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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
POWER OF THE CAUCUS
Defined by Gathering Of House DEM
ocrats at Washington.
BAILEY AND HIS FRIENDS WIN OUT.

RESOLUTIONS Adopted Limiting tho Bind
Ing Character Of tho Caucus In Some
Respects-Anglo-A American Com
mission to Take q Rest.
Washington, Dec. 12.-The Democrats
Of the house Of representatives held q
caucus Saturday on the question COM
Ing over from the last session as to the
binding force of caucus action. The
meeting was held in the hall of the
house of representatives at s D. M, and
| Of 126 members on the roll of the house
Sc were present. Among those present
were Bailey, Richardson Of Tennessee,
DeArmond and Bland of Missouri,
Wheeler of Alabama, Allen of Missis-
sippi McRae of Arkansas and Sayers
Of Texas. McMillin Of Tennessee and
! Bankhead Of Alabama We're not among
those present. The meeting was devoid
of any personal or sensational features
and was devoted to brief discussion
of the wisdom Of making caucus action
/ binding. A resolution to this effect had
been introduced by Bailey, and this was
pending with an amendment by McRae
! of Arkansas.
Test Vote in Favor of Bailey.
The main interest centered in the abil-
ity of Bailey and his friends to pass the
resolution. At the outset DeArmond
made point of order against the regu-
larity of the resolution, but Chairman
Richardson did not sustain the point
In order to test the strength of the
Bailey forces Clardy of Kentucky moved
to reconsider the vote by which the
resolution had been agreed to at the
last session. The motion was tabled
So to 13-thus establishing that the ad.
vocates of the resolution had a clear
majority
The resolutions were then adopted
without division. They are as follows:
Resolved, That hereafter the action
of Democratic caucus shall be binding
upon all who participate in its proceed
ings, provided that no member shall be
required to vote for any bill which he
may deem unconstitutional, and pro-
vidcd further that in all matters except
the nomination of officers and questions
of procedure no decision shall be bind
ing unless made by two-thirds of those
voting.
Rights of State Delegations.
Resolved, That while acting in con-
formity to the principles declared by
the last national Democratic conven.
ton and the constitution of the United
States the Democrats in each state end
in each congressional district have a
right to determine for themselves in
their own locality what their policy shall
be; to make Platforms for. accept
pledges from, their candidates, and to
instruct their members of congress; and
the full exercise of such right of local
party self-government should in all
cases be respected by Democratic con-
gressional caucuses."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Proceedings In Congress.

Washington. Dec. THE session of
the senate was devoted mainly to rou-
tine matters. the introduction of bills
and presentation of reports. Morrill,
presented petition from the legisla
ture Of Vermont asking for the revival
OF the grade of admiral and recognition
of Rear Admiral Dewey. Hale present.
ed a bill to revive the grade of admiral
and vice admiral Vest Of Missouri
introduced joint resolution declaring
that under the constitution the United
States has power to acquire territory
to be held and governed as colonies.
The house held brief session and
adjourned out of respect to the men,
cries Of the late Representatives North
way of Ohio and Love Of Mississippi.
Washington. Dec. S.-The house has
passed the anti-scalping bill against
railway ticket agents.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The house has
passed the military and naval urgent
deficiency bill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
SENATOR WITHOUT A SEAT.
Simon of Oregon win Not BE Stationed on
Democratic Side.

Washington, Dec. 7.-When Joseph
simon. the new senator from Oregon,
was formally sworn into office he found
that there was no seat for him in the
senate. AS he had qualified. signed the
roll and received congratulations he
was turned over to the sergeant-at-
arms, who was expected to provide him
with desk and seat
The senatorship in Oregon had been
vacant 80 long that in the arrangements
OF seats no provision was made for
Senator Simon on the Republican side
OF the chamber. The new senator re-
sented the suggestion that he sit on the
Democratic side. The Republican
leaders consulted and it was suggested
that Senator Butler, the Populist from
North Carolina, might be willing to
move over to the Democratic side. The
North Carolina man had tried that side
early in the day and was stung by a
chance remark that in view of the
race troubles in his state he would
hereafter identify himself with the
Democratic party, so he refused to
give up his present seat and Senator
Simon Is still seatless.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
For Sale.

