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The times., 1899-02-14
NOTHING LIKE 1T BEFORE.
All Over the Country Weather Rec
Ords HIVE Reen Broken.

New York, Feb. l3.-The storm from
Texas was central this morning east Of
Virginia with its western edge skirting
all the Atlantic States from Florida to
Massachusetts. Snow was falling in all
these States and extended inland part
way over the Allegheny Mountains. West
Of the mountains the weather was clearing
or fair The storm became very severe
over the ocean, where its rotary motion
had full sway and the winds velocity was
evidently much higher than over the land.
On the coast the velocity ranged from
thirty-fve to fifty miles an hour. blowing
from the northwest in the morning to The
north of Virginia and from the west to
the south of that State. The storm was
moving away from the coast line, tending
toward the northeast and will be directly
in the path of ocean traffic between this
country and Europe
The snowfall measured in all the Mid
die Atlantic States from to II inches. 1t
was dry snow and drifted readily. The
main feature of the passing of the storm
was the severe cold following it, which
penetrated all the Southern States and
was the lowest ever recorded. The line OF
zero temperatures reached to the centre OF
Texas, Louisiana, and Southern Mississip-
pi. thence across southern Alabama to the
coast of Georgia. The freezing line got
almost TO tne southern emu vi Tue ioi iud
peninsula The cold was from 3 to 9 de-
gees lower than ever recorded in the
skuthern States. AT Galveston it was II
above zero; New Orleans, 8 above; Vicks-
burg, zero; Montgomery, below zero and
Atlanta, below. The crest of the cold
wave extended from Canada southwark
over the Central States to the Gulf of
Mexico. In the Central States it was 10
to 20 below zero. The lowest reported was
81 below zero at Rockliffe, Canada.
There is most decided break in the
cold wave, and warmer weather is in
sight for the latter part of the week In
the Northwest the temperature has risen
40 to "a degrees. and the warmer spell
will cause a general break over all the
country. Its first effects will be felt in
the Central States tomorrow. In this city
snow fell throughout the day. The latest
depth was 12.5 inches since the beginning;
average humidity, 50 per cent; wind
northeast. highest velocity, AZ miles an
hour
The times., 1899-02-14
AGONCILLO DISPUTES OTISNIEW
American JSbbcry. He Declares,
Caused a Conflict.

Montreal, Feb 1S,-Senor Agoncillo. the
Philippine representative. when seen this
morning. emphatically denied the state
ment contained in General Otis dispatch
and sent out from Washington, that the
breaking out of hostilities was the result
OF a message sent by the Filipino repre-
sentatives at Washington to Aguinaldo
telling him to drive out the Americans be-
fore the arrival of re-enforcements. Not
only is there not a particle of truth in the
statement said Agoncillo, but we have
the most abundant proofs that the aggres-
sion came from the Americans. These
proofs do not leave the slightest room for
doubt as to how the hostilities were COM
menced.
In the first place, we have the fact that
General Otis had some of the leading Fill
ipino officers arrested at the theatre in Ma
Mia on the very night of the conflict. If
the Filipinos meditated conflict it is not
likely that these officers would have been
at the theatre at such time. General
Otis also caused the arrest of some of the
leading members of the Filipino party, and
his object. evidently, must have been TO
precipitate conflict. We are also in pos
session of other facts which ! think it bet
ter not to publish at present, but which
clearly show that the aggression was on
the part of the Americans, and that hos
tilities were prearranged by them. The
Filipino government was absolutely op
posed to any hostlities, as they knew that
it would be prejudicial instead of advan-
tageous to the Filipino cause, but we have
even stronger proof in the official dispatch
which comes from Aguinaldo through the
Hongkong delegation, and which We have
just received. The American army with
premeditation and without any justifica-
ton, attacked. our lines on Saturday night,
and the American men-of-war bombarded
simultaneously Malabon. CaIoocan, and
Parogun, which were not notified, killing
men, women, and children
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ONE KILLED; MANY BRUISED.
An Ob>tructcd Frog Caused bad
Accident.

