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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
TOwBOAT DISASTER ON The MISyiS.
hlPPI.
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Her IIOIIoF ExpIOGIos with Fatal kHrct
MEAPnIs, March lS.-The towboat John
Means, OF the ST. Louis and New Orleans
transportation Company, en- route 10 st.
Louis, exploded her boiler last night at
. o'clock, near 0sCeola, Arkansas, and
sank out .ot sight almost Immediately.
She carried a crew OF twenty.six men, four
Of whom, Seals, the pilot, deck hand
named Morris, and two tlremen, are miss.
Ing They are supposed to be drowned.
Charles Purcell, the pilot on watch at the
time ot the accident, was blown In the
river and had leg broken, Tom Cannon.
Q deck hand, had his skull fractured, W,
Il. Woodbridge, second cook, was scalded
on the neck and legs. Captain Mcclellan
was also slightly bruised on the head.
When the boat sunk, the FIVE barges,
loaded with railroad iron and block lin,
which she was towing, tloated on down
the river. Captain Mcclellan and the
wounded men were brought here this
morning by the Belle Memphis, The
Captain returned TO the scene oil the die.
aster with q tug TO secure the barges. He
found that the barges had hoated down
tltty miles and grounded on the bar at
Fogleman's chute, where they will remain
until a steamer goes 10 their relief. The
City oil Helena will take the crew to st.
Louis. Nothing later has been heard
Of the four missing men. Captain Nc.
Lellau, who was asleep at the time OF the
disaster, was blown into the river and res.
Cued by the Yawl.
Later investigations OF the disaster only
show gross neglect Of the engines OF the
ill.tated steamer. Her boilers we're In
eaky condition ever since passing ViCks.
burg. Some repairs were made 10 her
last Wednesday, but her boilers still leak.
ed. Her tow was very heavy, and at
times It was almost impossible for her to
stem the current. Morris Fitzgerald is
the name Of the deCkhand who Is missing
Il is impossible to obtain the names OF the
llremen. When John Scales, pilot, was last
seen he was standing Just over the boiler
when itexploded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
ME EINE A. SEWnTFYPoRr.
E1tenaIVs Mills Dtstfoyed and OH,
EIuIldInEA EhdhnReFed.


NEwBuRYpoRr, Mas, March 1S.-Bart.
letts mills caught FIRE at II O'Clock to.
night. No. mill Is destroyed and No.
mill is oniife, and danger threatens the
Herald office and Unitarian Church. The
corporation is fully insured.
Steamers are ON the way by rail from
other towns. The loss will be very heavy.
BosToN, March lS.--A steamer and two
hose. Cirtisges have left this city tor the
Newbufyp0rt fire.
LATRR,
The fire is now Under control. Loss
confined to corporation No. 8, Insurance
$3.50, 600.
Fire engines we're present from Salem,
Lynn, Portsmouth, and Havethil i. The
Boston fre apparatus returned there
Great alarm prevailed.
Many houses and stores have been
emplied Of theft goods. II is the greatest
tite known here In seventy years.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
A noRRIlLE srArr o. ArrA1ns.

. A man named Pullman Pitts, aged fifty
years, was sentenced to the State Prison
for ten years this morning for incest with
his daughter, aged twenty. The evidence
disclosed a most deplorable condition OF
affairs. The family, which consists Of his
wife and fve children, are but littls above
brutes in point OF intelligence. The father
had been cohabitating with bis daughter
with the full knowledge Of the family for
Aeveral yaarg,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19

ArouTA, GA, March lS-Tho savan.
nnsh fiyst IA higher than pince '65. 1tfope
Is flooded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19

A spirited contest is going on over the
postottlce at Richmond, the leading candi.
dates being Mrs. Van Lew, the loyal wo.
man with the romantic history, who is
backed by General Grant; Pelouze, q stal.
wart Republican, who withdrew from bis
Congressional contest last fall at the re.
quest OF the Republican National Commit.
Tee so that Readjuster could be elected,
and who is backed by the Republican
strength; and Dr.. Gilman, a prominent
Readuster, who possesses, or thinks he
does, the support OF Senator Malone.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
THE FIFTH LOUISIANA DISTRICT.

