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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

special Dispatch 10 the lniclliFcnccr
lil'&TI%GT0S. W. Va, March FL
Several weeks ago Lonudrr Harris, a
EHeporad3. fired several Hh0tE into n
passenger train on the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad with the intent 10 XIII tho
conductor, and then escaped ne was
captured by railroad detective to-day
A1' brought here mad placed In jail.
Harris several months ago attempted to
10sHaGlunto tho bOok-lihcpur iDr the
Central City Lumber Company,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

CLEVELAND. Ohio, March 2.--A
tcn-round boxing match between
"Yank" Kenny, OF Cleveland formerly
nf Whcpllng). and Il man named Bl-
kcr OF Chicago, was the concluding
event Mt Jimmy Dimes benefit Tonight
It lasted few seconds short OF one
round. RAsrr knurkOd Knnnoy down re.
pcRtCdly almost us he wanted TO. and
the fight wUs given up by Rcnncy'a
seconds to gaVC n Knockout
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

KITTANNING. Pa, March 2t-The
official count OF the Armstrong county
primaries held on Saturday, show the
nomination Of D. B. Heiner for Congress
and q. W Meredith. state senate; ma
tional delegate. ]. G. Beale; state dele
gates, John F.. whltworth and l. H. Fos-
ter. Major Beale is u strong Quay man.
Resolutions endorsing Quay for the
presidency were adopted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25
s,nlr pornII,t CONVENTION.

Special bifpatch tb the iRteiligeHceT
PAEKERsBuRG. W. Va. March ~.
s. II. PIcrs0l, the chairman of the
slto executive committee OF the Popu-
I't party. has Issued Il cali for state
convention, to be held In Parkcrahurs
August 8. to nominate a state ticket.
June 10 ig the date fixed Tor holding
.'strlct conventions 10 select delegates
20 the national POpuliHt convention,
h!Ch meets In 81. Louis July 22.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25
STATE LEAGUE.
DeIcsatcs Pouring in Charleston
For To.day's Convention.
THE HOTELS ARE FILLED UP,
And the Cry is Heard, "still They
Come"
nryTIyGTON'S BIG DELEGATION

p,,, IIunarsd strong, Headed by the
r,r,, Regiment Rand, Duo this Morn
,,,-Ltr,ly Contest netween John W.
xIndlsb.rEsr,' OF Wheeling, and +. E.,
u,oa. Of KNnAwha, for the Secretary
.htp Orths LsaEus-ssnA,or ElkIn' and
roasr..,man DOvsnsr will be Unable to
Be Present..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

NEW YORK. March 24.-The Cuban
junta has received news Of the success:
ful landing in Cuba OF an expedition LED
by BrnulIo Bona, The party succeeded
In landing 600 rifles, $4,000 rounds OF
ammunition, two rapid hre HotchRisg
cannon, several hundred pounds OF
dynamite and liberal supply OF medi-
circs and hospital stores. This makes
the eighth expedition which has sue
cessfuily landed in the last forty days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25
MORTON ENDORSED
By New York Republicans-Thc
Big Four Delegation.
SENATOR DAVIS WITHDRAWAL
Smooths All Differences in the
Minnesota Convention
AND THE SOLID DELEGATION

From that state Is Instructed for the
Champion of Protsction-'rhO Senator'S
Message Brsathss a Patriotic Spirit, and
Contain, some Valuable SuEEsstiOn' as
70 the Policy and Principles OF the IIe-
publican Party-othsr Conventions and
Delegate Selections.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25
Ameriean citiasas Dbl Psril.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March a.
Consul General Williams at Havana
has telegraphed the state department
that he has made two applications to
the governor general OF Cuba for In
formation as to the case OF Walter py-
Eart, citizen OF Illinois, arrested by
the Spanish officials for cn!Hplicity ~
the rebellion. 81 far he mas received no
response to his applications,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25
A FATAL MISTAKE.
Two BattulIons of Spanish Sol.
dicrs Mistake Each Other
FOR BANDS OF INSURGENTS,

