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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-07-04
/ FOREIGN NEWS.
THE CONFLICT IN ASIA.
Bloody Conflicts About RustChuk.
A Magnificent Army InsffiClsntIy
Managed.
Suspicious Movements Of. the
British Fleet.
France Feels the Bayonet and
Her People Must SuCCumb.
WAR NOTES.


Bloody Struggle Around Kars
New York, July ga dispatch from
Ezreroum, dated Sunday, says: The siege
OF Kars was raised on that day and that
the Russian forces are now relreating to.
ward the frontier. The aorte from Kars
ia represented as one OF the most bloody
struggles OF the war. The Turks fought
with great gallantry. The damage they
inflicted was immense. In the battle Of
Tenrin, which also took place on Sunday,
the Russian loss was about 1000 men.
The Turks are greatly elated over their
success and represent that the Russians
are in an utter state Of Generalization,
Great activity is noticeable along the
Danube and another crossing ia in pre-
paration below Rutschuk.
CoEsTANTINoPLE, July 3.-The British
fleet has arrived at Bieski Bay. The
rumor that twill come here is erroneous.
No request for authority for it to come
has been preferred by England. The
Admiral, however, is expected here.
A LITTLE SUSPICIOUS.
LONDON, July 3.-Concerning the dis
patch Of the fleet to Sitka Bay, support
ers Of the government say the Mediter-
ranean fleet is for the representation and
protection Of British interests and it
should be now 80 properly stationed as
TO be in the vicinity where il will be most
useful.
Those who doubt the pacific Intentions
Of the government see in this movement n
design 10 keep the Russians out Of Con-
stantinople by force il necessary.
A FINE ARMY GADLY MANAGED.
A correspondent, with strong Russian
proclivities, thinks the Russians have not
availed themselves to the full extent Of
their opportunities for effective work.
They have been fortunate in the natural
strength Of their positions, but failed to
increase it or 10 facilitate their means Of
approach from the river. The sanitlry
arrangements Of the Russian camp are
eXecrable, the atmosphere OF Simnilza is
poisonous, and the water supply abon
Unable. In these particulars the cores
pondent makes n damaging comparison
with the Germans, and says ii finer army
than that Of Russia was never seen, but
its very iinenesE makes more conspicuous
its defective tactics, methods and arrange
mcnts.
Sr. PETERSBURG, July 3.-An official
telegram from the Grand Duke Nicholas
says, Dervish Pasha having received con.
siderable reinforcements from Batoum,
the Russian General Oklobijo found
it feasible 10 concentrate his force in u
more advantageous position.
An official telegram estimates the Rus.
sian loss in the battle at Tchandiore, June
Goth, at $50. sFoSeli 4 Pasha had
previousl y reported the Russian losses to
be 1000 killed and GO00 wounded.
BELGRADE, July 3,-Wnr preparations
are going on and the whole army can b
modified in ten days. 1t lis stated that a
brigade Of flrSt.class artillery has been
sent to the frontier towards 'Simenihzer.
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FRANCE.


PARIS, June S,-Ths Pays, referring to
President MaCMahon's order 10 the
troops in review, says: At last we feel
that We are ruled by a hand that wields
a sword. The chief Of the army has ap.
pealed to bayonets, and all must return
10 their hnty
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LONDON, July Sat the banquet given
TO General Grant by the United Service
Club, last night, the Duke OF Cambridge
presided, having on his right Gen. Grant
and Lord Hampton. Admiral Sir Chas.
Eden was Vice President, having on his
right Sir George Sartoris and his left Sir
VIM. Coddington. There was a full at.
tendance Of guests. d
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Dr.. Otto Zirkle, veteran oil the Mex.
lean war, who came 10 America with Carl
Schurz, under sentence Of banisbment
from the German government, died yes
terday,
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Death Of an Eminent Physician

BALTIMORE, July 3.-Prof. Nathan r
Smith, distinguished surgeon and medi,
cal practitioner, died THE morning at his
residence on Saratoga street, aged 81. He
was well known as a writer In medical
| ionFnals
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jnly 3.-Arrived-
Steamship blanchard, Liverpool.
NEW York, July S.-Arrived-S. s.
Pomeranin, from Hamburg.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
By TELFGRAPH.


