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HAVE A CLUE.
Police orNew York Claim to Have a
Trace ofthc Person who Sent Poison
to Harry Cornish.

Police of New York Claim to Have a
Trace ofthc Person who Sent Poison
to Harry Cornish.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-There is hope
that borders on expectation that the
sIlver-plated trlnket received by Harry
Cornish through the mails may prove
conclusive clue to the poison response
BILE for the death of Mrs. Kate j. Ad-
ans and the poisoning of Cornish. 1t
is not n bottle-holder as 1t has been
represented to be, but a toothpIck hold
er or ash receiver.
A private hallmark is stamped in the
silver Of this little article. II is mo.
sI4, Toothplck Holder or Match
Stand" 1t was made in Newark, N. j.
by Frank A. Lebuecker & Company,
manufacturing silversmitts.
There nre not fifty match safes OF
that design in the country" Mr.. Leb-
kueckner said. But few have been put
forth tip to the present time. OF these
fifty the one involved either went to
New York or to our eastern agents, at
Hartford, Conn, and it you follow II
TO tDe TSlall slOISi uhA lllAL SSSiH~ 40
conducted as II 'Ought to be, you can
find the name OF the person who
bought 1t.
1--WE have not called on the police
with this information yet" said the
manufacturer, for the reason that we
have not got the information into shape
''But we are working hard to trace 1t.
We are searching our books, and to-day
we VIII know Just the firm that We sent
Mr.. Lebkueckner said that his New
York customers lncluded the leading
silversmiths of the country. 1t was
the practice OF all such firms to keep
track of their wares, and mo. Sl4'
would be traced directly to the pur-
chaser,
a silver match holder or toothpicls
holder. such as No. Si4 Is rarely II ever
purchased for woman or by one, un-
less 1t is intended as present FOR Il
gentleman. The little tray surrounding
the cup shows in Itself what i is to be
used for-c!gar. ashes, burned matches
or broken toothpicks.
",rhere is no size Of bromo selt2er
bottle madA that fits that said Mr..
L Lebkuecker. 1T tried 1t myself to-day.
All are either too large or too small.
A bottle IN bottle holder fits perfectly
The bromO seltzer bottle must have
ratified around In No. Sl4, and showed
plainly that It did not belong there
Captain McCluskey, of the detective
bureau, said to-day that he had ascer-
taIned the store at which the tooth
nick holder was bought, but he refused
10 say what establishment It is, further
than that 1t is in New, York City. Cap
tain McCluskey regards the clue as
the most important one that has been
developed thus far.
This afternoon Mr.. Lebkuecher said
that only fifteen Of the silver match
safes OF the designs sent to Cornish had
been made by his firm. OF these one
each had been sold in the following
cities: New York city, Brooklyn, sa-
lem. Mass, Newark. Baltimore, Syra-
cuse, San Francisco and st. Louis. Two
were sold In Mlddletown, Conn.,, and
five were disposed OF to firms in Chi
cago. The names OF the firms purchAs-
ing them to-day are withheld at the re-
quest OF the police.
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YEARNTNG FOR PEACE.
Situation in Philippines as Revealed
by Hong Kong Junta.


by Hong Kong Junta.
HONG KONG, Dec sO.-The Filipino
1upta here has replied to the report OF
Commissioner Harden, who was sent TO
the philippines by the government Of
the United States to report upon the
conditions there prevailing. The junta
asked the Associated Press to publish
the following as revealing the true sit
uatlon and sentiment" In the Philip
I'VE deny that Agulnalio viii be sat-
istled " made major general IN com :
mand OF five native regiments, nnd tnlt
II this Is done the national army could
be dlsarmed and disbanded.
I'VE repeat our approval for an I'm
partial inquiry by an able commissioner
and ImplOre the American people 10 re-
fFalH from q hasiR decision.
"The Filipino government views with
alarm Commissioner HaTden's proposal
30 impose In America high protective
tarIff against Philippine products
',llOIlo surrendered 30 the national
army, which Is the completion Of the
occupation OF the Island Of PanaG.
There Is no truth Ia the reported cs-
tablishment OF an opposition republic III
the Visnyas All the officials In the
Vlsayas hold Agulnaldo's command.
The F'itlptno's are yearning for a
peaceful settlement Of all questions. To
their brothers across the sea, the Fill
pIHo's send greeting and earnest prayer
that with the new gear viii come a
dawn for new era nt peace, prosper
itg and good fellowship wlthethc free
and beniticent people OF the United
states Though but mn infant among
TalI0Hs, yot are we strong n assured OF
tho good viii or the great American ma
f.tp
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STAMFORD on INQUIRY.
Attorney General Monnctt Asks for a
Hearing In Open Court.

