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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Cramblett Acquitted.

At Steubenvile, o., after three weeks
trial, three days being devoted to argu-
ments, the jury in the case OF Quincy
Cramblett, charged with the murder of
James Gosnell came in Saturday, after
four hours deliberation with verdict Of
not guilty. At the first trial he was
found guilty, but was given a new trial
by the same judge. Cramblett has been
in jail year and he has had public
feeling in his favor all the time. There
was only circumstantial evidence against
him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Six millions Starving.

Oriental advices state that four to six
millions Chinese north OF Peking are in
danger OF starving, their crops having
been total failure. One million piculs
OF tribute rice were to be dispatched
from Shanghai and distributed among
these hungry hordes from Ticn-Tsin
and Pekng, but the military forces at
Shanghai gave orders that no rice
should be sent out OF Central China.
There is danger that an immense swarm
OF robbers will be sent out OF the fam
inc district, as usually happens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
CAPTURED AFTER A CHASE.
A Montana Desperate Kills a Sheriff and
Wounds Many Others.

After running fsht, during which
three deputy sherihs were wounded.
Sheriff Kellogg and a posse captured
the despeTado who robbed and probably
fatally shot Frank Beaver near Logan.
Mont, and then killed Sheriff Young
and wounded four deputies who attempt
ed to arrest him at Springdale. Two
miles west OF Big Timber a deputy sher-
i'll challenged man who proved to be
the fugitive. The latter Immediately
opened fire. Other deputies came ND.
and after long chase, during which
dozens OF shots were fired, the desperate
was finally surrounded and overpower-
ed None OF the deputies wounded are
fatally hurt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Swift Reirlbuilon.

At Logan, Mingo county, w. Va,
Adam Mccoy was killed by his neigh
Dor, Albert Stinson, who after commit
ting the crime, endeavored to escape TO
Kentucky in leaky John-boat. The
craft sank in the swift tide of Tug
river and Stinson was drowned.
The two men made wager on the
result OF the Kentucky election and
each were claiming they won the bet
when they came to blows. Stinson
struck his antagonist a heavy blow
with a cudgel, which fractured the skull,
death ensuing soon after.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
COPLsY GUsHeR OUTDONE.
ANew Well in West Virginia spcu!ing 5000
Barrels OF Oil a Day.

Another oil gusher, which began
belching forth the green i I at the
rate OF $50 barrels an hour, or o,tss bar
rels day has been struck in the Sand
Fork development. Lewis county, w.
Va. The well tapped the pay at 9
o'clock Thursday forenoon. The new
strike is owned by J. M. Guffey & Co.
and the South Penn Oil Company.
1t is only AZ days ago that the oil
trade was startled by the South Penn
Oil Company drilling in a 5.ooo-barrel
gusher on the Copley heirs farm. The
new well is located on the Turner farm
and about 1000 feet due east OF the
Copley well. When the pay was tap
ped the well at once began to spout
oil, filling a 25o-barrel tank in 40 min
utcs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
BOER COMMANDO SCATTERED.
Lord Roberts Reports Successful Engage.
ment Near Bothaville.

Lord Roberts reports a successful en-
gagement with the Beers in the Orange
River colony in which one of the iso-
lated Boer commanders was badly
smashed. 1t is the first effective work
done by the British in many weeks. The
report follows:
Col. lie Calais surprised 1000 Beers
three miles, south of Bothaville and
completely defeated them. The British
captured one I2-pounder of Q battery,
one I5-pounder of the Fourteenth bat
terry, four Krupps and one Maxim; all
their wagons and ammunition and one
hundred prisoners. The Beers lost 2s
killed and 80 wounded. Our loss was
II killed and 80 wounded, including lie
Calais killed"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Kruger Sick on Shipboard.

Dispatches from Port Said assert that
the Dutch cruiser Gelderland has been
obliged to reduce speed considerably in
consequence OF the illness OF Mr.. Kru-
ger. The Gelderland is not expected
to reach Marseilles before November
Is.
The municipal council has adopted
motion expressing warm sympathy and
admiration for the Beers ''in their
heroic defense OF their independence"
and resolving that the president and
other officers OF the council shall well
come Kruger at the station upon his
arrival in Paris and invite him to re-
ception at the Hotel de Vile. The Ma
tionalist group in the chamber OF depu-
ties appointed a delegation to meet
Kruger at the station.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
TROUBLE BREWING.
Little Republic Of Arc Resonis Intrusion ci
Bolivian Troops.

