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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Men never know half the women
say, and the women never know half
the men do.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Since the sudden fall Of the great
Campanile a Venice few years ago
scientific experiments have been made
to afford assurance Of the stability OF
other famous architectural piles In
Italy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Hong Kong imports annually about
100000 feet board measure Of Ore
gon pine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Every sign in Rio Japsiro is tax
Cd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Prof. Berg Of Buenos Ayres says thai
he has discovered there fishing spid'
er. This spider spins a little net be-
tween two stones and then drives tiny
fish into 1t. They are captured ant
eaten as the spider feels hungry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

D. Il. YOUNG,
ARCHITECT
Corner Grant and Fifth sts.. Reynolds'
Vile, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

farm, provided my conditions are sat-
iefactory. They must agree to remain
here at least two months, and I shall
be glod to make a more permanent ar
rangement If things turn out we'll.
shall expect the man to do a full
mans work, and l shall pay him the
wages customary for that work These
will not be the wages of the skilled
workman In the city, and L do not
know how they will conform to the
union scale, but furnish lodging and
the same board that we have our
selves. The woman will be expected to
assist my wife and do such work as
1t is customary for a woman to do
about farm, and she will be paid
accordingly. If there is child old
enough to be of assistance in berry
picking, shall be glad to pay 1t the
rate paid othefehildren about. here
for the same work. | shall be paying
full wages for inexperienced help, but
good deal of the work does not re-
quire much experience, l shall be
giving thse people an opportunity to
make money that they can save, for
they will have practically no expenses
Do you think you can send me such a
family under such conditioner"
Bullard knitted his brow and
thoughtfully reviewed the proposition.
81 think It doubtful" he said.
And the unemployed Of the city are
crying for help" commented the Judge
bitterly.-The Red Book.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-13

Cows wearing smoked glass specta
cles may be seen in the interior o.
Russia, where great tracts of countr,
are covered with snow six months o.
the year. The COWS become afflicted
with snow blindness while looking fol
fine grass under the melting snow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
Men Enter Room Occupied by
Young Ladies and Chloroform
One Before Frightened Off.
BLooDHoUNDS TO SCENE
] clegram to hurricane Branch,
Who Passes Through Rich
mond to Scene.
Especial oTae Times-Dspateh.)

CoRDONSNIL VA, January ST.
Tho usually Quiet town of GordonsviIe
was stirred TO the depths yesterday over
"a succession ot attempts At burglary or
assault unparalleled in the history Of the
place.
The most alarming happening was ~
che residence OF Mr Edward Davenport
ou KinE Street. in the northeast part Of
the town. About o'clock Miss Annie
Davenport was aroused ny some noise
and the odor ~ clloroform was very
strong I'm the room. She at once called
her sister Miss Lottie. and falling to get
d response took bold OF her and found
that she was SO far under the effects
of the drug that She could not be awak-
ened. She dragged her from the room into
another apartment where her brother
was sleeping and 40 once gave the alarm.
and soon than par, of the tEvn turned
out
Miss Davenport Was resuscitated readily.
and officers secured THAI portion Of tne
town for the burglars.
Persons also entered the residence OF
Nj W. o. Blake, 10y opening the parlor
window. hut nothing was taken. so far ass
yet learned. and no one aroused
Residences Of ar w. w. Scott. State
Law Librarian and Rev. ~. A. Meade
We're likewise visited but no ore i'm either
was awakened. and nothing has been
missed.
a telegram was sc once sent ~ Hurri-
cane Branch. of suffolk. summoning him
and his bloodhounds Mr.. Branch started
az once. but missed connection I'm Rich
mond and could NOT leave that city until
il o'clock tonight
The town was somewhat quieted down
by dowupour ~ hail and snow. Many
persons from the county had waited co~
the arrival Of train No 90 as Hurricane
Branch was 10 have arrived on g. NAM
of the citizens will remain uu 10 engage
I'm the chase. a1C confidently expect 90
have the guilty rartv behind tho bar..
before davbreak Indignation at tho bold
ness Of the party has brought many %
the citzons to such q pitch chat should
he be caught violence IS possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
Three Sworn Jurors Re-
leased. Two Without
Explanation.
TEMPER IS SHOWN
BY THE ATTORNEYS
They Have an Exciting Clash
In Conference Before Judge
About Dismissing Jurors.
Rumors That Other
Changes May Yet
Occur.