Some Louisiana Republicans are keep.
ing up the effort to have a new election in
the Fifth district Of Louisiana, which was
carried, they say, by Collector Lanier, al.
though Mr.. ]. Floyd King, Democrat, re.
Ceived the certificate. Others advise them
TO bide their time, and secure, II possible,
the advent OF an investigating committee
into the parishes OF the Fifth district, and
help Mr.. Lanier obtain testimony to sup.
port his contest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
THE FORTUNE BAY oUTRAGRs,

Blaine took up tie thread Of negotiations
with England respecting the Fortune Bay
oulragss, and others Of like character,
where Secretary Evarts laid 1t down. Dur.
ing the past few days he has been cabling
almost constantly with Lord Granville,
AS . result the latter proposes that the
whole matter be referred for decision 10
Secretary Blaine and Sir Edward Thorn.
ton, the British Minister here. II they
disagree they are to name o referee whose
decision shall be accepted as final by the
two Governments, This proposition 10
now under consideration and will probAb.
ly be accepted by our Government,
BRUTAL BUTCHERY ny BURGLARS.
VALLEY FoRaE, Pa, March lS.-samuel
Clusston, OF this place, was murdered
early this morning by a burglar. The lat.
ter entered the house by prying open q
window and went directly to OluHston's
room, who at once seized him. In an en-.
suing sCuitle OlugstOn was shot twice and
died half an hour afterwards. A man
with his shirt front covered with blood
was arrested on suspicion,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19
RID MEN ABROAD.

The Charleston (tIIlnois) Republican
says; A band Of masked men, last even.
lug, took out several supposed thieves and
house burners, who have infested the
place and committed numerous crimes
lately, strung them up and whipped them
as warning that more vigorous measures
would be used II they did not leave,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19

DETROIT, March 1S,-Charlss E. Miller,
a young attorney Of this city, who has
been on preliminary examination for
several days on serious charge oil
swindIiug, was discharged this morning,
having proved q conCusiye alibi.
George Hendse, prominent business
man Of this city, was assaulted by o wo.
man In his Office this morning. She fred
one shot from q revolver when she was
seized and taken to the police station.
She claims that 1t is-a case OF seduction.
He alleges that It is a case of blaCkmail.
The woman turns out to be q notori-
ons confidence character, with hall dozen
aliases, known In Boston, where she
dumped" her bail some time ago in o
blackmsiling case. She has been under
arrest for blackmalling, also for shop.
lifting in this city. There 10 no doubt but
that she Is either q monomaniac or crimi.
NAL Chafacthf.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19

sT. LOUIS, March lS.-A special from
Paxton, Ills, says: Steven Money, six.
teen years old, from Talbat, Ind, took
strychine here this afternoon, intending to
kill himself. His condition was discover.
ed aud the physicians think they can save
his lille. lie says he was driven from
home by the cruel treatment OF his rela.
tives and could not find employment,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-19

CINCINNATI, March 1S.-The jury, this
morning, in the second hearing OF the
case, found Harry Hulse guilty Of violating
the person OF a little girl a year ago, and
he was sentenced to lie imprisonment.
The law gives the court no discretion In
melting the punishment for this crime.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Personal.

Hays Algee, Esq, has returned
from "a trip to Arkansas.
Mrs.. A. G.. Hamilton has gone to
Texas to spend the winter.
Marsh AtEi-on of Paris, was in
town short time last Wednesday.
Dr. John A. Blackman left here
last Sunday to attend the Medical
College at Nashville.
Enloe, of the Tribune and Sun,
was around Wednesday, seeking
whom he might devour.
Dr. Stilwell has been reappointed
and confirmed postmaster at Hum
boldt. He is an excellent officer.
Col. Marsh Polk, State Treasurer,
accompanied by his charming daugh.
ter, spent a few hours here Wednes.
day.
Pete Lovelace, the energetic ard
ubiquitous drummer for Trabue. Da
Wis q Co., spent few days here last
week.
Jno. w. Faxon, Esq, one of
Clarksville's best and most talented
citizens, was in town Wednesday
morning.
Mr. Pad Martha and John Williams,
the colored blacksmith, Of our town,
are serving on the Federal grand jury
at Jackson.
Prof. Kennedy, formerly President
of Milan College, is editor of the Harts.
vile, Tenn, Sentinel, and spright-
ly paper he makes, too.
Esq. Thomas, of Dyer Station, was
in town day or two this week. He
will probably again be candidate for
County Register, and will be a hard
man to beat, too.
Alex Roulstone, one ol the livest
and most successful drummers on the
road representing Stix, Krouse & Co.,
one of the best clothing houses in
America, spent last Sunday here.
Jack Grim, Pad McAlister's French
cook, has our thanks for a can of the
finest fresh oysters we have sampled
this season. If you want something
extra nice, call on Jack.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
All the Year ROund,