For Sale.
have some Of the choicest building
lots In the city for sale. High, ierraced
ard fronted by mecadamized streets.
i. w. DAUBNEY,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
Is correct he Is elected over Burgess by
81 votes. Republicans Still claim Bur-
gesS' election,
NOTE OF WARNING

10 Republicans Throushout the state.
The Absurd Claims OF the DamoerRtS on
Legislature.
Special Dispatch to the IntelilEeneer.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov, IL
Chairman Dawson has issued the fol-
lowing warning to West Virginia Re-
publicans:
''The Republicans have a majority in
the legislature of nine in the senate and
of about five in the house. The Demo-
cratic leaders, however without any
facts or figures to base # on, are claim
ing the house and majority on Joint
ballot.
"The purpose of this ridiculous claim
Is to cover up an attempt to steal the
house. Republicans must guard the
Victory they have won. Democrats VIII
mot be allowed to steal the legislature,
LAS sample of their absurd claims,
witness the claim they made that Mr..
FIournoy was elected in this county
when the returns show that he was be-
hind Mr. Ray"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
TRAINS RUSH TOGETHER

With FFiEhtfnl Results on the Lshlgh
Valley KAIlFoad-FiVs Perseha Kiilsd
and several Wounded
WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Nov, 1.-THE
Buflalo express on the Lehlgh Valley
railroad. which left New York at $3.50
last night. ran into the New York and
PhIladelphia express going east on
wllkesbarre mountain, at o'clock this
morning. The train going east, which
was composed of an express car, combi-
nation baggage, day coach and three
sleepsrs, had the right OF way 90 a sim
gle track. The Buffalo express, in
charge of Engineer Rohbllng, had or
ders to stop on siding on the noun
tain and let the New York express pass.
AS Rohbling approached the siding he
discovered that the air brakes would
not work. The train was moving about
thirty miles an hour down a ninety foot
grade, The engineer whistled frantical-
ig for the handbrakes. He knew the
other train was about due. He revers-
ed his engine and stuck 20 his post, but
could not avert the collision. IN less
than a minute the express from the
west drawn by two heavy engines, hove
In sight. A terrible crash followed on
curve in a deep cut. Nearly all the pas
sengers on both trains were asleep.
Many Of these were thrown out Of their
berths by the shock, but none was Sc
Vereiy injured.
The killed and wounded taken from
the wreck was as follows:
Kllled-William ToXheimer, fireman;
Fred CHASER, fireman; ], c, McGregor,
express messenger, Eastoni Jacob En-
gleman, brakeman. Easton; John NC
Nally, engineer, Whitehaven.
Injured-D. Z. Price, engineer. NeW
York, badly scalded: John Rohbling. en-
gineer, wiikesbarre, badly Scaided;
Charles Morgan, express messenger,
scalded about head; John Shanheld,
brakeman, Mauch Chunk, cut about the
head.
The engines and the baggage and ex-
press cars were piled up in heap IN
the cut. The passengers rushed from
the cars hearing the cries OF the inJur-
ed tralnmen In the wreck. II was al
most impossible TO render any assist
ance. Flagmen hastened to the nearest
telegraph office and sent word to
Wllkesbarre. a wrecklng train with a
number of physicians and two clergy
men, were at once sent to the scene OF
the wreck. AS soon as possible the dead
and injured were taken from under the
engine and cars.
The train going east consisted Of an
express car, combination baggage, one
day coach and four Pullmans. The pas
sengers were brought to this city and
later q train was made up and sent
over the "Cut off, branch road. The
road Is completely blocked and will not
be cleared for some hours.
An Investigation shows that a heavy
wind storm prevailed on the mountain
last night, which caused the leaves from
the forest to accumulate on the track.
The engines ploughed into these leaves,
which clogged the braklng apparatus.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
THE GREENWOOD MASSACRE.
Tolbsrt, the Colorsd Candidate for Com
Ersss Gives the Facts About the RIotlnE.

Tolhsrt, the Colorsd Candidate for Com
Ersss Gives the Facts About the RiotInE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Regarding
he race riot that occurred at Phoe-
nix, South Carolina, Mr. Tolbert, the
colored candidate fur Congress. who ar
rived here to-day, says chat the true
facts OF the rIotlng have not been given.
The facts are, he says, as follows:
II was nominated for Congress by the
Republicans OF my district For the
purpose Of making a contest before the
house my brother. r, p. Tolbert, agreed
TO be present at the polling place at
Phoenix for the purpose OF witnessing
the uffidayits OF colOred men who were
rejected as vrters because OF their In
ability TO comply with the requirements
OF the constitution,
MY brother took no part In the man
agement OF the polling place, which wa6
in the hands OF the Democrats. He sim
ply sat on the piazza Of Mr.. Lakes
house and witnessed the atiidIvlts given
him, dcpohing these aiiidavits In box
prepared for the purpose
MIR Etheridge, the white man who
was killed. was an election manager ut a
precinct two miles away, He left h!s
own precinct and with a party OF men
went to Phoenix He walked up with
mis- party tu,wherc my brother was sit
tlng ut a table and deliberately kicked
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