NEW YORK. January M-sensations
were frequent In the Thaw murder trial
to-day. and before the two sessions OF
court had ended three sworn Jurors had
been released from further service in
tile case. making five IN all summary
excused from the trial panel during the
last three days.
In the case OF two Of the released
jurors uo explanation was made in court.
The tnird WAS allowed TO 80 upon d
Physicians certificate that his life would
be imperiled by the close confinement
of jury service. Three satisfactory tales
men were found To replace the excused
5urors. so that when the rapidly shifting
situation underwent survey at the clos,
OF the day There were again eleven men
in tho jury box. tine same number that
had been seated at tho close of yestcr-
DAVIS session. Rumors were current to-
night that the end OF the jury changes
is not yet In sight. and that further
chapters may be added TO what has
already become ara unprecedented record
ln criminal procedure iu New York CITY.
There were several conferences Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
NEW TREATY MAY
BE NEGOTIATED
Strong Claim of Japs That Under
Present Treaty They Are En-
titled TO as Good Treatment
as Any Other Nation.
Will Give Hawaii
Protection.
3 WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January 81
Washington is very much in the dark as
q the diplomatic status Of questions
which have been under discussion be-
tween represent Of Japanese
government and repres, of the
government Of the Unit. ST. Opin-
ion runs ali the way from progressing
satisfactorily with prospects Of adjust
ment OF all differences AT Very early
date. TO stories OF secret cXportati on of
japanese veterans Of the Russian ar 10
Hawaii where they are drilling In the
expectation of early hostilities when they
viii spring TO overthrow the government
and hoist the fag OF Nippon.
Il believe we may have a way with
Japan" said q member Of the House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day. adj
ding. "in fifty years.
There is no denying the fact that there
is Uneasiness felt i'm many quarters over
the situation. While the President has gone
as far a. public sentiment would approve
in yielding to Japanese demands regarding
school privileges and the right of Japan
ese immigrants 20 land in the United
States. the Pacific coast people have
steadfasjy refused 10 yield an inch. and
the San Francisco School Board will NOT
allow japanese pupils to- enter the public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
COULD NOT RESIST
IMPULSE TO MARRY
This the Plea of Parson Holden.
Convicted of Bigamy and
Sent to Prison.

TOLEDO. O.. JanuaU- 31.--'I have %
spinal affection which causes a brain
pressure, which iapeis me 60 marry
women. cannot resist the impulse so
Albert Holden, allcgcd minister. who
pleaded guilty To the charge Of Digamy.
told Judge Barber to-day.
''You arc menace to society" replied
the Judge "and I will send YOU to tho
pcni3ontiary for six years II should have
been seven years. hut as YOU have
pleaded guilty / will not ~ SO severe
upon you.'
IL r. said that Holden has had about
thirteen wives. and that he has two sons
under indictment for higamy. Holden
married every time the spirit moved him
His courtships always took place during
one OF his revivais. and his victims were
always one Of those whom he had taken
into the church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
ROGERS MUST PAY
MILLION AND HALF
Compromise Reached in Suit Of
Receiver Of Bay State Gas
Company.

EO~ToN january STA compro-
mise settlement of the suit Of Gcorg.
Wharton Pepper. tine receiver of the
Ray state Gas Company. OF Delaware.
against Henry lf Rodgers. OF New
York 20 recover profits az between
s.. .00U. 600 and StUnO.0n0 on account
of the Sale of the several Boston sqs
companies was announced in the
United States Circuit Court this after
noon.
Indor the terms Of tie compror,fae
agreement which was submitted Go the
court to-day. Receiver Pepper accent x
au offer of 500 Q0O from Randall
Morgan. treasurer OF the United ,;ls
company. OF Philadelphia. including an
andndoument or the claims hV the na,
state Company against Nr. Rogers. and
lu consideration. also. OF stock in the
hundlo Gas Company. now held hv the
idN state ta- tOmpanN This stock
amounts 90 about go 900 shares Nr
Morgan acts Tor Mr.. Rogers ia tue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01

