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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
MEMORIALS TO HEROES.
over One Half Million Dollars Appro.
priated for Six Statues at
Washlnaton.

More than half million dollars has
been appropriated for six statues
which are to be erected in Washington
to military heroes. according to the
annual report of Col. T. w. Symons,
the engineer officer In charge of pub.
lie buildings and grounds In the Dis
trict of Columbia. The first one that
will be dedicated Is the Gen. William
Tecumseh Sherman statue. which is TO
be erected just south of the Treas.
ury building. There has been good
deal of delay in the awarding of the
contract for this statue. It's design
was submitted by a sculptor named
Carl Rohl Smith. but after he had
completed his model, and was about
getting ready for the real work on the
statue. he died. Finally however. his
wife took charge of the matter and
the Sherman statue will be erected
under her supervision. Two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars have been
appropriated for a monument to Gen.
Grant. which is to be erected on the
west side of the capitol. Henry NJ.
Shrady is the sculptor who designed
the statue, a work of art that is to cost
as much as all the other five project
ed statues combined. A statue is also
to be erected to Gen. Philip II. Sher-
idan on Sheridan circle. This will
cost In the neighborhood of $4,000.
No location has as yet been chosen
for the Mcclellan statue. for which
congress has appropriated 100000. and
a sculptor has not yet been selected.
Statues to Baron Won Steuben and
Count Pulaski are to be erected in
Washington at cost of 100000. Con-
tracts have not yet been let for these
statutes. and locations have not yet
been chosen. 1t is a curious fact that
in connection with congress in Wash
ington is that the city does not pos
sess a single statue of Abraham Lin
coin worthy of the name. There are
two such statues in Washington, but
neither of them can bear the name OF
a work of art They are more like
eyesores to the average Washington
ian, and many movements have been
started from time to time for the pur-
pose of erecting a suitable monument
to the great liberator. but one thing
or another has interfered to prevent
their accomplishing the object sought
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
leuend Of a Lake.

A climbing accident on PiIatus Is re-
ported. The mountain is interesting.
says the Westminster Gazette, as the
first of the Swiss heights to which
climbers turned their attention There
was legend to the effect that
the body of Pontlus Plate had
been thrown into a lake close to
the summit, and that whenever q stone
was pitched into the lake storm i'm
mediately occurred. The consequence
was that people were curious to ascend
the mountain to test the truth of the
story, and that the Luzerne authorities
forbade them to do go unless a respect
able burgher Of the town accompanied
them. In the sixteenth century, how
ever, the state pastor of Lucerne dis
PEELED the legend by throwing stone
after stone into the lake in the pres
ence Of his entire congregation, and
calling upon them to witness that no
untoward consequences followed upon
his action.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Bantam Hen Raises Snakes.

Several weeks ago one of the resi-
dents of Smoky Hollow found 13 ad-
der's eggs under a deoayed stump,
and, placing them under a bantam hen,
awaited results. In due time the clucl.
ing mother hatched out 13 little striped
adders. The brood was different from
the downy darllngs which she had pre-
viously reared, but the faithful BAN
tam accepted her trust and did the
best she could under the circum-
stances. Several of the strange brood
fell prey to the family cat and others
receded from civilization and took to
the woods, but six of them are still
following the puzzled bantam about
the premises in the daytime and at
night sleeping in the straw nest in
which they were hatched. The wig.
Cling brood have become sufficiently
domesticated to respond to the cluck.
ing of their foster mother.-New York
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
CABLE FLASHES.

