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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26
THE NEGRO QUESTION.


ASH have said, this Is the question OF
questions here, and 1t has its roots both in
the past and the present Of the negro race.
It is not by any means mere question OF
prejudice, although prejudice has to do
with 1t to very material extent. towes
not a little OF its present character to the
bitter experiences Of the Southern people
with mixed carpet.bag and negro legisla.
ton. They remember this with keen
sense OF injury and resentment, and It Ia
but natural that they should dread It's re.
currence. In this feeling think under.
stand them and to very decided extent
sympathize with them. To prevent the
recurrence OF such an evil they will ignore
all other questions, and will, II need be,
accept any policy whatever as respects
what they esteem to be their individual
interests. This Is the question TO
which 1 have largely addressed my.
self in the course Of many conver.
sations with representative Southern
men. l have made myself known to them
as conservative Republican, who long
ago, put himself on record against specu.
lative and depredatory carpetbagism, and
as one who has always believed that the
people OF any State OF the American Union
who bear the burdens OF legislation OF
whatever kind should exercise q potential
voice in shaping II. But have in several
OF these conversations expressed myself as
greatly perplexed by the seeming paradox.
ical necessity OF the Southern situation to
respect the unrestricted right OF suffrage,
be the electors wise or unwise, well affected
or Ill affected, and yet Of so leading and
controlling this suffrage as 10 mould It into
channel where It would not be in con.
fliot with the general interestso OF the South.
ern communities. And really this. 10 the
GREAT POLITICAL PRoHLEM
Of the South to-day. Recently conversed
upon itwith Gen. Mcmillan, the Postmaster
at New Orleans, who is not only very in.
telligent man and Appointment Republican,
but citizen who Is highly respected by
the people Of New Orleans. He Is not q
carpetbagger in the sense Of being an ad-
venturer among them. He brought large
means from the North, invested 1t very
unproftably in a sugar plantation in Car
roll Parish, and came here to stay and risk
bis cargo ID the same boat with the people
Of the State. he associates with the best
and most intelligent people, and In turn,
Is highly respected by them, and they are
sorry TO say that through the mutations Of
office he has been superseded as Postmaster
He enjoysthe reputation oi IN honest and
honorable man, and as such has the con-
fidence OF the people. BE Is the kind oI
carpet. bagger In whom they believe, and
the representative Of a class whom they
would gladly welcome 10 their sol
from the North, ! discussed tht
problem 10 which haye referred with
The General. (He was Union Genera
here during the war; and as far as coult
draw hin ept on the prospects, Of the Re
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26

That for pure sweet bread, rolls aud hot
cake use Phoenix Compressed Yeast. II IA
alwaS ready and never fails All Arst elaSs
groeess keepit,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26
STILL ANOTHER ooNyHRsATIoN.

While on this subject Of Mississippi pol.
itics I will venture to give the substance Of
a conversation l had with Judge Robert
Alcorn, cousin OF Ex-Governor and ex.
United States Senator Alcorn, Of this State.
may remark that the Alcorns, like the
McKays, are natives. Of Kentucky, who
came to this State long before the war, and
were Confederate soldiers, the Governor
having been a Confederate brigadier.
They are, however, all Republicans, and
present almost an isolated example in Mis-.
sissippi OF wealthy and influential con.
nection OF Southern people and Confeder.
ate antecedents becoming and remaining
Republicans after they laid down their
arms. With Judge Alcorn, who has been
stopping here at the hotel several days, l
have had several conversations as 10 the
Southern situation In general, and the Mis-.
siSsissippi situation in particular. pro-
pounded several OF the same questions to
him that had discussed with General Nc
MILAN at New Orleans, aud he was inclined
10 take much the same view as Mcmillan.
| finally said 10 him, "Judge, do you be-
believe that II would be a wise thing for the
Governmental at Washington to reinaugurate
the policy Of interference In the results oi
your elections In order to redress the real
or imaginary grievances Of the defeated
party2"
"No," said he, ~ would not counsel 1t.
1t would set the whole country wild again
and probably lead TO tho overthrow of the
Republican party at the North ] think II
would be better 10 wear along and suffer
the Ills We have rather than to ty to otherE
that we know not Of"
Then / said ohim: "What, in youriudg
ment will 30 the outcome IN, say tep years
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26
DEATH OF GEN. HOWE
AT keNosAA, WIS.,, YESTERDAY,
After Brief Illus,s-rarueuIur of his Death.
Biographical Sketch Of the D,esastd-seets.
tary Folgtr Very lIl-SsnatOr Don.
CAmtrOh's Condition Unchanged.
From on specIaI corre.popdent.

