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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

SWINE. Of oAsDuI":c"res irregular,
painful, or difficult mcAs,rialion.
Sold W Logan Y Go. gf. ER1 -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

Foa Fine. Dress or Cloak for; yorr bnb,
80 To- & b - $ . GS blum Il MARKS
sels,E Cloak House, HOG Main street, I
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

Fon gcnts'whlte shirts, 10. 10 ]
''.-'--ss'.S.s lsLrr 4 MAnrs' \
Cloak House, llO6 Main street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

1T IS whispered about that Nj. dood I ,I "a :
dIdate for Congressional honors, viii / nav nav
Hancock county visit SOME day'this vesI
WV Re tell US all shout a Tariff for Incl.
sen'"t rfo1eo'on y Come on, Mr4G, We
speech Of General Cot. - N'''0''.' tn ''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

LIE kfatlu tpuEHaIuelt announced TO lake
place next Saturday at the new fair grounds
Is attracting considerable attention. The
novelty Of the entertainment adds additional
interest, md no doubt the ATTENDANCE will be
exceedingly large. Tic following knights
have entered and will appear In the Journey:
Albert Franzheins. George Dunlap, k,ouiJ
Saab, Charles Hobbs. Hurry Wilson, Jim
Patterson. Burnie McMechen, GeorgeStamm,
Charles lIancl,cr, Tom Burke, and ]. Butter.
field, IT,, OF this city; Ed. and al. Bowie and
Bert Morgan, OF Btllaire Gus Hines, OF
Freedom, Md, and Frank hurley. Of
Noundsyille, ". Va. The Opera House
Band will bc present and furnish the music.
The charge to the knights will he given 6y
Judge cranmer, und Hon. ~. Woods viii
deliver the coronation address. ~ ~.
lIsYwoon's original Mastodon Minstre,s
will .%sye one Of their attractive entertain.
n,en,., n. The Opera House tomorrow even.
Ing. They are immense. Tho Cham pairn
Republican says OF their appearance lie!e
As We expected the Haywood minstrel enter.
tainment exceiicd iii everything. The negro
eccentt;eitics and knappy sells and ineen.
lous gags wefc absolutely funny the grace.
full clog and ridiculous breaks can't be ex.
cellet; tho gymnnstic REVOLUTIONS and e1hi.
billions OF strength and activity would make
tho circtls lumber hide his face for shame;
the Imitation yenuiloqu'sm was executed 50
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

I -. But DON'T 80 near Inc water"
The Colonel did not speak as long rs he
had intended or his hearers would have
l.spd, on account 81 indispostion. Both lie
and 3lr. 0yaeraft wcrc literally encouraged
by applause, aid the Heeing was quite a
cfediiable one 10 the Democracy. 's9a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-02

SOCIAL STATE or ADULT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
SEVEN PERSONS POISONED.

Seven persons were poisoned i'll the house of
James NJ. stodmau in One-Hu adred-andFftys seventh.
st. near Eltonavc Monday, by eating smoked beef
tongue All were in a fair way OF recovery yesterday
but for sx hours Monday night the lives OF all except
Mrs steadman were thought TO be in extreme
danger Mr. Stedman is the owner Of an iron foundry
I'm Northumberland -thrty-sixth-st., near College
ave., and lives In handsome style in One
hundred and-nfty east of Elm-avc Among
other provisions sent to his house Saturday by his
grocer M Purday Of Westchesterrosd and Thirdaye.,
was a smoked beef tongue, which the latter had pro-
cured at Mr.. stednans request from butcher named
School OH Third-ave.
ST. II was boiled and served at dinner on Monday: Mr
stedman was in the city doinG jury service In the SUI
preme Court. and eight persons sat down 70
dinner They were Mrs. Stedman, lady
friend OF the family who 10 visit at
the mouse, and her two children, boys OF four
and soyrn years. two elderly ladies' cousins OF Mr. Sed
man tLe girl Of seven years and servant laid Inc
Illness a violent nausea, felt by one OF The
cousius, feeble old lady, &n hour after dinner
Before long other six were prostrated Drs Horton
and Tinker we're called, and together with Mr. stednan
who returned from the city IN the evening, DOrcd au
nlgut 10 restore the stricken ones. -
For "A Niie the issue very doubtful Inc two old
cgt and eebost ladies' severely attacked that
they became almost puscless ana their lives were
0espaire1 o. BY the liberal use OF sttnuants they
were al declared 10 De ont OF danger.
DR. Horton sIspectBg the tongue had cut slice and
eaten IT, lie became i'll himself and had 10 resort TO
treatment similar u that to which he had subjected his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
DEMOCRATS IN MAINE.

