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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
CAPTURED BY ALLIES.
British Demanded Surrender Of Shan hal
kuan--Russians Have Another Battle
With Chinese Hopeful Outlook.

The allies have occupied Shan Hal
kuan, which was surrendered on the
demand of the English warshps. The
Russian general staff has received dis
patch dealing with the operations north
OF Old Niu Shwang, which says that
Gen. Fleischer's division OF 6,ooo men,
with artillery, engaged the Chinese on
q vast plain covered with high grass.
The Russians lost two officers killed and
~ men wounded. Col. Artamanoff,
while accommodating with two squad
rons OF cavalry, came into touch with
I4,ooo disciplined Chinese. These
fleischer is expected to engage
Gen. Grodekof, the Russian COM
mander in Amur. has word that Prince
Ching, with view of facilitating peace
negotiations. has ordered the governor
.ot Istolkar 10 cease hostilities. Fifteen
hundred Chinese surrendered, and no
further fighting in Manchuria is ex-
pected.
Gen. Chaffee and the commander Of
me Russian forces have notified Field
Marshal Won Waldcrsee OF the with
drawal OF the American and Russian
forces IRON Pekin. The Americans took
no part in the expedition against Shan
Hal Kuan.
1t is the conviction in government
circles at Washington that an agree
inent among the powers in Chinese af-
fairs is close at hand. Germany anil
the United States are working in har-
nony, and while there is no doubt that
France has proposed a general plan Of
dealing with the subject, il is believed
that it will be acceptable to this gov
crnment Plans are under consideration
by which the powers will see that the
Chinese government carries out its
promise of Furnishing the persons guilty
Of the outrapes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
DAVIS BUNCOED THE BOERs.
Induced Them to Believe That Ho Could So.
euro Intervention Of the United States.

Douglas Story, correspondent OF the
London Daily Mail with the Beers in
South Africa, publishes over his own
signature in that paper a remarkable
narrative concerning Webster Davis, ex-
assistant secretary OF the interior OF the
United States, and his dealings with
Kruger. II is said that Story makes the
matter public at the desire OF Kruger.
He charges that Davis permitted him
self TO be introduced to the Beers as the
American secretary of state and receiv-
ed from them $I25,ooo because he inn
pressed upon them his ability, by his
oratory. to arouse the people OF the
United States to Intervention in the
South African war Mr.. Story says:
"The theory advanced by Davis, and
on which the Beers founded their faith.
was that in the United States there was
large, bitter anti-English public, COM
posed OF Germans and Irishmen. All
OF these were, by assumption, pro-Boer
II Davis could arouse them by false en-
thusiasm, Bryan's election. he declared
would be a certainty, and his interven-
ton in behalf of the Beers an assured
corrollary. To-day such Beers as are
still fighting remain in the field TO await
the announcement OF the result OF the
polls on November 6 next, and the full
fillment of Webster Davis promises"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
INSURGENTS CONCENTRATING.
More Fighting 10 be Done In Luzon-FIIi.
plno Tactics Modelled Upon the
American Example.

-Four troops OF cavary and two com
panies of infantry have recently REIN
forced Gen. Young in Northern Luzon,
where the insurgents are concentrating
in the mountains of North and South
llocos provinces, under the leadership
OF Aglipay, the excommunicatcd priest
and renegade. Gen. Tino and Gen. Viii
laneuvc, who had been quiet for some
time, are now showing signs OF becom-
ing active, as the end OF the rainy sea-
son approaches.
OF late there has been considerable
scouting and skirmishing in the prov
inces OF Abra and North Ilocos, though
without decisive results. Ii is obvious,
however, that the maneuvcrs OF the Fill
pinos are more skilful than formerly,
and that the field tactics OF the Ameri-
cans are being followed by them.
This week the commission will begin
the work of revising the tariff, making
use OF the results OF the investigation oi
the army board in this direction. II is
the intention of the commission TO give
American trade better chance than il
has hitherto enjoyed, owing TO the high
duties.
The transports Sumner and Venus
have sailed for the island OF Marin
duque, off the west coast of Luzon, car.
rying two battalions. The former ha'
already arrived there. The transpor,
Logan will reinforce the Twenty-nintf
infantry, now in Marinduquc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
CUsh is GOING WELL.
A Season OF Marked Prospcrity-Thousands
Ct Immigrant Workmcn Landing.

