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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
HE STLLL DIVES.

Peter Wendell, Jr., Receives Terrible
Injuries In IN Accident, and There
is Little Hope for His Recovery.
A terrible accident occurred yesterday
morning at $40 o'clock at 1903 Main
street. resulting IN the inhlction Of hOr-
rible injuries upon Peter. Wendell, jr., n
member Of the express firm of Wendell
Brothers. At an early hosr this morn
Ing, Air. Wendell was stlll alive, but only
slight hope is entertained that he VII;
recover.
air. Wendell was engaged in hosting
1,7OO-pound safe up the narrow stairway
Into the establishment OF the Wheellng
Tent and Awning Company. The safe
was nearly at the top of the stairway
when the fastening OF the ropes slipped
out and the huge piece OF steel and Iron
tumbled down the stirwayl. Mr. Wen--
del was under the safe at the time, ana
made desperate effort 20 escape, but
there was no escape at either side, ana
no time TO get down before the safe had
caught and Crushed him underneath its
mass. at the foot Of the stairs.
TenderiB as possible the Injured man
was extrlcated from his position and
taken 70 the City hospital. He has a
very bad fracture at the base Of the
skull; fracture Of the bones OF the nose;
deep lacerated wound Of the thigh.
Such injuries are nearly always fatal.
yet he cllngs to the thread Of life and
Is conscious at intervals. His sufferings
are intense.
The accident was the occasion OF gem
eraI regret, the injured man being liked
and respected by all.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

The funeral OF the late W. j. Broknw,
of the Island, will occur this afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from his parents home
in Freeport, Ohio. The death has been
the occasion Of general regret on the
Island. He was attacked with what
proved to be n fatal malady some five
weeks since. The best medical skill obs
tainable was employed and every aid
and care that loving hearts and willing
hands could bes;ow was given him, but
In vain, and with prayer upon his lips
and a smile on his face he went to meet
his maker. The deceased In early life
connected himself with the NJ. r..
church at Freeport. Ohio. Some years
later he removed with his family 10 the
Island, at which place and also In
Bridgeport, where he was In business,
he had hosts Of friends who admired
him for his many sterling qualities.
Some few month"; since he was received
into full fellowship Into the Second
Christian church. OF the Island. Short
services were held at his residence yes
terday. after which the remains were
taken to the home OF his parents, Free
port Ohio. from which place the fun
oral win occur at $50 to-day. a wife,
three children, father a5d mother, four
brothers and three sisters are left TO
mourn his loss.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

Yesterday, In the circuit court, the fol-
lowing orders were entered:
William Carey vs.. City Of Wheeling;
reset for trial February is.
Jane Carey VS.. City Of Wheeling; reset
for trial February Is,
Z. Wagner, assignee VS.. Wilson, ct al;
defendant moved to dismiss the action;
consideration set for December 10.
W j. Colts vs. D. D. Ingram, c. D.
Thompson, William Holmes; PLAINTIFF
demurred TO certain special pleas; de-
murrer sustained and leave granted to
file proper pleas in case of defendants
SchenS and Thompson; demurrer to
pleas OF defendants Ingram and Holmes
W. ]. Colts VS.. w. Holmes. James
Holmes, Albert Scnenk and c. d.
Thompson: plaintiff demurred to plea 2
by james Holmes, also to pleas and 3
by Schenk and Thompson; overruled as
to Holmes and sustained as to SchenK
and Thompson leave granted for new
pleas.
W. j. Colts We. W. Holmes, W NJ
Clemans and Neil McNaughtOn; demur-
rer to plea 2 by Clemans overruled.
W. ]. Colts vs.. F. Z. Mccoy defend
ant filed three pleas to declaration;
plaintiffs demurrer to pleas and )
sustained.
W. ]. Colts VS.. W. Holmes, D. D. In
gram, Albert Schenk and c. d. Thomp-
son: defendants Schenk and Thompson
filed two special pleas,in which they de-
INJURED; demurrer by plaintiff sustain
ed.
w. ]. Cots We. w. Holmes, James
Holmes, Albert schenR and c. D.
Thompson; defendants Schenk and
Thompson fled two special pleas; de-
murrer by plaintiffs sustained.
W. j. Colts We. F. Z. Mccoy; defend
ants Schenk and Thompson filed two
special pleas; plaintiffs demurrer sus-
AafHad
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
"BANDY's" CONFIDENCE.
Felt Sure he and Devinncy WOuld be
CIeared.-The Courts.

