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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
CHOLERA ADDS HORROR 70 FAMINE
FEARFUL SITUATION.
Ninety three and a Halt Millions Of People
Pesishing in inda-Natv, States
Dotted With Heaps Of Dead.

The report that cholera is strength
ening its deadly hold on iamine-stricken
India brings the pitiul condition OF that
country more than ever to public view.
About o3. SOC, 600 persons, for this IS the
population OF the districts affected. are
swctcring their squalid cxistences
away amid pcstlence and misery that
show no signs OF abating. Hundreds
of thousands OF pounds in good British
gold, good German marks and Ameri-
can corn have been thrown into the
country, but. judging from the latest adj
vices, all this charity is merely a drop
in the ocean.
The famine and its attendant compli-
cations appear to exceed i'll virulence
any two previous visitations. The
viccroy Lord Curzon, of Kedleston,
and the government are making cease
less cXertions to meet the terrible emer-
gency but the stupendous difficulties
confronting them prevent the present
supplying OF relief TO more than 5,ooo,-
900.
In the meantime the native states are
dotted with heaps OF dead and dying
and the roads are crowded with ghastly
bands seeking to escape from the
stricken territories, but who, for lack Of
food and water, mostly succumb in the
attempt. One of the most hopeless fea-
lures OF the whole affair is contained
IN the statement OF correspondent at
Smla, who writes
Ten times the total relief could be
laid out in a single district without
fully relieving its distress. All we can
hope for is succession OF good years
to put the people on their legs again." 4"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Bank Robbers Busy.

The First National bank of East
Brady, Pa, was looted by burglars ear
ly Saturday morning. the safe being
dynamited The loss is estimated at
$4,000. All day Saturday the country
was secured for the robbers and word
was received Sunday that three men,
Thomas Carter, Michael Hagan . and
Patrick Hennesey had been captured at
New Bethlehem. 81 miles away. They
will be taken to East Brady for identi-
fication.
The bank was entered between I
o'clock and 3 o'clock. Saturday morn
ing. The safe was used as a deposit
vault by many business men. Their
papers, all of the bank documents and
the money, even to the pennies, were
carried off. The robbers got more sill
YER than two men could carry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Desperate Fiqht In PanaY.

A dispatch received Thursday from
Iloilo reports that desperate fight took
place at Leamabnao, in the center of the
island of Panay. II appears that a re-
connoiterng party OF the Twcnty-sixth
infantry was surrounded. and that four
of the Americans were killed and that
10 others severely wounded were left
on the field. The remainder OF the sol
diers had a narrow escape.
The dispatch adds that reinforce
ments were sent from Iloilo as soon
as news OF the affair was received,
whereupon the Fiipnos retreated to
their mountain stronghold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
QUARREL ENDS.
Miners Wage Scale Settled for Pittsburg-Men
Are Satisfied.

Remaining differences regarding the
Pittsburg district coal mining wage
scale were settled Thursday at a COM
mttee meeting OF representatives of the
United Mine Workers and the big coal
combines. The result is that from the
beginning of the new scale year, April
I, most OF the outside day men, in fact,
all that are strictly outside day men,
get the advance of 20 per cent. demand
ed by the miners leaders. The ad-
vance goes to bumpers, trimmers,
checkmen, slack haulers, greasers, coup
lers, car cleaners, who clear cars bot
toms for fresh loading, and car droppers-
out and car droppers-in. Blacksmiths,
carpenters, engineers, firemen and men
of the class usually paid on monthly
scale will be advanced according to their
ability and to bring them up to the
standard OF such craftsmen employed
elsewhere by the Pittsburg Coal Com
pany, while the Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
has already given these men, along with
the regular outside day men, an advance
OF rs cents day.
The coal companies are bringing
large numbers OF new miners i'll to man
their plants, so as to get a record pro-
duction OF coal, called for by tremen-
dous orders that have never before been
placed for Pittsburg coal. Two hundred
foreigners were sent to the vicinity OF
Webster within the past few days and
this started report that the men were
being brought in in anticipation OF a
strike. Miners from other districts are
coming here, attracted by the higher
pittsburp district wage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
1T The NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Frank Bergen, OF Elizabeth, N. j.,
has declined an appointment as chief
justice OF Puerto Rico.
The comptroller has authorized the
First National bank OF Oakdale, Pa, to
commence business on $4,000 capital.
President Mckinley has indicated
his intention OF attending, il possible, the
reunion OF the Army OF the Potomac,
at Fredericksburg, on May 49,
Capt. Chadwick has delivered to Sec
retary Long formal statement concern
ing the publications attributing to him
remarks derogatory to Admiral Schley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
CABLE FLASHES.