HARRIS NJ PLAIsTED RENoMNATED FOR GOVERNOR.
LEWISTON, Me-, June 27.-Tbe Democratic
State Convention called TO order by Edwin Stone,
who introduced George f. Emery of Portland, tempo
rary chairman B. Bradley proposed the name OF Harris
NJ Plasted for candidate for Governor MI Plasted
ceived the nomination by unanimous vote. 1t was
voted that the convention adopt Professionally the dis
t1ct apportonment made by the Greenback Convention
Bangor and that during the ntession the delegates
from these districts meet and select nominees for Repre-
sentatives IN Congress The chairman read letter from
Samuel j. Anderson, Of Portland, declining noml-
nation.
The Committee on Resolutions then reported. The res
olntioDs opposed carrying elections by purchasing
with contributions from corporations and capital
sts who expect TO be favored in legislation and from
sessmens upon the salaries OF Government officers IA
vOred reduction Of the tariff protested against refer
ring revision OF the tar1n To commission puTpOsey
packed to continue it, and condemned the policy that
destroyed commerce by shutting the markets against
turn freigbs.
The following nominations for Congressional cand
dates made aud accepted: Samuel D. Anderson Ist
District Daniel II. Tang, lid District George W.
Ladd lid District; +. H. Murch, ~ district Tie
oIutiOns adopted and tue Convention adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
DAMAGE TO CROPS BY ST0BIS.

CHICAGO, June 27.-S. w. Allerton, who
he's 900 of land in the best section Of this
state says the prospects in Pratt and adjoining
ties Heavy rains have delayed the planting and
ploughng, and until last week the farmers dis
couraged but the is nearly of the ground
and the full of hope, and concede that ts
years crop in Central Illinois will exceed by many
thousand bushels that OF 1881"
Other grains looking better than ever and ten
DAYS more Of good weather will almost insure good
crops. The damage in Nebraska amounts to between
100000 and $750000. The loss in Omaha Is estimated
$50 900. aud the loss around Geneseo ILL., at about
$4,000 The great bulk of the losses be among
the farmers and the very slow IN coming to
light At the worst this years yield will be much above
the average and railroad earnings viii increase 25 per
cent in consequence There has been in addition to
jury the crops great losses in CATTLE in fences and
houses and little loss of life. Butler County Ne
braska, was devastated by tornado on Sunday, and
some people killed, much stock lost ard large
crops destroyed. The path OF the storm ten miles
wide. The damage is estimated at $4,000.
In the vicinity OF Verona Iowa. the streams to
great height Many farmers have abandoned the hope
Of growing enough corn for feed. Oats materially
injured and the outlook for the crop so per cent worse
than ten days ago. Disastrous in Missouri along
the lire of the Hannibal and ST. Joseph Railroad blew
down thrtyve miles Of telegraph wires about Brook
field The Illinois River ia ont of its banks, and bottom
farming this year is impossible. The storm trav-
eled 400 miles IN six hours. IA part of storm
sir Ick KirW1n Kan. and completely carried away
churches, houses and barns. At Talmage, Marysvle,
Ayoca and other points III Kansas the storm dealt de-
struction Three killed at Talmage. The
crops were evelcd In all directions At St. Joseph Mo-
the depot unrO0fed and at Lathrop several houses
were razed to the ground.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, June 27-Reports of thecondition of
crops In Minnesota Iowa and Dakota continue repre-
sent the crops encouraging with the weather
now prevailing Corn is rapidly improving 1t is being
redeemed from its backward state. Wheat is growing
fast and strong, and unusually heavy yield is
pected. The recent storms inflicted far less
damage upon crops than appreheuded. In Mime
so.a the injury is confined almost entirely Olmstead
County where Zumbro River overAowed and inundated
and swept away large amount OF crops bottom
lands. In iowa there is some damage in the northwest
ern part Of Statein Palo Alto, Clay. OBrien and
Sioux Counties-where, however, owing to diversified
agriculture even the entire destruction of the crops
would not affect the market and would only be felt 6y
individual losers In Dakota grain benefited rather
thad injured BY the storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
TAXATION IN NEW-JERSEY.

