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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
FACTORY INSPECTORS REPORT.
The Conditions Of Child Labor Are Improving.
Figures for The Year.

The annual report OF James A. Camp
bell, Pennsylvania State factory inspec-
tor, for the year just ended will soon be
submitted to Gov. Stone.
The report for 1000 shows the total
number Of employees to be 773.443--35,-
40 between I3 and 10 years @. age, or
less than 5 per cent. OF the total num-
Der OF employees being children. Many
establishments will not employ children
between I3 and 10 years OF age, on ac-
count OF the law requiring age certih-
Gates and record books to be kept on
file.
Two hundred and seventy-four illit-
crate children, who were unable to eth
cr read or write. were dismissed Most
OF them were provided with certificates
sworn to before aldermen or notaries
These officials should be prohibited from
issuing permits TO children who are un-
able 10 read and write.
There were 2,557 accidents. Most OF
them were due to carelessness. One
hundred and thirteen were fatal, 40
serious and 1905 less serious.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
LARGE SUM OF GOLD.
U. S. Treasury Hold, Nearly Five Hundred
Millions In Yellow Metal.

The largest stock of gold coin and
bullion ever held in the United States
is now accumulated in the treasury and
its branches. The total has been ris-
ing steadily during the whole of the
present year. and is now $474, Io8, $50,
or about $7oooo,ooo greater than at the
close of 1906
This gold is not all the direct property
OF the United States, but is held against
outstanding gold certificates. The
amount OF these, less the amount in the
treasury and its branches, was $23o,-
75s8oo Wednesday. All the remaining
gold, amounting to about $243,ooo,ooo,
belongs to the treasury as part OF the
reserve fund OF $I5o,ooo,ooo.
The gold supply OF the country on the
last day OF 1896 was estimated at $6o2,
o47,2I2. The estimated amount Novem-
Der I. 1900, was $I,oSo ,o27,4o7, and it is
probable that the report for December I
will show at least ST, Ioo,ooo,ooo. The
treasury Officials are confident that the
round sum of $475,ooo,ooo in treasury
gold holdings will soon be attained, and
that even $500, ,ooo, 900 is not beyond rea-
sonablc expectation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
COMMISSIONER WILSON DEAD.
The Head Of the Internal Revenue Bureau
Passes Away.

George w. Wilson. commissioner cf
internal revenue, died Tuesday forenoon
in Washington, d. c., Of Brights dis
ease, complicated with asthma. He had
been dangerously III for several days
past There were with him at the time
of his death Mrs Wilson, his daughter,
Mrs. Pardonner, and several OF his as
socatcs of the treasury department
George Washington Wilson was 81
years OF age, and a native Of Ohio. He
entered the Union army when I8 years
old as a private in the Fiity-fourth
Ohio infantry. and served throughout
the war, coming out first lieutenant.
In 1906 he took UP the practice OF law,
and in 1900 entered the internal revenue
service He served in various capaci-
tics, rising from one position to another
until he became the head Of the bureau.
Commissioner Wilson was regarded rs
the most thoroughly informed man on
internal revenue subjects in the govern
ment service, and was consulted on all
measures affecting the revenues that
have been before Congress for mauy
years
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
our FARMING INTERESTS.
Report Of Tho Department Of hgrIculture--In-
crease OF Expectations.