Attorney General NIOnnctt Asks FOR a
Hearing in Open Court.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. 3O.-Attorney
General MoaAett filed motion In the
supreme court this evening, asking that
the order appointing Alien Brinsmnde
referee in the suit Instituted against the
Standard oil Company be rescInded,
and that the testimony be taken direct
ly in open court. The attorney general
also asks that officers, employees and
agents of the Standard oil Company
be compelled to bring all books and pa
pers that may be demanded in evidence.
The hearing before the referee has been
In progress for several weeks. and the
attorney general has become Impatient
over the repeated delays and postpone
ments and failure OF the defendaE's to
produce records.
The reasons for this action are set
forth by the attorney general In his
motion, as follows:
First, that the attorney genernls 9 de-
partment had for the fiscal yenr OF 1888,
ending February Is, 1899, but limited
npnrOprlntIOn for contingent expenses,
which has been entirely exhausted,
and 1t has no means to further pursue
the dIlntOry tnCtlcs adopted by the de-
fcndant company Of questioning the au-
thority OF the courts order.
Second, II will appear manifest TO the
court from the record Of the referee,
Allen Il. Brlnsmade, that he has yielded
10 the applications for continuance
md delays, and It Will be absolutely
lmpossible'to furnish the court the nee.
rssary information by rensOn OF said
DELAYS. Tho state is Informed. and be-
llcves that many of the valuable rec
ords and documentary evidence have
already been destroyed since the for
mer adjournment OF said referee, on or
about November IL. 1898, and the order
Of said court on December Z, 1898, that
II Ia further manifest from the pro-
ceedlng for the last year In attempting
10 bring before this court evidence or.
dcred to be produced which should
have been furnished by the defendant
company within one weeks time, has
been refused this court by Systematic
delay"
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GOVERNOR IN WASHINGTON
Looking Aftcr the states Interests.
Probable Distribution Of tho 1rrc'
ducibfc School Fund.

Looking Aftcr the states Interests.
Probable DistTibutlon Of tho Irrcs
duciblc School Fund.
Special Dispatch to tho lntolligcncer.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec, so.-aov-
ernor Atkinson was IN the city to-day
on business with tho several depnrt-
mcnts, While on, the rounds he called
at the white house to see the President.
Among other items OF business the
governor had In hand was to hasten tho
adjudication of the claim of the state
against the general government for re-
endorsement OF money expended in the
prelimlnaries OF organizing aud equip-
nlng the two West Vlrglnia regiments
Of volunteers The claim amounts to
about $2S,OOO, and promise was obtain
cd nt tho war department OF early con-
slderationl OF II, The governor also re-
quested that the two regiments shall no
retained In the service for a longer per-
Tod than was contemplated by the de-
partmentS II being his understanding
that the men do not want to be muster-
ed out
Incidentally, the governor discussed
To-day the probability OK his commend
ing to the legislature In hts fortheon-
ing message, the distribution of the
irreduclble school fund. He said; u
have contemplated making that suggeS-
tion, but have not finally decided TO do
so There Is a fund OF 100000 on hand
which is constantly being Increased. the
interest only OF which amount, under
the present law. 10 available for the
benefit Of the schools It has seemed
advisable that the legislature should
authorize it's gradual distribution. thus
enabling every county to increase the
number OF months in the school year.
To do this will work no. hardship, and
viii do a great amount of good. The
money could be distributed solely for
the benefit OF the school, and with the
added fund mahy counties which now
have but four months OF school could
increase to six months. with equal nd
yantages to counties now more favor
ed.
"If the money IN the lrrcdurible fund
were contributed to the schools at the
rate OF 100000 per year, by the time It
would be exhausted, provided the law
applied only to the amount on hand.
there would be another accumulation
ample for the then existing needs. But
have not decided to make the recon-
incubation and nag lot.d .dQ. ~ y
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TAYLOR COUNTY NANDANUS
Before Supreme Court-NIcans' At.
torneys Granted Until to.day TO
.n..t.. A $500.

