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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

hotel.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1O-John
A. CoclSerill was born at Locust Grove,
Adams county, Ohio. HIS father was
an attorney and commander OF the
Seventh o. v. /. at Shiloh, where John
A. accompanied him as a drummer boy.
He was also correspondent IN the
legislature in after years, while his
father was a member OF that body. John
was afterwards clerk of the senate. He
did all sorts Of newspaper work on the
Dayton Empire and the True Telegraph
at Hamilton. AS editor Of the True Tel
egraph, the Democratic organ Of But
Ter county, he made a state reputation
on a local paper. While at Hamilton
he was the correspondent from that
place for the Cincinnati Enquirer. j. b.
McCullagh, now editor Of the St
Louis Globe Democrat, was then edi-
tor Of the Enquirer and was so attract
ed by the work of Cockerill In his cor
respondence as well as on his local pa
per that he brought him to Cincinnati,
where he worked for some time in a
subordinate position. He was soon made
city editor and afterwards under the
manaSement OF John r. Mclean, be-
came the managing editor Of the paper.
After serving from 1870 to 1877 In that
capacity he went TO Europe, and accom-
panied the Turkish army during the
war with Russia, writing letters to the
Enquirer. Afterwards, In 1880 he Sc
cured large interest in the Post Dis
patch at st. Louis with joseph Pulitzer,
and edited that paper with distinction.
While editing the Post Dispatch at st
Louis, Judge Slayback came into the
editorial rooms to assault him, and
Cockerlil killed Slayback In self-de-
fence. On his return from Constants
nople, he was engaged as editor OF the
washington Post and Baltimore Ca
zette, previous to going to St Louis.
When Joseph Pulitzer secured the New
York World. Col. Cockerlll went with
him to New York and did very much FOR
the development OF that newspaper. In
1891 he became editor Of the New York
Morning Advertiser and the CONNER
cial Advertiser, with which he contin-
ued until he went to Japan year ago US
correspondent for the New York Her
aid. He was formerly president OF the
National Press Club, prominent Ma
son, Loyal Legion and other orders.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

Special Dispatch to tho IntellIgcncer.
sTEUBENVILLE. April 1O.-John
McHugh, horse denier. OF Bowers
town. o., met with his death last night
o the pan Handle bridge over Connot-
ton creek, at Bowerston. He attempts
cd to get on a freight cnboose at the
edge nj the bridge and made q miSstep
and fell over the bridge Into the creek
and was drowned.
No. Pan Handle passenger struck
and killed an unknown tramp at Han
lon'R Rtntlnn this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

ported the bill for fortificadons and
other works Of defense. for their arna-
ment and for heavy ordnance for trial
and service for the fiscal year which be-
gins next July. The bill recommends
specific appropriations amounting TO
S5,S42,Oe0, and IN addition authority IS
given TO the secretary Of war TO make
contracts for the further expenditures
Of $5,542,0OO by the engineer and ord
nance departments, making total
authorized expenditure OF Sl1,Ss4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11
KiiI,d hr rin.Ietl RObbsrs.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April io,--John
Hayes, clerk In the general store OF
p. II. Hayes. his brother NJ Puento'
Cal, was shot and killed by Two musk
ed robbers this evening. Tne ToDDerA
ned. moi stopping TO force the safe or
seek further booty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1O.-The
official Journal de st, Petersburg. In the
course OF a strong article on Spains
determined efforts to suppress the In
surrection in Cuba, says the insuTIec-
tIon Is merely organized brigandage,
hence the insurgents have no right to
be considered belllgerents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

man Schroeder, his hated rival, and al
most killed the girl. BE played insane,
but was declared responsible Dy 9 COM
Tnission Of inquiry. He blamed Deputy
Sheriti Jerry Duggan for the failure to
cheat Justice and Killed him in the pris-
ON with a knife which he managed to
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11
1r wAs pHILIp HYDINeER.
The Man Run Over by thu Cars at Pitts
burrh a Wheeling Man.