From Our Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D. c., March. 25.-The
news OF the death Of Postmaster Genera
Howe was received here this evening by q
private dispatch to his son in this city
After 1t became well known it created
somewhat of a sensation, as 1t is the frat
break in the Cabinet the President formed
for himself.
Up to the time OF Mr.. Howe's departure
from this city for the West he did not
complain OF ill.health. He took the trip
for change Of scene and pleasure. The
uppermost question is who will succeed to
his Office. Filley is talked oi, 30 is Emory
Storrs, OF Chicago, and the promotion Of
Frank Hatton TO the Cabinet is
predicted. 1t is also predicted that
William T. Chandler will be transferred
from the Navy Department 10 the PostofIice
Department, and that q new Secretary Of
the Navy will be appointed. All specula
tions as to the new Postmaster General are
premature, for the President will not con.
slider the question OF successor until after
Mr.. Howe is in his grave.
Itmay be weeks before the the vacancy will
be filled. Postmaster General Howe leaves
wife and seven children. His eldest
daughter is q resident OF this city, being
married to ColrE ,och Totem, a prominent
lawyer. His son Frank is an attorney in
behalf OF the United States be.
fore one Of the Claims Commissions.
The President had all his arrangements
made to leave for Florida on Saturday
next to be gone for ten days. Tho sudden
death oil Postmaster General Howe to-day
will probably change his plans, as it is
likely that he will attend the funeral in
Wisconsin.
Colonel Totten said this evening after
he had heard the news OF the death OF
Postmaster General Howe, that when that
gentleman left Washington two weeks
ago, he was in better health than for sev.
enteen years. Private business called him
to Green Bay, and returning from that
place he stopped at Kenosha, where he
contracted a fatal illness. The first news OF
ula hlCkutba IetCueu HoIt EIluhy luatt uuu
Mrs. Totten, Judge Howe's daughter, i'm
mediately made preparations to 20 to him.
She left Saturday morning and it is sup.
posed reached Kenosha about noon today.
His son Frank was preparing to leave to.
night when the news Of his fathers death
reached him. The family in this city have
heard nothing as to the funeral arrange.
ments, but Colonel Totten believes the
body will be taken to Green Bay for
interment in the cemetery there where
the family burial lot is and where
Judge Howe's wife and some iavorite
neices are burned. First Assistant Post
master General Hatton called at the White
House this evening and had an interview
with the President, at which it was decided
to issue an executive order closing the De-
partments on the day OF the funeral. The
PostofFlce Department building will be
draped in mourning for the customary
period.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26

formed on the tariff question, Il is not a
living issue among them, and don't see
any evidence that 1t Is growing question
in this State. l suppose that the most Of
people are on thesid oil free trade without
knowing anything about the question"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-26

there is another method, one that time and
peaceful methods will bring about, In the
shape OF Independent candidates, Malone
movements, side issues such as those oil
Chalmers,i in Mississippi, Fenton, In Georgia,
&C., like movements In Texas and else.
where in the South. My observation has
been that continued preponderanCe
on one side breeds discomfort on the part
OF disappointed political leaders, who 70
outside OF conventions and appeal to the
party. In this way the people become &C.
customed TO free discussion aud independ.
ent voting, and their apprehensions Of race
rule no longer solidiiy them into neparty.
"Well, there is OF course some tendency
Of this kind In the South. Some people
point to Kellogg election TO Congress as the
solitary Republican from this State an
indication OF this kind, but ! think that II
the influences back OF his election were
known they would not count for much on
the side OF Independent candidacy. Ihave
my own opinion as to what those intlu.
ences were, but l do not care at this time
to 60 into consideration Of them. As
have said to you, the machinery Of cleo
tons in this State Is Of such peculiar
character as not TO encourage or give much
chance for success to Independent move
ments. It is autocratic in It's character"
"But, said /, Louisiana has interests out
side Of the negro question. A recent CON
yersation with Mr.. Duncan F. Kenner, the
Tariff Commissioner from your State, whom
met at his office the other day, leads me
to suppose that the tariff Is an issue o
some importance to many oi your people
the sugar interest for example"
"Asto that, said he, "itis question very
little understood In this State among eithel
whites or blacks, very little discussed, and
not factor Of any moment in our politics
The people generally don't know anything
about It and don't care anything about It
There are, Of course, some SIX hpndret
planters who want their sugar pFotected
but they are but handful OF voters, ant
even they vote the pemocratic ticket as
rple, The people Of Louisiana are not lp
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
GRAND MASTER KELLER

