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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
MAGNETIC POLE LOCATED.
Tho BorchJrsvlnk Expedition Returns From
The Antarctic Wi h News OF Success.

The eXploring steamer Southern
Cross, bearing G. +. Borchgrevink and
the survivors of the South Polar cx-
petition. fitted ont in 1908 by Sir
George Newnes. of London, arrived at
Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday.
Mr.. Borchgrcvink reports that the mag
netic pole has been located.
The Borchgrcvink expedition left Ho-
bart. Tasmania. for the Antarctic re-
gion on December 10. 1903. During
the latter part of February, 1900, the
members landed from the Southern
Cross near Cape Adair, Victoria land,
it having been arranged that the steamer
should leave them there with full equip
mcnt of every kind and should return
for them early in 1000. Mr.. Borch-
grevink's party consisted of nine, in
cluding himself Lieut.. w. Colbeck. oi
the British navy, was selected as first
magnetic observer, to be assisted by
Louis Bernachi
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Machinisis Strike Settled.

A settlement OF the strike in the ma
chine shops OF Chicago was reached
Friday at a conference between officials
OF the unions and representatives OF the
employers. The settlement is to be ma
tional in its scope. and the general
strike timed to involve the 10000 ma
chinists OF the country about April l.,
will be averted Work is to be resum-
ed Monday at Chicago, Cleveland, Pat
erson, N. J., and Philadelphia. Recog-
milton OF the union was granted and the
men will return to work pending arbi-
tration OF wages, hours and other dif-
ferences. 1t is claimed that assurances
have been made that will guarantee the
concession OF the nine hour day. or its
equivalent in working hours. and will
secure a slight increase in the average
wages OF the workmen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
VICTIMS or JEALOUSY.
Thre, Husbands Shoot Their Wives and 0ns
Sue ldes as Ccnsequsnce

Word from Gilman. country sta.
ton six miles from Elkins, w. Va, says
that Tuesday afternoon H. G. Frum. an
old soldier and farmer, shot his wife
twice at the home OF ncighbor, then
went home and shot himself three
times. One shot took effect in his
mouth, lodging in his brain, from
which he will die. His wife is ex-
pected to recover The couple had
parted two months ago. but were recon
ciled on Monday. Jealousy was the
cause OF the tragedy. Frum has a good
reputation.
David Rhoads. who lives at Berlin
Springs. Pa, Tuesday night shot his
wife three OF the bullets taking effect
Jealousy was the cause. Rhoads is now
in jail, and the woman will die
George McClung was murdered ir
Kenova, w. Va, shortly after midnight
Monday by his brother-in-law, JONES
Hicks Hicks then turned upon hi.
sister, Mrs McClung. and after knock.
ing her down with pokes. rendering
her unconscious, attempted to make
his ESCAPE. but was captured few hour,
later and is now in Jail. Hicks has been
boarding with McClung for several
months, and he came in last night in
toxicated On being upbraided by Nc.
Clung, &c turned upon the latter and
cut his throat with razor. Both mer
are employed on the Ohio River rail.
road
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
STRIKING MINERS BECOME R|OTOuS,
MANY SHOTS FIRED.
Three Persons Wounded and More Than 40
Men and Women Arrested -sherH
and Deputies on Guard.

The striking miners at the Horatio
mines OF the Bcrwind-White Coal Com.
pany, near Du Bois, Pa, have rcsortcd
TO violence to gain their ends. Friday
morning there was fierce riot at that
place when the few men who have con-
tinued at work came from the mines.
A miner by the name of Dibblebis and
his two sons were attacked by mob
OF women and children armed with
clubs and stones and were forced to bat
tie for their lives. The women fought
like demons. Dibblebis and his sons
were reinforced by the other men who
have been working, and tn riot assumed
serious proportions when both sides
drew revolvers and began shooting pro-
miscuously.
Over one hundred shots were fired,
resulting in the serious wounding OF
three persons Dibblcbis received a
severe flesh wound in the arm and n
scalp wound and boy named Mcclure
and Hungarian lad were both shot in
the body The latter two were OF the
strikers. The mine officials immediate
" called on Sheriff Chestnut, OF Jehcr-
son county, for assistance, and that OF
ficer with force OF deputies went 10
the scene at once and arrested 40 men
and women. taking them to Punxsu-
tawney. where they will be given a
hearing
The strikers are in an ugly frame oi
mind, and further trouble is expected
at any moment. The sheriff is nov
guarding the property OF the company
and affording protection TO the mel
who are now at work. 1t is not thought
that any OF the wounded will die
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
wElL-KxowH COKE OPERATOR DEAD.
W. ]. Raincy Expires Mer an Operation L
Baltimore, nd.

