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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

Bee were taken In irons to the dungeons
of the Castle OF ST. Philip at Porto
Cabello, where they remained until
August 6, 1906.
In time they were arraigned and
tried by Spanish law for PIRACY, re-
bellion and murder" The charge OF
murder lay in lhe fact that some
SDaniards were killed In action before
their capture. Ten Of the officers were
sentenced to be hanged and beheaded,
and all the other men TO chains and
slavery; nineteen TO the dungeons OF
the Castle Of BOccs Chlcal nine miles
from Csrthagena; fourteen 10 the duo
geOns OF the Castle OF Porto Rico and
the remaining fourteen to the dun
geOn OF the Castle OF OmOa, near the
Bay OF Honduras. Their trial lasted
about a month, aud all the men would
have been executed but for their siren
uous insiStence on their innocence OF
any guilty intent. Called up again and
interrOgated with dsyilish ingenuity TO
trip them into an discriminating ad-
missions, they never varied hairs
breadth from the plea that they were
duped the pretense OF becoming guards
OF the United States mail, aud so their
lives were saved from the gibbet to un-
dergo even worse diabolism.
PLACE OF HORROR.
The Castle OF ST. Philip was place
OF horror. The foul air aud damp of
the dungeooa rotted their clothing,
leaving some naked, some in rags.
One man died Of suffOcation. The
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

other men took turns in ge { z
mouthfuis OF fresh air by gluing heir
lips to cracks ia the great wooden floor.
On being taken out to receive sentence
thew had to go through narrow pass
age and crawl under 4 half rotten corpse
hanging TO q Riboet and emitting isar-
full stennch. They were made to wit
ness the execution and beheSdinE OF the
ten. Surrounding scaffold and prison
ers was a strong Gordon OF Spanish in
fsntry with raised muSkets. and back
OF these was troop Of cavalry, the
two divisions making an imposing show.
The gallowS was high. The execu-
toner was a negro slave who. after
adjusting the moose aud showing of
each man, slid down the rope 70 sit
ting position on the shoulders Of his
victims aud kicked them with his
heels. Each man was made TO ascend
the long ladder TO meet his doom sepa-
rately. As the gsllows became crowded
long ropes we're tied on the dead mems
ankles to pull she bodies aside so thSt
they hung Ia 9 bali horizontal positio n
By head and heels TO make room for
Me rsst, After All was done the negro
dangling corpse Some,
ch : height reb0unded
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

father. Sherman and Lippincott. The
canoe was very long, being dug out OF
! hugo log. Outside the inlet OF Bocca
Grands the sea was very rough, and t.
prevent an upset the rolling craft had
| to be kept head 10 the wind. They
were safely transferred and arrived In
| Baltimore on the following 18th OF De-
cember.
! During the next three years father
| had the vexation OF the long deferred
! trial OF the issue In an action against
! his sed ucer for $40, 900 damages, aud 10
the end was non-suited, through the In
! fuences behind Fink, by trickery and
! finesse on legal technicalities and for
lack OF muster ROLL" proceedings be-
| ing had before Hon. Pierre G. Van
Wyck, then Recorder OF New York.
Before they were transferred from
Porto Cabello to Csrthagena father and
others succeeding in transmitting a
memorial to our government, by hand
OF friendly American, stating facts
and praying for Intervention for
} their release. The then eX-
listing status beli between Spain aud
the United States was such as TO make
IL impractlcable for our government 10
ask any favors. IL was not war be-
tween nations waged according TO the
comfy and usages of diplomacy, for.
however involuntary and innocent was
the participation OF father and his CON-
panions, the object OF Miranda and bis
officers was that OF freebooters, justify.
ing the Spanish authorities had they
hanged every man Of them. However.
our governments, Jefferson being Pres
ident, instituted proceedings against
the owners OF the Leander, In which
Fink turned States evidence TO save
his own hide.
In time father bought a farm cover
ing part Of the Grand Plaza OF Prospect
Park, and took prominent part In the
incorporation Of the city OF Brooklyn.
lie, With his brother, the late eX-Mayor
Samuel Smith, was member OF the
FIRST Board OF Aldermen in 1884. Ia
one of the great real estate bOoms pre-
vious to 1910 be was offered $50, 600 for
his property, the same selling In city
lots at auction in 1851 for only s25, 000
He died Ia 1871, mis- life shortened By
his early sufferinRs.
Don Francisco Miranda was "a soldier
OF fortune" native OF Caracas, and
had been = distinguished officer 10 the
French army. 10 the Franco-Dutch
war he was made comm ardsnt OF the
army iu Flanders. Ia the absence OF
Dumouriez In 1898 be besleged Macs
tricht By order OF the Executive COun-
Gil, but General Lanoue being beaten az
Aldenhoven, he had to raise the siege
after twenty days bombardment. After
this General DumourIez resumed
the command OF the Belgic army,
and In the battle OF Ner-
winde. Miranda commanding the left
wing, retreated from the field with
broken columns, turning what might
have been a victory for the French into
an utter rout. He was bonished from
France Ia the grand deportation OF 1871
and was not among those recalled by
the amnesty granted by Bonsparts.
What became OF him aud the rest OF
his Colombian army OF North Amer
lea" my chronicles do not say.
MOSES SMITH.
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PARKEHsBUR0.

