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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
nuP|NOS KEEPING SOLDIERS BUSY.
MORE TROOPS NEEDED.
Numerous Encounters Reported Young
and Gen. Bell Ask Tor Rslniorcemenis--
NAL GiImore's House Raided.

Reports OF encounters between the
American troops and the insurgents
continue to arrive from many points.
On Friday Capt. Sturgis, while recon-
noitering, struck an insurgent outpost
on the Nevaliches road, FIVE miles dis
tant from Manila, killing two and cap
turing ten. All were in full uniform.
Unfortunately, Capt Sturgis' force was
body.
A detachment Of the Forty-second in
iantry, while scouting in Laguna prov
ince, was pursued by the insurgents and
obliged to take refuge in church at
Paeto, where the Americans repelled
the rebels until reinforcements arrived.
Lieut.. Gordon, with company OF the
Sixteenth infantry, while scouting near
Aparri, Caygayan province, engaged ESQ
insurgents. Lieut.. Gordon was wound
ed.
A sergeant and corporal of Com
pany |, Eighteenth infantry, were killed
in a severe fight in Capi province, island
oi Panay.
The insurgents made a night attacl;
upon Calbayon, Island OF Samar They
killed the sentry, swarmed into the
town, and Searched the house of Mai
Gilmore, OF the Forty-third infantry
who was absent. They killed his cook
Ultimately the Americans drove them
out OF the town, killing four and cap
turing IL.
Gen. Young commanding the North
Luzon, has made several requests for
reiniorcements, representing that his
force is inadequate; that the men are
exhaustd by th necessity OF constant
vigilance; that he is unable to garrison
the towns in his jurisdiction: that the
insurgents are returning to the district
and killing the Amigos. and that it i.
necessary for him TO infict punishment
in several sections before the rainy sea.
son begins. Gen. James Bell, who i.
in command in Southern Luzon, ha.
made similar representations. He say.
his forces are inadequate and that hC
| merely holds few towns, without con
trolling the territory.
The president of the town of Samal
province of Bataar, Luzon, and anothe,
prominent native, have been assassin
atcd because they were known to bt
| friendly to the Americans. The presi
, dent Of another town has joined the in
surgehts because they had threatened
to kill him ii he did not
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
GREAT OVATION.
Her Majesty r. ceises the First Welcome By
Erin for 80 Years-Ii Was Royal
and Hearty.

Queen Victoria landed in Ireland
Wednesday morning for the first time
in 80 years. The Decentralization from
the royal yacht was accomplished at
1890. The commander OF the forces
in Ireland, the duke OF Connaught, the
lord lieutenant, Earl Cadogan, and their
staifs greeted her majesty, and the ride
from Kingstown to Dublin commenced
in splendid weather and before huge
and good-natured crowds.
AT the entrance to Dublin she re-
ceived an address OF welcome and
handed the lord mayor a reply. The
following Is her majesty's reply in full:
II thank you heartily for the loyal
welcome and good wishes which you
have rendered me on behalf of your
self and your fellow citizens on my ar
rival in the ancient capital OF my Irish
dominion. | came to this fair country
to seek change of rest, and to revisit
scenes which recall TO my mind the
warm welcome given to both myself and
my beloved husband. | am deeply
gratified that | have been able at this
time to see again in the mother land
OF those brave sons who have recently
distinguished themselves in the defense
OF my crown and empire with cheerful
valor and conspicuous now as ever in
their glorious past. ! pray that the
Almight God may ever bless and direct
YOU in the high functions which you
exercise for the benefit OF your fellow
citizens"
The queen appeared to be much af-
fected by the warmth of her welcome.
MIR. Burke, son OF the former city
| swordbearer, took the place of Mr..
James Egan. the swordbearer, who had
refused to officiate, but the lord mayor
himself handed the sword and keys to
her majesty, who touched them.
The ceremonies at the city gate were
most picturesque. London's jubilee lord
mayor Sir George Faudel Phillips, de-
clared that the reception and ceremonies
were the finest he had ever seen, far
surprising those of the great jubilee.
In reply to the address of welcome
OF the township commissioners of
kingstown, the queen handed the fol-
lowing to the chairman: II thank you
for your loyal and dutiiul address, and
ior the warm welcome wherewith you
have greeted me. On setting foot again
on Irish soil | received with heartfelt
satisfaction your assurances of devotion
and affection towards me. | am look
ing forward with much pleasure to my
visit to this party of my dominion. and
| pray may God bless Ireland with in
creasing welfare and prosperity"
AS this written reply was handed to
the chairman her majesty said: Il am
very pleased to find myself in Ireland
again."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
FOUR MEN GARROTED.
0'd Spanish Mode Of Execution In Puerto Rico.
Scene Viewed by Many Citizens.