Ten striking workmen we're killed
and 1S were wounded as the result of
a volley fired by troops at Mikhailovo,
Russia, July 2S. The strikers attempt.
ed to stop trains.
Five reformers were arrested in
Peking, one being the brother OF the
viceroy of Wu-Chang. Police were sta
toned at all the gates to prevent men
suspected to be reformers from leaving
the city.
The native party in Hawaii has be.
come more hostile to the white ele-
ment than ever before and openly an
nounces that it will neither nominate
nor support a single white man for
any county office.
The Servian government is arrang.
ing to pay the debts of the late Kinf
Alexander and Queen Draga out of
their estates. The debts amount to
$4,000. while the aggregate value of
the estates is $4,000. The surplus
will go to the heirs.
Because of the rumor that an at
tempt had been made on the life of
King Alfonso. Of Spain, the govern.
ment has issued a statement officially
contradicting the report, and further
denying that the king is indisposed.
The proposal to establish a public
park in or near Honolulu city as a
memorial to the late President Nc
Kinley will be abandoned. 1t is now
planned to erect a Mckinley memorial
lighthouse at the entrance Of Honolulu
harbor.
Six scholars in Peking, whose es-
says at recent examinations proposing
reforms in the administration of China
were denounced by the censors have
fled from Pelilng. through fear of ar
rest and execution. 1t is supposed
that they have gone to Japan
The funeral OF Lieut.. Col Almon f.
Rockwell, United States army, retired,
whose death at Paris, France, was an.
nounced, took place at the American
Episcopal church. The body was after
wards cremated at the cemetery OF
Pere La Chaise.
A tragedy occurred near Macauley
Point, British Columbia Two men.
believed to be Harry Caldwell, and
his son, went to a small island about
two miles from Victoria TO dynamite
fish. The dynamite exploded and the
bodies of both were torn to pieces.
On the railway between Sucha and
Kalvaria. Austrian Silesia, train
loaded with stones broke away and
ran at a terrible speed down sharp
grade for 20 miles until 1t collided
y..h passenger train. Thirty per.
sons were killed and so others severe
lv injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
BRITISH SHIPS SUBSIDY,
Annual Payment Of $4,000 for Carry.
ina Mails.

The agreement between the admiral
ty, the board Of trade, the postmaster
general and the Cunard Steamship
Company. at London, England, dated
July 80, was issued in a parliament
ary paper. Accompanying the agree.
ment was the draft of trust deed, &C.
curing the debenture stock on which
the governments advance of $13 3,000,-
900 for building the two new steam.
boats is made. The new mail carry
ing agreement substitutes for pay
ments by weight, fixed annual pay
ment of $4,000 during the life of the
contract, which is for 20 years, dating
from the first sailing of the second oil
the two steamships. It provides that
the mails shall be carried more speed
i.y than at present. For concessions
the government agrees to subsidize
the new vessels at s375,000 per year
each. The loan of $13,000,000 which
will bear interest at 2A per cent, is
to be repaid in 20 annual installments,
will rank as the first charge on the
whole Cunard feet and will be Sc.
cured by the debentures.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
CAPITAL is $4,000, 900.
Morgan Effects Gigantic Merger OF
National Banks in New York.

With an unprecedented capital of
S25,OOO,OO0, the merger of the National
Bank of Commerce and Western Ma
tional Bank has been consummated at
New York by j. p. Morgan. The com.
bined deposits of the banks aggregate
$150,0O0,O00. The merger will go into
effect October 8. The consolidated
bank, which will retain the name of
the National Bank of Commerce, will
have surplus of s1O,OOO,OOO. The
capital of the National Bank of Com
merce and the Western National each
amounts to $10000,000. The former
will increase its capital to s25 900, 900
and the Western National to S12,500,-
900, but the latter will be used to take
up the stock of the Western National.
while $2,50O,000 will be issued to the
present stockholders at S14O a share,
the actual book value of the stock.
which is now on a 10 ger cent divi.
dend basis. In addition to this the
shareholders of the National Eank OF
Commerce will receive a special equal
ization dividend of more tnan so per
cent. which will mean disbursement
OF over $5000,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
CRISIS 1T HAND IN THE BALKANS
POWERS GET NOTICE.
Turkish Government Adopts Meas.
ures to Suppress Revolution.
War Feeling High.

