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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
KIEa KoNDo's SLAVE MART.
Accused Of Supplying Slaves to the Bel
gians and Germans.

o~~--N. A-@--~--fS
PARIS, Feb. 9.--The Temps has adj
vices from Dahomey confirming the re-
port that the king has been making
slave raids in order to supply the Bel
gians on the Congo and he Germans in
the Cameroons. 1t is stated that Ger
man named Richleu settled at Whydah
and engaged the king to supply 1000
negroes at e12 each.
King Kondo Of Dahomey is not only
still actively engaged in the slave trade,
but he continues to butcher his prisoners
and his subjects in the royal fashion for
which he and his predecessors have been
SO often chastised. NJ. Lartigue, the
French traveller, gives fearful descrip-
ton of the kings festivals In front Of
his palace at Abomey he has two great
tanks to receive the blood of his victims.
Human sacrifices occur all the year
round, but when the memory Of King
Gnezo is to be celebrated the slaughter
is dreadful.
On the Sd of August last, according to
Nj. Lartigue, the number of killed was
over seven hundred. The 5th Of Au-
gust was the great festival, and his
majesty himself took hand in the kill
ing. He came to the place Of butch
cry in q carriage drawn by four fine
horses and driven by four coachmen.
These coachmen were ordered to ad.
vance to the centre Of the place. The
king arose, walked over to them, sabre
in hand, and decapitated them, one after
the other. The bloody work was con.
tinued until the 10Th of August. Some
Of the blood of the victims was carried
in buckets and thrown upon the grave
of the departed monarch. Women were
also sacrificed, and the king was finally
satisfied. He then took a rest, and &
now engaged in the more profitable iot
of supplying slaves to the Europeans
who are dividing up Africa among
themselves.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
CARA WRITES re GARRISON
Eo Publishes copy Of His Letter IN q
Spanish Newspaper.

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. IA sensation
was created among the Mexican popula
ton and in military circles here by the
publication Of letter addressed to the
Hon. Benjamin. Harrifon, president Of
che United States, from Catarini Cara,
the revolutionary leader, in Fl Chinaco,
the leading Spanish newspaper Of this
city. The letter is dated La Sierrieta.
stateof Tamaulapas. Mexico. Jan. 81.
1902.
II his preliminary remarks u the Cd
itor Cara states that he has forwarded
President Harrison the letter, but that
he fears that the latter viii not make Il
public and as he desires 10 have his posi-
tion and action towards the United
States clearly understood, he decided 20
send copy Of the letter to Ell Chinaco
for publication.
The letter is for the most part an
attack ON the Mexican government and
particularly President Diaz. He offers
strong objection to being charged with
violating the neutrality Of the United
States, and defends his action as fol-
lows:
Being resident OF Texas when
decided to raise the banner of insurrec-
ton in my beloved country, Mexico. It
was not natural, logical and inevitable
that ! should travel, be ii alone or ac-
companied, through your territory in
order to reach Mexico.
That such action has absolutely moth
ing to do with the so called neutrality
laws is generally conceded by public in
ternational and political right, but sup
pose that / had effected a march at that
time in the direction or towards Mexi-
can territory with two or more Of my
countrymen. does that constitute an Of
Tense against the laws? don't believe
it does because know the basis Of the
wise and liberal legislation Of your
country"
Cara continues in this strain
throughout his whole letter. He gives
no news concerning the progress Of the
movement of which he is at the head.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
The Alleged Coal syndicate.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9.--At the office
of the Delaware and Hudson Coal COM
pany it was said by one Of the officers Of
the company that nothing was known
by him of the alleged coal combination.
He thought it would be a good thing il
it could be carried out, but 1t was old
and utopian. Thomas p. Fowler, presi.
dent Of tho New York, Ontario and
Western railway, said he knew nothing
on the subject, and referred TO the gen.
eral manager, Mr.. Childs, who said nc
proposition had been made to his com.
pany. AT the Office Of f.. A. Potts &
Co., large coal dealers, il was said that
something was probably going on, hui
the idea Of individual operators being
eliminated was ridiculed.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Lord Hartineton,s succesA0r.

