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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

American and by the winter visits
pf Americans to an American hotel.
:, The Inhabitants of the islands
mostly seem to believe that Boer
y : mixture Of pirate and cannibal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

Cast-lron plows were first made In
this country In 1907. and were greatly
objected TO from the belief that the
cast iron poisoned the ground and pre-
vented plants from growing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

and other chemicals. The tongs car.
ried by one of the men are made Of
aluminium and are used for making
guncotton from its bath of nitric acid,
which has no effect upon aluminium.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

tsN nEACL9 90 lA.1
Cast-lron plows were first made IN
this country in 1907. and were greatly
objected TO from the belief that the
cast iron poisoned the ground and pre-
vented plants from growing.
At Little Dunmow. in Essex, Eng
land, fitch of bacon Is given yearly
to such married couples as can declare
upon oath that they have not quar-
relied and have not wished themselves
unmarried for n year and day. The
custom was established in 14i4.
At North London church the gold
wedding ring not being In evidence,
one of the bridesmaids cut off lock
of her hair and handed It to the pros
pective husband. who. to the amuse-
ment of all present deftly improvised
n ring which answered all the purposes
of the one he had so carclessly forgot
ten.
Papers recently discovered In Spain
show that Columbus, MS Admiral of
the fleet of caravels that discovered
America received payment of 1920
year, while the captains of his three
ships were paid $16 SIS and SO Il
month. while the wages of the sailors
were from 50 to S3.A0 per month. with
rations and two suits of clothes year
There were eighiy-two men in all un
der pay.
A thief lately arrested in Madrid,
Spain. carried Il concealed electric bat
terry with metallic plate which . =
carried in his right hand. He would
approach man Offering his hand In
friendly fashion. If the man respond
ed by clasping the outstretched hand
an overpowerinS shock was the result
and the thief would get through his
work and away before the victim re-
covered.
A curious commodity that enters
into nearly all preparations of food
always attracts the curiosity of tray
elers who visit the Bolivian market. 1t
Is preserved potatoes, cut into cubes
or slices and exposed to the air until
the moisture Is entirely evaporated.
They have a dry, corky appearance
and are almost tasteless. They are al
ways used in the preparation OF
"chupe," the national dish, which Is
always the first course at both break
fast and dinner.
Some years ago respectable mer-
chant was summoned at n London po-
Ice court for refusing TO exhibit his
ticket to the railway inspector Mt a
certain metropolitan station. 1t trans
pired In the course of the evidence
that, for some reason or other, the
gentleman in question had n rooted
objection at all times and seasons to
displaying his pasteboard, though 1t
was not limited for one moment that
he had the slightest desire to defraud
the company. The magistrate charac-
terized his action as foolish freak
and mulcted him in small fine. The
fine was paid, but the obstinate indi-
vidual before leaving the court lndl-
Gated his intention of adhcring in tie
future to his remarkable conduct.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

At Little Dunmow, in Essex, Eng
land, n fitch of bacon Is given yearly
to such married couples as can declare
upon oath that they have not quar-
relied and have not wished themselves
unmarried for year and day. The
custom was established in 14i4.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
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BOER PRISONERS
OFF AMERICAS COAST
re Qunricrcd Opposite Hamilton,
Bermuda.
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. HE 2300 Bocr prisoners in
Bermuda are quartercd on
fuckers and Morgan islands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

tent and hospital for
their accommodation is Ing built.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

All workers in smokeless or nitro
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Our Roll of Honor.

The following have paid up c
renewed their subscriptions to til
PREss since our last issue:
w. ID. Gain, Nation.
j. w. Shaffer, Tolu.
Hamet Belt, Crayneville.
M. 7. Davenport, View.
4. M. Taylor, Shady Grove.
w. Il. Martin, Salem.
L. N. Crayne, Princeton.
j. G. Stephenson, Levias.
III. G. Love, Levias.
N. w. Fox, Iron Hill.
III. s. Summers, Texas.
w. p. Jacobs, Crayneville.
4. M. Duvall, Repton.
5. b. Simpson, Shady Grove.
William Fowler, Marion.
A. II. Cardin, View.
j. b. Wofford, Tolu.
n. +. Ordway, Crayneville.
A. l.. Travis, Shady Grove.
j. w. Belts, Irma.
ID. A. Towery, Cresswell.
w. Il. Carloss, Marion.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
OLLIE order
Bound Over to Await the Action
Of The Grand Jury.

