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An Interesting Question.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March S.-The
senate committee OH judiciary has not
yet taken any action on the subject OF
the extent and power of concurrent res
oiutlons. passed by Congress, and
whether or not the executive has au-
thority 10 veto them or whether they
are merely an expression or tho opin-
Ion os Congress. AZ the resolutions
relative 10 Cuba are concurrent, the
decision NJ the judiciary committee on
understood that Senators Hoar and
nm, who were appointed n aub.com-
nllttec 10 conslGer this matter will re-
qnest the opinion OF the attorney gem
cral upon the resolution introduced by
Senator IIIll.
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SPAIN PREPARES FOR WAR.
Steamers TO be Arm.d-studsnts Pre-
vented from More Rioting.

MADRID. March S.-The marquis OF
Tomlllas had a long conference to-day
with Admiral BeranBer. the minister
Of marine, at which he offered the gov
erument all the steamers and coal de-
pots OF the Trans-Atlantlc Company.
The minister OF marine accepted this
offer. which will be debated at the cab
met council to be held tomorrow.
Eight OF these steamers VIII be forth
with armed and placed under the COM
mand OF naval officers.
The students OF Madrid university
came to decision 10 renew their nn-
u-dmeTican demonstration to-day The
rector OF the university, learning OF this
determination, had Nifty OF the students
arrested. The result hqs been that the
good order OF the city has not been dis
turbcd to-day.
All Spanlnrds who have been acting
ar consuis Of the United States have
resigned
The newspapers here confirm the re-
port that a Spanish naval squadron,
consisting Of four cruisers and dis
patch boat. Is TO be sent to Cuba with
out delay. The greatest activity II be-
ing displayed IN the government dock
yards, and every preparation II being
made by the naval and military forces
Tor the most serious eVentualities,
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AWFUL EXPLOSION



ora Gasoline Tank at Racine, Wisconsin.
Many Persons BADLY Burned.
4 MILWAUKEE,, Wis, March IA
special from Racine, Wis, says an ex-
ploslon OF gasoline tank in the engine
department in the Racine Hardware
Company, at Western Union Junction.
that portion OF the works was destroyed
with q loss OF about 100000 and five
men were probably fatally burned.
The explosion occurred few minutes
after Q o'clock. In q moment the large
building was in flames and panic
spread among the thirty-hve men who
were employed In the department. The
men rushed pell nell for the windows
and leaped 10 the ground below, a dis
tance OF about twenty feet.
Many OF them were badly bruised ana
some had broken bones.
Five OF the men were more unfortu.
nate and were caught In mass OF
flames. Before they could reach the
outside world they were terribly burn
ed about the face. arms and bodies.
The names OF the burned are:
A. ]. King, about the head and body.
George Nichols. about head, face and
body. John Fitch, face and hands.
George Stratton. head, hands and body.
G. Anderson, face and hands.
The men were taken to hotel and
medical attention at once called. The
physicians state that the men are 80
badly burned by inhaling 80 much OF
the deadly gas that their recovery is
doubtful.
The cause OF the explosion is a mys-
terry and the superintendent cannot
throw any light on II at this time.
The loss on the works will reach at
least Sl5O,000. The company has insur-
ance in twelve different companies and
the aggregate insurance will reach
about $4,000.
All missing men were accounted for
but two II is supposed they are among
the injured and were carried to their
homes by comrades.
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dIyl.!On. The Two oiloes bad been COM.

division. The two offices had been con-
solldated into one.
Atl o'clock the agricultural bill was
laid aside temporarily In order TO re-
oeive notice from the house OF reps
resentalYes as TO the agreement Of that
body to the senate Cuban resolutions
with the amendments, and requesting
that the previous report OF the adop-
ton OF an independent house resolu-
ton be returned to the house for corr
rectlon.
ON motion OF Mr.. Sherman the re-
quest for a return OF the first resolution
was agreed to. and the senate reSolu-
tion as amended by the house was re-
ferred to the senate committee on for
elgn relations. This Strengthened out
the tungie and left the subject as was
originally Intended. with the senate
resolutions amended by the house sub
stitute.
A specIni order was given TO the gov
ernment printing office to have the
amended resolutions ready by 10 n.
IN. tomorrow, in order, as MIR, Sherman
explained, that the committee on for
elgn relations might consider them.
The agriculture bill was passed with
drawing from the supreme court juris-
dictlon OF criminal cases not capital,
and confer the same on courts OF ap-
peals.
a bill to free the mails OF large bulky
packages was passed.
AT 5 o'clock the senate held q brief
executive session.
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THE CUBAN RgBEI1IoN.
spanish Reports OF Insurgent Defeat.
Continue 10 Come In.

