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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18
PARIS IS QUIET,
And There Seems to be no Danger
OF Coup d Etat.
THE FAvoRITE CANDIDATE
For the Succession OF the prcsi.
dcncy OF France 1E
IS EX.MINISTER LOUBET,

Who is now President Of tho Senate.
A Lcrcl.Hcadcd man Of Honest,
Open life and Intellectual Culture.
The Fatality that has Followed the
Presidents of the French Republic.
Faurc's Death Attributed 10 His
breakdown Over the Faslioda Incl
dent - France is Apparently Calm
ovcrthc Grave Situation 1t Is Now
Facing.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18
popc on Fnmrc's Death.

ROME, Feb. 17.-Cardinal Rampolla.
the papnl secretary. communicated the
death OF President Faurc to The pope.
The poniiif was deeply impressed. and
said: Poor France suffers one misfor-
tune after another. What terrible con :
sequences may follow"
The pope this morning celebrated
mass for the rnposc OF the soul of the
late President Faure.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18
Glcnyillc's RiclIirr.

CHENILLE, W. Va, Feb. 11--At II
o'clock last night fire broke out on
Bridge street, and entirely consumed
Charles Griillth's livery and feed stable
and blacksmith shop. Marshalrs store
house and several thousand feet OF
dressed lumber. Loss between $1,000
and $1,000: no insurance. This is tho
first burning OF any business house since
1870
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18

Special Dispatch to the IntcllIgenccr
TEEBENNILLE. o.. Feb. ia
boiler belonging to Jennings Bros. on
the Custer lease. College Iiill, at ScIo
exploded with great force to-day. ana
rolled down the hill. One man way
slightly injured. Glass was broken IN
IL number OF houses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18

"HfLlN. Feb. II. - The imperial
,"""rc'i'r' Prince IIohcnlohc, AT the
'e'''"E OF the rcEnstag to-day, an
n"uhred the death Of President Fa,Irc.
c,M ", expressed the sympathy Of ih,,
F, .l'h people and emperor with
,,,,r. ,",Sr. which," he added, was la
"'e"''hs the demise OF man, who, as
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18
TREND OF TRADE.
Business Expanding and in Many
Branches Larger
IN SPITE OF COMBINATIONS.

Which Tend to Reduce 1t =. Due To
Uncxamplcd Prosperity Advance
in Pig Iron and Relative Products,
No Fictitious Demand has Caused
the Rise in Graln-Hcavy Exports
Of Corn Notwithstanding Strong
Advance in Prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-18
PARIS PRESS
On the Death of President Faurc.
Criticisms Mingled with Praises.
Some Accuse Him Of Having u
"Swcllcl Head"

On the Death of President Faurc.
Criticisms Mingled with Praises.
Some Accuse Him OF Having u
"Swcllcd Head"
PARIS, Feb. 17.-All the morning
newspapers contain comments on the
sudden death of President Faure last
night These comments are dictated
by each particular journals peculiar
views of the political situation than by
any other consideration. Few of them
find time to dwell upon the best points
OF the character of late president, but
many OF them do not hesitate to call at
tenti0u to his weaknesses.
The Echo de Paris. in the course Of
an eulogistlc obituary. points out that
while President Faurcs love of cere-
mony caused smiles. his attitude was
always constitutional. 1t actis: The
French people wia render 10 The dead
chief of state a tribute of homage and
respect. and viii express. sincere- re-
Srets at his tomb
The Journal says: "The Judgment
will be: honor TO his memory.
The Gaulois says: Those who knew
Mr.. Faure Will mourn him.. He was
Il worthy man. obliging and charitable
1t was no small surprise for Europe to
see this former workman bear himself
at the court Of Russia. as il he had al
ways lived on the steps of the throne
The Eclair pays homage to the de-
ceased president. who. 1t asserts.
was absolutely correct. and remained
within the strict limits assigned TO him
by the constitution"
The Radical reprOaches the late pres.
ident with not being Il SINCERE republl-i
can. ~
The Gil Bias says: Fortune was
faithful to him. and will assure him
the regrets OF the masses" n
President Faurc, according to the
Steele. represented the laboring DEM
ocracy. and unfortunately failed 10; lu-
herstand the greatness OF the task
which fell 10 him. He only regarded
the presidency as the means OF making
display"
The Petit Journal believes the presl-
dent succumbed to the weight Of The
moral sorrows and responsibilities ac-
company the lamentabie crisis we .nre
traversing."
The Petit Parisen believes that the
Disappearance of NJ. Faure Will be all
the more cruelty felt, as It will COM
plicate Il situation already difficult"
The Petite Republican snys: He did
much harm. Though he did not become
intentionally reactivc. by cgostls,ical
complaisance in all the retrogade
forces he was one OF those who brought
the republic to this dangerous crisis
The Matin says: "If fortune. success
and grandeurs affected him TO the
point OF making him forget his old
friends. the fault was due more to
others than himself. The sudden end
in destroying the success elfaces the
miserable details"
The lntranscagcnt accuses President
Faure OF allowing his head TO be turn
ed by pride. says 1t considers the cleo
ton Of his successor to he life and
death question for France. and adds:
ut Is important above all that his sue
cessor should be Il sincere patriot. free
from all bemish of Dreyfuslsm."
The Figaro attributes the death OF
President Fnure 10 violently sudden
angina pcotcrla a(neuralGa OF the
hearth
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For West Virginia. partly cloudy: south
crly winds.
For Western PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio,
partly cloudy: light sou;hcrly winds.
Local Temperature.
Tho temperature yesterday as observed
by c. Scnncpt. druggist corner Markc:
ana Fourteenth streets. was as follows:
Ta. m............ ~ 1 = n. m............. Is
Hn. m,............ ~ y. .m..,.......... Is
J. m,...... ..,....iJ Wea,hcr-Fair.
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DEPARTMENT. OF STATE.
WASHINGT0N, Feb. 16.
To Porter Nmbnssndor, Paris:

