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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

BERLIN, March 2S-The emperor
and the empress OF Germany started
this morning for Genoa, where, II Is
expected, they will meet the king Of
Italy, and embark on board the I'm
preIal yacht Hohenzollern for a Med
itteranean cruise. Previous to the de-
parture OF the emperor, General Won
Werdcr, the German ambassador to
Russia, arrived here and presented his
majesty with an autograph letter from
tI,o rgnr
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
Ice nonnd Ys..el Free.

ERIE, Pa. March 2S.-The Pitts
burgh. Shenango & Lake Erie car fer
~ steamer Shenango No. !. which has
been fast in the Ice fifteen miles on
this port for the past week, has finally
been liberated by her sister steamer.
ShenanEo No. ., and towed to Conneaut,
Ohio. The crew OF the ice-bound YES.
sci have been short OF provisions and
fuel for a week or more.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Day spent Over the BIZ Aboli,hinE the
Death Penalty In Certain Cases.


WASHINGTON. D. C., March 23.-The
house spent most OF to-day consider
ing the Curtis bill to abolish the death
penalty in all cases where It is prescrib-
cd in the Federal statutes (sixty In
number) save In cases OF murder and
rape, under sections $3.50 and $40 OF
tho revised statutes where, however, the
Jury might qualify the verdict without
capital punishment" The BILL makes
no changes In the penalties that can De
Indicted by military and naval court
martial. Among the crimes now pun
Ishable by death abolished by the bill
are murder and robbery on the high
seas, accessory before the fact TO MUIR
der. piracy, etc. on the high seas, de-
structIon OF vessels as sea. piracy, ar
son OF vessels OF war, etc. The Dill fail-
ed to pass for want Of a quorum.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

KIMBERLY, West South Africa,
March i9.-The preliminary examlnn-
lion OF Mr.. Gardner Williams, the
American manager OF the DeBeers
mines, took place to-day Detective
Lorner testified TO having discovered
on tho premIses 5l2 magazine rifles,
$50, 600 cartridges and 1850 bayonets.
MIR. williams was remanded until
AnrI 80
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
THIRTEEN KILLED
In a Coal Mine Explosion at Du
Bois, Pennsylvania.
SOME BODIES ARE MUTlLATED

Almost beyond NeeoEnltion-Ar OF the
Victims were Marrlsd-As tho Mining
Industry Has Bsen Depressed for Some
Time Their EamlIisI are Lsft In Desti-
tate cIroumsts Men Killed
and Eleven Others Make Narrow Es-
cape in Another Explosion.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

Six months ago wc rented very
choice new Eraiaucr Upright Plano to
Prof James Stephen Martin to use in
teaching vocal culture. Owing TO his
work in Pittsburgh, he was obliged to
give up his class here. We ofler this
piano at Grcnt bargain. As Il was
,iaod only one day In the week. the plano
as new instrument.
+. w. BAUAIER & CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
NEW YORK CONVENTION.
Il Is Predicted 1t will Declare Unani-
mously for Norton.

nously for Morton.
NEW YORK. March al. sloat Fas-
sett and Serene E. Payne were among
to-day's arrivals OF prominent Re-
publlcans who Will participate in
me Republlcan convention to-mor-
row. Mr.. Fassett Is actively
working up the presidential can
dldacy OF Governor Morton. Mr.. Payne
is said to be slated for an electorate
large. Comptroller Roberts, OF Buffalo,
It Is alleged, may be dropped from the
list unless he can give assurance that
the Erie county delegates will fall In
line for Morton for the presidency, The
predictlonIs is made that the convention
will declare unanimously for Morton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
Will PLEASE ALL.
cOmmItteeaon Rivers and Harbors
in Executive Session
DECIDES IMPORTANT MATTERS
In Connection with the Ohio and
Monongahela Rivers.
THE DRAFT OF THE REPORT

wu, b, Completed Before the End Orhs
Pr,,,n, s-condsmnatiOn Proceed
ing. Against the aIononEahsla Navisa-
don company will be Recommended,
and Appropriation, for New Dam, to
complete the system to Falrmont will
h, Asked For-oontlnuou, Contracts
will Insure the FruItlOn or All Hopes.
sur,.y of the Ohio TO be Ordered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

