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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
we METHoDIsTs,
Warm Contest over Voice Book Editor
Report Il Adopted.

Report - Auupteas
CLEVELAND, Ohio. May 2s.-rhe
\ NJ. E. conference opened promptly on
time to-day with Bishop W. x. Nlnde
in the chtair. Robert Forbes conducted
the devotional exercises, and after eev-
eral minor reports had been received
the book committee made It's report.
The chief item Of interest in the re-
port was the creation OF the Voice
Book editor.
At present Editor Kelly. OF New
York, and Editor Moore, OF Cincinnati,
act in this capacity, but the committee
decided that the work should be taken
out OF their hands and placed In the
hands Of one man. The conference did
not take kindly to the proposition. For
an hour 1t was discussed pro and con,
and the report was finally adopted. The
conference then took up the special or
der, the conservation Of the three newly
elected bishops.
Bishop Bowman presided and brought
tIp the rear Of the line Of bishops, elders
and candidates, After the ceremony
OF conservation on a motion, 1t was de-
cIded to transact no further business
Of the conference In open session until
afternoon. The meeting was brought
10 n conclusion with the benediction
pronounced by Bishop Foster.
At the afternoon session temperance
was the subject uRdcr discussion and
the committee report which was adop-
ted. shows that the Methodist church
Is still the unCompromlslng foe Of the
LIQUOR traffic An important step was
taken In requesting the board OF bish-
ops to memOrallze Congress to so mod
Ify the Internal revenue laws as to give
them less the sembIanee Of statutes In
tended TO legalige the liquor traffic,
especially in states which have pro-
hibltlon. The evening session was de-
voted to further consideration OF the
report OF the committee on constitution,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
Two Loaded Cars 60 Through Bridge.
Probably FIny Drowned.

Probably PIfiy Drowned.
VICTORIA, B. C.. May $3.50 p. m.
The Ellice bridge was the scene of
hightful accident shortly before 2
o'clock to-day. Two electric cars loaded
with people were preclpitated into the
water through the breaking AWAY OF the
bridge. 1t ls supposed there were up
wards Of one hundred people on the
cars. but It is known that that q number
Of them escaped.
In Captain Grants garden about
twenty-five bodies are lying upon the
lawn. and are for the most part being
worked over by willing hands. in some
cases successfully. It is feared that the
death list will be very large, perhaps
upward Of hfty.
II turns out that only one car went
through the bridge. II fell 100 feet into
the water and all on board were drown
Cd, except n few on the platform who
were able to swlm ashore. Most OF the
dead are strangers and have not been
identified. Fifteen oft hose drowned
We're citizens and are known. The car
was crowded with people on their way
10 a military review and sham battle.
which were abandoned on account OF
the arrident
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

MT. CLEMENS, Mich, May 26.-Last
nights cyclone left track $50 feet wide
through the southeastern part of the
town, which looks as though reaper
with gigantic gcythe had been endeav-
oring 20 NOV n harvest. Fortunately
nearly everybody was in such n position
as 10 avoid fatalities. No one was killed
outright and none OF the injured have
died. As far as reported thirteen people
were injured. several of whom, 1t is
thought, Will not recover.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, May 26.-Later
reports from North NEcGregor, Iowa.
relative TO the havoc caused by the
storm and food on Sunday night show
that the destruction OF the interests of
the Chicago. Milwaukee & st, Paul road
at that point, as well as OF the little
tonw, are about complete. The total
damage to the property OF the company
alone is now estimated at Si25,OOO. The
loss Of life will probably be found to
be nearer twenty than ten. or thir-
teen persons known TO be missing, the
bodies OF six have been recovered. The
Nrnier Ia rncollnE RlnMlY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

The West Virginia Wholesale Grocers'
Association will hold Its annual con-
ventioE at Charleston on Thursday
morn ne, May 2S, at 10 o'clock in the
chamber OF commerce. All the whole
sale grocery houses in the state are
expected te be represented and 1t Will
be n very large affair. OF those going
from Wheeling. Messrs. Speidel. Max
we'll. Hubbard md PAUL, ames Mcclure,
John Waterhouse, Henry Baer and VIII
son Feeny, will leave az noon to-day on
tho Ohio River railroad. The Ohio
River has placed at the disposal OF the
association one OF the chair cars, and n
large crowd Will leave for Charleston
on the noon train.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

