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AN AGED MANS hUICIDE.
Captain Jere Mason shoots Himself In a
Fit of A Alteration.

Fit OF Alteration.
Shortly before ten. o'clock yesterday fore.
noon Captain jeremiah Mason, an old
and respected citizen, and formerly popu.
lar steamboat man, shot himself in the head
with revolver, the ball entering the right
temple and piercing the brain. resulting In
almost instantaneous death. The sad affair
occurred at the reSidtnc, a Capt Mason's
brother, Capt. Sam Mason, III Centre Wheel
Ing.
been living on farm down the river. About
six weeks ago he suffered slight stroke OF
something like paral ysis, which affected bis
vocal organs and his hearing. From this he
had In measure recovered when he came 10
the city two weeks ago. Since that time he
has been staying with hisibrother.
Yesterday forenoon members Of the family
heard report as Of pistol, put paid no at
tention to II, thinking some OF the boys were
firing in the alley. About fifteen minutes
later Miss Jessie Mason, niece OF the de-
ceased, passing wood shed in the yard, saw
her uncle lying on some old carpet. Think
ing he bad tainted, she stopped over him,
when she saw in his right hand, tightly
clasped, revolver. She then ran into the
house and raised the alarm. Capt. Sam
Mason, brother Of the deceased, at once sum-
moned DR.. Thompson, but 1t was too late for
medical skill to accomplish anything.
County Coroner sehultzs was notified, and
in company with Couuty Physician Wilson,
visited the house, and after an examination
concluded that 1t was unnecessary to sum-
mon jury to hold the inquest. The tcsti-
mony showed the facts 10 be as narrated
above. From an examination OF the sur.
roundipgs and the evidence II was concluded
that the dead man had arranged himself
pallet OF carpet in the shed, lain down and
tried his revolver, but for some reason the
shell OF the cartridge, though showing the
mark OF the hammer, did not explode. He
then got up, went into the kitchen, and after
some cheerful talk with one OF the family,
returned to the shed, laid down, placed the
pistol close TO his head. and fred. The re.
volver was "bull dog" OF IS calibre, and
the wound made was an ugly, jagged hole
several times as large Us the ball.
Capt Mason was "a years old, and bache.
lor In very comfortable circumstances, finan-
cislly. He has been engaged In no regular
employment for several years, but was
formerly master and pilot on several well.
known Ohio river steamboats,. He was pilot
OF the famous old Fall City and afterward on
the Red Fox, leading boats In their day, be-
longing to the Union line, OF which be and
his brother, Capt Sam, were part owners.
He was well thought OF by all the river men,
aud his sad act for which no cause could be
assigned but an alteration caused by his
illness, gave general regret.
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Secretary Of State StAlnaker yesterday
issued certificate Of incorporation to 1.-THE
Journal Printing and Publishing Company"
formed for the purpose OF publishing and
issuing daily evening newspaper, 10 be
known rs The EAeeiing Evening Journal, and
trausacting general printing, publishing
and book binding business In all It's various
branches. The principal office OF the incor.
expirc March Il, 1881. The sum OF ID, 100 has
been subscribed to the capital stock, and $6l6
been paid 10, while the privilege Is reserved
Of increasing the capital stock by sales Of ad.
ditional shares from time to tine 70 100000
in ali. The IncorporatoIs are G. w. Akin.
son, OF Wheeling. who holds one share Of So;
James 6. Atkinson, OF Charleston, whS hiss
sixty shares; A. ]. Hallted, Of wheeling,
sixty shares; and J. Wise Norton and W. H.
Travis, both oi Wheeling, one share EACH.
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AYouNG MANS DOWNFALL.
Covering His own Cr0okeincss With q
Story OF Robbery.

