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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
FATAL SOUTH CAROLINA RACE RIOT |
FOUGHT ON TRAIN.
Eight Whites and More Than a Dozen
Blacks Were Wounded-Two
Prisoners Lynched.

Two negroes. Ike Collier and wyatt
Holmes, were the victims of a mob
at Columbia. S. c. They were taken
IRON the caboose, where they had
been confined for participation In q
Bloody hight on an excursion train. and
shot, beaten and cut to pieces. This
was the outcome of race war In.
augurated on an excursion train bound
IRON Augusta to Columbia. There
had been much drinking and quarrel.
ing among the negroes. The general
melee did not start until the train
reared Langley. A white man named
Mcdaniel endeavored to quiet the
negroes and was insulted by Ike Col.
lier and the other negroes attacked
him. The negroes were armed with
revolvers, and the white men who
ceme to McDaniel's assistance had
nothing but pocket knives and sticks.
The negroes began firing upon the
whites. The train had then stopped
at water tank in the outskirts of the
town Of Langley. The conductor. un.
able to stop the riot signaled the
train to go ahead The white people
who had gathered at the station at
Langley were unarmed, but the fight.
Ing here was even more fierce than
It had been on the train. All but two
OF the negroes escaped from the sta.
ton and a posse OF white men start.
ed In pursuit. The two who were un.
able to escape were Ike Collier and
Wyatt Holmes. The former was
lacked terribly on the face and neck
with pocket knives. Holmes had a
serious cut in the neck. He dis.
claimed any connection with the row.
The two were confined in the Gala.
boose at Langley. The wounded white
men were taken from the train and
given proper attention. Later in the
night the citizens. hearing nothing
from the posse pursuing the fleeing
negroes, took Collier and Holmes
from the calabOose and shot them to
death their bodies being rlddled with
bullets from a hundred pistols.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP.
The Government Declares Policy Con.
cernlng Il In Paper Filed In Dis
trict Supreme Court.

What amounts to an official pro.
nounciamento of the position OF the
administration ON the question of citi.
further legislation. was filed In the SUI
preme court of the District of Colum-
bis Tuesday. II Is In the form OF an
answer to the rule of the court to show
cause why mandamus should not Is.
sued requiring John X. Young, clerk OF
the court. to allow Antonio NJ. Opisso
y de Ycaza. recently an inhabitant OF
the Philippines. TO declare his citizen.
ship Intentions before Mr.. Young as
clerk, as petitioned by the Filipino.
The answer prepared by United states
District Attorney Gould and approved
by Attorney General Knox points out
that Congress has not yet determined
the civil rights and political status
of the Philippine inhabitants; that
the petitioner is not included In any
class of persons authorized by law to
declare their intentions TO become citi-
zens of the United States, and that the
defendant. Young. is without any att
thorlty TO receive such declaration
The answer also says II Is assumed
that the petitioner intended to re-
rounce his allegiance to Spain and
adopt the nationality of the territory
of the Philippines. inasmuch as he
does not allege that he took the steps
required by article TX. OF the treaty
with Spain. providing that a declara-
tion of decision to preserve allegiance
to Spain should be made before court
OF record by April II. 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Portland Exposition.

The Senate Friday adopted resolu'
tion offered by Mr.. Pettus, Alabama,
requesting the President to send In in.
formation regarding the refusal of the
Russian government to admit Jews
holding American passports. Mr..
Mitchell. Oregon. presented the re-
quest OF the Legislature for an appro.
priation in aid Of the exposition to be
held at Portland In 1905 to celebrate
the centennial OF the Lewis and
Clarke expedition. Mr. Teller, Col.
orado, spoke against reciprocity with
Cuba. In the House Friday Mr.. Moon,
Tennessee. blocked the attempts of
members to pass their pet measures
in the closing days of the session by
saying that he would object to unani.
nous consent for the consideration
of any bill until he was given recog.
milton to move the passage of the bill
giving territorial government to In.
dian territory. Mr.. Tyler, Ohio, called
up the contested election case OF Hor.
ton against Butler, from the Twelfth
Missouri district.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
MANILA WAS SURRENDERED may |.
DEWEY INDICATED.
The Admiral Declares That the Gov.
ernor General Capltulated When
the Fleet Was Destroyed.