childhood, and as we drank in the sweet
music accompanied as It was by the organ
and three comets, we questioned, why
should not any or ell instruments of music
be dedicated to the Lords services Ought
Satan to have all the grand music IN tie
worldl No! we believe in praisDg God az
David did, with the psaltery and harp, tho
cornet and tlmbrel with high sounding
cymbas, struged instruments and organs
As we listened to the beautiful render
ing Of "Rock Of Ages City of our King
"Jesus lsver of our Soul and others, tho.
words seemed to possess tenrolj meaning,
and we were lifted from life's cares into the
"Sweet Bye aud Bye" when all this s'rug1
Cling and cropping shall be over; ye', and
we dared to hope that Rock OF Ages was
indeed cleft for US, unworthy as we ore. We
lef, the church with new resolutions and
highest inspirations.
Who shall say we have too much music,
In this progressive age1 IT It will If the.
hating, faintipg soul from the pitfalls and
mire, let us have more instead of less mus
ic. MApaE.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
STUART'S
CASH DRY GOODS HOUSE

are now receiving daily the very latest novelties in Dress
Goods. Hosiery Gloves Parasos Laces, Embroideies
White Goods &c. suitable for the approaching hot season.
all of which are offered at prices that can not be under
sold in this or any western market.
Weare doing the largest business in Black Silks ever
done in Cairo and are making daily additions to this De-
nartmen The excellence of Silks and the low prices
asked for them are the subject of general comment
BUYERS of Black Silks are respectfully asked to COM
mare cur goods and samples from abroad New shades in
Bunngs Nuns Vengs, Albatrers Cloths Grenadines, &C.
We solicit the patronage of the cash buying public
who will find it to their advantage to trade at
STU A RT'S.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
SUNDAY EVENING AT THE NJ. E,
CHURCH.

Owing to the indisposltion OF Rev. Mr.
scarrit on Sunday evening there was no
preaching ut tho Methodist church.
The services consisted OF scripture read
ing and music.
The following selections were read by the
pastor and Mr.. Oakly Pea. A-7xlo;
lisa. 2s-l0; Job. 10--24x25; Heb. 7-24x
25; Rev. 22--l, ska; Tsa. 3--bx10; John
14-1x3.
These passages were interspersed with
appropriate hymns finely rendered.
The choir was assisted by Mr. Dumond,
of Indianapolis, This gentleman Is one Of
the finest singers We have had the pleasure
| Of listening to, his solos seem to give new
meaning to the familiar words heard since
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24

urbs somewhere, where il OF right belongs
and where such institutions are always To-
Gated, But the surgeon general is hrm IN
his decision to have the ground he has Sc
lected and the surgeon general Us
the doctor" in this case. And now that the
dye is cast, we are impatient that the doom
pronounced upon US shall be inflicted with
out unnecessary delay. Suspense IS always
painful, aud often more so than the doom.
Why don't jor Connolly, in the words OF
the humorous Iuscore, "now-proceed-
to--do-some,hingi" We ask whyf ana
even echo remains dumb.
The Bells OF Coneville met last nigh'
at Reform hall. Between thirty aud forty
members we're present, and after discussing
various matters of importance, during
which considerable dissatisfaction was ex
pressed a. the irregular attendance oy
some Of the leading members, which inter
fered very much with the progress OF the
club. motion to disbsnd was carried ny
nearly unanimous vote. In view OF the
great exertions made by some OF the lead
ing members, the splendid progress made
during the time of the clubs existence anc
the high expectations to which the punli'
had been led of musical treat az no DIS
tant day, the final dissolution OF the orga
pizahon IL matter tor sincere and genera
regret. From what we can learn from
member we Judge that littleper, onai Jealous
ies and rlvalries, springing from the as
signmen, of the several leading parts grew
constantly, manifested themselves frequent
| ly aud openly, and brought about comb
ton of things at last that made harmon.
impossible asd ACKNOWLEDGMENT necessary
The organization was about sixty strong
comprising nearly all tho best mus'ca
talent ia the city.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24

Captain Irwin Dugan was married at
Louisville on Saturday.
See notice in special locals OF house
for rent by Dan Fitzgerald.
Wall paper in elegant designs aud
many varieties for sale at Colemans.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
Social Musicale.

