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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-01-31
A SPY In CAMp.

I, It was on the strength Of this last Sec
ton that John Z. Semmes, acting as attor-
ney for the parties who intended roofing
the pot hunters out Of their lair, laid his
plans for a raid. Proving the parties
guilty before Hartford county Magistrates
was long known to be worthless. What
was required was to get possession OF the
guns and contiscate them. The services Of
Philadelphia detective were enlisted, and
the operations OF this shrewd man began
the game. First he went TO Havre-de-
Grace and found out who the great duck
killers were. OF course, nobody knew how
they killed their ducks, but to these men
the detective went, and being an engaging
and companionable fellow he made them
all his friends. They took him down 10 the
stronghold on Spesutia Island and gave
him all the duck.shooting he wanted.
They had splendid guns, Of all patterns,
and were willing to show him how TO kill
ducks from bar or blind, but never q
chance did he get to 90 out in sneak boat
with "big gun" They were very
reticent about these and their hiding.
places for them were OF the cleverest aud
most unsearchable character. The detec.
tive wanted to see the guns fred, so as to
have unquestionable evidence. At last he
was taken out with Wash Barnes, the great
duck killer and the ringleader OF the
poachers. On this occasion Barnes killed
lO4 ducks. Afterwards the detective was
taken out with another man and was
shown the modus operandi. The first raid
proved failure,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-01-31
An ArrAcK ON rnE ISLAND.


Another raid was planned. This time
two Baltimore detectives were brought
into requisition and several special officers,
The lines were laid with great judgement,
and day before yesterday the party made
an attack on the island, armed with war.
rants for the arrest OF Barnes and the
other man, whose friendship had induced
him to take the detective out in his boat.
To the surprise OF the raiding party the
poachers were found entrenched on the
island, armed to the teeth and prepared to
make q desperate defense. 1t was after.
ward learned that special officer, who
had been sent 10 Belair to be deputized by
the Sheriff., had acted in an injudicious
manner and the duck.killers had gotten
wind OF the affair. Here was fix. There
were eleven poachers in all and about six
in the party that had come to arrest them.
The poaChers swore that they would die
rather than be arrested. Mr.. Semmes
hoisted flag OF truce and opened parley.
He told the men that he was going 10 arrest
them anyhow and that they had better
submit. They could not better their mis-.
demeanors by adding to them the capital
crime OF murder, whereas il the officers
should kill anyone in making the arrest Il
would be praiseworthy act in the eye oi
the law.
coNFIscATlNG TIE GUNS.
The poachers considered this knock
down Argument and surrendered, thinking
that at best they would only be taken be-
fore Hartford county Magistrate. A cute
provision Of law, however, allows the Of.
tenders to be prosecuted either in Hartford
or Baltimore counties, and when Mr..
Semmes told Barnes and his partner that
he was going to slap them in jail at Tow.
son they begged for mercy. A compromise
was then affected, and Mr.. Semmes promis.
ed that they should appear before Har.
ford county Magistrate, and that he would
allow the law to take its course without
argument upon the evidence II they would
give up their "big guns" The men begged
and implored, and even wept over part
ing with their guns, swearing that
they were their "bread and butter" Mr..
Semmes took them, however, and sent
them to Baltimore yesterday, when they
were broken up and given to WinternitE
the junk.dealer. They were enormous
single. .barreled affairs, painted a dirty
white, and were both loaded. One Of these
guns Is said to have been owned by old
Captain Cadwallader, Of duckipg fame, and
cost 5000. The lock was beautiful piece
OF mechanism, and the metal was perfect,
The two men were each fined 500 and
were released. The Philadelphia detec
tive-who, by the way, has made himself
very scarce-alleges that there are still
eighteen OF these guns in possession OF the
gang, which will doubtless continue ID
nnclnrnnl dapredations npon the ducks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-01-31
DUCK DESTROYERS.
BIG RAID ON THE por.HuNrERs
Near Harre de Grace, Md.-An Attack on Their
StronrhoId-Meu Who Slaughter the Fowl
by the Wholssale-A Story orthe susque.
hanna That Reads Like Romance.