Admiral Dewey made statement
Philippines concerning the early oper.
atlons at Manila when he was in com.
mand of the American naval forces
in Philippine waters. 1t consisted of
n positive statement that the city had
been surrendered to him at the time
that the Spanish fleet was sunk. May
I. Admiral Dewey said emphatlcally
that he never had recognized Aguin.
aldos government. as he had no au.
thority to do so, nor did he consider
It organized, nor did he salute Aguin.
cldo's flag He never called Aguin.
aldo general" but addressed him as
Don Emilio He said the Spaniards
were fearful of the Filipinos enter.
ing Manila and therefore surrendered
TO him in advance. Had he men then
he would have accepted. He said there
was no need for the loss Of man In
the capture of the city, No gun
would have been fred but for the de.
sire of the governor. who said his
honor demanded that few shots be
fred. so had to fire and kill few
people" said the admiral, but the
Spanlards did not fire because he
dewey had warned them not to do
So It was a surrender. and IL ! had
lad with me 5000 troops with which
to occupy the city | could have taken
IL and held II. The governor general
sent word to me several times that
he wanted to surrender to me-to the
navy. could not entertain his propo-
sition of formal surrender because
OF the lack of troops to take posses
sion of the city. The admiral said
that after Aguinaldo got his forces
organized he occupied Cayite, but
when he Dewey learned that Amer
lean troops were expected to arrive
soon he asked the Filipinos to retire.
They at first demurred, but ultimately
consented. It was after this. on July
1C. that Aguinaldo sent to him from
Baccoor his irst proclamation of the
independence of the Philippines. THAT
proclamation" said the admiral, was
the first intimation | had received OF
the aspiration of the Philippine peo-
rle for an Independent government.
When the proclamation came at
tached so little Importance to 1t that
did not cable 1t to Washington, but
left it's transmittal to the mails
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
TRADE WELL MAINTAINED,
Domestic Financial Conditions Are
Exceptionally Satisfactory-For.
eign Markets Disarraneed.

