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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
PROGRAM OUTLINED.
Both the Kaiser and the Empress Dowasef
Seem Eager for The Fray--A Secret
edict Issued by Prince Tusn.

Telegrams from London, dated Tues
day, say: News from China indicates
that events are rapidly drifting in the
direction OF war between China and
Germany.
There is the best reason for believing
that Count Won Waldersee, on arriving
at Taku, will present an ultimatum de-
inanding the surrender OF five leaders
OF the anti-foreign uprising. After a
few hours grace he will formally de-
clare war, and, taking advantage Of
Germanys position as belligerent, will
proceed to seize everything available
with the German forces and fleet.
1t is expected Germany will take the
Wu-Sung forts and Kiangan arsenal,
thus dominating Shanghai 1t is also
believed she will attack the Kiang-Win
forts on the Yang-tse from the land and
endeavor to seize the Chinese feet, in
Guiding the valuable new cruisers. Fail
ing this, she will at least occupy all the
province OF Kiang-Su north OF the
Yang -kiang.
The French will support Germany.
This is no rumor but reliable iniorma
ton, and will probably be confirmed at
the foreign Office. Prompt action is
necessary to prevent a coup, which will
constitute a serious menace to British
interests.
Chinese officials report that Prince
luan has issued a secret edict in the
name OF the empress dowager to the
effect that the imperial court has decid-
ed to continue the war against the
powers at whatever cost The edict
threatens that any official failing to sup
port the Manchus will be beheaded as
a traitor, his whole family executed and
the tombs OF his ancestors demolished.
1t is reported from Chinese sources
that the dowager empress has issued a
secret edict commanding Ii Hung
Chang to raise an army and recapture
| Picking.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
- CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEXAS.
Governor sayers Has So Far Received S642,-
476-AlI Being Cared For.

Regarding the contributions for the
Galveston flood sufferers, Gov. Sayers
has made the following statement:
"The amount OF money received by
me up to noon OF Saturday, is $672, 40
This sum includes $3,So2 that remained
OF the fund contributed for the relief
OF the Brazos valley sufferers last year
1t also includes all drafts and authoriza-
tions to draw and which are in transit
and are yet uncollected This only en-
braces moneys and remittances that have
been made to me directly and amounts
Tor which | have been authorized to
draw. During the present week | will
submit a full itemizcd statement OF the
entire fund that has come into my hands
giving the amount and source OF each
contribution and the manner in which
the sum total has been expended and
distributed. Every portion OF the
storm-stricken district is being provid.
ed for"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Jim HOWARD CONVICTED.
Verdict Unexpecied-jury Disagreed on Pen
atty, but Finally Agreed.

James B. Howard. who has been on
trial for the past ten days at Frankfort,
KY, charged with being a principal in
the assassination OF William Goebel, has
been found guilty, the jury fixing his
punishment at death.
w. III. Culton, who is under indict-
ment as an accessory to the Goebel
murder, and who gave damaging evil
dence against both Howard and Caleb
Powers, was released on bail and his
case was continued until the January
term. His bond was fixed at $4,000.
Jim Howard, as he is commonly
known in tae mountains, was the lead
er of the Howard faction in the
Baker Howard ieud in Clay county, in
which numerous lives were taken. He
had killed George Baker and was sus-
pected OF the assassination OF Tom
Baker, who was killed after the same
fashion as the Goebel murder and How
ards friends believe that these facts had
very much to do with the making OF the
verdict sentencing him to the gallows
The trial OF Henry E.VNoutsey, ot
Newport, will be called ncxt n George
town, next Monday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
STRUCK A GREAT GUSHeR.

The South Penn Oil Company has
made tremendous strike in new oil
well in Lewis county, w. Va. The well
is flowing at the rate OF 200 barrels m
hour, or 1890 barrels day. The tanks
provided are too small to hold this
great flow and the oil is being allowed
to run into a eek and is there damned
up, with a view OF pumping it out later.
Tuesday the well made tremendous
squirt and increased its outflow to ESQ
barrels an hour or 6,ooo barrels day
Unfortunately, there is no tankagc for
this large volume OF oil, and much oI
it flows on the ground and is damned
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
EMlssARY FROM AGUINALDO.
The Rebels Former Secretary Comes to Tell
What the Filpinos Desire.

