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The morning times., 1897-02-23

There is no doubt that Thomas Bracket
Reed will succeed himself as Speaker Of
the Fifty-fifth Congress, but there is a
doubt that he will be given the same power
that he now wields There is a good
bit OF dissatisfaction among certain in
fluential members of this House, who are
re elected to the next, over the arbitrary
power exercised by the Speaker There
is movement on foot, and it appears to
be growing, to lessen somewhat the au-
thority of the Speaker.
In order to do that, it is said, a COM
bination is forming To appoint the COM
mittees Of the House by caucus, the same
as is done i'll the Senate. This, OF course,
would make the Speaker the same as the
Vice President, the parliamentary head
of the body over which he presides, and
would strip him Of the right to control
legislation.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
CRITICISED BY SOCIALISTS.
Jaures and Millerand Oppose the
French Governments Position

Paris Feb. %. In the chamber Of depu-
tets today the government was sharply
questioned by the Socialist leaders, NM.
Jaures and MiIlerandand othersin regard to
the situation III Crete, and in the course Of
the ensuing discussion of various motions
the governments general policy in the
East was severely criticised
In reference TO Crete, Nm. Jaures and
MiIlerand, who We're supported in their
views by number OF other deputies, held
that the manifestations in favor Of the
severance of the island from Turkish Iule
which has been made by the French stu
dents were in fun accord with the generous
and humanitarian sympathies of France,
and declared that if Crete should be left
10 the sultan for the renewal OF nassaCres
in the island civilized Europe would be
alone guilty of the outpouring of blood.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The emancipated man has finally APP
peared i'll a little town i'll New Jersey He
lows:
LOST-Strayed or stolen, small skye ter
rler; responds to the name OF ''SKppy;'
smells like a menagerie; is too fat to walk,
and has more bark 90 the square inch than
any dog of her weight eXtaut. \ reward of
80 viii be paid for her return. If returned
stuffed. nicely mounted. and thoroughly
disnfected. the reward will be made $40
Apply at residence of j. b. HAYES.
Lie wcllyn road.
1t is needless to analyze the matter The
new woman owned the dog. but the new
man wrote the advertisement.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Thmrher and Porter.

The thoughts Of Air. Henry Tombstone
fhurber have doubtless been somewhat
sorrowful in the last few days But yes
terday, as we conceive, a new twinge Of
pride and happiness must have taken pos
session Of him. Mr. Porter was here, the
Hon J Addison Porter. Of Hartford; and
he introduced himself TO Mr. Thurber at the
White House, and Mr. Thurbcr showed him
round There is no extant shorthand re-
port Of the pleasant and improving conver-
sation OF these two gentlemen, but if the
doubtedly gave Mr.. Porter several good
pieces Of advice.
Probably Mr.. Thurber cautioned Mr.
Porter not TO offer newspaper CORE
spondents little items of news and prob
ably the present private secretary advised
the future secretary that it would also
be unwise to exhibit to these somewhat
icou0clastic individuals the Bible. in the
company Of which he took the oath of
clIlCey dnu WHICH ne NOUlu aI"d dys iI1slst
upon preserving as an heirloom for his
chiIdren's children. Possibly Mr.. Thurber
may have imagined that this advice would
be unnecessary, because Mr.. Porter is ad-
mt;edly not SO fragile as he, and therefore
admittedly not so likely tc care for the
outward exhibition Of such sacred things
Nevelt heless the two private secretaries
Doubtless passed pleasant hour together;
nnd here's to one of them, now that he
as gong. and here's to the other, because
ne Is coming in!
The morning times., 1897-02-23
REPUBLICAN CLUBS MEET.
Annual Convention Of the Michigan
League.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. %. .-MichiganLeague
Of Republican Clubs held its annual con-
vention at the Cadillac Hotel here this
Afternoon, about 800 delegates being pres
ent. The report of Secretary Megnnity
showed that at the present time there were
$40 clubs in the Michigan league, with
a membership of 10000.
The following officers were elected:
President, f. n DinGley, Kalamazoo; vice
president. Grant Fellows, Hudson: treas
urer, Frank s. Waite. StuTgiS; secretary,
Bingley K. Fales, Detroit. Delegates TO the
National League OF Republican Clubs were
also elected by districts. The delegates
attended the Michigan Club banquet this
evening,
The morning times., 1897-02-23
HART'S TRIAL ENDED.
The Jury Instructed to Return a
Sealed Verdict.