A week ago last Saturday mOrning the liz.
rELLiGEKCER printed the story Of an alleged
robbery which was said to have taken place
on the National Road ut an uDftequented spot
on the "Big Hill, about i've miles west OF
Bridgeport, the viCtim rs the story went,
being John Kul,er, q travelling salesman In
the employ Of A, Branum Il SONS, the whole
sale grocers Of bridgeport. Kuller told the
story himself. He said as he was returning
In d two horse buggy from trip through the
small towns OF Belmont county, he was stop
ped by three men, who pulled him from the
buggy, knocked him insensible and robbed
MIN OF large bill book containing about
1910 In money, which he had placed in an
inside vest pocket. About 500 in currency
In bag under the buggy seat was untouched.
When he came TO, the horses were standing
near, and he at once drove to Bridgeport and
told his story.
The fact that RULERS person bore no
marks Of violence reused the suspi-
cions Of his employers, as we'll as OF other
people who heard the story. The police and
May or q bridgeport, accompanied by kuller,
went to the scene OF the robbery, and 10 other
places In the vicinity which were thought
likely to be tho hiding places OF such charac-
tiers as were supposed " have committed the
robbery, but nothing was developed by the
trip. After mature consideration the Messrs.
Drannum informed their employe OF their
suspicious, and after stoutly denying the
charges for several days. lie finally confessed
yesterday that he had not been robbed, but
had taken tue money for his own use, and
concOcted the story to account forit.
Kuller Is young man who was generally
liked and respected by his acquaintance
lie was In the employ OF Z. Z. Rhodes II Son,
for about year before their retirement from
the grocery business two years ago, since
which he has been employed by the Bran:
ums, giving them very good satisfaction. and
never being suspected OF any crookedness
before.
General regret Is expressed at Bridgeport
for the phase the affair has taken, and much
sympathy is felt for MH. KulIer,, who is
highly spoken OF. Many consider the mis-.
guided man more sinned against than sim
ming. His trouble seems to have arisen
from living beyond his salary. which was
only $50 month, He will probably succeed
In settling the matter up and not be pros
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half sneer on his face he either refused to
answer questions or replied, IFS none OF
your business, y or ASK my brother"
Soon after DR.. Edwards and DR.. 6ilyey ar.
rived and probed for the ball. but could hnd
nothing. Gueuther said finally that Il had
dropped into his mouth and that he bad spAt
II out, and showed blister on his tongue
that he said the ball had burned.
He then coarsely remarked that the doc.
tors would better go and probe into the old
mans head and see what they could find.
Officer Barum said that the fellow walked
straight on bis way to the lookup, but that
he could smell whisky on his breath.
About 10 o'clock he was removed to the
county jail. Nothing more was learned OF
him last night. His brother Robert was
TO much sgtated 10 say much, but his
step. brothers, under their breath, but with
yehemelce, cursed the day he returned.
They were all ut the schuchardt house last
night
Robert, In his crossexAminatIon, said that
he believed Guenther was slightly under the
influence OF liquor; also that since his re-
turn home he had talked with him, Robert,
and that the sub ect Ct that conversation had
been piece Of property belonging To the
Doctor which Gneuther wanted, and
which had not been left To him.
Guenther complained bitterly about It
Robert also testified that there was not TO his
knowledge will, there having been legal
formalities some years since that dispensed
with any need OfR will. Their father was the
heir and Guenthsr was ignored in the diStri-
button. Robert had never heard any threats
used by Guenther, although he was not satis-
titd. He did not know the cause OF last
nights visit
THE INQUEST UNFINISHED.
At 10 o'clock the Jury was adjourned
until O'Clock this morning, Robert being
bound over TO appear at the proper time,
when needed. DR.. Alderman was present
almost Immediately after the shooting, but
nothing could be done for the old Doctor At
10 O'Clock DIS. Alderman and Reeves held
u post mortem.. The shot entered Just mid.
way between the ear and eye on the left
side and trayersed through the brain TO the
other, side dropping down near the base.
The weapon must have been held very close
to the head as the powder burnt the hair
and nesh.
The untimely end OF this accomplished
physician and gentleman will be heard oil
with general rtgret, and the cause that lead
the nephew, VINO had been brought up and
treated like son by his uncle, according To
all accounts, 10 murder the unotlending old
man In cold.blooded manner, seems IN.
explainable.
1t was learned at late hour last night, too
late for proper verification, that Guenther
had said to his sister.in-law that he was going
10 shoot Schuchardt and then kill himself.
Several other rumors were circulating, and
the probabilities are that to.day's inquest
will bring out some very interesting lesti.
mony,
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A COUGH, cold or sore throat should be
stopped. Neglect frequently results In an
lung disease or consumption.
Browns Bronchial Trocnes do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
hut acts directly on the intlamed parts, allay-
ing irritation, gives relief in Asthma, Bron.
chitis. Coughs, catarrh, and the throat
troubles which singers and public speakers
are subject 10. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended
BY physicians, and have ways gi1en perfect
satisfaction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly IN entire generation
they have attained well.merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF the age. Sold Al
% cents boz eyerywhere. TThE4w
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Amestiug OF the bicycle club, the Wheel.
ing whtelmen, was he'd last evening 70
organize for the coming season. The annual
election OF officers was held, and resulted as
follows President, T. A. Hoge, Captain,
Roburt Hazett; Secretary and Treasurer,
Charles B. OFT.
The meeting was an enthusiastic one,
showing that the love Of this kind Of out
door sport has not died out during the win
ter. The prospects for an increased member
ship and renewed interest in bicycling are
good, II the spirit Of the meeting Is any In
dicAtiIn.
A committee was appointed to secure, q
suitable club room as headquarters for the
organization during the coming season.
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News and Gossip In Reference TO Various
People.

