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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-07
FROM THE FsoxEN NORTH.
An Esquimau Pound ON an iceberg OF
the North Caroliun Coast.

CAPE LOOKOUT, N. G., August 6-The
population Of this district are discussing a
remarkable event which happened here
Friday. Three pilots, who were lying in
their boats off the Lighthouse, were sud-
denly attracted by the appearance OF an
enormous iceberg at little distance out at
sea. The spectacle was grand one as the
enormous white mass glistening in the
sunlight, and itsloity columns rejecting all
the tints Of the rainbow, hoated slowly past.
The pilots hoisted their anchor and set
ting sail ran race to the iceberg, which
was gained by the foremost in seventeen
minutes. A Greenland kayack, or boat made
from the skins OF raindeer, inside OF which
lay the body ofan Esquimau, who had ap-
parently been frozen to death. Aspear
lay beside him, and some fish-bones were
found imbedded in the ice. II was evil
dent that, in addition to the cold
and exposure OF an Arctic sea, the
man had suffered the tortures Of hunger,
for his boots were eaten down to the heels,
and the sides OF his skin boat were almost
gnawed away.
The perfect condition Of the body led
the pilols to suppose that life might not be
entirely extinct, so they took the Esqui.
mau ashore and placed him before q big
fire and rubbed him vigorously. AS life
and warmth seemed to be returning To- the
almost lifeless body, one Of the men placed
a bottle Of North Carolina whisky to the
lips Of the little stranger and forced him
to gulp down about pint Of the liquid.
The Esquinau opened his eyes, kicked
the fire and gasped, "Good, Captain,
Kapsi.mi Brai.h He wants a
'"sperm oil cocktail" said one
OF the sailors who had in younger days
been in the Arctic whale fishery. Haven't
got IT." said Captain Cranp. "Give him
another plat Of whisky" This was done.
The Esqhimau seemed to recover. He sat
up, stared around ,muttered "Kumi, kumi,"
many times, then lay down as II weary,
gave slight gasp and expired.
His body was buried here to-day after
having been viewed by people from all parts
Of the country. The pilot who first reached
the iceberg insists on keeping the boat and
spear, ana proposes to tow the iceberg 10
where ice at this season brings
q good price.
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ALnboforLoye.

ToLEDo, O., August Crank W. Smith
formerly prisoner Of war at Anderson.
vile, Mifin, Ga, and Florence, N. G., now
General Secretary of the Railroad
.Young Mems Christian Association Of this
city, will hold religious service next SAT-
bath at the famous "Providence Spring"
which broke out within the stockade
while he was a prisoner at Andersonville.
Mr.. Smith takes with him fourteen
thousand national hagp, one t. be placed
upon each OF the l3, $50 graves in the Ma
tional Cemetery near the old stockade.
In this labor OF love he will be assisted by
some OF those, who wore the grey. Next
Thursday the ladies Of Atlanta will meet at
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion rooms and arrange the flaga
for this memorable service. The
Continental Guards, Of New Orleans,
during their recent visit to this city sent
Smith contribution to aid in the pur-
chase Of the flags.
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Special Correspondence Of ne IHs4Gg6'ed.
WEsr UxIox, August The Republi.
cans Of this county, US rule, are in favor
Of the proposed conference. I saw several
Of the leading members Of the party here
last evening and this morning, and all ex-
pressed themselves heartily in sympathy
with the movement. Below will be found
the opinions Of several leading Repub-
licans:
D. N. Gatrell, postmaster-The confer.
ence will be productive Of good II rightly
managed. l am in sympathy with the
movement,
DR.. Il. G. Brannen:-only the asininity
OF some foolish person could make
the conference q failure. l do not believe
that person will be there. Let us have the
conference.
George W. Farr, Attorney-I have not
given the subject much thought, and con-
seouently my opinion may not be as care
fully formed as 1t should be, but / am in
clined to think the conference will bea de.
sirable thing. Y.
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Two MURDERs ~ ONE DAY
In westmoreIand County, Pa, one a
Rratricide. ..