r. G.. Dun G. Co.'S weekly Review
Of Trade says Foreign markets
were badly disarranged by the sud-
den Illness Of the king. and there was
much liquidation prior to the clos
ing of British exchanges from We'd
nesday afternoon to Monday morning.
Domestic financial conditions are ex-
ceptionally satisfactory, and trade is
we'll maintained. although low tenn
perature interfered with the distribu-
ticn of midsummer specialties. Man
ufacturing operations have increased
in activity, especially in the iron and
steel industry and textile production,
while the constructive work on new
buildings and bridges is very heavy.
Labor difficulties have not improved
in the anthracite coal regions, but
numerous settlements have been ef-
fected elsewhere. Railway earnings
thus far reached for June exhibit an
average increase of 4.6 per cent over
last year and 17.7 per cent over
1900. Most of the blast furnaces
that were stopped by the scarcity OF
anthracite coal have resumed with
coke. of which the ovens have estab.
shipments have been still larger
owing to the stocks accumulated
during the car shortage. Despite
the vigorous pig iron production
numerous contracts have been placed
abroad. and still the machine shops,
manufacturers of stoves and imple-
ments and consumers generally are
seeking deliveries. Structural shapes
nj nd Of ixpaU
equipment continue to lead the mar
ket, orders in these lines running
tar into next year. Bars and sheets
ere the least active divisions of the
market. but even in these there is no
tendency to weakness. Eastern man
ufacturers Of footwear report larger
volume of contracts, mainly for de-
livery in August and September.
Leather has accumulated, and some
tanneries are closed, but betting butts
continue in demand at full prices.
More activity occurred in cotton
goods, although at some concessions
In prices. The changes were a nat.
ural result of recent declines in the
raw material, buyers having delayed
orders on that account. Wooden
goods have been taken more freely.
especially the better qualities. and
clothing manufacturers are preparing
Tor large fall trade. Raw wool is
In better request at eastern markets.
but the new clip is held at a premium
that limits trade. Agricultural pros
poets are far above the average, and
rapid progress Is made with winter
wheat harvesting. Injury in Texas
has partially Offset the splendid out.
look in other cotton states. while the
strong statistical position. together
with liberal consumption and cover
ing of short contracts at Liverpool.
combined to cause sharp rise In op.
tion prices and moderate stiffening
or spot cotton, but the advance was
not maintained. Failures for the
week numbered 200 in the United
States, against 204 last year, and 20
in Canada. against 23 year ago.
Bradstreet's says: Wheat. includ.
Ing Hour. exports for the week ag,y
eregate S.s2S.70l bushels. 4
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The labor committee Of the House
is at work on the bill to create
national board of arbitration.
The White House clerical force
moved into the new quarters pending
repairs on the executive mansion.
Walter s. Cox, former associate
justice OF the supreme court of the
District OF Columbia, is dead, aged rs.
j. w. Grssinger. of Pennsylvania.
has been appointed assistant surgeon
in the army, with rank of first lieu.
tenant.
L. G. Rathbone, convicted In Cuba
of postal frauds, but covered by the
amnesty proclamation, has asked the
United States Congress to investigate
his trial.
The Senate confirmed the nomlna.
tions of Col William II. Carter, as.
sistant adjutant general, and Maj
Tasker M, Bliss, commssary, to be
brigadier general.
The record of the court.martial in
the case of Maj, I. w. T. Waller. who
was acquitted of the charge of Illegal
~ killing Filipino prisoners, has been
received at the war department.
The bill to prohibit tho use OF one.
eighth barrels OF beer, which passed
the House, was before the Senate
committee on finance, which post.
poned consideration of 1t until next
session.
Arrangements have been completed
for moving the Presidents offices and
quarters 10 the Scott mansion, on
Jackson place, opposite Lafayette
square, while the repairs to the White
House are being made.
Chairman Payne, of the ways and
means committee, says no action rela
tive TO adjournment of Congress will
be taken until it is known how much
time will be required to secure a con
ference agreement on the Philippine
civil government bill.
Gen. Horace Porter, United States
ambassador to France who was on the
staff of Gen. Grant during the civi
war has just been awarded a congres
siona! medal of honor for distinguish
ed gallantry In action at the battle O
Chickamauga.
To improve the gunnery efficiency
Ol inc navy Lieut. COMMANDER ChaSe
acting chief Of ordnance, has sent t
the battleship Kearsarge for trial 20l
illuminating chasers," patent con
trivance which in the darkest nigh
shows the flight of shell.
The war department gives tn
names OF the four teachers who hav,
been missing from Cebu. Philippine
isiands. since June 10, 1909, as fol
lows; Clyde o. France. Marlboro
Stark county. o.; Ernest Heger. Phil
ade;phia; l.. A. Thomas, Providence
r. L.; John Z. Wells. Providence
r. I.
James Ge,try's saloon. at Roslyn
Va. was wrecked and the place rid
died with bullets from carbines an
reyolvers, by a crowd of $50 soldier
from Fort Myer. Va. In revenge 10
shooting one os their comrades
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
PACKERS REACH OUT.
Parties Of Beef Trust Absorb Smaller
Concerns-Gigantlc Combine.

The government fight on the beef
trust has resulted in negotiations at
Chicago, ILL.,, for consolidation of
the big six" and several other minor
companies into a combine. Swift &
Co. have already bought the Anglo
American plant in Chicago, and the
George w. Fowler e. Son plant in
Kansas City. The price paid is said
to be about s6,000000. The acquisi
tion of the Anglo-American Packing
Company by Swift e. Co.. the pur-
chase by Swift & Co of the stock
yards at Sioux City. the joint owner
ship by Swift. Armour & Morris OF
the yards at East st. Louis. and the
erection of packing house plants and
yards by Armour & Swift at Fort
Worth. indicate a financial combina'
ton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.
Ns.ionaI Forest Reserve.

In the Senate Tuesday Mr.. Gallinger
New Hampshire, offered n resolution
ueclarins that the present phenome
nal prosperity In all lines of business
and industry in the United States Is
largely due to the existing tariff law
ANA the best interests of the country
demand its continuance" The bill to
create n National forest reserve In the
Appalachian mountains was passed
H. authorizes the purchase of 1000.
900 acres Of land at a cost not to ex.
ceed siO.0OO,00O
The House spent the day Tuesday IN
debating the Philippine government
bill
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Protecting Stockholders.

A lively debate was precipitated in
the Senate Saturday over resolution
OF Mr.. Morgan. authorizing the com.
mittee on interoceanic canals to in.
vestigate the status of American
stockholders of the Panama Canal
Company, with view of protecting
them In the French courts.
When the House adjourned Satur-
day the general deficiency bill and one
item in the naval appropriation bill.
relating to building ships in govern.
ment yards. were all that remained
in dispute between the two houses, SO
far as the appropriation bills are con.
cerned. The House decided the con-
tested election case OF Horton VS.. But.
Ter. from the Twelfth Missouri dis
trict, by declaring the seat vacant by
vote of 100 to 1856.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Exposition Losses Covered.

