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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

W. G. s. is ignorant Of the fact that we
have mountains in the State Of West
Virginia, ] am glad to inform him that
we have, and that Il is just the most de-
Iiphtiul region in tho world TO visit in
simmer time. Why then should not the
Oranges combine business and pleasureT
Az 10 the advantages OF the Grange sys.
tem 10 our people, | can can say that II /
owe ". c. s. anything l am ready to pay
him. / have made enough by being a
granger to settle up all small bills, and
am still making more. To my brother
rrangers, whoever and wherever they
may be, / say be up and doing, though
W. C. $. and such as he, may say all man
ner ofevil against you. He and they are
not the kind Of men that accomplish any
good thing for the benefit Of their fellow
men.
am not in the habit, Mcssrs Editors,
Of writing for, or attempting 10 answer
see In the papers, and Fust
you will excuse me for troubling you
with this scrap. W. L. c. Y.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

DURING the past year the New York
State Hatchery at Caledonia has sent ou'
over 100000 fish for deposit in the va
rious waters Of that State. The dis1riD"'
ton OF fish for the year is ended, with Inc
exception Of few salmon yet to DC ue'
livered: The distribution thus lar iocS
up $4,000 salmon trout, lloOVo wha.e nae
fish, 1000 Kennebee 'aImoH' anu ''-'OOO
hrnnk front
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

New YORk replenisbea it exchequer
on Sunday by arresting nearly FIVE hun
dred venders OF lager beer and other
intoxicating beverages. The 6nc being
500, the city will realize, il all are con
victcd, about $4,000 by this raid. A New
York paper states that many OF the
saloon.Eeepers avoid arrest by having
watchers at the side door, who would
admit no one without password pre-
viously agreed upon. BY this means
detectives we're excluded, and the saloon
nen continued to sell without interrup'
ton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
Minnesota delegates for Blaine.

ST. PAUL, May 4.--Nine out o. ten
delegates elected to day are for Blaine.
One from Minneapolis, where the Wash
burne family have large interests, is un-
derstood 10 be for L. B. Washburne. A
resolution was adopted, with three dis.
senters, declaring strong preference for
Blaine, but without positive instructions.
Alexander Ramsey heads the delegation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

TuropoRE TlLroS has been lecturing
on @Thc Problem Of Life" in the West
Al SfradviIlc, Pa, he impressed the edit
or Of the Democrat with the idea that he
!. Of unsound mind. Tho Cleveland
ls,pi,r says that after disgusting per-
torm.nce, during which it was only char
itv TO suppose that he was under the in.
0uence Of liquor, "TheodOre returned to
hi. hotel and 10 his couch. In the morn
iDr he settled hi. bill and fitted away.
The landlord visited the room and in.
yestigated. An empty bottle lay on the
,,iJ,u
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

PITTSBURGH, May 14.-Georege o. T.
Bliss, resident Of Cathage, New York,
aged 81, walked into barber shop, cor
ner OF Penn Avenue and 9th street this
p. NJ, and picking up razor cut his
throat, inficting wound from which he
died in few hours. Craving for opium
which he was unable to procure is the
cause assigned for the act.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

CHICAGO, May 24.--Judge BlOdgett de.
liyered his charge to the jury in the Mum
case to-day. He represented TO them that
the case hung upon the evidence Of Jack
Rehm. II they believed his testimony
then the case was 4 clear one against
Mum. The jury returned verdict of
not guilty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
THE TURF.
Heech Grove Park.

MADISON, IND, May 24,-The spring
meeting Of the Beech Grove Driving
Park, May 80, 81, and June |, and 2
promises to be great success, The
grounds and track are equal in natural
beauty and convenience to any in the
country, and have been fitted up at an ex,
pense oiSS0 900. Seventy entries includ
Ing some Of the finest btock in the West
have been made. Six thousand dollars
In premiums are offered. Many horses
are now on the track in training, and q
large crowd is expected.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