Hostiities are imminent in the er-
Gently proclaimed republic OF Acre, be-
tween Brazil and Bolivia Acre is sit
uated in immense rubber forests and its
citizens are all engaged in the rubber
industry. Bolivia partially conquered
the little country in August last and oc-
cupied Puerto Alonzo, the capital. Al
though defeated the Acreans have reius-
cd to accept Bolivians dominion.
An army has been collected by Presi-
dent Rodriguez Aries, of Acre, and is
about to lay siege to Catuala, the prin-
cipal town occupied by the Bolivians.
The town is being entrcnchcd by the
Bolivian troops. 1t is of great strategic
importance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
LYNCHERS SENTENCED.
Louisiana Court Takes Firm stand-Life
Terms Melted Out

William Daniels and Ross Johnson
have been convicted OF murder at Lake
Charles, La, and sentenced to the State
penitentiary for life. The case is -e-
markable one, since it marks the first
instance in that State where woud-be
lynchers have been caught and convict
ed.
On September 27 of this year at
Lake Charles negro was captured and
lodged in Jail for an attempted assault.
At night a mob gathered and attempted
to break into the prison. The sheriff S
deputies resisted and during the melee
one OF their number was killed. Daniels
and johnson were convicted OF doing
the killing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Robert G. Dun Dead.

r. G. Dun, head OF the R. G. Dun
mercantile agency, died Saturday at his
home in New York city OF cirrhosis OF
the liver and heart failure.
Born of Scotch parents in Chillicothc,
O., in 1896 Robert Graham Dun began
life by clerking in country store for So
a week, In 1851 he entered Benjamin
Douglass mercantile agency in New
York, became a partner three years
later and purchased controlling inter-
est in the business in 1850. The chief
OF the agency's publications is the pc
riodical known as Dun's Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
ANOTHER STORM AT NOME.
Much Property Was Destroyed, But No Lives
We're Lost.

The steamship Charles Nelson has
arrived at Port Townsend, Wash, from
Nome. She reports that prior to her
sailing Nome Beach was swept by an
other severe storm which did much
damage to small shipping and to build
ings whose whose owners were unwise
enough to commence construction on
the beach after the September storm.
On this occasion. while the damage
was heavy, there was no loss of life. No
large packets suffered in the gale, but
many small craft were demolished.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Too Hot for The Sheriff.

Sheriff Scott, OF Grimes county,
Texas, has consented to abdicate his
office and seek new career elsewhere.
He failed to please an organization
known as the White Mans Union in
his administration OF the Office and
controversy ensued which eliminated
last week in a shooting affray. In this
the sheriff was wounded. his brother
and William Mcdonald were killed, as
was also John Bradley, Jr
Since then the sheriff has defended
himself in the Jail. State troops have
arrived on the scene and they ill cs-
cort the besieged sheriff to Houston.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
The Retirement Of upper.

Sir Charles Upper, leader OF the
Conservative party in Canada, has an
nounced his intention to retire from
public life, He has been for nearly az
years in public harness and desired 10
resign two years ago, but the party was
unwilling to consent.
Conservative members in all the prov
inces have offered to resign in his favor.
but he declines. He urged the several
races in Canada TO work unitedly TO
make the Dominion great.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
An lnhuman Father.

John Kremposky, an Austrian, who
keeps boarding house at Kearney. Pa.
shot his o-year-old daughter. it is claim
ed, because she, while suffering with
whooping cough, annoyed her father
and kept him from sleeping. While
Kremposky was being conveyed to the
jail at Bedford his daughter died and
he will be tried for murder. The pris-
oner said the shooting was accidental
and happened while he was showing mis-
gun to his nephew.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
For Rural Free Delivery.

The appropriation for rural free de-
livery service which the postmaster
general will ask from congress for the
next fiscal year probably will be up
ward OF two and half million dollars,
as it is proposed to extend the service
to all parts OF the country. The esti-
mates which will be submitted TO con-
gress for the regular free delivery SER
vice, it is understood, will be $I7,I4o 2,
600, an increase OF S.S per cent. .pY
the appropriation for last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
CABLE FLASHES.

