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The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1882-12-14

THE AMERICAN M!NISTER'S
Life TAreatened!
The following special kilograms were
caught off the wires this morning in
this city, the argus is enabled to give
its readers the startling news they
convey before any Of the great dai-
lies which will publish it tomorrow
or this evening:
st Petersburg. Dee. l3, p m-Tremen
dous excitement reig.s here. II IS reported
that immediately after dinner the Car OK
pred in great agony, having been poisoned
by Nihilists
st Petersburg, 5;5Op m--Tha poisoning
is said To have been done by Phlikins an
American Threats arc open made against
Americans, and the American colony here Is
greatly alarmed. Large and excited crowds
hrong the streets Tho PrauoProjonsky
Quad is now on duty protecting the resi-
dence of he American Minister The Gar
dea at 7:45 p. IN. The imperial doctors
w,ro in Attendance, bat the action Of the
poison was very rapid.
st. Petersburg. 6 p m-Philkins has just
been arrested 1t is rumored taht be was
offered a'greatsum Of money by the NihiiiSts
if he succeeded. Being an sAmerican he
aroused no suspicion, and the fatal deed was
accomplished.
ID. nl.-The American Minister has tele-
grlphed 70 Washington for instructions -
Philkins declares his innocence, and says ne
acted merely as agent for an American firm
in selling the poisoned canned oysters to the
imperial steward officials, however, report
him terribly frightened. 1t is rumorod here
that Phlkins is to be tortured to make him
name his sccompliees.
Midnight.-Philkins has been privately
knouted.
Later.-Tho last is denied. The Ameri-
can Minister had demanded from the Russian
government that Phiiklns be publicly tried,
and that he shall be allowed to communicate
with the prisoner.
New York, 10 m-Great excitement here
over news from Russia. The American as
sassin is vel known on Change here, bcin-
Phenias p. Phikius, the agent in Europe for
Rugcles' canned provisions. Those who
know him say: though he is strictly bust
ness man, and would skin any one alive, on
a transaction in lard, he is incapable of the
crime of assassination.
St Petersburg, s p m-now rests on Mala
koif. Chief of Police, and A de Lyonals, the
chief cook of the Gar, in addition to the
criminal Philkins.
St Petersburg, ?p MT is rumorcd
that Philkins has escaped and that the Czai
is not cead.
Later-The last is again denied.
st Petersburg, go p m-Philkins has es-
capped. tits ~aid be was assisted by young
Russian Countess-Ora OranoG lately maid
of honor TO the Empress. The Car IS not
dead He did not eat the poisoned proyis-
ions.
Berlin. 10 p m-Philkirs las arrived here
bv train. He will probably be extradited to
Russia. lie has appealed to Mr. W hite' the
American Minister here. for protection, say
he is innocent, and that everything be did IL
strictly business, and promises further reVe-
lations at
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]. w. McCUlLoUca, Sec'y.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1882-12-14

Frank. a thrce-year-Old son OF
Robert Odell, died at its home on
Fourth avenue, Yesterday evening,
after an illness Of several weeks.
His remains viii be taken to IrOnton,
Ohio. tomorrow, for interment.
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Berlin. 10 p m-Philkirs las arrived here
by train. He will probably be eXtraaited to
Russia. lie has appealed to Mr. " hlte' the
American Min ster here. for protection, says
he i innocent, and that everything he did is
strictly business, and promises further Fe'e-
latiOns at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
A CONVENTIONAL TEA.

Bates-The large and commodious resi-
dence of DR.. Bates, Twelfth street. was tho
scene of a pleasant little tea, Tuesday even
ing. Miss Jessie entertained a number Of
her young friends with her usual grace and
hospitality. There is no formality in these
Guilty in introducing formality, where the
guests are selected on the score of intimacy,
as on these occasions. Neither is there
any margin for their arrival. The invita-
tons is to supper, at certain hour, and
promptitude is a strict condition. At
eight O'Clock, the hour of festal commun-
ion, the young people had already assem-
bled in the parlOrs and whetted their appe-
titles with sprightly conversation. Con-
versation is a good appetizer, gentle reader,
if you only hear il. But you do not know
it, for it is a cause with this inevitable eff
feet, and you would not be an American
girl if you did not practice it. The supper
was as usual. That IS to say it was unex-
ceptional and qualified to induce an appe-
lite, which had been forgotten. But gay
spirits and fresh young life required
no persuasion among the gathering
above mentioned, and IN sequence, cordial
appreciation was evinced for the delectable
dainties inviting attention. After supper
it is not necessary to say whist was sub
ppnaed for the evening. The tables were
formed, the cards forthcoming, the players
seated, and the introductory games were
inaugurated. 1t is safe to say the rubbers
were exciting and often repeated. 1t is not
so safe to say the boys did most of the
playing and the girls most of The talking.
ThBt would he scarcely correct any way,
for the Wheeling girls play a good game
of whist, and the boys are equally response
BILE for the side play of CONVERSATION. The
party broke up at twelve, after a pleasant
evening. Among those present were the
following: Mr.. Barr and lady, nee Kelly,
Misses Sidney, Heiskell, Lou Butler, Jessie
List and Messrs, Baird, Ed Russell and
Frank Robertson.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17