and settled in California. Soon after its
American occupation he was Superinten
dent Of Indian Affairs, and subsequently
for several years United States Survey
or General for that State, and while there
a personal friendship was established
between him and General Grant which has
continued ever since. After acquiring q
large amount Of property in California
he returned ak years ago to his old home
In Chester, Pa, from which place he re.
moved with his family to this city. In
1873 or 1874 he was spoken OF for APP
pointment as one Of the Commissioners Of
the District. At the time the provisional
government was established and during
his residence in Washington his name
has been mentioned in connection with
several other Federal appointments.
THE COMMITTEE on NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs
to-day agreed on the form Of reply to
the letter OF Secretary Robson COM
planning OF their conduct towards him,
and asking that be may have an oppor.
tunity Of appearing before them ia explain:
alton or reply to certain testimony and
that the examination be with open doors,
He will be Informed that the committee
sometime ago passed resolution that
they would hear Secretary Robeson or any
other officer connected with naval af-
fairs who may think he is effected by the
testimony already taken, that he eau
therefore appear whenever II may be con-
venient to him and that he shall have the
liberty OF recalling and cross.examining
any witness whose testimony in any re.
spect effects him. The question Of con-
ducting the proceedings publiclyis unde'
cided.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
Crooked whisky.

Nav ORLEANS, May 24.-The jury in
the O'Brien distillery cases rendered
yerdicts finding John Henderson and
W. J. James guilty and W. A. Thomas
Alex. Meker, John Henderson, j., and
John McWhirter, not guilty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
Ghegntelligttreer.

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS declared in
favor Of Bristow for President. So does
Carl Schurz. There are some others Of
the Fifth Avenue meeting yet to be heard
from.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

New York, May 24-An engagement
IA reported near Los Cruens, Cuba, last
inc ali day, between the Spanish forces
and insurgents, the latter being victori'
ous. The Spanish loss Is said to be be-
tween 1000 and 800.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.


PARIS, May 24.-ThC most complete
and elaborate preparations are being
taken for executing the intention Of the
Legislature in sending TO the Centennial
Exhibition a practical representation
Of all divisions Of industries. Augustus
DesmonliuS has been chosen TO inyesti.
gate and prepare an exhaustive report
on educational matters. The govern.
ment Is taking measures to secure an in.
telligent and honest delegation from the
trade organizations.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

NEW York, May 24.-Arrived-
Steamer Canada, from London.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-Arriyed-
Steamer City Of Limerick, from Liver
pool.
LONDON, May 24.-steamer Siberia
rom Boston, has arrived out.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

LOUISVILLE, May 24.-At 6:30 this
morning near Glasgow, Ky, passenger
train on the L. n. &G. W. Railroad ran
over COW, and a coach containing thir-
ty persons precipitated down bank, and
while all were more or less bruised none
were killed. Mr.. Ritter, Of Barren coun-
ty received severe internal injuries; ex-
Governor Leslie was slightly injured;
Moses Borrex, cut on the head; IN un.-
known man badly injured. The engine
was in reversed position when the ac-
cident occurred.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

NEw YoRK, May 24.-The 67th an nj
yersary Of Queen Victoria,s birthday was
recognized here by the British steamers nr-
ing = salute, and ali the British yeselsS in
the harbOr being gaily decorated with bag
and streamers,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

New YoaK, May 24.-Pierre LcngdOu
and August Urban, were arrested here
TO-DAY, charged with the robbery Of the
safe Of The Union forge and iron company
Of Pittsburgh. Five hundred and forty
two dollars were found with them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

A PESSsYLyANIAS has bought a small
steamer and will load Il at Buffalo, about
July lst, with $4,000 pounds oi nitro
glycerine for delivery at different locali-
ties on Lake Superior.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

LouBvILLE, May 24.-Delegates to the
Democratic State Convention are arriving
by all the routes and preparing for TO.
morrows convention. Indications are
that there will bean unusually large at
tendance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

Eli suedhan, alias John Canady, the
murderer Of May Louis, and convicted
Of the same.was hanged at Holly Springs
to-day. A COurier.JOurnal special says he
made full confession prior to the ascen-
sion to the gallows. Six thousand people
witnessed the execution.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

KxrsE, May 24.-Alvan G. Foster, col.
lector for the Geneva and New YORK N9t-
sery, was murdered and robbed last night
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
Risked his Life Tor a Calf.

