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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-04-13
INTERVENTION
Is Certain-The Foreign Rela-
tions Committee Squabbling
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE
Highly Probable-The Senate
Committee Held

A clustering Session This Morning
Ills Not Yet Known whether Nc
kinney Will be Given the Power TO
Intervene or Whether Congress Will
Retain Their Rights.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-04-13

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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-04-13
His THROAT CUT
Evidences of an Awful Crime
Discovered Near Eureka.
HIS NECK WAS SLASHED
From Ear to Ear-An Unknown
Man Found

Last Thursday Evening Near Eureka
w. Va.-He Was Lying ON His Back
With His Feet In the RiVer-NO Signs
ofa Struggie-NO Clue 10 His Identity
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-04-13

Deputy United States Marshal
James Mehen, of Parkersburg, was
in the city last evening and reports
what appears to be second Crull
murder, between Eureka and Sa-
lama, at point on the Ohio river,
known as Hammet's Landing.
The story as related by Captain
Mehen is about as follows: Some
man, whose name I did not learn,
was crossing the river in skiff at
that point on the Ohio side. On
arriving at this side Of the river he
came upon a man lying upon the
river bank with his throat cut from
ear to ear.
He at once gave the alarm and
the coroner was summoned. To
all appearances the man had been
killed the previous night. 1t would
have been impossible for the man
to have committed suicide as two
slashes had been made from either
ear toward the throat.
Indications would lead one to be-
lieve that he had been brought
there in a boat or skiff, as where
the body was found lying no blood
appeared. He was lying face up.
turned with one foot sticking into
the water.
HIS DESCRIPTION.
He was described as being man
of medium height, dark hair, sandy
or reddish mustache, weighing pos
sibly 135 to 145 pounds and looked
to be about 35 or 40 years of age.
There was nothing found on his
person that woulu lead to his iden-
tifcation. The only thing retained
on his person was an unfinished
letter said to have been headed
Pittsburg but having no date. 1t
was simply started, Dear Anna" "
This looks suspicious and was evi-
IDENTIFY placed in his pocket by his
murde: er.
HIS POCKET RIFLED.
Capt. Mehen stated that appar-
emily his pockets had been riAed and
everything carried off or destroyed.
At the inquest it was agreed By the
coroner's jury that his pockets had
been rihed.
The county coroner summoned a
jury, and an inquest was held, but
no conclusion was reached, except
as far as they could see, it looked
very much like a foul murder.
In expressing his opinion of the
affair. Capt. Mehen said:
"In my opinion it is second
Crull incident. The very fact that
two slashes has been made on the
victims throat, is self evident that
it is not suicide. The fact that no
blood exists on the ground where
the body was found lying is indi-
cative that the body was trans
ferred there by means of a skif.
Tracks are discernable near the
body, but the imprints in the sand
and mud are not perfect. :"
No trace or clue is left the au-
thorities. If it is a murder, the
work was cleverly performed and
the plot was well laid.
There is deep mystery con-
nected with the dead body found
that must be unraveled. But
where will the authorities begin
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-04-13
OIL NOTES.
THE OIL MARKET.

