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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-09
PANAMA CANAL
The United States Can Close tho
Canal In Time of War.

The United States Can Close tho
Canal In Time Of War.
WASHINGTON, March s.-The sem
ute committee on foreign relations will
meet tomorrow to consider the Hay
Pauncefotc treaty amending the Clay
ton. Bulwer trcGty relative TO the Me
araeua canal. The subcommittee, con-
alstlng OF Senator's Davis, Lodge and
Morgan, will report to the full commit
tee. The report Is favorable TO the
treaty, with an amendment providing
that the United states shall have the
right to defend the canal in time OF war.
The provision 10 prevent fortlflcations
stlll remain. The amendment Is con-
sldcrcd sufficient to allow ;hc United
States to shut up the canal In time OF
war aud refuse TO allow vesEeia Al war
with the United states TO pass through
the canal
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WEST vIRd1N1A's
Representation in the Pure Food ana
Drug Congress.

Representation in the Pure Food ana
Drug Congress.
Special Dilputeh to the InteiliEenepr.
WASHINGTON. March s.-weSt vlr.
ginIG's representatives. appointed by
Governor Atkinson, to the pure food snd
drug congress, IN session here. are Or.
Leon N. Eeefer Wheeling; E. A. Frost,
Wellsburg; II. z. l. McNenr, Salt Sui
phur Springs; Henry A. Robinson.
Frankford; George A. FlAccuS. Wheel
ing; William l, Boremap, Parkershurg;
John L. Ruhl, Grafton; c. c, Brown,
Charles Town. and c. c. Mathews,
MOundsville; W. 3. McMechen, Mar
shall county, who is q member Of the
committee 10 raise deficit in the funds
and also Of the committee on nominn-
ton Of officers, and II, C.. Adams. who
II a member Of the committee on resOlu-
tons
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Chnriest6n to-day, in conference with
Governor Atkinson, relative 20 fhe
manner d holding an inquest over IL
bodies Of the victims Of the mine dl1a1-
ter. It was decided TO hold q gonerli
inquest tomorrow morning, Ia cnn-
Junction with the coroner, and II the
result Of Il Is not satisfactory. a Hpa-
eial inquest win be held hy the gpver-
nof
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CONFERENCES

OF the Frick-oarnegie Litgants Lead
to Rumors of Compromise Of Differ
ences, Which Seem to Have FOun-
dation.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, March San
APPARENTLY important conference was
held to-day between the defendants
and plaintiffs in the equity suits
against the Carnegie Steel Company
and the Frick Coke Company. To out
slders 1t looked us though the long
talked OF compromise was being ar
ranged, but this could not be confirmed
because none OF the gentlemen who at-
tended the meeting would talk after
wards. Coming 30 closely after Presl-
dent sehwab's dying visit to New York,
the compromise feature seems to have
some foundation.
President schwab and Secretary
Moreland, Of the Carnegie company.
went to Mr.. Frick's Ofice. where they
met Messrs. Frick, Walker. Phipps,
Lovejoy and Attorneys Aiccook and
Gordon, counsel respectively for the
plaintir and defendants. The confer
ence lasted over nn hour, after which
Messrs. Frlcls, Phlpps and Walker went
directly to the office Of D. Il. Watson,
Mr.. Fricks chief counsel, where an
other lengthy conference was held.
Thomas D. Chandler, private counsel
for H. n. Curry, one Of the defendants
in the Frick suit, said the conference
was merely the result OF mutual
agreement between the parties to make
u Joint examination OF tho company's
records. Both sides to the litigation
stlll being partners In tho corporation,
he Baid, have equal right to an inspee-
ton OF tho books.
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ROBINS UNsEATED
And Aldrieh Republlcan) Given the
Sent.

WASHINGTON. March s.--The house
to-day unsentcd CASTOR A. Robins, u
Democrat from the Fourth Alabama
district. and seated in his stead William
F. Aldrich, Republican, who has been
three times a contestant from the same
district, on the ground Of fraud, and
who ls now given his seat for the third
time by Republican house. The vote
was q strictly party one. This case
out Of the way, a new rule was brought
IN to set aside the day sessions on the
second and fourth Fridays of each
month for pension legislation. The rule
limited debate on each bill TO ten MIN
utes on side, but this provision was
withdrawn upon the assurance OF MIR.
Richardson, the minority leader that
HIS side OF the honSe would not indulge
in fllIbustering. During tho debate on
the rule there was quite q lively row
between Mr.. MahoL. OF Pennsylvania,
and Mr.. Talbert, OF South Carolina. Be
fore adtouFninE the hoase took up the
contested election case OF wise versus
Young, from the Second virginia dis
trlct, Mr.. Weeks. Of Michigan. giving
notice that he would ask u vote on 1t
at 2 o'clock Monday.
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1awton's Only Estate Was his Pay.

