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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13

An omnibus for smokers and non
smokers has been plying for some days
in Berlin. Their, are no outside seats,
but the inside is divided into two com.
partments by a glass partition.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13
A Tire for His Pillow.
Its bicycle. bicycle, no matter W.

"ltS Dlcycle, Dlcycle no matter which
way YOU turn" he growled.
The girl in boomers nodded.
II chose a place for the summer" he
continued. where boating and fishing
We're the only sports advertised. and
inside of tw%enty-four hours a man
showed up with a water bicycle"
"Of COURSE" she returned.
There's to be a bicycle sled on the
market next winter, too," he added.
"Quite likely" she admitted.
II suppose the cranks will be taking
the machines to bed with them before
long" he said sarcastically.
only one thing prevents it now"
she answered.
whats that?" he asked.
"a pneumatic tire that's large enough
to serve as a pillow. When some genius
invcnts a tire that can be made into an
air pillow l believe bicycles will even
supplant poodles and pug dogs.'-Chi.
cago Post.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13

One tug on the Mississippi can take in
six days from st. Louis to New Orleans
barges carrying ten thousand tons Of
grain, which would require seventy
railway trains of fifteen cars each.
Tugs in the Suez Canal tow a vessel
from sea t sea in forty-four hours.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13

Highest Observatory in the World.
The highest permanent astronomical
observatory in the world-on the sum-
init of Mont Blanc-was fully equip
ped with instruments a short time ago..
There has been a temporary station
there for some years, but the instru-
ments have been small and of little
power compared with those now in
place.
The establishment Of this observu-
tory was a task which at the outset,
seemed impossible, and the obstacles!
which NJ. Jansen, who headed the quar-
tet of French astronomers, had to over
come were unparalleled. Mont Blanc
is nearly sixteen thousand feet high,
and its ascent, eve under the most!
favorable conditions during the sum-
mer months, is difficult as we'll as dam
gerous.
The transportation Of many heavy,
and delicate scientific instruments toI
the top Of this loftiest mountain of the
Alps was, therefore, a labor so great
as to seem beyond the range of posi-:
bility, yet it was accomplished without
the loss Of a single life. The telescopeI
and the other instruments had to be
taken to pieces before being carried.
up the precipitous mountain sides; even
then some Of the packages weighed o.
hundred pounds, and most Of them,
about fifty. One of the guides who as
sisted in the work holds the record Of,
having made the ascent more than,
Of his professional career, and it was.
he who found recently the bodies Of.
the Austrian professor and his two.
guides who lost their lives not long ago
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13

For headache, bathing behind ;ae
ears with hot water often proves Of i'm,
mense benefit.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13
Enjoyable

"Do you enjoy your tandem, Mrs,
Desmond?"
Eyes, indeed; Jack and 1 can u
rel on it as well as IL we were sitting
Mt home on the piazza."-LouisvillS
Courier-Journal.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13
Her dearest Friend.

Her Dearest Friend.
Cholly-How old do you suppose Misc
Kurdish is?
Gertrude-You might ask mamma.
Perhaps she'll remember.-Oleveland
Leader.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1896-11-13

pillows, and then entered the sitting
room again.
IF you'll stay to supper, you'd better
put your horse and team under the
shed. We haven't a hired man now"
''Thank you," he said, gladly.
She sent him a little sly glance as he
went out Of the door.
In a few minutes he was back again,
but the talk was a little forced. He told
her how rough the life was out West
when he first went; how, after many
acknowledgements, a little prosperity
came to him, and then he came on q
visit to hfs folks, who told him that
they lived together at the little house.
and that Abby vas ss'ckly,s though
they didn't know she. was a regular in
valid.
Miss Nancy wondered, looking at the
firm chin, and the hair that had. been
so brown now streaked with gray, IL 1t
was not very lonesome out there, and II
he had quite forgotten the old days.
Che clock at last warned her that she
must be about her preparations for sup
per, and after excusing herself she
brought in a dish Of oranges to peel.
She worked swiftly, though her hands
trembled and felt "all thumbs" She
had almost finished her task when an
orange slipped out Of the dish and roll
ed on the floor. Both stopped to pick
1t up and their hands met.
Dear" he said, holding out his arms.
Miss Nancy gave one glance into his
face, so near her own, and in a moment
was crying softly on his shoulder.
What mattered the years Of waiting,
the years Of toll and trouble? Nothing
mattered any more.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06
BR1Er rELEaRAMs.

