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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
AGAINST EiGHT-HoUR LAW.
Supreme Court OF Ohio Decides That
II Is Unconstitutional.

The supreme court at Columbus.
O.. handed down a decision In the
case of the city of Cleveland VS..
Clement Bros, in which 1t declared
the contested eight-hour labor law
unconstitutional. The case was car
rled up to the supreme court by the
city. II had let sewer contracts tn
Clement Bros. and stipulated that
the elght-hour law should be respect
ed under penalty OF $40 for each
violation. The city attempted to holi
out $500 in fines in s;ttling with the
contractors. The latter sued and Sc.
cured judgment in the lower court.
The city contested the decision AMI
has now lost in the highest court.
The court followed a decision pre-
viously made.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
WILL HAVE TIME TO REPENT.
Philadelphia "Je<yli and Hyde" Gets
t5-Year Sentence.

George Dickinson. alias Wescott
the burglar who was arrested about
10 days ago in Philadelphia. and was
discovered by detectives to be q rob
Der lay night and business man by
day, was tried and convicted and sen
fenced to Is years in the penitentiary
The police accused Dickinson of near
ly GO robberies. but could secure legal
evidence In but 25 cases. Nearly
SIC 900 worth of Dlckinson's loot was
recovered by the police.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
VIRGINIA LEGISLATORS IDEA.
A Plan to Take the Spice Out Of
Courting.

In the House of Delegates at Rich.
mond, Va. DR.. w. b. Ware. practis.
ing physician. introduced a bill to
make promiscuous kissing misde-
meanor. Practically all DR.. Ware
will say of his bill Is that while 1t
ought to pass, he has no idea that
It will be adopted. The act reads
as follows: "It shall be unlawful for
any person to kiss another unless he
,an prove by his family physician
hat he has not any contagious or in.
fictitious diseases. Any person violat.
Ing the provisions shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor and fined
not less than 81 nor more than S. for
zach offense"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Lead Merger Completed.

The merger OF the lead manufac
turing concerns OF the United States
is practically completed. Under the
new plan the National Lead Com,
pany. which has capital Of $50, 900.
900. will become the holding and
operating company. Its capital IL to
be Increased TO S60.000.000. The
merger puts the National Lead Com
pany IN absolute control os al the
psnueactursrs Of lead In the coun
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
No Coal in Freezing Omaha.

The cold wave caused intense suf-
fering among the poorer and even the
fairly we'll to do classes at Omaha,
Neb.. or. account OF the lack OF coal,
The coal firms were swamped with or
ders. There was no anthracite to be
had. Two Omaha schools and large
number of schools throughout the
state were compelled to close. The
wooden sidewalks and fences are dis.
appearing at Wholesale rate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
RESERVED FOR THE MEN.
Postmaster General Payne Does MOI
Approve OF Women Carriers.

II has recently been brought to the
attention of Postmaster General
Payne that about 25 women are hold.
ing positions as carriers in the rural
free delivery service. and a call has
been made upon Superintendent
Machen. of that branch, for informa.
tion about them. An investigation
will be made to learn whether they
are performing their duties In salts
factory manner. The appointments
were made without knowledge of the
sex of the appointees. Mr.. Payne Is
said to be opposed to the appointment
of women to such service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
TRAINS FEARFUL PLUNGE.
Freight Goes Down Mountain Side
While Rounding a Curve.

A frlghtful freight wreck occurred
on the West Virginia Central rail.
road at Big Run. small place on
the Blackwater grade near Thomas.
w. Va. resulting in the death of the
engineer John Jankey, and the SER
ious injury of brakeman, A. Wolf.
The locomotive and "a loaded cars
jumped the track and plunged over
the steep mountain side while round.
ing a sharp curve. The balance of
The crew miraculously escaped being
seriously injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
CABLE FLASHES.

