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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05
RACE SUICIDE IN FRANCE.
M. erucn Says His Country 10 Alarmed
AT Present Condltions

M. Grucn Says His Country 10 Alarmed
at Present Conditions.
Frederic c. Gruen, member Of the
French Chamber of Deputies and presi-
dent of the Bank Of Versailles, who ar
rived here on Sunday from France, by
way of England, on the Cedric, of the
White Star Line. is on his way to Que
bee, Canada. to establish there q
branch bank. He will first pay flying
visit to the French ambassador 1t
Washington.
Asked If President Roosevelt's recent
utteranoes anent race suicide had
awakened any interest in France, M.
Gruen replied that they had furnished
a basis for much healthy discussion
among French people OF all classes.
"The people of France" he contin-
ued, have long been Indifferent to tho
threatened depopulation Of their coun-
try, but the remarks of your president
on marriage have stirred them up to
take action TO prevent, II possible, the
continuance of race suicide among
them. Only a month ago M. Plot, the
senator from the department of thf
Cote dor. aroused public attention to
what we call the national danger
the depopulation of France-and
through his efforts an extra parliament
tary committee is now studying the
subject in all its phases. M. Plot has
further proposed a scheme to the gov
ernment which consists in the institu-
tion of an order of merit, with cross
and ribbon, for the mothers of large
families in France. as a recognition of
the country's Indebtedness to them and
as an encouragement to young married
couples"
Replying to the question whether he
could give an explanation for the grad
uaIly decreasing population of France,
La. Grren said, without hesitation:
Our women, The majority of them
nowadays in my country are too frivol-
Gus. They object to shouldering the
responsibility and care of large fam
lilies. II is not by any means that they
dislike married life. Most of them,
should say, marry for love, but as a
rule they seem to have an aversion to
VI IL ltdI VI dllOWlnB
selves to become encumbered with Q
family. The existing conditions Of So
cial life in France today-its ever in
Gre sing gayety and passion for amuse-
ment-are to a great degree RESPONSE
BILE for the increasing dislike French
women entertain for the home and the
higher duties it entails.
IF the Amrican woman were to b
transplanted to France, feel we would
have nothing to fear from what you
call race suicide 1t may, by the way,
surprise you to know that my wife is
an American by birth and lineage. She
is the only daughter of the late John
Hood Crawford, cotton planter in
New Orleans. My wife and l do not
believe in race suicide We have q
family of eight. On the avenue in Ver-
sailles whtre we live we enjoy the dis
tinction of having the largest family
in the neighborhood. Not one of our
married neighbors has more than three
children. and the majority have none at
all."-New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

A naturalist friend of mine says: 81
recently saw a curious thing in my
poultry yard. The cat was playing
with live mouse which she had
caught. when broddy hen, taken of
her nest. was put into the yard. She
stretched herself and had a good
shake, when she caught sight Of the
cat. With outspread wings the hen
dashed at poor puss, knocked her
over, tweaked the mouse from her
mouth, and then attacked her with the
utmost fury. The cat was SO fright
ened and demoralized by this sudden
and Unexpected attack that she bolted,
and meanwhile the mouse had made
its escape. Whether 1t was maternal
instinct which prompted the hen to
rescue Brer Mouse or whether 1t was
antipathy to the cat is doubtful, but
favor the first suggestion "-Illustrat
cd Sporting and Dramatic News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05
He Wanted a staff Billet.

A recruit once thought he ought to
be placed on the same footing as the
older soldiers by giving vent to his
grievance in the barrack room. Being
encouraged by the other men, he was
persuaded to ask his orderly sergeant
for a stan billet.
On doing 80 he was promised one
Immediately. A little later on he
wanted to know the duties of his new
appointment, and was told he would
have to carry water for the sergeant.
majors canary!-Illustrate Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

ebbing time. and peace broodcd every
where, save IN the hearts Of the ehll-
dren of men.
A man and woman arose from the
rock, and, as they passed the niche
where l, unseen. had witnessed the
pageant Of departing day. and had
heard rehearsed the supreme tragedy
of life, the man raised the woman's
hand to his lips. and gazed silently on
her uplifted face, glorified with the
love which through all time "endures,
and is patient. Household-Led
ger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05
The Story of a Squirrel.