Yesterday afternoon the remains Of
PhIIp Hydlnger were brought 10
Wheeling from Pittsburgh, and re-
ccivcd by his brother. John HydinEer;:
OF the North End, II was not untiI
yesterday that It became known thas
tho Wheeling man who was Killed near ,S
Cnrueglc on wednesday was PhlHp
HydlnCer. As soon as this became
known his relatives here had the le-
mains brought TO Wheeling' Whete tIe
funeral viii take place. Hydinger was
mn lropworllCr by trade, and was en-
route to pittsburgh huntlnE work when
he was Killed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1o.-The
senate took up the question Of sectarian
Indian schools to-day, but.did not com
plete It. The debate was very temper
ate and no reference was made to the
organization, which had been active In
opposition 10 sectarian schools. At b:25
Inc senate adjourned until Monday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

The Edgar Berry well Is due in to-day.
The Flower Garden well VIII De snot
ON Monday. The Newland wen is eH-
pected in about Monday. serious cave ave
in occurred at the Walker wen az l,IvO l
feet. Yesterday slight acetdent &c
Cured 10 the drill at the Parker well,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11
in 0IL'S DOMAIN:
Operations Getting Lively Down
in the Tyler Field.
OUT IN THE INTERIOR DISTRICT.

A Number OF Good Wells Are Being
Hrought in-1ho E1ultsmsnt IN NIaS-
ahail County over ths RoEsrsOn wen
Continues -Fifsssa Wells In
ths Immediate Vicinity oftho RossrsOn
ArstObsPut Down-oth'r OH News
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

For Western pcnusyiynnla and Ohio,
VenerRIJy cloudy and probably local rains,
casterly to southerly winds, Increasing
For West virginia, fair In the morning;
showers In evening or nights warmer,
southerly winds,
Local Temperature
Tho temperature yesterday as observed
hy c. SchnCpt druggist, corner -Four.
tecnth and Market streets. was as tol.
lows;
: a. mn.....,.., t6la p, uit...,.......,-9
pa, mu....,....n. = 4, tn.,..,,.,....,,. "
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

Special Dispatch to tho IntelllEenosr.
HUNTINGTON. w. Va. April i0.--A
young son OF Lorenzo Bowe was accl-
dcntally shot this evening by carelessly
handling n revolver. His injuries are
thought to be fatal,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

Special Dispatch to the lntelllBenecr.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 10
VIII Ruthledge was caught In the
Hhafting at the Roy furniture factory
this evening and probably fatally IN
jured. Every stitch OF his clothing eS-
cept one boot. was torn on.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

Special Dispatch to the IntelliEenceF'
WASHINGTON, d. C., April lO,-The
contract for carrying the United states
mail from Rehnm. Pa" TO Honey =
Point. w. Va, has been awarded to H.
j Toland. OF Behnm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

SAN FRANCISCO, April iO,-Goyer-
nor Jones. Of Nevada, died here to-day;
Governor Jones has been W Tor several
months and came TO this cttV Tor meo'-
cal treatment,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

LIVERPOOL April 1O.-It Is stated
that glnnders are rife In the quarantine
far imported horses and It II reported
thnt out of 100 Canadian horses In one
depot forty are suffering from the CLAN
dNrg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11
TREND OF TRADE.
Business is at a Practical Stand
Still Since April /.
LOWEST RANGE EVER KNOWN

Governs the commsrsial situation, and
Heavy Declines in Breaartufi and Pro-
visions are Rsportod-IrOn COmbina-
tionS Have Raised Prices Of Materials,
butPrOduets ars sUnehAnEsd-woOlG Goes
Down hs Line with Small Sales.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11

WASHINGTON, April iO.-The house
committee on appropriations to-day re-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-04-11
COL. JOHN A oO0KERIl1 DEAD.

The Well Known Journalists Death
Reported from Cairo, Egypt
NEW YORK, April 1o.-A special
cablegram from Cairo, Egypt, says:
Colonel John A. Cockerill, the well
known newspaper correspondent, died
tonight OF apoplexy in Shepherds
hotel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21

ana that is a priceless boon, assure
you. Well. / sketched the solution of
the code on a cigarette paper. crumpled
the missive up. and rolled it into ball
with little wool and hair plucked from
my bed coverlet. This pellet I con-
cealed in the hollow Of my palm one
morning when went out for my daily
exercise"
"And them"
In making my rounds. stopped OPP
posite my neighbor's little window and.
turning my back to it, gazed intently
at the cathedral spire beyond the walls
Ey that psychical law of curiosity and
sympathy which influences even the
dullest minds, my guards gazed with
equal intentness ut the spire, trying
to discover what was attracting my re-
earj.
.In that instant ! jerked my arm
smartly across my chest. throwing the
pellet over my left shoulder toward the
window. More by luck than judgment.
my missile. .aptsEed the deep embrasure,
wheneeraE,Q,y Qeighbor informed me
that eTeSSnTs in the code raps-it was
extraefSa A6saas of spoon tied to
: stick ri ieS6od from the stove"
..Bdc 1k11lf 3ks tapping must have
aroused the sttention of the guards -
soften it did. doubtless, and N il
was always possible that our code
might be known to them, we used that
method only for general and safe top
ics. In the horrible monotony and 81
lence q the cell it is nm unspeakabls
relief 70 exchange even the most trivia
) roparls with fellow victim.
sYpg more Important meeaegea. ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21