| call the attention of the public to
the fact that | constantly keep on hand
a full supply of all kinds Of meats.
During the time | have run butcher
shop in Milan | have spared no pains
or perils to accommodate the public.
In 1878, during the yellow fever, |
did not leave my post, but was ready
to supply the wants of my customers.
| have staid with the people, winter
and summer, while Others have de-
serted them. Now, as the time of
year has come for me to make money,
| ask my friends to stick as close to
me as | have to them.
A. l.. WILLIAMS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Police Court Notes.

A number of arrests were made
Thursday, most of them for disorderly
conduct. We give below the names:
- McKendrick was fined 81 for
disorderly conduct.
Jas. Rutledge, colored, drunk and
disorderly, S5.
wills. Seward, colored, disorderly,
$3.50.
Jas. Rodgers, colored, disorderly,
$3.50.
Bob Cook, colored, drunk and dis
orderly, $3.50.
Louis Willet, colored, disol derly,
Sc.
Judge Hill, of Christmasville, was
fined $3.50 for being drunk and dis
orderly.
10 Burlington, drunk and disorder.
ly, fined $3.50.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
The Circus.

Early Thursday morning the pro-
pie began to flock to town in carrie,
ges, wagons, horseback and a-iodi,
until our streets were jammed with
one Of the largest crowds we ever say
in Milan. The show arrived here
about a. M, but the street process
sion did not move until about eleven,
when the dense mass followed it to ;he
grounds back of the college, when the
immense canvass was soon literally
filled. If it had not rained, we be-
lieve there would not have been room
to accommodate the crowd, for many
stayed away on that account. The
show is Il good circus and fine col.
lection of animals, coming as near up
to their advertisement as any show
we know. Good order prevailed, and
the people generally left pleased.
On account OF the rain, there was
no performance at night, thus cutting
most OF our town people out of wit
Messing the show. On account of tn.
great crowd, the ladies and busine.
men did not intend to go until night.
They can console themselves with The
reflection that that much money was
saved.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Reduction OfFare.

The following communication from
Col. Clarke, General Manager, ex~
plains itself. This road is always up
with the times in its liberality to the
travelling public, and the consequence
is, largely increased patronage:
New Orleans, October 22d, 1881.
On and after Nov. 1st, 1881, the G.
st. l.. u N. 0. Company will reduce
its local passenger fare to three cents
per mile, where tickets are procured
from the agent before taking the train.
II fare is paid on the train, the con-
,ductor is required to charge FIVE cents
per mile. No ticket will be sold any
distance for less than twenty five cents.
Conductors on trains will not collect
less than twenty-five cents for any
distance, however short. Passessgers
save Forty per cent. by purchasing
tickets from the Company's Agents.
JAS. &. CLARKE,
General Manager.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
NO. 30.
RAILWAY NEWS.

1t takes two long trains to carry
John Robinson's big show.
About two carloads of people came
from Greenfield to the circus.
We are glad to see Jim Durst back
at lis post in the c., St L. Il n. o.
Office, after a severe sickness.
On accoun. Of the collision Of two
freight trains near Toon's, the regu>
lar passenger trains were late arriving
here last Wednesday.
The trains arriving here last Thurs.
day morning were literally packed
with people coming to the circus. A
great many rode on top Of the cars.
About three hundred citizens of
Henry county have been summoned
before the Federal grand jury at
jackson, and they are passing here
daily in large numbers.
About fifty tickets to jackson were
sold at the c., ST. L. & N. o. railroad
office here yesterday. The boys who
failed to see the circus took the OPP
portunity to take in the fair and cir
Gus both.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
o, What n Cough!