left his home in West Newton yesterday
afternoon, and went to Port Royal, little
village about FIVE miles further up the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. While
there he met John P. Moss. The latter is
in some way connected with distillery at
the place named, and McGoogan and
his friends are said 10 have visited him
there. A controversy on some subject,
the nature OF which is not known, but
which was sprung by McGoosau, eusued.
Hot words were banded for few mo.
ments, when Mess reached behind him
and pulled pistol from his pocket
Scarcely bad the assailant brought the
deadly weapon to level when revolver
shot startled the neighoorhood, and Nc
Googau fell to the ground sweltering in
bis blood. .l
A special to the Post says another muir
der occurred in Westmoreland county this
afternoon, Samuel McCaulley, aged thirty
five, shooting and instantly killing his
father. The cause Of the fratricide and
particulars Of the murder is not yet known.
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Tar ISrELLlGEScER is in receipt OF very
MANY expressions Of opinion touching
tbs suggested informal meeting OF West
Virginia Republicans, not intended for
publication. More than one halt OF the
writer's are unquaiaedly in favor of the
meeting; others favor it with qualifications;
lev are strongly opposed to it, some be,
cause they fear that no place that could be
selected would give general satisfaction,
some because they fear that 3 large attend
ance vsuld not be bad, others because they
regard such meeting as entirely unneces-
ay.
We would prefer to print these letters
over The names Of the writers, but this Is
not permitted. The INTELLleEScER has
eudeayOred to give all opinions, whether
for or against conference, as fast as they
were received and place could be found for
them. Oat Of a large number OF commu-
niatiOns but two, We believe, have appear
dOyer mons de plume. One Of these is
printed this morning, from Washington.
The writer Is one OF the most active and
anest Republicans in West Virginia, and
Nngret that he has not signed his name
ibis article.
Our readers will bear witness that the
IHElliaEScER has not endeavored to man
ullcure sentiment. There has been an
Industrious effort to start q counter current,
and it has met with some success. II the
parry does not wish to have the confer
saes it will not have it. In that event the
ktELLIoEStER will think that good op-
,rerunity has been missed, but it will not
be unhappy, and it will continue to ad-
vance such thoughts as it may deem well
70, the party and for the people Of West
Virginia. The press suggests. tits for the
people to DO OF TO leave undone.
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Ar WARRINGTON.
west yirgIuia Republicans at the CAPT
tai Favor ihe Conference.

west yirgIuia Republicans AT the Capi.
tai Pavorthe Conference.
10 he EdQor Of ne IaitGiyeace.
stE:-The Republicans Of West Virginia
soiourning at the National Capital, are
watching with interest the opinions pro
and con as to the adyisability OF holdingin
tic near future, cSnisrsncs OF the leading
earnest Republicans, from every section Of
the Safe. We arc glad, some Of US espe.
cially, to see nearly all favor the propasi-
tion, and rgree that the prime oijsct
should be to exchange view, both over
the policy 10 be pursued, the issues that
will enter into the coming cc.,t.st aud
become the salient points, In both the
State and National affairs, especially the
former. We certainly think con-
i.rencn Of such uien az lLdicNed, having
only the good oi the party snd welfare Of
the State, 10 view, to meet ut CtArksbuFg
or Petersburg, or soms other place ot easy
Sct.pss. will do good. The conference may
outline q policy or come to sonlc u.der.
s,andin2, ~ to how much Ut the terrible
anasement OF tnr Bourbon poFcy, 10
tbe legislation VI the $ ate and the execn'
tiya. WIN knOgs no Interest, but thAt.oi the
II ,telligent msjlrity," pf constituency
thai elected hid,, will be NJ GessAry 70 cor
tidsr the dangerous policy thy have
putsued tDSa d the free schools aud ihsti'
tutiDrs Of lrartiug, in the State IL
i4et al! this ruise that rests upor
our s'ate by reason a Bourbon
IrIe, rom which not only the Espublicsnl
otthe State, but many liberSl men who
have been acting with the opposition srI
heartily tired. Many Of the latter, wher
ali the;e facts are fully and fairly present
ed. will unite with Us and help throw OF
the woke and save the State from this un
warranted, burdsnsome tax that 10 wrunl
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from the tax payers. West Virginia, once
redeemed from ring Bourbonism- and
placed In the hands Of Ia party Of broad lib.
eral ideas, having the best interests OF
the whole people OF the State
we may expect a forward move. With all
our superior natural advantages, properly
developed, we may hope to see West Wiz.
ginia where she rightfully belongs, among
the iormost States Of the Union. Why
not with the appreciation Of the Committee
and all concerned have the conference and
push forward the good work, looking 10
that overwhelming victory which is sure to
come. HASTILY.
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RoME, August 6.-The letter Of President
Grevy to the Pope in answer to the COM
munication OF his Holiness relative to
church matters in france, jlstifies the po-
sition taken by the French government
against attacks Of the clergy, and says
France has no intention of making war on
the church. President Grevy says he hopes
an agreement between his government and
the Vatican will be arrived at, now that
both parties take stand upon the loyal
o 1servance OF concord.
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NATURE OF THE coAL.