Have you ever been fortunate
enough to watch the antics of SOUR.
rel in a cage?
OF course. every boy knows the
squirrel of the woods, and how indus
triously he provides against the com.
ing Of a rainy day-which in his case
means the times OF year when the
gathering Of nuts is impossible. He
has been known to store Quantities of
nuts away in three trunks, and some
times naughty boys have been known
to steal from the busy squirrel-actu-
ally steal his supply of nuts because
II is too much trouble to emulate the
squirrels industry! But, of course,
the boy would not do such a cruel and
really cowardly thing II he only
stopped to think he was robbing a
helpless little animal so tiny and gen.
tie that tame ones have been carried
around in mems pockets in order that
they may be kept warm. One souri,
rel we have heard Of lived all day long
In the pocket Of an Italian organ
grinder, and, once, when blizzard
came. and the poor little organ boy
fell In the snow, some kind men came
along and picked him up and carried
him Into comfortable house before
warm fire. The rubbed his feet and
hands and put him in a soft bed, and
he opened his eyes and thanked them.
But the little squirrel-when he looked
Tor twas found frozen quite stiff In
his pocket.
But ] started to tell you the story of
tame squirrel in a cage. A lady has
one-a lady who does not live very
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05
Wealthy Jeres.

Jeres Is the richest city in Anda-
lusla. The long experience in cultiva-
tion Of grapes and the skilful mixing
of wines has made this place eminent
In its special trade. II Is the great
entrepot of sherry. with storehouses
which contain wine 100 years old. soma
OF II valued at $40 per quart.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

"Herbert klinei' At the caii theo came
Two stalwart soldier into the II le
Bearing between them this Herbert Kline,
Wounded and bleeding, to answer HIS name.
"Ezra Kerrl''-and . voice answered,
"Herer'
"Hiram Kerrl"-but no man replied.
They we're brothers, these two the sad
winds sighed,
And shuddsr crept through the cornneld
near.
"Ephraim Deanel'-then soldier spokei
Dean. carried our regim- MS colors," he
said
"whrre our ensign was shot left him
dead,
Just after the enemy wavered and broke.
"Cluse to the roadside his body lies;
paused moment aud gave him drink;
He murnurrd Is mothers namr', | think,
And Death came with 1t aud closed his eyes.
Twas victory; yes. but It co us dear
For that company's roll, when called at
night,
or hundred men who went into the fight,
Numbered but twenty that answered 'Here"
Nathaniel Graham Shepherd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

corporal dreen" tho orderly cried,
'H-rel" was the answer. loud and clear,
From the lips Of the soldier who stood
near
And "Herel" was the word the next replied
Cyrus Drewr'-then a silence fell
Ihis time no answer followed the CALI
Only his rear-man had seen him fall,
Killed or wounded, he could not tell,
There they stood In the failing light;
These men OF battle. with grave, dark
looks,
Az plain to be read as open books;
while slowly gathered the shades OF night.
The fern on the hillsldes was splashed with
blood,
And down in the corn where the peoples
grew
We're redder stains than the poppics knew;
Aud crimson-dyed was the rivers food
For the foe had crossed from the other side
That day, In the face OF murderous fire
That swept them down In IT'S terrible ire
And their life-blood went to color the tide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

At Troy linen shirt is made in six
and half minutes; the working of the
buttonholes occupies one-quarter Of q
minuta-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

The cargador. or carrier, Of Mexico
is a remarkable individual. Nothing
seems too bulky, nothering too heavy
for him to carry, and it is wonderful
how he manages not only to lift, but
to balance his cumbersome loads.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

The maidens Of medieval times
went to the wars and fought with they
bsaux and arrows.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

1t is one of the peculiarities Of trav.
el by balloon that you do not feel any
thing; all is still with you, no matter
II you are in the teeth of the hurri-
cane.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

II It wasn't for an occasional lovers
quarrel happiness would become mon.
otonous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

The oldest collection of moral max.
inns known is that of the Press papy-
rus, dating 2600 years B. c., recently
found in tomb at Thebes. They
have been translated by Philippe
Vivey, the famous French Egyptolo-
gist, and rival in excellence the prov
CRIBS of the Hebrews.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

Perhaps the most curious means OF
communication in the world is the
drum language Of Congo tribe. These
queer people can talk to each other
with large drums made of bamboo
hoops, over which the skin of some
animal is stretched. The drum, how
ever. is used only on important occa-
sions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

Silence a moment. The mans voice,
quietly: "Ah, well! | suppose no mans
life is just what he planned 1t to be.
He must do his duty as he sees 1t, and
let happiness take care Of itself. have
tried to do that all these years. But |
have always longed to know that you
were happy with the lot you had chos-
en-. have tried hard not to blame you,
er to harbor unlzipd thoughts of you,
oought It was 9 cruel blow. Delly, .
ntnsl blow" fN.,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