Marked and substantial agricultural
prosperity is reported throughout the
region lying between Havana and Glen
iucgos. The reconstruction OF the cane
and sugar ccntrals is actively progress
ing, and the restoration OF commercial
confidence in agricultural ventures is
gradually made evident by the large
Importation OF American refining and
agricultural machinery which has been
recorded in both the sugar and tobacco
industries, which are settling down to
large and permanent production. The
earnings are estimated at over 10000
900. New sugar machinery is at pres
ent in the course OF erection in various
parts OF the island.
During last week 1860 Immigrants
from the Canary islands and Barcelona
have arrived at Havana and have lett
for the country, where employment is
readily obtained. This continued in
ilux partially solves the labor question,
many OF the plantations having been
idle owing to lack OF labor to cultivate
them,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Rioters INDICTED BY GRAND JURY
CITY OFFICIALS SCORED.
Grand Jury Says the Akron Trouble Could
Have Easily Been Avcrted-sixiy.
fvo True Bills Returned.

The special grand jury, which for
five weeks has been investigating the
Akron (O) riot OF August 22, in which
the city building was burned and two
children killed, has filed a report The
responsibility for the riot is laid on the
police department and the assertion is
made that the character, number, age
and physique OF the rioters was such
that AT any time they could have been
dispersed by n dozen courageous men.
II is stated that the saloons are TO
blame, for except for them and the
liquor sold TO the turbulent element the
rioters would not have been ncrvcd TO
commit their violent deeds.
After Columbia hall was burned aud
dynamite fired in the entrance OF the
city building, There was no one" the
report says, TO stand mp for Akron.
Her responsible and legal guardians had
fled. She lay PROSTATE before band
smirched for the want OF moral and
physical courage"
1t is found that Columbia hall was
fired by man who deliberately used oil
waste. The city building was fred by
three boys who brought the dynamite
used in an earlier attempt to destroy
the building. II is shown that Chief oI
Police Harrison fired the first shot and
used both shotgun and revolver. 1t is
stated that Mayor Young left the city
building by a rear basement door, and
went home before midnight, sleeping a,
the house OF a neighbor 1t is stated
that boys from 10 TO FL were the chic
rioters; that OF the crowds standing
near not one in 100 was guilty of wrong
ful acts, and among the rioters was moi
one prominent citizen or church mem.
Der. The police are especially scored
for attempting TO defend the city build
ing from the interior.
| Councilman George Brodt and An.
drew Halter, a Democratic politician
are the only well-known persons indict
ed. For the most part the others ar,
OF the criminal element and mere boys
The grand jury examined $50 witnesse!
and indicted 45 persons
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
COOL HEADS prevent DLOODSHED
COUNSEL NEEDED.
Three Thousand Angry Strikers on March Are
Turned Back by Organzers--Armod
Deputies Ready to Repel Them.

John Mitchell president OF the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America, gave the
keynote of the strike situation in West
side Park at Wilkesbarrc, Pa, Tuesday
before the largest crowd that ever gath
cred in the anthracite regions In
substance he told the men that they
had already won a great victory as the
big coal and transportation companies
had made concessions to them. lhey
must not expect to have all their wrongs
rightcd at this time, but II they main
tain their organization they will even
tually obtain all they have demanded.
He implorcd them not to return to
work until the offers made by the oper-
ators have been accepted by confer
ence. He was greeted with wild enthus-
iasm and the multitude punctuated his
remarks with cheers.
An uprising OF striking miners in the
Shamokin region seemed imminent for
several hours late Thursday, and there
were forcbodings OF a serious clash be-
tween armed deputies and large body
OF strikers Prompt action OF some OF
the cool-hcaded officials oi the miners
organization finally succeeded in avert
ing the threatened conflict
Some 1000 excited strikers assembled
at Mount Carmel and, headed by a
,and OF musc, started march to lrcv-.
orton, 10 miles away, with the avowed
purpose Of forcing those at work at the
North Franklin collicry to quit and
join in the strike. This was the only
mine in operation in the region, and
the strikers had become angcred at the
refusal OF the men there to stop work.
The marchcrs were in wrathful fame
OF mind. When they had covered
three miles OF their march they were
met by officials OF their organization,
who. after much persuasion, induced
the men to abandon their proposed trip.
The strikers then turned back, though
many did so reluctantly
Later it was announced that the DIN
cials OF the North Franklin collicry
to prevent trouble, would not operate
the mine until the strike is settled
Gen. Goblin, as a result OF this new
disturbing element, has rescinded hi.
order for Battery c OF the national
guard to return home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
NOT YET SELE.sUpPORTlnG.
United States Postal Service Almost Five
Million Dollars Short Last Year.

