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Pianist sauer plays tonight, In 0dd 0dd
Fellows Hall new ana "el-seieO'eN
proRramme.
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One-third of the people who go mad
are said to recover their senses.
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The Rays continue in popularity at IN
edy, "a Hot Old Time.
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Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. J. Noonan. 7-1O23 Mission
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Ernest Hastings has scored a DECIDED
hit in the title role of Captain SWiIt
the AlcaZar
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j. D. Phelan at the Zinkand.

Mayor Phelan entertained party at Dime
at the Zinkand the other evening.
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At the Tivoli 1.-The Geisha," one of the
cleyerest musical comedies since The
Mikado" is enjoying a timely revival
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H. Murphy. $50 Market street, lends money
on second mortgages and estates
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MIDWEEk NOTES OF
THE PLAYER WORLD

The combination of "El Captain" and 25
and 80 cent prices is booming the pros
perity of the SouthwelI company at the
Grand. The production is lavish in the
extreme, and in point of ensemble and
stage picture superior to the one given
at the Baldwin by De Wolf Hopper. "El
Captain" will run two weeks and expand
the fortunes of the company.
Roland Reed and his company are pre-
senting an interesting farce comedy at
the Columbia called 1.-THE Wrong Mr..
Wright" written by Broadhurst, and full
of smart American dialogue.
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, ocoo 100000

OCeau ,IHCeT IuD bathS.
101 Seventh St. corner Mission, Salt water
direct from ocean.
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LONDON. Feb. l6.-Thc Melbourne
correspondent Of the Times says.
The Samoan correspondent OF The
Melbourne Argus writes that the only
solution of the difficulties there lies In
an immediate annexation of the Islands
by Great Britain. He says the nntiycs
throughout the entire group are almost
unanimously favorable 10 such a s,ep
and that 1t Is also a:dcntly desired by
the British and American residents.
Failing annexation, the complete dis
nrtning OF the whole population Is i'm
pcrntive and In the opinion or the COR
respondent OF The Argus. tho abolition
ot the klngship ~ absnlutcly necessary
TO prevent constant disturbances, The
rival chiefs. he believes. would bo snt-
isiicd II appointed 10 rule their own dis
.tricts with small salaries.
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WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb 15.-The
President has conveyed assurance to
some OF the party leaders In Congress
In addition to those given last week
that he will certainly call Congress TO-
gether in extra session II 1t fails TO pass
the army reorganization bill at the pre-
sent session.
In answer to repeated inquiries, the
administration has been obliged to de-
cline all propositions looking to the It'd,
ing over Of the needs OF the army by
passing a joint resolution, simply ex-
tending the appropriations on the basis
OF the present organization, holding that
this device, would be utterly inadequate
TO meet the absolute necessities Of the
case. Tie status OF the volunteers
would, 1t is said. be extremely unsatis-
factory and there would be absolutely
no assurance that the President could
retain them In service, even when the
emergency is great. The same statemen,
would apply to the regular armr SOL
dlers who enlisted for the war.
K \ very serious objection to the joint
resolution programme, TOO, according tC
the war department officials, would be
its failure to supply the staff and line
officers absolutely needed. These Off.
cials say that the pending Hull bill pro.
vides for just $50 original appointments
Of second lieutenants, and 1t is declared
to be the policy Of the administration to
divide these places among the states
and territories on the basis OF popula-
ton.
Reports from the senate end OF the
capitol convey the impression TO the of
iiclals that the speedlest way TO secure
action upon the reorganization bill Is ID
allow the Cocirell bill to be reported
from the military committee, 1t being
understood that this bill commands the
support OF TIE majority of that COM
mittee Providing as it does for a pure
ly native soldIery In Cuba, Porto Rice
and the Philippines. the measure i
looked upon by the war department Off.
cials as most unSatisfactory. There
fore they have urged their friends IN
the senate. while allowing this hill TO be
reported from the committee. to move
the adoption OF the Hull bill as It came
from the house as 4 substitute.
Several conferences were held he.
tween the opposing sides of the army
reorganization bill. These resulted Il,
an asreemnt that the bill should be re.
ported Tomorrow practically without
Recommendation. The Democrat IS sim.
ply agree 10 let the bill be reported. re.
serving the right TO make a statement
Of their position and showing the com.
mit;ee to be evenly divided.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-16
MEMORIAL SERVICES
At the Grave Of Lieut.. Jenkins. Allc-
ghcny, One OF Maine Victims.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Feb. 15.-To:day
1.-The naval reserves and the Duquesne
Grays commemorated the blowing up OF
the Maine by specia! services at the
grave OF Lieutenant Friend w. Jenkins,
of Allegheny, who was victim of the
Maine horror.
At the grave the services were simple.
Prayer was offered by the Rt. Rev. DR..
Cortland Whitehousc bishop Of the do
cese of Pittsburgh: flowers and wreaths
were placed m the grave and taps
sounded. The memorial services at
the grave were preceded by n parade OF
the two military organizations from the
court house in this city, 10 Cniondale, Il
distance Of about three miles. One Of
the principal participants was Sergeant
Of Marines William &. Anthony. whose
famous report TO Captain Sigsbee o:
Captain, | have the homo: 70 report,
sir. that the ship is blown up and sink
Ing" will make him live in history Ser
Seant Anthony. who was great ad-
rnirer OF Lieutenant Jenkins, secured a
furoush from the Brooklyn navy yard
In order 10 be present at the ceremony.
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MORE FIGHTING
Around lloilo : Americans Capture
Another Town-Amcrican outposts
Extended Mt MnniIn.