The majority group in The reich
stag. Germany, have determined ~
pass the tariff bill before Christmas.
Ten persons we're burned TO death
at Bochum Prussia. as the result or
FIRE which broke out In bakery.
The British cruiser Coed Hope,
having on board Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain and patty bound for
South Africa. arrived et Port Said.
Egypt.
First Secretary Dodge has been
ga2ettel as charge d'affaires OF the
United States embassy at Berlin.
Germany, and had his first Interview
with the foreign Office officials.
Announceent was made at Philadel.
mia OF the proposed formation of a
large combination in the rubber In.
dustry to be known as the lnterna.
.ional Rubber Company. with a capi.
tai stock of S25,oO0.000.
The chamber OF deputies OF France
ratified an ad litional monetary con.
vention between France, Italy, Bel.
gium and Switzerland, authorizing
each country to issue addition sill.
yer coins to the value OF s2,500.000.
The short line for the new cable
to Honolulu and the Philippines was
laid Mt San Francisco by the cable
ship Silvcrton. On December l2 the
Silverton will begin laying the cable
to Honolulu, and II Is expected that
the Hawaiian capital win exchange
greetings with Washington on Christ
mas day.
After an embltterod political and
personal debate the relchstag Mt
Berlin. Germany, declared by 1893 to
As votes that Baron Won Kardorff' g
motion to vote on the tariff bill as a
whole was admissible under the
rule. The Socialists absIained from
voting.
The Russian Graud Duke Paul
Alexandevitch. an uncle Of the Car.
has been dismissed by Emperor WI.
liam of Germany from the honorary
colcnelcy Of cuirassicr regiment
stationed at Brandenburg because OF
his recent marriage to the Baroness
Pistclkojf.
The decline in the price of gold at
London, England, has been viewed
with considerable satisfaction In
financial circles, as II indicates q
slackt ming In the demand from
various quarters of the world. mill.
tating against the likelihood OF gol.l
exports or rise In the bank rate.
Tha severe weather throughout
Austria-Hungary has curtailed the
supply of milk and vegetables to
Vienna owing to the roads being I'M
passable from SNOW. Many accidents
have occurred. IL is reported from
bucharest that the Danube Is frozen
over for considerable distance.
Premier Sprlgg met with very
hostile reception from his consti.
tuents at East London. East Africa.
His speech was constantly interrupt
ed by Kisses and cries of Judas.
'rhe disapproval of the premier's at
titude was so marked that no vote OF
confidence In his policy was pro
posed
Emperor William, addressins dep
utation OF workingmen at Breslau
made bitter snti-socialistlc speech
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Restrains Labor Union.

Supreme Court Justice Wesley o.
Howard, at Schenectady. N. T..
granted an injunction restraining
Painters Union No. ,62. OF that city.
from in any way treating William
Potter a. not member OF the union.
Potter was expelled from the union
bscanse he " . member OF the milf
~. ap6 - sucA served - : private
lurIn6 ths Hndson Valley strike.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Beer Comb Inc outIawed.

The court of appeals at Kansas
city, Mo, decided that the comblna.
ton of brewers In that city is q
trust. such as is expressly forbidden
by the statutes of Missouri, and that
any man who owes a brewer in tho
combine need not pay his DILL, and
.he brewer cannot collect the debt.
ayen in the courts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
CLIMAX IN VACCINATION.
Gas City. Ind. School officers Ex-
oIude 800 Children.

The climax in the vaccination agl-
tation was reached at Gas City. Ind,
when over 800 children we're exclud-
cd from the schools Tor not present
ing certificates Of vaccination. OF
this number nearly one-half had been
vaccinated. but had neglected to OBJ
tain proof. The anti-vacclnationist
declare they will attempt TO send
their children to school. and If they
are not admitted legal proceedings
will he brought.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
BARS ON PENNsY STOCK.
Governor Yates. Of Illinois, Issued
Quarantine.

Governor Yates. Of Illinois, has Is
sued proclamation prohibiting tho
importation into the state OF cattle
and sheep from the states OF Yer
mont. Massachusetts,. Connecticut
and Rhode Island; also from adjoin'
ing states of New York, New Hanip
shire. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Cattle from the first four states arc
believed to be infected with the foot
and mouth disease"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
WILL GET MORE MONEY.
Salaries Of Railroad Telegraphers
Have Been Increased.

The committee representing the
telegraph operators employed on the
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg rail.
road, in conference with the rail.
road officials in regard to new wage
scale. has successfully accomplished
Its purpose. 1t Is stated that In,
creases varying from s to 20 per
cent, dating from November /. will
be made, bringing the salaries up to
the standard paid by other railroads,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Pension Bill Passed.