HAVANA, Mrach s--MaJor Leysundl
and Rodriguez, near santi splrltus.
province Of Santa Clara, have been en-
gagged with the insurgents upon whom
they inflicted numerous loss. only
three soldiers were killed,
A column OF troops At Hoyo Colorado
yesterday afternoon. was engaged with
a band OF 200 insurgents, who in re-
treating. burned several houses.
A strong force Of Spanish troops In
columns left San Jose de las Lajns at O
o'clock this morning In order to attempt
TO engage the insurgents under Antonio
Mncco. II became known thdt the In
surgcnt leader had camped during the
night NJ Nhzarene, between San Jose dc
laA Lajns nnd MRnnglia, which IL only
twelve miles from this city, The troops,
upon sighting the enemy, opened fire
with cannon md munltctry and cventu-
ally Cnptured the insurgents position,
Colonel Mhrota, With the cavalry under
his command, made q circular move
mcnt to the right and attached the cue-
my In flank while q company Of the
Espapa battalion captured the village.
The insurgents were dispersed by llit-
ferent roads and were pursued through
Baynmo to the heights Of Mayro, whore
they wcre cannonaded.
Lieutenant francesca AscnJo was
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! THE CAT SHOW.
A Notable Society Event In New York
city.

A Notable Society Event I'm New York
City.
NEW YORK, March s.-LeBs than 200
cats were on exhibition to-day at the
opening OF the second annual cat show
in Madison Square Garden. These
l..ghly priced creatures occupied roomy
cages ranged upon six rows OF tables,
which flank little stage upon which
troupB OF cats Will be put through their
performances several times each day
during the continuance OF the show.
The prizes. amounting In all to 1850,
will be awarded by the farrar Rocltham
and DR.. Rush Huldekoper. In addition
there are q number Of special prizes
to be given. The show is under society
auspices. the patronesseS being Mrs.
J. j. Astor, Mrs. Bird. Mrs. Fred Geb-
hard, Mrs. Richard Irwin, Mrs, Prescott
Lawrence. Mrs. John Lowery. Mrs.
Randolph. Mrs. C. Albert Evans, Mrs.
II. x. SturEls, Mrs Webb. Mrs. STAN
ford White, Mrs L. X, Wilmerding.
The attendance to-day was not large,
the weather being cold and clustering.
A bird show was TO have been given
as an adjunct Of the cat show. but there
were no few entries that at the last mo-
ment the project was abandoned.
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SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Ths Cuban RESOLUTION Reported from the
Honse--IiIIIs Passed.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March S.-In
the senate to-day. Mr, Allen asked i'm
mediate consideration OF a resolution
declaring that all United statcs bonds
are :cdccmable In both gold and silver,
but objection was made and the reso'
!EtlgH vent over.
Air Sherman called attention TO the
Discrepancy Of tho journals OF the two
houses as 10 the action OF the house on
the Cuban resolution adopted by that
body. lie said that the house TeEOlu-
'logB Lad been reported az q substi-
tuic for the senate resolutions, but
,ney had through It's house clerk been
reported Ia the senate as independent
yniDlHtiSHH. He asAed 10 have the
nHtr Journal corrected 10 correspond
Win the action NJ tho house. The re-.
pucst led 10 an exchange Oi views mud
III" Incident was temporarily closed by
request from Mr. sherman 10 lay
The matter aside until the house should
officially advise the senate Uf It's action.
on motion NJ Mr. Cullom, the agrlcul-
iural appropriation bill was taken up
ana the amendments made by the son
Hl' colnmIttc on appropriations were
rad
The amendments were all agreed 10
without discussion or change until the
nFDfgpriatlOnS for tho animal Industry
bureau was reHchcd. This was ~
changed as 10 provide for q chief und
hsO an assistant chief OF the lngpoctlon
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MANY VICTIMS
Mourning the Departure of John
Cowan, of Pittsburgh.
BIG SWINDLlNG OPERATIONS
In which, within SIX Months, He Makes
Way with Hundred or Hundred and
gIny Thousand Dollar, in ca,h-Lesyss
HIS stsp-stothsr DestitutsIAftsr steai-
ing Her Fortuns-Btg Sensation csussd
by the Devoiopmsn.-Tho swindier .
Well Known Lumbsr Man.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March a-one OF
tho most stupendous swlndling opera
tIons TINT has occurred in this city with
IN recent years has been brought 10
light by the disappearance OF John
cowan, OF the lumber firm OF w. g.
Cowan & Sons, who left Pittsburgh last
Saturday morning, and whose where
abouts is unknown.
The amount Of his defalcatlons, II Is
said, win aggregate between 100000 and
$4,000. the most OF which he is sup
posed TO have carried away with him.
The victims Cowan has left behind him
include lumbernen in every section OF
the country, statesmen and employees In