Auditor Castle, for the postoffce de-
partment, has received the trial balance
showing receipts and expenditures NJ
the postal service for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1900. This statement
taken in connection with that of the
money order statement, which was com
pleted a week ago, shows the entire
financial results OF the postal service for
the fiscal year. The financial statement
OF the postal service proper for the year
1000 is as follows: Expenditures, $Io7,-
24o, 2oS.I3; revenue, $Io2, ,354,57o,2 20. Ex-
cess of expenditures over revenue, $4,-
So+7IS.S4. The excess of expenditures
over receipts or net deficit Of the postal
service is about 81, 100000 less than the
deficit for the preceding fiscal year. The
principal item of revenue is the sale of
star ps and stamped paper. That item
for the year under review amounted 10
$o4oI3, 3,60o63, an increase of S6,733,-
o45.62 over the preceding year. The
total financial transactions OF the postal
service, including the money order
statement, were S7I4,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Halt Million Coal Deal.

For a consideration amounting TO
more than 100000 syndicate OF east
crn capitalists became the owners OF
$4,000 acres OF Pittsburg coal land lying
west OF Morgantown, w. Va. The title
is in James Millholland. trustee, until
company is formed. The work OF per-
iecting titles has been going on for six
months. w. s. Gufey, OF Pittsburg,
one of the men interested, states that
the contemplated Cheat river railroad
has virtually been abandoned because OF
the refusal OF the Baltimore & Ohio or
Pennsylvania systems to cooperate
with the Cheat River Company.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Will Go at Public Sale.

The secretary of the interior has de-
cided to dispose OF at public sale the
ceded lands of the Chippewa Indians,
adjoining the White Earth and Red
Lake reservations in Minnesota. These
lands comprise 1880 acres of agricul-
tural land, near the White Earth reser-
vaton, and 3o,o22 acres of pine land
containing 76,3S4,ooo feet of pine. The
value OF this pine land is S23I,48o
The Red Lake land is S37 acres OF
pine containing $4,000 feet, valued at
SI,4SS. The aggregate area of land to
be disposed OF is z4.I2s acres.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
REBEL FLAG OBJECTIONABLE.
Its Display is Sharply Condemned by TIRE
Union Veteran Union.

The Union Veteran Union at Wash
ington, d. c., after some debate, have
adopted resolutions which read in part
as follows:
THAT the blending OF these emble-
matical colors, the cntwining of the
Union flag with the Confederate flag,
must of necessity be futile and empty,
a mere mockery, an unseemly effort to
harmonic adverse principles.
In the capacity of personal friends
and blood relations, we extend to those
who fought against us the full measure
of natural affection, and when they act
in the capacity OF lawabiding citizens al
the Republic we cheerfully give to them
Our recognition, but when they act in
the capacity OF Confcderates. making
unpatriotic display OF the Confederate
colors, we unhesitatingly decline to ac-
cord to them the slightest recognition
or affliation."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
YAQUl WAR CONTINUES.
Mexican and Indian Peace Commissioners
Failed TO Agree-Msy Try Again.

Negotiations between the five Yaqai
Indian emissaries and President Diaz
for the settlement OF hostilities now
existing between the Yaqus and the
Mexican government, have failed to ac-
complish anything, and the peace ENJOYS
have arrived at Hermosillo on their way
home from the City OF Mexico. They
report that President Diaz refused to
consider their proposal for peace. as
ne looked upon It as granting too many
concessions to the Indians.
These emissarics belong to the peace
faction OF the tribe, and they hope to
secure a modification OF the original
proposal that will be acceptable to the
Mexican authorities and bring about a
termination OF the disastrous war. Fight
ing still continues, and the government
troops seem to be making slow but
steady advances into the Indian country
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
IERSE TELEGRAMS.

New coke works are starting up in
the vicinity OF Masontown, Pa.
Youngstown, O., will vote on a $780,
900 water works proposition in Novem-
Der.
W. J. Colts, the forger just convicted
at Wheeling, w. Va, has applied for
pardon.
The Uniontown (Pa) flint glass works
closed down because the Fayette Gas
Company raised its price.
AT Charleston, w. Va, Mrs. Harry
Blaisel and her child were fatally burn
ed by an oil can explosion.
Women OF Hartford, Conn.,, will not
join the w. c. I. U. because the use
OF cider in mince pies is interdicted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
WANT THE TROOPS KEPT.
American Citizens at Tien Tsln Announce
Their Foars 10 be Lett Alone.

