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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
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Personal and General News Items md
Gossip. ]i.s3lfs
]. w. Northcraft has moved his family
to Brinton, Pa. 4, e (. 3. S.ti,
Mr.. Jeptha Kinney Is home from a trip
for pleasure and observation in the west.
Tho colored men meet at City Hall to.
night to complete their Organization Of a
Blaine club. ma n, y = " =
The Fourth in Bellaire will be spent in
social picnics rather than in any united
celebration. 17|31.T
!. The steamboats Nellie Walton and Fred.
Wilson are laid up! below the piers. The
crews went home by rail yesterday. ..53
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weller have returned
to their home at St. Johns, Michigan, after
a few weeks visit at F. NJ. strong'a.
The first passenger car OH the Ohio Val.
ley truck below the creek was the ono with
the Cleveland & Pittsburgh officials. Z y, ~ !
&. S. Boreman and family, Of Parkers-
burg, came up over the new railroad yes.
terday on their way, to Armstrong; Mills.
% A festival is heing prepared s;by' the Bel.
mont lodge Of Odd Fellows for tho benefit
Of George Sewers, to come of July 10 and
IL liR5 q 81 "a
Mr.: Ashley CLARK, who recently moved
here from Wellsburg, has accepted posi-.
tion in the new glass works at Massilon
and will move to that place. 4 jirr2.,g3-- ,,3-
Rev. J., K. McKsllip with Harry Nc
Gregor, Andrew Anderson and Lew Over
are attending the commencement Of Wash.
ington and Jefferson College. 4 ;..,,,r ~
q A number Of Cleveland and Pittsburgh
railroad officials were here; yesterday in a
special car. They were R. F. Smith, P.
Bruner, Thos. Dickson, T. Linton and G. 60.
Bruner. Z: Hs5' 81. ..,s.s, {, /
A Bkif now, runs to take to Benwood any
passengers who come on the eight o'clock
Cleveland & Pittsburgh train, and to bring
to Bellsire any who; come up on the Ohio
River rond about the same time. 4, ,tiA,t Z :,
#J.iB B. Barnhill's ffofty-seyenth birthday
Monday evening was made the occasion q
a surprise to him by bis wits, inviting q
number OF friends to call. Two glee club!
made music for the occasion that was en-
joyed by the neighbora as well. -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

PERHAPS Mr. George William Curtis
will repudiate bis Chicago convention
speech as he hss repadisted the nominees
Of ths, convention. one reputation will
be as coed rs another. @@s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
MARPEn's FERRY PROPERTY.
A Bill Reported Ordering Its Sale
l Probability OF Its PasSnye,

N. Probability OF Its Pnssnze.
From Our Special Correspondent. Z Ii n. d
WAslllNGroN, D. O., June 24.-The Sen.
ate Committee on Military Affairs, through
Mr.. Ma1eN reported iavorably the bill
directing sale Of the real estate and ripa.
rian rights now owned by the United States
Government at Harper'a Ferry, Viva.
1t is not probable that the bill will pass
at the present session, but It places it in a
good position for becoming law next
winter. 1t may, however, be passed before
adjournment If the calendar Of unobjected
cases is taken up. +
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Tux Ohio Democrats hold their conven'
,;ou today II Payne doesn't want the
hoom the impression is that he can hand
!, oyer 10 Hoadly II he so desires. Hoadly
,.,rld do. lE
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

Il PAoLA, KANs., June 4-The Republican
Congressional Convention met here this
afternoon and nominated E. h. Firestoue
by acclamation for Congress. A resolution
endorsing Blaine and Logan was unani.
mously adopted, Z. a 5 Az n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

rns really true thu. Blaine isn't highly
,.,,,, enough for Henry Ward Beecher,
.'I.Ir-,bsn-,hat-is-we shall have to
W. wy !, Theodore Tilton to act as umpire.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
TIE MADE
EX-SENATOR DAVIS. REcENTLETrkR
Ia Regard TO the Pabllshtd Statement that He
Would Bupport Blain', uaisvorAbiy Cemm.at,d
upon b. LsadlaE Democrats At the Capitol.
Nhat Thsy Want nr. Davis 10 Declare.