LONDON, Feb. 0.---A meeting was held
at Devonshire house, the residence Of
the Duke Of Devonshire, to elect suc-
cessor to Lord Harrington, now Duke Of
Devonshire, as Liberal u nionist leader
In the house Of commons. Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, member Of parliament for
Birmingham, who has long been talked
OF as the successor Of Lord Harrington
AZ parliamentary leader, was formally
elected to the position.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Harris Denied ! New trial.

NEW York, Feb. Carlyle w. Har-
ris, who was convicted Of murder in the
first degree in causing the death Of his
young wife, Helen Nelson Potts. hy
morphine poisoning In the Comstock
School for Young Ladies, in West For
tieth street, ON Feb. /, 1891. was brought
from the Tombs to the court Of general
sessions yesterday. Recorder Smyth de-
MED the motion for new trial. and SEN
fenced Harris to death within the week
beginning March 81 next. Counsel for
the condemned man gave formal notice
Of their intention to appeal the case to
the higher court.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Hyer PROBABLY on for Aus,ralIa,

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 9.-Hyer, the
Jersey City defaulter, who escaped from
Detective Alton in Ohio, came back to
jail here Saturday night. Tailor Schroe-
der had some conversation with him,
but failed to detain him. The affair Is
q mystery. Schroeder and Murddock,
another jailor, have been suspended
pending an investigation. 1t is rumored
that Carroll Cook, Hyers' lawyer, was
to meet him, or have a mai meet him.
with money, and that when he failed Of
connection Hyer came here. It believed
that Hyer sailed for Australia ON the
steamer Alameda.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
A Siberian Treasury Robbeti.

DENVER, Feb 9.--The Russian gov
eminent has officially notified Chief Of
Police Farley, through its consular
agent at San Francisco, that one Of its
treasury vaults in Siberia had been
robbed Gold roubles to the amount OF
1896, 900 have been taken and the car
requests that the chief arrest the rob
bers if they arrive in Denver. The rob
berry was committed Dec. /, the perpe-
traitors fleeing at once across Siberia.
The agents of the Russian police are OF
opinion that at one Of the Chinese sea
ports they will take ship for America.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
In Senate ana House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 0. I'm the senate Mr..
Daniel Va.J offered q resolution requesting
the secretary Of the treasury to reinstate the
accounts OF the state OF Virginia. Among the
bills introduced were: BY Mr.. Mcmillan
tTenn1, for a municipal building in Washing
ton; by Mr.. Proctor, authorizing the enlist
ment In the army Of force OF 3O00 Indians
In the house these bills were reported: BY
Mr.. Raynor (Md.), 4 bill allowing railroad
companies to grant special rates to CONNER
cial travellers; by Mr.. Culberson (Tex.), bill
TO deprive judges Of the United States courts
Of the authority to give an opinion upon ques-
lions Of fact
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

-"t"t--@AA@I ~-rF.-@-r
PiiifApELrfuA. Feb o-When half
way between wayne junction and Nice
town. on the Bound Brook track Of the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad, at
ll0;l5 last night. engine 1880. while push
ing freight train bO4 up steep grade,
blew up with terrific force, killing three
men and iniuring four others. two Of
whom win probably die. The killed
are: George Rearaon. fireman; Harvey
Moore, brakeman: an unknown man.
The injured are: Hugh Dougherty,
probably fatally; John ]. Moore, brake
man, probably fatally; John Buck.
brakeman, badly; jerome D. Miller.
brakeman. badly.
Train 5Oi, which was being pushed by
engine 1870. had. II Is claimed. too many
cars on for the engine. Consequently
the engine had too big a head Of steam
on In its effort TO push the train up the
grade.
Suddenly the hugo boiler exploded,
scattering death and destruction all
around. The engine turned completely
over on its side, while the force Of the
explosion sent immense blocks Of iron
hurting through the air for hundreds Of
yards.
The noise Of the explosion, followed
by the shrieks Of the wounded and the
witnesses Of the disaster, soon drew q
crowd TO tho scene Of tho wreck, and
willing hands were quickly mt work
gathering up the dead and rescuing the
wounded.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
suit Against 4 Priest.

