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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-08-08
KBMMLBR'S CASE.
The Default in the Execution
Charged to the Dynamo,
WHICH WAS BADLY MANAGED.
Doctor spitzka Gives Ills Opinion on
the SuhJcct...Tho Press OF tho
Metropolis on tho Evcnt...The
Autopsy and Its Results.

New YoRK, August 7.-Dr. Spitzka
who was present at the execution o
William Kemmler. at Auburn prison
yesterday, makes the following state.
mont:
"The assertion attributed to a phyai.
clan from Buffalo, that the undersigned
ordered the currents stopped, or in any
way directed the steps rendered neces.
sary at the Kemmler execution, is utter.
ly unfounded. No one in tho execution
chamber knew or could know anything
about the voltage, nor did any one order
the current turned of. 1t was turned
olfin accordance with previous under.
standing.
"Dr. Carlos Mcdonald and myself (be.
tween whom aud myself complete har.
mony existed), on being asked by the
Warden what the time should be, agreed
to 10 seconds, and actually II seconds
were allowed to elapse. When Kemm.
ler's death appeared doubtful suggested
in hurried way to the Warden to have
it instantly turned on again, and 1t was
the Warden who gave the order then
and there.
II went to Auburn solely to make the
examination OF the brain, and not as an
assistant executioner. The dynamo, as
judged by the action OF kemmier's body,
acted very irregularly. The eource OF
this will be interesting 10 ascertain, as
well as the animus which dictated the
gratuitous and untrue statement OF the
person alluded to, II really made by
him.
"As an avowed opponent, and as one
known to be such, of the electrical
method, went to Auburn. Under
these circumstances it was scarcely con-
sistent ior me to volunteer as performer
OF that method. Had either my asso.
ciate, Dr.. Carlos Mcdonald, or myself
been able to anticipate such miss,ate.
ments being made, we certainly should
have declined to act in the medical Gu.
pacity which we alone held. My sole
suggestion, coincided with by all pres.
ent-the turning on OF those currents
was dictated by humanity in view OF
doubts as to the complete destruction OF
life. Respectfully,
n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-08-08
MOST INGENIOUS LYING.

MOST INGENIOUS LYING.
From there he sent home his own
obituary with forged death certificate.
The facts Of this attempt on Cookies part
to give himself ou! as dead and then to
free himself from all trammels OF his for.
mer life, his wife and children included,
are Of the most extraordinary character,
and disclose a plot that ingenuity might
form the ground for sensational novel,
Cooke had been appointed to his posi-.
tion at Funchal by a gentleman who ia
sole trustee Of the English church there.
He informed that gentleman shortly
after he had settled down to his duties
at Funchal that he wished to change his
name and take that OF "Astley Lascelles."
The reason which he gave for this was
that rich uncle OF that name had died
in England, and by lis will had left him
all his property on condition that he
assume the name and married his cousin,
margaret Lascelles." The trustee told
him that if he assumed the namo be
would have to advertise the fact in the
Times in the usual way. q.
H6'y Ao AAu GU Will k[edt Iukb.
nuity and audacity, considering lis
death ruse. In doing 80, however, he
dropped the final letters from both
frederick" and Cooke" and this
dodge helped him out. The story Of tue
obituary which he sent home was most
romantic and pathetic. aud appeared in
detail in all the current Birmingham pa
pers. A friend OF Mrs. Cooke, on his
way to Brazil, happened to touch at Lis.
bon and Funchal, and by the merest ac.
cident learned of the lie OF Cooke and
Margaret Lacelles there. His exposures
led to the flight to America, aud expo
sure in turn has followed the cultivated
adventurer here.
On Tuesday night he was interviewed
about his dual character by a Record re.
porter, and now he is gone. The de-
tails OF bis wonderful story are what
make it one Of absorbing interest, and
the can only be limited at in these brief
messages.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-08-08

