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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1880-04-01
4 I'Wnrl,lMg story.

Hon, A. II. stephens. Of Georgia, In
MI address delivered IN isl.l nj Il meet.
ing IN Alexan,lrin. Tor the benefit of the
Orphan Al, INN and free school II that
city. related thc following aner,lnte
: A poor litllc hoy, In cold night In
'tnnr. with no home Or root 10 shelter
his head. no ratcrnAi ~ maternal guard,
ian nr guide, ~ protect Anl direct him
IN lis way, reached vi nigh,fall thc
honse III rirh planter. who took h,n,
In, fsd, lodged. aud Mnt him IN his
wry with his blcssing. Those kind ii.
trntions ehccrch his heart, and inspired
hum with fresh courage u hnllle with
tho obstacles of lie. Years rolled
round. Providence lcd him on: he had
rcsehsd the legal profession: his host
hal died; tho cormoranlA that prey on
tho substance OF man haL formed ean.
spiraey 10 vet from The widow her es.
tales, khe sent for the nearest euun.
nel 10 commit her cause to him, and
that counsel proved 10 bc thu orphan
boy years before welcomed and enter.
tanned by her aud her deceased huh.
hand. Tho stimnlns ~ 4 warm and Il.
m, sonr gratitude was now added IL the
ordinary motives connected with thr
profession. Iic undertook her cause
with \ Will not easily 10 bc resisted hc
gained IL: tho widows estates were se
cured t0 her In pcrpctnity: and Mr..
Stephens added. with an emphasis 81
emotion that scnt ,ts electric thrill
throughout tho house that orphan
Icy now stands before you'll"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
TRIUMPH.
THE FORTY DAYS FAST IS FINALLY
FINISHED,
And Tanner Swoops Down Like a Bosom
Of Destruction Upon Everything edi-
Bile Within the Reach Of His
SkeIeton-like Grasp.
CHANGE FROM WIND TO BeEfSTEAK.

"I think can eat square meal every
hour after get through with this fast,
was a remark made few days ago by
DR.. Tanner, and his gastronomic per-
formances since the conclusion OF his
long battle with Nature have, if any
thing, been more frequent than indi-
Gated in the above remark. At noon on
Saturday, Immediately after the expira-
ton OF the forty days, the Doctor called
for a glass of milk. After drinking it
he demanded watermelon, and on one
being placed before him he hastily cut
it and then, too impatient to stand upon
ceremony, or heed trifiing points OF
etiquette, he dropped his knife and
goughed out great handiuls OF its lus.
cious, juicy interior, which must have
been as the ''nectar Of the gods to the
palate OF the famished disciple Of Escu-
lapius. He was demonstrated with by
the physicians in attendance, but replied
that he knew what he was about, and
declined to allow any interference. He
continued to partake Of melon and other
edibles at frequent intervals, one item
being half a pound OF beefsteak, but
contrary to general expectation, his alb
rupt change from wind to a more sub
stantial diet has been attended with no
disastrous consequences.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WHAT IS BEING DONE At THE DEMO.
CRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
A Valuable Political Work-National Bank
Note Redemp,ion-Ameriean Pro-
ducts in Europe-Consular
Commercial Reports.
A MYSTERIOUS DUElllNG PARTY

AT the Democratic headquarters IN
Washington all is activity. A large
force of clerks are constantly at work,
and the parlors and consultation rooms
are thronged fIom early morning until
late at night with prominent party lead
ers from all sections OF the country.
Cheering reports OF the progress OF the
canvass are daily received from the So
called doubtful States, and from the
hest information attainable New York,
Connecticut, Indiana and New Jersey
will certainly cast their votes for Han
cock at the November election. The
new Bureau OF Consular Commercial
Reports, authorized at the last
session OF Congress, must prove OF
great assistance in extending our
foreign trade. With active and intelll-
gent consuls abroad and ample provis-
ion at home for promptly placing the
results of their observations IN the
hands OF our manufacturers and mer-
chants. our exports should rapidly in
crease in volume. A countryman's
story about mysterious duelling party,
ha. caused a ripple of excitement
among the washingtonians, and ener-
g,tic measures are being taken by the
authorities to ferret out the parties en-.
yayed in the affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
THE OUTLOOK.