Pittsburg Feb. l3.-The cannonball ex-
press on the Pittsburg and Lake Eric
Railroad was wrecked this afternoon at
Davis Island Dam, six miles below Pitts
burg As the engine turned on switch
at the north end of the freight yards it
was derailed and il and the baggage ear
and two coaches were wrecked. William
a. Campbell, fireman. and Engineer Pat
ten were pinned under the engine The
fireman died few minutes after he had
been taken out of the wreck. The engineer
was badly hurt, but will recover. Miss
Mary Kelly of Youngstown. Ohio. had her
arm nearly torn from the socket. Nine
others, passengers and trainmen. were
bruised and cut but not seriously. They are:
George Nease, PittsbuTg. brakeman; Alvin
a. Plummer. Pittsburg. baggagemaster; J.
c. Barr, New Castle: J. A. Coto, Allequippa;
Charles F. Hubbard. Beaver Falls; c. c.
Wagner. Washington. :. c.; Samuel w.
Armstrong Williamsburg; ]. X Yohe,
Pittsburg. assistant train master Of the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie. ]. B. Yohe. GEL
eral superintendent OF the road. was on
the train and escaped without injury. He
stated that the train had jumped the track
at the switch but the switch was properly
closed and locked. II is surmised that
there was some obstruction in the frog
which threw the engine of the track.
The times., 1899-02-14
Tbentres Closed.

The storm of yesterday had a pronounced
effect on the local theatres and for various
reasons, announced in another column.
three of them remained closed, postponing
the advent of their stars until today.
These houses were the Lafayette Square,
where John Drew was to have appeared in
The Liars" the Columbia. in which were
booked Ward and Vokes, in The Govern
ors,'' and the Bijou. The last named place
will be open this afternoon. and it is prob
able that the other two will follow suit to-
night. Criticisms OF the performances will
appear in The Times. therefore. on tomor
row morning. "Trilby'' and the MutoscOpe
were both closed indoors, and will not be
on exhibition until prospects for business
increase
The times., 1899-02-14
Gran,l-yaudeyiIIe.

For the combined sakes of Managers
Burke and Chase and their patrons it is
to be hoped that the Two headline acts
booked for the Grand but kept away by
stress of weather will prove sufficiently
strong to entertain of themselves for the
remainder OF the bill provided this week
can hardly be expected TO satisfy even
the least critical. That Kittie Mitchell
and OKabe's Japs Will do this when they
arrive today cannot be doubted by those
who know both, but until their coming is
announced one would do well not TO ex-
pect too much from the refined vaude-
Vile of the town.
The best turn on yesterdays programme
was contributed by the Valdares. whose
trick bicycle riding is unique, in that the
feminine member OF the team does as
much and as hard work as her male COM
panion. Both performers are excellent,
and the turn proved both marvellous and
entertaining The numbers following
were generally marvellous. but seldom any
thing else. Howard and Bland foisted a
thirty-minute sketch on the public in or
der to introduce some limitations on the
piano, and William Rowe contributed
some fine bits of that long lost art-clog
dancing. Mr.. Rowe is not the best of the
wooden-soled men, and his efforts are lit
tie more than neat. The curio list further
contained the names of the La Brettas
two infant prodigies with all prodgy's
prodgIous capacity for boring his audi
tors. Even Mile. Titenia's addition To the
performance evoked more admiration than
pleasure, and wonderful her toe wora
undoubtedly is, she seemed lost on the
big stage of the Grand without hundred
coryphees at her back.
In the absence of Miss Mitchell and
Prince O'Kabe's laborers Raymon Moore
assumed the starship OF the bill. He in-
troduced a new song and cOunteracted the
effect by repeating three OF the Oldest
ones he could have found outside of a mu-
scum of antiquities. Mr. MoOre's charac-
teristics are as much divided between
pleasant and unpleasant ones rs they ever
We're. But it remained for Maggie VIII
lett, James Gaylor, Harry, Thorne and
Tiny Graff-component portions of the
Willett and Thorne Comedy Company-to
produce the least meritorious act of the
evening. Their sketch, An Uptown Flat -
is sort of draw between those done in
minstrel shows and those produced in cir
Gus concerts. And the players are no bet
ter than the play. Altogether, while open-
ing in spite of all difficulties speaks well
for the enterprise of Managers Burke and
Chase they would have done better TO
have waited for their best people before
trying the experiment.
The times., 1899-02-14
Acndemy-"In Old Kcn,ucky-