d. Hart, charged with aiding in the alleged
sending of a military expedition to Cuba
last August on the steamship Laurada. to
be used in the insurrection against Spain.
ended today in the United States district
court
John F. Lewis. of counsel for the de-
fense, concluded his argument to the
Jury, which was begun Saturday. District
Attorney Beck made the concluding speech
for the United States. and Judge Butler
then addressed aaA, jury. The jury then
retired under instructions to return
sealed verdict should an agreement be
reached before morning. The court then
adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Cru SHE'D TO DEATH.
Fatal Accident to a Wealthy Lum.
ber Manufacturer

st. Louis, Mo, Feb. 22.-Word reached
her" this afternoon of the death of John r
Boyden, president Of the Royden Lumber
Company, Of st. Louis, with mills at Nicely
vile, Ark Mr. Boyden left here Saturday
night for Neely aHdhad been inspecting
some machinery. While thus engaged his
clothes became entaugled in the shafting
and he was SO badly crushed that ne died
this morning.
Mr. Boyden was very wealthy In addi-
tion to his large property holdings, his life
was insured for S50U,OO
The morning times., 1897-02-23
The General Knew Him.
(Fron the New York Tribune. }

IoiH tiC ANC"
1t is related OF the late Gen Pleasonton
that one night, while he was in Washing
ton saloon, man entered and began to at
tack the character and courage of the Con
federate soldiers Pleasonton gave a start
of surprise as he recognized the man, and
asked if ne remembered him. The stranger
said he did not, whereupon the general
said: II am Alfred PleasontOn. 1 had you
drummef out Of my camp for cowardice
before Antietam. Get out OF this place
sir.'' The man hung his head and hurried
out.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
THE OIL COMBINE WON.
The Texas Antitrust Law De-
cIared Unconstitutional

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 22.-In the United
states district court, northern district Of
Judge Swayne, of the northern district Of
Florida, sitting by appointment in the liti-
CATION known as the Standard Oil ccmbine
against the Texas antitrust la w, this morn
ing handed down his opinion
lie decides against the State and de
clares the law unconstitutional Attorney
General Crane, of Texas, announced that
he would appeal from the decision to the
Supreme Court of the United States
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Missed 1t by q Year

Huntington. W. Va, Feb. %. Judge Will
lam T. Thompson, eX-treaSurer of. West
Virginia, died here last night. Judge
Thompson was a shrewd Democrat poll
tcan. and has frequently been mentioned
for governor of this State. One year ago
Judge Thompson hada costly vault erected
for his remains Believing that he would
diein S96 he had an inscription put on the
vault to that effect. and this caused much
cnInment at the time.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Congressman fAldrich. OF Illinois, is, per-
haps, going to- be foreign diplomat. He
is said to be slated for the Belgium mis-
sion, or something equally as good" There
is just one thing that will prevent the dis
tinguished Statesman from going abroad
and that is possible Republican nomina-
tion for the mayoralty of Chicago. Mr..
Aldrich is machine man, but he is liked
by all classes Of politicians in the Windy
City, and should he be selected as the
standard bearer of his party he would
get pretty nearly the solid Republican
vote. The Democratic candidate will
probably be ex-Goy Altgeld.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
A Farmers Accidental Death

Newport News, va, Feb. %. John Pow
ell, a respected farmer was found dead IN
the road near Oriana Station, Warwick
county. Sunday morning. His horse aud
buggy were discovered under a trestle
short distance away. Powell's body bore
no marks of foul play. 1t is thought chat
his horse became uncomfortable and threw
him from the vehicle.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Chairman Cannon made a strong argu
ment yesterday in behalf OF his proposition
20 restore to the urgent deficiency bill
eight items which were omitted on Satur
day upon points OF order. They had TO
go in by unanimous consent, and Uncle
Joe" appealed for the desired permission
Representative Walker objected, but i'm
mediately afterward offered to withdraw
the objection provided he could obtain an
hours debate The chairman of the Ap-
preparation Committee was by this time
in no mood to dicker, and he turned upon
his distinguished colleague with scorn in
his tones and declared he would purchase
withdra walls at no price that could be
offered
The morning times., 1897-02-23
The Crew Was Saved

London, Feb. 22 The British steamer
Urbino, Capt James, from Baltimore, Feb
ruary 4, which arrived at Rott erdan to-
day, landed the crew of the French bark
Perigny, Capt RouNel, from st. Pierre,
February 1, for Bordeaux, which was
abandoned at sea in a sinking condition.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Croker Has a Cold,

New York, Feb. %. Richard Croker, the
ex-Tammany leader, is confined to his
bed today with severe cold, which has
settled on his lungs. He and his son,
Frank, are booked to sail on the steamer
Spree tomorrow for Europe. Mr.. Croker
said to a reporter today that he feared
that they would have to postpone their
departure.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
burning shoolhouses in oklahoms

