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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-02-09
BOGUS LARD.
Investigation by the Senate Committee.
Startling Testimony.

InveatigAtiou by the Senate Committee.
Startling Testimony.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. S.-The in.
quiry with regard to lard and its com.
pounds began two weeks ago by the Sen.
alta Committee on Agriculture, before
which Is pending the bill to require lard
compounds to be stamped, was continued
to-day, and Interested parties to the nun.
Der Of twenty-five or thirty, comprising
manufacturers, attorneys and experts
were present. MIR. Hill, Of Boston, an
employe OF Squire d Co., who are the pro.
ponsnts Of the pending bill, produced
samples Of various compounds in tin
pals, which he had purchased in open
market and caused to be chemic.
ally examined. He testified as to
the compounds in each specimen, but
ths sams matters were more fully covered
by the next witness, Professor ShRrplesg,
OF Boston, who had made the examinG-
ton. A sample bearing the ntamp oil
Armour & Co., "Pure Refined Family
Lard" was found To contain about sixty
per cent OF hogs lsrd with twenty each OF
cotton seed oil and beef fat. A sample OF
Fairbanks ( Co.'s. Chicago, "Prime Re.
fined Family Lard" was made of the same
elements, but greater proportion Of beef
fat and cotton seed oil. A sample bear
ing the stamp Of HRlstesd & Co., "Pure
Family Lard" and another from the
same firm stamped In Spanish, "Pure
Lard, Registered" etc, contained, go far
as the tests had been carried, not a par.
tics OF hog lard, but was made entirely Of
beef fat and cotton seed oil.
Mr.. Hill, who produced these samples,
said he never heard Of the firm Of Hal.
stead & Co. before, but had purchased the
sample in a respectable neighborhood in
New York. sQuiIes' attorney produced
paCkags oil pure Leaf Lard" put up
by squirss & Co., and purchased In open
market by Prof. sharpless, which the lat.
ter testified was entirely hog product
end contained no trace OF anything else.
he was Questioned OF length about the
methods OF test aud the comparative
healthiulness OF hogs lard, beef fats and
cotton seed oil. With regard to cotton
seed oil he said It's hsalthiulness ag an
article Of diet was gtill mooted question ;
1t was not matter for chemists, but for
medical men to decide.
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GEN. suERAlAN's CONTEMPT
For tho Attack Made Upon Him by Wade
Hnmpton-A CharacterIstio IntervleW.

For tho Attack Made Upon Him by Wade
HRmpton-A Characteristic Interview.
Nzw YoBk, Feb. S.-A Herald reporter
yesterday interviewed General Sherman
in regard to the long article by Senator
Wade Hampton on the burning Of Column
bia, s. O. The Senator's story OF that
event filed eleven columns OF the Charles
ton News and CouriN OF the 5:h inst. The
Herald says:
1.-THE article from tho beginning to the
end Of lis eloven columns is bitter at
tack upon General Sherman and bristles
with such phrases as General sherman's
reckless disregard Of truth, "utterly un-
worthy Of credit, he Ohall be dealt with ss
all deismers deserve" "base and coTardiy
assaults" fisherman is convicted by his
own statements Of gIaring Inaccuracies, not
to use hsrsher word" &c. The cll sing
paragraph OF Hampton's story begins;
"There sseme TO bs here the usual dis
crepsncy between the statements OF Sher-
man and those Of truthful perBonB."
General Sherman read tho article yes
terdsy and then said:
GEN. sHRRMAN's POINTED REMARKS.
"Why, bless your soul, l have no answer
to make to this stuff. Lord bless you, 1t
isn't worth the trouble; ips such an old
story. Wade Hampton knows as we'll as
/ do that | did not burn Columbia, but
that he did. have told the story in my
memoirs.
"Why, look here" and Gen. Sherman
became earnest, "the town was OF no
earthly consequence in a military point OF
view. II was not worth burning down.