ERw YORK, July S,-MoNEY-Easy at
lal Il per cent. Prime mercantile paper 5
a6per cent. Custom receipts, $lS7, 900. The
Assistant Treasurer liSbursed $sO9,OOO.
Clearings, $l5, 0O0, 900. Produce exports for
the week. A4S,900. Sterling frm; actual
business, long 4.S73t, short 4.S9A.
GoLD-0pened and closed at i059E, with
sales at 105h. Borrowing rates Lao .per
cent Loans were also made fiat and at x
al per cent for carrying.
sILvRR-At London unchanged. Here,
silver bars 81 24N greenbacks; 81 IS, gold.
Silver coin u cent discount.
GoVERNMBNTS-Dull and firm,
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BASE BALL.

ClSc.SSATr, O., July 9.-Cincinnati 2
Louisville 0.
sr. LOUIS, July S.--st, Louis 0, Chi
cago 0.
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CHICAGO, July 3.-No change in the
markets on tho street. Wheat-sold q
shade lower. Corn-Xc higher. Pork
Firmer at $l3 10.
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The body Of a man who was killed
HColumbus, Ohio, by the cars last Satur-
Gay night was to-day identified as that Of
Aaron Winthrop, Of Kitksville, o.
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Union Depot Hotel,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
E. j. uNeER' .--- Proprietor.

This House offers superior accommodations to tho
Public, and to those who arrive in tho city by rail-,
1t presents many advantages. All Passenger trains
Of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania
Railroad Pan Handle, Pittsburgh, F. W. 4 c., ac.,
&c, land their passengers almost under tho roof Of
this House, and guests Of the samC are thereby
saved Time, Annoyance and Express charges
Guests OF this House are, without delay, on arrival
In Pittsburgh, In quarters, and convenient, at any
moment, to step on board Of departing trains
HS'ThC House, pleasantly located Iu tho busI.
ness centre, Is furniahed throughout Ia tho btat
manner.
Systematically dre-prooi.
Ee-Tho Cuisine Department 10 leading feature.
SB-RAtc, 81 90 per day. iel5-s
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The Cabinet to-day considered the re-
cent action Of the Collector Of Customs at
Philadelphia in removing Assistant In.
Spector Arnold, and il was decided to tel.
egraph Tuition that Arnold should re,
main in position, To which Secretary An.
ders reinstated him.
There were no foreign appointments
decided on at the Cabinet meeting to-day
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PITTSBURGH, July S.-Petroleam-Dull
crude 81 s. at Parker'Si refined 12Hc, Phil
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KAIlRoAD BoNDs-Firm, except Ohio
q Mississippi seconds, which declined
per cent.
STATE SRcURITIRs-Quict.
STocKs : Market extremely dull but
strong and higher with the chief advance
in Hannibal 4 ST. Joe preferred. The
transactions were only 7i,OOO shares, Of
which 5000 were New York Central, 49,,
900 Lake Shore, 5000 Rock Island, 5000
st. Paul preferred, 1000 Delaware 4 Hud.
son, 6,000 st. Joe, 10000 Delaware, Lacka.
wanna 4 Western, 1900 Morris / Essex,
and $500 Western Union,
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M q HPeriOr RNGLfSH maRufletwS, and
justly celebrated for Rlattiety, Durability and Rren
HeGS Of Point. I1I5 NdRbtrL
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For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley
rising followed by a stationary or fall.
ing barometer, warmer or partly cloudy
weather, variable winds mostly from the
south,
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This House has recently been thoroughly reno
vAtcd and rehttCd, with all tho modern Improve
Inents added, Ladies and Families will find The
House suited ln every way to their wants. Private
entrance, ParlorS, dc.
It Is located in one Of thu most prominent streets
n the huAness centre Of tho city, and Is we'll ven-
tilated Throughout.
The table Is supplied with the best the market
affords. Street cars pass the door every few min
utes Tor all parts Of the city, Allegheny, ManChGs-
ter, and SOuth-sde.
The proprietor has served long time In the
business, and knows well the wants Of guests, espe-
cinlly those OF our farmers. Rates very moderate,
Snly
$I.5O PER DAY.
Drovcrs and Farmers should bear In mind that
the StAbllng attached 10 the House Is very laryc
and OF the best order. Accommodation Tor $40
horses.
HS-N. B.-The Wheeling IHrELLIdENcRR Ia re.
ceived regularly at this House for the leuVht Of
guests from that Aectlon. felG-M
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DUBLIC SALE.

