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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-27
POLITICAL CAPITAL.

That Secretary Bayard should allow the
idea to be spread over the land as something
novel and as an evidence Of his individual
industry, in securing information and sta
tistics from United States Consuls in regard
to foreign industries is preposterous.
This special line which Mr.. Bayard wishes
us to consider he has originated and evolved
from the depths of his soicitous brain, So
licitous for the behalf of the American mer-
chant is but one more instance in that ever
increasing budget of credit which he falsely
and quite undeservedly asks the public to
praise him for.
Our Consuls abroad have been for the last
ten years exceedingly industrious in obtain
ing for the American people the most conf
plete, indeed exhaustive information upon
all topics within their reach. The most ex-
act information upon manufacture, agricult-
ure, commerce, upon everything that could
possibly be demanded, not alone by our
merchants, but scientists and scholars have
been hitherto most industriously garnered
by our Consuls.
These results, as every body ought to
know, are published in book form and are
available to every citizen in this broad land,
simply by a courteous request, either
through the Congressional representative,
or by direct application to Washing
ton.
The entomoogist, pisciculturlst, and even
ethnologist as well as farmer or merchant of
| the United States can obtain the most vaiua-
BILE and latest information upon subjects di-
rectly akin to his scientific investigations
through the simple methods referred to.
All this work has been most exhauslively
treated during the last few years and is at
this moment being prosecuted
1t is question indeed whether the impli-
ed 'stirring up" by the new broom of the
State Department is not rather djscourte-
Gus pretense against the we'll known indus
try of our Consuls abroad. They certainly
have needed no suggestion to work harder
in their line up to this moment. Their vol
luminous reports speak for themselves and
form the most interesting reading of any oi
the State papers. Our aristocratic head Of
the State Department loses no opportunity
for footing his own horn. But he should
not by implication attempt to throw oblo
guy upon the already industrious and hard
working subordinates abroad of his depart
-,,ro.,t- ---
The merchants of New York, Philadel
phia and Boston know too we'll the advant
age they have gained by such men as Con
sui 'akard and Consul Shaw, gentlemen
who, not alono satisfied with sending tn
/ usual voluminous repovts to headquarter
at Washington, but BY almost every mai
: keep the merchants of our commercial ceu
ters fully Informed upon all details of th
industrial and manufacturing emporums c
the British Islands and the Continent {
Europe,
These are the men who are the real brain
of tho Department. their intelligence an
experience needs no whip from suddenl
Jealous superior. Such interference is sin
ply officiousness and that is all the notice
t will receive from those who justly discrim
nate.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-27

Ferd Fullmer, organist at Central Presby-
terian Church, went to Rehoboth Wednes-
day morning to spend the season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
THE GRANT FAMILY.

The Colonel Talks about His Fathers
Book Mrs. Grants Health.
New York, August l0.-ln an interview
Yesterday, Col. Grant said: II think that
fathers book will appear before long. We
do not yet know exactly what or how rauch
manuscript there is. The last pages ny
father wrote have not been looked over and
there is q large amount of matter rot in
form for publication. On my return to Mt
McGregor, | shall devote the next four
weeks to looking over the manuscripts |
shall make copies of all his papers and pre-.
serve the originals. | am not yet lure
whether there will be enough matter for two
volumes or not, but what there is will be
published with as little revising as possible.
The story will be brought down to my
father 8 death, and when this has been done,
whatever there is will be printed.
In regard to his mothers health, he said
"My mother is physically very strong, and
| have no doubt that in time she will regain
her usual health. She has been confined
unremittipgly for q long time to my fathers
sick room. If she had not been very strong
she would have broken down long ago. !
think that with a change Of surroundings
she will recover rapidly. AS to the future
plans OF the family | cannot speak yery deh-
nitely. We shall go back to Mt McGregor
and remain there until fall, when the family
must separate. Mrs. Grant will d~crtless
occupy the house on Sixty sixth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11