Secretary Of Agriculture James viii
son, in his annual repou, declares his
aims TO be 10 bring the department sci
cntists TO the help Of the producers, 10
ascertain what we import that they can
produce, with a view TO encouraging its
growth and to seek out new markets
for Gus surplus products
He says the departments appropria-
tions should be regarded as an invest
ment, for the reason that il makes di-
rect returns therefor by adding to the
wealth Of the country, thus adding year
ly largely TO the profits OF the farmers
and others as the result Of its inyestigl-
tions.
The study OF markets abroad with
special reference TO extending the de-
nands therein for the agricultural prod
ucts OF the United States has been
prosecuted with zeal and intelligence.
During the fiscal years IBo7-Iooo our
total sales OF domestic farm products 10
foreign countries aggregated the enor-
nous sum OF s., IS5. 600 600 an excess
Of $500, 100000 over the preceding
iour-yea period The agricultural ex-
ports OF the United States for the past
fiscal year amounted to S844, 100000.
1 nt IdlJlI tIDWtU Dl our export lfduc
to the Orient in recent years is most
striking Five years ago Our total ship
mcnts OF domestic merchandise TO Asia
and Oceanica were valued at $4,000, 900,
cf which only $O7ooooo were agricul-
tural. There has been a steady increase
in each succeeding year. until in 1900
our export trade with the Orient
amounted to SIo7,ooo,ooo, OF which $3o.-
100000 worth was farm produce. OF
this great increase in the growth OF our
agricultural exports TO the quarter OF the
globe amounting 10 something over
$50, 100000, $TI,5ooooo consisted OF cot
ton, and S3.4oo,ooo Of wheat flour. Dur
ing the past fiscal year Cuba, Puerto
Rico, the Hawaiian islands and the
Philippines furnished a market for $45,-
100000 worth OF our domestic producrs
Five years ago these islands took but
lSi3,ooo,ooo worth. During the fiscal
year 1900 we sold to these islands S2o.-
100000 worth OF farm produce, an in
crease OF SI3,7oo,Ooo over 1906
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
FULL RIGHTS HAVE been SECURED
TREATY SIGNED.
Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Colombia Clear
the Way Tor lslhmian Canal Measure.
Details Await the Senate.

Secretary Hay for the government e.
the United States and Scnor Corrca,
the Nicaraguan minister for his own
government. have signed a treaty where
by the latter government comedies 30
the government of the United States
the necessary rights and privileges with
in her bcstowal for the construction cf
the Nicaraguan canal.
Pending the submission OF the treaty
10 the Senate which body must ratiiy
the agreement, its terms will not be
made public. II is understood, how
ever, that generally Nicaraguan grants
10 the United States government The
exclusive rights to construct and oper-
ate the canal between the Atlantic and
Pacific across Nicaragua. including the
free use OF the San Juan river and of
Lake Managua as part OF the water
course Nicaragua is also TO free her
self OF any outstanding treaties that
would tend in any way to abridgc the
privilege, To be acquired by the United
States. II is understood that Mica
ragua comedies to the United States
full authority TO police the canal. Mica
ragua is to receive in compensation 4
certain amount oi the securities of the
canal construction company and a.
though IL i, not possible now to Learn
the figure set down in the treaty. II is
believed to approximate $5,ooo,ooo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
TUNNEL UNDER THE SEA.
French Engineer Proposes 10 Connect Spain
and MrIca-A Costly Scheme.

The State Department at Washington
has received a report conveying further
information as to the proposed tunnel
from Europe to Africa under the Strait
OF Gibraltcr from George H. Murphy,
consular clerk at Magdcburg, Germany.
NJ. Berier, the French engineer, who
has submitted the proposal of this pro-
iect to the Governments OF Spain and
Morocco, is said TO have perfect con-
fidence in the feasibility of the plan.
The proposed length Of the tunnel is
2s miles, 20 miles OF this under the sea.
Railway connection in Europe is
planned by means of line following
the Spanish coast and passing through
Tariia and Algeciras into France. In
Morocco a line would be constructed
from Tangier, connecting with the rail
way system at Tiemcen. The cost Of
the tunnel is approximated at over ST.,
oooooo, and Of the entire connecting
inc between Spain and Algiers at about
Si3 100000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
CAPE DUTCH VERY ACTIVE.
Farmers Throughout The Colony Buying Arms
and Ammunition in Large Quantities.

Reports from all the Dutch districts
throughout Cape Colony are to the Ell
feet that the farmers are securing arms
and ammunition, the latter in unusual
quantities. In Cape Town the dealers
have almost exhausted their supplies
and are ordering more. No reason is
given for these purchases except that
game is plenty and that the farmers arc
afraid OF rising OF the blacks, who have
lately been much boldcr and even ir-
solent, especially toward the Dutch
The authorities have not succeeded
IN tracing any connection between the
Beers OF the Transvaal, now in arms, and
the Dutch agtators in Cape Colony.
but no doubt is entertained that such a
connection exists. and that the former
are encouraged to resistance by hope
that the latter will rise against English
rule
Advices from Pretoria show that .hc
Beers are more active than for a long
time past. The British forces exercise
no authority beyond their own lines,
and any small force apart from The
main armies is at once attacked. The
destruction OF farms goes on, but ONLY
seems to excite the enemy to greater
activity. There is no sign of relief for
the British troops and a rebellion in
Cape Colony would call for double the
present number or about half a million
men.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
THRASHED BY WOMEN.
Mormon Elders Roughly Treated In South
Hungary by lrate Citizens.