A London correspondent at welling.
ton, N. a.. points out that unless the
next season should prove more favor.
able than the last the Discovery will
remain fast in the ice. and her ulti.
mate abandonment in the Antarctic
regions is possible. 1t is imperative
therefore that the relief ship should
return.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

Among the curious devices ODE seen
in the United States patent Office is
one for exploding bombs high In the
air to produce rain; another raises and
tips the hat when the wearer bows;
another puts on overcoats AMI another
lets down key just in time for the
milkman and draws 1t up again after
he has put the milk inside the door.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-05

A Dresden Germany physician
having addressed list of SO questions
to 73 persons who were more than 80
years old, learned, among other things,
that all Of them are below the average
height; most of them have light hair
and have retained plenty Of It, and
none Of them has any teeth remain
ing; all but five are inveterate jokers
and admit being wild" in their youth.
Few Of them take kindly to the bath or
to fresh air.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
MINOR MENTION.

At Ann Arbor (Michigan) Univer
sity the student bodies are trenen
Gously exercised over the stand taken
by one CT the professors against the
retention in the institution of q well
known athlete for athletic reasons
only. He says that the students class
standing indicates that he should be
sent home, and alleges that nothing
but athletic influence is keeping him
in college Physical and mental Gu;
ture should be made to harnoni
but the object OF the higher educs
ton will surely be defeated when
ever athletics become of greatr i'm
portance than the mental studies in
college training.
A story current in London indicates
that Prince Edward Of Wales, grand
son of the King, is keen observer for
enc cf his tender years. A goyerness
was telling flim of the future life. when
sll men and women are to be equally
happy. Young Edward considered for a
everybody. be just equal?" Yes, all OF
us Great grandma and all?" refer
ring 10 the late Queen Victoria. Yes
dear, even great-grandmamma." Tt
this Prince Edward replied with con
viction: Il am quite sure great-grand
ma wont like that at alEquite sure
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Emperor Visits the PODe.

Rome, BY Cable.-Emperior William
was received by the Pope Sunday. He
had a conference with the Pontiff OF
40 minutes duration and then returned
to the residence OF the Prussian min
lister to the Holy See. The day was
bright and as the Emperor and his
suite traversed the streets Of Rome
His Majesty presented Prince Friedrich
William and Prince Ethel to the Pom
tiff. At the Vatican the Emperor was
received with military honors by the
Palatin Guards and a platoon of gen.
darmes, and he was welcomed by the
high dignitaries of the pontificial
court. The visit Of Emperor William
was returned by Cardinal Rampolla.
Papal Secretary of State, at the Prus-
sian legation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Killed In Wreck.

Terre Haute, Ind, Special.-Three
persons were killed, two fatally injur-
ed and dozen seriously injured in a
wreck IN the railroad yards here Tues
DAY night. a west-boCnd Vandalia
train struck switch engine and two
cars near the Highland Steel Mill. The
KILLED are: Clarence Barnhsrt, Colum-
bus, O.; Nicholas A. Lutz, baggage
master; unidentified man. Attached
to the train was special car carrying
party Of 2. people from Philadelphia
to the national Y. NJ. c. A convention
1opeka, Kansas. Another car carried
the New Jersey delegation to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedi-
cation. None Of tie members Of eth
er party was injured. The killed and
injured we're in the day coach.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
BRYAN ON ROAD
General Miles Favofs Governmental
Aid in Improving the Roads.
FARMERS SHOULD INSIST on THEM.
Some OF the 7oaey Sauaadered In
the Phiipp ne; Coa:d Have Ben
Used in That Respect.

