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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-06
CUBAN INDEPENDENTS.
Tho Pledge Made by Resolution of
Congress Must Be sacredly Kept.

Tho Pledge Madc by Resolution of
Congress Must Be sNcredly Kept.
My annual message of last year was
necessarily devoted in great part to a
consideration OF the Spanish war and OF
the results It wrought and the condl-
lions 1t imposed for the future am
EratIfled to announce thnt the treaty OF
peace has restored friendly relations
between the two powers Effect has
been given to Its most important pro-
visions. The evacuation Of Porto Rico
having already been accomplished on
the 18th OF October, 1895, nothing re-
mRlned necessary there but to continue
the provisional military control OF the
island until tho Congress should enact
suitable government for the coded
territory. OF the character and S2onc
Of the measures 10 that end shall
treat In another part Of this message.
The withdrawal Of the authority Uf
Spain from the Island of Cubu was ef
fectcd by the first OF January, so that
the full re establishment OF peace found
the relInquished territory held by us N
trust for the inhabitants, maintaining,
under the direction OF the executive.
such government and control therein
as should conserve public order, re-
store the productive conditions NJ
pence so long disturbed by the instG-
hiilty and disorder which prevailed far
the greater part OF the preceding three
decades, and build up that Tranquil. de-
velopment OF the domestic state whore
by alone can be realized the high MIR
posc, as proclaimed in the Joint TCsllu-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-06

EVEN tie seeming OacFiaees. which a.
~ beEinning may DO involved, wiz be
SGset later By moro than equivalent
gain.
The expense Is a. nothing compared
70 the advantage to be achieved. The
re.estabilshment OF our merchant mar
Inc involves, In large measure. our
continued industrial progress and the
extension OF our commercial triumphs-
am satisfied the Judgment Of the
country favors the policy Of aid to our
merchant marine. which VIII broaden
our commerce and markets. ana upDnlld
SIR gea.carrylng capacity for the pro-
Duct Of agriculture and manufacture;
which, with the increase Of our navy,
means moro work and wages 70 our
countrymen as well as a safeguard %
American interests In every part Of the
world, 49,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-06

the limitations Of 80 utIonaI
power go to supplement- elective
code OF state legislation 4atc make q
complete system Of laws throughout
the United States adeqlat5 g compel a
general observance Of tho 1intdFy rules
to which / have referred
The whole question q O "a p0rt0nt
and far-reaching that J am lnre no
part Of II will be lightly collldofed, but
every phase Of II will have ne studied
elaboration Of the CongT resulting
In wise and iudiciou8 action.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-06
Turkeys Contumacy.

The United states minister 10 Turkey
continues, under instructions TO pres,
for money payment in satisfaction ..
the lust claims for injuries suffered W
American citizens In the disorder .,
several years past and for wrongs u3 ~.
TO them by the Ottoman nulhoIil.,l'r.s,,
Some OF those claims are OF many S'a''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-06


This government has maintained an
attitude of neutrality in the unfortu-
nate contest between Great Britain and
the Boer states of Africa. We have re-
manned faithful to the prccept OF avoid
Ing entangling alliances as to affairs
not OF our direct concern. Had circum-
stances suggested that the parties In
the quarrel would have welcomed any
kindly expression OF the hope OF the
American people that war might be
averted, good offices would have been
gladly rendered The United States
representative Mt Pretoria was early
instructed TO acc that all neutral Amer
lean interests be respected by the COM
6atnnts. This has been nm cnsy tnsi
in view Of the positive declarations Of
both British and Boer authorities that
the personal and property rights 81 our
citizens should be observed.
Upon the withdrawal OF tho Brltlsh
nEcnt from Prctorin the Unlcid States
consul Wis authorized. upon the re.
quest Of the British government and
The evening times., 1899-12-01