Advices received from Temesvar,
South Hungary, record the rough treat
ment received there by two Mormon
Utah. The two elders had hardly COM
menced to enunciate their views on po-
lygamy when the audience stormed the
platform and elected the men from the
hall. One OF them was compelled 10
run a gauntlet, being prodded with
sticks and beaten with straps or knot
ted cords. He was afterward stripped
10 the waist and thrashed by hall a
dozen matrons of Temcsvar The sec
ond Mormon was ducked in a horse
pond.
The minister OF the interior has pro-
hibited further Mormon attempts 20
proselyte as being danger to the we'll
being OF the state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
GERMAN TRADE NOT FALLING.
American Experts and Imports Show an
Increase for the Year.

A good deal OF anxiety seems to have
been wasted with reference to the trade
relations between the United States and
Germany Fear was expressed some
months ago that trade restrictions pro-
posed to Germany might seriously in
terrupt the commercial relations be
tween that country and the United
States, and especially decrease our cx-
ports in agricultural products. Figures
just issued by the Treasury show that
our exports to Germany in the 10
months ending with October 1000.
were S27,oCo,ooo greater than those in
the corresponding months OF last year.
an increase OF about 20 per cent. and
that our imports from Germany show
an increase OF $1,000. 900, a gain oi over
10 per cent. OF the 10 great articles
which compose the bulk OF our exports
to Germany more than two-thirds show
an increase in 1900 as compared with
1900.
Copper shows an increase of more
than 100000. mineral oils $4,000, 900,
tobacco and agricultural implements
nearly 100000 each. and manufactured
cotton over S2S,ooo.ooo. while in the de
crease there are but two cases in which
the falling off is as much as 81, 900, ,ooo--
corn showing a reduction OF n little
more than SI,oOoooo and wheat a lit
tie more :han $2,ooo,ooo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
SAN FRANCISCO CALAMITY.
Spectators al Foot Ball 6amc Dumped Inio
Fiery Furnaces--Twenty. One Dead,
Ono Hundrek Injured.

Twcnty-onc people are known to have
been killed by the collapse OF the roof
Of the Pacific glass works Thursday
afternoon while the roof was crowded
with men and boys watching the game
between the foot ball teams OF the Uni
vcrsity OF California and Leland Stan
ford university at San Francisco.
Two hundred men and boys had gath
cred on the sheet iron roof Of the glass
works TO obtain free view Of the foot
ball game. About 20 minutes after the
game had commenced there was a
crash, and n portion OF the crowd on
the roof went down.
The fires in the furnaces had been
started for the first time Thursday, ami
the watts were full of liquid glass. II
was upon these that the victims fell.
Some were killed instantly and Others
were slowly roasted TO death. The few
who missed the furnaces rolled off, and
together with the workmcn i'll the glass
works, saved the lives of many by pull
ing them away from their horrible rest
ing place.
Eighty-two persons, more or less in
jured, were taken To the various hospi-
tails or removed To their homes. Most
OF those killed or injured were boys
between o and 10 years old. Nearly all
Of the victims had their skulls fractured
or limbs broken, and sustained serious
internal injuries.
Only a few were actually burned 20
death, the majority being killed by the
fall. Several OF those injured are in a
prccarious condition, and the list OF dead
may be increased to score within a
DAY or two.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Postal Department Statistics.

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow shows in his report that the
total number OF apnointments of post
masters for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1900, was Is.I42, and 5000 new Of
fees were established. A vigorous ef.
Tort has been made to suppress private
postoffces. In June 30, 1900. there were
76,6SS postoffices. divided as follows
First-class. Io4; second-class, 852; third,
class, 3,I87; fourth-class, 72,A5s. The
gross revenues OF the department foI
the year amounted to $Io7.3s4.s7o.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Mexicans and Indians RattIe.

News OF fierce battle between Mcxi-
can regulars and Yaqui Indians is told
by two American miners, who were
prospecting about 30 miles from Coy
apa. Mexico when the Indians made
them prisoners and ransacked their
camp. Troops were dispatched in pur-
suit OF the Indians as soor as it became
known that the Americans had been car
ried off The Indians entrapped the
Mexicans in a narrow defle of the
mountains, and when the Mexicans fin
ally Withdrew they left 20 dead. The
battle then continued at long rang"
While it was in progress the Americans
escaped to FL Paso, Tex. Six Indians
were killed or wounded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Rats Three Feet Iona.