The Inter. Ocean says: "The railways
are kicking. They are dissatisfied with
the cantonment. They claim that the
affair is not as big as it was promised to
be, and that as result the railroads are
ont y
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
have been more glad. Ringing cheers

have been more glad. Ringing cheers
greeted MIR. Henderson's remarks.
On motion of Mr. G. n Bliss. the con
ference rendered vote OF thanks to the
vice presidents. who are southerns, and
upon motion of Mr.. Glenn. studebaker,
to sergeant-at-arms, Capt. John G..
Bourke, and to his staff.
American International Law.
Before the supplementary report of
the committee on general welfare, which
led to the discussion referred to above,
was taken up the conference had adopt
ed another supplementary report from
the same committee, expressing the wish
that all controversy between the repub-
lies of America and the nations of
Europe may be settled by arbitration.
The report of the committee on inter
national law was also submitted and
adopted. The majority recommends the
adoption of the following principles OF
American international law,
First-Foreiguers are entitled to enjoy all
the civil rights enjoyed by natives and they
shall be accorded all the benefits of said
rights in all that is essential, as well as in
the form or procedure, and the legal RENE
dies incident thereto absolutely in like man.
ner as said natives
Second-A nation has not recognized in
favor of foreigners any other obligations OF
responsibilities than those which are In
favor of the natives, established in like cases
by the constitution and the laws
Third-Rivers which separate several
states or which battle their territory shall
be open to the free navigation Of the mer
chant marine or ships of war of the riparian
nations
Fourth-This declaration shall not affect
the jurisdiction nor the sovereignty of any
of the riparian nations either in time OF
peace or war.
On the question Of adopting this re.
port the United States and Nicaragua
voted no.
The conference then adjourned until
Saturday.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
A SEVERE SNUB
Given Australia by England for
Demanding Autonomy.
If Given independence Would
She Keep 1t Long2

She'd He n Tempting Morsel for the Co.
Ionial Appetite of Germany, or Even
Russia, Perhaps--JOhn Bull Not wOr-
rIed by His Discontinued children.
Stanley Leaves Paris for BrusseI..
LONDON, April 21.- Another British
dependency has been made to feel of
how little i'm mportanca it is to the home
government, or perhaps with what in
difference its threats of severing the ties
that bind it to the mother country are
regarded.
The Canadians actually thought that
Great Britain would take UP arms
against the United States because the
latter broke up the business OF the Cana
dian seal fishers, and the inhabitants of
Newfoundland demanded war at once
with France about the rights to capture
a few Holsters.
OF course England had some difficulty
in pacifying her bellicose colonists, and
it is known that the Marquis of Sails
bury fatty informed the discontented
blue nose that their threats of demand
ing autonomy or even absolute inde-
pendence were regarded with perfect
placidity by the government.
Treated 'Em Too Nice.
Now Australia has come in for a se-
we're snubbing, and the inhabitants OF
the western part of that vast island are
demanding autonomy very loudly, be-
cause their delegates were treated so
cavalierly by parliament. Over four
months ago the said delegates came to
London full of their own Importance
and scheme for confederation. After
exhausting their patience and their
purses it finally dawned upon the gen
tlemen from the antipodes, that they
were being made fools of, and that the
house of commons had not the slightest
idea of granting them the long expected
hearing
Various fiery editorials have expressed
the Australians wrath, but the colonists
know, aS England does, that Australia
alone would be a tempting morsel for
the colonial appetite of Germany, or,
perhaps, even Russia, and it may be
easily conceived what charms such a
prospect would have for the most rabid
autOnOnist
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
CONGRESS.
Ninety-Ninth Day.

In the senate--Mr. Payne introduced bill
for monument to Commodore Perry at
Put-in-Bay. The worlds fair bill was ig-
nored for executive session. After four
hours secret session the senate refused, 36 TO
%, to bring recalcitrant correspondents be-
fore the bar of the senate. All the witnesses
were discharged Three public building
bills were passed, and at $3.50 p NJ, the SEN
ate adjourned
In the house-A motion to take up the
legislative bill was defeated by the friends
of the private calendar A disagreeing re-
port on the geological park bill was agreed
to- The river and harbor appropriation bill
was reported. The court of claims bill was
taken up and considered, and resolution
adopted to refer it back to the war claims
committee to investigate the loyalty Of the
claimants and report within two weeks Az
5p. m recess was taken until 8 o'clock,
the night session being for private pension
hf1IS
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
LABORS ENDED.
The International American Con.
ference AdjOurns Sine Die.
Secretary Blaine Makes the
Closing Speech.

