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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
KITCHENER WARS ON THE HELPLESS.
LONDON HORRiFlED.
Women and Children Of the Boers Being
Starved 10 0eath-0rders Issued
10 Take No Prisoners.

Telcgrams from London say: There is
strong expression OF discomfort with
Lord Kitchcner's course at the Cape.
The. disastrous turn which the war has
taken since Lord Roberts Withdrew
from the field is attributed in large de-
gree to Boer resentment aroused by the
cruel and oppressive methods which
Kitchener has adopted for the suppress
sion oi thc conflict.
II the reports in regard to Kitchener
are true, Wcyler the Spanish tyrant,
who drove the Cubans to revolt, was
humane in comparison with the English
general
The Boer women and children are
being concentrated in camps, and then
deliberately starved to- death. Their
farms are burned and their crops ic-
s;roycd, and then they are hcrded with
in certain lines which they are forbid
den 10 leave under pain OF being shot
down.
The women and children are said to
be perishing by scores and hundreds,
and when il is remembered that the
Beers are a free people and not rebels
against the power which is seeking TO
NluSll AlNlilt NlN iNiNNhNAiNA pNhNS NNN''N
all the more infamous.
1t is in effect policy of extermino-
ton and it is the knowledge OF this
fact and the feeling that their own ex-
tinction will follow the crushing out
OF the Transvaal Dutch that is making
nearly every British subject of Dutch
descent in Cape Colony and Natal a
friend of the Boer invaders, and a Sc
cret or open foe OF the English.
Hundreds Of Dutch colonists have en-
listed in the Bocr ranks and the latter
are at least twice as strong as they were
when they crossed the Orange river.
A dispatch from Cape Town says that
the English residents are in panic and
in the sections OF Cape Colony occupied
or threatened by the Beers. the Eng
lish are appealing to their Dutch neigh
bors for protection.
The feeling against Lord Kitchener
and his barbarous system OF warfare has
been much intensified by report to
the effect that he had ordered the troops
operating against DeWet to take 10
prisoners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
CAPE COLONY BRITISH DEFEATED.
Six are Killed and Seventeen Wounded in a
Severe Engagement

The casualty list shows that there has
been severe engagement, with loss
OF 9 killed, II wounded and 5 missing,
at Murraysburg, where the Dutch are
said to have been joining the invaders.
Murraysburg is 10 miles west OF Graaff
Reinet.
The government has decided to send
large reinforcements to Lord Kitchener,
but the war Office in carrying out this
decision, has determined to enlist 5000
Yeomanry volunteers.
Lord Roberts Tuesday further empha-
sizes the unsatisfactory condition Of
South Africa in letter to the mayor Of
Portsmouth, postponing the presenta-
ton OF sword of honor from that city.
He said: at is most distasteful to me
TO be honored and feted and called upon
TO rejoice while so many are in bitter
grief and before we can properly re-
turn thanks that the cloud is being roll
ed away which has for more than year
darkcned the homes and crushed the
hearts OF so many in our country"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
DIED TO ESCAPE LYNCHING.
Deiau!tlng Bank Cashier Suicides Rather
Than Risk Mob Violence.

The town of Wathena, Kan. is in u
panic over the wrecking of the Stare
bank, whose cashier. Frank Harpstcr,
blew out his brains and thus escaped
lynching at the hands of the townspeople.
more than $50 OF whom are rendered
penniless by the wildcat speculations of
the cashier with the banks funds. 1t is
definitely known that Harpster squan-
dered $4,000 of the peoples money
and how much more it is impossible to
tell at present.
The feeling against the board of direc-
tors of the bank is bitter, and it only
requires a leader to attempt to inhict
capital punishment upon those who are
morally guilty of some of the acts Of
the cashier, because they paid no at
tention to the affairs OF the institutions,
but permitted Harpster to loot it at MS
will.
The losses from the failure of the
bank have wide ramiications. All
classes are affected. 1t will fall most
heavily upon the poorer tradcsmen,
workingmen and farmers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Oklahoma Mission Destroyed.

The Catholis Mission OF the Sacred
Heart was burned in Potawamac coun-
ty, Oklahoma. rendering homeless four
hundred persons. No lives were lost.
iThe building was entirely destroyed, en-
kaiing a heavy loss The Sacred Heart
Mission was established in 1876 by the
esuit fathers. for the Indians. The
burch was the finest in the West con-
lining a library of 10000 volumes in
sding many ancient books from Italy.
ancc and Spain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
TEXAS OIL BOOm.
The City Of Beaumont Enjoying the Usual Re-.
sul,s Of an Oil Strike.