Ind BEfore the Firing Couid he stopped
Seventeen were Killed and Many
Wounded, Including Several oGicsrS.
InIurEents smoke Spanish GarrisOn
Ont, buI Set Firv to the Town, RENDER
ing Many Poor Families IIomsIsSS-A
JuntA Expedition Arrives with Arms
and Muuftions for the Insurgents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

ter. and one provision seems particular
ly well calculated to at least protect the
actual consumer, for II IL proposed TO re-
quire the manufacturers TO stain the
oleomargarinO red or blue, United
States Consul Ewing, In reporting upon
the subject TO the state department,
says there Is great opposition to the
measure.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

NEW YORK, March 2I.--It is report
ed in Cuban circles that the steamship
Bermuda, which ieft here on March 10,
hns landed her cargo consisting OF armS
and ammunition, on the shores OF CUBA
1t ia also reported that GaliXto Garcia
and n band OF fitibustererS had taken
the cargo 10 the headquarters OF the
Cuban Insurgents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

Six months ago we rented a very
choice new Krakauor Upright Piano to
prof James Sttphcn Martin 70 use IN
teaching vocal culture, Owing to his
work In Pittsburgh, he was Obliged to
give up his class here. We orter this
niRnn at a great bargain. As Il was
tEod only one day In the week, the plano
= In every sense OF the word as good
rs new instrument
Nv, BAUMER & co,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

wARRENsBURG, Mo. March A.
The Republican convention Of the Sixth
District to-day nominated Hon. r. f,
Lewis, OF Henry county. for Congress:
Mckinley delegates were chosen and
resolutions opposing the unlimited
coinage Of silver at the ration OF lS to !
were passed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

For Western Pennsylvania and
Ohio, fair: decidedly warmer; brisk to
high FouthcTly Winds.
For West Virginia, fair and warmer'
winds becoming southeriy.
TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY
iS furnished by c, schnepf, druggist, cor
Nor Market and Fourteenth Streets'
: q, tu..,...,..,.... 1913 p. m.,,,.,,..''.'' y y
. ., m,..,s....,.. lt|l y. m..',.s., .,.N.,''' ~
" 2m.....,.,...,. 5,WcRthCr-Clear.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

man refused to recognize him, Mr. Aid
ridge continued to read the alternates'
FitchlG shouting: "alr. Chairman, de-
sire 10 make n minority report" (Hiss-
e9 and CheerRl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

were elected delegates at large this
afternoon by acclamRtlon.
Before adjournment, the following
resolutions were adopted by q fislng
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

Representative Hepburn. OF Iowa, to-
day introduced n bill providing for a
commission OF fve engineers TO report
upon the best practicable route for n
ship canal having twcnty-Glght feet
depth connecting the lakes with the At
lantic ocean. Forty thousand dollars Is
communication
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-25

The conferecs on the Cuban resolu.
tlons met to-day and adjourned at S;i55
without reaching an agreement, and
will meet tomorrow at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
MEANT NO WRONG.
G. W. Sabine Of Daniorih Fined for Exacting
Excessive Pension Fee.

Portland, Dec. 3.-Deputy United
States Marshal Emery arrived here last
night, With George w. Sabine, of Dan
forth, under indictment for exacting an
excessive fee for procuring an increase.
in pension for James \. Osgood Mr..
Sabine was arraigned at O'Clock this
afternoon. The Indictment charged
him With demanding and receiving 81
instead Of ~ the legal fee The priS-
oner pleaded not guilty.
Judge Webb asked him il he had any
thing To say before sentence. Mr. Sa-
binc said he had not intended to 90 any
wrong. He had not received anything
in this case for postage. so that the
sum he actually received in excess of
the law was trifling. He asked the
judge to he as easy with him as he
could. He said he is veteran of the
war himself and an invalid. not hav-
ing done any work for seven years. He
has family dependent on him. includ-
ing an invalid wife. When he had told
50 much of his case. his voice broke and
he was With difficulty able to control
himself.
Judge Webb was evidently inclined
to be as merciful as possible for he i'm
posed a fine of only SIS. Mr. Sabine
limped to the clerks desk and paid his
fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
MAJOR McklNLEy'S CALLERS.
Among Others Are Hon. Nelson DingIey. Jr.
and Senator Thurston.