Guthrie, 0 T, Feb. 22.-At Coombs,
schoolhouse was burned by opponents OF
the school, and pitched battle took
place in the postoffice between the fac
tionS, in which Postmaster Baker was muir
defed Three of the asSaiIants are under
arrest. and open threats of Iynching them
are made.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Senator Daniel, of Virginia, is a great
elocutionist as well as great orator He
was congratulated by nearly all his COL
leagues yesterday on his reading OF Wash
ington's fare well address. A Senator said
to him: Daniel, you must have put some
Of your naturalization speech in Wash
iHgton's address"
''Oh, no. said Senator Daniel; II did not
insert any portion Of my speech In that adj
dress, but did incorporate some OF Wash
ington's ideas in my speech"
The morning times., 1897-02-23
CAPITOL NEWS AND GOSSIP

Because the English and French mis-
sions are apparently pre- -empted, said
Massachusetts, Congressman TO The Times,
don't be miSled into the belief that my
colleague. Gen. Draper, will not get a
foreign berth. eThe General will be named
for one OF three places Berlin. Rome, or
Madrid and he will fill either place to the
satisfaction of the administration"
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Inauguration
Supplies.

We are splendidly equipped
for furnishing hotels, boarding
houses ana private families with
the very best values obtainable,
in whatever is needed in the way
of inauguration supplies. Know
ing what you would probably
need we have secured very liberal
quantities, and by so doing can
name prices on goods of genuine
merit, which are exceptionally
low.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

HlIN, Is EeuuCtu 10 llSuGtS, llub'
Caruth. Minister, Portugal ....... $20,o
Quinby, Minister, Holiand-....... 24,0uo
Ferguson. Minister, Sweden n......-. $4,000
DENNY Minister China a..... So 900
Ewing, Minister, Belgium. 81, 800
Peak Minister switzerland $500. 10000
Breckinridge Minister, Russia ..... 100, goo
Eustis, Ambassador, France 100000
Bayard. Ambassador, England. .50o,o00
uhl, Ambassador, Germany. 500, 900
these being the amounts certified 10
the Secretary of State as required to
properly house the embassies and legations
tits a far cry to Lochat,er, or used to
he. but contemplation of the distance be-
tween Caruth and Uhl makes the proverb
obsolete. Caruth is from Arkansas, and
Uhl from Michigan, and you can travel
from Little Rock to Grand Rapids in
thirty-Six hours; but when you get to
Europe the gauge changes. In an attempt
to ascend Mount Uhl Caruth is the veriest
OF Arkansaw Travellers.
The subject is fascinating Looking at
it automatically we learn that one UhI
is equal to one and three eights Bayards,
two and two-thirds Eustiscs, eight Breckin-
ridges, twenty Peaks twenty-one Ewings,
twenty-three Denbys and Fergusons, thirty
three Quinbys, and forty Caruths. Mr..
Bay yard IS the only one within hailing
distance, and even he. in a serious trans
action, would be compelled to put up
more margin.
We cannot forego the conclusion, how.
ever, that Uhl is appropriately placed at
the capital OF the European War Lord.
Our one fear is that he may be provoked
into prosecuting Emperor William FOR leze-
ajesty.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
A Valuable Plant Sold,

Ridgeway, Pa. Feb. 22.-The manufac-
turing plant of the j. II. McEwen Manu-
featuring Company was sold at receivers
sale this afternoon for $12O 600 to III.
S. Thayer and Perry Smith of Ridge
way, and the valuable plant viii be kept
and operated at this place.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
The virginia Bankers Meeting

Fort Monroe, Va, Feb. % The annual
meeting. OF the Association OF Virginia
Bankers was held at the Chamhern Hotel
today Mr A w. Burk, q leading banker
OF Staunton. was elected president of the
associa ton. and Mr.. H. A Williams Of
Richmond secretary and treasurer
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Chief Justice Beasley's Funeral

Trenton. N. j., Feb %. The funeral of
Chief Justice Mercer Beasley took place
from his residence, on East State street,
shortly after IL O'Clock this morning.
The attendance was very large and in
cluded many of the distinguished men OF
the State. bench and bar. Gov Griggs and
Comptroller Hancock were in the throng.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The scientific Investigation Of the Fish
Commission on the subject of frog farming
is an attack upon the prerogative of Secre-
tary Morton and VIII afford opportunity
TO Crnakers
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Kirkpatriek Almost Well.