Saxto Lopez, formerly secretary and
confdant of Aguinado, arrived at New
York Sunday on the Campania. He is
said to have come here at the invitation
of Fiske Warren. He gave out this
statement:
My object in visiting the United
States is not to interfere in American
politics, but solely to tell the American
people what the Filipinos desire in ref
erence to the future government of our
country. 1t has been said that my
coming to America is in the interest
OF certain persons and parties. We, is
Filipnos, know no parties in the United
States. We have only one desire. To
seek justice for our country. Those
who desire to give us justice will no
doubt be glad to know the wants and
conditions OF the Philippines. All we
want is peace with honor to both par
ties, and hope to be able to show that
the conditions of our country are such
as to fit us for the maintenance of that
independence"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
LORD ROBERTS HRS BEEN PROMOTED!
BULLER TO SUCCEED.
vicior oiihe South African War Becomes Com.
msnder. In. Chief OF the British Army.
Canadians Sail Homeward.

It is officially announced that Lord
Roberts has been appointed command
er-inchie of the British army, succeed
ing Gen. Wolseley. Sunday was Lord
Roberts sixty-eighth birthday.
The announcement is hailed by the
Unionist party as a welcome pledge
that army reorganization will be car
ried out in the most effective manner.
1t was beginning to be recognized that
something was needed TO give strength
to the Unionist campaign. According
ly semi-official announcements are out
that George Wyndham, parliamentary
under secretary of state for war, in his
speech at Derby Monday evening, will
outline the governments scheme of
army reforms and the war office is ar
ranging with Lord Roberts for the re-
turn of large portion of the army in
South Africa.
The Canadian contngents, under Col.
Telletier, sailed Sunday on board the
transport Idaho. The people of Cape
Town accorded them a splendid inn
promptu reception, the mayor voicing
the thanks of the city for their brilliant
services in the field.
A report comes from Komati Poort
that Mr.. Kruger, in letter to his wife,
announcing that he is going on a six
months holiday, said that after the cap
ture OF Machadadorp he knew the strug-
gle was hopeless and counseled moder-
alton, but that Mr.. Steyn's arbitrary
behavior" overruled his counsels.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
BENT ON DlsFRANcHlSsMeNT.
Second Attempt Before the Georgia legls.
lature Will be Made This Fall.

An effort will be made at the first
session OF the Georgia Legislature,
which will be elected on the first
Wednesday in October and will assem-
Bile on the fourth Wednesday in No
vember, to submit a franchise amend
ment to the State constitution like that
which has recently been adopted in
North Carolina. The proposed amend
ment was offered in the last Legislature,
but though it was permitted to pass to
a third reading and all the time desired
for debate was allowed it received only
three votes out OF US in the popular
branches of the general assembly,
where it originated. The author of the
measure, however, will be a member oi
the new Legislature, and he has an
nounced already that he will make an
other effort to secure the submission
OF his amendment
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
DIPTHERIA IS ALARMING.


The epidemic of dphtheria continues
to spread in Altoona, Pa, and unless
1t is soon checked the death rate will
far exceed any previous year in the his
tory Of that city. To guard against the
spread OF the disease the Millvilc
schools have been closed, and II is
likely that the Fifth ward schools OF the
city will close in day or two. There
are now 81 cases of the disease known
to the local board of health, which is
using all its power to prevent a spread OF
the epidemic.
An epidemic OF diphtheria has been
raging for the last week in the small
town of Pavia, Bedford county, Pa, 20
miles from Johnstown. Nine children
have so far died with the disease, and
more than twice that number are now
suffering from il, besides many grown
persons The public schools have been
closed and a town board OF health or
ganized, and everything possible is be-
ing done by the citizens to combat the
disease
The diphthera epidemic continues 10
spread at Altoona and the situation has
become alarming. Twelve new cases
were reported Thursday. making total
OF 70 cases reported to the health board
this week. Three deaths occurred as
the result OF the disease. The Millville
and Ninth ward schools and churches
have been closed to prevent the disease
from spreading.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
J. n. ADAMS SUICIDES.
The Well Known Philadelphia Politician Kills
Himself Friday by Shooting.