The first execution by garrote since
Puerto Rico became a part OF the Unit
ed States took place Saturday. The FIVE
men garrotted were Simeon and Eu-
genio Rodriguez, Carlos and Hermon-
genes Pacheo and Rosalie Santiago. All
went to their deaths bravely. The exc
cutions took place in the public square
at Ponce and were witnessed by crowds
Of people. Every precaution had been
taken to preserve order, but there were
no disturbances. Two garrotes were
used and the executions did not take
IS minutes. The executioncrs were
Puerto Ricans.
Tn October. 1903, five men MUIR
dered Senior Prudencio Mendez, at Yau-
co. Afterwards they assaulted his wife
and daughters and compelled them to
dance about the corpse OF the murdered
man.
The garrote is the regular instrument
OF capital punishment in all Spanish
countries. 1t consists OF an iron col
lar in the rear OF which is needle-like
spike The collar is attached to post
to which the condemned man is strap
ped. The spike is then driven into the
base OF the brain. Death is said to be
instantaneous.
II was believed that President Nc
Kinley would interfere and order the
men executed by hanging but infor-
nation was received several days age
that he would take no action,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
RlOTlNG IN PUERTO RICO.
Importation Of Negro Labor Causes Trouble
Murder by a Mob.

At 4 o'clock Friday evening the ma
tivcs made a concentrated movement
at Puerto Tira. Different mobs, total
ing about 1000 men, attacked the for
eign colored men. Any English-speak
ing negro was subject to attack, particu-
larly the natives OF St. Thomas and St.
Kits. One Puerto Rican was killed,
one was seriously wounded. The affair
was the outcome OF the pier strike and
the pretence OF the attack, apparently,
was that the English islanders were
usurping Puerto Rican labor. The
islanders anticipated trouble, aud some
OF them were armed with revolvers.
The mob entered the house OF St.
Kits man. His abdomen was slashed
with machete. Another St. Kits man
was stoned, escaped to the roof, and
was forced to jump to the ground. He
was followed in the street and stoned
until exhausted, when his head was
hammered into a Jelly.
A company OF infantry, under Capt.
Alexander and Lieuts. Ansel and Park
or, was called out, martial law was de-
| clarcd. soldiers now patrol the streets,
| and the rum shops were closed. The
mere presence OF the soldiers dispersed
the crowds. There were no demonstra-
tions after the arrival of the troops. The
condition Of affairs necessitates the
presence OF troops indefinitely in order
to prevent more trouble. The municipal
police are utterly inadequate to preserve
order or handle any crowd. They stood
by during the riot, as spectators, and
made no attempt to interfere.
The Puerto Tira district of San Juan
is about mile from the city hall. 1t is
understood that the British consul has
demanded protection for British sub
jects, though the authorities here will
not make any statement on the sub
iect.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
DEWEY WOULD ACCEPT.
The Admiral Says He Is willing 10 Become q
Candidate for ihe Presidency.

A dispatch from Washington says that
Admiral Dewey authorizes an announce
ment that after mature rehecticr and in
response TO the earnest entrcaties from
all parts OF tn country. his former de.
cision not, under any circumstances, TO
run for the presidency is rescipded. He
said:
When arrived in this country last
September, | said that nothing would
induce me to be a candidate for the
presidency. Since then have had the
leisure and inclination to study the mat
ter and have reached different con-
clusion, inasmuch as so many assur-
ances have come to me from my coun-
trymen that would be acceptable as
candidate for this great offce. L;
the American people want me for this
high office | shall be only too willing
to serve them"
Admiral Dewey did not state which
party's nomination he would accept.
The reported asked: "On what plat
form will you stand?' and the admiral
replied:
II think l have said enorgh at this
time, and possibly too mucl.."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
PENSION COURT OF APPEALS.
Grand Army Of The Republic Drafting a Bill 10
Present 10 Congress.