HAyRE-DE.GRAcE, January S0.-There is
considerable excitement along the river
over raid on the pothunters Of the Sus'
quehanna. The interest in the affair is
heightened by the air Of mystery which
surrounds 1t. Exactly who instigated it is
not generally known, beyond that it was
done at the instance Of the gentlemen who
own ducking shores along the susque'
hanna, Gunpowder, Bush and Back rivers,
by clubs and individuals who live in New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. For q
long time there has existed in and around
Hayre-de.G Grace, gang OF pot.hunters,
who, armed, with huge guns, mounted IN
skifIs. go out at night and slaughter ducks
by thousands on their roosting places.
There is an old law prohibiting the killing
OF ducks in this manner, but owing to the
fact that some OF these poachers are politi.
cally influential men the law is nullity
so far as Hartford county magistrates are
concerned. Last winter there was law
passed by the Legislature making the PEN
alties more stringent. Since this the pot
hunters have become practically band OF
outlaws, with captain, whose name is
Washington Barnes.
KILLING OF DUCKS BY WHOLESALE.
Taking Spesutia Island us the base Of
operations, the pot.hunters conduct their
business, which is remarkably lucrative.
In fact, it must be, as the hardships and
exposures they undergo are sometimes ter
rible. These men kill ducks by means Of
what are known as might guns" They
are huge fowling-pieces, on the pattern OF
the ordinary shot gun, but weighing l50
pounds apiece, with bore like howitzer
and capacity for ut least u pound and a
half OF powder. A gun Of this kind is
mounted in the bows OF small skiii, which
can either be navigated in water or put
upon runners and propelled over the ice.
The stock Of the gun is braced against
block, so that the recoil sends the boat
back through the water, and there is no
big shock, as there otherwise would be.
There are instances recorded where
eighty.fve and one hundred canvas-backs
were killed at one discharge. On account
OF this slaughter the law passed by the last
Legislature imposes fine Of 500 or i'm
prisonmentf for each and every ottense con-
stituted by having in possession, using or
disposing OF any sink boat, sneak boat, big
or swivel gun, or killing duck IN the
night time in any manner in the Chesa-
peake bay or its tributaries. r
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-01-31
HoNoRs TO GEN. FIIznuGII LEE.

Wheeling, Januarg 8O, 1S8s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
The New Voting Precincts.

Old and wel-known voting-precincts
should not he changed except for reasons
plain to everybody. The removal Of the
voting-places from one square TO another on
the same street always creates confusion
and some times causes the loss Of votes.
The Ignorance and carclessneSs of voters in
this respect is something wonderful.
But in the ease Of First Monroe and
First Clay the necessity for dividing of
each one Of these two precincts into two j.
apparent. Ii must be done in order 10
pOll the vote. Whether the sense Of the
people is or is not to be taken at the May
election as TO the site for the new City Hall.
the urgency for more vOting-places re-
mains. For the same reason another pre-
cinct must be inserted in Jackson Ward
between Second street and Adams, or
some street along there.
All this can be done, and should be
done, without putting the voters TO any
trouble or inconvenience. The registrars
can transfer the names from the books Of
the old precincts 10 the books OF the new
precincts. and only those who are thrown
into the new precincts will have to be in
formed where they must vote hel eater.
This will be ever so much better than a
EcUtTdl HUdhlng up vi luc NOttlS VI tdNi
OF these three wards.
What Is more. it will furnish no excuse
for failure to reSppoint the present regis
trars, who are efficient. Leave the voting
precincts as they are where possible. and
there will be no excuse for turning out the
majority OF the old registrars. Shake up
the voting precincts. and the Judge of the
Hastings Court may have to 90 10 sinking
up the registrars. He treated us very well
indeed in the late campaign, and we should
do nothing to force him 10 a general reyi-
sion Of the list OF registrars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Military Career of stonewan Jackson.

