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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-15
CHARLESTOVN LOTS.
The First Sale Of the Kind in
West Virginia Occurs
IN THE HISTORIC OLD TOWN,
Which is ReJuvenated and Starts a
New Carecr-..A Dusiness.Llke
Method of Inauguratiug tho
Development Scheme.

CHARLEsrowN, W. Va, May 14.-To
days lot sale, the first OF the kind in
West Virginia, was a success beyond
expectation. The pals aggregated fifty.
three thousand dollars, an sversge Of
three hundred and twenty.one dollars.
The first lot sold for twelve hundred
dollars. When that bid was made, the
auctioneer, under instructions from the
company, knocked it down 60 quickly
that 1t took the crowds breath. That
was the maximum and the company
wanted no more. Major Mcdonald, OF
Charlestown, was the purchaser. The
CompaDy's policy is to sell lots at prices
that will induce building and there is
great satisfaction tonight over the sue
ceEa IN tbisregard. Everybody who has
bought thinks he has bargain, and so
he has, IL the lots are worth anything.
To.morrow's sale will be held in the
Court House, where the crowd can be
seated. To-day the performance was in
the new hotel, Powhattan, now under
construction. People came from all
through the valley, from Wheeling,
Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Uniontown, Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, Utica, New York
City, Hartford and Boston, aud all these
places were represented in the pur.
Chases. Charlestown showed her conf.
dencs in herself by going in strong
George Adams, OF Wheeling, bought
liberally and hit bargain every time.
The hotels were crowded last night, and
to.day's arrivals have been accommodate
ed in private houses, which have well
sustained old Charltssown's reputation
for warm hospitality. The streets have
been iammed with vehicles all day.
Among the Wheeling men here are
Of the Jefferson Insurance
Company, Joseph PAUL, q. H. Taney, Q.
B. Hart aud Major Ran Stalnaker.
Governor Fleming and Adiutaut GEN
eral 0xley went home this afternoon.
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PURSUIT OF IHE IFATA.
The Rumor That the Charleston
Blew Up the Pdvateer.
CONFLICTING REPORTS SENT
From Points In NlexIco..Two Vessels
Sighted Supposed to be the Chill.
can Insurgent Steamer and
Her crPursucr..The Rumors.

CRY OF MEXICO, May IA The Anglo.
American prints special from San Bias,
on the Pacific coast, stating that coast
wise schooner which arrived there yes.
Ierday reports having sighted two un-
known vessels abouts o'clock Tuesday
afternoon and another about dark, some
distance OF that port, both going south
aud steaming fast. The captain of the
schooner was unable to make out their
names, owing to the distance. There Is
general belle; in San Bias that the vet.
selssighted were the Itata, first, and the
Charleston, second, chasing her. lfthis
is the case the Charleston Is between
four and five hours behind.
There were persistent rumors in cir.
culation in this city to-day that tue
United States cruiser Charleutou he'd
overtaken the Chi Q vessel ltata on the
high seas and naval engagement had
been fought in which the latter vessel
was worsted and blown out OF the water.
Whether she exploded her magazines or
vas sunk by the cruiser Charleston Is
not stated. The rumors fail TO state
where the engagement was fought.
a special at 4 p. M. TO the Anglo-Amer.
ican from Acapulco, states that neither
the 1tata or the Charleston had been
sighted, though there is vigilaut watch
maintained at the signal station for
them.
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THE COKE STRIKE.
Over 5000 oVons Burning But the
Strikers are stIII Hopeful.

Over 5000 Ovens Burning, But the
Strikers are stu Hopeful.
scorTDALE, Pa, May Ii The stoney'
vile and Eagle plants resumed work TO-
day with fair force OF old men.
The operators now have over 5000
ovens burning, and more than that
number OF men employed. The increase
this week over Last weeks shipments
will reach $50 cars, but the strikers are
still hopeful, and over 1900 Of them are
idle.
The strikers have rather gained Ia. day,
though operators say they have ten men
to one WHO quit. The men are rather
encouraged by an increase in their re.
ceipts, as they need it badly.
Labor officials rather created sensa.
ton to-day by stating to their men they
have received promises Of aid from West
Virginia operators, and from operators
in the Conuellsville region, who are
paying old rates at their plants.
The secret OF this unexpected aid is
that operators in other fields, and those
paying the old wages in this field, do
not care to sec the strikers beaten. II
the Frick Company wins the indeperd-
ent operators will be under greater dis
advantage than ever, as the Frick Com.
pany will be paying lower rates.
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Condensed rgI.sGRANs.