Jefferson county, uhioI and containing
no ACRES OF LAND,
More or less. The Cleveland 4 Pittsburgh Railroad
passes through the farm; also, the surveyed line Of
the Peoples Freight Road, between New York and
Chicago. An almost inexhAuStiblO LIMESTONE
QUARRY on the place; also, = QUARRY OF
BUILDING STONE, which has been fully tested
at Wheeling. W. Va; also, the upper OF hill vein
Of COAL. Also, at the sIme time, will sel, sep
arately the lower or AhHlt vein Of Coal underlying
said farm, which II located midway between tha
La Grange and Ruth Run shafts, which fact assures
slx fool vein Of coal. One Of the best landings on
Terms or sAIE-one.hall cash down, and one
half In one year from day Of tale. Deferred nay.
mGnts 10 bear interest at tho ntc Of Iix per cent,
and 10 10 secured to the iatIiscton Of the under.
dEned. Parties desiring iurthHr Information, or
Wishing to visit the farm can call on or address thu
owner, N. W. MCGEE,
Phlllpsburg, Jefferson Co, o.
Or, J. F. DAYTON, Attorney, steubenVtlIs, o,
lelsesd9
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WOOL.

The June circular OF Walter Brown & Sons,
the New York kings Of the wool trade, con-
tains some facts of no slight interest just
now to wool growers and dealers. The month
of June is of course one OF interest to the wool
trade, as 1t settles the magnitude of the clip
and the probable ruling prices tor the season.
A year ago, when all branches OF trade were
suffering from continued depression, when
the farmer was ready to sell his clip, he found
comparatively few buyers and had to accept
decidedly discouraging prices. But when
wool declines TO point below the cost of
production, the natural consequence is sud-
den reaction, and something like this seems
now to have come. The circular before US
says: IH ,s......
The course this season, up to the present
time has been directly opposite to that of last
year. Previous to the shearing, the Eastern
markets had been thoroughly CLEANED Of ev-
erything in the way Of fleeces and the mills
reduced to a minimum of stocks. When the
BUYERS, both eastern and western, entered the
fell. they were determined to have wool at
whatever cost. AS a result, we see prices
opening in OHIO at 35c., and within the
month forced up 45c., and even higher for
fancy woods or clips yielding liberal pro-
portion of combing
And the circular adds that although it may
be questionable whether any further rise will
be established, there is little doubt that those
interested can count pretty safely on steady
maintenance Of present prices for at least the
next few weeks.
The circular adds the following as the New
York quotations June 25th:
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THE LIFE INSURANCE swIxDLE.

