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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-12-15
MExIcAN REVOLUTION.
Tho bloody Battle ut San Ycnaoo-Ih
Government Commander Killed.

Tho Bloody Battle ut san YGnaco-Iho
Government Commander Killed.
GuERRoRo, Mexico, Dec. 14.-The gov
ernment telegraph line which passes
through this place has been repaired,
and for the first time complete official
report OF the bloody battle near San
Ygnace was sent to military headquar-
ters to-day. The invasion ofsthe revo-
lutionists has produced intense excite
ment throughout the Rio Grande bor-
der country, both on the United States
and Mexican side OF the river. The
battle took place only fifteen miles from
this place, and an order for reinforce-
ments was brought in by courier while
the fight was still in progress. Major
Julian Esquebel, the commander Of the
garrison, left Immediately with force
OF $50 soldiers, but when they reached
the place they found that the revolu-
tionists had crossed the river into the
United States, taking with them about
twenty prisoners, forty horses and
large amount OF ammunition and guns.
Mexican soldiers fought nobly. They
we're only forty.five in number.
Captain segaar, who was in command
OF the government troops, led the
charge against the opposing force, which
numbered fully 200, but he was outnuna-
bered and was killed by pistol shot
from the leader of the revolutionists,
whois thought to be Prudencio Gon-
zales, who was formerly prominent
ranchman in Stard county, Mexico.
Gen. Lorenzo Garcia, the commander OF
this military zone, with headquarters
at Wier, has issued orders to all troops
stationed along the frontier to be on
the lookout for bands Of the revolutions
lists and show them no mercy. ALI rev
olutionists captured on this side OF the
border will be dead ones.
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ON THE WRONG GAR.
A Train Robber MakoS u Mistake an,
Fails in His Attempt.

Train Robber NIakoS Mistake aud
Fails in His Attempt
GREENWOOD, Miss, Dec. 14.-A bold
attempt was made to hold up aud rob
the west-bound mail train on the Rich
mond & Danviile railway due in this
city at 6:15 p. m., yesterday morning.
The robber, as there was only one,
boarded the train as she left Carroll
ton, at 5:82 p. M, and was evidently an
amateur in the business, as he got on
the front end OF the mail car, thinking
it was the express. Then after finding
out he could not get in the blind end Of
the mail car, he climbed over the ten
der and told the engineer to stop, and
as soon as the train slowed up, he
jumped off and made for the woods.
The engineer says that he was a white
man, but he could not see his face for
the mask worn by the robber.
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y nnANcH IN AMERICA.

Lipman y Co., of scotlnnd, Fail for u
Million aud n Quarter
New YoRK, Dec. 1.-THE failure OF
Lipman & Co., manufacturers of bur-
laps, of Dundee, Scotland, with liabiIi-
ties reported at 81, 100000, has occa-
stoned much comment in the trade
here, as the firm has had selling
branch in this city for the past thirteen
years. 1t is in charge OF Ludwig A.
Gutman. This is one OF the oldest
firms in business, having been estab-
lished over fifty years. They have q
branch at Hamburg, Germany, and did
have one at Chicago, but have given
il up,
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Duke Sergius was symptom Of this
friendliness. Inow learn that the good
will OF the Vatican to the government
Of the czar has hot been confined to
words, but has found practical express
sion in brief to the Polish bishops in
which the pope exhorted them to aban-
don and discourage insurrectionary ten
denotes and submit 10 the will OF ProVi.
dence which has made them subjects OF
the cZar.
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identical in certain matters, such as the
list of exhibits. To facilitate their
work, both concessionaries formed a
company which will handle both works.
Taney had nothing to do with Conkey,s
concession, nor Conkey with Taney's.
Regarding the senatorship, would
be a brute to be in the position OF
standing by the bedside waiting for the
death OF a man who is and always has
been my friend. That part of tho story
is cowardly, brutal insinuation against
my honor"
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PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Republiquc Fran.
caie to-day congratulates NJ, Rouvier
upon resisning the finance portfolio.
He will now be at liberty, tho paper
says, to attack his accusers, who, it adds,
are assassins OF the republic. The
monarchist papers are jubilant over the
fall of NJ. Rouvier, and hail his resigna-
tion as triumph for the monaschiGl
nnrgo
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Rows, Dec. l4.-Within the last few
weeks, as is we'll known, the relations
between the vatican and Russia, though
not grown so close rs to warrant the
belief in near reunion OF tho Greek
and Latin churches, have become ex-
tremely cordial. The visit OF the Grand
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cIGARETrEs, WHISKY, OPIUM