now located at Milwaukee, Wis. who has
been visiting friends and relations IN the
city, returned home last Thursday.
The following Jefferson County gentle
men took in our city last week: q. z.
Morgan, of Shephardstown and Messrs:
EpeIe, Dalgarn, Tyson and Moore, all Oh
whom experienced q pleasant time, Win
the exception of Mr.. Moore, who went
away disconsolate on account OF his not
being able 10 find the residence on the
Island where a certain fair maiden Is VISIT
ing.
Misses Alice and Matte Fitton, Bellaire.
O.. were the guests, Friday, OF Mrs. VIII
Graham, East End. Rumor saith that they
came up to get the wedding trosseau Oh
Miss Alice, who will be married IN the near
future to Mr. Stewart Wilson OF bellaire.
Walter Aldrich Newman, Esq, OF Car
roll Parish, louisiana, q brother OF MRS.
A. Bolton Caldwell, OF this city, and q
former student at Bethany, will be married
next month to Miss Flossie Beard, Of the
same parish,
Mrs. Adeline Caldwell is in a critical con,
dition at her residence, Fourteenth ana
Eoff streets. Week before last she sustained
a severe fall down a fight of stairs, receiy'
ing a severe shock for one so advanced In
years.
Mrs. James speyer, who has been CON
fined 10 the house for the past few weeks
with a severe indisposition, is much bet
ter, and will be able to be about in a few
days.
Casper ellis, formerly a well known
pilot on one of our local packets, is hold
Inc the wheel on the Ralph Horner, en-
route from Pittsburgh to New Orleans.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
AMUSEMENT ON THE WATER.

Courier--Thursday evening the elegan
little side-wheel steamer, which runs be
tween Wheeling and Parkersburg, wa
boarded by a crowd of REPOSITORIES votar-
les. There is peculiar fascination in a
dance on the river, and il the water is too
low for the steamer to run, the next best
and most philosophical thing 10 do is to
seize it in port. This was the view of gay
party on the aforesaid evening. They went
down 10 the wharf, some twelve couples in
all, and rendered surprise party to Capt
Cline and his wife. The hospitality of the
Courier cannot be surpassed. 1t is equal
10 any degree OF surprise, and will always
be able TO extend a capacious welcome.
The Captain and his lady gave warm re-
ception to their guests. 1t was about eight
o'clock when they arrived, and no time
was lost in organizing the dance.
The cabin Of the boat was cleared
and cotillions and waltzes alternated with
little intermission. The long saloon of the
boat made a splendid arena for the may
circle. During the evening however, some
vocal selections, choruses and solos, were
rendered with much success. Mr.. Hay
maker sang pumper Of songs with piano
Accompaniment TO the acceptance Of his
auditors. Dancing was the essential fea'
ture of the evening in conformity to river
traditions. The enthusiastic jewellers pro.
tracted the diyeriiied festivity till twelve
O'Clock. Upon their departure they cor.
daily thanked Captain Cline for the kind
reception accorded them. The latter gen.
tleman proffered the use of his boat when.
ever in the future they desired 10 utilize
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
Waiting AND WHIST.

Coen-Mrs. Coen, Eleventh street, gave
whist and dancing soiree. Friday evening,
to number Of guests. The entertainment
was in honor Of Miss Newberger, of Par
kersburg, W. Va, who has been her guest
for some time past. The ladies and gentle
men arrived about eight o'clock. Whist
formed the essential feature Of the evening
before supper. Some three or four tables
were strewn through the room, and the
contests for the odd trick commenced.
There was more than usual interest mani
tested at some of the tables. Some whist
players had entered the arena, who ostra-
cised conversation and expended all their
resources on the subtleties of the game.
At IL O'Clock the guests were ushered to
the dining room. A delectable little sup
per had been provided, which passed of
successfully. Some fifteen couples as
sembled around the banquet board and
mingled genial conversation with the con-
sumption Of the dainties, which crowned
it. Conversation is feature Of American
snppers. The buzz of interlocution accom-
panies mestication. We do not initiate the
taciturn meals of our aboriginal inhab-
itants. After the banquet the party pro-
ceeded to the parlors and dancing was in
augurated. Round dances and ootillions
divided the honors. The waltz was the
more popular and glided through the
greater part of the intervening time before
the dispersion. At 1 O'Clock the festivities
were terminated and the guests took their
departure. Miss Newberger completed her
visit yesterday and left for her home in
Petersburg "a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
A LEATHERwoop AFFAIR,

Belleview-This suburban hotel was
sgain the rendezvous, last Tuesday even
ing, Of a gay party, |aoSe intent was the
worship of Terpsiohore. 1t was hastily ar
ranged, with even so much precipitation as
to preclude the preparation of supper
But though this pleasing feature Of our en-
tertainment was absent, il was a complete
success and redounded TO the credit Of those
who consummated it. The participants
were not from any especial circle, but
rather representatives Of several. The
different elements, however, blended to-
gether very tremendously. The couples
arrived in their different carriages between
eight and nine O'Clock and gathered in the
several parlors Of the hotel. By nine
O'Clock the dining room was discharged of
its furniture and ready for the dance
Kramer's orchestra had been engaged and
soon his divine strains made the vocal and
lent inspiration TO the devotees. There is
no arena for dancing like the large salon
OF hotel. There is room enough not to
limit the sweep of the square dances, or i'm
pede the tortnous career of the waltz. Some
beautiful dancers were on the floor and
combined in graceful movement 1t was
not full dress party but thoroughly in.
formal and rather limited as to members.
Yet some OF the costumes of the ladies
were very tasteful and elegant. Kramer
played his best which is inoom parable. He
never has any difficulty in main tsining his
influence over the votaries of pedal activi-
~. His music is always seductive. But
the understanding on this occasion was an
early adjournment which took place
iittle past midnight. The list is appended
Misses Fisher, Updegraff, Bruce, Ada
simpson. Palmer, Mamie Dubois, Bell
snd visitor. Greer. White, and MesSrs. Ad.
Isiiman. Updegraff. Rhieldatfer, Bernard
Payne, Adams, Golfer, Miller, Holloway,
Davenport I'D Hazlett, Charles Tallmsn
and Ben Allison.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
CAUGHT In THE ACT.
4 Bod Burglar and Pickpocket Cap
tured in Market.

One OF the most important arrests for
some time was made yesterday morning
by Officer Combs, of the city police force;
important, because the party arrested is
believed to be one of a gang OF burglars
and robbers who have been busily engaged
for several weeks in burglarizing houses
and robbing our citizens on the public
thoroughfarcs, by knocking them down
and otherwise oyerpowering them by vio-
lence and force.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Elizabeth EN-.
blem, the wife of Mr.. James Emblem, a
well-to.do and well-known citizen of the
Fourth ward, went up to the Second ward
market to purchase her family supplies,
and while thus engaged she felt hand in
her pocket. Quick as thought she caught
the hand OF the robber with the pocket.
book in his grasp and nearly out OF her
pocket. She gave the alarm and several
persons ran to her rescue. The robber fled
as quickly as possible, but not without be-
ing fully recognized by several witnesses;
The police were notified of the attempted
robbery and description of the robber,
and very soon Officer Combs had him ar
ested.
He ives taken before Justice Peterman, who
con- nitted him to Jail under the name Of
Wlniam Carman until 4 p. NJ, when he had
a careful examination in the Jail office, and
in default Of 1900 bail be was recommit-
ted to Jail till the April term of the Circuit
Court. His true name is Joseph Chambers,
and is probably from Cincinnati, Ohio. He
is about five feet ten or eleven inches high,
weigh ;bout 10 pounds, has forid com
plexion, an aquiline nose, Iwears a nous
tache and small goatee, hair sandy red, cut
short is compactly made every way,
rough in his manners, rough's features in
full bloom on his face, and dare devil in all
his movements. He says he has q "pal' in
the city who is able to employ counsel,
but he refused to give his name TO any one.
No money, excepta little silver was found
on his person at the time Of his arrest.
He has been about the city for ten days
or two weeks, as was proven by witnesses.
He has nothing to say to anyone about
himself, except to Morris McAdams, with
whom he conyersed almost throughout the
afternoon yesterday. He asked for Q
further postponement Of his case, but the
justice very wisely and properly denied the
request The State was represented by the
Prosecuting Attorney, Jordan He was
fully identified by Mrs. Emblem and several
other witnesses, and his guilt is fixed and
proved beyond all doubt. The utmost
limit OF the law should be his portion at
Moundsville. The pocket book con tanned
$47 and some cents, mostly in large bills.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
OUT TIE NATIONAL ROAD.

