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Daily globe., 1879-03-22
South africa.
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.

IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.
LONDON, March 21.-An important CORES
pondence relating to the war in South Africa is
published. Lord Chelmsford writes from Dur
ban, 9th February, as follows: It is very de-
sirable that major general be sent to South
Africa without delay. In June last I mentioned
privately to the Duke IF Cambridge that the
strain of prolonged anxiety and exertien was
even then telling on me. What I felt then l
feel still more now. Sir Bartle Freer concurs
in his representation and has pointed out to
me that the officor selected should be fitted to
succeed him in his position of high commits
sioner. This letter was addressed to the Sec
retary of war and received by him March 17th
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, colonial secretary,
writes to Sir Bartle Freer, the 18th inst, az
follows: The government are unable to find
any evidence of urgent necessity which alone
could Justify your taking, without their full
knowledge and sanction, course almost cer-
tain to result in war, which had previously
impressed upon you every effort should have
been made to avoid. The government with
great regret adopts the above view. They
do not doubt your future action will prevent
the recurrence of complaint. They have no de-
sire to withdraw their confidence in the present
crisis.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, writing to Sir Bar
tie Freer, the Goth instant, says though their
views are subject to modification by future
events, the government, when it becomes possi-
BILE to decide upon peace conditions, are indis-
posed to sanction annexation any further in
reference with the internal affairs of Zulu
than is necessary for securing the safety of the
colonies.
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The Chimes of Normandy.


Though last evening was what is known
in stage parlance as an off night, the Opera
House was again crowded with fashionable
audience to witness the presentation of
''The Chimes of Normandy by the Hess
opera company. It is one of Planquette's
most charming compositions, full of melody
and fun, which one can listen to and behold
till long t'after the opera is over" Which
is the principal character, Mignonette or
Germaine, would be hard to determine Tho
latter certainly carries the weight of stage
work, but the former is by far the most
sprightly and captivating character. Miss
Montague, as Mignonette, was the good
natured, bold, hoydenish, good or-nothing,
apt at repartee, adapting herself to circum-
stances with all the ease imaginable.
She sang her part with rare
fidelity, though that part was rarely exact
ing upon her voice. She won much praise
exquisite vocalization. The scandal
song and chorus at the begin
ming of the first act was excellently done,
both by Miss Montague and her assistants.
An aria in the third act was sung in such
manner as to fairly carry away the house
with delight, and she received well de-
served and enthusiastic encore. Rarely has
an artistic displayed such rare fexibility of
voice as did this lady last evening.
Mrs. Seguin, as Germaine, divided the
honors of the evening. She looked charm
ingly and sang in excellent voice and with
unusual feeling and effect. Each of the
solos sang brought forth the most Aatterin,
praise and the warmest applause, and sew
eral times she was obliged to repeat in Or
der to satisfy the house, so enthusiastic and
imperative were they in their encores.
Mr.. HAIRY Peakes as Gaspard, was per-
haps the lion of the evening. His makeup
for the old miser was perfection itself, and
though the roll called for little musical dis
play, his round deep voice captivated every
listener. Rarely has such tragic scene
been depicted upon the stage as that
which concluded the second act, when, sur
prised while counting his gold in the castle
of Villeroi, he loses his mind and becomes
| raving maniac. So remarkable was the
scene that Mr.. Peakes was called before the
curtain and hailed with thunders of ap-
plause.
Mr.. Hall was exceedingly hoarse, a fact
due to severe attack of dyspepsia, and rem
dered the part of the Marquis but imper-
fectly in musical sense, though he acted it
with his usual good taste. It is to be re-
/ gretted that 50 excellent an artist was COM
PEELED to appear under such disadvantages.
Mr.. Turner as Robin More did well. His
acting has improved since last he was here,
and his voice has lost none of its freshness.
Mr.. Seguin was also gdnd, though he took
but an inconsiderable part.
This afternoon Wallace's delightful opera,
''The Bohemian Girl" will be produced,
with Miss Montague as Arlins, and in the
evening Gounod' 8 magnificent musical drama
of .sFaust, with Miss Abbott as Margue-
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GENERAL CAPITAL NEWS
NOMINATIONS.

NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-!The President NOM
mated Clarence King director of the geological
survey; Francis a. Wakes, snperintendent of
the census; VIM. Heron, pension agent, Pitts
burgh; D. 81. strether, of West Virginia, consul
general, Mexico; Jacob 81. Stewart, United
States surveyor general, Minnesota.
REFERRED.
The Senate in executive session referred the
Presidents nominations to the appropriate
committees.
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HOTEL 1AUSDR4 FIRE.

SAN FRANorsco, March 2l.-A FIRE in the laun-
dry of the Palace hotel last night was soon ex-
tinguished. Loss $4,000. There was no ex-
citement, many of the guests not knowing of
the fire until after it was extinguished.
FATAL DIsTILLERY EXPLOSION.
New ORLEANS, March 21.-The boiler of John
son Co.'s distillery, at Cleybourn, Tex,
blew up, killing two men.
NCENDIARY FIRE.
Incendiaries burnt the entire west portion of
the town of Tyler last night.
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STOCK-RALsING.

A Practical illustration of What NIinne-
sofa Can Do.
There was illustrated yesterday in st. Paul
the way in which the intelligent farmer may
direct his energies with profit to himself and
advantage to the community. This vicinity,
by the instance in question, is afforded the
indisputable proof that well-bred, welI-fed
and carefully cultured animals intended for
slaughter for human food can obtain ready
sale in other than the home markets. Hith-
erto the impression has gained universal
credence, that "nothing good could come out
of Nazereth" in the way of stock, and that
everything superior in that line ought to be
imported from 'sdown river'' or elsewhere.
But to the point.
Last evening there were shipped from this
city by special train to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
two car loads of sheep and hogs; the pur-
chase of johnson, Rocun & Co., of that city.
from George w. Wentworth, whose farm
borders on West st. Paul. The animals
were acknowledged by the drovers and
butchers who were present at Hankey's stock
yards VIXEN the droves came in, to be the
choicest lot of their kind that were ever
known to be shipped in or out
Of the city in weight, size, fneness of flesh
and excellence Of condition. The sheep
| were of the Cotswold and Lincolnshire
breeds, and the swine of the Poland China
and Berkshire strains. The stock is intend
ed for the Easter market of Winnipeg, and
johnson, Rocun d Co. had selected them in
consequence of the immense superiority o1
the animals presented over those in similar
markets for similar stock else
where. The price obtained was
most satisfactory to the breeder and raiser
although the figures could not be ascertainei
beyond the fact that he had realized hand
some profit on the investment.
/ From all of which the lesson is palpabl,
that highly-bred and well-tended stock vii
pay handsomely in Minnesota as well as i,
less-so- ed-rigorou climates, and tina
there is nothing to preclude this region from
becoming tributary profitable to itself
to the demands Of its neighbors.
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NUMBER 81.
BAD BUSINESS.
FURTHER OF THE CAMERON-OLIVER
SCANDAL.

Connection with .Simonis Love-Many
Statements of the Seductive Widow EN-
phatically Denied-A Young Wisconsin
Lad Makes Gallant Fight Against
Burglarions Tramps-His Shooting Iron
Fails HIM but a Butcher Knife Leaves Its
Observation-Disclosures.
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National Base Ball Association Champion
ship.

CoLuMBus, o., March 21.-The following
clubs were entered for the championship of the
national base ball association, the entries for
which closed last night: Uticas, Of Utica; Al
banys, of Albany; Capitol City, of Albany;
Springfield, of Springfield; Holyoke Of
Holyoke; Worcester, of Worcester; New Bed
ford. Manchester, Of Manchester, and Ma
tionals, of Washington. The Defiance club, of
Philadelphla, has been admitted to Membership
in the association. M
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THE DAYS DISASTERS.

Another Destructive Prairie Fire in Kansas
Three Persons Fall a. Sacrifice to tho
Devouring Flames-Other Fires, Explo-
sions and Mishaps.
PERIsHED IN THE FLAMES.
s. ST.. LOUIS, March 21.-A Globe Democrat
special says: Another terrible prairie fire oc-
cured in Lincoln county, Kansas, burning the
house and all the property of Mr.. Montgomery
living on Bitter creek and doing much other
damage. A little son of Mr.. Montgomery,
twelve years old, perished in the flames and Mr..
Montgomery and Isaac Pfof, neighbor who
attempted to save Montgomery, were badly
burned and they died in a few hours.
BOILER EXPLOSION.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 2l.-An explo-
sion of boiler in the Defarent steam sawmill
probably fatally injured James Taylor and
Horace Langdon, and severely injured two
others.
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England.
EXPENSIVE INDIA.