Made n FIend of William Shaw and He
Murdered His Mother and Aunt.
HousroN, TEX, Dec. 14.-A jury has
for q second time convicted and sem
fenced to death Walter Shaw, the muir
derer of his mother and aunt, at Hous-
ton last March. Shaw was once before
convicted on his confession, but was
granted a new trial on technicality.
The murder was peculiarly atrocious,
two old ladies being horribly butChered.
Shaw is cigarette, whisky and opium
6aad
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Good for tho Farmers.

EMpoRrA, KANSAS, Dec. 14.-The
heaviest snow experienced here for
years covers the earth to depth Of
nearly foot. It is too heavy to drift
and is worth thousands OF dollars to the
farmers, as it will be fine covering for
the wheat and saturate the ground
when it melts,
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Houston, TEXAS, Dec. l5.-The court
Of appeals has refused to interfere in
the case Of Frank Holland, sentenced
to be hanged for numbering three trav-
elers, then chopping their bodies in
pieces, which he threw in the river.
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AWFUL EXPLOSION.
Another Horror in an English
Colliery Yesterday.
A HUNDRED MINERS IMPRISONED
And Only a Few of Them Escape.
Many Dead Bodies Brought to the
surface-Tcrrible Scenes at the Bot.
tom, Which is strewn With the
NIansled Remains of tho workmen.
The Work of Rescue.

LONDON, Dec. IA fearful explosion
has occurred to-day at the Bamfurlong
colliery, Wigen, and not less than fifty
lives have been lost. The men went to
their work as usual this morning and
after the colIiery had been inspected in
the usual way. They had not been at
work long when a terrible explosion
shook the earth for q great distance and
cloud OF smoke shot up through the
shalt into the air A multitude of peo-
pie rushed toward the mine and the
greatest excitement prevailed. 1t was
soon ascertained that large number
had perished and the wailing and weep
ing OF women and children made an in
describable scene. Steps were i'm
mediately taken to ascertain the full ex-
tent Of the disaster, and crowd OF vol
unteers promptly agreed TO explore the
pit. It is believed that tho explosion
was caused by accumulated coal gas
which had escaped the notice of the
official charged with the inspection OF
the mine.
Later advices from Wigan state that
the loss OF life by the explosion at
Bamiuriong coiliery may be less serious
than at first reported. The situation is,
however, most critical. A hundred
men remain in the mine unable to get
out, owing to the fire which followed
the explosion, and which is raging
fiercely in the mine, making it difficult
for rescuers to get at the imprisoned
miners. The work Of rescue is proceed
ing, and volunteers are not deferred by
danger or difficulty in efforts to save
their fellow miners from death. Hun
dreds OF women and children surround
the mouth OF the mines, waiting
anxiously for news OF fathers, husbands,
brothers and sons. Some OF the women
volunteered to assist in the work OF res
cue, but their assistance was not re-
quired.
TWENTY RESCUED.
Twenty miners have just been brought
up by the rescuers from the Bamfur-
long mine. The remainder are still'im-
prisoned. The rescued men were in IN
exhausted condition when brought to
the top. As the cage came to the sur
face the women and children crowded
around to SEQ who they were, and those
who recognized their relatives over
whelmed them with caresses. The men
who are still below are imprisoned in a
seam that is under where the fire is
raging. Strong hopes are entertained
that many OF them win be rescued.
alive.
The fire was not subdued until 5
o'clock this afternoon. Some little time
after the bodies of twenty OF the miners,
who had been sufocated by the gases
generated in the mine after the explos-
ion, we're brought to the surface by the
rescuing parties.
The rescue parties report horrible
scenes in the mine. In the main roads
the bodies liein twos and threes as the
men fell, faces downward and heads
toward the entrance of the shaft Large
sections of roof and galleries have col
lapsed. Amid the ruins were found
mangled bodies and limbs.
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The house entered actively into the
work of the session to-day and after one
hours debate, passed the army appro-
priation bill, practically without amend
ment. There was some sharp discus
sion over a novel amendment presented
by Mr.. Antony. of Texas, prohibiting
retired army officers from drawing pay
from the government in any other capa-
city but 1t was finally defeated.
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Hon. Psrry sIrnp.on pead. .