IA about 10 return home, and has no ex-
recitation Of being given any other position.
II il said that he Is already virtually out OF
the service of the United States, and that
the department is wei pleased with the
manner in which he has acted throughout.
Major Put on the Retired List.
WASHINGTON, August l0.-Msior VIM. P.
Gould. ofthe Pay Department Of the Of the
army, has been placed on the retired hist.
EndIcott at Work Again.
WASHINGTON, August l0-Secretsry EI-
d;eo,t returned to Washington yesterday
and will &c at his Office for some days.
Effects of an Army Order.
WASHINGTON, August 10 The order di.
rectiuv their return to their regiment OF
officers below the rank Of major, who have
long been detached from field service, does
not effect many officers in Washington.
General Sheridan's staff, however, will suffer
severely in consequence Of the order. Gap
talns Gregory and Davis of his staf, must be
relieved and allowed to return to duty. The
former is in the engineer corps and the lat
ter with the Fourteenth infantry. A large
number eff officers throughout the country
are affected by this order. Officers who
favor the order say that fsvoritism Is now
ended; that officers will not be allowed to
remain away from their commands ten or
fifteen years; that captsine who have never
seen their companions viii have an oPPor-
tunity to look at them, and that men who
hane been on the frontier for slmost q score
of wears will now be permitted to taste the
sweets of army lie. That order said an
officer to-day, means the resurrection OF
the srmy.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
At C~HAuTAUQuA.
Interesting Exercises To-Day-A School for
Church workers.

Interesting Exercises To-Day-A Schoolfor
Church Workers.
CaAUrAuQrA, n. Y, August l0.--Dr. W.
NR. Harper, of Chicago, Professor Of Hebrew
in the Chautauqua University, lsctured in
the Temple on Tine Minister Is an Inter
prefer of the Word at 10 o'clock this morn.
ing, and at the same hour, in the Hall Of,
Philosophy, Chancellor Vincent formally
opened the sessions OF the American Church
School OF Church work. He announced
that the organization was effected at the
suggestion of DR.. George P. Hayes,
Moderator OF the last Presbyterian General
Assembly, for the educating and train
ing of male and female church workers.
Rev. DR.. George P. Hayes, Of Denver, Col,
was announced as Director, and Rev. James
A. Worden, D. D., of Philadelphia, as as
sistant director; Mrs. NJ. Z. Irwin, OF Jack.
~sonyille, Fla, was elected Secretary ct the
school for the season. Mrs, B. !. Vincent,
Of Philadelphia, has charge Of the school
for primary Sunday school teachers, and
conducts the exercises at 10 o'clock daily
with q great measure OF success.
In the amphitheatre this morning Rev.
II. NJ. Bacon, D. D., of Toledo, Ohio, gave
q very interesting and instructive story OF
the two brothers, r. Henry and Lord John
Lawrence, heroes Of the Sepoy mutiny in
India in 1857. The Doctor showed that the
work they attempted there was similar to
that done at C~hsutauqua.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
A FiREMEN'S TOURNAMENT.
The Programme For the Meeting al
RI nnln.

The Programme For the Meeting at
Bunalo
Burrslo, \. Y, August l0.-Seyersl Of
the companies entered for the international
Firemen's Tournament, which opens here
to-day, arrived here last evening. Among
them were companies from Wellsville, st.
townsville and Arcade, n. Y. The Servis
Hose Company No. |, and Brown Hose
Company No. ,, Of Amsterdam, arrived last
night, and the Bruuson steamer and hose
company Of the same place came in early
this morning. Companies from Canada are
expett ted by this mornings trains. The pro
gGamme toc to-day is as follows;
Hose race under New York rules. tH>es
First, $500; second, 500; third, 800.
Quarter mile foot race, to be run in
hearts. Prizes-FIrst, 2j; second, Sl5i
third, so.
Fireman's tug-ot war. Prizes - First
$65; second, $50
The tournament viii occupy three days
The weather today is clear and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
A Man Kills His Divorced Wife and After
ward Ends His Own Life.