His Diplomacy Doubtless Prevents a se-
riOus Disruption on the Question of
the Policy of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
the n-Amerlcan Congress Brought to
Speedy and Enthusiastic Close.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The Inter
national American conference at 19
o'clock Saturday adjourned sine die.
Prior to adjournment the delegation
from Chill offered "a resolution, which
was adopted, that to commemorate this
conference the countries represented
associate themselves with the United
States in celebrating the four hundredth
anniversary of the discovery of America
by Columbus
Resolutions thanking the various Off
GERS of the conference were also
adopted.
Secretary Blaine made closing speech
which was delivered with much feeling
and received with great enthusiasm and
cheers.
After adjournment the delegates were
all taken to the White House and intro
duced to President Harrison.
Before returning to their respective
homes the members of the conference
will make an extended tour through the
aoi1fh
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
Foreign Notes.

An Italian East Africa company has been
formed
Princess Frederick Leopold of Prussia,
has given birth to daughter.
Further consideration of the Chinese rail
way question has been postponed.
The Shropshire canal sheds in Liverpool
have been destroyed by fire. Loss e80,000.
Tientsin dispatch says one-half of the
population there is suffering from the infiu-
enza.
The commercial treaty between Mexico
and Italy was signed at the City of Mexico,
Friday.
1t is announced that Emperor William in
tends visiting Lisoon and Madrid during the
month of October.
The London Standard says that Belgium
has abandoned the attempt to raise Congo
state loan for 96,O00000.
The steamer Northcote ran down and sank
cutter off Ostend, Belgium, and five Of
those on board were drowned
A meeting of journalists will be held in
Paris TO protest against the recent expulsion
Of French journalists from Rome
coaling vessel from Shields, bound for
London, has foundered at sea. Of the crew
of fourteen only three were saved.
Heavy rains prevail in New South Wales
The Darling river has overhowed its banks
and the town Of Bourke is inundated.
A dispatch asserts that the Polish Social
lists and Anarchists of Galicia are rampant,
and that revolt will occur on May l.
railroad train was thrown from the
track in the Werbig goods depot, Germany.
One man was killed and sixteen injured.
In the house of commons Samuel Smiths
motion, in favor of conference on bi-me-
tallism, was rejected by vote of 1888 to II.
Russia is making preparations to construct
fort on the White sea and to organize tor
pedo defenses Two mortar batteries will be
added TO the artillery.
The British steamer Euclid was sunk near
Hartlepool in collision with the British
steamer Altyre. The captain and three of
the crew of the Euclid were drowned
A disastrous fire occurred at Nue Sandre,
by which $50 houses were destroyed The
FIRE originated in the Jewish quarter, and is
believed to have been started maliciously.
Ernin PashA is ready TO start with his ex
pedition. The German company intends TO
build railways similar TO the pioneer rail-
ways in Senegal The surveys are in prog
ress.
In honor of the jubiies of Cen Pape, the
emperor personally congratulated the
general and presented him with a life
size portrait. Afterward the emperor at
tended a banquet given in honor Of Gen.
Pape.
The Germania, of Berlin, says that the
pope, on the occasion of the visit Of Aus
trian pilgrims 20 the Vatican, remarked to
Catholic journalist; You have a hard bat
tie TO fight with Jewish journalists and Free
masons"
Herr Short, who was the Socialist candi-
date for the reichstag in opposition to Pro
fessor Nirchow in the late general election,
mas been expelled from Berlin owing to the
violence Of his speeches in the prevailing
socialistic-labor agitation
President Carn0t was received in TOulon
with unbonnded enthusiasm. While walk
ing through the streets great crowd gath
cred about him, and number Of his most
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21

enthusiastic admirers lifted him to their
shoulders and carried him in triumph to the
prefecture
Baron Plessen, attache Of the German
embassy at ST. Petersburg, is charged with
attempting to obtain plans OF . Russian
fortress, and the plans Of the Cronstadt
fortress are said TO have been sold by navy
officer to foreigner fer s95o A Rusao-
German diplomatic rumpus Is therefore es-
v,aofad
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
INsuRlNe cHILDRENs' IVES
Murder Praoticed by the Fay~"ts a. s.
cure the Insurance Money.

