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A sonRoWruL MIssION.
MRS. Webb Gone 10 Attend the Inqne'
on Her Husband's B0dy.

on Her Husbands B0dy.
BosroN, July 3O.-Attired in black, but
without Grape, with fair fresh face, but
with eyes redeemed by weeping, Mrs
Madaline Webb, accompanied by Mr.
Kyle, left for Niagara on the s:2S train to
be present at the COroner's inquest to-
morrow. Mrs. Webb has been keenly
sensitive to the inuendoes thrown out that
the whole affair was hoax, and that only
a dummy made the trip over the rapids
She has also felt deeply injured at the
general criticism OF her husband as rash
and foolhardy. She believes the attempt
was deliberately planned, and that ne
studied the situation carefully before un'
dertaking it. lie had assured her he would
succeed in this as he had succeeded
in other aquatic undertakings which
some had deemed impossible, and she had
relied on his judgment. MIR. Kyle insists
that Webb was alive alter the whirlpool
had been passed, and that he was seen by
q number OF persons, including himself.
He believes that death WAS caused by col
lsion with q rock after Webb had suppos.
ed that all danger was passed. The body
will probably be brought to Boston on
Wednesday, and the intermeut will be al
the little cemetery at Hull, the deceased
having expressed a wish that his bones
might be laid to rest in that quiet spot by
the sea, which he loved go well. Probably
services will be held on Thursday at Hull.
Webb's property consisted Of El,500 in
English Consols at q per cent, which are
in trust for his two children and inaccegsi.
BILE 10 his widow, leaving her with but q
meagre income. 1t is proposed to open q
subscription in her behalf about NataSSets,
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PASSENGERS o. TowHoArs.
A Decision which Seems TO Leave Loop
| hole for Violations of Lnu


WAsnISGroN, D. O., July SO.-on De-
cember 10, 1874, Mr.. Bluford Wilson, So
iicitor OF the Treasury, furnished Secretary
Bristow with an opinion in which he held
that towing steamers cannot lawfully carry
other persons than the crew under any
circumstances, without frst complying
with the terms and conditions imposed
upon ordinary passenger vessels. This
opinion was held good. and has been in
corporated among the decisions governing
the Federal officers in charge OF steam ves-
sells navigating the waters Of the United
States. Not long ago Secretary Folger's
attention appeared to have been direct
ed 10 this subject, and lie addressed
letter 10 the Attorney-General, in which
he stated proposition and asked ques-
tion: A steam vessel used In the Harbor
OF New York City for the purpose OF tow
ing other vessels to and tro has taken on
board, from time to time, the masters Of
the vessels thus towed aud sometimes one
or more members OF the crews OF such ves-
sells, and has conveyed them from the
shore to the vessel or vice versa. No
special compensation has been received
for so doing. 1t has been gratuity or favor
to the persons thus carried. Is such a tug
within the provisions OF the United States
Revised Statutes relating to the carriage of
passengers on steam vessels? (section i, ,464
to hoo inclusive.) Can she be called
passenger vessel carrying passeDgers?"
To this inquiry, on July "a, Act
ing Attorney General S. F. Phillips replied.
de said that he had read the opinion OF
Solicitor Wilson, given in 1874, and con-
tinued: at entirely agrees with the view
entertained that the tug.boat in question
cannot be called passenger vessel or "a
vessel carrying passengers within the stat
utory provisions to which you refer. I
believe that need not detain you by any
discussion OF this matter" This opinion
will probably be adopted to govern the in
spectors OF steamboats,. The law prohibit
ing all steamboats, not licensed to carry
passengers, and not provided with life
preserving appliances, is very explicit, and
this appears to some persons to be loop
hole through which violations may be COM
mitted with danger to every person carried
on harbor tugs.
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PLEASANT RECEprIoN
BY tile Mnnnerchor singing Society to
Profs. Arhenz nnd EbelInE.