Canton, Ohio. Dec. 3.-Major Nc
kinley. Thursday, had a chat with Mr.
Charlton. member of the Canadian
Parliament. who made some observa
tions On the subject OF reciprocity and
the establishment of closer CONNER
cial relations between this country and
Canada.
Hon. Nelson A. Dingley of Maine,
and his son. f. n. Dingley, arrived,
Thursday. Major Mckinley had a
long talk with Mr.. Dingley. in the af-
ternoon, and Senator Thurston of Ne
braska. participated in a part of the
conference.
Mr.. Dingley is suffering from a cold
and DIR. Phillips. the Mckinley family
physician, was called in TO see him.
Upon the advice of the physician. Mr.
Dingiey decided to remain over night
in Canton. He is a guest at Major Nc
kinley's home. Mr.. Dingley expects
TO set out for the Capital, Friday af-
Yternoon.
Senator Thurston said he would not
accept place in the cabinet if one
was offered him. Some Grand Army
men talk of urging their commander
in chief Gen. T.. S. GARRISON, for a
cabinet position. but it is not at all
likely that Nebraska will be recog-
nized in this way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dec. ;.-'fhc barometer
has risen slowly in the Southern states
and thence To the south Pacific coast
fallen from the St Lawrence vaney
and the Lake regions To- the north Paei-
iic coast. There is Il slight depression
over Minnesota. and the barometer is
lowest north of Montana.
The barometer is relatively high over
he middle Atlantic states and the cen :
trail Plateau regions. 1t is warmer in
all districts east of the Rocky noun
talnS, ANA the temperature has risen to
- degrees in the Northeast The
weather is clear except over. the upper
Lake region. where it is cloudy With
local SHOWS.
The temperature will rise slowly from
the Central valleys eastward to me At
antic coast with fair weather. except
in the Lake regions. where cloudiness
will increase with local rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
DR.. 8. 7. TAPPAN DEAD.
Mas Native Of Augusta and One Of Maine
Best.known congregationalists.

South Norridgewock. Dec. Or
Benjamne +. Tappan died at his home
in this town a O'Clock. this morning.
He had been an invalid for long time.
and confined to his house for several
months.
he was born at Augusta. June o6,
lSio. he was graduated from Bowdoin
college in 1893. He was a classmate
ana room ma. &c of DR.. Cyrus Hamlin.
who established the American college
at Constantinople. He was one of the
three of the surviving members of his
class.
MIR. Tappan was for many years pres
ldent of the Bangor Theological semi
nary, but had been resident of this
town since 1858. and pastor of the Con-
gregational church about 50 years. His
wife died four years ago. One son and
two daughters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
THE HALE NOTES.
Case Now Being Heard Before Judge
Whitehouse at Dover.
Evidence Relating 10 the Crooked Transact.
ions oil Hale Introduced.

Foxcroft, Dec 3-After Hartwell
Lorej"y finished his evidence in the
Hale note case. the Foxcroft town
clerk was put on the stand. and the
warrant, return Of transactions and
the qualification of the town officers
of the years of 1873 and 1852 We're put
in. The town treasurer Went on the
stand and read parts of Judge Hale's
cash accounts
Selectman VIM. p. Cakes. the man
who exposed Judge Hale's crooked
transactions. was examined He read
the selectmen's and treasurer's re-
ports for the above named Years.
oakes was on the stand hours and
30 minutes. Hudson. for the defence.
put in several records, which will
apply to all the cases
The next case was David Griffith.
executor, Us. the town, to recover 5000
lent by Hannah Griffith to Foxcroft.
During this case, Guernsey, one of the
plaintiffs lawyers. discovered the
book used by Judge Hale to record the
names of note holders and sums of
notes. Hudson objected to It's being
put in. as it was private memo. but
J udge Whitehouse allowed il To he put
in.
The court here adjourned till s
o'clock. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
A FIERCE FIGHT.
Between Two italians In Mon
ument Square, Portland.
One Coward SEXES Woman to Protect
Himself from Pistol Shot.
Finally Has Narrow Escape, Bullet GRAZING
Side-Both Men Arrested.

