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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11

The mock railway collision at a
pleasure resort near Columbus, Ohio,
furnishes a new and rather startling
form of amusement In the near fut-
ure we will probably have a series of
entertainments in which the cyclone
will play the star part, a few boiler ex-
plosions and steamboat collisions might
be thrown in to fill up the programme
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11

The most remarkable suicide Of the
season, so far, is that of the young
man at Bar Harbor, who smoked one
hundred cigarettes in a single day and
then shot himself. That young man
was hard to kill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11

An ordinary bicycle is about all that
the average citizen cares to get gay
the steam variety and pulls the throt-
tie wide open, he is pretty certain to
"scorch" right through to the other
shore.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
washington Talk.

The State of Texas has made appli-
cation to the department. of state for
the original declaration of independ-
ence adopted by the delegates who met
at Washington, Texas, in 1886, and in
itiated the long struggle with Mexico,
which led to the independence of the
Lone Star republic
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11

'"To kiss the Barney stone' is an
allusion to the famous stone in the
castle of Barney. The lord of this
fortress being required to deliver it up
to the English, made so many in
gerious excuses for delay that lie was
finally permitted to retain his castle
for his cleverness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
The effects Of the series Of tdfSadoes
are rar-reaching. Musical dealers re-
port decided falling off in the de.
mand for wind instruments.

The new scientific name for the ex-
istence of the mosquito, that he is a
devourer of microbes, is more likely to
create sympathy for the microbe than
respect for the mosquito.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
The Mckinley GaveI

WARREN, Ohio, June T. It is said
that Niles is to furnish the gavel whit
Oh will be used at the republican con-
yention in st. Louis. twas ade by
Charles Harris from a stick taken from
the house in which Mckinley was born.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
American Cy,.1tst. n.e..

Amerfcan Cyclists Defeated
Paris, June s.-Ray Mcdonald, Anton.
and John S. Johnson and Weinig. the
American bicyclists, were all beaten At
Roubaix, on Sunday. johnson, paced nv
triplet, lowered the European half mile
,ecord to So seconds, at the same place
yestehday $500
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
RefuSa to Give In

Milwaukee, June g. A large and enthn-
siastic meeting of the street railway stri-
kers was held to-day at which it was,
agreed to continue the strike to the Bit
ter end. The men voted not to draw the
wages due them from railway company,
the aggregate of which is about $4,000
Twenty men will start tonight for as many
large cities in the union to solicit aid for
continuing the strike. There have been no.
further acts of VIGILANCE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
AMID BOOMING CANYONS.
The Corn Train Leaves forsaint
LOuis.

WICHITA. Kan. Junes-Amid oratory and
the booming of cannon the Mckinley dec
Grated corn train, with its forty orators,
started for st. Louis at O'Clock this evening.
The day was made a, Republican love feast,
including politicians from all over Kansas.
The four candidates for United States SEN
ator John j. ingalls,, j. r. Burton. w.
B. Sutton and Saul Vandervoort were pres
ent and made speeches. Three of them were
for silver, second to Republicanism, and one,
Mr.. Burton. came out strong for the gold
standard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
Back to Madrid.

LONDON, June, 9,-The Chronicle says Mr.
Taylor, United States Minister to Spain, has
returned to Madrid somewhat hurriedly with
out making the proposed investigation in
connection with his books.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
!pITH OF THE NEWS.
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.

a General Resume of the Most Inns
portant News of the Week, From
all Parts of the Globe, Boiled
Down ana Arranged In Con-
venient Form for Rapid Per.
usal by Busy People.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
MOTHERS AWFUL DEED.
Leads Her Two Children Into a
Lake.

CHlCAGo' June s-While temporarily insane
II IS supposed, Mrs. Hannah Kock, the wife of
bricklayer, this afternoon walked into that
part OF the South Branch known as Mud,
Lake, leading her two children by the hand
She was drowned, together with her two-year-
old child, Emma, but her son Charles, 9 years.
OF age, struggled and released himself from
ner grasp and saved himself. The body of the,
glrl"as recovered, but that of the mother was
not.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
Easily Distance15

American Wheeiman: Jack-Did you
know that Lillian Russell had gold BIZ
cycle?
Tofie That's nothing; mine has dia-
mondt frame.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
ALLISONS BOOM.
The Iowan's Friends get Ready to
Launch it.

