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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
WEYLER's LITTLE WIRE.
II Comes TO the Natisn's Capitol Officially
and Gan be Implicitly Relied On.
TO Be VERY FAVORABLE TO SPAIN.
Eays General Ifnnrcs Net Gomez and
Scgura Wet Maceo and Between
Them They Killed Al Few Rebels
and Captured Four sorscs-Spain.s
Soldiers Rear Charmed Lives

Washington. Feb. l9.-The following
Is a copy of n dispatch received here
to-day by the Spanish minister signed
by the new commandant of the Spanish
forces In Cuba
Havana. Feb. 19.-Thc reports Of the
last military operations are as fellows:
Macco had crossed the line between
Havana and Batabano by the village
called Vaporo, With sixty horses. La
ter other troops joined him in number
of about GOO, but the enemy was under
fire OF the trnups commanded by Col
onel Segura. which killed three rebels
and wounded twelve.
The insurgents joined their forces at
San Antonia de Las Vegas. abandoning
their route towards Matanzas. that had
been to the south OF the railroads OF San
Felipe u GuincS, fearing the columns
which were closing the lines between
the railroad and the sea
The column of Colonel Segura, form
ing the extreme left, came upon the en-
cmy in San Felipe de Las Vegas where
ii found and disloused Macco Miro
lDiaZ, and Castillo, with l 800 mounted
men. General Linares has alSl defeated
MaSimo Gomez in Loulas Del porvcnir.
capturing four horses. The troops mad
three wounded. Accommodating the
camp after the engagement, they saw
the rear guard OF the enemy. taking
=, '"i 'p'h'Sh ipTceS, bul seeing
mat they had no answer t. the counter
sigh opened artillery and rifle fire. kill
ing SIX ana wounding twenty-seven.
Iac column suffering four wounded
In III" province of Santiago de Cuba
the Guerrillas of Cobre defeated on the
llth, on i'aso Lajas, a small band. kill
ing one and wounding another. The
same guerriilaS In Iona Norueio, de-
feated on the 10th the rebels in potre-
10 Cruise. WCSTE,R
The places mentioned In the above
details are inside Il triangle formed by
lhe railroads of Havana to San Feline.
ana san Felipe to Guines, ana the
ROAD from Guincs TO Havana by San
JOS de Lns Lajas
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
absent to-day. desired to oppose the

absent to-day, desired to oppose the
amendment
At 6:l0 p. M, after IL short executive
session. the Senate adjourned until to-
mOrr5w.
House.-The House was Strictly m,s,-
ness" to-day aud In Ave hour session
disposed o. two Important measures
The first was the bill under consilernt tIcn
yesterday to extend for ten years Tho
time within which the Government may
institute suits to annul land patents
Illegally or erroneously issued. MIR Hen
burns amendment TO restrict the law
officers to cases of fraud. was rejected
as was also the anendmen, proposed by
the Committee on Public Land to re-
open Mexican and Spanish grants. An
amendment proposed BY Mr. Loud Utep. }
OF California. was agreed to. restricting
the applications OF the law To patents
issued under railroad and wagon road
grants a substitute offered by MIR
McRcn (Dem.), of Arkansas, to repeal
all legislatio on the subject was voted
down-i49 to (which was Il test vot,
on the bill.
The army appropriation bill was alsC
passed without much discussion. but
most of the new legislation proposed
by the Committee on Military Affairs
vert out on points of order. Among
the propositions thus rejected was tn,
one to compel the President to appoin,
paymastcrs from the lire officers OF the
army alone, shutting out civilians.
Mr.. Cannon Uicp), Of Illinois. report
ed the agreement OF conferces upon tn,
urgent deficiency bill. and 1t was agreed
to- AS finally adopted the bill carries
n total OF s6,305,436. an increase of 81,
54S, ,033 over the total us it passed tho
,House.
The House at 4:55 O'Clock adjourned
until to- morrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
FOUR LuMBERMEN KILLED.
Literally Ground 10 Death Under I.
Euunway Log Hauling Machine

Sency. Mich. Feb. 19.--Four men were
killed and several others seriously
wounded at McKay's lumber canp.
north OF here to-day. \ steam log han
dlrr was being experimental with ard
the men were engaged in shovcling a
wider road for the machine to work in.
Suddenly them achinc became uncon-
trollable and started down the road with
great speed. The banks of snow on eth
or side of the narrow road We're so high
the men had no chance of escape. Four
of the men were literally ground to
pieces under the machine. Seven Others
were tossed on the snow banks and
were more or less seriously wounded. 4
severe blizzard is raging and no helm
can so to the camp from here
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
PRIVATE LAME.
The Nan Who Gained Notoriety n,
Homestead Shot I'm q Scunie,