The House on Saturday passed the
pension appropriation bill for the
year ending June 30, 1904, amounting
to $139.000,000. Mr.. Payne. New
York, introduced a resolution for n
holiday adjournment from December
20 to January s. Representative
Acheson introduced bill to extend
the free delivery mail service to
towns OF 5000 population.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
MuNclE GLASS PLANT CLOSES.
Transfer 400 Employees to Its Fac.
| tories at Other Places.

The American Window Glass Com.
pany's plant at Muncle. Ind. has
shut down indefinitely and 400 work.
men will he transferred to concerns
owned by the company In other
,lties. The local officers OF the com
pany make no statement except that
Tor the present 1t has been found
lmpracticable TO operate the Muncie
factory.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Mail Lost or Stolen.

4 mail sack, containing $4,000 In
traits and checks from the internal
revenue office, and $4,000 in bank
checks and drafts, besides registered
letters. was stolen or lost between
The Danville. Ky, postoiiice and the
depot, OF on the Cincinnati mail
train
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Maryland Tax Law Upheld.

Justice White, Of the United States
supreme court, affirmed the right of
the state of Maryland to tax the
gross receipts Of the Northern Cen.
trail Railway Company, which claim.
ed exemption under old charters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Gusher In Canada.

Canada has one of the largest nat.
ural oil wells In America. Tho bor-
ing has been completed and 40 bar.
rels an hour are yielded by the now
gusher, which is situated In Raleigh
township, ten miles from Chatham.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.
LvII. CONGRESS.
Presidents Message.

Little was done in either branch
Of Congress Tuesday beyond the re
ception Of the Presidents message
In the Senate ex-Secretary OF War
Russell A. Alger, OF Michigan. was
sworn In as successor of the late
Senator Mcmillan. One hour and
dfteen minutes were consumed IN
reading the message The resisna-
tion OF Rev. w. II. Milburn. the blind
chaplain OF the Senate. was read,
hut not acted upon.
New Members.
The House was In session nn
hour and 40 minutes Tuesday. The
Presidents message was listened to
with attention by members without
regard to party. Gordon Russell
elected to fill the vacancy caused by
the death OF r. G. De Graffenreij, of
Texas. and Edward Swami, elected
to fll the vacancy caused by the
death of Amos J. Cummings, OF New
York, took the oath.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Combine in Screws.

Developments at Providence, II. l..
Indicate that the American Screw
Company Is seeking to absorb all the
available independent screw manu-.
featuring concerns In New England.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
New Members.
Statehood Bill.

In the Senate Wednesday Mr.. Mel.
son, Minnesota. reported substl
tute for the bill passed by the House
at the last session for the admission
OF Oklahoma, Arizona and New
Mexico as States, which drops New
Mexico and Arizona and provides
for the admission of Oklahoma and
the Indian Territory as State un-
der the name OF Oklahoma. Mr.. Pen.
rose, Pennsylvania, called up the bill
restricting immigration. when an ad
journment was taken in respect to
ihe memories Of Representatives De
Graffenred and Shepherd.
$4,000 for Commission.
The House Wednesday passed the
bill approprlating $4,000 for tho ex
pense OF the anthracite coal strike
commission. w. A. Smith. Michigan
offered a resolution requesting the
Secretary of State to inform the
House of the circumstances of the
killing of w. A. Fitzgerald by God
frey Hunter, Jr.. in Guatemala City.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10

Martina Washington stamps.
The postofiice department has be.
gun 70 issue tho stamps bearing the
Martha Washington portrs.,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Executive Session.

The Senate Thursday in executiv,
session confirmed Hon. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes to succeed the late Chic
Justice Gray as a member OF the
United Scates supreme cCurt, an'
Henry l.. West to be commissioner
of the District OF Columbia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-12-10
Routine Business,

Routine business occupied the at
tention Of the House Thursday. con-
fined principally to members looking
after bills pertaining to their respec.
tive districts.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
City Ordinance.