Josiah r. Adams, a prominent club
man and lawyer of Philadelphia, Pa.
committed suicide Friday in the Hotel
Flanders by blowing out his brains with
a revolver. He had given his wife no
intimation OF such an intention and left
no note TO show that the act was gre
meditated. The couple had been living
ut the hotel for some time.
Mr.. Adams was about So years Of age
and about a year ago the nominee of
the Republican party for judge of the
supreme court OF Pennsylvania. His
candidacy met with much opposition
within his party, led by one of the anti
Quay Republican morning papers. He
finally resigned as a candidate and ex-
United States Senator John |. Mitchell,
OF Tioga county, was named in his place
and elected.
He was a graduate of Princeton and
was admitted to the bar in 1874. He
was a member OF the University, Art,
Clover and Philadelphia Yacht clubs.
He was recently commodore OF the lat
ter
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
MINERS ARE OFFERED IN ADVANCE
MAY BREAK STRIKE.
The National Executive Of the Union Is ig-
nored In an Effort 10 Resume
Work al Galleries.

The following notice, bearing date
OF Monday has been posted in the vi
cinity OF all the collierics OF the Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company in the anthracite rcgion:
"Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company, October 1, 1900. This
company will pay an advance OF 10 per
cent. on the wages OF all men and boys
employed at its collieries. This ad-
vance takes effect at once.
(Signed) "R. c. Luther. Gen. Supt.
Beneath this notice another was post
ed which read as follows:
Fellow Mine Workers = United
Mine Workers OF America: Do not
pay any attention to this notice. posted
by Mr. Luther. oi the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, but
wait until you hear from President
Mitchell, OF the United Mine Workers
OF America. or until you have decided
by your own locals what is right for
you 10 DO.
(Signed) &C. b. Potter"
MIR. Potter is an officer in the dis
trict branch OF the United Mine Work
ers OF America. The regular Reading
Company advance for the last half ct
September and the first half of October
had previously been fixed at per cent
above the so basis. The scale for
the proceeding 30 days was at the 81. SC
basis. The advance OF 10 per cent. Of
fercd in the posted notice by the Read.
ing Company is separate and distinct
from the natural scale increase, and
hence the total increase to the miner:
would be 10 per cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
CHINA MADE A eLUNDER.
Appointment Of Tuan Likely to Block the
Peace Parleys.

Apprehensions of delay in peace nego-
tiations with China, caused by the ap-
pointment of Prince Tuan, the Boxer
chief and father of the heir apparent TO
the throne, as grand secretary to the
emperor were strengthened, when the
State department received from Sheng,
taotai OF Shanghai, announcement that
the appointment had been made. Sheng
says nothing of the reported designation
of Tuan as president OF the privy coun-
cil but it is according to Chinese forms
for a prince of Tuan's rank to fill both
posts simultaneously.
The State department has taken steps
through Minister WI to impress upon
the Chinese government the undesirable
ity OF the appointment OF Prince Tuan
as grand secretary, and the painful inn
preston this appointment has created
throughout this country. The effect oi
his appointment, il persisted in, might
be to retard any negotiations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Government Advances Silver.

Owing to the advance in the price
OF silver Director OF the Mint Roberts
has increased the price to be paid by
the Government for silver purchased
from 55 to 81 cents a standard ounce.
The Government at present purchases
only such silver as is contained in gold
deposits from the Klondike, and other
gold-producing sections. Under the ex-
isting statute all silver in gold deposits
is paid for at the market price. The
price has advanced steadily since 1896,
when it touched AZ cents for standard
ounce. The new price went into effect
on Monday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
PHILIPPINES ACTIVE.
Two Americans and Many Natives Killed In
engagements Monday.

On Monday night vigorous insurgent
attacks were made upon the United
States outposts in the district IL miles
south of Manila, the scene of the fight
ing last October. 1t is estimated that
the rebels numbered 400. The Amcri-
cans dispersed the enemy, killing and
wounding so.
A party of scouts belonging to the
Twenty-ffth infantry landed on the
island of Samar, the inhabitants and in
surgents fleeing to the mountains. They
met with but slight resistance and burn
ed town.
1t is reported that an American scout
ing party encountered body OF insur-
gents in the province OF Nueva Ecija
two skirmishes ensuing, in which IL oi
the natives were killed. Similar brushes
have taken place near lndang and 81.
lang, in Cavite province, and near Iba
and Subig, in Zambales province, the
Americans having two killed and three
wounded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
MRS. HENROTlN HAS FAILED.
One Who Won Fame Telling Women How 10
Succeed, Wrecked Financially.

Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin, of Chicago,
former president OF the National FEEDER
alton OF Women's Clubs, and now a
vice president OF the organization, has
failed in business. She attracted atten-
ton for two years by her speeches and
pleas for "Women in Business"
Mrs. Henrotin held that an up-to-datc
woman was well qualified for conducting
business enterprises. When the routine
OF the household became irksome all she
had to do was to go into business and
shine resplendently. Thousands OF wo,
men all over the land applauded and
looked for business openings.
Mrs Henrotin went into business.
Sad TO say, the business has gone to
everlasting smash. She was a partner,
so the unsympathetic creditors say, in
the firm of Uric G. Peters & Co.. stock
brokers. Peters & Co. have failed, with
liabilities $73,244 and assets at $2,o67.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
ENGLISH ELECTIONS OVER.
Returns Show Great Victory for Government
Now in Power.

The elections throughout Great Brit
ain show great conservative victory,
the liberals being almost showed under
and lost to sight, their returns being
only three to the tory's five. 1t is a
distinct and emphatic endorsement of
the government now in power, and
Lord Salisbury, Mr.. Balfour and Mr..
Chamberlain may regard their African
war and other extreme measures of the
past year as overwhelmingly sustained
by the English public.
1t is possible that some of the weak
er members of the cabinet will be dis
pensed with, but this is not likely to
happen until it gets far down beyond
Mr. Chamberlain's. name. His waning
popularity at the time of Gen. Buller's
repeated defeats has long since been
forgotten and he is now known only as
one who added new territories to the
imperial government.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
HURT UNITED STATES TRADE.
War With China Causes Exports 10 Fall Cf
S3,o00,o0o in One Month.

The war in China dealt stunning
blow to the United States export trade
in the east during the month OF August.
According TO a report just issued by the
treasury bureau OF statistics the trade
fell off nearly 100000 during that
month. Another reason for the poor
showing is the fact that the merchants
OF the Pacific coast refuse to make any
statement Of their trade with Hawaii
to the government officials, claiming
that the islands are now United States
territory and business with them does
not come under the jurisdiction of the
treasury department Notwithstanding
these adverse conditions the report con-
tinucs:
Our exports to Asia and Oceanica
will show during the eight months end
ing with August an increase OF more
than 20 per cent. over those OF the cor
responding months last year. To Ja-
pan our exports during the eight months
ending with August amount to more
than S21oloooo as against $4,000, 600
in the corresponding months OF last
year
TO China, our exports in the seven
months ended with July up to which
time the disturbances had not seriously
affected the exports, showed an increase
over the corresponding months OF 1890
and 1893, to Hong Kong our exports
Tor the eight months amount to nearly
100000 as against a triile more than
S5,ooo,ooo in the corresponding months
of last year and to the Philippines, our
total exports for the eight months
amount to SI,826,ooo, against $3oI,S56
in the corresponding months OF last
wear"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
AMERICA WILL INSIST
On the Death Of Prince Of the Blood and
Prominent Boxer Chiefs.

Deprivation OF the yellow jacket or
imprisonment in the cases OF General
Tung- g-Fu-Siang and Prince Tuan will,
it is ar:horitatively stated not be ade-
quate punishment. While no statement
to that effect is TO be had on the sub
ject the general understanding is the
death penalty for Tuan. a Prince OF the
blood, Yung-Lu, Tung- Fu-Siang and
Chuang will be exacted by the United
States as well as the rest OF the powers.
The only disagreement with Germany
on that point is as to when those men
shall be decapitated, before or after ne
gotiations are formally resumed.
There was undisguised satisfaction at
the state department over the announce
ment that Great Britain has answered
Germany in the same terms as the
United States. At the department it
was protested that no intimation as to
Great Brtain's position had been re-
ceived before the press dispatches were
received. Brtain's answer instead Of
showing Americas isolation shows that
Germany is practically alone.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
James Howard 10 HANG.