Before Supreme COuTt'-Mcaus' At
torneys Granted Until tO.day to
Prepare their Answer.
Special Dispatch to tho Intelllgeneer.
CHARLESTON, w. VA Dec. 3O.-
The supreme court of appeals met this
morning to consider the Taylor county
mandamus case.
Several days ngo Judge Brannon is-
sued writ of mandamus requiring w.
j. Curry and James X. Means. comnis-
sIoncrs Of Taylor county, to give cer-
tlflcate OF election to w. II. d. Dent.
Democratic candidate for member OF this
house of delegates for Taylor county,
or show good cause for not doing so.
Mr.. Curry. Democrat, had already
signed Mr.. Dents certificate, but Mr..
Mems, the Republican member, de-
clIaed to do so. and with his counsel.
Hon. John w. Mason, OF Grafton, and
George W. McClintlc, Of this city, ap-
peared before the court to-day to give
satisfactory reasons to that body for
his action. They asked the court to
give them until tomorrow morning to
prepare their answer, which was grant
cd, and the court adjourned until .
o'clock tomorrow.
The applicant, Mr.. Dent, Is repre-.
sented by Hon. John II. Holl, of Hunt
ington, and Judge a. n. Campbell, Of
Union.
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pENNsYLYANIA PoLifIcs.
SIagcc Denies He is the ResIduary
Iprntcc of Ouay.

NIagcc Denies He is the ReslduaTy
Legatec Of Quay
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. SO-senator
C. L. Magee returned from the eeast this
morning. When asked II the reports
sent out from Philadelphia 70 the ef-
feet that he had deal With Senator
Quay, were true, he said;
81 am not In the dealing business. l
do want to see the Republlcqn caucus
nominee elected speaker of ttle house OF
representatives for the reasonshat the
Republican party will be held fesponsi-
bic for all the legislation passed and Tor
that reason the man elected should be q
straight Republican.
"SOme of the reports sent QUO say that
senator Quay 10 secure S'ouf support
promised to resign the senat9fshtp be-
fore his new term expires and turn the
office over to you"
"Such statements are utterl without
foundations" said the senator. / do not
believe II is within the power of any
man to bedueath the United slltes sem
nAorship TO another. BesideaAt Is only
natural that Senator Quay should Ike
tbe United states senatorShlp too well.
and the power and prestige \ gives too
much, to turn 1t over to me o. Rnv one
else"
States senatorshlp|
Not at this time; It would not suit
me ct all"
"Thcn there is nothing 10 the story
that YOU are to be the reslduary iegatec
OF Senator Quay?"
absolutely nothing At OIL. Such a
thing has never been proposed to me,
nor. so far as / am aware, has Il been
made TO any OF my fciends."
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MANILA, P. l.. Dec. SO.-The British
ship Esmeraldu which has Just arrived
mere from the Ladrone islands reports
that after the United States cruiser
Charleston left the Island of Guam, in
June last, the spanlards refused to rec
ognize the authority OF Francis Portu-
sach, whs was verbally authorized by
Captain Glass to continue his former
regime as .,7Ternor, and Jose slsto, a
former public administrator, was de-
ctared governor. He armed part Of the
native guard, levied tax of six dollars
n head. and confscated fifteen tons OF
powder aud a small stock OF ammunl-
lion when the island was taken by the
Americans.
ere Of the Spanish garrison by the COM
bined native forces at Panopi, Caroline
Islands. Henry Naoti, an educated
chief. has been selected to be the ruler.
He is reported to be favorable 70
Americans.
The British cruiser Buen0ventura has
gone to Iloilo to protect British interest
there.
The British steamer Romulus, which
mas Just arrived here, confirms the re-
port that the insurgents at lloilo are In
cIIned to surrender the town to the
Americans II satisfied as to the form Of
government which will be accorded
them.
Francis Portusach whom the officers
Of the cruiser Charleston left In charge
OF the Ladrones Islands, being the only
American citizen there, Is a native OF
Spain, where he was born about thirty
years ago. He took out his citizenship
papers in Chicago during the gear 1888.
He is said to be the son Of wealthy
merchant Of Barcelona. Panopi may
mean the island OF Puynipet also refer
red to as Bonabe and Panapee. 1t is
probably the second In size of the Caro-
line group known as the Carolines pro-
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the celebration; but they are convinced
that this ss-not q suitable or cxpedienl
time for It.
This morning the city and suburbi
OF Havana ure absolutely outlet and las
night there was not one instance OF DIS
order The United States patrols aAe
offers were keonly on the alert pene'
trating into every corner Of the town,
Senor FREDERICK Mora. said to the
correspondent OF The Associated Press
to-day: eve are sorry We cannot OK.
ecule our programme. but we agree
with General Ludlow's desire. Ho VIII
have d9iIlculty IN keeping the low peo-
pie down and restraining the young
people In the army; but we are sure
only detached acts of disturbances VIII
occur Nothing win be done IN combi-
nation against the American wishes.
Nov ls Cuba's opportunity. II we SO
wrong now we shall never attain inde.
pendencc. never reach national life 1n1
the Americans would never leave CUE
I'm -
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ROMANTIC HISTORY
Of Portusach-How he Came to be
mn Amcrican CItizcn.

