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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
JAPAN FIGHTS RUSSIA
Mus0oviteS Startled bu the Sudden and Success.
full Movements of the Mlkado's War
Vessels Against Their Fleet.
THREE TRANSPORTS CAPTURED
Russian Cruiser variag and oun.o
korietz Co Down After Fight
Near ChemuIno

Three transports of the Russian vol
unteer heet. conveying about 1900
troops, have been captured by the
Japanese of the Corean coast.
A dispatch from Port Arthur says
the Japanese fleet returned there
Tuesday afternoon and again BON.
barded the Russian fleet and forts, but
that IL soon withdrew The losses to
the Russians, the dispatch says, were
small. During the firing Japanese
cruiser grounded.
A message from London says: OH
clal dispatches from Toxic received by
Baron Hayashi. say the japanese ad-
miral, on arriving at Chemulpo. Corea.
Monday. sent word to the two Rus.
sian warships. the Variag and Korietz
giving them a time limit in which to
leave. Shortly afterward the Russians
came out and attacked a japanese tor.
pedo boat, which replied with a tor
redo ineffectlvely. A general exchange
of shots then followed.
After hot fire the Russians re.
turned to Chemulpo and at the en-
trance of the harbor. The Russian
cruiser Variag. which was reported
to have been sunk at Chamulpo by
the Japanese fleet. was captured and
has arrived at Sasebo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17

There is one feature in the work OF
the Carnegie Institution. which is OF
widespread importance, and that is the
selection of twenty-five research as
sistants," TO each of whom is given a
sum of $1,000 or $1,000. These ''re-
search assistants" are for the most part
young persons who have already been
well trained and are prepared to pros
ecute definite lines Of investigation un.
der the guidance of older, higher quail
fed leaders. These men are not al
lowed to be Assistants" in the ordinary
use Of that word. nor to engage in
instruction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
RUSSIAN TRANSPORT BLOWN UP
Mine Accidentally Struck by ship,
Captain, Three officers and Nine
ty Men Killed.
BRITISH STEAMER FIRED UPON.

A report has been received at st.
Petersburg from Viceroy Alexleff. say.
'ug that the Russian torpedo transport
Yenlsci has been blown up as the re.
suit of accidentally striking a mine
in the harbor at Port Arthur. The
Yealsel sank and Capt. Stepanoff,
three officers and 81 men were lost
The Yenisei was built at the Baltic
works in 1899. She was of $500 tons
displacement and could make 16 knots
Her armament consisted of FIVE 12.
FOUNDER and six 3.pounder quick.fring
guns.
The British steamer Flu Ping. when
leaving Port Arthur. was fired upon by
u1ussians. Three Chinese members of
the crew were wounded. The Rus
SLAMS afterward apologized for firing
on the vessel The Flu Ping, upon its
arrival at Wei Hal Wei filed a pro.
test with the British commissioner.
The American consul has reported
to United States Minister COnger that
the Russian authorities have refused
to allow the American steamer Pleia-
des to leave Port Arthur. The Pleia-
des sailed fiom Seattle on February >,
with a cargo of flour.
Baron Hayashi the Japanese min
lister at London, has received dis.
patch from Toxic announcing that on
February II two japanese merchant
steamers, the Nakanoura Maru and
Iensho Maru while on their way from
Sakahata to Otaru. on the island of
Hokkaido, were surrounded and shellHd
by four Russian warshlps presumably
the Vladivostock squadron. off tie
coast of Herunshi (OkhushlrD.
The Nakanoura Naru was sunk, but
the 2ensho Maru escaped and arrived
safely at Fukuyama island of Hokkai.
do.
The British government has informa-
tion which leads it to believe that ia
pan is likely to take possession of
Port Arthur a week from now. In the
best informed Japanese circles here
1t is privately thought that the war
will be over by July. Those British Of
fcials who are cognizant OF the extra
ordinary thoroughness with which ia
pan prepared for war are inclined to
share the japanese view regarding the
duration of the struggle.
The Associated Press understands
that the japanese troops are adj
vancing rapidly toward the Yalu river.
There, 1t is expected. they will meet
and engage the Russian forces. The
Japanese declare that the numbers of
the Russian troops are greatly exag-
gelated
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
WISE WORDS.