In Old Kentucky" met with q frost last
night. but it was not the fault of ANYTHING
but the weather. 1t is doubtful if so good
a production was ever given at the Acad-
emy to so small house. There We're
about two dozen people on the floor with a
few more in the balcony and in the gallery.
None of them took off their overcoats But
the visitors made up in enthusiasm what
they lacked in numbers and the piece was
received appreciativeIy, perhaps, as at
any time in its history.
The presentation is one of those which
have become familiar in connection with
the name of Jacob Lift. In it there are
several elaborate settings. while the prop
critics and costumes have all received due
attention. The cast is fairly good one
Frank Dayton as the hero, looks his part
we'll but is a tritie wooden in his acting
Lillian Mortimer deserves especial COM
mendation for the manner in which she
assumes the role of Madge Briefly. She
was obliged to read up on the lines at short
notice ON account of the Illness of Miss
Tabor and her own former portrayal was
cut out entirely. The work she has been
doing is of an entirely different type from
that required in impersonating the little
mountain heroine. and few actresses could
have risen TO the emergency so successful
ly. Julia Hanchett looks very charming
and affords some good comedy OF refined
sort in the guise of Miss Alethea. H. b.
Bradley made hit as the Kentucky colo
mel, and Charles X. French provoked much
The times., 1899-02-14
A NOVELTY FOR CHARLESTON.
Four Inches of Snow md Business
Practically Suspended.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 13.-The most
severe snow storm experienced here in
fifty years has been raging since yester-
day. There is a heavy fall of snow over
the State and in Charleston it is four
inches deep. The thermometer has been
standing around the 8 degree mark and
business is practically suspended in the
city. The railroads are terribly congest
ed. No northern mail has been received
here since Sunday night and the fast mail
train due to go out this afternoon was
annulled. Trains from the South have
not come in and the officials here are un-
able to say when regular schedules can be
resumed. Reports received here from the
interior indicate a general snowstOrm
with low temperatures. There is much
suffering among the poor. A snowstorm
in Charleston was such an unusual sight
that business gave way 10 fun, and almost
everybody was out of doors today enjoy
ing the novelty.
The times., 1899-02-14
kcrn,u,--.MouIin Rouse.v

Despite the storm. two performances
were given yesterday at Kernan's by Fred
Riders Moulin Rouge" company. ON
neither occasion was the audience large.
nor did the show warrant any great
amount OF enthusiasm. The burlesques
offered, "A Fountain of Pleasure" and ~
Night at the Moulin Rouge" introduced
as novelties the rRiderscope' and the
Manikin dance. In the olio appeared Norma
Wills and Monte Collins, travestyists;
Harris and Walters. aerobats; Cooper and
Stewart, specialists; the Sisters Bachelor.
serio-comics: Cuerbo and Nolan. come
dians, and the Fantas. The Gay Mas
queraders' are next
The times., 1899-02-14
EVEN BOSTON COMPLAINS.
One of the Most severe Spells Ever
known There.

Boston, Feb. 13.-The snowstorm which
is dying away tonight is the climax of one
of the most severe spells of weather ever
known in Boston. The thermometer has
hovered around the zero mark for nearly
a week and most of the time there have
been high winds and snowstorms. The
two most serious phases of the present
situation are the immense amount of ice
in the bay and the shortage of coal. Tug
boats and ferryboats make their way with
extreme difficulty in the inner harbor be-
cause of the ice, and sailing vessels in the
lower bay even are unable 10 move Of their
own accord. Several vessels have gone
ashore. but their crews have been taken
off by the life-saving crews. About six
teen inches of snow has fallen since Sun
day morning and it has been drifted bad
ly by the high winds
The times., 1899-02-14
GREAT DAMAGE IN TEXAS.
Death Dealt to Tropical and Sub
tropical Vegetation

Galveston, Texas, Feb. 13.-The blizzard
which swept over Texas Saturday and Sun
day did untold damage to fruit and yege-
tables. 1t froze over solid rivers never
frozen before and lowered the temperature
in the northern and central portions Of the
State from is to IS below zero and on the
coast from . 10 above. The coast from
the Sabine to the Rio Grande is one sheet
of ice, and the ground is frozen solid sew
eral inches deep. which means death to all
tropical and subtropical vegetation. Along
the Gulf line lagoons. bayous and other
waterways are frozen solid and here the
slips along the wharyes were used this
morning as skating ponds. II is moderat
ing, but the temperature is still below
freezing and tonight a cold rain is falling.
DR.. Cline, local forecaster, estimates the
loss in the Texas coast region at more
than $1,000, 000. Early fruits and Vegeta-
bles from south Texas, of which there
were large paintings, will be rarity this
spring.
The times., 1899-02-14
A RcuurkabI. Cat s,or,
(from the Chicago Ncws.)