The President of the United States
desires you to convey TO the family OF
the late president OF the French republic
the expression OF his heartfelt sympa-
thy In their Irreparablc bereavement
The whole world mourns the loss OF
one Of Its greatest statesman, and this
country has an especial share In the
sorrow OF her sister republic.
tSigncd) JOHN HAY.
The secretary OF state also indited n
personal letter to NJ. Thlebaut. In charge
Of ihc French embassy here, expressive
OF his sentiments on the occasion.
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President HicItinlcE's sympathy.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 1.-THE
following was cabled at midnight last
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
WRECK DELAYS
COLE WARRAN IS
Friends Confident That
He Is Innocent.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-The warrant
and other legal documents that have been
sent from Boston for the arrest OF former
President Charles II. Cole. of the wrecked
Globe Bank, who has been under sur
veillance of United States officers during
the week, were to-day expected, but the
wrecking of the Santa Fe train east or
San Bernardino has delayed the delivery
of mail Should the papers arrive to-
morrow. Cole will be formally placed
under arrest and taken before the United
States Commissioner for examination.
Cole does not exhibit disturbed demean-
or, but expresses Willingness 10 return
to Boston.
Judge Hunsaker counsel for Cole. does
not breathe an intimation as TO what
course he will take in behalf of his client.
brushing aside all attempts at interviews
with the statement that he will abide his
time until the Eastern documents are
fully examined.
From friends Of Cole it is learned that
there is no contradiction of the fact that
the banker made considerable overioans,
and il is alleged that portion of these
were to the copper companies IN which
he was interested. but these friends also
point out that he turned over cash and
securities valued at 81 500 900. and they as
sert that even at the low value on copper
stocks, under ordinary circumstances
these would more than cover the over
loans 1t is also indicated that Cole re-
ceived what amounted TO a clearance, so
far as he was concerned. OF the indebted
ness. There Is every indication at least
that lie will be able TO make strong
legal battle.
Coles friends do not hesitate to declare
that the failure OF the bank was not due
to a shrinkage OF the banks securities,
ttit to fight made by the Standard Oil
Company against the independent copper
companies. in one of which Cole was
largely interested.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
FUNERAL OF
GENERAL LAWTON
Ceremony to Take Place
Saturday.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MANILA. Dec. &.-The funeral of Major
General Henry w. Lawton will take place
on Saturday. The escort will consist o. a
part OF the Fourteenth Infantry. two
troops Of the Fourth Cavalry and Taylor's
battery. Generals Macarthur. Bates,
Schwan and Kobbe and Rear Admiral
Watson VIII be honorary pallbearers. The
custom is for sergeants to be actual pail
bearers. but at this funeral General Law
ton stan will act as such. The mem
bers or the staff who will carry the coffin
are Coionels Starr and Edwards. Majors
Powell. Dravo, knight and Rogers and
captains King. Sewell and Fuller Chap
lain Pierce will conduct services at the
Whart. he Will also accompany the body
on the transport Thomas TO the United
states. The guard Of honor on the trars-
port VIII be Sergeant Simon color bearer.
VINO Is the only member of General Law
Tons original troop of cavalry LETT;
Irumpeter Haberkan, who will blow taps
over over the grave OF General Lawton at Ar
lington; Private Okum. who was the gen
eraI orderly, and Mohrhusen. an orderly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
CHINESE MURDERER
EMBRACES CHRISTIANITY
After Conversation With Albert Hoff
he Decides to Become Roman
Catholic