William J. Rainey, the millionaire
coal and coke operator OF Cleveland, o.,
whose business interests were in the
Connellsvile (Pa) coke regions, diee
at the Johns Hopkins hospital in Balti.
more, Md. Wednesday, as the result oi
an operation.
William J. Rainey was born in Bel
mont county. Ohio. GO years ago. In
1877 he turned his attention to the Con.
nelsville, Pa, coke region, first selling
coke as an agent for two years. and
then purchased a piece OF coal land al
Fort Hill. near Vanderbilt, Fayette
county. where he erected his first plant
just what his estate in the Connells-
vile region is worth is difficult to es-
innate, but it is we'll up in. the millions.
He owns outright and solely 2.23I ov.
ems. OF which 2,I5I are active and Sc
are in course OF erection. There are
large coal tracts surrounding all these
plants. The weekly production OF these
plants is about $4,000 tons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
REBEL INTRIGUE.
They conspIred Against ihs Americans Ffom
Inc First, Before Inc Spanish war--Pfov.
on BY Documents Captured.

The President has sent TO the Senate
documents concerning the Philippine
insurgents, consisting OF papers cap
turcd by American troops; information
concerning the Philippine committee IN
Hong Kong; relating to the treatment
OF prisoners. etc. The documents con
cerning the meeting OF the Philippine
committee in Hong Kong are tran
script OF the minutes Of the proceedings
OF the committee on Feb "a and Aprip
S, 1903. The significant point is that
when the committee urged Aguinaldo
To accompany Dewey's fleet 10 Manila
II was held that, as shown by the min
rtcs:
There will be no better opportunity
than the present for the expeditonary
forces to land on those islands and &c
arm themselves AT the expense OF the
Americans and assure the attainment
OF Our legitimate aspirations against
those very people. The Filipino people
unprovided with arms will be the vic
tins OF the demands and cxactions Of
the United States, but provided with
arms will be able to oppose themselves
TO them and struggle for their indie
pendence." Agoncillo urged that Agui-
naldo once in the Philippines, could
arouse the masses to action against
the Americans. He thought, however,
that IT was probable that the United
States would grant the independence to
the Filipinos The question as to
whether Aguinaldo should go was put
to q vote and the proposition was car
ried unanimously.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
RUSSIA mENkCEs TURKEY.
zar Has Assembled 250,000 Troops for Ac-
tive -WarshIps Ready.

A dispatch from Odessa, Russia, says
"There can be no longer any doubt as
to the object of the warlike prepare
tons now being completed in South
Russia. Nearly 100000 troops have
been modified for active service. The
Black sea squadron, with transports,
is held in instant readiness. The ten
sion in the relations between St. Peters
burg and the Sublime Porte becomes
every day more acute. II the Ottoman
government, supported by Germany,
should prove intractablc with regard to
Russia's concessionary demands in
Asia Minor, serious complications must
inevitably ensue. The Russian garri-
sons in the Caucasus and along the Ar
menian frontier have been increased
fourfold and equipped for active ser
vice"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
| SHOT HIS BRO1HER-|M-lAW DEAD.
MADMAN's ACT.


Harboring imaginary wrongs, John
w. McKimm, of Kansas City, Mo-,
aged 20 years, Sunday shot and instantly
killed DIR. b. +. Shaw, his brothcr-in-
law. as the latter sat reading the Sun.
day School lesson to his fve-ycar-
daughter. McKimm. who had been an
inmate of a sanitarium. threatened to kill
the other FIVE members of the family
and was only restrained after strug-
gle. DR. Shaw Is widowcr. His
mothcr-in-aw. Mrs McKimm, had car.
cd for his children and his wife until
the latter died The doctor spent Sun
day at the McKimm house. McKimm
had gone to his room from the table,
and written a rambling statement in
winch he said that he intended wiping
out the entire family, consisting of DIR.
Shaw and his child, his mother, two
brothers and sister Then descending
to the parlor he slipped up behind
Shaw and placing the revolver against
the latter, fired. DR. Shaw died before
the family could reach his side.
As the other members OF the family
came running to the scene, Nc kimnl
raised his revolver to fire at the first
who appeared. Before he could fire .
second time he was overpowered by
| his two brothers and taken 90 the po-
| lice station. There the murderer re-
fused to talk and appeared unconcerned
| The Shaws and McKimms came &c
| Missouri from Pennsylvania IS years
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
SEVERAL MILLIONS MORE.
The Cost Of the War Has Not Been CorrectI,
Estimated.

