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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
HOOK s5o,ooo.
Confidence Gamc Played by Two Smooth IN.
divIdua's-Took Money From SAFE In
The Presence Of Their Victim.

Two men called on Father Crosse,
superior of Jesuit institute at Turin,
Italy, and told him they we're trustees
OF rich orphan boy whose father had
been killed in the Boer war. They said
they wished to place the boy in the
priests care, and that they were cus-
todians of 100000 belonging to the
boy, which they desired to leave in Fa-
ther Grossos hands.
The priest consented to assume charge
OF the boy and the funds. The men
produced several bundles of what pur-
ported TO be bank notes, which they
suggested should be placed in the safe
Father. Crosse opened the safe and the
men placed therein the bundles. They
then departed, stating they would re-
turn with the boy shortly. Father
Crosse waited several days, and when
neither the men nor the boy appeared
he went to the safe. He found that
bank notes aggregating $4,000 were
gone and that the bundles left by The
men were waste paper. The men are
supposed to be on their way to this
country, and the New York police are
on the watch for them
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
BRINGING VOLUNTEERS HOME.
General Macarthur Instructed 10 Begin The
Movement.

The war department has begun the
movement homeward OF the volunteers
from the Philippines, so that they may
be discharged in this country by June
30. Adjt. Gen Corbin cabed the fol-
lowing instructions to Gen. MacArthur
Send volunteers convalescent to the
capacity of the next transport return
ing and a volunteer regiment by trans
port following. As you report 10000
now, The secretary of war directs that
you start home the volunteer regiments
until the force is reduced to 10000, the
number fixed before beginning rein
forcement by regulars. Will send you
regular regiments to further relieve the
volunteers"
Gen. Macarthur replied as follows:
THE Thirty-seventh infantry regiment
sails on transport Sheridan, January I,
and the Eleventh regiment cavalry on
January IS. The movement will con-
tinue as directed until completed. The
Thirty-sixth regiment infantry is in the
field; cannot leave at present. Trans
port Sherman left December IS with
about 500 volunteers convalescents and
the transport Warren will leave Decem-
Der 22, with the same number. Any
remaining will go on transport Sheri-
dan. January II.
The war department has taken this ac-
ton in anticipation of the authorization
by Congress of the enlistment of regular
regiments to replace the recalled troops.
Officers OF volunteer regiments in the
Philippines have reported a general dis
inclination on the part of the volunteers
to prolong their foreign service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Marvels Of Nature Discovered.

Canadian Pacific railroad engineers
have returned to Winnipeg, Man, from
an exploring expedition in the field re-
gion OF the Rockies and they report the
discovery OF magnificent falls. one drop
ping from height OF 1900 feet, also
several glaciers, one OF which rivals the
great glacier of the Selkirks in area and
surpasses it in the magnhcence of its
surroundings of mountain lakes of un-
usual beauty and OF lofty peaks, which
will offer great temptation to mountain
climbers. These hitherto hidden mar
wells OF nature can be made accessible
by the construction OF trails and these
will be built early next spring.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
PLEADING FOR The B0ERs.
Liberal Members Of the House Of Commons.
Appeal for Clcmency.

In the house OF commons Sir Robert
1. Reid and James Bryce, Liberals, sug-
gested general amnesty for the Beers
now in arms. Reid said that after ID
months of war, costing c 100000 a
month, anarchy was prevalent and fam
inc threatened. and may be followed
by native rising. An attempt to place
the colonies under military rule, he said,
would imperil the very existence OF the
empire. All ideas OF unconditional sur
render should be discarded.
Mr.. Bryce attacked Sir Alfred Miner,
governor OF Cape Colony, who, he said,
was generally distrusted
Mr.. Broderich, secretary for war. de-
Tended Miner, and said the government
was willing to offer terms for surrender,
so long as it could not be interpreted as
proof OF weakness and thereby cause
prolongation OF the guerilla warfare.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
HUGE BALANCE OF TRADE.
The Excess in Favor Of the United States
Largest In History.