The process Of repentance is bitter,
but its fruits are sweet.
A changed life and changed mind
are both essential parts OF true repent
ance.
You cannot start the fire OF feud
without getting the smoke in your own
eyes.
An instantaneous perfection would
be as valueless as an instantaneous ed
ucation.
A man Is diligent to cultivate bis
corn, but expects his character to grow
without.
No girl can be proyi1ent OF her time
who is not prudent In the choice of her
company.
Don't keep any company In your
heart that you have to apologize t.
yourself for.
One thorn Of experience is worth a
whole wilderness Of warning. james
Russell Lowell.
There is more danger in the UNDER
ground currents OF desire than in the
overhead winds of temptation.
When we look. on the world as our
own plum we are almost sure to find
that we have eaten it too green.
Civility is a charm that attracts the
love Of all men, and too much is better
than to show too littlc.-Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
NEUTRALITY ASSURED.
No Aid TO Either Of BeIIiserent Ma.
tions Can BE Given.

The proclamation declaring the Uni
ted States neutral in the war between
Russia and japan was Issued by the
president on the 18th. The document
was prepared by Secretary Hay. The
Russian request that the United
States remain neutral was made on
the 10th. while that OF Jauan was de.
livered to Secretary Hay on the 18th.
together with formal notice OF ia
pans declaration Of war.
Count Cassini. the Russia ambassa-
dor to the United States, and Minister
Takahira, Japan's representative in
Washington, met face to face for the
first time in many weeks. in the wait
ing room of Secretary Hays Office at
the state department shortly after
noon Wednesday.
Mr.. Takahira had called to deliver
to Secretary Hay Japan's formal notice
that state of war existed. As he
came out of Mr.. Hays office he almost
brushed the garments of the Russian
ambassador, who was standing near
the door awaiting his turn to enter
The two diplomats surveyed each
other gravely for an instant and then
both bowed, slowly. formally and very
low, without uttering a sound.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
IRON TRADE IRREGULAR.
Sales In Finished Product Larger In
Pittsburu and CHICAGO,

OF the business outlook Bradstreet's
say: The Baltimore disaster and the
beginning of hostlllties in the far
east, though affecting the speculative
market to some extent, have as yet
had no notable results on trade out
side of sections Immediately concern.
ed. The iron trade Is irregular. Pig
iron sales are not large and prices dis
play ease, despite talk of large tran
sactlons In the Central West. West
ern trade in finished products Is re-
ported larger at Chicago and Pitts
burg. Wire goods, plates, bars and
structural note improvement and the
pipe business Is better situated than
year ago. Steel billets are reported
being shaded through the exchange
of scrap and pig iron therefor. Other
metals are dull, but copper Is rather
flrmer, while lead is strong. Wheat.
including flour. exports for five days
endiag February 10, aggregate 1.746,-
255 bushels. against 2,6Oi,226 bushels
last week, 2,S5G,439 bushels this week
last year, 3175,4S1 bushels in 1902 and
4,S1i,S7S bushels in 1901.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Aid for Baltimore.

A. the session of the Maryland Leg
islature Tuesday the question of relief
for the city of Baltimore was taken up
and a joint resolution adopted pro.
viding for the appointment Of joint
committee of Senators and delegates
to meet Mayor McLane and the Clti.
zens Committee of Baltimore for con-
sultation with a view of ascertaining
just what assistance Is needed.
A bill was introduced in the House
by Representative Enrich Illinois.
appropriating s1.000.O0O for the re-
lief of sufferers from the Baltimore
firo. The bill was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
p. r. r. Borrows $50, 10000

That part of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company which operates the
lines west of Pittsburg has borrowed
$50,000.000. II will get the money
from Kuhn, Loeb & Co of New York
on April l. and will issue notes which
are guaranteed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company proper. 1t Is an 49,
months loan at the rate OF AZ ger cent
a year. The purpose OF the loan Is
said to be the building of additional
tracks. both passenger and freight. on
the Pennsylvania lines between New
Yolk and Chicago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
TweNTY.sevEN SHARKS.
Caught On One Hooe when Deep Sec
Fishing Was Good.