(fTUm the Chicago Ncws.J
member OF the English geological Society
says: "a once had a eat which always sat up 10
the dinner table with me and had his nanh in
around his neck and his plate and some fish
lie used his paw, of course. but he was very
particular and behaved with extraordinary de-
corum When he had finished his fish I some
times gave him a piece Of mine. one ,lav he
was not To be found when the dinner-belI rang
we began without him. just the plates
put around puss came rushing upstairs
and sprung into his chair with two mice in his
mouth Before he could he stopped he dropped
a mouse onto his own plate and then one onto
mine. lie lad divided his dinner with me, as
| had often divided mine with him.
The times., 1899-02-14

Two very important bits of testimony
concerning Algerian bad beef are printed
in our telegraph columns this morning
One, furnished by DR.. Sutcliffe, of st.
Louis. former Government inspector, is
to the effect that packing companies are in
the habit of shipping to canneries the car
casses of animals that have died in trans
portation, after chemical preparation. He
also alleges that the same has been done
in the case of beef which has decayed in
the storage stalls. We also print the
story of a Pittsburg expert, who asserts
that the horrible statement he now gives
to the public has been at the service of
the Alger Relief Commission, but that an
attache of that institution advised him not
10 make it, as it would result in the 10
of his employment. By hook or by crook
the truth is gradually leaking out. and it
is not pleasant truth for anybody con-
cerned in the scandal.
The times., 1899-02-14
ALONG THE JERSEY COAST.
SnOwdrifts Twenty Feet High and
Trains Stalled.

Asbury Park, n. j., Feb. 13.-This has
been the worst snowstorm experienced
along the New Jersey coast in years.
Streets and sidewalks are blocked with
drifts ten and twelve feet deep. The
drifts in many places are even twenty feet
high. All northbound trains are stalled at
Red Bank and cannot reach New York.
There is no train communication to or
from Philadelphia. The early train. which
brought the mail, express and newspapers,
was six hours late. Along the beach is an
ice wall twenty feet high This has been
formed by drifting flows piling up on one
another The sight is a magnificent one.
There is much suffering among the poor,
and soup houses have been opened in the
thicklv nnnmlatnd districts
The times., 1899-02-14
OTIS nj AInniIn.
Trom the St. PAM Pioneer rress.l J

IT IVITT TIT ~ 7 d1II IUHIII IIIss.J
Ho has shown himself prudent, tactiul, and en-
ergetic; with none Of the arrogance pompous-
ness which in some other officers has repelled
and stirred up antagoni>Ins among their subordi-
mates and barbcd the arrows of unpleasant criti-
cism. He is developing the qualities which knit
the rank and file of army TO commander
with affection like that felt by our Union
soldiers for Sherman and Thomas, and by the
COnfcdefates for Lee and StonewIll Jackson. lie
bids fair TO emerge from the Philippine cam
paign the foremost among the unsrnirched mill
tary heroes OF the war.
The times., 1899-02-14
The Whitc,vnsb Papers.
(From Id Houston ro.t.l

Possible the country lost It only chance to get
the true story Of the war management and war
scandals when il failed last fall to elect
Democratic Congress Two or three years hence
viii be too late for an investigation, and we
can hardly hope for searching enquiry by
Republican House. Such being the case, we
shall probably have to be content with seeing
this War Commissions report 90 into the ar
chiyes a gross percrsion of the facts OF the
side history OF the war
The times., 1899-02-14
NO COAL OR WOOD AT JACKSON.
A Serious Condition of Affairs at
Mississippi's Capital.

Jackson. Miss. Feb. 13.-The mercury
Saturday morning was 30 degrees above
zero, but registered s degrees below zero
yesterday and below today. There is no
coal or wood in the town for sale. and the
suffering is intense 4 great many cattle
are reported frozen to death, and the birds
are so stiff they are easily caught by
hand. Plumbers report that three thou
sand water pipes have burst in the town.
The temperature is still near the zero
mark, with 3 inches of sleet on the
ground. All business is at standstil,
not only here, but in all towns in the
State heard from. A coal famine seems
general over the State.
The times., 1899-02-14
Not Trivial Work.
Hrom thc Philadclnhin Rccord J

tFr0m The PIlIadcIphia RccoTd.)
Nothing would be further from the truth than
the supp0sition that the American victories be.
fore Manila were TOO easily won. The Filipinos
have shown great pluck and TRULY Oriental
iOr their lives. The successes Of the
Americans were due to the perfection of the
plans Of Admiral Dewey and General Otis, the
steadiness Of our troops under fre, and their
dash in the charge, and, above all, TO the eN-
cellence of the craftsmanship Of our naval gun
ners and our IegulAr and volunteer sLarpshonters.
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RAILROADS PARALYzED.
Passenger Trains AnnuIIed Between
Pittsburg and Philadelphia.