SAN QUENTIN PRISON. Dec. 2s.-No
longer will the great joss be invoked by
Ho See. the Chinese murderer of Tulare.
who will be executed on January s. Ho
See has embraced Catholicism. And.
strange to say. Albert Hoff. the murderer
of Mrs. Clute, is the moving spirit in the
religious fervor which has placed a veil
between the Chinaman's past and present.
With death staring him in the face the
Bavarian murderers thoughts have
turned 10 the religion of his childhood.
and when In his daily hour OF exercise he
met the Chinese homicide the conVersa-
tion which passed between the two was
chiefly on the subject of the consultations
offered 10 repentant sinners by the Cath
olic church.
About a week ago Ho See. desiring to
become confirmed I'm the faith of whose
truth Hon had convinced him. sent for
Father Sullivan, the spiritual adviser OF
California's criminals, who in few days
will baptiZe the Oriental.
Ho See Is convicted of peculiarly
brutal murder, committed early in the
year and on one OF his own nation.
Father Sullivan states that he an un-
usually bright and intelligent man He
shows no trace OF fear and Will probably
meet his death with the phlegmatic in
difference which characterizes his race.
penalty under Warden Agurre's regime
Ysabel Molina. the Bakersfield murderer.
who Will eXpiate his crime exactly one
week afterward. has also been constantly
attended by Father Sullivan. and the rev.
erend gentleman states that the Mexican
feels truly repentant and has confessed
the justice OF the penalty he is to pay
Father Sullivan Is greatly interested in
the work of conversion among the prison.
ers and Is unceasinG in his efforts TO
spread the doctrines of his creed among
the tenants OF the gloomy pile which con-
sututes san quentin penitentiary.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
FOUNDER OF REPUBLICAN
PARTY PASSES AWAY
Death of Charles z. Pike, Who Was
One of the Most Prominent
Public Men of the Day

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Dec 2S.-Charles E
Pike died late last night at his residence
in this city. Mr Pike was born I'm Calais.
Maine, April Is. 1876. He was United States
Minister to The Netherlands during the
civil war. Mr.. Pike came TO St. Paul in
1855. In early lie he was one Of the first
Free Sellers and one Of the founders Of the
Republican party in Massachusetts. In
lS41, while a member OF the Maine Legis-
lature. he wrote the resolutions which
according 10 the custom of that time,
bro ght before the people the name Of
Taylor for the Presidency. Later he was
one OF the group of the first Republicans
I'm the Massachusetts Legislature. In 1857
he removed 10 Wisconsin and founded the
Oshkosh Northwestern. which during the
war was a radical supporter Of Lincoln.
In 1865 he was appointed Solicitor of the
Internal Revenue Department and Assist
ant Attorney General Of the United
States
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
IRRIGATION PROBLEM.
Will Be Discussed at the Farmers
Meeting in Pasadena.

PASADENA, Dec. S.-Among the speak,
ers who will attend the University Farm
ers' Club Convention. that opens its ses-
sion in Pasadena Monday. January / will
be George II. Maxwell, chairman of the
executive committee of the Irrigation
Congress. Mr.. Maxwell, owing to the i'm
portance of this convention. has been 70
quested TO meet the delegates that Will at
tend from Southern California, and in or
der to meet the engagement is now en-
route from Washington. He will arrive
in Pasadena on Monday and will partic1-
pate in the night session of the first day
of the convention that will be devoted 70
the water problem.
Mr.. Maxwell will speak on "The Water
Problem in California" Other addresses
relating to the same subject will be de-
livered by j. Iippencott of the United
States Geological Survey; Water Reser-
voirs." by Charles L. Richards. California
secretary of the National Irrigation Asso-
ciation; Economic Use of Water in Ir
rigatlon," by James Morgan of the Santa
Barbara association, and Pumping
Water" by DR.. G.. c. Baldwin of the
Claremont Club.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
NO REMORSE FOR
HIS BRUTAL DEED
CrockWell Hoped His
Wife Would Die.
WOMAN MAY YET RECOVER
DOSE OF CARBoLIC ACID FL
NALLY ENDED HIS LIFE.
Injured Woman Says That Crock
wells Father Also Killed His
Wife and Then Com
mitted Suicide.
WOMAN MAY YET RECOVER
Special Dispatch to The Call.

