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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-10-23
About Trade Dollars.

SAN FRAHCIsCo, October 21.-Reier.
ring 10 Mint Director Linderman'S order
stopping the coinage Of trade dollars
here, the BEl'etiR says that whatever may
have been the motive Of Director Linder.
man, It Is the average Judgment that be
has made mistake. The first effect OF
the order has been to send trade dollars
up for the benefit OF few lucky ones who
happen to control the stock and to subject
the Director TO the suspicion that his con.
dDct ia not altogether unSelfah. All last
week trade dollars we're dull and almost
unsaleable in this market al ninely.six
cents. This morning, however, "a soon as
the Directors order was noised about up
went the price to 9S and 90 cents, with
actual sales rs high as 9SI, some parties
demanding par. As the stock here is
from one million five hundred thousand
to two millions and in few hands this
corner in trade dollars is great pecuni-
ary profit That there is no demand is
only partly true. During the first nine
months Of the year We shipped over
100000 Of these coins with prospects Of
an average continued demand Of at least
10000 per month. The trade dollar has
taken such root in China and the East
India Imarkets as to Justify this
statement, and this demand can
not be satisfied with Ene silver
ore. Our banks have alone sent Sc OOO,.
900 in trade dollars that would not have
gone in any other shape. To stop or
interfere with this trade is so clearly
against the public good that all can cay
there must be reason for the order,
which does not clearly appear at this
distance. We are creditably informed
that attempts are being made to circulate
trade dollars in the Western States, in
direct violation OF the regulations of the
mint. It is known thatthe Philadelphia
mint has been coming in excess Of the
export demand, and the national infer
ence is that Some have gone into local
circulation. We happen to know that
100000 have been sent from San Frsn-
cisco to cities in the West, and that il the
price has gone to 95 cents, more would
not have been shipped.
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What Collect or King SAYS.

NEW oRLEANs, oelober 22,-RefsrripR
10 dispatch from Washington, publish.
ed here this morning, saying that Il Is
represented that tho business Of the New
Orleans Custom House was badly attend.
cd to, and that the employees give more
attention 10 politics than TO the business
oil collection, Mr.. Kingslys II such state
ments are made in Washington they are
untrue. The merchants Of New Orleans
and the Treasury Department at Wash
ingion will certify that the business Of
this office was never conducted with more
economy, efficiency and despatch than
nov. The employees are too hard at their
work 10 meddle in politics.
The keyser opposition toW.boat line
have failed. The boats are in the hands
Of the Sheriff.
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COOPERATIVE INsuWANcE.-We have
received from Mr.. Beach, the agCnt in
this city Of the Etna Lille Insurance Com.
Pany Of Hartford, Connecticut, one of the
best companies, we may add, in the coun.
'ryl ncopy ola little paper issued quar-.
terly by his company, called the "4Etna." ."
Its leading article is devoted to Cooper.
alive Insurance" "and, as a matter Of course,
1t takes decided ground against all co.
operative societies, such, for instance, as
the knights OF Honor organizations OF
this and other communities, or such as
the "uniIed Brotherhood" Of Peunsyl.
vania, and many other similar organizs-
lions.
We do not see that the article makes
out lease against such organizations. Its
aFSnmen'sfall short Of showing any suf.
0c'en' reason why they should not be
Pat'onilCdby those whose means do moi
permit them to insure in the regular life
Insurance companies Of the country. We
grant that there is no perfect security thai
they will continue in existence forever
and neither ia there any guaranty that
hall dozen lie companies will not col
ap'e within limited period Of time
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the lien created In their favor without
violation Of the plainest principles Of
reason, justice and law. Reversed. jus.
tice swGyne delivered the opinion.
Hatch vs.. Caddington; error 10 Circuit
Court for the Southern District Of New
York. The question was whether the
President Of the Minnesota & Pacific
Railway Company was authorized to sell
or hypOthecate first mortgage bonds Of
such sum or Gums as he might think best
for its interests, and TO borrow money on
the Companys behalf at such rates Of in
terest as he might think proper, and
whether, therefore, his disposition OF Ger.
tain bonds to Caddington bound the Com.
pany. The Court says It would be did.
Guilt to see what words would have been
more comprehensve for the grant Of power
claimed, than those used, and affirm
the decision made below in his IA.
vor. Justice Strong delivered the opinion.
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HOUSE.