The examining trial Of Ollie
Order, charged with maliciously
shooting and wounding Willium
Graves on Dec. 10, was opened
Monday with county Judge Roch.
ester on the bench. The court
room was full OF people anxious to
hear the testimony in the case.
Both sides promptly announced
ready, and with little delay the
witnesses for the Commonwealth
were called. Mr.. Graves was the
first witness called. He told Of
the trouble and the shooting, stat
ing that he did all that he could
to avoid the dispute OF any troub-
10. The other Commonwealth
witnesses introduced lwere james
Wilborn, DIR. Frazer. Ed Waugh,
j. K. Postletl,waite, Tom Wilborp
II. Koltinsky and Frank Lloyd.
The defense rested without in
Producing any witnesses. Tues
day morning when court oonven-
edithe argument commenced and
was finished in the afternoon,
when Judge Rochester rendered
his decision. Mr.. Crider was held
over TO await the action Of the
grand Jury. under the present bond
OF $1,000.
VIM. Graves testified
THAT he came TO Marion with
a load Of corn on day OF trouble.
During morning he met Order on
street. Left his team at Koltin-
sky's store in afternoon went there
to get Jug Of molasses. Cridez
was standing in front of the store
and as Graves came out of the
door grabbed him by lapel Of coat
and told him he wanted to talk 70
him. Gssses told him he wanted
TO have no trouble, therefore for
Crider to leave him alone. Crider
cursed him. Bitter words were
passed. Crider kicked Graves and
I drew n revolver. Graves threw the
| jug at Crider but missed him, and
Order shot him. Order then
snapped the pistol twice, but it
failed TO fire, AT this time Mar
shall Lloyd arrested Order and
Graves was carried to the office OF
the doctor.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21

puzzles him considerably where
to go. The theatres are numerous
and he has TO study the programs
until he has chosen one play that
attracts him and TO that theater
he goes.
Afternoon strolls are OF rare oc-
currence. But when il does hap
pen the stroll is delightful. What
in the noise OF the elevated rail-
roads, the pushing and showing Of
the crowds in the streets, every.
thing is new TO the men who have
been banished for two years in the
tropics. Confused becomes his
head when he is obliged to cross
the street at the crossings OF OF
o street cars, and anxiously he
looks forward, sidewapd and back
yard TO avoid the rapidly coming
cars. The eyes and head become
tired from the noise and hustle,
and he seeks a place OF rest and
quiet. There is only one such
place in this great town, where
there is TO be had not only quiet,
but where one can find also all the
attractions Of nature. And this
10 the central park. This park is
one Of the greatest of its kind,
not only in size, but also in it's ex-
hibitions. Small forests change
with lagoons. ponds. bridges and
the greatest floral displays imagi-
nable. The greatest Of its attrac-
tons is the Zoo of the park. Al
most every animal in Zoology Of
nature is represented; but the grea
! test attraction OF II for visitors 10
the house containing the mon
keys.
But the afternoon soon draws to
, a close and the bugls ut the post
does not wait for q tardy man. Sc
we take the elevated road TO the
battery and along the house tops
We whirl along and in a short time
reach our destination. A short
trip across the river and we are at
homs again
There are several other places to
visit from here which can be done
on certain days. The government
steamer Gen. Meigs goes on GER
tain days to West Point up the
Hudson, TO Davids Island, Sandy
Hook, that formidable Watch is
land, at the entrance of the harbor
and most Of the outlying islands.
and every trip is delightful.
The view across the river now
is gloomy. The water is covered
with floating ice. going backward
and forward with the tide and the
navigation in the harbor is great
ly hampered by it. But that will
last only a short time longer, and
with the spring We will be able to
again make nice trips unless our
COMMANDMENTS Chief says mo;
your next trip will be to the Phil
lippines.
BERT Il. WOODY,
Corporal Co. @. 18th Inf.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Presidential Inauguration Cere
monies. March 4.

On account of the .above men,
toned occasion tickets will be sold
to Washington, ID. O., and return
at rate of one regular first class
fare, Tickets will be sold only on
March LIST, I'd and Sd, limited to
continuous passage in each direc-
ton, and to March 8, 1901 for re-
turn. Il. 9. Jameson, Agt.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Strayed.

From the George Cruce farm,
2 miles east OF Crayneville, about
two weeks ago, one bright red COW
3 years old, weighs about 700 lbs.
Information as to her whereabouts
gladly received.
Edge Cruce,
Crsyneville.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Notice.