The members OF the Mennerchor Sing.
ing Society last evening rendered recep'
ton to Prof. Henry Arbenz, brother oI
President Arbenz, who after spending six
years in stuttgardt perEecting bis musical
education, recently graduated with dis
tinction. When he left Wheeling. Prof
ArbeDz was popular among his friends
and they were all pleased TO have an oppor,
tunity TO renew his acquaintance. The re.
ception was also given in part as q compli
ment to Prof. Hermann Ebeling, Of Colum'
bus, who ranks among the finest musicians
in that city. Prof, Ebelipg will always re-
tain warm spo. in the hearts Of Wheel,
ings music lovers. For several years be
made this city his home, and did much to
advance musical taste here. At present
he is the guest OF Prof. Arbenz.
Halfpast eight o'clock last evening found
about forty gentlemen in the hail, who
were busy shaking hands with Prois. Ar
benz and Ebeliug, and recounting Buffalo
SHngerfest experiences. soon alter the
Wheeling City Band, Joe Kramer, leader,
made its appearance and rendered several
selections. The M,nnnerchor sang two or
three choruses in good style, and Profs.
Ebeling and Arbenz rendered several
piano Duets. They were rare treats aud
were heartily appreciated, as was eyinced
by the warm applause. All was done in
an informal way, which, OF course, only
served to make the affair all the more en-
joyabe.
Suddenly, while the gentlemen were
laughing over some brilliant sally OF wit,
in walked thirty or forty OF the lady friends
Of the Society. They all brought baskets
filled with good things. The gentlemen
were for moment upset, but considering
the suddenness OF the visit from the fair
ones, they acquitted themselves creditably.
While the refreshments were being served
the members OF the band who play in the
orchestra were dispatched for their
string and reed instruments. By
half-past ten o'clock the floor was
cleared aud dancing commenced. The
night was just cold enough for dancing,
and it did seem as though Kramer never
made better music. The ladies' came all
dressed in white, and looked their prettiest.
1t would oe sale to say that amore delight
inl gathering never took place in Maaner-
chor Hall. The ladies had intended to en-
terrain the Society on its return from
Buffalo, but the boys came home in such
detached squads, that it was deemed expe.
dtent to wait for more favorable oppor-
lunity-which occurred last night.
Profs. Arbepz and Ebeling were i'm
menely pleased with the attention showed
them, and every one was pleased with the
success OF what had been intended to be
at first qniet Informal gathering. Prof.
Arbenz will prove valuable acquisition to
WneaIinv'H musical rirrle
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A CORRESPONDENT Of the Cincinnati
hl'5rsays: THE high license law Of the
.asi Illinois Legislature seems to have
rttenly become very popular, because Of
i's'tyenue features, and because it has the
!ocsl option feature. In the Democratic
County Of Jersey the license has been fixed
@SI,-OOr while in Christian, also Demo-
o''aac, it is $500. In Cook County the
'a.Fs isn not so popular, IN item in favor Of
carter IIarrison.' The highest liquor tax
'aODiO is $500 q year, the lowest 500. In
Vac'nnaIi 1000 liquor dealers have paid
Tax under tie Scott law, a falling off OF l66,
laere are 3bS saloons in which wine and
'ter only are sold. The revenue thus far
'5reiyed iron this source isS4O0,OOO. And
" the Argument goes on making itself.
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rate of operating expenses is past for all
time. AS the company, even on favorable
view ofiIs condition, is barely earning now
the dividends it pays, 1t will have some
hard shedding to do in the future to keep
them up at the same rate. Should Mr..
Gould make up his mind that it would pay
better to bring the strike TO an end rather
than win nominal victory by dragging
along in the present way, with all its de-
pressing influence on the stock market, 1t
Is expected that the end will be brought
about with one Of those dramatic surprises
which are his forte; the market will be
whiled up on the strength OF it, and in the
general jubilation he will be able to sell the
stock he has had to accumulate 10 sustain
the price since the strike began.
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nominated next year there will not be
Democratic candidate for President from
Indiana within the next century. am
not going to say that Mr.. Mcdonald and
Senator Voorhees, are enemies, but 1t Is
notorious that Voorhees, is creating such
division among the Indiana Democracy
upon the tariff question, by his high pro.
lection views, that il Is calculated TO divide
the State upon Mcdonald and bring about
his defeat" This is part Of the political
gossip OF the State. 1t is notorious that the
Democracy are in state Of internal dis
sension, and the New Albany Ledger comes
out in a leading editorial and counsels har-
mony and cessation Of personal ambitions
and quarrels, else the campaign OF 1854 will
be settled in advance Of any nomination,
be It what 1t may.
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James Carey Shot aud Killed by an
IH'sIt AyauRar