It was wretChed little place-ot no more
account to us than stump oy the road
side. l! was merely stopping place for
the night, and We marched to Goldsboro
the next day. 1 had more important
things to think OF than the burning OF this
stump by the TosdBide. l wRs on my
Wsy TO Richmond, was after Lees
scalp. l hadn't the time or inClinGtion to
bother with
THE MIsRRABLE LITTLE PLACES.
"Itis Of no consequence 10 me whsther 1
destroyed Columbia or not AS to answer
ing this fsllow-this windbag-FsuEh! /!
Hampton is bIaggart and a blower. He
always was. Did you ever notice the
weakness Of some Of these southern fel-
lows for blowlngH How they'll talk
about their splendid estates, their plan
tations, cir, when they have few meRsly
ecres worth about s. an acre? Hampton
IL Of that sort. The whole question as to
who burned Columbia was siited by the
International Oommiegion, not over
friendly body, before whom tho British
owners Of some OF the cotton dea.royed
brought their claims. II they could pos
sibly have shown that the United States
troopa burned that cotton they would
have done go, and they failed, and that
settled iii"
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The manager OF the Opera House has
wiseIy reserved one Of bis strongest attrsc.
tions for the two nights preceding Lant.
This will be tho famous comedy, entitled
"The Highest Bidder" which comes from
the celebrated LyCsum Theatre, New
York. It has created most decided
sensation, and is being preEsnted this
week to crowded houses in Philadelphia.
Some idea OF the sensation II made in that
city may be gathered from the fact that
on last Monday evening the star OF tho
company, Z. II. Sothern, q aon Of tho
famous lord Dundreary" Soshern, WAS
called before the curtain four timeg at the
end OF the pacond act. Tho company is
superb, and theatrsgosTs may safely an.
ticipato magnificent treat. lu email
part will be seen Eugene Sanger, the now
celebrated messenger boy, "l222." who
wAB sent to London last August by the
Lyceum TheStfs management, for the
purpose OF delivering to EnRlish notablli.
ties souvenirs OF the one huudrodth per-
formancs OF "The HiRhes. Bidder" He
presented one 10 the Prince OF Wales, and
has since delivered others to President
aud Mrs. Cleveland and other well known
people,
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THE CHILD STAR.
Little ollie RsdpRth Gets New Manager
for Three Years

| Little Ollie RedpRth Gets u New Manager
for Three Years
Quite large theatrical deal has
been consummated in this city during the
stay here Of the Loder "Hilarity" COM
pany, the contracting parties being Mr..
Edward J. Gross, mansger OF the COM
pany, and Mr.. W. @. Elmendori, the
guardian Of the bright and pretty little
actress Ollie Redpath, who has made
great reputation for herself as soubretto
and star, and during the past season at.
traCted considerable attention from the
frat class managers throughout the coun-
try, who have been trying to &C.
cure the services of the little lady
for any number OF years. Mr.. Gross was
among thoBe who have long been grasp
ing for the treasure, and has at last sue
ceeded in signing contracts with Mr..
Elmendori which places Ollie Redpsth un-
der the management Of Mr.. Cross for
three years With the privilege Of Eve.
He proposes to back bis now star with a
company Of unusual strength and have
her play, "Pert," revised by tho cele.
brated author David Belssco, and produce
it in frat-clRss style with three mag
niicent sets OF scenery, suitable proper
ties, etc. He will also have large quanti-
ties Of new aud original printing, the
Autographs being the work Of the most
celebrated artists.
Mr.. Gross is ono Of the shrswdest,
most enterpriaing and most gentlemanly
managers in the theatrical profession, and
is sure to make success out OF his new
venture. Three weeks ago he took charge
Of the "Hilarity" company, put new peo-
pie in the cast and made 1t what 1t Is in
this short time. Last season he managed
the Barrett circus with great skill and
Judgment. "Hilarity" will, Of course, be
under the management Of Mr.. Oroas next
season.
