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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
JOHN RoBRECHT is TRYING

Yesterday. before Judge PAUL, In Part
II, Of the circuit court, the chancery
case OF John Robrecht VS.. Henry Ro-
brecht. his son, was being heard. The
case is one having some rather sensa-
tloral features. It involves the owner
ship OF the Hotel st. Charles property
at the corner Of Fourteenth and Wa
ter streets.
The plaintiff alleges that he Is the
real owner OF the property. though It Is
In Henry Robrecht's name. John Ro-
brecht, the father. failed a number o:
years ago. the Bank Of the Ohio VAL
ley foreclosing mortgages 1t held on
the hotel property. The bank then sold
the property to Henry Robrecht, and
the elder Robrecht claims that there
was an arrangement by which the
property was ultimately to become his
In title as well as In fact.
Hubbard and Hubbard are the attor-
neys for John Robrecht, and <Messrs.
White and Allen are acting for Henry
Robrecht. They introduced a number
Of afidavits at yesterday afternoons
session OF the circuit court, and when
they had finished, the characters of all
OF the parties to the suit were in shreds
II all OF the statements made are to be
taken as the truth.
Most OF the affidavits brought In for
the plaintiff were by relatives. who al
| lege that Henry Robrecht has been
generally a very undesirable citizen.
On the other hand. the afidavits OF the
defendants atlantis make;out John Ra-
brecht a man who draws the breath of
sobriety unfrequently.
The case Is not yet finished.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

Reviewing the iron and steel trade,
the Ohio Valley Manufacturer says In
yesterdays issue: Governing features
are not undergoing any decided change;
matters generally are Glowing down I'M
der the influence Of an u"nwarranted i'm
preston. that.trade will be seriously at
fected by the q Prices are not hard,
and movements. for the time, have
slackencd to await developments. 1t Is
not reasonable to a%pprehend that our
home trade will have cause even to fall
ter. Latest quotations give $40 Is for
Bessemer; $15 % for blllets.
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a COMPROMISED POSSIBLE

1t is believed that the struggle over
western passenger rates will be settled
in q few days. The Canadian Pacific
has suggested that another conference
be called at Chicago, and has intimated
that 1t Is willing to come TO teTms on
the disputed question Of differentials.
This action Is said to be dictated by a
fear that the struggle might end In leg
islation by congress which would serl-
ously cripple the Canadian Pacific.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
PORTFOLIO NO. 3 CONTAINS

Large Portrait OF Captain C. D. SiEsbec.
Large Portrait OF Consul General Fitz-
hugh Lee.
Fnll-Pnge View OF tho Board OF Inquiry
Session on the Lighthouse Tender
Mansrovc. 49,,
Ftll.Page View OF the Funeral Procession
or tho Maine Victirs Leaving the City
Hall in Havana,
Large Portrait OF General Blanco.
Monitor Puritan.
Torpedo Boat stiletto In New York Hur-
bor. Protected Cruiser Newark,
Cruiser Nlnrhlchcad. Gunbout Machias, /.
Vows OF Ship Drill and Exercises,
Cruiser Montgomery.
Projected Cruiser Chicago.
Gnhncr's Gang OF the Maine.
WNnrdroom Of tho Maine.
Haster-ntsArms' Mess Of the Maiuc.
Junior OilcGrs OF tho Maine, ,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

TWENTY-FIVE years make a genera
tion. That'is how long Adosph Fisher.
|of GAINESVILLE. o., suffered from piles.
He was cured by using three boxes OF
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Charles
r. Goethe. Market and Twelfth streets;
Chatham Sinclair. F~orty-sixth and ia
con streets: A. +. Scheehle. No. GOT Main
street: Exley Bros, Penn and Zane
streets: Bowie & Co.. Bridgeport. 2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

At schnepf's drug store, the Grst Of
]. 900 Coco Cola urns produced at the
Wheeling Pottery has been placed on
exhibition and Is in use. The order for
the urns was recently placed with the
pottery and Is n high testimonial to the
standing (of Wheeling pottery In the
markets Of the country.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
CrillblaIns, Corns. and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction Q r money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by Lo-
gan Drug Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.
The Transfer Of a Foundry and

The Transfer Of a Foundry and a
Sewer Pipe Concern.
1t IS given out that the deal which
has been pending for the sale OF Means
Foundry, Of Steubenville, to the Shet-
ter Foundry Company, OF New Cum
berland. is partially consumnated, and
the new owners will take charge next
week. The works will be enlarged and
operated ont very extensive scale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
A Nav Machine.