All persons indebted to me are
requested to call and settle. / need
the money and must make these
collections without delay. A word
to the wise is sufficient.
w. B. Binkley.
View, Kyu Jan. ], 1901.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
SOLDIER LIFE
On an Island In the Harbor Of
New York.
Fir. COLUMBUS, N. Y. IL. !
February IL. 1901. (

EDITOR Press: Quite n little
whiIc has elapsed since the writer
has sent u few columns TO your
paper, anil at that time lhe was in
Porto Rico, and wishing for a
change to got back To the United
States again. The change was
made. What 30 many of the blue
coated, or rather brown coated
boys were longing for many a
day, they had obtained. They
we're sent from the tropics, from
Porto Rico. where quite few lost
their hearts To the dark eyed seno-
ritas. 10 their home shores, the
country they loved 30 well. And
better than that. they took station
near the most cosmopolitan town
Of the globe. New York City.
Governors Island, their station,
is situated about one mile from
New York city. and 10 one Of the
many islands in the harbor. From
its shore one can overlook the
three large cities, New York,
Brooklyn (the city Of ohurches),
and Jersey City. AS On island il
is not more than any other island
in the harbor. But the import
anco Of IL from a military stand
point Of view is clear. II com
mands the immediate entrance e
the North and East rivers. which
two rivers surround New York city
The island is divided into three
parts: Headquarters, Department
of the East, New York Arsena
and Fort Columbus A casual Wis
itsr coming 20 the island would
emil this ridiculous. He would say
! can see nothing moro than al
island. covered with houses gnd
barracks. But a soldier can see
the difference before he Is . min
ties ON the place. The most con
spicuous building on it is Castle
William, erected in 1911, and now
used as military prison. IL ID
situated on the southwestern cor
ner aud was formerly one OF its
foremost dofenses. All that re-
maine Of its former formidable
character are few guns on the
ramparts, which are never fired
There are about 200 prisoners con-
fined there now, who are in charge
Of prison officer and two prison
overseers (both non-commissioned
officers) and who work daily about
the island, coaling the government
ferry boats, policing the island,
etc. under charge of the guard OF
Fort Columbus. This Fort is now
garrisoned by three companies OF
the 18th Infantry.
The island itself is under CON-
mand of Maj. General John r.
Brooke, former Governor-Generai
Of Cuba. How long the three
companies will remain here, is a
question which is asked by many
n soldier but which only the pow
or that-the War Department
can answer. Good things don't
last long. and life here is one OF
those good things.
The biggest attraction for sol
der around here is New York city
which can be reached by govern
ment ferry boat in seven minutes.
From the island can be seen the
tall sky-scrapers towering high in
the air. The boat lands at the old
battery park, and the soldier is
ready to start on his way up town
10 take i'm the attractions. But ii
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Deeds Recorded.

Eli Eaton to James Brouster
l6i acres near Marion for $3.50.
RS Heath to Rufus Robinson
Is acres of land on Hurricane.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
Marriage License.

S. b. Rushing and Mrs Maggie
Gore.
II. 4, Beard and Susie Bell LOT.
ton.
A. b. Class and Mary Josephine
Ratclif.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21

Leave your laundry at Stone g.
McConnell's for the Magnet laun.
dry agent
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21

New goods just received. One
hundred patterns to choose from.
Call and inspect my goods,
III. u. Fohs.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21

Commencing this week, dining
cars will be operated on trains Nc
1Ol and |, and l02 and 2 of the
Illinois Central between Central
City and Memphis.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-21
NO 81

FOR SALE.-A house of four
rooms, 4 acres land, good orchard,
garden, stables, ETC., on Morgan
field road, A miles from Marion.
Terms easy. See r. @. Walker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11

The Democratic Congressional committee
OF the Fifty-sevcnth Congress and pre-
sented 10 Mr.. Hill about next January.
The visit 10 the Pacific coast il 20 be
made during the Congressional campaign
OF 1912 and is. OF course entirely I'm the
interests Of the Democratic party. al
though II Is not expected that Mr.. I'M
will refuse to avail himself OF any poHt-
ical advantage which the trip may bring
him personally
Those who have the matter in charge
feel sure that the distinguished New
Yorker can be prevailed upon 10 accent
the invitation ~ II is spontaneous and
fortified by the Endorsements above mem
toned
The plans are being arranged fifteen
months ahead. first. because they are
very complex, aud. second i'm order 10
supply any pressure necessary 10 over
come Mr.. IIilrs natural reluctance to un-
dertake so conspicuous and disinterested
q work.
AS the states 10 be visited happen TO be
the ones In which the Democrats, Pom
ulists and Silver Republicans cooperate.
IL will be interesting 20 know whether
Mr.. Hill will undertake TO persuade the
Democrats OF the west 10 oppose fusion
and thus aid the Republican party. or
whether he has become a convert To those
policies which have led TO the triple slH-
ance"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11
BY EUGENE A. DEAN,
Auctioneer,
40 Westminster Street.
w Mortgagee's Sale.