Being Of the same or a similar seam to
the mines lower down on the river the coal
is soft bituminous and is used for coking
and steam purposes. The average output
is 1856 tons. Commencing to-day the men
receive 40 cents per ton for coal, an ayersge
days work being from three to five tons.
The miners have good reputation, the
mine boss stating that he couldn't want q
better set. While in the mine slight fall
ing OF alate detained us till the drivers had
gone out; but the grade was such that We
were able to run an empty out. Outside on
the mountain found the miners store. At
this point there are two company stores;
one at the loot OF the mountain, the other
on the top. Great trouble is experienced
in getting goods up, but up they are
brought. Mr.. James F. Lewis is general
superintendent, and very pleasant gen.
tleman. He has been connected with the
the company for number OF years, and
takes great interest in West Virginia and
her affairs.
Two thousand four hundred tons Of coke
are made monthly at the ovens, OF which
about2 600 are used at the furnace. Mr..
Lewis informs me that the iron made by
sns% ohs aEa bei aaa aay ndS
iron are made. The mill iron has been
widely used on the Ohio river and is Of a
high grade. The ores used are mostly
from Virginia, brown hemitite, fossil,
red specular, and specular ores being
from that State, the only foreign ore being
the cranberry, from Tennessee. Yetthe
company Is able to compste with other
furnaces and make iron cheaper than is
dene in Pennsylvania. ills.
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A L,yELY ELECTION ROW.
Two Men Killed, Two AlortalIy wounded
- and Three seriously. }rt

LouisvILIE, August GA COttisr.JOrrnal
special from Bryousyille, KY says A
fatal election row occurred. there to-day, in
which two negroes were killed, two NOR
tally wounded, and three others, two
white, seriously injured. "A white man who
had sold his vote to both parties was the
cs,,se Of the trouble. He attempted to vote,
but a man named Jennings interfered and
a wagon load Of negroes coming up with .
veil Started the shooting. The killed and
xounded are Phil Frye and George Smith,
shot dead; James Kinkaid and Will Dunn,
mottally wounded; Green Broughan, viii
liam Arnold and Robert Holliten, seriously
wounded. The last two ara white men.
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-OPERATORSSTR
AS AFFECTING THE RAILROADS,
Some Uncertainty Regarding the Order Of tn.
Brotherhood -COnnlctias Reports Regarding
the Tim, Set for GOns out-TAs La.
test Features Of the: Struggle.

New YORK, August 0.-The United
States Senate Committee on Labor and
Education, met this morning and adjourn
ed until the 18th inst They intend to
begin an investigation into the present
telegraph strike, but witnesses, among
whom were John Campbell, John Mitchell,
Eugene O 'Connor, and other leaders Of the
strike, could not attend, owing to additional
duties devolving upon them, in coAse-
OF the ordering out OF railroad operators,
and postponement was requested on this
account -0
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CHICAGO, August Cup to o'clock to-
day no telegraph operators on the railroads
out OF this city had quit their keys. AT the
general Offices OF the Chicago & Alton a
statement was made that none OF their
employees had left up to that hour, and
that the same was true Of all other roads
having their headquarters in this city.
Officials OF all lines have apparently
guarded against an emergency and have
arranged to run all trains by printed time
tables in case OF number Of the men going
out should make this necessary, 90 that no
delay in the running oftrains will occur in
any event. u-a
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ST.. LOUIS, August 6.-The Prosecuting
Attorney issued lO4 warrants to-day againSt
those ewho violated the Sunday law yester.
day. All who violated the law the previous
Sunday 3ere also reported but no war:
rants were Issued in their cases. The total
number Of cases reported shows q far more
general observance Of the law than on the
previous Sunday.
portant section Of the city, 1855 cases were
reported against 2S6 last week, and other
districts showed \ falling of Ia the number
OF offenders. The tirst Of the liquor cases In
court was dismissed to-day without trial az
there was no proof Of the otfense.
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,,ner ,Du,v star. iyief County