London Feb. 22.-George A. Kirkpatrick,
lieutenant governor of Ontario, who re-
Gently had n painful operation performed
upon him i'll this city, has almost entirely
recovered and will spend a few weeks at
Brighton before returning to Canada
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The members ofthe House are ellpleased
over the progress made 50 far in disposing
OF the business OF the session In CON
versation with a colleague after adjourn
ment yesterday, Representative Payne, OF
New York, noted that nc and his colleagues
viii have no trouble In lJsposing OF the
appropriation bills, and as the conference
reports are coming in rapidly, Mr.. Payne
expressed the belief that the House will
finish by March and have time ON its
hands.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

We beg the Pail Mall Gazette to give
Itself no uneasiness. The only human
being in the United states who took the
Woicott mission seriously is the Hon.
william E. Chandler, a Senator in Con-
gress from the State of New Hampshire
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The President-elect would probably hope
that he is not enough like Washington to
have this kind OF weather on his particular
day.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Inauguration
Dinner and Toilet Ware.

We are now showing all grades
of White and Decorated Dinner
and Toilet Ware. We receive
shipments weekly from the best
potteries, and any one needing
this class of goods will be repaid
by a visit to our fifth floor depart
ments. We quote:
White Porcelain Covered Dishes, each 3Oc
White Porcelain open Yegetab bic Dishes
15c
White Porcelain Cups and Sauce-s1 1Oc
White Porcelain PIatters, large, each. soc
White Porcelain PIatters. small, each. l5c
White Porcelain Soup Tureens, each. 75c
White Porcelain Dinner Plates, EACH Tc
White Porcelain Sauce Boats, l5c
White Porcelain Pitchers, each...---..2 Zoe
White Wash Bowls and Pitchers, set soc
White Chambers, each sc
White Covered Soap Dishes, ,eaeh---.-.-l9o
White Uncovered slOp Jars, each CSC
White Mugs, each .--. -.'..........-.-..... sc
White Soap Slabs. .each................. sc
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Inauguration
EnameIed Ware.

We have just purchased and
offer today a lot of Gray Euam-
eled Cooking Utensils at special
IL low prices. There are only
three or four hundred pieces,
and they will doubtless be quick
" distributed.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The pretty French maid who has a mania
easily secure a secretariat position with
some trust about to increase capitalization
and troubled with old books
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Killing the appropriation for battleship
is severely criticised We shall not join in
blaming the Congress while our navy is at
the service of Spain for police patrol duty
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Senator Morgan.

Washington, jefferson, Madison, Web
ster and every stalwart lover Of the United
States more than of other countries has
been Jlngo like Senator Morgan
The morning times., 1897-02-23
And Yet We Have Had Gen. Upshaw.

tFrom the New York Herald.)
One of the peculiaritieS of American
history is that the glamour of military
glory has never cast its spell over the
people.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Inauguration
Glassware.

Our new Glassware represents
better values than we've ever be-
fore offered, and we inyite an in
spection of a complete stock.
The newest designs and styles
are as cheap as old patterns. and
they more closely initiate cut
glass than ever before. We quote
IN part:
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Mount Uhl.

The official opinion of our various am
bassadors and ministers as TO the neces-
sary state consiste MT with their dig
nifty, is reduced to figures, thus:
The morning times., 1897-02-23

If the Republicans succeed in reorganiz-
ing the Senate they will take rything
in sight III the way OF chairmanShipps, t,X,
cept the few little ones that are allowed
by courtesy to very old Senators. Petit
grew, who bolted the st. Louis conven-
tion, viii lose Indian Affairs, and Mr..
Wilson of Washington VIII probably sue
ceed him. Senator Wilson is not over
modest regarding his candidacy for the
fat ciiairinanshp. He is already in the
field and wants the world to know it.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Imitation Cut Bottom TumbIers. each &c
Banded TumbIers, each SC
Best THIN Blown TurubIeTs, each. 3 1-2c
Initial or Engraved TUmblers, each SC
Large Glass Bowls, each. IOc
Handled Napptes and Olive Dishes,each SC
Sugar Dishes, each. lOc
Cream Pitchers, e8ch-----------.-------1 e8 1Oc
Vinegar or oil Cruets, eaCh--........1Oc
Thin Blown Champagne Glasses, each SC
Thin Blown Whisky Glasses, each.... SC
Thin Blown Beer Glasses. each. sc
Imitation Cut Glass Carafes. each 25c
2-qt. Water Pitchers, eaCh-.-.-.---.. 25c
Imitation Cut Glass Finger Bowls,eaeh- lOc
9Th floor.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Best Quality
Muslin Flags, on sticks.