in the matter of blankets and chinaware
and in these and some few other classes o,
goods they are making important inroads
into the market
similar publication in "Ironmongery''
OF recent date, says that South Africa i'm
ported during 1897 no less than 1000 tons
OF wire fencing. chiefly from the United
states. the iron posts for which, however.
were mostly furnished by other countries.
Mr.. Robert NJ. Eadon, Sheffieul man
ufacturer. is also quoted by the British
and South African Export Gazette" as say
ing:
American manufacturers are rapidly
gaining in favor. Several lines were men
toned in which the superior finish of
American or German goods has caused
their more extended adoption at our ex-
pense."
American engines. Mr.. Eadon found.
were much in evidence in South Africa.
especially in the interior. Their lighter
weight and the consequent smaller trans
port charges. where they have to be con-
veyed inland. frequently without the aid
of railways or steamers. has, he said. no
small part in effecting their reader ac-
ceptance. American mining machinery,
saws and axes were met in much greater
quantity than the same class of goods from
British workshops, but. apart from these
goods, England had not lost trade to any
noticeable extent.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
TRADE IN SOUTH AFRICA
American Goods Displaeing Those
Of Other Countries.
Railroad and Stationary Engines
Lead the List-Axex. Shoes. and
Manufactures Losing Their Hold.
The Progress Made by Germany.

The partial suspension of business activi-
ty in South Africa, due to the war, has
served to call attention to the rapid growth
of American commerce in that part of the
world during the past few years, and the
popularity of American products and man.
ufactures there, when brought into compe-
titiOn with those of nations which had for
merly been supplying those markets A
recent number of the British and South
African Export Gazette" received by the
Treasury Bureau of Statistics contains a
series of statements on this subject, and
quotes Mr.. Solomon. a Cape Town, South
Africa, merchant, as saying:
I'm some respects the British manu-
facturer is Outdoing his American competi-
tor, but am afraid that in many cases the
latter is getting the decided advantage. The
former cannot afford to lose this important
market, which, in my view, he does not
study sufficiently. ;.
ION the other hand. the American manu-
facturer goes out Of his way to please his
clients in order to grasp probable order.
Take boots and shoes. for instance. 1t
used to be asserted that American boots
would not fit English feet. Now. however,
American manufacturers use English Lasts
at is the willingness Of the Americans
to adapt themselves to required styles.
which has principally gained for them SO
large share Of the South African trade.
Quite number of Cape Town houses now
handle American goods As regards Ger
many, England cannot touch that country
The evening times., 1899-12-01
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Remnants !
Remnants !.

Scotch Plaids, suitable for chill.
dren's dresses, 10c yard.
% Red and White Table Covers,
SSc each.
Fine Furniture Twills and
plain finish, suitable for comforts,
fast cOlors, sac yard.
1.200 yards Fine White 12hc
Cambria. 1lsc yard.
500 yards Medium -colored Out
ings and Fiannelette at &c yard.
500 yards of q, l and 1k-yard
length Silesia, 1c yard.
Fine Cashmere Remnants in
evening shades = Light Blue,
Pink. Cream and Nile Green, 25c
and 35c values, 12gc yard.
We still have a quantity of the
Ladies' Coats on hand and we
want to make clean sweep.
You'll find your size here. They're
not this seasons styles, but they
can be altered easily. We have
arranged them in lots to sell as
follows:
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Charged with Brutal AxxauIt

BERRYVILLE, Va, Dec. ALBERT Nor
ris. alias ."Chippie," the colored man who
is accused Of being one of the men who
made a dastardly assault on Mr.. Hough
Nichols. of Rappahannock county. one
night last week. and left him for dead upon
the track Of the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road. near Boyce, this county, was recap
tured Monday night at his home, In Boyce,
by Deputy Sheriff J. N. Lupton. and is now
in Jail here awaiting a hearing. Norris
was arrested on Saturday last. but man
aged to escape from the officer who had
him in charge He is an old offender. and
II the charge against him is proved, 1t will
doubtless go hard with him.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
THE NANIIcoKE STRIKE.
Troubles With the Miners Hnv'
Practically Been Adjusted.

wILKEsBARRE. Pa. Dec 1.-The big
miners strike at Nanticoke, in which 1000
men and boys were involved. is about set
tied Only a few minor details remain to
be arranged before the men are ready to
return to work.
The conference between the officials Of
the Susquehanna Coal Company and COM
mittee of the strikers, which has been in
session at Nanticoke for the past two days,
concluded its labors this evening.
A new wage scale was arranged satis-
factory to both Sides The committee con-
ceded the 6-inch topping on every car to
the company. and the latter made some
concessions to the men.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

CHARLESTOWN, W. Va, Dec. 1-Wil-
liam Beckham, a young son of DR.. H C.
Beckham, of Duffeld's, Jefferson county,
was brought here yesterday evening by
Constable d. w. Hannah, on a warrant
sworn out by ]. C. Tabler, a well-known
farmer Of that place, on a charge of burn
ing his barn about month ago. Consid-
cradle surprise was expressed at the ar
rest, owing to the prominence Of the lads
parents. The fire occurred about o'clock
in the evening, and when it was first dis
covered a man was seen running from the
scene. Mr.. Tabler. besides losing his barn,
also lost all of the contents. which were
uninsured. The boy is about twelve years
old, and was accompanied by his father
when brought here to answer the charge
last night.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Convict Labor I'm virginia.