Around lloilo - Americans Capture
Another Town---Amcrican Outposts
Extended at Manila.
MANILA. Feb. l5.-11:55 n. m.--Col.
Potter arrived from Ilollo yesterday
evening. with dispatches from Brigadier
General Marcus D. Miller to Major
General E. S. Otis, commanding the
United States forces In the Philippine
Islands.
On Sunday afternoon General Miller
ordered reconnaissance In force to
ascertain the enemys position. Major
Cheatham's battalion OF, Tennesseeans, a
volunteer regiment. marched beyond
Molo without finding the enemy, and
returned to Iloilo.
kellar's battalion, with two Hotch-
kiss guns and one Gatling gun, marched
toward Jaro. Midway between Ilollo
and Jaro this battalion encountered q
large body OF the enemy, covering both
sides of the road, who met the advance
OF the American troops with IL severe
and well-dlrected fire. The Americans
deployed, and returned the fire with
d HaHBef OIL NbHeyS. 1 he troops ttH-
vanced steadily, supported by the
Hotchklss and Gatlng guns, and drove
the enemy through Jaro 10 the open
country beyond. The town Of Jaro
was found to be deserted, and all port
able property had been removed. When
the Americans entered the place there
was only II few Chinese there.
At 4:l0 o'clock p. m. Captain Grlf-
fiths raised the American flag over the
presldencla.
During the fighting outside OF the
town, Lieut.. Frank Bowles. Of the
Eighteenth infantry. while working the
light battery, was shot in the leg. In
addition one private was seriously
wounded and two were slightly injured.
The rebel loss was severe.
All was quiet on Monday, when Col.
Potter left 1loilo.
Two natives attempted to slip past
the United States cruiser Olympia dur
ing the night in boat. They failed
TO respond when hailed, but kept pad
ding. After Il warning shot 4 sentry
fired at the boat, and killed one OF
the occupants and wounded the other.
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THE MCARRELL BILL
Before the Pennsylvania Legislature.
House Aliourns without Action.

Before the Pennsylvania Legislature.
House AdIonrns without Action.
HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb 15.-The
house adjourned To-day without taking
action on the McCarreti jury bill. The
bill now goes over until March 81, when
1t Will be taken up for second reading.
There was Il fine display of sparring
between both sides all day over this
measure. A motion was adopted br the
house last Thursday postponing con-
slderatlon OF the bill until the time In
dlcated. Both sides expected motion
would be made to-day to reconsider
the vote by which this action was ta-
ken. Had the motion been made and
carried, the bill would have come up In
the regular c:der for second reading.
On the other hand, had the motion fail
ed, the bill would have gone over until
March 81. The rules provide that 4 mo-
tion to reconsider must be made with.
In five legislative days and both sides
agreed that this was the last day onwhich
such q motion could be entertained,
After the meeting of the joint assem-
bly, to-day. the opponents of the bill.pre-
sented by Mr.. Bliss. Of Delaware, NOV
ed that when the house adjourn. 1t be
to meet tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock.
The friends of the measure opposed
the motion and Won. less than quorum
voting, and Speaker Farr ruled that the
motion fell. AR. Bliss then rose 20 n
point of order and before he could state
his point, Mr.. Baldwin, OF Delaware,
moved to adjourn Less than n Quor-
um voting. the speaker adjourned the
house until o'clock this afternoon
Railroad communication east and west
OF the Pennsylvania railroad and other
roads ceEtcrlng In this city. We're re-
sumcd to-day and there was nearly 4
full attendance when the house recon
vencd this afternoon. The calendar OF
second reading bills was taken up and
the bill extending the minimum school
term 10 seven months and half dozen
measures OF lesser Importance. was read
the second time. After these bills had
been disposed OF. Mr.. Bliss moved 10
adjourn. The leaders Of both sides de-
manded a call OF the roll and the mo-
ton prevailed by l vote OF IS 10 S..
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FLAGS AT HALF MAST
In Washington = President Speaks
E'cclingly Of Maine Disaster.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. l5.-To-
day year ago, the Maine was blown up
In Havana harbor. Although the war
which followed was never officially at
tr!butcd to this event, 1t was perhaps
the most powerful factor In that dlrec-
tlon, and is generally 50 acknowledged
There were many things In Washing
ton to-day commemorative of the an
niversary. Flags we're at hnlf-mast.
The custom will be handed down from
generation TO generation, and February
10 will live in American history as
Maine day.
The President spoke rcellngly OF the
matter TO Il number OF his distinguished
visitors to-day, and II IS not unlikely
that the day will receive official recog-
milton by this or the next Congress. II
mag be set aside as 4 national day of
mourning. There was no formal ob-
servance of the day here. but IN the
halls OF Congress and elsewhere allu-
slons to II We're numerous.
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MESSAGES FROM MEN
Prominently Identified with Destruc.
tion OF Maine.