Special Dispatch 10 the LatesliGeHe.S.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, Dec. 14.-Hon.
Perry Simpson died this morning of
dropsy at his nome in Point Pleasant.
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LOUISVILLE, Dec. 14.-Tho whisky
trust has issued another circular raising
the price OF whisky five cents a gallon.
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IN CONGRESS-.
An Uaimportaut Day In both Houses-The
nIcGarrahan Claim.

McGarrahan Claim.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec, 1.-THE
famous McGarrahan claim occupied
the attention of the senate to-day up to
. o'clock, when it went over till to-mor.
row without action.
The anti-option bill was then taken
up and MIR. George resumed his speech
in favor of 1t.
After short executive session, the
senate adjourned.
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tion this afternoon before Squire Tay-
lor, who was called to their cells, it be-
ing considered unsafe to take the pris-
oners out.
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For West Virginia, Ohio and Western Penn.
sylyRnia, fair; west winds slightly cooler
TENPEEATuRg YESTERDAY,
rs furnished By c. scHsEPP. drugsLt corno.
Market aud Fourteenth streets
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-09-02
THE MIDDLE or THE ROAD.

A Careful walk Therein VIII C.use AM
ancemen to Follow Their Principles Into
the Peoples Party.
To the Members Of the Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union:
Fer years we. have been studying DO
itical economy, ''the science Of govern
ment, from q strictly nou-partisan
standpoint, the only correct method of
arriving at the truth in politics With
unparalleled unanimity and enthusi-
asm, we have united on series of de-
mands which have been adopted, af-
frmed and reaffirmed by our supreme
council, our state, county and subor-
dinate alliances Last February at St
Louis they were Endorsed by twenty
one other great labor organizations.
These demands are the result Of many
years patient study and discussion Of
the labor problem We believe they
are just and essential. The time has
now arrived to test whether we are go
ing to be practical or not The only
way to secure the enactment Of
these demands into law is through
political action = legislation We
have passed through the stages of dis
cussion, resolutions and demanding.
These are all preliminary and neces-
sary to the final act of voting. Unless
followed up by our ballots, all that we
have done will have been in vain.
The difficulty that now confronts us as
an organization is, that whilst we are
a unit on our demands, we are not, as
to methods of securing them. We all
must agree on the common sense pro-
position that the only way Of securing
them is to vote for them. Unfortunate
~, our partisanship, in some cases, has
proven stronger than our allegiance to
our principles.
When we first made our political de-
mands, we, to that extent, became
political organization. In doing so,
we did not become political party,
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age better than our principles
To be weak or vacillating q
this critical time, will Insure
the loss Of the earnest, aggressive menu
bership. who are honestly advocating
our principles - of paramount impor-
lance to that Of any political party. No
true allianceman can hesitate which
course to pursue. Admitting loss.
which we must, which method will In.
sure us the greatest gain? Unquestion-
able the honest, manly, consistent
course of voting asswe talk, resolve, de-
mand and pledge. Experience in the
state elections, where we have voted for
our principles, has demonstrated that
our gains have more than balanced our
losses in numbers, and strengthened us
immensely in prestige and influence
A few may be led away with the idea
that because q political party has
adopted our demands our efforts should
now be concentrated solely for the
party. This would be grave mistake.
We must perpetuate and strengthen our
organization as bulwark for our prin-
ciples, present and prospective A
tower OF strength to aid the party
adopting our demands and terror to
the political party fighting them. In
other words, we must remain independ-
ent of and superior to political parties 1t
is not enough that a political party has
adopted our demands Political parties
are proverbially frail. We must follow
them up to see that they perform. New
issues, vital to our interests, will arise
continually. Without organization we
would again be at the mercy of other
organized classes and would again have
to go through the laborious work of or.
ganization to rescue ourselves
Our only hope and safety is in perpet-
uating and perfecting our organiza.
ton, pressing forward consistently and
persistently until victory is assured.
Fraternally, 81. L. LoUcKs,
Prest n. F. A. & L q.
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that would strike popular chord in
the hearts of most parents at this time.
National Economist