Postmaster Wise has received infor-
nation from Washington to the effect
that the Wheeling p~ostof1ce vii have =
new stamping machine on the 10th OF
next month. The design will be the flag.
used in the. postolficos In the larger
scItins
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

Yesterday n force OF men was set 10
work tearing down the old Hempfeld
railroad round house, In the eastern part
of the city. The ground was recently
acquired By the Wheeling & Elm Grove
Railway Company, and here the power
house Is to be built this summer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
PORTFOLIO no. 4 CoNTAlNS,5

Spanish Warship Nizcaya.
Spanish arshlp Maria Theresa
Spanish SWarship Navarro.
Spanish Warship Nuevo Espana.
Spanish Warship lnfnnta Ysable.
Spanish Warship Pelayo. (
Spanish tWarship Almirantc oquendo.
Target Practice with Machine Guns,
d%unners' Drill with Heavy Ordnance,
Calling Drill ma School Ship.
Firc-Room OF the Brooklyn.
Gunboat Helena,
Protected Cruiser Cincinnati. wv
Cruiser Detroit.
Protected Cruiser Charleston.
Dock Of the Torpedo noat Destroyer.
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OF DISTRIBUTION;

livery reader OF the 1ntcligenceris entitled to participate in this.
distribution. OF Uuncle Sans Navy Portfolio. Bring or send to tho
Intelligence Portfolio Department 10 cents, together with a coupon
cut from the Intelligence, which will DC found in another column 81
toeraphic Reproductions, 11xIs inches in size, Of the scyerai Sims
OF Uncle Sans Navy. twill be impossible to obtain these pictures
IRON any other source, hence the value is beyond estimate. No such
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

THE choicest wines. liquors, ale and
beer in the city, can always be had at
jacob Wilhelm's, No. 1921 Main street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

PAINE's Whist Trays for Dupi!cR.,
Whi3t, ALBERT DlTTMAR,
1908 Market Street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

SPECIAL SALE OF ROSES at
HuSCROFr BROS. Saturday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29
no CURE 4 COUP ~ oxE Day

Take Laxative Bromd ouininc Tablet
All druggists refund the money IL ltifuIl,
10 cure "5c. The genuine has L. j. @
on each tablet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

PORTFOLIO NO. 2 CONTAINS:
Minneapolis.
Boston.
San Francisco.
Oregon. 9t3
Atlanta.
Views of Mca-of-War's Crews.
Torpedo Boats.
Raleigh.
Massachusetts.
Baltimore.
Brooklyn.
Texas.
Amphitrlte. FSj
Dolphin
Cadet Practice IN Bancroft.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-29

Library Room OF the Massachusetts,.
Marine Guard OF the Columbia.
Engine Room of the Indiana.
Apprentices of-the New York.
Captains Reading Room, Newark.
Company in Line, OF the Brooklyn Reserves.
Apprentices OF the Brooklyn
Ready to- Turn In"
Quarterback OF the Brooklyn.
The Wooden Cruiser Lancaster.
The Iron Cruiser Alert.
The Protected Cruiser Charleston.
The Gunboat Bennington.
The Gunboat Petrol.
President Mckinley and Secretary OF State Day
The Monitor Nalant. s$
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
ATl0NAL.

Washington, Feb, 6.-Hon. Chas. w.
Russell. assistant United States attor-
ney in the department of justice, has
just received the following letter, ac-
knowledging the receipt of New YORK
draft for the relief of reconcentrados,
mailed to United States Consul Backer
at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, whose dis
trict OF las Villas embraces Santa Clara
the capital of the province of that name,
San Domingo, Remedies and another
city in the same province, in the east
ern part of the island.
In explanation Of estimates of the
number of deaths from starvation up to
the time of his recent visit, viz, 200,-
600. Mr.. Russell says he got the num-
Der from common talk in Cuba. For
instance he asked Cuban what the i'm
surgents said about accepting the offer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Prodn.tiv. Cnpacitv of FAR, I..syr.

