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were composed Of four army corpa. the
right wingcommanted by General How.
ard and the left by General Sloeam.
9herman'B entire force numbered co.
900 infantry and artillery and 6, 800 cav.
airy. On November II Sherman cut the
telegraph wires that connected Atlanta
with Washington, and his army became
an isolated column in the heart Of the
enemy's country. It began its march
for the sea on the morning Of the 14sh,
when the entire city OF Atlanta-ex-
cepting Its courthouse, churches and
dwellings-was committed to the flames.
The buildings in the heart Of the city,
covering 200 acres OF ground. formed q
great confagration; and while the fire
was raging the bands played and the
soldiers chanted the stirring air and
words, "John Browns Soul goes March
ing on" For thirty-six days that army
moved through Georgia, with little op.
position. It was grand in conception
and easily executed, yet on the march
there were many deeds that tested the
proves and daring Of the soldiers on
both eides.
There was widespread CONSERVATION
in Georgia and South Carolina, fer the
invaders destination was uncertain.
Beanregard was sent from the Appom-
attox to the Savannah to confront Sher.
man. He sent before him q manifesto
saying, "Destroy all the roads in Sher.
mans front, flank and rear, and be trust.
ful In Providence. The representatives
OF Georgia in the Confederate Congress
called on their people to hy to arms
"assail the invader by day and by night.
Give him no rest" But all confidence
in Jefferson Davis and the Confederate
Government had disappeared in Georgia
and the people did none Of these things,
and the Federal army moved steadily
forward. At Griswoldville there was
battle NOV. %, 1891 with Hardie's
troops. The Coniederates were repnlsed
with a loss Of 2, 400 men. The incidents
OF the memorable trip are familiar to-
every student OF history, as well as the
thrilling details. Suffice 1t TO say that
on December %, 1864, the Federals took
possession Of Savannah and Sherman
wrote to President Lincoln: II beg to
present TO you, as Christmas gift, the
city Of Savannah, with one hundred and
fiity heavy guns and plenty OF ammuni-
ton, and also about 25, 600 bales Of cot.
ion." Full 10000 negroes followed the
flag to Savannah, and many thousands
more, chiefly women and children, had
been turned back at the crossings oil
rivers. So families were separated.
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THB ELEOFRlCAL BILL
MartinsburG and Parkersburg Want siml
lar Bills Passed.

Martlnsbufg and Parkersburg Want simi.
lar Bills Passed.
Special Dipateh 10 he IntsutOeseH.
CHARLESTON, ". VA, Feb. l2.-The
most remarkable thing in connection
with the Wheeling Electric Light bill ia
that both sides are confident Of success,
Friends OF Senator Whitaker's amend.
ment speak Of that which Senator Gall
proposes to etEer as one that does not
change the effect Of the bill as amended
by Senator Whitaker and seem to have
no doubt that they will carry their
point. They say the speech made by
MI. St. Clair yesterday made several
converts to their side Of the question as
the next vote will show.
Senator Gall proposes to offer an
amendment to the effect that the Elec,
triCal Company shall sell upon notice
from the city within year. This, he
thinks, Is necessary because Mr.. Whit.
aker's amendment provides that the city
shall buy, but does not provide that the
company shall sell, thus placing the city
in position where 1t can do nothing I
the company does not zee fit to sell
Friends Of the bill state that Senator
Parks occupies peculiar position. He
fayors Mr.. Whitaker's amendment, aut
yet they say he has prepared and viii
offer at an early day bill providing thai
Martinsburg may do precisely wha
Wheeling wants TO do. Martinsburf
already has private electric light com
pauy. The bill and the surrounding
circumstances are almost identical. A
bill will be introduced, it is reported
giving similar privileges to Parkersburg
The Wheeling bill was made special or
der for tomorrow at II, when liyei.
times are expected.
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coLuxBus, O., Feb. 12.-The National
Miners convention adopted a resolution
that all miners and mine workers in the
United States demand the eighthour
work day May lst next, and that no
miner remain in the mines longer than
eight hours. The system OF idle coal
days is to be abolished, and the Execu-
tive Committee is instructed TO provide
means for the eight.hour system. The
Legislature Is requested to pass law
that all coal shall be weighed before
screening. Resolutions were adopted
that all miners in Pennsylvania be re-
ouested to forward petitions to the Gov
ernor and Legislative Mining Committee
for an amendment to the mining laws,
that greater safety may be secured to
miners by legislative enactment.
At the afternoon session the attention
Of the Executive Board was directed 10
affairs at Raymond City, W. Va, with
Instructions to extend aid.
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A ERGHIFUL EXPLOSION.
"A Large Number Of Wotkmen
are Buried in The Ruins.
THIRTY BODIES RECOVERED.
Tho Terrible Disaster that Occurred
at a worsted Factory in Hare
Point In Cauada-Partial
List of the Victims.