The legislative committee appointed to in
yestgae the subject of railroad taxation held another
meeting yesterday in Assembyman McAdoo's office In
Jersey City. Mr.. McAdoo presided. In compliance with
a request Of the committee AttorneyGeneral stockton
took stand and stated his views tho subject He
WAS asked his opinion of decision rendered years
ago by the United States Supreme Court that
the charter Of the Delaware, Lackawanna anu
Western Railroad Company in tho
nature OF between the company and the state
and could not be repealed The decision the result
OF suit brought by the authorities Of Jersey City
pei the company TO pay municipal taxes and which
decided by the State courts in favor OF the city. The
company took the TO the Supreme Court
of the United states, and there the decision
of the State reversed, Justice
Miller, who prepared the opinion, holding that
the companys charter was irIepeaable contract
Attorney General Stockton differs with the Supreme
Court and holds that the State cannot resign its SOW
ereignty individual OF corporation and cannot
part with its sovereign right TO impose lax. He be-
Iieyes that if the case should be again taken
to the Supreme Court and placed before 10
the former decision would be reversed. Mr. Stockton
SAID since he had been in office he had done every
thing in his power put in operation the law Of
property There serious dispute about the manner
in which the valuations Of railroad property should DO
IN na'f the hands Of ce Tecoyer had no vaaasion,
but Mr. stockton argued that its first cost,
value from it's location should be taken into considers
ton in making valuation The courts took the
view aud that such railroads should be taxed,
the valuations TO be made that basis. The Attorney
General expressed the opinion that the State does do
Justice TO Jersey City in the OF tax laws.
The machinery for the collection OF taxes 10
vigorous enough; there should be summary power
vested somewhere to enforce the payment of axes In
answer 10 criticisms that had been passed upon
him. Mr. Stockton TOOK occasion 10 state that he does not
own stock any railroad company, and that he In
dependent of the railroads any In the State Of
NewJerscy. tie said that Ia OF riot, jersey City
no fbpH fO
althoug III the company paid taxes. He agreed with
Assembym MoAdoO that the equipment OF the branch
taxation Notwithstanding that is exempt ON the main
line the Central is taken out OF the hands OF
the receiver he intends 10 bring a suit against il to
test question of whether It's with the state
is irrepealable. The committee viii meet again next
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28

Of, over thirty pages, giving, number
of letters before printed for the purpose OF
showing them to the President newly-discoyered
evidence, justifying respite and an inquiry INTO
Guteau's sanity. The only now matter OF interest
In this pamphlet is certain letters from nempers OF
the Oneida Community, showing that they tlough.
Guiteau on the verge of insanity fourteen
or fifteen years ago. During the controversy
that arose between Guiteaq and ", the com com
munlty John III. NOyes wrote to Luther w Guiteau,
the father | an sure have no ill-will toward
him. regard him as insane, aud prayed for hun
last night sincerely as ever prayed for my own
son that Is now in a lunatic asylum" This was In
1sOS. L. II. Hamilton, member Of the comInun-
fty. wrote in 1865: 1" | could not say that he
was insane now, but he has monomana that may
possibly make HIM insane" These and other let-
ters are grouped with the letter produced on the
trial from Luther w. Guiteau. IN which the father
said: Ny own impression is that unless something
shall stop him in his folly and mad career, he WIZ
become hopeessly insane and lit subject Tor the
lunatic asylum"
A number OF letters written by Charles Guteau
before, during and since his trial are also given.
John Guiteau wrote his brother on May "a, 1852,
short note saying: d" If everything fails would you
like me to be with you at the last 7 1t would give
me no pain; if 1t would be comfort to you
Answer" This is the reply: :" My dear brother,
| take no stock in sentiment You are
badly, crankcd. Why did you, not tel
me what Reed said about the President and the
United States Supreme Court JudgesW etc. This
was added on "a card:
have not been hung yet and have no idea
shall be. Ii am this Nation will pay iwell for It.
Some letters are also given showing that Mr..
Scovie refused to join in the effort to get General
Butler to take charge of the defence 1t Is well
known that John Gulteau and Mr. Scovlle differed
radically on the theory of the defence. While Mr..
Guiteau never intrudcd his ideas the subject on
ScOyie, he was in favor of calling out all the evil
dence that could be had about the aSsassIns rregu
lar life aud putting II in evidence OF insanity, IN
stead of being confronted with IL as proof OF de-
prayity and trying to fight it down-whlch could
not be done.
The Rev. DR.. Hicks is getting threatening letters
from persons who object his giving Guleau relIg-
lOus advice. lie says they remind him of his expe-
rences of that kinQ in the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
long conference with Lord Duffcrin. the British
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
CHARGED WITH TREASON-FELONY.