The commercial record OF the United
States in 1900 will surpass that of any
preceding year both in exports and in
the excess OF exports over imports, or
favorable balance OF trade" The i'm
ports will be- slightly below those Of
one or two preceding years, and when
considered in their relation TO popula-
ton show a smaller importation for
each individual than at almost any
other period in many years. Basing the
estimate for the year upon the II
months figures received by the Treas
ury, 1t seems probable that the exports
will reach about SI.47o, ,ooo, COO and .le
imports S82s s,ooo, 900, making the excess
OF exports over imports $645 100000. a
sum greater by $25,ooo,ooo than that Of
any preceding year
The exports will be double those OF
1888, three times those OF 1872 four
times those OF 1869, and five times as
much as in 1860.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
American University Plans.

At the meeting OF the trustees Of the
American university Tuesday at Wash
ington Bishop Hurst reported that
there was between 100000 and So
ooo, 1000 on hand, and urged that every
effort should be male TO secure ST., ,ooo,-
600 during the coming year, as a basis
for opening the institution for instruc-
ton. Everything was reported to be in
q prosperous condition.
The report OF the financial secretary
showed that $4,000 will soon be added
to the endowment fund. A subscrip-
ton OF $4,000 was made by member
OF the board whose name was not an
nounced
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
BOYS TERRIBLE DEATH.
Companions Tied Him 10 Horse Which Ran
Away Dragging Him TO Death.

Dragging at the heels OF frightened
horse boy named Hall was battered
TO death at Mt. Liberal, Ind. Two older
companions, names Pittman and Copen-
haver, in spirit OF boyish recklessness.
tied young Hall on the horses back.
telling him they would teach him to be-
come circus rider. He was warned to
hold on the reins by his companions.
who released their hold on the bride
and struck the horse The animal inn
mediately took fright and ran away. The
rider lost his hold and fell under the
horses hoofs. His horror stricken com
panions started in pursuit OF the fleeing
animal, which was captured nearly a
mile away, but not until the rider was
kicked and battered beyond recogni-
fiOn
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Hot Fighting In Panama.

Advices from the State OF Panama say
that after three days engagement Tu-
maco. the former stronghold OF the in
surgcnt movement. has been re-occupied
by the government troops.
Governor Alban has returned to the
city OF Panama and will hand back un-
injured to her owners the British stearu-
er Taboga, which was seized last month
by the Colombian government to trans
port an armed expedition from Panama
to the port OF Buena Ventura. and was
there used in the bombardment Of Points
Basan and Soldado.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
B0ERS REPULSE BRITISH FORCE |
FOUR OFFICERS KILLED.
General Clements Force Compelled 10 Re-
treat, Battered and Beaton--Battio
Resumed al krugersdorp.

Telcgrams from London, dated Fri
day, say: Severe reverses have ovcrtak-
en- the British troops in South Africa.
How bad was the defeat OF
series OF defeats. suffered in the
last "A hours is not yet known. That
General Clements has been defeated
and that badly is not denied Lord
Kitchener, in a cablegram, says four Of
fcers and some soldiers were killed IN
a battle yesterday. How many soldiers
were killed he does not say.
Friday evening excitement was trebled
in England by cablegram IRON
johannesburg, sent at 3:25, saying
General Clements was engaged by the
Beers in the afternoon on the hills 4
few miles from Krugersdorp. lie had
asked johannesburg for help. General
French had left hurriedly to assist
him. The cablcgram said the attack
ing Beers numbered not less than
a8oo. and that already the casualties
were large on both sides.
The scenes at the war office recall
those witnessed in the early stages Ci
the war A constant stream OF excited
people filled the lobbies, all seeking de-
tails Of the disaster. The absence 81
the names OF any OF the officers OF the
Northumberland Fusiliers in General
Kitchener's dispatch leads to the fore
boding that the four companies OF the
Fusiiers mentioned are i'll the hands d
the Beers.
The war office officials evidently eX
pect a heavy casualty list. but they are
hopeful from the fact that the dispatch
doe, not mention the capture OF the
Northumberland that such a great ca
tastrophe has been escaped.
Orders were issued at Aldershot, Nal
ia and other military centers to dispatch
all the available mounted infantry tC
South Africa.
The angry English people are DC
manding that officers responsible ioi
the disaster at Magaliesburg be pun
ished. The Beers captured 573 British
The disaster which on Friday over
took the British troops in South Airic-
on the Magaliesburg. only 22 mile
from Pretoria has sent All unpleasan
thrill through the nation 1t was mad,
rather worse Sunday night by the fol
lowing dispatch from Aliwal. North
Cape Colony: "a party OF Brabant
Horse. consisting mainly of raw recruit
engaged a superior force OF Beers 81
December I3 near Zastron, Orange
River Colony, losing four killed. I,
wounded and 100 taken prisoners"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
REBELS HOLD THEIR OWN.
We're Not Dispersed in the Recent Battle
In Colombia.