QuEBEc, Feb. l2.-AbOut 9:45 thil
morning the boiler in the Quebec
Worsted Company's factory at Hare
Point exploded, completely demolishing
the engine house and about half of the
factory. A large number Of hands were
buried in the ruins. The works Of the
Quebec worsted Company cover alarge
area and employ more hands than any
other manufacturing establishment in
the city. They had been closed down
two weeks while the boilers and
machinery were being overhauled and
reftted. Operations were to have been
resumed this morning and about three
hundred Of the operatives were on hand.
Owing to some cause however the
machinery was not started and they
were dismissed. Many Of them, how.
ever, remained about the building,
number keeping in the vicinity OF the
engine room for the sake OF warmth.
The explosion completely wrecked
the engine house and dye house and
damaged q large part Of the main build.
ing. A great crowd gathered imme-
diately and the work Of rescue COM
menced. A FIRE brigade was called out,
but fortunately the horrors OF fire were
not added TO the calamity.
Among the dead and injured are vii.
liam Forrest, dead; Emelia Cote, badly
scalded Alex Martineau, dead; Miss
RosSeau, fractured skull; Timothy En-
right, badly injured; Pierre Peterson,
scalded and bruised William Blouin,
scalded; Emilia Boule, dead; Miss Mer.
cler, dead; Joseph Dutsesne, dead;
Henry Isberte, dead ; Joseph Michaud,
badly scalded; John L. A. Montsgne,
dead; Arthur Tweedle, dead. TSirty
bodies have been taken from the wreck,
ont It cannot be known how many were
Killed OF injured.
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IN TUE UNITED STATES COURT.
DR.. Baxter Sentenced to the Psnitsntlary.
Some IatsrestiOg Cases.

DR.. Baxter Sentenced to the Psnitsntlary
Some IatsrestiOg Cases.
Special DispGteh to he InteliOeRetr.
PARxERsBURe, W. VA, Feb. 12.-Dr
Baxter, found guilty in the United States
Court yesterday of dealing in obscene
matter, was brought up for sentence to.
day. TheJudge sentenced him to the
penitentiary at Moundsyille for fourteen
months and imposed fine OF Sl0O.
There ia still another indictment
against him in the United States Court
and it is understood that the State Court
at ClaIksburg will also get after him
when his term in the penitentiary ex-
pires. G. F. Parsons, from the lower
part Of the State, is now on trial for
counterfeiting. The case is an interest
ing one. The principal witness being a
woman who formerly lived with him.
He wouldn't marry her and she
"peached" on him. Judge Loomis and
Henderson Peck are his attorneys.
Capiases have been issued against several
parties in the Little KanawhR valley on
the charge OF obstructing navigation.
These cases will be exceedingly inter-
esting,
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WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 12.-Ex.
President Clevelnnd's letter was the
subject talk to-day. Following are com.
ments OF Democratic members;
Mr.. Goodnight, OF Kentucky-The
letter hattens Mr.. Cleveland out COM
pletely.
Mr.. .sayers, of Texas-If the Demo.
cratic party stands by its platform 1t will
result In an irreconcilable difference be.
tween it and Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Quinn, Of New York-The letter
is especially inopportune at this time.
Mr.. McOlammy, OF North Carolina
Cleveland amt in 1t.
General Wheeler-It would have been
better il Cleveland had written letter
declining the nomination.
Mr.. Lawler-I disagree with him on
silver, but I admire the man for his
irankness.
Mr.. Fithian, Of inois-0leveland IL
out Of the fGht.
Mr.. Kerr, Of Pennsylvania-the West,
South and Southwest cannot support
Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Bland, Of Missouri,-Mr. Cleve'
land has made mistake. Ho Ia ridicu
lous.
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ABOLD ATTEMPT.