United states shall be offered by the
President to the Spanish government
to secure this result"
The legislative appropriation bill was
pending, when. at 5:lJ p. M, the senate
went into executive session and soon
afterWard adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

AUSTIN. Texas. March 23.-Though
the Republican state convention does
not meet here until tomorrow, the city
Is crowded with delegates. Itseems the
fight is to be lively and bitter. II viii be
Mckinley and Rntl-Mcklnley. All anti
Mckinley factions win combine 10 de-
feat MCKINLEY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
N.w Po,lmn.i,r AppoInt.I.

srccIal Dispatch TO tho Intclllgeneer
WASHINGTON. u. t.. March 25.-w.
I. Morrison has been appointed post
master NJ Kounn. Inckson county, Vice
e. w. Morrison. renigugd.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

ROANOKE, Va, March 2s.-The an
nual session OF the Baltimore confer
encc OF the Methodist Episcopal church
South Will begin here next Wednesday
and continue about week. Bishop r.
X. HargroVc, OF Chattanooga, Tenn.,
will be the presiding officer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
Arnl,,., ,vnn,rn n.i.rn,...

DOVER. Del, March 29--By vote or
i07 to 1.-THE Wilmington Methodist Epis-
copnl conference to-day voted nsainst
tho admission of women as lay dole
gates to the general conference
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

NEWPORT, KY, March 23.--Jackson
md WRlllng were arraigned to-day for
The murder OF Pearl Bryan. both plead
Ing not guilty. jackson will be tried
lrst, on April Z.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

WASHINGTON, y. g. March ga
N" treasury to-day lost i2ll,0O1 IN gold
coin and 12ifO1 In bars, leaving the
true amount OF the gold reserve ti:7,-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24

LONDON, March s3-Thomas
Hughes, o. C., author OF Tom Browns
School Days, Tom Brown Ht oxford," :"
etc, is dead at the age OF seventy-three
Years
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-24
v.,il,,r Foreeast for To-day.

For West Virginia and Western Penn
sylvania, fair; northerly winds.
For Ohio, continued fair and cold
weather; northerly winds.
TEMPERATURES YESTERDAY
AZ furnished by c. sehnept, druggist. corr
ncr Market and Fourteenth streets:
"a. m..,.,,......., so p, m",,..,.'.''.' y
pa. m..,,.......,.s ~ 2, m.s.s,s..ss.sss ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
The New Public Library.

Mr.. Nicholas sheldon. one of the
finance committee OF the public library,
talked little this noon about tho diff
Gully 10 erect such new libra-~ as
Providence ought TO have and getting
the funds to maintsin it. The city used
to appropriate $500 per apnum for the
library ana last year raised II to $1,000.
but the trustees could use $4,000 just as
easily. The great item OF expenses is the
buying OF books. hey are buying books
all the time, and they nave to. Boston
last year appropriated sl75, coo for the pub
lie library. Providence, however, Is differ
emily situated. II is rre-eminen,ly a
manufacturing community. A great deal
Of money hss been and Is beirg OK.
pended on highways and various otEcr
purposes and tho taxss arc about as high
a. the people will stand. Still SIR. Shell
don thinks something must be done, and
quickly, too.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
SALE OF FIREWORKS.
Formerly Controlled by Fire Department
The Fire Beat.

They were talking about various things
in the fire department headquarters this
forenoon and the conversation drifted
around finally TO the new Common Coun-
Gil in general and from that to q resolu-
tion appropriating $4,000 for the Fourth OF
July in particular. Commissioner Luther
expressed the opinion that the provisions
for observing this holiday ought TO be
liberal and that $1,000 is none too much.
Commissioner Gorton thought so, too, and
said that n big celebration brings in
lot OF business from out OF town and that
the restaurant keepers especially har-
vest. And then both officials agreed that
tho control OF the sale OF fireworks should
be left with their board rather than with
the Aldermen. IL used TO bv that way
mp TO 1885, and the dealos in fireworks
were obliged TO go to the head Of the fire
department for their permits TO sell. In
1S4, the last year under that system, 81
licenses were granted and in 1895 the
Board Of Aldermen issued POI.
The fire boat for the Providence depart
ment which one of the Boston papers
recently referred 10 viii! be launched ia
about three years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08