1t has been discovered that serious
mistake was made in the official esti-
mates of the cost of the war in the
Philippines. The error has caused the
figures to appear far too small. 1t was
caused by the fact that many of the re-
ports from several departments are from
three to twelve months in arrears.
This is true in the ordnance, commits
sary and quartermaster's departments.
Until these reports come in the goods
and materials are carried on the gov
crnment's books as assets and not as
expenditures.
1t is said that il all the reports were
in the estimated cost of the war would
be increased by several million dollars.
Notices were sent to-day TO all the Of
ficers whose accounts are in arrears to
make returns at once.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
ROBBERS BOLD EXPLOIT.
Lock -Four Men In a Refrigerator Car and Loot
Brewery

Three masked men looted the Star
brewery Office at Belville, H.. Sunday,
after first capturing and confining the
watchman and night fireman of the plant
in an empty refrigerator car nearby.
As the robbers were preparing to
blow open the big safe in the office,
Hubert Hartman. secretary OF the brew
cry accompanied by his brother, Hanz,
entered the room. They were prompt
ly covered with three revolvers and
were marched to the same car in which
the fireman and watchman were con-
fined.
The cracksmen then blew open the
safe. 1t is thought they secured about
ST 900 in cash, and some jewelry and
valuable papers
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
WHEELER TELLS or GUAM.
lis Soil is FerliIe--Froqusni Earthquakes and
Rumors OF Leprosy.

General Wheeler has submitted to the
navy department a report upon his OBJ
servations and impressions of the island
OF Guam. He says the area OF the ISL
and is about $50 square miles. OF which
one-half is susceptible OF cultivation,
although only about I per cent. is now
under cultivation. The population is
fixed at about o,ooo souls. nearly all OF
whom reside in the towns
The soil is very fertile, and fruits and
staples are produced in quantity, the
cocoanut trees especially having an APP
pearancc OF thrift and bearing power
superior to any seen before in the trop-
les. The dug-dug and other bread
fruit trees grow to an enormous size on
the island.
The principal. and, in fact. the only
industry OF any consequence in Guam is
the production and expectation OF
copra, the product in England selling
for SIS a ton. The towns on the islands
are very neat and complete. a good
portion OF them being built OF stone,
and the rest OF nipa and bamboo.
The temperature is mild and much
cooler than that OF the Philippines. al
though the inhabitants declare the heat
in August and September is almost SUI
locating The rainfall is very heavy
and dry days are few. Monsoons are
felt with violence for three months OF
the year, but hurricanes are compara-
lively rare. Earthquakes are tolerably
frequent 1t had been stated that in the
southwest part OF Guam leprosy was
prevalent. but there are few traces OF
this dread disease now, although one
or two persons were encountered who
had the appearance OF lepers. The peo-
pie are very friendly, and, as a whole,
have regular features and erect forms.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Prisoner Was Beheaded.

"Leytc Island, Forty-third United
States Volunteer Infantry, March II,
at Dagami, Company A, Mike Por-
gorzlesli behcadcd while prisoner OF
war"
This extract from the casualty list
forwarded to the war department Mon
day by Major General Otis, announces
a new departure in the prosecution OF
the war by the Philippine insurgents.
Officials say it may be possible that
his death was due to fanatics, but should
it be found that Porgorzleski was be-
headed by instructions from the officer
in command of troops, sharp measures
will be taken to insure humane treat
ment for American prisoners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Jealous Husbands Deed.

P. G. Frum, wealthy farmer at Gil
man, near Elkins, w. Va, went to the
house OF neighbor, where his wife,
who had separated from him, was stay
ing, and shot her three times and then
shot himself. The woman will recover
but Frum will die from the bullet
wound in his head. He is unconscious.
Mrs. Frum had left her husband be-
cause OF family complications, and
jealousy prompted his act. He is IS
years OF age and was prominent in the
community.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
FIT FOR SELF RULE.
Senator'S PoiIcrew and Butler So Regard Gu
bans-Rayana Paper Attacks Mckinley.