his Office, and his stepmother, the
widow Of his father, whom he has left
financially ruined. her little fortune OF
about $4,000 and property valued ut
$50, 900, being entirely swept away. The
largest creditors are /. A. White.
lumber manufacturer. Of CORY. who
places his loss at about $50, 900, and Will
Ium Ahlers, OF the Ahlers Lumber Co.,
Of Allegheny, whose loss will be about
$4,000.
Other large creditors who say they
nave no HOpG Va iGn4AAlhh oaAS sA4'4D -
their claims. are N. d. Rowland. OF
cornpolIs, 0,000; Samuel Crawford, OF
Pigeon. Forest county, $500: Daniel
Holwick, of Brookvllle. $1,000; D.
Wheeler, OF Reynoldsville, 5000 and
Mrs. John Duncan, mother of Mrs. w.
G. Cowan, 5000.
There are about 2i0 others who are
out in sums ranging from $40 to 1900.
Cowan Is twenty-eight years old and
has been married about a year. All
the money he left his wife was S14.
W. G. Cowan, the father OF the miss
ing man, died about six months ago,
since which time all Of the crookedness
charged has been accomplished.
At the time OF the elder Cowan's
death the business was earning about
$4,000 a year. Creditors say the young
man has been enabled o accomplish his
ends by trading on his fathers good
name.
One OF the means used by cowan Is
cited by L. A. White, of Cory, Pa, who
gays the manner In which he was taken
in was by giving cowan accommoda-
tion papers for various amounts. These
notes. he would raise to two, three and
four times the original amounts, dis
counting them, and put the cash into
his own pockets.
Ton the night of hts fathers death.
young Cowan told his stepmother that
unless she signed articles OF co-part-
nership with him, placing the manager
mept OF the business In his hands en-
tIrely. the frm would go 10 the wall.
She did as requested and is now tmpov-
erished.
A number Of suits have been entered
against NJ. D. Rowland. OF Coraopolls,
TO recover on notes which passed
through cowan's hands, endorsed by
Rowland, Ahlers & Co, have been COM
PEELED TO ask their creditors an extern
sion and many other troubles Of like ma
ture are expected to follow soon.
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killed and Ave soldiers were wounded on
the Spanish side. The insurgents LETT
one killed on the field and retired with
many wounded. The troops also cap
tured number OF saddles and guam
The insurgents burned the cane fields
OF Portugalette and succeeded IN es-
Gaping from the troops In pursuit OF
them. The soldiers, however, contth-
ued after the enemy.
General Bernal has had an engage
ment with the bands OF Cayito Aware iS
and Serahn Sanchez, numbering sVVV,
In the hills OF Maney, between MoTdRzo
and Manocas, in Matanzas. The insur-
gents were routed and left 30 killed and
40 wounded. besides 800 saddled horses.
The loss OF the troops is reported as W
most OF these being wounded. NO fur-
ther details have been received.
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rRENoH OPINIONS
which show the Ignorance OF the Pari,
Editors and How Little They Know OF
the Purpose OF this Country.

Which show the Ignorance OF the Paris
Editors and How Little They Know OF
the Purpose ofthls Country.
PARIS, March 3.-The newspapers OF
this city contain their unfavorable COM
ments upon the action OF the United
States Congress on the Cuban question.
The Figaro, for example, says: AL
though President Cleveland is not n
man 10 recoil from a conflict with Spain
should his electoral interests require It,
he will resist the excitement Of Com
gress. The American statesman win do
well not TO exasperato Europe with the
Monroe doctrine. II is certain that
Spain will not recede and II Is difficult
20 see what beneiit the United Stntes
will derive from war"
The Matin Slishes an interview
with an important Spanish politician"
who Is quoted as saying; Spain re-
CARDS the situation with calnness and
resolution, ready TO meet any contin-
gency With Spain, the present queS-
tlon is ono OF honor. She will strain
every nerve II II means war"
Commenting upo2 tne situation, the
MatIn Gays: "Spain's indignation ID
Justified. but We advise her not TO take
extreme decisions by which she would
InIure her own interests. Americana
are accustomed 10 these superb declara-
lions: but they are often without eff
feet, as in the case OF Venezuela"
The Estafotte trusts that President
Cleveland will reflect before proclaIm-
ing the Independence Of Cuba" adding:
Spain win not allow herself to be in
tlmidated by the arrogance OF tho Amer
lean senate"
The soicil says: "The spanlards. who
did not tremble before Bismarck. Will
not tremblc before the Americans when
the day OF action arrives, Spain IL
strong In her independence and intract-
auie pride viii not recede."
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YENTzur1AN ArrAIRs.
Great Britain and Venezuela May Soon
s,tflo Their Dispute.