The Young Mems Christian Association
new-building campaign came 10 a ruost
successful and somewhat sensation IN
ish last night the total figures standing
at s226 92s. with n number of conditional
pledges which were made to secure the
guarantee fund. The most dramatic fea-
ture Of the evening was the announcements
of y gift of S25.O0o from Miss Helen
Gould. cahied 20 her representatives. here
from Rome.
The day was all I'm ALL n record
breaker for hard work. 200 canvassers
securing the city in every direction.
It became apparent AT the MONDAY
luncheon that seventeen thousand dollars
had been raised In the morning. and
though II was seen that the citizers Of
Richmond would not let the campaign fail
for want OF the other ten thousand still
no stone was left unturned. and the COM
mittees worked almost to a. man up to
$50 p. NJ. when there was n general
gathering for reports and supper at head
quarters
Richmond citizens have never been
through such an experience as the Y. NJ.
G. A. campaign has been. 1t will be an
eyeopener to many who have pinned
their faith to the slower methods OF
...fs .rs..-.--..
,,,.- ,,l,,,-,, 80 ''e Ai'N
pf.f.,,,s ,,.,,.. W. ,.'e 80. TX ollI1ehs or
,,,5s,. i.o-sa , 80 .-' gar : @"I
~ at--.t,,.-, - ,'. ~ nes'lu
c,icr 3, ,.. 49,. t, 80. - =.
ana e.~ii,i,o- MI. f... t..... - . -, -
Young business ,,en rot al - ..-. 80
men,bars ~ trs ,ssoc,,+t,r -. ,.-
given unstintediv of their fi,,s "a CO.
and means for tho l,n,uHii,,.- 80 q, .,..
and better pi.br,ord
Co. -. LT5
OOOilSS a. AASS<ie udI JeIS-
.r meeting al tne Sualer building last
"'S"'' ""eh 1"e nhai reports We're made.
WIS one ''.it VIII "e unique IN the city's
".9u'iF' S''-9. speechTS' cheers and
pray were united IN an ontourst or
ci.lh"SiaNtie aPpi'lse "hen the result was
Ntaf- -" i't' or an mes or business
j" ln' 'i,N crowded. tAe headquarters
i''IN '"" "~ many aS p"SSinle We
S'airt III '"r '''.~ 'avies. WINE tHoSe
Slau',"~ D" ''e l4oel i'o"y were also
served VIII "' "o"""aht supper
A7 haa ne'n ile custom az 'h- noon
0rous % s'nirt was passed anI HH
n,e pl'p ,.rs ,,,inr ' 5rs,1s~ T,.'7 sefs,r ne 30
tt, occasion. which was annrciate5 IN,
am the workers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
COMMITTEE HEARS
PEALSFOR FUNDS
AN ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
Levy's Plan for Improvement and
Tor Fighting tuberculosis.
jamestown Building.

Immediately upon the Adjournment Of
the Common Council last night the Fin-
ance Committee was called 20 orde- in
an adjoining room by Chairman j. r.
Wood The committee gave hearings 10
representatives. of the High school teach
crs. the School Board. the Richmond
building at jamestown. the Board of
Health and other departments or causes.
The hearing continued for nearly two
hours no action was taken upon tho
various appeals, the facts and stauN as
being filed with the committee for future
consideration.
Salary Of Teachers.
The first speaker a. the evening was
SIR. James O.. Harwood. principal OF tine
HIGH school, who made q strong plea
for an increase Of the salaries of High
School teachers In what De disciaimed
any purpose TO disparage in any way tn.
merits of the district school teachers or
TO autagonize their appeals for increased
salaries. Mr.. Harwood called attention 20
The cost Of preparation for High School
teachers and the Inadequate remuncra-
tou OF men and women thus e1uinned.
He cited the fact that several teachers
whom ne was authorized To- name were
offered increased salaries elsewhere and
several others i'm recent years had re-
slsnd To accept more lucrative employ
ment
Mr.. Harwood read letters from Presi-
dent Boatwright OF Richmond College:
Professor Metcalf. of that institution. and
others commcnding in the highest terms
the preparedness of graduates OF the
Richmond High School and the efficiency
Of the instruction there Nj Harwood
presented his cause clearly and strongly
yct briefly. and made an excellent i'm
precision
Thereupon The Board OF School Trle-
tees were accorded hearing ana
Major Capcrs. president Of tn, hoarl
announced that Mr Charles ITutzlar
" ouid present tho needs OF the dcnarf-
mcnt OF education for the wear Ar
liutzlcr, I'm q clear strong and forcofuf
statement. reviewed tho needs OF rho
department In the matter Of special re-
paiFs. detailing the demands at each
school white or colored tho total
amount for necessities and the do
creased percentage OF total appropria
tious during q series or years given 10
the cause of education. He was given
an attentive hearing. and several mon
bers OF the Board manifested their
CONTINUED on Tenth Pagel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
FOUND WIFE WITH
BULLET IN HEAD
AIr. Gay Rcturns from Work TO
Discover Her Dead by
Own Hand.
LEFT A PATHETIC LETTER


