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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15
CONFESSED 10 A MURDER.
A Celebrated Mystery Cleared up by Ono of
the Guilty Men.

a. UP ny OuG VI
the Guilty Men.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, June l4.-Heury
Myers implicated with John Olsen and
William Dagger in the murder of John
Lowell, n wealthy rancher of folsom,
California, has made statement in
which he said he had became acquainted
with Lowell two months before the
murder, which was committed Sunday,
March "a. Lowell at that time spoke
about selling his property as the neigh
bors were unfriendly to him, and MS
Myers knew something about stock
asked the Inter to sell his horses for
him. Subsequently, on March %,
Myers with Olsen and Dagger went to
Lowcll'sranCh to obtain employment cut
ting wood. On arriving ut the ranch
Olsen, suggested that rs they were all
poor they should put Lowell ont OF the
way and divide the large amount OF
money he had and what they could
realize from the sale OF the stock, har-
ness and vehicles. A plan was formed
and after breakfast the four went out to
ioOh ~ tuc Woou tHcy were 10 cut
Lowell was two feet in front OF Myers
when the latter fired the shot that killed
him. The body was then wrapped in
canvass and buried under some loose
dirt in the cellar. When the men left
the ranch they took several horses with
them which they sold and divided the
proceeds. Myers then fled south under
an assumed name, Olsen going TO Sutter
county, while Dagger remained in Sacra-
mRntn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15
Want O,Dwysr Removed.

DuRLrN, June l4.-United Ireland
threatens to circulate for signatures a
petition to the church authorities asking
them to remove Bishop o'Dwyer, Of
Limerick, for his course in connection
with the papal rescript.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15

WAsHINGrOS, D. O., June l+.-At mid
night it was said at General sheridan's
residence that there was really nothing
to add to the o o'clock bulletin. No
symptoms of another relapse have oc-
CURED, and the General has not had an
attack Of coughing this evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15

PrTTsBURGH, Pa, June l4.-A heavy
wind storm passed over TifEin, O., early
this. morning, blowing down the walls
Of the Beaver Falls glass factory and gas
well derricks. Thousands of dollars OF
damage was done To fruit and grain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15

TERRE HAuTR' ISD., June l4,-Gr0en-
up, ILL.,, was visited yesterday by de.
structive fire. The north side OF the
square and u large portion OF the west
side were completely destroyed. Losses
amount to SIS, 900, with light insurance
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15

CINCINNATI, June 1.-THE Supreme
Lodge Knights OF Pythias elected the fol-
lowing officers: Supreme Chancellor,
William Ward, Newark, N. J.i Supreme
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15
FAIRMONT STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,

Glass Day ExercIscs-The Annual Meeting
Of the Alumni.
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FAIRMONT. lime l1.-Tbe interest in
the approaching commencement IS una
ho,oJ roty;tLsto,,,;,,t tbo Loot
Uateu' notwithstanding Tue He"''
AS early MS $ O'Clock this morning the
Normal Hall was crowded by students
and visitors, this being Glass Day. The
,,ro,.o,n,,o ,ros ~ noro ,Lor o.,;ro,,,
m;asast RUa nS roIiowS. TS ~ AN0'e '''''4 0'"'H"iS y
m.e,eS., w,I' S, 40 ..U .U..V%o. n,s,.., y,..,,on
''O'ii 81" N'"'"i' RsnbocI ;i'iii;' HAYDEN
Accompanied by Miss Hayden. '''N
PRAYER ::i PFoi C. A. siPe
MIssSs Fisher and 'i;;i'i.;;; iSy;noD
ncrIa,nation--.SIr Rnncrt's Wife =" '''' '''''''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-15

Mai. II. P. Whipple, the well.knowu
evangelist. died at Cumberland, Pa, on
Tuesday last,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
THE NEXT SENATE.

Democrats Making Great Efforts to Con-
troll the Upper Branch OF Consrexs-
They Hope to Take In Oregon, aud Also
Have m Eye OH Michigan-
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Democratic
papers announce that part Of their CAM
paign this year will be directed to the capt
IRE OF the Senate. AS the case stands now
with Barbour, of Virginia. elected to succeed
Riddleberger, and supposng that there are
no other changes, the next Senate will be {:
tie, and with q Democratic Vice President
that party would control the upper house G:
Congress. But the Democrats. don't pro-
pose 10 be satisfied with this They are
hoping to capture the Legislature Of Ore
gon, to be elected In June, and choose
the successor of Senator Dolph, whose
term expires next March,. Michigan
is another State to which they are
looking with hopes born, Of Post
master-General Dickinson. The only State
in which they believe it possible for them
to lose a Senator is in New jersey, and on
that contingency they are specializing anx-
iously. Some recent movements in that
State prove that the ministration is try
ing to conciliate Senator Mcpherson and
unite the Democratic factions
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
CHIEF OF THE ST. PAUL