first ster was ts six on cipher-cither
invented for tho occasion or adapted
from one already in use. This was then
written out on a piece of paper and
s,nuggled into the possession Of the
other person, the cipher rlearned by heart,
and the scrap of paper containing the
key either burned. smoked, or sometimes
enswed and swallowed. Then docu-
lnents in the cipher were passed be-
tween the correspondents as occasion
offered"
It was not easy to guess how oppor.
tunities for passing could arise until
Mr.. Volkhovsky explained
''One dodge of ours was to secrete onr
note in the butt-end of a cigarette which
we smoked while at exercise. On pass
ing the window of the person for whom
it was intended, slight movement Of
the thumb upon the breast-thus-im-
perccptible to the pair of gaoIers be-
fore and behind. would put the prisoner
within On the alert. The cigarette end
was then thrown carelessly away.
afterwards, when the other prison
would find some eycuse-adjusting his
boots or trousers, for instance, or drop
ping something as if by accident-to
stoop and secrete the little roll of to-
bacco and paper, for examination at
leisure in his cell.
"Then have known missiles tiled to
thread for recovery in case of failure)
to be 'flicked' from one cell window to
another opposite to it. and lowered to
the cell below. But the safest way.
found, was to get ones gcoler to con-
vey it in the bread or soup-a matter
he would often undertake if one had
friends outside to reward him."
''And what of escapes, Mr.. Volk,
hovsky?" l asked.
He shook his head with quiet en-
phasis. The precautions taken are SO
complete. and the prison system SO
stringent, that as an almost invariabla
rule escape is an utter impossibility. /
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21

Elavonic type, his figure was weil-knlt
and muscular; he had the brilliant eyes
and shapelY head that denote the man
Of intellect. But what struck one most
was his air of gentle melancholy and
suffering. His broad shoulders were
bowed, his shock of long. straight hair
was prematurely gray; he had the IN
slcfin0ble look Of one who had passed
through deep waters.
THAT person? 2" said an acquaintance.
in response to query. THAT is Felix
volkhovsky. will introduce You to
him."
The introduction effected, the famous
Russian exile, whose escape from 81
heria is known to every student OF the
recent history of Russia, readily con-
scented to tell me something of his ex-
pericnces in prison before the dread
sentence of exile to Siberia was pro-
ssounced. OF the hardships of his BAN
-hardships so terrible that his
devoted wife's mind gave way under
them, and she committed suicide in a
frenzy of despair-of these he would not
trust himself to speak.
ssThey are terrible, the Russian pris-
cns,. he said, in fluent English, though
with a marked accent. Tho food l
often found utterly uneatakle; the cells
are squalid. damp and nnhe althy. E"t
what 1 felt most insupportable were
the endless watching and Surveillance
and the terrible loneliness of the polit-
II I'm
whether his guards eyes are following
his every movement; and his scanty
hours of exercise are spent in solitary
t,amps round the prison yard, guard
marching before and behind him to pre-
vent any intercourse with his fellow
prisoners"
''Yet. il what writers on Russia say
Is true" remarked, ''all those pre-
cautions arc sometimes futile?"
'Yes," said Mr.. Voikhovsky, smiling;
"you see, many of the wartiens are kind
IN fellows. who don't see all they might
--ond others have their price Besides.
one can generally chat with ones next
door neighbor by gently tapping on the
intervening cell-wali.
''Of course, the elementary method
Of taps-one for the first letter, two for
the second, and so on-is very tedious
and wearisome But we have a much
simpler way in general use, based on
q well-known code.
..When / was immured in the state
prison of Petropavlovski in ST. Peters
burg" he continued. Il found that the
occupant of my right-hand cell was 4
novice, who was ignorant of the code.
After repeated attempts to rap ont an
explanation of il by the lcngthier sys-
tenn. gave that up. and had recourse to
another plan.
"You must know that one comfort
a allowed us in prison-we may smoke,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21