The Third assembly dance will come
Off tomorrow evening, and II win be
given at the Wheeling Park Casino
The throng Of dancers WIN 90 out on
the s o'clock mutor. and return on a
special at about 1880. A large crowd
is expected to 90 out and also several
visitors VIII come TO attend IT, The
patrunemieB for the occasion nrc Mrs
John l.. Rice, Mrs Alex. Glass. Mrs.
r. G. Mdhat, Mf8 Joseph SPeIael, Mrs.
Mary Dclaplgin, Mrs. q. w. Mendcl.
Mrs. q. A. Aschmnnn. Mrs. James w.
Paxton. and Mrs. n. u. Whitaker Tho
full Opera House orchestra will fur
nlsh the music.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
A coon NAN PROMOTED,
A west YIrEInian Appointed Chisf cIsrI
ofths POnsIon TInrean.

speclal Dispatch to the Inielllgoncer
WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 81.
Melville Mccoy, Of Falrmont, who ia at
present assistant chief Of the board OF
review In the pension oilice, hns bcen
appointed chief clerk OF the bureau ana
,siii take charge nexR Monday He
tnkca the place Of the present chief
clerk. who is reduced to n minor position
on nccount OF III health.
Mr.. Mccoy Haid this evening the posi-
lion h. ~ % succeed to viii BE- the moro
appreciated because the promotion
Cafnc without solicitation upon his part,
or that Of his friends.
CdngrCpEmnn buycncr VIII nddress
the West Virginia Republicans here to-
morrow evening"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
BENNETT ACQUITTED
OTths DIurdsr ofsRmUel DorSsy-MyHtsry
oGnio Murder ~ GrSHt A. Ever.


Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencer.
WASHINGTON, Pa, May 26.-Frank
Bennett. alias KID" Bennett, has been
acquitted of the murder OF Samuel Dor
s"y, the jury having returned verdict
70 that effect shortly before o'clock
tonight.
This morning the defense in tho case,
which n represented by Hon. Thomas
" MarFhall. one Of the most able criml-
nal lawyers In Western Pennsylvania,
hiH SON. Rody Marshall, of Pittsburgh,
and a. VI. Linn. OK Washington, closed
ilF side NJ tho case The testimony OF
tho wltnesnes OF the defendants side
was 70 throw discredit upon tho chnln
N circumstances which connected Ben
mott with the crime. IN the afternoon
llin attorneys. John NJ Bradcn. of
Warrington, Tor the commonwealth,
nud r. 81. Marnhnll and Rody MRrnhnll.
Tor tho defrnrr. fpgkc to tho jury, ana
n The close of the arguments, Judge
Nclivnine delivered his charge The
Jury went 10 rs room about O'clock
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

There is a general desire that the base
ball club management shall call the
game with Toledo tomorrow nt
o'clock instead OF $3.50 o'clock. on ac-
count Of tho Talmage lecture at the
state fair grounds, which occurs early
In the afternoon. Tho base ball club
management VIII be asked to make the
desired change.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

and at $3.50 agreed upon a verdict Of not
guilty. There were two ballots taken.
The first was 10 10 2 IN favor OF Rc-
ouittal and the second unanimously
that way.
The mystery OF the murder Is now
as great as ever.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
SHERMAN FOUND GUILTY
OF Attempted Assault on Little Lniu
wCthersiI.

Special Dispatch to the 1ntellIgoneer.
PARKERsBURG, w Va, May 26.-
lin Sherman, the negro charged with
SitemptInC 10 assault little Lulu Weth-
creIl daughter Of n banker OF this city,
an the night OF January TO- was found
entity this evening In the criminal
court, the jury being out Just twenty
The case made up against him WINS
nursly clrcumstantial. There remain
three other Indictments tn try him up
Mrs. John ]. Bartlett, near Wa
verify. disappeared, together with her
twcive-y yenr-Old son from nome last
Wednesday and her husband and
friends have been unable TO ascertain
the whereabouts Of the two.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
"A GORGEOUS SCENE
Was the Coronation of the Gar Of
all the Russias.
GREAT PoMP AND CEREMONY

Attending the Occasion Probably Never
Equnllod in Hlstory-Anslsnt Rsllgi0uS
Forms and RitsD-Ths Grand Spectacle
in the cathsdraI-Ths Imperial PrOce'-
sion Preceding the CrOwning Oftho Car
and czarlna-CorsmOny OF Amounting.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

spoeIaI Dlspaleh Q lho InloIllsone.r.

