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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-17
kavenswood Suffered
from the food,

ITOTH TUG hOCC.
The Sonoms remained at Bellsi!ls aud
was the means of saving a greandesl Of
property and many lives. The paople
down there and at Ravenswood viii ever
remember the osscers and crews OF these
two favorite packets for their deeds OF
kindness during the great calamity inst
passed through.
The mans friends OF II. N. Moss, ESQ.,
will be pleased to learn that he has retusn-
ed to Petersburg to reside permanently
and has accepted the position Of General
Agent for the Equitable Life Assurances
Compsay of New York. This company
transacted more business last year than
any of the young companies and the man
segment is to be congratulated upon Sc
curing the services Of Mr.. Moss, whose
hosts OF friends here wish him euccess.
Captain Tom Nolan, OF Hills Central,
will accept our thanks for well-preserved
specimens Of Indian relics.
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to die ste every nomination ~ tbs R'sub-
Iicsn s,sf6 Cnnreniian. Payer ne win
be sb.e 10 uvks himssY n1s " tbs dele
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AFTER SOAP.
Republican Managers seeking for Grease
to Oil the Machinery.

Republican Managers seeking for Grease
TO Oil the Machinery.
WASHINGTON, July l6.-There has been
some work done already at the Republican
headquarters in this city. and it is expected
that the Democratic congressional commit
tee will organize its forces for the work Ofthe
campaign within a few days. The realwork
Of the canvass will not begin until after the
official letters of both candidates accepting
the nomination for the Presidency have
been given to the public While the plat
forms are written in such terms as to per
NIT of the most diverse construction, the
real issues are expected to be stated by the
candidates. and the promises and protes-
sions made by them will influence more
voters than the declarations Of the party
conventions.
The Democratic nominations seem TO
grow upon the minds of the Republican
oticehOlders in Washington. Many gentle
men who before the convention secuted the
idea that Mr.. Cleveland would be formids-
ble candidate for the Presidency now admit
that the Democrats have nominated their
strongest candidates for President. Both
PARTIES, thew say, "have selected their best
men, and the campaign will be well
fought" As a matter Of course, the Repub-
fcans claim to be certain Of success, but
the Democrats cOncede nothing and say
that if hard work can insure success the!
intend to succeed.
The problem with which the Republicans
are struggling is how to obtain financial
assistance from the clerks in departments
without violating the law against leyying
assessments or receiving contributions. The
plan which seems most feasible, and which
viii probably be adopted, IS to reorganize
the state associations, which all the office
holders, great and small, will be invited to
Join. paving a certain amount for initiation
fee and regular monthly dues. The collec-
tors and treasurers win be selected from
private life and the officers Of the central
organization. 10 whom the funds are to be
turned over will also not be ofhceholders.
In this way it is expected that a good deal
of money will be obtained, but not nearly
So much as under the old system, when FIVE
per cent. Of the annual salary was levied
and collected at the pav-table.
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WHTETTNC w. VA.

revival of American ship6uilding; the
preservation of our public lands as home
steads for our citizens, and an Inheritance
for our children; the regulation of monoP.o-
lies, By wise and prudent legislation with
out injury to vested rights and privileges;
the establishment of National Labor Bu-
reau; the union of capital and labor by mu.
tual aid and concession, through boards OF
arbitration and laws to encourage co-opera'
ton: and the improvement of the cen
ditiun of the working classes, and
all other citizens who believe that
moral and industrial education for our emil
dren and the wise use of the ballot by the
Industrial voter will be better and speedier
solution of the labor question than strikes,
lock-outs, riots or revolutions, are requested
TO meet in their various Congressional DIS
tricts and elect three delegates to the Ma
tional Labor Convention to De held IN the
city Of Chicago on July 80, 1880. f.
All labor unions, tariff clubs and en-
ployes of all mills, mints, and manutactur-
ing industries are also requested to meet
and select one delegate to represent their
industry at this convention.
All delegates elected and all wOrkingmen
who desire to cooperate in this movement
are requested to send their name ana ad-
dress to Vim. 4. A. Carsey, Secretary, No.
~ Duane street. New York City, until July
25: after this date to the headquarters OF
the National Committee, Briggs House,
ChicapO. Ill
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SUDDEN DEATH.