A New President fur the Road-Roewen
Miller. General Manager, Chosen to Fill
the Place Left Vacant by the Death of
Alexander Mltchel;-Brief Sketch IF His
Career.
NEW YORK, April 26-Eoswell Miller, the
general manager. was yesterday elected
president of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul railroad, to succeed the late Alexander
n tcben
1.-THE new President is about 10 years OF agp
and native OF Pennsylvania. he served dur
Ing the war as Captain of artillery His rise
in the railroad business has been rapid
Previous to 1892 Mr.. Miller was secretary and
general superintendent successfully OF the
Cairo & Vincennes railroad. From May,
1882, to April, 1888, he was second
vice-presfdent and treasurer Of the Chi
cago s Western Indiana Railroal Company. In
April 1888. he was appointed assistant to the
general manager Of the St. Paul road in March,
1854, receiving the appointment OF assistant
general manager In April, 1885, Mr.. Miller
succeeded S. S. Merrill as general manager OF
the road. 1t is reported that his salary in his
new position will be; 81, 000J
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
CHuRcHjLL's WARNING.
H. Urges Justice to Iroland-Tho Young
Tory Leader At Outs with the Minis

M Urges Justice to Ireland-Tho Young
Tory Leader at Outs with the Minis
3 Try. @
LONDON, April 25 In the Commons yes
terday there was an interesting debate upon
tho motion for second reading OF the Irish
County Government bill During the dis
cusston Nh: Gladstone criticised the Tory
Government for it's breach of it's promises
to the people. Mr. Balfour declared that as
long as the present acute controversy ex-
listed local government could not be ex-
tended to Ireland.
Lord Randolph Churchill said that the
Government in 1886 pledged itself
to extend to Ireland the same amount Of
local liberty. That pledge was the founda-
ton of the Unionist party and
the only platform upon which they
could resist repeal. If the Government re-
lied merely upon the executive powers, and
It they were going to preach that their
Irish duties must lie looked upon as in
ferior, they might for time
hold that position, but only for q very
short time (Parnellite cheera1 There
was not sufficient Interpretation of the
Government policy. If Ireland had to wait
In the hands of the executive tho Con-
servatives must take care that they did not
expose themselves to well-directed in
dIctlnent of reaction The bill was re-
Jected
Lori Randolph Churchill's speech in Par
lament created a sensation and was a mat
ter of surprise to members of all parties 1t
Is admitted that the proceedings of the
week in Parliament have been damaging
to the Government
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

Johnston, Buckner, Longstreet Lee, Mosby
and Sheridan, J. Z. Bancroft and Governor
Hill General Mosby wrote:
~ regret :hatI can not be with you on the
occasion to add my tt butte to the memory of
the generous soldier whose victories in peace
were no less renowned than in war. With
feelings OF pride I remember that honored
him in life and was not one Of those who did
not discover his virtues until he was deud."
General James Lougstreet wrote:
II was more indebted to General Grant for
personal kindness than to any friend living or
dead"
Colonel Fred Grant wrote expressing the
thanks of the family for the kind remem-
brance of General Grant
PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 2S-Tho sixty
sixth anniversary of General Grants BIRTH
day was celebrated at the Monongahela
House last night under the auspices of
the American Club, it being also the second
annual dinner of the club. Among the not
abies in attendance were Senators Sher-
man, Harrison and Quay, ex-Treasurer
New, Governor Beaver, Attorney General
Stone, J. p. Foster, president of the Repub-
hcan League clubs; G. W. English, of New
York; Colonel Fred Grant and others Sem
ator Sherman responded to the toast of
Grant, reviewing important National events
from the birth of the republic to the time
of Grant and Lincoln. The Senator re-
pea: ed the only political speech which
Grlnt ever made ihis was ut Warren, O.,
September % 1850, and was in favor of
Garfield. Letters of regret from Senator
Evarts, Simon Cameron, Judge Gresham,
General Sheridan and Governor Foraker
| were read. A letter from the late Roscoe
Conkling, accepting an invitation to attend
the dinner, awakened the deepest sympa-
thy
CHICAGO, April 2S-Generh U Grants
six y-sxth birthday was remembered by
the Grant Club in a programme of eloquent
addresses Bouquets OF flowers We're the
only decorations. Addresses eulogistic of
the life, character and services OF General
Grant were made by Hon. Leonard SWEET,
Hon. E. s. Sherman, Colonel r. s. Tuthill
and o. II. Gilmore. of Woodstock.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The Republican
| National League last night celebrated t. q
| birthday OF General Grant at i club in
| Thomas Circle. A1de'ses were made by
General Beale. General Burdette, Dr.
George B. Loring, Rev. Dr. Newman and
Hon. Simon Wolfe.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April %. General
Grants birthday was celebrated by the
students of the Grant Memorial University
a Athens yesterday. flag, the gift Of ex-
| Governor Pattson, of Pennsylvania, waa
presented TO the university by Judge Rea,
of Minneapolis, Commander-in Chief Of tho
Grand Army OF the Republic.
New YORK, April 2S.-Gcneral Grants
tomb at Riverside Park was visited by many
yesterday as a mark Of honor to his men,
DRY. Many bore floral tributes, which they
laid at the gate of the tomb
Boston, April 2S.-The Massachusetts
Club gave banquet last night in memory
of General Grant: Many distinguished New
E 'glanders were present. Governor Ames,
Hannibal Hamlin, General Devens, General
BANS and others made speeches
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
A CLEVER RASCAL.
Stealing Landseor's Dogs Out OF the Cam
vas He Put Them On.