st. Louis. SpeciaI-At the second
days session Of the National ana IN
ternational Good Roads Convention.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles. who is president
OF the national highway commission,
made an address on Military Roads
and National Highway" and said in
part: Our government has expended
S5Oo,00o,o00 for the improvement of
our harEors and waterways, ana now
the attention of the public is being
called to our postal roads and ave
nues. OF communication that are most
useful and important to all our pao-
pie. IL such expenditures Of the na-
uonal Treasury have been made in the
past for the development Of railroads
and waterways, is 1t not now a most
appropriate time that the improve
ment OF our roads should receive ma
uonal attention and, governmental
aid?"
Ex-Governor Hogg, OF Texas,
pointed out the necessity for good
roads, which, he believed, could be
secured only through the aid of the
national government He spoke OF the
insular policy of the government, and
said If some money that is being
squandered in the Philippines could
be used here in the improvement OF
the highways, our roads would be in
far better condition.
VIM. j. Bryan spoke at the after
noon session, receiving an ovation. He
| said in part: The expenditure of
money for the permanent Improvement
| OF the common roads can be defend
! ed, first as matter of justice to the
| people who live in the country
second as matter of advantage to the
people who dc not, live in the country
and third, on the ground that the vel
fare of the nation demands that the
comforts Of country life shall, as ia.
| as possible, keep pace with the com
| forts Of city life. 1t is a well known
| fact Or q fact easily ascertained that
the people in the country, while pay
| ing their full share OF county, State
and Federal taxes, receive as a rule
only the general benefits of govern
ment, while the people in the cities
have, in addition, good streets. side
| walks, ETC.
| The improvement of the country
| Aoouo Neih DS JuStiACu cloo Ol III
! ground that the farmer, the first aM(
most important of the producers O
wealth, ought to be in a position t.
hold his crop and market it at tn.
most favorable. opportunity, whereas
at present he is virtually under com
| pulsion to sell it as soon as it is ma
| tured because the roads may becom
impossible at any time during tn
fall, winter or spring. Instead of be
ing his own warehouseman, the fal
mer is compelled 20 employ middlemel
and share with them the profit upc1
his labor. The farmer has right, toe
to insist upon roads that will enabl
him to go to town. to church, to tn
school house and to the homes Of hi
neighbors as occasion may require
and with the extension Of rural deliy
cry as he has an additional need fc
good roads in order that he may b
kept in communication with the ou
side world"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
A BALANCE or s72.ooo.oOo
Tv.sury surPla, leaves Ne iznissy
Fer Caaal fayrnsaiS


wa,hlnEson. n C-Tis~ condlfsaa -
tAc TTrasury ,usT2us has iaaprvv-s 90
Iaurh dnriug sb~ ias; meath thse n ih~
S:nuaeo nsyal.i~ On accrunt of tA~
rurchasc 90 th- ransma rights an-i
peopcriy u~rr du. 60 taorr0w The Got
rruu~ri r0uii t.c Ril~ 60 fB~~t al hus
aI-slt S5.O,p.en % 70 without usin<
say f-onrys ere~pg the ~1c-.s fund.
that accumulated during the iasi ten
lcgnths
The rr~d4rtioa that = Treasury drns
"a would exist before sun~ trsn ~ns
i,ased largely GA the feet that The "
malt!uE war taxes had Ira r-urai-si.
reducing ls~ probable Income fFcm In.
terusi rcVrarr i-y about s1:os,0o a
year
The prosperity of ih- country has
lSeru such however. ihst tor 80 nrvt
ten months og the hsrAi prriod tie In
icrnal revenue Tecripts we're "nls
about g. is.osuUro lrss ihan fgrinE the
same Period % iasi y~as
Some weeks ago s-Crriary Shaw y wns
I c9nsld~rin= with some EnNi~iy tho
prospect ~ large payment. on arsuuu'
/ a: the Panama Canal hui ihr treaty
/ has me- yet icen railhcd hy th- Colon
| llAn Con=T~ss and thr payments.
/ therefore. are not yet due
Meanwhile the condition 81 i;s~ avhf.
! able funds la tie TTsasury j. steadily
I improving. aud IL i possibl' 'hst by
! The time payments ars due u VII not
| hc found necessary 60 withdraw ans
az the Federal deposits Eow lying "a
/ National hanks
The canal payments viii l'~ f-ade
| from the available cash halanc~. and
| this balance. exclusive of iark dc
/ plslts. II now about Sssor1osi ~
the close Of business for April the suf
plus for the fiscal year had reached
81 .3a3.3 .3oI.
The customs receipts for April wrrs
larger than in the sam" month of 1879
and the Internal revenue receipts. ds
spite the repeal of war taxes, wrr'
only about 81 32J0no lesS The Apr.
receipts from all sources were;
Customs. ST. iSS.2,.1 rs AKA inst so.
si1. .G1S last year. Internal rcycun~
SlS.GJi .556. as agaIas' s2l,-5G.2iO las
year.
The total receipts ON all sour'e
during the lasi month we've si3.'f2G
100. ps against SI5.2lS:esb IN ihe SAM
month Of last wear The expenditure
nr the Government Ia April ansunir'
to i1.I62. .O1n. leaving surp'rs E"
the month of s. I'D. 100 The lsr=rs
expenditures were. For cIVn and MS
cellancous purposes. silic1.oD, n
the military establishment. s9.GiJ.osr
and for pensions. sl0. .3;I1 .0sp.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
HOWARD FOUND GUILTY.
lie Gsts n Life kenfsBes Vor nurdsrins
Governor Goebei.