The House, as the regular order Of
business, proceeded TO the consideration
Of the Colorado case. After some humOr-
Gus debate the matter went over without
action.
Mr.. Scleicher offered resolution for
the appointment Of select committee Of
eleven members 10 consider the subject
Of civil service in the United States, and
measures to promote its efficiency.
Adopted.
Mr.. Southland offered resolution for
the appointment Of select committee Of
eleven members to take into consitlera.
llon the state Of the law respecting the
ascertainment and declaration OF tho re.
suit OF the election Of President and
Vice President, and to confer with like
committee on the part Of the Senate.
Adopted.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution, directing
the Secretary Of the Navy to report to the
House what action has been taken, il any,
In the Navy Yards oi the United States,
in regulating the hours for labor, and
whether such action has been in deroga,
tiOn Of or in compliSnce with section
S,73s Of the revised statutes, which re.
quires that eight hours shall constitute a
days work for all laborers, workmen and
mechanics who may be employed by, or
on behalf Of the government Of the Uni.
ted States.
Mr.. Cox presented petition for an in.
crease OF compensation to letter carriers.
Adjourned.
The bill introduced by Senator Jones,
provided for the coinage OF silver dol.
lars, weight 4l2! grains troy, at any coin.
age mint or New York assay office in ex
change for silver bullion on the same
terms and conditions as the gold bullion is
deposited for coinage under the exist.
ing law. The bill also provides that no
charges shall be made for the coinage Of
standard bullion into these dollars, and
proposes 10 make them legal tender for
all sums In payment Of all public or pri.
vate debts, except such as under existing
contracts are expressed therein 10 be 9th.
'erWise payable,
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Morton Wanted at washington

Special 10 the CincInutil Gazette Of Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, October 2O.-The gen.
eral regret over the Absence OF Senator
Morton is extremely significant Of the
real inside situation here. No one names
the Louisiana question without thinking
Of him. There we're many Republicans
who differed with him, aud many who
lacked all sympathy with his ideas Of
party management. There are very few
now, even among his party opponents,
who would not welcome bis return as d
great public good. The feeling which
prompts this almost universal desire Il
not one involving entire sympathy with
his methods, but the fact that the tin,es
are out Of jVint with Republicans creates
longing for a strong head and pro.
nounced mind, in short, for leader,
even though he be regarded as ex.
treme in his Partisanship, and. per-
haps, more accurately, because he Is
extreme and aggressive. Many Re.
pubiicans look upon the currents which
are now moving the party in new direc.
tions as those which are just above rapids
ahu hheePlh6 uONh 10 IAtal plunge. All
those who are watching these currents
with feelings Of uncertainty and alarm
arc wishing that Morton was in his seat.
Those who approve Of the Presidents
Southern work in part wish Morton was
here TO stand in the way Of extreme
actions. There are many who have never
been his admirers who express the opinion
that, just at present, there is no man in
public lille wbose death would prove \
greater loss TO the Republican cause; and
those who do exprers it, find few TO differ
with them. The Aoldicrs OF the weslern
armies saw him on every battle field ca
ring for those who had won victories, or
symPathizing with aud encouraging those
who had suffered defeat. Remembering
him a. tower Of strength in those days,
they would welcome his appearance now
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FIRE.RECORD.