ibid you ever hear Of catching twen-
ty-seven sharks with one hook 2" asked
Bosn l.. w. Eacott OF the British bark
Antigua. recently. The bark Captain
Brady lies at the foot Of Richards
street. Brooklyn.
II never heard tell Of such a thing
until fair and full winds left us on the
homeward way from Buenos Ayres.
Just above the equator. The ship
hadn't been becalmed In the tropics
more'n fifteen minutes when along
came an ordinary sized shark nosing
around. II
WORD was passed mp forra'd. and q
chunk Of pork as big as my head was
baited on a hook and cast astern. The
shark took right hold and we hauled it
alongside and aboard
at was a peculiar kind Of shark that
didn't have no teeth whatever. and its
tail, which had two flukes to 1t, was
about half as long as its body.
"Well, we cut open the shark to see
II we could find any curios inside.
There were no curlos, nor nothing OF
that sort. All there was in that shark
that we could find was twenty-six litus
sharks, so that made twenty -seveu
sharks all told caught with one hook.
"The little ones were about six inches
long. all alive. and all were toothless
and having white stomachs.
IL wanted the cook TO make n shark
stew, for young shark is tender and
good eatin'. but the other hands
wouldn't listen to it. so we threw 'em
all overheard and the cook put another
bit of beef In soak."-New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
The Growth of London.

During the nineteenth century Lon
don grew from a cityIof 100000 people
to one Of $500, O,O00-that is. increased
eight fold. New York increased from
10000 to 5O0,O00-nearly sixty fold
London is now increasing seventeen
per cent in a decade. and New York
thirty-fve per cent. or twice as fast.
II this rate should hold good for thirty
years more New York would have over
100000 population and be 100000
ahead of London.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
United Ages Mark $50 Years.

Six Shaffer brothers, sons OF John
shaffer, OF Highland County. Ohio.
were photographed in a group at Hills
borough, Ohio. a short time ago. The
oldest is eighty-slx years of age. and
the youngest seventy -four. Their united
ages amount to 4s0 years. Their faith
er's children numbered thirteen. and
the children of these six brothers num-
ber, respectively, eleven, eight, nine.
thirteen, twelve and five. giving the
list in the order OF the fathers ages.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Seven Marships Crinnleh.

In addition to the Russian vessels
, damaged in the torpedo attack at Port
Arthur seven other vessels were cap
| tured
The damage done TO the Russians at
Port Arthur by the Japanese fleet un.
der Vice Admiral Togo is far more
extensive than was at first reported
Seven warships belonging TO the Rus
slams were put out of action. 1ne
Pallada was not sunk but lies on her
beam ends on the beachh, so badly
damaged by the wel-diIected blow of
torpedo that it is doubtful if it will
be possible to make her seaworthy for
many months to come. The battle.
ships Retzsan and Tsarevitch were
damaged below the water line. If the
action had taken place at sea they GER
tainly would nave gone to the bottom.
In the second fight the battleship Pol
tava and the cruisers Novik. Askold
and Diana were seriously damaged.
The Japanese have dealt the Rus.
slams a crushing blow at Port Arthur.
An advance squadron of the Japanese
fleet, under command of Vice Admiral
Togo, and comprising 16 battleships
and cruisers with a numerous torpedo
fotilla, LETT the main fleet off Shan
TunG peninsula on Sunday immediate.
ly that the news of the diplomatic rup-
ture became known.
II crused slowly outside without
showing lights. The Russians were
lying in the roadstead apparently feel
ing secure from attack. Nearly all
the japanese torpedo boats were dis
patched on their dangerous and dar-
ing task. They rushed full steam on
the enemy, who were completely sur
rrlscd.
A great rattle Of small arms greet
ed the invaders, who, however, escap-
cd Gnhurt, and the Retvizan, the Car e.
witch and the Pallada were almost inn
mediately torpedoed.
The japanese dashed alCng the on.
tile line Of the Russians, exposed by
now to a terrible fire from the machine
guns and small arms from both the
ships and the shore. There was the
utmost CONSERVATION among the Rus.
SLAMS, which probably accounts for the
japanese torpedo boats escaping prac.
tically unscathed and joining the ad-
nlral outside. The admlral's fleet
during the attack kept out of range Of
the Russian sedrchlights.
Line of battle was then formed and
The japanese feet moved in within a
range Of two and one.half miles and
opened fire on the Russians. The
booming Of guns was heard far out 10
sea,
A cable from Chefoo says: Sixty
japanese transports are landing
troops at various points of Korea
from Masampho and Fusan, on the
south, to Kunson. Mokpho and Che,
mr.po on the west.
Thirty Men Killed.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
London Daily Mali says an import.
ant bridge on the Manchurlan railroad
has been blown up and 80 men have
been killed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Shell Carried Fifteen Miles.