James Carey Shot and Killed by nm
IRISH AVenser.
LONDON, July 30,-Intelligence has just
been received here that James Carey, the
informer in the Phoenix Park murder cases,
was shot dead yesterday on tho steamship
Melrose, while she was between Cape Town
aud Port Elizabeth. The deed was commit.
ed by fellow pssssnger named 0'Donnell.
O'Donnell took passage here by the
stSsmshIp Kiniauns Castle which left
Dartmouth on the sixth for Cape Town,
where she transferred her passengers who
were destined TO Port Elizabeth. Natal,
and other coast ports 10 the steamship
Melroae.. The report Of the shooting OF
Carey caused intense excitement in the
West End London and in the House Of
Commons.
Later advices about the killing OF James
Carey show he was shot while landicg
from the Melrose at Port Elizabeth.
O'DonneIl, his slayer, Is in custody. The
Government had taken special and ex
tensiye measures to protect Carey.
It appears that Q'Donnell dogged Carey
from London. Both sailed In the steamer
Kiniaraus Castle.
The Daily Telegraph says the Govern
ment have little doubt that Carey was fol-
lowed from dublin. They believe that
the Fepians had taken the most elaborate
measures to prevent his escape. According
TO latest accounts the murder occurred al
sea. Carey WaS not killed outright, but
died shortly after he was shot 0'Donnell
surrendered himself quietly. He was placed
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AsHOE FIaM,. FAILuRE
For over RnIf IA MiiiIon-suddenP Pres.
sure the Cause OF Suspension.

BosroN, July 3O.-The Journal states that
Charles W. Copeland 4 Co., shoe manu-
factureB, have indefinitely suspended,
Their liabilities amount to $750,0OO, which
the firm says it has sufficient assets to
cover The firm has several New York
connections, and some Of the liabilities are
due in that city. The failure Ia said to be
due to the sudden pressure Of several large
obligations, and the iirm, in Justice TO its
Credltop, decided 10 suspend operations
until an understanding can be arrived at.
The Journal says that Sedman & Co.,
shoe dealers OF New York, have suspended
in connection with Copeland & Co., OF
which house they are branch also. 1t is
announced here that w. y, Taller 4 Co.,
also dealers OF R4ltimore, haye suspended
in connection with Copeland's failure, and
that Hoisemyer & Son, OF Norfolk, Va, are
In trouble from the same cause
BRocEToN, Mass July 30.-The Superin.
tendent OF Chas. W. Copeland & Co. 3 boot
and shoe factory, this city, Saturday received
word from Copeland, who is absent, to
suspend business indefinitely and to take
account OF the stock aud pay the help all
that Is due them. The firm hes factories
In Brockton, Natick, North Arlington and
Medway, aud employs about six hundred
hands,
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British Parliament.

LONDON, July 80.-In the Commons Mr..
Gladstone said before any action was taken
regarding the second suez Canal the House
should have an opportunity OF expressing
its opinion on the subject The Govern
ment, he said, desired merchants and
shippers to have ample time to consider
the matter. The government do not in.
tend to make an early renewal.of negotia-
tions as it is hopeless TO consider the ques-
tion fairly as long as 1t is entangled in pol
itics.
Mr.. Dodson said the Government would
consider the subject Of appointing com.
mittee on the cattle disease next session.
He was receiving, he said, definite reports
regarding 1t from The American Govern
ment and from British Consuls abroad.
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No Funerni .,onp.

Nxw YoRE, July SO.-Miguel suarez,
Spanish Consul General, said the letter
left for him by Senior Barca, Minister Pleni-
potentiary OF Spain, just previous TO his
suicide contained little OF interest to the
public. The envelope contained the will
Of the deceased and paper that stated he
wished his body to bo inferred in America,
and expressly stated he did not desire his
remains to be cremated. The deceased in
q letter to the Spanish Consul GOneral de-
sired there should be no funeral display,
but only q solemn requiem mass.
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A visit of Observation,

New YoRx, July SO.-MOnsignor Capel,
after resting at the hotel called upon Cardi,
nal McClOsky and Archbishop Carrigan
and had brief interview with each. He
left the city at o'clock for Burlington, n,
j., where he will make a short visit 10
some friends. Monsignor Capel proposes
to give course OF lectures in the principal
cities. Among other things he will lecture
on art, painting, education and Catholicism
and kindred subjects. One Of the princi-
pal objects OF his visit Is 10 study American
institutions and observe the effect Of their
influence upon the growth and develop
ment OF the Roman Catholic religion.
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ACeke syndicate.