Nicoll.-Thursday evening a gay party
left the city en- route for the residence of
Mr.. Washington Nicoll, Ohio county. Mr..
NicolrS residence is two miles out the Ma
tIonal road. The unexpected visitors left
town about eight clock, in two omnibuses
chartered for the occasion. Miss Ella
Nicoll, the recipient of the surprise, was
completely ignorant OF the event until the
arrival of her guests. She was equal to the
occasion, however, and received them very
pleasingly. The invaders had not come
without arms. Dlmmy's band accompa-
MED them to lend their music to the
dancers. The band did its part well, IN
der the direction Of Mr.. Fred Horaick
The dancing was kept up with undated
zeal till IL o'clock, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicon declared an intermission, and
accomplished in their turn q sur
prise to the surprisers. Casually apprised
of the nocturnal advent they had concealed
it from Miss Ella, but prepared an appetiz
ing collation.. A drive in the bracing air
and the invigorating exercise of the yalse
had excited lusty appetite in the merry
party. The did full justice to the spread,
seasoning il with Jest and merriment AT.
ter the feast was over, the parlors were
again thronged with the walters, who de-
termined to make night Of it They did
so and with such success, il was ) o'clock
in the morning, before a movement for
departure was made. The affair was marked
with q happy consummstion. From the
time the party left the city till they re-
turned near the cleaning. gsyety held
sway over them integrity and indiviiu.
ally,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
"A Prediction Strangely YulaIIed, ,,

One night about ten years ago within the
famous "Tivoli, at Chicago, two friends
met quite by chance, after a separation OF
some years. The younger OF the two was a
clerk in q large insurance office not many
hundreds of miles distant from this giddy
metropolis Of West Virginia, while the
elder was commercial traveller for large
establishment in Philadelphia.
Over their lemonade the twain revived
many pleasant recollections Of the days of
their intimacy, and recounted the trials
and tribulations incidental TO their strug.
gle for position, and cir chase for the
ignis fatuas wealth.
The Samuel OF Posen" Of our narrative
was in the main Of q sanguine and enthusi-
astic temperament, though at times given
to dependency. On this occasion he was
quite blue-his trip, he remarked to the
young underwater, was successful enough
for his employers, exhibiting his book
crammed full Of orders. "but since my
connection with them have only been
able to lay by q few paltry shekels and
never, fear, shall realize the dream that
floats continually before my misty vision"
sinking his voice TO whisper, appt ing his
nose significantly, "a business Of ny own"
Cheer up, old fellow" replied the taker
of risks, warmly, "for d. z. IL within ten
years I do not see you firmly established
in large and prosperous 'geshaeft,' may
forfeit all my hopes to the Secretaryship of
the Consolidated Fire"
These words uttered, as Il were an inyo.
cation to fortune, fate. or destiny, have
proven strangely oracular, for the baton
Of the Consolidated" Is now welded by
the young aspirant, and the other. owing
perhaps to the propitiation of the fates, by
this d. g. pun which cur readers can figure
out for themselves, lin one sense, the
mystical initials Of our old time drummerl
is conducting here in our city to-day 4
clothing trade second to none, founded
and perpetuated on principles of honor.
honesty and integrity. The success OF
david gundling Is due 10 untiring energy
and unyarying courtesy, . marvellous In.
tuition into the wants Of his customers And
good judgment and correct taste In supply.
ing those wants. Truth being stranger
than fiction, some may dispute the credi-
bility of this story, mr.. gundling will taks
pleasure in reassuring those who are In
clined to doubt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17