The motion for a new trial in the case
OF James Howard was overrulcd by
Judge Cantrill, and Howard has been
sentenced to hang December 7. 1t was
agreed that the attorneys should be al
lowed to file their bill of exceptions in
the appeal to the court of appeals any
time between now and the third week
in October.
Howard did not weaken or appear agi-
tated when the solemn sentence OF the
court consigning him to the gallows
was pronounced upon him, but in an
swer to the usual question OF the court
ii he could show cause why sentence
should not be pronounced, he said in a
firm, clear voice: II am innocent"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
BOXER Leaders WILL Be PUNISHED
PRINCE DEGRADED.
Tuan, the Boxer Leader, 10 bc Tried by The
Highest Chinese Cour-0pens
The Way for Peace.

Consul General Goodnow, at Shang-
hal, cables to the State department at
Washington that Sheng, director OF
railroads and telegraphs, has handed
him decree from the empress dowager
and the emperor, dated at Taig Nan,
ordering the degradation OF four princes
and depriving Prince Tuan, leader OF
the Boxers, OF his salary and official
servants. Tuan is to be brought 20
trial before the imperial clan court.
This court is the supreme judicial tri-
bunal OF China, and is presided over by
Prince Ii, with Prince Ching, friend OF
the foreigners and co-peace envoy with
II Hung Chang, as first vice president.
lhis action is very satisfactory TO the
United States government, which re-
CARDS it as long step forward toward a
final settlement.
Princes Chwang and Yih, who are re-
ported to have been dismissed from
hereditary rank and all offices, were
prominent advisers OF the throne and
have given anti-foreign advice. Sec
ondary Prince Tsai Wing, also said to
have been degraded. and Duke Tsai
Ian, whose penalty for anti-foreign ac-
ton is now pending before the board
OF war, are Tartar generals in command
OF Manchu battalions. Grand Secretary
Kank vi, said to have handed over to
a board Of war for the fixing OF pen
atty, is a member of the privy council
and a virulent anti-foreigner. Chao
Chui Chen and Secondary Prince Tsai
Lien are conspicuous ant-foreign lead
e:s.
Mr.. WI, the Chinese minister, ex-
presses his strong approval OF Ii Hung
Chang's suggestion that the United
States act as mediator between China
| and the nnwnrs
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
WITHDRAWAL FROM PEKiN.
Only an American Guard 10 Remain in the
Chinese Capital.

The United States government Tues
day took the first step toward the -e-
demption OF its pledge made to the Rus
sian government August 28 by a cable
dispatch OF instruction to Gen. Chaffee
to reduce the American forces in China
TO the proportions OF a legation guard.
This small force will not be included in
any military operations which may be
conducted by the allied armies, and so
will not fall subject to the direction Of
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee,
the commander-in-chief
1t is stated at the quartermaster's de-
partment that there are enough trans
ports available to bring off the force
which will come out OF China. Three
or four vessels will be at Taku by the
time the troops are ready to move.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Great Sale OF Stamps for Year.

The annual report of Third Assistant
Postmaster General Madden for the fis-
cal year ending June 80, 1900, soon to
be published, will show a largely-in-
creased use OF the postal system. The
total number OF postage stamps OF all
kinds issued, including ordinary stamps
postage-due stamps, stamped envelopes
and postal cards reached the enormous
total of FIVE and one-third billions, val
ucd at SoS,coo,o 900, an increase OF over
400 100000 stamps over the preceding
wear.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Slavery in a Georgia Convict Camp.

Charges have been filed with the pris-
on commission OF Georgia by Solicitor
J. w. Edmondson, OF Brooks county.
against the McRee convict camp man
ayers in Lowndes county, Ga, in the
form OF aihdavits from prominent citi-
zens to the effect that the McRee
brothers have kidnapped innocent men
and women and made them work under
armed guards for an indefinite period.
1t is charged that one practice of the
McRee camp has been to employ
"trappers' to arrest innocent negroes
passing through the county and without
the form OF trial to imprison them and
put them 10 work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Wounded BY BURGLARS.

Charles A. Collier, one of the mos,
prominent men in the South, was found
Thursday lying at the foot OF the stair.
in the back yard OF his residence in At
lanta, Ca, with bullet hole in his left
side in the region OF the heart. He ut
tered but one word, burglars" and be
came unconscious. His condition is re-
garded as critical.
Mr.. Collier was a former mayor .
Atlanta, one of the IL United State,
commissioners to the Paris expositio,
and member OF the Lafayette Monu
ment association.