United States Senators Butler and
Pettigrew gave an interview to FL Gu
bano Saturday in which they said they
were convinced that the Cubans are fit
for seli-government; that the Cubans
want independence, and are not the
enemies OF the people of the United
States, but are grateful to them.
The Cubans. FL Cubano declares, are
resentful of the conduct OF President
Mckinley for not fulfilling the sacred
promise Of the joint resolution. They
are perfectly sure that President Nc
Kinley will not do anything to make
Cuba independent. but on the contrary
all his resolutions tend to strengthen
the military hold OF the United States
on the island in order to convert Cuba
into an American colony.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
cAELE FLASHES.

Two fresh cases OF bubonic plague
have been officially reported at Sydney,
Australia.
The first quarterly sale OF the yeaf
in the Antwerp ivory market. held Feb
ruary 6. resulted in a total selling q
I6o,Io3 pounds OF ivory
The Russian fleet that appeared oa
Chemulpo, Korea. has gone to Pod
Arthur, thus relieving apprehension
designs upon Korean territory.N
The Liberian navy, consisting OF
gunboats. is no more. One sunk in
harbor OF Monrovia March 10. and
other capsized in St. Paul river wi
going to be overhauled. The loss
$4,000. and the government is
poor to replace them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Bio Coal Deal Made.

One of the largest coal deals ever
made in the Charleston, W. Va, dis
trict was closed Saturday by c. ].
Wittenberg, president of the High Car
bon Coal & Coke Company, OF New
York. The owners OF 20 collieries
signed contracts with this company for
the sale OF all coal shipped by them east
for the ensuing year. These mines
have a daily output of 5000 tons. A
large part of this coal will be exported
from Newport News, Va, and will
reach foreign markets to which Ameri-
can coal has never before found ad-
mittance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
China Promises ReparatIon.

The Chinese government has settled
the controversy with Great Britain,
growing out Of the murder OF Rev. Mr..
Brooks by the Boxers" on the fol-
lowing terms: Two OF the murderers
will be beheaded; one imprisoned for
life, one for 10 years, and another for
two years; a memorial chapel will be
erected upon the site OF the murder
and tablet will be placed in Canter-
bury cathedral, England. at the expense
OF the Chinese government.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
China 0eiiss England.

The Empress Dowager has ordered
the Chinese cruisers Hai-Tien and Hal
Shou to proceed to the Straits settle
ment, to act in conjunction with the
men detailed TO capture or assassinate
Kang Yu Wei and the other reformers.
She believes that ~ knot speed will
enable them to outstrip any British
men-oi-war.
A British cruiser has been sent to
Taku, the scene OF the outrage upon
missionaries
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Yequis Caught In a Trap.

Gen. Torres force OF Mexican troops
has large body OF Yaqui Indians sur
a short distance north OF Tor
in, and the early surrender or complete
OF the rebels is considered
certain to take place.
The Indians were neatly caught in
trap and have no means OF escaping
excepting to cut their way through the
ranks of the government troops. This
body of Yaquis is said to number fully
300 braves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
ANOTHER GOVERNMENT SCANDAL.
Bad Shells Supplied 10 tho American Navy
Court Martial In Prospect.

Through information obtained a,
Boston the fact has been ascertainec
that Rear Admiral Charles O'Neil, o.
the navy bureau OF ordnance at Wash
ington, has been investigating charge,
concerning the furnishing OF defective
ammunition to the navy department
1t is said that the affair will result in
scandal when all the facts are made
public, and that one officer whose duty
il was to have ascertained the facts
concerning the condition OF the am.
munition before it was delivered to tn,
government, may have to face court.
martial.
The Drigqs-Seabury Ammunitior
Company, OF Derby, Conn, is the con.
Germ which, it is charged, furnished tn,
ammunition. The charges are given
additional weight by an affidavit which
has been made by Frank Erickson, .
former employe of the Driggs-Sea-
bury Company. who asserts that he aid
cd in manufacture OF the ammunition
which is said to be imperfect. The
company also supplied shells to the
war department.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Arabs Completely Whip ID.

An official account OF the victory OF
the French troops over the Arab army
at Inrahr, Sahara. states that the town
was first bombarded and then stormed,
the Arab warriors making their last
stand in the mosques. They LETT Geo
men killed and 100 wounded on the
field. In addition 45o prisoners were
taken. The French losses were nine
native soldiers killed. IS wounded and
two officers wounded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
A KILLING Follows a Quarrel.