Mr.. Elmendorf and Miss Redpa,h, who
were in this city yesterday, left last night
for New York city, whero Ollie will de-
vote her time from now until her season
opens (AuGuss l5) in studying singing,
dancing and banjo playing.
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Ex.sEyArog Henry q. DAVIS PROPOSE
,or 10 contribute $500 toward the estab.
Ii.bme7s of c West Virginia Bureau OF
TnIo,rqat,on and Statistics ia another evil
depcs Of thGt gantlsmnn's public spirited
ness. His quggestlon, which Ia meant for
tbs con5idara;ion Of the State ImmiSra'
tiop Convention, is = good one, and the
IS7ELllGEScER hopes to see it adopted.
There will be others in attendance at
the Convention who will join Senator
Davis in the good work. The indications
now are thst tho gathering will be large
one and that it will be fruitful OF great
rood, l. will he composed OF representa-
tive, progressive men, who have not only
at thcsrl the material interests OF the State,
but who have the energy and enterprise
TO carry cut the plans that will be tormu'
Iatal
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A DRAMATIC SCENE
IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
The ErratIO RIddlsbsrGsr, of Virginia, is
Ordered to Take his Scat by the
Presiding Onicer-A RobOllious
Speech Lost to the Public.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. Sin the
Senate to-day, on motion Of Mr.. Vest, q
bill was adopted sppropriating S, 100000
for the extension Of the postottiCe at Kan
sas City, Mo.
Petitions on variety Of subjects were
presented, and the calendar was taken up
for consideration Of bills in their regular
order.
Mr.. RlddIebsrger interrupted with re-
newsd attempt to secure consideration Of
his resolution in reference to the British
extradition treaty, and created scene,
accompanied by much laughter in the gal
lerles. He declared that he had been un.
fairly treated, that bis resolution was
entitled to consideration, and that there
was a combination to prevent action
upon it.
He criticized the chair and snu5bed
Senators who endeayorad to interrupt
him, until the chair repeatedly ruled him
out Of order and finally directed him to
take his seat.
hEs hluul6D6EkbE LOIuhluGA blAHAluR
and appealed from the action Of the Chair.
The chair did not entertain the appeal but
allowed other business to proceed, and
Mr.. RiddleberGer withdrew from the
Chamber without resuming his seat.
After some unimportant business, dur
ing which Mr.. Riddleberger returned to
the Chamber, Mr.. Harris moved to pro-
Ceed 10 executive business, but he offered
to withdraw the motion in order to have
4 vote on Mr.. RiddlebergeI's resolution,
provided 1t could be had without any dis.
cussion.
Mr., Riddlebsrger declared that he
would make no condition as to the Tesolu'
ton or the treaty, and demanded the
yeas and nays on the motion to 20 into
executive session. The Senate then voted,
43 to 8, to proceed to executive business,
Mr.. Riddleberger voting in the aflirms.
tive. A dramatic though momentary
scene followed. Mr.. Riddlebsrger arose
aG the Chair announced the vote and at.
tempted to speak. The Chair, directing
as usual, that tho "Sergeant.at-Arms will
clear the galleries and close the DOORS"
The Senator from Virginia, who has a
bronchial affection which rendera 1t diff.
cult for him to mako himself audible, pale
With excitement, said: 81 beg pardon, cir,
arise to move O reconsideration OF the
vote" Pause, during which the Scr
geants.aJ-Arms we're executing their
office "Hnvs l not the right, sir, to
move reconsideration? 1 voted in the
affirmative for that purpoHe2" Further
pause II have the right, and no Ser.
geant.Rt-Arms can restrain me from"
The closing Of the doors shut of the
further proceedings from the public ear.
1t is understood, however, that the ssna-
tor from Virginia continued his remarka,
but directed them RgainBt the substance
Of the British treaty, and that he Consum-
ed the time until the Senate adjourned.
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EUsrACE GIDsoN's MISSION.