The excitement at Beaumont, Tex.
over the big oil we'll increases each
hour. There is no indication that the
How OF oil from the geyser is diminish
ing nor is there any change in the char
acter OF the fluid
The town continues to fill up and the
streets suggest great holiday event.
Physicians are becoming real estate
men. The lumber industry is forgotten
in the wild rush for oil lands. The bus
mess OF the district court in the middle
OF the session has been continued and
the court is idle. Throngs OF people
frequent the streets until late at night
and everything is oil. The Standard
Oil Company has scores OF representa-
tives there. City property without oil
prospects has increased fve-fold in
value. A lot near the business center
which could have been bought last week
for 5000 now is unpurchasable at $2o,-
600.
The city council has granted a fran
chise over the streets for a gas and oil
pipe line company for the purpose OF
transferring oil and gas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
QUAY REELECTED.
The Pennsylvania Legislature Makes Hin
United States Senator Received 1870
Votes In House and Senate.

Colonel Matthew. Stanley Quay. won
the battle OF his life Tuesday and will
again be the senior senator from Penn
sylvania. He received the votes OF 26
senators and io4 representatives on the.
hrst and only. ballot. three more than
majority OF both bodies. 'Of the men
who, gave him their votes I28 are Re-
publicans, o. X. Washburn is former
Popuist and w. J. Garvin of the first
Schuyikill district was elected as Dem
ocrat.
The remainder OF the votes were
cast as follows Guffey. Senate II,
House a; Dalzell, Senate 10, House "a;
Smith. Senate I, House II; Huff, SEN
ate !, House o; Stewart, House 8; Ohm
sted, I; Tubbs, Il; Harris, I; McCor-
mick, /; McConway, / Swallow, 4.
The scenes in the Senate and House
prior to and during the baloting were
intensely exciting The combined ef-
forts OF the Capitol police reinforced by
a large squad of Harrisburg bluecoats,
were powerless in attempting to pre-
serve anything like order. Members
had to fight their way into the House
and finally the doors were broken down
and the crowd rushed in without re-
straint: Every foot OF space in the
House was occupied. Members we're
crowded out Of their seats and the desks
were occupied by one or more OF the
dear people.
When Senator NJ. S. Quay is sworn
into the United States Senate he will
receive check from the United States
Government for nearly $4,000. His sal
:ary will date from March a, 1909, when
he was retired and the vacancy created.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
KANSAS LyNCHeRs.
Supposed Murderer Of Pearl Forbes Dragged
From Iall and Ctemated-Dead Girls
Father Applied the Match.

Fred Alexander, the negro who on
Saturday evening attempted to assault
Miss Eva Roth and who was supposed
TO have assaulted and killed Pearl
Forbes, in Leavenworth, Kan, in No
vember last, was taken from the sheriff S
guard by a mob Tuesday and burned at
the stake at the scene of his crimes, half
a dozen blocks from the center OF the
city. Probably 5000 people witnessed
the lynching.
The negro was taken from his cell
in the State pentcntiary Tuesday alter
noon and taken to the Leavenwortli
jail where he was. locked in cell.
Hardly had the task been completed
when the mob reached the jail and de-
manded the prisoner. The crowd first
attempted 10 gain admission to the jail
by peaceful means, but Sheriff Ever
hardy refused to grant their demands.
In a trice heavy sledge hammers and
cold chisels were brought into action
and after few minutes work the doors
were forced open, and with All eXultant
cry the infuriated mob espied the negro
crouching in his cell.
In short time the doomed man was
in the Jail yard, surrounded by an I'M
mense throng, which clamored for re-
vcnge. Still protesting his innocence,
Alexander was taken to the scene of the
murder of Pearl Forbes. The first thing
done was to plant a railroad iron up
right in the mud. This was made fast
to cross irons firmly bound to the up
right iron with wire. Around the im-
ptovised stake wood and boards were
piled. To this the man was dragged
and chained in standing position to
the upright railroad iron. Chains and
irons were wrapped about him, and,
with his hands still shackled, he was
made fast to the post. Coal oil was
then poured over him.
Coal oil was then applied for the sec
ond time, and while il was being done
Alexander called to acquaintances in
the crowd. and said goodby to them.
John Forbes. the father of the muir
dered girl, lighted the match. Again
Alexander was asked to make a con-
fession, but he replied that he had moth
ing to say In five minutes the negro
was hanging limp and liIeless by the
chains that bound him. AS soon as the
crowd saw that life was extinct, it be-
gan to slowly disperse. Hundreds,
however, stayed to the last.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
CABLE FLASHES.