Efforts are to be made by the Grand
Army of the Republic TO secure legis-
lation providing for the creation OF a
pension court of appeals which is to
pass. finally upon all applications for
pensions rejected by the pension office
and interior department. Gen a. ID.
Shaw, commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army, and Gen. Daniel Sickles, of the
Grand Army, have the matter in charge
and are in Washington preparing the
final draft Of the bill which is to be
submitted to the President and to other
legal authority before its presentation
to Congress. This will be done in a
very short time.
There are 1900 cases which have
been rejected by the interior depart
ment, and these, in addition to others
that arise from time to time, will be re-
iierred to the new court. Gen Shaw
believes that favorable action can be Sc
cured on the measure at the present
session OF Congress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
WAR IN PHILIPPINES.
Oils Cables Total Losses TO American and In
surcent Armies Since January !.

General Otis has cabled to the war
department, probably with a view to
correcting erroneous impressions that
exist in this country as to the state OF
insurrection in the Philippines, sum
mary OF the result OF the development
OF the campaign since the first OF the
calendar year The report, which is
dated Manila, April 3, is as follows:
"Since January 1874 skrinlshcs 1T
Philippines have been reported, mostly
very slight affairs. Our casualties were
three officers and Is enlisted men kill
ed; I3 officers and I5I men wounded.
Insurgent and ladrone loss in killed and
left on field, 1926; captured, mostly
wounded, 1853; small arms secured, s.
o5I; pieces OF artillery, I65; large cap
lures OF other insurgent property A
number OF important :nsurgent officers
are surrendering and the situation is
gradually becoming more pacific.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
WALES SHOT At.
Young BeIsian's Daring Attempt 10 Kill Heir
10 Enqland's Throne.

Wednesday the Prince OF Wales was
shot at while leaving the railroad sta
ton at Brussels. He was not hurt. As
the train was leaving the northern sta
ton for the southern railroad station
an individual fired revolver at the
Prince OF Wales, but missed his royal
highness.
The attempt upon the life OF the
prince occurred at 3:35 p. m. The
would-be assassin jumped upon the
footboard OF the princes saloon car as
the train was starting and fired into the
car, aiming at the Prince of Wales.
The man was Immediately arrested.
The would-be assassin is a tinsmitii
named Sipido, a resident OF Brussels
suburb, 10 years OF age. His pockets
were found to be full OF anarchist lit
erature. He fired two shots at the
prince. The Princess OF Wales and
Others were in the car, but no one was
touched.
When examined by the station off
cials Sipido declared he intended to kill
the Prince OF Wales, that he did not
regret his action, and that he was ready
to do it again il given a chance to do
so.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
AID FOR BOER SUFFERERS.
State Department Inclined to Grant Red Cross
Association Request

The state department is taking steps
10 ascertain whether it can accede to tn.
wishes OF tn Red Cross Ali Association
in the matter OF transmitting funds to
United States Consul Hay at Pretoria,
for the extension OF the Boer ambulance
service and the supply CT medicines
for the Boer sick and wountei A re-
quest to this effect was preferred by NJ.
Pruyn, an officer of the organization.
1t differed somewhat from applications
made in behalf of certain German or
ganizations in the west the purpose in
the latter case being to cx'tnd aid to
the Boer widows and or,.hans.
The department is inclined to accede
to Mr.. Pruyn's request, as it I'D in the
case of the German organizations ap
plication; but it is probable that to avoid
any appearance OF bias the effort will DC
to provide for a disbursement of funds
for the relief OF the sick and Wounded.
regardless of nationality. dung the
continuance OF the war. The depart
ment is now in cable correspondent
with its representatives abroad on thi:
subject,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
CONVENTION HALL BURNED.
fhe Kansas City Building Destroyed by Fire
viii Rebuild.

Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo-,
where the Democratic National con-
vention was to have been held on July
4, was burned in less than 80 minutes
Wednesday p. m. The fire ragged with
such fury that it was evident almost
from the start that the structure was
doomed, and the hremen soon turned
their attention to saving surrounding
property.
A stiff breeze was blowing, and before
the fire was subdued the Second Pres
byterian Church, one OF the finest edi-
fees in the city, the church parsonage,
the Lathrop public school, a two-story,
I3-room building, all situated across the
way on Central street, and half block
OF three-story fiat buildings on Twelfth
street, were totally destroyed. Several
residences were damaged.
1. Plans are on foot to rebuild Conven-
tion Hall Immediately and have it ready
Tor the Democratic convention in July.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Posloffice Robbery.