The Petersburg IndeI OF yesterday says:
The announcement that Rev. II. VI. jack
son. Of Richmond, would deliver hi, lecture
on THE Military Career Of Stonewall
Jackson" at the ball OF the Young Mems
Christian Association, last night. attracted
a very large audience, which listened with
rapt attention to the sketch Of the life and
character OF the great hero Of the late war,
as so well portrayed by the lecturer. Mr..
jackson was introduced 10 the audience by
Rev. John J. Clopton in brief and apprO-
pirate speech. The speaker began by re-
lating in a very entertaining manner Jack
sons career during the war, and then
spoke OF his qualities a. a soldier, cOmpar-
Ing him with Napoleon and other great
generals. The lecturer closed by referring
10 Jackson character as an individual, and
in doing so paid graceful tribute 10 his
worth both as man and Christian. The
lecture was a real intellectual treat, and
was much enjoyed by all present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Goods for Christmas

OF all sorts are now being offered by some
parties at hdJ price. This means one OF
three things: either the goods were
marked 30 high that purchasers refused
them. or else the merchant has found that
be made a bad selection, or they are old
goods from last years stock; fourthly. it
is possible that the advertisers, not being
experienced in Christmas trade, are pre-
maturely nervous. Carlton Mccarthy d
Co., sos Main street, pace BlOck,l are not
selling at HALF PRICE. Their goods are
fairly marked. and UiH be sold at the
marked prices. They believe they have
made iudcicus and tasteful selection, and
their experience ius,ifies the expectation
OF a GOOD TRADE. They are increasing
their selling force daily and otherwise pre-
pairing for the trade they most confidently
expect. Please remember that for staple
articles. the best goods, and the choicest,
honesty demands that the merchant must
charge a fair price. You can get dollars
tcOrth for one dollar at
MCCARTHY < CO.'S,
sos Main street pace Block.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Neu Code Wanted.

There i hardly any service THIS LeglsIa-
ture can do that will be more appreciated
by the general public than the furnishing
of a new Code. The present Code was
published ten years ago, and has been so
cut and whacked to pieces by subsequent
legislation that very few people really
know what the law is on any given subject.
A good Code. with good index, and
printed in a form less bulky than that
OF 1873. would be blessing to the law
vers. judges, clerks Of courts, constables,
and businessmen Of Virginia.
No doubt some man can be found 10 un-
dertake the Job. but he should be selected
for his competency. not for his popularity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Communicated.
Railroad Comma isSfOuer.

The gallant Democrats OF the Southwest
are certainly entitled TO something, and the
Democrats OF the Ninth district deserve
well at the hands Of the party aud should
be rewarded. Wythe county in the last
fight did her whole duty, and Wythe now
asks that one OF her sons be rewarded. and
presents the name OF Mr.. John S. Crockett
for the position OF Railroad Commissioner
In the last canvass no man did better or
more efficient work for the party. A true
Democrat, he has ever been found close TO
the flashing OF the guns, and would dis
charge the duties Of the Office in q manner
creditable 10 himself and with honor TO
the state. ONE WHO Knows.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
fCommunicated.I

We have nothing 10 say in disparage-
ment Of any candidate for the Office Of
Railroad Commissioner. I'm fact. we wish
all Of them could till that responsible po-
sition. This, however. beng ont OF the
question. it behoOyes the body elective TO
choose the most competent and response
bic gentleman from the list TO GIL that ar
duous trust. Looking over the names Of
the candidates. we have been struck forcl-
bly, with that of Colonel Louis BremOnd.
a man who for thirty years has been con-
nected with railroads, and boDorably So
db initio dd 6Rem." II, then, the Le-
gislature desire to reward merit and please
public sentiment, We trust they will see
iii to place the crown where il belongs.
"PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
THE NTLLFIN-PIANT.

Dr. Quillau. celebrated physician o. Dublin,
has just written. In an English medical iournal OF
his wonderful experimental results with the COM
mon mullein-pant upon lung and bronchial AZ
fcct0ns citing eases where be had given Il 10 con-
sumptiyes with the most astonishing result. and
recommends It's use by the profession Referring
to the above, we would state that "Taylnr's Cher
0kee Remedy Of Sweet Gum aud Mulio'n.' made
from the formula II the medicinc.men Of the
Cherokee nation, Is composed not only OF the mul-
ein-plaut. but has incorporated with n the sweet
gum, the finest stimulating eNpcctoran, known,
presenting an agreeable taste and certain pan
acea for Coughs, Group, Whooping- & ough, Colds,
and all bronchial affections.
For sale by all leading druggists az 2jc. and ~
per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter \. TAYLOR, Atlanta,
Ca. proprietor of raylOr's Premium Cologne.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
Yesterday;
Hubbard Williams (colored), charged
with being drunk. Fined s..
Henry Yenable (colored), charged with
feloniously obtaining by false and fraudu-
lent pretences one horse and set OF harness
valued at 800, the property OF J. II. Crow
der. Discharged.
Boiling Hubbard, for being drunk. Dis
charged.
Thomas DobbinS, charged with being
drunk and lying in the street. sent TO
jail in default OF security for his good be-
hayiOr for thirty days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
rroR OTHER LOCAL SEE FOURTH PAGE.l