Sr. PAUL, May 4.-J. G. Dodge, who
left Bismarck for the Black HilIs, in April
with 4 herd Of cows and eight teams load
ed with supplies, though he had but
tWenty-eight men with him, got through
all right and without trouble with the
Indians But after his arrival in
Rapid city he went back few miles for
stray calf and was found next morning
with Ave bullets through him. The cham.
bers ofhis revolver were empty, and from
appearances he had put the last bullet
his head alter having been -hot
several times, rather than fall in the hands
Of the Indians,
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Nof Guilty.

MILWAUKEE, May "a The verdict in
the trial of Jonas Goldberg was not
guilty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
ICE BOUND.

There are eleven steamers blockaded at
Duluth by ice caused by the North Easter.
1t began on the 18th, lasting for three
days, by which the ice left in the lake was
driven in on the north Of the harbor, ef.
fectually closing IL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
ADDITIONAL MARKETs.


PITTSBURGH May 81 Petroleum-Quiet
but firm; crude s2 IS at Park,r'S; l4Hsl47Sc
philadelphia delivery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

GENEVA, N. Y, May 24.-A Gre here
last night damaged Eve stores to the ex.
tent Of $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

SPRINGFIELD, May 24.-The Republi.
can State Convention was called to order
by Hon. @. B, FarWell at noon. General
Green B. Raum, OF Pope county, was
chosen temporary chairman. After the
appointment Of committees the Conyen.
ton adjourned until 2P.M.
The Convention reassembled at 2;3O p
NJ. The Committee on Credentials re.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
RAlLRnAn INonIRY.

Mr.. Wilson, Of Iowa, offered a resolu'
tion directing the Committee on Com
merce TO inquire into the alleged combin
alton Of the leading railroads in the
United States for the purpose Of controll-
ing traffic. Adopted.
4 J;ou.nad
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

WAR URPAKTMENT,
0RF1cR OF THE CniKy SIGNAL OVPicHR,
WASHINGTON, DC, May 3-l A. N.

PROBABILITIES
For Tennessee and Ohio Valley, sta
tionary and falling barometer, northeast
to southeast winds, slightly warmer,
partly cloudy weather and occasional
rain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
ByTeIegraph
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT
TO THE DAILY LNTELLIGENOER
CON G r E S S.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, May "a.
Contested Seats.

Speaker Kerr was in the chair, Seem
ingly improved in health. -:
Mr.. Harris, Of Virginia, chairman oi
the Committee on Elections, reported a
resolution in the South Carolina contest.
ed election case declaring the sitting
member, Joseph H. Rainey, to have been
duly elected. Ordered printed and re-
committed.
The Honse proceeded to consider the
Louisiana contested election case ol
Spencer vs.. Morey, the report Of the ma.
jority Of the committee being that Wm. B,
Spencer, the contestant, is entitled to the
seat, and that Frank Morey, the sitting
member, is not, and the minority report
taking the opposite view. Without TAX
ing action on the question the matter
went over for the present.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
rJERBEPoyT AND TAFT.

Messrs. Pierrepont and Taft left this
morning for New York on some special
business arising out OF the recent Cabinet
changes, the nature Of which is kept pri-
yate,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25
SENATE
THE coyDoY RESOLUTION.

Mr.. Conkling called up the House
joint resolution requesting the President
Of the United States to take such steps a
in his judgment may be expedient to OBJ
tain the pardon or release of E. 0mcaghei
Condor, now confined in England. Passed
MR.. DARSuM,
the new Senator from Connecticut, was
appointed q member Of the Committee
on Manufacturers and the District Of Co
lumbia, in the place Of English, whose
term Of service has expired.
ANEW RANK.
The Senate bill establishing the rank
OF Paymaster General as Brigadier.Gen.
eral. Passed.
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EVANSVILLE, May 24.-The Democrat
ic District Convention was very brief TO-
day. 3. S. Fuller was renominated for
Congress, John Brownlee, Of Mt. Vernon
nominated for Prosecutor. The resolu'
tions were brief, adopting the State plat.
form, recommending economy, endorsing
Fuller, and demanding an investigation
Of the Supreme Judges, and il found
guilty that they be retired. The conven.
linn waS yery Small.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-25

TOPEKA, May 24.-The Republican
State Convention for the election Of dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention met
here at . r. N. Col. W. H. Whilemau
was chosen temporary chairman, and D.
]. Evans Secretary. A permanent or
ganiLation was effected and the Conven.
tion adjourned till four o'clock.
The sentiment OF the Convention is for
Blaine, but probably the delegates will
not be instructed.
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NOMINATED BY THE PREsTpEST.
The President has nominated Edward
F. BeAle, Of the District Of Columbia, as
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
PlenipotentiAry to Austria. Mr.. Beale
resigned the Lieutenancy Of the Navy
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-01-06
THE WEEKLY SUN.