The ISrELLreEScER proposed few days
ago that conference Of West Virginia Re
publicans be held some time during
the fall, for the purpose Of mapping out the
campaign for the next year the time aud
place to be agreed upon hereafter, and re-
quest full and free opinions from members
Of the party generally aad the press 10 par.
ticular. We have consulted number Of
Republicans in this county and tiud near
ly all in favor OF the project. Some fear the
motive might be tnisconstrued and
trouble caused thereby. For our part we
are in favor OF any measure that will assist
in overthrowins Bourbonism in the State,
but have some doubts as to the propriely
OF the proposed conference. Unless the
call could be made broad enough 10 in
clude all who are in accord with those in
power /, we fear harm would result Again,
portions OF the State might not be repre-
sented, which would in all probability en-
gender discord. We are gaining strength
constantly and need to be careful how we
n0va
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AuusuR HANNE7r has informed US that
uue man refused to give In all his property,
giving sS his reason that Ii vas unconstitu.
tionaI 10 tax the grains. The Assessor turned
him over TO the prosecuting attorney, who
Stll act Is the law directs. OF course obi
cen must do their duty. II the law 10 nm
constitutional, there isa way 10 test it's.
4aTI PItd'dats Coy Oracle
This zone man" will probably be beaten
in the Supreme Court Of Appeals II the
4se be taken that far, and it is likely it
would be. That court did not decide this
qustiOnin the now celebrated Chesapeake
aHd Ohio case, because the question. was
HotbeiOre it. Bat the State administration
AS Jumped at the Chesapeake and Ohio
s1eH settling the whole question, and
tie taxation OF personal property hereto.
foe exempt has become recognized part
dts policy Of the party in power. The
Supreme Cour. OF Appeals is Of that party,
autDy good guesser might write in ad-
vance the point Of its decision.
II the "3ne man" Of Pleaaants means
tight he might plant himself on Section l
Of Article lN Of the Constitution: "The
voters Of each county shall elect " .
oae and not more than two Assessors, who
sAAl bold their respective Offices for .
tern Of four years" The act Of February
y lSs9, ito provide for the re.assessment
o. The value Of all real estate within this
safe gave the Auditor power to zap
point one Commissioner for each assess-
neas district III the several counties Of
tbs State . . to re.assets the value
Of al real estate therein" The Commis-
Eonen were 50 appointed. They were to
aks the place "Ior this time only" OF the
assessors, The Supreme Court ought to
be GiVen a chance to say whether the Sin.
tsIIiSent majority" Of the Legislature did
succeed in whipping the devil around the
stump and whether after all the Constitu'
Honal provision has been lodged.
Then We have another pint. These
Commissioners" wereappointed under the
act 70 "re'asSess the value Of real estste;r
but the Auditor, carrying out the party
pOENy, sent them off on another hunt iol
Personal property that had been exempt
While the Supreme Court is considering
these points it might at the same time pas
upon another important question. Th,
Constitution commands a tar levy for Ii,
purposes for which the Democratic part,
o'ie'ed rs-Assessment. Certainly thl
Supreme Court will not hold that re
assessment is tax levy within the mean
ing Of the Constitution. The end aimed a
ey the Democratic party is the same
though that party lacked the courage to sh
90 II the Peasants county tax.paye
means fshthe has ample opportunity. Bu
ne ought not to be left to make his agt
single handed and alone" A generl
contention might produce some iaterestin
Iesals.
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MoSr CLARE, ItIs, August GA party
Of roughs returning from a resort knoEnas
the Turner Park,near this city, yesterday
afternoon, entered the grounds Of Mr.. Low
eli, an old and respected resident, and pro-
ceeded to despoil his fruit trees. He warned
them to leave, when sons Of the party as.
saulted him with missiles, one Of which
sIruck him at the base Of the brain killing
him instantly. Citizens have organized for
pursuit. No arrests yet
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MouXrAIa LAKE PARK.
The 0prniug Services of the sunday
hehool Asyemhly.