WASHINGTON, March s.--Ietters OF
administration were Issued to-day to
Mrs. Mary c. Lawton In the matter Of
the estate Of her deceased husband.
Major General Henry ". I.awton. Mrs,
Lnwion sets forth In her petition fqT
tho letters that she had made diligeht
search and inquiry Tor a viii Of the de-
ceased nnh had not found any Or OBJ
inined any Information that he left Or
made orr,
Those entitled to the estate. Il Is
claimed. are the four children Of thr
deceased general The petition sets forth
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LOUIS BOTHA
Appointed lieutenant General of the
Beer Army.

BoER CAMP. BfGGARsBERG,
Monday. March 5.--At a general coun-
ell OF war, held to-day. Louis Botha
vas 0ppointed lieutenant general for
Hstal and Lucas Meyer, sehalkburger,
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David Joubert. Daniel Erasmur and ).
Fouric were appointed major generals.
The selections have given lively sat
iRfAction 70 the burBherH.
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that az the time OF his death the only
personal estate OF General Lawton col-
sisted Of his Accumulated pay - an ofii-
Ger Of the army, amounting 70 ABOUT
Sl.O00
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The temperature yesterday A. observed
BY G. schnepf, druggist. corner Of Market
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For Ohio and western Pennsylvania
Fair; warmer Friday; Saturday fair fresh
east 10 south windg,
For West VirFinla-Fair and warmer
Friday; Saturday fair; eastorly winds,
Local Temperature.
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"THE GOOD QUEEN. 2

Victoria Receives Royal Ovation in
the Metropolis, and Is Even Dearer
to the Hearts Of Her Loyal People
Than When the Diamond Jubilee
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Fatal Poisoning.

" The three children Of John Sundyez
OF Gilman, living threefm miles north Of
Foley, were poisoned late Thursday
afternoon by eating wild parsnip or
other poisonous herb. The husband
and the wife were milking and when.
they had finished and, gone. to the
house they found three children suffer-
ing terrible agonies. DR.. W. Stuart
Leech, the Foley physician, was dis
patched for but before he reached the
Sundyez farm the eldest child, a bow
Of nine, had died. A girl of seven
succumbed shortly after his arrival at
the farm but he succeeded by admin
istering emetics in saving the life of
the youngest child, aged five. The
children had been out in the pasture
afterthe cows and tits thought they
ate the weed while on this mission
st. Cloud Journal Press, = II.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
A Business Change.

4 The customers Of A. C. Smiths meat
market we're somewhat surprised yes
terday morning when it was announced
that Mr.. smith had retired and the
business would hereafter be conducted
by Ernest B. Rippon. Mr.. Smith has
been in the meat business for several
years and was prospering nicely, but
Mr.. Rippon made him a tempting offer
and he accepted it. Mr.. Smith has
not YET decided what he will do, but
does not expect to remain idle long.
George Buck, who has sliced steaks
for the Princeton public for many
years, will leave the block next Satur-
day night and take charge of his farm
west of town. Will Pratt remains
with the new firm. Mr.. Rippon comes
we'll recommended and will doubtless
conduct the business satisfactory to
the patrons Of the shop.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Visited the Schools.

+" George B. Alton, State Inspector of
high schools was in the village this
week and during his stay visited our
schools. He says he finds an excellent
school spirit, the work being done
properly and on the right lines Since
Professor White took charge the
school has undergone a complete reor-
ganization and particular attention
has been given to starting the pupils
properly in the work of the lower
grades. The benefit to be derived from
this will soon be plainly apparent. In
the high school, with fewer pupils,
50 per cent. more State certificates will
be obtained from the State examina-
tions, than in previous years, which
fact will give some idea of the i'm
provement that is being effected. On
the whole Mr.. Alton was very we'll
pleased with our schools and the pro-
gress they have made since his last
visit
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
'l'svEso1
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY.
VOLUME XIV. NO. ~.