directed toward the Gilmore we'll on
French creek, Peasants county.
The report sent out by people that
the owners were making mystery
of it were without foundation. The
sand was found earlier than was
expected and was shut down tor this
reason. The we'll is owned and was
drilled by T. N. Barnsdall and ex-
Sheriff Reynolds, of Peasants
county. In conversation with Mr..
Reynolds yesterday at his home IN
St. Marys, he said: The report
circulated generally that we were
attempting to mystify the we'll or
what we found, was all bosh. The
facts are we reached the sand sooner
than we expected. Mr.. Barnsdall
was in Mt. Clemens, Mich, and we
shut down to await his return.
Continuing, Mr.. Reynolds said:
cat point 1906 feet below the
surface we struck some oil in the
Big Injun pay, having drilled
through the Keener formation. AS
to the amount of oil found nothing
is known. 1 plugged the we'll to
await the return of Mr.. Barnsdall."
Mr.. Barnsdall went down to Par
kersburg yesterday and will go out
to the we'll from that point. AT
noon yesterday they were reported
having a light fishing job which
will delay the completion of the
we'll until some time tomorrow.
This we'll is located about eight
miles southeast of st. Marys and
will have producer that will be an
impetus to futher operations in that
vicinity.
It looks as though a pool would
be opened. Holders of territory are
very enthusiastic. Tie talent is
awaiting the completion of the we'll
with feverish anxiety. All terri
tory for miles is taken. The Stand
ards Ieasers are taking anything
that is left, at distance of more
than FIVE miles ahead. Mr.. Barns
dall's production is rapidly climb
ing up. 1t is asserted on good au
thority that his production last
month was equal to one-half of the
production of the Standard.
Yesterday afternoon the South
Penn Oil compauy's No. I Whaley,
in the Whisky run pool was gass-
ing strong. 1t will be drilled in
today. If this we'll proves to be
producer it will show quite an ex-
tension to the pool in a northerly
direction.
The most important we'll now
drilling near the sand is the No.
Lamp, belonging to Barnsdall &
Reynolds. This location is the
farthest west and will determine
whether or not an extension in that
direction may be hoped for. twill
be drilled in tomorrow barring &C.
cidents. The shallow we'll of Hen
derson and others on the Reed con-
tinues to hold up nicely and will
cause them to drill other wells.
Those who hold adjoining leases
are making preparations to begin
operations.
In the Elk Fork pool the north
eastextension is attractingattention.
Nichols & Barnsdall have drilled in
No. : T. G. Hawkins and have
producer good for 200 barrels per
day. During the last twenty-iour
hours the we'll made a4I barrels.
This showing is indeed favorable
and will cause some six or eight
wells to be drilled at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06

London Times Says that is the Condition of
SpNIn.

London. April 6.-The Times, COM
menting editorially this morning on
the Hispano-American situation. says:
Had the pope's intervention been
solicited long ago. and the Spanish
cabinet been all along In a pacific and
yielding mood, II now appears an ar
rangement might have been concluded,
and there is abundance evidence that
President Mckinley would have been
willing to build golden bridge for the
retreat of Spain from her extreme and
impracticable pretensions.
"But the controversy has gone far
beyond this point. II Is doubtful
whether either President Mckinley or
Senior Sagasta. or the cabinet OF either,
any longer possesses n free hand. The
efforts OF the war party in the United
States. malignant and despicable as
their tactics have been In many re-
spects. have been apparently too sue
cessful; while in Spain. the omens are
hardly more favorable.
According to our Madrid cores
pondent, the country appears quite
willing to face the risks OF war"
The Daily News SAYS
"As prudent men, the Americans
naturally shrink from the sacrihces oil
war for the doubtful experiment OF Gu
ban independence would Involve,
very little may turn the scale In favor
of peace. and perhaps the pope may
succeed"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
CUBANS WILL NOT CONSENT.


New York, April 6.-The Cuban
junta, through its consul Horatio s,
Rubens, made an important statement
today. 1t declares in the most un-
equivocal language that the Cuban pro-
visional government and the Cuban
army would reject absolutely inter-
ventlon by the United States unless 1t
should be preceded by a recognition
Of the independence of the Cuban re-
public; that II the United States per-
sisted in intervening without recogni-
ton of cuban independence the Cuban
government and military forces would
refuse to cooperate; and that II the
United states troops should he sent to
cuba, upon the basis of Intervention
without Independence the Cuban army
would in the last resort turn its arms
against the United states.
The statement made by Mr.. Rubens
was preceded by the following:
1.-THE declaration ] am about to make
IL Official for l am the legal representa-
tive of the juuta and know their I'M
alterabie convictions and position. 1t
is h line with the uttcrances of the
delegate of the Cuban provisional gov
eminent to the United States. Tomas
Estrada Palma, when the suggestion
was made that this government should
counsel the Cubans and II necessary,
coerce them to an acceptance of
autonomy"
After quoting from the address to the
people OF the United States, issued by
Mr. Palma, on March II. Mr.. Rubens
says:
I'm face OF the present proposal of
Intervention without previous recog-
nition, II is necessary for us to go a
sttp further and say that we must and
vii regard such Intervention as nothing
les than a decoration OF war by the
United States against the Cuban revo-
luiionists.
m Intervention shall take place on
that basis and the United States shall
land an armed force on Cuban soil, We
shall treat that force ns an enemy to
be opposed and II possible expelled, so
long as the recognition OF free Cuban
rtpublic is withheld. do not mean to
Nv that the Cuban army viii assemble
IN the coast to resist the landing OF fed
oral troops, but that II Will remain In
de interior, refusing to cooperate. de-
dining to acknowledge any American
authority ignoring and rejecting the in
leryention to every possible extent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
Congress WANTS NO DELAY.
In Favor OF Declaring that spain Has For
feltcd All Rights In Cuba and should
be Driven from the Island.