CLEVELAND, October ga frs at
Alliance, Ohio, this morning destroyed
aboutSlO,0O0 worth OF property, insured
as iollow.: Ph@nix Mutual, Cincinnati,
$4,000; Buckeye Mutual, Cincinnati,
$3.50; Lysoming Mutual, Cincinnati, 81.
900; Eina, Of Hartford, $500; franklin,
Of Philadelphia, $500; Furniture Fire
Association, Of Philadelphia, $1,000;
Delaware Mutual, $500; Ohio, Of Salem,
Ohio, 81 ,00Oi Columbia Mutual $1,000.
Supposed 10 bethe work Of an ineondiary,
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Tue Hon. W. s. Moore has sold out
his interest in the Washington (Pa,)
Reporter TO Alexander NJ. Cow. Mr.,
Moore writes his vaIedictory from pick
chamber in his home, where he is now,
and has been for some time past, confined
IA an invalid. He has been connected
with the Reporter for about twenty years
and during that time served one term in
Congress. Mr., Gov, his successor, is q
prominent educator, aud although raised
in Washington has been living for some
time in tho West.
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Removed 10 the Insane ASvIum

New YORK, October 22.-Mrs. Gilman,
wife Of the convicted forger Of insurance
scrip, has been removed 10 the retreat for
the insane at Hartford. The children,
two little girls and boy, have been
placed under the care OF Giimans sister
at Norwich. Before entering Auburn
Prison on Saturday night, Gilman spoke
Of his recent position as Treasurer Of the
Prison Association, and said that in his
present condition he could gain practical
experience for improving the prison sys.
ten. He said he could have been in Eu.
rope now, but he Scorned the role OF iu-
gilive from justice.
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HANNIBAL, Mo, October 22.-Sidnsy
McWilIiams, receiver, took quiet and
peaceable possession OF the Hannibal &
ST. Joe railroad and all its general offices
this morning, He telcgraphed orders to
all the officers and agents to make future
reports to him, notifying them Of the
appointment Of Mr.. D. Munson as General
Superintendent, aud ]. L. L,thrOp a.
Treasurer
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New YoRK, October 22-The steamer
City Of Chester, Spain and Nevada, from
Liverpool, and Herman, from Bremen,
have arrived.
LIVERPOOL, October 22.-The steamer
Sicily, from Philadelphia, has arrived.
QuEENsrOwS, October 22.-The steam,
er City Of Brussels, from New York, has
arrived.
San FRAScRco, 0ctober 22.-Arrived-
The bark Reynard, from Boston; British
Ihip Santora, from Glasgow; ships Caarle,
Dennis, Baltimore, Bohemian.
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Congregational ConnciI.