Portland. Dec. 3.--Two Italians named
Rugiero and Jimeno. by reason of an
OLE quarrel, got into fierce fight in
Monument square. this afternoon.
Jimeno rushed for Rugiero with a re-
volver. in the midst of crowd of peo-
pie.
Rugiero grabbed woman and nut
her between him and his pursuer for
protection. Finally the Italians got to-
gether and clinched, rolling over into
the gutter. The revolver was dropped
and the crowd tried to get it but failed
Jimeno finally recovered the revoI-
yer and fired at Rugiero The ball
passed through his coat and raised the
skin on his side but did no further
damage. After great excitement both
We're secured and locked up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
ENGLAND AND FRANCE
Show Great Interest in Matier-The Cause
Leading to the Proclamation.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The news of
the issuance of the Presidents retail
atory proclamation against GERMANY
was received with intense interest by
the diplomatic corps, especially by the
ambassadors of Great Britain and
France. An inkling of the Presidents
intention had reached them 10 DAYS
ago. and had been communicated 10
their respective governments. Both
ambassadors have been diligently
looking up official literature bearing
on the subject. which is both interest
ing and pointed.
The re-imposition of tonnage dues
on German vessels is understood tn
be due to quiet investigation con-
Quoted during the past year by Mr..
Chamberlain. United States commits
sicner of navigation. who went abroad
Tor that purpose. He found that while
me imperial government Of Germany
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
OUR DAIRYMEN.
Closing Day Of State Con-
ference at Skowhegan.
Work Of Separators and Milk Testers
--'nteresting Addresses.
Robert Harris Of Skowhegan. Wins the Butter
Prize Other Notes.

Skowhcgan, Dec. Special. The
third and last day of the Maine Dairy
conference opened at $50 in Coburn
hall. At the opening hour, the students
from Skowhegan High school were
present and Secretary McKeen care
fully explained the workings of the
separators. In addition to Wednes-
days exhibit the steam separator was
set in operation and also churn with
a dog for the motive power
The first speaker Of tn day was Prof.
Geo. NJ. Gowcll, who took for his sub
ject, Dairy Form and breeding" 1t is
to be regretted that no cows could he
procured, but the different types OF
animals We're represented by drawings.
He said in part:
The form cows we possess is the result
OF breeding. England naturally should
be the home of developments The farm
ets early realized that the animals were
not what they should be- AS man ad-
Vanced, he took greater care with his
cattle. He aimed la get animals that
We're clever and fairly good in other
IL
Improvement began and we have. the
Durham cattle. Other breeds produced
III the same way. These DurhamS are
lieshy and well made for beef Not
much milk is given.
In Holland another type was bred.
They bred a COW that gave a good mess
of milk. In time they had cows that
gave immense quantities Of milk
The Holstein breed was developed.
An animal that has round bones and
together is good for beef The milk
COW has ribs near together The large
udder on Holsteins was given by the
farmers in Holland
Environment is cause of the breeds Of
COWS, except selection.
The Holstein cow gives not very good
milk. Jersey milk contains much but
ter fat. In the Jersey, we find wax and
not grease.
The Jeresy has sharp bones. thin
neck, large milk veins and refined face
The Jeresy carries a large udder She
has good resolution and ability to work
Farmers sometimes have cows that
are well bred but are not much good
This is the type that reduces the re-
turns at the creamery. She has no
Good cows are obtained
only through careful breeding and
wise selection.
The last drawing shown was of the
old New England stock. whose princi-
pal Guality was self preservation.
There is some prejudice against score
cards. At first it was not very we'll
made. but at present is valuable in |
strument in determining the leading
qualities Of an animal from the out
side appearance. |
This was followed by DR.. F. l.. Rus |
sell. veterinarian of State College That |
spoke as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
HAM BURG STRIKE.
Employers Refuse to Arbitrate and Men Will
Try for General Strike.