Baltimore, Md. Feb. 19-Wm II.
Iams. who gained wide notoriety at
the time of the Homestead strike by
acts of INSTRUMENTATION. ending in his
being strung up by his thumbs. is at the
Maryland University Hospital. suffering
from a bullet wound in the abdomen
The doctors say he will probably die.
lams returned to his boarding house
early this morning and got into an alter
cation with AN adjoining room lodecr.
named Charles Arndt. After a scuiile
Arndt was thrown down stairs. Return
ing Ia his room. Arndt secured re-
volver and when lams returned to the
attack he received a bullet in the lower
part of the abdomen
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
BILL NYE pARAI.YzED.
The EntmitnbIe Hpmorist Stricken
mud Mis- Death Expcrtcd

Ashevile, ~ c.. Feb. l9.-Edgar W.
Nye. "Bill Nye." was stricken with
Paralysis at his home NJ Buckshoals,
eight miles flom this city. last night
His physician reports that he cannot
recover
Ashcvillc. N. c.. Feb. i9-Ncws from
Bill Nyc tonight is that he is sinking
His physician says that his patient $
condition is such that he may live II
few weeks or may die almost any hour.
30 hopes are entertained that he will
survive long. His daughters. Misses
Minnie ana Bessie Nye. who have been
ut school In Washington. reached here
to-day and left for their fathers bedside
tonight
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
URGING A JOINT COMHIssI8Hs
English Journals Want Saiisbnry to 3
Act with America. .Essz8f AZ

London. Feb. 19.-The Westminster:
Gazette publishes an article urging LORD
Salisbury not to further delay the reply
of Great Britain to the proposal to apsi
point Joint British and American VsneyS
zuelan commission. In the course Of the
article It says that England Is freegtoa
accept the conciliatfon proposed by
America, In the way of which there iSl
no obstacle except the possible objectionS
of Venezuela to taking the matter out
of her hands and treating 1t as q ques-3
ton between themselves II Americas
claims the dispute as her own she must
assume the attendant liability of becori-EE
ing surety for Venezuela. England, Il ut
ienst, has nothing to complain OF. s8
Stock Exchange to-day that the GoYefns
ment of Great Britain was arranging fesNE
the purchase OF pelagoa Bay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
A LOCOMOTIVES BOILER EXPLODE.
And BLOWS tho Engineer nnd Fireman
Into SMrcdG.

Utica y. Y, Feb. 19.-The boiler of
the locomotive drawing the New York
ana Philadelphia express train on the
Delaware. lackawanna and Western
road, exploded near Cashvillc shortly
after ] 80 o'clock this morning The en-
gin" IS what is known as Il culm burner
and the cab is directly over the center
OF the boiler. Tho engineer was John
Keep. of RinGhamton. and he was blown
int" shrcas The fireman. John Lewis.
alSo OF BinSllnmton. was so badly hurt
hat he died soon after being taken from
IN" wreck. The engine was torn To
pieces and the trucks left the track. the
whole mass OF twisted and broken iron
toppling over into the ditch The cars.
composing the train remained upon the
track The shock u tho passengers was
II severe one. but serious injury was not
sustained
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a Sc,rrr BIizynrtI.

Detroit. Mich. Feb. 10 Dispatches
from Northwrstcrn lower Michigan and
the Upper Peninsula stat" that Il scrcre
blizzard prevails In these sections. Rail
road traffic is badly interrupted. The
service on most roads being demoralized
st Monominee. the weather is bitterly
cold, ten degrees below zero. y foot ol
snow has already fallen 1nd there ar.
no signs of abatement Of the storm
Marquette reports the streets Of tina,
city almost impossible this morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
CLARA nAnrax sor oBsrRucrED
Entrance to Turkey ana Protection
Given 10 the RED Cross.