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 1.-The local Ia
Dor organizations are taking notice of the
fact that the penitentiary convict labor is
being brought in competition with honest
labor. The unions will call the attention
of the legislature to the fact that the brick
used in the Capitol Square are made by the
convicts. The labor council will put forth
powerful effort to withdraw the Virginia
convict as q competitor, so far as earns
profit for the Commonwealth.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Burglars Rob a Bankers House

LANCASTER, Pa. Dec. 1.-Burglars
yesterday afternoon entered second-story
window Of the North Duke Street residence
of Isaac H. Leidigh, vice president of the
Peoples National Bank, while the family
was absent. The thieves used "a ladder
from an adjoining new building. They Sc
cured much valuable silvervare and . con-
siderable sum Of money.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
soldier KilIed by . scorpion.

READING, Pa. Dec. las the result OF
scorpions bite Jacob Brown. a member
of Company l, Fourteenth Regiment,
United States Infantry, brother of Alder
man Brown. Of this city. and whose mother
resides at Lancaster. has died in the Phil
ippines. and word has Just reached his
relatives.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Du~'s Pure
Matt Whiskey
nuHyadJano
For ConstiuatioI.
For Constipation
pEcIDING A RAILWAY CASE.
Injunction Against the Chesapeake
Beach Company Dissolved.

InjuncfiOn NEHfhst the OHes"FeNe
Beach Company Dissolved.
PRINCE FREDERICK. Nd, Dec. l.
Chief Judge John P. Briscoe has rendered
IN opinion dissolving the injunction and
dismissing the bill Of complaint Of the Bal
timore and Southern Railroad Company
against the Chesapeake Beach Railway
Company. The proceedings grew out Of the
opposition of the Baltimore and Southern
Railroad to the Chesapeake Beach Rail-
ways crossing below grade its line near
Mount Harmony, Calvert county.
The court rests its decision upon the fact
that the temporary injunction granted was
not served until after the crossing had
been constructed across the line of the Bal
timore and Southern. and that it appears
the latter road has no title to the land at
the point of crossing such as entities 1t to
maintain the suit.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Alabama; Rodenburg. Of Illinois; Grow, of
Pennsylvania ]. T. McCleary, OF Mime
| sofa: Moody, of Massachusetts: Bowersock.
| of Kansas; Freer, of West Virginia; Lam
dis. of Indiana: Newlands of Nevada and
| Mudd. of Maryland. are all prepared to
vote for the expulsion of Mr. Roberts if the
evidence in his case warrants it. Among
| the ether members, who. according to the
'Herald's' poll have placed themselves
in this position, are:
Dousherty, of Missouri: Warner of Ilii-
| nois; White of North Carolina: Bishop. of
Michigan: Fletcher. of Minnesota; Over
street of Indiana: Carney. of Missouri; ;
Richardson. of Tennessee: Sims, of Ten
nessee: Minor, Of Wisconsin; Burton, CT
Ohio; Robertson, of Indiana; Barnham. OF
California; Joy. of Missouri: Cowherd, of
Missouri: Hepburn, of Iowa: Thomas. Of
Iowa: Burke of South Dakota: Crowley
of Illinois; Crumpacker, OF Indiana;
Charles X. Wheeler. of Kentucky; Ball,
OF Texas; Carmack. of Tennessee; Davis.
cf Florida Alwater. of North Carolina;
Joshua S. Salmon. of New Jersey; Ben
iamin +. Howell. of New Jersey:
Often, OF Wisconsin; Hemenway. of India
ma: Reeves, OF Illinois; DAHL of Wisconsin;
Corliss, of Michigan; Foss. of Illinois; Roe,
of Arkansas: Crawford, of North Carolina;
Boerirg, of Kentucky: Caldwell, of Illinois;
Needham, of California; Waters, of Calfor-
mia; Metcalf. of California; jenkins, OF Wis
consin; Terry, of Arkansas; Ray, of New
York: Bailey, of Kansas; Epes. OF Virginia,
and Quarles, of Virginia.
Tonight a conference of Republican
members will take place at the Capitol.
1t has been called for the purpose of ex-
changing views respecting the Roberts
case, and to try and determine upon the
The evening times., 1899-12-01