According 70 statistics furnished by
Secretary Morton, in 1850 so per ccnS
IF al the persons Of the United States
who were engaged in gaiBtul ocoupa
H0Ns were farmers. But in 1890 leS
....,1 40 per cent represented those en-
gagged in agriculture, In 1850 five men.
with the farming implements and ma
chinery Of that day. produced 800 BUSH
els of grain. In 1890 five men, with i'm.
proved farm implements and machinery,
produced 1000 bushels. In 1880 the
average product per man was 100 bush
els In 1890 it was 200 bushels. By i'm
proved machinery, therefore, the pro-
ductive capacity Of farm labor has been
doubled, as far as cereals are concerned,
and I'm the case of cotton it has been al
nar,st ona1runled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

The man who would run from lion greets
i'll health with a smile, and yet he has more
chance of escaping from the lion than he has
from the effects OF i'll health. The lions
work is quickly done and the man Is out of
his misery. Many victim of consumption
would be glad If the end came sooner. His
life of misery and suffering can hardly be
called real life He is half alive at best.
The fact that he might have been perfectly
we'll and strong makes his trouble all the
harder TO bear. The fact that he can be per.
fectly well and strong again seems hard
fact for him To believe. Hundreds OF men
whose lives have been given up by physi-
clans have been brought back to health and
strength by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Its good effect is felt
almost Immediately. 1t brings back lost APP
petite, soothes and strengthens the nerves,
fills the blood full of richness and vitality.
1t stimulates digestion, clears out the liver,
and makes assimilation easy and perfect II
has remarkably cleansing and strengthen
ing effect on the lungs, and some of its most
remarkable cures have been in the line of
throat lung and bronchial affections. II is
an absolutely sure remedy for indigestion in
any form, for nervoVsness, sleeplessness,
debility from overwork, and wasting away
of the tissues. This marvellous remedy
can be obtained from any honest druggist,
Do not accept a substitute.
The greatest family medical book that was ever
published is now being distributed Gbto'nteiy f,rc
This is Dr. Picrces Common Seuse Medical Ad-
viser," nearly 100000 copies OF which have been
sold at the regular price of 81 So II Is now sent
free to any one who will send II e-cent stamps.
to cover the cost OF mailing only. II wanted in
handsome durable French olotN binding send 10
cents extra (SI cents in alb 10 pay the bare cost
OF binding and mailing TO Worlds Dispensory
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
A WONDERFUL ESCAPE
xelsted by . Keeper Of the Michigan
State Prison at jackson.
(From the Jackson Citizen

Mr. A. E. Wing resides at 6l2 N. Jack
son Street Jackson, Mich. He Is keeper
In the Michigan State Prison, man of ster-
ling integrity, and whose word is beyond
dispute. He tells the following story of q
wonderful escape, and the incidents con-
nected with the dangerous position in
which he was placed. He says some
months ago my attention was attracted by
a swelling Of my groins, which began to
increase in size to such an extent that
was alarmed 1t spread down my legs to
my feet and was bloated from my waist
down, so badly that | could not pull my
pants, over my legs, and had TO open my
shoes fully two inches before | could get
them on. Even my face became pulled
up; and my hole system seemed affected.
! could hardly drag myself upstairs to
unlock my men. | consulted n physician
one of the best in the city. He said the
swelling was caused by an irritation of the
kidneys, and | commenced treatment with
him But | seemed to be getting worse. |
was strongly urged by friend to try
Doan's Kidney Pills, and | finally con
scented. After the first week | commenced
10 see a change, and felt much better
This was encouraging, and | continued
their use / took five boxes in all, with the
happy result that | was completely cured
have never heard of any medicine which
mad such pronounced and radical effect
ard yet not affect the system generally
and leave it in such good condition.
feel better now than | ever did After
the effect was once established the swelling
gradually disappeared until it was entirely
gone. regard Doans Kidney Pills as a
most wonderful agent in the curing of any
form of kidney disorder.
For sale by all dealers price. so cents
per box. Mailed by Foster Milburn Co,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the Z. 5.
Remember the name, D0aR's, and take no
other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Observation-Disclosures.
Washington, Feb. |, 1898.

