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A Steamer Burned at the Wharf

BALTIMORE, May 4.-The steamer b. s..
Ford, Of the Chester River steamboat Com
pany, burned 1T the wharf az Chostertown
Kent County, nt I O'Clock this morning
The crew and hands had barely time 10 a..
cape. The Ford was built 100 lst1, and cost
$4,000.
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a scenlc Artist Dead

NV y HORK May John Evero, scenic
arust' died 'h.- morning in Hempstead, j..
- at eir"'ysaveu years Of age. He was
" scene painter iu the old Park Theater, In
tuis city. for twontv.One years.
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IN = school at Lawrence Mass. n
teacher sent for an absent pulpil. aud
when the little boy arrived he gave rs
an excuse for his tardiness, that his
aunt who was alone in the house had
tainted away. An older pulpil was
sent 10 the house to learn the condition
Of the woman, and came back with the
startling intelligence that She was dead.
The rest Of the family were in the mill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-09

Two charges Of dynamite wcrc sue
ccssfully fired from twclvc-pouudcr
cannon at Grccnvillc the other day.
The charge Of powder used was an or
dinary one The charge of dynamite
was five pounds, and made mp in half.
pound cylindrical packages, eucascd in
brass proiectile. One of the proicctiIc7
was fired across New York bay and
went little over half mile through
the air. shipping through tha water
about Hup'hor Vu1rrr 90 other felt
; short
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-09

a SCOTCH gentleman, who died Of
consumption ON board n steamer within
four DAYS Of New York was buried at
sea. against the sorrowful picadiug- Of
his wife This occurrence leads the
WOrd 10 remark that .it would seem
that a palatial steamship might provide
ice chambers or some system of en-
balment for the bodies Of passengers
who die at sea OF contagious dis.
eases N
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b. & o. r. r. TIMETABLE,
WESTWARD.

=, Oosdcnsed timetable OF passenger trains fsv
che stations named below
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-09
EASTWARD.

besldes the above-named trains there il n
way lrain with passenger car attached that
goes both East and West daily except Sunday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-09

Capc calls newspaper lutor.
viewer, intellectual mosquitoes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-09
Ierrlhle Analr

NV NoHK, May g.. Patrick Kostiug, q
hod-carrier, was arrested to-day for beat.
ing his wife Co death. When tbe police
arrived De was iu .ri drunk lying on tho
head OF the dcnJ ".Hau
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
A PENITENT pAsToH.
After Running Away with n Young Girl
He Returns 10 His Family and Flock
and Asks to lie Forgiven.

After Running Away with n Young Girl
He Returns TO His Family and Flock
and Asks to he Forgiven.
BELLAIRE, ONO, Juno 1.-something over
a year ago this noighborhood was startled by
the fall Of q prominent minister, Rcv. ID. j.
Bedell. He became infatuated with the per-
sonal appearance and vivacity of young girl
but 10 years of age, aud pressed his suit as
minister 80 far that tho girl arranged to como
to this city on q shopping expedition, and the
minister likewise had business in town. THOR
homes were in Beallsvile, about six miles
below this city, whore tho Rev. Bedell
had charge Of u congregation. They met
here, and tho two left mySteriously, and
turned up in an interior town at relative
of tho hayward minister, where tho girl
was introduced rs q cousin of his wife. Their
fondness for ono another, however, created q
suspicion, and telegram of inquiry was sent
by his brother. Up to this time tho minis
tors wife had refused to believe her husband
untrue, but this settled IL, and she at once
proceeded to inform tho girls parents Of tho
contents of the telegram. Her brother started
to regain his sister, and after giving Rev.
Bedoll severe body beating he returned
with the girl. Bodell left, and no one knew
anything of his whereabouts until Tuesday,
when he returned to his deserted wife and
family and asked forgiveness. The family
had been lett in Strengthened circumstances,
and had it not been for the good people Of
the congregation tho delicate woman's
lot would have been much harder than it
was. But she took in the sinner, and yester-
day evening, ut tho regular weekly prayer
meeting, no entered Che church from which
he had been dismissed as pastor, and took a
prominent seat. Ho remained during the
entire service, and was tho cynosuro Of all
eyes. At tho close of the meeting he arose
and asked the forgiveness of the congrega-
ton, stating that he could give undoubted
testimony now that the way Of the transgres-
sor was hard. Some of the flock refused to
hear him through, and walked out Of the
church; but there were those who were will
| ing to take him back on probation. Bedell
Is bright, intelligent man, and declares his
innocence of anything criminal, but asserts
that some hidden power carried him away
and after no had started no had not tho heart
to return until no could stand 1t no longer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
THE BALL PLAYERS.
This Weeks Gamos-Pressnt Standing Of
Clubs In tho Leagues.