4 Halifax Liquor Dealer Listens to = Trns.
pernnoe Lecture md Dies In Two Hours.
HALIFAX, July l6.-0n Saturday evening
Gen. Samuel A. Carey lectured on Temper
ance in the Park Stree, Rink 20 a large au.
dience. He pointed out the evils ofinten,.
perance and the many causes which lead
men and women into the downward path.
Then he addressed himself particularly 10
liquor sellers. He said that there was no
hope for the unfortunate men or women
who might be interested In the devils bus
mess" They must turn from their wick.
edness at once or be doomed 10 endless per-
dition. Wm. Lowe, 4 liquor dealer Of this
city. a prominent, Free Mason and esteemed
citizen, Was 80 affected by the lecture that
Immediately upon reaching his home be
vas taken III and lived only two hours lie
had been in the liquor business in Halifax
for fifteen years, but had always been some-
what adverse 10 the sale Of His wife had
often urged him TO give ], up. Conversing
with q friend at the close Of the meeting.
Mr.. Lowe seemed greatly agitnted, and said
he regretted having having had anything 70
do with liquor His friends think that his
excitement on this account caused his
death.
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SAPANACEOUs MATTER.
Various Sounds From Inside the
Party Walls.
WHAT sLAINE's LETTER WILL SAY
Chicago to Have Another National Con-
yention - This lime Il is the
WoFkingmen.

NEw YoRx, July l6.-C Exclusive. i
am not so young as was when thirty-eight
years ago PLAYED marbles on the shady side
of the old red school house down East.
But the warmth and vigor Of the present
campaign has stirred the old blood in my
veins and daily find myself figuring on
the result Curious calculations are being
made and perhaps some Of my own are not
closely akin to universally. But l believe
the returns will prove the following estimate
not far from right 1 am fully convinced
that two per cent, or one in every fifty OF
those who in. New York city voted for Gar
field will vote for Cleveland This is GER
tainly small estimate. But even a smaller
estimate than this viii turn the Republican
plurality Of p, ,O33 in 1880 into a minority
in 1884, and this too allowing for no stay
at-home Republicans, who rendered Cleve-
land such materal aid in 1882
Rural MaJorities.
Ny friend, the Judge, who has for years
boarded with me at the same caravansary,
says: An thati plausible enough so far as
New York CITY is concerned, but how about
Republican majorities inrural districts? viii
not these over-balance all losses south OF
the Harlem river?
There is but Cne Of two wavs in which
Blaine can poll larger vote than did Gar
field. Firs, he may bring ont voters who
staid at home in 1850, or he may get Dem
ocratic support. regard the former al
tentative as utterly ont of the question. In
$50 in the forty-seven Republican coun-
ties Of the State, there was one
vote cast for every Ala inhab-
itants. The stay at homes that
year were not numerous, but Of those who
did fail to reach the polls quite as many
were Democrats as Republicans. In the
thirteen Democratic counties carried for
Hancock there was only one vote polled for
every 5.22 OF the population. 1t is now a
matter Of history and statistics, that in the
campaign of lsSO, not only in New York,
but in every Northern State, there was as
large a proportionate vote polled as it is
practically possible to get ont for any can
didate
II therefore follows that Mr. Blaine has
no force Of reserve votes on which to fall
back. He must therefore look to reprisals
from the Democratic party for his gains,
Such hope, if INDUCED in BY the followers
of the Plumed Knight is worse than foolish
ness. So far from detection depicting Dem
ocratic ranks they will be swelled BY large and
influential acceSsiouS from the Republican
party. This is true of every State in the
Union. In Democratic States the majority
will be largely increased. In Republican
States the radical majority will be greatly
reduced, and in doubtful Stases the immi-
grafton from Repubhcanism to Democracy
will be so strong as to make them solid for
Cleveland and Hendricks. d.
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MARSHALL COUNTY.