LONDON, Nov. ia sensational
murder was committed in a North Lon
don bakery this morning. A homeless
Pole, named Schneider, was given a
nights lodging IN the bake house ana
he murdered the bakers German asest- .!.
ant throwing him inside the oven, The
baker, alarmed bF the stencil OF the
burning body, descended 70 the bake
house and Schneider tried to murder
him also, clubbing him over the head
and stabblng him in the chest. The
shrlcks OF the baker brought the police
20 the spot and Schneider was over
powered. The bake house presented
evidence OF q frightful struggle havln9
taken place there. II was splashed with
blood and strewn with tufts OF hair.
The charred body OF the bakers assist.
ant was found in the oven. His skull
had been smashed with O hatchet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

over, the table and box IN VI u g1lre put
the certificates. Then ho aulted my
brother.
I'm a short while ne Democratic
voters who were In the ams house.
rushed out and commenced aaoodng into
the crowd. The negro led. Ny
brother, VINO Is probably deld 6y now.
told me that Etherldgo WIS Killed py
ehOts from his own friGnoA
my brother did not hlpeA weapon on
his person" Mr. Tolbeft eald mat ne
was at Abbeville, TWcny-nve miles
away from the shoollng, H3s llther, j.
r. Tolbert, was at VeTildlt, An0aier pre-
clnct. When the elder Tulbeft learned
OF the riot ne started 70 the scene In his
buggy, accompanied by q little ten-year-
old nephew. Before be Teached the
scene he Was met by = mob which rid
died the buggy with brllst5 ana wound
ed him and the little boy . number OF
times, 1t is said that t1e boz was killed
by the shots.
7. P. Tolbert, who Wal nrgt shot by
the mob, was aided TO his home some
distance from the scene ana was pur-
sued by the mob While lying In bed IN
o dying condition, the mop attempted
TO make him give the name Of the per-
aon vhn had killed E,theFldga. He told
them that EiherIdge had been killed by
the Democrats themselves.
on finding his father - badly wound
ed, Sir. II. r. Tolbert procured a doctor,
who attended - the wounds Of the SEN
lor Tolbart. After plAcing bis family IN
a safe place Mr.. Tolbert came on 10 this
city. MIR. Tolbert states that his brother
said that so far as he c0ulde zee no shots
were ared by the negroes e FhoeniX.
They fled as soon as the fliooang com
mgnred, leaving T. r. Tolbert as the
target for the mob 10 shpOs at,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. live
have received conhrmatory information
from every district in the United
states" said Chairman Babcock, Of the
Republican congressional committee, to-
daV. This shows that the Republicans
will certainly have thirteen majority
and perhaps more than that over the
combined opposition in the next house
OF representatives. ANY changes which
subsequent returns may make will be
in the direction OF Increasing our ma
jortV. The straIghtout Republican
strength shown will be 1856"
Representative Cochran, from the
Nineteen New York district, was at Re-
publican headquarters to-day. On the
face Of returns SO far received he has
been defeated by fourteen votes, but
Mr.. Cochran claims that when the
votes of the soldiers Of his district, now
at Camp Meade, are at hand they will
more than overcome this majority and
show that he is elected. The Republic
cans are counting on this as a strong
probability, In which case they would
have fifteen majority in the house.
Word has been received at headQuar-
ters that in the Second California and
the Twelfth Texas districts which were
considered doubtful, the Democratic
nominees have been elected.
Chairman Babcock has received in-
formation indicating that the RepublI-
can nominees in the Tenth Kentucky.
Ninth North Carolina and Ninth Vir-
ginIa will contest the election of their
Democratic opponents and that George
n. Higgins, the Republican nominee IN
the Twenty sixth Pennsylvania district.
Will demand a recount Of the official
vote which gave the election to A. Gas
ton, the Democratic candidate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
CABINET MEETING.
Cuban Affair." and situation In CarOlInaS
nI,nu.S.h