| PARKERsBURG. w. Va, December l5.-
| A. Il. Lowenstein, OF Baltimore. was thI
guest OF mis- sister, Mrs. Henry KELLEY
this week.
j. Is. Finley, OF the Revenue ONCE. has
been in Washington and Baltimore on ous-
| mess.
Ed Woodward was East last week on
| business
c. q. Martin and wife returned from .
| trip 10 Washington and New York.
! Miss Lille Pool entertained n few
| friends at her home on Eighth street Sat
urday evening. Games, music and various
other amusements we're INDUCED pn aud
choice refreshments were Served. Those
present were: Misses Alice billiard, Ella
Mayhem. Myrtle Parkhill. Ella Gobseman
aud Jennie Gooseman; Messrs. Jahes An
derson, w. V. Taylor, Frank MONTGOMERY,
John Archer, Edward Mayhem, Stephen
Archer aud V. b. Laugfitt
! Mrs. Col. Ben. Byrne and daughter,
Miss Gertrude, OF Charleston, ARE guests
at DR.. +. b. Camden's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Campbell enter
tanned few friends very pleadantly with
whist at the Blennerhassett o9 Saturday
/ evening. There were three FABLES, and
/ the progressive game was playbd. II was
/ given in honor OF Miss Brangls. OF Cum
I berland. Those prssenl were Mrs Gooch,
! Miss Brangle, Miss Nelly. Miss Walters,
/ Messrs. Brown, q. w. Mlckle OF Clncin-
nati. X. p. Camden. j. y. Etndley, T.. h.
! Woodward. w. g. McConaugbcy, VIII
Nelly aud w. b. Hiteshew.
( Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
I Hull entertained number df friends very
| delightfully."- In honor Of tn6ir guest, Miss
Jacie Miller. Of Corydon. lid Those pre-.
seat were: Mrs. William Taylor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Hull, Mrs. +, e: COtasrn,
| Miss Bickel and Misses Ja)cie Miller, Lend
! Lille Tracewell, Emma Ttacewell. Yrgie
Stratton. Idonia Lyle, CIkra Mayhew and
Allie Mckee, and Messrs(W T.. Marshall,
q. Morris, John HAMILTON, Herman Tay-
Warick.
The Misses GardnaE entertained few
friends Monday even BIZ a. duplicate whist
Thos. Billsborogh and son, Tom, lei.
| Wednesday for New YORK. They will
sail on Saturday on the big Cunarder.
Campania. Mr.'Billsoorogh Will return
here during February.
The BIenndrhassett club will take pos
session OF feir room early next week
Whether there will be a formal opening
and reception has not yet been decided.
Misses Gertrude and Ida Nelly enter.
tanned flew friends at whist. Tuesday
evening, I'm honor OF their guest Miss
Braugh, Of Cumberland. Md, At their
home oh Ann street. The prize, hand
some embroidered picture frame, was won
/ Dy Mr. Ed Pope.
Thosb present were: Miss Margaret Pa
den ADD her guest, Miss Lillian Mofstt;
Miss MARY Warder aud Miss Nan Bran
I gle; Eessrs. Ed Pope, VIC. McConGughey,
! George Summers. Ed Wilson aud George
GanfDrlll.
Rfubeu Epstein banouet,ed a number Of
his (gentlemen friends at Sanord's restanr-
ant ilast Tuesday evening in honor OF his
birthday.
Grs. John Campbell and child. OF Wheel.
ink. are visiting at Dr. 81 Csmpbelps.
lirs. r. NJ. Durbin and Mrs. Cnas Dur
! bid came 10 from Grafton Thursday night
10 attend 10 some business Affairs, and re-
tut ned home Friday.
Miss Pet Rowland. OF CORVALLIS, who
| hds been visiting here FOR several weeks,
hJs returned home.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