The ship Noel Tryvan ioundered in the
English channel and II of her crew were
drowned.
Young Baron Rothschid was serious
" wounded by Count dc Lubersac in a
French duel.
Attention is being called in England
to the commercial depression in Ger
many and Russia.
An explosion in the Koenig Ludwig
mine at Recklinghauscn. Westphalia,
Germany, caused 10 deaths.
Verdi, the composer, refused to write
a National hymn for Italy, saying it
could not be done in time OF peace.
The steamer Kaiserin was wrecked on
the island of Renneon, in the Indian
ocean, and rs persons were drowned.
The Prussan government has con-
tracted for 255 locomotives, sos passen-
ger cars and 1900 freight cars, costing
35,7I5,o marks.
The city of Amsterdam, Holland, has
appropriated $2,4I2,ooo, for an electric
power plant, and there is chance for
American bidders.
The Bolivian forces have been de-
feated by the army OF the republic Of
Acre, South America, and a-e besieged
at Puerto Alonzo.
The Bank of Norway has lowered its
rate of discount from 6H to per cent,
indicating that normal business condi-
tons again prevail.
Ten persons were killed and many
were injured as the result of an explo-
sion in a hat factory at Denton, near
Manchester, England.
The Crown Prince Oscar. OF Sweden,
for the first time Thursday opened the
rigsdag in his capacity as regent He
made good impression.
Mr.. Johnstone, collector OF customs,
fought five lions in Northern Rhodesia
South Africa. killing two, but aiterward
died OF bites he received.
A celebrated occulist, Prof. Herman
Pagenstrecher. OF Wiesbaden, is touring
England and the continent attending TO
the eyes OF royalty and nobility.
Vera Cello, Russian girl student at
the college OF France, tried to shoot the
aged professor, Another student inte--
cepted the bullet and was badly wound
ed.
FRIDAY Ambassador White presented
the Presidents congratulations on the
occasion OF the celebration OF the BIZ
centenary of the coronation OF the first
king OF Prussia.
Carupano, the last town occupied BY
the Colombian revolutionists, has sur
rendered. The departments of Bolivia
and Magdalena are said to have been
completely pacihed.
A fire in the Institute OF Pathology in
Berlin has destroyed large part of
Professor Virchow's unique collection
OF skulls, including specimens from
Peru and the Philippines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
NO REWARD FOR MOB.
Gov. Stanley, Of Kansas, Says II Would Be
Useless to Offer II.

Gov. Stanley, of Kansas, says he will
not offer reward for the arrest OF any
one concerned in the burning of Fred
crick Alexander, the negro, at the
stake in Leavenworth. 1T would be
of,absolutely no use to issue the offer"
said the governor, III the guilty per-
sons were arrested they would neces-
sarily have to undergo the first trial in
Leavenworth county, and on account of
the present condition of public senti-
ment there it would be useless to at
tempt to prosecute anybody there for
the crime"
A Joint resolution has been passed by
the Legislature 'condemning the Leav-
cnworth lynching 1t favors rigid in
vestigation and demands that the per-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
IS CHARGED WITH HIGH TREASON.
ENJOYS PLIGHT.
Delegate TO Fighting Boers Made a Prisoner
by Burghers-Brltlsh "siop the War"
Committee Attacks Kitchener.

kilograms from Pretoria say: Boer
women Brought in by the military, re-
poft that William Steyn, who was. ap-
pointed delegate OF the Beers to ask
the fighting Beers to surrender under
Lord 'Kitchener's proclamation, was
made prisoner and sent to Pietrewiei,
accused OF high treason
Boer families and their stock are be-
inc brought into convenient centers
from all over the country. They are
kept in camps and fed. Those who sur
render voluntarily are supplied with full
rations and the women whose husbands
are still in the field are provided for
on a reduced scale, which is raised when
the husbands surrender TO a full allow
ance.
Colville's column, marching from New
Denmark to Vlaklaagte, was attacked by
LOCO Boers. divided into two forces.
The cavalry were compelled to retire
until protected by four companies of
rifles. hidden behind a ridge, who we're
waiting with bayonets. The Beers then
made speedy retreat, leaving several
dead and wounded from the heavy Brit
ish fire. Eventually both attacks were
rrepulsed, the Beers losing heavily. The
British lost one killed and IS wounded
The London stop the war" commit
tee has issued this declaration: "Orders
which British officer reports he per-
sonally received reveal the adoption by
Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener OF a
policy having for its aim the extermina-
ton of a heroic nationality by starving
its women and children and the delib-
crate massacre of unarmed prisoners"
The latter clause alludes to Gen. Kit
chener's alleged secret orders to Ge1
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
FARMERS FIGHT A DUEL.
West virsinians End a Family Quarrel with
Rovovers-One Dead.