Democrats Of Allegheny county, Pa,
are solid for Pattison for President.
The Republican primaries at Scott
dale and Indiana, Pa, resulted IN VIC
tories for the Quay people
The painter Duez, died in Paris yes
terday. He was born in 1913, ana was
an officer OF the Legion OF Honor
The Ralnes liquor law went In force
throughout New York state yesterday
and wns generally obeyed. No sa-
looms were open In New York city.
As n result OF the steel billet pool
wire nails will be advanced twenty-five
cents per krg. making an advance OF
forty cents In the past two weeks
Israel A. Barker. for many years
Identified with the Wholesale dry goods
businpgs In New York. died at his home
IN Brooklyn last night OF pneumonia
Vienna dispatch contains Il letter
f,,,r M, superior OF the Catholic miss
Inn station Mt Orfah declaring that
eight thousand Armenians have been
maBsacTed there.
The national Tariff Commission
I.nague. which advocates taking the
tarlfg question out OF politics, VIII PROB
nbly 90 held in Kansas City. Two
thousand delegates are eXpecteu 10 at
tend.
A dispatch to the London Times
from Cape Town says: II is known that
over n hundred whites have been
killed in the Matabelc rising. and u "
feared that the number will amount To
two hundred.
General Harrlson's children VIII not
nttond his wedding in New York TO-
lav. There In np estrangement he-
tween fnther and children, but the Son
and daughter have decided not TO wit
ness the ceremony.
Irn Stillson, the hired man OF Alvin
n. Stone, who was assaulted by tue
same person who killed Stone aud his
wife az Akron, Ohio. died yes
terday. He was never able to give u
clear account Of the tragedy
The Rome correspondent Of the Lon,
don Daily News says that II rs believed
there that The Dcrvisheu lost Ave hun
dred dead. wounded md prisoners IN
the engagement at Mount Moeran on
April 2, with nm Italian native battnllpn
reinforced by Colonel SteVanl from
CR1sala-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06

i
A smiling sun and a pleasantly even
temperature yesterday stamped saster
Sunday as one Of the most dehghtfnl
foe many years. The day opened re-
freshlng and cool, with the thermeme-
ter marking 50 degrees, but towards
noon the atmosphere attained pleas
ant warmth maintaining an evenness
at 50 degrees throughout the afternoon.
It was, in fact. an ideal spring day, ana
as consequence the streets were
crowded with never-ehdlng procesa-
ion. The thrUngs presented an ever
varying picture OF bright hues and cole
lors moving with almost panoramic pre-
cision. With feTnininity Il was Of course
the day to be arrayed In fresh costumes
OF the latest fashions, and many looked
like the delicate tinted butterfly just
emerged from It's chryRaliS In al its
chromatic beauty.
The weather yesterday was quite an
Improvement over Easter one year ago,
when the sky was Obscured by threats
ening clouds nearly the entire dAy,with
a Bultry atmosphere. the Thermometer
going as high as 73 degrees.
The observance Of the day among the
Protestant and Catholic churches was
never so universal, most elaborate mus
sical programmes being rendered. And
II was also remarked TINT the c0ngre-
cations were never before so large,
many OF the ediiices being uncom1ort-
ably crowded Flowers were used IN
profIislOn In decorating many interiors
which added greatly to the cheerfulnes8
Of the surroundings
The demand for flowers on Saturday
was something Unprecedented. particu-
larly lillies, whites perfection,
emblem OF things pure. All
Of the floral establishments sold
out before 10 O'clock at night and
such q thing as a lily could not be had
for love nor money. Many orders for
these emblsms Of Easter day had been
placed early in the week, and these
who had that forethought were not
disappointed, but there were many who
had not provided against the contin-
gency Of their scarcity, ~
Many costly and unique Easter favor1
were displayed in the various stores
this year, and the custom Of sending
remembrance to friends was more gen-
orally observed than ever known be-
fore. Below win be found descriptions
Of the services Of the various churches
in the city yesterday morning and even
ing,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06
HFeIA Arp ARD SPAIN
said 20 Have nIads aFrlaty- -IuAP9EJunt 70
cubon uuostiou.