Washington. April 6.-The Republic
to delay In the Cuban matter met at
1890 a. m. today. About so or 30 Re-
publicans We're present. There were
some very heated speechs made.
Mr.. Tawney of Minnesota favored
Republican caucus instead of confer
cncc.
Mr. Mercer OF Nebraska supported
substitute for conference instead OF a
caucus to which all Republicans should
be invited. The plan was agreed to.
The hour for holding the conference
caused a slight division, but o'clock
in the hail OF the House was decided
upon.
Mr.. colsen CRep.. Ky.) left the meet
Ing while it was still in progress.
we are still In the dark" he de-
clared In Disguised tone 1--WE do
not know what the message will be.
and us 1t is to come In today we will
have TO wait to decide upon our
course"
No proposition was presented to the
conference. but the tone of the speeches
was In favor of vigorous action II the
Presidents message did not meet ex-
pectations.
Mcssrs. Marsh OF Illinois. Tawney Of
Minnesota, and Babcock of Wisconsin,
had spoken up to IL o'clock.
Four of the Republican members of
the foreign relations committee OF the
House, Messrs. Henry. OF Indiana,
Heatwole. of Minnesota; Smith. of
Michigan. and Quigg OF New York
have announced this morning that they
Will not support the Presidents recon-
mendations II they are as outlined in
some of the morning papers. and es-
pecially II he has Intervention at his
discretion.
Mr. Henry declares that he is in
favor Of resolutions which recite the
conditions in Cuba and the blowing up
of the Maine, and then resolve that
Spain has forfeited all dominion over
Cuba, and authorize the President to
use the army and navy - drive Spain
from the island.
The Democrats of the committee
probably will join these four and before
the message comes in II seems certain
that the resolutions presented TO the
House will not support him. Nothing
will be done by the committee, how
ever. until the message is presented.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
PEOPLE ARE WORKED Up.
Assemble at The Capitol a, Six o'clock this
Morning.
Great jam In the Halls of Congress Hs
Quickly ms the Doors are Opened
to the Public.

Washington. April 6,-Never In recent
years, II ever. has there been such de-
mand for admission TO the halls OF Con-
gTess as was made today.
People who appreciated what the
conditions of affairs would be were at
the doors OF the big building before .
o'clock and they We're there In such
numbers at this time that when the
doors were opened not to exceed half
of them could lind seats In the galleries
Of either the Senate or the House.
The people began to arrive at the east
front OF the Capitol as early as six
O'Clock and Notwithstanding the Their
mometer registered below freezing
point they took their places at the
doors and held them with Il calm stead
fastness and determination OF pur-
pose worthy OF the most important
quest. The arrivals We're scattering up
TO 1880 o'clock but after that hour peo-
pie came in large groups, and by half
past eight the concrete grounds in front
OF the building were well covered with
struggling people seeking ingress to the
building In which they evidently ex-
pccted history to be made that day.
The large stone steps leading to the
Senate ana House WINGS anu 10 the
rotunda were literally covered. When
the doors were opened they rushed into
the Capitol through the various OPEN
ingR like water from swollen river
breaking through a defective levee.
In FIVE minutes all the public galleries
were filed and the crowds in the cor
ridors were SO dense that II was diff
cult to keep them from seats that
were reserved from the throng. Upon
the issue of the day the tens Of thou
sands who swarmed 10 the Capitol be-
lleved hung peace or war.
Within the people almost overran the
blue coated policemen who struggled to
hold them in check.
In the great waves their irresistible
stream surged up on the marble stair
ways to the galleries, In front of the
doors OF which the great mass pressed.
women tainted In the press, old mon and
children were crushed by those behind.
The arrangement for the reserve gal
leries were excellent. Special cards
had been issued and though many
failed to get admlttanee. owing to the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
PLAN OF FLYING SQUADRON.
Il is Intended to Strike at the Canares at
Once.
This Would Seriously Cripple Spain In All
War Operations In the West
ern Atlantic.