Stealing Lantlseor's Dogs Out OF tho Cam
vas He Put Them On.
A curious story of 4 picture Dealers
sharp practice is thus told in Sir Fred
erick Pollok's ''Reminisccnces:''
Dined with Foster; met Macready.
Maclise and Bellew. A good story was
told Of modern picture-dealcrs' frauds.
Some years ago Charles Lanlscer. the
brother of Sir Edwin. painted pict-
turo called "Edgehil|." which l be-
lievc consisted of the figure of peas
ant girl. or one or more figures, in the
scene Of the battle. It was on the
wall of tho Academy exhibition. when
some one, on the artists day for var
nishing. rotouching. etc. noticed
part which wanted filling IN
Sir Edwin good-naturedly said
he would put in u couple OF
dogs on the spot which he did, Of
course in q slight manner. and the
picture was much improved. The story
got wind, and the picture was after
ward sold at high price on the
ground of the dogs, by Sir Edwin.
Some time afterward a dealer brought
to Sir Edwin a sketch of dogs and
asked him to authenticate it rs his.
Sir Edwin said he could not undertake
to remember having painted them. but
said thcy looked like his. Lately the
present owner of the 'Edgehill' pict-
ure, a gentleman at Chaplain, and
who had paid a LARGE price fo,. IT,
chiefly for the sake of the reputed ST.
Etwin's dogs in it, begged of HIM to
come and see it and confirm the ira.
dition. He went saw the picture. and
at once detected what had been done;
the dogs had been cut out Of the pict-
ure, replaced by a b ad copy, and nc
doubt were the dogs (mounted on 9
fresh canvas) which had been shown
to him This is supposed to be the
cleverest case Of dog stealing &c.
corded a-s,s.@. - z,srsSS
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
BAD FOR ST. LOUIS.

The Vulcan Steel-Works Forced to Re-
movo Their Plant to Cleveland.
ST. LOUIS. April 2G - sensation was
caused in manufacturing circles Tuesday
ly the rumor that the rich body of iron-ore
aJ Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob had been
exhausted and that the Vulcan steel-works
would be removed to Cleveland The
plant is controlled by the St Louis Ore
Il Steel Company and its lessees are Wilcox
& Stuart The shipments have fallen from
-, 600 tons Of ore per month to 5000
Seventy per cent of the men employed
have been discharged because there is no
more work for them to- do. Stores
In the vicinity have been aban-
doned. and the settlement which was
SO lively a year ago, as only u mining
camp can be, is now exceedingly
dull The former employees are going
elsewhere to seek for work
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
LATER NEWS,