or PortUsach-How nc Came TO be
an American Citizen.
CHICAGO, Dec. SO--Trancis Portu-
sach came to Chicago in 1856. He was
the son OF wealthy mercuant OF BAR
celona, Spain, who had numerous trad
ing vessels in the philippines and other
islands OF the south seas. That city was
his birthplace. While boy young
Portusach travelled considerably on his
fathers ships. After his fathers death
and before he had reached his majority,
Francis Porlusach left home, which had
been made unbearable by the tyranny
OF on elder brother. He shipped as a
sailor before the mast and visited oil
parts OF the globe, finally landing in
America.
When he came to Chicago he was
not yet twenty-one years Of age, but
had vast amount Of experience in
worldly affairs. Having taken out his
first papers five years previouslE' PORT
usach. in 1883 became a citizen vt the
United States. Soon after that he left
Chicago and went to the Pacific coast.
lie was lost track Of by his friends. but
Il was known he Intended TO sail for
the south seas and finally return home
and claim the fortune left by his father
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sandbaggcd and Robbed.

Special Dispatch to tho lntelllgcncer.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, Dec. co.
Jacob Cochran, a cattle dealer Of
Greenville. Ohio. who was returning
from trip to Boone county, was sand
bagged by two unknown men at Spring
Hill late last night and robbed OF $50.
The robbers failed to find SIPS he had in
another pocket. He was taken to tho
railroad and laid across the track and
left for dead. He recovered cOnsclous-
ness and went to n neighbor He does
not know whether his assaiiants were
white or colored.
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NEW YORK, Dee. 3O.-TomnH ES-
trada Palma. president Of the late Gu
hln iunta. said to-day that he did not
-nticipatc any serious disturbances IN
Eayana at the raising OF tho American
nag Mr., Palma expressed II disbelief
in the rumor that General Mcnocal had
taken the nold. General Menocnl. he
uald, was patriot ana brave mnn.
Gnd would not become actively hostile
20 the Americans. Mr.. Palma expressed
regret that General Gomez was not
summoned 10 Havana as sucll coursc
would furnish the best guarantee Of
peace and order. II hope for frater-
nit and Intelligent sympathy between
Tho Cubans and Americans" said Mr..
Palma, FOR II viii greatly facilitate the
benehcent ork Of tho United states in
Havana"
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DIssATIsFIED CUBANs.
They are Eager for big pny but not so
Anxious for Work.