An ordinance fixing the compensation
OF the City Treasures OF the City Of Tu-
pelo
Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the. Mavor
and Board of Alderman of the CITY of
Tupelo that all ordinances of said Cav
now existing fixing the compensation
the Treasurer OF said City are hereb'
repealed and that from and after TIM
date the Tredsurer of the City of Fupelu
shall be entitled to have and retain aS
his compensation the sum of two hui
dred and fifty dollars per annumn out
of any funds coming into his hands be-
longing to said City, which amount
shall be retained out OF each OF the dir
ferent funds of said City in such prosor-
ton as each OF said funds shall bear 10
the entire a7fognt of all funds etMattd
for the henef of said town.
Sec. 2. That said salary above pro
voided for shall be paid to said Trea-
urer quarterly out of the City fund ans
the distribution among the different
Einds shall be made at the end of each
year.
The above ordinance was reduced 80
writing before being voted upon--,yas
voted on by sections and each sec ,or
was veted on hy = yea ard asy vote
nlefsberS PreseHt vsting fer ea6h seeres
This December esd, 1903.
W. ID. ANDERSON, Mayor
c. W. TRoY, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
hfrckeI JaRlisO1.

Mrs. Annie Lamar Jamison OF Vwon
and Mr.. Edward Burcket, of Merida.
were married on Wednesday evening
at 2 O'Clock at the Baptist church in
Verona, by Rev. JEFF Rogers, pastor
in the presence OF very large Qatherng
of the brides friends. The bIiie iS t..
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W. f. Cafre
and has held for several years con
spicuOus place in the social life of that
village where she'is very popular with
everybody. She is lady of rare az
fractions and exceedingly wiusoi 10
manners. The groou is u gent!efua
of high; character and is an hoB,sre
and appreciated att1cha of the Kew
OrlesNs and Northeastera Railroad
located at Meridian, where the happ
pair will in intare reside. The brha
was. the recipient on many elegant
and costly presents amongst, which
was a sterling silver service OF eighty
pieces a testimonial OF esteem from
the grooms associates in business. Fhe
entire community join in since wishes
for the happiness and welfare OF the
favored couple
An elegant dinner WAS served at The
home of the brides parents at 6 O'Clock
at which were assembled a rev frieudl
OF the family. The marriage OF their
daughter leaves them without children
m their home. The occasion was !,
happy one tinged with a feeling Of q
gret that lifes way in bringing Joy Ia
the children brings sadness 20 the OH
folks. The Journal extends its cor
gratnlations and wishes all parucS
long life and happiness.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
rIucii Pleased.

DR.. j. W. Boswell, editor OF the New
Orleans Christian Advocate. in his notes
OF the conference at Tnpelo thus ex-
presses himself.
We have never seen at any time
more perfect arrangement for the enter
tainment of an Annual Conference
Arrangements. perfected in advance,
were carried out without any hitch or
trouble Committees met preachers and
delegates at the trains, and almost in
a moment had them in carriages and
on their way to their homes. and their
entertainment was cordial-the hospi-
tality abundant. Our host, the Rev.
j. A. Bowen, KNOWS how to be polite
and accommodating, and takes pleasure
in putting his knowledge into practice
We heard not discordant note from
any source nor concerning anything
during the whole Conference, save an
unfortunate break by a sensitive young
man, for which he duly apologized.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
United Charities Organize.

The efforts to inaugurate a united
charities association in Tupelo resulted
in permanent organization being ef-
fected Tuesday afternoon with the fol-
lowing officers; M. E. Leake, Pres; +.
johnson, Treas. and +. l.. kincannon,
Sec. On motion the following were
named as permanent ward presidents
with the privilege of selecting two as-
sistants in their respective wards. Ward
l, Mrs. W. l.. Clayton; Ward, 2, Mrs. E.
y. Robins; Ward. 3, Norbin Jones;
Ward 4, Mrs. r. F. Robertson
On motion Revs. j. A. Bowen and j.
D. Hunter were appointed committee
to confer with the mayor and aldermen
with the view Of having an ordinance
passed authorizing the organization TO
proceed with its work and also fort the
purpose OF preventing promiscpous
street begging as is now practised by
professional beggars. THIS ordinance
will not prevent the carry ing around on
the streets OF subscription lists for the
purpose OF raising money for any pur-
pose, but will endeavor to rid the town
OF lot OF transient begy9rs who work
ia town for what there is in it.
The contributions which the organiza-
tiOh utbIIc III luciuue many tnln8s
that are no longer serv;cable in many sf
the homes of Tupelo, but can be pat to
good service by the organization. Those
who are disposed TO assist in the WORK
OF relieving the distress of the unfortu-
mates of the place can communicate
with the president Of the ward in which
they reside and the same will be report
ed to the proper head All contribu-
tions will be taken care of. no matter
in what form. until there is a need for
them. In order to do this the Pastor
OF the Cumberland Presbyterian church
has consented to allow the use of the
ladies' CLOAK room of his church where
all articles will be stored. 1t has been
| decided that collection will De taken
up on Christmas day at the union
service at the Methodist church for To-
| cal charities and it is to be hoped that
| this collection will be liberal. The poor
we have with US always, and now that
the pinching cold of winter il upon US,
many poor man, woman or child nray
be warmly clad, well fed and properly
cared for during their season OF want
and distress if our people will stop to
consider their ability to respond to the
needs OF their more unfortunate neigh.
bors.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
The Heavy Rams Did Much Damass