We have very large stock of
the best quality Oiled Muslin
Flags on sticks, which we are SELL
ing at the following unusually
low prices:
Size 1-2x7 IL inches. Per doz. 1oc
Size 12x22 inches, each h-.........-.. sc
Size 2Ox36 inches. each. ---.-.-.-.--lOc
Size e2Tx43inches, each -..-.....-.-..15c
Size 36x56 inches, each Csc
Size 40x66 inches, each. soc
Special prices for large guam
titles.
Toy Dept Sd floor.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

The amount carried bv the navy appro-
priation bin is likely to be incre ased by
round hundred thousand dollars or con
sderably diminished on points of order
whenit comes before the Committee OF the
Whole House today. a member wants an
item introduced for the Improvement of
harbOr in which he is intereSted-or his
constituents are-whiCh amounts TO the
same thing.
He is a distinguished representative
from a State that is distinguished, and he
has sympathizers in his purpose to get
that appropriation, and after the House
adjourned yesterday he quietly announced
that he would today make an appea al for
the insertion OF the item, failing in which
he would mercilessly make his points OF
order The distinguished gentleman
10 whom he unfolded his plan is quite
frequently In the chair when the House
becomes committee. and he laughingly
admitted that the proposed points would,
in his judgment, berweIl taken. 1t is pre-
sunied, therefore, that the S10o ,0Oo item
will be added to the bill.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

Cotton Bunting, fast and loose eoIors,
plain red, white. and blue or tri-COlOred.
25 TO SO inches wide per yard,
4c TO 1Oc
I'd floor.
The morning times., 1897-02-23
Best Quality Wool
Bunting Flags.

Also 800 AII-slIk FIags, SIZE IoA<4
inches, at
25c each. Usually 371lc.
The morning times., 1897-02-23

I'd floor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-06
A NEW PHASE
or the Bsrlng Sea Negotiations Develops.
Premier Laurieri Of Canada, wan Take
Part In ths Deliberations,

OI the Berlng Sea Negotiations Develops.
Premier Laurisr, OF Canada, wan Take
Part In ths Deliberations
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov, ga
new phase OF the Bering Sea negotia-
tlons developed to-day. when the state
department was advised that Sir Will
frld Laurler, premier OF Canada, and
Sir Louis Davies, minister OF marine
and fisheries In the Laurler cabinet,
would come here early next week to
take part In the negotiations. Later in
the day a dispatch from Ottawa re-
served apartments for Sir Wllfrid and
Sir Louis and party at the shoreham,
beginning next Tuesday evening. The
British embassy was not advised, how
ever, and It was understood that the
British foreign Office was equally una
ware OF the fact that the chief officials
OF Canada would come to Washington
to treat in person on the subject.
Up to this time the British authorities
had strenuously insisted that the Ber-
ing Sea meeting was to be confined
strictly to an exchange OF technicai IN
formation between experts" and they
have resisted any larger consideration
OF the subject which would Involve gem
eraI principles. Lord SallsburV's letter
to Secretary Sherman carefully limit
ed the meeting to one OF experts and
in execution OF this. Professor Thomas
was named as the British expert and
Professor Macoun as the expert OF Can
ada. Notwithstanding this strict liml-
tatlon adopted at London, the two CHIEF
officials OF Canada will come 10 Wash
ington prepared to discuss the subject
from o much broader standpoint than
any thus far conceded In London How
far they win be able to treat concern
ing Berlng Sea. reciprocity or other
subjects Is a question Of interesting
conjecture. The state department 10
much gratified at their coming as II Is
felt to offer the first prospect OF consld-
ering the sealing question on broader
lines than heretofore.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Is REGARDED as
the head OF that element In Canada IA
vorable to the most cordial relations
with the United States. The Liberal
party, OF which he Ia the leader, came
Into power on the Issue OF closer COM
merclal relations with the United
States. The Conservative party resist
ed this MS tending toward the annexa--
tlon OF Canada to the United States and
as dlsloyal to the mother country Sir
wilfrid has not been an annexationist,
but has favored the most liberal trade
arrangement with the United States.
Heretofore his efforts and those OF his
party associates, toward securing
reciprocity treaty with the United
States have been unavaillng, but with
in the last few days the state depart
ment has intlmated that It would view
with favor negotiations for reciprocity
between Canada and the United States.
The coming OF SIR Wilfrid at this time
is therefore of more than usual inter
est, not only in It's bearing on Bering
Sea negotiations. but also In connec-
tion with Canadian reciprocity.