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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-26
THE BRITISH DISASTER
More Details Of the Battle With the Afri-
rioan slave Dealers.

LONDON, February 25.-Further de-
tails Of the disaster 10 the British force
in it's encounter with the slave dealers
on the west coast Of Africa have been
received here from Bathurst, the cap
ital OF the British Colony, Gambia.
The British troops numbered 22O men
They had destroyed the strongholds
Kembuish and Mendina and were re-
turning to Kembujeh Creek Tor the pur-
pose OF re-embarking when they we're
ambushed near the mouth Of the creek.
In spite Of the suddenness OF the on
slaught and the terrible fire 20 which
they were subjected. the sailors, encour-
aged by the heroic efforts OF their
officers, tried to make stand. The
attempt was useless as the enemy
maintained their well directed volleYs.
Amidst hallstOrm OF bullets and with
their officers and comrades falling dead
dying or wounded all about them, they
were compelled 10 retreat. so great
was their danger, and so ferocious
the attack OF the enemy that
the British were unable to
rescue the bodies .of Lieutenant
OF Marines, Francis w. Hervey, and Of
eight others who had been killed. it
was only with the greatest difficulty
that theygwere able to save the wound
ed. In their retreat they were forced
70 abandon their field piece and six
thousand cartridges, all OF which fell
into the hands Of the enemy.
On the arrival of the news at Bath
urst the war vessels Ayiso and Electo
we're despatched 70 the scene Of the dis
sster and attempted to land AZ Conjor.
The enemy. however. were prepared Tor
their arriya', and as soon as the attempt
70 land was made opened up heavy
FIRE. which compelled the party to re-
tire
The Alecto thereupon returned TO
Bathurst for reinforcements. Three
hundred men OF West India regiment
are expected At Bathurst and the eIpe-
dltion against the slave dealers will be
resumed Immediately upon the arrival
OF the soldiers.
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SECTARlAN SCHOOLS

should he Supported by Their own ne
nominations and Not From ogr Free
School Taxes. says Rev n. e. Pefrs.
New YORK, February 2s.-ReN ID
ison c. Peters, IN bis sermon to-nig-
the Bloomngdale Reform Church, sa.
"Satolll's cautions concessions on the
school, question made when he first ar
rived here, won him the
good will OF the American
people. But SatollI has shown him
self 10 be a man Of many masks III
Americans need any outside aid In set
ting their educational problem, they
would prefer an ambassador from
land, il such can be found. whore the
standard OF education Is higher than 10
is Ia the United States. IL Is an in
suit to American intelligence 10
have man sent here 20 dictate In
reference 20 our schools, who cannot
speak our language, and WhS
comes from nation where az least 20
out OF 100 persons can neither read nor
writs. II Americans still cherished the
spirit Of l776 Sdtolli would be placed In
a pneumatic quo OF solid American
sentiment and fred % Italy forthwith.
Interference with our free. unsectarlan
school system IS the most dangerous
sort OF anarchy. Let the free schools
be undermined and one OF the chief
corner stones OF our national independ-
ence Is gone Our public schools were
organized not 20 make our youth parti-
sans In politics and sectarian la re-
llaion, but TO give all the children, re-
gardless OF position, nationality or color,
a good education. All our denomina-
tions maintain separate sectarian
schools aud colleges, bet they do not
excuse themselves from paying public
school taxes. Why should Rome thrust
her hand into the public
treasury any more than any
other church, II any church
wishes 70 dance a denomlnational dance
there ls nothing 70 hinder 10 this free
land. bat tue denomlnatlonal fddler
will have 20 be paid With denomination
al and not with state money. If there
are any people In this country who are
not deriving a. much benefit from thIt
government as they pay for ia taxes,
let them recrOss the Atlantic-tbs
sooner the bester-and that, too, with
our warmest benedictions."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-26
AIR Wimau,s slas of the Case.

New YORK, February 25.-Albert B.
Boardman, of Tracy, Boardman &
Platt. who have for many years been
Mr.. Wiman's private counsel, made a
statement tonight regarding Mr.. WI
mans case.
In concluding the statement, he says:
"If these cases are ever brought to
trial, the public will have a
chance TO ascertain the motive
which has prompted this prosecu-
ton, and shall be much surprised II
at that time there are not num-
Der of very estlmable gen
tlemen who, like Macbeth, will
tremble in their well-appointed din
ing halls and say with quiyering lips:
shake not thy hoary locks at me; thou
canst not say that did it.
"As matter OF fact, notice some OF
them are already doing so"
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A GREAT WHITE BLANKET
Covers the Eastern Part OF the United
States-severe Cold in the East.

