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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

Copper by Observation-Disclosures for
Tommy Atkins-A Color Phenom-
enon-Atmospherio soundingB in
Germany : wireless Telegraphy
From the Clouds-An Unpromising
World = Oriental Clothing Decora-
tion-The Improved GAMBIA New
Secret 1nk-Tobaceo oil.
The old method of obtaining depos-
It's Of copper by electric decomposition
OF Its solutions has been steadily gain
ing ground, and 1t is estimated that
the pure copper produced in this way
now amounts to 500 tons daily. An
early dlfhculty was the slowness Of the
process, a weak current being neces-
sary to insure smooth and adherlng
deposit. Various devices have made 1t
practicable to work with more power
full currents, and in a given period sew
eral times Us much copper may be de-
posited as was obtained from a similar
bath ten years ago. One means Of
overcoming the tendency of the rapidly
made deposit to become granular was
the continuous passing Of an agate bur
nisher over Its surface. An oiled sheep
skin was then used as burnisher, and
by the new plan of sherard cowper-
Coles the copper is deposited on a rap
idly rotating vertical mandriI. the CEN
trifugal fo-ce and the wash OF the cleo
trolyte keeping the surface clean and
free from gas and insuring smooth
and dense deposit.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

by the coherer. and the electro-mag-
netic waves from the flash may open
path Scr the current through the air as
in the cOherer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

OA0ToREAs
s.antA. IN Kidd EM ElM laE Boagt
'!. ! It'll
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

Battlk, an ornamental product Of
natives of the Dutch East Indies, Is
made IN Europe only by a firm of The
Hague. Designs are outlined with n
penicl on linen, silk, velvet or leather,
the ornamental parts are covered with
q stifTening liquid. and the rest Of the
fabric lp then dyed as desired. The
protecting substance is finally remov-
ed by boiling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

rs the proportions OF nicotine do not
satisfactorily explain the poisonous eff
fects Of tobacco, II Thomas assumes
that the toxic substance is new oil he
has detected In tobacco smoke. This
oil produces violent heaeache, trem-
bling, glddIness, etc, and by treatment
With : per cent potash solution yields
n phenol-likc body william odor like
oreosote.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

Some years ago vanadIum was de-
tected in coal ash from the Argentine
Republic, and has since been found In
Peruvian coal II common in coal, this
metal might be put to use.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03
THE INTELLIGENCE.
IntelIlfencer Publishing %,

as end AZ Fourteenth Street.
John FRsw. Pres. end Bs'. MoAoler.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-03

TRUsFREs SALE OF GREENHoUs1
PROPERTY.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
TAMPA LABOR TROUBLES.
Further Rioting Prevented by Citizens
 Who Adopt Heroic Measures.

Tampa, Fla, November 1S.-The labor trouble here which eliminated in riot . Thursday and has since been kept in check only by the heroic efforts of the citizens to bring about an amicable agreement be- tween the belligerent cigar unions, is dls- turbed again and tonight preparations are being made for more rioting.La Resis- tencia Union of Shippers, a part of the cigarmakers' organization of the same name, has voted practically unanimous to give no recognition to the International Union of the same workers. It will refuse to work with them and the Internationals must either amalgamate or get out entire ly according to this decision
 La Resistencia Union to-day ratified the agreement made by the committee Of twelve The vote taken at Il o'clock this morning was an overwhelming endorse ment of the eleven articles of agreement. The International Union tonight ratified all except article 8, which prohibits them from organizing any cigar-workers save cigarmakers. They refused this and 1t was at once reported to La Resistencia, and the committees are now considering the matter. Information from inside Is that there Is little prospect of an amicable agreement This adds to the seriousness of the situation. The result will probably be a rejection of the entire agreement and a refusal of La Rcsistencia to work with the Internationals, which, 1t is said, means conflict The Tampa Light Infantry Is spending the night under arms.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
REBELS VICTORIOUS.
Business is Almost at a Standstill in
 Colombia.

Kingston, Jamaica, November 1S.-The British steamer Atrato, Captain Copp, which left Southampton October r for Bar bados, arrived here today from Colon, Co., lombia. Captain Copp reports that the in- surgents had gained several important vic- tories during the fortnight that preceded his departure and that when he left Co., lon they were marching in force against Panama, where the stores had been closed in momentary expectation of an attack.
 He says that the three-masted schooner Marie Isabelle was ordered to leave Colon Thursday because she had a cargo of gun powder which the Colombian authorities believed was intended for the rebels, all though it was consigned to a neighboring republic.
 It appears also from Captain Copp's statement that business in Colombia is geenrally at a standstill, that exchange Is now at 1200 and that the military difficult ties of the situation are complicated by an outbreak of yellow fever, rapidly ap- preaching the proportions of an epidemic at Port Limon and Bocas Del Toro.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
Confirms Report.