Washington. April 6.-The plan of
action for the naval forces in event of
hostilities is now practically completed
as result OF several weeks constant
work on the part of officials to whom
was entrusted this important feature
of the war preparations. While these
plans are naturally most closely
guarded 1t may be stated ON high au-
thority that one feature of them con-
template dash by the flying squad
ron under Commander Schley to the
Canary Islands. This proposition is
as yet tentative as all projects sub
Ject to Unforeseen conditions must be-
but has received most careful consider
alton by the naval authorities.
As outlined by high naval officer
the plan Is that in the event of a
declaration of war the flying squadron
ms now composed, or possibly with the
addition NJ n few more ships, Will i'm
medIateiy start for the east with the
Canaries as Its destination.
Naval officials do not think that II
would be difficult task for so power
full fleet to establish n station at that
point and operating from 1t as n base
harass the coast of Spain. From tina,
point the llDN biliy VT
placed advantageously to intercept
Spanish merchantmen. but would be
In position should circumstances de-
mand or warrant 80 desperate Il ven
ture, to attack seaport.
II was also pointed out by this OIL
Ger that to sieze and hold the Canary
Islands would be severe blow tc
Spain, inasmuch as the Islands lie be-
tween the Cape Verde Islands and
Spain and in direct line with the route
to Cuba.
should such a plan be put in oper-
alton the American fleet in Cubar
waters would be composed of the pres
ont squadron at the Tortugas and sucf
additional vessels as could be spared
from the protection of the coast fur
Their up.
While there would, of course, said tbs
officer. be n certain amount of danger
in removing the flying squadron sc
far from home. II was felt that cir,
cumstances might arise which woult
Justify the dash to the Canaries. hence
the plan was among those considered
by the department. though of courst
not as yet finally decided upon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
WEARING THE SHAMROCK.
1t Is Likely to Disappear from the Ofenses
In the british Navy,

New York, April GA dispatch to the
World from London says: VIM. Red
mond. NJ. p. who was suspended from
the sitting of the House Of Commons
for protesting against the severe pun
ishment of Naval Seaman Pitkington
for wearing the shamrock on st. Pat
ricl's day, said to the Worlds corres-
pondent. II am we'll satisfied with the
result OF the protest which we made in
the seaman's case owing to the general
condemnation OF the action of the navni
officials. even by the English minister
ial press: the first lord of the admiralty
has completely changed his attitude and
has announced substantial mitigation
Of Pitklngton's sentence.
"Pltkington was originally condemned
to fifteen days In a cell, deprivation az
his good conduct badge and reduction
to second class for simply wearing n
shamrock. Owing to our protest the
sentence has been reduced to ten dav.
while the other and most serious nun
ishments are cancelled.
For years the 1rfsh members have
denounced the action OF the miIItnry
authorities for refusing to permit Irish
soldiers In the British army to wear tho
shamrock. and the St. Patricir's day .i,,st
passed was the first onlrecord on which
an Irish soldier was punished for dis
playing that patriotic emblem.
I'VE have now done for the Irlsb
sailor in the British navy what has nj.
ready been accorded to the Irish soldier
and | am gratified to think thai nv
suspension has aided to draw r,u,,Iic
reprobation. even in England. 'dr,yn
upon the gross scandal and outrageous
ly tyrannical exercises of official nowe,
Pitldngton liz the last Irish nationnl
seaman who will suffer for being nrnnd
to proclaim himself an Irishman on 8,
Patrick's day." " 80
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06
CONDITION OF EXPECTANCY.
AND THE ACTION TO Be TAKEN THEREON