Tie sx.Janitor Of u Minneapolis Bank Al
tsmpts to Rob the Instltution ia Daylight.
MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, Feb. ia bold
attempt was made to rob the CitiEen's
Bank this morning. The robber jumped
oyer the counter rail and drew reyoi'
YER on Assistant Cashier McQuaig'
Having him Corpered, he cody went
about and gathered up all the money In
4 hand satchel and then made for the
door, but at this movement MtQuaiG
called for the police. This attracted the
attention Of Q. Probst, a driver for the
United States Express Company, who
vas on his wagon close by. He jumped
ofF and stdFlsd for the man, who fired
hIs revolver. Rrobst struck him hard
blow on the neck and several men
grabbed him. He was oVeTgogeEed and
turned over to an officer. He is sup
posed to be q former jAnitor Of the
bpilding.
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CLEVELAND Politics
"A Fruitful Source Of Discussion
in Congress.
HIS SILVER RECORD ARISES
Some Significant Statements by Dem.
ocratlc Membcrs-Mr. Hooker
Says Cleveland Can Never
be President...Notes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-In the Hous
to-day on motion OF Mr.. Peel, Of Arkan
sas, a bill was passed authorizing th,
Kansas & Arkansas Railroad Compan!
to extend its line in the Indian Terri
tory.
Mr.. Gfosvenor, of Ohio, sent to th,
clerks desk with his hearty endorse
ment the letter addressed by Grover
Cleveland to E. E. Anderson. The let.
ter having been read, Mr.. Grosvenor
said that he had thus placed this import.
ant and statesmanlike document in the
permanent records OF the country to the
end that in the coming campaign it
should be available under the frank Of
the members of the next Congress to be
used in disseminating Information
throughout the country. Republican
langhier.]
Mr.. Kerr also commented upon the
Cleveland letter.
Mr.. Bland, of Missouri-"I thought
the gentleman was in favor Of free
coinage.
Mr.. Kerr-"I am"
Mr.. Bland-"rhen you ought to be
called Young -Man-Afraid.of-FIee- Coin.
age for you never vote that way"
In speaking Of the pension Office para
graph, Mr.. Cooper, Of Indiana, made an
attack upon the superintendent Of the
pension building, asserting that he had
stored several hundred bushels OF po.
tatoes in the pension Office and sold
them to employees; thus turning a gov
ernment department intoa huCkstering
establishment. Mr.. Enlos offered an
reducing to So 900 the salary
OF the Commissioner.
Mr.. Perkins, Of Kansas, came to the
support OF Commissioner Raum, declar-
ing that no more faithful, efficient, hon
est and capable man ever presided over
the Pension Office than the present Com.
After further debate, Mr..
Enloe withdrew his amendment.
Mr.. Hooker, OF Mississippi, referred to
the printing Of Mr.. Cieveiand's letter in
the record. He said that there was no
man in this country, whether he had
had a distinguished position or whether
he had an ambition 10 hold the highest
position within the gift OF the American |
people who could lay down the law to |
the great masses Of this country who
for themselves. applause.
In regard to the publication, he wished |
to say for himself. aud he believed for
his constituents, that they wanted the
free coinsge Of both metals. No one
man had d right to speak for the great
laboring interests Of the country, which
stood back and behind the constitution
and law. Applause.
Mr.. Cannon-"I would like to ask the
gentleman whether he is in favor OF Mr..
Cleveland for next President"
Mr.. Hooker-'I will say that do not
think that a man on the Continent Of
America will ever be q candidate Of the
Democratic party for President Of the
United States who is opposed to the free
coinage Of silver" [Applause,
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FITTINGLY CELEBRATED.