Advices received from Colon, Colom-
bia, regarding the recent fighting be-
tween the government troops and the
insurgents at Tumaco, the rebel strong
hold, which lasted three days, the insur-
gents then evacuating the town, say
that the Withdrawing insurgent forces
were not dispersed. On the contrary,
fears are entertained at Colon that this
body of rebels will effect a JUNCTION
with the force operating around Buena-
ventura.
Tclegraphic communication with the
interior has been suspended by gov
ernmcnt order. and fighting is proceed
ing at various points. Both sides lost
heavily in the battle at Tumaco. When
the government forces destroyed the
robel steamer Gaitan they also destroy
ed a large supply of ammunition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Bought by the Standard.

The Standard Oil Company has ac-
quired all OF the interests OF the Pacific
Coast Oil Company. The purchase
price is said to be in the neighborhood
OF $I,ooo,ooo. The Pacific Coast Oil
Company has been doing business in
California for quarter OF a century
Its interests include valuable oil prop
critics in various sections. 1t owns
steamer which is used in transporting oil
from the southern coast to its refinery
at Alameda, which has a monthly ca
pacity OF $4,000 barrels. The company s
entire holdings are embraced in the
transfer,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
MiCHlGAN'S TAX RAISING.
Gov. plngrec Assemblies State Legislature 10
Increase Corporate Property Taxes.

The Michigan Legislature met in spe-
cial session Wednesday to consider tax
alton Of the railroads, telephone and
telegraph companies, express companies
and other forms OF corporate property
on the cash value OF their property, in
stead OF upon their earnings, as under
the present law. Gov Pngree's mes
sage estimated that the proposed law
would increase the States revenue from
the railroads alone from $I,24o,845 to
S2,25o,ooo.
Representative Cheever will introduce
the tax bill. 1t provides that the State
tax commission shall constitute board
OF assessors, and that all franchises and
intangible property shall be taxed, as
well as physical property
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
GOV. ssCKHAM inAUGURAIsD.
Promises a Clean Administration - Hopes
Political Strife win Cease.

Gov. Beckham, OF Kentucky, was in
augurated Tuesday, at Frankfort. in
his address he made no reference to the
killing OF William Goebel nor to any of
the subsequent events. He promised
clean and honest administration in
spirit OF fairness and tolerance, with no
feeling OF partisan hate or malice. but
with the sincere desire to remove, as
far as possible, all friction and ill-feeing
from among the people. He said that
the military power shall always be in
absolute subordination to the civil au-
thority and shall never be called into
active service except as last resort in
carrying out the DEGREES OF judicial
tribunals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
PANIC At A FUNERAL.
Floor Gave Way and Sixty Men Fell In
Cellar-Many Injured.

During the services over the remains
Of ex-County Commissioner Wilmer
Worthirgton at Forest Grove, Pa, the
floor of an adjoining room gave way
and about 90 men, mostly members OF
secret organizations, were precipitated
to the cellar. Everybody was hurt, a
dozen quite seriously. The accident was
followed by screams of terror and panic
among the women mourners who sur
rounded the corpse
The services were abruptly ended by
everybody rushing from the place All
the mourners who were not hurt turned
in to rescue the injurRd, Many were
burned and scalded, stove containing
a kettle OF hot water having fallen on
the men,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
TRkMPS TURN BURGLARS.
Locked up Town Marshal and Then Dyna.
mited Several Safes.

Five men, posing as tramps, were per-
mitted to lodge in the lookup at Brigh-
ton, ILL.,, Saturday evening. During the
night they overpowered the town mar
shall, locked in cell. and broke into
the private bank OF Blodett Brothers.
Several charges of dynamite were cx-
ploded but the vault which contained
large sum, was only partially wrecked,
and the men gave up trying to secure
it. The general store OF Edward But
Ter was next visited. Here the safe was
secured, The men were entering an
other store when an alarm of fire was
sounded from Buffers. Meantime the
robbers escaped. A posse with blood
hounds is in pursuit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
MAIL TRAIN RUBBED.
Bandits Make Heavy Haul After Beating tho
Postal Clerk Insonslble.