news ana 6ossipth heieFehce ~ NhF'ouh
People.
Joseph Graves has Just returned from the
East, where he has been selecting all the late
spring styles Of wall paper and borders.
Mr.. c. n. Shinn, Of FAirmont, who has
been advanced 10 special examinership in
the Pension Bureau, stopped over last night
on his way TO Pittsburgh, where he has been
assigned to duty. His district includes the
Pennsylvania counties q Washington, ALE
gheny and Greene.
The Bellaire Independent says: Miss Kate
Leighton. OF Wheeling, has class OF young
lady art students in this city, most OF whom
have attained catering proficiency In the art
Of painting Miss Leighton is soon to make
visit to st. Louis, aud will attend an
academy OF designs while there. Miss Eta
ronner, who has been the guest OF Mrs. Sam
uel Parks, OF lower town, for some days, re.
turned 10 her home to-day,
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Gtre Gateltigeuter.


Crescent Building Association.
For sale-stocks-I Irwin, Agent.
For sale-Fairbank Scales, &c.
Proposals for Curbings and Crossings.
Wall Paper-Joseph Graves.
Easter Cards-E Il. L. Nicholl.
Contractors and Builders-W. A. Wilson.
Excelsior Baking Powder-R. II. List.
A Choice Collection OF Easter Cards at
Stanton IL Dayenports.
Reliable Testimony-Third page.
One Touch OF Winter.
switl's specifc-Third page.
l2I9 Cents-A. siedenbach & Bro.-Head
OF Local.
so Pieces Striped and Plain Summer silk
Head Of Local.
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WARRINGTON, D. G., March 2o.-1AM-For
Tennessee and the ohio Valley, colder, fair
weather, preceded In the eastern part OF the
former BY light rains, and In the latter by
light snow, northwesterly winds and rising
barometer, followed from the eastern district
10 Texas by warmer shifting TO warmer
SouthwEs,erly winds and falling barometer.
For the Lake Region, fair weather, preceded
by light SHOWS, warmer winds, becoming
variable, with increasing pressure.
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New York, March 10.-Judge Donobue,
in the Supreme Court, this morning,
denied the motion toso amend the COM
plant OF the Metropolitan Elevated Rail.
road Company against the Manhattan and
New York Elevated Railroad Companies
that the only question to be involved
wonld be the validity Of the Merger agree.
fnant
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The greatest medical wonder OF the world.
Warranted 10 speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever sorts, Can.
CEN, Piles, Chilblains, CornS, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptions, guaranteed to
oure IN every instance, or money refunded.
IS cents per box. For sale ct Logan & Co.'s
Bridge Corner Drug Store,
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THOSE needing Furniture, Carpets, DO,
this spring will save money BY calling q
zink 4 M0rehead's during thslt closing ont
sale this month. Goods must 30 sold By
April lsk
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Present stock OF pianos, steinway, Knahe
Chickering, HAllet & Davis, Emerson, Hard
man, Guild, &C., at the very lowest prices;
and great reduction for cost. Call early and
Lucas Musio sToRE,
IIAq MNin StrsAt,
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
ST. JAMES HOTEL.