Settle Their Dispute.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. March S-It
has been learned by the Associated
Press that the British ambassador here
Sir Julian Pauncefote. and the ven-
ezuelan minister In this city. Senore
Andrade, have entered into direct me-
gotfations for q settlement OF the
Yuruan incident, which involved the
arrest OF 4 British police official In
the territory In dispute between Ven
ezuela and Great Britain, the hauiing
down OF the British flag, and q subse-
duent demand for an indemnity upon
the part OF Great Britain.
Il Is impossible 10 learn to what
stnge this prospective settlement Of
the most important question
arising out OF the dispute
over the Venezuelan boundary,
has advanced. but there Is good reason
10 believe that some definite announce
ment concerning the matter may be eS-
pected at an early day.
AS to the manner OF conducting the
negotiations, little information can be
gained at this time, owing TO the c&-
treme reticence OF all parties concern
ed. but the essential point Is that
Great Britain and Venezuela, whose
relations have been strained 80 badly
that there has been no diplomatic re-
lations between them for several years,
are once more in a. fair way TO a re-
sumption OF direct communication with
each other. and that q step has been
taken which may pave the way to m
amlcable adjustment of the yexatious
and threatening boundary dispute.
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WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 3.-The
house spent the entire day in debating
preparation bill to abolish the fee sys-
TEN In the cases or United States Dis
trict Attorneys and Marshala. The sal
aries flxed by the amendment range
from $1,000 to 5000. The amendment
was endorsed by almost every member
Of the judiciary committee. II was
argued the amendment would reduce
the expenses OF the United States
courts, which have doubled since 1873.
NJ least $4,000 for the first year and
result in stopping the pernicious pad
ding OF the business OF the Federal
courts. The debate will be continued
tomorrow under the i've minute rule.
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JUDGE HoaE's FUNERAL.
The Late fx-congre..mAn Laid to Resi- al
MartinsbarK.

shAEhhspukt
Special Dispatch to tho Intelilgeneer.
AIARTINsBuRG, W. Va, March a.
The late ex-CongressmRn John Blair
Hoge was buried with quiet. but Inn
pressive ceremonies. The services were
conducted by Rev, F. NJ. Woods, of the
Presbyterian church. assisted by Rev.
Henry Thomas OF the Episcopal
church. The attendance OF relatives
and friends from n distance was large
and Included q large number OF ex-
ConfederateG.
The Berkely har. OF which he had
been a member for nearly fifty years,
the county court and officials OF the
county attended in a body. Represen-
tatives were also preseRt from the oth-
er bars in this circuit. OF which the de-
ceased has been judge. The inter-
ment was at Norborne cemetery.
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por.n.r aud Danford.

Special Dlspatch TO the Intelligeneer.
wASHINGToN,D. c.,Mnrch s.-Rep-
resentatlve poyener has introduced in
the house the petition of s. p. Smith,
of West Union, praying for favorable
action on ;he pending bill TO amend the
postal laws relating to second class
matter Mr. Dovener has also intro
duced bill for the relief Of George
W. Sullivan. of Center Point, Doddridge
county. pension claim.
Representative Danford. OF Ohio.
presented to-day the petition Of May
nard lodge OF United American Me-
chanics, OF Maynard, Ohio, asking for
favorable action on the Stone ImTni-
grafton bill MIR. Danford has intro
duced bill for the relief OF Isaac shep-
N.aeI
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OUR CRITICS
Across the Water Displaying Ig-
norance and Malice.
THEENGLISHANDFRENCH PRESS
Pounce Upon Congress and Senate
for the Cuban Recognition.
THEY EXHIBIT. UNUSUAL NERVE

In View Of tho Fact that During the
American Rebellion Their Own Gov
ernmsne Tamblsd Over Each Other to
lie First 20 Recognize the confedsrates
as BeiIiserent.-rhsy Seem to Think
congres, Has Not the Support OF tho
Whole United states, wherein They Arc
Mistaken.
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!. ,1l..l.,lnnl fn,. nirISlnler.