HALFMOON BAY, Dec 2S-Fred
Crockwell, the farmer who murderously
assaulted his wife at their home in Blen-
helm. about six miles from this place, on
Tuesday morning. died at o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Crockwell has a chance to
recover.
The trouble was over small amount of
money Mrs. Crockwell had saved from
the sale OF the farm produce and which
she refused TO turn over TO her husband.
Words led TO blows and Crockwel pro-
cured a small ak and struck his wife
blow on the temple, cutting a deep cash
three inches long. The blow forced the ak
head from the handle and he struck her
with the handle, knocking her down, and
then rushed into the kitchen, where he
secured a marline spike. He returned and
again assaulted his wife. Lifting her
from the floor by the ear, he showered
blow after blow upon her, breaking three
of her ribs on the left side and tearing
away the ear by which he held her. The
weapon flew from his hand and out of the
window. He left the house to recover IT,
and Mrs. Crockwell, although seriously
wounded, escaped TO a neighbor's house
and told OF the affray.
After the departure Of his wife Crock
well went 10 the barn and drank a portion
OF the contents OF an eight-ounce bottle of
carboliC acid. He was found there in an
unconscious condition when the authori-
ties arrived and was taken to the house
for medical treatment. He regained con-
sciousness later in the day and when told
that his wife was dead said: II am glad
she is. Intended To finish her for good -
Mrs. Crockwell gave the informa ton
that her husbands father killed his wife
some twenty-siX years ago and then COM
mitted suicide.
Crockwell served six months in the
County Jail here for beating his wife
some eight years ago. The aged couple
were In Strengthened circumstances, the
products of their little thirteen-acre farm
being the sole source of livelihood. The
property was mortgaged for 1920. They
had no children.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
GIVEN TRIAL TRIP.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Goldsbor-
ough Makes Splendid Record.

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 2s.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Goldsborough which the
Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works OF this city
have practically completed. was given her
first contractors trial to-day on tho
Columbia River. Her performance TODAY
was considered remarkable by the naval
officers OF board. She steamed sixty mile
at half-speed without the slightest. acct
dent to her machinery. The Goldsborough
on her official trial will be required 10
make thirty knots an hour.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
MURDERED BY NATIVES
AS HE WAS SLEEPING
Details Of the Killing Of Frank Corn
wall, Who Was the Wealthiest
Planter IN Samoa.

VICTORIA. B. C. Dec. 2S.-Details Of
the murder al his Samoan home Novem-
her 3 Of Frank Cornwall. the wealthiest
British planter In the Samoan group. are
brought on the Aorangi. He was muir
dered while asleep by natives. Hitherto
foreigners have felt secure in times Of
peace because the Samoans have looked
upon foreigners lives as sacred and would
never approach white men with the de-
libcrate purpose of harming them no mat
ter what aggravation there might have
been. But this feeling toward foreigners
has changed and although young Corn
wall was generally popular he is only one
O. several prominent foreigners whose
lives have been threatened.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29

tinue to do so until the total sum so de-
posted amounts TO $50 OO1 900 or $40 600 900.
Deposits. however. will not be made with
the additional banks until the banks COM
prlslng the first group, designated several
Gays ago. have received deposits equal
20 the amount of bonds turned into the
treasury by them as security. which ap-
proNlmates $1,000 600 1t is expected that
the deposits will begin TO be made under
the new designations about January 10.
Any national bank owning or controlling
united States bonds and willing TO de-
post the same in the treasury as secu-
rity. including those now receiving de-
posts. Is entitled TO participate in this
distribution Of internal revenue receipts.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
REVOLUTION BREAKS
OUT AFRESH IN COLOMBIA
Efforts to Effect a Compromise Be
tween the Insurgents and the
Government Fail

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Dec 2S.-Colom-
bian advices say endeavors TO effect a
compromise between the Government and
the insurgents have failed, resulting in a
renewal of hostlities. On the Pacific side
both parties are marking time. while on
the Atlantic side severe fighting has oc-
Cured. The Government troops. II an
pears, broke the truce and attacked the
insurgents near Baranquilla. who retreat
ed after a stubborn battle. The Govern
ment forces subsequently fell into 8 trap
and suffered severe losses. General Casia-
banca was wounded. Both sides are D.
parently powerless to hold the ADVANTAGES
gained, occasioning popular disgust and
clamor for foreign Intervention in benalf
of commercial and concessioned Industrial
interests, which are threatened with ruin
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
AMERICAN PRISONERS
IN GILMORE PARTY

Appended is list OF American prison
ers at Bongene. who were all in good
health up to November II: Lieutenant 7.
Gilmore. w. Walton, p. Vandort, E. Ellis
worth, T. Brisolese. l.. Edwards, ]. An
derson, a. Petersen, Harry Huber, w.
Bruce. Il. Honeymoon, A. Bishop and ].
OBrien, miner Of London, Eng
n. Sonnichsen of this city received the
foregoing from his son Albert who is now
in the Philippines. General Otis and Adj
miral Watson have requested him TO re-
main for the purpose of acting as guide
TO the party that is to rescue the pris-
onerS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
LOCAL COMMITTEE.

