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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-28
bon. A. B. EHIIE

Addresses a Rousing Meeting At
Parksrlburg-A Good Republican
speoch-Deniss That he Is q Ring
Candidate e-Importaneo Of Carrying
the Legislature,
Special pilpateh to the Intsligepeeg
PARRERsBURG, ". Va, Feb. H.
Hon. A. B. white addressed an over
flow meeting OF the A. B. white march-
ing club at Hibernian hall this even-
ing. II was a wonderful attestaHon of
the home candidates security Of home
endorsement for his candidacy for the
gubernatorlai nomination on the part
Of the people. The meeting vas pre-
sided over by Captain s. B. Baker for
twenty years the partner Of Mr.. White
In the publication OF the state journal,
and one OF the warmest and most de-
voted boomers for the once 70 which
the Wood county candidRte espireli
Mr.. White dealt not ct ali with aeri-
moniousness as regards his digtln-
guished opponent OF like party ahllia-
ton, and was but slightly parBonal es
regards himself. Rather and chielly
1t was a Republican speech, and the
only bitterness In Il was directed to-
ward the Democracy.
Far above himself or Mr.. Fraer or
any other Republican, he said, was The
importance Of carrying the next legts-
lnture in order that the redigtrichng Of
the state by the reapportionment Of
the census year be done by the hapup-
ilcans.
He said that there had not been the
opportunity yet for the Republicans TO
form rings in the state. a. thUy hRys
had the state only three year,, and he
cited himself ss an instance that ho
was not a. ring candidate, as neither
the governor nor any state oneef, nor
Senator Elklns, nor Senator Scott, had
helped him to secure the position Of in-
ternal revenue collector which he said
he secured despite their influence In
other directions
This disposition Of any impression
that he was q ring candidate was heart
lily received by the crowd. he said that
he had as good a right to expect the
endorsement OF Wood county a. Mr..
Fresr had to expect Ritchle county,
and that Nitchle would be made Of q
sorry set II her Republican4 did not en-
dorse their home man. He reviewed.
completely the history Of the Deulo-
cratic count-outs during the past u
years, and said that now was the dme
TO nut a stop to It all. The meeting was
a mere forerunner Of the endorsement
Wood county Will accord him at her
convention on Saturday.
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A BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT

Was the Marriage Of Or. s. B. Mum
caster and Miss Edna Carter Nc
Courtney, in Washington City Yes
terday-Elaborate Gowns and Deco
rations : MNny Prominent People
Present.
WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. s1-The
marriage OF Miss Edna Carter Nc
Courtney. and Dr. Stewart Brown
Muncaster took place to-day at noon in
the presence of a large assemblage of
their friends, at ST. Johns Protestant
Episcopal church. the pastor, Rev. DR..
BIackay Smith, oficlating. Miss Jennie
Jepson, Of Wheeling, was maid OF hon-
or. ans with little Miss Gertrude Car
ter aud Master Jesse Higgins preceded
the bride to the altar. Mr.. Alexander
Muncaster was best man. and the
ushers were Mr.. J. H. Mccourtney,
brother of the bride; Mr.. Walter Mum
caster. brother Of the groom; DR.. New
ell, DR.. W. A. Stewart, Mr.. Metealf and
Mr.. Peters.
The bride Is a daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. MeCouFtney, lately of
Wheeling, and the groom a prominent
physician Of this city.
The church was handsomely decora-
ted for the occasion with palms and
garlands Of smilax and asparagus,
while at each end of the chancel were
tall standards of annunciatlon lilies.
White roses arranged to typlfy a sun
burst were suspended In mld-alr, and
beneath these the bridal party stood
during the ceremony. The bride en-
tered the church with her father. who
gave her in marriage. She was gown
ed in cream of satin en- train, with
trimmings of point lace, and pussemen-
terIe. Her veil was held in place by
orangs blossoms. and she carried llllIes
Of the valley, and wore at her throat a
sparkling brooch Of diamonds. Miss
Jepson, maid Of honor, wore pink chif-
fon and lace gown. and white tulle hat,
trimmed with white roses. Little Ger
trude Carter appeared in a dress of
fluffy white tulle, and Master Higgins
was clad as page in white satin.
The ceremony was followed by a re-
ception and wedding breakfast, to
which only the immediate friends of
the bride and groom were bidden.
Among those present were Senator
and Mrs. N. B. Scott, Representative
and Mrs. B. B. Dovene=. Mrs. L. D. c.
List, and Miss. List; Mrs, Charles W.
BFanzhelm, Miss Angeline Feeny. Mr.
]. H. McCourtney, of Chicago, brother
or tine bride; Mrs. Hempstone, Mrs.
Joseph S. Miller and Miss Miller;
Miss Mary Con and her niece, Miss
AilnnlclS, and Miss johnson.
DR.. and Mrs. Muncaster have gone on
a wedding tour. concluding which, they
Will return to Washington to reside.
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PORTO R1oANs
Not Satisfied Even with the Com
promise Bill.