Encouraging Reports from all the Doubt
full Ststes-The New Democratic Cam
paixn Reference Book.
WASHINGTON, August Work at the
Democratic headquarters here goes on
most encouragingly. Reports arrive by
every mail which indicate the earnest.
ness and hopeiulness with which the
campaign will be entered upon by Dem
ocrats all over the country, and verbal
reports quite as gratifying come daily
from visitors. Senator Eaton, oi Con-
necticut, SAYS the best information at
tainable about the campaign prospects
in New York, Connecticut and New Jer-
sey is that all three are secure Tor the
Democrats. The manuscript Of the
Democratic campaign reference book
has been completed, and was tonight
taken over To New York, where 1t will
be published, by Gen. Duncan ). Wal
ker, assistant secretary OF the National
Committee. The book has been pre-
pared after the style OF the one issued
i'm 1876; that is, il is intended 10 be for
the use particularly OF campaign speak
ers, and like its predecessor is an ency-
clopedia OF political information on the
issues and persons involved IN the con-
test. Among other things which 1t
treats of unsparingly are the Credit
Mobilier, De Golyer, whisky ring and
San Domingo scandals. In book form
il will make. by estimate, 500 pages.
Ii is TO be issued on the 10th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
TURKEY.
The Murdered Americans.

CoYsrANrISopLE August DIR. Par
sons, the American missionary who,
with his servant, was murdered near
Ismaid, was making tour OF the noun.
tains and encamped by the roadside, in
the vicinity OF some Iuraks, semi.
nomadic tribe. Two Zurak shepherds
confessed that they shot two travellers
as they slept and robbed them OF their
money, amounting to less tnan five dol
lars, As DR.. Parsons did not reach his
destination at the expected time, and as
his horses were found wandering about
the hills, his friends instituted q search
and the bodies were discovered under
some bushes. The authorities, hearing
that dispatch on the subject had been
sent to the British Embassy, showed
more than usual zeal, and by threaten
ing wholesale arrests, induced the Zu-
raks to surrender the criminals, who
are now imprisoned.
During the half century OF American
missionary enterprise in Turkey this Is
only the third case OF murder Of a mis-
sionary, and it is only just TO the Turks
to state that none OF the crimes proceed.
ed from religious fanaticism. The pres.
ent state OF public insecurity does not
proceed from fanaticism, but from who'll
" different causes, for which the gov
ernment is mainly responsible. Among
those may be mentioned the system OF
sending Circassians, Lazes and other
warlike refugees into peaceful districts.
Two days ago two large ship loads OF
Circasslans and Lazes landed in the
Gulf OF Ismid, near the spot where DR..
Parsons was murdered. As it is pretty
certain that no measures will DO taken
to give these lawless immigrants the
means of gaining an honest living, We
shall probably hear soon OF other cases
of robbery and murder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
DOINGS ABROAD.
THE LONDON TINES on THE EVAcUA.
TI0k OF CABUL.
Latest Intelligence from Candahar-Ayoob
Khan Advancing TO the Attack
Cuba Import 0uties-The
Murdered American
Missionaries.
RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN BULGARIA.

Encouraged by his recent exploit in
attacking aud routing the brigade Of
General Burrows. Ayoob Khan has ad-
vanced to meet the British, and is re-
ported to be almost under the walls OF
Candahar. As that city is in no condi-
ton to withstand an assault, and as
General Burrows relief column is itself
menaced by strong party OF natives,
General Primrose will have his hands
full in his endeavors to resent the on.
slaughts Of the pretender's 8 army. Rus.
sia emphatically denies the existence OF
any undue interference with Bulgarian
or Roumanian affairs, and asserts that
there are now fewer Russian officers
and men in the army OF the
former principslity than at the
close OF the late war, but
admits that some arms have been dis.
posed OF at Bucharest. The London
Times OF Saturday morning, in its leader
on Afghan affairs, takes strong ground
in favor OF the immediate evacuation OF
Cabul, insisting that it will strengthen
the hands of Abdurrahman Khan and
increase the confidence OF the natives in
his government. That is one way OF
looking at it. Another is that the pres
ence OF the British army is all that main.
tains the Ameer, and on its withdrawal
there will be general uprising in favor
OF Ayoob Khan, the determination OF the
supporters OF Abdurrahman, and gen.
eral advance on the English forces on
the Indian frontier.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
FATAL EFFECT
or the Seductive Watermelon
on Some Colored Brethren at q
Virginia "Bush- Meeting"