The London lord mayors fund for the
Canada fire sufferers now amounts to
f7,aoo.
In the House OF Commons. London,
Tuesday, Mr.. Harbury, financial secre-
tary of the treasury, said the cost OF the
war up to March 81, was fa32so,ooo.
The German emperor has cabled an
expression OF sympathy and good wish
cs to President Campos SALES. of Brazil,
which country is celebrating the 4ooth
anniversary OF its discovery by De Ca
bral.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Indian Vengeance. ,.

During a row at dance near the
Ponca Indian agency, Nebraska, Peter
Birdhead. an Indian, was shot and kill
ed by hali-bred named Laurier The
murderer gave himself up. The relatives
of the murdered man held a consulta
ton and decided to kill Laurier. The
report is that his body was horribly
mutilatcd with an AK. Birdhead's rela-
tives have fled.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
MANY JAPANESE COMING.

Officers of the steamship Tacoma,
which arrived at Tacoma, Wash, Sat
urday from Yokohama, speaking of the
great number OF Japanese focking to
the United States and British Columbia.
say it is current talk in Yokohama that
10000 Japanese will leave their native
country this summer for British Colum-
bia. and it is believed that the number
coming to the United States will be
enormous.
The steamer Tosu Maru is now due
on the sound with 1000 Japanese on
board, and the Dalnyvostock. one OF
the Tacoma liners, will be there in a
few DAYS with 900 more.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Chic Bank Robbery.

At noon Sunday the finding OF lot
OF pennies in an alley led to the dis
covery that the bank of the Stebbns
Banking Company at Creston, Wayne
county, Ohio. had been robbed, En-
trance was gained b. forcing an iron
door at the rear windows. The door to
the vault was blown from its fastenings,
but the strong bo, which. it Is said.
holds $4,000, withstood the efforts OF
powder and drills About $Ioo in cash,
a lot OF jewelry kand valuable papers
were taken from he safety deposit
boxes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Army al a Siands'ill.

General a. w. Greedy, chief of the
signal service of the army, spoke OF the
United States army as military or
ganizaton at the annual banquet OF the
Worcester, Mass. board of trade
Wednesday, He declared that the army
was a political organization, and that it
had not advanced during a period of so
years. II the system, which is now i'm
perfect. is to be improved in future
years it would be at the cost OF tens OF
thousands OF lives and millions in treas
ure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
A Great Oil Combine.

One OF the largest oil combines in
the West filed articles of incorporation
at Cheyenne. Wyo., Tuesday, under the
name of the Superior Oil Company
capital stock $40, 100000. 1t is a con-
soiidation of several companies operat-
ing in Central Wyoming, in the vicin-
ity of Douglas and Casper. The stock
holders and trustees are oil men and f.
nanciers from Pittsburg, Philadelphia
and Birmingham, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Texas Town Partially R-zed.

One-third OF the houses in Cara, a
town in Denton county, Tex, were de-
stroyed late Sunday afternoon by a
tornado. No one was hurt, for, warn
ed by big black cloud, the people
sought refuge in stormhouses before
the tornado reached them.
Reports from other sections of Den
ton county show that several houses at
Little Elm were demolished and several
people injured. Wires to the north are
down
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
SjbIey Is Ousied.

Democrats OF the Twenty-seventh
Congressional district have dumped
Hon. Joseph c. Sibley. His alleged
un-Democratic actions during the last
session OF Congress and his alleged sup
port of Nj. s. Quay during the lattcr's
attempts to succeed himself as United
States senator are given as the causes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Kansas Corn for lndi3.

The Kansas India relief committee has
instructed Secretary Anderson to order
the purchase OF 10000 bushels OF corn
in New York, to be loaded in a relief
ship which sails next week. for Bonn
bay. Treasurer Coburn's receipts to
date are $Io,272
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-09
Sympathy for America.