From Our Special Correspondent. fi.s "
WASHINGTON, D. O., June 24-Ths let.
ter Of Ex-senator Henry G. Davis to
the editor Of the Wheeling Register has
created considerable uniavorabIe com.
ment among Democrats at the Capitol. It
Is claimed BY some that Mr.. Davis has left
a good.sized hole Tor himself to crawl
through, and support Mr.. Blaine in tho
event that the National Democratic Con.
vention fails to make Senator Bayard The
Democratic nominee, which at present
does not at all look probable. 1t Is as.
serIed by some that Mr. Davis should
write letter Of declaration, that will ;de.
clare. Wbat the Democrats HeziSe TO
know 10; will Mr.. Davis support thu nomi.
nee Of the National Democratic Oonyeu-
tlon, and will he do, everything In his
power to defeat the Republican ticket Of
Blaine and Logan2 --5.t,-q.
Touching this subject, the Evening Star,
under the head Of where Does Davis
Stand ?" prints the following: N
"The letter Of ex-senator Davis, Of West
Virginia, in reply to the published allesa-
tion that he would support Blaine, has
been pretty severely criticised by the
Democrats in Congress. In discussion
about it in a group Of Democratic Senators
the unanimous verdict was that the letter
was very-thin. Ex-senator Davis and Mr..
Blaine are not only warm personal friends,
utthey are intimately concerned in large
busineas enterl rises, 90
The Democratic complaint is that the
Davis letter is not emphatic enough in the
denial Of intention to support Blaine, and
that it also omits any declaration Of will.
ingness to support the Democratic candi.
date" 4 3 g l.fsE
Mr.. Davis was at the Capitol yesterday
afternoon, and he remarked that be thought
ituniust to single him out of the West
Virginia Democrats as an object OF suspi.
cion. -
A prominent Democrat, in endeayoring
to excuse Mr.. Davis and defend his letter,
said he supposed the ex-senator meant all
right but failed to express his meaning
forcibly, adding, "He is very poor hand
at writing the English language anyhow"
As part Of the discussion Of thi, letter
tits said that tho claim OF the Blaine men
that he will carry West Virginia is based
upon the assumption that Davis will sup.
port him. 5sS.a a4t(sl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

uc,xvp,on CLEVELAND has rheumatlsm,"
=. a, ,schaugs. Ina! settles it. This
~. ~. r.ons will never knowingly elect q
,ssump,ic President. Ill.,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

r0p Rsuublcsn p,ess insists on q yisor'
=. ."s ..mnaipn In the hopeful Southern
S's,.s SuD I,,iug on your wg. West Virginia
/, ,a,er Tor the iray'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
TIE TnusTEIs,

4 The Trustees met in the Presidents room
this afternoon and were in session several
hours. Beside the! routine business there
were some interesting proceedings. Mr..
W. W. Smith was appointed to attend to
the boautiiyipg Of the campus and sum o.
money was appropriated to secure suitable
grounds for athletic sports. The latter is a
departure that meets with hearty approba.
tion among the students. 5sG 20 ~. 3 W
{ This evening tho Rev. J. s. McIntosh,
D D., Of Philadelphis, delivered an able
and entertaining address to tho literary
societies. There was large attendance.
The graduating exercises will be held in
the Town Hall tomorrow morning,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

WHAT is this?
This is knife.
las the msn the kuife
Inc man has the knife. y
las tue man nsme2
The man has name.
" What is the name Of the man ? ::
,,., nae mama "a ol the man is John Kelly.
Mh& will the man do with the knife ?
lie lie Will i'm it into Grover Cleveland.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
lconot know. Ask Mr.. Curtis.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
ru,ss l. come talk Of taking Payne to
:, in' .lso rrler a Cleveland disguise. West
va'.as ,s.'.i'i, Democrats please take notice,

,.,,,o,,,,ed in New York that the Do
is,."s will "yo West" for a candidate
N n'.,'.' WI. xay i, might grow up with the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

Anornrn new arrival OF Phaetons, Jump
Beat Buggies and Storm Spring Wagons, iuil
leather top and al, warranted. at great bar.
gains. ]. w. FERRrI
Cor, Main and Twsnty.arst Streets,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
Qhs gntelligtnffr:

.,a,.,, No.. 2a anh "a fonr.cen.n . ".Ice..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

,,or much is euch rain worth to the
.onn,v? @
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25