In the game between the Washingtons aud
Cincinnatis Saturday some bad decisions by
the umpire, adverse to the home nine, led to
their retirement from tho game, which was
under tho rulo then declared against them by
. score of o too An umpire whose decisions
are invariably correct is something unhesrd
Of. Bad umpiring is the common order OF
things. 1t Is hard and thankless position
to I'LL. The sympsthes of the crowd are
always with the homo club, and tho unlucky
umpire who chances TO render decision on n
close point bearing against it is sure TO meet
with plentiful abuse from tho spectators.
Tho players all know the difficult nature Of
his duties, and should be above adding to his
embarrassments. Above all should such
childish action as refusing to play game out
because of adverse umpiring BIO STORMY
avoided. 1t should DO remembered
that others besides the players have
rights in the premises. Tho people who pay
their money to see the games have q right to
see them played out. Their patronage sup
ports the club, and can only be trifed with at
the risk of Its withdrawal and the standing
of the club. The boys knowing how often
umpiring is bad should learn to take their
medicine like little mon and depend upon
good batting and fielding instead of unmanly
kicking to win games. They know that the
next umpire that officiates may give dose OF
rank decisions the other way to balance mat
tors, and besides that when they are on their
own grounds they can depend upon the crowd
in attendance upon their game to mako life
sufficiently interesting for tho umpire who
isils to do them Justice. Let us have no more
withdrawing from games, no matter how
tough the umpiring may be.
The man, Connell, who umpired the game
with Louisville, Columbus, and Cincinnati,
is unquestionably faulty in his Judgment OF
ball play, and unquestionably gave the home
clsons against Louisville and Columbus
were also glaringly wrong. He should be
weedcd out from tho list Of umpires as in
competent The score Of the game, as far as
1t was played, was as follows;
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
SATURDAYS RACING.
The Two Western Cracks, Con. Harding
and buchanan, Beaten by Outsiders.

and buchanan, Beaten by Outsiders.
CINCINNATI, May 3l.--Tho second days
racing at Latonia course was very sensational.
All the favorites were bowled over with tho
exception Of SAHARA in tho heat race, and tho
heavy betters are in mourning tonight,
while the flclders are loaded down with their
spoils. Tho mutuol tickets in tho first race
paid $2920; in the second, S7i20; in tho
third 5000, and In the fifth, $6l, serving to
indicate tho severe shaking up administered
to the talent" The great surprise of the
day was the defeat in the Hindoo stakes of
Buchanan, winner of the Kentucky
Derby and Clark stakes at Louisville,
and Gen. Harding, tho champion 2-year-
old Of 1883, who here ran his
first race as q 3-year-old. Harding was so
great favorite that he sold for more than
oil the others combined. but was disgrace
fully beaten, not even getting place.
Fallen Leaf, the California flly, led for q
mile and quarter, when she was Joined by
Audrian, the two running agrand race home,
in which Audran proved the winner by half
a length, Buchanan third, by two lengths
from Fallen Leaf. The latter ia q daughter
Of Mollio Mccarthy, the famous California
mare, who was beaten by Ten Brock in a
sensational four mile heat race at Louisville
on the 4th of July, 1873. The days sport
resulted as follows:
Purse 800, for all ages, mile and furlong-
John Henry first, Ferg Kyle second, Swinny
third. Time, 1854
Purse 5000, for 2-year-olds, five furlongs-
Lady of tho Lake first, Princess Ban second,
Rapide third. Time, 1;Oii.
The Hindo stakes for 3-year-olds, 800
each, half forfeit, with $1,000 added. one
mile and hslf-Audran first, Fallen Leaf
second, Buchanan third Time, 2:42,
Purse 800, for all ages, three-quarter milo
heats-Salara, l, 1; Jocose. 2, 2; Werner, 4, 3;
Voltaire, g. L. Time, 1;l7!, 11sl.
Purse $500, milo and q quarter, over five
hurdlos-Palanca frat, Cailao second, Mai
Pickett third. Time, 224l.
NEW York, May 31.-rhe racing at Jerome
park to-day was not up to tho standard OF
Friday, but was interesting on account of the
debut of q number of highly fancied young
stors in the Juvenile stakes for 2-year-olds
of which George Lorillard finished win
ner in Triton, fast and fine-looking son OF
the unbeaten Sensation. Tho attendance was
worry light. compared with that of Decoration
day. THE racing rs q whole was very good.
The days events resulted as follows;
| First race, purse $500, for 3-year-olds and
upward; six furlongs. Nimrod l, Sonnet q
King Day 3. Time. 1901.
Second race, handicap sweepstakes, for all
ages, S25 each, with $500 added; one mile.
Duplex l, Wallhower 2, Bella 3. Time 1:4S.
| Third race, the juvenile stakes, for 2.year-
olds $50 each, half forfeit, with 5000 added;
half mile. Triton /, Detective 2, Error 3.
| Time, 49l.
Fourth race, handicap sweepstakes, for oil
ages, at S25 each with $500 added mile and
aquarter. Gonfalon l, Clonmol 2; Giroha 3,
| Time, 2:l61.
Fifth race, purse $500, handicap steeple-
chase over the full course. Spider /, Charlie
magne 2, Mai. Wheeler 3. Time, 4:3OI.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Murder Thnt XNnnId ONT.