The motion for a new trial in the
Johnson-Devlnney murder case will be
argued January 3. The attroneys In
terested appeared in criminal court yes
terday morning and 1t was learned that
the defense could not argue It's motion
for a new trial until the record in the
case is finished. There being no objed-
ton from the state, the postponement
to next month was ordered.
Johnson and Devlnney appear more
subdued now, which is not to be Won
llered at, especially as they possessed
unbounded confidence that they would
be cleared in their late trial. On the
Sunday before the trial ended, an Island
man conducted religious services at the
fall, and at their close he was approach
ed by Johnson, who said good bye" be-
cause "tlley would not be there next
Sunday" Such confidence must have
been given a terrific shock when the
jury came in with Its verdict last Fri
day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
ACCIDENT WAS FATAL

The Victim Of tho Car Whccls ut
ROgg's run and Yesterday.
The foreigner who was run over BY a
Baltimore & Ohio train at the Boggs'
Run crossing, an account Of which was
given in yesterdays Inteiiigencer, died
yesterday morning at O'Clock at the
Emergency hospital. He never regained
consciousness. The supposltion that he
was Slav proved to be correct,
He was identified as Jacob ScoBle, OF
4422 Jacob street, and he was about
thlfty years Of age. The remains were
prepared for burial bY Becker. the Ben
wood undertaken. The deceased has no
relatives IN this city, but has a brother
In Pennsylvania, and the funeral Will
occur tomorrow.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
A Hunting Tragedy.

Lee Garrison, who lives near Billion,
was out rabbit hunting on Saturday
with boy named Duncan. After run-
ming q rabbit IN hole he dropped his
gun and tried TO punch the rabbit out
OF the hole. when the gun was accident
ally discharged. the charge entering
back OF his ear. killing Garrison in
stantly and In5uring the boys hand la
addition to several shots entering his
abdomen, from the effects Of which he
may also die.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
Ben schnlcr NIarrics.

Last night, at New Cumberland, at
the home OF the brides sister occurred
the marriage Of MIR Ben Schiller and
Miss Ella futile, OF this city. They will
return TO the city this evening and will
be ut home to their friends, Mr.. Schiller
Is well known member OF the city gas
office force.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

STANDARD Diaries in all sizes from
vest pocket to office, In various bind
Ings and styles. Name stamped in gold
WHEN desired.
STANTON'S OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

WE make study Of Boys and Girls
Books, and can safely recommend every
Juvenile Book on our shelves MS good
and wholesome literature. Among the
homeopathic publications. We are sell
Ing SOC and 7jc books for Zoe and 81 90
ones nj zoe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

WE have line OF handsome BIZ IGch1a
for Xmas. Call and have your photo
made for one. TAPPAN q CONNELL,
1871 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

THE baby's photo in one Of our hand
some brooches for Xmas present.
TAPPAN & CoNNELL, 1921 Main st.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

DIR. BULLS Cough Syrup is neces-
sity where there are children. 1t cures
Group and whooplng.eough without fail.
Price Csc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

STERLING Silver Mounted Pocket
Books, soc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

Tho "wilbur Gunrantecd'' Patent
I.enthCr Dress shoe for SG.pS ut Me-
fntititsn'a,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

Boys Rcd Top Christmas Boots for
Osc ut McFadden's, 1899 Market Sc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

FREE Laundry done by Kraus Bros
Rend ndYt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

ALBUMS for mounting amateur pho
tos in great variety OF styles and prices
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13
Geo. R. Taylor Company,
9HsHraHre.

ItREATEsT FACILITIES FOR THE
" Prompt Complexion OF Orders At the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-13

A VERY attractive line Of Diamond
Brooches and Earrings at McNAMEE'S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Lieut.. Gleaves' Report.