>, ST. LOUIS, June 8.-The boom for Gen. AL
Gson, of Iowa, as the candidate of the Coming
Republican convention will be opened in force
tomorrow. Hon. j.: S.: Clarkson will then
arrive, as will also G. B. Pray, ex-oha:rman
of the Iowa state central committee, who will
assume direct charge of the movement Mr..
trays chief lieutenants in this fight will be
Cen g. M. Dodge, Col. D. B. Henderson and
j: W. Blythe of Burlington. 1t has been de-
cided that Jesse L. Rogers, of Knoxville, the
delegate from the second congressional dis
cling in nomination H. Clay Evans for the
vice-presidency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11

Washington June S--The Washington
correspondents special train to and from
the Republican convention pulled out Of
the Pennsylvania railroad station here
this afternoon for st. Louis, where it will
arrive tomorrow evening" The train is q
handsomely equipped one, rendered the
correspondents by Frank Thomson, first
vice president, in behalf of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company. Aboard of it
were representatives of many leading news
papers of the United States.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-06-11
SIX Per Cent Dividend,

DULUTH, Mimi, June s. The Minnesota Iron
Company at its meeting here tonight declared
cgsh dividend Of per. cent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

The resolution offered by Senator Ell
kins should bring the Cuban question TO
a head in the senate II calls on the
committee on foreign relations to report.
TO the senate the material facts in Its
possession and the erect of the recog-
milton of the belllgerency of the cubans.
II has been asserted and 1t has been
denied that state OF war exists in
cuba. The facts will show what the
situation is. Unless 1t can be shown
that the reports which have reached
this country are without foundation, the
people OF the United States win continue
to believe that state of public war ex-
lists in Cuba.
This being true the Cubans are hellI-
serents and should be recognized as
such. II this stirs Up the spanIards let
them be stirred up.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

The japanese are preparing to extend
their carrying trade and Will add con-
sIderably to their navy. This little
country, which scarcely a quarter of a
century ago came out of It's shell. is
forging to the front in the EFFORT to take
a position among the nations OF the
earth,
It has brains and energy and seems to
be able to lay Its hands on the necessary
money to carry out its programme. A
nation OF less intelligence would have
contented itself with the great victory
over people outnumberIng 1t ten to
one.
Japan knows that a nation cannot
1--we on the glory of victory. Therefore
Japan is laying out the lines of trade
and building navy to take care of the
trade she hopes to get.
The wealth OF Japan is not to be COM
pared with the wealth of the United
states, but we in the United States can
learn some things from the little coun-
try across the Pacific.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

The passage OF the Rainea excise bill
by the New York legislature has raised
tempest in New York city. II the
governor signs 1t there Will be trouble
Thousands OF Republicans declare that
they will cut the city and state ticket II
the bill becomes a law
The bill seems 10 suit the rural coHH-
ties, but whether they would get out
their Knives in case the bill does not be.
come n law docs not appear so clearly.
II IS said that the act would close up
countless small clubs where men OF
slender means resort To find their diver
sion. II hits the big clubs MS well, but
they can stand being lit,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
THE FOURTH DISTRICT
Republican Committee Fixes Times and
Places or Conventions.

Places OF conventions
Special Dispatch to tho Intalligenccr.
PARKERsBURG. W. Va, March i6
The congressional committee Of the
Fourth district met at one O'Clock this
afternoon at the Commercial Hotel,
There was quorum present The most
important business transacted was Sc
IectIng the cities where the conventions
will be held. 1t having been decided 20
hold convention to nominate canpi-
date for Congress- and one to nominate
two delegates from this congressional
district 10 the national Republican con-
Vcntion ut st. Louis. Parkersburg was
selected as the place TO hold the con-
gressIonnl convention and July q was
chosen US the date. This Is Just one
day preceding the Republican state
convention TO be held here.
Huntington was the fortunate city
securing the delegate convention and
the date was fixed at April o. Several
other minor matters were discussed and
a resolution requesting the Republican
papers throughout the district TO pub
lIsh calls for the conventions was pass
ed. Those presept were q. y. Gibbens.
chairman: Allan Hanlcy, OF Putnam.
Or. W. w. Kidd, Of Jackson. the Sec
rotary OF the committee; D. Il. Mat.
thews,, OF Cabcll. j. f. Mckinney. OF
Richie, (by proxy, I. L. Peck, OF
Wayne. z. Il. Starkey. OF Calhoun, and
Edward coTder. Of Roanc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
why tic nevenuo nlII Is blocked.

The New York World takes issue with
Chairman DIngIey, OF the ways and
means committee. when he remarks
that there Is nothing more the house Of
representatives can do in the matter OF
passing a revenue bill, and sayg that
..the duty OF the house. az the body in
when all revenue bills must originate
Viii NOT end until all the needs Of the
treasury are met"
The World IS somewhat unreasonable
Tho house passed revenue bill and sent
Il 10 the senate. where 1t hangs fire and
.tands very little show Of ever going
throusAs This state of affairs is not he.
cause majority of the Republican
aesators arc not ready and anxious to
do their duty. II is because Of m I'M
holy combination Of Democratic free
trade theorIpts and a handful OF Popu'
IIsts and free silver fangtIc2.
chairman Dinglcy Is right when he
,taees tie responsibility for lnuctIon on
,IIs combine. The Republican house
al its duty ard a majority OF the Re
n,,lIcans in the senate have tried re-
rc,trdly to do theirs. a deficit In the
treasury ls to be met. hut Democratic
,boorjsts ard silver fanatics are pre-
venting Congress from meeting It,
In the face of such an emergency M
ro,v cxira, It would seem that enough
T,enoctats could be found who would
.,,,,,,,.. IN nit aside their theories
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