Near Dunlow, Wayne county, w.
Va, William Porter was fatally shot
Wednesday afternoon by Moses Smith.
Both were wealthy farmers. Two
weeks ago there was quarrel between
the families OF Porter and Smith, and
since that time the men have been en-
emies.
Wednesday afternoon Porter went to
the home OF Smith and called him into
his yard. Porter pulled revolver. at
the same time demanding an apology
from Smith for certain remarks alleged
to have been made. Smith had gun
also, and after Porter had fired Smith.
who proved the better marksman, shot
Porter dead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Tortured With Hot Irons.

Martin Reich, aged 62 years, who liv-
ed alone at his home at Shamokin. Pa.
was the victim OF brutal assault by
masked burglars, The burglars. five in
number, overpowered the old man and
applied red-hot pokers to his body aud
feet until he finally told them where
his money could be found. This amount
ed to $I33so. After dividing the money
among them the burglars pounced upon
Reich and kicked him until he was al
most dead. They then made their es-
cape.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Philippine Legislation.

The Philippine commission has pass
ed acts giving in domestic products, the
Jolo archipelago free trade with all
Philippine ports and providing for the
issuance of licenses to masters and
mates OF seagong vessels.
The United States cable ship Burnside
has finished the work OF laying the ca
bic connecting the island OF Negros
with Northern Mindanano. Zamboanga
and Jolo will soon be connected.
Mr.. H. Phelps Whitemarsh, recently
appointed governor of the province NJ
Benguet, reports that several towns in
the province have held elections and
organized local governments.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23

Gen. Andrew Jackson Mackay died
after few days illness in New York,
Friday. He was quartermaster general
on the staff Of Gen. George II. Thomas,
who commanded the army OF the Cum
berland. He was born at Caledonia, N.
Y. and possessed ranch in Texas un-
til the war began. He enlisted in WASH
ington when the first call for volunteers
came and rose to the rank OF general af-
ter serving throughout the FIVE years Of
strife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
California Town Showed In.

Wolverville, county seat OF Trinity
county, in the northern part of Cali
fornia, has been snowbound since the
latter part of December. Two men
have come out on horseback, enduring
many hardships. They report provis-
ions extremely scarce. One man was
frozen to death. Efforts will be made
to take in mail and supplies by pack
trains.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Pension Claims Lost.

More than 10000 pension claims in
the office OF Milo B. Stevens & Co, at
Washington, ID. c., were destlo Dyed in
the fire Saturday night Many of the pa
pers were to be used as evidence in at
tempting to secure favorable action by
the Pension Office OH claims, and can
not be replaced
In addition to the pension claims,
there were destroyed thousands Of
claims pending before the Treasury De-
partment and Patent Office. In these
the loss will fall upon the claimants.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
One Thousand Men Out.

The Williamstown (Pa.) colliery, con-
trolled by the Pennsylvania railroad. has
suspended operations. The trouble is
the result OF demand made by the em,,
ployes that the laborers and timberu
should have Io-hour day instea/
eight The colliery employs I.qa(
and was the last to quit work dI
anthracite strike last fall.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Fourth Robbery oil One Bank.

Thieves broke into the bank OF John
Conway & Co, Rochester, Pa. dyna-
mited the safe and got away with about
5000 in silver and small bills. Since
the bank was robbed last October, the
bulk OF the cash has been placed in the
vault OF the First National bank for safe
keeping over night and this accounts
for the small amount secured by the
thieves. There is no clue. This is the
fourth time the bank has been robbed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Went Over Niagara Falls.

John Wiser and John Marsh, of Nj
agara Falls attempted to cross Niagara
river above the falls. They lost control
of their boat and were carried into the
rapids. Wiser, who was unable to swim,
was swept over the falls and drowned.
Marsh, after a desperate struggle in the
icy water, was rescued by persons along
the shore.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-01-23
Clark Elected Senator.

w. A. Clark has been elected United
States senator from Montana, to sue
ceed Thomas M. Carter. Mr.. Clark re-
ceived 81 votes out OF 90 cast on the
first ballot, and was declared elected.
No one was elected for the short term.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
A Summer Trip. Unsurpassed on
This Continent.