Another telegram received was from Key
West, Fla, and read:
'-Sigsbee wires admiral Maine blown up
in Havana harbor last night and destroyed.
Many wounded and doubtless more killed
or drowned. Wounded and others on board
Spanish man-of-war and Ward Line steam
ers. Send lighthouse tender from Key West
and the Fern. Pieces of equipment above
water. None has clothing other than upon
himself. Public opinion should be sus-
pended until further report. All officers be-
lieved to be saved. Jenkins and Merritt
not yet accounted for. Many Spanish Off
GERS, including representatives of Gen.
Blanco, now with me to express sympathy
ALBERT GLEAVES,
Lieutenant, u. s. Navy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
FINANCE AND TRADE
Maine Incident Caused Depression on
Stock Market.
SLIGHT DECLINES IN WHOLE LIST
Metropolitan Led Concession With
an 8 Per Cent Loss.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
specisl Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. February I6.-rhe DISPOSE
ton to buy stocks was almost wholly dis
sipated by the unfortunate accident to the
Maine the incident serving TO unsettIe
prices, and giving traders an opportuatty
to attack the market at its point of ex-
IRENE sensitiveness
That the fatality was purely accidental
was accepted for the most part, but the
loss to the government. estimated var1ously
from I.OO0,O00 to s6,o00.0O0. was construed
into an argument against Improvement.
The market was consequently influenced
by transactions based on the presumption
that an act hostile to the government rad
been committed and by the Withholding OF
Influential buying pending a complete ex-
p'anation OF the occurrence. Opening pricas
were irregular, but generally fractionally
Below the closing parity of last night.
Dizziness became pronounced early in tho
day, the average level rejecting a conces-
sen of about ;. of I per cent
The Burlington dividend was awaited
with considerable interest and served as a
check to a general selling movement Cpon
the announcement OF an advance OF Y per
cent in the rate for the quarter, putting
the stock upon a per cent basis as eX-
pected, support was witt drawn, and a de-
cline of 4 per cent followed.
The selling responsible for the decline
short account, on the theory that all the
good in the situation had been discounted
The yiel ling in the stock most worthy of
an advance was naturally reflected in the
general list.
The noon hour was one Of low prices and
moderate activity. Metropolitan street rail-
way sold down sharply for a loss of per
cent from yesterdays final figures, the ex-
tent of this decline adding to the several
unfayorable developments of the day. The
entire Traction group declined substantially
in sympathy with the tendency of this ac-
tive member.
The Union Pacific issues were under
pressure for q time Notwithstanding the re-
organization committees success in the
Kansas Pacific matter.
At the low level the buying Of these
shares was perhaps good as any i'm the
market, but the opportunity for manipula-
ton has for the time being been displa iced
by facts of nature to warrant extreme
caution. Commission houses until recently
among the most confident of the future of
values were today counseling delay in ex-
risks.
Enthusiasm has been chilled by today's
Washington and Havana dispatches, and
until something reassuring is received from
those points no real Improvement is likely.
The market is by no means demoraliz,d.
but indecision is clearly apparent and the
proverbial virtue of patience is worthy Of
consideration under just such circum-
stances. A day or two will in all proba-
bil:ty dispose of all of todays disturbing
influences, but the range of prices clearly
indicates the want of present incentive to
buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular oal-12 O'Clock m.-Capital Trac-
Pneumatic Gun Carriage. loo at 81 cents: loo at
81 cents; los at 81 cents; loo at 81 cents 100 at
146. After call-American Graphophone, loo at
District of Columbia Bonds-2o-year fund IS.
l0113 bid. 3o-year fund is, geld, lilo bid. 3.6Js,
funding; currency: 1l6 bid.
11sa bid. Metropolitan Railroad COW. 6s. III
bid, 122h asked. Metropolitan Railroad certih-
Of s S b s @
1I4h asked. Belt Railroad 5s, so bid. 20 asked.
E aaSs sa sal1ss 81 3D. BIZ Ssts
ington Gas Company 6s series A, ia bid. Wash
Electric Ia Light seSentnre imp io4 bid chesa:
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 1o3 bid. 1914
AS loo bid American Security and Trust S.. A.
and o.. 100 bid. Washington Market Company LIST
ITO bid. Washington Market Company ext. 6s.
ITO bid. Masonic Hall Association IS, los hid.
bid. Metropolitan, so7 bid. Central new stock.
iss bid, $50 asked Farmers and Mechanics, Isa
End, ies bid ios asked TTader;', = Is bid Lam:
Safe Deposit aud Trust Companies, National
Safe Deposit and Trust. lis bid lie asked WASH
lean security and Trust. i4s bid 1855 asked. wash
fngton Safe Deposit, 40 bid.
a. &r'as sd 's sssS
lumbia. 6s bid, IS asked.
s. Electric Light, 107 hid I0s11 asked
Insurance stocks.-Firemen's, 80 bid. Franklin.
IS bid. Metropolitan 20 hid Corcoran, 90 bid.
Potomac. 50 bid. Arlington 100 bid. German
American, 1856 bid. National Union. 10Y bid Co.
lumbia, liz bid, 12h asked. Riggs, "a bid. 8
asked Peoples, 5% bid. 6 asked. Lincoln, 81
Title Insurance stockS-Reai Estate Title.
80 bid 7asked. Columbia Title, AZ hid 81
asked. Washington Title, bid. District Title,
bid. -. 1171e
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsyivania. 30 bid. IS
asked Chesapeake and Potomac. 90 asked Amer
Graphophone preferred 1914 bid. Pneumatic Gun
Carriage. 80 bid. 81 asked:
Miscellaneous Stocks. II erEenfhaier Linotype
145i. bid lag asked. Lanston Monotype 49, hid
1634 asked Washington Market II hid. Great
Fails Ice no bid Nosf TX and Washington Steam
boat 100 asked. Lincoln Hall. 30 asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Thinks the Explosion Occurred on
Board the Ship.


