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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

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Mr.. VZsT, from the Committee on
Commerce. Last Monday reported to
the Senate the bill incorporate the
Inter Oceanic Ship Railway Cowpa-
ny, generally known a. the "Eads
bilf which was accompanied by a
report from the committee o
mending it's passage. The commit
tee states that the first question con-
sidered vas the p~racticability ofcou-
strncting a railway for the purpose
Of TRANSPORTING ships and their car
goes. Upon this point the commit
tee refers to the testimony aud let
ters OF Endorsement, accompanying
Tho report, Of a number of gentlemen
the most prominent and able en-
gineers ADD naval architects in the
world. Included in this testimony
referred to as demonstrating the
~racticabilitY OF a ship railway is the
evidence OF Sir EDWARD j. REED
late Chief Constructor cl the British
Navy, who appeared before tho com
mittee and gave it the benefit OF his
views, and letters written by Ma.
THANIEL BARNABY, present Chief
Constructor Of the British Navy,
GEORGE FosBURG LYsTER, Engineer
in-Chief OF the Liverpool docks, CAP
tain EDWARD HARTT. United States
Naval Constructor, General @ A.
GILMORE, United States Engineers.
General BEAUEEaARD and III. d.
WHITcoMB, civil engineer in charge
OF the works Of Improvement Of the
James River. The testimony upon
the subject, the report says, ia so
over whelming and conclusive that
the COMMITTEES Las no hesitation in
reporting that the construction OF a
s~hIp-railway and its successful oper-
alton, are entirely practicable. But
even if there were doubts as to its
practicability, the Government Of the
United States could, with perfect
safety to itself, the report gays, pass
the bill desired by Captain EAps.
because under the provisions of that
Dill the Government guarantee can
not attach, or have any force or effect,
until the practlcability Of the pro-
Ject shall have been fully and salts
f~actoriIy demonstrated. The next
question considered is the best rou, q
tor a transit-way for vessels across
the Isthmus, and on this point the
report says, in part: "If a vessel
leaving the mouth of the Mississippi
River, bound for California or the
Orient, cross the Isthmua at Tehuan-
tepec her voyage will he 1850 miles
sho ter In distance than If she cross-
ed at Nicaragua, and q, 90 miles
shorter than VI she crossed at Paba-
ma. If a vessel leaving New York
bound for the same destination cross
the lsthmus OF Tehuantepec her voy-
age will be $50 miles shorter than
II she went by Nicaragua, and 1850
shorter than if she went by Panama
IdaSmuch AS THE large saving of dis
lance chiefly ateote OILY the com.
merce OF this country and that of
Mexico and not the CON of Eu-
rope, it must be at oace apparent
that the location OF q ira nsit way al
Tehuantepec is Of vital Importance
to the commercial interests of the
United States. the committee has
considered the testimony taken be-
fore the House Committee and fully
indorses the statement that Tehuan-
tepec is the American route, and
that the transit way should by al
means be located there in preference
to any other point on the tsthmus."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10


marry Prince LEOPOLD. At 5:25
Thursday afternoon she arrived at
Windsor, where a great crowd bad
gathered awaiting her. After slight-
ing from tie train she started across
the platform TO the carriage which
vas to take her to Windsor Castle.
JOHN Brown had already assembled
to the seat behind the carriage, when
4 a standing at the entrance to
the station yard among the specta-
tors, pointed a pistol at the carriage
aud ired. He hal hardly done g.
when he was seized by the supsrin-
tendent Of the Borough Police, who
was standing e. by. He was also
violently seized by the crowd, and
only rescued when three or four po-
lice came to the SUPPLEMENTARY
assistance. The pistol was captured
by one OF the crowd. MAGICIAN, who
was mlsefsbly clad, was taken into
High Street, and thence conveyed to
the police station in a cab.
As soon as the Queen arrived at
the Castle she ordered an equery ia
proceed to the depot TO inquire i fanny
one had been hurt. PoNsoNBY, the
Queens Secretary, proceeded to the
police station, and after obtaining all
the Information possible te!egraphed
to GLADSTONE the facts Of the as
sault. The whole affair was so quick
~ over that the Queen did not re-
ce've any great fright. Although
the doctors say MAGICIAN Is sane be
is generally believed net to be.
No political Significance 10 attach =
ed in any quarter to the outrage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