The heavy rain OF Monday did cen-
siderable damage Co the roads an,l
bridges in the county and will compel
an unusual amount of work to nUs
them in repair. The roads have bee
well worked the past year and wefa
good condition for the heavy wibrey
hauling before the late rains, but
are now confronted with probIe.,
that viii be hard to dispose OF just
this time. The board of supervise
however. are alert and will take ia lha
situation and order such repaiis
are needed. 1t will be Impossible fer
them, however, to put the roads II
good condition as they were before fe
excessive rains they win do III,
duty in the matter and the Peep
be inconvenienced as little as possib
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
MurreI Magee.

Murrel Magee, the three year old little
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Magee. died at
the home of his parents near Shreveport,
La, on the IL tn inst, after an illness OF
several weeks. The skill bf the best
physicians and the tender Fare OF his
lend parents failed to arrest the fatal
maladY and as quietly and peacefully as
II lulled by his mothers lullaby he fell
into that sleep that knows no waking
and his little spirit was ushered into the
great beyond. The remains arrived
Thursday night and the funeral services
were conducted from the residence OF the
little fellows grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Roberts, the services being
conducted by Rev. j. A. Bowen. Who
ap0Ke in beautiful words OF the life oil
the little child. The .interment took
place in the cemetery here. Many friends
Of the family were present and brought
beautiful flowers which covered the
grave. The grief stricken mother and
father have the heartfelt sympathy ol
everyone in their deep sorrow.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
Sale of PettiC0ats.

Dolls of all nations, kind, size
and price. Walking dolls, talking
dolls, kid body dolls, iointed dolls,
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
LADIES LONG COATS

Ladies long coats that are ex-
cellent values at $500. If your
size is among them take your choice
now $ll.O0.
Closing out prices on ready-made
garments such as tailored skirts,
jackets, waists, Monte Cerlos, etc:
Stylish Millinery at greatly re.
duced prices. Beginning tomor-
row we will place on sale for entire
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19

more fully appreciated by few
months wear. They are Of pure
wool and silk mixtures, in plain
and fancy weaves, all fashionable
patterns and made and finished in
thoroughly reliable manner.
These are $500 values, marked
for this week at $S.S8.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19
IS Of Interest to You.--This
Sale of
Mems Clothing.

$.OO. Good wool Suits. of SER
viceable materials, made in a way
that is sure to give good wearing
results; these were $500 a Suit,
now "a 90.
6.9S, This line Of Suits made up
OF diagonal cheviots, cassimeres
and Scotch tweeds, in uice assort.
ments of colors, are good service
able Suits and at the price will
give entire satisfaction. They are
worth $1,000 but are going this
week at $6.98.
$S.88. The excellent quality of
these Suits for the price would be
readily observed at a glance and
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-12-19

next week hundreds of stylishly
trimmed hats at the following re-
duced prices:
All sts lish trimmed hats, values
from $3.50 to $3.50, choice 1896.
All stylIshly trimmed hats, vel
from 81 80 to $500 reduced to 1915
Entire line Of 100 felt sailors,
value 25 now 49c.
Iron and Steel Toys.
Hooks and ladders, passenger
trains Iron dray wagons and guns;
price 23c.
Picture blocks and A. b. c.
blocks at Is, 20, and 25c.
Dressed Dolls.
Dolls with kid bodies, and joint
ed dolls with sleeping eyes,
blonds and brunettes at 95, IS, 80,
apd 23c.