The W. C. T. U. will give Social Musl'
Gale in Temperance hsll, Tuesday nIght'
April cath. Some Of the best mus'ca' tai
ent of the city will contribute TO the enjoy
ment of the occasion, aud delicious cake
and ice cream gladden. the inner man. The
public cordially invited, Admit'snce and
refreshments, 25cts. ~
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24

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Captain Irwin Dugan was married at
Louisville on Saturday.
See notice in special locals OF house
for rent by Dan Fitzgerald.
Wall paper in elegant designs and
many varieties for sale at Co!eman's.
II
Mrs. Hugh Callahan has frame cot.
tsge for rent at corner Of Washington ave-
uue aud Division street.
p. Mockle- has an advertisement IN
another column Of interest TO men wanting
work on railroad at good wages.
Another social hop will be given At the
Hiberpian engine house Wednesday e7en-
ing April 25. IL
Miss Edith Martin lett yesterday for
Cincinnati, to attend the grand musical
festival which opens there this week.
The directors OF the Building and
Loan association met at the Office Of MIgis-
trate Comings last night.
"A Large stock Of wall paper at lowest
market price for sale by Coleman. 1t
Mayor Thistlewood went to Movequa
yesterday, to look after his branch COM
mission business there. He will return
to day,
The proceedings of Friday night. coun'
Gil meeting appear elsewhere in this issue
The business consisted principally if no'
exclusively in canvassing and declaring the
vote cast at the late election.
Andrew Lohr's Genuine Aromatic Bel
fast Ginger Ale, a pare pleasant anc
wholesome temperance beverage, is nov
on sale at the leading saloons. II
Pennsylvania senate favors the bill
making tia misdemeanor for one person Il
",rest" another. This is step in the di
rection Of Temperance reform that busine,
men will approve. Three quarters OF tn
drunkenness 10 America comes OF Urea,
ing
Should the weather be cloudy here 0
the morning of the 26th instant, this fac
should not intimidste those who may hav
prepared to attend the Odd Fellows celt
bra,ion at Jonesboro, for at Jonesboro, u
among the hills, the weather may be II
most pleasant
Persons wanting wall paper shoul
not fail to call and examine the large an
well selected stock at COleman's. 1t
q The intersection OF Eighth street on
y Washington avenue is receiving further a
tenton from Street Commissioner Bair,
The small triangular space between Il
upper crossing over the avenue, and the u
per line OF Eighth street drawn from corn
F.! to corner, is being filed out with gravel.
|, "A rise OF ten inches was reported
the river at this point for the twenty.fo
hours endlngat 2 o'clock p. IN. yesterds
i, leaving the stage at thirty.uine feet Il
:. inches. Rises were also reported from
9. points above The rain of Sunday "
~ general and will probably bring on sevel
feet more Of water here.
--WASTED-A man to 20 to Dix
q Springs and take charge of tho vegetal
. garden. Address J. Il. Lemen, All
% Springs, Pope county, Ill., 81
The inspector general Of the state was
the city Saturday for thepurpose VI inspe
0. Ing the Halliday Guards. The duty v
-" performed Saturday nigh. At tho Ter
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
,fflUIAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

S,,,ces IN ,nese columns, ten cents per line,
,ch insertion and VIII ether marked or not II calcu'
lated to toward any mans business interest are
slways paid for.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24

A youngster who lives up 10 Shasta,
Jumped onto Car to 90 fastah,
He fell from the train,
And got such sprain,
81. Jacobs Oil only could Mas,ah.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
NRW ADVERTISEMENTS
STUART'S