VIII be sold at public auction on
ThursdsN May 2Sd 1901. AT l2 O'Clock m.
on the premises, by virtue OF the power
OF sale contained i'm certain mortgage
deed, made and executed by Catherine H.
Grady, dated April Sth, 1885, and recorded
I'm Real Estate Mortgage Book No. IFS at
page 1863, I'm the office OF the Recorder OF
Deeds, I'm the City OF Providence. r. T..
the conditions OF said mortgage deed hav-
ing been broken.
A lot of land with all the buildings and
improvements thereon. situate on Wads-
worth street formerly Lilac street,. In
said City of Providence. and is laid out
and designated as lot number one hum
dred and four 400 on a plat entitled
plat No. 2 of land in Cranston belonging
10 Geo. w. Crocker. laid out and plated
from former surveys by Gushing * Wall
ing, April. 1871" on record In the Town
Clerks Office of Cranston, in Deed Book
No. IL at page 56l. and a copy is on rec
ord I'm the Recorders Office In said City
OF Providence, In Plat Book No. 2 at page
\, and also on Card 236 Being the same
premises conveyed 10 the said Catherine
II. Grady by deed from Frank A. VIII
hanson, bearing date the 18th day of
July, 1881, and on record I'm said Re-
corder's office In Deed Book No. 213 at
page I.
Notice IS hereby given OF the intention
of the mortgagee TO bid upon the abnye
described property al the sale thereof or
at any postponement or adjournment OF
the same.
BY order OF the Mortgagee.
Providence, May /, 1901
my1-s-15-22
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION

report on the possibility OF spontane-
Gus combustion of hay. written by c. +.
Langworthy. OF the Department Of Agri-
culture, has been published by direction OF
Secretary Wilson. Interest is given to
this by the fact that flames mysteriously
broke out In a mass of hay stored I'm the
hold Of the United States transport Raw
Inns at New York recently. Mr.. Lang
worthy says:
Fires which are reported to be caused
by the spontaneous combustion of hay are
by no means rare. While some OF them
are doubtless Of an incendiary origin. 9TH
ers are really dut TO the cause assigned
1T is well to know that when moist hay
is stored under favorable conditions fer
mentation takes places which may pro-
duce a considerable amount of heat. Ac-
cording to recent Investigations made I'm
Germany tn eamount OF heat may be
sufficient TO set ire 10 the hay. Under
suitable conditions some OF the organic
matter Of the hay is oXidized by the oxy-
gen-uf the air. carbon dioXid and water
are produced The water moistens the
hay and the moist material ferments
Fermentation produces carbon dioxid,
water and small amounts OF other COM
pounds Heat is also produced
The fermentation is more active if the
material Is moistened at the beginning.
however the water produced by the oxi-
dation of the materials is sufficient %
start ~. The fermentation proauces
temperature OF about 1928 degrees Fab
reheit At this temperature second and
more violent oxidation takes place. and
the temperature rises 20 about l9l de-
Erecs Fahrenheit. other processes then
take place which cnar the material and
cause slow rise of tempers ture to 266
degrees Fahreheit. When this temper
ature Is reached the hay chars RAPIDLY.
Nll these processes destroy at least half
Of the material present. Theoretically
the temperature may rise TO s74 degrees
Fahrenheit According TO the tests made
clover hay Will become ignited at 3O2-Se2
degrees Fahrenheit
Spontaneous combustion Is indicated
by the hay becoming darker I'm color until
fl is finally black. by sooty odor and by
smoke irritating 10 the eyes The ash OF
the burned hay has characteristic gray
ish-white appearance and fells like sand
The burned hay Is surrounded by n lsver
OF charred but not burned material. which |
Is moor conductor Of heart. Washing
ton Star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11
ABOUT NELL GWYNy