The Senate Thursday passed the
general deficiency appropriation bill
after amending ii to include 100000
to cover the losses of the Buffalo ex.
POSITION and Sl60.000 to recoup the
managers of the Charleston eXposl.
ton for their losses. Another amend.
ment was agreed to appropriating Si5,.
coo to cover all unpaid expenses on
account of the illness and death of
President Mckinley, including com.
pensatlon to the physicians.
Both Senate and House Thursday
passed the conference report on the
Panama canal bill. and the House
adopted its substitute for the Senate
bill providing civil government for
the Philippine islands The vote on
the canal bill was 252 to s. The
Philippine government bill was passed
by vote of lil to 81.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
s15,ooo,ooo WORKING CAPITAL.
Constituent Companies Of American
Steel Foundry Took Stock.

The American Steel foundries, or.
ganized under New Jersey charter,
will issue for additional working capi.
tai Sl5,O00.0O0 q per cent cumulative
preferred stock, and the same amount
of common stock. The contituent
companies declined to accept any cash
payment. but took stock instead, thus
reducing the cash requirements con-
siderably. These were guaranteed by
Charles NJ. Schwab and Elbert II.
Cary. president and chairman respec-
lively, of the United States Steel Cor.
poration. and Max Pam. Joseph 4.
Schwab, of Pittsburg, is slated for the
presidency.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
SUE FOR S14,050,o00
Claim Made on Old Mexican Grant In
Beaumont Oil Field.

Suit for $14,050000 was filed at
Beaumont, Tex, against practically
every company and operator and well
owner on Spindle Top. There are
seven plaintiffs. and they claim title
under a Mexican land grant of 1885
to Pelham Humphres, a colonist from
Tennessee, to a three.quarters inter-
est in the Humphries league. on
which, as they define the boundary.
most of the Spindle Top wells are
located. They ask receivership
while the suit is undetermined, a full
statement by each company named in
the petition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Armor Plate Defective,

A six-inch plate, representing group
four of the upper side easement armor
for the battleship Missouri, was tested
at the Indian Head proving ground.
The third shot one perforated 1t, and
the test therefore was not a success
full one.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
CABLE FlASHE S.

King Edwards physicians an.
nounced Saturday that the royal pa.
tient was out of immediate danger.
The Paris. France papers give great
prominence to the accounts OF the ill
ness OF King Edward accompanied by
expressions OF the deepest sympathy
with Great Britain.
The government OF France Is pre-
pairing to enforce the law OF associa.
tlons. by which II is clothed with pow.
er to expel the religious orders from
France and confiscate their property.
The Turin, Italy, criminal court
sentenced six swindlers. who film.
iiammed the fathers of the Jesuit Sc
ciety OF San Martini out OF 246.000
francs. to terms of Imprisonment
ranging from five TO II years.
An explosion OF powder magazine
at the Cara!anchel camp, Ave miles
from Madrid, Spain, killed two men
and injured II. Scores of houses
were damaged the doors of the royal
palace were thrown open and many
windows were shattered.
The Empress OF Germany is back.
ing the Protestant synod in the at.
that forbids university students to
visit saloons Sundays during church
hours attired in the gay colors and
caps OF their societies.
The United States training ship
Monongahela. which loft Newport II.
l.. June G, arrived at Queenstown Sat.
day. The Monongahela had fear
fully rough passage. Apprentice
Stebens was lost overheard in a gale
June l6.
Paul Lessar, the Russian minister
to China, informed the foreign diplo-
mats at Peking that Russia would not
discuss the new conditions drawn up
by the allied commanders for the re-
storation OF Tien-Tsin to the au'
thority of the Chinese.
Emperor Williams Amercan-built
schooner yacht Meteor, with the en-
peror himself on board and steering
most OF the, time, finished minutes
and 22 seconds ahead Of the Cicely In
the large schooner race held at Kie!
in connection with the regatta.
Daniel McCllnton. porter at Sur.
geons' hall, at Edinburgh. Scotland, In
IL Ut Vi sllul anu
Ivison MacAdam. professor OF chem
istry, and James Forbes. the profes-
sor's assistant McClinton was over
powered after he had fired five shots
from rifle.
Advlces received from Venezuela
say President Castro recently tried to
occupy La Vela ton the Gulf OF Coro),
but failed. During the morning of
June 90 General Riera. with 800 men.
attacked Coro, the capital of the state
of France. After five hours battle
Gen. Ayala. commander OF Castro's
army. and Gen. Telleria, president of
the state OF Falcon, II generals and
As colonels surrendered, with fvs
guns and 1.6S2 men.
given out in England. Sir Thomas
Upton. Sir Frederick Treves. physi-
can to the king, and Sir George
Henry Lewis, the lawyer. are made
baronets. Peerages are conferred on
Wm Jackson. former chief secretary
fore Ireland; Sir Ughtred James Kay
Shuttleworth. Liberal member OF Par.
lament; Sir Francis Knollys. private
secretary to King Edwapd Arthur
Hugh Smith Barry. chairman Of the
National Union; Gen. Sir Francis
Grenfell. governor of Malta. and
Algernon Betram Milford. trustee Of
the Wallace collections.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
VIII curtaiI Production.