Ten thousand Irish children are
taught the Erse language.
The queen has issued an order for
bidding the docking OF horses tails.
King Victor Emmanuel, OF Italy, eel
ebrated his birthday by pardoning many
criminals.
Two snakes have been found at Bray,
Ireland. 1t is thought they were i'm
ported from England.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Enteric Fever In China.

Count Waldersee telegraphs from Pc
kin that dysentery, which has caused
so much sickness among the troops is
abating. but that enteric fever still pre-
walls. Military operations go on with
out cessation. Two companies OF Jap
anese have been dispatched against the
Boxers in the Chu Nih Sien neighbor-
hood
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
NEWSY 6LEANINl

The population OF Wyomi
cially announced by the ce|
Is 93,53I.
John Redmond said that
fund will build a Parnell
London.
The Diamond MA,h c
move its general offices
to New York city.
A plot to escape from III
ty (Ill.) jail was discoveI
delivery frustrated.
The population OF Flo
cially announced by
reau. Is s78.s47.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
Threaten a Rls Strike.

The striking boiler makers in the
shops of the Boston & Albany railroad
in West Springfield, Mass, threaten to
tic up the entire Vanderbilt system if
their demands are not granted They
declare they have 10000 boiler makers
behind them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-14
English Like Our Shoes.

The latest discovery OF successful
American enterprise in England is in
the boot and shoe trade. Daily the
American article is gaining Roadway.
One agent, after three years work, got
I,eoo large customers, his turnover this
year amounting to many thousands Of
pounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
NEWPORT NEWS VA

NEWPORT NEWS Va
L L.. Brown 625-22d st
Wayne Crudup, 200 Madison Sc.
Robert Rodgers, 62s-23rd St.
NEW CASTLE, Pa.
w. u, Barber, 81 North Sc.
NEWPORT, RI.
Jefferson Marrow, IL Caleb Earle "a
NEW YoRk NY,
Frederick J. Brown, So Oresens Ava
| W d. Allen, 142 Columbus Avenus
Geo 81. Washington, asa It'll 90
Wm Johnson, 242 W Attn Sc
John Williams, cas- Washington,
". A. Kenney, 1883 Bird Ave.
49, Il. ID. galloway, 14S9 Amsterdam Az
] NnwARK, NEW JRRsRY,
]. B. Timb-ook. So South Canal
Lewis Bigsers, sol Washingtoa Ss,
0xANSA, ALA.
| Ed V. Nearing
ORANGE. N J.
| l.. Minor, $50 S. Main st.
PHILADELPHIA PA.
Gen. r &. Johnson, I022 Locust Sal
James Aceooe, 206 8. eth st.
e P Aackens, ll16 Pine Sc
james Warwick, 354 8 llth 81
Andrew Kinkaid, 1918 Pine So.
y. Kohler, 1040 Pine st.
J. A. Stokes, Broad Ftswsser Ssx,
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GOT South l1th Street
PHrERsBURa, VA.
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PoUeHKEBPsR, N Y
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w. j. Ellis.
PALESTINE, TExAs.
ii. B Barrett,
PIrTsBuRa Pa
Jos. Evans, Main Office srd Ave.
A. A. Charles, $3.50 Kelly Sc.
PRATT OITY, ALA.
J. A. Epson.
PARKRRsBURa, w. Va.
Marie L Smith, 429 9Th So.
PLATNFIKLD N J
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PALMETTO, LA
Rev. g. V. Spencer.
PINNRRs POINT, VA.
W. 8. Knots
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STONE CLIFF, w. VA.
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SALEM, Va.
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WHALEYvILLH, Va.
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WHEELING, w. Va.
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M. E jennings, Is N. Broadway SCI
Waco, Texas.
Southern Herald.
WINSTON, N G.,
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