Hala 20 Ll0VQ AAaelo . IN q
cubon uuostiou.
NEW YORK. April e.--A dispatch to
the World from London says:
The positive statement came 70 your
correspondent from q leading tinancter
Of the city (the mcney making part OF
Inndon) thnt England has concluded 2
treaty OF alliance with pain. his fnal
message was within ten Jays Europe
viii Be startled by tho odicial an
nouncement Of this fact"
Continuing, the Worlds correspond-
ent says: Such a treaty would have
a vastly important bearing upon the
continental situation. It would have
commensurately Important bearing mp
on the Cuban question In the United
States.
''I quoted TO my informant the state
ment In the New York Newspapers
reaching me by yesterdays mail that
the washington government had re-
celved q aeml-Omcial intimRtion rom
the British ministry that Great Britain
would approve OF the recognition by
the United StateS Of Cuban bellger-
ency.
trary is the case; that IN the first place
the Salisbury ministry is disposed to
do anything it can with safety and In
reason to check the pretension8 OF the
American government to interfere in
either West Indian or South American
ahairs, and that, secondly, Spain, by
this treaty, has made important con-
cessionS to England In return for the
lRtter's more or less active support OF
Spain In her conflict with the Cuban
rebels,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06
sTRUeeIE w1TH a SNAKE

An Accommodating stranger at Fire
Who WIshes lie Hadn't Been so Accom-
modatlng.
CHICAGO, April "a fire which bore
a very threatening aspect for a time
and created a panic, broke out this af-
ternoon in a Clark street dime museum.
It being Easter Sunday, the two small
theatres in the building were enter
tanning audiences OF more than the ugu-
al proportions, at least one thousand
persons. who occupied every available
space, being presnt The audiences at
once made a rush for the doors and for
a time pandemonium relgned, The stage
manager, Charles Bell, took a COM
manding position and urged the people
not to lose their heads, and to his cool-
ness and self-possession is due the tact
that the patrons finally escaped'wlth-
out Injury.
The widest confusion. however, pre-
vailed among the freaks and stage per-
formers, but all escaped without inju-
ry, many OF the actors running into the
streets in their stage attire. Probably
the greatest excitement attending the
fire was caused by an incident that hap
pened on the third floor, where cOllec-
tIon OF huge snakes was on exhibition.
Among this collection was u boa con-
strictor twenty feet long A female
snake chRrnper had charge OF the rep
tiles, and when the tire broke out she
attempted to place them In a box. Call
ing for assistance, a stranger climbed
into the cage and offered to help cap
ture the snakes. He picked the largest
one up by the neck, but no sooner had
he done so, thhn the snake, recognizing
Il was IN the hands OF stranger, colled
It's huge form about the mans arm. The
snake charmer. realizing the mans dan
ger. told him TO KEEP bFtn grip ON the
snakes neck. A terrific struggle then
ensucd. but by the combined EFFORTS OF
the snake ohnrmcr and the obiiEing
stranger. the boa constructor was finally
jammed into a big boS and secured
The remainder OF the snakes were cas-
fly rescued.
The blaze was a hot one while Il
lasted. but the FIRE department soon ex-
tinguished II with only nominal dam
age. The origin OF the fire is unknown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 5.-The
Courier Journal will to-morrow publish
the following editorial on the letter of
Secretary Carlisle made public to-
night:
The position which Mr.. Carlisle takes
Is one entirely In accord with the Dig
nity OF the office OF President and with
tbe dntigs of the office OF secretary OF
the treasury. He declines TO partict-
nate In contest for a nomination,
holding that the matter OF first moment
is the declaration of the pnrty's prln-
ciples 4e desires the Endorsement OF
his services by his state, and. though
he does not say 50 In so many words
IL nj stae shall present his name to the
national convention on q satisfactory
platform. he will undoubtedly accept
that responsibility.
This Is a matter Of exceptional mo-
ment nj once TO the Democracrntic
marty and to the entire people OF the
United Stotes.
I'd the Democratic party II brings
snuareIy home the issue whether Y Is
TO continue to be the party OF JeHer-
SON, Jackson, Benton and CievelLasil,.
or whether It Is to set up strange coos
nnd lend the priceless prestige OF us
name and history 10 an 0llen faith.
To the people OF the United states II
ia az vital concern, for upon the decis-
ion within the Democratic party, OF the
issue thus forced upon It, depends the
one possibility that this country shall
have a presidential candidate. backed
by the organized resources of either
OF the two great political parties, man
with n universally conceded clear COM
prehension OF the nature and necessl-
Ties OF n sound monetary system as
Indlspdnglble to the protection OF ma
tional Integrity and material prosper
NV, and with a record, not OF protes-
san. but OF performance, In ltself NJ
this time the only unimpeachable proof
~ practicai. unswerving and unnssail-
able fidelity to the principles OF such
n system.
kentucky Is ready. II needs no cam
raign to bring Kentucky TO Carlisle.
Let the convention be callcd-the
sooner the better-and the state which
took the lead for an honest tariff VIII
take the lead for an honest currency
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 5.-sec-
.e,ary Carlisle has written the follow
ing letter on the subject Of his candI-
dacy for the presidential nomination at
the Chicago convention:
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 5.
Charles r, Long, ESQ, Chairman DEM
ocratic State Central Committee,
Louisville, KY.
NV Dear Sir:-Your favor Of March
a IN which you say, in substance, that
many OF my friends in Kentucky and
elsewhere desire me to become candi-
dnte before the approaching national
Democratic convention for nomination
for Inc office for President, and re-
0uesting me to give some authorita-
live or definite expression" upon the
sYbject, was duly received and has
been rnaturely considered.
Many communications upon the
same subject and OF similar import
have been received from friends in diff
ferent parts OF the country, and while
very grateful for these numerous eS-
nress{Sns OF confidence and esteem up-
on the part OF my Democratic fellow
citizens, have not been able to reach
the conclusion that the existing con-
dItions require me to comply with their
requests by authorizing them TO an
nounce me as candidate for the pres
identIal nomination.
While l feel n profound interest in
the welfare OF my party, am much
Tnore concerned about its declaration
OF principles than Its selection OF can
dldates, because. in my opinion, Its
failure or success at the election, as
well as It's capacity for useful service
~. 1kVsTs IN ftTfT2Fh demand
upon the position 1t axes or omits to
take upon the public questions now en-
Caging the attention of the people, and
especially the questions affecting the
monetary system of the country and
the character and amount OF taxation
to be imposed upon our citizens. Its
position upon these and other subjects
having been agreed upon, and clearly
and distinctly announced. the conVen-
tion ought to have no difficulty IN Sc
lectIng an acceptable candidate who VIII
fairly represest Its views; and. In order
TINT its deliberations may be embar-
rassed as little MS possible by the con-
tention OF rival asplrants and their
friends. / think my duty to the party
will be best performed by declining to
participate in q contest for the nomi-
nation.
The obligations assumed when / ac-
copied my present oficial position re-
quIre me TO devote my entire time and
attention to the public interests COM
mitted to my charge. and / shall con-
tlnue TO discharge the duties imposed
upon me to the best Of my ability and
Ia such manner as viii, In my Judg-
ment. most certainly promote the true
interests OF the country; and II. In the
opinion OF my fellow Democrats In
ISentuclyy my services eutitle me to
iheIr conmendation and approval, 1
would regard their endorsement Of my
public course as an ample reward Tor
the little have been able to accomplish
In behalf OF honest administration and
sound financial policy.
With many thanks for your kind let
ter I am,
j G. CARLISLE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06
aEE. HkRRIsoNs WEDDING.
It will be a Very QuIst Analr-Only Most
IntImate Friends Invited.