States-severe Cold in the East.
New YORK, February 25.-The cold
snap which set in in New York night
before last and beat the record for the
winter shows 40 disposition to leave.
At o'clock tonight the mercury
stood 10 degrees below zero.
AUGUSTA, GA, February 25.-There
are about five inches Of snow and sleet
all over Augusta and vicinity. North
ern train are delayed.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 2J.--ThiS
section was visited this afternoon and
tonight with the worst snow storm OF
the winter, and IN so far as the quantity
of precipitation within the same space
OF time, the worst this city has seen for
five years. The cable lines are rem
dered practically useless.
CAPE MAY, n. J., February 25.-The
first snow storm Of the season struck the
city at noon and at o'clock this even
ing several inches of the "beautiful" Is
on the ground.
AUGUSTA, ME., February 25.-The
temperature was the lowest OF the sea-
son id this section to-day. In this city
il was % degrees below zero and at
Waterville II below.
CATsKILL, n. Y, February 25.-In-
tensely cold weather has prevailed In
this section Of the Hudson Valley dur
ing the past twenty-four hours. Yes
terday the temperature here was II de-
grees below zero at daylight. There is
much suffering among the poor.
LONDON, February 25.-The trans
Atlantic gale struck the coast OF ireland
to-day with great violence. The Holy
head packet boat with 1, ,lS4 sacks OF
mail for the Lucania, was an hour and
a half late in crossing the channel,
which delayed the Lucania's departure
until 2:l5 p. m.
The Lucauia met the full force OF the
gale in the Irish Sea, and proceeded
against head storm. Seven hundred
passengers aboard tender were uu-
able to approach the Servia until the
latter was harbored.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, February 25.-
The heaviest fall OF snow Of the winter
was experienced here last night and to-
day. Street car traffic was badly Grip
plsd on a few lines and others have been
abandoned. The snow is about ten
inches deep.
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A PLAYwRIGHT GONE.
steele Mackaye, Actor, Writer Manager
and Inventor, Dies on Train.

DENVER, Colo, January 25.-Steele
Mackaye died this morning al Timpus'
Colo, a small station near the New
Mexico line, aboard a Santa he uain'
ou his way to San Francisco.
Steele 'Mackaye was born at Fort
Porter, now a portion OF the 'clty OF
Buffalo, about AZ years ago. AT the
age OF sixteen the over-extrtlon 10
which Steeles intellectual precoclty
had urged him, resulted 10 q general
physical collapse, and trip abroad
followed. While slowly conyalesclhg
in France he occupied himself with
psipting and modelling. AT the break
ing out OF the war OF the Rebellion ne
returned to MS native country and en-
listed as a common soldier and before
the war was over was gazetted Major.
Returning to France at the close OF
the war he resumed his artistic studleS'
resolving TO apply himself 70 dramatic
art. He was pupil OF GARNER, and
later of Francois Del Ssrte. Returning
TO America by way Of England, ne was
persuaded by Tom Taylor, In London
70 assume the title role of Hamlet In
grand revival OF that play. The sue,
cess Of Mr.. Mackay's Interpretation OF
Hamlet was so great that the engage
ment was prolonged far beyond tnat
originally decided upon.
Probably nothing but another OF the
serious illnesses which have marked
crisis in Mr. Mackaye's career diverted
him from lifetime Of Shakespearean
interpretations.
Among his productions are: mar,
riage," "Rose Mich ael," Queen ana
Woman" "Won at Last, Hazel
Kirk" THE Drama of Civilization -
"Rienze," Anarchy" and money
Mad"
The successful operation ofthe double
stage with which the Madison square
theatre was equipped was MacSayes
first recommendation as an inventor
He also invented the orchestra curtain
and the folding chair. a.,
The unfinished "suectatorium, whlcn
every visitor 10 the Worlds Fair Wlii
remember, which was intended as the
place for the production OF America
and which If completed would have
been the largest theatre In the worlu'
was the outcome Of an idea OF Mackaye 5
The undertaking was too great ana MS
company failed. Since then MacEaye
had been engaged upto the time OF MS
last illness with plans OF another large
theatrical enterprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-26

win he Reported 20 the senate To-Day
Caucrs Called tor the same Bour.