street gave an elegant entertainment last
"Wednesday afternoon and evening, 70 nef
euest. Miss Lowenstein, OF Canton, ". IL
Vas a combination affair, unique In cnar-
acter. but none the less enjoyable IN ereIor.
The afternoon company was spinsfer 10 It's
character, but after supper the oacn ei0ls
came in to complete the occasion. Inc
ladies began to assemble shout TOUR o ctoek'
and were received by their hostess. assist,
ed by her sister, according to conventional
form. The afternoon hours were beguleo
by con yersation and tie sItsa OF iemi-
nine fancy work. The time passed pleas.
antly, with q generous exercise OF vocal
and manual dexterity. At seven o'clock
an elegant little tea was served 70 the Ia
dies, which was duly discussed concurrent
" with local events. Perhaps the gentle
men came in for dissection, as q comPen-
sation for the duty incumbent on their fair
acouaintances to entertain them later on.
After the copsummation of the supper the
ladies resumed possession of the parlors.
awaiting the gentleman, who were
not tardy in arriving. After the
addition of these latter, the party divided,
some participating in the waltz and others
gathering around the whist table. These
rival means of entertainment held their
yotaries till 1880 o'clock, when refresh
ments were served. The excitement OF the
cards and the wbirl Of the dance gave zest
TO the appetite, and the collation. was non
ored with inmate attention, When crit
zeal analysis had been made to the satistac
ton of the guests, the different social re-
sources were resumed and prosecuted with
vigor. 1t was after midnight when the
merry party babe their hostess good night
and took regretted departure. The FOL
lowing list includes the ladies and gentle
men in attendance: Misses Lowenstein,
Newberger, Rheinstrom, Stella Rheinstrom,
Hattie Horkheimer, l. Gutman, Blanche
Blum, Bessie Crailsheimer. Kraus, Hannah
Heyman, D. Kraus, Belle Emsheimer, An
ME Baer, Rose Rosentien. and Messrs All
Rheinstrom, Lew. Swabacker Lou. Hlrsh,
NAL Gutman, f. Buchanan, Lee Baer, Ed.
BIash, Siedenbacb, Will Gutman, NJ. Hork-
heimer and Lou. Somehow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
A SMALL, SWELL PARTY.

Butler-The Social gathered in It's ;rsG
lar weekly assembly, Friday evening. at
the residence of Miss Lou Butler, Twelfth
street. Whist and dancing, interspersed
with vocal and instrumental performances,
occupied the evening hours. But before
the regular business OF the club was in.
augurated, the usual supper was in order.
This was served at half.past eight o'clock.
1t was deleCtable as usual. MesSieurs and
mesdemoiselles of the Social gathered
around the evening board to invigorate
themselves for the coming mental and
physical exertion. Miss Butler presided
pleasngly over the gay coterie, who shared
her hospitality. After the usual minute
attention to the diversity Of we'll prepared
yiands had been paid, the young ladies and
gentlemen thronged to the parlors to ar
range the disposition of the evening. The
resources of the Social are various. 1t is
not a whist club; nor dancing club; nor
a musical society. Its personnel knew the
ephemeral character of single ideal associa-
tons. They had the discretion to practically
embody the quotation variety is the spice
of life,' into their organization. In these
meetings whist alternates with dancing,
dancing with music or literary perfor.
mances, and the result appears to be an
undiminiShed interest on the part OF the
participants. The fashionable game of the
season, however, whist always receives
recognition 1t can no longer be called the
English game" if Wheeling is an index
to the attention devoted to it by other
cities of the Union. The company broke
up at twelve. The list is as rs subtended:
Misses Dickey, Updegraff, Bates, Hopkins,
Smith, McCollock, Pendleton, Mollie
List, and Messrs. Miller, Robertson, Geo.
Baird, Chas OFT, Russell, Coen, DR.. Reed
Baird and Bernard Payne.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-12-17
IN SOCIETY.
Within the Charmed Social Circle.
lOopholes 10 the Conventional Wall,
through Which the Outside
World May View
the Pageant.

The city was gay as usual, last week, and
has, in society sense, been putting on
metropolitan airs. How gay it has been,
the full report appended will serve to
show. Our society people are determined
to exc out Of the winter all Of the enjoy
ment it can afford, and are succeeding
passing well.