Not Satisfied Even With the Com
promise Bill.
WASHINGTON. Feb. T.-rhe mem
bers of the several delegations from
Porto Rico now in Washington, having
read the compromise measure adopted
at the Republican conference last even
ing, have united in a statement to
Congress, IN which they say that the
idea and theory of tariff Is repugnant
to them and that they are content to
stand before their people and the peo,
pie Of the Unltel States on the general
broad proposition that the Island is en-
titled to receive absolutely free COM
mprcial relations ut Once.
They call attention to the fact that
the United States government through
the state department. recently nego-
tIated n treaty with the Island OF Trim
dad. IN the West Indies, which is
british province, and n direct compet-
Inn OF Porto Rico, by the terms OF
which treaty Trinidad Is TO receive
from the United States, free OF duty, all
articles Of machinery and implements
and articles OF husbandry. and nearly
Mi food supplies, the free list for Trim
dad in this treaty being lnTser tnan
the list Of articles now omitted Tree
in Porto Rico by executive order, az
OF which It is proposed to tax under the
tariff bill now pending IN Congrtss'
The delegation considers this UNFAIR
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CHAPTER OF HoRRoRs
From the Oil Metropolis : Murder
Asphyxiation and Suicide.

From the OIL Metropolis = Murder,
AsphyxiatiOn and Suicide.
Special Dispatch to the IntelllgOnccr.
sIsTERsvILLE, w, Va, Feb. H.
Word was received late this evening
that 4 Syrian peddler had been mur-
dersd about half way between Middle
bourne and strIngtown. He was shot
once in the back and hit over the head
with q blunt instrument. There Is no
clue 70 the murdorers. and the peddler'S
name cannot be learned.
zens Adams. n laborer on the Isaac
Moore farm. about two miles below
the city. was found dead this evening.
having been overcome by gas while re-
pairing a line. He was married. and In
addition to q wife, leaves two children.
Rose Barton, Of Canton, Ohio. an in
mate Of house of III fame here, about
eighteen years Of age, committed sui
eide this evening by taking thrloral.
She died a few minutes after taking
the poison.
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PORTO RICAN TARIFF BILL

In the HouSe-In Its Modified Form
It is Expected to Pass To-day by a
narrow Majofity-Mr. Dolliver, of
Iowa, Made Ringing Speech In
Favor Of the Bill.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 2T.-The
general debate on the Porto Rican bill
closed to-day in a blaze Of glory. The
galleries were banked to the doors and
every seat on the floor was occupied
when the rival champions Of the re-
spec,Ive sides, Mr.. Dolliver, OF Iowa,
and Mr.. Bailey. OF Texas, made the
closing arguments. Each spoke for an
hour ana a half. The speech of Mr.,
Bailey, devoted as It was almost ex-
cluslvely to the legal phases of the
controversy, while It was profound and
impressive, did not arouse the un-
bounded enthusiasm which swept gall
lerlsS and floors, while Ar. Dolliver
wns speaking. Tho IOwan was at his
best, and his wit, eloquence and ssr-
carm in turn drew Salvos Of applause
from his Republican associates. Be-
fore the closing speech was made Mr.
Cannon, chairman Of the appropria-
tIons committee. and one Of the veter-
ans on the Republican side, made an
exceptionally favorable speech In sup
port OF the bill. MesSrs. carmaek'
tpem.. Tenn.); Clayton, tDemp Aln)i
kleberE tDem., TeERE; PeArce and
De Almond. Dsm., MOI, had also made
speeches In opposition TO the bill, The
Republican managers are now oonh-
dent that with the notifications agreed
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ONE DEAD