and his dogs, and along in the after
noon he saw two large owls resting
upon a branch of dead tree in a field.
lie concluded 10 take a shot at the
birds. He had crept up close enough to
secure shot, when both birds took to
flight, but he succeeded in winging one
OF them. The owl fell to the ground
and remained motionless. Mr.. Spencer
had had some experience with owls be-
fore and realized the fact that it would
be safe to take precautions before ap-
preaching it, lest life had not left the
creature. Accordingly, he placed his
loot upon the owls feet, and was in the
act of cut ting its throat, when the bird
suddenly withdrew one of ITS power
full talons from under his foot and with
lightning rapidly sank its claws into
his left arm. Efforts to release his arm
from the birds vise-like grip were of no
avail until he had killed it by crushing
Its head under his heel. Even then he
was compelled to cut the tendons Of the
birds leg before the claws could be
removed from the flesh of his arm.
which had by this time swollen ter
rlbly. Mr.. Spencer brought the carcass
OF the owl TO town, where it was meas
ured. 1t was one of the largest specf-
mems of the fowl family ever seen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

I'd try and see"
David looked up and saw tears In
Miss Clark's eyes, and all at once he
said bravely:
'I'u do Il, Miss Clark, and, ohi
won't Flossy and mamma be gladi"
holidays came, he bought beautiful
canary for his sister.
/ you see," he said to Miss Clark,
AS soon as got to thinking about it.
knew I could earn some money after
school hours, besides doing without
the whisky, so I've just worked ike
the mischief, and OIL you don't know
how glad am, and I don't want the
whisky at all, any more"
Yes" slid Miss Clark, "and that
isn't all. Since you have done with
out the whisky, you have had good
lessons, have been n much better bow.
and I'm sure before long you win be
head OF your class. Will not your
mother be proud then?"
"She just won't believe it ut all. at
first, and Flossy-ohi little Flossy viii
be the happiest girl living. Do you
know, Miss Clark, 1 believe she In get
ting better now. She just lies there
and smiles almost all the time, look-
Ing at that little canary. He il such a
beauty, you know, with his bright lit
tie eyes like two shining black beads.
and his feathers as yellow as prim-
roses, and he hops from one perch to
another, and is so happy that he just
throws back his head and sings till
he nearly bursts his little throat
Laura j. Rittenhouse, I'm National Ad-
vocate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
PALSY FROM ALCOHOL.
A Train Dispatcher Teaches a Physi-
elan Valuable Lesson on the
Perils OF Wine Drinking.

A physician was invited to d.. The
club with the dispatcher OF a railroad.
After dinner the dispatcher remarked
that he must go to his room and lie
down. The ply stefan inquired the rea.
son. he answered.: "The wine I have
used, although in small quantity, has
bewildered my brain for accurate work,
and must rest. 1 would not dare to
go on duty now. should make mis-
takes and not know It at the time, and
the modification Of having them cor
rected by my associates would con-
fuse me still more" The phvsician
thought; 81 am going to make some
very Important calls IN the homes of
friends who trust me implicitly, and at
the hospital where my best judgment
and skill is required. Is II possible that
the wine have used has made me nm
Mt for this work." Later, he met the
dispatcher, and said: "You were right.
and have been taught n lesson never
viii forget That afternoons work
after the dinner cost me the loss of one
OF my best families by my indiscretion
and anger. realize now that cannot
use wine and have full possession of
myself" This is a phase OF the revoru-
ton of public sentiment which is com
ing into prominence among active brain
workers. At banquet tables this is ap-
parent in the abstemiousness of the
practical men. This is not from senti-
ment or theory, but from experience.
They know the anaesthetic effects of al
cohol literally, and have felt its de-
pressing action on the brain and nery-
GUS system.
An old-time clergyman during pas
toral visitation called on his drinking
members early in the week so that
the disability from the spirits used on
these occasions would pass away be-
fore the time for preparation for the
Sunday service.
A noted public man refused TO at
tend public dinners because of the
wines used. He gave as a reason that he
could not use wines without iniurinp
himself
Scienceis receiving a strong conflrma-
ton of its conclusions from the ex:
perience of practical brain workers and
thinkers.-Journal OF Inebriety.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