New York World CDcmJ: It looks
very much as though MI Mckinley
would be the nominee OF the Republican
convention, and II 40 we venture the
prediction that MIR. Clevolun9 will be
heard from Ms candidate for The noml-
nation on the other side. ts
In the popular Imagination Mr.. ClcVG-
land IL as thoroughly Identified with the
ideR Of tnrin reform as Mr.. Mckinley Is
with that OF protection. Upon that is-
auc alone and distinctly on the Issue Of
the Mckinley bill Itself he won the
overwhelming victory NJ 1892.
n Republican protection fcntlment
cOmpeIa the nomination Of Mckinley In
spite OF the boas,s and leaders, what
more natural than the logic OF action
and rcnction-that Democratic thriir-
reform sentiment should HndcnNor to
force upon the Democratic convention
tho candidate who four ycnR ago upon
the came Issue won ~ glorlougly2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
Far,lenal Flght d Penn.ylvanla.

Senator quay Is said to have made up
with the Philadelphia end OF the COM
J!ne He has almost eaten up the Pitts
burgh end oft The publication OF GER
tain proposed memoranda of agreement
that passed between Senator Quay and
State Senator Finn shows on the part
Of the latter readiness that was really
eager to fix up a traffic arrangement
with the old man."
1t may be that the negotiations arc
capable OF better explanation than has
been made. but on the face of the re-
turns Senator Quay has decidedly the
better Of the argument II would be a
good thing IL the warning in Pennsylva-
MIA should be stopped by a treaty Of
peace In which the party interests
would have due consideration.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
p...r, p.mands Investigation.

BERLIN. March l6.-The National
zaitung says that DIR. Peters has re-
slrned the craftsmanship OF the colonial
sScIety and has requested the foreign
Office 70 institute inquiry into his con-
duct while German imperial commits
sioner In Africa.
The director of the colonial depart
mont. Or. Keyser. protested In the
reIchstaE to-day against the statement
az Herr Bebel that the cases Of DIT.
peters and Herr Lest and Wehlan were
typical OF the conduct Of the German
colonial officials. He cited the suppress
sion of the slave trade and the salts
factory progress being made In the
German colonies from an economic
point Of view.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

Mr. PIatt's men complain that Major
McKinIey's friends have invaded New
York and are capturing delegates. The
fact is that the Mckinley sentiment in
the state OF New York has begun to as
scrt itself and is finding Its logical ex-
preston In the election OF Mckinley del
esates
II he Republicans Of New York. or OF
any district Of that state, prefer Nc
KInley for President 1t is ceEtninly their
right to send TO the national convention
delegates who will support him.
whether they should have listened TO
Nr. Plstt's appeal to state pride" and
supported their states ''fnyortte son, +"
tins fact "a that they preferred to dosome-
thing else. Perhaps they would have
looked with more favor on the move
tuent for Governor Morton If they had
believed that MIR. Plat was sincere in
pushing their excellent governor to the
front
In New York us elsewhere there is an
unwiiIingncss TO allow the choice OF the
Republican pirty TO be defeated by =
combination OF politicians who are u.s.
ing "favorite" sons as stdiElng horses.
II there had not been 20 much of the
"1ayorite son" business the masses Of
the party might have been deceived
But il has been overdone and deception
by this method has ceased to be posi-
Bile
The game is now well understood.
Republicans who wish to be trIcked or
70 help on a trick will be taken In the
f"favorite son" net Those who prefer
straightforward politics will try to
make their preference count.
The Republican party Is about to
nominate n President Of the United
states. not TO select combination OF
politicians 10 be charged with the I'm
portant duty of holding up the white
house to keep tt from falling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