And the other In Critical Condition
as the Result Of a Wager Who
Could Drink the Most WhiSkey.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntslllgencsr.
HINTON, W. Va, Fb. sL-rhiH rnoru-
ing, at Tyree's saloon, james Morris
and Alonzo Nelson became Involved in
a dispute "a to which one OF them could
drink the largest quantity Of wtisiceS
before leaving the bar. As the result
wagers were made. and the liquor Get
out. When they had disposed OF three
glasses each Morris fell to the floor In
an unconscious condition, and expired
in a Jew minutes. Nelson IS IN critl-
cal condition, but Il is thought he WIN
recover. They were intoxicated when.
the bet was made. and had been drink
ing heavily for several days.
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pric.s q Piping AdYanelnE.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Feb. T.-Priees
OF all classes OF pipe and tubing have
been advanced. to take effect March 1.
The general percentage Of the advance
ranges from four to eight per cent,
and covers the entire line. with the eE-
ception OF galvanized pipe, which 10
slightly lowered. The rise In price ig
stimulating buying. as the National
Tube Company closed contract last
week for forty miles Of pipe, TO be
shipped TO the GuAdalaIara Water
Works Company. GuRdalaEafa, Mexico.
The contract Will require nearly three
months to all and work on the order
viii be commenced at once.
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ooMPRoM1sE MEASURE
On Porto Ricap Tariff Meets ApprO-
val Of thn preaidnnt.

On Porto Rican Tariff Meets Appro-
val Of the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s7.-1t was
stated by member OF the cabinet to-
day that the provision in the Porto Ri
can compromise tariff bill which stlu-
lates that all the revenues collected on
Porto Rican goods, and goods imported
from the United States and elsewhere,
shall be expended In the Island for the
benefit OF Its people, is the prominent
feature which rcconciles the President
to its passage. With this provision In
the bill, he said, the net result would
be in a measure the same as free trade,
which the President recommended to
Congress In his last message. 1t is said
that in making that recommendation,
the President had taken into account
alt Of the Ractars that entered into Il,
Its great need OF schools, the provisions
which must be made for the suppression
OF epidemic diseases. the necessity for
the construction OF roads and bridges
and other necessary improvements
which the situation in the island i'm
peratively demands. He also took into
account, II Is said. the fact that busi-
ness on the island Is In a deplorable
situation, and that the people are WE'LL
nigh helpless TO meet the ordinary de-
mnnds OF government. In this sitlin-
ton, Il was the Presidents view that
the United States, from its abundance,
should extend u helping hand, and he
had In preparation at one time mes
sage to Congress. asking for an appro-
priation OF Ss,0OO0O0. TO be expended for
the public schools OF the island.
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oLARK CASE.
Innocent Montana Legislator Carried
$4,000 in Trunk.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Feb. 27.-The
proceedings Of the senate committee on
privileges and elections In the case OF
Senator Clark. OF Montana. to-day dealt
with the bank accounts Of some OF the
members OF the Montana Legislature.
One OF these accounts was that Of Rep
resentatlve Stephen Bywater, OF Flat
head county, who deposited $4,000 In
the Bank Of MontRnR, at Helena, on
the third OF last March, after the ad-
journment OF the legislature. Mfr, By
water was put on the stand He said
that he had brought 5000 OF this sum
10 Helene with him, and kept II IN his
trunk oil winter, while 5000 had been
received from his brother ns purchase
money on a sale OF mining stock. He
declared that he had not received nny
pay for his vote for Mr.. Clark for the
senate. but Raid Mr. Whiteslde had told
him that he could get 5000 for support
Ing Mr. Clark.
other witnesses Of the day were Clerk
Rickerts, from the Montana supreme
court: r. Kurts, Of the Montann Ma
tionai Bank. both new witnesses. and
Attorney General Nolan. Mr. Whiteside
and d. q. Pceler were recalled.
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LONDON, Feb. 2s.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Pietermaritzbprg, dat
ed Monday, describes at length the "en-
ormous dImculfies of General Buffers
task" and says:
'"The real advance began last We'd
nesday. The stupendouB nature Of the
task was only understood when being
on the spot one was able 70 realize what
Il means to hurl infantry az positions
aligned In every direction, with care
fuliy prepared trenches and with breast
works defended by practically invisible
rifiemen. armed with the most deadly
rapid llre guns, which put all but cur
cannon Of the largest callbre into the
ahnda"
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SURRENDER
OF CRONJE
YESTERDAY
with HIS Whole Porce, Consisting Of
Between Three and -Four
Thousand Hen.
THE CONTEST WAS HOPELESS
Hsmmed In on An Sides, BE Had
Maintained a stubbqFn Fight for
More Than a Week.