HALLIFNX Z. III Va, August For
the past three DAYS the cOlOred people
in this vicinity have been holding a
series ol religious meetings in the woods,
which they call "bush-meetings. +"
Their meetings were held near Mr..
Brash'S watermelon patch, and he no.
ticed thSt suddenly his melons were
Disappearing, and he connected their
absence with the presence OF the AsSoci.
alton. lie said nothing. but day before
yesterday Tut up some large placaris in
his patch with this notice: Look outl
these watermelons are poisoned The
watermelon eaters, however, laughed ut
what they thought an attempt To scare
them, and pitched in. Last night John
Cumberland died, and today Sampson
Jones, Allison Alexander, jeremiah
Washington, Lycursus MilbuTn ani
James JosephS are lying in dangerous
condition. The melons had strichnine
introduced into ihemLthrou,h punctures
50 delicate rs not TO be observed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
WAS IT A DU ELp
The Fight that Farmer Says he Saw on
His Farm N ear the Soldiers Home.


His Farm N ear the Soldiers Home.
" AsHiSGroS, August lit is report
ed that duel was fought near this city
Yesterday. A farmer who lives in the
district north OF the Soldiers Home
came into town and said that at about
o'clock IN the morning he saw two hacks
driven to a secluded spot on his place.
He walked over to where they were, and
saw that preparations were being made
by eight men for n duel. lie ordered
them off his place, but they turned
upon him and told him to
clear out. He complied with their re-
quest. and looked at the fight from
safe distance. Two men were placed
opposite to each other, and, at the word,
each fired. One man was struck in the
right arm, but not seriously injured.
The wound was bandaged, the oppo-
nents shook hands, and the party re-en-
tered the hacks, and were driven oil in
opposite directions. One man was des'
cribed by the farmer as being OF large
frame, and wearing heavy black whisk-
ers. The other was small man, with q
light moustache. The facts were report
ed to the police, and they are attempt.
ing TO ascertain the particulars of the
affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
A NEW KINK.
Fast Mail Packets on the Lower
Rivers.

ST. LOUIS, August captain John
III. Baldwin mas written letters to the
Pittsburgh Dispoich in answer TO an ar
ticle in that paper regarding the last
mail packets for the lower rivers, In
which he says; The enterprise has as
sumed a much larger scope than was
originally intended, and will include a
tri-weekiy fast line, a daily line, fast
freight and passenger packets, and a
barge line consisting OF four powerful
towboats with five barges each. Ihis
will involve an outlay of 500, 900, all OF
which has been provided for, and the
different lines will be completed and
running within year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
ENGLAN d.

The Dory Little Western on Exhibition.
LONDON, August THE Dory Little
Western is now being exhibited at the
West Minister Aquarium. Her crew
propose to visit Antwerp. Brussels, Rot
terdam, Hamburg and St. Petersburg,
sailing from here TO the different ports
mentioned, and returning home by
steamer from st. Petersburg.
The British Retreat From Afsbsnistsn.
LONDON, August THE Times expresses
view that the evacuation OF Cabul will
strengthen the hands ofthe new Armeer
without loss of British military prest.
age, and az the British forces will oc.
cupy the frontier. they can return TO
Cabul il necessary.
Denies the Soft Impeachment.
LONDON, ugust THE official cores
pondence between Russia and England,
touching the alleged Russian agitation
in Bulgaria and ROumanla,i is published:
Russia denies the existence oil
any agitation and asserts that there are
fewer Russian officers and men in the
Bulgarian army now than at the close
of the war; that none have gone to Rou'
melia since the Russian evacuation:
that there has been some sales OF small
arms 10y Russia to Bulgaria TO replace
the antiquated patterns, but that the
whole Of the sales only amounted to
5000 rifles.
Tho Times on Afghan Anain.
LONDON. August THE Timrs says:
We consider the evacuation OF Cabul
will strengthen the Ameers hands and
save US the risk OF further complications.
Our object is TO give him the best chance
OF making good his position. This he
would, considering the suspicious leal'
ousy entertained by the natives against
all foreigners. not be able TO do as long
an he ostensibly remained under the
British protection. From military
point OF view the arrangement 10 also de-
iensible. We have sustained no disas'
ter in Northern Afghanistan. We can,
therefore, without the loss OF military
prestige fulfill our promise. that .s soon
as the Ameer has been accepted by the
Afghans we would evacuate the coun.
try, and il necessity arose, which Is un'
likely, We could return easily to Cabul.
In the meantime We shall occupy the
frontier in great strength, shorten our
lines OF communication with Pishawur
and considerably diminish our eIPendi'
ture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
A BIG TINE.