New York. Feb. l9--Thc National Ar
menian Relief Committee received to-
day the following cablegram from Miss
Clara Barton, President of the Red
Cross:
Constantinople. Feb. 10, 1886.
Spencer Trask. New York:
Entrance and protection given. No
obstruction. CLARA BARTON.
This cable, taken in connection with
Il dispatch received from MIR. Terrell,
United states Minister to Turkey, end
ing with the words. THE door is thus
opened wide for charity" removes all
question as to the possibility of funds
contributed In America, being promptly
and wisely distributed among the Arme-
mans.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
MET GOMEZ AND MACEo.
Sen. I.innres Reports n Successful En-.
counter with the Rebel Leaders.
(From STAFF Correspondent of the
United pressD

From STAFF Correspondent of the
United Press)
Havana, Feb. l9.-C;encral I,innres re-
ports that the column under his com
hand had an encounter on the nth in
Staht with the rear guard of the rebel
force commanded by Naceo and ,ba
ADVANCE guard I Gomez. in the hills of
iofNehlr near Ch!mboraHo east of Re
1ucal The Spaniards first a;tackr1
Maceo's force, killing five and woundIn,.
tnree or the rebels. and then engaged
lhe insurgents under Gomez EiIlinr
Sin cf them and woundinr twenty-srv-
en-. The Spanish cavalry made :; bril-
Aant charge and their artillery did Of
ectiNe work against the enemy Tho
loss of the government troops wae fn,,r
killed and one wounded.
Havana. Feb 49,, via Kew N.., ;,.,,
lH-Ihr insurgents seem 10 Ia. rnnc.n.
staiihS Their forces in Havana provinc.
Maceo and Gomez are now tnpe,ha,,
near san Jose Las Lajas. eas, Of ~.
strong line. Maceo entered the province.
week ago ana remained west of san
,r""pe ihree days. He then crossed the
illc between Havana and Ba;abano at
pace called Napor. near Quiycan. II.
hau rear guard skirmiSh with COL
Seguras cavalry SUNDAY Th.. latter
loiiVwed Maceo east to the Culrb,a hills
Wh"re me rebels made 4 stand and re-
sisted the Spanish artillery fire. The
oiilciai report said twelve inslrcrnts
were killed. The Government inssa.
were not given. I.inares had an on
counter with the united parties Monday
a the same time Maceo arrived frnm
the west and the other leaders entered
the province with large bands of ius,ir-
gents from the east. Castillo. Aguirrr
and Alvarez. with their united forces.
lately operating in Matanzas. came
along the north coast. They had , 900
men. Quintin i!anderl. said to have
1000 men. entered the province farther
south. The rebel force in Havana Pro
vince is now estimated at 10000 men.
The burning Of the frs: three railway
5tations out of Havana caused some
excitement here Sunday when the troops
were rushed across Bay Regla prepared
to stop tE4 further advance OF the rebels
Gunabacoa and Marianao. suburban
towns, have been heavily fortified.
The citizens feel no uneasness.
Weyers proclamation has created n
decided sensation The Spaniards ap-
plaud and say il was just what was cx-
pected, and also what is necessary To
put down the rebellion. The Cubans
say 1t Is the prelude to harsh measures
similar to those in the last war that
VIII drive many peaceable men into
the field who otherwise would not Ggh,
ana that the exodus to the United
States will increase. The Olivctte con
tinues to bring five or ten passengers
down and carry 200 10 80 TO Key West
and Tampa.
The annual three days carnival which
ended yesterday was complete failure
owing TO the lack of money. absence of
the iestive spirit, and the order of the
captain General prohibiting the use of
masks.
The Toledo sugar estate finished
grinding cane Sunday. II produced l6
900 bags. Last years I;eluot was 1885,
wv. The estate has produced 100000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
THREE MEN AsrE,YxIArED.
In FILLING IL Purifying Box They AL.
lowed the (ins To Escape.

Wilkcsbsrre, Pa. Feb l9.-George
Maxwell. John Terby and Samuel Max
well. employed at the works of the Con-
sumcrs' Gas Company, i'm this city, were
suffocated by cscaping gas this after
noon. The men We're filling n purifying
box and neglected to close the trap and
II flow of gas from twelve inch pipe was
allowed 10 escape into the room where
they were at work. They were not dis
covered until O'Clock this afternoon
when they were found dead upon the
floor. They were all married and leave
large families
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
THE GOLD rI.OwsIS.
J. y. Morgan ~ 60. Deposit NcnrIy ST.. :.
100000 Of the yellow Metal

New York, Feb. ia. Il. Morgan &
Co, have deposited nearly $4,000. 900 gold
at the Sub-TrcasulS on the bond aC-
count The total deposits amount to
nearly $1,000 600. TIL" Withdrawals hav.
reached s335. 600. The Continental In
surancc Company. which hid for $50 000
bonds through the Stewart syndca;cand
failed to receive them. has turned in its
$50, ,0G0 gold To the sub-Trcasury in cx-
change for legal tenders. The gold cost
the COMPANY n nrcmiNm.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
A Libel suit Dismissed.