JACKSON, Miss, March a.-The Re-
publican state convention comes here
tomorrow to select delegates to tho
81 I.Suls convention. II Is expected
that there win BIZ a split In the runlSH
when the convention Is called to order,
The old time quarrel is on between the
Hill aud Lynch factions over the pat
rorhgc Of tito state, but II mnkes little
material difference which faction In
recognized TT 81. Louis both being for
Mckinley.
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U. 5. MARsHAl WELLS.

tn. Marion County Man Nominated by
the President and CONFIRMED by the
senate All In One Day.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntelllssneer.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March a.-The
name of Captain c. E. Wells led all
the rest in the list of presidential ap-
polntments to-day and his installation
as United States marshal of the dis
trict of West Virginia, is but ques-
ton o. time; his confirmation by the
senate was prompt. that body taking
favorable action at this afternoons ex-
ecutive session. Captain Wells will be
qualified Immediately and enter on his
nfficInl dntles.
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rAYETrE REpUBL1cASs.
club Named In Honor or Mr.. Atkinson
Formed at NuttaiAburE.

Special Dispatch to tho lntelllEeneeE
NuTTAIILBuRG, West Va. March
a.-A large Republican club has been
organized at this place, and was
named "the Atkinson Club" OF Nuttall-
burg, Fayette county, West Virginia.
The Republicans OF this section were
never more hopeful. They are aroused
as never before, and they are ready
10 enter tho fight for projection, with
u determination 10 win. Fuyette Is u
Republican county but this year she
VIII pile up majority so big that the
free trade Democrats can't count Il.
Free traders are warned 10 stand
from Under
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wr.t vlrglnlan. tn Warrington.

Special Dispatch to tho Intelligcnoor.
WASHINGTON. o. c., March 3.-coi.
II. Il, Howard, OF Point Pleasant, is In
the city OH business before the supreme
court, 4
Col. A, A. Frnnzhelm. who came here
In the interest OF Captain Garden, for
the marshnlship, returned to his home
tonight,
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WASHINGTON, d. c., March 7.-rhe
steamBhip bermuda, which was re-
Gently sclzed by federal officers In New
York bay Ms ghe was preparing TO sail
for Cubn, with men and arms In aid OF
tho insurgent cause. has been ordered
rclensed by the authorities here. The
disposition OF the arms captured has
not yet been determined
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ADMINISTRATION
Said TO be Opposed to Recognition
OF the cubans.
REPORT COMES VERY STRAIGHT
That the President and His cabl-
net Do Not Approve
Of REGARDING THE INSURGENTS

!, +, s.,lIssrsnt powsr-Ths Position OF
III, Plsnting Patriots Defined from
Their standpolnt-Thsy arc Wiser than
Roth House, OF Congress and the People
Of tns United States, I'm Their Minds,
and SAY cubans Are Not to bo Regarded
a. Eaa.lsd 10 Recognition.
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ALBANY. y. V, March S-The sen.
ntc committee on cities, after an eAecu-
tive session " twenty minutes to-day
decided 70 report rlvorably the greater
New York sub-committec bill without
amendment y
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For West virginia aud Western Penn.
sylvania,, fair and sllghtly colder; north
crly winds,
For Ohio, fair weather, with dlminish-
ing cioudincES: slightly colder; nOrthefiy
Winds
TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY
as furnished by c, Sehnepf, druggist cor.
rer Market and Fourteenth streets;
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Special Dispatch to tho IntellIgencer.
WASHINGTON. j. C., March A
pnatonIcp las beOn established at
itOokrrsviiic. Nichols county, ana L.
IS. Hcr:old appointed poHtmaster JOS.
cph A. Glenn has been commissioned
DogtTnnstcr at Upland.
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,nnnsr,l.n, n,, n IIlrI,.

HARTFORD. Conn, March The
Connecticut river to-day Is higher than
II has been Hlndu 1862 and the water IN
now twonty-six feet three inches above
low water mark.
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WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 7.-Tho
treasury to-day lost $4,000 in gold coin
and $4,000 In bars, leaving the true
amount Df tho reserve N2i,9BIsp2