CH1LLIcoTHE, OHIO, Juno 1.--Eleven years
ago Henry Somerset, of this city, was fatally
stabbed. Valentine Weis, butcher, was
arrested, tried and convicted of murder in
the second degree, but owing to some ire
gularity the supreme court reversed the
decision, and Weis was granted o new trial,
and finally tho indictment was nolle pressed.
SOmersets wife, whose maiden namo was
Minnie Scharf, last Thursday made death
bed confession, and charged that her mother,
Mrs. Mary Scharff, murdered her husband,
and that she saw the deed done. She relates
that the cause was jealousy on tho part Of the
mother. Circumstances now remembered
strongly tend to corroborate the confession,
Mrs. ScharA, the elder, has boon arrested.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
A Prison Keeper KILLED.

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-Yesterday as
Prison Keeper Doran was making his usual
round of the cells he was killed by q convict
named James Taylor. There was no eye wit
ness to the crime, but from the admission OF
Taylor it is understood that the convict way
laid tho keeper and battered in his head with
tho iron bar. Doran WAS found dying in Tay-
lor's cell, and the latter was crouching in a
corner. Taylor is desperate character and
though only % years old, it is said that he has
stabbed seventeen persons,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Fatal Boiler EXPLOSION.

DETROIT, Juno Last Friday afternoon
two boilers in the mill belonging to Messrs.
Wood G. Thayer, ono mile east of Mcbride
Montcalm 81 Co.'s, exploded, literally demol-
ishing tho building. Wesley Ammon, fore
man; Augustus Newman, and man named
Matthews were in the engine room at the
timo Of the explosion, and were instantly
killed. Charles Saueps, head sawyer, was, II
is feared, fatally injured. Peter Cramer was
badly injured, but is likely to recover.
Joseph Mccullough and William Dyson were
badly injured. 1t Is reported that the wife
of one of the men killed, crazed by the sud :
den, terrible shock, cut her throat last night,
killing herself.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
A Noted Bank Robbcr Arrested.

NEW YORK, June 1.-"Rufe" Minor, a
noted bank robber and sneak thief was ar
rested in this city last Tuesday on the charge
Of robbing the Commercial bank, of August,
Ga, in March last of $1,000. Three men were
engaged in the robbery. Two of them wore
shortly aftorward arrested and sent to state
prison for seven years. From descriptions
furnished to the police it was supposed that
the third was Minor and he was accordingly
arrested. Capt. w. L. Foote, Of Atlanta, Ga.
arrived here to-day with extrsdltion papers
and Minor being fully identified he was sur
rendered into his custody,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

DENVER, Coll, June Ia cattle round up
camp on Frenchmsn creek, near the Me-
braska aud Colorado line, was destroyed by q
flood on Thursday, aud eleven cowboys be-
longing In Colorado and Nebraska were
drowned. Tho flood was caused by cloud
burst. Tho wator camo with such force that
IL swept away everything in its path--men,
horses, wagons, camping outfits, all were
carried down the stream. The names Of ten
of the men drowned arc Lon Witherbee, j.
Lindsey, Robert Reddy, Robert Fowler, Pat
rick Lynch, John Smith, H. Notherton, Will
lam Ferguson, William J. Potion, and Q. Hall
The bodies of tho last four have been recov-
prol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
A L,zht-Xyeight Boxing Match.