PirrsBuRoH, July So.-A syndicate com.
posed Of prominent Pittsburgh and New
York capitalists, including W. II. Wander.
bilt, has been formed for the purpose OF
obtaining control OF the coke production OF
The Connellsville region. The object Is TO
establish an arbitrary selling rate Tor coke,
and also TO divert the business OF the re.
gion to the Vanderbilt lines. Options on a
large quantity Of valuable coke property
have been already secured.
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CAPTAIN II. Il. PIERCE, U, S. A., died on
tie lIlh inst, at his post on the upper
Columbia river, Washington Territory,
where lie vaS engaged in scientific explora'
tIons under the direction Of the Govern
nsas. Captain Pierce occupied the chair
q mathematics in the West Virginia Uni
yeni!y from 1870 to 1874, and the news Of
his death will perceived with deep sorrow
bymanyyoung men oithis State who were
rnder,his instruction at that time. He was
'pliient instructor, q warm friend, a safe
advisor and a charitable and consistent
Christian gentleman.
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OBSERVE once more that blood is thicker
,asn water The CasamicCiOla calamity is
appalling, bu! it does not seem to have
aroused the people as did the recent disas'
term the Sunderland Music Hall. England
il nearer to us. A disaster in Germany
will move the people in the same way.
ItaIy seems long way of, and we are but
ligdtly drawn to her by the ties OF race and
kip1reI
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NV YoRE, July S0.-An order for ar
rest was granted in the Supreme OOurt
against Rev. Richard Il. L. Tighe, pastor
Of Grace Church Chapel, in suit to com
mence against him BY Thomas j.. Noblett,
The action Is for $25, 900 damages for alien,
ating his wiie's affections by lying and
scandsloIs ,Statelaents,P which Noblett
alleges resulted in his incarceration in an
ine6riate asylum and in the peniteAtiary
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pODDEIDGG CoUNrY MUgDER.
Death of swiger's ViciIni-Probabie In.
sanity OF the Murderer.

Death of swigcr's VictIn-PFObhb1e In.
sanity OF the Murderer.
Special DiEpaieh TO he LattAgeHoT.
CLARKsDuRa, July SO-Booker, the man
shot by young Swiger at Salem, near Cen
trail, Doddridge county, on Saturday, died
this afternoon at O'Clock. He was about
2S years old and leaves a young wife.
swiger, the murderer is II years old and
looks to be utterly incapable OF doing such
deed as he is now in Jail at this place
for. He has been committed until the
next term OF the Doddridge county circuit
court. 1t is said tho men were arguing in
reference to some properly when S8Iger
drew his revolver, 3Sca!ibre, and shot
Booker in the stomach. Swiger belongs to
a family, several Of whom have died in
lunatiC asylums, and many agree that he
may also be so unfortunate as to be insane
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GENEVA, July 3O.-At a meeting o. 30
pialist workmen violent speeches were
made, summoning the State to provide EN-
ployment for workmen. The assembly at
tergards proceeded ia tne town hall, bu
the officials refused 10 receive the deputS
ton, wbereppop the leader Of the process
sion uulurled the red flag. he and sew
eral others were arrested,
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n,he tso,he,s Of the State, irrespective Of po
pi,st n,fri,Iccs, believe that the publt instl'u'
.,r, .,g. o W,,t Virginia kHOull not "b. subject 70
tsr ,' ,lSt investigation -Charlc''on STATE 3rt"Ee'
Ei1l and Berkeley-or is it Berkeley
,pj Kjdd?-do, bnt the Educational Asso'
ri,,jop laid them kindly but firmly on the
t,be. II Superintendent Butcher, being
in the chair, hadn't held the Association
hack, it would have rolled over on those
hid buccaneers.
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4aEINDIANI rOLluCiASs.
Rival Ambitions of Hendricks. M
DOnaid. and Worries y