At a meeting OF the Board Of Directors OF
the Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Rhode Island the following
minute was unanimously adopted:
We have heard with unfeigned sorrow of the
death OF our late friend and associate, Henry
Holden ormsbee. whi"n occurred at his homo
in this city on the third instant, at the ago
OF fJ
He was President OF this company for 80
years, performing the duties of his office with
eminent ability and success, bringing 20 their
discharge the most conscientious ant faithful
attention TO every detail and broad and
fer-sighted judgment as 60 the general policy
OF the COMPANY.
To the members OF this Board Of Directors
his death brings sense of personal as well as
official loss.
Combining with n genial good nature, gentle
grace and winning manners, q rare degree Of
hrmness for what nc believed 20 be rigtt, he
established himself firmly In our confidence
ami regard.
Voted: That n copy OF the above minute
be sont TO the family uf the deceased and
copies furnished TO the daily papers Of this
city.
Passed by tho Directors, Jan. :. 1896
Attest: X. L. COLMAN. Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08

the board. and a resolution was also rsssed
instru"'iug Mr.. Westcott to refund the amount
taken from the building account
Nr. Hambly presented the report OF the
finance committee, and called the attention
OF tho members TO the fact that something
must b. done to either increase the income or
cut down the expense account As result
of the suggestion, it was formally voted that
each individual member should be commit
tea OF one To secure one new member.
The following officers for the ensuing year
were nominated by the committee and elected
By ths board:
President. William Il. Wecdon; first vice.
president. Richard II. Doming; second vice.
president, Albert II. Tillinghast; treasurer.
Oren Westcott.
Directors, George A. Wall, James H. Bugbee,
John II. Handy. Thomas +. Rounds. Virgil
Fisher. Henry a. Till:nghast, John j.. Lennon.
William g. Nightingale Charles l.. Vaugher.
J. Hasey De Wolf, James Tucker, Edward
Shaw, 81, Robert l.. Northam, Edgar g. Dur
fee, Joseph BansVan. u. Chafee, a. l.. Daniel
son, Henry l.. Aldricb. Jr. Arthur L. Weeden,
Webster knight, Isaac c. Greene.
Committee on arbitration, John g. Massie,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
"GOOD SPENDERS."
Three Fools and Their Money Soon
Parted,

DECATUR, Ind, Jan. Ten years
ago John ii. Evans, man of considerable
wealth, died here. In his will he be-
queathed TO his three infant sons $4,000
each with interest when they should be-
come p years old. Seven years ago, the
eldest son, John, received fortune which
bad doubled itself. lie spent it in six
months. David followd three years later
in the same course. Three weeks ago Sam
uel, the youngest, received a check for
his fortune. He Immediately began a
career of wild dissipation and today is
total wreck financially. His diamonds and
fine clothes are gone. His fortune OF
s25. COO has been spent in precisely fifteen
days. He.is now under arrest for forging
the name of the President of the Adams
county bank TO y note of s200.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
Six Hundred Children
Marched Out.
Panic Averted in a Burning
School House.
Some of the Children Were Led Over
a Fire Escape Bridge.

Boston, Jal. e. Six hundred pupils
OF the Winthrop primary school here were
suddenly dismissed oy principal Swan
and his teachers today during fire which
broke out on the first floor OF the build
ing at 1l:15 O'Clock. The children were
in their respective class rooms on the three
floors, and although the building quick
ly filed with smoke, they were put in
marching order and headed by their re
spective teachers, marched down the
stairs in good order. The last batch of
80 however, became alarmed at the in
creasing smoke and left the building
without their wraps. The children on
the top floor were marched over a fire
escape bridge into business block with
out any sign OF disorder. The fire started
from an overbeated steam pipe and work
ed its way from the ground floor TO the
ceiling OF the second floor. The damage
is estimated at $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
TODAY JAN. y 1880 TO-DAY.

WAsBISGToS, Jan. s.-Maine. New Hamp-
shire and Vermont fair; warmer
Thursday: nor.hcrly winds. becoming south.
eastorly.
Massachusetts,, bhoie Island and Connecti-
cut-fair; warmer Thursday: northeasteriy
winds, becoming soutncasteriy.
The cola spell stlll fingers over the north.
east. and whilo The temperature viii rise
slowly. there ~ not much prospect that it
will get above tho froozing point before Fri.
day. Zero readings were rccordeS last night
In tho Canadian provinces and throughout
the greater portion Of the New Ems gland
States. the lowest reported in the 'nterior
being ~ below at Mortified. VT. weatbor
bureau thermometers on tho coast nc clock
this morning registered; Eastrort. zero
Portland. above: Boston n: Nantu"ket. 22
Tho latter station Is having a snow fall of un-
usually large amount. aboat Eve inches being
the measurement mp TO the presents -irna.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
II. w. I>ADD co.
Franklin Society.