"H
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-On this. the
anniversary of the blowing up of the
Maine, an afternoon paper prints mes
sases from number OF persons promi-
nently identified with the tragedy in
Havana harbor a year ago to-day. Capt.
SiSsbec wires from Havana:
THE dead OF the Maine now rest un-
der the flag that they served and among
friends who revcrently and sincerely
mourn their loss"
Fitzhugh Lee says:
The waters OF the harbor. which one
year ago closed over the gallant sailors
of the Maine, buried also the last hope
OF Spanish sovereignty on the island of
Cuba"
Admiral Sampson:
The destruction of the Maine and
death OF her gallant crew and martyrs
marked the beginning Of n new era--an
eventful period frelghted with develop
ments of the greatest Importance"
EX-Alinls.ec Woodford:
Those who died on the Maine died In
the performance of duty and for our
country. as truly as did their brothers
who fell afterward in battle. Honor to
their memory and peace TO their souls. "
General Wesley Merritt:
The men Of the Maine were martyrs:
martyrs 10 civilization and martyrs for
the good OF mankind. They died not
only that Cuba might be free, but that
the pest hole at Havana might be clean-
ed and purified, and the scourge OF yell
low fever banished from our shores for
ever. The men Of the Maine in giving
up their lives advanced civilization hal.
a century"
Bill AnthonY. the famous marine:
The men of the Maine did NOT die In
vain. Their memory will always be held
green in the hearts Of the American
people. They died that others might
live. 1t was denied them TO yield up
their lives in action. but they went To
meet their God from the post Of duty"
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n conflict at any moment. In his proc
lamation to the natives OF the Philip
pine Islands Issued on January 4. Ma
jor General L. s. Otis says that "in the
war against Spain, the United States
forces came hero 10 destroy the power
OF that nation and to give the blessings
OF peace and individual freedom to the
Philippine people: that we are here as
friends of the FiIininos TO protect them
in their homes, their employments. their
individual and religious liberty; that all
persons, who either br active aid or
honest endeavors, cooperate with the
government OF the United States to give
effect 10 these beneilcient purposes, will
receive the reward OF its support and
protection.
After quoting President AtcKInley's
instructions, General Otis says:
Il am fully OF the opinion that 1t is
the intention OF the United States gov
ernment, while directing affairs gener-
ally, to appoint the representative men
now forming the controlling element OF
the Fllipinos TO civil positions of trust
and responsibility and it will be my
aim to appoint such Filipinos as may
be acceptable to the supreme authortie7
at Washington"
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thus remains at $4,000. The change

thus remains at $4,000. The change
OK the "shaft' to may" however, prac-
ticnlly illustrates the intention Of the
Dill. as 1t is almost certainty that
the auditor would require the deposit
MS well as the certificate provided for.
The amended portion OF the act now
reads: but the auditor may waive the
deposit required In this section. pro-
rided the company making application
to do business in this state shall file
with the auditor the certificate OF a
United States government official hav-
Ing the approval OF official bonds Of the
government to the effect that such COM
pany is accepted surety on the bonds
or government officials and employees"
Another bill which was passed yester
day by the senate had its origin In
Wheeling. In the case OF the state
against Arklt. for alleged mIsconductln
Office, 1t was held by the supreme court
that County courts hive no Jurisdiction
over th4 removal OF county officers, and
this right IS vested in the circuit courts.
The bill referred to, which was intro
duced by the senate committee on the
judiciary, makes this ruling o, the
court law ...-. f7.-f
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IN CONGRESS.
Mr.. Mclincry's Personal Explanation.
Nicaragua Canal Bill in he House.