The London Daily Telegraph, after
alludng editorially to the generous
sympathy and aid OF Americans in con-
nection with the Ottawa fire and com
menting at length upon the Scofield
disaster. concludes as follows:
"There will be deeper sympathy with
America in this awful catastrophe than
has been evoked by any event on the
other side OF the Atlantic since the loss
OF the Maine"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14

honest elections It 10 not % certain
that the amendment will command
such q vote In the conservative senate
hut Its members ought to be impressed
with Its Importance and the need Of
such an amendment.
go
Easter hats will be one Of the attrac.
tions that will compete with the sweet
features under them for attention to-
morrow.
An eastern correspondent states that
the arrangement now is to make Sem
ator Wolcott temporary chairman Of
the republican national convention.
Senator Lodge permanent chairman
and have President Mckinley's name
presented by Senator Depew, Senator
Foraker and Representative Deliver.
Iowa farmers who raise good horses
are bound to profit by the boom fols
these animals created by the South AZ
5rican war.
Thru the operation of Boston's Sum
day cigar law people who wanted to
smoke there last Sunday were COM
PEELED 10 buy 4 cheap sc:. oe matches
at a large price and receive the tobacco,
cigar or cigarette as a present.
It is officially announced that III
cases and thirty-eight deaths from bu-
homie nlapla have nccY,rrad ar ssvy1pa,.
New South Wales. Its deadly charac-
teris disclosed in this ratio.
The Illinois manufacturers Associa-
ton has urged a reduction Of war reve-
nue. tax. the members arguing that 1t
causes business depression. This last
statement will be taken with grains Of
allowance. 1t might better be stated as
business oppression
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14
THE EyEN1SG PAPER.

Patrons of the afternoon or evening
that is, those papers which
are subscribers to the Associated
Press service, ought to derive a great
deal of satisfaction from the two points
of superiority enjoyed by an evening
paper.
First, they get the news from ten to
twelve hours in advance OF the Less for
atunate patron#of a morning sheet. Sec
ond. because it IS more reliable. Few.
matters Of great public interest are
per. OF the several hundred really
great events that have occurred since
Enc!e Sam accepted the challenge of
war against Spain to end the strife in
Cuba, few have found their first pub
licity in the morning editions. The
number is 50 small that it is probable
they could be readily enumerated on
the fingers Of two hands. From the
day congress adopted the historic Gu
ban resolution, thru all the stirring
events that have since made history.
down TO the capture of Bloemfontein.
the evening paper has been present.
nently first to give the real news to tho
public THE First Gun Fired was the
headline over an afternoon dispatch in
the Times Republican which an
nouneed the capture Of the first Span
ish war prize and the beginning
actual hostilities. The next day nearly
every morning paper in the state APP
peared with the same caption and dis
patch and the Chicago papers made the
same news the big feature OF their
morning editions. Innumerable exam
pies might be cited
On the other hand we can recall!
but a very few Instances where
the morning sheets have been first Il,
the field with great news item. AS e
general rule, too. when the morning
edition is fortunate enough to get d
good take" there is an air of uncer-
tainty and conjecture about 1t that
makes 1t unsatisfactory to the reader.
"A few Iowa morning papers in extrs
editions gave vague rumors OF the bat
tie Of Manila bay. But their advices
were so hasy and c0njectural that the,
tleft grave doubts - to the outcome ot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14

Hoods Pills cure liver ills the ItltatinE ana
only cAthArt,c 70 take with HoOd gaisapeI1lla.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14
general price and Increase In all the
best pensions. No diminution y made
for two or three III, a. family. or for