Tom Psge, twelve years old, struck his
mother on the head With garden hoe,
killing her instantly, at Benton, Ark.
Mrs. Page was Chastising the boy.
A man was arrested in Leslie county,
KY, yesterday, and lodged in jail. He
is suspected oi being Edmond Silcost.
The dti4ultiug assistant doorkeeper Of
the 50!h Congress. The prisoner Gays
that be is not Silcott.
All the Bwitchmen and yardmasters ol
the Iowa .diyision Of the Chicago 4
Northwestern at Boone, Iowa, were dis
charged yesterday morning. The switch
ing is being done by trains, and there IL
no interruption Of business.
The British steamer Bucancer collided
with the Italian steamer stura, at Glib
raltar. No loss Of life occurred, but the
passengers became panic stricken, as tht
accident occurred very near the Bpo
where the unfortunate Utopia sunk.
What is left OF the Parnelllte organi
cation in Ireland is 10 receive fata
blow. II 10 said the two Harrington
| brothers have decided 10 give in to tn
nationalist party. They have been tn
stropgest OF Parneli's friends and con
trolled The machinery oithe old nations
leSgue.
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NEw YoRK, May 1.-THE following
statement was given out this morning
relative to the illness OF Secretary Jamt 5
G. Blaine:
There seems to be an impression that
the condition Of Secretary Blaine Is
mpch wona than has been reported
from day to-day 10 the newspapers. DR..
Dennis, his family physician, called at
tue Damrosth residence this morning,
and after remaining With Mr.. Blaine ioF
nearly hall an hour, stated that his
patient vas feeling much better 10 day
than he was yesterday. The Secretary
partook Of very light breakfast and
atterward ChGtted pleasantly with mem
bers Of the family,
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ROME, May l9.-The Marquis di Ru.
DIM, in the Chamber of Deputies to-day,
discusping the New Orleans affair, said
that it was simply legal question. The
departure OF Baron Fava from Wash.
ton, he continued, had been ordered as
protest against the action OF the
United States. in rejecting responsibility
for the affair. European sympathy, the
Premier added, was with Italy, and he
hoped for friendly solution Of the
queatious involved.
After several questions, Premier di
Rudini rosa and said 1t was undesirable
that the foreign policy Of a great country
should bs discussed often. Exaggerated
Importance ought not to be given to the
New Orleans affair, nor a question
essentially judicial converted into one oi
national dignity. The recall Of Baron
Fava was protest sgainBt the conduct OI
the United States governmentin declar'
ing itself irresponsible in the matter. He
said: ~ am certain that Europe ap'
proves our action. Our consul at New
Orleans has been recalled partly because
we fear that he has caused the publica
tion OF inopportune statements. Judicial
proceedings had been commenced
against the lynChers, but he could mol
say how far they were serious"
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AT MS OLD HOWE.
Tho President Overcome by His Welcome
at tIudIauapolis-IIIs Speech.

Tho President Overcome by His Welcome
at tIudIauapolis-nIss Speech.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 14.-A large
delegation Of Indiana friends met the
Presidential party at Montezuma and
made themselves hoarse cheering the
President. He was overcome by the
greeting and Tor the first time since he
started from Washington was unable to
respond to the demand for a speech at
any length.
The Presidential train arrived in this
city at 4:55 this afternoon, and its ap'
proach wos heralded by a salute fred by
Battery a, Light Artillery. The crowd,
in cheer after cheer, gave the President
a genuine Hoosier welcome to his old
home. Arrived at the stand Governor
Hovey addressed the multitude, and
Mayor Sullivan, IN neat speech, well
coined tho President home.
President Harrison responded as fol.
lows: 81 do not think I can speak
much to-day. The strain Of the long
journey and the frequent calls made on
me have somewhat exhausted me body
and mind, and have made my heart so
open to these impressions as greet my
old friends that cannot, l fear, COM
mend myRelf. Our pathway has been
marked by the plsuiits Of the multitude,
our way strewn with flowers. But all
the sweetness Of these flowers, all the
beauty OF the almost tropical landscapes
visited, all the richness OF the precious
mines Of California sink into iorgetful.
ness as l receive to-day this welcome
from my old friends. There was per-
cGptible moistness in the Presidents
eyes, and his voice almost failed him.l
left you two years ago 10 take up
the work OF the most responsible ctliCe
In the world. | went 10 these untried
dutics sustained by your helpful friend.
illness. come after two years TO con.
Tess many errors, but to say to you that
| have but one thought in my mind-to
use whatever influence l have for the
general good Of all the people. lap
plause1.
At the close OF the speech carriages
were at once taken, and the party were
rapidly driven to the station, receiving
enthusiastic greetings on the way from
vast crowds. A hurIiel embArkatiou,
and the party was on the home stretch
for Washington.
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DRIVEN INSANE.
Ono Of the Members ot tho psEunot Levy
Firm in New York.