The bill passed by the Senate 10
place General GRANT on the erny
retired list has been under the con
sideration of the House Committee
on Invalid Pensions. Aqreer invalid
Is General GRANT, aud a very queer
subject for a pension, whether in the
pending form or any other.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to j. Armstrong
4 Son. either by Book Account or Long
Standing Notes. are requested to call and
settle TIE stmoa at once, as the oil books
and notes of the firm must be. settled up
during this month -
i. ARMSTRONG e. son.
BRUCEroN MILLS, Jan. /, 1882. ial3t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

QUEEN VIcroR1A's last assailaut.
ike those who have fred upon her
before, belongs to the class known
here az "crsnks," and in England as
,'sccentrics." He has been an in
mate Of several insane asylums, and
ls apparently as bject 2 creature az
either OXFORD OF BEAN, who raised
their hands against the Green's life
many yearg ago, or as the wandering
locus who turned up 10 Washington
after GU1TEAU's crime. Fortunately
there IS a stringent law by which he
can be punished for bis atrociou,
attempt upon the sovereign . lie. He
can either be transported for seven
years, or Imprisoned for three years,
aud ~ either Gaze be eau be publicly
logged two or three times.
Whatever may be The sentence 10
The present instance, very little time
will b. wasted 10 legal proceedings.
Jutics has never Jagged in England
IN assssginalion cases. Seventy years
ago the Prime Minister was sho,
through tho heart ss he was enter
ing the House Of Commons Within
four days the assassin was placed or
trial At the Old Bailey, and although
be proiessed 10 be insane, he con.
vinced the jury Of bic sanity by a
short sPescb, and was hanged on the
following Monday Justice was. in
fact, 20 summary that Il ceased 10 be
iustice, Tor ha counsel vac scarcely
allowed tjne 10 introduce any testi-
mony relating 10 the prisoner men
tel condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

WHAT shall be done with the five
uncompleted double turret monitors
belonging TO the Navy? is a question
to which the House Committee on
Naval Affairs is anxiously seeking an
answer. Volumes have been written
and printed about these vessels. and
for months at ms period Congress
rang with accusations Of fraud In re-
gard to the contracts for their con-
stIuction. Three or four Boards OF
Naval Officers have made report
respecting them, aud a majority of
each Board has recommended their
completion with more or less lnodi-
6cation, The contracts for thes.
monitors were made by Secretary
ROBSON in 1874 aud 1875. Not a
stroke of work has been done on them
since March, 1877, FIVE years age.
These vessels are: The Monad mock
In Burgess yard, Vallejo, Cal; the
AmPhitrite, in Harlan aud Holline-
worih's yard, Wilmington, Del; the
Terror, in Cramps yard, Pailadel-
phiai the MiantOnomoh, at League
Island Navy Yard, and the Puritan.
at Roach's yard, Chester, Pa. The
estimated coit to complete the Puri-
tan, exclusive Of armament, is about
$l,2OO,0O0. To complete the Terror,
Amphitrite and'Monadnock, exclu-
sive Of armament, will cost about
100000 each; and TO complete the
Aisntonomoh. which is finished ex-
cept turrets, pilot house and srmor-
ed smoke pipe will require, e1clu-
sivs of armament, about $3.50 600.
About 100000 each have been .,
pended on the Amphitrite. Terror
end Monsdnock and 1865, 900 on the
Puritan.
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thing. Many are making fortunes. Ladies
make as much as men, aud boys and girls
make great pay. Reader, if you want a
business at which you can make great pay
all the time you work, write for particu y
lars to FL. HALLETT 81 Co, Portland,
Maine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

IT ia announced frolns Washington
that Representative KENNA.s bill
creating a Department OF stry
will be offered as a substitute Tor the
Department Of Agriculture bill,
which will insure its early consider
alton. 1t establishes a Department
OF Commerce, continues the Depart
mept of Agriculture, and puts both
under the direction Of a Cabinet off =
Ger.
Should Mr.. KENNA eucceed in
having the agricultural interests OF
the country placed under the di-
rectlon OF a Cabinet Minister" be
should then lose no time ia ampli-
Tying and extending his scheme so az
to 81 e US Departments Of Public
Worship, Of Public Education, OF
Mining and Manufacturing, aud of
Commerce. The idea is 80 essentially
Democratic, and ia 90 directly or.
posed to Capitalization, that the won.
der is that Democratic statesmen
have been so slow 10 act upon it. We
can think Of no public or private in
teres. that wouldn't be sthe better
TOR being placed under the direc-
ton Of a Cabinet Minister" and be-
sides, as we have already said, the
idea 10 50 thoroush ly Democratic
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-10