The ladies of the board of visitors,
Washington Hospital for Foundlings, de-
sire to express in this way their thanks
to the friends who sent contributions of
money. groceries, etc., to the hospital on
the occasion OF their annual donation tea,
November 90.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
VOTES AGAINST ROBERTS
Strong Opposition to Seating the
Utah Representative.

A Canvass of More Than TwO-thirds
of the Members of the House Re-
veals n Large Majority Hostile to
Him-Genernl Sentiment Expressed
FavOrs an Orderly Expulsion.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

When ordering beer do not look to the small
difference in price but be sure that you get Heu.
rich's. the best Heurieh's Is the best and Is 70
asknoS Sledged by everybody. Write Arlington Bot
tling Co., 9th and K sts., for case.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

1t has been announced that Miss Mary
Louise Baker, only daughter of United
States Senator Lucien Baker. will be mar
ried at Leavenworth, Kans., early this
winter to Charles H. T. Lowndes, passed
assistant surgeon, United States Navy, now
stationed at Manila. Miss Baker spent
two winters with her father in Washing
ton and two years at Vassar College 1t
was here that Miss Baker met Dr.
Lowndes. who is a brother of Governor
Lowndes. of Maryland.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Charged with burning a Barn.

Miss Edith Latrobe. of Baltimore, is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Loring, of X Street.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Thanksgiving Day was devoted princi-
pally to family reunions. the most i'm
portant and indeed the only, event of the
day being the Alibi Clubs annual tea. The
day was all that could be desired as far
as the weather was concerned, and out Of
door life was at its best.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Senator Beveridge of Indiana and fam
lily will spend the winter at the Portland.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Boys Genuiae Blue Chinchilla
Refers at A.8s.

The color and quality strictly
guaranteed. These REFERS were
made expressly to our order by
one of the best-known manu-
facturers of children's clothing
in New York. They are in storm
and velvet collar styles. made
and trimmed. Of course. in best
possible manner. Their actual
value is Sc; sizes for s to -1s
years. c. OR
We make the Nj Xh
special price off,. W IsOv
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Covert, Kerssy, and Irish
Erieze Top Goats, 500.

Fully worth 500. All wool.
Colors are tan. brown. and navy
blue. For ages 3 to 16 years.
made with French shoulders and
excellently lined and finished
throughout.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Double and Triple
and Cork-S -Soled Tan
and Black Winter
Shoes, made of splen-
did wearing calf or box
calf. with drill or lea
ther Innings. Every pair
a good $3.50 value.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Ladies' Department.

Mannish shape. double, extern
sion edge sole Winter Laced Boots
as pretty and as comfortable as any
81 shoes ,e we've ever sold for G. On
TOMORROW ONLY. 1sVV
The evening times., 1899-12-01

We guarantee these suits to be
the best ever sold or to be had
at the price Strictly all wool
and fast color: coat cut in dou-
ble-breasted style. Ages to 16
years. Equal to any $6 suit-at
$3.50.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Regular IS IIue ChinchilIa
Refers at $.95

for boys of ages s to 16 years.
These REFERS are strictly all-wool
and guaranteed absolutely fast in
color. They are lined with fine
Italian Cloth. and finished with
full velvet collar. Are fully equal
to any s. Refers usually sold
elsewhere.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Children's Department.

Misses $3.50 finest hand-sewed
= Kid and French Patent Leather
Shoes. with or without n. ~
invisible corksoles. Sizes uh
IL 12 10 9. Tomorrow only. y usJJ
The evening times., 1899-12-01

of strictly all-wool cheviot and
cassimeres in neat mixtures,
checks. and plaids- These suits
are well lined. excellently made
and sewed throughout with Silk.
Equal to regular $500 grades OF
others. Ages 8 to 1s CT no
years Our Special NIX
Price. e..-.............. VesOO
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Childs@ hand-sewed Patent
Leather Cloth Top Spring Heel n
Buttons. Sizes to s. Special
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-28
OFFICIAL REPORT.
Details Of the Capture Of The
City Of Calamba.
Cable Being Laid at Manila 10 Follow
Advance Of Army.
American Physicians Have Conquered
Yellow Fever in Cuba.
APPEAL FOR DEWEY Furp.