TRENTON, N. j., June Arthur Chambers
having offered to back Jimmie Mitchell to
box any lightweight in the country at 122 to
12I pounds, Joe Gaffney of this city, has
agreed to meet Chambers in Philadelphia
next Tuesday afternoon and arrange a
match between Jack keenan, and Mitchell,
either with hard gloves or to box four or six
rounds. Mitchell and Keenan, was previously
matched, but the fight went of owing to
Keenans illness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

NEWARK, OHIO, June Frank Smith, of this
place, has boon in the habit of cruelty treat
ing his wife, delicate little woman, and his
neighbors long since began to discuss the
propriety Of interfering in her behalf. One
morning last week he beat herimost unmerci-
fully, and the neighbors resolved that the
time for action had arrived. On Friday night
q party of them procured q handsome three
cornered rail and proceeded to give him ride
on it through the principal streets. If thia
does not bring Mrs. Smith relief they say they
will try tar and feathers next time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
she Married a Mueh-Nlarrled Stranger.

DARLINGTON, S. C., June 1.-some months
ago a horse dealer named Gray came to
Darlington and put up at a reputable board
ing house. He was handsome fellow, and
had not been here long before he began pay
ing attentions to young lady of this town.
His suit was successful aud the nuptials
were sOlemnized In the presence of goodly
company of villagers, who deemed the match
an advantageous one for the groom was
reputed to be wealthy The day following
tho marriage the couple starting on a we'd
ding tour toward Tennessee, whera Gray
claimed to own beautiful residence. few
having been deserted by tho scoundrel, who,
it has since been learned, had a wife and
several children in Tennessee and two wives
in Virginia
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

WASHINGTON.

Wn nsb1inas1;, ...................
Earned runs-Cincinnau, l.. Three base hits
Kelley. Left on bases-Cincinnati, 2; Washing
ton, g.; Double pays-Fenney, Hawkes., and
Woulie, .; Hamill, Yewell, Morgan. Bases on
balls-Cinciunati. l; Washington. |. Time Of
GOMEZ hour, minutes. Umpire-Jerry Council.
Manager Hollingsbead on Saturday night
telegraphed to Secretary Wikoff, of the
American association, who has the power Of
appointing umpres. requesting that another
umpire be put in the place of Connell. Yes.
terdsy he received the following answer:
Cincinnati objects TO changing Connell. think
he had better stay at Washington.
In reply Mr.. Moxley. president of the
Washington club. sent Wikof the following
dispatch:
Your telegram received. You must give me an
other umpire or l will hold you responsible for
consequences. Conpell was taken from grounds
under protection of police yesterday. The life OF
my club, justice to my patrons, aud the safety OF
Cornell demand change. The general verdict
is that his decisions have been outrageous
The following answer was received from
Wikof last night:
/ have ordered Valentine TO umpire game to.
morrow and sent Cornell to Brooklyn.
The Washingtons are down for four games
at Athletic park this week. This afternoon
they again essay the tough job of downing
the Cincinnatis. On Wednesday and Thurs
day they play the Columbus club, and on
Saturday the Ioleuos,
The Nationals have returned home from
their unluoky western trip, and will cross
bats with tho Keystones of Philadelphia, this
afternoon. On their tour several new players
have been engaged, and with the practice
they have had abroad the boys expect to win
n majority of the games on their home ground
The disbandment of the Altoona club ought to
afford Manager Scanlon chance to pick up sew
eral good players to further strengthen his
nine.
The race for the pennants of the three
leading associations is beginning to look very
lopsided. In the league tho fight Is between
Providence, Boston, and New York, wi tn a
chance that Chicago may yet pull togo ther
and trouble the leaders. In the American
association the contest is more even, but
none of the new clubs admitted last winter,
except the Brooklyns, have any show for
gaining first place. Early as it is the st.
Louis club has already practically distanced
all competitors in the Union association.
The standing of the clubs in each associs.
tion, including Saturdays games, is as fol-
lows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

started TO 30 down Ferry street, holding his
gun horizontally with his hips, and seeing
Squire Sanders, a colored man, no said to
him Get out Of my way or will shoot"
Immediately tho gun went OF, putting
large hole in the colored mans chest, killing
him instantly Joyce claimed no did not
know tho gun was loaded.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
GoIng I o sue for TheLr yNnges.

WILKEs-BARRE June IA large number
of employees of tho Reading Railroad company
at Ashley have handed in their time, demand
ing their pay. If it is not forthcoming to.
morrow they threaten to sue tho company.
About fifty men working in the shop were
suspended yesterday. 1t is rumored that q
Rlrika will sOnn tnke nlaco.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

MADISON, IND, June Among tho NOM
bers of the Grand Army post at this point
who went to Yoyay on Decoration day was
Potter Joyce. 10 got drunk during tho after
noon, and amused himself by pointing hi
musket at persons he met on the street, lie
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
WhistIer Again VIetorlous.