Eighteen hundred and seventy. sir is the
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which an Opposition House Of Representa-
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power at Washington; and the year Of the
iwenty-third election Of Presidest Of the
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The twen,y-third Presidential election,
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-01-06

James Purcell, aged 80, was fatally
injured by Edward Cannon during an
alteration 10 New York.
Amos b Kuabb. Of Lock Haven, in
company with two friends, shot twenty
FIVE deer this season.
Hon. Deos Rock we'll, of Bradford,
will occupy rooms at the Kirkwood
House, Harrisburg this winter.
The Cebntenial midnight jubi'se was
participated in by many cities aud towns
throughout the country
The Yale university boat club has
voted TO withdraw from the rowing as
sociation Of American colleges.
The Chicago WHISKY ring is greatly
agitated, and there are indications OF an
early and general collapse.
In consequence OF heavy forgeries On
the state, Samuel Toppin, treasurer Of
Kansas, has been compelled to resign.
The creditors of Ferdinand Gold
owski, the Boston bankrupt, have acce D.
ted a proposition to pay 3SA cents on
the dollar.
Miss Kellogg is reported as engaged
to be married to Mr.. Bradish johnson
Smith, q wealthy New Yorker oil
Knickerbocker antecedents.
Colonel Villette, the aid -de-camp of
Marshal Bazaine, has served out his
term OF Imprisonment. He aided the
marshal to make his escape.
The Virginia senate has rejected the
bill appropriatipg $4,000 towards trans
porting the articles OF Virginia exhibi
tors to and from the centennial.
About two thousand tons of mowr
prairie grass and large area Of swamp
gra., were destroyed by fire sixteen
miles northwest vt Chicago.
The Mexican government has been
officially informed that the citizeus o.
Texas must aud shall be protected iron
continued outrages BY border bandtti.
Nine hundred soldiers will embarL
from Spain for Cuba on the 30th inst
The Castilian is preparing to hold the
island against the insurgents and any
who may back them.
The United States grand jury, in In
dianapolis Friday indicted Harve,
Holloway superintendent of the post
office, charged with using his Office t,
grind axes to the tune Of 5000.
The house of representatives has r.
ceived communication looking fo
legislation with reference to frame ;
stamp duty upon manufactures oil go!c
aud silver in this country.
Nearly every man..of the 1000 sen
by the kbedive OF Egypt to sutjusafe
Abyssinia, was slaughtered in the lat,
ambuscade. An army of 10000 mel
will shortly set out from Carlo to avenge
the massacre.
A horrible massacre is reported uea
! Axokis, Indian Nation The bodies o
four persons were found burned on thu
prairie, two Of which we're ieuales, an
were burned beyond recognition; ,h'
others we're whites
The commissioner Of the general lane
Office has ordered patent to be ISSUED
for the town site of Central City, Col
orado, with the proviso that no till
shall lie lhe'eby acquired to my valic
| min,nu claim held untier eyjstinv Ia ws
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Elk County Directory.

President Judge-L. d. Wetmors.
Additional Law Judge-llon. Jns.r
Vincent.
Associate Judges--Chss. Luhr, J '
Houk.
District Attorney j. K. P. Hall.
Sheriff--D. Scull.
Proth hrnot.ry 5c.,--Fred. Schesnins.
1ressurer-Joseph Windfelder.
County Superintendent-Geo.R r. Dixon.
Commissioners-Michsel Weidsrt, Julius
Jones, Geo. Ed. Weis.
Auditors-Tbomas Irwin N. G. Bundy,
County Surveyor-Geo W ,lmsley.
Jury Commissi i,ners.-Philiip krsiShls
Ransom Z. Kyler.