Mrs. Charles T. Gay. Of Fulton. com
mitted suicide Yesterday afternoon.
shooting herself through the head. Her
husband returned 20 the mousse from
his place OF employment about $50
O'Clock 90 hnd his wife living on the
floor with a bullet ir her right temple.
With her husband. Mrs Cav had been
residcnt of fulron fnt a number OF
years. and for the past three wears
lived on the Wiliamshufg Turnpi ke.
just below Fulton ifilL Mr.. Gay. who
is q contracting carpenter hy trade.
had been recently employed at the Ken
tuci>v Tobacco Works. IN Fulton. i'm
some carpenter work and was said to-
ne making good wages His wife had
been in Door health for year or more.
and was known 10 have been very de-
~Dondeut about herself
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
TRAIL TOO COLD
SAYS Mr.. BRANCH
Detective, Waiting in Richmond.
Expresses Himself as Doubt
full About Catching Man.

Detective "Ifi ricane' Branch. OF Srf-
folk. passed through tho city last night
ON his WAY Oh Gordonsvilie with his IA
NOUS bloodhound. "rlgor Jr.." having
,o.,,tt,,.,,l or stole, p,...,
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CONTINUED on Third Pagel
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Iconunacd on Eighth Pagel
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CContInucd On seventh Taee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01
Speeches Made.

Speeches were fhen called FOR. the frat
h-iVal ~ Ar. JasaEa Elx2a-. shalrnlan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-01

CONTINUED on Tenth Pagel
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Continued on Third PaSe4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
HOPKlNrON.

Miss Maud Earhart has returned
to her school work at Delta.
Glen Firman won the footrace at
Arlington yesterday. They say
Glen goes some when he gets under
way.
Misses Franc and Nell Earhalt
departed Monday evening for a WIS.,
it Of ten days at points in Illinois.
Mrs. l. II. Wilson and Mrs. A. L
Barker were at Cedar Rapids yes.
terday.
Miss Edith Schneider of Greeley
spent several days of last week with
Miss Hazel Tibbitls.
Ms H. b. Sill has been visiting
her parents in Dubuque for couple
Of weeks, and will visit sister in
Illinois before returning.
Rev. Roy Porter and wife are Wis
ting at VIM. Porter's.
Rev. E. Z. Reed returned Tues
day evening from Okoboji. refresh
ed after couple of weeks at that
popular resort lie refuses as vet
to give the weight of the largest
one he caught or the size of the one
that get away.
Several parties from Hopkinton
attended the Woodman picnic at
Arlington yesterday, the drawing
cards being the ball games between
Strawberry Point and Arlington,
and Monticello and Volga. Airing
ton won the first game by score OF
! to nothing, and Monticello won
the second in ten-inning bout by
a.score of 3 and 2. 1t is reported
to have been very exciting day for
the sports and large amount of
money was bet by the opposing
parties.
Jos. Lux met with a very painful
accident last Saturday. He had
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
ONEIDA,

Miss Nichols and Fred MaxGeld
of Marshalltown recently visited at
G. b. Cox's.
Miss Maud Hutchens of New
Providence, Ia, is visiting relatives
and friends in this vicinity.
Miss Eva Heiden of Wadena re-
Gently visited her friend Nellie Cox
Miss Cora Brooks of Hopkinton
left for Edgewood Wednesday after
a pleasant visit with friends here.
Mrs. Heyer and daughter Mrs.
schaller of Earlville spent Thurs
day at I. Dickson's.
Mrs. Nessler and children of Du-
buque are enjoying few days at
the Napier home.
Several from here attended party
at J. D. Bushnell's Friday evening.
The ice cream social at j. R
Cox's Saturday evening. was we'll
attended. Ten dollars was added
to the treasury.
Chas. Blanchard of Edgewood
spent Monday evening at j Rector's
7. Wilson of Manchester spent
Wednesday at his farm near here.
Chas. Bagsby is assisting J. ]
Moser this week.
4 j. Clendenen is hauling lumbe
for his new barn.
Eugene Hubert of Mancheste
was blackberrying at his farm Wed
nesday.
Rudy Moser sports a new buggy
i Arthur Parker is also riding in
new buggy, one Of Montgomer
!, Ward & Co.'S, and looks to be wa
up in G.
Miss Artazena Scanlen Of Mar
y chester spent several days the pas
week at the Joslin home.
Horace Barger was an Elkpol
j. visitor Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
CIVIL WAR VETS
IN FATAL FIGHT
Commander of G. A. II. Post Muir.
ders His Comrade by PMnging
BayOnet in Abdomen.