VIII he Reported 90 the senate To-Day
caucus Called tor the same Bour'
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 25.-
lis the intention OF tbS Senate FINANCE
Committee 20 report the tariff oill 20
the Senate tomorrow, unless tue he
pnbicans offer some strenuous ooJec'
tiOIS
Following this it is expected thas
Senator Voorhees, viii give notice tnas
be will call no the Din on the follow e
Monday and ask that it be kept before
tbe Senate until disposed or lt is =
part of the programme that the OH
sbaU be taken up every morning imme-
diatelv after the morning business anu
kept before the Senate 90 the e4cl uSlou
OF everything else. IL IS intimateu 'nSe
If there is any disposition 90 proions
the debate, then a move viii oe maus
FOR extra hours and longer sessions .,
The Democratic Subcommittee viii
consider the bin for a short time TO-
morrow morning before the full COM
mirtee meets. The blll which was sent
no the printer last night will be changed
in some particulars before it Is hnaiiy
submitted. AT it stands now there are
ebree. pr0DositiOns which have not Oeen
wholly agreed %, and Whatever -
dome will necessitate alterations.
Rnt as showing how near COM
r,lete the bin is, one memoer OF
fhe subcommittee said tonight tnNt ne
saw no reason why it should DOT 'e re-
nor IA tomorrow; that the fuil CON NIT
80 wonld not change a singls 'hias'
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rnrl,ett nn.aFersr.

NEw YoRK, February 25.-Tbs morn
Ing Adrcrtigcr will say. James }. Cor
bett the worlds champion, was % have
left this afternoon for JacksonVille.
Fla. 10 stand trial for violation OF the
laws relating 10 prize hghtIng IN bis re-
cent fight with Charley Mitchell.
After The performance IN
the Madison Square Garden
last night FOR the benefit OF the poor
Corbe,t complained Of feeling iIi. To-
sfy he was taken sick and Is conse-
ousptly conhnS 70 bis bed with fe-
YER While hlscondiilon Is not thoughs
70 be very serious, Is is suliieisnt 70 de-
isv his Intended trip 20 Florida posi-
biz untll TOO late 20 appear Tor Ifiai.
The trlal Is set down ior wednesday
morning and sn effort will Be made %
have Corbett ihere Ia time.
The "Gentlsmsn JACK company p
bilied 70 play 10 Washington io-norron.
and Savaunah, Ga, Tuesday night 81
corbe,t Is able % appear 10 Wasniogtoh
he viii undoubtedly reach Jack'onViiis
fu tine.
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The land was bought by the Central
Land Company, which owned ana
started the city of Huntington, tne
wife of the owner not joining IN the
deed. Laidley afterwards purchased
the land from the widow OF the man
who sold the property, and the suit Is
for possession. The property in. DIS
pute forms a large part Of the First
ward. The case has gone through an
the courts of the State and is no" De-
fore the Supreme Court of the United
States. 49,,
Another similar case, it is said, VIII
soon get into the courts, when SUIT Will
be brought for the posses sion OF most
Of the property on which the town OF
Milton, this county, is built. Inc
grounds for the suit are understood 10
be very similar to those in the LaldIey
suit, and possibly the verdict OF the
Supreme Court in that case Will Do
awaited before this one is brought.
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WIN Permit Him TO Take an Outing in the
Worst snow OF the Year.

VIII Permit Him 20 Take an Outing In the
worst snow OF the Year.
WAsHrNGroN, ID. c., February 25.-
The snow was falling thick ahd fast,
the White House grounds were under
white mantle of about six inches, and
the wind was driving the flakes under
the umbrellas and down the necks
OF the few persons who were COM
pelled TO traverse the streets this
evening, when the White House car
riaee drove up 10 the Executive Man
sion and President Cleveland and two
associates started of on their second
Measure Trip down the Potomac river
The Presidents companions we're Sec
retary Gresham aud Captain Rooley
Evans, Secretary OF the Lighthouse
Board.
Ii was rough day 70 start on an OUT
ing trip on the water, but the President
was we'll munled up aud looked rugged
and vigorous. The fact that he did not
allow the roughest weather OF the year
20 Interrupt lNs projected plans for a
few davs' outdoor recreation would
seem effectually to set at rest any re-
ports that he is in ilI health. The
President and party expect to be gone
several days. No precise date for their
return has been fixed. Neither has the
party any fixed destination, but
will cruise about from point TO point
and will take things easy, visiting
few Of the lighthouses perhaps,
and when an opportunity presents itself
the President will try his luck at duck
shooting. Game, it is believed, will be
abundant enough On the numerous
creeks and coves OF the lower Potomac
% afford good sport.
The trip is taken by the President
aud Secretary of State, solely for rest
and recreation.
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No one Man1s the Job.
sDfriol TEllrGm 10 ths R,Usts-.