Harrisburg. Feb 13.-Harrisburg is iso-
lated on account of severe storm. Travel
has been suspended on all the railroads
leading into this city. The Pennsylvania
Railroad has annulled all passenger trains
between Pittsburg and Philadelphia. The
Atlantic express reached here from Pitts
burg four hours late and is sidetracked
in the railroad shed. The trolley company
is keeping its city lines open with great
difficulty None of the suburban lines are
in operation. There is no indication of a
let-up.
The times., 1899-02-14
Archibald w. Campbell Dead.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 13.-Archibald W.
Campbell, editor and part owneer of the
Wheeling (W. Val Intlligencer, died at
the residence of his sister in Webster
Grove today. aged 60. MIR. Campbell was
one of the best known men in the Vir-
ginias, and his fame as a historian was not
confined to the borders of the Old Domn-
ion
The times., 1899-02-14
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS ILL.
She Is Threatened with Pneumonia Ia
mt Her Home in New York.

New York. Feb. 13.-Mrs. Jefferson Da-
Wis. who has been living in this city for
the last six months. is confined to her
room in the Gerard Hotel. suffering from
a severe cold. and yesterday she was
threatened with pneumonia. Her cOndi-
tion was quite serious, and much anxiety
was felt by those who knew Of the
progress of her Illness There is no one
with Mrs. Davis but her maid. A week
ago it was her intention TO start South. hut
illness prevented. Today the patient is
reported much better.
The times., 1899-02-14
Cerxcrn,s TrirI
lErom the Rrnnklyn Enrln !

They are going to persecutc and prosecute Ad-
miral Ccrver3. This is one OF the few Spaniartls
who secured the liking OF the American people
by his courage and his humanity. Ii he is
cashiered in Spain for what he could not help,
perhaps we can find some sort Of an odd Job for
him over here. We are constantly making places
for worse.
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MoDERATING AT CHICAGO.
There Is Promise of Further Relief
There Toduy.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-The crest of the cold
when a minimum of II degrees below zero
was recorded The weather has moderated
throughout the Northwest where rap
idly rising temperature is reported. A
storm is developing in the Northwest
Indications are that the weather will con-
tinue to moderate in this section. and that
possible light snow tiurries may occur to-
night or Tuesday. These conditions are
general throughout the Northwest
The times., 1899-02-14

laughter as the negro. Neb. Pierce Kings
ley. as the mountaineer. has perhaps the
best accent in the company. George Caine
is effective, though fearfully melodramatie,
as the villain The famous pickaninny band
appears to be the most popular feature OF
the piece and it got three encores.
The times., 1899-02-14
The Duty Rcforc Is.
Ermn the Galveston Nems1

Shall We adhere TO our old folly and sin and
Join Russia in the effort TO close doors and claim
unfair advantages for ourselves, shall we join
England, Germany, and Japan, and open wide
the doors Of the worlds commerce, thus pro
noting liberty and justice and helping the
world along while helping ourselyesg
The times., 1899-02-14
FATHER AND SON KILLED.
The Result of IL Collision on the DEG
aware and Hudson.

Saratoga, Feb. 13.-Delaware and Hud-
son passenger train No. t. due here at )
o'clock, collided with a freight train b.
tween Wright's and Putnam on the Cham
plain division about O'Clock this after
noon. William Coombs, of Whitehall the
engineer on the passenger train, and his
young SON who was riding with the father,
were instantly killed.
The times., 1899-02-14
Judge De,Icnhnugh Found Guilty.

Cleveland, Ohio Feb. 13.-Common Pleas
Judge Dellenbaugh is found guilty by the
Circuit Court on the third specification of
the charges brought by the Bar Associa-
tion, namely Justification of the records
in the Manning divorce case. Sentence
is withheld until after the trial of State
Senator Burke
The times., 1899-02-14
Neglected by Hoar's Forbenrs.

Grom the Minneapolis Tribune)
Why did not Senator Hoar's ancestors, when
they settled in New England, set up the Indians
in the governing business with one of the saga
mores as president OF the Indian republic? The
North American reds were Just as capable Of self
government then the Philippine yeIlows are
now
The times., 1899-02-14
The weather Prophet.

Hrom the Chicago Times, ,Herald)
II would be a great satisfaction If the ground
hog would come out now as an evidence of good
faith Many people would assist cheerfully at
the obsequies Of the "stif"
The times., 1899-02-14

Alger has had the condescension TO call
on Miss Helen Gould and thank her for
her kindness and charity 10 the soldier
victims of Algerism. 1t was an act of
supererogation. Miss Gould should thank
Alger. But for his administration and
methods she would never have enjoyed the
chance to show the American people what
a noble little woman she is
The times., 1899-02-14

The Senate yesterday passed the bill re-
viving the rank of Admiral of the Navy
for the benefit of Rear Admiral Dewey.
We trust that the House will take up the
measure at once and send it TO the Presi-
dent without delay. The honor has been
fully won by the hero of Manila Bay 1t
should be accorded him without question
and at once.