INDIANAPOLIS, July.SO The "otd ticket
Is ra,tlins along in this State at a very re-
spectabIe pace. Additional leading Demo
cratic newspapers here come out this week
in its favor, aud not few are now flying
the banner at the heads q their editorial
columns in true campaign style, Tue
continued vigor and persistence Of the
Terre Haute GGSlte 10 It's advocacy
Of Tilden and Hendricks is exciting no
little comment, in view OF ths fact that
tbe paper is generally uudeEs.Dod to stand
in i.e relation Of personal OEgad to Mr..
Vnorhees aud that il Is also known that Mr..
Voorhets, in private colveisAtipa, has said
,ri,h mn oath liIat Mr.. Mcdonald could not
caIry Inhiana Tor the Prysid ncy und,r any
c;rc1ms.unces. AuotECF and influential
d D.morrat inlelprets tbs BItitpde Of the
Go.rii, "A indicative of lirSaEb between
Me.siE Voorhees, ard McDont'h aud a
friend Of Mr.. McD Jnald isSuthUIi .Iy for the
statement that Mr., VOORHEES,. rally wants
10 run lor President hm'elt, aud that at
heart he is opposed - ir MtDDnald;
~ don't think VOORHEES, e&peott q 20 q
Presidential candidate mex. year, said the
McDonaid man, hbut hp s watching out
iof 1885 He is in tho prime Of l:t2, and
can afford 10 wait ten years, bat he would
stand no chance then Il AvD9aald Ia the
nominee next year, which Is why the Ga,
sSi;s ia ont for 'rilien and Hendricks.
thinE senator Joe Brown, Of Georgia, and
Voorhees, originated this scheme; bu
they are going to have some work to do (
make Il succeed. II Mr.. Mcdonald Is mo-
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Iris said that the telegraphers are dis
posed 10 rush into the proposed coopera-
tive telegraph venture, a plan 80 devised
taat the new line could not be sold out or
consolidated out. Such line would be Of
intstimabe advantage to the country II
il could succeed. But experience is againtt
venture, and those who invest in it aIe
IiktIy to draw dividends Of disappoint-
ncnL II, however, the telegraphers are
wiling to try it the public will be willing
enough ior them to succeed.
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OPERATORS OUTING,
PROGRESS OF TELEGRAPH STRIKE.
10 New Feature. Developed at New rork-rhs Pro
Jsct Of a Cooperative Opposition Company
The Eject OF the Strike on the Western
Uaiou-A Big Falling OF In Receipts

New YoRR, July sO.-There is very little
new in the telegraph war. The threatened
strike OF the railroad operators has not been
ordered yet. Five members Of the Broth
erhood returned to their desks this morn.
ing in New York, two at Montreal and one
each at Raleigh, n. G., and Richmond.
Business at the Western Union office
was cleared last night and is now moving
promptly. The strikers are firm and ex.
press confidence in their success.
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A CINCINNATI journalist has discovered
that Fanny Mills, aged twenty-five, Of that
State, "wears the largest shoe on earth." II
the journalist Is not laboring under the i'm.
preston that Miss Mills father wears the
heaviest boots on earth, 1t was because the
latter was not at home when the Cincin.
natl journalist was prosecuting his inyesti.
gations.-NorriItotrH Herald.
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Is 1850 and early in 1881 100000 shares
Vac an average days business on the New
york Stock Exchange, and sometimes 7OO,'
r0Owould be reached. Now 100, 1000 shares
s about an average, and this business is
liyded between four hundred firms. In
consequence Exchange Seats have goue
doWu from $39OOOto So, 900, and it 10 pre-
dicased that before the year closes they will
be offered at $4,000. The panic OF 1879
hacked the price down to s. 800.
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LONDON, July 3O.-At Cairo there were
$50 deaths from cholera on Sunday, and
44S at twenty other places between Minijeh
and the Mediterranean. The Government,
is considering project for the partial
burning Of other dangerous quarters in the
citv like Rnlak
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II Judge Hoadly wants to write any
u,re Ic,,ers about the $4,000 his nomina'
: ,iop cost him he will please address "Jay'
hgker," olice Cincinnati Enquirer. The
,mo,ubere is murky across the river.
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San FRANCISCO, July SO.-The theatrical
performances last evening at the Grand
Opera House for the benefit OF the striking
operators, under the auspices Of the
Knights Of Labor, netted 5000. The gross
recelpls were about $500.
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por,ry;, claim seems to be this-that he
=, nd 40 ornate a liar as Dana's Sun says
n. However this may be, the pair Of
,,.m i. can lie to the pole inside of two min
r,as cood dsy and track.
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rnxo, are being Shooped up for Hoad'
+, ltbe doesn't enjoy this kind Of a diver
:,r y, = nsrbaps T he will be good enough to sug'
~, ~, rb,, Kind Of u diversion he would en-
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r,,,yye il not harassed with the night
's"1 nf Il too costly nomination. lie
%i,S t.,., " INV his and it is worth hundred
' a,. m the standard dollar.
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A., vrJ,r,y shouldn't have made
,,S,. ~. iIoaJy's nomination cost him
't'i 'a's' ,rrS," Just enough would have
,,., more neghbOriy'