Paris November 19.-The following ad- vices have been received from Pekin, dated November II:
 "M Pichon, French minister in Pekin, visited Ii Hung Chang who handed to him imperial decrees depriving Prince Yuan and Prince Chwang of their titles of nobility and directing that they be imprisoned at Null del until death. The decrees assert that Prince Ting has already been degraded and imprisoned, that Prince Lien has been de- tained, and not allowed to leave his pal ace that Duke Lin and Yin Men, presi- dent of the censorate and others, have been degraded and that Yu Hsien has been ex- fled.
 Another decree says 1t is impossible to arrest Gen. Tung Flu Hsiang at present, be- cause he is in possession of the troops, but that he will be punished later"
 The foregoing dispatch, with the exception of the reference to General Tun Flu Hsiang corroborates the text of the cablegram from Drector-General Sheng to minister Wu at Washington, communicated to Secretary Hay last Friday.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
REFORM PARTY.
An Address Issued for the Purpose of
 Organizing.

Boston, Mass, November 1S.-An address headed "The reform forces of the country'' has been issued by George F. Washburn, president of the Bryan Club of Massa- chusetts and the national committeeman of the Peoples Party, in which he says:
 'The campaign of 1900 was a contest of conscience against capital. It was the greatest struggle for human rights since the days of Jackson or Lincoln. The re- election of Mckinley was a victory for im- perialism and the trusts. It is beyond the range of human probability that Bryan will again become the candidate for the Democratic party but he can lead to vic- tory a new party conducted on safe and conservative, yet progressive lines.
 We must have a complete reunion of reform forces. This can be accomplished by uniting the Bryan Democrats, Bryan Republicans, Populists and other similar bodies to be led by the man of the hour, whoever he may be. I believe that had such party been formed four years ago, Bryan would aave triumphed this time. Accordingly I propose that at an early date we have a conference of the parties referred to, to-effect an immediate under standing that we may begin the organiza- ton of a new party"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.
Condemning the work of Mobs-calI on
 the President.

Chicago, November 1S-The burning of the colored boy, Preston Porter, in Colorado last Friday was a theme for discussion in nearly every colored church in Chicago to- night. Several of the churches adopted the following resolution presented by Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, chairman of the anti lynchng bureau:
 That we, citizens of the United States, respectfully call to the attention of the President this awful crime committed by the citizens. the sheriff and the governor of Colorado against the citizenship of our country
 That we ask the President, in his next message to Congress- to call attention to the fact that during the last ten years nearly 200 citizens have been put to death by mobs, and that of the number so lynch ed fifteen were burned alive with unspeak- able barbarity. We urge our chief magis- trate to commend to Congress legislation which shall secure to every person accused of crime trial by jury and shall hold crimnafly liable all persons who constitute mobs to torture. murder and burn alive citizens of the United States"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
AN ENTIRE FAMILY
 CONFINED IN JAIL
Fifteen-Year-Old Boy Confesses Killing Father and duplicates
 Mother and Sister
Paragould. Ark. for safekeeping.

at Paragould. Ark, for safekeeping.
 Alexander was killed with a shot gun, receiving the contents of both barrels in the bresst and stomach and dying almost immediately. His family informed the of- ficers who had previously been notified of the affair that he had accidently shot him self while loading the gun. The nature of the wounds and the reports of neighbors that the family had quarreled frequently with the dead man, led to the detention of the son. Young Alexander. it Is stated, ad- mitted In his confession, that the killing had been planned deliberately, and that he fired the fatal shot as his father appeared suddenly around the corner of the house.
 "Alexander was we'll to-do, owning -valu- able farm lands in the vicinity of Corn ing"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
PRELIMINARY WORK OF FOREIGN
 MINISTER'S IS ABOUT COMPLETED
Demands of the Powers Will Soon be Presented to Chinese Com-
 misSionerS-The Situation

Pekin, November 1T, via Shanghai, 1S- The belief that the note of the powers to the Chinese commissioners, Prince Ching and u Hung Chang, will be completed soon Is strengthened by the results of the recent information sent the ministers of the powers.
 MT. Conger, the United States minister, said to a correspondent of the Associated Press to-day:
 "The situation Is apparently very favora- ble to the early beginning of negotiations for a preliminary settlement. I believe that the next meeting of the foreign en- voys will virtually settle all points of dif- ference between the representatives of the powers who will lose no time in present. ing the demands.
 What the result will be, it is impossible to foretell Events have placed China in a very critical position. Whether she will be able to preserve her integrity and to save her trade relations with the rest of the world will depend upon what the pow CTS demand in the final settlement and up- on her willingness to accept promptly the conditions proposed.
 Tt is quite unlikely If not impossible, that the Chinese court will return to Pe- kin before next spring, but do not antici- pate any serious delay in the progress of the negotiations with the Chinese commits sioners as they are in telegraphic commu- nication with the court.'
 Military operations are virtually at a standstill. The German and Italian expedi- tions northward passed through the Nan Kau pass unopposed.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
CREM MATED.
Four Men Burned To Death in a. Hotel
 Fire.