worse every minute. Everybody seemed
to be drowsy, and the most trivial de-
bates were spun out indefinitely, be-
cause no one seemed to have energy
enough to bring them to close. Dur
ing one of those desultory discussions
one of the members was overcome by
the heat and collapsed in his seat.
Now, the most natural thing would
have been for some of the other mem
bers to have hurried to his assistance
and helped the victim of the heat to
reach the fresh air; that was not done.
however.
The president of the society, when he
noticed that one Of the members had
been overcome by the heat, arose from
his seat with dignity, and, interrupting
the debate, addressed himself grayely
to the members:
Gentlemen, one Of cur members, Mr..
-, has just succumbed 10 the heat.
What is the pleasure of the society in
that case2 I am awaiting a motion In
the matter"
One of the members suggested that
the sick man be taken home in a cab.
1T Ii moved and seconded that Mr..
- be taken home in a cab. VIII the
gentleman who made the motion state
whether 1t is intended TO mean that the
society should bear the expense?"
The author OF the motion gave an af-
hrmative answer.
1T Is moved and seconded that Mr.
. be taken home in & cab at the ex-
Pense OF the society. Any remarksf.
All those In favor of the motion will
please answer aye; those opposed to II.
Will please say no. The ayes have Il.
and the motion is adopted. What is the
further pleasure Of the members?" 4.
fortunately for the sick man II digi
not please the members to make his
case the subject OF further parliament
tary proceedings. Without awaiting
the appointment Of committee Two Of
the members went to the assistance Of
the unconscious comrade, dragged him
out OF the hot room and eventually sent
him home in a cab-at the expense of
the society
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

and he seemed to think his papa was
very kind to him when he did it; but
don't, do you?
Then he told Miss Clark all about
his home; how his mamma cried be-
cause his papa went to saloons and let
him go along, and about his poor little
sister Fiossy, who was crippled so bad
ly that she had to lie in bed all the
time; and the tears came into David's
eyes, when he told how much pain
she felt sometimes, and how lonesome
abe was when he was at school and
there was no one at home to amuse
her.
He said he loved F1ossy better than
anyone in the world, because he was
so sorry for her, and that he would
give anything If he could help her or
keep her from being lonesome.
Would you really and truly be will
Ing to give up something you are very,
very fond of, to please her?" said Miss
Clark, patting him kindly on the
shoulder.
Yes, indeed, I would! I'd give up
my baseball bat, or my top, or I'd
I'd go without any dinner, If it would
dc her any good" he said, earnestly.
Would you be willing to go without
your whisky, and save the money to
buy something to keep her company
bird, for instance? You know If
one has something pleasant to think
ABOUT or listen to when they gre sick,
they are not so apt to think of their
aches and palms." said Miss Clark.
David's face turned very red, and
he didn't say anything for awhile.
Il guess maybe papa would buy her
bird, if she asked for it." he said.
slowly. 81 think she would rather
have a bird than anything else, she
loves so much to hear them sing in
summer time. But L don't see the
need of giving up my whisky-papa
says 1T Is good for the health"
do you really think it is, David?
Can you study as well or think al
clearly after drinking, as before? Was
1t good for your fathers health, do
you think, when it made him so weak
or so nervous Or so clumsy that he
dropped your dear little sister, and
made a cripple of her?' said Miss
clark, looking into the boys face.
No, L s'pose not, and I believe I
can study better before 1 drink it."
David said slowly.
Don't you think Flossy would love
the bird better If she knew Won had
given up something to buy it for her?
AND wouldn't she be happier If she
knew her brother whom she loves so
much, would never again touch drop
OF whisky or beer or anything to make
MIN drunk? Ard wouldn't your moth
er be very happy, too, If she knew her
little boy would never more make her
cry, by going into saloon and per-
haps some day becoming drunkard?
OH David. if I were in your place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
HOT TIME IN LODGE.
Cincinnati Heat Victim II Made the
Subject OF Intricate Parlia-
mentary Law.

The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
observes most truthfully that parlia-
mentary law is a great thing, and strict
adherence to its rules very desirable In
conducting the deliberations of any or
ganized body. But there is such a thing
as parliamentary pedantry, which, in
It's extreme form. becomes decidedly
iu6icrous.
During the last hot spell one of the
most prominent secret societies of Gin
cinnau held its regular monthly meet
ing. The heat in the close and stuffy
meeting room was sitting, and grew