Washington, Feb. |, 1898.
Under the rules of the House no bu,
mess can be considered unless it is al.
proved by the committee onrules, unless
call up some measure in which he Is es-
peclalty interested. There are few
committees. besides the committee on
rules, that have the power to report al
any tame, but none of them ever eX.
erclSe this privilege over once or twice
session on an average, so that the
romlnttee on rules virtually runs the
business Of the House. This gives the
minority the chance to abuse the Speak
er. AS he is ex-uiliclo chairman of that
committee. He is called "A tyrant, boss,
ear, etc, by the minority leaders, and
dreadful pictures of our future AZ
almost daily placed before the House.
OF course there is always a good an
SGer to all this talk. and sometimes thu
Speaker. after an unusual discharge o.
these small arms. kindly states that tn,
Jules tnat govern the House are mad,
by the members of the House, and, in
ms kindly, drawing way. he would
,uggest to the gentleman who are 81
much exercised about it that the quick
st way to change the rules would be L,
have those who made them change them.
rhis usually subdUeS the callstheuiC
orators for the time at least, and they
retire to clio .kroom, To worry their uu-
fortunate colleagues who don't make
speeches.
As matter of fact, some such rule
as the one given above is absolutely
necessary IN such an unwieldy body a.
the House. If any one of the three humid
red and fifty. seven members could rise
At any time and fight for recognition,
with the hope of getting it if he was
especially persistent and loud-voiced,
the chamber would be a bedlam. 1t
would be impossible to transact bus
mess. Under the present condition
measure of worth and necessity al,
frequently choked to death, but as al
Offset it should be remembered that
thousands of bills are killed that should
be put to sleep. The regular business
of the House is transacted in an orderly
and busness-like manner, debate OF
sufficient length is allowed to bring GU,
the views of both parties and then q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
STATE NEWS.

Lansing, Mich Feb. 3.-The super
visors effected "A permanent organiza-
ton yesterday, and elected the follow
inc officers: President, Hon. j. w.
Ewing, Grand Ledge; vice presidents,
+. l.. Beach. Saginaw, and & II.
Smith, Jackson; secretary, +. l.. Dodge,
Lansing; treasurer, a. /. Barber, Ma
son; committee on rules, +, c. Smith,
Gladwin; George G. Winslow, Kala-
maz0o; Henry France Ionia; X. +.
HNmell, Lansing; p. H. Goldsmith,
jackson.
The resolutions adopted are in sub
stances as follows: Favoring a deter>
mination in civil cases by three-fourth-
of the jury; indorsing the Kimmiss
anti-fee bill defeated by the last leg
stature; favoring taxation of railroad
and corporate property upon the basis
that other property is taxed; favoring a
law permitting the board of supervisors
to fix the compensation of expert wit
nesses ir INDECENT insane cases OPP.
posing the continual ce of the collection
of form statistics; fayoring the es-
tablishme Mt of six cents per mile as the
legal rate for travelling expenses; az
proving the repeal of the sparrow boun-
ty law; demanding the abolition of the
present system of summoning jurIes,
and requiring the county clerks to sum
uUn jurors by registered letters; asking
Tor an amendment to act 259 of the
laws of 1897, by striking out the clause
providing for extra compensation for
the prosecuting attorney for defending
county drain commissioner: favoring
an amendment to the laws so as to pro-
vide that disorderly persons in cities and
villages shall be prosecuted under the
city and village ordinances; favoring
q reduction in the number of justices
OF the peace, and constables in incor-
porated cities, and the payment of SAL
aries to such officers; expressing the
sense of the meeting in favor of an
amendment to the law requiring sworn
statements to be made by taxpayers,
regarding the value of their property
favoring the assessment of railroad
property in townships and wards, in
accordance with the present laws;
asking for an amendment to the county
road law so as to limit the powers of
county road commissioners and increase
the powers of the board of supervisors.
These resolutions will be taken as basis
of operation by the legislative COM
mittee, which is authorized to prepare
bills to be presented to the next leg
islature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