Nicaragua Canal tSill IN the House.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb l5.-In
the senate to-day Mr.. McEnery, U.a.),
as = question OF personal privilege, made
emphatic denial of the statement that
his resolution adopted by the senate
yesterday. was introduced IN the inter
est Of the sugar growers Of Louisiana.
He said that he had not consulted the
planters about the resolution, ana that
rs matter OF fact they were known To
be opposed as n body to the ratification
Of the peace treaty.
A bill extending the cordial apprecl-
alton OF Congress To Miss Helen Miller
Gould for her patriotic services during
the recent war and providing that the
President should presen. 10 her i gold
medal, was passed.
After the executive session, an effort
was made to obtain an agreement to
hold an evening TO read the Alaska code
bill. but II failed.
The house to-day settled the fate OF
the Nicaragua canal Dill IN this Con-
.ress by refusing 10 override the decls-
iuu oc the cha!r In committee OF the
whole. when the chair held that the ca
mi DllI OlleTtC as lIl dIntNNlnsnt Dt MI,
Hepburn was out of order.
The friends Of the Nicaragua canal
bill were very confident yesterday and
to-day that they would triumph. but
after four hoU"s OF debate the chair was
sustained, l2I--iQ9. Mr.. Bailey, the
Democratic leader. made an argument
in favor of the view that the nmcnd-
ment was In order. Mr.. Grosvenor.
(Rep.. Ohio. bore the brunt OF thc ar
gument to-day in behalf OF this contcn-
tion. Messrs. Moody, Rcp.. MaSs.).
D0ckcry. (Dem.. MOI. and Fleming,
(Dem,, Ga.), were pitted against him.
The debate throughout the day was cy.
ceedlnglS spirited and in the end a ma
jority of members refused TO override
the house rules. No record IL made OF
the Vote In committee Of the whole.
Party lines were not adhered 10, the d.
vision In favor and In opposition TO sus-
tanning the chairs decision being abou,
equal on both sides of the political
aisles. About ten pages OF the bill were
disposed OF to-day.
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JUST \ NEAR AGO
That the Maine Blew Up-E1crciscs
in New York SchooIS

in New York Schools.
NEW YORK. Feb. ia year ago to-
day the United States baitlcship Maine
was blown up in the. harbor of Havana
and 266 American seamen lost their
lives. The event Is being remembered
in this c!ty'io-day. Flags are flying d,
half-mast on the city hall: the public
schools and ali other public buildings,
national, state and municipal.
Nearly all the vessels coming in the
harbor, those going out and those at the
pier have flags ut half-mast. This Is
not confined to any class or order OF
shipping.
Besides the public buildings many OF
the private residences have flags sus-
pended at half mast and In many OF the
. stores are pictures of the lll-sated bat
tleship. with the phrase, Remember the
Maihe."
In all the schools of the city the story
OF the blowing up OF the Maine vas told
to-day and each teacher impressed on
the youthful mind the importance Of the
event and the important happenings
tha. followed.
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Samoan Situation.

WASHINGTON. d. C., Feb. 1j.-The
fact that United States Consul Osborne
at Apid, did not deem Il worth while to
forward cable report to the state de-
partment from Auckland via thc last
steamer which touched Mt Apia. Is re-
Eardcd here as evidence that the situu-
ton In the Samoan Islands Is lot so
critical as has been supposed By the
last steamer the consul cablcd thnt he
liad forwarded long report by mail 10
the department and that ls gtill lacking
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-16
STEPHENS TRIAL.
The Heading of His C0nicssion-A
Dramatic Piece ofWork.


EASTON, Pa. Feb. 15.-The trial of
Prof. George II. Stephens, charged With
burning Pardee hall. Lafayette college.
reached n climax to-day. when counsel
for the defense introduced rs evidence
a confession made by the prisonc: the
day after his arrest. The paper IS 4
remarkable piece OF work and dramatic
n the extreme. Stephens admits all the
charges under which he Is indicted. brl,
lays the blaine o; his downfall and his
present predicumeut at the doOr Of
President Warileld. Tie claims that he
was inveigled into signing paper by
the college president that the latter
turned out 10 be an agreement on his
part to VuIt the faculty. Warfield is Sc
VerclF scored and condemned and he Is
held responsible for the physical and
mental condition OF Prof. Evans, who Ii
now in an insane asylum.
Stephens declares that Evans was In
duced to return from Rome on the pro-
mise OF position from Wariield. who
At the last moment refused 10 keep his
part OF the agreement. Stephens was
much affected during the reading of his
confession. At times he would weep bit
terly and laugh Historically. DIR. War
field sat near the prisoner during the
session.
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NEW YORK. Feb. 15.--Fred L. Hovey
and Dr.. Edwin j. Hitchcock we're the
the only witnesses examined in the
Adams inquest to-day. DR.. Hitchcock
attended Mrs. Adams after sine had ta-
ken the poison. No Developments or
any note were brought to light and the
mystery Is as dense as ever. The wit
nesses were repeatedly led UP 10 q
point where II was thought something
when the attorneys Would branch off on
a different line Of questioning.
Dr. Hitchcock was still on the stand
when court adjourned until Tomorrow.
II is now believed that Mrs, MolIucaux
will not be called to the witness stand
before Friday.