Murder Praoticed by the Fay~"ts T. Sc
cure the Insurance Money.
LONDON, April 2l.--The vigorous cru
SADIE of the bishop Of Peterboro against
the system Of insuring chldrens lives
for the benefit of their parents has mere
ly revived a subject that has occasional
ly come before the public, but dropped
in very horror. A former detective, who
is now writing the "reminiscences of his
career. bluntly says that child insured
is a child dead, unless a miracle inter
yenes.
In plain language the British Assur-
ance company says 10 its clients: we
know you will murder your children
whom we take risks upon If YOU can do
il safely, but we have men on the watch
who are paid to detect such crimes and
will match their cunning against yours.
There is great competition in the life
assurance business, and of course trade
must go on and sentiment must not be
allowed TO block the wheels Of progress.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
THAT sATTLE IN KENTUCKY.
No OHnoiaI Information Rsc"ived 81
frankfort Hard 20 Get

No OshoiaI Information Rsc~ived st
Frankfort t--Hard go Get.
FRANKFORT, KY, April 81. Addition
al usws has been received here to the ef
feet that members Of the state militia
have been ambushed at Black mountain.
The companies there are from Harrods-
burg and Lexington, with few Of the
governors guards from Frankfort.
Hon BEN Leo Hardin received ad
vices from Harrodsburg ct 0 O'Clock that
four OF the members OF the Harrodshurg
company were killed.
Charles Alexander, Dan Durry and
Sergt Pull:an were killed from Harrods-
burg Ths fourth mans name Il not
known,
Mr.. Hardin 10 brother OF Attorney
General Hardin, and has hopes that the
report is not true.
Not oaioiaI.
Adjt Gen Hill has received no offi-
cial information in regard TO the trouble
between the militia and the Harlan
county faction. He says the reported
trouble occurred fifty miles from any
telegraph station, and there viii be some
DELAY in regard 10 official news.
The militia, under Capt. Gather. con-
sist Of sixteen men from Lexington.
twenty from Hasrodsburg, and three
from Frankfort. II is suspected that
trouble has arisen from an attemptto ar
rest one Wills Howard and one Of his
gang in the Black mountain, or it may
have been an attempt on the part Of
friends Of another de-perado, VIII Jen-
nings, TO rescue him. Jennings was to
have been taken under guard 10 Prince
ton, on his way 10 Missouri, where he u
wanted,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
Cnptured Win nIoodhounds.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 2l.--Daniel
Bateson, who was suspected Of murder
ing his son-in-law, David Hunnicutt,
near here few days ago, has been cap
tured by posse of citizens with blood
hounds, and has confessed his guilt. He
says he shot Hunuicutt because the lat
ter abused his wife, Bateson's daughter.
He fred into the house from the road.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
sstruck an Iceberg-Abandoned.

LONDON, April 21.-The steamer I'm
bria, of the Cunard line, which arrived
at Queenstown Saturday morning
brought the crew of the bark, Magda-
lena, Capt. Gunderson, from Buenos
Ayres, Feb. 90 for Quebec. The Mag.
dalena became water-logged after hav.
ing been in collision with an iceberg and
was abandoned by her crew.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
Stanley Goes to Brusssls.

PARIS, April 9l.-Mr, Henry NJ. Stan
ley left here for Brussels Saturday
morning. Before leaving he said that
he was in no way troubled by
the structures of the French press, nor
annoyed by the hostile attitude Of the
French Geographical society, Mr. Stan
ley added that he was pleased to be
spared a reception in Paris. Plenty of
them would be rendered to him in other
t,Iarac
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21
WIN Retire from nae BaII,

PITTsBURG, April PA special from
Philadelphia states that John NJ. Ward
will retire from base ball and 20 to Eu-
rope on account of his health, which has
been impaired because Of his domestic
troubles.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-04-21

OTTAWA, Ont, April s1.--An order in
council has been passed reducing the
tolls on soft coal coming eastward
through the Welland canal from twenty
cents to ten cents per ton for the forth
coming season of navigation only.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
How Sims Reeves Was Found.