LAprE' white uilk gloves, at 4
/ tIlg T. N. McGltlls & Co.'S,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-06-25
wAsH.-JEFr. 90 nnESoEnEEr,
The Exc, cises 3YesteIday-Socieiy and
II Class Reunions. f:.ts, ag' @f

S eS~esSsoS" sASoAcAAhy-6OClCIy = nnU
- Class Reunions. 5.,gs lf5f
Speeia! Correspondence Of the 1nteIligeneer. +,
WAsRISoToN, Pa, June 24.-The cur.
tom Of holding literary society reunions
during each commencement week has
been in vogue here for but few years past.
This morning, in their respective halls,
the members and theAlumni Of the Frank
lin and Washington and Philo and
Union Societies assembled to recall the
memories of the past and give encourage.
ment for the future. In the F. and W. Hall
Rsv. Dr. Dinemore, $50, OF Blooming.
ton, ILL.,, was made Chairman-and be
made an excellent, one. Remarks appro.
PIRATE to tho occasion were made by Rev.
Or. Geary, Albsny, Oregon, Rev. Dr. Jas.
7. Cooper, Allegheny, Hon. Chambers
Baird, Ripley, Ohio, Rev. James DAyie.
B!airsville Pa, Raw. VIM. McCaudlisb.
Omaha, members OF the class Of '34: Rev.
Rev. Henry Woods, D. D., Prof. Of Latin.
W: and j., '57; Prof. W. O. McClelland, 's2,
Trinity Hall; Rov. DR.. Eltrick, Of ALE.
ghenyTa graduate Of the University Of
Munich, and others. ~ : l5
Hon. John NJ. stockdale, Democratic
candidate for Congress, was made chair
man Of the meeting in the P. and U, Hall.
Representatives OF the different classes, ex.
tending back over half century ago,
among whom were: Rev. John Kerr.
Pittsburgh, Rev. Dr.. Brownson, Washing.
ton, Pa, Rev. H. O. Minton, Baltimore,
Nd, Prof. Edward Linton, of the College.
delivered ahort but pointed addresses.
cLAas REUNIONS.
The class Of '34 Of Jefferson held its
semi centennial reunion this afternoon, in
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms. The following membere we're pres.
ent, Rev. E. R. Geary, Eugene City, Ore
Rev. William McCandlish, Maha, Neb.;
Hon. Chambers Baird, Ripley, Ohio; Rev.
T. ]. Cooper D. D., Allegheny, Pa; Rev.
James DaviR, Blalrsville Pa; Rev. s. M.
Hammell, D. D., Lswrenceyille, N. j,
Washington claes Of '34-Rev. John Kerr,
Parnassus; Pa. Rev. James Davis presided
and Rev. S. NJ. Hammel read quite a
lengthy history. The class Of 'S4, as grad.
uated, comprised thirty-iour men. aeS7a.
q: The Washington class Of $50 met in the
F. and W. Hall this sfternoon. OF the nine.
teen gentlemen we're graduated In that year
eleven who we're present, as follows: Rev.
William W. Anderson, Shelby, Ohio; Rev.
!. Blackford, ,Clarksburg, W. w.; Hon. G. B.
Caldwell, Wheeling, W. Va; Rev. w.
Dlnsmore, D. D., Bloomington, ILL.,; Rev
E R Di,nehoo, Pittaburgh, Pa; Rev. r B
Farrar, Dallas, w. Va; Rev. W. R. Kirk
wood, New Philadelphia, Ohio; Rsv. j.. F
Magill, Washington, Pa; Rev. D. NJ. Miller
Johnstown. Pa; o. W. Miller; D. II. Sloane
Slatelick, Pa; Hon. E, P. Wilson, Louis
vile, KY. The last named gentleman actet
as Chairman, and Dr.. Msgill read CAREFUL,
prepared history, after which some well
chosen remarks were made. ;zsiSis,' 50, /.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11