Llncola's Birthday Made the Occasion for
tho Exploitation Of the Principles he
Held and Fostersd.
TOLEDO, o., Feb. 12-This, Loncoln's
birthday, was chosen as the date Of the
fourth annual convention Of the Ohio
League of Republican Clubs. The off.
cers.eleCt for the ensuing year are:
President. W. I. squires, Toledo, and
four Vice Presidents; Secretary, John J.
Chester, Columbus; Treasurer, B. l..
McElroy, Mt. Vernon.
The banquet was held in Memorial
Hall tonight. Three hundred guests
sat down at $3.50. Gen. Bill Gibson took
the toastmaster's place, aud the speaking
began.
The first toast, "Abraham Lincoln, I"
was responded 10 by Hon. James NJ.
Ashley. The speech was intensely in.
terestipg from the recital Of personal
recollections Of Lincoln in some OF the
most trying epochs Of the war. Hon.
Robert p. Porter responded 10 1.-THE
Press" Hon. Rellamy Storer, Of Gin.
cinnati, responded to "The Young Re-
publicans OF Ohio" and then came the
toast, IAN American Tariff for the
American People," TO which Hon. Will.
lam Mckinley responded. Mr.. McKin-
ley's repsponse was essentially reply TO
Mr. 0levelaud's speech at the Thurman
banquet at Columbus lOst November.
Among other things he said:
= "It b worth something to have an
avowal from that eminent Democratic
leader from New York. He made cheap
ness the theme OF his discourse and
counted 1t among the highest aspirations
| OF American lie. commend 10 the
new leader OF the Democracy that patri'
otic utterance OF Thomas Jefferson in
one Of his letters 10 Jean Baptiste. He
says: The prohibiting duties we lay
on all articles Of foreign manufacture
which prudence requires us 10 establish
at home with the patriotic determine.
ton Of every good citizen to use NO for
eign article which can be made within
ourselves, without regard 70 difference d
price, secures uB against q relapse into
foreign dependency.
sThe only menace 10 our advance
ment and prosperity, 10 our wage earnerG
and farming interests, 10 the party which
10 pledged 70 the repeal Of the new Law
and the substitution Of the British sys'
tenn in It's place. Free and full discus
sion will avert the danger. Nothing
else will"
Letters Of regret were read from ex
Governor Foraker, Senator Sherman
Congressman Dalzell, and McComas anC
otheTe.
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NON. BBNJAMlN FILMING DEAD.

An Aged Citizen of Marion County Passes
Away-Charles JoyCe's Body mot Found.
Special DtSpateh 70 he LatelliOener.
FA1RMoSr, W. Va. Feb. 12-Hon.
Benjamin Fleming died this morning at
the advanced age of 81. He was born,
raised, married and died here, and dur
ing his long life had many Offices oftrust.
He was a halter by trade, and many years
before the railroad was built made an
nual trips by fat boat from here as far
south aS New Orleans, disposing OF hats
aud furs. He knew the channel OF the
Ohio river 80 well that he was repeatedly
offered the position OF pilot on the steam.
boat lines. He formerly represented
Marion county in the Legislature.
The body Of Charles Joyce, who was
drowned yesterday afternoon at the
Monongahela river railroad bridge, has
not been recovered. 1t Is feared that
owing to the stage Of water his body has
fioated down the river.
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AN UNEEENTFUL DAY.
Debate in the House Of Dele
gates on an Important Bill.
MR.. WEIGH DRAGS POLITICS
Into the Discussion as Usual and is
Repuked by Judge Ferguson.
other Legislative News.
Bills Of Importance.
Special Dipateh to he Intelt0aOer.


CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. l2.-Abou
the only discussion to-day was in thl
House on bill to abolish privy exam
ination OF married women, and is chief!
interesting to show how some people
can drag politics into any question. Al
usual, Mr.. Welch, of Mineral, and judge
Ferguson were on opposite sides. Mr.
Welch opposed the bill and briefly stat
ed his reasons.
Judge Ferguson said: "Virgtnia, oul
mother, and whose lead we still follow
in many respects, abolished 1t long ago.
"If they want you to tell your land
you'll have to sell it or have a fussin the
family until you do. have had exper,
isnce in this matter and have found
that three times out OF four II the woman
had not died, moved out OF the State or
something Of that kind, the deeds could
be oyerthrown and almost the whole
country put IN turmoil through imper.
feet certificates Of iustices." /"
Mr., Welch replied it had been said no
good had been accomplished except
through innovations, but he thought in.
novatious were dangerous.
Mr.. Miller, Of Jackson, said the argu.
ment was not good. Years ago people
were hung for larceny and would be yet
had 1t not been for an innovation. He
considered the bill a good one.
Mr.. Welch asked him II he had q wife.
''No, but 1t Is not my fault" said MIR.
Miller. Everybody laughed except Mr..
Welch.
Mr.. Welch said he was opposed to the
"Force" bill and tho rulings Of Gar
Reed. He then proceeded to attack the
Elections bill and denounce the Repub.
lican party, withou. making the slight.
est reference to the subject under dis
cussion.
Judge Ferguson arose at the first op.
portunity and said he had hoped that
this would be one measure that the gem
tleman from Mineral would not be able
to drag politics into, but since he had.
to prevent 1t from going any further, he
moved previous question.
Mr.. Welch replied that the Judge al-
ways said something sarcastic and to
prevent reply moved previous question
to prevent an answer.
MIR. Ferguson withdrew the motion,
but Mr.. Welch remaining silent, Mr..
Lynch, Of Harrison county, made a
brief speech in favor ot the bill.
The question was put. It was passed
with only four votes against II.
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raE REPORT MADE.
Tho Secretary of War Orders the Rsinstats.
msnt of Colonel Forsyth, of the Seventh
Cavalry.

Tho Secretary Of War Orders the RaInatate.
msnt of Colonel Forsyth, OF the Seventh
Cavalry.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. l2.-The
Secretary Of War has made public the
result Of the investigation OF the battle
OF Wounded Knee and Colonel Forsyth'l
conduct on that occasion. Endorsing
the record Of the court of inquiry, Gen
eral Miles scores Colonel Forsyth in q
merciless manner. He accuses Colonel
Forsyth ofneglect Of duty, disobedience
general Incompetence and lack OF iudg-
ment and discretion.
Gen. schoAeld, in endorsing the re.
port, says that the interests ot the ser.
vice do not demand the continuance ol
Col. Forsyths Suspension and states
that the record Of the court showa thai
great care was taken by the officers and
enlisted men Of the Seventh Cavalry anC
that in his judgment the conduct Of the
regiment was we'll worthy OF the com
mendation bestowed upon by me in thI
FIRST telegram after the engagement. ThI
Secretary Of War reviews the evidenct
at great length aud in conclusion sus
tains fully Col. Forsyth's Management
OF bis men. The President sustain
Secretary Proctor in hiR decision,
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Tue OgACKsk TRUST.