Frankfort. Ky.-In tie third tri1l %
James Howard on the charge OF KILN:
Governor William Goebel. more than
three years ago. the prIsorer was found
guilty. The jury first reported thnt IL
conld net agree. Judge Cantrell sent
It back. with instructions 10 remain
out until an agreement wGs reached.
A half-hour later the jury reported
with a verdict Of guilty. and fixing tie
punishment at life imprisonment.
The Jurors all voted for verdict OF
guilty. the disagreement being Is 20
the extent OF punishment. Death was
favored by all except one. who a.
nounced that he would under no cIr-
cumstances vote for the death penalty.
and verdict for life sentence was
agreed on
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Lumber Boat Disabled.

Newport News, Va, Special-The
new lumber ship Francis H. Leggett,
from Newport News to San Francisco,
returned to port, having been badly
crippled in a gale off Hatteras. On
her voyage out to her home port she
ran into nasty northeaster. Her
steering gear broke and the vessel
which has very little free board, ship
ped a quantity Of water. With diff
Guilty she was brought about and pro
ceeded to the shipyard here for re.
pairs. The Leggett had Cn board 1900
tons IF steel rails and two locomotive
for the Hammond Lumber Company
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Hearst Married.

New York, Special.-Congressm
elect William Randolph Hearst, pro-
prietor CT The New York American,
New York Evening Journal, Chicago
American, and The San Francisco Ex-
aminer, was married here to Miss Mil
licent Wilson, daughter Of George H.
Wilson, president Of the Advance
Music Company, Of this city. The cere-
mony was performed in the chantry OF
Grace church, Bishop Potter ofIiciat-
ing. A number cf the personal friends
of the couple were present. Mr.
Hearsts best man was Orrin Peck, Of
San Francisco, and the witnesses We're
S. S. Caryelho and P. j. Mari. The
newly-married couple will sail by the
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II this after
uoon for Europe.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
The Howard Case.

Frankfort. KY, Special.-The case OF
James Howard. twice tried and con-
yicted as a principal in the Goebe!
murder. was submitted to the jury
again Wednesday afternoon. at the
conclusion Q: tie argument in the
bird trial. Adjournment was taken
ill tomorrow. whcn verdict is ex-
cected. In closing for the State. Com
nonwealth Attorney Franklin admin
stored merciiessly eXcoriaticn OF the
defendant. ard at enc point in his
sIeech dramatically exhibited 10 the
.ury the b,ood-stained clothing which
Governor Goebel wore when be waz
hot
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Dispersion Of the Squadron

Norfolk, Special.-Admiral Barke.
Fsumed command Of the North At
lntic squadron. and sailed for Tomn
pnsViiie' with the battleships Kean
Rrge, Alabama, Iowa and Massa
pusetts, which will go into dry dock
\ Brooklyn, preparatory to making
peir cruise to the Azores this sum
eer.
The bsttleships Illinois and Texas
Re cruiser Olympia and the refriger
ing ship Culgoa. proceeded to Old
pint. The torpedo f!otilla and tht
al vessels which were at the drill
nnds returned to the Norfolk nav,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
Effort Fails.

Tallahassee, Fla, Special.-Repre-
sentative Long introduced joint
resolution proposing an amendment to
the constitution providing that in the
collection of taxes a separate record
be kept of all taxes paid by white and
colored taxpayers and that the school
fund derived from taxing each race be
devoted exclusively to schools OF that
race. Thirty-nine voted for the amend
ment to four against it. A change IN
the constitution requires a three
fifths vote OF all the members elected
to each house. Many did not vote on
the amendment, and it lacked two OF
receiving the required majority.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
A Triple Tragedy.

Ennis, Texas, Special.-News has
reached here of tripe tragedy occur
ring Sunday morning at Bristol, an in
land town 10 miles north of Ennis.
Mrs. Lineberger, woman Of about 60,
and her son. Vestus. % years Of age,
wee found dead, both having been
chopped to pieces. with an axe. The
husband and father. w. c. Lineberger,
aged 20, was subsequently found Oh
his farm, four miles north OF Bristol
with his brains blown out with a shot
gun. TIE Lipebersers came here
from Tennessee. No cause for tbs
tragedy is known.