On April 2sth tho water in the rivers in
Central and Northern Wisconsin was SO
high that manufacturing was seriously in
terfered with, and fears were entertained
Mat great damage might ensue, the snow
in the woods not being yet melted.
THE greatest grain feet ever left Chicago
at the opening of navigation, began starting
April %. It was composed OF nine ty-six
vessels, AMI the car goes aggregated !, 432 600
bushels of grain.
Mrs. j. H. ROONEY died at Chippewo
Falls, Wis. on April % from modification
caused by tho extraction Of tooth.
The governors of the thirteen original
States met at Philadelphia, Pa, April % to
consider plans for the establishment of a
Citing and lasting memorial to commemo-
rate the first century of tho constitution of
the United States.
The heaviest earthquake shock ever ex-
perienced at Biggs, CAL, occurred on April
rs, lasting Is secon!s.
On April IS b,izzarl prevailed at Val
entne, Neb., making t:avel almost impos-
sible. At Superior, Wis.,, snow and sleet
fell in large quantities.
AT Rushsylvania, O., on April 81, the
floor # hall in which school exhibition
was being held gave way, precipitating the
entire audience Of 400 people to the sround
twenty feet below. Two women we're
killed and about fifty more or less seriously
injured
in vNi19O
destroyel $3.50, 0oo worth of property.
| On April 2Sth the South End bank at
| Columbus, Ohio, closed its doors, a run
having been made on l. because it was re-
port d that the cashier was short about
$4,000.
On April 20, Rev. E. L. Hoermance. a
| deposed minister Of White Plains, N. Y,
committed suicide in the church which he
| Rad formtrl presided over Rev. G, T.
| King, pastor of Miller NJ f. Church at Co.
lumbus, O., cut his throat from ear to ear.
AT: Galeshurg, ILL.,, on the night of April
% two of the late strikers on the Q road
wer. shot by one of tie new firen1en in sell
defense. III One of the men was instantly
killed, and the other seriously wounded.
SIXTEEN leading druggists Of Davenport.
H., have announced that they will not SO l
or dispense any alcoholic or Intoxicating
liquor for any purpose whatever.
on April 28th stage was robbed near
Lakeport, CAL, and Wells, Fargo Il Co.'S,
express box was taken. On the 9th, a
pa isenger train on the Inter Oceanic raj :
way in Ne leo was stopped by masked
highwaymen and all on. board were forced
to gave up their raluables. IA 8 4s4-ga ,:ss,s,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
TIE BIRTHPLACE,

Mayor Abram s. Hewitt The others at
the table were General William Ma
ehon General William II. Seward,
Hon. George W. Chlds, Cyrus W. Field,
Rev John r. Paxton. Edwards Pierrepont
and Albert Bierstudt Among others pres
ent were General Stewart l. Woodford,
General Wager Swayne, Colonel Robert G.
lngersoll, Elliott T. Shepard, Hon Elhu
Root and Herman c. Armour.
Speeches were made by Chauncey M.
Depew, General Mahone Colonel Ingersoll,
Judge Pierrepont, General Noble. of Mis-
souri,. and others.
President Cleveland sent the following
telegram:
"WAsIINGTON, April 27.-T0 General ". 7.
Sherman: Will recall with heartfelt homage
the virtues and achievements OF the illustrlous
American GROVER CLEVELAND"
Letters of regret were read from Senators
Evarts, Sherman and Hiscock, Generals
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
GRANTS MEMORY.

A Grateful Public Keeps It Green by TIE
Observance OF Ills birthday Annivors~
nry-Tho Day Celebrated in Now York,
Pittsburgh. Chicago, Washington and
Other cities. "
New YORK. April 28.-An elaborate ban
quet was given at Delmon1co's last night In
honor OF the sixty-sixth birthday of General
Grant The arrangements for 1t were
made by General W. T., Sherman. About
$50 persons were present, and oil parties
and all ranks were represented. General w.
T. Sherman presided over the first table,
and on his right sat Chauncey M. Depew,
the orator OF the evening. and Oh his left
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
FOREIGN.


QUEEN VICTORIA paid a visit to Emperor
Frederick, in Berlin, on the Oath
TIE Toronto City Council on the oath
passed resolution protesting against tho
practice OF shipping destitute persons from
the British poor houses to Canadian cities.
ADvIcEs Of the oath say the Yaqui Indians
were at war with the Mexican Federal
forces, and near Aqua Verde desperate
fight had taken place, the troops routing
the Indians and killing seventeen and
wounding large number. The Federal
forces had one man killed and several
wounded
In London on the 255h the Prince of
Wales was for the fifteenth time installed
as Grand Master of Freemasona
OWING to the extensive operations OF
bandits in Cuba, five provinces were on the
25th declared in state of siege. The law
less bands vera said to be so ferca and
powerful that it would take twenty thou
sand men to suppress them.
QUEEN VERONA visited the tomb of En-
peror William on the 26th, the Empress
and her daughters accompanying her
LARGE field fires were reported on tho
9th from the sugar producing districts OF
Cuba Numbers Of cattle had persisted on
account OF the prolonged drought
The condition of Emperor Frederick, Of
Germany, had 40 much improved on the
9th as to allay the general apprehension
IHE Pope issued decree at Rome on the
9th forbidding Catholics to adopt the plan
of campaign or TO engage in boycotting, aud
enjOining obedience to the laws
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
INDIANS ON THE WAR-PATh.