Will you heed the warning? The
signal, perhaps, of the sure approach
of that more terrible disease, con-
sumption. Ask yourselves if you can
afford, for the sake of so cents, to run
the risk and do nothing for it. We
know from experience that Shiloh's
Cure will cure your cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than
million bottles were sold last wear. Il
relieves Group and Whooping Cough
at once. Mothers, do not be without
it. For Lame Back, Side or Chest,
use Shiloh's Porous plaster Sold by
DR.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29

side Shows Tbere mnst bovo L,o,
three thousand dollars Maid 70 tho
show here that day, and we did NOT
hear one word ,hont Lioh ,,,.o. .,I
hard times. We are evidently pros.
paring
4 coIorod ;ndivi1rol hoe hoo,.r..
turing here irving to s,irun the Kan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
WIn Error"

At Grand junction the other day,
a passenger found three flies in his
tea at the eating house. He called
the waiter to him and said: "You are
in error about me. You evidently
think / am travelling in a special car
and putting on great deal of dog.
Pm riding second class, without
baggage, and am only entitled to one
fly. Give this cup to that big fat
man at the corner table. He is a di-
rector Of the road and is entitled to
three flies in his tea and dead cock
roach between his pancakes. / can
not travel second>class and usurp the
rights of6rst-class passengers. Please
pass the chronological mustard before
you go and set the adamantine prunes
where l can reach them | may
want to throw one at the head waiter
occasionally to attract his attention.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Bold Robbery.

Last Thursday night. while Mr.. Il.
f. Edwards was counting out his
cash, before putting it in the safe a
negro man came into the store and
called for oysters. While one Of the
statesmen was waiting Oh him, ne
snatched the daybook containing SI45
and ran out, making good his escape.
There were FIVE 500 bills, some tens
and fves, and one dollar in GOLD.
Sixty dollars of the money was found
on the railroad the next morning.
The negro was stranger here, but
can be identified by Charlie Mitchum,
the salesman who was waiting on him.
Telegrams describing the mar and
money were promptly sent to sur,
rounding towns, and it is hoped he
may yet be caught.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
DIED.

Little Fountain Ellis, youngest
son of Mr.. q Mrs. w. j. House,
died last Sunday morning, and was
buried on Monday. He was two and
a half years of age, and a bright little
fellow, who leaves an aching void in
the hearts of the family.
Matte Ada, sweet little infant
daughter of our friends W. G. Van.
hook and wife, died last Wednesday
of whooping cough. They have the
sincere sympathy of many friends.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
A Circus Negro Cut.

A negro belonging to the circus got
badly cut during the performance las t
Thursday. He accused white man Of
trying to go under the canvass, cursed
him and hit him, knocking him down,
and ran under the canvass. The
white man got ticket and went in to
look for him. He found him ana
went on him with his knife, and cat
him in several places. The manager
Of the show said he was glad Of it;
that he had told him he would get
himself into trouble if he talked to
southern men like he did to those in
the North.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Going to Board.

Mr.. A, c. Hamilton has given up
housekeeping and will sell his entire
household furniture. 1t is as good as
new, at one,half its value. Carpets,
SidebOards, Spring Mattresses, Bed,
room sets, Wardrobes, a Kitchen stove,
Chairs. Tables, Rockers, Quoensware,
China Water set, one Cow and Calf for
sale. Apply at his store. Will rent
his dwelling house for the balance Of
the year at 81. 80 month.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Phelan'S Palncn SnlOnn.

Next door to the EXCHANGE office,
has just received fine stock of Bran
dies, Whistles, Wines and Cigars, and
you can get the best in the city there.
He also keeps fresh Lager Beer on
tap. Parties desiring liquors for med
ical purposes will do we'll to call there.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
New Millinery and Dress Goods,

Mr.. Il Mrs. o. II. Hallstrom have
just received large and elegant
stock Of the latest styles and most
fashionable Dress Goods, Notions,
Millinery Goods, etc., from New
York and St. Louis. Call and SOC
for yourselves. Prices to suit the
times. They defy competition.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29

We have a speedy and positive cure
for .Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker
Mouth and Headache in SHILOH'S
CATARRH REMEDY. A nasal
injector free with each bottle. Use it
if you desire health and sweet breath.
Price 80 cents Sold by DIR NJ. d. L.
Jordan,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29

Mr.. Earnest Keileber is now in the
position to furnish his customers
with fresh bread and cakes, which
he will always keep on hand. The
bakeshop is model Of cleanliness, of
which everybody who has II mind to
visit him can satisfy himself. He
has now on hand a fine lot Of fancy
cake, which makes Il mans mouth
water to look at. Give him call
and try his bread and cakes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
SMALL CHANGE.