He Arrives In LouiSvills-AfrnId that tn
Krutuckinng viii XIII tho HAtnoIds,

Hs Arrives In LouiSVillo-AfrnId that the
KcntucElans VIII XIII tho Hatiolds.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. S.-Aon. EustaCe
Gibson, Of Huntington, W. Va, arrived
here last night. He comes for the purpose
Of lns.ituting proceedings in the United
States Court to compel the re-
turn Of the nine Hatdclds now
in jail in Pike county, Kentucky, to Lo-
gan county, W. Va, to be tried for OIL
ienseB committed there. Mr.. Gibson
held consultation with Judge Barr
this evening and the Judge set 10
o'clock IS the time to hear the mo-
ton for writ OF hRbeas corpus.
He went to Frankfort this alter
noon 10 servo notice on Attorney
General Hardin to appear on behalf Of
the State Of Kentucky. Mr.. Gibson is
afraid tha. II tho McOoys take alarm at
the possibility that the Hat6elds may be
releaged, the Keniuckisns will sssassinate
their Clptives. One Of the questions in.
yolved d the Jurisdiction OF the United
States Court,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-02-09
THE BEER BOYCOTT.
MILwAUKREBREw CIHcULAR
Thoy Charge that They Have Been Treated
UDIuStly by their EmplOyeS-"EVery
swallow of milwaukee Beer Is
support of Nor. Onion Labor"

MILWAUKEE, Ws, Feb. s.-The United
States Brewers Association has taken
hand in the trouble between the Milwsu.
kee brewers and their men, II is learned
that ct o meeting OF the National Associa.
ton, held in New York last week, q pri-
Vate circular to all members was drawn
up. The circular says that the Milwau-
kee brewers had entered into q contract
chserlully with their employees, con-
ceding all demands in regard to
wages, working hours, employment Of
union men, &c. They faithfully lived
up to this contract, In spite Of any petty an
noyances to which they were exposed by
the leaders Of their men, until they were
boyCotted by their own workmen's
national organization, because they refuse
to allow the grinding spirits OF the latter
ALI OF whom are rampant anarchists-to
dictate to them where they, the employ
ers, should buy their material.
Convinced that great majority OF their
Workmen were indignant at the despotiC
sway VI tuolE lohubLbJ auu UGt tuV klhu 10
throw off the degrading yoke which
Anarchism had placed upon them, the
employers resolved not to retain in their
employment any members OF Brewers
Union No. .. The result Of this action Ia
that 92 per cent Of all the workmsn have
left the union and retained their places at
the breWeries.
The Brewers Union has also Issued
manifesto, and to-day copies were being
mailed from this city.
After going over the details Of the strike,
the circular says:
"Hence it must be clear to all unbiased
minds that Just ps the judicial murder at
Chicsgo was intended TO tsrrorize the uni
vereRl movement for the emancipation OF
labor:into timorous apathy, so here, too, an
attempt Is being made, in conformity
with the reactionsry spirit now every
where rampant, to crush organized labor
as euch; and Furthermore, to cripple the
independent political power OF the largest
union in the Northwest, at time when,
with the approach Of the spring elections,
all eyes are again on Milwaukee. Mark
we'll the fact: Every swallow OF MilEau-
kee beer now means the support OF nom
union labor and the prosecution OF fair
labor"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-02-09
TuEREpuB11cAN CONVENTION.
More Clubs Organi1ing-rhe Work Boom.
ing Everywhere.


On Tuesday the Republicans Of s.
Marys and vicinity organized large clut
and elected officers and delegates as fol-
lows: President, Jacob Metz; Vice PresID
dents, A. q. Cole, William Brown, ]. s.
Smith; Secretary, Aldo Doan; Cores
ponding Secretary, R. L. PembOrton;
Treasurer, O. W. Bills. q. S. Coon, New.
ton 0gdin and T. ]. Taylor were elected
an Executive Committee, and P. NJ. Cot
ton and r. d. Cole, CsptaiDs. The dele.
gates to the State League are Jacob Metz
and John SChanwecksr, with Thomas
MARBLE and George Bailey Rs Rltarnstes.