Victoria. No., Aug. l9.-using the
bayonet Of an ancient army musket
as his weapon. Commander s. j.
Waters of the James n. Whitehead
Post. G. A. r.. of this city, assaulted
an old friend and army mate, George
Patton. and is now held on the charge
of murder. The stabbing occurred in
the post hall. and is said to have fol-
lowed Il sharp verbal exchange be-
tween the two men. Waters is Go
years old and Patton was 81.
Something detrimental as to the
army record of one of the men is said
to have been spoken. The two old
soldiers lunged toward each other and
Patton is alleged to have picked up n
stick. AS he did so Commander
Waters is declared to have turned
toward the wall. where he spied n
rusty army musket, relic of the war
of the rebellion. He Is said to have
dragged the gun from its, place and
to have thrust the bayonet into Pat,
tOn'S abdomen
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
OLD ORCHARD IS
SWEPT BY FIRE
tells and Cottages Destroyed by
the Flames.

Old Orchard, Me-, Aug. 1.-Two
lives were lost and five persons We're
injured. three seriously. as Il result OF
the fire which swept through this sea-
shore resort during the night causing
a loss of from half to three quarters
of million dollars.
The dead: Philip Partridge, Of
Kennebunk, killed by locomotive
while crossing track on way to fire.;
unidentified man. The injured: The
Rev. Aufus H. Jones. pastor Of Trinity
church, Saco, seriously hurt by ex'
Plosion of soda tank; Newton Morrill,
Salem, Mass, Boston and Maine rail.
road engineer, seriously hurt by same
explosion: Emerson, father Of
proprietor of Hotel Emerson, hurt by
same explosion; unidentified man,
probably fatally injured by same ex-
plosion: Miss Minard, of Kennebunk,
badly bruised by being thrown from
carriage in which she was riding with
Partridge The injured are being
| treated ut hospitals in Biddeford.
Seventeen summer hotels, sixty cot
tagcs and a score of buildings occu-
pied by stores We're destroyed. The
explosion which caused so many In.
| imics occurred in Horgan's drug store
at Old Orchard avenue 1t is believed
that the fire started from an over
| turned lamp in the annex Of the Hotel
| OLYMPIA The total insurance on the
burned property. it is understood, will
not exceed Sl50,00O.
|. As Il result of the fire, the season
\ Mt Old Orchard is brought to an
abrupt close. as only one large hotel
the Old Orchard. remains. All trains
including several extras, are packed
/ with persons leaving the shore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
EARLvILLE.

Miss Eva Hunt returned Satur.
day from short visit at Des Moines
Chas. Staehle, wife and son Ed,
were Manchester visitors over Sun
day.
Mrs. Z. Cousins and Mrs. Chas
Staehle were Dubuque visitors one
day last week.
A. G. Philip and wife of Man
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Condit and
Miss Ida Woodrich of Daytona, Fla,
visited at the Geo. Dickson home
Monday.
A number of our local fans at
tended the base ball game at Gree
ley on Sunday.
R. Wilson of Oneida spent Sun.
day at the John Wood home.
Alec Prentice and wife and Mrs
Mary Lindsay and daughter Mar
garet Of Manchester were Colesbure
visitors Sunday.
Don't let anything keep you from
coming to Earlville on Aug. %.
Extensive preparations have been
made to make this the greatest car
nival Earlville has had for many
years. There will be no lack Of
entertainment. Come and bring
your friends.
Invitations are out for the we'd
ding Of Miss Leila Tietge to Mr..
Chas. Pulver which will occur on
Wednesday, Aug. 81, at the home
OF the brides parents. Both OF the
contracting parties are well known
to large circle Of friends who wish
them well in their new relation.
They will leave Friday for a short
visit at Des Moines after which they
will go to Ames, Iowa which will be
their future home
On Thursday night lightning
struck the barn on the Thos. Lind
say farm north Of town burning it
to the ground together with num-
Der of other buildings with their
contents, consisting Of machinery,
grain, hay, etc. The place was oc-
cupied by Mr.. Koenige. The loss
to both parties beirg considerable.
Mrs. Leslie Tietge came up from
Des Moines Saturday to attend the
Tietge-Pulver wedding.