Notices in THE column three lines VI lcss - GENE
one insertion or 81 % pr week
COR SALE.--Blanks, Chai,A Mortgages, special
Warranty and Warranty Deeds NJ the Bulletin
Job Office IS Ohio Leyee
EOR REST--Frsme cottage corner Division and
Il Washington ave Apply 10 Hugh CGllahsn.
CAIRO HOME FOR SALE.-The Hsrtell prop.
y erty 3p Washington avenue, next door 20 18Th
-tbre- lols, two fronts, And Two and Esh story
prick house in the bet ncighborhood In caro-,
can be bought at the low price Of Ss.sJ0. Call ON
B. 5. Harre.l on the pr Il lees, Ur address the
owner, 3l5 Dearborn street, Chicago.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
THE DAILY BULLETIN
OFFICE: no. rs OHIO LEyEE.

ENTERED AT THE CAIRO PosToFFicE foh
TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE MAILS =
SECOND CLASS RATES.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-04-24
| BOOTS AND SHOES. |
HATS AND CAPS,

Although started here small scale assure the
public that respectable dimensions filed to
peon good stock od which will sell at the lowest
living prices fear Of contradiction th nobody
has ever received poor Of goods from house, believe
in selling will give satisfaction and discard shoddes and
satinets altogether . 49,
We solicit of the patronage the citizens Of Cairo and
respectfully invite them give CALL when they will find that
substanate assertions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-04-24
GAR DINER.

Rev G. A. Lord, converted Catholic
priest, preached at the Congregational church
Sunday afternoon and at the-Methodist church
in the evening He made frequent reference
to the peculiar teachings of the Roman
church, and gave his reasons for dissenting
from them.
Rev. Mr.. Davis gave lecture at the Con-
gregational vestry, Sunday evening, entitled
My first Sunday in London" He said that
London was one of the quietest cities on the
Sabbath, that he had ever visited.
The Star of the East took on large GUAM
tity of freight Yesterday for Boston.
The Centennial Ice Company are loading a
large three-masted schooner with ice from
their buildings in Pittston. They have sold
5000 tons of ice which will be shipped as
soon as possible.
Water street is crowded nearly every fore
noon with teams from the country standing
in front OF the stores or passing up and dow n,
indicating an extensive trade. There is
more business done than would be noted bv
a casual observer. Our dry goods merchants
are having good spring trade and many of
them have large stock of goods in their
stores The same may be said of other
classes of tradesmen. Among the clo,hiers
c. II. Partridge and son are doing a large
business in manufacturing ready made and
custom suits. They keep constantly en-
ployed about twenty hands. Mr. Partridge
Is one of the veteran business men of Gar
diner and has been identified with her inter-
ests for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-04-24

The fast train between Boston and St.
John. which will be put ON about June LIST,
will prove great convenience to cities and
towns with which it furnishes connections,
as also to the summer travel into Maine.
Trains will leave Boston and ST. John at I
A. NJ. reaching their destination at 10 2. NJ.
Is hours later. The morning train over the
intercolonial will arrive at st. John at 6 A.
NJ. in ample time to connect, and at Boston
westward bound passengers may take the
Boston & Albany train at 10 80 z. NJ, reach
ing New York at 6 80 the next morning
234 hours from st. John. inclu ling all stops
and transfers, the entire distance being 6sf
miles. This means an average of ~ miles
an hour. or a running speed of fully sc miles
an hour, and considering the distance
Travelled this train will be the fastest in
America, rivaling the fastest of short line
express trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-04-24

All disciples of old Isaak Walton. will do
well to consult lawyer this summer before
they start on THAR fishing tours, for the game
laws have been made iron-clad this winter
and are vastly easier broken than observed.
Taking trout under five inches in length, or
land-locked salmon under nine inches is for
hidden, and the possession Of more than 80
pounds of either or both of these fish is for
hidden, "nor shall any snch be transported
in the possession ofthe owner thereof what
ever that may mean. 1t will be seen that
our local trout fishermen will have dry
time this spring if this law isstrictly observeds
as nine tenths of the trout caught from brooks
here 9. bouts would not measure FIVE inches
in length 1t does seem probable that many
people will be troubled by that portion of the
law which forbids one having in his posses
sion more than so pounds of trout at a
time, as most fishermen think themselves for
tunate il they have five pounds.