The Uaitsd States Baklus cOnpasy EI.e,.
Dlrectors-Tho Location OF thS Factories.
REcuNoSD, IND., Feb. 9.-The United
States Baking Company, with a capital
stock Of $5;oOO,OOO, with headquarters IN
this city, heidi annual meeting yeste1.
day 1t has eleven branches or cracker
factories in ooio, Eve in Indiana, seven
in Michigan, two in New York, two IN
Pennsylvania, one in West VirpInia and
one in Massachusetts,. The folloxjp9
officers were elected: President. s. &.
Marvin, Pittsburgh First Vice Pfeaident.
y, F. Crawford, Mansfield, o.; S.tond
Vice President, w. S. Craue, Deiioit:
Secretary and Treasurer, G. E. Ramsey,
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AN EXTENDED SESSION


Now Altogether PrObRble-Much Business
to be Disposed OF Yet.
Special Dipateh 70 he ERtelltgaler.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 12,-An
extension OF the session is being talked
Of more and more every day and it
seems to have resolved itself into a par
ty question to some extent. Democrats
generally seem to favor it and have the
requisite two.thirds majority in the
House II they are q unit on thequestion.
But such Is not the case in the Senate
and the point cannot be carried without
Republican help. Judge Ferguson Is
said TO state very confidently that the
session will be extended and he is popu.
larly credited with knowing about all
that is known on the Democratic side.
Important measures to be disposed Of
are the reassessment bill, redistIicting
bill, Australian ballot bill, school book
bill and appropriation bill, Of which not
q line has yet been been written. What
adds some weight 10 arguments in favor
Of an extension is that the last four ses'
sions have been occupied almost entire.
ly with political questions and that the
State certainly mast need some leglsla:
ton in six yeafs. II she does she should
get 1t now, as next session will be po,
litlcal one, probably as interesting as any
in the past.
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THE MARCII ~ THR SEA.
O.uaral shsr,a ,aan'S Famous Raid iarouEh
ORoFRlA,

O.usral shsr, uan'S Famous Raid IsreuEh
When General sAs srmau had resolved
to march through the hsart Of Georgia
from Atlanta to the sea. he delegated TO
General Thomas full power over ell the
troops under his (sherman's) colamand
excepting four corps. General Wilson
had Just arrived from Petersburg to take
command Of the cavalry Of the army.
He was sent TO NaShvllle 70 gather up
all the Union cavalry in Kentucky ano
Tennessee and report TO Thonas. Fhe
railroads Around Atlanta were destroy yed
and November IL the forces destined toI
the great march were concentrated
around that doomed city. Those torcel
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sHRErSHEAD BAY, N. Y, Feb. 12.-W.
W. Tredwell, postmaster at sheepshead
Bay, has decamped. It has been dis.
covered that he broke open registered
ietters and has not settled his accounts
with the Department for some time. He
left on Monday morning and has not
been seen since. He left note with his
wife TO send his father, in which he
stated that he was going 10 kill himself,
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SISTER CATHERINE NOW.
aiiss Kate Dre1el Takes the Final Vow and
the Veil and Ring.

4AAbu AAAto 0Et4oA AdANu tue EI9nIH0Wl md
the Veil and Ring.
PrrrsHURsH, Pa, Feb. 12.-Miss Kate
Drexel, or Sister Catherine, made her
final religious professions and took the
black veil of the new Roman Catholic
Order Of the Blessed Sacrament at 7
o'clock this morning in the chapel Of
Mercy convent.
The ceremony was very private. with
only W. d. Smith, her brother.ln.law.
the church dignitaries, Sisters Of Mercy.
and novices Of the new order presen,.
Archbishop Ryan, OF Philadelphia. iTs
terrogated and received the yows Of
sister Catherine, and Bishop Phelsn
celebrated mass. After Sister Catherine
completed the recital OF the foYmula of
the vows she received holy Communion
and the veil and ring OF the new order.
given by Archbishop Ryan, Of wbos.,
diocese Sister Catherine was a member.
At the eonclusion Of the ceremony a
repast Of dry bread and black coffee was
served, Of which all partook quite freely.