The expedition sent to Cuba by the
Smithsonian Institution TO collect
strange animals and plants has returned
loaded down with specimens and with
tales of adventure more strange than
the freaks they brought with them.
Rats of an edible species--some 3
feet long including the tail. and weigh
ing I8 pounds-were captured. but none
were brought back to this country
alive. All were eaten by the hungry
adventurers. These rats-and the
snakes on the island none of which is
venomous-havc nearly all been eaten
by the famished Cubans and are very
scarce
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Ambushed BY ladrones.

A detachment OF the Third United
States infantry was ambushed on Sat-
urday near Malolos, Two privates were
killed and three were wounded. The in
surgents escaped into swamp. Gen
cral Bates reports the capture OF 80 in
surgents. six OF whom murdered seven
persons last spring. While returning
by steamer detachment OF Americans
landed at San Vincente and attacked a
body OF rebels, killing seven. A branch
party attacked band beyond Palestine,
killing Ave and capturing Io
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
BAD RAILROAD WRECK.
A Score Of People Killed In Mexican Disaster.
Americans Flee.

A terrible wreck in which score OF
persons were killed and about 90 hurt,
occurred on the Mexican Central rail-
way between Tamanacha and Symon, so
miles south OF Jumilico, in the valley
at the foot of two immense hills. At
the time both trains were running 80
miles an hour One of the trains had
on board a construction crew number
ing $50 men. The other was a freight
train OF S. empty cars. Three engines
and about 30 cars were piled up 80 feet
high. Two American train employees
were forced to flee to avoid being
lynchcd
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Explosion Killed -Four.

At Lazearville. w. Va. 20 miles
above Wheeling. on the Ohio river.
crowd OF 20 boys had built fire on the
river bank from driftwood and were
watching the rising waters. In a lot OF
driitwood one OF the boys threw on the
FIRE was a can partially filed with nitro
glycerin Immediately there was a ter
rife explosion. and four boys were kill
ed and sixteen wounded. An infant also
died as a result OF the accident
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Public show Of a Corpse.

Spencer Williams, a negro gambler,
was shot to pieces near Lake City. Fla,
by a mob Williams, who recently ar
rived from Pensacola, shot and danger
ously wounded City Marshal Strange
and William Strickland. business man
OF that city. The marshal was at
tempting TO arres. The negro.
Soon as the news OF the shooting
became known citizens formed a posse
and overlook Williams in swamp
Fully 200 bullet holes were found in
his body. which was brought into town
and placed in front Of the court houss
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Turkey Signs The Contract.

Kilograms from Constantinoplc,
Turkey. say: Hassam Pasha, Otto
man minister OF marine, and Gen. vii
liams representing the Cramp Shin
building Company, of Philadelphia
have signed contract for the construc-
ton OF a cruiser for the Ottoman navy
The price to be paid is f35o.ooo, which
includes $4,000 as indemnity 10 the
United States for losses sustained by
Americans during the Armenian mas ia-
rrpe
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
AGAINST THE EMPEROR.
Prince Iuan, With Large Force, Reported
TO be in Rebellion.

kilograms from Shanghai say: A mis-
sionary in the Province OF Kansu re-
ports that 10000 of the troops OF Cen
eral Tung- Flu Hsiang entered that PROV
ince and joined Prince Tuan's rebellion
against the emperor. General Tung
has been obtaining supplies from the
viceroy OF Sze-C -Chuen.
The governor OF Shansi has wired a
request to the Wu-Chang vicercy to
send him, without delay, eight quick-fr-
ing guns, and the viceroy has ordered
the guns to be sent. 1t is reported that
su-Iung,. guardian OF the heir appar-
ent is still alive and in hiding near
Picking.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Fifteen Hundred Lives Lost.

A dispatch from Hongkong reports
a typhoon at Tourane lasting 4S hours,
destroying the villages. rice fields and
buildings and laying the harbor bare.
1t is estimated that 1900 to 1000 per-
sons perished, and the remaining popu-
lation OF 1850 are without provisions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
kentucky Murderer Captured.