TaE only pain we can safely make light Of,
Is the Windoy.pane, 6pt the plln That racks
our frame and Tears our lungS Is matter OF
serious consequence. To alleviate the latter
and effect permanent cure, DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup 10 relied on by oil sensible people.
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AoAY cowboy named Harry Kiif1il,
Cured backache with ST. Jacobs Oil,
Freed FROM his pains,
He roams der the plAins=
His cure was according TO Hoyle.
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CLOSING out at cost, Furniture, Carpets
Window Shades, 60, at link 4 Morehead's
ILL Main street, as their rooms are TO be used
for other business after April LIST.
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rhernon,etor Record.

The following SLOWS the range OF the Their
mometer, as observed at Sohnepfs drug
store, Opera House corner, yeslerday;
1881 1883
"a N.l2M,3P M,7EAl7 IA. ". IAN. 8P.N.IrM.
81 So 50 Sc 81 90 " nj
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CYCLOPEDIA OF LIVE vToo,.
GENERAL NOTICES.
NIOTlCE no SIONE CONTI n.

NOTICE TO STONE CoNTRACmCS
Bids will be received By the THU n.
terrain Church until March Il, lass, for Stard seI'
and excavation on new Church DuiIilrS ~, Hofk
street, between Thlrty.eIghh aud TSI, w s1CoS
s tey@ r4aS snn spssihaSns aud Inl0rnaSS
tee reserve the riHhI To reject any or ali LSs
menH' eaAn' AuuteS J. h. My
mrl 200 Jacob SiD,,, III
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The Death ofau old and Distinguished
Citizen.

Citizen.
The readers OF the INTELLIGENcER familiar
with public affairs for the last fifty. years,
and more especially with the stirring times
Of 1s59-'GO, that not only tried mems souls
but the courage Of the principles they advo-
Gated, will remember the familiar and
benevolent face OF W. 2. Holiday, Esq.
Yesterday he ended useful and honorable
life, quietly aud peacefully sleeping away
his lie, which had attained beyond the
allotted period OF man. None who knew
him will refuse the simple tribute OF pass;
ing sigh or withhold The wish that his honored
ashes may rest In peace. His life has been
Just aud honorable, and In his death he will
not only be missed by loving family circle
but revered and remembered by q host Of
friends.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Mr.. Holiday was born in Pennsylvania,
March %, 1900. In 1901 his parents moved
to Ohio, and in February 1922 the subject OF
this sketch married Miss Wilson, who has
been true helpmate to him, aud survives
him. In 1888 Mr.. Holiday and his wife cast
their fortunes among the people OF Wheeling.
Mr.. Holiday was man OF strong convictions
and when the iniQuity OF slavery was first
preached, he was one Of thirty In this city 10
send a petition 10 Washington for the ahol.
ishment q slavery In the District OF Column
bla. He engaged in various pursuits In this
city. He was always staunch supporter OF
the government, aud was one OF the few
brave men who cast their votes for Abraham
Lincoln, for President; and was also one OF
the fnt subscribers Of the ISTELLIGEScER and
renamed q constant reader Of the same IN.
I'll his death.
PUBLIC POSITIONS.
Shortly after the war he was appointed CT.
gar and Tobacco Inspector, which position
he held for some years until he succeeded the
late Thomas Hornbrook, Esq, as Surveyor Of
CUSTOMS, TO which office he was appointed by
President Lincoln, and which be held for
eight years, only relinquishing his trust
shortly before his term expired on account OF
his increasing years aud falling health.
During the last three years his health grad.
ually failed, until death released the weary
soul. He died in the full hope OF glorious
reward. His last wish was that his six grand
sons should act as pail bearers.
The deceased leaves four children, Mrs.
Sarah Connolly, OF the North End Harry O,
Holiday, OF whose residence the deceased
lately lived and died. Thomas ]. Holiday,
OF stenbenyille, o. and Mrs. Mary Higgins,
OF the South Side,
COL J. ", Holiday, son OF the deceased.
died only o few months ago. He served
through the war with distinction, and the
recently organ 'zed Post OF the g. A. r. In
this city was named In honor OF the dead
veteran.
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That for pure sweet bread. rolls and hot
cake use Phoenix Compressed Yeast. II is
alwas ready and never fails. All first class
grocers kept II.
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"ANTED-A SITUATI0I
w Clerk OF Book keeper In A WAN AS
tail business Can Riyegood Reference q r.
B., care 1ntellis enCer office Addna
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AFcrESrlFlC chemical compound that gives
health and strength, Is Browns Iron Bittefs
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WANTED

WANTED-A ROOM IN Wgicp -
vy Store fqsniuie. Address, stain. nh Nh ~
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AHARpESED VILLAIN.