James O'Boye shot his wiie Satur-
day at their home at Scranton, Pa, in
flcting wounds from which she will die
He then shot himself three times, caus-
ing death. The couple have had fire.
quent quarrcls, and divorce proceed
ing was recently begun by the husband
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04

Morales and Gonzalez. who were
found guilty OF numbering country
man, were hanged at noon Friday in
the plaza in front OF the church at San
Carlos. province OF Pangasinan, an Of
iicer OF the Seventeenth infantry pre-
messed by the principal citizens OF the
place. There was no demonstration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04

The first international cat exposition
will be held in Berlin next month.
II has been decided to officially open
the Paris exposition on Saturday, April
~.
Augustine Days collection OF
Thackeray was sold in New York for
$500.
William r. Smith. New York mil
liner, Is bankrupt, with debts OF $500, 1000
and assets of $I6s,ooo.
The New York grand jury has begun
an investigation into the wrecking OF
the Third Avenue Railway Company.
The steamer Sylvania sailed from
New Orleans for Cape Town Tuesday.
with 1900 mules for the British army.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04
Rockefeller Gives 81, 900, 900.

The University OF Chicago is richer
by nearly S5,ooo,ooo than it has ever
been before. John d. Rockefeller has
confirmed his gift OF $2,ooo,ooo to the
university. and President Harper, Sec
retary Goodspeed and the trustees sup
plemented it with the announcement
OF gifts in cash and the land received
aggregating in value more than Sa,-
100000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-04

The law providing for compulsory
medical examination OF school children
as precaution against exposing pupil:
to contagious diseases was sustained ir
the Illinois superior court.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-16
ANOTHER TOLl;ERT IN TROUHLE.
hostmnstcr nj Seneca Assitultsn N,Ero - nd
IL HfttoiIy Denounced by Rep uhlicnns

Seneca, S. G., March lO.-Tho
negroes hero arc angry after hearing
the testimony in the trial hero of
George w. Tolbert, postmaster, for
trying to shy James Watson, col
orod, for accosting him (Tolbert)
about tho retention Of mail. It is
claimed by somo eye witnesses that
Tolbcrt came out of tho post Office
with largo club, followed Watson
into tho street, chased him and beat
him with the club until no had fal.
lon exhausted, and with an oath
said: "Gct up, Cd d-.-n YOU"
Tolbert claims that no has moro
money to spond en- beating "nig
gers."
The negroes arc planning IN early
date to hold an Indignation meeting,
claiming that many democratic post
masters would havo treated them
with moro consideration. The re
publican county convention ut Wal.
halla also denounced him in bittcr
terms as being incompetent and TN
fit for tho position, and will ask tho
government to give thom man who
will treat all citizens alike. Mr..
Tolbort is from Abbovillo county.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-16
THE SITUATION IN KENTUCKY,
IuDnc Excitement abated-Tall1 Of Arrest
Ing Usnrper Taylor and Other Ro-
publiCnn3 as G0obclcldes.

Frankfort, Ky, March 12.---The
situation in Frankfort has radically
improved and public excitement has
subsidized. Nevertheless great nn-
easiness still exists, especially among
Republicans. More arrests in con-
nection with the assassination are
rumored, tho names including Tay-
lor, Republican Legislators, Adj
Con. Collier and others.
The Republicans assert they will
resist such arrests to tho last and the
consequences Of an attempt to arrest
Tag lor cannot be foretold. Taylor
will probably remain hero instead of
going to London as urged. After a
conference between Governor Beck
ham, Mayor Dehoney, of Frankfort,
and Sheriff Sutor, twenty. five extra
deputy sheriffs and fifty special po-
licemen were sworn in. The Le2is-
lature expires tomorrow.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-16
Thirty FAMILIES IN a FIRE,
(Grecnville News.

Newark, N. j., March 12.--Fire
started this morning in an old Ital
ian church at Roseville, two-story
frame building converted into ten
ement house in which thirty families
were sheltered. 1t took but mo-
mont for the flames to envolop tho
entire structure, clfectually cutting
off the escape Of the panic stricken
inmates.
Nearly half Of the hundred and
twenty inmates were children and
these wore forsaken in the wild rush
of mon and women who jumped from
the second story and roof.
The tiromen wero unable, from tho
furnace like character of the flames,
to roach them with ladders.
Twelve bodies have been taken
out and five have beon seen in the
ruins.
No men lost their lives. They
fought their way through the crowd
of women and children.
The supposed incondiary has been
arrested