Ono Of the Members oE the psEunot Levy
Firm in New York.
NEw YoRK, May 1.-THE failure Of
the firm Of which he is a member has
made Augustus Il. Levy raviug
maniac, and he is now under guard at
his home. His brother Moses and his
uncle Julius were his partners,
Tho firm OF Levy BrOthefa & 90. was
one Of the largest engaged in the manu-.
laCturo Of mems and boys clothing,
They occupied the stores Nos. Gl0, 6l9
and GA Broadway, end were regarded as
substantial until about SIX weeks ago,
when they became SLOW on payments.
The firm bad failed in 1858, when Samuel
Levy, a brother OF Augustine and Moses,
was a member, and then some OF the
creditors were settled with in full snd
come received only 80 cents on the
dollar. Six months ago Samuel Levy
went TO Europe, and since then the tirn
in this city bad advanced him sum o.
money said to be 100000, and this, iti'
said, has crippled the concern.
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and We put the overcoat under his head
Then in few minutes he began chok
ing; he choked ieariully and l became
very much frightened, and screamed
and Mr.. Prayer put me out Of the store
She identified the gloves as very much
like those she saw him remove the day
he was killed. She said DR.. Baird'l
oyercoat was buttoned from the lapelt
down all the way. She remembered Il
distinctly, for she saw the doctor un,
button 1t 40 he could bend over TO the
bucket which she had gotten 10 wash
the blood of in. She remembered that
he had his gloves on because he was
wiping his eye with the glove when be
came in.
On the cross examination, she repeat.
ed the same story in fragmentary way,
retaining her balance splendidly and
keeping all the ends welltogether. She
was the beat and lnsst satisfactory wit.
ness who had been on the stand, and
told her story In straightforward way,
making everything clear and distinct.
Colonel ATnett asked II she was not
very much excited, and abe replied that
abe did not get excited, but that abe was
scared a little, bnt not enough to make
her lose her head.
When her examination was finished
the clock was striking twelve. and Col
ouel Arnett rose and moved that the
evidence OF the witness be.striCken out
80 far as the conversation between her
and DR.. Baird was concerned. The
court remarked that Colonel Arnett, in
his Cross examination, bad asked her the
same questions that the State had asked
and had elected the same information.
Colonel Armctt then asked that all the
witness testified TO with regard to the
conversation she had with DR.. Baird
be stricken out. Pending a decision
court adjourned for dinner.
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AT LlSCOISS GRAVE.
President Harri,on Delivers au Addrsls al
the Tomb of the Martyr President


SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May l4.-Tht
Presidential special arrived at Hannibal
No., early this morning and was noisily
welcomed. There were thousands al
the station when the President addressed
the people. He thanked the people very
gracefully for his early morning recep.
tion. He was heartily cheered. Short
stops were made along the route, at
each place party being at the station to
welcome the party. They received an
ovation at Springfield, III.
After the address OF welcome the
President responded briefly. Then the
party visited the grave OF Lincoln, where
the President spoke, in part, as follows:
The interest Of our long journey cul-
inmates to-day, as we stand here for a
few. moments about the tomb Of Lincoln.
AS | passed through the industrious
Southern States I could not but think
and say that 1t was the hand that now
rests beneath these stones that kindled
and inspired all these fires OF industry,
that were lighted at the funeral pyre Of
slavery. come to-day to this conse.
Grated spot with a heart filled with
emotions Of gratitude that God did not
fail to find for US in the hour Of exrem.
ity one who was competent to lead the
hearts and sympathles, and hold up the
courage Of our people in the time OF our
greatest national peril.
Washington stands remote from US as
dignifed and reserved, but We think Of
Lincoln AS one whose tender touch the
people OF all classes felt. So their love
was drawn 10 him because be hnd such
a great, such human heart. You have
here in keeping most precious trust
Towards this spot the feet OF reverend
patriots OF years to come will turn. 1
have studied tho story Of Lincoln's life
and am filled with wonder and admira-
ton. His life was an American product
no other soil could have produced. AS
the inner. history of the danger.
Gus times in which he lived is
written, we find how his great
mind turned the affairs OF our country,
with that marvellous tact which charac.
teriz9d this man OF the people. We will
all again read the story Of LincoIn's lite
and and our hearts and minds enlarged,
our lives aud charities broadened and
our devotion TO the constitution, the
flag and the free government which he
preserved to US is intensified. The Pres
ident closed with few words OF thanks,
and was cheercd loud and long. The
President was presented by the citizsns
Of Petersburg, ILL.,, with gold headed
cane made from the wood Of the old
Lincoln store building at New Salem.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo, May l4.-At this morn.
ing's sesslon OF the American Boiler
makers' Association several important
matters avere considered. The report Of
the committee on uniform inspection, rec
ommendipg that efforts be made 10 Sc.
cure the passage Of national inspection
law, and in the event Of failure in that
direction, the passage Of state laws
classifying boilers into four classes,
brought on an animated discussion. The
report was finally adopted. Officers
were then chosen for the ensuing year
with James Lappan, Of Pittsburg, presi.
dent. The next convention will be held
in Buffalo on tie second Tuesday ol
,June. 1895.
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A CAUSE FOR WAR.

rhe British Consulate Attacked by Chin.
Csc Mob-A womau's Escape.
SHANGHAI, May l4.-Further particu.
lars received here from Woo Hoo, the
treaty port in the Province OF Nyan.Hoei
show the Chinese who took part in
burning the Catholic Mission, and other
European buildings at that place, are
liable to bring down upon themselves
the wrath OF the British Government.
The mob. it is now stated, also burned
and looted the custom house and the
British Consulate.
The wife Of the British Consul, dis.
guised as Chinese woman, managed
with difficulty to escape from the Con-
sulate. and made her way to the banks
Of the Yang Tse Kiang, where, in COM
pany with the other Europeans, sho
took refuge on the hulks moored in the
stream. The British Consul was wound
ed while on bis way from the Consulate
to the hulks.
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ST. PETERSBURG, May l4,-0Gicial dis.
patches received here from Japan in re-
gard TO the condition OF the Czarewitch
announce that his physiCians are salts.
isfed with his progress towards recov-
cry. Tho Mikado, the Princes OF the
Imperial family and the state dignitaries
have paid several visits to the CEare'
witch, and will accompany the imperial
traveller to Kobe, where he embarks on
board Russian war ship, which will
convey him to Vladivos!ock.
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SITUATION VERY GEAYg.
The Damage by Forest Fires Along the

Tho Damage by Forest Fires Along the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
ST. PAUL, MIMI, May l4.-Advices
from the fires show that the situation,
while not threatening to railroads, is
most grave. Several miles OF telegraph
lines have been destroyed on the Nor
thern Pacific. This morning the fires
were still raging.
East OF Ashland backRring and cut
ting have been resorted TO, and the
flames are somewhat subdued. Last
night a wind sprang up, and the blsze
burst out afresh. Fires can also be seen
all over the edges Of the boy, where il
was thought they had been expended
1t is thought the only thing that will
extinguish the flames is heavy rain
The distress OF settlers is very great, and
hundreds have been driven into the
towns. Black River Falls is surrounded
by fire, though ut some distance. Black
ened stumps and a pail Of smoke mari
the path OF the fire.
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Heart disease Is uiuGlly supposed to
be inCurable, but when properly treated
a large proportion Of cases can be cured.
Thus Mrs. Elmira Hatch, Of Elkhait,
Ind, and Mrs. Mary J.. Baker, OF Ovid,
Mich, were cured after suffering %
years. S. @. Linburgtr, druggist a. San
Jose, Ill, says that DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure, which cured the former, "wOrked
wonders for his wife" LsVi Logan, Of
Buchanan, Mich, who had heart disease
for 80 years, said two bUttleg made him
"ieel like new msn" Dr.. Miles New
Heart Cure is sold and guaranteed by
the Logan Drug Co. Book OF wonder.
iul testimonials free. TThsaw
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TuEY PaILkp no. RESPONp.
Not Half of the New York Presby terry Voted
on the IrIgGs Case.