SAN Francisco. June 1.-The Greco.
Roman wrestling match last evening between
Clarence Whistler, of this city, and Tom
Cannon, lately Of Denver Col. for $3.50 IA
side was won by Whistler in two straight
falls, the first in twenty-seven minutes and
the second In thirty one minntes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Up to tho close of business at tho treasury do
partment Saturday, United States called bonds
had been redeemed as follows: 12lst call,
$3O, 46l, 500; 122d call, $13,602,4oOi l23d call
$136S5, $50 12ith call, So 0l6,200; 125th call,
$685., $780, 12eth call, 7,239500; 127th call,
$1,97l, $50; 125th call, $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

BLAcKsHEAR, Ga, May 3l.-The first ripe
watermelon grown in Pierce county this
year was cut yesterday. 1t was grown by
Mr., b, D, Brantley, within the corporate linn.
its of Blacks shear.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
We Pay

The strictest attention TO every detail in tho man
ufscture of our clothing The widespread reputa-
ton we enjoy is based on the honesty Of garments
we sell. ElsEMAN Bros, the most popular
Clolhiers and Tailors corner OF Seventh and Il,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
;1loutu ia xoau.

dtTOp TO 1900 no 100000 AND Lancer
- w sums on real estate; lowest rates, call
now. WILLIAM Il. AOLlZAAN Attorney, 1921
Est NV. ma1a3m
M approved Real Estate security 40 lowest rates
OF Interest Charges moderate, No Unnecessary
delay j. Y. n, HUNCk,
1000 Pennsylvania uyauuo.
MONEY no LOAN ON REAL ESTATE, IN
M sums 10 suit AZ lowest rates Of Interest
III, IL. CRillENDEN,
ll44 Now York nv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
An interesting game at Capitol park, 4,so.

Ia Advertisements uri1er he heads NJ Wants, For
Rent For Sale, Boarding, Lost and Pound, and
Personal, Of three lines or less efghteen long CORDS,
10 cents one insertion: each additional insertfOn 10
cenLs Bnainess cdrds not lncLlded IN thsse RATES.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
THE BOSS SNAKE STORY.
A RRttiesnako Bite Cured by n Swarm of
Mosquitoes.

BERRIEN, GA, June Tho NewS of this
place prints the following: On last Friday,
the 2Sth ult., Messrs. Il. Q. Houston, b. r.
johnson, George Mcmillan, and W. K Roberts
went on deer hunt in the Alapaha river
swamp, about three miles from town. After
taking their respective Stands" Mr.. Houston
went below about three miles to drive" up
the swamp When he was near the Bruins
wick and Western railway bridge which
crosses the Aapaha three miles east of this
place, on his return, an immense rattlesnake
sprang from the brush and buried its fangs in
the calf of his left leg. He OF once called for
help, and fortunately Mr.. j. p. Lloyd, section
master, who was having some work done near,
heard and responded to his call. BY the time
Mr.. Lloyd reached him, Mr. Houstons leg
below the knee was swollen to twice
its usual size, and he was suffering
great pain. Mr.. L. bound liga-
turo around the leg above the
knee, and then boarded his hand car to come
to Alapaha for a physician. DR.. Fogle was
soon found and fastened to the scene of suf-
fering. When they reached Mr.. Houston's
side, wonderful to relate, he was found sweetly
sleeping and the swelling was almost gone
from his leg, Around him were lying dead
near half bushel of mosquitoes, who had
drawn tho poison from him. The gentlemen,
in great surprise aroused Mr.. Houston, who,
barring little weakness from the loss of
blood, was as we'll as he ever was. This is o
wonderful story, and some may be inclined,
just as we were, to doubt it at first, but we are
personally acquainted with all the parties
mentioned, except Mr.. Houston, aud we do
not believe they would vouch for a story not
true in every particular. The snake was
killed by the section hands, and measur cd
five feet aud four inches in length, and had
nineteen rattles and u button.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
spotted Tail Arrosted Tor murder.

CHICAGO, juno Ia dispatch from Omaha
says that the celebrated Sioux Chief, Spotted
Tail, has been arrested at tho Rosebud agency
for the murder of White Thunder, brother
brave. White Thunder had killed bravo
named Long Pumpkin on Wednesday last,
and it was on this account that Spotted Tail
shot him,