Pail Mall Gazette.
When Spring, with maiden tenderness.
steals Ahyly hlther to cnEess.
To EIntldcn with her pretty n'lrth,
our hnppy, nuw'r-bCdi2onCd Garth;
Mn dear, my dear. what pageant Jays
WIll greet lia in the country ways!
J('hnt Eden Iaya come back lEpln
When hnwthurns whltcn down the lanc'
The little Wistrn, moon, my friend
VIII urCp above the gnhlt-rhu,,
And see the hillside JChard white
With bluRaom all the ftrveht niEhi;
The cottage paHe1 will glow at dusk,
The darltnCES gathers sweet win musk
And wrnry kline. with lngginE feet,
Pase lowing down the Pi!iAGe street.
And then, at dnybrcnk, bark, o huah'
iiCnenth The stars tho carly thrush
Piplng while heaven gllnimers Efny'
IIia moTnlng carol, clohr nnu Kay e
HO sang that sClf-snno song you Kho"'
in PhrRhlUc, long years nEo', .,
And keeps CstrRnEcd from nll regret
Hls warn. brave heart, uhVhhqulhheu SC'
For him, for liz. the world is new -.
When tlnisIod meadows CLEAN with deW;
AM not 10 uR the times seem late
Who come but now 10 love ana matci
Content TO deem II II most wise
10 watch life out with tranquil eyes,
TO kiss Whrm lips, md YIN thereby
A little comfort ore We nc
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

has been Ignored by the Democratic
free silver combine and next fail they
viii demonstrates that when they voted
in 1891 they meant II.
They win cxhsh!t no patience toward
the obstructlouists who stand idle and
see the treasury deficit increase rather
than set aside their pet hobbies for the
time being. especially when the obstruc-
tionlsts OFFER. no remedy in the place of
the one now pending.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
1n1NEn TuE PROCESSION.
One OF ths Big Leaders OF the nraxtan
democracy Joins the Republican Party.

One OF the big Leaders OF inc hFhNt"n
Democracy Joins the Republican Party.
Special Dispatch to the lntelliGencer.
sUTroS. w. Va, March ls.-The Re-
publicans of Sutton had a meeting Of
the Dovener Club Saturday night and
delegates to the league meeting at
Charleston were appointed. A number
OF new names were enrolled, but the
surprise OF the occasion was when jon
athan Carpenter walked up and boldly
subscribed his name TO the list OF mem
bership.
Jonathan Carpenter has been the best
local worker the Democrats have had,
and for that reason Is called the Tam
many Chief" The Carpenter family
is the Oldest family in Braxton county.
Jeremiah Carpenter was the first set
tier In the county. Solomon Carpenter.
his son, was the first white child born
within the limits OF BraXton. Jonathan
fs hts grandson. The Carpenter family
in this county is large and infuential
and has been power in the Demo-
cratic camp
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

The trouble with the Democratic cam
pnign this year will be that IT viii be i'm
possible to wipe out the recent record of
that party II the Democrats had as
good presidential material as the Re-
pubIicans have that would not help
them. They have crippled the treasury
and the earning power Of the people.
and the people are only waiting for u
chance at them. Then the fur will fly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
uN1xpoRTANT ASSIGNMENT.
me FuIrmont Gas Coal Company OF New
A.. Ia..., Isr nInlnrl.

The FairmOnt Gas Coal Company OF Nc"
York-Ap Item Explained
Special Dispatch to tho IntelltGenccr.
FAIRSIoNT. W. Va. March l6-rhe
telegraph item from New York stating
the Fairmont Gas Coal Company Of
New York. has made an assignment.
REQUIRES an explanation. This corpora,
tIon was organized in 1872 ana owned
a small trirct OF coal land, including the
surface. The coal has been all worked
out several years ago, and this assign
rrent is for the purpose OF dispos!ng OF
any surface rights the company may
have. 1t was u very small tract near
this town.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
Chamber OF Commerce Reception.

Members Of the Chamber of Com
merce who have not yet notified the sec
rotary Of their intention to be present nj
the reception to the committee on rivers
and harbors. should do so ut once. The
reception Is to take place next Saturday
evening and 1t is necessary 10 know In
advance what provision to make.
Everything promises the finest affair Of
the kind ever seen In Wheeling Many
members have signIfied their intention
to take ladies' of their families, which is
as It should be, for the Washington
visitors will be accompanied by ladies'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

The governor of Kentucky is right to
do all he can to preserve the peace at the
state capital II he had waited longer
he might have been too late. II the OPP
posing crowds had begun to fight 1t
would have been fight for busIncrs
ana some lights would have gone out.
Governor Bradley will not use his Office
for any Improper purpose. The troops
cannot elect Republican. but they may
save life and the disgrace of the state.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

PadcrewskE heard concert in China
Town, San Francisco. and said 1t was
not music. The Chinatown people
would doubtless say the same thing OF
Paderuwspi's playing. These things
depend on the point Of view, on the edu-
cation OF the ear. The Chinese must
ind enjoyment in the sounds they call
music or they would not make them and
listen to them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

Special Dispatch to the IntelliGencer.
FAIRMoNT. W. Va, March l6,-pr.
Gideon Martin, who was so critically
nj. is somewhat improved to-day. HIS
son, OF Pittsburgh, has arrived ana Is
at his bedside.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17

There Is danger. of course. that the
heavy fall OF snow may go or with u
rush, but at present 1t is behaving we'll
NV going OF gently.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-17
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