4 SrNwART OLD ENENY.- One OF the
,onobe.t old adversaries Of human comfort,
and most difficult TO eXterminate, is rheu-
matism. Many middle-aged people suffer
torture wish il. and the old folks who nave
il find il the pest Of their lives. The ease
~ : venerable lady Of Lewistown, Mass, Is
~ GREAT interest to the victims Of this
tougb old enemy. Mrs. SWEET says: %
have been using Perry Dayis's Pain-Killer
for about eight years. As soon as | apply
Pain-Killer | have almost immediate re-
lief from pain."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Iustiugs Court.

The case of Chris. Baker, who was in
dicted for taking and carrying away the
dead body Of David Sheehan FOR the pur-
pose OF disposing Of it for his own protlt
and gain, was tried Yesterday. sheehan
was a pauper in the City Almhouse, who
died on the 18th Of October. and his body
was placed in the Morgue. The jury re-
turned a verdict OF guilty, and ascertained
his punishment at ten days in Jail and a hne
OF Sj.
The case Of Lewis +. Mason. indicted Tor
feloniousy cutting and wounding DR.. W.
Il. Crutchfield with intent TO Kill, Is set foI
trial tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Call early and secure choice ;

To THE CoNsUNPTIvE.-WuBoR COMPOUND
or CoD-LiyEB on AND LDtE. without possessing
the very nauseatIng favor Of the article hereto
fore used. IS endowed by the Phosphate Of Lime
with a healing property which renders The OH
douoly eficacous. Remarkable testimonials OF iis
efficacy can be shown b. those who desire 20 see
them. Sold hy A. B. WILBoR, Chemist. Boston,
and all druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
prafessor Gleason.

Next Wednesday, Thursday, and sstur-
day evenings Professor Gleason will ex-
bibit at the Richmond Theatre. under the
management Of Mr.. George c. Mountcastle,
eight performing horses.
The entire scenery will be removed from
The stage. The Professor has been exhib-
iting for the past two weeks at the corner
of Seventh and Clay streets under canvas,
and has been drawing crowded houses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
fCommuDicated.I
Register of the Land Office.

In the list Of aspirants for official posi-
tions at the hands OF the General Assembly
the name Of no better or more worthy gem
teman, loyal and deserving Democrat, APP
pears than that Of Captain O. X. Funsten,
OF Richmond, who is announced as a can
didate for the Office Of Register Of the Land
Office. Captain Funsten is a son OF the
late Colonel q. K. Funston. for years one
OF the ablest leaders OF the Democratic
party in the State Senate, and nephew OF
the late Colonel David Funsten, Of the
city OF Alexandria. He received a liberal
education, which was hardly completed
before he took up his musket in defence OF
his State, doing good and faithful service
until the war closed. He il a gentleman
who possesses every qualification For the
position: OF fine intelligence, unquestioned
integrity, unexceptionable habits; is q fine
accountant and an elegant penman. Po-
litically he has ever been an unflinehing,
earnest, active, aud uncompromising De-
mocrat. His election will crafty host Of
friends all over the State. SENEX.
From Alexandria Gdzette.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
To the Ladies.