| Two more life Insurance collxpses are noted
during the week. The first excites little sur.
prise, being a sickly concern known as the
Chicago Lite II was doubtless started pure
ly for speculative purposes, and its officers
having cleaned it oat, it naturally goes over
board.
But the other is startling, being no less than
the well known Charter Oak Life of Hart
ford, Conn, one Of the leading companies of
the country. Even the explosion of the Old
Connecticut Mutual would hardly create
greater cOmmotion A legislative committee
has Just been overhauling It's affairs, with
the following among other startling results
A deficit OF over $2,O0O,0Oo, with an under.
statement of liabilities, overs,atement of as
sets, and gross generalization of property.
Among its losses are $465,476 loaned TO
d. F. Allen, the famous Chicago wild cat
banker: and million or two wasted in a
wild Connecticut railroad speculation.
The case only furnishes another example
of what is'becoming the crying crime of the
day-"the robbing Of confiding people by the
fiduciaries entrusted with the care of their
interests"
For half dozen Of years during and after
the war this peculating mania seemed to rage
mainly among government officials; then it
broke out among the officers and custodians
ofthe funds of commercial and savings banks,
railroad companies, and other corporations
and business institutions handling large sums
of money. OF late only has the mania be-.
come rampant among life insurance compan.
ies-those institutions lodged with pecul-
arly sacred trust-the little nest egg wrung
from the annual savings of wearing and
prccarious business life to secure against
want the dear ones lett behind when he upon
whom the family placed their sole depend
ence should be taken from them. Even this
sacred fund is now being as heartessly and
ruthlessly stolen and wasted as the proceeds
of an illegally voted township bond.
Is there no remedy for this all pervadng
breakup of common honesty? If not, then,
as contemporary despairingly remarks, "let
US call halt and stand still with folded arms
and wait to see the whole system of business
resting on associated effort tumble into ruins"
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Another kuklux outrage in Mississippi Of
tremendous proportions occurred recently al
Oklono, in that state, as we,see by the Oklono
Messenger of June 2Sth. A legal practitioner
named d. w. Coan had settled in that town
and stuck out a single, and presenting IL
license from the Supreme Court of Illinois
was readily admitted to the bar of Chick asaw
county as an attorney. Then It came out that
Coan had left his former home In Illinois
somewhat hurriedly under charges of being
forger, swinder, and drunkard, and of hav
ing abandoned his family leaving them in
a destitute condition. Now what do you
think these bloody Mississippi kuklux did
Although Coan, by borrowing money OF
everybody that would lend, ana running 9th.
erwse in debt wherever he could, was several
hundred dollars ahead, the people Of Oklono
made up purse of forty or fifty dollars, and
presenting it to him, told him TO "gitl and
he gifted" without stopping to kiss his
landlady goodbye. Ifhe gets as far north as
Chicago the IaterOceaa will duly blazop the
courage" on his arrival.
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EDITORS FREE TRADER-Will you do
many warm friends of Mr.. j. X. Shaver the
kindness to announce his name as candi-
date for the office of county CLERK at the gen.
eral election in November next. A more
competent man could not he fund in the
county He is an old settler, we'll known to
all, and came here in 1880; and has always
been conservative, both In his political and
religious views. ,.
We comply with the request, OF course,
with pleasure Mr. Shaver is gentleman
who needs no endorsement from US, either on
the score OF personal worth or his eminent
fitness for the position named. Should he
be nominated by the democratic party, or
otherwise be squarely placed on the track,
/, would give US great pleasure to support
and vote for him.
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There seems TO he some truth in the report,
at least the New York papers give 1t credit
that small party OF American sharp shoot
ers accompanied the Russian fleet on Its de.
parture from that city and are how in the ser
vice of the czar on the Danube, engaged In
picking off Turks at long range across the
river. OF course such men violate the laws
Of neutrality aad If caught will be strung up
Us murdcrers, Indeed II turned over TO our
own government, their execution would be
unavoidable Their vocation is wholly out
slde OF all rules OF honorable warfare and
they disgrace their country by degrading
themselves TO the role of hired assassins.
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There has been no more bloodshed from
the Indian outbreak IN Idaho, but the situs
ton there is far from being pleasant. The
chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perces
have enirenched themselves In an impregna.
BILE stinghold on Salmon river, and are now
chiefly occupied in trying to STIR up bad blood
against the whites among the neighborlng
tribes The topography Of the country is such
that few hundred Indians can do vast
amount of mischief and yet be comparatively
safe though double their number OF soldiers
may be arrayed against them. Unless the
christian General Howard" shows more
skill and promptitude in dealing with them
than he has thus far manifested, there Is reas
on TO fear that the country will have an ex
pensive and bloody Indian war on Its hands
IN that quarter this summer
A dispatch in yesterdays dailies, coming
by way of Portland, Oregon, reports fight
on tue 2ud inst. between Col. Whlpple :
command and Looking Glass band on the
Clear Water, in which four Indians were
killed As Col. Whipple has less than 800
men, and Looking Glass musters 400 war.
riors, the fight mus, have been little more
than slight skirmish.
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About seventy greenbackers, gathered
from forty different counties In Wisconsin,
met at Portage, in that state, on Thursday,
and calling themselves a state convention,
proceeded to pass resolutions and nominate
o greenback state ticket E. p. Allis, of Mil
yankee, was nominated for governor; Z. H..
Benton, of Fon du Lac, tor lieutenant COVER
nor; Jos. NJ Osborn. OF Winnebago, for sec
rotary of state, etc. The resolutions are
strongly In favor OF silver and greenbacks.
Sam Cary, of Ohio, was present and made a
two hours speech.
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THE HILTON DECREE.