have meditated it for hours at a time,
and many days in succession. but could
conceive of no practicable scheme. Es.
Gaping from Siberia is easier-though
not easy" he added, with a wan smile
On my asking him if he had known
of no instances of ~politicals" escap'
ing from prison. he replied: ''Oh, yes
it has been done. In one case a most
elaborate plot was successfully carried
out. A warder was falsely complained
of by several prisoners in succession
until at length he was discharged. His
post was filled by friend of the pris
oners. thanks to forged certificates and
papers; and after several months ex.
emplary conduct in his novel role, hi
released them one night and himself
disappeared.
"Then. my good friend, Prince Kra'
potkin, who was confined with me in
the Petropavlovski fortress, was one Of
the fortunate few to escape from that
grim prison.
''How did he contrive it?" asked thu
writer.
"He first feigned illness" replied Mr.
Volkhovsky, land SO was removed to
the prison hospital, where, when ap
parently only sufficiently convalescep1
to be just able to walk, he was allowed
to take exercise in the yard.
"Day after day he tottered feebly ny
and down one particular line of march,
turning at precisely the same point
every time, until his attendant, instead
of accompanying him to and fro. grew
less alert, and would stand still while
his charge took his slow PAGES. At last
all was ready; 4 bribed official com.
municated with the prisoners friends,
a closed carriage was in waiting out
side the hospital gates, and signal
the note of a viOlin-was arranged.
The invalid began pacing as usual; All
opportune moment arrived, the fiddle
sounded. and Krapotkin darted past the
sentries and out through their wicket
They fired, but missed him; he gained
the carriage, drove OF, and was free
1t was"
"Mr. volkhovsky," broke in oul
hostess, Il want to introduce You to a
lady who imagines you live on 'kvas'
and 'koumiss' and black bread"
The Russians tall. bent figure fol-
lowed her obediently, and our chat was
ended.-Tit-Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21
GOT JUDGMENT.
Did the a;rocer. hut the Judge Came Out

Did the asrocer. Hut the Judge. Came Out
Ahead.
A Washington attorney is rather
Eoted for the facility with which he :or-
gets financial obligations. He has
owed . certain grocer eight dollars n
year or two. The other day the mer.
chant concluded to try a new course
with him. Meeting him in his store, he
said:
"Judge, have a customer who owes
me q small bill and has owed it for q
long time. lie makes plenty of money,
hut won't pay. What would you do?"
'rd sue him." said the lawyer, cr,-
phatically.
sWell. 1 will gut the account in your
hands," and the merchant presented a
statement Of the account against him
self.
rAll right. will attend to it." xaid
the discipline Of Blackstone.
few days 1Ater the merchant re-
cejved the following note from the law
y4:
Tin the case Of Aeainst -
toSk Judgment for fnN amount Of your
claim. Execution was issued and re-
turned no property found Ny fee
for obtaining judgment il ten dollars.
for which amount phase send check.
win b glad to serve you IN any other
uattsyD n which ~ may 1esd q ct
tes1sy.-WasAlaDteo otos
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21
HERE AND THERE.

-Weevil il very prevalent this year
in most sections. Before cribbing
your corn or storing your wheat in the
granary, take caro- that these places
are thoroughly cleaned and lime
washed.
Sheep. Gays writer, are subiect
70 internal parasites much more than
formerly, and Aocks are often dec
imated by them. Salt, sulphur and
spirits Of turpentine are the heat
remedy.
Orchard grass 10 . hardy, vigorous
perennial, and does we'll ON . variety
Of soilA It = best adapted 70 good,
deep. porous loan coils. It thrives in
orchards and forests where the shade
il mot too dense.
An Australian sheep bresdee has
been trying for many years 70 produce
= race Of black sheep. but has given mp
in disgust After years Of careful
selection and breeding only from the
blscleest still more white than black
lambs cane.
III Il will not pey 70 feed costly
foods 70 comDon stock. neither will Il
pay TO fssd cheap food 70 the same
sogk Co0mou. unimproved stock Of
any sort from hogoes aud eoWe to dogo
aud eats, sro III back nuabers, -
sssss they esn not Be nade peo1tahae-
-HoeRins ewn down = seasidersd
extSava9autly wsstsfUl; but Il = not
q wastefal - Il eesnA Il b dosbe
- - =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21