Il will be 4 Very Quiet Ahalr-Only Most
Intimate Friends Invited.
NEW YORK. April President
Harrison, entertained a number of his
friends to-day. Final preparations for
his wedding to Mrs, Dimmick to,mor-
row have been completed. Admission
10 the church will be by card only and
not more than thirty guests viii be
present
There is still n great deal OF specula-
tion about the time at which the cere-
mony will be performed but no infor-
nation upon that subject has yet been
allowed TO leak out. Even the guests
do not know the hour.
"You see" said Secretary Tibbets to-.
day, "General Harrison does not want
a crowd TO be around the church when
they go in and out. II is not that ne
desires to make himself exclusive. but
that ne does not like Mrs. Dlmmick to
be subjected TO the eager gaze OF people
who are not In any way interested In
her or In him.
IL Is quite a private matter. II peo-
ple knew the hour there would be a
throng about the church through which
they could hardly make their way"
w. IL. II. Miller. attorney general
during HarrIson's administration, ar
rived to-day and spent s0me time with
the prospective bridegroom. EX-Secre-
tary OF War Stephen H. Elklns arrived
tonight. Senator Redfieid Proctor ana
ex-secretnry OF state John w. Foster
VIII reach New York tomorrow morn
ing. Governor Morton, who VIII be pre-
sent at the wedding ceremony, Will also
arrive tomorrow. Mrs Morton cannot
attend, MS she Is to give n ten In Albany
tomorrow afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06