A bold robbery on the Cottonbelt
railway occurred Thursday at Bassetts,
Tex, in which Postal Clerk John II.
Dennis was almost killed and the mail
pouches OF his car ri1ed OF their con-
tents.
Examination of the car showed that
the robbers gained entrance by crawling
through small trap door in the floor
OF the vestibule. In the vestibule is
crank with which a person can uncou-
pie the car from the other. and it is be-
lieved it was the intention OF the rob
bers to disconnect and get control of
both cars. 1t is impossible to tell what
the robbers secured. but it is believed
they made a good haul.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
AGAINST American Shoes.

The influx of American-made shoes
into Germany has prompted petition
from German boot and shoe manuiac-
turers to the national legislature for a
raise in the import tariff on articles Of
this description. Vice Consul General
Hanauer, at Frankfort, says that these
manufacturers claim the tariff as a ne
cessity to protect their industry against
foreign encroachments.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
The Gar Making Inquiries.

1t is reported that the first act of the
czar since his recovery has been to send
TO the war ministry for report on the
alleged wholesale slaughter Of women
and children by Russian troops in Maii-
churia. The czarina was deeply touch
ed by the reports in question and called
her husbands attention to them as soon
as his condition permitted.
It is believed that there will be thor
ough inquiry into the alleged massacrcs
which, il true. exceed anything In Rus.
sian history since the age OF Ivan thu
Terrible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
One Hundred Cadets Drowned.

The German training frigate Gneise-
nau has foundcred off Malaga, 6s miles
northeast OF Gibraltar.
The captain and many of the cadets
have been drowned. 1t is believed that
40 who left in one OF the ships boats
and have not been seen since are also
lost.
The total loss is now thought to BE-
no less than 100. Some dispatches say
I<o. Forty OF those saved are badly
hurt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Soldiers Death Penalty COMMITTED.

Privates Benjamin Stanley and Thomas
Fesler, OF Company G, Forty-eighth in
iantry, stationed in the Philippines, were
convicted recently by court-martal Of
assault and desertion and each was SEN
fenced to be hanged. The President
has commuted the sentences OF dishon-
orable discharge forfeiture OF all pay
and allowances and confinement at hard
labor at Leavenworth penitentiary for
20 wears
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Norfolk NAVY Yard DESTROYED.

The building occupied by the COW
struction department at the Norfolk
Navy Yard was completely destroyed
by fire Sunday evening The building
contained all the important papers,
models and plans of the construction
department. Over 1000 drawings and
100000 worth OF live oak timber were
destroyed. The loss to the building an'l
contents is over 100000. The origin OF
the fire is unknown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Preparing a Peace Protocol.

Reports from Chinese sources" says
Shanghai correspondent, point to the
probability that serious negotiations for
peace will beg. forthwith. 1t is bek
leved that shd4 preliminary protan
is in progress OF arrangement
many commercial questions
conventions to be drawn VI
Outlawry in Kwang-Si
Tunk is increasing. The.i
to be losing their hold
and are powerless to re
rating on the west rivd
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Another Ohio Bank Looted.

Five masked and DESPERATE outlaws in
the early hours OF Thursday morning
wrecked and looted the iron vault in the
John Doerschuck private bank at Shanes-
vile, Ohio, drove back citizens with
leaden hail. fred bullets into every rails
cd window within range and escaped on
a hand car into the night with currency
to the amount OF almost $4,000. 1t Is
the climax of all crimes in Tuscarawas
countY's annals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Startinq a New Revolution.

Dispatches from Hong Kong. dated
Thursday, say: The city was placarded
to-day with appeals to the people and
secret societies to unite and rise during
January and drive out all foreigners
Crowds gathered around the placards,
but no outbreak is reported. Reports
come from Canton that Yeung Sung
Po, the reiormer. has been horribly tor
tured. Though he was strung up by the
thumbs and the toes, he would confess
nothing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Boers to Settle on German Territory.

According to Berlin dispatches 90
Cape Colony Beers, now in Amsterdam
with their families, have been granted
permission to settle in German South
west Africa, the German Government
having just assented to the purchase OF
lands by them in Damaraland and Great
Namaquinland. The Beers will leave
Amsterdam January 5th.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
locusss Devastating Peru.