The order of the sub-districts of the
Central Pennsylvania bituminous dis
trict. curtailng the output Of soft
coal in that region one-third. went
into effect Wednesday. The miners
in that territory have decided not to
work on Wednesdays or Saturdays
until further notice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Boycott Cemetery and Jail.

Probably the first time in the his
tory OF organized labor cemetery
and a Jail have been boycotted at
Baldwinsville. N. Y. The boycott has
been declared by the Painters union,
the only active organization in the
village. The trouble first arose be.
cause the cemetery fence was painted
by non.union firm. The second be-
cause the village trustees let the con-
tract for painting the Jail to a non
union man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Nine Cinnamon Arrested.

Nine Chinese. claiming admission as
laborers returning from China. were
denied admission and arrested by the
custom officer at Port Townsend,
Wash. II being apparent. in a ma.
jority of the cases, that their papers
were irregular. Each purported to
bear the signature OF ex-Collector
Saunders. but these are declared to
be forgeries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Office of Philanthropy.

The Home Trust Company has fitted
out new quarters in the Hudson Trust
building in Hoboken, New York, and
in future It will be the central Office
through which Andrew Carnegie will
,d;sburse his philanthropy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Storm Loss Is S500,0OO.

The loss in the storm at Marietta,
o., is figured at 100000. more than
double the amount at first estimated
Besides william Severns, who was
killed. Mrs. John Dryer. a Mrs. Styer
and John Day were dangerously in
jured. while several others sustained
less serious hurts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Miners Receive $4,000 Check.

A check for $4,000 was received
at Indianapolis. Ind, by Secretary
Wilson, of the United Mine Workers.
The money came from the Illinois or.
ganization. and Is to be applied to the
general strike fund. The officials is.
sued a statement asserting that the
Illinois miners have in their treas
ury a fund amounting to nearly ST..
900 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
kniahts Of St. John In Session.

At the annual meeting of the
Knights of st. John at Rochester, N
Y. Supreme President Fries, said that
the recommendation for biennial con.
ventions would probably be adopted
During the year 19 new commander
les. FIVE new cadet Communicates, and
nine women's auxliaries have been
organized
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Rioters Resume at Pawtucket.

Street cars were stoned and OBJ
structions placed on the tracks by
sympathlzers of the striking motor.
men and conductors In Pawtucket
and Central Falls. r. L. Sunday. Two
street railway men were hurt by mis-
siles. After running 10 cars during
the day the traction company took
all of at dusk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Minino Town Nearly DESTROYED.

Fire nearly destroyed the town OF
Mercur. Utah the Cyanide gold camp.
The loss is between 100000 and ST..
100000. and 1000 people were left
without food or shelter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
pearees Conferred by Yale.

Yale university conferred the de-
gree of doctor of laws on DR.. Roswell
Park one of the surgeons who at
tended President Mckinley. and Sen
ator Lodge, and that of master OF arts
en- James Whitcomb Riley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
Detective Norbeck Cauuht.

Detective c. C. Norbeck, who fed
from Minneapolis, Minn., while his
trial on bribery charge was in prog.
ress. was captured at Shakopee, 22
miles from Minneapolis, after fierce
fight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-02
pIscharaes by Wholesale.

The Union Pacific has discharged
the remaining 500 men employed in
its shops at Cheyenne. Wyo.. making
ESQ in all. The shops are to be closed
permanently.