Washington District Primary Convention.
MorNDSyILLE, July lG.-[ Exclusive =
The Democrats of Washington district,
Marshall county, met in convention at the
Court House on Tuesday evening, July Is,
1884, for the purpose OF nominating dele
gates to the State, Congressional, Senator
ial and County Conventions (if one be call
ed, and the transaction OF such other busi-
ness asis deemed in the interest ,ofthe Demo
cratic cause.
The convention was called to order BY L..
l.. Newman, and on motion J. W McCar-
rihcr was elected chairman and Geo. A.
Crcel secretary.
On motion the convention proceeded to
select delegates in accordance with the call
of the county executive committee, with the
following result
Delegates to the State Convention-L, S.
Newman, F. W. Brown, John S. Higgs,
Edward Pickett
Alternates-G. W. Bruce, E. W. Kountz,
T. J. Patton, T. NJ. Clark.
Delegates to Congressional Convention
C. A. Weaver, G. W. Bruce, F, W. Brown
RObt. Calfee.
AilerndleS-N. II. Oluudlll, d. W. IICt'
II. H. Cox, J. Z. Israel.
Delegates to Senatorial Convention
Thomas Fleming, J. W. McCarriher, James
Galway, Thomas Mccormick.
Alternates-H. H. Cox, Ed. Kountz,
John Dagg, J. y. Horner.
Delegates to County Convention (if one
is called W. A. Ewing, b. W. Price, G.
W. Bruce, Ed Pickett.
Committee 10 confer with County Execu-
tive Committee-B. W. Price, G. W. Bruce,
Ed. Pickett:
Committee to assist County Executive
Committee-JOhn R. Dagg Thos. Patton,
7. NJ Clark.
On motion the secretary was directed to
furnish the Wheeling REGISTER with copy
of the proceedings OF this convention for
publication.
A resolution to instruct the delegates to
the State Convention to cast their votes for
Hon. f. ". Wilson for Governor, and Hon.
Theo. J. West for Auditor was defeated
After the business of the convention had
been transacted, stirring speeches were
made bv NJ. T. Frame and T. s. Newman.
On motion the convention adjourned sine
die
J. W. MCCARRIHES, President
GEo. A. CREEI, Secretary.
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The LILLY and the PIeTAIL.
France and China Sure to 90 to War.
A DREADFUL RAILROAD DISASTER.
The ChoIera's RaVages Increasing Diaiy
The Exodus From ToUlOn and
MarseilIes.

SHANGHAI, July l6.-The French Minis
ter at Tien Tsin demanded the withrawal
of Chinese troops from the frontier of Ton
quin and the payment of the indemnity
asked by France. This demand was deliver
ed to Tsung Ii Yamen who rejected it. The
time allowed China by France for compli-
ance with the terms expires July 18th
and war is apparently inevitable. The
first hostiities will probably occur here as
the French have made all preparations for
a campaign. Admiral Courbet is here and
has orders TO lombard the iorts, and will
probably do so when the limitation expires
on Saturday. Admiral Lespes has his
forces ready to disembark at Foo Chow,
and will seize the arsenal there. Other
French forces are massing, and troops and
supplies are expected from France. Dur
ing the delay in the negotiations the Chi
nese have not been idle. The war party
has made preparations for contest. War
is expected here.
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RUINED BY OPIUM.
AucvoR DEALERS SUDDEN DEATH.
An Arkansas Convict Shot and Killed
While Trying to Escape From
Custody

BALTIMORE, July l6-Thcre is now pend
ing in court Of equity in this city
divorce suit which has brought TO Ggh, par
ticulars o, mos, revoltirg character. Illus
trating ina startling and distressing manner
the bEghting effects Of the opium habit.
Owing to the high social standing OF the
parties involved the greatest secresy has
beeu observed and the names are Withheld
from publication. Ii was known, however.
that the unfortunate victim Of the deadly
drug was until her marriage in 1869.
noted society belle, living on the Eastern
Shore She graduated with high honors and
upon entering society was recognized as
the belle Of the county which boasted
many beautiful women. She had scores Of
admirers, but gave her hand to a gentleman
living in the same county, Of equal social
rank and wealth. The wedding was col.
emnized with great eclat and was one Of the
most prominent social events Of the Eastern
Shore. For several years the married life
Of the couple was one OF great happiness.
Three children blessed the union. Soon
after the birth Of the last child il was oh.
served that the lady became subject to fits
of melancholy, at times taking no interest
in anything around her, and again being
buovant and cheerful.
Discovered.
An old and trusted servant finally discov-
cred that the wife was confirmed opium
eater Every effort was made BY the dis.
tracted husband to break her Of the habit
but without success Two years ago she
disappeared-still young and pretty-Hnd
though detectives were employed, no trace
Of her could be found. Recently police
man observed among the names Of persons
sent TO the House of Correction that Of the
missing woman, whom he had known
in youth. Upon her discharge he traced
her TO one Of the vlcst dens in this city.
kept by colored woman. The officer mott
fed the husband, and few days ago they
went together to the place, and the husband
found his long.lost wife-his beautiful bride
of few years before-in the company OF
course, brutallooking negro The wretch.
ed man sprang forward TO destroy her, but
was restrained by the policeman. AL traces
Of the womans former beauty had disap-
peared and she was almost unrecognixable
even to her husband. Evidence for the
divorce suit was obtained and the opium
victim left 10 her fate In conversations
she appeared to be wholly depravcd and did
not manifest the slightest regret for what
she had done. She was unmoyed, except
when allusion was made TO her children,
when she betrayed some little emotion.
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GATH
Furnishes the Cincinnati Enquirer With
Some West Virginia Romances.