Hamburg. Dee. :.-The striking dock
laborers held several meetings. this
forenoon. to discuss the matter of the
refusal of the employers to submit the
dispute to the board of arbitration 1t
was decided to ask the strikers COM
mittee to declare a general strike. The
Employers Association has written a
letter to Senator Hachman in justifica-
tlon OF It's refusal to arhitrate the diff
ferences with the strikers, taking the
ground that the strikers are being sup
ported by foreign assistance. and are
becoming weaker in their position
While their work is being satisfactorily
performed by constantly arriving for
ciSn workers at the old rates of paw.
The association objected to the COM
position of the proposed board Of arbi-
tration. in which the strikers would
have been in the majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
COMPLETE FAILURE.
WeyIer and 10000 Men Have
Accomplished Nothing.
While Maceo, With Force Strong
ly Entrenched, Awaits Attack.
The Brutal. lnhuman Murder Of Coloma After
Pardon Had Arrived.

Key West. Fla. Dec. g. Passengers
who arrived from Havana, asst night,
report that Weyler's campaign in
Pinar del Rio so far is a complete fail
ure. despite the fact that he has over
10000 men in the province. When
Weyler left Artemisa he formed a col
umn of 10000 infantry, 1900 cavelry and
10 pieces of artillery and marched
skirting the base of the hills on the
southern side, seeking an opening to
attack Maceo, who is strongly fortified
on top of the hills. 1t appears that
Maceo has gathered all his forces and
is entrenched in the hills waiting Wey-
ler's attack. There is, it is asserted.
no truth in the report that Maceo has
divided his forces into small bands to
elude combats, and it is further de-
cided that it is known on good author
ity that Weyler has no idea of meeting
Maceo. Gomez. with "A large force. is
reported steadily advancing west, NOV
ing slowly on account of th.. great inn
pediinents in the way of cannons. in
fantry, etc. He is now reported i'm
Santa Clara province. and it is said, is
coming with 20,000 men.
Thcr" are more shocking details Of
Lopez Coloma'S execution. Gen Mar
tinez fampns is. it is said. indignant
at the injustice committed in execut-
ing colnma. Campos obtained the
Queens pardon for Coloma and sen, a
telegram so advising. The message ar
riyen at noon. but Weyler pocketed il.
81 the report says, and ordered the
execution To proceed. and Coloma was
shot at : +. NJ.
The rebels recently trapped % local
suerillas near Quivican All We're killed
with machetteS. 1t is rumored that
l;oloff has arrived with an expedition.
he came from Campeche. Mexico.
There is great interest in Havana
President Cleveland's mess
age and the action of Congress on Gu
ban situation. The Spaniards and Gu
bans alike are anXiously awaiting re-
suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
POWERS LATEST PROJECT
Is to Seize Part Of Turkey. Open Bosphorus and
HeIIespont and Oepose Sultan.

London, Dec. 4.-The Daily News says
the Powers will shortly consider a pro-
1ect having for its object the occupa-
ton by Russia of the northwestern cor
ner of Turkey formed by the Bosphorus
and Black sea, to about half way down
the Bosphorus. which. together with
the Hellespont will become entirely free
to vessels of all nations. The forts
along the Hellespont will be dismantled.
and the Powers will assume protection
of the Hellespont and Constantinople.
The paper adds that the project pro-
vides for the Sultan retiring from the
rullership of Turkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
MAKING ACQUAINTANcES.
Speaker Reed Meets the Prominent Lie In.
surance Men Of New York,

New York. Dee 3.-Speaker r. T. Reed.
recently appointed to succeed Ex-Gov
Russell of Massac husetts. as referee of
the anti-rebate agreement of the level
premium insurance companies of
America. met representatives of these
companies in the Aston house at an in
formal luncheon, today.
The affair was for the purpose of af-
fording the new referee an opportunity
to come into personal contact with life
insurance people, who from time to
time he will meet in the transactions
connected with his new office
Those present included the most
prominent insurance men of the CITY.
Al the conclusion of the luncheon. Mr..
Reed made a few remarks