St Louis. Feb. la.--.Iudge Neville, of
the Court of Criminal Conviction. to-
day dismissed the case of criminal libel
brought by William r. Brockman prcsi-
dent Of the Sclr-ol Board. against Chas
T.. Chaplin, city editor OF an evening
newspaper Judge Neville held that
criticism OF a public officer In news
paper was privileged, and that action
would lie unless personal malice was
shown
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
The English naval Programme.

London, Feb. l9.-The Pail Mall Ca
zettc says that Right Hon George j
Goschcn. First Lord Of the Admiralty.
will announce the naval programme of
the Government Monday. Besides the
sum of G9,5O0.oo0. which will be asked
for. the construction OF four battleships.
four tirst-clasS cruisers. four third ella SIS
cruisers ana sixty torpedo deetroyers,
the Government Will ask for a large
vote for guns and men.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20

TO close out a broken lot of under
wear. have marked them at prices
which will make them move Shirts
and drawers worth Soc. now 39c.; shirts
worth 81. now 69c.; shirts and drawers
worth Sl.50. now 81; ladies' pants worth
81, now 69c.: better grade worth sl.5O,
now 81. Odd lot of children's shirts,
drawers and pants at and below cost.
White shirts with good linen bosom
worth 60c., now 39c. Call and save
money in every department. r. A.
Saunders
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
Five More bodies nccoyc,cd,

Newcastle, Col, Feb. l9.--Fivc bodies
were recovered from the Vulcan mine
this afternoon. Four were identified
The ffth could not be recognized The
closest ilsures obtainablc this afternoon
are that the loss of life will exceed sixty.
The little town Is overrun with visitors
to-day, thousands focklng to the place
from the surrounding country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
swAxNANoA HOTEL rNrlAMEs.
The Guests Escape ana the Damage
confined to Fourth Story.

Asheville. " c., Feb. l9.-The Swan
nanoa Hotel. Il large fours,ory frame
and brick structure. caught fire this
morning. bu. the damage was confined
To the fourth story ana will probably
not exceed $1,000, covered by insurance.
The quests all osCapc0.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
Tne National Repub,icnn League

Chicago, Feb. 19-The Executive Com
mittee OF the National Republican Lea
que, met nj the Auditorium to-day and
decided to Mold the National Conven-
tlon at Milwaukee. August 25th, 26th,
and 9th. Plans are being made to have
this convention the greatest demonstra-
tion In the history of the league.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
A snddIcry Ifrr, Fails.

New Yerk. Feb. 19.-R S. Iuqucr &
Co. importers ant: dealers in saddlery
and hardware at No. 81 Murray street,
assigned to-day. The firm is one of the
Oldest In the city. having been establish
cd eighty-tw1o years by Mr.. Luquer' s
grandfather. Dull trade and POOR col
lections are the causes. Liabilities are
estimated ut 100000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20

This estate is the only one IN this part
or the island that ground oane. 1t had
speciai guard of 5000 troops 1t is
In sight of the roofs of Havana.
(SigneO CLARK
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20

Key West. Fla, Feb. 19.-Surgeon-
General Castillo and Estrada Palma
leave tonight on the steamship Olivette
Via Tampa for Washington.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20
The Great shirt snle.

Now In full blast at the Modern bar
gain Centre, Levy Bros. 174 Main street
Shirts for less than cost OF the materiai /
They are made of all high grade auali-
ties at 3sc., worth Csc. Fibre chamois.
for interlining, l21hc. yard for the csc.
kind. a big line OF the celebrated JUS
tine ladies' shirt waists Just opened,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-20

Newest Discovery"-Dxt. teeth; no
pain. n. Y. d. Rooms, Ennis 162 Main
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
Congressman Hill Speaks.