RUNrINGToN, w. VA, February 25.
The Republicans here are as yet st
loss for a candidate for mayor to oppose
the present mayor, Geo. I. Neal. Mr..
Neal has made a most excellent official
and for that reason will be hard to beat.
The efforts of the Republicans to dis
rupt the Democratic party andfdeprlye
MIR. Neal of a portion of his party sup
port have been in vain and the entire
party will support him regardless OF the
fight made against him at the primary.
The Republicans have endeavored to
get Robert Diehl to oppose Neal, but he
has declined to do so. Charles Snlder,
a well-to-dO Republican business man,
is now picked out for the victim, but
having had experience in running
against the Democratic candidate for
mayor, to his sorrow, is not inclined TO
allow the use of his name. So far the
Republicans are entirely at sea and
Neal is sure of reelection.
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DISPUTED rERRIToRr.

Cabell County Lands to which Claims
Are Laid by More Than One Party.
,srs7ol Tsls0rGns % tas Rs1tfts--
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, February 25.
There seems TO be growing conyic-
ton that the final decision OF the United
States Supreme Court next fall in the
famous Laidley land case will be in
favor Of the plaintiff. Possibly this
has been occasioned by the purchase
recently made by Hon. Alex. Mathews,
Of Greenbrlar county, Of C. w. Camp
BELLS interest In the property for S., 500
cash. Mr. Mathews is credited with
being well posted on all matters OF law
concerning titles and the fact that he
would risk this money on a purchase
which would be absolutely worthless
should Laidley lose the case, encourages
the belief that be will win. The suit
lnvelves large tract Of valuable city
PROPERTY 60 which the deed IS
said 70 have been defective.
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ADry sunday in BuokhaunOn.


Spectct Ielf0TdW 20 Uts hsQts5sF.
BUCKHANNoN, w. VA, February 25.
Yesterday one of the young ladies Of
this town baked sponge cake for one
of the young men and for joke cut up
sponge and scattered the pieces
through the cake. On cutting it, the
young man discovered the sponge and
decided to have some fun himself. So
last night he brought the cake to the
room of club of which he is member
and told the boys who were there mot
to make hogs Of themselves. As soon
as he left they went after it and ate the
whole thing. To-day the boys are all
very dry and are afraid to take drink
fearing the enlargement OF the sponge
which might result disastrously.
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THB COURTS DEFIED.
General Master Workman Sovereign
Says He will Violate
JUDGE JENKINS INJUNCTION,
Prohibiting a Strike by the Rail
road Men as Sure as There is a
God in Heaven-He Denounces
it as an Infamous Outra ge on
all Workingmen-Speech Re-
ceived with Applause.

DEs MONIES, IA, February 25.-
George w. Howard, Vice President Of
the American Railway Union, organ
lied a branch with rs members this af-
ternoon. The General Executive Board
of the Knights of Labor and General j.
B. Weaver were present After the or
ganization Weaver and General Master
Workman Sovereign made short speech
es. In reference to the Injunction
against HIM by Judge jenkins, Sover-
eign said: 81 am going TO WinOna
Mimi, tonight and will speak there
Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday
I shall be in st. Paul and Minneapolis
to talk to the Northern Pacific en-
ployes, and as sure as there is God
in heaven, will violate that injunction
OF Judge Jenkins. II is Infamous and
an outrage on all workingmen. He
would be a poor representative OF or
ganized labor who would not have the
backbone TO do what he pleases against
this disgrace and would deserve the
condemnation of all honest working
men. Who is Judge Jenkins anyhow?
Simply a man with q soul to damn and
posterior to kick. fear no courts.
If there is a United States Marshal
here, let him serve his process.
The speech caused great sensation
in the meeting, but was received with
great applause. Only a hundred aud
fifty people were in the hall when these
words were said, the great majority Of
the audience having goae home just be-
fore the election Of officers Of the new
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SAN FRANCIsCo, February s5.-Two
lively mills were fought at Wildwood
Glen, near SausalitO, to-day. Dan
Hickey, OF Australia. was Knocked out
in four rounds by Henry Peppers, ," a
negro from Los Angeles, and Jerry
Marshall. the negro who fought Critic
TO- q draw in Australia, Knocked out
Charley Sweeney, also Of Australia, in
the frst round. Sweeney did not re-
gain his senses for several minutes.
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Mr. WILSON'S CONDITION.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February 25.-
Representative w. L. Wilson's son re-
celved the following telegram this even
ing from Consul-General Crittenden at
the City Of Mexico:
"Mr. Wilson doing as we'll as can be
expected. Temperature good. No i'm
mediate danger. he is still at Guada-
lajara."
This morning Mr. Wilson's tempera-
ture was 100 degrees; this evening,
1OLs.
A crisis is expected tomorrow.
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New RulIdlngs in McDowen.
Syse.a. 1elsornA totAs Bsgtsss-.