At recent meeting OF American citi-
zens at Tien Tsin the following resolu-
ton was adopted: "We, citizens of the
United States, deplore the contemplat-
ed withdrawal of large part OF the
refusal of the American Government TO
take its part therein is sure to be re-
garded by the allies as an unworthy
act, and by the Chinese as a sign oil
indifference. We urge our Govern
ment to carry to an end the work it has
so honorably and efficiently begun, and
to maintain a sufficient force here to
secure the protection OF American mer-
camille and missionary interests until q
settlement OF the present trouble is ac-
comDlishcd"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
GERMANS COMPELLED 70 Retreat
LEADERS DEGRADED.
Tho Chinese Emporor's Edct Names tho
Princes Selected for Punlshment-An
Earnest Effort Being mado-

A dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated Fri
day says: "A German force came into
collision with 5000 Chinese, described
as Boxers, a few miles south of Tien
Tsin this morning. The Germans were
checked and compelled to retire on
Tien Tsin. There is reason to believe
that the Chinese in this case were not
Boxers, but were Ii Hung Chang's
veterans, who had been ordered to wait
near here in view OF the possibility that
the foreigners would bar his progress
To the capital"
On Saturday 1000 rebels attacked the
market town OF Sal Wan, eight miles
northeast OF San Chun, but were de-
ieated. The people OF San Chun closed
their shops, expecting TO be attacked
also. The troops at Hong Kong are
held in readiness for any emergency.
All foreign troops at Shanghai are
held in readiness against possible at
tack by 5000 Chinese troops advancing
along the Grand canal.
A dispatch from Pekin confirms for
mer reports that the emperor has issued
decree in which he denounces the
Boxer movement, and designates for
punishment nine ringlcaders. lie ac-
knowledgcs his own fault and rebukes
himself, but he places the chief blame
upon the princes and mobiles who partici-
pated in the movement and protracted
il Prince Tuan, Prince Chung. Prince
Tsai Lien, Prince Tsai Wing, San Kang,
Wing Men, president OF the censorate,
and Chao Shu Chiao, president of the
board Of punishment, are deprived Of
their titles, removed from office and
turned over to various trial boards for
further penalties.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Philippine Revenues.

The war department has made public
statement showing the revenues in
the Philippine islands for the first seven
months of 1000 to have been $4,7S2, $50
an increase over the corresponding pc
riod OF 1890, of $2,oo5,33s. The custom
receipts for the period named in 1000
were $3,362,24S. and the internal reve-
nue. receipts S336,IoI. The postal re-
ceipts beginning July were deposited
in the treasury and for that month
amounted to SfIo,S4s
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
FLOODS DROWN AND DESTROY.
Mexican Rivers Overflow Their Banks-Tho
Tames so Miles Wide.

The Panuco and Tames rivers, which
enter into the Gull at Tampico, Mex,
are on one OF the biggest rises in their
history, and great damage has been
wrought by the floods in the populated
and cultivated valleys above Tampico.
At one point near Chila station, on
the line OF the Mexican Central railroad,
the Tames river is over so miles wide
and has swept to destruction hundreds
OF houses occupied by Mexican farmers
and laborers. Many cases of drowning
are reported. All the tributaries OF
these rivers in the south and eastern
parts OF the state OF San Luis Potosi are
out OF their banks, and have washed
away villages and ruined thousands OF
acres OF growing crops.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
CABLE FLASHES.

AT Caracas, Venezuela all war taxes
on importations from foreign countries
have been abrogated.
Hamburg firms have bought 10000
Springfield muzzlc- leaders from the
United states government.
Another case OF bubonic plague has
been discovered in part OF Glasgow,
hitherto free from the disease.
President Castro has issued procla-
nation convening the congress OF
Venezuela for February 20 next.
Marshal Leonhard Won Blumenthai,
the last surviving prominent general of
the Franco-Prussian war is dangerous
ly i'll.
1t is estimated that the speculations
OF the former Spanish minister Saliva
dor Lopez y Guijarro, amount to over
100000.
Representatives OF Germany, Austria
and France will meet in Paris in few
days to reconsider the sugar bounty
question.
Mark Twain sailed Saturday for the
United States. thus terminating a ninc-
years residence in England and on the
continent.
Inc government arms factories at
Spandau, Dantzic, Erfurt and Amberg
are manufacturing a new rifle for the
German army.
Prince Albert, OF Belgium, heir-prc-
sumptive to the throne OF that country.
was married Tuesday to the Duchess
Elizabeth OF Bavaria.
Fire caused $4,000 damage at Well.
bech Abbey. the famous seat OF tf}
Duke OF Portland. in Nottinghamshiu
England. All the art treasures wa
saved.
The agricultural section OF the u
committee OF Berlin has agreed
the duties on American Wheat ana
shall be So and 65 marks, respecs
per metric ton.
The vatican authorities aARomI
informed the Italian police con
with the recent burglary an (he
securities valued at $500
more than a fifth OF the ST
came from America
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
ALL ROERs NOT sUBDUED.
Their Guerrilla Warfare Catches a British
Wagon Convoy and Railway Train.