that would strike a popular chord in
the hearts of most parents at this time.
National Economist.
The Missouri Republic says the
peoples party platform is one of the
strongest ever handed down to peo
pie, better in many respects than either
the democratic or republican platforms,
and equal to them in every respect-In-
dependent Waterman.
from congress everything he asked for
in way of protective tariff laws. The
protection he tenders his workmen is
from the guns of hired thugs. Hiring
private armies to rob according to law
is justified. What of the laborer who
defends life and property?- West.
-Straws show which way the wind
blows, so do the members of a party in
dicate in whose interests the party is
run. Railroads, banks, money loaners,
boards of trade gamblers, monopolists
and spectators are fighting the peo-
Plies party. This ought to be sufficient
evidence for all Others.-Kansas Com
moner.
Haven't 1 right to do as 1 please
with my capital" says the dude pluto
craft Certainly, so long as you do not
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
But you have no more right to use your
capital to Cypress your fellow men than
you have to use your revolver to take
their lives.-Denver Road.
Really, friends, it is a serious mat
ter how you cast your vote this year. It
matters not how you may have voted in
the past How are you going to vote
this fall? That's the question. Will
you let prejudice lead you any longer?
Will you not exercise your reason? Do
you not realize something is wrong? Do
a little thinking for yourself, and let
your old party go to-Halifax.
Forum.
Whatever you do, don't bet on elec-
ton. If you bet even small amount
you'll be disfranchised. A plot has
been discovered, by which the old par
ties are to furnish money to members
of their own party, each of whom if
possible is to get the bets out of about
twenty peoples party men in their pre-
cinct on election day and then chal-
lenge them. Don't be caught.-Cincin-
natl Herald.
"A friend writes US from the state of
Washington-and by the way he is a
republican office-holder: THE strength
of the peoples movement in Washing
ton and Oregon is simply amazing"
Don't be discouraged friends, by the
lies of the daily newspapers. That is
what they exist for. If they didn't lie
they couldn't. live. The peoples party
is going to sweep this country and all
the liars between here and Hades can
not stop it-Great West.
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A Southern Force Bill.