AnNtuuk IOT W uElts
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Dec. SO.-The
boon Of employment at fair wages is.
seemingly, not appreciated by Cuban
laborers. a few days ago the dock la
borers struck for raise of 65 cents u
day. They we're getting 81 9j a day,
which IS 20 cents more than they We're
getting under the Spaulurds. Now
ibey refuse to go TO work under 81 80.
General Wood told the ringleaders
that IL they did not instantly go to
work hc would import all the negro Ia
borers from JAmalcH that were requlr-
ed Tor government purposes. AS re-
suit several returned to work, and
enough were obtained to unload the
Port Victor.
Two miles have so far been complet-
cd of the road between Santiago ana
Holguln n distance Of 1870 miles. rms
road. when finished, Will be Of great
value to the military department OF
the province, 10 well MS Of lnestimnble
advantage to the country districts.
During the Spanish rule there had
only been the mercst Semblnnee OF u
rond nothing, In fact, hut mountain
trail in many plnces almost impassl-
bic for man and horse to pass through.
The making OF this road means that a
large body Of troops can be massed at
any point In about onc-tenth OF the
time 4 would formerly have occu-
pied.
General Wood has ordered that IN fu-
turc no heavy wagons Will be allowed
on tho public docks, which have Just
been put In excellent repair. Railroad
iron has been laid to the extreme end
OF the docks and IN future freight VIII
be- transferred from vessels into cars
which nj present viii unload down the
ruhd into wagons. hut In the near fu-
ture II is probable that the line VIII be
extended all along . water front, 10
thnt merchants In that vicinity VIII be
able 10 get their goods transferred d.
rect from tho cars to their warehouses;
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SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 3d.
George Greene made his debut In the
middle-welght class in a twehty-round
bout with Dan Crecdon, before the Ma
tIonal A. c. tonight, ut Wb0dward's
pavilion. The decision uf Referee
Kitchen in awarding Greene the fight
was probably Just, hut the men did not
seem to be lighting ns hRl4 ns they
might, and the contest was n most
parlor.llke performance throughout
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HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. 9O-Iohn P.
EIkin, chairman of the state Republic
can committee, reached Harrisburg
this, evening to take charge ot Senator
Quay's campaign for reelection to the
United States senate The aenntor VIII
be here himself on Sunday anu VIII re-
main until after the senatorial caucus
next Tuesday evening. Ills fFlrpds have
opened Headquarters at the tjpchlel ho-
tel in charge of Senator Mitchell, of
jefferson.
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WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. SO.-As
a result Of the issue between General
Miles ana General Eagan. concerning
the Quality of the beef supplied the
army, and on the written request Of
General Eagan. the war department to-
night issued special order for the as
sembllng Of board Of officers In
washington on next Tuesday, at 10 a.
M, to inquire into the general subject
Of the quality of the beef supplies, and
particularly as to the responsibility for
the loss of the 100000 pounds of refrlg-
Grated beef sent to Porto Rico when
the expedition under General Miles was
there,
The 100000 pounds Of beef referred to
was shipped from Newport News to
Porto Rico about the time that word
came from General Miles that he had
supplied himself with fresh beef taken
on the island. The refrigerated beef
made the trip to Porto Rico and back,
but by the time 1t reached Montauk
Point It is understood to have spoiled.
owing to the delay and consequent lack
Of refrigerating material.
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Barn ana Contents Burned.

Special Dispatch TO the lntelllgcncer.
KINGwooD, w. VA, Dec. SO,-A
barn belonging to Isaac p. Martin, of
this place, was totally destroyed by fire
this morning. Five head Of cattle, hay,
harness, and farm implements were
burned. The Rro was Of lnccndiary or
igln, Loss $1,000; no insurance.
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LADRONE REVOLT.
People Refused to Recognize
United States Representative
AFTER THE CHARLESTON LEFT.
A Former Public Administrator
Declared Governor
DEPOSING AMERICAN CITIZEN.

Native Forces OF Panopl, Caroline
Islands, Massacre Spanish Garrison:
Insurgents Holding Hoilo Inclined
tosurrendcr to Americans on Ger
tain Conditlons-Truc Situation
and Sentiment in Philippines as
Revealed by the Hong Kong Junta,
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ROMER0'S gEATH.
The Mexican Ambassador Sue.
cumbs to an Operation.
HAD BEEN in FAILING HEALTH

Ever Since tho Death of his Wife
Some Months Ago-Was tho Oldest
Member ofthe Diplomatic Corps in
Point of scrvIce-A Great Admirer
ofthis Country-Grant and lincoln
We're his Warm Friends : An
Able Diplomat and Popular in ON.
cial aud Social Circles.
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Innycs a WIG md seven Chlldren.

Special Dispatch to tho lntelllgencer
sTEUBENvILLE. OHIO. Dec. SO.-
Henry Grlndell. an employe OF the Call
umet Sewer Pipe works, at Toronto,
was caught between the cage and the
side of the shaft this afternoon while
wheeling q car on the cage. due to the
wrong signal being given, and 30 hor-
ribiy crushed he died in three hours. He
leaves n wife and seven children at Em-
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SPATNS LAST Day
OF Authority Over Affairs OF She
Island of Cuba.
PROGRAMME OF EVACUATION.

Transfer Of tho Government will he
Attended with simplicity : The
Cuban Patriotic Committee Yields
to tho Wishes OF General Brooke
and win Postpone the SIX days
Celebration Arranged ior-Tcxt of
General LudIow's Reply to the
Cuban Dcputation : They Admit
the Force OF his Observations.
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THE ISSUE JOINED
Between General Miles and Com.
missary General Eagan.
QUALITY OF BEEF SUPPLIES

the Army to bO Inquired
Into by Board of oGiccrs-AlsO
Responsibility for Loss of 100000
Pounds Sent to Porto Rico = An
Army Surgeons Report Declaring
That eefReceIycd at Tampa Had
Been Treated with Chemicals.
Emitted Noisome odOr.
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drawing the attention OF th adiutnnt
general at headquarters of d army to
the matter. Very reepe ",
(signed) w, H DAILY.
Major and Chief surgeo United
states Volunteers.