Furnishes the Cincinnati Enquirer With
Some West Virginia Romances.
CISCISNATI July I6.-The following IS
tract is taken from "Gattfs" letter in the
Enquirer of this date: After Mr.. Elkins
gets through with Malone and Virginia af-
fairs he viii go to Deer Park, Nd, where
his father-in-law, Ex-senator H. G. Davis,
Of West Virginia, resides, and devote some
time looking into the political situation in
West Virginia, and if things look favorable
some hard hicks viii be put in for
Blaine there. The Republicans assume to
have hopes Of fcarryiug West Virginia upon
both local and national issues The ma
tional issues, as they term them, are, frse
Blaine's popularity; next, his protection
principles. The chief local issue is
the school question. They say that
the State is very much worked
up over the action of the Demo
cratic Assembly appropriating the school
fund to meet some extraordinary expenses
attending the drafting Of the new constitu-
ton, and afterward ordering reassessment
to refund it. Upon these issues they hope
to gain enough votes to overcome the Dem
ocratic majority.
A West Virginia politician, who has con-
suited with Elkins and will take the stump
for Blaine, said to-day that upon these is
sues he thought it would not be difficult to
overcome the Democratic majority over the
combined strength of the Greenbackers and
Republicans. The combination affected be-
tween these two organizations, he says, is
is very perfect. West Virginia Democrats,
however, do not manifest any apprehension
and are equally confident that the Democ-
racy will hold its own in that next fall.
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INSULTEO.
InSoIrnt ESactions of Quarantine on
GERS.

InsoIrnt ESnctions of Quarantine on
GERS.
MADRID, July l6.-The French Embas,
sador, Brazilian Minister and other diplo
mats. with number of French Consul
General and a large party Of friends arriy-
ed at Zarrnz to-day. While the French
ambassador was paying his respects 10
Queen Isabella, the rest Of tie party embark,
es on the French cutter for a short sail.
When they returned The Spvnish officers re.
fused to allow them to land. owing to the
quarantine. A scene occurred and cara,
binees, with loaded muskets, threatened the
cutter. The Brazilian Minister and French
Consul expostulated and we're insulted.
The cutter then proceeded to San Sebastian
and landed the passengers. The French
and Brazilian Ministers have tslegraphed
their complaints to the Spanish Govern
mont
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BRIEF TELEGRAMS.
Domestic.

Domestic.
The postoffice at Swanton, VI, was bur.
glarized last night. The safe was blown
open The work was evidently done by
experts. The thieves secured $500 cash
and $1,000 in notes.
The Republicans Of the Sixth Mississippi
district have nominated ID. f. Robinson for
Congress. Chalmers is endorsed by the In
dependents.
The Atlantic cotton mills. Lawrence,
Mass, have shut down for three weeks.
The Whis,imere Manufacturing Com
pany, Mansfield, Ohio, has assigned.
JIM. Allen was nominated for Congress
by the Democrats Of the First Mississippi
district.
The body Of John Nav who killed his
daughter and then shielded, near Con
shohocken, Pa: has been stolen by body
snatchers.
Six thousand teachers are attending the
educational congress at Medison, Wis.
The Democrats Of the Third Arkansas
district nominated J. J. Jones for Congress
Judge +. c. Mitchell will run as an inde,,
pendent candidate.
julius Whitman, brewer, MassiIlon. Ohio,
failed Liabilities $4,000. Assets q, 900.
The Maine campaign will begin August
ls;
Billings, Mon, had $50 900 FIRE yes,er.
day.
During the present fiscal year from sl-.
600. coo 10 $50, ,O00. 900 in one and two dol
lar bills will he issued.
Albert Miles was hang at Natchez, Miss,
yesterday for uxorcide.
The excitement at 0wensvilIe, Ky, still
continues. Guards are still patrohng the
town.
The Mayor Of New York is investigating
the intelligence Offices Of that city. IL is
claimed they are nearly al engaged in pro-
curing for houses Of prostitution.
The journeymen plasterers Of Philadel-
phia out on a strike have gained their
claim. The striking shoemEkers compro-
missed
Bourne. SERVE L Cos oil refinery at
Elizabeth, n j., burned yesterday.
A shot factory is to be established at Gin
cinnati.
The heeIers and left cutters in the Gin.
cinncti shoe factories are out on strike.
Foreign.
The Emperor Of Morocco has sent an
envoy 10 the MAhii bearing letter, the
purport Of which is TO have Gen. Gordon
extricaied from h;s present psrilous cOndi
ton.
II is aseertaiDed beyond q doubt tss;
thirty thousand rebels are marching on
Doegoia.
Revenue officers at Quebec have just cap
tured spirits snuggied in a schooner from
Europe.
The police at vienna hare been orderei
TO arrest al Mormon missionaries detected
en6 eavoring TO secure converts. A vsran
was iEsued for the arrest of Missionary Pau
Hammer, Of Nevada
A box Of explosives was discovered 0.
the quay Of the London Custom House. ]
Is said to hare been taken from an Amer
esn vessel
The Hsvigstion companys dspo, at Tot
ache. France, has burned Loss Milo
| francs.
Connep,s Of the German press on u
affair at Hotel Continental at Psris. ]
which the German Gag was tern dom "a
| bcrned. hare been moderate.
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BIAlNE'S LETTER.
A NolumiRouS Document-OrGanixatiO in