The Conservation of the Grand
Cathedral of St. Joseph at Col.
umbus, O.-Eighty.five Priests
and Eight Bishops In Attend
ance.
COLUMBUS, o., August 8.-One OF the
greatest events Of Catholicity in Ohio
took place here to-day, in the consecra-
ton Of the Rt. Rev. John A. Watterson
as Bishop Of Columbus. The occasion
attracted an immense crowd from
various sections of the State,
coming in large excursion
trains with bauds OF music and rich
RECALLED societies. Among them were
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, be-
nevolent societies and temperance socie-
ties. Very few of those present could
gain entrance to the Grand Cathedral Of
st. Joseph, the place OF consecra.
tion. About 1900 were admitted
by tickets. Eighty-five priests
and eight bishops were present.
The officers at the mass were
Rt. Rev. VIM. Henry Elder, consecrs-
tor; Rt. Rev. VIM. George McCloskey,
first assistant; 1t. Rev. J. Tuigg, second
assistant; Rt. Rev. Edward Fitzgerald,
preach notarius, and assistant priest
Very Rev. \. A. Gallagher; deacons OF
honor, Rev. T. Specht and Rev. n. E
Pilger; deacon of the mass, Rev.
Campbell; sub-deacons OF the mass,
Rev. X. j. Fitzgerald, first master OF GER
emonies; Rev. l.. W. Mulhan, second
master of ceremonies; Rev. j. G. Gold.
schmidt, third master Of ceremonies;
Rev. John McGirk, chaplatus to Bishop
Watterson. Fathers Hayes and Ahrens,
Bishops Dwenger. OF Fl. Wayne, and
Taebbe, Of CoviDgton, were also present.
A sermon was preached by Bishop Fitz-
gerald on the evils of the present gen.
Grafton. At2 o'clock mass and cere-
mony was over, and Bishop Water.
son bestowed his blessings, stop
ping to bestow it on his aged
mother. This incident was very affect
ing. This afternoon the grand parade
OF local and visiting societies took place,
and were received by the Reverend
Bishops and attending priests.
This evening the Bishops
Watterson celebrated poutificsl yes.
pers, and Bishop Chatard pre-
sided. The presence OF Arch.
bishp Purcell, Of Cincinnati,
on the throne in the sanctuary added
much to the grand scene within the
sanctuary rails. The multitude in at.
tendence were fed by the ladies in City
Hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09

In the hght with Ayoob Khan 70 not yst
known, but the former estimate 10 not
far wrong. About l,l00 are killed and
missing out of $500.
Ayoob Khan still Advancing.
LONDON, August Tho following
dispatch, dated August 5th, aays: Ayoob
Khan is said to be within one day.
march Of Candahar, but il ID doubtful
whether his force is sufficiently strong
to make an attack. A large number Of
Ghaxsis are collecting around Candshar.
There is no regular rising near the
Khajok pass, but the conveys are being
attacked by thieves.
The Force In Gen. Robsrts' Front
A Cabul dispatch dated August 9Th,
says: There are some gatherings in
Madam and Warlak, but General Rob
erts will probably not be seriously op-
posed this side OF Ghuxnee.
Mushk.i.Alumn's son, will precede
the force to conciliate the tribes and ar
range for the supplies. Abdurrahman
Khan has moved six miles nearer Cabul,
and will enter the city on the departure
Of the British.
The Advance to the Relief Of Candahaf
Delayed.
Another Cabul dispatch says: The
march Of the relief force to Candahar is
delayed until Sunday. Ahdurrahman
Khan shows every disposition to aid as.
His brother in-law accompanies General
Roberts to Candahar, as does also the
son OF IMashk.i. Alumo. Abdurrahman
Khan has sent q conciliatory deputstion
to Pashim Khan. head OF the anti.
British faction, at Ghurznee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
Tho Detroit Yacht Disastsr.

DETROIT, August In the cOroners
inquest on the body Of the wife Of the
engineer OF the yacht Mamie, killed In
the late collision on the Detroit river,
the jury returned verdict this after.
noon that the collision was caused by
the gross carelessness or criminal negli.
gence OF Geo. ID. Horn, master. and
Henry W. Buff, pilot OF the steamer
Garland, which ran down the Mamie.
The investigation Of the Local Board OF
Steamboat Inspectors, still in progress,
is being made as thorough AZ possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
FRA NCH
The Bourbon Heir to the Throne