The annual meeting of the Franklin
Society was held last evening at their
rooms, 81 North Main street. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Scott A.
Smith, president; Charles A. Catlip, vice
PRESIDENT; G. II. browne. secretary; A.
l.. Calder, treasurer; standing committee,
ID. w. Hoyt, j. NJ. SouthwiclS, DIR. N. Il.
Whitaker; cabinet keeper, Jonathan
Bailey; assistant, William b. w. lie llett;
Librarian, George II. Noble.
The president made his annual ed-
dress. giving resume of scientific dis
coveries of the year 1895.
Next meeting, TUESDAY, Jan. 21. Paper
Object and Importance OF Soils.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
BOARD OF TRADE
The TWenty-Eighth Annual
Meeting Today.
William B. Weeden Succeeds
j. L. Peirce as President.
Other Officers Elected--An Effort to
Increase Membership.

The 2sth annual meeting Of the Providence
Board OF Trade was held At noon today. The
usual reports wero received and officers
elected, and after an informal discussion Of
the financial cordition Of the organization the
board adjourned.
The treasurer, Mr.. oron Westcott, presented
HIS report for the year OF 1895, which showed
that the annual expenditures had amounted
TO sl2 6s32l. while the total receipts were
Sl2 3l270. IL was also stated that small sum
had been taken from The building fund to
meet running expenses. Upon motion of Mr..
Addison Q. Fisher, the action OF the president,
treasurer and executive council. in making
sueha temporary transfer, was approved by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
Providence and Rhode Island Register
and Busiuess Directory.

Formerly Providence Ahnanac) for 1885,
containing an almanac. register 81 tho
United States, II. ]. State and Providence city
government, courts, militia, churches, so.
cieties. lodges n full list OF streets. halls.
public buildings. etc.
COMPLETE BUSINESS DIRECTORY or PRovI.
DENcE AND RHODE ISLAND outside Of Provi.
dence and maps OF Providence and Rhode
Island. Price. 81. For sale at book stores
and 10y the publishers.
SAMPSON. MURDOCH g. CO.,
90 North Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
An Interesting Row.

LOWELL, Mass, Jan. S--Albert Plndar
was elected superintendent OF the city
farm Monday, and yesterday he put in APP
pearancc at the institution 90 take posses
sion Superintcndent Cornelius Collins
declined TO vacatc, as he WAS reelected by
tine old board of Oyerseers last week The
city solicitor informed Mr.. Collins that hc
must vacate, although if he was legally i'm
possession he could draw his salary for the
year. The case will be taken into the
cOurtS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
Congress In Session.

Washington, d. c., Il the most attractive
city in the United states when Congress Is in
session.
Why not Join tho next Royal Eue Line pcr
sonally conducted tour, leaving Boston, We'd
nesday. January % The rate Of s23 covers
every expense. stop-overs al New York and
Philadelphia Send for illustrated itinerary
20 A J. simmons, n. f.. A.. 2li Washington
street, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
Jameson's Narrow Escape.

LONDON, Jan. s..-A dispatch received
ncre from Krugersdorp, Transvaal, dated
January Essays that Dr. Jameson narrowly
by the Beers and that he was saved by
the commandsnt who threatened to snoot
the first man who raised rife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
Johnston and Cranston Directory

just issuei. contains general and business
directories and street directories Of the town
of Johnston and the villages OF Arlington
Auburn. Cranston. Edgewood. Knightsvilie
Pawtuxet and West Arlington. I'm tho town Of
Cranston. slso record OF the Johnston an 4
Cranston town government. societies.
churches. etc
SAMPSON, MURDOCH & CO..
Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08

A Broad street electric and one OF the
United States Express Co.'s wagons col
lided on Broad strest at 80 last evening.
The driver OF the wagon was slightly in
jured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08

A. Albert Sack. ". II. Thurber. Beriah Wall.
Charles ID. Kimball.
Committee on appeals, William II. White,
James Richardson, Jr.. John W. Danieison,
Robert W. Taft Larraton Ii. Hazard.
Committee on classification OF cotton, Fran.
els w. Reynolds. j. Herbert Foster.
IL was voted that the vacancy on the com.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
DEATH NOTICES.