We will sell Monday, December 10, 1883.
No. cooking-stove, complete, gil; No. !,
S13; handsome tin SET, $3.50; l0-quart
dish-pan, 10 cents; S-quart stamp-pan, 10
cents; 4-quart tin bucket, IL cents; !
dozen 9-inch tin plates, 80 cents; decora-
ted-stand lamp, 80 cents; glasS-stand
lamp, - cents; / dozen plain goblets. 40
cents; l glass set, 30 cents; set OF steel
knives and forks, 45 cents. Crockery,
glassware. house-furDishing goods al low
figures. Give Us a call.
J. r. ROSE * Co.,
1908 east Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

Tickets for the Assembly Ball TO be held
at sanger Hall on Tuesday evening. De-
cember 1lth, will be found at the book
store OF Mes-rs. West. Johnston X Go. on
Monday, December 10th, from \. VI. un-
hl 3P. VI. Those invited win please call
and obtain their tickets, which are indi,-
pensable. THE COMMITTEE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Mrs. Iaugtry.

The extraordinary interest shown by the
public in Mrs. Langtry's dt5ut as profes-
sional actress was due in the first instance
10 the prominent position she occupied as
a leader Of fashion and her reputation as a
recognized beauty. II her looks please
her audience. she will OF course be graft
fed. but she denies that her claims for
public recognition as an actress have ever
been based upon the mere question OF her
personal appearance.
She will be here on the 9th, 2Sth, and
Doth az December.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Anticipated Pleasure.

The display Of fireworks and balloon
ascensiorS to be exhibited in front of the
Great New York Toy COmpany's store,
No. 2l3 Broad street, between Second and
Third streets, on Monday, "Wednesday. and
Friday evenings. at 6 O'clock, will doubt
less draw ont an immense crowd. Every
body should witness il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

II you wish to purchase handsome and
acceptable Christmas present, you will do
well TO call and examine the large and well
assorted stock Of pianos and organs at the
warerOOms OF Ramos x Moses. They have
on hand pianos TO sWt eyerybOdy's tastes,
and YOU can certainly make q selection that
will please both yourself and your friends.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

The charming prima donna Alice Oates
will be at the Theatre Monday and Tues
day evenings, accompanied by iine sup
port. 1.-The Field OF the Cloth OF Gold "
win he presented, and full and fashiona-
bic audience will be present. Reserved
seats for sale at usual places.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

Anthracite coal, So and Sj.75; lump
splnt. 500: hail, Sj9j and So: wood
from Sl.75 to $3.50 per half cord. Kindins
wood at lowest cash prices. agree TO
furnish rs good coal rs any ia The .iiy un-
der forfeiture OF $3.50. 1905 Gary street.
Telephone No. l6j. &. III. PAGE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

THE HANpsOsEsr AND LARGEST srocK OF
Plush odor-Cases. Celluloid Dressing Cases. Fle-
gaut Plush Work-Bones. Handsome Plush Velvet
Whisk-Holders. and the fullest line 81 bridal aud
Christmas presents ever seen IN the city can be
found at OWENS e MINORS.
opposite post-office.
Call early and secure choice selections.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

We unhesitatingly recommend W. ID.
Blair X cos. 100 east Main street. a. a
place where you can get pure Liquors, Cl-
CARS, Tobacco, and Fancy Groceries n
moderate prices. Our legislators would
do well to call on them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

We have at last secured a polish that
positively will not crack and gives a hand
some polish to the shoes.
SPENCE, TYREE * Co..
Sl3 and slj east Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Lecture.

Next Friday evening, at the First Bap-
tist church. Rev. II. VI. Wharton will lee
ture. at : o'clock. Subject, " Rambles in
Europe" Mr.. Wharton is very popular
and humorous lecturer. and his appear
,nce will cause 4 large crowd TO come out.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

EMogY's LITTLE CArHARric PILLS are sam
eiently powerful for the most robust yet the safes'
for children and weak constitutions The acton
in any disease IS uniform, certain, and safe. fif
teen celts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09
Giiyer.pIarC1 Ware.

The balance Of the stock Of the above
goods will be sold at private sale on Mon
day and Tuesday. Many valuable goods
remain. JNO. T.. LAUGHToN, Jr..
AuctiOneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

We will open on Monday. 10Th instant, a
large lot OF handsome toy trunks, ranging
in price from - cents 10 50.
SPENCE, TYREE a CO.,
Sl3 and So east Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

Decidedly the largest and finest stock OF
ren,lemen's plain and embroidered slip
ners. for Christmas presents, In the city.
SPENCE, TYREE 4 Co.,
sl3 and SIS east Broad street.