The trip TO Salt Lake City orthe Pa.
cific Coast via Salt Lake City by way
of the RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAIL.
WAY in connection with the Denver
and Rio Grande or Colorado Midland
roads is the graDdest in America. No
European trip of equal length ear
compare with it's grandeur OF scenery
or wealth of novel interest. Then Sail
Lake City itself is most quaint and
picturesque place and well worth the
journey to see its Mormon Temple.
Tabernacle, Tithing Office and Church
institutions; its Hot and Warm Sui
pher Springs within the city limits; its.
delightful temperature. sunny climate
and its Great Salt Lake-deader aud
denser than the Dead Sea in Palestine
ARE but a few features of Salt Lake
City's countless attractions. There are
parks, drives, canyons aad beautiful
outline mountains and lake resorts.
Imagine if You can, a bath in SAIL
water mile above sea level aud In
water In which the human body cannot
sink. Inquire of your nearest ticket
agent for low tourist rates to Salt
Lake City or write for Information
aud copy of"Salt Lake City-the City
of the Saints, to Geo. w. Heintz, Gen.
eral Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

We take pleasure in copying below
locals from the Tuscaloosa Gazette
and Tuscaloosa Sun of the progress be-
ing made BY Prof. W. F. Melton in bis
college located at Tuscaloosa, Ala
Prof. Melton is well known here as a
popular gentleman aud educator. He
married Miss Ollie Keller, of our town,
one of East, CAROLS sweetest. and
brightest girls:
z DR.. w. F. Melton has already com.
menced some valuable improvements
on the Tuscaloosa Female College
property. A second floor is being
added TO the Music Hall. This will be
used as gymnasium and sewing
room. Hot air furnaces are to be put
IN this building which will materially
add to its comfort, and convenience.
DR.. Melton is experimenting this
work himself which is guarantee that
1t will be well done--Gazette.
The L T. c. recitation rooms are he.
ing enlarged and the music hall IS to
have second stocy for the Art, GYM.
nasium and Sewing departments.
In addition to thus, all the buildings
are to be painted.
Tuscaloosa has great cause TO be
proud OF the I. F. C-Sun.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The Banner-Democrat extends their
thanks to Mr.. s. b Kennedy for copy
OF booklet of poems entitled. NAL
vern Hill and Patriotic Paems," which
were published in souvepicr form for
the Memphis reunion, Malvern Hill"
portrays the experiences of Southern
soldier who was'wounded at the Battle
OF Malvern Hill. The poem has re-
oeived some very nice compliments.
The. Memphis Commercial-Appeal. in
short criticism of the poem, says:
"Mr Kennedy has written some STIR.
ring poems and must be. considered
ballardist of high ordeE'' The liter.
airy editor of the Memphis Ssimiter,
also pays Mr.. Kennedy high compli-
ment.
Mr.. Kennedy has few of the. books
for sale at 25cts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Sherif's Sale.

State OF Louisiana. Parish of East Carroll,
Ninth District Court.-No. 5S7.
G. A. Voelker ct al, versus George
Ashbridge.
Z BY virtue OF a writ of Fl Fa to me direct
ed by the Honorable Ninth District Court
TOR the parish of East Carroll aforesaid. in
the above entitled cause. will proceed to
sell at public auction, at the door of the
court house, in the town OF Providence,
East Carroll parish, La, on,
Saturday. the Goth day of June, 1901,
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right, title and interest of George Ash-
orldge in and to the following described
property, to-wit:
The entire stock of goods, wares. mer-
chandise, store-fxtures and moyables in
the Voelker store-house on Lake street.
according to the inventory on Tie, in my
oflce. seized in the above suit.
Terms of sale-cash with the benefit of
appraisement.
j, w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Shcrih,s office, Providence, La. Juue Is.
l9ul-5t
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Il should not be forgotten that
the Confederate Veterans of Lou
isiaDa will hold their State reunion at
Baton Rouge on Tuesday, August
9th, the anniversary of the battle of
Baton Rouge. The citizens of that
grand little city are preparing on a
big scaleto entertain every one who
may attend the reunion. Every one
will be welcomed and treated loyal
iy. The old vets of our States will
be shown every courtesy, and as
many as possible should attend this
State reunion.