William Gibson, who is charged with
burning his two-year-old step-daugh.er
to death with poker, is undoubtedly
captured, and the officers have given
up the chase. A message from Rush,
KY, says he has been captured there
and is being held for a reward His
captors are miners and have him Sc
creted in the mines. Governor Beck
ham will offer n reward OF $500. but his
captors will not turn him over unless
the reward is raised TO $1,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Newest Proposed State.

The first step toward organizing Ok
lahoma and Indian Territory into one
government will be taken on December
10 at convention composed OF 800
delegates from each Territory. 1t is be-
lieved that all the delegates will favor
single Statehood
The promoters OF the convention have
no well-dehned plans, but hope that
means will be found by which repre-
sentative citizens can convince Con-
Rress at its next session that the Terri
tories should have Statehood.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Live Stock Exposition.

Ten thousand animals including hogs.
sheep. cattle and horses. are on exhibi-
ton at the International Live Stock Ex-
position at Chicago, and the show
promises to be one OF the most notable
OF the kind ever held in this country.
Six hundred exhibitors, representing IS
states OF the Union. and including IS
exhibitors from Canada and four from
England and Scotland, are there with
their choice stock.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Bolomen Surrender.

Twelve hundred bolomen entered
Wigan, island OF Luzon, Saturday az
terncon and surrendered to Captain
Green, OF the Thirty-third infantry.
This is the largest number OF men who
have yet surrendered in Luzon at one
time. General Tinio has been keeping
swarm OF bolomen along'the noun
tains, and they have impoverished the
food supply.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Tired OF the Postal Service.

After serving as postmaster and as
sistant postmaster continually for IS
years. John Pynn. OF St. George. Utah.
has resigned, He is IS years old, and
only few postmasters have outrank ID
him in point OF service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Standard Oil Co. in Roumanla.

The Standard Oil Company. for con-
side-ation OF 100000, has obtained
concessions for mining and ercctLsl
pipe lines on all the government Il
as well as almost a monopoly OF
ing wells in Roumania.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Three cornered Duel.

At Parkdale, Ark, two
brothers, merchants OF that p
ing had a falling out with Stat
Phillips about railroad bust
10 the station, smashed eve
then went in search OF p
was at his boarding house.
him out, and after exchan
words with him, all drew
the three men were dead
s.ansly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05

Diphtheria is epidemic
Westmoreland county
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-09
R.a Kkeinade las Barr1eadaas
nna neaTam seE nM Paaara q naaa aGasssss.

oalabozo misteroso, de gruesos sire f6tido
el que Ia muerre acude naturalmente ibrar IN
deadich ado de las aDgustaa de la prisi6D...
-Ehi O lien sabel B1soando bien-murmur6 ell
duque, Aoa de L ,rena sonriS expression adora-
BILE, cont nno:
va que podemos entendernos.
-Seg1n conforme-contest6 ell de Aniou, y
tas dos palabras hceron fruncir Ell entreeejo Aoa
de Lorens, pero guard6 silenoo esper6 aquel Sc
explioase.
Francisco de Vslois no era en- vano hijo de Cats
lima de Medicis que le hAbfa educado haoi6ndoe leer
Et Principe, de Maquiavelo.
-Enoontrasteis, querida prims, e medic de apode
del rey de Navarra-dijo-y hallas medic
de dethsceros de 81 sin q1e Europa alborotO, esto
vale mucho mas ada pero >...-el duque Gallo I'm
momento i Enrique de Gassa hermana esperaron
--pero permitdme qne olga cualeG son nusstraa res
pectivas situaciones
H Haoedo-contsst6 ell de Guiss, y su hsrmana
sigui6 arrugando ell entsecejo.
-Sehora-prosigui6 el de Aniou-Enrqae de Bor
bon, rey de Navarro, es despu6s de mf, e heredero
mas directo del trono de Ffanoia
-Estsmos ell mismo case, apresur6 dscir
Eorique de Lorena.
-Dspsnsadme; 81 es pariente nuestro grado
mas cercauo.
-S,al-dijo desdefosamerte la duquesa.
--E rey de Ffanoia mi hermano, tene des
cendenca
-Paede tenerls.
-lQiieu sabel
LIE suceder6s vos primo milo.
--SY ii 70 mueros lDos mfol-dijo bondadosa-
nente Ell de ADiou.-La vida del hombre depende de
tan pooa Ia bala de aroabuz.. Ia punta de
nm pua una caida de cabsllo, granite de sut We.