cealment and furnished with necessa-
ries. The other men came across a
fisherman, asked his hospitality. and
offered him ali their money. He &C
cepted the bribe and flatteIed them
with conveyance TO an island, where
they would be secure until escape
offered on some passing vessel. The
man proved Judas and betrayed
them in hopes OF second
reward in giving them up. Directing
them to hiding place be went of and
signalled to a guard Of soldiers. VINO In
stantly surrounded aud took them back
TO prison. There the men were inter-
rogated fiercely as 10 the whereabouts
OF the other three men. They replied.
They could say nothing OF two OF
them; as to my father be must by that
time be dead on the marsh where they
had left him." These men were pun
ished with inhuman rigor. They were
placed in the stocks with their feet
higher than their heads. their irons still
on their legs. remaining thus two and
three months without relief, unless al
the point Of death they were taken 10
the hospital.
HOW SETH ESCAPED.
Captain Sanford, among others, was
present at the examination OF the re-
captured men 10 the prison yard, and
there the man with fathers letter found
him. Concealing IL the captain went
outside where be could read IL unseen.
Then tearing 1t into fragments be pro-
missed the bearer more profit 10 aiding
father TO escape than be could get 10
betrsying him. The captain, himself
under surveillance, had 10 proceed with
great circumspectioD, and IL was not un-
Ill the third mig htafter getting the letter
that he dared visit father. he then ar
ranged for bin 10 go to certain place
near the city gates and look for a man
with g red handkerchief on his head
and give him signs By which to make
himself known. He found the man
and was taken to the same conceal
ment witty Lippincott aud Sherman.
There they remained more than thirty
days without roof TO cover them and
in hourly dread OF discovery.
At length Captain Harvey with the
schooner Three Friends. happened al
Csrthagena, bound thence to Balti.
more. Captain Sanford arranged for
him to wait outside the harbor 10 pick
IN the mtn. On the night OF Decem-
Der IL, lds7. Captain SANFORD, with two
hired .ua@n enbarked 10 acanoe with
.
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Two OF the men, John Sherman, Of
New York, and William w. Lippincott,
Of Philadelphia, were so fortunate as to
strike Captain Sanford on the first day
and were by him put in a place OF con-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

VI LAAs NAA~A hAStAAlas
A multitude Of people yet living will
recall the flibustering enterprises oil
General Walker against Nicaragua and
against Cuba, when the officers and
crew Oithe Virginius were captured and
shot BY the spaniards.
father, Moses Smith, q native OF
ngtOn,. l. l., came TO New York
6. Here be got in the tolls OF enc
Fink, who was active In enlistlo z
hs guards OF the United States
between Washington and New
ans. IL was represented that the
had been robbed aud that the
ernment wanted men 70 guard It,.
y were to be equipped as light horse
and and furnished with arms and
forms. The men were TO get SIS a
hth, with $50 bounty aud present
public land at the and Of years
ryice. AS an extra inducement to
bier, be was 10 be corporal OF the
lert,at SEC a month. with the same eI-
ras a the other men.
Nm tAOse days there were no railroads
or JeleEraDhs, and the mails were car
ried bSstages and post riders, Alto
gether some sixty men were enlisted
under false pretenses and left New
York on the schooner Lssnder Fsbru-
airy Q. 1906, 70 be taken, as they we're
told Alexandria. Va, and from thence
10 march 10 Washington. After sever
el DAYS az sea strange men appeared on
deck IN the uniform Of military officers
--one Of commanding appearance prov
ed 20 be General Miranda. Then the
truth came 20 the men like thunder
bolt. They had been trapped into what
was subseq known as The ET-
peditiOn or General Miranda" for the
overturning OF Spanish rule In the
Colombian States.
On February Is the Lsander landed
the men 80 Jacmel, IN the West Indies,
and that was made q drining and re-
cruiting station. The men were put
under vigorous discipline. Smuggling
aud other vessels were commissioned by
Miranda 10 20 TO Port al Prince and
adjacent islands 70 gather all the men
possible and bring them TO him. These
men wer promised $50 month, with q
bounty and other emOluments. After
six weeks 200 men all told were shipped
on the unarmed American schOOneFs
Bee and BacchUs and on the Lssnder,
the flagship, with Miranda on board.
Their destination was The Island Of
BOnsir.
THEY UEpr pRTSONRRS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

For 81 you can get fine china cup
and SANGER. with sterling silver spoon,
at /. q. Dillon & Co.'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

Diamond pins and eas drops Mt big BAR
,kEns at B. w. Hoses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

bpAL and d!.moh cluster rings froq
: upwards. - g. Diiiea & Cas-.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

(Poeket books and sateheIs, large variety.
,{Eabacker's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

lCHgIsTxAs Candles. Fruits and Nuts
II c. V. Harding & Cos. 1906 Market
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

FAST colored calico In new dark
styles, finest mad
WITH every pair n dies and Gents
shoes we shall give o . fne pair OF
hose ali this week. BIZ RACKET.
IL Markes street
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16
A SPANISH DUNGEON.
AWFUL SUIEE> OF NAN UNDER
~ double INJUSTICE
Confined in a Damp Cell-Forcsd 10 Witness
The Terrible EIsc1ion Of Many Of Bis Com
radss.