A Volumipous DoCument-Orsaniza in
Maine.
AyGrST,, ME., July l6.-Blsines letter
Of acceptance is at last fully prepared. 1t
will contain about six thousand words, and
will be given to the press through its
agents, in day or twO, 10 be published sim
ultsneouSly throughout the country. The
Republican State Committee viii meet In
Portland TO perfect arrangements for hold
ing mass meetings the latter part Of the
month at Portland, Bangor, Lewistown and
this city. The committee viii adopt meas
ures for vigorous prosecution Of the CAM
us;gn under Mr. Blsiue's direction The
"Plumed Knight viii have his headquar-
tCrs here and viii not leave the State until
after the September election is over. which
virtually terminates the Presidential can
vass in Maine. In the meantime he will
make flying visits TO Mount Desert, see his
family and enjoy the salt air. His family
now expect TO starr for Bar Harbor on Sat
urday. Congressman Phelps, Of New Jer-
Sey. who has beea at Mr.. Blaine's house for
several days. viii accompany them.
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A GoBLIN's EXPLOIT.
4 south Carolina Fowl That Deserves the
Ribbon.

\ south Carolina Fowl That Deserves inc
CoLUNBIA, S. C., July l6.-Ar. NJ. ).
Carroll, who resides near Yorkville, S. C.,
is the owner of two turkey hens and COB
Ter and a number OF guinea fowls. The
turkey hens recently came of their nests,
each with brood of turkeys, and while
they were patiently sitting on their eggs the
gobler, whose paternal instincts were not
less developed than was the maternal i'm
pulse of the hens, and he, probably having
heard of the patent incubator, decided to
test his own usefulness BY sitting on nest
OF guinea eggs. With the perseverance
creditable to the most patient hen, he sat
for four long weeks on the eggs. and had
the satisfaction of bringing of brood Of
Young guineas. They we're taken from him,
however, and placed under the mOtheriy
protection of barn-yard fowl, though the
cobbler insists on asserting his parental
rights. and remains constantly with the hen
and the Young guineas Contrary TO the
traditional peculiarly Of his sex, he assists
the hen in procuring TODD for his bant-
hngs
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CONVICT SHOT.
The Fate of Prisoner Who Tried 70 n.
eaps an Arkansas JaiIer.

The Fate of y Prisoner Who Tried 70 -.
enP- an Arkansas Jaiier.
LIrTIE Rock, ARK, July lG.-Yes.srdsy
al.ou, noon Bud Furguson, Of Augusta.
jaier Of Woodruff county had two colored
prisoners drawing water for use in the jail.
Afier the water was drawn Gilbert Clark,
one Of the prisoners, asked that he be per.
mitted 10 carry out bucket Of sIop, which
request WIS granted. Gilbert carried Il TO
fence about thirty ya,ds Of. and. and se.-
ting the bucket down be- sprang over the
fence and endeavored 10 make his escapc.
Bed chased him about mile and overlook
him. Just a. he laid bis hands upon him
the escaping prisoner siezed piece Of fsno.
rail and turned upon bis puruer with des-
peraie blow. Bad wheeled and ran back
few PAGES and drawing revolver ordered
the fugitive 10 yurrender. The negro made
desperate rush upon the jailer who fired.
The ball took effect in Gilberts ,empI., pro.
ducing instant death