CHICAGO, Feb. GA suit for $25, 900
was instituted III the circuit court here
by Bernard i. Mociejewsld against
Father Franciszek Kroll, rector Of st.
Kuzimierz Polish congregation. The
suit arises from q printed pamphlet pub
lished and circulated IN the st. Kuzi'
mierz church, Father Knoll charging
Mociejewsld with having misappro.
priated money from the congregation to
the extent Of 5000. A sensation has
been caused against tho polish residents
Of this city by the pamphlet,
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Sentenced for Libel.

READING, Pa, Feb. 9.-The parties
connected with the defunct Pennsylya-
mia Telegram who We're convicted Of
libeling Lawyer William B. Bechtel, Of
this city, were sentenced in court yester-
day. Mr.. Wombaugh was fined 800
and costs, and his partner in the publ
cation of the paper, Mr.. Costello, was
fined $50 and costs. Frank L. Murphy,
the alleged author Of the article, was
fined $50 and sentenced to six months
imprisonment.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

The members Of the numerous Blaine
clubs are much chagrined, hut Harri-
sons supporters are jubilant. The lead
ing Republicans Of the state say that II
certainly means Harrison's denomination
at Minneapolis. Major Brockaway.
president Of the Illinois Blaine club, saws
1t means victory for Harrison. The
Tribune, the Blaine organ Of the north
west, accepts the resignation as final
and says It points unerringly to Harri-
sons denomination.
The Old Ticket.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. Governor Nc
Kinley believes in the old ticket. Harri-
son ana Morton. He says ii would be
stronger than it was IN 1858.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Al Mayor ON Trial.

PTTTsBURG, Feb. 9.--The trial of James
G. Wyman, mayor of Allegheny City,
was begun in the criminal court in
Pittsburg yesterday. The trial will last
several days, and it is expected that it
will be one of the most sensational in
the history of this county. Ex-Mayor
Richard Pearson, Of Allegheny City,
will be tried for embezzlement when
Mayor Wyman's case is finished.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Charged with vitrol Throwing.

CARLISLE, Pa, Feb Q. The trial Of
Mrs. Cora Frey, Of MELVILLE, charged
with throwing vitrol In the face Of her
husband, George Frey, was begun here.
Both parties are about % years of age
and the wife Is Of progressing appear
ance. A scene was created when she
was brought into court. As she passed
near the husband, seated at the counsel
table, she rushed to him and showered
endearments upon him IN most affect
ing manner. The husband maintained
the most stolid Indifference. 1t Is not
denied, it il said, that she threw the
yitrol, but is he had said that evening
he would not live with her longer and
had gone to his fathers home, the do.
Tense Is that Abe was frenzied by his con-
duct
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
PugiIist Gorman,s victory.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. ED German
knocked ont Jimmy Fielding, an nm
known, from San Francisco, In the
eighth round here last night. The fight
< purse Of 8. 900. It was held under the
auspices Of the Columbus Athletic club.
German is a local lightweight Of some
note, while Fielding won fame by his
60 with Murray MithelI and also with
Bob Fitzsimmons.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Retired and Pensioned.

NEW York, Feb. AT the adjourned
meeting today of the trustees of the
New York Life Insurance company Mr..
William FL. Beers, the president, re-
signed at the request of the sub-com-
mittee and was voted pension for life
of $25, 200 year. Several other trus-
tees and officers of the company rendered
their resignation. A meeting will be
held tomorrow to elect new officers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
The Argentine Elections.

BuENos AYREs, Feb. 9.-The provin-
cial elections resulted in favor of the
Cancellation party desiring an agree
ment between Mitre and Roca, who
have figured as presidential candidates.
In some places the elections were marked
by street riots. Several persons were
killed and number wounded.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Governor FSoyfI seated.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 9.--At 2. 10 yes
terday afternoon Governor Boyd en-
tered the official apartments Of the gov
ernor and was seated In triumph. Gov
ernor Thayer came forward as Mr..
Boyd entered, extended his hand and
exclaimed: How do you do, GOVERNOR
Governor Boyd made no reply OF offered
to take his hand, whereupon Mr.. Thayer
turned and left.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

WIEN, Feb Ain succession to infiu-
enza, q new epidemic, seemingly of poi
sonous origin, prevails here. Its symp-
toms are fever, acute collie and the ejec-
ton of blood. Physicians variously at
tribute it to the effect of influenza and
to the use of bad drinking water.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Pennsylvania Charters Granted.