Here is a story Of horrors that seem
almost incredible, written with absolute
truth by the aged and deaf mute son Of one
Of the chief victims.
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THEY TRUSTED A JUDAS.

promising him a future reward not t
betray him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-20

simplified or further complicated by the
presidents letter, was the subject of
much speculation, after the stirring pro-
ceedlngs of the day. Members on both
sides of the chamber agree that 1t would
have profound impression on the stu
alton, but there was a disposition to
wait until Its effects on the
senate had baen seen before
prophesying the results 1t might
accomplish. The letter, together
with Mr.. Wilson's speech. constituted
declaration of policy which was very
satisfactory TO the revenue reform ele-
ment In the house. 1t was construed to
mean that the house would never yield
its principle of free raw materials, and
In this 1t had the strong support and in
tuence of the president. AS to the
effect OF the letter on the sugar conflict,
there was wide divergence of opinion.
The Louisiana members professed to be
well pleased with the presidents letter.
and said that 1t clearly recognized and
approved the policy OF raising revenue
from sugar. On the other hand. those
members who have most persistently
urged free sugar expressed apprehen-
sion over the letter. They said 1t seemed
to make deadlock certain.
From the Republican standpoint the
general view was expressed by Repre-.
sentative Hopkins, of Illinois, a Re-
publican member of the ways and
means committee: president Cleve-
lands letter is without precedent in the
history OF the country. The queen Of
England-eyen the Georges in their
most arbitrary days-would not have
dared to express such views TO legis-
|ative branch of government. 1t abso-
lutely precIudes the possibility of
the passage of tariff bill. The
senate cannot yield after such a let
ter without humiliation and disgrace,
and the house cannot yield with
out disregarding the views of the presi-
dent, and If In any event the house
should yield to the senate bill, the plain
meaning of the latter is that the presi-
dent would veto the bill. The president
has, therefore, made tariff settlement
impossible"
No further programme for the confer
ence will be made until the senate con-
siders the disagreement and reappoinrs
conferees.
Senator Villas, of Wisconsin, said that
the position was In line with his policy
for tariff reform. "Why should he not.'
asked the Wisconsin senator. express
his views? He was elected on the Issue
ana his administration is committed
to it,"
Senator Mills said: II indorse the
sentiments expressed in the presidents
letter, especially what he says concern.
ing lead and iron ores. II had my
way all ores would be OIL the free list.
Ii the bill must be defeated. let those
who advance the extreme ideas eX-
pressed in the senate bill bear the re-
sponsibility."
Representative Sperry, of Connect
lieut., one of the Democrats who stood
against the Wilson bill after making a
hard campaign for protection for the to-
baccO interests of his state, is inclined
to think that congress is involved in
deadlock. He said that he did not see
how either the senate or the house
could yield. particularly as the senate
conferees did not have the necessary
votes to pass any other than the senate
bill. The presidents letter." said he,
cuts both ways"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-20
EXCITED OAKLAND.
A Telegram From .Dcbs to Stir
Up MischieE-Quiet Elsewhere.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19.-The strik-
ers at Oakland are excited tonight over
a report that Roberts, their local presi-
dent, has In his possession q tele-
gram from Debs instructing him
to effect settlement with the
Southern Pacific, provided the company
agrees to take back the strikers without
prejudice. Its also reported that Debs
telegraphs that he has come to an un-
Outstanding with Pullman.
Besides this announcement there has
been little excitement in California to-
day. This morning the Southern Pacific
dispatched train for Portland, the
first that has been sent out ON that line
since the strike began, and tonight the
railroad officials say that they have
men enough, and that they are conduct
Ing their business without hindrance.
The strikers, on the other hand, insist
that the train service is still badly
crippled. 1t is certain that trains are
running very irregularly. Military
guards still go upon all i'm
portant trains, and the trouble is
by no means over. At Oakland,
relying upon the military, the
company has reduced the number of
deputies from 500 to so. A company
OF state militia, sixty men, was ordered
today from Nevada City to Port Costa,
where the strikers have caused consid-
cradle trouble.
AT Sacramento many of the strikers
are returning to work in the shops.
There are 426 men at work today.
Later reports from Oakland are to the
effect that the dispatch from Debs did
not state that the strike had been de-
clared off, but merely informed the
strikers tnat the strike in California
could be ended by majority vote of
the men.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-20
MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULNs.