LONDON, March 21.-Lord stanhope, under
secretary of state for India. gave notice in the
house of commons to-day that he would move
q bill Tuesday authorizing the raising of a
loan in England for service in India.
Daily globe., 1879-03-22

CHICAGO, March 2O.-New York advices states
freight rates from Chicago to New York have
been fixed at 20 cents per hundred on grain
and 25 cents @ fourth-class freight,
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Failure of Catholic Book Publisher.
New York, March 21.-Patrick O'shea,
we'll known Catholic book publisher, has sus-
pended and asked an extension. Liabilities
100000. Assets $500, 900.
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THE Pedestrian MATCH.

Receipts and dErpenses-Dsstribtsti of the
Plunder-0iLenry Euc1sred Out of His
Promised $1,000.
New YoRK, March 19.-The pedestrians
met at Kelly & Bliss pool rooms to-day, to
hear Manager Kelly's financial statement and
receive their respective shares of the gate
money. Kelly reported the total receipts of
the week to be $54,314. The total expenses
were $13,517, in addition to which Mr.
Kelly was to receive $4,000 for services as
manager. The walkers were naturally dis
pleased to hear that $500 worth of counter
felt tickets had been found in the boxes.
The bone which the meeting especially
gnawed was, should O'Leary have $4,000?
The agreement of the managers to that eff
feet, made on Tuesday evening of the walk,
was rejected Hartman was foremost in op-
posing it, and Ennis also opposed it. Mean
while O'Leary was kicking his heels down in
the Poolroon, Saying that he was feeling
himself once more. In proof of this he
danced an Irish Jig. When the report of
the decision against him came down stairs
the ex-champion said: ssAll right If they
are not willing to stand by the decision of
their representatives, they must put their
foot down and keep their money. Thew owe
| AA0 ~6yoO0 VI oAOy O"O LILO w uOT0
! would they be if it were not for my bringing
the belt here? am not yet dead broke .
and OLeary proudly drew from his pocket
three 800 United States notes. Mr.. Kelly,
after securing the consent of the walkers to
retain $4,000 for the present, with which
to meet unexpected claims, drew up
checks as follows: Rowell, $18, 1893; Ennis,
$11,03S; Walton, $3,679, and Hartman,
$3,679. It appears that Walton, the backer
of Hartman. gave his countenance and as
sistance to that young man on condition that
he should be given half of his protege's
earnings -
A benefit performance in aid of Hartman
was given at the Bowery theatre this even
ing.
In the morning Rowel and Ennis visited
the stock exchange, and created such stir
in that excitable body that no business was
transacted during their stay of ten minutes
Everybody was introduced to them.
l As pendant of the big walk, Simpson,
one of Rowelps trainers, and Norman Taylor
are to run twenty miles at Gilmore's garden
on Saturday evening, for $500.
WASHINGTON, March 81, / A. M.-Indication,
for the upper lake region, upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys: Partly clond,
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OVER THE OCEAN.
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR "GLOBEn
READERS RY GABLE.

A French Floating Battery Sinks, Carry
Ing Down orty-seven Of the Crew-Im-
mense Depression In the German Skip
ping Trado-Arrest of = Russian Countess
as Nihilist- Proposition In the Reich
stag to Grant Alsaee-Lnrai1ae Autonomy
Important Correspondence Relating to
Affairs In South Africa NIisoellane eous.
Daily globe., 1879-03-22
House of Representatives.

ELECTIONS COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Mr. Ellis offered a
resolution increasing the membership of the
committee on elections from eleven to nine
teen, and stated he did so in the interest of
economy and the correctness of representation.
since it frequently happened that owing to the
press of business that committee was not able
to report on election cases until the last days
OF the session. Referred to the committee on
rnles.
FUNNY FRYE.
Mr.. Frye said he desired to apologize for a
remark he made the other day, that he did not
believe in the total depravity Of the Demo
cratic party. The vote upon the Florida case
had shown him he was mistaken. Laughter
DIRECTING CoNaER.
MIR. Reagan desired to refer special bills, but
Mr. Conger objected. He also objected tc
reference of a resolution which Mr.. Young Of
tered Tor reappointment of the yellow feve,
committee.
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Russia.
N1H1L1sr COUNTESS.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 21.-A well known
countess has been arrested for sympathizing
with the Nihilists.
Daily globe., 1879-03-22

WAsHNdToy, March 81, "A. M. indications
for the upper lake region, upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys: Partly cloudy
weather, with areas Of rain or snow, variable
winds mostly from northeast to southeast, sta
tionary OF higher temperature followed in
south portions by rising barometer,
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Hungary.