ers ofzAlbert Peterson, which occurred
in October, 1895, alta lumber camp
about~twenty miles north of Mora. has
apparently got the criminals. Peter
son, at the time, was watching camp
for Mcclure Brothers, of Saltwater.
and was shot by two men who visited
the camp. This is the story told by an
Indian who was in the camp and who
narrowly escaped with his life ~.
The parties charged with the crime
are named Barnes and Cloney.
Barnes is now in the county Jail await
ing hearing, and it is expected Clio
ney will be captured and brought
to Mora from a logging camp IN
Pine. county. An $500 reward is of
fered for the conviction of the crinni-
nals.. 5=S.% sz5--.1s ,.s5,.s.-.zss
Both the suspects are from Still
water and :thesboys Of Company M are
wondering if the, Cloney mentioned in
theSdispatch is the comrade who served
with them in Chickamauga. They
doubt his guilt if he is the man sus-
pected
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Won Again.

The second game of base ball be-
tween the clubs representing the high
schools of Elk River and Princeton
was played at the fair grounds last
Saturday and resulted in a second
victory for the locals. The game was
Interesting, in spots, but errors came in
too often to make it enjoyable in it's
entirety, The score was Princeton %,
Elk, River L.: Cravensls and :Cravens
served as the local battery and Whea-
ton and Holt officiated for the down
River boys. Admiral Dewing called
balls and strikes and adjusted all the
difficulties which arose. In the even
inc the visitors were entertained by
the high school pupils at the school
building, where light refreshments
were served. There was quite large
contingent of rooters accompanying
the team.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
School Entertainment.

A week from tomorrow evening,
May Is, the pupils Of the lower grades
of our public schools will give an oper-
eta at the opera house. 1t is the an
nual entertainment given by the
grades and the cast will come princi-
pally from the old building. This year
the operetta will be "Daisy Bell' and
those who have seen the children in
their little parts will not miss this en-
tertainment. A small admission will
be charged and the proceeds will 90 to
the piano fund.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
More Twine.

Owing to the great demand for bind
ing twine by our farmer friends, it has
been decided by Warden Reeve that
the output of twine at the prison shall
be increased about five hundred thous-
and pounds, which will in many in
stances fill d long felt want for the
farmers. The warden informs US that
this supply can be furnished by run
ming an hour orr two extra al nj ght.
which will not be a. severe tax upon
the laborers. There were quite a
large number of farmers in our county.
as we'll as throughout the State, who
were unable to secure twine, owing to
the large number of orders ahead.
Many of the unfortrnates can now be
supplied by placing their orders with
Warden Reeve at once tStU,rater
(I0zpttc
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
At the BrickYardS.

The brickmakers are hard at work
and will soon begin to turn off the
product of the season of 1900. The re-
cent frosts have put back the work con-
siderably. Wookcock. & Oakes had
started and were obliged to cart about
10000 off the yards after the freeze.
This yard will begin to set in day
or two and by the first of June will be-
gin to burn. Mr.. Oakes reports that
last night his company had about
100000 on the yard. There is an ex-
cellent market for the brick this year
and the manufacturers look for. a very
profitabl and busy season. sas .~~.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Gun Club Election.

The annual meeting of the Prince
ton Gun club was held last Monday
evening at which time officers were
elected for the ensuing year: William
Cordiner, PRESIDENT: c. A. Jack, wee
presidents: Arthur A. Caswell, secre-
tary: DR.. F. L. Small, treasurer; A. j.
Bulls and Michael Kaliher, field cap
tains. The report of the treasurer
showed the club to be in good fnan-
cial condition and the outlook for a
successful year is excellent. The club
will secure some new, traps and new
supply of clay pigeons and the weekly
shoots will be commenced in few
days.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Married..

Peter Sehlin and Miss Berntena An
derson were married last Friday in the
parlOrs of the Willard hotel at Aitkin,
Rev. Copp performing the ceremony.
A reception was held at the residence
of the groom and was attended by the
many friends of the newly welded
couple. The house and grounds were
beautifully decorated with flowers and
evergreens, and bountiful supper
served. The happy couple we're the
recipients of many beautiful and valu-
able presents and start out on their
new life with the best wishes of host
of friends. Both the contracting par
ties are we'll known Opstead people.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
Anderson Law Case,