Lord Roberts telegraphs as follows
from Pretoria, under date of Tuesday:
"A convoy of 22 wagons, escorted by
90 mounted men, was attacked by lao
Beers, near De Jagefs drift. while on
the way to Vryheid Twelve Of The
men escaped. The fate of the others is
not known. The Beers deraled a train
near Pan Monday evening. Five Cold
stream guards were killed and 10 in
iured. Commandant Dirksen, who has
been opposing Paget, has surrendered,
after a personal visit to Komati Poo.t
to assure himself that Kruger had gone
into Portuguese territory"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Lived Misery; Left 100000.

James Howie, Scotchman 70 years
old, who was employed for so years as
gardener for DR.. Bolton, the clergy
man and historian, at the old Bolton
Priory in Pelham N. Y, died Friday
from old age and exhaustion
Howie lived on 10 cents a day, and
paid only 81 week for his room. When
his trunk was broken open after his
death, bonds and mortgages on property
in New Rochelle, Pelham and New
York city and shares in the New Haven
Railroad Company were found amount
ing to nearly 100000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Tornado Kills Nine People.

A fierce tornado Saturday afternoon
visited parts OF Northern Minnesota
and Wisconsin. At Biwabik, on the
Mesaba range, Minnesota, nine were
killed and many others were hurt. The
funnel-shaped cloud passed over Biwa-
blk with power that was irresistible.
II tipped locomotives over, lifted cars
off the track and carried them from 100
to 900 feet. Houses in the path OF the
tornado were blown to atoms and the
furniture scattered for miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Will Suppress Martinique Rebels.

Gen. Macarthur announces that an
expedition is to be sent to Marinduquc
10 avenge the capture by insurgents Of
Capt Shields and his company OF the
Twenty-ninth infantry. In cablegram
to the war department he says:
"The First infantry started to Marin
duque Friday on the Sumner. Gen.
Hare is TO command the island, with
orders to push operations until the in
surrection is stamped out absolutely
He will have IL full companies OF in
iantry for the purpose
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
TROOPS AID HaRvEcTERS.
French Government Sends Hep 70 Farmers
Whose Crops Have Been Damaged.

Heavy storms throughout France
have done much damage to property
and live stock Many OF the rivers are
overhowing. devastating wide tracts.
The vine growing districts are the
greatest sufferers. Over a large area
the vineyards have been terribly injured
The vines have been beaten down and
in many cases the crops are almost
ruined.
The damage done in the Haute Pyrc-
nees amounts to a disaster. The situa-
ton is so critical in Burgundy, Au-
vergne, the Rhone and the Saune vine
yards that in response to the urgent re-
quests oi the growers the minister OF
war, Gen. Andre, is sending troops to
aid in the harvesting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Prisoners Number 10000.

A dispatch from Lord Roberts says:
The number of prisoners captured or
surrendered is daily increasing and must
now aggregate nearly 10000 men. Com
maudant Muller has surrendered to
Clery and Commandant Dirksen and
others are on their way to Pretoria to
surrender.
A detachment of the London Irish
endcavored to surprise a party OF Beers
near Bulfonstein, but had to retire after
three hours fighting, with six men
wounded The Beers suffered heavily.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Germans Battle with Boxers.

The Chinese report that 1000 Boxers
attacked two battalions OF Germans at
Kau Ku Men, near Pekin The Box
crs lost 400 men and the Germans FIVE
The latter are now said to be burning
the Boxers villages around Pekin.
The Japanese expedition has return
ed to Pekin. 1t met with slight resist
ance at the village OF Yaifa. Such ex-
peditions have small effect on the Box
ers. who recongregate in the villages as
soon as the allied forces leave.