HAVANA, April ga report has been
received that Generals suarez, Ynclan
and Llnares have fought the band Of
Maceo near Whales in Plnar del Rio,
and that Maeeo was routed, leaving
thirty killed. No details have been re-
celved.
The column Of Pavia has inflicted q
loss of six killed upon the insurgents at
the plantation OF Niayes near Santo Do
mingo in Santa Clara province.
Il has been learned that while the
forces OF Gomez were marching on
March 81, near Site Clto, in the dis
trict Of Santo Domingo, they surprised
eight soldiers who were acting as q
convoy to q supply OF groceries, killing
two OF them and taking prisoner q cor
poral and one private. 1t Is not known
what became Of the other four.
The insurgent leader, Mariana Tore
was encamped at the farm of ClaVelli-
na, between Rodrigo and Sitie Cito. The
column Of General Lpque was encamp-
ed the next day, which was April ], at
the plantation of Harmonic, near Rid
rigo, and he was pursuing the insur-
gents closely. The insurgents attacked
an exploring engine near Sttle Clto
with the intention Of surrounding the
escort. The attempt proved useless, as
they were repulsed with numerous
loss. Gomez was encamped at the time
at the plantation OF Yabu Cito, between
Snnto Domingo and Clfuentes. He
left his camp at o'clock in the after
noon. but the direction he took Is un-
known. He ehected junction with
Tore, whose force Is about 1900. Co
mez much laments the death OF a GER
tain doctor who was killed in the at-
tack on the exploring engine.
On April Gomez was encamped at
the plantation OF Penato near Santo
Domingo. On April numerous bands
under Gomez passed the plantation OF
Nieves. They are now at Central Sar-
atogo and occupy a space about SIX
miles in extent In the district OF Santa
go de Vale, Santo Domingo and Esper-
.anza.
Countrymen affirm that they have
seen the insurgent leaders Vicente Nu-
nez and BermudeZ, and that Bermudez
Is entirely disabled by reason Of
wounds.
In an engagement between General
Canella and the insurgents in Pinar del
Rio the columns Of General Canella at
the first charge killed twenty-five In
surgents. Bermudez escaped as though
by q miracle. The greater part OF the
band were negroes and they were near
ly naked. barely armed and without
shoes. For this reason they strive be-
fore everything to secure as plunder
shoes and clothes.
The Insurgents admit that the leader,
Jose Copero. was killed in an engage
ment four days ago while acting as a
guide in the vanguard of Gomez.
Colonel Treja has discovered at Cien-
fueRos a collection Of arms. consisting
OF twenty rifles, 300 revolvers, 5000
cartridges and loading machines. Sew
eral persons have been imprisoned on
suspicion Of secreting the arms.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-06
TIE AUTHOR oY apIx1E.n
A Member OF the Al. Flsid Company, in
this City.

A Member OF the Al. Field Company, in
this city.
In the minstrel company OF Al. Field,
which appears in Wheeling tonight
is the Oldest active man on the Ameri-
can stage to-day, "Uncle" Dan Bm-
NETT, who is also known to fame as the
author OF that we'll known melody,
''DIxle" Mr.. Emmett called at the
Intelligencer office last evening, accom-
panied by Mr.. John r. Calvin, the gen
eral press agent of the Field mlnstrels-
In the course OF an interesting conVer-
sation, Mr.. Emmett said that he wrote
"Dixie" In 1859, eighteen months be-
fore the war Of the rebellion broke out
It was written in New York City while
he was a member Of the Bryant min
strels. Within those eighteen months
It became a popular air and was taken
up by the southern people as their ma
tional anthem.
Mr., Emmett was also the first Amer
troupe In 1913, known as the Virginia
members, and placed minBtrefsy in
popular favor from the first. Mr.. Em-
nett Is now in his elghty-hrst year
but looks hale and hearty and good
for many another season on the road.
He adopted the stage as his life work
when only seventeen years old.
It seems extraordinary that in addi-
ton to being written In q northern
city, Dixie was also the composition
OF q northern man for Mr.. Emmett IS
a native Of Ohio. having been born In
Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he still re-
sides when of the boards.