There is one common line of argu
meut adopted Ivy all protectionists
when they attempt to defend their
vicious system. When confronted with
the fact that the tariff unjustly in
rrcases the cost of articles of necessity.
they do not deny il, or attempt to give
any palliating excuse tor the injustice.
They simply retort 10y asking absurd
questions questions that are not ut
all pertinent to the subject. To Offset
the fact that the prices Of farm ma
chinery is greatly increased by the tar
III, protection journal recently re-
piled by asking:
What is the reason farmers can now
buy first class machinery nj lower
prices than they used to pay Tor lnte-
ror machinery?
Why do farmers get better prices for
their products than they did before the
war?
Why does the farmer prosper SO
much better than he did before the
war?
Why is the farm la1orer paid more
Is il the tariff?
a child would attribute these results
10 their proper causes. The first comes
from the wonderful progress of inven-
ton in farm machinery. The second
is principally due to cheapened
freights-both ocean and inland. The
last two results must follow the tive
former. and are attributable to COM
bination of the same causes. with
cheapened and improved machinery
and his products selling at better
prices, of course the return which the
farmer realizes from his efforts IS III
creased. And the farm laborerS work
is worth more when engaged in oper
ating improved machinery than wher
he had only simple Tools to work with
The protectionist claims that these re
suits are brought about 10y the thlevin!
tariff. But ne need not be surprised
Mt this exhibition of cheek. He lie eve
rs ready to attribute the blessings o
God in giving us a glorious country
advancement industrial pursuits, i'm
provements in machinery, ETC., to hi
miserable spoliation system as he is t.
appropriate to his own pocket tn
money wrung from the consumers o
the country by outrageous impor
duties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11
The subject Of our portrait and
sketch this week places before our
readers the likeness and life of

HON. WILLIAM r. MORRISON,
Chairman of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, who will figure more conspicu-
ously in the policy of the present
gress on the tariff revenue and ques-
tions than any other member of that
body.
Mr.. Morrison was Mr.. Carlisle's man
ager during the late speakership con-
test, and has been recognized by his
successful protege, as had been pre-
dicted, in case Of the latter's elevation
to the speakership.
w. r. Morrison, Of Waterloo, Ills,
was born in Monroe county, that state,
September II, 1925, and consequently is
in his 18th year. He was educated in
the common schools, and graduated at
McKendree college, Illinois. He adj
opted the law as Il profession, and soon
after he became a member of the bar
he was elected clerk of the circuit
court. From this position he was next
advanced as a member Of the Illinois
house Of representatives., serving four
terms, the last of which he was speaker
of the house MI Morrison was then
elected to represent the Seventeenth
district Of his state in the Thirty
eighth congress, was again returned to
the Forty-third, Forty-fonrth, Forty
fifth, Forty-siXth, Forth-seYenth and
Forty-eighth congresses, by an average
majority Of about one thousand. In
the Forty-siXth congress Mr.. Morrison
served as chairman of the ways and
means committee, and was succeeded
in that position in the Forty-seventh
congress by Judge Kelley of Pennsyl-
yania. Again the committee wheel re-
wolves, and Mr.. Morrison once more
becomes the head of the most impor-
tant house committee.
The committee Of ways and means
have in charge the regulation OF the
revenues and the manner and means OF
raising a sufficient amount to cover the
expenses of the government. The ways
and means adopted to collect this rev.
enue effect largely for good or evil the
business interests of the land.
Mr.. Morrison is of large, manly pro
portions, nearly six feet tall and inya-
riably attracts more than ordinary
notice in any assembly however large.
He is very favorably mentioned 10y
many democrats as Il growing candI-
date for the presidency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11