~ l''" ~ - '''.
enrolled at the college
Rain fell here Last Sunday and the
weather turned cold next day.
About this time Of year look after
your Aues and insurance policies,
Whooping cough is prevailing
among the little ones ofour town.
\ "world Of cotton" has been
brought to this market this week.
Our farmers are still sowing wheat.
That sown some time since looks well.
The Southern Pacific fed fifty show
people and a host of others Thursday.
Marshal Lusk and his assistants
made about dozen arrests last
Thursday,
Our circulation is increasing at a
healthy rate. Advertisers will make
anote Of it.
Our people have generally laid in
a good supply Of coal and wood for
winter use, and are prepared for bo,
rean blasts.
Mrs Hallstrom has the prettiest lot
OF millinery goods we have inspected.
Her imported goods are very fine and
very cheap.
a negro stole a vest at Hamilton's
on Thursday, but was atterwaId
caught wearing it, when he was made
70 crawl out.
The Cumberland Presbyterians have
bought new organ for their church,
and now hope to have an improve.
ment in their music.
The fire committee of the board of
aldermen have been inspecting fues,
etc, this week and having them re-
paired when necessary.
Coal retais here at twenty-five
cents per bushel. If the railroads
would give US good chance, it ought
TO get as low as fifteen cents.
The plank walk on Main street,
between the L. IL N. road and the
Methodist church, has received some
much needed repairs this week.
Mr. j. 7. Tucker has our thanks for
the biggest sweet potato we have
seen. 1t weighed about eight pounds,
and fed our family several days.
Many of our citizens attended the
Jackson Fair this week, and large
number speak of going to-day. It is
II grand success, and all should 90 who
can.
hessrs, d. II. Wyont, Jim Moore,
Dave Bryant and Phid Phelan were
appointed special policemen Thurs
day and did their work well, receiv-
ing the thanks of our citizens.
One or two dams across the gulley
On Main street, between the two rail
oads, would save much work and
many dollars year or two hence.
Will the street copmittee please take
notice?
Parscn Holt last Tuesday presented |
ls with monster radish. 1t weighed |
light pounds when first taken, from
he ground and was seven inches
lcross. He says he has plenty more
ike it..
II is estimated that there were four
r five thousand visitors in our
own last Thursday. Our merchants
md other business men had u rushing
ime. More goods were sold than
n any one day IN several years.
Several K. P's., left here for Paris
asst Friday evening, where they assis
ed in comforting the ranks on FIVE ap,
'licants. The lodge there is very
promising. Prospero Lodge, at this
'lace, will work the "Amplifed
third Rank" in about two weeks.
Some three or four thousand people
vent into the circus Thursday after
Ioon, many of them also taking in
r being taken in by-the concert and
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
Houses for SalN.

AS my health is failing, l intend to
go South. | therefore offer for sale
ten houses and lots in the town of
Milan, Apply to
O, II, HAILsTRoM,
Milan, Tenn,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
5000 REWI1RD!

We will give Ten Dollars Reward
for the return Of our Counter Blotter,
which was stolen from us on the night
Of October 27, 1t is long 3.quarter
counter book, Also, liberal reward
for the thief.
Parties who have had goods charged
or credits entered on our books Oct.
"A, %, 26 or 27 will please come to
Us and report same, as We have to
depend on memory and wish to avoid
errors. EDWARDS & SHEPHERD.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29

Have you an itching humor of the
.ratp, dandrutf, harsh, brittle or rough
hair? DR.. Greenhalge's SOC RestUr.
t.. viii remedy it,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29

HAYE JUST RECEIVED FROM THE
- Eastern Markets an immense and care
fully selected stock Of