Not Half Of the New York PreSby terry Voted
on the nrIggs Case.
NEw YORK, May 14,-0ver hundred
members OF the New York Presbytery
were absent Tuesday afternoon from the
historic session in the Old Scotch church,
when the trial OF the Rev. Dr.. Charles
Augustus Briggs was ordered.
But 90 were present to have their
names counted on one side or the other
OF the decisive vote on this vital question.
Ninety are not half the membership Of
the PresbyteEy-not even half the mem
bership living in the neighborhood OF
New York city and within easy reach
OF the church. A few members are
away from the city, engaged in mission
work in this and other lands; but, de-
ducting these, not half Of the available
force OF voting members was present,
and barely fourth OF the voting mem.
bers have placed Dr.. Briggs under a
cloud that may not be lifted Tor many
years.
There are 2ll votes in the New York
Presbytery. OF these 55 are pastors Of
churches within the city, SO are elders Of
these churches, and lOl are retired
preachers, reverend professors engaged
in educational work, chaplains, assistant
pastors and reverend officials OF boards
having business headquarters in New
York. The elders are business men,
bankers and lawyers, and their time Is
very valuable, but in this instance an
effort was made to have large represen.
tation OF elders. The church was in a
critical position, and q minister's Charac.
ter was at stake, yet when the session
opened on the second day but twenty
OF the ftty-fye churches had reported
to the clerk the name Of the voting
elder, and of these twenty.nine less
than half, fourteen, voted on the ques-
ton Of Dr.. Briggs hereey.
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A CLEVER SVINDLBR
Takes in Several Prominent
Ohio Politicians.
HE Bags SOME BIG GAME
In Neat Manner and Decamps..-HiG
Victims Should Have Known Bet.
ter.-.Ihe G Governors Secretary
One of the Innocents.

Special DispaieG to'te IntCEi0ene7.
COLUMBUS, 0HIo, May 14.-E. NJ. Hall
a clever and bold swindler, victimized q
number OF prominent Columbus citizens
in the past few days, among his dupes
being Col. Claude Meeker, Governor
Campbell's private secretary. Hall
claimed to be a newspaper man, and
carried cards bsaring the inscription,
"E. NJ. Hall, editor, Auditorium build
ing, Chicago" He said he was organ.
izing stock company for the publica.
ton of an illustrated newspaper to
boom Harrison for the Presidency. To
substantiate his claims he exhibited
stock certificates and telegrams signed by
President Harrison, Secretary Blaine,
Secretary Rusk, General Alger, ex.Gov,
ernor Foraker, William Mckinley and
other prominent men. A number ol
Columbus politicians cashed checks for
Hall, and they were found upon pre-.
sentation to be worthless. He carried
letters OF introduction 10 the Governors
Office and told the Governor and his pri.
vate secretary that he had been sent
into Ohio TO help defeat Mckinley and
elect Campbell. His story was plaus.
able, and he was soon on confidential
terms.
Yesterday Mr.. Meeker accompanied
Hall to the Capital City Bank for the
purpose of Identification, upon the
strength OF which the bank cashed Halls
check for $3.50. The check was worth.
less, and to-day Hall deCamped. He was
accompanied while here by woman
whom he introduced as his wife. It has
since been learned that she was Miss
Van Costen, an opera singer, formerly
with the Said Pasha company. 1t ia not
known how much money Hall secured
by means Of worthless checks, but the
sums must aggregate many hundred
IlnllaFa
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DIPLOMATIC TROUBLES.
JenIouaies Alleged to Exist In the Corps Rt
waGhinnton,

UuuAoAhlob AAAukuN " AAAab Au Shp toIPs ~
wAShinEton.
New York, May 1.-THE Herald's
Washington special says: The Eu-
ropeans have boycotted the Central and
South Americans, aud no end of i'll feel.
ings haye resulted. For years the
entente cordiale between the two fac.
tions has been severely strained. The
Europeans affect to regard the Latin
Americans as uncultured and socially
inferior to them. The Latin Americans
on the other hand insist that the
Europeans are jealous Of the fayors
shown them by the people Of the United
States, and this alone is the real cause oil
the difficulty. Several scenes have re.
suited, and matters are growing worse,
and some Of the South Americans talk
OF forcing duel with the Europeans on
account OF several slights put upon
them.