oswayo. Pa.. November 1s.-Four men were burned to death in a fire which to- day destroyed the McGonigal house, three-stor'y frame building, the hotel barn and the opera house. The fire did its work in half an hour. The dead:
 Arthur Fletcher, bookkeeper for Pennsyl- vani4 Slave Company home in Boston.
 Michael Russell, Oswayo
 William Mulhaney, of Rexford, N. Y.
 Hugh Jamerson of Alfred, N. Y.
 The town has no fire department the only protection being pump at the tan nery. The fire originated In the McGonlgal House from an over pressure of natural gas There were thirty people in the hotel, which was a fimsy structure. Two men were seriously injured. The flames licked up the hotel building as if it were built of tin- Der. Nothing remains of the four unfor- tunate men, but few charred hones Loss $5OO0.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
CHINESE MAY REJECT
 TERMS OF THE ENVOYS

London, November 19-"It Is rumored," says the Pekin correspondent of the Morn- ing Post, wiring Saturday. that spring expedition to Sian Flu is already being dis cussed as the outcome of the probable failure of the peace negotiations. Even if Prince Yuan and Prince Chwang are absent from the present seat of the Chi nese court, Emperor Kwang Su is still helpless, as he lacks the aid of strong end progressive adviser, all such officials having been beheaded.
 "General Tung Flu Hsiang, master Of the military forces, is dreaded even by the Empress Dowager. The new cabinet min ister, Lu Chuan Lin, is reputed to be an- other Rang VI. There is danger, there fore, that terms accepted by the Chinese commissioners in Pekin will be rejected at Sian Flu.
 ! 'should the court prepare for further
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
THE REFORM MOVEMENT
 BEGINS IN NEW YORK

As soon as Captain Titus took hold of the new place. an old one for him, he sent twenty men in citizens clothing to look for legal evidence against disorderly char acters, and particularly in Allen street, and the few other thoroughfares invested with those places. He wanted evidence, he said, which would convict Capt Moynihan of the west Twentieth street station, who had no- tified the management of the Grand Opera House Saturday that only sacred concerts would be allowed on Sunday nights, went to the building tonight to watch Two per formers were doing what is called "song and dance act" They were in street cos- tune. but were singing and dancing, and after they had finished, Captain Moynihan arrested them and the managers. Friends bailed them out
 The police raided a club on East Ninety seventh street and arrested seventeen men and two women, and captured a lot of dice and chips. A Brooklyn gambling house was also raided and eleven persons taken into custody
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOATS
Will Make Trips to Europe and Cuba
 Next March.

New York November 1S.-John Holland, the inventor of the submarine boat has planned a number of sea voyages for his boats now under course of construction. These include trip to Cuba and another to Europe. As a precautionary measure a tender will accompany the boats. The ten- der will carry extra men and duplicate parts of the machinery in case any of the crew are encapaciated or the submarine boats meet with accident A full crew of seven men will man each craft
 These sea trials will be made in March next when the heaviest weather and the toughest seas are encountered on the At lantic. The southern trip will be taken when the trip across the ocean is made. The first stop will be at the Bermudas and the next at Lisbon.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19

New York, November 1S.-Police Captain Herlihy, in command of the Eldridge street station, and who the police officials charged with having insulted the Rev. MT. Paddock, one of Bishop Potter's assistants in charge of the work at the cathedral, was today removed from that station. He was sent to take command of the steamboat squad, whose captain, Walsh, was sent to the Elizabeth street station. whose com mander, Titus. took Herlihy's place at Eld- ridge street The transfer of Herlihy Is put down as the first effect of Bishop Potters s letter to Mayor Van Wyck concerning the prevalence of vice on the East Side, which district the Eldridge and Elizabeth street station look after, and in which Is To- cated what Is known as the "Red Light" district.
 A noticeable change was apparent in this fred light' district tonight. There were fewer red lights to be seen in Allen and other streets of the precinct,
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
CLOSING SESSION
Of Spanish-American Congress Was
 Particularly Brilliant.