One OF the officers OF the battle.
ship Missouri which has been engaged
in target practice of the Chesapeake
capes came to the navy department
with remarkable statement. He said
that one OF the 12inch guns being
elevated II degrees let fly a shell
which the strongest glass could not
follow to the end of its flight.
Later passing steamer report
ed that the shot had struck the sea
within 800 yards Of her. The steamer
was distant from the Missouri just Is
miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
KRUGER PAYS THE PENALTY.
Declared on Gallows Liquor Caused
All His Troubles.

Charles +. Kruger. the slayer Of Con
stable Henry +. Bieier, was executed
in Greensburg, Pa, On the 18th. The
condemned man displayed nerve. and
after being led to the scaffold by Sher-
If John NJ. Tresher and Deputy Daniel
D1ncaster he passed half way up the
several steps Of the gallows, and turn
ing to the small audience. in a clear
voice, he said: Gentlemen: During
my time on earth have been tor
rible sinner and all my troubles | can
place to the excessive use of liquor.
Gu not care for God until | got into
this trouble. lie has power and
strength to save me. and | warn all
here to lead a Christian life. | hope
to meet you all in heaven. where | am
going now. Goodby to all"
Kruger was hanged for the murder
of Constable Harry Bierer. of Greens.
burg, who went TO arrest him On q
trifling charge. lie was sentenced to
death. but confessed to several crimes
among which was the murder of
Treasurer John Blevins at New Castle,
Pa. This was not believed. The Gov.
ernor respited him and his mental
condition was investigated, He was
declared sane and the Governor then
withdrew from further interference
and the law took its course.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
GuNBoAT MAY BE SEIZED.
Firing on American Steamship Arousea
the War Department.

Specific instructions have been ca.
bled Rear Admiral Wise commanding
the training squadron in Dominican
waters regarding the protection Of
American shipping interests there.
The firing on the lighters of the Clyde
line steamer New York by a govern
ment gunboat has aroused Indignation
in official circles here and 1t was said
at the Navy department that the prob.
able course OF action after such an
outrage would be the seizure of the
government gunooat by Rear Admiral
Wise. in which event 1t probably would
be carried to Guantanamo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
FOURTEEN KILLED.
Engineer Falls 70 Obey Orders. More
Than Twenty Hurt.

Fourteen persons were killed and
more than a score injured in a col
lision between two passenger trains
on the Canadian Pacific near Sand
Point Tuesday. The trains were the
eastbound and weStbound 800" spe-
cials. Both trains were under orders
to stop at Sand Point and pass.
An official statement given out by
the Canadian Pacific placed the re-
sponsibllity for the wreck upon the
crew of the westbound train. Con-
ductor Kidd. of that train, this even
ing admitted that his engineer had
orders to stop at Sand Point, but
failed to obey them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
MAsAMPHo SEIZED.
Port VIII ee Fortified and Used as a
Military Base.

japan seized Masampho Sunday and
dispatched a heavy force there. She
will fortify the port and establish a
naval and military base.
Masamrho is on the southeast coast
OF Korea. about 100 miles from Seoul,
the capital. II fronts on the narrowest
part of the strait Of Korea, which
leads from the Yellow sea into the
sea of Japan. Thus commanding the
strait. It, in conjunction with the
naval station at Hiroshima, almost ex-
actly opposite on the Japanese coast,
enables japan to close the southern
entrance to the inland and western
side of the empire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Where Skulls Are in Demand.

In the northern Shan States. on the
border of Burma, Is Il tribe called the
Wild Was. These people propitiate
with human skulls the demons whom
they worship. Outside every village
In their country there are many posts.
all in one line. decked with human
skulls. A niche is cut in the back
of each post. with n ledge on which
the skull can rest aud grin through a
hole in front of 1t. Every village has a
dozen and some rs many as hundred
of these head posts. Fresh skulls are
in special request at harvest time and
are purchased for large sums, those OF
distinguished visitors being particular
~ desired. SO, as Mr.. Scott, the British
superintendent of the States. remarked
some years ago: THE Was States are.
therefore, no place for missionaries or
globe trotters."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Investigation to Be Thorough.