1t will be remembered that the con-
stitutionality Of the Anderson law,
which provided for the taxation of un-
used railroad lands, was attacked by
the railroad companies and was de-
clared constitutional by the district
and supreme court of this State. An
appeal was taken to the United States
supreme court and the case was argued
some time ago. A dispatch from
Washington says the court was unable
to reach u decision and Chief Justice
Fuller has announced that the case
has been placed on the docket for re-
argument. 1t will not be reached till
the October term.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
The Il GO. |. LAND \ ] SALE, !.
The Delinquent and Forfeit Tax Sales
We're Pulled Off at the Court
House This Week. - !.
TIE TIE Republican Biz County 4. Convention
Occurred Yesterday After :s-z.
moon At Milaca.+s +5:S .$. g. $..s% Z


The tax, sale for this county occurred
thls5week. Monday was devoted to the
sale,pf the lands advertised in the reg
ular delinquent list, which had been
cut down considerable by the payment
q. taxes by the owners and by correc-
tions. The forfeit sale was begun
Tuesday morning and was a short af-
falf.s the, sale Of last year having
cleaned up a greater part of old
taxes. There was less excitement this
year than last, there being fewer bid
ders present and therefore less com
petition, but the sale will bring con-
siderable money into the county treas
ury. Last year it was possible to pur-
chase a certificate by paying the State
tax and very little money found its way
into the county treasurer's hands.
This year t the minimum bid that
could. be considered was so per cent
of#the' original tax, and the amount
realized from the sale is to be divided
pro rata among the different funds.
This gives the county an equal chance
with the State, and as the county tax
is considerable greater than that levied
for. State expenses, a larger amount is
lefttat home.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
UNINSTRUCTED.
The Delegations to Both Conventions Are
| Free to Act.

The Delegations to Both Conventions Are
Free to Act.
The convention to choose delegates
to the congressional and State conven-
tions was held in Milaca yesterday af-
ternoon and resulted in sending unin-
structed delegations to both conven-
tions. The delegates to the congress
sional convention, however, are all
strong supporters Of Mr.. Morris and
notinstructions favorable TO- him were
necessary.
The convention was called to order
byI. S. Briggs, chairman of the Re-
publican county committee. and after
theE usual preliminaries. E. w. Cundy
was elected temporary chairman and
81: n: Bacon temporary secretary - "A
colnEittee on credentials was. ap-
pointed and upon their making re-
port the temporary organization was
made permanent.
The convention decided that the
proper way to select delegates to the
different conventions was by the ap-
pointment Of a committee and such
committee was accordingly appointed.
They. reported the following delega-
tiOns:
Congressional convention-T. H.
Galley, Henry Newbert, H. A. Cohen.
T. F. Scheen, G. H. Deans, H. r. NAL
!ette, William Cordiner, C. H. Rines,
H. P. Bacon.
State convention-T. D. Kerrick, A.
c. Wilkes, G. w. Burnhelm, John W.
HIATT, r. c.. Dunn, L. L. Hudson,
Joseph H. Carter, A. S. Anderson, G.
W. Nichols.
The motion to adopt the report of
the committee was carried and the
above named gentlemen win represent
the county at Duluth and Minneapolis
next week,
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
That Mora Tragedy.

Sheriff johnson OF Mora, who, has
for over year, assisted by Detective
Ryan, of Duluth; been endeavoring
to detect and apprehend the murder
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
New Trial Refused.

The motion for new trial in the
Moore case against the village of
Milaca, ct al, which has been under
advisement, was denied this week.
This is practically victory for Mr..
Moore, but it is entirely probable that
the case will be taken to the supreme
court again before the Judgment is
satisfied. The suit has already been
tried twice, resulting in each instance
in a verdict for Moore. ,... ...=
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10

place, the old soldiers turned out
2 nrumerously and skindl y helped to lay
the departed eomrade in the narrow
tent Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon, Rev. Mr. Roberts Off
ciatinrM M &a &E .s.s..1. s3Etls4l-, = - p
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10

There will be |. ''fudge'' party on
Mrs. E. Marks lawn next Saturday
evening to which all are cordially in
vited. An admission fee of six cents
will be charged, the proceeds going
into a fund to provide the Pansy books
for the children's library.
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10
COmmendS the SDirit,