A correspondent writing TO the INTEL
L1aENcER concerning this club, says:
"Steps will be taken Immediately to or
ganiIs In all other parta Of the county.
The confidence In our ability to carry the
county this year 10 growing stronger, and
We hope that by determined effort We can
put II beyond all reasonable doubt. That
there is some reason for this confidence is
shown by the nervousness Of our friends
the enemy who are doing their utmost
TO keep the disappointed ones In line"
a u6H Gluu WAC aI9V AOLA0A nv O0l-
mont, the new gas and oil town Just be.
low st. Mary's, and George W. Bass was
elected the Wheeling delegate.
At Lumberport, Harrison county,
strong club has been organized, with Jas
per, s. Kile, President IS. O. Dsnham, Sec.
rstary, and B. W. Boges assistant. ]. W.
Hess. E. N. Flowers and II. K. Baker are
,he Vice Presidenta; L, B. Maulsby, Ser.
and J. A. Robinson, Treas
lrer. The club starts of with "a MEM
1ers. The delegates appointed to the |
'tate League are B. W. Harbert, E. Dan.
IAN, D. W. Rogers, J. W. Hess and A. o.
Flowers, with T. A. Lse, s. A. Coffnau,
!. s. Kile, NJ. F, Griffin and Thomas
dawker as alternstes.
Another ParkersburR club has been |
ormed, composed OF Republicans OF the |
First ward. Following are the officers:
President, j. NJ. Mitchell; Vice Presi- |
lent, ]. W. Williams; Secretary, ]. s.
Paxton; Corresponding Secretary, A. N.
Treasurer, Frank Smith; Ser
,eant-At- Arms, Charles Webb.
Five delegates to the Wheeling meeting |
we're elected as follows: W. A. McCoah,
J. B. Smith, E. O. GOrwig, g. B. Gibbens,
!. 8. Paxton.
The alternatea are A. N. HArnish, d. P.
doss, Frank Smith, A. F. Lang, W. NJ.
'traue.
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A suoorING AFFAIR

at St. CISirsvilIs-DeRtho Of an Aged Citizen
of the Town.
Special DiUGteh to LE Ln!tlIt0anoeT.
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, Feb. s.-A deplorable
shooting took place yesterday morning on
South Commons. Thomas Andears, night
watchman at the Southern depot, while
under the influence Of liquor. got into q
quarrel with two Of his CONS, aged four
teen and sixteen, respectively, about
shooting sheep.killing dog belonging to
a neighbor. Andears ordered his boys to
stay at home, aud words brought on blows,
and finally the Oldest son, George, started
10 run away from his father, when he
whipped out revolver and fred at him,
the ball passing through Georges right
hand.
David johnson, aged eighty.iour years,
died here OF old ago last night. BE 10
well known by the older residents Rs 2
stsgeman on tho National Road.
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WEBSTER DISTRICT.
Tho Republicans Down There Organize an
Excellent Club.

The Republicans Down There Organize an
Excellent Club.
There was q meeting Of about 200 lead
ing Republicans Of the Sixth ward, or
Webster district, held last evening, which
resulted in the formation Of club which
will be able to hold Its own among the
fine organizations heretofore formed in
other wards. Mr.. A. O. F. Ebeling, men,
Der from that district OF the County Com
mittee, called the meeting to order, and
Captain William Il. Travis was made
Temporary Chairman and q. A. Helm
bright Secretary.
The work Of effecting permanent or.
ganizstion wEa at once begun, the club be-
ing christaued the ~. s. Grant Republi-
can Club" The following officers were
elected:
President, William q. Travis.
First Vice President, William D.
Stewart.
Second Vice President, David G. Evans.
Third Vice President, William F. Lind.
aey.
Recording Secretary, @. A. Helmbright.
Financial Secretary, D. L. Bowlin.