During Wednesday night burglars
raided the residence of j. w. Mason, All
Ninth avenue south, securing about SS5
in cash.
Burglars Wednesday night broke into
the residence of John Ahern on Tenth
avenue south. near Fifth street. The
robbers secured little money and val
uableS.
Miss Matte Shafer, clerk of vital sta
tiSticS of the health department.. lies at
the point of death at Lake Sarah. She
has suffered several severe hemorrhageS
of the lungs.
1t was stated last evening by the
physicians of ASbury hospital that =.
D. Wheaton, who stabbed himself. could
not recover, and mis- death was expected
momentarily.
On order of Mayor Eustis, Tom
Lyons saloon at ia First avenue south
has been closed. The place was "too
tough to run well" so the mayor con-
eluded to shut it up.
Col. {. NJ. Foote was summoned to
Albert Lea yesterday by telegram an
houncing the serious illness of his faith
er. who suffered stroke of paralysis.
This Is his second attack, and IL is
feared It may result fatally.
While conversing with his son about
10 O'Clock Wednesday evening, J. War
rem SierS, residing at 1882 Second ave-
nue. south. suddenly expired of heart
disease. The deceased was sixty-tive
years of age. No inquest will be held.
Health Commissioner Kelly is de-
termined to enforce the smoke ordi-
nance and will continue making arrests.
The following are to be prosecuted: l.
7. Seeley. manager of the Boston block
Harrison II Smith. and G. Z. Goodwin,
OF the kaSota building.
The sad death is announced of Miss
Mary Hoey, daughter of John Hoey and
niece of Michael Hoey. Occurring at the
family residence, 337 Second street
northeast. The deceased was an esti-
mable young lady, and her untimely
demise is mourned by all who knew
her. The funeral occurs at O'clock
this morning.
Khurum lodge, No. liz. +. and A. NJ.
Will celebrate the twentieth anniversary
of It's incorporation this evening by
special conclave i'll the commandery
rooms at Masonic Temple, opening at s
O'Clock. Preparations have been made
Tor an elaborate celebration. Besides
the regular work of the blue lodge, a
musical programme will be carried out.
participated in by the best talent in the
civ
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-20
THE TENNIS PROGRAMME.
Arrangements Completed for tn e
Big Eycnt Next Week

Arrangements Completed for tn e
Big t:vcnt Next Week.
The committee In charge Of the
Northwestern annual tennis tourna-
ment, together with Manager Hall. of
the st. Louis. on the courts of whose
hotel the games are to be held, have
completed all arrangements for tennis
week. The week Is to be made
the most important of the season
at the lake, and with it's playing
in the afternoon and the "a yties
planned for the evenings will be by far
the livelieSt Minnetonka has known for
some months. Final word has Just
been received from the Chicago men
that they will all of them be up, so that
1t can be safely said that there will be
seen in this tourney larger number of
expert players and better playing than
has ever before been witnessed west of
Chicago.
The courts at St. Louis are in fine
condition, as they have been regarded
and clayed. "Old john" who looks
after the courts of the Min neapolis
club, takes them in hand today for the
last touches, and he will see that they
are kept in shape for the entire tourney.
The matches will begin Monday, and
certain number of them will be
brought off each day, according TO the
official schedule of the executive com.
mittee. The drawing of the matches
will be made today and posted at once,
SO that entries can learn at once of their
opponents in the preliminaries.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-20
Danforth and soiiy Smith.

Tommy Danforth. the well-known
feaiherweight who is 10 meet Harry
Finrich, the Arkansaw Kid at the Twin
City Athletic club on Wednesday night.
the 25th. arrived in Minneapolis yester-
day morning from Chicago. Danforth,
who is accompanied by his trainer,
looks TO be III perfect shape, and seems
very confident as to the outcome of his
contest with the Kid. Solly Smith, the
little California Wonder, who is to meet
Walter Edgerton, the Kentucky Rose
bud, at the L. c. A. q. on the night OF
Aug. 9, also arrived In the city yester
day morning, accompanied by his
(backer aud manager. Al Dougherty, OF
Ahicago. Smith, who has been training
q riverside. Chicago, for the past two
KS, will put his finishing touches on
at4he Twin City clubs gymnasium.