PARIS, August THE Legitimist pa.
pers publish the following note: The
number OF letters and kilograms sent TO
Frohsdorf on st. Hennis Day was 30 con.
siderable that Count De Chambard finds
himself obliged to answer them by q
collective expression Of his gratitude.
He wishes his royal gratitude 10 be
known once for ali. To Frenchmen
who trust in him he pledges his resolu
tons and unshakeable faith in repara.
tive future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
GENERAL ORD.
His Explanation of the COntem'
plated Invasion of Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, August THE
NOV sm. nts OF the filiibusters, styled
the Army OF Occupation, which are be-
ing agitated at Austin, are closely
watched by General Ord, whose orders
in regard to the neutrality laws are very
strict. The Mexicans are reported to be
also ready to give them warm recep.
ton. General Ord thinks there is little
i'm the movement. 1t is probably inau-
gurated by the German. English intlu-
ence in Mexico to interrupt the good
feeling between the United States and
Mexico. and thus retard railroad build
ing, which would greatly endanger their
trade, ~.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
Falling Oh In the Amount Of their Notes
Presented for Redemption.

WASHINGTON, August THE Comp
troller Of the Currency says that the
amount OF the National bank notes pre-
sentcd for redemption during the past
fiscal year was less than at any time
since the passage of that act, amounting
to Sol 100000. Three years ago the re-
demptiOns amounted To over $4,000
600. The Comptroller thinks that this
reduction is largely affected by the ne
cessities OF the business interests OF the
country. lie SAYS that the bulk OF the
National bank circulation has now been
replaced by new notes substituted for
those unfit for circulation. In the re-
demption OF one thousand millions since
the passage OF the act but S25, 900 IN
counterfeit notes have been returned to
the banks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
I Tally.
Papal A6iirs.

RoxE, August The Vatican has de.
cided the argument and the reorganiIs OF
the colleges of Propaganda for AHA and
Africa, being desirous Of largely devel.
oping the Catholic church in those parts.
Branch colleges Of Propaganda will be
established in suitable localities, and
now vicariate Apostolic will be created
in Morocco and another in the Interior
of frica
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
THE CODE.
RumOrs Of Another Duel In
South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, 5. C., August l.
Rumors that W. Is. Cast, son of Col.
Cast, was about to fight duel with the
son OF the late Col. Shannon or with
Col. Blair, who was second for Capt.
Deflass when challenged by Col. Cast,
have been in circulation the past two
weeks, but were not credited. To-day
the report is that young Cast is suppos.
ed to be about to fight young Shannon,
as he is said to have been seen on the
railroad, and two gentlemen are reported
to be, to-day, at Beech Island, well
known duelling ground near Augusta.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
AFGHAN HISTAH.
6airs IN Candahar.

LONDON, August An official dis
patch from the British commander at
Candahar, dated the 3rd, says: Beyond
slight skirmishipg between the country
people and the troops covering the work.
ing parties, nothing has occurred 10 the
past three DAYS Ayoob Khan 10 re-
ported as intending to reach Kohoharen,
four miles southwest Of Candahar, to-
morrow or Thursday. No news has
been received from Ohaman Cboki or
Khelat.i-Ghi since We shut ourselves
up. The defensive preparations are
proceeding satisfactorily. The entire
Pathan population have left or been ex.
PEELED. The wounded officers are doing
we'll. The accurate number OF our loss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
PLANTED.
Balbo's Remains Inferred In
Calvary Cemetery.

New YORK, August THE funeral oi
Pietro Balbo, the Italian executed on
Friday for wife-murder, took place TO-
day from the undertakers. There was
an immense crowd OF spectators. Ine
remains were not exposed TO view. SIX
pall-hearers represented as many Italian
societies. There were forty carriages
in line. Fathers Anacleteus and Jullus
and Balbo's council accompanied the re-
mains to Calvary Cemetery where the
interment took place. The societies
were not allowed by the police to carry
draped flags. They formed in process
sion aud accompanied the body to the
BROOKLYN ferry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-09
BENDER AND WIFE.
They are Taken TO the Scene OF
Their MurdcrOus Exploits in
Kansas

FREMONT, NEB., August THE
Sheriff OF La Belle county, Kansas, ar
rived last night with requisition for
the return OF the supposed Blenders,
here in custody. lie is confident from
conversation with the old man and the
admissions of the woman, which have
been uniformly positive for the past two
weeks, and from his close answering to
the descriptions, that he is the original
John Bender. He lately confessed to
killing a peddler at the formers rancho,
and also a man near Jacksonville, ILL.,,
before he left for Kansas, seven
teen wears ago. The Sheriff started with
the pair this evening. The old man de-
clares he will not be taken to Kansas
alive. Nothing has been received here
from the rest OF the gang.