DETROIT, October 22.--There was no
session Of the Congregational Council TO-
day. Yesterday afternoon communion
service was held in the First Congrega-
tional Church, which was we'll filled
Mr.. E. K. Alden, the present Chaplain
OBLIGATED, after which Gov. Washburne
expressed the thanks Of the Council fol
the hospitality and attentions shown
them by the citizens Of Detroit.
DR.. Eddy feelingly responded, after
which Gov. Washburne declared the
Council adjourned 1ne die.
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Iron District, the forgemVn received no
tice that they must accept five per cen
reduction of wages or terminate theiI
contracts.
ENGLAND's AFRICAN WAR.
LONDON, October 23.-Advice, from
Cape Town Of October %, via Madeira
state that war has begun in Transkei
between the Galekas and British and
their native allies. Fighting occurred
September 9th and 20lh, at South Ma,
paSsa and lbeka. The Galskas, to the
number Of 5000, attacked the British
but were repulsed with loss Of 200 on
September 9th. Their los, on Septem.
Der 20Ih ia unknown. The British lo,.
was one man killed and six wounded.
Reiniorremens have been dispatched
from SinonS Bay and volunteers are being
enrolled throughout the colony.
coLlLERY EXPLOSION.
An explosion occurred in the colliery
at High Blantyne, near Glasgow. Four
hundred men were in the mine. A large
number were killed.
GLASGOW, October 22-2 y. M.-The
special train sent out To- bring in the in
jured from the Colliery explosion to the
Glasgow inGrmary, has returned, no one
having been got out alive. Twenty dead
bodies have been recovered. Il Ia feared
the entire 400 in the colIiery when the
explosion occurred perished.
NEw YORK, October pa Glasgow
dispatch says the most intense excitement
prevails over the colliery explosion. Ex
ploring parties are endeavoriDg to get at
the miners, but have little hope OF rescu-
ing any at the bottom Of the PIT, which Is
said TO be full Of dead bodies.
GLASGOW, October 22.-The la;est par.
ticnlars from High BIantyne show that
233 men descended into the mines this
morning. None Of these, except one
who was working near the shail at the
time Of explosion, have been rescued.
Very little hope OF rescuripg them is en-.
tertained, "a the explosion occurred at Q
o'clock in the morning aud the exploring
parties had 10 relinguish their efforts in
one pit nt 4 o'clock in the afternoon lie.
cause Of the poisonous gases. At the
bottom ol the other pit (the collier COM
prising two pits, with communication be.
teen) FAINT knocking has been heard,
but 80 far it has been impossible to reach
the bottom Of the shaft.
The explorers have resumed opera.
tions at the first pit, They report iorty
corpses lying at the foot OF the shaft.
The shaft at The bottom Of which the
knocking was heard is rapidly collaps
ing. The explorers, consequently, are
attempting to reopen communication
from the other. They have penetrated
about hall mile, but have still $50 faith.
oms to clear, so they cannot possibly
reach the men, who are supposed to be
Imprisoned, before morning. 1t sieared
that by that time lew, ii any, will remain
alive,
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QuIScY, LIS, October 22-Ths fail,
lrs Is announced OF Bradford NJ. Coo &
Co., an old lumber firm Of this city. Liza.
Sl50,O00.
SAN FRANcisco, October 22.-Ths fail.
nra Of the Caryel Carriage ManuIactur.
ing Company Ia announced. Liabilities,
$4,000; assets, $4,000.
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John Brougham, the veteran actor,
who was to begin last night weeks en-.
gagement in Pittsburgh, is confined 10
his room in New York, suffering from
inlammatory rheumatism.
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A Most Distressing Accident,

Prrr5FIELD, October 22.-Three sous Of
Wm. DoWney loaded an old gun barrel
with powder and discharged It. The
weapon bursted, killing two Of the boys
and tearing on the hand OF the other.
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PnlLApELPHrA, 0ctober 29.-John s.
Morton, late President Of the Market
Street Passenger Railroad Com pany, was
to-day held in $4,000 bail TO appear on
the charge OF perjury, in swearing falsely
to the annual reports Of his company.
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KINGSTON, oST., October 29,-The pro.
peller City Of Toledo, ladened with wheat
and -four, Is reported sunk nine mfles be.
low Alexandria Bay. TuEs and lighters
have gone 10 her assistance,
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Iris rather surprising to people in this
part OF the county to read about the
heavy rainsthey have been having Of late
out West. Here We have had the Fall
season so ProvidcntiaIIy arranged that for
once not a farmer has been able to find a
grievance against the weather.
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WAR NOTES.