HARRISBURG, Feb 8. There were
chartered yesterday: The Commodore
Stewart Building and Loan association,
of Philadelphia capital, 81 900, 900.
Milton Electric Light and Power COM
pany, Of Northumberland county. The
Henriette Coal Mining company, Of Phil
adelphia, 1000.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Edward N. FIeld,s case Postponed.

NEW York, Feb. Edward M.
Field, who Is under indictment for forg-
cry In the second degree and grand lar
Aceny, was brought into the court Of gem
eral sessions for pleading yesterday. HIS
counsel were not prepared, however, 70
enter a plea for their client, and, e
their request, District Attorney Nicoil
consented to postpone the aIraignn1ent
Of Field for few days. Field was then
taken back to Jail.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Murderer De AyaIa's sentence.

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 8. Stephen De
Ayala. the wife murderer. convicted on
Saturday of murder in the second de-
gree, was called for sentence yesterday
and given eleven years and six months
inathe Eastern penitentiafy.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
The Elmira Postmastership5'

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. The Senate, in
executive session, yesterday confirmed
the nomination OF Rathbun to be post
master at Elmira. N. Y, vice Flood,
removed. This is the nomination which
Senator Fill has been opposing.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
a GriD0 Patient,s I.ea,,

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 0. Mrs. Edwin
F. Law, Of this city, while insane from
grip, jumped out Of the second story
window Of her residence, receiving in
juries which may prove fatal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
NOTABLE pHATHs.

George W. Reilly, president Of the
Harrisburg National bank, aged IS
years.
: Professor William Guy Peck, Of Col
umbia college, ct his home IN Green
witch. Conn, aged 70 Years
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
New Iron Company q he Formed.

READING, Pa, Feb. "a new com.
pany will be formed to operate the
Blandon rolling mill, which was pur-
chased by d committee OF the creditors
at sherife's sale. The Froment brothers,
of New York. who recently operated
the mill, will be the largest individual
stockholders.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
A Horse Thief sentencetI.

EAsToN, Pa, Feb. 0.-John Burns, Of
Madison, Wis. was sentenced to six years
and four months in the county Jail for
stealing horse from Abraham Sinner.
Of Bethlehem township.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Threatened 70 kin Ills Mother.

CAMDEN; N. j., Feb. 8. On Il charge
Of breaking into his mothers house and
attempting to kill her, Frank Conyery
was committed BY Mayor Pratt. ia de-
fault Of 81 600 bail. Convery Is AZ years
old and a barber.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. Mes
sages have BEEN received from Mem
phis asking that fire engines be kept In
readiness to bA sent to assist III fighting
q great fire which is raging in that city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Feb. .. - John
Romspart, 14-year-old boy. died here
from excessive cigarette smoking. His
body Is much diecolored
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
Canadian Reciprocity Commissioners.

8 WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - Secretary
Blaine has notified the Canadian reel
procity commissioners by telegraph that
he will accord them q hearing at the
state department tomorrow.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09
For Rusainn snrarers.

JoHNsToWN, Pa, Feb. "a fund has
been started for the starving Russians.
Over $500 has already been subscribed.
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A CHICAGO TRAGEDY.
A Husband Kills His wife, Injuries Him
self and Tries to XIII an Officer.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.--Andrew Anderson
shot his wife. Annie, yesterday at 172
Oak street in fit of jealous rage, and
when chased by the police turned the
revolver against himself, after irving to
kill Captain Koch. The woman's wound
is fatal Anderson was not dangerously
hurt. Mrs. Anderson swore out war
rant for her husband before Justice
Hamburger, alleging threats to kill. Two
constables accompanied her to her home.
npon her representations that she feared
violence from Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson went upstairs alone.
As soon as her husband saw her he drew
q revolver, and as she turned to run
fired shot into her back. Hearing the
constables running up the steps Ander-
son ran out on the rear porch, jumped
upon the roof of an adjoining house on
Franklin street, and was crouchAd there
pistol IN hand when the police ran in.
He fired two shots at Captain Koch and
then turned the weapon towards his
stomach and pulled the trigger. The
bullet struck the breast bone and
glanced, infiicting only a slight wound.
Candidates for Judgeship.
BURLINGTON, N. j., Feb. "a lively
contest for the position of lay Judge Of
the Burlington county court of common
pleas is now IN progress and during the
Tast week. several delegations have
visited the governor to press their
claims of their respective candidates.
The aspirants for the position are ex-
County Clerk Levi French, William r.
Lippincott, ex-chairman of the county
committee; James o. Glasgow, editor OF
the Burlington Gazette, and Benjamin
Wills, who has just served five years
term Is judge.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-09

CHICAGO, Feb. 9. Blaine's withdrawal
i the political sensation Of the hour.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
Mrs. Leash Heard From.