6UVVIWI VTTVWTVI 10 VWV IIEEVlII6VTVVT'
HUNTINGTON, w, Va. May CA
cyclone visited the Mud River Valley,
mense damage. Many barns were de-
Etroyed and people He'd terror stricken
to cSllnrB Considerable live stock was
killed. but no persons were dangerously
injured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27
i SPLIT IS CERTAIN.
Tb. Prohibition Party National
Convention Divided.
MAIN ISSUE is NOT MENTIONED.

-. Root Of All Evil will bo The Rock on
-hlsh the ship will Go to PisosS-If
ruh,r Money Faction Prevails ths
o,s,r will Bolt, and the Women viii
o,,t II Female suRrugo Is Not En-
dOnsd.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-27

For West Virginia. generally fair;
warmer: Bouthwesterly winds
Tor Western Pennsylvania and Ohio,
generally fair; light TO fresh westerly
winds; cooler In northern portion,
Local TeRPernturr.
The temperature yesterday as observed
by e. Sohnepi, drugglHt, corner Four
tccnth and Market streeta waS Rs fol-
lows;
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
For City Water.

A force of men under authority OF
the city 1--WE understand) began the
work Monday OF putting in hydrau-
lie pumps near the east end OF the
dam. with which to pump water for
street sprinkling and sewer flushing.
No arrangements were made with
the Water Power company for
power, and that company owns the
riparian rights. The company
naturally objected to allowing their
works to be endangered, and tifeir
power used, and requested the
authorities to stop work. The city
council has had no meeting since the
last regular one, and the movement
was evidently authorized privately
by the members. The council can
make fair arrangement for water
any dag it is willing to fairly con-
slider it's relations with the Electric
& Water company, but it is unfair
for the city to ask the company to
bind itself to do certain services
when the city liz at the same time
the rights of the company
to perform any services. Place the
company in the shape to fix a figure
for supplying water, and it will do
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
"DisruDting the PARTY"

County Auditor; Frank Ellenbecker,
of Little Falls, spent Sunday in the
city. Mr.. +. says that the recent
Republican convention in his county
will have the effect Of disrupting the
party to no little extent. He will
not he candidate for reelection to
Ills present ottice.-St. Cloud j ournal-
Press.
That opinion of Mr.. Ellenbecker is
based on the natural hope OF all
Democrats in the county. 1t was to
attain that end that tho scores OF
Democrats in Mr.. Ellenbecker's pre-
cinct voted in the Republican caucus
on Wednesday evening OF last week,
and bv their solid support OF the
Clough ticket overcame the sentiment
OF the Republicans OF the precinct.
Such political tactics are bound to
dissatisfy the party and the adher-
ents to the cause that was injured.
If the dissatisfaction was simply
with the Democrats who vCtcd. the
Republican party would not neces-
sarily be beyond the outrage OF hav-
ing it's choice dictated by influences
outside the party. But further in
Jury is possible by II combination OF
the men who were helped by these
Democratic votes and the Demo-
cratic leaders whose approval was
certainly necessary before the Demo-
cratic voters would in body Join In
so unfair and illegal u proceeding as
to control the caucus OF an opposing
party. The Democrats would not
have Joined in that movement with
out some consideration, and the
motive was not alone to temporarily
divide Republicans, but also to later
directly advance the interests OF In
dividual Democrats. The conditions
now indicate that the candidacy of
certain Democrats for county office
this foil will be directly benefited by
the people who were aided by Demo-
cratic votes at the Republican cau-
GIG. How extensive this return Of
fuvors will be remains to be seen,
but every one interested In local
political matters knows that for n
long time there has been most COR
dial political relations between the
lending Democrats OF the First ward
and many of the Republicans who
were interested in the success OF the
CIOugh ticket on Wednesday last.
Men who were capable of using such
means in a Republican caucus will
hardly be active in fighting their
DemCcra tic friends later.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26

Don't think that your liver needs
treating If you are bilious. 1t don't.
It's your stomach. That is. your
stomach is really what causes the
biliousness. 1t has put your liver
out of order.
See what's the matter with your
stomach.
Sick stomach poisons liver and
then there's trouble. Shaker Digest
i've Cordial cures stomach end then
all's we'll. That's the case in a nut
shell.
Shaker Digestiv re Cordial ia no &C.
cret. Formulas on every bottle.
But it's the simple, honest way it's
made, the honest Shaker herbs and
other ingredients Of which it's COM
posed, that make it so efficacious.
Any real case of indigestion and
biliousness can be cured with few
bottles of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Try it.
Sold by druggists. price 10 cents to
81 per bottle.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
sAMUELsON CAUGHT.
The Man Who Burgularized
Swanburg's Boarding House
,.Zs Captured.