To the editor: In the discharge of
some pastoral duties in this town and
county I have seen action by the G..
A. r. Post of this place which deserves
positive commendation. When an old
soldier dies anywhere in the reason
able reach Of the members of the
Post, whether he was a member of
their Post or not, they kindly and re-
spectfully cooperate with the friends
of the deceased, and even at sacrifice
to themselves do all in their power to
comfort the living friends and to man.
ifest fraternal respect to the departed
comrade. This would be duty owed
to member of their own Post, but
they go beyond this, and do a full duty
to any departed brother of the blue
whether he was in the Post or not.
Such conduct I repeat deserves open
commendation, and emphasizes the
lasting fellowship of those who stood
together for the flag in the valley and
shadow of death. ,- n
DAVID DONOVAN,
Pastor of the Congregational church.
.,.4- @s DIED. II
George w. Dunton, late a resident
of the north side, died on Saturday
night last after an illness OF about two
weeks. He was an old soldier, over
seventy years old, and had been an
invalid for many years. Until quite
lately he had been an inmate of the
Soldiers Home at Minnehaha Falls.
He left the institution about two weeks
since and returned to his home where
as above stated he died last Saturday
night. Although he had not been
member of the G.. A. r. Post of this
The Princeton union., 1900-05-10

The district convention for the
Fourth congressional district will be
held at Cambridge next Monday
From present indications it seems that
Congressman Stevens will be renomi-
mated without opposition. g.sz
The Marshall republican., 1900-05-04

blows upon him. while others cut
at him with knives. Down Odell
avenue one block. then West two
blocks to Lafayette avenue and
thence North to the square, all the
time driven on by the kicks.
slashes and prods Of those who
scrambled to get near him.
Over into the yard, the negro
was carried by those bent upon
taking his life. and under a tree
near the Southeast corner where a
strong protruding limb branched
out to the Northwest over which q
rope might Ike tossed. the ring.
leader, Of the organization rested
with their victim.
LYNcHED IN COURT HOUSE YARD.
The last moments were close at
hand. But the mob was not or
ganized. No rope was at hand.
Perhaps at this juncture, his life
might have been saved had twenty
men exhorted the crowd to end
their folly. brutality and murder.
with half the earnestness and elO-
quence of Joe Evans and DR.. John
Hall. But The spirit of the masses
seemed woetully lacking in any
feeling of humanity or any pride
in maintaining inviolate the law.
COwahgee was doomed Surround
ed by men. who longed for a has
,ening of the end, he asked time
The Marshall republican., 1900-05-04

was jumped BY several Of the most
daring, whose comrades upon the
north side, Immediately followed
them in a rush to the jail. This
was the critical moment. To with.
stand the mob required action then.
Rmt M command was given. Al.
fiction for wife has proven strong.
or than SENSE Of duty. The lynch
ing was t. he a reality, It's execu.
tiOn only rem lined.
Several Deputies retired within
the doors. Then came a parley
with the officers inside who refus.
cd tn deliver the keys. A ham
mel was secured. The entrance
was 10 Ike forced. Nothing but
wholesale slaughter Of the assail.
ants could now have saved the in.
mate Of the Jail. The opportunity
Of checking the mob was past.
The keys were turned over to the
clamorous throng without. who
made a rush for the corridor. where
Cowahgee was found shackled and
alone, hut not In a cell, as all the
other inmates were confined. Drag.
prd forth to meet the gaze of a
thousand on-lookers, the very
sight of him seemed to work into a
white heat the passions of those
who sought his life. Loudly they
cried hang him" and ito the
square" those within reach telling
The Marshall republican., 1900-05-04

for prayer. Faint from fright,
weakened by the cuts and bruises
he hid received. he asked that the
"Merciful Heavenly Father forgive
him Of his sins and those who
sought his blood. Concluding his
APPEAL for mercy in the life 20
soon to come. he turned to Q by.
s,ander pressed close against him
and said: II have just finished Q
prayer for mercy for you to the
God who is looking down with
shame upon you now" The few
but terribly significant words ut.
tered in this last hour by one who
had despaired Of hope, struck deep
into the conscience Of the man,
who though q leader OF the most
infuriated, turned back from his
course. But one man was as moth.
ing. Others even more distracted
In their purpose, rushed in to take
his place. All pleading was in
vain. Passion ruled above reason,
mob tyranny above law, vengeance
above mercy. Cowahgee was al
lowed a drink, just after the rope
had been procured. hut a few brutes
would have refused even this last
request, trying to knock the glass
from his hands
The fata! hour was at last come.
The arms Of the negro were pin
toned to his body by hands of rope