A Desperate Encounter Between Mexl-
can Federal Forces and the Yaquis.
NoaALEs. A. T., April 26.-The Yaqui IN
di;ns are now at war with the Mexican
Federal forces They are fortifying sever
nj places and making !, determined stand
ag. inst the troops A few, days ago Major
Eatiso and Lieutenant Valtarel, with two
columns of Federal troops, attacked the In
dians in strongly fortified position in the
z ma'aqusca Mountains, near the town of
Aqua Verde. A desperate fight ensued, but
the Federals after q number of charges,
routed the Indians from the Notifications,
killing seventeen and woundtng large
number. The Federal forces had one man
killed and several wounded
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
SIX BURIED ALIVE.
Several Laborers Lose Their Lives by a
Cave-Iu Of Earth in a Trench

S0VDrai LabOrcrS Lose THe1r Lives by
Cave-In of Earth in a Trench.
YoNKERs, N Y, April GA frightful &C
cident occurred here yesterday afternoon
A gang Of men were working in sewer
trench, which is sixteen feet deep.
when water-pipe burst. causing the
sides Of the ditch to cave in and
quickly filling the trench with earth and
water: Six Of the laborers are known TO
have been buried alive. One poor fellow
was covered all but his head and made the
most piteous appeals for help, but he was
soon buried by the caving earth and per-
ished. At 8 o'clock four bodies were I'M
earthed
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
A Poor Outlook for Wheat.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April 28-The North
xestcrn hitler says there has been steady
decline in the general condition of the win.
ter wheat crop. Illinois at present makes
the poorest showing, and the crop is likely
to prove failure The conditions in IndL
ana and Ohio have not improved In regard
to the spring wheat situation, the weather
is backward, and seeding is about two
weeks late.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
To Reor.anixe tho Knipht,.

New YORK, April 26-The committee of
five appointed by the anti-administra-
ton Knights Of Labor convention, held
In Chicago last October, has is
sued circular to the order declaring
that it has dwindled in numbers from 7O2,-
900 to 24O,OOO; that Powderly's special
call for funds FOR lecturers is in reality to
get funds to keep the order out Of bank
ruptcy till the next general convention,
and calls on all true Knights to join the
opposition and help reorganize the order.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
TRAGEDY Near st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. April 28.-Near O'Fallon, Mo-,
Friday morning Henry Kleeschulte killed
his wife, from whom he had been separated
for two years. injured one of his young SOM
fatally and another seriously, and then
killed himself rH'. II ~ s.4-E,r3+ 49,.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

Miss Endioott and MIR. Chamberlain.
LONDON, April 26-The Chronicle an
nounces the approaching marriage OF MI.
Joseph Chamberlain to Miss Endicott.
whom he met in America
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
Personal AND POLITICAL


The Democrats of the Sixteenth district
of Illinois on the oath nominated George
W. Fi,hian for Congressman, and in the
Tenth district General Post Rep) was
unanimously renominated
The Georgia State Prohibition conven-
ton, known as Sam Smalps convention
met in Atlanta on the Oath and elected
delegates to the National convention in
structed to vote for Clinton B. Fiske for
President
THE Florida Republicans met in State
convention on the Oath at Palatka and
chose delegates to the National convention
They were not instructed
The following Congressional nominations
were made on the Doth: Maine Third dis
trict, s. l. Milliken Rep) renominated;
Pennsylvania, Tenth district, Fl. l. Halde-
man Dem.); Ohio, Fourteenth district, c..
P. Wickhanl (Rep) renominated; Kansas,
First district, E. N. Morrill, Rep) renom-
mated
ROSWELL MILLER, general manager of
the Chicago, Milwaukee e. st. Paul road,
was on the 25th appointed president, vice
Alexander Mitchell, deceased.
The State convention of colored men met
at Jackson, Mich, on tho 25th, and the
Blair Educational bill, General Alger and
tue ItepuollcuA paAUJ "cio HuuOIseu
TEXAS Republicans met in Fort Worth on
the 255h and Arizona Republicans in Phoe-
nix and elected delegates to the Chicago
convention. The resolutions condemn free
trade and demand special protection for
the WOO! industry.
THu Republicans of Pennsylvania and
Massachusetts, held their State conventions
on the 25th and chose delegates to the
National convention Resolutions were
adopted in favor of protection and denun-
oiatory of President Cleveland's trade
message and the Mills bill; demanding free