general price and Increase in all the
best pensions. No diminution y made
for two or three in family. or for
double bedded roonas !,
This writer also s he traveller who
has the time to V at the exposi-
ton for few wes, would do well to
consider whether it would not be bet
ter in almost every way to live q short
distance outside of Paris. The cost
would be far less. the living and ac-
lcommodation perhaps better. and a
change OF scene beneficial. There Is no
want of means OF communication and
board will be cheaper and car fare low.
Many of the great features OF the
Paris exposition have been outlined and
readers are familiarswith them. 1t bids
fair to surpass all previous European
displays, and not the least attractive
viii be the magnificent exhibit Of the
United States.
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
The mayor and city officers have
opened the campaign for enforcement
of the law with eclat and ginger" ac-.
cording TO the Iowa City Republican.
The Tama Free Press notices that
The Hon. Coin Harvey has been made
TO suddenly realize that he is not adapt
ed to the work of writing books for a
prosperous people
When corn is3over forty and hogs are
over Fix, the farmers of Iowa can not
Hbe blamed for being happy says the
Cedar Rapids Republican.
AS the Council Bluffs Nonpareil looks
lat it, Senator Clark's mistake seems to
have been in making it too big
The Burlington Hawkeye suggests
NOV that the Porto Rican bill is law,
republicans, about fortnight hence,
will be in the dilemma of the little child
that had been crying and was inter-
rupted by something for the moment
that diverted Its attention, who then
suddenly coming to itself exclaimed in
a voice Of mingled reproach and dis
tress Ma, what was crying about?,S''
The Audubon Republican favors the
candidacy for congress of Judge Walter
I. Smith and declares that he combines
the qualities Of unusually strong mental
abilities with strong moral character
and with genial and winning personal
lily. With his ability, his Integrity and
comes formidable as against any one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14
we care for the insane than other
counties, but Invariably show up how
cheaply we care for them. vi

we care for the insane than other
counties, but Invariably show up how
cheaply we care for them.
KS; . ts. NJ; s5
Much Of the following can be In
dorsed:
The true course for Iowa to pursue
Iis that which Wisconsin has chosen
and which Pennsylvania has adopted,
three years ago, after trying vainly the
hospital palace and asylum-prison sys-
TEN for many years. Giving up the in-s
practicable task Of providing for the
constant Increase OF the insane by
building vast, costly castellated struc-
lures, hundreds of miles from the
homes OF the families whose sons and,
daughters they immune, let the Iowans
reform the neglects and abuses OF their
local asylums and poor houses, as the
people Of Wisconsin have done since
1880; and keep the insane poor on good:
farms, in comfortable, but not extrava-
CANT asylums, near their family friends.
The expense to- the taxpayers would be
less, the comfort of the, incurables
greater. the chance OF recovery would
increase, and the three or four great
asylums in Iowa would come nearer to
I'SAAA . lllcy ever CuIlt 10
under the old-fashioned system of cost
Is CORRESPONDING. which is the lot of
every state that attempts the imprac-,
Iticable under the delusive name Of
state cure.'.'
/ IL this wise editor could visit as the
writer has. several county insane asy-
luln. he would find out there Is nothing
Fdelusive" in state care, as compared
with county care in Iowa, With a few.
possible exceptions, not to exceed half
a dozen places. the care of our insane
lin county asylums is a burning dis
grace to Iowa. Worse than ALL Is the
sentiment which allows such systems.
There is almost utter Indifference on
the part of the public. Members and
\ public speakers wax eloquent over the
condition Of the poor in big cities. they
suffer withHthe Beers in South Africa,
the Christians in Bulgaria, and the
starving and plague stricken India, and
yet is a safe assertion, not one minister
in twenty in Iowa has ever found out
by personal investigation. the condition
of the insane confined in his county
asylum not twenty miles away.
- - ~ a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-14
EASTER TIME.