Cuban Affair." and situation In CarolinaS
Discussed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 1.-THE
cabinet meeting to-day lasted over two
hours, While large amount Of rou-
tine business was transacted, oonsId-
cradle attegtlon was devoted to the race
teUtAiss in Ne 3arolinas. The Prea+
dent expressed deep concern over the
situation, but It was decided that the
developments up to this time did not
warrant federal interference. The con-
ditions In those two states will, how
ever, be kept under close surveillance
with view to action should it be
deemed necessary.
The following cablegram from Gener-
al Wade, chairman OF the Cuban evacu-
tion commission was read at the
meeting:
"From our arrival Spanish authorities
here have about carried out terms OF
evacuation to the best OF their ability.
Ships arriving have been promptly and
fully loaded and dispatched; about
twenty thousand men having gone.
Lack OF transportation and money to
pay troops is giving serious trouble.
The governor general seems able to
deal with conditions as they arise. Ac-
counts from here are so sensational 1
desire to inform you Of true state OF az
fairs"
Thc President will confer with At
torney General Griggs concerning the
situation in the Carollnas upon the lat
ter's return 10 the city. Beyond the
newspaper reports no information from
wilmington or Greensboro has reached
the administration from any source, but
there Is little doubt that the whole mat
der win be looked into by the officers Of
the department OF justice. No action
was decided upon at tO-daF's meeting,
and unless the rIoting is resumed Il is
probable that nothing will be done
pending the return Of Attorney General
GrlgEs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

PARIS, Nov. lit g now geneCaligi
understood that the joint Besiou Of the
peace commissions which was Arranged
for Saturday. VIII be postponed unal
Monday next, At the Joint session Of
wednesday hast # was agreed that tho
session flxed for Saturday might Be
postponed until Monday if tho Spanish
commissioners found themselves unable
to prepare @ reply for prescntatioU on
Saturday, and It now appears the Span
iards found It necessary to send to Mad
rid for certain records which cannot
reach Paris before 10 O'Clock on satIr-
day mtHning, and therefore their proper
embodiment into the Spanish mem6ran-
dun cannot be accomplished before
Monday.
The next Communication from SDadn9
commissioners will deal with the lights
of either commission to discuss Spanish
sovereignty over the Philippine iSland9
and with the American contenhQl that
the retention of public moneys ana Gus
toms at Manila Is justified by the TACT
OF the military occupation OF I'm place
by the American forces and wa Tanted
by the protocol, even II fanlty, az elaam-
ed by Spain, because such action COM
menced after the suspension d HOSTILE
ties.
There is no truth In the sfatemene
printed here this morning that the Span.
iards have decided to refuse entirely, at
the next session to discuss the ''e6Sion ot
the Philippine Islands.
Judge Day, president Of thh American
commission, Is suffering from cold ana
mad q, slight chill last night Therefore
by mis- physlclan's advice, he ts resting
quietly to-day. The judges indispoS.
ton IS In the nature Of an attack OF
grIp. from which oil the commissioners
nave suffered more or less, but he e1-
pects to be able to attend TO business to-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
SPANISH PRESS
Claim that the Government will not Yield
on philippine Question.

,,,, ,,,.t ,H,o fiov.rnnae ant will not Yield
S''-'''i -. Ip,,,,I,,,,In. q o,s,tlon.
On F,.,@ :. - -, "a.
MADRID, Nov. u.-The Herala VrlS
morning asserts that the Spanish gov
o,rr,,Ib has resolved to maintain
:, '-...I -,.-,..,, 4, IN, 1oh,,,z,nJns a.
SPANS sovereignty iti 'tie ii'. : 'pp'Ae
lands, and It adds that It has been sug-
gested that Emperor William Of Ger
.,.. ,,,,,r 4. nynacte.3 10 vlS,k CadfE
many VIM - ~ F'Sss - Z
and MADRID soon. on as ~ way paets "
Germany from the Holy Land, be asked
a. or,ttrate the questions In dispute be-
" - - ~ ~ TT-,t.d s+s+sa an
tween SPAN anu tl4e S't.i.sI l''ss' -
the event OF peace co1iEEl4sslOnS ot Tue
respective countries now in session az
,,,,,.-. -, ,,,,,. n, an aRrapnne41t
F'iAS t'-',il.e " - 49,. - ,..,,,,a t,,o1- ~
upon the Terms OIL tiis VE0IO IO9s- = . y v
peace.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

General Woods Advise to the new Mayer
OF Guantanamo.