In the title page OF Mr.. Hazelton's 8
Mistress Nell" which the scribners have
just published, is the quotation. Let
not poor Nelly starve" appearing under a
crown. AS every one knows. these are
said 10 have been the last words of
Charles H., and the Nelly he spoke Of
was Nell Gwyn. Could the famous
beauty of the giddy period following the
Restoration have lifted the curtain OF the
future and seen, two centuries and a half
ahead vast continent talking OF her
ana her beauty and the romance OF her
life, she would probably have counted
all other triumphs. even the enslavement
OF king as vain beside It,
For half a year, now. the Nell Gwyn
craze, so-cailed. has been gathering i'm
petus. With two first magnitude stars
and half score Of minor companies I'm
Nell Gwyn plays with much writing and
rewriting OF her history I'm the periodicals
the time seems just ripe for Mr.. Hazel
tons sparkling novel
AS has been announced and generally
pubiished through the country. this story
covers IN part the same ground as the
play or the same name which enabled
Miss Crosman To score so heavily ON the
stage. and gave Mr.. Hazelton so wide
reputation as a brilliant and witty play-
wright. His novel is likely TO add To his
repute, as IL is not mere turning over
OF the materials of the play. but new.
original and refreshing handling.
Inc real Nell Gwyn was born i'm Here
ford. England, February 2, 1850, and died
In 1871 Her first known appearance on
the stage was made at the age of l5
Her sprightly rendition OF the piouant
busthng parts. so popular with theatre
goers OF the time. took the public nv
storm and brought her into the roval
faVor. Doran. author OF "The English
stage, writes OF her acting: For trag
coy she was untitled; her stature was
low, though her figure was graceful: ana
IL was not tin she assumed comic char
acters' stamped the smallest foot in Eng
land on the boards. that she fairly carried
away the town and enslaved the hearts
ot city and court She spoke prologues
ana epiogues with wonderful effect
usnced To perfection, and in her peculiar
out not extensive line was perhaps nm.
equaled for the natural feeling which
she put INTO the part most suited 10 her"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11
HORRIBLE DEATH.
millionaire Brewer Boiled Alive
In Ono Of His Own Vats.

Troy y. Y, May 10.-Samuel Bolton,
Jr. the well-known millionaire brewer
OF this city, met a horrible death yester-
day afternoon by being boiled 10 death
in a vat OF beer.
Mr.. Bolton spent the morning driving
and when he returned TO the brewery
went 10 the brewing department and
stopped TO look into a monster vat OF
boiling beer The vat Is about fifteen
or twenty feet high The top is few
feet above the second floor so that man
could easily look into II.
MIR. Bolton saw something that needed
fixing and told James Wagner "a work
man, 10 go after the carpenter. When
Wagner returned he could not find the
brewer. Mr.. Bottoms hat and watch
were lying on the floor. Thinking that
strange Wagner gave the alarm
Then the horrible thought came that he
might be IN the vat The trans We're
opened and the beer allowed 10 run on
There we're 100 barrels OF &C. The un-
fortunate brewer was found at the bot
tom Of the vat. lie was literally cooked
aud terrible sight.
The fact that his watch and hat were
found on the floor gave rise TO the theory
or suicide. but no reason can be found
why he should take his life
Curoper Thompson will hold an inquest
and try to solve the mystery.
MIR Bolton was about forty-eight wears
OF age and a power I'm the city lie took
a deep interest I'm politics and was "A
member OF various clubs and Masonic
bodies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-11
His Treatment Ol the Subject iSSar-
caStiC--SurmiSeS Ex-senator Will
Accept a Spontaneous" Call.

Lincoln, Ncb. May 11.-w. j. BRYAN re-
fuses To accept David u. Hn's denial
that he Is TO make a tour OF western and
northwestern states I'm pursuit OF a pres
idential nomination.
In his Commoner Mr.. Bryan publishes
what he says will be Mr.. IIllrs intiner-
airy. lie comments on the proposed tour
In a slightly sarcastic vein. Mr.. Bryan
SAYS:
The friends of David b. Hill are plan
ming an extended trip for him. The move
ment originates at Tacoma. Wash, and
the details are being worked out with
great care.
AN invitation has been drawn up and
signed by the chair of the Democratic
state committee of the state OF Washing
ton and by the the national committee
men for that state.
III is intended 10 have the invitation
signed by the state chairman and nation
al committeeman of Minnesota, North
Dakota, Montana, Idaho. Washington.
Oregon. California, Nevada. Utah. Myom-
ing Colorado. Nebraska. Iowa. Illinois
and '"aiana, and countersigned By the
Democratic and Fusion governors and
senator's In the above mentioned states.
The invitation is then to be indorsed by