Treasurer, A. O. F. Ebsling,
As delegates to the State Lssgue meet
ing to convene in the Opera House next
Wednesday, the following gentlemen were
chosen: ]. r. Travis, W. Il. Travis, Will
liam schwerttegOr, Conrad Leonhsrdt, A..
@. F. Ebeling; with the following alter
mates: W. D. Stewart, q. O. Woods, D.
L. Bowlin, William Lindsey, W. H. Bay
less.
Tho public may expect to hear good
things OF this club before the end Of this
eVentful year.
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ABoLD ROBBERY.
The Fourth Daylight Assault on Women In
PittAburGh'S Fashionable Quarter.

The Fourth Daylight Assault on Women In
PittSburGh'S Fashionable Quarter.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. S.-About 2:3O o'clock
yesterday afternoon two hiShwsymen as.
saulted Mrs. William Livsey, wife Of the
ex.stA.e Treasurer, on Bidwell street, east
end, and after q desperate struggle Bscur-
ed her satchel and ran awsy. Four
young men who witnessed the robbery
started in pursuit, but the robbers drew
their rsyolyers and threatened to shoot,
and they were forced to give up the chase.
Mrs. Livssy wGs seriously injured in the
struggle, Her right arm was broken In
two plscas and several ligameuts torn.
Her condition to-day is quite serious. The
satchel contained over $50 and two pairn
Of gold spectaclss, This makes the fourth
daylight assault on women In that most
fashionable locality in the city.
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ST. PAUL, Feb. S-A Winnepeg speCial
says: The annual report Of President Ash
down, read before tho Board Of Trade yes
tOrday, forcely attacks tho Canadian Pa
Cifc railroad and tho Dominion govern.
men. on the monopoly question. The
only remedy, he said, was q free railway
System. The illibaral policy OF the Cana:
dian Pacific railroad had driven tens Of
thousands OF Canadian Bettlera south into
Dakota. In conclusion he broadly init
mated that continuation Of the present
policy Of tho Dominion government might
result in G strong movement towards an
nexation to the United States,
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Fate ola FugItivO from Justice,

CHICAGO, Feb. S.-A Laiayet!ee, Ind,
special Gays: While in the:delirium ol
typhoid fever, John L. Nally, who fed
from this plscs to escape the consequences
OF unmarried paternity, rushed into a
cactus thicket in Southern California.
When found the next day his clothing had
been torn from him and the skin literally
scratched from his body. He died soon
after being found. Since leaving here
Nally had been living alone In cabin
near San Diego, where he believed him.
self safe from the officers who were seek.
ing him,
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DETROIT, Feb. SAN Ereaing Journal
special from Marquette, Mich, says: The
Republicans Of the Eleventh district have
begun vigorous canvass, being alarmed
by the activity Of the Democrats, and will
no doubt carry tho district, but by Ts-
duced majority. Itis charged that money
Is being sent into the district by the
National Democratic and Republican Com.
mitteea through the State organisations.
The efforts Of Democrats Rro being put
forth 70 swell tho Prohibition vote, the
only element they have counted on aH
being able to defeat Seymour.
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PrTTsBuRaH, Feb. Sat meeting OF
the Allegheny county bar this afternoon
the candidacy OF Judge Stowe for tho
Supreme Bench Of Pennsylvania was
unanimously endorsed. The meeting was
large and enthusiastic aud was attended
BY members Of the bar Of all political pre-
dalictionB.
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This evening this star will appear at the
Grand in "Lucretis Borgia." The Boston
Globe says Of her:
Miss Claire Scott, whose engagement
last week was marked by q succession Of
very large audiences, 10 one OF the most
widely known actresses Of the day. Both
in England and in thig country RhO has
come to be known to host Of play.goers; /;
and her season thus far indicates stendy
gain In popularity already remarkable
with the American people. Socially as
wellRs histrionicslly, Miss Scott gained dur
ing her brief series OF performances in
Boston, no small degree Of favor and re-
VaP1