Gov Buchanan, of Tennessee, in his
letter declining a denomination at the
hands of the democratic party, after re-
viewing his connections with the Farm
ers' Alliance, speaks of "a plan for dis
ruption'' inaugurated by radical fac
ton in the democracy. He says: "They
commenced vindictive warfare upon
all who did not yield obedience to their
decree. When their forces had been
marshaled in battle array an edict of
prescription was issued as autocratic as
ever came from the car of Russia.
They proposed to challenge the vote of
every democrat who belonged to the
organization of farmers and laborers
and prescribe him from the party.
They used this machinery to coerce the
people at the primaries by exacting
such pledges as could not be taken
without sacrifice of individual rights,
and applying ironclad tests never be-
fore made in the history of the party.
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nor do think we, as class, ever
should. So long as other classes and
professions remain organized as classes
or professions, we, too, must per-
petuate and strengthen our organiza-
ton. But having, as an organization,
made certain political demands,
we have corresponding duties to per-
form. When we requested the several
political parties to adopt our demands,
there was an implied promise that if
they did we would support them; if
not, we would oppose them. We have
been met with the contention that this
would interfere with our political free
dom. Before taking the obligation we
were assured that it twill not conflict
with the freedom of your political or
religious views" The alliance has
been an educator. Our demands are
our political views" Instead of inter-
fering with, we urge our members to
stand by and support and vote for their
political views. It is the only honest
and consistent thing we can do. If
you believe any other platform of prin-
ciples Of more Importance than ours
then they are your political views, and
it is your duty to support them in
preference to ours. Our demands can
only be crystalized into law through
the medium of a political party.
lay down three common sense propo-
sitions: First, it is always necessary to
follow up a political party, after they
have promised, to compel them to keep
their promises. Second, It is very inn
probable that any political party will
enact our demands into law unless they
first promise to do so. Third, it is ut
terly ridiculous to expect a political
party to enact our demands into law so
long as they are fighting them. The
man who has sufficient faith to believe
that they will, has enough to remove a
mountain; but faith even of that kind
! will never move a political party.
They live on and are moved by votes.
Our first duty as citizens is to examine
well the promises of all political parties,
as contained in their platform of princi-
pies, and then follow it up by their
record to learn which political party is
our party.
| One political party having adopted
our demands it would be in direct con-
flict with our obligation to ask you to
support political party that has not
done so. Worse; it would be asking
you to violate the sacred right of fran
chise, which should be guarded as the
ark of our covenant AS an organiza-
ton, we are in honor bound to support
our principles AS citizens, it is our
duty to vote our principles. Our order
is on trial. We have reached point
where we are certain to lose some MEM
bers, and it is wise to consider the situ-
alton carefully. To push on aggres-
sively and in earnest, we will lose those
who love their old party bond
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ALABAMA.
The Result Shows q Wonderful Revolution
In Public Sentiment.

The Result Shows q Wonderful Revolution
In Public Sentiment.
If Jones, straight democratic nominee
for governor, has carried Alabama at
all it is by majority of less than 1O,-
900. The figures indicate tremendous
revolution in the political feeling Of
that state, and an almost phenomenal
growth Of peoples party sentiment. In
1885 Alabama gave about 1O7, 900 demo-
cratic majority. In 1888, in the August
election for governor, the democratic
majority was III, 1928, while Cleveland
in November following carried the state
by 81, 1913. In 1890 Jones-the present
nominee-was elected by 81, 900 major
ity.. Now he will retain the guberna-
torial chair by pitiful 1000, and per-
haps less.
Another remarkable fact is, accord
ing to the kilograms, that this majority
comes from six negro counties, whereas
the white counties voted for Kolb, the
farmers alliance candidate. This shows
the change in the feeling of the intelli-
gent white vote of the south and one
that promises to have remarkable re-
suits in November The state was
hardly organized for campaign.
With the three months intervening be-
tween now and the presidential cleo
ton there will be an abundance of time
in which to effect an organization and
place the state on basis to give its
electoral vote to Weaver and free sill
yer. What has happened in Alabama
may be expected to happen in other
states of the south. The people will
be heard from in November. ROCKY
Mountain News.
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FARMERS ALLIANCE.
ALLIANCE NOTES.

Another such q Cleveland victory
IS that of Alabama will let the Cleve-
land gold-bugs out of the race. Hurrah
for Alabama!
The right to permanent employ
ment, must henceforth be an intergral
part of every labor platform Pitts
burg Kansan.
The people have no fears of the
force bill, because the peoples party
declared against all federal interven-
ton in elections
"A man who would sell his vote,
would sell his daughter into prostitu-
ton, and the man who will buy a vote,
would buy the girl.-Cincinnati Herald
The indications are that the cleo
ton returns this fall will show the loss
of the Cleveland party to be fully as
great in the south as the loss of the re-
publican party in the north
Carnegie is an anarchist He pro-
poses to kill people who interfere with
his right" to rob labor. How the Lord
must love man with great soul like
Andy CO., Labor Journal
Trusts are safeguards against COM
petition. Republicans consider them
private affairs, excepting when they
are formed by the laborers. Then they
are menace to freedom.
Kansan.
The trouble with the political situa-
ton in Texas to-day is, no one knows
exactly how the situation is situated -
Waco News just so and still the
weather bureau predicts cyclones and
tidal waves.-Southern Mercury
The reciprocity which would give
to Snowden and Streator the same pun
ishment which they inflicted on the
nineteen-year-old boy, Iams, is the kind