There have been four previous attempts
upon the life of the Queen. The first was
on June 10. 1910, when a potboy named
EDWARD OXFORD, fired a pistol at the
Queen as she was riding on Constitution
HILL with Prince ALBEIT. The carriage
horses were startled by the shot and ran,
ana The Queen exclaimed, How foolish
to make such a noise to brighten tn.
horses! OXFORD was said 10 be of un-
sound mind, and to have fired blank cart
ridges, but ii was said also That he had
accomplices IN his attempt ON the Queens
life.
Ga May 20, 1912, the Queen and Prince
ALBERT were returning To thu. palace in an
open oarouche when a man named JeuN
FRANCIS hred at the Queen. This was at
ABOUT the point where OXFORD attemnted
to Kill the Queen. FRANCIS, who was 90
years old, aud the son of a scene shifter
in a theatre, was seized end locked in
Newgate. The Queen preserved her pres
ence OF mind. Parliament adjourned upon
receipt of the news of her danger and the
town was much excited. Francis was
sentenced to be hanged, but the Queen
committed his sentence to transportation
for life.
But a few hours after this act of the
Queens clemency on July 3, 1912, a de-
formed NAH named j. w. BEAN attempted
10 fire upon the Queen as she was return
ing in an open carriage from the Chapel
Royal. He Was unsuccessful, and was
arrested. He was sentenced to imprison
ment for eighteen months.
The last attempt to kill the Queen WAS
on Feb. 30, 1872. The Queen was enter.
ing the court yard Of Buckingham Pal
ace after a dinner, when ALFRED O'CoN-
NOR, a FeniaH. Is years old, sprang over
the wall, rushed up to the carriage, and
Struck the Queen OF the breast with a pis.
toll. AT the same time he presented to
her a petition for amnesty tor the Fen
ians, crying, Sign or die" Prince AL.
BERT, who wAs in the carriage, knocked
the voting man down and he was then
seized and locked up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23

a5RS THE ANNIYERsARY. EXERCISES OF
RSS WAYIAND SEMINARY
VIII take 1 ! zee on -..,.. 80
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY y, NJ \ U iLOOhi
IN the Nineteenth street Baptist Church.
Friends are cordially invited TO attend.
my2I4F a, NJ. T.. KING, President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23


The second week Of the Theatre Comique, under
its new management, commenced last night with
an audience which packed every inch of space
and which must have convinced Colonel Smell
baker that in his venture in this city he has struck
q bonanza. The programme showed the names of
some of the best people in the variety profession,
and each member was loudly applauded. OF
course the interest conferred In the wonderful per-
formance of Wheatley and Traynor, who have
been seen here before with Hagues Minsrels and
of whose excellence THE REPUBLICAN has already
spoken. These gentlemen are unsurpassed in
their specialties and should certainly be seen by
every man, so that he may know to how high a
degree Of perfection clog dancing may be brought.
Among the other new faces are Miss Eva Emerson,
whose exquisite beauty of face and form would
compel admiration aside from her cleverness in
her lightning changes; Miss Dolly Davenport, the
New York favorite; Miss Fannie BERNARD in her
serio. comic songs; Crosby and Martin, the electric
lights whose act is extremely funny; Ripley and
Reede, whose musical excellence is at once recog-
nized; Williams and suly, in their amusing
specially; Barney Reynolds, and Wood and
Steele, the skilled roller-skaters. The bnrlesque,
Ixion; or, the Man Mt the Wheel" with which
the entertainment closes, is well put the stage
aud quite effective. The matinees on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays should not be forgotten.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23
THE PENTECOST.
Celebration of the Ancient Festival by
JcMs md Christinns.

The Pentecost is one Of the three principal
festivals of the Jews, and was SO called in Greek
and the modern languages because 1t was ccle-
brated on the fiftieth day after the feast Of the
passover. 1t was originally called the "feast OF
weeks" because 1t was celebrated seven weeks
after the 10Th day of the first month of the Mosaic
calendar (Nisan). 1t was the feast OF the first
fruits Of the harvest and stood the elimination
of the consecrated season and was characterized
by hospiable liberality aud remembrance of the
poor It's distinguishing rite was the offering of
two loaves of leayen bread flom the new crop IN
foreign countries, since the captivity, the Jews
have prolonged 1t to two days. and in later times
1t has been Kept as the cOmmemoration of the law
OF Sinai of which it is the anniversary. The day
is also kept as ies ival in the Christian church,
and among Latin and Greek Christians, ranks
next after Easter 1t commentaries the day
when, MS related in Acls H., the Holy Ghost
descended upon the Apostles and bestowed upon
them the gift of tongues. The conversion of 5000
people was held TO be the beginning Of the preach
ing of the gospel to all nations. The festival OF
the Pentccost was, in the early ages, one of the
fayor.te seasons for baptism; and as those who re-
ceived 1t were clothed in white, to symbolic the
spiritual purity which baptism coners, the day
acquired the name of Whit'Sunday, or Whitsun-
tide.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23