Entered at the Fostofiice at NIarshalltown
& iowa. as sccond-class mai matter.
EASTER TINE.
The Easter festival will be observed
in nearly all the churches tomorrow. In
many there will be a simple display of 4
flowers to commemorate the event
while in others elaborate services and
decorations will be marked features. 1t
was not many years ago that the Pro-
testant church declined to celebrate 1t
4 because the Catholic church sanctionedI
and observed it. But the narrowness Of
spirit which denied the propriety of OBJ
serving it has given place to more
liberal view. Easter. az is Well known
is an occasion used to celebrate he res
direction of Christ. The name itself isl
derived from a word signifying sl,el
goddess Of spring. TO whom the fourth
month answering TO our April, was
dedicated. The observance of EASTER
was not enjoined or established by
Christ or by his early disciples. The
historian attributes the Introduction of
the festival into the church TO the per-
petuation of an old usage, just ass
many other customs have been estab-
lished" This is doubtless a true state
ment OF the case AS time passed it
was sanctioned and elaborated by the
Roman Catholic church.
The event typities Two great. events,
one IN the church and the other in ma
ture, the resurrection Of Christ and the
advent of spring. with the revival eti
flowers and the new life which is
everywhere visible in nature II is 4
beautiful custom in both Of its aspects
and VIII continue To Hold lis place in
the hearts of the people.
best class of music in Easter and other
services. In fact the churches are de-
voting more AID more attention tot
hish-class music as an essential part OF
the regular services. Singers who have
talent are paid salaries for their sf-
forts, and their constant study is to.
add variety and interess to this attract
i've feature of church worship.
.s,x-,1s rIGu.T, Nor DENIED
1t is fast becoming extremely rdicu-
9lous if not tiresonne to witness the fall
lacious presentations OF the Porto
Rican tariff question ind uIced in by the
opposition press. one is reminded Of
governor shaw,s ami. Illus ration az the
bees They. have certainly begun 10
swarm and as the cove nort 81 ] -, q,
are bearing down III the direction Of
Z the Porto Rican bush where as the
governor thinks. they can be .hived as.
easiIy u.s. from any other. The
loes MONIES Leader il the worst ffend.
a. II t,,is 70 "a I'd. for it has establis hs55
& ( l4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
DIR. WHITNET'S WILL.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In to-days issue you say "a third will OF
DR.. Darling b. Whitney, of East Norwich. has
been offered for probate in Surrogate Seabury
court and that I have sought to have two other
Wills accepted. and that they have been rejected
ny the Supreme Court
This Is all incorrect The will offered for probate
in Surrogate Seabury's court has been fully sns-
tanned by the Supreme Court in a partition suit
brought by of the In that suit TINS
same will proved the satisfaction OF the
Supreme Court. and IL held that under II the
title to DR.. Whney's real estate passed 10 the de-
visees named in it. and Judgment was rendered &C
cordingly. dlsrnissine the complaint with costs.
tt - proceeding is merely TO have that same VIII
probated In the Surrogate's Court. There mas oeeh
other will of Dr. Whitney presented In any court
There has been no other proceeding in regard 10
any will OF supposed will of DR.. Whitney, except an
effort establish supposed lost or uesio'sO
Will which effort unsuccessful
This is a matter OF but little public importance:
But II IL Is worth while TO mention IL al all II -
worth while 10 state II correctly -. c.p1r
r-ogt Northnort Long Island Nov. l6 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
MILLIONS FOR u1SSToxS

The General Missionary Committee of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church recovered yesterday in St
Pauis Church. The entire morning was devoted to
the Home Mission field, There was also consider
able discussion about the 800 900 0O0 Twentieth Cen
fury Fund for educational and benevolent purposes
which the committee is cndeavoring TO raise Sew
eral Of those present wished to have the fund in
creased to S2Z"poo so 10 aIot 81 600 OO0 to for
eign missions. Bishop Merrill thought ttat this
would confuse things and asked that the appropria
ton should not be made. 1t WAS finally decided to
take the matter up at the afternoon session to-
morrow. Bishop Thoburn who has had charge IF the
raising Of this fund. announced that account Of
his declining health and private griefs he would
not be able 70 remain at the head OF the move
ment much longer. The committee then adjourned
until Monday morning a 10 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
A Van Bergen, the brides father; by Count Grote
and by the Countess Grote, the bridegrooms
1fUSIC.
THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.

The Philharmonic Society gave its first evening
concert of the season last night at Carnegie Hall
The piece de resistance of the programme was a
novelty. the symphony in major by Joseph Suk
It proved to be a rather strong work of consider
able merit and the audience was not SLOW TO rec
ognBe il. The most applause was bestowed upon
the slow movement. while the first allegro, undoubt
eddy the important movement of the four, re-
ceived only scanty applause Emil Paur read the
score with his usual zeal and viGor he seemed TO
be in special sympathy with the work. The other
orchestral numbers Of the programme were
Brahms's Academic Festival Overture and Esser s
arrangement of the great toccata in + major
by Bach.
The soloist of the occasion Nine. Teresa
Carreno. who actually seems 10 grow, younger and
stronger with each year. She played the nat
minor concerto by Tschaikowsky with vigor that
carried everything before her, and her storm
OF applause and repeated recalls