A dispatch from Vienna Austria,
says that the Macedonian central revo-
lutionary committee has fixed August
81 as the date for the general uprls.
ing, and that Boris Sarakoff one of
the leading Macedonian agitators, has
been appointed commander OF the rev.
olutionary forces, with Alexieff as his
principal lieutenant. 1t is only the
most optimistic among European
statesmen who do not believe that the
long deferred crisis in the Balkans
is at hand. There had been a con
certed rising of the Macedonians in the
Vilyat of Monastic. The Turkish gov
ernment announces that It it fully
aware of conditions there and is pre-
pared to meet them with unusual Wig
or. The first step taken by the porte
was to notify the European govern.
ment that the situation in Europen
Turkey would be handled without
gloves and that 1t was proposed here.
after to put down the insurrection
and pacify Monastir regardless of con
sequences. Back of this is said to be
n determination to flood Macedonia
with Mohammedans ana with savage
Asiatics who will delight in putting
Christians to the sword and who know
no mercy. The troops will be put UNI
der the command of the most fanatic
al Mosems to be found in the Turkish
army and the war, which, already is
practically inaugurated, will, 1t is fear
ed. be one of ruthless determination.
The plans of the revolutionary leaders
have been well laid. Recognizing that
they cannot hore to defeat the Turk
ish regulars on anything like equal
terms they have determined to sup
plement the guerilla warfare. in which
they are as expert as the Spaniards.
with dynamite and terrorism. Already
news comes that the governors pa.
ace at Kinshero. near Monastir, the
capital of the Vilayat, has been dyn.
amited and 80 Turks killed. The rev.
olutionary leaders are confident that
pursuing this policy, they can either
wear the Turks down or create a con-
dition of anarchy that neighboring
European states will be forced to in.
terfere. From Sofia comes word that
the Bulgarians are greatly excited over
the situation and that the war feel.
ing is running higher than ever II did.
1t is said the best opinion at Sofia Is
that Bulgaria will inevitably be drawn
into the struggle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
PAY FOR THE CUBANS.
List Of Soldiers Who Have Money
Coming Is Completed.

General Maxine Gomez, chairman of
the Cuban Commission. has completed
his list of the revolutionary soldiers
who are entitled to pay. There are
about $4,000 names on the list. and 1t
is thought that the pending loan OF
s35, 100000 will provide for half of the
claims. while the Cuban government
will supply the rest. The rate OF pay
is 81 day during service. the amounts
ranging from a few hundred dollars
to $4,000, the latter being the pay of
General Gomez as Chief.
Most of the privates will receive $500.
representing two and one-half years
service
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Plus X NOW ON 81. PETERS THRONE
PATRIARCH OF VENICE.
Giuseppe Sarto Chosen PontlH on the
Seventh Ballot by the conclave
OF Cardinals.

Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto, patriarch
of Venice. was elected pope in success
sion to Leo XIII. The new pontiff de
cided upon the name of Plus Y. Seven
ballots were taken by the conclave be-
fore choice was made. The ballotins
began August /. two ballots a day be
ing cast. The seventh ballot was
taken August 4. and while the cardi'
nails probably knew II would be the
decisive one, the public did not ex'
pect choice to be made so soon, ana
the result came as surprise. Sarto
was elected pope by As votes. His
election followed the decision of the
Rampolla party to transfer their sup
port TO him. Sarto had 80 votes on
the sixth ballot, so his election was
generally expected by the sacred col.
lege. Even though he knew this, Sar'
to showed emotion as the ballots were
being tailed. As his name was read
again and again, he turned quite pale.
The cardinals sitting on his right and
left, murmured congratulations when
the result was apparent. While the
ballot was being verified, Sarto left his
throne and knelt at the altar in prayer.
He was in that position when Cardinal
Oreglia asked. DO you accept the
election?" For a moment thereafter
Sarto's face remained buried in his
hands. Then he raised himself and
gravely gave his acquiescence. The
usual formalities were observed in the
voting. When the count showed that
the necessary two-thirds of the total
number of votes cast had been OBJ
tained, the doors of the Sistine chapel
were opened by the secretary of the
conclaye, Monsignor Merry Del Val,
and the masters of cermemonies were
admitted from Doydon College. The
secretary then asked the successful
cardinal: "Do you accept the cleo
tion and received n reply in the af.
firmative. All the throne canoples
were then lowered with the exception
of that of the successful candidate.
The masters of ceremonies next con-
Quoted the new pope to the robing
closet, where he laid aside the robes
of cardinal and donned white stock
ings, red slippers. the long white
tunic. white girdle, white cap. and red
cape of the papal office. He returned
to the chapel and was seated on a
chair placed on the highest step OF
the altar, where the cardinals ap-
preached one by one. kissed the foot
and then the hand of the new prelate
and then received the benediction OF
the pope. The new pope was then
given the fisherman's ring, which was
Immediately returned for the purpose
of having his name engraved upon it.
Before becoming patriarch at Venice.
Sarto's life was that of parish
priest and was spent entirely in North
ern Italy. He was born at Riese, the
diocese of Treviso, June 2, 1885, and
was educated at the seminary of his
diocese and later at the Sacra The
ologla at Rome. Sarto was created a
cardinal June ~, 1898. He contin-
ued in his diocese, which he has ruled
undisturbed, during the last ten years,
beloved by the people, respected by
his enemies. and esteemed by the gov
ernment. He is thoughtful and elo-
quent preacher, and fairly well known
az a writer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Many Sections Show Increased 6ucl-
rees-Good Fall Trade in Pros
pect-Factories Occupied.