Sims Reeves, the great English tenor,
was discovered by accident. When
Macready was manager of Drury Lane
theatre he brought out among other
revivals, Dryden's ''King Arthur" with
all Purcelrs music. During the ~
hearsals the musical director was IN
despair of being able to find any one
who could do justice to tho solos in
"Come, if You Dare" James Ander-
son. the tPagedian, who was member
of the company, had noticed the voice
of young chorus singer and suggested
him as a solution of the difficulty. He
was laughed at by Cooke. Macready,
however, becoming impressed by An
derson's persistency, desired Cooke to
try the young man alone. Unless than
twenty minutes Cooke returned in
raptures of delight. Reeves made
great hit and was nightly encored in his
solos.-ilo1ldon Graphic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

A correspondent writes to us: ian
English lady resident in Syria reports
the following Interesting discovery in
the neighborhood of BeyrOut. In vii
lage about one hours ride from the
great French road between BeyrOut
and Damascus was found a bedstead
made Of gold and silver and inlaid with
precious stones. An inscription upon
It in English characters states that it
belonged to Eleanor, queen of Eng
land. The bedstead was discovered in
Il little recess dug ont for the purpose
within a natural cave, and must have
been placed there for security when
Edward | left the east in 1872. The
Turkish government has taken posses
sion of the treasure troYe, though the
prevailing opinion in the district seems
to be that it should remain the property
of the man on whose land it was found.
IL would be interesting to know what
the Turks propose to do with it. But
il the inscription calls Eleanor queen
of England the words cannot have
been placed upon it before Edward
left Syria, as he did not hear of his IA
Tiers death until NE reached Italy.
There can, however be little doubt
that the bedstead has been buried iD
the earth for the last six centuries. "
London News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
The Great Problem Is

To find a remedy to cure constipation
thst is PHEASANT to the taste, harmless,
mild but at the same time prompt.
sure and effective. Hamburg Figs, the
great fruit carthartic. possess these
qualities in an extraordinary degree.
and are the greatest discovery of the
age. Hamburg Figs will cure yOn if
you are cons! ipated. If without appe
lite, bilious or suffer from sick head
ache. When you are troubled with any
of the above disorders Hamburg Figs
will by their mid but prompt action,
relieve the prompt the trouble and
thns s"Oth the irritation which such
ailments always cause. Hamburg Figs
ARE sold everywhere at % cents a bnx.
Dose, one Fig. For sale by John NJ.
GleiSsnPr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
EuRpsy.

This Is what you ought TO haYe, II,
fact, you must have it. 70 fully priSy
life. Thousands are searching for IL
daily, and mourning becauso they find g.
not. Thousands upon Thousands Of dol
lars are spent annually BY our people in
tn hope that they may attain this boon.
And yet IL may be bad by all. Weguar-
aDtee that Electric Biitnrs. IL u ed &C
cordlhg TO directions and the use per-
sisted In. will bring You good digcstion
snd Gust the demon dyspepsia and install
Instead Eupepsy, We recommend
Electric Bitters for dyIp. p.ia and ali
diseases Of liver. stomach and kidneys.
Sold at SOC. and s1.OO per bottle by J. NJ.
GleissnCr, druRRis'.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Found in the Neyrsnaner.

From the CrcEO. Iowa, "PlaindsaIer {"
I'VE have Devtr, a. our readers for near
IL thirty years In this county can ,eitify,
written puff Of Aoy patent medicine.
Duty a. we'll b. Meditation impel us 70
depart from THE studied silence, to say
30 our readers and the public that having
been completely PROSTATE with vlo-
lent and distressing cold, after three days
fighting 1t With ordinary remedies and
getting no relief from their use, We oh.
tsiDed q bottle Of Clarke's Extract OF
Flax (PaplllOnt cough cure, obtaining
almost instant relief and a steady i'm
prOvement under its USE" Large to.tle
only el.OO. Ask for Clarke's Flax soap.
"Bsst on eRr,h." % cents. Both the
above for sale by Barnes and Northcraft.
i,29- dk,l q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Pushing Things,

A dispatch from Washington says:
Senator Ingalls,, by request Of the Wage
Workers Political Alliance of Washing
ton, has introduced bill to establish an
executive department of communication
'for the purpose of transmitting the
communications of the people at cost. {"
The bill creates secretary, whose duty
it shall be to seize, condemn, purchase
and operate at cost all telegraph and
telegraph systems in the United States,
and SO to extend and perfect the system
of communication that each house, vot-
ing precinct and public park will be
coined as in q whispering gallery" No
person shall be employed in this depart
ment who is not member of the Grand
Army of Labor. The money necessary
to carry out the proposed legislation is
appropriated by the bill. The bill also
merges the postofice system into the de-
partment of communication.