RIVERS RISING.
LONDON, March 21.-A dispatch from Pesth
says the rivers Szareds, Mards and White Kords
are rising. The dykes at Tittel can resist the
food.
MORE DEAD.
szEaED1N, March l1.-Many more corpses
have been recovered. A fearful smell of de-
composing bodies come from the ruins.
Daily globe., 1879-03-22

Practical Illustration of What Mime
sofa Can Do.
Daily globe., 1879-03-22
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Retirement of Hon. III. NJ. Rice and John
Harrington, Esq, Installed In Ofnce--Hon.
Geo. L. Becker Elected President--R. Z.
German Reelected secretary--Misceua-
z lneous Business.
The board of public works met in regular
session, yesterday, at - O'Clock, President
Klce in the chair, and all the members
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
A Growl from Driver"
Editor Of the Register.

EOllOT OF ule htSiStts
WHEELING, August s.
Ii | rightly understand the matter,
our City Council are going to try and
make sewer on Twelfth street, which
they think will carry off the water COM
ing down that street during the heavy
rains. 1t seems to me that it had better
be done, if done at all, under the au-
spices of competent engineer. Enough
money has already been fooled away on
Chapline and Twelfth streets to make
half dozen good streets.
The skill, education and experience
formerly employed, all combined, have
been unable to make grade either OF
Chapline or Twelfth street that will
carry of the water, AMI when it does
that will confine it in the cutters. Wit
ness the water from the fountain at
the Capital when it runs in
the middle of the street, and witness
the standing pools of water at the Court
House and Mcclure House, and all this
after the work had been done over sew
eral times. The fact is there don't seem
to he any plan of grading or sewerage,
and if it is to be done as usual it will be
put off until fall, when it be done in
the most expensive way possible. |
hear the expense is estimated at s., 800.
will guarantee it win cost $4,000 and
be good for nothing when done and
never finished. Look at the trap put in
at the corner OF Mayor Sweeney's resi-
dence. Will it ever be finished?
Look at that stick in the road at the
Central Glass Works, when some one
has fallen over, been killed and the city
pays about 5000, suppose a wall will
be built by the city and not by the B. d
o. railroad. In driving through the city
/ notice it appears that our Street Com
missioner is under the impression the
way to fill up hole and make good
road is TO have lot OF brickbats and old
cobble stones dumped into it, and by the
time about dozen carriages are broken
aud hundred horses famed it will be
passable.
In my next will call your attention
to some splendid engineering on Nir-
ginia street, on the Island, where, after
grading, resetting, taking up and putting
down several times no one has been
able TO tell whether the street drains 10
the main or back river DRIVER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
A Mule Kicks Two Boys to Death.

Reports from Good Intent, a small
village in Pennsylvania, about ten miles
cas-, of Wellsburg, w. Va, bring intel
ligencc of two singular deaths at that
place, on Thursday, in which mule
was indirectly the cause. 1t seems that
a boy named Ferret was leading a mule
to water when the animal began an ex-
hibition OF his proverbial stubbornness.
Ferret attempted to enforce his wishes
by means OF stick, when the mule
turned suddenly and kicked him in the
abdomen, killing him almost instantly.
In the evening, young man named
Mickey started off on horseback TO dig
Ferrett's grave. On the road the horse
SHE'D at some object, throwing him ,io-
lently to the ground, and, his head
striking log, death soon followed \
series of such singular accidents is al
most unprecedented and has cast a deep
gloom over the small community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
MARTINS FERRY.