The amount of property destroyed
by fires throughout the country during
the month of December was enormous
1t is said that the drain on insurance
companies was never larger, except
after great calamties like the Chicago
fire. The New York Post says that the
number Of fires in the branches OF
trade most distressed is 50 large as to
make it appear that arson was often
the last resource Of the distressed
trader, and says that such a state OF
affairs is a most disappointing end Of
model high protective tariff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Madison has experienced her full
share Of Inconvenience from the recent
cold snap: trains being delayed, and in
some cases stopped entirely for several
days. The thermometer marked TWEEN
ty-six degrees below zero on Friday
night
The thirtieth annual meeting of the
State Historical Society was held last
week, and an interesting time was had.
Presentations were made to the cor
responding secretary and librarian, and
appropriate addresses made. Portraits
of Hon. NJ NJ. Strong and Hon. Cyrus
Woodman, AMONG others, were prescn-
ted to the society. During the year the
additions to the library have been l,9S&
volumes, of which LIS We're by par
chase and so by donation; and 2,i25
pamphlets and documents, of which
5Gi were by purchase and 1,743 by
donation. together with $50 made ly
mounted newspaper cuttings.
Congressman Price, of Black River
Falls was in the city on Thursday last.
He is very enthusiastic over his hiIl
providing for a general pension OF all
Union soldiers engaged in the wal of
the rebellion. The greatest obstacle in
the way of its passage is the immense
democratic majority i'll the house. On
account of which any important legiS-
legislation emanating from Il republl-
can source will be likely to meet with
Il cold reception. However, we think
that he has hit upon much more
feasible plan of preventing Il redun-
daucy of revenue without lowering
the tariff taxes than either Wharton
Baker. James c. Blaine or John \.
Logan.
The state Farmers Convention will
meet III the rooms OF the State Agri-
cultural Society on the night Of Febru-
airy 9Th. next. \ fine programme has
been arranged. The meetings of the
society are usually interesting and the
coming one promises to be especially
50. During the session of the society
Mr.. ID. Il. Williams, of Helena, Iowa
county, will give Hopeful as we'll as
DiSCOur aging Views Oh Amber Cane
Growth in Wisconsin" The railroads
have reduced fares for the occaSiOs.
and large attendance is almost GER
tain. The good which can be accom-
plished by the meetings is beyond
measure, aud any farmer who can at
tend should make an effort 10 be there
Farming in this country has become a
tar more important subject than ever
before; and with the diversified nature
Of farming in this state, and the multi
plicity of methods. it behooVeS those
who would be successful to keep
posted,
\ roller skating rink has been eStab-
liShed and the young folks are having
lots of enjoyment.
Gen. Ed. 5. Bryant is at work on i
law book which promises to be very
valuable aid 10 lawyers in their often,
times arduous and preplexing laborS
and it is hoped that the enterprise Of
Mr.. Bryant in undertaking such an ex.
pensive publication will be literally
rewarded.
/ Mail sent from Mineral Point on
Thursday morning was delivered in
this city on Sunday. The cold weather
stopped the running of trains on the
Madison division of the Northwestern
road almost entirely.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11

With the thermometer ranging be-
tween twenty and thirty degrees below
zero, Hon. Matt. Anderson contributed
a long article to the Madison Democrat
last week, trying to show that the I'M
port duty on wool ought to be increas-
ed. Cheap WOODEN clothing. blankets,
etc, would he I'm incstimablc blessing to
the people Of the northwest And any
legislation preventing the enjoyment
Of this blessing is too outrageous to be
tolerated for Il moment, even if It does,
as claimed 10y Mr.. Anderson, make the
business of wool growing more profit
able 10 some of our farmers. But
the effects of the high duties on wool
are all evil, with no rcdrcming feature.
The cost of WOODEN clothes and blank
cts is largely increased, the business Of
manufacturing is disarrmgcd and Grip
Piled, and the markets being unsteady
and unreliable. and the price being
largely governed by combinations. the
benefit to the individual woolgrowcr
who brings his wool To market and
sells it for what he can get, is not per
ccptiblc to the naked eye. The duties
on both wool and woolcus will he low
cred before they are increased, and the
logic of events will prove that both the
wool-growcrs and the manufacturers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11

The best Indication as to the proba-
bic action Of congress in regard to a
tariff bill is to be found in a letter
written by Hon. Abram 5. Hewitt tothe
Albany Argus Mr.. Hewitt is looked
upon ms the most conservative revenue
refOrmer Of the democratic members
of the WAYS and means committee, and
yet he declares that congress will be
dcrelct to It's duty if it does not pass Il
bill making very material reductions
III imposts. 1t may be safely set down
that such Il bill will be framed by the
ways and means committee and passed
by the house. Whether the senate will
pass it or accept any parts Of it remains
TO he seen
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-11
LEGAL NOTICES.


State of Wisconsin = County Court for lows
County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the Iowa County Court to be held in and
forsaid county, al the Court House, in the village
of Dodgeville, in said county, on the 9Th day OF
February, A. ID. 1884, being the first Tuesday
of said month, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF
said day. the following matters viii be heard
and considered:
The application of Edward Geraldine, for the
appointment of an administrator of the estate
of RoSine VI. Geraldine late of the town OF Valid
wick in said county, deceased, not already
administered upon.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessvely prior TO said day of hearing in The Iowa
County Democrat, a weekly newspaper circula
ting in said county.
By order of the Court:
JOHN T. JONES, Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis. Jan. ,, 1881. 23wS
Wilson x McIlhon, Attorneys.