London, April Ga special dispatch
from Madrid says the situation there
this morning was one of expectancy.
The government and the public were
anxiously awaiting President McKin-
lcy's message to Congress.
The dispatch adds that the Spanish
cabinet discussed the situation this
morning at length and 1t is further as
serted that the prevalent opinion among
the officials was that peaceful solution
of the crisis is impossible
AMERICANS IN SPAIN UNDER
BRITISH PROTECTION.
Madrid April G.-NIidnight: Al
though there are no important devel-
opments up to this hour arrangements
have been concluded to place Ameri-
can citizens and their property through
ont the country under the care of the
British diplomatic representatives, in
is compelled to leave. 1t is known how
ever that no instructions have yet been
received by Gen. Woodford to place
American citizens and their property
under the protection of the British rep
resentatives.
Gen, Woodford left the United States
legation for his residence at 1895 n. m.
The prevailing impression in political
circles as this dispatch is sent is that
Spain will strive to the utmost to avoid
war. but doubts as to her being able
to do so are expressed in all quarters.
SPANISH READY FOR WAR
Madrid, April 5.-(Delayed in trans
mission)-The evening papers tonight
for the first time take the worst view OF
the situation. They devote practically
their whole space to the crisis with
scare heads, long articles. pictures, etc,
and discuss IT from every point of view.
The Heraldo independently says that
the Idea of war with rich and power
ful nation has become the familiar talk
Of the street and fireside, adding that
even mothers and wives are resigned
to 1t. considering it necessary for the
honor Of the country"
Continuing, the Heraldo rejoces at
the fact that public sentiment does not
slacken; t.iat fich and poor are uniting
to contribute to the war funds, and ex-
presses the belief that public opinion
abroad is growing in Spains favor
agreeing with the view attributed here
to Commissioner Klopsch of the United
States Cuban relief commission, that
even the success of the insurrection
win mean negro anarchy in Cuba"
The Heraldo then chronicles "The
growing tide OF provincial patriotism
in behalf OF the nations defense"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06

lateness of their arrival, those NOUNS
special tickets were well cared FOR.
ON the floor the greatest excitenens
and activity prevailed. The leaders
rushed hither and thithcr, raiiyins
their forces. Rumors flew about.
Here Indignation was riot at the
port that the President would ASK ~
discretion as to when intervening,
should take place: there a sthuhe"
supporter of the President was counsel-
ing Guinness, here a group was uis
GUESSING the probability Of an aiiiaiier
between the Democrats and the Gus
satisfied Republicans. there an appe'i'
to a group of Republicans was peins
made to stand solidly by the Presiuen,'
and party organization. The pht,le
was already on. In corner OF w
Capitol the House committee on iui
eign affairs was meeting. In me Nv,
library hail the "reconcentrados. us
the Republicans who have been urgent
for action have been called, were uis-
cussing the lntest phase of the situa-
tion with stormy words.
Everywhere was the militant spifi,
which comes with events that stir the
blood and quicken the pulse.
No more inspiring scene could pc
witnessed than was presented by the
great hall OF the House of Representa-
tiNes Just before the House met. TIER
upon tier Of people from gallery rail
to wall stretched in AN unbroken line
In the pit where members sit, the gay
colors of the gowns and hats and flow
ers Of the ladies relieving the sombre
black of the garments of the men.
Above the Speakers desk the festoonei
SILK flag Of the American Republic was
to the eye the symbol OF patriotism
winch throbbed Ia the breast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-06

oaxaca, Mex. April 6.-Advlces
which have not as yet been fully au-
thenticated. have just reached here of
the killing of Col. prospero Morales.
the Guatemalan revolutionary leader,
and FIVE of his companions. 1t is stat
ed that they We're near Frontarin, in
the state of Chiapas. Mexico. on their
way to join a large body of their fol-
lowers who were Congregated near
that place, when n troop of Guate-
malan soldiers CROSSED over into Mex
leo and took the six men by surprise.
killing all OF them. Col. Morales had
his plans all made for another inva-
sion of Guatemala and was backed in
his project by a syndicate of wealthy
business men qf Mexico.