David Vennum and VIM. Weatherel,
of the Laughlin mill, have been attend
ing the Convention of A. A. |. & S.
workers, which met in Youngstown, o.,
this week.
J.P. Jordan, the Hanover street drug
gist, has sold out to DIR. \. r. Ong, OF
Smithfield, Ohio. Mr.. Jordan proposes
to resume the granger business among
the hills OF Scotch Ridge. We are sorry
to loose Potter, as we always found him
a good. pleasant fellow and straight
forward business man. Hope he may
never regret turning granger. DIR. Ong
comes highly recommended. We be-
speak for him liberal patronage.
Rev. Simpson, of Richmond, Ind, is
expected to preach in the I. 7. Church
tomorrow night at y o'clock.
Blanche, daughter OF Joseph Medill,
ESQ, who has been in a critical condi-
ton for sometime, was much better yes
terday.
The Republicans propose holding their
County Convention in Walnut Grove il
the weather proves favorable next Fri
daV,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Cool, ugh! ana .r.r
ANOTHER week gone to its account.
LAST night was a delightful one for
sleep.
A LARGE dance was held at Strobe 5
last night. .
Nor a case among all the many JUS
tices yesterday.
PoLICE news was absolutely dead and
the patrolmen had a regular festival OF
quietneSs.
PHYSICIANS report an unusual num-
Der of cases OF diphtheria in East Wheel
ing at present
From the state OF the temperature last
evening an Arctic Wave must have
broken up north and sailed down upon
us.
A sERRNADING party was out on the
East Side, last night, and three cases OF
emotional insanity are reported as the
result.
THE Board of Commissioners will
meet on Monday to receive and certify
to the returns OF the school election on
Tuesday last
A MAN practicing on a cornet on the
South Side has caused several good citi-
zens 10 lose their church standing on
the score of profanity.
A GRAND reception will be given
Tommy Cockayne at Hornbrook's Park
on Wednesday. We acknowledge an
invitation to be present.
The Eighth ward hose company is an
established fact and all OF its equipments
are in place. The lookup will be ready
for use at the end oinext week.
A NEW song and chorus, entitled "My
Grandmother's Churn," has just made
its appearance. A copy OF it is on our
table Published by Il. W. Carroll Il
Co., Cincinnati, O..
WIDEN the gates OF HornbroOk's Park
and spread that roll OF BRUSSELS carpet,
for Plattenburg sends special stating
that lac will be there to-day. But then,
isn't the Park strictly temperate and
won't Plat feel lonely?
\ YOUNG man came TO this office yes
terday afternoon and after some con.
versation began talking of COrbin and
his Coney Island nonsense. He con-
cluded by saying: "The - fool thinks
Coney is not Jew island as well as a
Gent-ile."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
More Gas Investigation.

10 was well known upon the streets
Yesterday that the Council Committee
io investigate affairs at the gas office
was i'm session in the afternoon, and
every one was ON the q'Ii rirI To discover
what was going ON. The members Of
the committee have established the pre-
relent that they would make no dis
closures whatever, and were conse-
quently as mum as oysters when ap-
preached upon the subject. IL was
whispered about that attention had
been transferred from the office to
the works, and that the latter was
10 be thoroughly investigated. IL this
is so, the committee has not vet begun,
but are engaged in Strengthening mp the
metre accounts. Supt. Brown and John
Doer, from the works, were before the
examiners and were questioned by
Cant. Dovcner in regard To certain charges
for metre work done. 1t appears there
are discrepancies somewhere between
bills charged by Mr.. Brown and the
sums collected, and which arc apparent
ly undergoing investigation. Without
doing very much the committee ad-
journed for supper and to meet again
tonight,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-09
Police Court.

A large crowd listened to the hearing
of the following cases before this court
yesterday morning:
Peter White was sent To the hill for
one calendar month for. drunkenness.
Thomas Wilson got all Of six months
for the same offence, he having previ-
ously made the acquaintance of the
court in the same business.
Henry Williams hadn't 3 TO pay Tor
his drunk, and went up for thirty days.
Thomas O'Brien was up for stealing
money from the shop of Louis Acker-
man. He was put out of temptation for
six months for not paying $50 and costs.
The Ritchietown fight then came up.
Edward Joint was fined 50 and costs,
for asSaulting David Bell. Paid.
The cases against Thomas Giblin and
Miles McGrail, same charge, were dis
missed at Samuel Bells cost.
David Bell was fined s. for disorderly
conduct.
julia Chisel, for keeping pleasure
mansion, and Mary Marshall, Mary
Fleming and ROSY Scott, for assembling
there, were each fined $50 and costs.
They all appealed to the Circuit Court,
and each gave bond in the sum OF 500.
The cases against Albert Price and
John Richie, in the absence OF witness
ses, were continued until to-day.