LONDON, October 22.-l,irhieeu thou.
sand men and forty csnnons o ere captur-
ed by the Russians in their recent victory
over Ghazi Mouktar.
The Turkish reports, Of part Of their
army holding out in the fortified positions
on the Aladuja Dagh, are uniounGed.
The Russian loss on the Aladajt Dagh
is officially reported at l,4il killed and
wounded. The loss on the other parts OF
Of the battle field ia not stated, but will
soon be ascertained.
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LONDON, October GA Russian off
cial dispatch details Fridays attack on
the second Grivltzl redoubt. At the
first attack the Roumanians were repulsed
before they gained the redOubl. At the
second attack the three foremost baltaI
ions leaped into the trenches aud vainIy
endcayored to carry the redOubt. They
remained one hour in the trenches, which
gave rise 10 the premature report Of the
capture OF the redOubt. The Rouma-
nianS then withdrew. Loss, two officers
and 200 men killed and % officers and
707 men wounded.
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INDIANAPOLIS, October 22.-Thc Bank
oil Bunker Hill, at Bunker Hill, Illinois,
suspended this morning. Liabilities
$4,000. The bank officers say dspositOrs
will be paid in full.
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PrTsroS, Pa, October 22.-The EN-.
piOyes Of the seven collieriea that re-
sumed in this place at an advance OF 10
per cent have been notified Of reduction
in wages Of this amount. The miners
are at work to day but under protest and
strong manifestations Of displSssure.
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CHICAGO, October 22.-The jury before
which several Of the Cook county Conn
mi-sioncrs have been on trial for the
past two weeks, have brought in verdict
Otnot guilty.
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CLtyELAND, October 22.-John McIu.
tosh, City Clerk, died at his residenee in
this city, this morning, Of typhoid fever.
He had been Aiek some time,
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LITTLE Rock, October 22.-The State
fair opened this morning under very IA.
vorHble auspices. Weather delightful.
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Weather Indications.
OBYlcK oH THE CHlET SI0NAL OHBIcER,
WAsilisBToH, D. c, Oct 23-I 1. =.
IR0uAaILITlBl

IH0nAILfTiBj.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather,
light variable winds, mostly from the
'onlh, stationary or lower pressure.
For the Lower Likes, clear or partly
cloudy weather, warm south winds veer-.
Ing to colder northwest winds, and fall.
ing followed by stationary or rising ba.
rDmeter,
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, October 22-The lockout of
the iron workers IN the Clyde Ship Yards,
who demand an increase Of wages, be.
gan Saturday. In the forest Of Dean
Iron District, the forgemCn received no.
hce that they must accept five per cent
reduction of wages or terminate their
contrara.
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strongest pointSin favor Of cooperative
insurance. The Cooperative Societies
are the poor mans only chance for life
insurance. The rates in the regular com.
PAnies are too high for his purse, and he
mus! therefore resort TO the cooperative
organizations or 20 uninsured.
We think that we can speak from an
unprejudiced stand point in our view Of
life insurance, inaSmuch as We happen to
to hold policy IN a regular company
and are not connected with any other
sort Of insurance organizations. We nj.
ways regret, however, to ses these con.
stant attacks on the cooperative societies
by IbC regular cornrSnie.; especially when
they Dmil 10 pni ihe cpe fairly and
squaIeIy for both sides. One would sup.
pose Ihnt nothing could be said for Co
operative life insurance in reading
these articles Of the regular companies,
whereas the Tact IA that a great deal can
be said in their favor. They are decid-
edly cheaper, Snd, as long "a they last,
they mc just a' good ~ the regular com-
panie', and in saying this mueIr..S ..Se do not
mean to admit that they may not last
as long perhAps.as thel.averSge regular
company.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, October Ex-senator
Blaine was taken suddenly Ill last night
with chill and AlightFever, which pre-.
vented his departure for Augusta. He
is much better this morning aud his ply.
sicians say that he ia not seriouslyill.
PROPOSED REPEAL.
The bill introduced by Senator Here.
ford proposes 10 repeal the two clauses Of
the Specie Resumption Act which pro.
vide for tho resumption Of United States
notes in excess Of 100000, 900, and for
the redemption Of outstanding legal
tender on and after January lst, 1879, in
coin. The remainder Of the Resumption
Act 10 not referred 10,
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IF YOU WANT
LETTER,HEADs PRINTED,
CALL AT THE
lNrELLIc ENcER OFFICE
UIO CAPITALISTS,

IS AND " FOURTEENTH ST.
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BANKRUPT SALE OF JEWELRY.
Great Failure ofthe Milton Gold Jevvelrv
Company in London.

Their uso Raise Money Soon
las o
Gold
il
the tenhna of ryaue.