The hall of Centennial Council, No. A. Sons OF
JonadGb was filed to overlooking last Saturday
evening upon the occasion of the grand visitation
of Grand Chief John j. Weed, accompanied by the
officers and members Of the Grand Council and a
very large number of the members of Pioneer
Council, No L. Spartan Council, No. 8; Eureka
Council, No 6, and Invincble Council, No. 7, The
large audience greatly enjoyed the following pro-
ITamme: Remarks 10y G., c. Weed, in which he
highly complimented Centennial Council for the
good work accomplished; selections on the banjo
by william 4, Burrows; remarks by Brother,
Berry and Belt, of lnyincible; Johnson aud Mills
of Pioneer; Ryan and Bailey, of Spartan; Holder
no nI Ui ma Roos SS Srothen
Brothers Whipple UAd Jecko also rendered som,
well. known songs IN splendid style.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23

The National Theater was crowded last night
and the frequent bursts OF applause showed how
thoroughly the audience enjoyed the novel enter
tainment styled an Equine Paradox" We have
seen trained ponies and horses in q circus, but
their performances have seemed to be the result
of fear of their trainers. These horses appear to
have almost human intelligence. They under
stand their own names and the names of their
associates They obey at the word of comma d,
and not only when given by their master. but
even when uttered by any Of the audience. They
can do everything but talk, and no undue force or
whipping is resorted to. Professor Bartholomew,
the trainer, explains the methods he has adopted
In their education, and gives an entertainment
with his dumb company far more pleasing than
many rendered by speaking troups. The acts are
unique and attr4c i've. First there is the
school whel the horses are sevcrally brought
forward to display Their various Accomplishments.
Then Cesar exhibits his intelligence going to the
right or let, making figure eight either left or
right backing, and doing almost anything that he
Is told. The jumping is good, the court scene
Is highly amusing and the battle act,
which constitutes the second part of the pro.
gramme, is so stirring that great enthusi-
asm is excited in the audience. The whole enter
tainment is one of the most novel and interesting
that has over been witnessed. and n Tepitition OF
the large audience of last night may be predicted
for every evening during the week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23
THE ooLoRsD NJ. e. CONFERENCE.
Proceedings OF Vesterday's session-Tho
Conference AdIourns sine Die.

Conference AdJourns Sine Die.
Al the general conference Of the c. NJ. K. Church
at Israel Church yesterday, Bishop Miles presd-
ing, several ofthe committees were discharged, in
view ofthe intended adjournment. resolution
was adopted constituting Bishop Miles agent TO
collect funds to pay the debt Of Israel Church. In
this city. The Conference also decided to assume
two Of the notes representing $500 Of the debt.
Rev. w. T. Thomas, pastor Of Israel Church, made
an address acknowledging his re. selection as edi-
tor of the Chifsidn Inder. Rev Elias Cottrel, the
newly elected book agent made similar address.
Bishop Wayman, OF the A, NJ. E., and Rev. Joseph
smothers, of the @. NJ. Il. Church, were intro
duced.
THE SUNDAY. SCHOOL COMMITTEE
made q lengthy report, recommending, among
other things, the adoption of primer for the
benefit of such scholars rs cannot attend day
school, II Is also recommended that none but
Methodist literature be permitted In the school.
resolution was adopted calling for lO.cent.
assessments on the members of the conference 70
dcfray the debt of Israel Church. Mr.. w. w.
woodward, us attorney for the creditors OF the
Israel Church, was introduced and made state
ment OF the condition of he affairs, the four notes
now due amounting, with the accumulated in.
tcrcst, to nearly $4,000 Rev. DR.. seaton, of the
A. M. Il. connection, was presented TO the confer.
ence and gave an nccOunt of journey TO the
Holy Land. A resolution was adopted naming
Israel Church the Metropolitan Church Of the
G. NJ. Il. Connection After the usual resolutions
OF thanks, &c, the conference about half-past
O'Clock adjourned sine die.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23
The National Union Fire Insuraucc
GOmDnuy.