Within the last few years it has
come to be an unspoken decree of fash
ion that a loud voice-apparently the
louder the bctter-should be a part of
the equipment of the society leader.
She must have an open, bold stare. and
tones that are dominant and assertive.
She has altogether forgotten the low
voice 'Most excellent in a woman;'
and at present to be heard on countless
hotel piazzas and cottage grounds
shrieking and screaming, as, in Annie
Kilburn," Howells declares that all
American women are prone to do.
Certainly the young girl is. 1t is a
distressing and rather disconcerting
thing to be obliged to overhear her
condolences related at the top of her
lungs-and the end-of-the-century
girl has very healthy lungs-about
what .'he said," and what Il said" to
him. No matter how pretty behaved =
according to the strictest rules Of eti-
ouette, a modern woman may be, she
very seldom has mild voice or speaks
in low, sweet tones.-Philadelphia
Press
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21
CHINESE cossJuRERs.
Peepao Cat % Pieces ana 1Aoa Put -.
9OehOP ARD1n,

Roop1o Cat % R1eooo aa1 3Aeo 1ut -
gsehee Agaln.
The court jugglers in the time Of |
Kublai Khan made II appear to those
who looked on as il dishes from the |
table actually few through the air.
One Of the travellers who visited the re-
gions Of which Marco gives a. some &c
count says: .And jugg1ers cause cups
Of gold to hy through the air and o9ef
themselves to Ill who list to drink."
And Ibn Batuta, Moor who visited
Cathay . century after, gives this -
count Of similar incident.
That same night . juggier who was
3neo Of the khan's slaves made his appear
ance, and the amir said to him: .Come
and show mn some Of your marvcla. !"
Upon this he took . wooden ball, with
several holes in it through which long
thongs were passed. and (laying hold
Of one Of these) slung II into the air.
II went % high thaG we lost sight of IL
altogether. 1t was the hottest season
Of the year. and We were outside In the
middle Of the palace court) There now
remained only little Of the end Of .
thong IN The eonjurer's hand. and he
desired one Of the boys who assisted
him to lay hold Of IL and mount. He
did %, climbing by the thong, and We
lost sight Of him also! The conjuEer
then called to him three times. but get
ting no answer he snatched mp . knife
~ II in = great rage, laid hold Of the
thong, and disappeared also! By and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21
FoRElops GOSSIP.

Three hundred convicted mur6oeeso
were sent 70 the penal settlement on the
Island Of Saghallen on one steamer that
left Odessa recently.
Princess Dhuleep Singh was Aned =
silillings in the Burton-U Upo1-Tfent
(England) police court for taking her
lapdog to drive In her carriage without
having it muzzled.
The late duke Of Marlborough, in al
luding to the size Of Blenheim palace.
used to ray, by way Of . joke. thas Il
was the only residence in England
which required $4,000 worth Of putty
. year to keep the window panes in or
der.
There are no sheep In japan, and
wool II not used - clothing. silk and
cotton being the staples. There are NO
pigs-pork IL IN unknown article of
diet, and lard II not used in cooking.
Neither are there any goats. or mules.
or donkeys.
The largest kite ever made in Eng
land was one owned by Mr.. George Po-
cock, Of Bristol. grandfather Of w. g.
Grace, for the purpose Of drawing car-
iage>along the roads. It was II feet by
IS feet, and proved the feasibility Of
such mode Of conveyance.
India is . nation of pawnshops. &C
cording to Gen. Booth. The people
think the clevereot man il he who de-
vises the largest number of ways BY
which to borrow money. They put In
pledge their lands, oxen, jewelry. them
selves, their children and their grand
children, and cases have even bs-en
known where father to obtain money
TO defray the expenses Of his daughter'a
wedding. has pledged as collateral ths
first child to be born Of the union.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-11-21
W. g. KENTZEL, Editor.
THOUGHTS OF WINTER TIME

I'm studyin' bout the winter time.
With FIRES blazin' bright,
When all the cottage walls air green
An all the meadows white.
When from the breezy country side
The blue smoke up'ards curls.
An the mistletoe is tcmptin'
The red lirs O. the girls.
Then it's "Baiance to yer pareners:"
An Ladies TO the right
An "Han's all round" my honey
That makes q winter night.
I'm studyin' bout the winter time
Fer what's the snow an sleet
When the fiddle makes the music
Fer a feller's willin'i feet?
When the giils air candy y-pulln'-
The oil folks noddin' nigh.
An the mistletoe is temptin.
An kissin's on the sly.
Then It's Balance to yer pardners!
An Ladies' to the rightt
An Hans all round" my honey
That makes a winter night.
Frank l.. Stanton. in Chicago Times
Herald.