0ufCIuE 7 tItuT iTFt 20 ~ LFosF'V5I.
WEIGH, w. VA, February 25.-An
issue of bonds amounting to 100000
for the purpose of building a court
house and Jail has been ordered to be
placed on the market, and the county
commissioners and the building COM
mittee are engaged examing plans sub
mitteed by number CT architects.
Elkhorn district will let to contract a
Sc, 600 school house on the 18th day of
March. The building is badly needed
and will add much to the beauty of this
growing town.
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rhourht Ther Mers Burrlars.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, February Is
VIM. Farrar, Of ST Louis, who has been
on a prolonged spree at 81. Charles,
Ark, and Mr.. Ballard were shot and
killed by Wm. Parker, young mer-
chant, Saturday night. Farrar in a
drunken frenzy attempted 10 burst in
the door Of the store in the room OF
which Ballard and Parker were sleep
ing. Ballard went out 70 see what was
going on when Parker awoke and tax
ing both Ballard and Farrar for burg
lars killed them.
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WIN Help tho PrOhibitiOnists.

WEIGH, w. VA, February 25.-At
the April term OF our County Court the
license question for this year will be de-
termined. In this connection 1t is
.rumored that parties in Pocahontas,
Va, have raised fund OF 81, 600 with
which to fight the granting Of liquor
license iu Mcdowell county, IL having
been found that great portion Of the
coal field trade has been diverted from
Pocabontas during the past two years
that license has been granted in this
county.
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Huntington Cheerful for the Future.


HUNTINGTON, w. Va, February %.
Though this place has been more
quiet for the last six months than at
any previous time in his history, the
prospects are now encouragingly bright
for a general resumption OF business
The bond issue of S75, 600 for street paw
ing and sewers-which represents but
a thi 4 of the amount to be spent, the
property owners along the line OF the
improvements paying the other two
thirdS-has been pronounced valid and
work on public improvements will be
commenced at once. This will give
employment to a great many men and
put considerable money in circulation.
In addition TO this nearly every indus
try in this city which is not now at
work is making preparations to resume
work, with the exception OF the Ensign
Manufacturing Company whose affairs
are not made public and which may
also resume before very long. The de-
preston in business has been severely
felt here, but is believed to be about
over now.
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New Carriage Factory.

SDectGl IsieOr15nf % ne he0sste-.
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, FebruarP25.-
Geo. II. Spangler, Of Circleville, o., is
here preparing to move his carriage
factory to this city. he expects to get
started to work by the second week in
March and will enlarge the profitable
business he now has. He will bring a
number OF workmen with him from Cir
claVille
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CHIEF OF THE B. OF L. z.
Arthur Has Nothing 60 DO With the X
of L.-Wiu Let Them Investigate.


L.-Wm Let Them Investigate.
CLEVELAND, o., February esp. M.
Arthur, Chief of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, was asked to-
day If he had anything TO say Of the
pro posed Investigation OF his record by
the Knights OF Labor.
In reply Mr.. Arthur said he had
nothing to do with the Knights of
Labor nor they with him. lie denied
that he was responsible for the failure
OF all their strikes since 1884, as
charged, and had never had anything
to with any of their strikes or the
Knights Of Labor anything to do with
any of the strikes Of the Brotherhood.
He added: "If they want to investi-
gate let them go ahead. They are vel
come TO Investigate me all they please. "
As TO the claim that he paid taxes on
S171, 600 worth OF property and owned
railway stocks. he declined to say any
thing, saying that he had nothing to do
with the matter.
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convention OF Indiana Miners.

TERRE HAUrE, IND, Feb. 25.-The
state Executive Board Of United Mine
Workers has issued q circular urging
the miners 70 accept reduction in the
prssent price OF mining. In order TO
decide the matter the committees has
called delegate 7enti0n 70 be held
an Terre Haute v Sday morning.