Special Dttpdleh 70 ne IiGelhgeHeef'
MouSTAIS LAKE PARK, August GA
large number OF visitors are arriving to At
tend the exercises Of the Sunday School
Assembly, which is to begin to morrow by
a lecture by Rev. Dr.. Huntley, Of Washing.
ton, pastor OF the Metropolitan Church. A
t,ne display of fireworks took place in
front Of the Mountain lake Park Hotel
this evening in honor Of the occasion.
The park :and cottages were brilliantly
Illuminated, and hundreds OF people from
ali points OF the surrounding country wit
messed the scene with pleasure. Among
the new arrivals at the hotel are the Rev.
Dr.. Huntley, Mr.. Wiley, Of the Wheeling
Reoiaer, Rev. G. B. Young, OF Altoona, Pa,
and others. The prospect Is very promis'
ing for very successful session ot me as
sembly both as regards interest and, attend
auNa II HHt u
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BUSINESS FAILURES.
vermont Bank Goes Up the spout-Too
Nueb Railroad.

ST.. ALsASs, VT, August 6.-The Yer.
mont National Bank otst. Albans. Bradley
Barlow, President, closed its doors this
morning, causing great CONSERVATION
among depositors. Barlow Is also Presi-
dent and owner ofthe Southeastern railway,
Canada, and 1t is understood be failed, and
that all his property Is involved, besides a
considerable amount loaned by banks and
indiyiduals to assist him in his railroad
management. Barlow says he has assigned
All his property to the bank for the benefit
oi the depositors, and that his failure
Il due to the unsuccessful result Of his at.
tempt to sell the Southeastern railway tOthe
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A meeting Of the creditors OF @. H.
Ward, boot and shoe manufacturer OF Bos-
ton, who suspended last week, was held at
his Office yesterday,at which Ward made
brief statement, reviewing his business
since established, and the causes,which led
TO suspension. Liabilities are stated to
be about S745, 900; assets, S3S2, 900.
Brown Bros. & Co., lumber dealers and
insurance agents, Of Detroit, Mich, have
assigned. Liabilities, 100000; assets,
$4,000.
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TOLEDO, o., August 6-The threatened
order to the telegraph operators on the
Wabash railroad to leave their places, cul-
minated at noon. Superintendent Seldom
has advices that four men only, in the
entire system under his management, obey
ed the summons. Their places have been
filed, and Superintendent Seldom is con.
idenE that this will be the extent OF the
detection on the road.
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is very much pleased at the political out.

is very much pleased at the political out.
look; says he has been handsomely received
wherever he has been, and from all indi-
cations he believes the Republicans will
carry the State by q good, substantial
majority. At the Republican Committee
room letters are being received from all
parts Of the State showing that Judge For
aker has touched the popular feeling, and
has speeches are referred to as being clean.
cut and to the point. General Ben Butter.
worth will speak at the Republican County
Convention at Chillicothe on the 18th inst.
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WHEELING, WEST MORNING. AUGUST 1883.

Canadian Pacific railroad company. He
expected up to a few days ago to accom-
plish the sale, but failing in this he was
compelled to suspend. The bank dis.
counted about SS25, 900 for the Southeastern
road, and the loan was made on the bonds
Of the Boston, Montreal & Portland rail.
road. Failing toraise money on the bonds,
it was deemed best to close the bank. The
deposits Of the bank amount TO about
$3.50. 900, and Barlow thinks the depositors
will be paid in full.
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Hinton Republican,.
The Wheeling INrELIaEScER of the 9S.h
has very timely proposition for, an in.
formal State. conference Of Republicans to
consider and suggest the means to harmon
iza the party and render 1t efficient in the
approaching campaign. Such a conference
is much needed lor the immediate purposes
expressed, as well as to prepare the party
for the administration OF the State govern
ment. We most earnestly favor such a
conference. per u, as necessary prepara.
ton for the battle and its expected results.
We hope It will meet with general favor,
for we all need an authoritative expires.
sion OF Republican policy for our
guidance. At present We have no guidance
but the varying winds ofindependent pri-
vate judgment. There will be some diff
Guilty in agreement on the place OF meeting.
But, as the conference will not be bound
by any precedent, Ne would respectfully
suggest the city OF Washington a3 the most
accessible point for all. Yes, let US take
counsel, and prepare for war in time Of
peace. The State Republican Association
in Washington will be proud to facilitate
the deliberations Of the conference.