Madrid November 18.-The closing ses- sion of the Spanish-American Congress was particularly brilliant. The president of the congress pointed out the bonds which ought to exist between people of the same race, language and customs.
 Senor Feldevar of Salvador, invited Span- iards to visit South America Senor Alonzo Ciado of Montevedo said that the Latin races ought not to hate the Anglo-SAxon, but rather should initiate them.
 Senor Mercy Prendergast former min- lster of the colonies, advocated the union of all the Latin races
The age-herald., 1900-11-19

will be replaced by a Governor who Is pro- foreign in his sympathies.
 It Is reported that General Ma, with 1o,- 900 men and General Fang, with 5000, are marching toward the borders of the pro- vince of Chi Lii to check the advance of the allies westward.
 Ii Hung Chang and the Yang Tse Vice roys, 1t is said, have guaranteed the En- press Dowager's personal safety if she will return to Pel1n, but she believes that they are in league with the allies to capture her
 The French force, which went to the re- lief of the Catholic priests besieged at Chi Ting in Chi Li province, succeeded ill reaching them.
 Taotai Sheng denies that Prince Yuan and General Tung Flu Hsiang have joined the Mohammedan rebellion.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
PEklN IS FOUL.
The Sanitary Conditions Are Becoming
 Quite Serious.

Pek'n November 16, via Shanghai, Mo- vember 1s.-Sanitary conditions here are becoming serious. Since the foreign occu- patton many Chinese have died of small pox and other infectious diseases Fearing that their funerals would be interferred with, they have kept most of the collins containing their dead in their houses and court yards.
 The question of removing garbage has become one of grave importance. As the natives are forbidden to deposit refuse in the streets, there is now an enormous ac- emulation in their dwellings and yards which threatens a serious epidemic In view of the large number of troops in and near the capital the consequences of such an outbreak would be frightful. Smallpox which is always prevalent, is much more malignant during the winter and the dan ger here is now alarmingly increasing.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19

Kansas City, Mo-, November 1S.-A spe- cial to the Times from Poplar Bluff, Mo, says:
 "Walter Alexander, the 15-year-old son of Richard Alexander, a farmer living across the line in Arkansas, is under ar rest on suspicion of being implicated in the death of his father, who was shot and killed yesterday Young A1exandSt who was arrested pending ap Investigation, Is said to have confessed the crime and to have implicated his mother, sister and the latter's husband, James Hogan, all of whom have been arrested and placed in jail at Corning, Ark.
 "CitiZens are aroused, and Hogan, they profess to believe is at the bottom of the affair, will be taken to the county jail
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
THE BANK CASHIER
 TOOK ALL THE CASH
The German National Bank of Newport Ky., Looted
 By Trusted Official

versity in Pekin, today gave out an open letter in which he takes exception to some recently printed newspaper articels which advise moderation in the treatment of the Chinese. He says if the ruling powers in China were of Chinese strain there might be some excuse for moderation, but he calls the Empress Dowager "A Tarter usurper who follows the traditions of the Grand Khan and treats ambassadors with contumely,"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
Foreign Ministers Weakening.

London, November 19.-Dr. Morrison, wir- ing to the Times from Pekn under date of November IS, says:
 '"rhe foreign envoys have re-opened the discussion of the death penalty for the princes and other high officials It Is ev- ident that the ministers are weakening as they have reduced their proposal from ex- ecution to the severest punishment, pro- vided by Chinese law, forgetting that the princes are beyond the reach of Chinese common law.
 "rhe news from the southern provinces Is more ceassuring. Ut Hung Chang says that Prince TuAn has fled for safety to the residence of his father-in-law at Ming Hai Hsien on the Mongolian frontier of the province of Kan Su."
 Agaist Moderation.
 New York, November 1a.-Dr W. A. P. Martin, president of the new Imperial Uni
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
AGAIN ACTIVE.
The Irrepressible Boers Keep Up thu
 Struggle

Pretoria, November 1s-The Boers are active It is alleged that Commandant Louis Botha has established government at Resendal, North Middleburg. and that with the 150,0OO pounds which he has avail able, he is paying the fighting burghers a crown per day.
 Commandant Abel Ersmus Is said to be at Olichants River with 2,O00 men and one 1000 wagons and 12OO0 cattle.
 From Heidelberg it is reported that the Boers are compelling the burghers. who had surrendered, to take up arms again under pain of death
The age-herald., 1900-11-19

resistance 1t would be necessary for the allies to declare war, but to discriminate between the court and China. The United States and Russia would probably refuse to take part in such measures.
 "Since the occupation of Pekin the Ger man commander has shot more than hundred guilty Boxers. General Chaffees orders do not provide for dealing with cases of crimes committed before the relief of the legations. The American plan Is to leave such matters to the Chinese, which means nothing"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
HELD INQUEST.
Colorado Coroner Gathered Up John
 Porter's Remains.

Limon, Col, November 1S-After being notified that some fragments of bones of a human being had been found on the prairie near where John Porter was burned at the stake, Coroner Brown and a jury summoned by him, gathered up the "re- mains" and held an inquest. The jury's verdict was to the effect that the remains were those of John Porter and that death was at the hands of parties unknown"
 The remains were buried in a small box near thesscene of the Iynching.