LONDON, June 27.-Sir William Harcourt,
Home Secretary, account Of the Importance of the
case ordered that the examination of Thomas walsh
who arrested in connection with the seizure oil arms
in Clerkenwe recently be removed TO the Bow street
Police Court. which this morning was guarded
by an extra force of constabes on account OF the
receipt OF threatening letters The In which the
prisoner taken TO court escorted by six men
The Treasury asked that Walsh be committed for trial
the Central Criminal Court charge OF treason
felony Mr. Poland, in opening the case said he would
be able TO show that Walsh had been sending
arms to Ireland for many years, but
he would cOnfne the charges to what
had occurred since tho passage OF the Peace
Preservation act Mr.. Poland stated that he would
show that there was a conspiracy between WnSh ana
other persons 10 send arms to Ireland, and that wit
Dessess from Ireland would be produced. walsh was
remanded until Monday. .
The Daily Necs says that an examin a'ion
Of the weapons left behind Y the ,e
trooper, Wallace, near Ardrahan, Ireland, June
g. they bear the private marks as are
borne by the rifles seized in Clerkenwel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
PHASES OF THE CRISIS.

FRESH MURDERS IN EGYPT-THE SITUATION IN THE
INTERIOR ALARMING-TIE SITUATION IN ENG
LAND-THE CONFERENCE.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHEs.l
LONDON, June 2S-A private telegram from
Alexandria says: There have been fresh murders
of Christians in the Delta villages, An intention is
expressed of seizing some Europeans as hostagesn
The correspondent of The Daily Necs at
Alexandria eleraphs that the state of the interior
Is becoming alarming. Several murders have oc-
Cured near Benha.
The United States steamer Lancaster has arrived
ct Alexandria.
LONDON, June 27.-The Times, in an editorial.
says: " III view of information we have received
from various quarters we cannot doubt that prep
arations for the protection of the Suez Canal
are maturing on considerable scale. We have
reason to believe that the First Army Corps and a
considerable part Of the Second at full strength;
and should 1t be necessary TO strike sudden blow,
there would be no difficulty in dispatching 10000
men to Egypt in a few days"
1t is stated that General Sir Evelyn Wood has
been ordered to be ready to proceed to Egypt. A
Reuter- dispatch from Simla confirms the report
that the Governments is communicating with India
in regard TO the despatch of Indian troops to Egypt
The British squadron commanded by the Duke of
Idinb burgh consisting of eight men-0f-war has ar
rived at Gibraltar. from the West. The torpedo de-
pot ship Heca also arrived at the same place to-day
and proceeded Eastward.
Preparations are making at Malta for the embark
alton of troops in the event of necessity.
In the House of Commons this afternoon alarming
rumors published to-day of attempts the fleet at
Alexandria were formally denied. Sir Charles
Duke, Under Foreign Secretary. stated that he
could not answer any questions concerning alleged
warlike preparations by France
Egyptian unified stock has fallen Is per cent since
the last stock Exchange settlement.
dispatch from Paris says The LiJerte re-
marks that the diplomacy of England has
produced an unpleasant impression in France.
England il says Is not to be blamed for following
the policy of leach for himselfn 1t behooyes
France to adopt the same course in Egypt.
ALEXANDRIA June 27.-Ihe British Vce-C Consul
here has resigned.
n consular official has advised Englishmen who
desire 10 remain here to take up their quarters in
the Eastern Telegraph Office as news might arrive
al any moment from Constan ntlnope which might
cause popular outbreak.
Arab Paeha declares that the natives implicated
I'D the massacre IN Alexandria on the llth instant
shall not be punished unless the Europeans who
DIed upon the rioters are also punished. All the
Ministers except Ragheb Pacba and Arab Pacha
went to Cairo last evening
. CoHsTAST1NOPLK, June 27-It is reported that
Lord Dufferin, the British Ambassador has been n-
etructed TO ask tho assent Of the Powers for British
protection for the SueZ Canal. Negotiations are
proceeding 10 induce Turkey TO take part the de-
neerations of the Conference.
The Conference held its third sitting to-day. AZ
Vr the sitting the secretary Ut the Sultan had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
YALE DEFEATS PRINCETON.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUsE.l

NEw-HAvEN, Conn, June 27.-To-day the
Princeton baseball mines virtually decided the
championship at Hamilton Park In one Of the best con-
tested aud most skful college games OF the season.
There assemblage Of spectators present that
filed every available spot in Hamilton Park and re-
called TO mind the days when Yale and Harvard
wrestled for the baseball supremacy on the same field
before great crowds Of people. The field was
brilliant with tho colors OF Yale and Princeton
There was no lack Of enthusiasm. The day was all
that could be desired the only drawback being the con-
dtion Of the ed from which, during the progress OF the
game great clouds VI dust rolled skyward covering the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
SEEKING A REDUCTION OF FARE.