No well.informed and prudent business man of
the present day negects to cover his property in.
terests by insurance, whether his possessions EN-.
brace blocks of buildings or modest dwelling.
Even with well-appUinted and thoroughly.
manned Fire Department as Washington boasts OF
the destructive flames are liable TO sweep away in
few short minutes the accumulations of years OF
serious importance to property holders to select a
thoroughly responsible company in which to
place their risks. There can be found for this
purpose no safer organization than the old relia.
BILE National union Fire Insurance Company OF
Washington The pre- ident and directors of this
company are MI solid citizens OF the District and
their responsibility is well known t. I'LL. The
methods Of this company, us evinced in the
recen bnr ri,,, of he od fS"njr hmi,Gi ~ iii
certainly commend IL to all who have risks To
place, VIII ether on real or personal property
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23

The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra will give
their third public rehearsal at Curtis Hall this
evening. They will be assisted by Mr. George
Allen, jr, violinc Hist, and Mr.. Harvey A, Kohr,
baritone Mr.. X. C. Bernays, the conductor of this
orchestra, has brought his force TO high state OF
perfection, and the rehearsnls that have been
given during the past season have been thoroughly
enjoyed by the best people of the District. That
the music selected is of high order is evidenced
from the programme OF to- nights rehearsal, which
is as follows; MARCH, 4" Verm@hlungsleier," Rust
(c) minuctto (D finale; violoncello SOLO, adagio,
Bnrglel, Mr.. George Allen, jr.; "a Free Lance am
L." Campana, MIR. Harvey A. KOhr overture
Morning Noon and Night in Vienna Suppe
and galop, spomstrcichs" Faust.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-23
ST. GEORGES UNION.
Reception OF the Delegates ut willard
HaII-work or the Convention To-Day.

Reception OF the Delegates ut willard
HaII-work or the Convention To-day.
The ninth convention Of the North America st.
Georges Union was inaugurated last night by
"welcome meeting in honor Of such Of the dele
gates as had already arrived. The visiting dele
gates present were Mr.. John Lucas, president Of
the Sons of st. George Of Philadelphia, with Messrs
John A, Carr, Edward Darby, George Dixon, Will
lam Gadsden, and W. II. II. Waller, Of that society,"
Messrs. William King, John i. lawson, Joseph
Lees, and John F. Smith, Of the Philadelphia AL
hion Society; w. y. Stroud Of Montreali MessTs
Byron Cumberland, J. Herbert Mason, j. f. Pell
and Samuel Trees, of Toronto; J, H. BarRs and J.
Is. Cox, Of London; j. c. w Bailey and GEORGE Il.
ie%er. Of Guelph. Many other I'd delegates who
were on the road sent letters and tclcgrams an
nouncing their progress toward Washington, some
of them reporting that two delegates from Winni-
peg, in Manitoba, were en- route with an invita-
ton for the holding of the next convention in that
new and ambitious town.
COMMISSIONER DENT WAS INTRODUCED
TO the company by Mr.. George Francis Dawson,
president of the Washington society, and made
brief hearty speech of welcome TO the visitors,
the strength and Importance of the good feeling
between the English. speaking nations, which were
loudly npplauded. President Dawson followed
next wifi really eloquent speech, concluding
1t with an original poem, entitled " The Old Land
and the Now," which contained some striking
passages. Vice-Presidents Charles f. Mallam and
Lewis Abraham followed their superior officer, the
first named using the statistics Of our foreign com;
merCc In an ingenious way to show the practical
importance to England. and the United States Of
the
MAINTENANCE OF GOOD RELATIONS,
and the last.named presenting IN fresh and
striking manner the influence upon the world S
progress and welfare of the contributions Of the
Anglo Saxon to literature, law, science, and
art. Responses followed from Messrs. Lucas and
| Lawson, of Philadelphia; Go1ch and Bailey, Of
| Chicago the latter II wonderfully quaint and
vivacious old gentleman; Cumberland, Of To;
| ronto; Stroud, of Montreal Cox, of London, and
| Brill, of Guelph. The delegates accompanied by
many members of the local society, then proceeded
to ST. Georges Hall to wind up the evening in a
S )cial manner. The first business session will be
held this morning at st. Georges Hall. The after
noon will be spent in calls upon the President and
| British Minister, with visits to the Capitol aud
| other public buildings. The remaining business
sessions will be varied by Queens birthday BAN
quet ut Wilard's Hotel on Wednesday night, pill
| grimnge to Mount Vernon on Thursday morning,
and n farewell entertainment at Abners Garden
on Thursday night.