Sheriff Rider returned On the noon
train Tuesday from Minneapolis, hav.
ing in charge Oscar Samuclson, the
man who last fall burglafized Swan
burg's boarding house ON Third
street northeast. He took 81 from the
clothing Of one of the bOarders aud
also u quantity of other property,
including pair Of shoes and articles
of wearing apparel belonging to
several Ut the boarders OF the house.
Salnueison will he remembered at
the man who served sentence in
the county jail for stealing gold
watch from p. H. Neiman's livery
stable. = f@&i
Samuelson, although under sus-
pjcion Of having burglarized the
saloon of E. Anderson last fall, sue
ceeded in getting away from this
place without being captured on the
night he burgularized the boarding
house.
Although Sheriff Rider has been on
the lookout for himever since, he did
not find any trace of him until q few
days ago. P. H. Neuman, in whose
employ Samuelson had been, saw
him in Minneapolis about a week
ago, and finding out his address,
gave the sheriff the necessary in
formation for his capture.
SauuelsOn was in the employ of
the Northwestern Implement com
pany and, as Sheriff Rider knew that
Samuelson would recognize him and
likely make break to escape cap
ture, he sent one of the police cap
tains to make the arrest. In this
way he did rot know on what
charg he was arrested until he was
confronted by Sheriff Rider, and was,
to say the least, greatly surprised.
The charge against Samuelson il
burglary, but it is said that there is
more serious charge to he preferred
against him. From the many un-
lawful acts committed by Samuelson
in this city, he evidently is a clever
crook.
His parents are said to be fairly
we'll off, and his father is said to
have been trying to settle the bur.
glary case. by making good the
losses sustained by the rob berry.
His hearing is for 10 O'Clock to.
morrow, before Justice Gaudet.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
viii Buy Tax Certificates.

Pioneer Press: The Tax Certificate
Investment company has beer Or.
ganized by st. Paul men with q
capital of $50, The purposes ~
the company are to purchase real
property at sales for delinquent taxes
ana assessments and to Issue and
sell investment certificates. The
principal place of business Of the
company is st. Paul and it has been
Incorporated for term Of thirty
years. The capital stock IL divided
into 5000 shares of $40 each and the
highest amount of Indebtedness to-
be incurred by the COMPANY is placed
at $lOO. 900. The first board of
directors is composed Of the follow
ing gentlemen: Edward J. fOdgsOn,
Chas. ID. Matteson, J. Quincy Haas.
Olaf o. Searle. j. H Scott. The
officers of the company consist of a
president, a vice.president, secre-
tnry and a treasurer
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
THE COMMITTEE DECIDES.
The Celebration Committee
Settle Some Disputes
Monday Evening.

The meeting Of the 4th OF July
committee was held at the city hall
on Monday evening, TO strat ghten
out a few matters over which the
members differed. Besides the COM
mittee, Mayor Richardson and a i~w
citizens were present. F. X. Latond,
chairman of the com mittee, called
the meeting to order and Val. kas-
parek was elected secretary. W. E..
Harting, a member Of the committee
un music, first spoke. He said that
with the understanding that the
city had no hand he had made ar
rangpments to hire the Pierz band.
That some parties had told the Pterz
band that if they came they would
have to look to- him (Harting) per-
.sonally for their pay. Mr.. Harting
said that considering what had been
said and done by others. he would
resign from the committee, and have
nothing more to DO with the matter.
He then withdrew from the meeting.
/. The question of locating the grand
stand then came up, and Mr.. Clyde
stated that the Grand Army mem.
bers desired that the stand beslO-
Gated at place that would afford
the audience comfort, and give them
a chance to hear the speaking. He
believed that the people generally
favored a site III the grove just above
Maple island. C. II. Brown stated
that large amount s subscriptions
had been secured with the under
standing that the grand stand would
be at the intersection OF First street
and neutrality-suspicious. it had been
for the past two years. Mr.. Clyde
took occasion to question the fair
ness of MIR. Browns statements. and
the discussion was a rather unpleas-
ant one. Mayor Richardson made
extended remarks, and favored the
grove site. A vote Of the committee
was finally taken on the question,
and it was decided by Il vote s to 4
that the grand stand should be at
First street and Broadway.
The question of securing music for
the day then came up, and Mr.. kas.
parek was appointed ON the music
committee to fill the place OF Mr..
Harting-the other members being
Geo. Moeglein and w. II. Hall. This
committee was authorized to employ
the Little Falls band.
Geo. Emder, from the committee
on fireworks, reported that the com
gnittee desired a little more money,
and would order a display as soon
as pOssible. There was some dis
cussion of minor details, and the
meeting adjourned.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