ADDRESSES AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE
 AT THE TOWN HALL SPEECHES BY A,
 W, PAIGE or BEIuGEroET AND JUDGE
 MILLS OF Nhw YORK.
 The most enthusiastic republican TallH held in Newtown for some years was thu gathering on Monday night, at the Town hall, when the republican doctrine wa ably presented by Congressman F.. J. Hdl, and Allen W. Page of Bridgeport The hall had been handsomely decorated with flag in honor of the occasion. Por traits of the candidates of the party, Mr knley and Hobart, adorned the stag The hall WAS we'll filled, and the audience was an enthusiastic one. The Iadia- showed their interest in the occasion, tho gallery being given up to them. Chair man John B. Wheeler of the republican, town committee, called the mceti to order, and predicted g glorious republican victory on November ,. lie introduced as chairman of the meeting, NJ. C. flaw. ley, E.q., who called for the Tippecanoe glee club. They sang several songs and were received with great applause. He then introduced Allen W Paige of Bridge port, who presented the gold side of the question now agitating the voters.
 Congressman Hill was next introduced, and given close attention. He is an en- thusiastic, earnest speaker, and a clearer, stronger presentation of the republican side of the questions at stake has not been heard in this campaign, so declared so eminent republican as Judge Mills of New York. This gentleman was also called on and made a ringing speech The eting closed with cheers for the candidates, Mckinley and Hobart, for Congressman Hill and for the Tippecanoe chorus.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
IN TRINITY PARISH.
CHORAL SERVICE

A DELIGHTFUL CHORAL SERVICE.
 The choral service at Trinity church, last Sunday evening, was attended by a large congregation. The music was un- usually we'll rendered by the choirs of St Johns and Trinity. Rev o. o. Wright preached very instructive sermon from the text in Job, "Gird up thy Joins like a man." He showed how Job kept his faith in God firm in spite of all his adver- sity and suffering and brought out his truly manly conduct even when forsaken by others. These lessons were ap- piled to our present day life and his hear CTS were urged to be men in politics, in the church, and as citizens of the state.
 The bishops visitation of the parish to administer the apostolic rite of contirma- tion will be on Wednesday, November II, the hour of the service to be an- nounced next week.
 Next Sunday. being All Saints day, November l, there will be 6 service of unusual interest and importance in Trin- lby CHuLG Gh' Auc icCGOI ntLS ISsuSu d pdS- tOral letter which has been sent to every family of the parish, in which he urges all to let nothing prevent them from be- ing present in church on that day, and all communican5s to receive the Holy Communion, The church will be fitting Iy decorated with cut flowers and the whole service will be specially commem. OratiVe of sthe blessed dead"
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
THE coueREcArIoaAL CHURCH

The sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed at the church next Sun. day morning, November l.
 The subject for the prayer meeting aext Tuesday evening, November 3, will he one appropriate to the time, "The Christian in Politics."
 Rev and Mrs Otis W. Barker, with Mr and Mrs William Fairchild, attended the annual meeting of the Faii field East Con. sociation in the Bedding Congregationa church on Tuesday. Although Bedding is a Lard place to reach, the meeting wa: uuu- ually well attended, owing, no doubt 70 the May-like day that came in the flag tud of October. he description of the 'CODgrPgatOnalist pilgrimage this last -ummer to the English homes of the Pil. grim Fathers given by Rev k. K. Hold en of Bridgeport and the discussion o1 the qualifications of the ideal minister by he laymen were highly instructive and enjoyable.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
HATTERTOWN.

Mrs Charles SchatIer of Danbury has visited her sister, Mrs Eugene NOrthrop.
 Mrs Herman Schmitz and daughter of Stamford have spent several days at John Stillson's.
 Mir and Mrs Ralph keeler of Trumbull were the guests of Charles Thorp and family, Sunday,
 Henry Morgan has returned from his trip to Long Island.
 Mrs Annis Booth, who is S4 years old, was able to attend religious services at her church in Stepney, Tuesday, for the first time in several years.
 Mrs G. W. Turuey has AS guests at her home, this week, Mrs Rachel Hodge Mrs phcbe Hodge and Mrs Wildman from Danbury.
 A. $. Nichols of Trumbull and Mr and Mrs II. X. Peek of Berkshire were guests of J, Stillson and family, Sunday.
 George Wells of Epdding Harry Plumb md George Curry If Bethel have vi-itcd tt Mrs Porter's.
 Will Drew of Bridgeport has been call ing on friends in this place.
 Mrs Sarah Crane of Bridgeporthas vis- ttcd her sister, Mrs William Fischer.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
DEATF OF JOHN MADIGAN.

After a long Illness, John Madlgan passed away at his home on Dayton street, Wednesday morning, aged 40 years. MT Madigau had been in feeble health for some time past and been kept at home, but formerly was faithful em- ploye of the Rubber Co. until his failing health obliged him to give up his posi- tion. A wife and six children survive him. The funeral services take place at St Roses church on this Friday morning at 10 o'clock and the interment will be in St Roses cemetery. The afflicted family have the sincere sympathy of their circle of friends in their bereayement.a