New York, Oct. ia special to the
Times from Topeka, Kas., says: The
sensation of the day in Kansas is an in
terview with Mrs. Leash, who has been
accompanying General Weaver in his
tour through the southern states. She
recites the indignities they we're SUBJ
jected to and then declares that if the
vote for Weaver is in reality a vote for
Cleveland in this state, her desire is
that the populists scratch their ticket
and vote for the Harrison electors.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
Of Section 1872 of State Con-

AReo Sun, leading democratic daily
, state; a1The resignation Of Ben
M Roach as candidates for presi-
"a electors made North Dakota
fcrats feel awfully tired. There are
lands who will hardly have interest
w in the election to go to the polls
Egote at5all. AS far as the governor
shes balance Of the state and county
9 are concerned it will be simply a
ais 81 schoice Of men. Governor
viii receive lots Of democratic
This year which he never received
II is hardly possible to imagine
alton that could have been brought.
which would make democrats feel
lelessly lost and forlorn Id the
ota great presidential campaign,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
TELEGRAPH NE US
Cleaned From the Wires For q Week.
Daring Train

CoFFEYv1LLE, Kas., Oct. 13.-When
the Missouri Pacific train, due here at
1925 last night, stopped at Clancy, the
station a few miles west of here, two
men boarded the engine, covered the
engineer and fireman with Wlnchesters,
ordered them to pull out two miles and
stop. They compelled the engineer and
fireman to uncouple the express G and
pull it half a mile further. Express
Messenger Maxwell attempted TO defend
his safe and was shot in the arm. He
then opened the safe and the robbers
secured several thousand dollars and
ESCAPED,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
Diptheria Epidemic,

PLAIN Cry, o., Oct. 13.-Jerome
township, this county, is one big hos
pital. Every school in the township is
closed, and it is estimated that within a
radius of four miles there are 800 cases
of diptheria. Scarcely a family has
escaped. All the surrounding country
has %quarantined against the township,
and patrols guard all the roads. Not a
particle of business is being done and
all farm work is suspended.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21

others as are daddy injured, that their
recovery is almost impossible. The un-
fortunates we're caught under a heavy
fall of coal and rock displaced by the
explosion. There we're many narrow es-
capes of miners working in parts of the
mine near where the explosion occurred,
but all are now out.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
Storms in England.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-The storm that set
in over northern England, Scotland and
Wales, night before last threatens to
cause as much damage as some of the
phenomenal gales and rains that passed
over the country last autumn. Tele-
graph lines are down in every direction,
coast towns is greatly interrupted.
Tidlngs of disaster continue to be re-
ceived and loss of life by shipwreck is
beginning to be reported.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-21
WHAT DIFFERENCE!
WHERE THE SURPLUS HAS GONE
DURING HARRlSON'S TERM.

Under Cleveland the Money Was Put in.
Favored Banks and Drew No Interest.
Under Harrison It Has Been Devoted
to Paying OF the Public Debt.
Horace Boies, the sexagenarian gov
ernor of Iowa, is a politician who waited
until very late in life to become a polit-
ical humbug. His past is creditable to
him. 1t is a Republican past. He be.
came a Democrat on the prohibition is
sue, a Mugwump IN the tariff issue, and
he was elected governor of Iowa because
the Iowa Republicans had enacted laws
which bore heavily upon the railroads
and the saloons. Horace Boies became
the champion of both and was elected
governor. Then he became a humbug.
We append two extracts from Boies'
carefully written addresses-one before
the Tariff Reform club, Dec. 90, 1890,
ten months before his election, and the
other his first annual message to the
Iowa legislature two months after his
election: