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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
HUGHES THE NOMINEE.
Selected as the Republican Congress
siOnal Candidate After Five Hotly
Contested Ballots.

Selected as the Republican Congress
siOnal Candidate After Five Holly
Contested Ballots.
Special Dispatch to the IntollIEencer.
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va, June
12.-After one OF the hardest BATTLES
ever fought in the Fourth West Vir-
ginla congressional district, Hon. Jas.
A. Hughes, OF Huntington, was nomi-
mated for Congress on the fifth ballot.
Hon. Elliott Northcott was elected
chairman OF the convention, and r. H.
Flynn, OF Spencer, was elected secre-
tary, The convention was one of the
largest and most enthusiastic ever
held in Point Pleasant. Hon. Romeo
H. Freer received quite n number Of
votes on each ballot, and the fight was
first between FTeer and Hughes. and
then between Hughes and woodyard.
Result of the Last Ballot.
The deciding vote stood: Freer, O.;
woodward, 421h: Hughes, 143ss.
Hon. ]. W. VandervoIt, of Wood
county; F. B. Mcclure. Of Wayne
county, and j. B. Gray, Of Writ coun-
ty, were chosen as presidential eIec-
tors,
The enthusiasm at times was almost
beyond the control OF the chairman.
and at times 1t broke forth in such
violent terms that it was necessary to
adjourn the convention for half hour.
The first two ballots could not be de-
clded on that account.
The resolutions adopted supported
the administration and endorsed the
attitude of the Republican party rela-
tive to our new possessions.
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nation and endorsement or instructions
for him were unnecessary. as he had
passed beyond the point Of needing
anything OF that kind. The platform
denounces the recent monetary act Of
Congress as "a more infamous outrage
on the common people than the demon
etIziHg OF silver" 1t extends the PROFIT
hition of trusts to railways, telegraph,
express and all other corporations.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
NATIONAL PARTY
OF Cuba Makes a Hot Fight AgalnSb
Senior Mora for Mayor Of Havana.

Senior mora Tor mayor OF Havana
HAVANA, June 1.-THE National
party is making a bitter fight against
Senior Federico Mora, In the contest for
the mayoralty of Havuna. As nearly
all tho voting booths are in the hands
Of the Nationallsts. Mora visited Gov
ernOr General Wood and expressed fear
that he may not have fu4rsp'ay, Cen
eral Wood said he will have every
chance and can appoint IN agent aG
every voting office. Mora says he Wtll
do this.
Ernest Lee conant, president q the
commission appointed to investigate the
finances of Havana, and who, in tho
postal cases, has charge for the govern
ment, says he now has everything,readT
to proceed US soon as Neely arrives
here.
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pected that the details will be an
nounced or some parts Of tho work be-
gun for a few months.
win be Indsplndsnt Settlement.
While the civil settlement win be
drawn up 30 as to be eventually indie
pendent Of military enforcement, It is
realized that the initial work must be
effected with the cooperation Of the
troops. Sir Alfred Miner appears to
believe that civil reorganization and
military pacifcation can proceed stimuli
taneously and that n possible scattered
rising will not seriously retard the pro
gress of reorganization once It Is sbegun-
The colonial office Is said to be Of the
opinion, however. TINT the maintenance
Of good sized garTisOns at such centres
rs Bloemfontein, KrUonFtad. Johannes
burg and Pretoria will be necessary for
a long time after the crown colony sys-
tenn gets in working order. For this
reason and others put forward by Sir
Alfred Miner, the Idea Of granting an
autonomous form of government has
been abandoned. It IS believed, though
1t cannot be verified, that a portion Of
the Transvaal viii be partltioneI OF to
Natal.
Creature of chamberlain's Mind.
The whole arrangement may be
roughly described US coincidlng with the
views advanced by the progressives Us
opposed to those held by the bonites.
The final steps in this decision have
been taken during the last few days.
Mr.. Chamberlain sent for ]. +. Fitz-
patrick. author Of "The Transvaal From
Within" who Is well known in connec-
ton with South Africa affairs, and
spent a whole day in consultation with
him. Mr.. Fitzpatrick will sail for Cape
Town June 16. to Join the advisory
committee which Sir Alfred Miner is
forming.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13

LONDON. June i2.--The body Of
Stephen Crane. tho American novelist,
who died June at Badcn-WeIler was
brought to London to-day by Mira.
Crnnc, from whence II VIII be sent TO
the United States nUXt week. Tho
burial win probably take place ut
Newark, N j., whore the other mem
bers OF the Crane family are Inferred.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
ANOTHER FOR MoaovERN.
The Featherweight Champion knocks
Out Tommy White.

OuC 4OuLAS "AAtS'
NEW YORK, June 12.--Terry McGov-
ern fully lived up to his title of feather
weight champion at the Seaside Ath-
letlc Club tonight by knocking out
Tommy White, the clever Chicago box
er, in three rounds. The little cham
pion never showed in better form, and
gave his opponent no rest from tho
sound OF the gong in the opening round
until the referee had counted of the ia
mi ten seconds. He took the stiff jabs
which White handed out to him with a
smile. nnd forced Tommy about the
ring with terrible drives TO the body
and head. After the first round Whites
face took on frightened expression,
and he clinched repeatedly to save him
self from punishment, but Terry tore
away from his grasp as though White
we're n baby. The crowd looked for n
quick ending, but there were few pres
ont who expected the termination to
come 40 soon. The third round was a
glircession OF knock downs for White.
No sooner would he regain his feet than
he would go down again. and after go-
ing down for the seventh time ne was
so far gone that It was lmposslble Tor
him to get up again, although he made
n game EFFORT. The boys were to nave
fought twenty-five rounds at l2B pounds
MT the ringBide. Several CHALLENGES were
issued to McGovern before the bout,
hut 1t ia doubtful II any who now as
pIres to his title would 20 much iur-
ther than White did.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Oscar Gardner Victorious.

CLEVELAND, o., June l2-oscar
Gardner defeated Billy Ryan In the
eighteenth round tonight.
II was the gamest fight seen here In
n long time. From the eleventh round
on RYAN had the better OF the night, un-
mi he was finally knocked out by a blow
on the jaw, after he had broken away
from n clinCh.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Mrn. nororldgo in Serious Condition.

pANsvILLE, N Y. June l2.-Mrs.
Albert ]. Beverldge, wife of the Indi-
ana senator WHO has been at SRnitar-
ium here for several months, past, on
account OF serious Illness, mas grown
steadily worse within the lnst rev Inys
md In In n critical conultloI' INC
gcnntor was tplegraphed for and Ia now
nj her bedside. There Is little hope Of
recoYery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Rebel stronghold oaptured.

MANILA, June l2,-Gencrnl Grant,
who led reinfeFcemeats, with artillery,
against the insurgents In the mountains
east Of Samlogut reports the capture
Of the rebel stronghold, after four hours
OF lighting The rebels were scattered
and the Americans are pursuing them,
General Granta column had no onBual-
tirR
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
smnllnox In Charleston.

Special Dispatch to the Intelllgencer.
CHARLES TOWN, W. Va, June II.
Three malignant cases. of smallpox
and several very mild ones have been
discovered here by the physicians.
Great caution is being taken to prevent
the spread of the disease. The physl-
clans say they will stamp 1t out in n
week or two. A hospital has been es-
tabllshed n mile from town TO treat
the patlents. The disease is confined
chiefly to the negroes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Fel1 and Broke His NECK.

Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencer.
PARKERsBuRG, w. Va, June 12.-
This morning Alexander Montgomery,
a boss painter of Standing Stone, Writ
county, fell from the top of ladder,
fifteen feet, to the ground, and striking
on his head, broke his neck, dying In
stantly,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Chile,s President Dying.

WASHINGTON. D. c., June l2.-The
state department received the following
dispatch from United States Minister
Wilson. at Santiago, Chile:
SANTIAGO. June II,
Secretary OF State:
president Errurzurlze had third and
dangerous attack Of paralysis yest0r-
day. Death simply question Of time.
Executive functions transferred TO
Prime Minister Albnue, nS provided by
the constitution.
(Slgned) WILSON"
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nnnn,n snccessor selected.

To tho Editor of tho Intelllgencer.
PARRERsBURG, w. Va, June 12.-
F. E. Blazer, of Minneapolis. has been
appointed purchasing agent OF the
Ohio River railroad, vice NJ. s. Dean,
promoted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
Msrchnnt Tnllnr Analrnn.

special Dispatch TO the Intelllgoncor.
PARKERsBURd, w. Va. June IL
j. c, Granting, merchant tailor. filed
a petition In bankruptcy to-day. AS
sets and liabilities about 5000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13
weather Forecast for To-day.

For Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Showers "wednesday and Thursday; cooler
in southern portion Wednesday; fresh to
brisk castcrly winds.
For West Vlruinlp-Showcrs Wednesday
and Thursday: Castcriy winds
Local Temperature.
The temperature yesterday us observed
by C. SchncpI druggist. corner Market
md Fourteenth streets, was ~ FOLLOWS;
Ia. m.....,...... GG s y, m.,,.,,,,....., %
a, m,...,,,,.,.. al Z y, m,,,.,,,,,..,., "
lg Observation-Disclosures. SilWeathcr fair,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-13

Movements Of Steamships
NEW YoRK-ArrIvcd: Steamer Phil
adelphla, Liverpool.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
MISSOURI NOMINATIONS.
Republicans Make Many in State Con-
ventiOn

Kansas City, May 17-The republi-
can state convention yesterday named
delegates at large, alternates at large,
presidential electors, and selected full
set of state officers Nominating for
governor and lieutenant governor were
by reclamation, there being but slight
contests for the other offices. The cou-
vention voted to name negroes for al
ternates at large. The resolutions en-
dorse Mr.. Kerens for reelection as ma
tional committeeman. Webster Davis,
who was expected to be a factor in the
convention, and who Tuesday made
the occasion of an hours wrangle,
took no part in the proceedings asia
from that of spectator
The delegates at-large to the nation
al convention are: D. P. Dyer, ST.
Louis; Jas. L. MINIS, Carrollton; c.
G. Burton, Nevada. Nominations for
state officers Werea Governor, JOS
Flory, St. Louis; lieutenant governor
E. F. Allen, Kansas City; secretary OF
state, e. L. Porterfield, Springfield,
state treasurer, w. F. Fleming, Web
ster Grove; auditor, w. F. BIoebaum
st. Charles; Attorney General, Samuel
OFallon. Oregon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

Washington, May 17.-The senate
terday, through it's chairman, Senator
Morgan, presented the written report
on the Nicaragua canal bill. 1t in
cludes the statements of Admiral
Walker and other members of the COM
mission appointed to investigate the
various routes for the inter
oceanic canal and also the
conclusions of the committee
with reference to both the Nicara-
qua and Panama routes. The commit
tee takes a strong position against the
proposition to build the canal via the
Panama route, and paying for the work
already done by the French. It de-
clares the Panama company practically
without assets except those included
in the Panama railroad The commit
tee takes position against holding
the pending bill unless the Walker
commission can report.
On the general question of the con-
struction of the canal the committee
takes the position that whenever the
canal is constructed it's ownership must
be American, and that delay may be
fatal to the success CT the enterprise.
1t is argued delay in the construction
cannot possibly advance the settlement
of any question as to the canal after it's
completion. The committee announces
in conclusion that congress should pro-
vide means and authority for con-
structing canal by the Nicaragua
route and leave it to the president to
deal with any questions of diplomatic
sort that may be raised by other ma
tons in the progress of the work. At
ter the bill becomes law it is declared
to be our first duty to agree with Mica
ragua as to terms, leaving to the future
all dealings with other powers as TO
the privileges they shall enjoy in the
canal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
MUST PAY LARGE TAX.
Number of Big Oshkosh Estates At
fected by Legacy Tax.

Oshkosh, Wis, May Hover a doz-
en- estates in probate in this county will
be affected by the recent decision OF
the supreme court holding the inherit
ance tax law to be constitutional. The
largest one is the estate of the late
Philetus Sawyer estimated at about 3d.
100000. The tax on this estate will
amount to nearly $4,000. Another
one is the estate of the late Joseph
Stringham, estimated at $950,0OO. which
will pay tax of $4,000. The estate of
e. D. Smith of Menasha is estimated at
100000, and will pay something like
$4,000 That of Hiram Smith of Nee
nah is placed at 81, 100000, and will pay
upwards of 100000 tax.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
STRIKE STILL ON.
Conference Over ST. Louis Situation
Ends Fruitless

ST. Louis, May 1.-THE conference
called to effect settlement of the diff
ferences existing between the st. Louis
Transit company and the grievance
committee of the strikers was in ses-
sion from early in the afternoon till
9:15 last night. At it's conclusion the
members of the grievance committee
announced an agreement had been
reached with the officials of the Transit
company, but they were not i'm posi-
ton to announce it's terms Til the COM
pact had been ratified by the executive
committee of the striking employees
The executive committee and grievance
committee Immediately went into Sc
cret session.
At 1925 this morning the executive
committee of the strikers rejected the
agreement arrived at between the
Transit company and the strikers
grievance committee. The strike is
still ON.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
CAN'T GUST HIM.
Gov. Smith of Montana Believes Clark
Is In.

San Francisco, May 17.-Gov. Smith
of Montana who is enroute to Helena,
lis quoted as follows concerning the
resignation and reappointment of
Senator Clark:
II came to California on business
and never thought that SUCH action
would be taken during my absence
from executive duties or / never
would have left the chair in the power
of the lieutenant governor. The
trouble is the cause of my early re-
turn and pray that I may reach
Helena in time to prevent its consum-
nation. There is no way of revoking
the act, as the lieutenant governor is
vested with the same rights as the
governor during the latters absence.
I knew that Spriggs was favorable to
Clark, but did not think he would be
guilty of such an act in the face of the
fact that not 25 per cent. of the Mon
tana people are favorable to Clark as
their representative in the senate If
the appointment lis made before
reach Helena. I will be compelled to
accept the inevitable"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

sas, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado,
delivered an address predicting the
downfall of the orthodox denomina-
lions of the Christian church. The
election of officers resulted in re-
elections as follows: Rev. A. W.
Gould, president; Rev. J. R. Efinger,
vice president; Albert Schieble, sec
rotary and treasurer. Last night the
delegates and other members had a
platform meeting. The church and
modern society were discussed by
Rev. Minot Simons of Cleveland,
Rev. Leslie Sprague of Grand Rapids
and Rev. J. Fl. Croker of Ann Arbor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS BANQUET.
Annual Meeting Largely Attended at
Chicago.

Chicago, May 17-The annual meet
ing of the Associated Press yesterday
was largely attended The directors
recommended an amendment to the
bylaws SO as to make them conform to
the laws of Illinois as laid down i'm the
recent decision of the supreme court.
After considerable discussion, motion
to reject the amendments was agreed
to. Four vacancies in the board Of dl-
rectors were filled by the election Of
Chas. Fl. Grasty of the Baltimore News,
E. 2. Call of the New York Evening
Post, Edward Rosewater of the Omaha
Bee and George Thompson of the St.
Paul Dispatch. Members of the differ
ent divisions chose the advisory
boards, that Of the central division be-
ing: D. M. Houser of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, chairman; w. D. Hal
deman of the Louisville Courier Jour
nal, Ell. u. Brown of the Indian
apolis News, e. H. Purdue of the
Cleveland Leader, Jas. E. Scripps
the Detroit Tribune. and T. L. Boyd
OF the Milwaukee Journal. The an
nual banquet was given at the Audi
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
RAINS EXTINGUISH FIRES.

Menominee, Mich, May 17.-Heavy
rains have extinguished the fire at
Fisher. The loss is estimated at $780,
600; the insurance 100000 The saw
mill, single and planning mill, lum-
Der yard, drysheds, kilns, school
hosue, hospital and eight dwellings
were destroyed. The mills were
owned by c. NJ. Fisher of Chicago.
president of the wisconsin & Michi-
gan railroad. The G. H. Worcester
company lost 100000 feet of lum-
Der, 100000 shingles and a large
quantity of cedar product.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

forum last evening. President Vic
tor F. Lawson presided and Clark
Howell of the Atlanta Constitution
was POSTMASTER. The loving cup was
passed by General Manager Melville
E. Stone. Speeches were made by
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis of the Los
Angeles Times; Gen. Chas. H. Taylor
of the Boston Globe, ST. Clair Nickel
way of the Brooklyn Eagle and H. D.
Estabrook of Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
NEW ORLEANS IS ALARMED.
And Brazilian Coffee Is Shut Out il
Consequence.

New Orleans, May 17.-The state
board of health yesterday passed reso-
buttons declaring the coffee ship Corsi-
ca, with cargo from Rio De Janeiro
not be allowed to land until after thirty
days fumigation and detention. ano
then only in case no symptoms of bu.
bonic plague developed at the end o.
that time. Local agents for the French
line vessels, to which the Corsica be-
longs, cabled Paris cancelling all sail
ings of coffee steamers. via Brazil. to
this port for the rest of the year. The
result of this action is total annihila-
ton of the coffee business so far as
New Orleans is concerned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

FEVERISH ANXIETY PREVAILING
AT PRETORIA.
KRUGER EXTREMELY ACTIVE

And 1t Is Believed Something Import
ant Is About to Transpire-Rob-
erts Still Inactive at Kroonstad-
Butler May Push ON and Join in
Advance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

large number of republican and
democratic district conventions were
held throughout the country. the in
structions everywhere being For Nc
Kinley or Bryan for president.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
URGED TO GO AHEAD
SENATE COMMITTEE WOULD PUSH
CANAL PROJECT.
FAVORS NICARAGUA ROUTE

Committee Strong in Opinion That
Canal Should Be Owned by United
States When Constructed-Pan
Route Not in Favor-Foreign Ma
tions Not to Be Consulted Yet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
UNITARIANS IN CONFERENCE.
Downfall of Orthodox Christian
Churches Predicted.

Chicago, May 1.-THE first regular
session of the Western Unitarian con-
ference was held yesterday. Rev.
Geo. w. Stone, field secretary of Kan
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

According to the latest advices from
the Cameroms the revolt in the Hin
terland is almost subdued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
CHICAGO MARKETS.

ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce yesterday at Chicago:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

active, strong; good to prime steers, 00@5.75
poor 70 lneu4uln 4.lo@4o9, gtochoro ala
ers 4.25@5O0; cows and heifers, 3.0O@5.1O
Yesterday $4,000; today, 23,0C0; left over, 1875
market SC higher. mixed and butchers, 50
@5.5o; good to ao@ choice sd !. heavy, 5sS@5a5I
of sales, 535D5.471a. Sheep = Receipts, 1900
strong; sheep, 4.75@5.60 lambs. 5.00@7. 40.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
DENIES OUR RIGHTS
SENATOR BACON AssAILs ANlERI-
CAN AUTHORITY IN CUBA.
WANTS PLEDGE REDEEMED

Senate Discusses Administration of At
fairs in the Island-Bill to Pension
Mrs. LaWton Passed-Clark Case
Goes Over Till Saturday-Proceed
ing in the House.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
PERSONALITIES.


Mrs. Grover Cleveland has still the
matchless charm of manner and love-
Illness of expression that were SO ia
nous when she was the first lady of
the land. She has grown very stout,
but she has superbly moulded figure
and is beautiful woman. Mr.. Cleve-
land is also looking very we'll.
The Newport tax list for the year
1900 shows that I. Townsend Burden
is the only New Yorker of prominence
who has been a citizen of Newport
within the past year, James Brown
Potter's application not having been
received in time to qualify him as
voter in this state this year. The
only increases in taxation of New
York residents over last year lis $780,
600 personal property for /. Town
send Burden, $162,000 on the uncom-
pleted house of Mrs. Hermann DEL
richs and $4,000 for Mrs Elisha
Dyer's new villa. The Cornelius Van
derbilt estate still carries the largest
tax, at $983,000, Mrs. O. FL. P. Bel
mont coming next with 100000. This
latter includes Marble House, Belcourt
and all of the Newport property of
o. HI. P. Belmont, which was con-
veyed to his wife at the time of their
marriage. The net increase in the
valuation of summer villas over that
of last year is in round numbers
$1,25O,O0O.