The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections agreed that the hearing
of the charges against Senator Reed
smoot would begin March /. Chairman
Burrows was given unlimited power to
summon witnesses and to appoint a
subcommittee to go to Utah to take
testimony, II necessary. The witness
es TO be summoned before the commit
tee are for the most part members OF
the Mormon church. among them he
ing children alleged to be the offspring
OF polygamous marriages contracted
since the manifesto Of 1890. ''rf
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
UNCLE SAM SPEAKS A WORD.
Secretary Hay Aako Powers to Pre-.
serve Chinese Neutrality.

AS soon as the State Department
was informed that hostilites had
broken out Secretary Hay sent note
to all the Powers inviting their ad.
hesion to q programe outlined by him.
The chief feature of the program is
to compel China to preserve strict neu.
trallty. At the same time he took oc-
cas!on to reafirm the statement of
July 8, 1900, that our chief concern in
the Far East is the preservation of the
territorial and governmental entity of
the Chinese Empire. The circular
asks the Government to pledge them
selves to make such representations al
Peking as will, TO them, seem best cal
culated to cause China to preserve
strict neutrality
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Fatal Hotel Fire.

The Cliff Springs hotel. located at
the west end of the bridge over the Al.
legheny river at Kittanning, Pa, was
destroyed by fire and two men lost
their lives in the flames. The dead
men are Aaron Davis, of Pittsburg
married and leaves a family; Richard
Dady, of Pittsbu'g, married and leaves
a family.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
5000 DAMAGES. Asked.

Seward S. SALESMAN, of Salineyllle,
o.. has filed suit in court here against
John Barnhill asking for $4,000 for al
legged alienation OF his wife's affec-
tons. The men are brothers-in-law,
and the suit Is said to be the result Of
family differences. SALESMAN and his
wife have separated and he has also
brought suit for divorce.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Killed at a CROSSING,

Four persons were killed at the
Southern railway crossing at Water.
loo Postoffice, Va. The killed were
Bernard Brown. his wife and child, and
william Stokes. The party was re.
tuning from Washington in a wagon.
which was struck by an engine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Worried by Students.

DR.. Charles n. Haskins. an instruc-
tor in Sheffield scientific school Of
Yale university, who recently was
harassed by the freshmen who plugged
- the keyhole to prevent his open.
ing the recitation room, has resigned.
owing to broken health and nervous
ness,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
A Long weather Cycis.

A long weather cycle OF about thirty
ave years seems to appear in the Brit
lsh Isles. From records Of ninety years.
Mr.. Douglas Archibald concludes that .
dry period has just passed. and that
the years 1908 to about 1920 will show
more than an average rainfsll and low
barometer. and two bushels per acre
deficiency In wheat yield.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Report Of Russian vlctcry.

Private kilograms received at Vladl-
vostock, report the complete rout of
the Japanese by the Russians on the
Yalu river. These adyices also claim
llat Chemulpo, Korea has been occu-
Jed by Russian soldiers and marines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Dies at Aue Of 1902,

Philip Keifer, wealthy retired man
ufacturer, of Dayton. o., who celebrat-
ed the one hundred and second ami
versary of his birth a few months ago,
died on the 9th. He came to Dayton
from Maryland in 1882. He drank six
cups OF coffee daily all his life and was
an inveterate user of tobacco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
TROUBLE IN LUZON.
Cavalry Scouts and ConstabuIsry Sent
to Vigan.

to Vigan.
A revolt of the constabulary at
Vigan has developed into a small up.
rising against the American and loyal
Filipinos. Two American priests. Faith
ers McClosky and Kirk. have been
fired upon. but no casualties are re-
ported. The telegraph wires leading
to the disturbed district have been
cut. Ricarte, one of the former Fill.
rino leaders, is believed to be at the
head of the movement.
Seventeen of the constabulary de-
serted, taking with them 30 rifles. s..
600 rounds Of ammunition, and 500
obtained by looting the commissary
department. The number of fugitives
has since been augmented by a par.
ty of so escaping from the same quar-
ter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17

Representatives OF insurance com,
panles estimate :Le fire loss IN Baltl-
more at $i25.OO0.OO0 with ssO.0OO.OO0
insurance. af
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17
Welsh Coal for Russia,

Orders have been received at Car
lff. suspending all shipments of coal
/r the Russian government and can
jsling the charterlng in Its behalf.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-17

Reyes was elected president OF Col
ombia on February 2. Gonzales Val
encia was elected vice president.