r. G.. Duns weekly review Of trade
says: Trade advices from nearly
every Sc -tion continue TO show as fa-
vorable conditions as a year ago, and
in many lines the volume of transac-
tions has increased. Jobbers report
fall business opening with excellent
prospects. and manufacturing plans
are well occupied with the exception
of cotton mills. Distribution of mer.
cbandise is so heavy that railway
equipment already proves inadequate
although crops are not the factor that
they VIII be In few weeks Earn
ings for July exceeded last years by
1921 per cent. and those of 1901 by
20.2 per cent. On the whole, news
from the farms Is less favorable, but
no serious curtailment Is assured,
and many sections make very bright
reports. A decline of 15 per cent in
the cost of commodities during July
is evidence that prices are less in
flated. Consumption of iron ana steel
is on large scale. and in many de-
partments, the past week has wit
messed the signing of numerous con-
tracts, but there is o tendency to de.
This conservatism Is not surprising
in view of the uncertainty regarding
the security and financial markets. to-
gether with considerable interruption
to structural work through labor con-
troversies. The rate of consumption
and the moderate size of orders. how.
ever, indicate that stocks are run
ming low, which encourages furnace
men and mill operators to hold quota
tions fairly steady. A moderate ton
mage of pig iron has been ordered.
and in partly finished products the
best feature just now is the bidding OF
agricultural implement makers. More
pig iron was imported during July than
| anticipated, and German billets are
still offered at PHtsburg, but the do.
nestle makers announce their inten-
/ tion of meeting foreign competition.
There is less pressure for tin plates.
the peculiar weather extending the
canning season and giving more time
for delivery of cans. There Is full
occupation in all branches of this in
dustry. and in merchant pipe also the
mills have full order books for many
months. There were IT'S commercial
failures this week in the United States,
against 1870 last week. 191 the pre-
ceding week and 1876 the correspond
Ing week last year, and in Canada 10.
against 10 last week. 10 the preced-
ing week and ii last year.
Bradstreets says: Summed up II
may be said that the past in trade
and industry is satisfactorily secured,
while the future, despite some main
| ly sentimental drawbacks, is highly
| promising. The West and South con-
template the prospects of good yields
of staple crops and remunerative
prices are drifting lower. Food pro-
ducts certainly tend lower. Other de-
relopments in actual trade and man
| ufacture are favorable. There are
more buyers of dry goods. clothing
hats shoes and hardware in Western
markets, and in nearly all lines busl-
ness Is claimed to be equal TO or in
excess of last year so far. The dry
goods season has opened well at New
York in all lines except cotton goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITOL.

The grand jury has taken a recess
for one week, no further indictments
In connection with the postofflce de-
partment investigation will be report.
ed within that time. Mr.. Machen is
temporarily away from the city.
The Interstate commerce commits.
sion ordered another temporary ex-
tension until October Is of the time
within which a number of railroads
must complete their safety equipment.
Brig Gen. A. e. Woodson. U. S. A..
retired, died at Paola Kas., aged so
years. He was in the military SER
vice Al years. He will be buried in
the National cemetery at Arlington,
Va
A dispatch has been received at the
war department from Gov. Taft. say
Ing that the census of the Philippines
has been about completed. The books
and schedules will be sent to Wash.
ington.
The postoffice department establish
ed during the month of July. 2,455 ru-
raj free delivery routes. The total
number of routes established for the
entire fiscal year ended June 80. 1903,
was 1864
According to the annual report OF
Commissioners of immigration Sargent.
during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1908, S57046 immigrants arrived in
the United States, an increase of over
100000 over the previous year.
The President has designated Lieut..
Gen. S. M. b. Young to command the
army from August 8, the date of the
retirement of Gen. Miles, until August
15. when the general staff law goes
into effect and the office of command
ing general of the army is dispensed
with.
On the recommendation of Brigadier
General George B. Davis, Judge Advo-
cate General of the Army, Secretary
Root announced that he had decided TO
make demand on the Arm of Littauer
Bros. for money paio humond r. Igor.
under his glove contract with the army.
dated December 7, 1898.
Secretary Root has addressed COM
munication to the Merchants Bridge
Company, the owners of the large
bridge across the Mississippi river at
st. Louis, asking the company to show
cause why the United States should
not take possession OF the bridge un-
der the statute which provided for its
construction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
BOODLER SENTENCED.
Lehman at st. Louis Is Given Seven
Years,