LONDON. Feb. 2S. $3.50 a. m.-From
John o'Gronts to Lands End there has
been cheering to-day for the queen and
a universal singing OF the national an
them. This With mutual congratula-
tlons, Is the Briton's way OF celebrate
ing the most cheerful day of the war.
No Disposition to overestimate.
Already he is taking stock of the
situation and measuring the future.
There is no disposition to overestimate
the success. The government enter
tains no allusion. As announced in the
house Of commons, 10000 additional
troops viii immediately go out and the
effective will be kept near 100000. Lord
Roberta has done more than to capture
1000 Beers and a few guns. He is with
in striking distance Of one Of the Boer
capitals, and is master of large dis
trict Of the Free State. He has given q
shock to Boer confidence and immeas-
urably restored the spirit Of his own
troops. In capturing cronje he has ta-
ken q leader whose presence alone was
worth thousands to the Boer cause.
The best opinion here IS that the
TranSvaalers are certain to continue
the iEbt with undImlnIshed yalor but
it is NOT so certain about the Free
staters.
Lord Roberts has not allowed the
eorps Of descriptive writer's with him to
supplement his plain narrative as yet
and there are some points in doubt. 1t
is not clear whether the 1000 prisoners
include those taken in small parties be-
sides the capitulatioH. What has be-
come Of the rest Of the Beers who hold
the Magersfonteln lines and where
are the big guns? The smallness Of
CronIe's force causes some wonder
ment.
The morning papers without excep-
ton comment on the achievement of
the Poer leader and men in holding on
for ten days a force Of from sIs to
eight times as large as his own.
British opinion Is far more generous
in victory than IN defeat.
Sir Redyers Butler is having a hard
time in Natal. It is evident now after
fortnlght's fighting, that he was mis-
led when he wired that there was only
a weak rear guard between him and
Ladysmlth. Apparently some Of the
hardest fighting OF the war took place
at the end of last week, as an armIstiee
was agreed upon to allow attendance
upon the wounded and burial OF the
dead. Both sides must have lost heav-
fly.
At any moment, however, news may
CONS of General Buffers success. Fri
day viii begin the fourth month Of the
Siege Of the garrison which is SEEM
lngly in a position where It is unable
to do anything to help Genera! Butler.
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Revenue Reoslpts in HhlIlppln0s.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The wnT
department announced the customs re-
cclpts In the Philippines. BY ports. for
the month OF November.
The total amount OF imports dnllc9
collected was S3Z7, ,617. OF which $3.50 900
was collected nt Manila, 1880 at Ilollo,
and Si5,J7i nt Cebu. The total amount
OF export duties collected was Ri.9l2. or
which 3s,67a was collected at hhplIR,
TI.75O nt Ilollo and Sli.i73 at Cebu
other dues collected brought up the
total collection OF customs IN the Islands
for The month up TO S56g, sos, OF which
Sai6.5O5 wns collected Rt Manila; t2Q,7i3
at Ilollo and 130,059 at cebu
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TWO STATE GOVERNMENTS