Washington, July 2s.-The war de
psrtment this morning received the first
official report OF the capture OF Cslsmbs.
in the following cablegram from General
Otis: Hall. with l,O00 men. captured
Cslambs, an important strategic position
on Lagnna de Bay. yesterday. driving out
800 insurgents. The command WAS COM
posed Of portions Of the Fourth cavalry,
Twenty first infantry and Washington
volunteers. transported In launches and
cascoea. a gunboat accompanying. Cas-
ualties: Priyates Charles Gleesupp,
Fourth, and McGuffy. Company II,
Twenty-ilrst regiment, killed. Cor
poral Thomas Totten. Company
q, Fourth regiment. mortslly
wounded. Privates Michael Sheridan.
Herbert Tracey, Napoleon White. Com.
pany X, Twenty first regiment. seriously
wounded. Privstes Kinds and Plummer.
Company g. and Samson. Company C,
Fourth regiment; Philip. Company II,
Cristie and Hollister, Company ID. and
Ashland, Company c. Twenty first regi-
ment, slightly wounded. Insurgent cas-.
ualties unknown. Forty Spanish prison
ers were released. A Spanish gunboat in
good condition. long sought for In the
bay. was captured. This town directed
the objective movement OF Lawton when
he captured Santa Cruz and launches In
April. but he was unable to reach the
town by boats on account OF the shoal
water"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-28
CHICAGO STRIKE.
Brickmaksrs' strike May Cause = General
Walkout In Building CIrcIe.

Brickmaksrs' strik. May Cause = General
wsikout In Building CircIs.
Chicago. July lS,-Onlcisls OF organ
lied labor state that the brickmakers
strike IL likely to precipitate gem
eral walkout In the city. Committees
from the brickmakers' alliance to-day in
vaded buildings in ysrIous stages OF con
s,ruction and where non union brick
was being used ordered the men to cease
work. The brickmakers demand not
only an increase OF wages but recOgni-
tlon OF the Brckmakers' union. Kim
ployers against whom the movement il
directed preserve a stolid front OF indif-
ference. What success the strikers will
have in their Efforts to call out other
branches OF the building trades will not
be determined until the various unions
hold meetings to consider the matter.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-28
Laying Gable From Manila,

Manila, July % In compliance with
an order received from Madrid. the Span
ish transport Alya will proceed from
Manila Immediately to the Caroline
islands in order to repatriate the gsrri.
son and inhabitants OF those islands.
There il great interest in the tirst at
tempt OF a cable boat to follow the move
ments Of the army The boat left Tam
bay. near Taguig, at the north end OF La.
guna de Bay, this morning after making
connection with the land wire. and sue.
csssiully laid eighteen miles Of cable. II
is expected the cable boat will reach
Calamba Il. night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-28
MRS. Hudson severely Hurt

Mrs. Renner and her grandson. Harry
Davis. returned from the Sulphur hot
springs last night. She reports that the
Hudson wagon did not tip over ss first
reported. wherein Mrs Hudson was hurt
through careless driving. but that Mrs.
Hudson fell from her seat and sustained
very severe injury to her left limb, the
wheels Of the wagon running over the
leg and badly peeling of the flesh. Mr.
Hudson. with his wife, and others in the
party left the springs yesterday morning.
to drive overland, and are expected to
reach the city some time Sunday.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-28
PEACE COsGRkss.


Delegates Ready TO sign Final Act. of the
Conference
The Hague, July 2s,-fhe committee
charged with drafting ths final acts OF
the conference met this morning with
oil OF the principal delegates In attend.
ance. An impo9slbility was admitted Of
arriving At sn Immediate understanding
ia regard to the form IN which the powers
not signing the convention might adhere
to the decisions Of the conferences. The
committee decided 10 accept the proposal
OF NJ. Bourgeois. OF the French delegation.
that this question be- left to be settled by
subsequent negotiations and the arbitra-
tion convention remain open pending the
settlement OF the form OF adhesion. The
plenary committee met this afternoon
for hnal acceptance Of the arbitration
convention with preambles, The sigma
lures will be appended tomorrow.