Sunday morning, between and 5
o'clock, burglars broke into the post
office at Verona, Pa, on the Allegheny
Valley railroad, and got away with
SSaoeS in money and stamps. The safe
was forced open and part OF its contents,
consisting of $Io4.so in money and
%Io,3o in stamps, OF and cent de
nominations, were stolen. An envelope
containing SIo8.88 was overlooked by
the robbers, as was also about $8 or $40
which was in money drawer. Over
100 special delivery stamps were left
in the safe. Several registered letters,
which were in a small drawer, were not
touched,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
ROBERTS LOSES FOUR COMPANIES
TAKEN BY B0ERS.
Me,huen Has a VicioD-ln the Engagement
Gen. ViIlebois, Joub srrs Chic'-in-
StaH, Is Killed.

The following dispatch from Lord
Roberts to the war office announcing
tl. capture OF FIVE companies oil MS
troops, was given out Friday;
Another unfortunate occurrence mas
taken place. resulting. fear. in the cap
ture OF party of infantry. consisting
nj three companies oi the Royal Irish
Fusiliers and two companies OF the
Ninth regiment OF mounted infantry,
near Reddcrsburg, a little eastward oil
Rctbonv railway station, within few
miles OF Bloemfontein. They were SUR
rounded by a stronger force OF the enc
nv with four or FIVE guns. The detach-
ment held out from noon, April 3, un-
iii April A, o a. M, then, apparently,
surrendered. for it is reported that the
firing ceased at that time. Immediately
after | heard the news, during the alter
noon OF April 4, | ordered Gatacre to
proceed from Springiontein, his present
hcadauarters, to Rcddcrsburg, with all
possible speed and | dispatched the
Cameron Highlanders hence to Beth
any. He arrived at Reddersburg at 1880
Wednesday morning, without opposi-
ton. but could get no news from the
missing detachment. There can be no
doubt the whole party has been made
prisoners. E, r..
Methuen tclegraphs from Boshot Gn
the Orange Free State, little north
east OF Kimberley as follows: sur
rendered Gen. Nillebois Mareuil and a
body of Beers. None escaped. Nille-
bois and seven Beers killed, ,eight
wounded, so prisoners. Our losses ,;.,,
were: Killed, Capts Boyle and VIM
iams. both of the Icomanry. Wounded
about seven men.
There are numerous indications that
in pursuance OF their boast that they
will recapture Bloemiontein, the Boers,
are trying to surround the town and
TO cut our line OF communications to the
south Large forces are reported east
and south, which are supposed to be
making for the railway. They still held
Thaba N'Chu and the water works.
Lord Roberts is completing his con
centraton. -Four ~ guns and tour
naval 13-pounders have been mounted
on kopjes commanding the plain. Ihe
cavalry camp has been removed to bet
ter position northeast OF the city. Spe'
cial precautions are being taken to pro-
tcct the railway southward.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Officers Killed In Kentucky.

Much excitement prevails at Mddles-
boro, KY, over a clash of the authori-
ties Saturday night. Will Mosey, a
special policeman, shot Charles Cecil, a
deputy sheriff, and was himself later kill
ed by unknown persons. Warrants
have been sworn out for the arrest OF
Chief of Police King, John Mosley, a
brother OF the man killed. and will
Sullivan. The latter, who were extra
policemen, went with Chief of Police
King to arrest a negro who had been
released by the city Judge.
The fight is the outcome OF the bit
ter feeling that has existed here between
two factions, and the end is difficult to
predict. The situation is alarming.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Suspicious OF Paris.

''If you don't want to be robbed"
said Chief Beavers, of the postoffice de-
partment don't go to the Paris exposi-
ton. II you have decided to go, how
ever fill your wallet and go with the
feeling that you will come back broke.
1t will be robbery from the time the
American sets foot on French soil un-
til he returns"
Beavers has just returned from Paris,
where he has been experimenting the
nstallment OF the American postoffice,
which is to be one of our features OF the
exposition. He also says that those
who are determined to go had better
arrange for their transportation imme-
diately, as by the time the rush begins
it We be impossible to secure accom-
modations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Of Excited Over a Gusher.