In Kentucky-Banks Refuse to Rec
ognizs Either, and No State Money
ian be Paid Out Until the Courts
Decide-An Unsatisfactory State of
Affairs.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 27.-TwU
state governments, completely ohicered
and each claiming to be the regular and
legal oflclals, are in Frankfort to-day
and will remain, each claiming the
right to administer the affairs Of state
until the question is adjudicated in the
courts. AS anticipated, the banks re-
fuse to recognize either Of the contend
ing factions, and as result, both are
without money. and the state funds are
rs securely tied up as they could be.
Legislators and all kinds of contrac-
tors with the state will have to walt un-
til somebody is authorized by a decision
Of the court to pay them, and the state
will have to wait on what Is due II un-
tIl the courts say who Is authorized 70
receive II. The Democratic state ofh-
GERS have opened offices in the State no
tel. The charitable and penal state IN
stitutions are among the suffers,
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nr.nt Icn core az Nlaeara.

BUFFALO, N. Y. Feb. IA special
from Niagara Falls says: AZ a result
OF the recent blizzard, the ice sam in
the gorge now extends close up to the
Horseshoe Falls, which is unusual In
the history OF the Ice bridges here. The
high wind carried the spray 70 all pAFtg
OF the Islands and Prospect Park. ana
tiie trees are heavily coated With lee.
The ice scenery on Goat Island Il par
tlcularly beautiful
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upon at the conference last night the
bill viii command narrow majority in
the final vote tomorrow.
At the night session Messrs. Talbert'
(Dsm., s. CO: Bellamy CDem.. n. c.;
Denny, CDem.. ADJ: Burke. Dem,
Texasi; ouarles, Oem., Val; Dough-
erty, tDsm., MOI; RIxey Oem. VP-);
Stokes, fDsm.. s, c.; and Stevens,
(Dsni., Texas), spoke against the bill.
At . O'Clock the house adjourned.
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Hay Is AN Right.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The Lourenzo
Marques correspondent Of the Times,
telegraphing Tuesday, says:
''Many foreigners are leaving the
Transvaal, and numerous government
officials have started for Holland. Ad-
Gilbert Hay, United States consul IN Pre-
toria, Is earning the respect OF both
Beers and Uitlanders, and proving HIM
self tactcful and asslduous"
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plague Broken Out Anew.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-conHrma-
tory Information or three additional
cases OF plague at Honolulu after an In
terlm OF twelve days. In which none
appeared, was received by Surgeon
General wymnn to-dAy IN the follow
ing dispatch from Surgeon Carmichael;
HONOLULU, Feb. .2o.-There have
been three deaths from plague Fnbru-
ury 10, first since February. Z"
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rH M,DERMoTT AND BRIDE
Receiving Congratulations : Groom
Well Known In wheeling.

Special Dispatch to the Intelllsencer.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. T.-Mr.
f. H. McDermOtt. OF Senator Elkins'
force OF secretaries. and Miss Grace
WIneow, Of Cumberland, Nd, were
married in the city named the goth inst.
ana have Just reached Washington from
brief bridal tour. Mr.. McDormOtt,
who 10 well-known in wheeling. IL re-
ceiyiag the congratulations Of his nu-
merous friends here. He and his
charming bride viii make their home In
this city.
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prise. Navsrtn the last forty years has
tha central government been % intense
~ anti foreign. Several Chinese haze
been ifnpenched and Imprisoned be-
canEe they have assisted IA obtaining
concessions for foreigners
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EnthulIa1m m Parliament.

LONDON. Feb. 27.-Ths enthusiasm
exhibited In parliament over Lord
Roberts graphic details OF the surren-
der Of General cronje spread quickly
10 the streets. Crowds OF people again
gathered about the war office and the
other bulletin places in spite OF the
rain that was failing at the time. and
which had been falling since morning.
Frequent cheers were given for Bob"
who iS the hero Of the hour. and one
o'a soldier became no sxIcfed In re-
counting the details of the victory
That he fei dead.
.ao'e dispatches poured In from the
colonies and the settlements announc-
ins 'ha' the rejoicing In those parts oi
.he World over Lord Roberts Victory
wa 10 less enthusiastic than in Great
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chinese Antl.FOrelEn sentIment. :.

PEKIN. Feb. "a. The antl-torelgn
attitude Of the government grows more
pronounced daily and Is regarded as
extremely menaclns to foreign enter