There is not, so far as we have been able t
observe, a single newspaper IN the country
that has attempted to defend the pronunci
amiento of A. T. Stewards executor, Judge
Hilton, against the Jews. Not only have al
the newspapers condemned 1t, but the bust
ness men of the country, whenever they have
had the opportunity, have been equally unan
Imous in expressing their dlsapproval. And
clergymen have preached sermons against it
and hotel keepers and amusement mongers OF
all sorts and grades have Indicated that the
shekels of the Jews shall be an open sesame
to their services and good will as fully and
freely as the gold or greenbacks of the
proudest Caucasian. Nevertheless, Mr. Hi
ton laughs in his sleeve at the universal con
demnatlon he has provoked, for after all, has
it not proved splendid advertising dodge
The Grand Union was built some years ago
with the intention Of making it the mos,
aristocratic hosiery at the springs. Its
splendid furniture, adornments and equip
ments were no less marvel in their way
than the ex,ortionate prices that were de.
manded for their enjoyment But the pro.
prietors had overshot the mark. The hotel
went a. begging for custom, and the company
into bankruptcy. In this condition A. T.
Stewart gobbled it, and by him the former
programme was forthwith reversed. Prices
were cut down below the other hotels, the
place was Thoroughly popularized, and at once
began to make piles of money. In this state
the hotel came into the hands of Judge
Hilton. Now the Judge has none of Stew.
arts democratic ideas, and he longed to see
the Grand Union what its original projectors
had designed it to be. The shrewd plan he
tell upon was TO get up commotion by this
absurd fam against the Jews. 1t has sue
ceeded. The country has abundant fools
just big enough to pay three prices tor any.
thingif thereby they can put on exclusive,
aristocratic, "high.up" airs. Saratoga dis.
patches say the Grand Union has already
over 800 guests against less than 200 a year
ago at "plebelan" prices, while the other ho-
tells are below their usual numbers on the 1st
of July. Whether Hilton's dodge will have
the same effect, however. in keeping up the
trade of Stewards grand dry goods establish.
ment, is another question.
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contingency, we are urged to give material
support to that party or administration IN
Mexico which best promises TO insure law
and order-in other words, to assume sort
of Drotectorate over the sister reI ublic, and IN
the pending dispute it is quietly limited thai
we should sustain Lerdo and frown upon
DiaZ
The last two movements lie admitted had
not yet been endorsed by the administration
though they we're a part of the scheme as
presented by distinguished representative
in congress from Texas and q necessary Sc
ouence of the first. And then he said:
AS comforting and consolatroy addendum
TO the whole scheme, we are kindly assured
that in no event shall any Mexican territory
be acquired or annexed TO the United States
AS in many other cases of similar design and
movement, the most important feature may
be that which is specially dissvowed. l 90
not mean to impute deception or Insincerlty
to the Texas representative, bat feel free to
aver that, however candid he may be In his
declaration of views, or however cautious the
administration might be if it should adopt
and act upon them, yet the inevitable drift OF
events-rapidly whirled into a current that
could neither be stayed nor directed-would
be toward the absorption by this country OF
large portion of the present republic OF
Mexico
And thus having gained foothold, MIR.
Blaine proceeded, very much in the vein OF
the aboltionists twenty and thirty years ago,
to deprecate the annexation of any more
southern territory, not because-as then-it
strengthened the arm of slavery, but because
OF the anti-republican, states rights tendencies
of southern politics generally, (which had
their deep seated origin in different phases OF
civilization and radically different views OF
the functions, powers and limits of the state
and national governments. 1t is deeply to be
that they ever grew up, and hope
thew will some day die out"
In snort the speeches OF Chamberlain and
Blaine, and the whole demonstration, must
be regarded as the first open declaration of
war and the inauguration of systematic hos
tllities from this time forth by the bloody
shirt wing of the republican party against the
Hayes or administration wing.
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A dastarily attempt was made on Monday
evening TO rob Mr.. Leo Lehman, prominent
La Sale merchant, by shocking him down
In the street while on his way home alter clos
ing Tor tie night. He was accompanied by
his wife and the rufians felled both to the
earth, oae endeavorlng 10 silehce Mrs. Left
mans screams for aid, while the others pro-
ceeded TO go through" Mr.. Lefiman's clothes.
The loud shr.tks Of tie lady summoned citi-
zens to the scene, at whose approach the scoun-
dreis Eel.