Board the Ship.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February 1G-
Rear Admiral George Brown, who was the
highest officer in the navy till his retire
ment last year, was informed of the ma
val casualty in Havana harbor. The add
miral was exceedingly surprised to hear
of the destruction of the Maine, and from
the meager news was loath to venture any
explanation of the affair II can offer
nothing but vague conjectures to the
probable cause of the destruction of the
Maine. although it would seem to me at
this time that when an investigation is
made it will be found that an explosion
occurred on the vessel"
The admiral was asked If it was possible
that torpedo lying in the harbor could
have been accidentally exploded under the
ship He did not think this could have
been possible. If a torpedo caused the
explosion it must have been sent from
shore, for torpedoes are not lying around
loose in Havana harbor, where hundreds
of ships are in and out.
Il am sure no official had anything to
do with it If torpedo was responsible
Oh. no." said he, there could have been
no explosion of torpedo by the dragging
of the Names anchor or anything of that
sort Nor are there any submerged mines
IN the harbor- l don't recall any similar
affair of this kind in the history of the
United States navy, either in time of peace
or In time of war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
GEN. BLANCO'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Spanish Legation Informed of the
Disaster.

The news Of the Maine disaster was
learned at the Spanish legation with hor-
Tor. and was the occasion for many ex-
prcssions of the most profound regret
and coincidence. Early in the day Senior
Du Bose. the Spanish charge d'affaires,
received message from Captain General
BLtnco. which had been filed at Havana
at O'Clock this morning. 1t read fol-
lows:
With profound regret l have to inform
you that the American ship Maine in this
harbor blew up by an undoubtedly chanc
ed accident. believed TO result from an ex-
plosion of the boiler of the dynamo. I'm
mediately following the accident all the
dispOsable elements of the capital hasten
ed to the spot to extend every aid posi-
bic. These included the force of the ma
rine fire brigade and all the generals in
Havana. among them my chief of staff
There have been deaths and wounded. 1
have sent an aid-de-camp to offer every
assistance to the North American consul
that he may wish for. will forward fur
ther details they become available
(SIgnedb .BLANCO."
S-nor Du Bose expressed the most pro-
found regret at the occurrence to the AS
sOciatef Press reporter, to whom he gave
a. copy of the foregoing cable from Gen
Bianco. He said:
OF course, look upon the horror as dua
III every respect and solely and simply 10
an accident That is the clear and I'M
equivocal statement of the authorities at
Havana. and all the evidence thus far
ayailabls goes 10 sustain it"
Asked if the disaster possibly could have
any adverse effect upon the relations be.
tween Spain and the United States. he re-
sponded with a decided negative and the
statement that the affair was wholly ar
accident.
Senior Du Bose FASTENED to the State De
partinent soon after receiving the BlancC
cabiegram for the purpose of expressing
his deep confidence to the authorities anc
OF communicating the captain generals dis
patch to Secretary Sherman. and Mr.. Day
the assistant secretary To both of then
n expressed personally and officially tn,
most profound regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
CAUSED BY FOUL MEANS.
London Globe Com ments on Causes of
the Disaster.