Officer Barum testified that while he was
taking him along he fist made slight en-:
deayors to get away, then wanted to stopand
eel drink, which be was not allowed to do.
He then llta cigar and said:
II did Il but I'm afraid didn't do 1t good
Eileen minutes otter the shooting an IS.
rF.iInENoER reporter called on him. He was
pacing up and down cell No. 2, smoking his
cigar, while the blood still Continued TO flow
slowly down the side Of bis face, With q
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TuNARE good Valad dressing in the ordi-
nary way, good condiments, plenty Of time
and no little skill are essential DUKES
DRESSING supplies all these requisites. ALI
grocers sellit.
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Wanted pants and vest makers
Evans & Co. Bellaire, Ohio.

Evans d Co. Bellaire, Ohio.
NOuNDsyELLE.
Still butter sells ut forty cents per pound,
and learfully scarce at that.
Workmen are busy remodsling the interior
Of the large room formerly occupied by ID.
L. Logan, on Second street, Middle ward,
to adapt It to its occupancy as a general store
room, by Its new owner, W. W. Smith.
A number OF new dwellings are in course
OF erection In the Third ward. Among those
having buildings erected, are Messrs. George
Edwards, Adolph, Simms and Wilson. The
lower ward will not put up many build
ings this season, some other season, may be.
The members Of Trinity church are prepar.
ing for parlor concert, at the rectory par
lors, Monday evening next, the 18th inst:
The best local musical talent will be assisted
by ladies and gentlemen from Wheeling, In
rendering the occasion pleasant and enjoy
able one. The programme will consist OF
music, vocal and instrumental, aud select
readings and recitations. An Admittauce fee
OF twenty-five cents will be charged, the pro.
ceeds 10 be used In erecting fence around
the rectory grounds.
By the death OF silas Price. ST., Esq Mar.
shall county loses one OF her most widely
and iavorably known citizens. Mr.. Price
was at one time u large landowner, and in
ante Lelitm days the p0ssessor Of several
slaves. lie was true type Of that now fast
departing class, the true Virginia gentleman,
generous and hoSpitable TO a fault and OF
that convivial disposition happieSt when en-
tertaining his neighboS and friends. One Of
his most striking characteristics was the
tenacity with which he adhered to the code"
as the only available mode amorg gentle
men OF settling personal differences.
MINoo JUNCTION.
Miss Linnia Mansburger, OF Wheeling, Is
visiting Mrs. Russell.
Mr.. Will Inglsr, Of the Ohio Glass Works
Of Bellaire, is visiting his parents and friends
here,
Mr.. Taylor Griffith, ''shoye.under'' at the
sheet rolls, Ia smiling all over. lisa boy and
weighs fourteen pounds.
The Salvation Army, OF Steubenv'lle, treat.
ed Mingo to one of their concerts in the
School House, Saturday afternoon.
Mingo Is a fearful place for drinking and
fighting on pay night, but the Marshal says
wait till they get the new lock up and there
will be some 'iugging" done.
Mr.. John Barnes, Of Benwood, has resigned
his position In the Junction Iron Works, and
gone to Green Castle, Ind. Mr.. Sam Cook,
q Martins Ferry mailer, takes his place here,
-&tE-
TuMARE good Valad dressing in the ordi-
nary way, good condiments, plenty Of time
and no little skill are essential DuRKEE's
DREssINo supplies all these requisites. Ali
ProcAHs Aellit
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STRONG
EACTSI

A great many people arc asking
what particular troubles BROWNS
IRON BlrrERs is good for.
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A Lady Cured Of Rheumatism.
Kidney Disease Cured.
Heart Disease.

Vine ST., Harrisburg. Pa.
Dec. =, 1881.
Aher trying different physicians
and many remedies for palpitation
Of the heart without receiving any
benefit, was advised totry Browns
Iron lIltterS. have used two bot.
ties and never found anything that
gave me so much relief.
MH. JENNIE HISS.
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It's wonderful curative power is
simply because it pui6es and en-
riches the blood, thus beginning at
the foundation, and by building up
the system, drives out all disease.