The week has beel hot. averaging
daily fiveor six degrees warmer than
usual. The rainfall las been def
cient. except over limited areas,
where local rains occurred. The
general condition of wheat is not as
good as it was a week ago, the
deterioration being mainly from
rust, although some report the fields
lodged badly where showers occurred.
In some Of the central counties that
On the high and sandy lands has u
thin stand while on the low lands it
is most everywhere too rank The
week has been a grand one for the
corn and 1t has made a wonderful
advance since last report. The bulk
Of the crop is however still back
ward, but the prospects now are
much better, and the fields have
generally been cleaned Of weeds.
Rye is turning yellow and has filled
well. Early sOwn oats and wheat
are beginning to head and barley IL
well along In this respect. Flax Is
in BLOSSOM. A great deal Of clover
has been cut for hay and the tame
hay harvest will he general this
week. Old timothy fields are not
nearly rs good as the new. but the
crop as a whole shows good i'm
prOvenent and is thick and tull.
There is considerable water in the
slOughs and in consequence grass
there will not be cut. Peas and new
potatoes are IN the market. The
stra wbcrry crop continues getting
poorer, caused some say Ivy the hot
wca Their In May. Apples are drop
ping quite badly In places.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26

For the 3. Y. =. q. to be held at
Milwaukee, July Is to u, Il rate
of one fare for the round trip has
been authorized. Dates OF sale will
be July IA, Is and 16. Return
ing tickets will be good leaving
Milwaukee. July 20, q and ~.
with privilege Of extension to
August 5 by deposit Of ticket with
joint lagent, prior to July 20. No
stup-Over will be allowed in either
direction.
Il. W. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
Frank Hartley's Rich Strike.

Brainerd Tribune: Frank Hartley.
a former prominent resident and ex-
mayor of Brainerd, was in the city
over Sunday last, enroute to Chicago.
Frank has been engaged in gold
mining in California for several years
past. and we hear has recently struck
it rich. one of the mines in which he
is a leading stakeholder clears up
$1,000 to $4,000 monthly. On his
return from Chicago Mr.. Hartley
will stop over for few days with
his old friends and neighbOrs In
Brainerd, who will all be pleased to
harm Of his good fortune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-26
GOT OFF EASY.
The Charge Against Samuel
son is Changed From Grand
to Petit Larceny. !.

Oscar Samuelson, who was yes.
terday brought to this city from
Minneapolis by Sheriff Rider, charged
with grand larceny, for having
stolen money and goods from Swan
berg's boarding house last fall, had
his hearing before Justice Gaudet
Wednesday morning.
The authorities were disposed to
deal leniently with Samuelson for
the reason that he is considered
more OF a kleptomaniac, than a
hardened criminal and is not fully
responsible for his depredations.
Taking this view of his case, the
charge of grand larceny upon which
he was arrested was changed to one
of petit larceny.
When arraigned before the Justice
this morning on the new charge, he
pleaded guilty and was fined S. and
all the costs, amounting to $4,000.
1t is expected that Samuelson's
parents, who are highly respectable
people of Minneapolis, will pay his
fine and secure his release. This, it
is said. is not the first scrape in
which he has been and he has been u
source OF considerable trouble to his
relatives.
% 1t was reported yesterday that he
was charged with another serious
crime, but that also, will in all prob
ability not he brought up against
him.
Wednesdays Minneapolis Tribune
says: Oscar Hegg, alias Oscar
Samuelson, an employe of the North
western Implement company, was
Yesterday by Capt. Ness and
turned over to Sheriff Rider. of Nor
lison county, MIMI Hegg is wanted
In Little Falls for grand larceny, al
legged to have been committed Nov.
II last. He has already served u
term for larceny, and after the al
legged commission of the last crime
came direct to Minneapolis and
secured employment. Hegg is Of re-
spectacle family.