A number Of prominent business men of
San Francisco interested in the Lawton
fund met at General Skaters office yes
terday morning, and as a result of the
conference 1t was decided to organize a
committee to push the work in securing
contributions. The committee met I'm the
afternoon at the Office of the Union Iron
WORKS ana organized by electing A. A.
Watkins president and Leon Sloss secre-
tary. The other members are: Henry T.
Scott. John F. Boyd. r. p Schwerin
Henry R0senfeld: Andrew Carrigan, c. c.
Chnch, w. II. Taylor, Charles Nelson
Ernst A; Denicke. W. f. Bowers, George
w. Hendry and c. A. Hooper
meeting of the full committee will be
held this morning at 10 o'clock at the
office Of the Union Iron Works. 300 Market
street Plans for further increasing the
FUND being raised here will be decided on
at that meeting.
Yesterdays contributions were as fol-
lows:
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
Musicians in Session.

ASHLAND. Dec. 2S-The third annual
convention of the Rogue River Valley
Choral Union is in session here this week.
Some OF the most prominent musicians
are in attendance. Nocalists from Port
land. Eugene. Grants Pass. Medford and
Jacksonville are taking part in the pro-
gramme. A grand concert was given this
evening in the Chautauqua Tabernacle
Professor w. II. Kinrose OF Portland is
director. The convention is the most sue
cessful OF any thus far held.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
GENERAL DAVIS CALLED
FROM PORTO RICO
Will Confer With the President Rela-
tive to the Government
of the Islands

WASHINGTON. Dec q. - Briradier
General Davis. Military Governor OF Porto
Rico has been summoned 10 Washington.
lie Is expected 10 arrive here In the early
part OF next week His presence "a A.
sired at this time in connection with the
framing Of legislation for the new gov
ernment OF Porto Rico. He will first con-
Ter with the President and Secretary Root
and then with the Senate COMMITTEES ON
racine Islands and Porto Rico. OF which
Senator Foraker Is chairman
IL Is the purpose OF the committee IN
get 20 work Immediately upon a bin pro-
Niding Tor the new government Of Porto
Rico, and Senator Foraker expects To oh
tam much valuable assistance from Cen
eral Davis I'm working out he details ~
the proposed measures. The admlnlstrn-
ton has entirely abandoned the idea OF
appointing Civil Governor for Porto
Rico pending action by Congress.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
TRADE WITH PORTO RICO.
Merchants of Eastern Cities to In
vestigate the Matter.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The Merchants
Association of this city has begun cor
respondence with representatives Of COM
mercial bodies in Boston. Philadelphia
Baltimore. Chicago and St. Louis with a
view OF securing one or more delegates
from each Of said cities TO join a similar
delegation in New York for the PURPOSE
of visiting the island Of Porto Rico and
making a personal inspection Of conli-
tions there and OF ascertaining what cp-
portunities there are for American manu-
70 IL fr 20
month or early in February.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
BULLET IN HIS BREAST.
Believed That Ed Kester Attempted
to Commit Suicide.

SAN LUIS OBISPO. Dec. 2S.-Ed Kes-
ter. % years of age. and a son of James
Kester. is lying at his home in a criti-
cal condition as the result of a bullet
wound in his left breast just above the
heart DR.. McLennon of Paso RobIes
who is attending the injured man, saws he
will probably recover.
Young kester sustained the wound
while on the kester ranch, nine miles
from Paso Robles, on the Adelaide road
II is claimed that the wound was self.
inflicted. This is. however denied bv
some, who say the shooting was acct
dental.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-29
Do You Know All That Has Been
Done in the Nineteenth Century,

Colonel John p. Irish knows how TO pre-
sent facts tersely and yet in a most In
teresting way. He has made a complete
review OF the wonderful progress Of .he
nineteenth century. and he doesn't take a
hundred pages TO do IL in. either. His ar
ticle is just the one you want to read 10
refresh your memory and make you real
ize the great advance in the worlds civil
ization. Look out for II in next Sundays
Call.