Locusts are devastating the depart
ment OF Ayacucho, Peru, which includes
several fertile valleys in the Cordileras,
southeast OF the capital. The department
has large population. and the losses
due to the pest have been enormous. 1t
is probable that public subscriptions
will be asked to aid the sufferers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
Monument 10 Jennie Wade.

The Women's Relief Corps OF Iowa
has arranged to erect a monument at
Gettysburg, Pa, in honor OF Jennie
Wade, the only woman killed during the
battle OF Gettysburg. The monument
will be erected on July 3, 1901 3Sth
anniversary OF the battle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
AT the NATIONAL CAPITOL.

Preparations for the Inauguration are
in progress.
Chairman Hull favors a National law
regulating marriage and divorce.
The President Tuesday nominated
George v. L. Meyer, OF Boston, to be
ambassador to Italy.
!, General Isaac Khan, the new Persian
minister, was Tuesday presented to the
President By Secretary Hay.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
CABLE fla

The legislature OF Victd
passed a female suffrage bi
The Irish party in the b
Of commons reelected Johl
chairman.
Ernest Brenner. vice pE
Federal council. has beer
dent lof Switzerland.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-19
England Wants Indemnity.

Owing to the success of the United
States in pressing claims for compensa-
ton in connection with the Armenian
disorders Great Britain is now urging
the Ottoman Government to pay similar
claims put forward by British subjects.
1t is expected that energetic means will
be taken to obtain settlement.
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01

The Philadelphia Ledger, holding
that unwarranted photographing is in.
direct assault, says: Nobody cares to
be photographed without his, and es.
pecially without her, consent 1t is
not only annoying, but it may be pos
itively dangerous, since there is no
means Of knowing to what use the
stolen portrait may be put, and it may
be used for highly improper purposes
to the great detriment Of the unwilling
subject. The act should be made lie.
gally, as it is actually, larceny"
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01
RnIes For Sen Rnthinr.

There are several rules which one
should keep in mind with regard to
bathing in the ocean.
A strong and vigorous person may
battle early in the morning before
breakfast, but young children and
those not strong should not battle un-
til more than two hours after eating.
People whose hands and feet have
a feeling Of numbness and cold after
being in the water short time should
not battle in the open air.
Leave the water Immediately If the
slightest feeling Of chilliness is OBJ.
served.
Avoid bathing when the body is
cooling after perspiration.
Do not battle when tired.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01
Railroads.
CHEsAPEAltE BEACH RAILWAY

Schedule of excursion trains effective
Sunday, June 3, 1900.
Leave District line depot for Chesa-
peake Beach 1000, HOO a. m. and .. 90,
500, coop m. daily.
Leave Chesapeake Beach 1900, noon,
and 225, $3.50. 500, 1000 p. M, daily.
Take Columbia line electric cars and
allow yourself 30 minutes to reach depot.
Fifty cents for round trip. Children
half fNre.
Purlor car tickets on sale for all excur-
sion trains at District line and Chesa-
peake Beach stations at an additional
charge Of only 10 cents extra each way
OTTo MEARs, A. II. LEWIS,
Pres. aad Gen. Mgr. Gen. Pas. Agt
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01
TRUTH SEEKING.

Truth is a bird Of beauty rare
That ne'er hath been by mortal caught
And tho it sings a noble song,
But few can hear its heavenly note.
A dreamer may amid the throns,
Above the clamor family hear
A few sweet notes that thrill his soul,
And FIJI with melody his ear;
And, pausing may bid others pause
And listen to the wondrous song.
But ah the din of earth is great.
And all Jnheeding is the throng.
Alex. WICKER, in Philadelphia Record.
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01

One of the principal figures in a
story now running in one Of our mag
azines is a pet white rat which causes
no end Of family troubles to the novel
lists characters. Here comes a story
from st. Louis in which a wifes fond
ness for one Of these little creatures
breaks up her family. This may be
set down either as a coincidence or a
case Of literary assimilation"
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01

Richard Guenther, the United States
Consul General to Germany, sends the
State Department another very valu
able pointer as to why Germany is
spriDging forward as a wOrld-power
lie says that there are in Germany
SG1 schools and institutes distributed
IN COS places and using 1914 work
shops IN courses Of manual training
This is only one phase Of the wide
spread scientific educational movement
in Germany which In its efforts to ed
ucate the minds and the hands Of the
masses Is second only to one great
country IN the world-the United
States.