Much interes; is being aroused by
the great oil well OF the Blossburg Oil
Company at Gaines. in Tioga county,
Pa. The well began flowing on
Wednesday night and during the first
"a hours put $50 barrels of oil in the
tank. The second "a hours gauge OF
the we'll was 40 barrels, and Friday
afternoon it was still producing 20 bar
rels an hour. The flow lasts IS minutes
at a time and comes at intervals OF IS
minutes. The people in the neighbor-
hood are greatly excited and are sure
new white sand pool has been dis
covered. The new we'll is located not
far from other wells, but they are slow
producers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Bryan's Runninq Mate.

From the inner sanctum OF National
Democratic committee comes word
that the running mate for Mr.. Bryan
has been selected and that it is no Other
than Ex-Governor Robert Z. Pattison
OF Pennsylvania. Pattson was looked
upon with favor some months ago and
the advisability OF giving him second
place was talked OF even before the
State convention was held at Harris.
burg. but it did not get into print be.
cause i was feared that Mr.. Pattisor
might be looking for the first place
himself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Naval Officer Shot

The extreme vigilance CT Great Brit
ain in protecting the secrets OF the Es-
quimault fortihcations and the naval
yard was exemplihed Saturday night,
when Lieutenant Reginald Scott. r. ~,
was shot by a sentry for failing to an
swer a challenge, Scott will die.
There was a strong wind blowing
toward the officer and he claims he
answered the challenge, but was un-
heard. The sentry fired twice over his
head and then twice to kill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Fire In a Penlteniiary.

The large thrce-story building with
in the walls of the Ohio pcnitcntiary, a,
COLUMBUS, occupied by belt manufac-
turing shops. was burned TUESDAY night
.chtailing a loss of over SIoo,nuo. The
fire is supposed to have originated OF
the third floor from spark. The fire
occurred after supper and the 2,aoC
prisoners were locked in their cells
The States loss is estir atci at $40
900, with no insurance. TIE Columbus
bolt works loss is estimated at from
100000 to 100000, with S5o,Joo insuI
ance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
st The NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Captain Silas w. Terry was Wednes-
day nominated by the President to be
a rear admiral.
The resignation of Webster Davis as
assistant secretary OF the interior was
accepted Tuesday by. Secretary Hitch
cock, by direction of the President.
President Mckinley Friday night en-
tertained at dinner in the White House
the bishops and presiding elders of the
Methodist conferences OF Baltimore OF
the North and South Churches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
Burned 10 Death

Mrs. Rudolph Cravens, OF Anderson,
Ind, went into her husbands barn Sat
urday, set fire to it, and stood in the
flames. She was burned to a crisp.
Mrs. Cravens met her husband in an
insane asylum in indianapolis and both
were recently discharged as cured. They
married and went to live on the farm
OF his father, one Of the wcalthiest far
mers in the county They only arriv-
ed Friday. Cravens was absent at the
time OF the suicide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
A Million Dollar Fire.

The six-story department store OF
Joseph Horne & Co.. Pittsburg, Pa,
was Quilted by fire early Sunday morn
ing and ashes and debris are all that re-
mains OF stock valued at more than
81, GOO 900. Damage to the amount OF
perhaps $25oooo was done to the build
ing and for the second time in three
years the firm is compelled to start in
to business at the very bey;nS:sS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11
DECISION FOR BEckHAM.
Kentucky Appellate Court Finds II Cannot Go
Behind the Legislatures Aclion.

The court OF appeals at Frankfort
KY, Friday handed down its decision
in the gubernatorial contest in favor OF
Beckham. Judge Du Relic dissenting.
The other two Republican judges. Bur-
nam and Guffy, handed down a separate
opinion, which differed in its reasons
from the opinion of the Democratic
judges, but agreed with them in its
conclusion. Judge Hobson, one OF the
four Democratic judges, wrote the opin-
ion OF the majority OF the court, affirm
ing the decision OF Judge Field, of
Louisville. 1t recites the work of the
State canvassing board and OF the con-
test proceedings in the Legislature and
all subsequent proceedings.
Ex-Gov w. o. Bradley. chief counsel
for Gov. Taylor, has authorized the
statement that an appeal on behalf OF
Gov. Taylor and Lieut., Gov. Marshall
will be carried to the supreme court OF
the United States from the adverse de-
cision rendered by the Kentucky Court
OF Appeals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-04-11

Judge Shiras. in the Federal court
at Cedar Rapids, Ia, ordered the re-
lease OF the Indian girl, Lelah- Kah-
Chez. who was imprisoned by Indian
agents because she ran away from their
control and married man OF her own
tribe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-08

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