A petition was presented TO the Board Of
Aldermen yesterday signed by residents along the line
OF the Fourth Avenue Surface Railroad They ask for
the passage OF ordinance TO compel the railroad conn
pany TO reduce Its passenger fare from to Cents Tho
petitioners say that in the agreements made by the New.
York and Harlem Railroad Company with the city, and
by the ordinances passed. the Common Council reserved
the right prescribe the rate OF fare be charged for
carrying passengers the Fourth Avenue Surface Rail-
road that the New-York and Harlem Company has not
PAID To the city any taxes percentages OF receipts
other compensation Tor the OF the Streets and that
the maintenance OF cents the rate OF fare divers
travel from the Fourth Avenue Railroad the prejudice
OF the business interests OF the residents along the route
The matter referred 70 the Committee on Raroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

oRGANIzING An AMUSEMENT COMPANY.
ALBANY, June 27-Ihe j. Al. HaycrIy Amuse-
Company of NeWYoTk uled preliminary certificate
pOatlOn to-day; the capital to De S5OOVOO
NEW WHEAT AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, June 27.-Ihe first now wheat from
Virginia sold Change to-day. There we're two small
lots which bOugIt by micrs for IL 50 aud II 90
bushcl
THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER
TROY, n. Y, June 27.-Aliss Ella Cleveland, OF
PaWle VT has been for two years confined to bed On
Thursday she and able 10 walk short distance
She attributes her 70 prayers In her behalf
TOLLS ON COAL To BIZ ADVANCED.
PHILADELPHIA. june 27.-An advance OF 10 cents
a decided upon by the Phiadel
PIMA eading KairOad Company 10 take eeet July l.
The pTesent rate from huykhaycn " this ciy Is o. %
ton
PARTIAL SALE OF THE sPRAGUE ESTATES.
PROVIDENCE, X. J., June 27.-ihe opening sale OF
the sprague estates under trust mortgage made today
-Four OF estate In DOrrance Friendship Pine and
Otangest this city sold by auction al from 81 w " "a
n loot All were purchased Dy the Union Company.
COLoRED JOURNALISTS IN CONVENTION.
WAsHISGTON, June Z7.-lne cOlOTed journalists
OF the United In tins city this
ing About thirty delegates present H. Il. Barnett
preaideut Colofed called
On To order and W o. Vance OF The Cincinnati Heeky Re
pt elected temporary secretary. Frederick douglass
delivered al add sss oi welcome,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
APPEALING TO THE PRESIDENT.
THE AssAssIN's BROTHER MAKES A PLEA-No D

CISIoN YET.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH. |


GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, June 27.-John w. Guiteau,
the aesassns brother mad interview wish the Presi
dent this afternoon lie accompanied bv the Rev.
DR.. Hicks, Guiteau's spiritual adviser who
was present by special invitation Of the
President. Mr.. Guiteau submitted synopsis
of the pamphlet he has prepared as tending to
insanity of his brother and also copy of the
pamphlet itself He made earnest appeal in
behalf OF his brother, and urged that the Pres
ident allow opportunity for his brothers
real mental condition to be determined IN the manner
proposed by Dr. Beard, Of HewYork before it IL too
late. He confident that proper medical eIamina-
ton would show that hs brother was utterly rrespon-
sble for his actions lie depOred his brothers crime
and could only account for it his theory of nspira-
tOn.
The President in reply said that he sympathized with
him in his present aicon, and that he would give
the papers submitted his careful attention He did not
howe YER mold out to Mr. Guiteau any encouragement
hope for Executive interference in his brothers behalf
Dr. Hicks stated to-day that lie had not asked the
Presi dent reprieve Gueau the ground Of insanity,
az he claim to be expert that question He
saw the President merely in order that he might give
any information concerning Guteaus conduct while M
his observation that might be desired He that
Gutcau is stoadfast in his theory Of inspiration, and
does not want 20 see his brother or anybody else VINO
says he Is insane.
When informed OF the efforts being made
to obtain for him respite Guteau said that he hoped
the President would find il his duty TO God to grant him
pardon, that might be means Of educat'ng the
people hs Theory OF inspiration but II IL could not
be he would rather hang-the sooner the better
His last admonitiOn to Dr. Hicks IN regard TO seeing the
President ia the following words Go no more.
Toe matter between him the PresidenU and God
Let him act as he must give an account He is respon-