LONDON, February 16.-The Globe this
afternoon. commenting on the disaster to
the United States battleship Maine says:
1t is impossible TO refrain from the sus-
picion that the explosion may have been
caused by foul means Although anchored
the Maine would have had steam I'D In
one of her boilers for the dynamos and
auxiliary machinery.
IF an Internal machine had been hidden
In the coal and thrown into the furnaces
obviously there would have been an explo-
sion of the boiler. and, as a result of a
magazine. That this terrible event should
have occurred in the harbor of Havana
Tenders a solution of the mystery of in
ternafionai Importance"
Continuing. the Globe says: "The last
serious disaster of this nature occurring in
peace time was In 1851, when III. NJ 8. Pet
rel blew up in the straits of Magellan. The
verdict OF the court was that II was caused
by the formation of coal gas another sug-
gestion being that a substance called xero-
tine. siccative, slowed in the paint ROOM
was responsible. Upon this occasion there
were distinct explosions. and 143 out of the
crew of iJ0 persisted.
In the following year an explosion on
board H. NJ s. Triumph killed three men.
In this case the disaster was traced TO
the Use of xerotine siccative"
The headlines OF afternoon papers here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
ACCIDENT THEORY REJECTED.
Congressional Views That Are Not
Given Publication.

Congressional Views That Are Not
Given Publication.
The theory that the loss of the Maine
was by accident is generally rejected by
men in Congress. The first impression that
the thing could hardly have been done by
design, which was held by a good many.
gave way to more careful consider a ton
of all the circumstances that could be
learned. Inexperienced judgment generally
yielded to opinions expressed by men rec
ogEized, in a sense, as naval experts, who
almost to a man declared that an accident
under the col: iitions surrounding the care
of the ammunition of the Maine was al
most impossible.
Probably nine men out of ten in Congress
were inclined to think that the explosion
was not an accident, though most of them
did not care to be quoted for so grave a
suspicion. In public declarations they pre-
ferred, frequently. to give the benefit of the
doubt to Spain and to consider the DOS
sibility of accident.
The feeling among men in both houses
was necessarily intense. but it found no
expression in any public act Very few
doubt that this terrible catastrophe leads
to the very brink of war with Spain.
If it does not appear beyond question
tHe SApioSiOH was dH dCClueHt HOStll-
ity is expected to result, and the mere sus-
picion of treachery is likely to excite pub
lie sentiment to the point where interfer-
ence to check the whole bloody business in
Cuba will be demanded.
The gravity of the situation disposed men
of all parties in Congress to avoid anything
that might be hasty and leave room for re-
greet hereafter. Balancing on the very
brink, as 1t Is felt that we are at this mo-
nient. it is not the disposition of any one
apparently to do anything that would make
war inevitable.
the shock Of the catastrophe has rem
dered jingoism a thing out of the minds
of all, but the danger of the situation is
brought to closer view.
The disposition shown everywhere Is to
await full information before making a
move of any sort in Congress. general
opinion seems prevail that a fleet should
be at once sent to Cuba. but that is a
matter lying with the department
The lack OF information leads to confu-
SIGN and doubt but there seems to be but
one mind as to what should be done IL it
Is not shown thai the explosion was an ac-
ciGent.
Among members of the naval committee
who were examining plans OF the Maine,
Senator Money was quoted as stating that
he knew that the harbor of Havana was
planted with torpedCes. 1t was said that
IL this was true Spain would have to be
held to an accountability for the loss Of the
Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

not war vessels The Olivette, Of the Plant
line. reached Havana this morning early.
The Mascotte. her sister ship, is in Hon.
duras. on an excursion.
DR.. Clendenin. L. S. A, and a surgeon
from the cruiser New York left here for
Havana on the Mangrove. the lighthouse
tender.
The Cuban population here is as much in
doubt as to the cause of the disaster as all
the rest of the people of this locality. Some
people believe the Spanish caused the ex-
plosion. and every one here seems to think
the disaster will in some way result in end
ing the Cuban question.
The OIivette is due here tonight from
Havana on her regular trip to Tampa. but
she is not expected to arrive on time, as
heavy seas prevailed in the gulf owing to
the storm, which will be bad for the
Names injured men,
Intense anxiety is felt here among Off
Gals and civilians as to the cause of the
disaster and its probable results.
1t is stated here that the United States
battleship Maine had hard coal on board
and that. therefore, the theory that the
disaster was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion Is not tenable.