Gardiner. James S. McGrath, Margaret
Littell, George W.
GARDTNER-In this city. Jan. z, James S.
Gardiner, aged 50 years.
McGRATH-In this city. Jan. Z, Margaret,
wife Of Thomas McGrath.
LITTELT.-Iu this city, Jan. Z, George W.
Littell. aged 7s years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
The Yankee Bride,

CAIRO, Egypt. Jan. s.--Thc Duke and
Duchess OF Marlborough have arrived at
Port said and are expected TO arrive here
this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
DIR. A. Z. Kirby. Dentist.

eGs Westminster streer. opposite shepard's.
Pure Gold Fillings 50 and upward. Amsla.
gam 81: Crowns 80 aud upward. Bcst Gum
Teeth $40 % set. and guaranteed - SUIT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08

In the police court this morning Peter
Baxter was fined e and costs for throw
ing a stone against the court room door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
BY AARON AIILKMAN.
Great Stock Taking {!
Auction Sale
HOUSE EEHH0L.D
FURNITURE,
PAN OS,

Dry Goods, Furs, Carpets, Rugs,
Linoleums, Brass and Iron Bed
steads, Hair Mattresses, Parlor
and Chamber Sets, Book Cases,
Draperies, Silverware, Lounges,
Couches, Oil Cloths. Piano and
Banquet Lamps. In fact, every
thing to make a home comfort
able.
TbE FUBIIC this year shall be my Stock
TaKer. | mean TO sell overything on my
THREE FLOORS TO tho Highest Bidder. AT
TEND THIS SALE. lt VIII ne for your beno-
IL. Most of the stock Is new, and in clean
and perfect condition, and is now on view TO
be- sold either at private sale or at the auo-
on which will commence ON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-08
THE
Business
Suits

wo are now offering at 5000 and $500,
IN de to measure, exempliiy. in the high
est degree. the best of this season.
styles for business wear. The cloths We
show for inspection are all OF the latest
patterns. We guarantee satisfaction.
ISAAC S. COLE,
No. 5oS WESTMINSTER STREET.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Messengers Notice.

Office Of the Sheriff OF Cumberland County.
State OF Maine, Cumberlaai ss, October
14th, A. D., 1896.
THIS Is to give notices that the 10Th day
OF October, A. d. 1896. n Warrant iT
Insolvency was issued out of the Court Of Insol
yency for said County of Cumberlad against
the estate of
FRANK c. MoKENNEY and HERBERT
MCKINNEY of Portland,
adjudged to be Insolvent Debtors, indi
vidualiy and as copartners under firm
name OF West End Dairy Co.. On
petition Of said debtors, which petition was
filed on the 18th day OF October. "A. h
1885, to which date interest on claims is ID
De computed. ~
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtors. and the transfer and delivery OF
any property by them are forbidden BYLAW.
That meeting of the creditors of said
debtors, to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of their estate, will he
held at a Court of Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court room In said Portland. in said
County of Cumberland on the I'd dav nf
November, A. D., 1896, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon wy
Given under my hand the date hrst abova
written, @. L. BUCKNAM
Dep,sty Shorty, as Messenger Of the Cnu,y ~
Insolvency for said County Of CumberlGnd :"
Octl5&22
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Meeting of Committee on Lights.

The committee on lights. which con-
sists of A Alderman Fagau, Councilmen
Mayberry, Stone and Flaherty. held a
meeting Tuesday evening. Mr.. William
II. Thaxter, who resides at 52 Deering
street, desires to have the sixty foot elec-
trio pole that stands as an eyesore in
front of his house removed. Views on
the question were givea by Messrs. Au-
gustus 6. Schlotterbsck Edward P.
Chase, William n. Hobbs and Benjamin
F. Harris. Decision was reserved and
in order to become entirely familiar with
the subject, the committee made an offio-
ial visit to the westerly end of Deering
street last night.
Alderman Pagan, as chairman of the
committee, is busily engaged preparing
the report of the electric light contract.
The report will be su ubmitted at the next
meeting of the city government.