In the Circuit Court at st. Louis, Mo-,
Judge Ryan sentenced julius Lehman,
former member of the House Of Dele
gates, to seven years imprisonment in
the penitentiary on the charge of brib-
cry in connection with the city light
ing Doodle deal On request of Cir
cult Attorney Folk, the passing of SEN
tences on Charles f. Kelly, former
Speaker OF the House, and former
Delegates Edmund Dersch and Charles
Denny was deferred. Kelly was con-
victed of perjury and the others OF
bribery in connection with the same
deal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
MACKAYE's ENTERPRISE.
Judge Tuley Finds That the Stock
holders Are Liable,

A decision was rendered at Chicago
by Judge Tuley favoring the Buda
Foundry and Manufacturing Company
in it's suit to wind up the affairs of
the Columbia Celebration Company,
that was organized in Cleveland for
the purpose of exhibiting spectacular
plays during the Worlds fair at Chi
cago. The suit has been in the courts
for 10 years and over 100 persons
were made defendants. Steele Mack
aye, the author, was the leading spirit
in the enterprise and induced cap
italists of Chicago to become invest
ors. These men as stockholders are
now found liable for the debts of the
corporation to the extent of their un-
paid stock.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
WHiTEcAPS KILL NEGROES.
Colored Preacher was Shot Down by
Volley-Wife Hurt.

One negro was killed and another
fatally wounGed by a band OF white
caps a. Lewisburg. Tenn. There were
between - and 80 in the mob. which
made its appearance at the home of
a negro preacher named John Mill.
kin. Millikin made his exit through
back door. He was brought down by
a volley, dying almost instantly. John
Hunter. scl.-in-law of Milllkin. was
made to accompany the mob on a fruit
less search Tor another negro. and in
an attempt to escape was fatally shot
In the back. The wife of Millikin was
struck over the hoad with a gun and
painfully in,uied No cause is assign
ed for the ki',ing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Raised Money Orders.

Annie Il. Shapley, who was arrested
in New York and taken to Philadelphia
to answer the charge of raising United
States postal orders. and Subsequently
held for trial, has made confession.
She said her operations had been car
ried on since May 25 and that New
York City, Trenton, Newark, Yonk-
ers, Brooklyn, New Rochelle, Bound
Brook, N. j., and other postofiices in
New York. New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania had been victlmized by the rails
ing of postal orders.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
No Support for Strikers.

The district officers of the United
Mine Workers at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
have notified the 500 men and boys
the Red Ash Coal Company, who have
been on strike for 10 days, that they
will not receive the support of the
organization which has also refused
to order them to return to work under
present conditions. The men will re-
main on strike on their own RESPONSE
bility until such time as the super
intendent agrees TO relnstate the dri-
yer who was discharged.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
SMoTHERED TO DEATH.
Remarkable Atmospheric Depression
Killed Animals In Dakota.

A most remarkable atmospheric de-
preston is reported from Oacoma, S.
d. 1t last only a few minutes. Near
ly every kitten less than six months
old in the vicinity of Oascoma, died
Eighteen head of cattle IN one drove
were seen coming down from the
flats. eight of them fell to the ground
A farmer ran and found six of the
eight dead. John Morris, a stockman
living on White river, reported the
loss of six head the same day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Confessed to BID shortaoe.

Albert w. Dlebel, a prominent Can.
ton (O) resident and teller at the
City National Bank, was placed under
arrest by CHIEF OF Police Fred s. Nc
Cloud on the charge of embezzling
$4,000 from the bank In which he
was employed. Deibel said he had
been speculating In stocks and used
$4,000 Of the banks money.