President Mckinley is a simple and
unaffected in meeting bis felow-men as
when he was struggling young law
yer AT Canton, Ohio. The awful strug-
gle for office has not embittered him i'm
the least. A clerk in one of the bureaus
had occasion to call upon him recently
in an official capacity. He had been at
the White House in other administers
tons, and had been treated in way
not calculated to strengthen his self
respect or increase his admiration for
chief executives. But President Nc
Kinley met him with kindly considera-
ton, introducing HIM to those III his
Office, and treating him with the same
courtesy he had extended to the Sena-
tor who had his ear when the depart
clerk entered.
1t was revelation to this unknown
servant of Uncle Sam. UNDERWOOD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

No better example Of the united feel
ing among Republicans on the subj CT
of finance could be asked than The solid
party vote presented on the Teller rcsn-
luton. But one Republican Linney of
North Carolina, voted Nth The Demo
Gratis. The app ause on tn Rppubli-
can side when the vote was announced
lasted some ten minutes. II demon
strated to the country no large that the
verdict of November, 1896, was not an
ile one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

You must fOrtitv yOur system against
the attacks Of isease. Your blood
must be kept pure. your stomach and
digestive organs in order; your APP
petite good. Holds Sarsaparilla is
the medicine to build you up, purify
and enrich your blood and give " u
strength. 1t creates an appetite and
digestive power.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Nearly One Ealf the schools were
closed in Arenac county last week
owing to the extreme cold weather
and snow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Seekers after gold are often dis
appointed. Seekers after health take
Hoods Sarsaparllla and find it meets
every expectation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Toe Ross, of Columbiaville, has lost
$500 by the "ouy piano and give me
your note" scheme, it is said.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

of autonomy and the answer was that
Spain had put 100000 corpses between
her and them. referring evidently to
the reconcentrados. Tho letter says:
II have certificates signed by the al
cades OF the principal cities und towns
IN Sagua la Grande zone alone, show
ing that my estimate of 10000 perish
ing souls was under rather than abol o
the mark.
80 my mind and to all christian
people there is but one-solely one--is-
sue in this Cubtn 4 Iestlon, viz, destl-
tuition and starvation. The destitution
grows aud the death rate increases
hourly.
"Say 10 the generous people of Amer
lea who have never turned Il deaf ear
to The cry OF the distressed, whether ut
nome or in foreign land, to send US
food. medicine aud clothing for the
sick"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Hoods Pills are the favori.e family
cathartic, easy 10 take. easy to operate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

There can be no doubt that President
Dole's presence IN Washington has Civ
enan impetus to the cause OF Hawaiian
annexation. The chief executive Of the
little island republic Il distinguished
looking ruler. His speeches and put
lie utterances at the receptions and ham
quets that have been rendered him in
dIcate a man IF broad views with rare
political judgment. He is in most
trying and delicate position. The op-
ponents to- annexation are ever ready
to give false color to his movements
and distort his speeches That he has
escaped so far is evidence of his know
ledge of statecraft. The administra-
tion is working hard to bring about an
nexation, and it has bee seml-offlc ially
stated that the necessary two-thirds
majority has been secured in the Sen
ate to ratify the treaty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

was an underpaid at,ache of IT. British
legation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cuthartic, cure constipation forever
Zoe. z5r. II G. G. G fail, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Speaker Reed has two great objects
in view in connection with this session
First, 10 rush the necessary appropria-
tion bills through and reach an early
adj urnment, and second to keep all
appropriations at the lowest possible
figure. There are many meritorious
claims pending, claims that unqueston-
ably show that the claimants ale en-
titled 10 relief and damages. But the
Speaker and his advisers hold the best
way to help the country from the iinan-
cial straits it has been in for the past
four years is To retrench in all cXpen-
ditures of public funds. and that when
the revenue bill begins to pay, as it
evidently will, these claims can come
up for settlement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
To Cure Constipation Forever.

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cathartc. lOc or 25c
II {. c. G. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Paw Paw now has three different
lines of telephones.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets-
Candy Catuartic. cure constipation forever
ioc 25c. IL c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

We know Of no review published in this
country CT In Europe. which combines Sc success
fully s the AMERICAN MONTHLY the alertncss.
thickness, and energy Of journalism with the
sound Judgment, carefully weighed opinion, exact
knowledge. and we-chosen English Of the purely
literary periodical. The OUTLOOK.