Guantanamo.
GUANTANAMO, Province Of santla-
go de cuba, Nov. 11.-Genernl Leonard
Wood, governor of the military depart
meut OF Santiago. who is now In this
district, in the course OF his tour of In
spectlon along the const, visited to-day
the town OF Jamaica, and also two sn-
gar plantations where troops are sta
toned.
Senior Perez, the new mayor OF Guam
tanamo, called toward dusk upon Gen.
Wood and reported his experience dur
ing the first day OF his mayoralty. Gen.
Wood said TO him in the course OF the
interview:
you Cubans are now on trial before
the world and You must show what Vou
are able 10 do In the matter OF self
government. The Americans would be
pleased to give stable government TO
Cuba In the course OF twelve months.
Let us see II the Cubans are able to
government themselves, or II It VIII be
necessary to make some othec arrange
ments. The Americans are now doing
everything they can to give the Cubnns
an opportunity to display the adnilnls-
tratlVe ability they have"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

LONDON. Nov. ia special Gis-
patch from Shanghai says that the
British minister at Pekin. Sir Claude
N. AiucDona,d, on learning from the
American minister there that a conces-
sion to build the Hankow-C Canton rail-
road had been granted TO an American
syndicate, refused TO support the appli-
cation OF the Anglo Eastern syndicate
for the contract. 1t appears that ale
though the American concession was
signed by the Chinese minister In
WASHINGTON In April, the China depart
ment OF the foreign office advised the
Anglo Eastern syndicate to apply for II,
which was done on october 10,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

WILMINGTON, N. C.. Nov. i1.-com-
parauve quiet relgned here to-day.
Guards shot one unruly negro In me-
gro slum OF the city this forenoon, A
sensation was created by the capture of
j. R. Melton. late chief of police, by
crowd OF red shirt riders, who would
have committed violence had not the
militia lnterGered, and at 9 o'clock, Mel
ton, r. H. Bunting, Republican justice
OF the peace, and c. H. Gilbert, ex-fus-
lon policeman, all Of whom are IN dam
ger OF severe treatment by red shirts,
were escorted to the depot and sent out
Acting Sheriff G. 2. French left the
city last night. Eight negroes In the
county Jail whom the 'red shirts" and
rough riders" had the notion to lynch,
were sent to Goldsboro for safe keep
ing. These were arrested during the
riot Thursday. The city is now under
military and police protection and there
is every indication that no further out
breaks are expected,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12
DAYTON'S MAJORITY


Prom OmeIRl HoturnS of Republican
Counties and ConesSsiOnS to the Demo.
CrNur Onra IS 0s7.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Nov. 1.-THE fol-
lowing are the Official majorItIes for
Dayton in this district: Barbour 81;
Grant, 93S; Mineral, 29G: Morgan, 1926;
Mon1ngalla. 1913; Preston, 1906;
Tucker. e5s; Taylor, 1l6. These are all
official
The following are McGraw's mnjorities
ard are official except Pendleton and
Randolph. but Chairman Teeter has
every assurance that they are at the
outside and viii likely be less: Berkeley,
$50. Hardy, 6i3; Hampshire. 1,137; Mar
ion. 81; Pendleton, 22O; Randolph, G1s;
Jefferson, 1882 This leaves Dayton's
majority 6s1.
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cARNEaIR To BE- ARRESTED
For Failing to Obey summous Of a Ns'
York Court.


NEW YORK, Nov. 11.-Justice Law
renee in the supreme court to-day, issu-
ed an order directing the sheriff to ar
rest Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire
iron and steel manufacturer
The application for Mr., Carnegie's ar
rest was made by assistant corporation
counsel George H. Cowie, who appeared
in behalf Of Henry Winthrop Gray, spe-
cial commissioner of Jurors. Mr.. Care
negie was served with notice by Conn
missioner Gray on November l to ap-
pear before him on November 10 and
testify to his qualifications to act as a
special juror. Mr.. Carnegie did not
present himself, and corporation counsel
whalen directed u motion TO be made
for his arrest.
The warrant was placed In the hands
Of Sheriff Dunn and will be obeyed as
soon as possible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-11-12

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1.-THE tor
pedo boat destroyer Farragut has made
what viii probably be her final trial
trip. She steamed at full speed for an
hour without Il single hitch and accom-
plished the task laid out for her In the
specifications on which she was butt,
she Is little faster than thirty knots,
but just how much viii not be known
until the report OF the trial board has
themselves as well satisfied with her