A Man Kills His Divorced Wife and After
ward Ends His Own Life.
CARRoLLToN, Mo, August lO.-Among
others who attended the Presbyterian
Church at Coloms, this county, On Saturday
night, were David Markles and his divorced
wife. At the close Of the services Mrs.
Markles was being assisted to mount her
horse by q young man of the neigh
borhood, who had accompanied her to
church. when Markles stole up behind
his wife, placed a pistol to her head
and blew her brains out. The murderer i'm
mediately vent home and had hardly en-
tered when the house was surrounded by a
mob of men, who demanded his surrender.
Thinking he was to be the victim of sum.
mary vengeance, Msrkles placed the pistol
TO his own head, fred and fell dead. The
young couple were married about three
years ago, lived together n year, when the
wife applied for and received q divorce on
the grounds Of mlstrestment. Since their
separtion he has been jealous Of any atten-
ton paid to her by other men, and it was
This which led to the double tragedy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
A steamboat strikes Rock and Sinks.

LOUISVILLE August l0.-The steiner
Albert D. Willis, going down, flying light,
struck q big rock on Sunday morning be-
fore daylight, above Stephenport, breaking
her floor timbers from under her boilers aft
q distance ofnearly one hundred feet. She
filed and sunk in about thirty minutes, and
now lies straight on the bark one mile above
LONE, Ind. The water is eighteen inches
on her main deck. Her deck crew aud en-
ginsers came up on the fashivn. Captain
Yarble her sole owner, was at the wheel,
and command. There is q Ere risk of
$500, but no hull risk on her. Dugsn's
big pumps and q toEoost will go to her re-
lief At once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
Fred. GRANT to Become an Engineer.

New YORK, August lO.-The World prints
this morning the following special from Ssr-
atoga: II was shown q dispatch yesterday
which says that Colonel Fred Grant has &C.
cepted the position OF engineer Of a railroad
company which is backed by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and the Wisconsin Cen
trail, for the purpoae of making q new en-
trance into Chicago. Colonel Grant will go
to Chicago to take charge of this new work
as scor as be has had time to gather togeth-
er his fathers papers aud the loose threads
OF his affairs. Colonel Grant has had 8 very
thorough education as IN engineer at West
Point and should do very well in the rail-
road business, There is no doubt that Presi-
dent Cleveland would give him a commits
sion IN the army, but Colonel Grant, it is
said, has finally resolved to take his chances
in civil life"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
WHEELING. w. VA. TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST II. 1885.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Marshall County Pedagogues Assemble
NJ M~oundsyiIIe MISUNDERSTANDING OF
Precepts for Practice in Pubic Schools
SDscial 10 he RsoiSter.

Marshan County Pedagogues Assemble
~ MoundsviIIe MISUNDERSTANDING OF
Precepts for Practice in Pubic choois
Special TO he Re0ists.
MoUSDsvnLE, August l0.-Pursuant TO
Q call of the County Superintendent the
teachers of Marshall county assembled at
the School Hall to day. The Institute was
called to order promptly at 2 O'Clock p. n.
and opened with prayer by Rev. W. d.
Loomis, of the Simpson N. E. church, fol-
lowed with singing by the choir. c. j.
Riggs was then appointed secretary, vice
". J. Rankin, resigned. W. L. Manning
and C. W. Wallace were appointed enroll
ing clerks.
The Superintendent appointed the follow
ing named persons chairman of their re-
spective districts: C. Harris, Of Cameron;
". J. Bonar, of Clay; Prof. Cline, of indie
pendant; j. K. Chase, of Liberty; 1 w:
Rine. of Meade; C. ". Wallace, of Sand
Hill; Miss Emma Pelley, Of Union; NJ. b.
Strawn, Of Webster; W. Jones, of Washing
ton. As Committee on Finance, the fol
lowing were appointed. A. Harris, W. j.
Bonar and r. r. Lutes. On mo-
ton OF Prof. Cline, ]. T. King, Miss Carr
and Miss Edna Hogan were appointed
critics. The Institute was now declared
open.
The instructor, E. Bonsr, in an address
outlined the course to be pursued, stating
that the instructions given by Superinten-
dent Morgan would be strictly adhered to.
Prof. Bonar then announced language les
sons the first subject for discussion. Prof.
Cline respondedin a lengthy and interesting
paper on the subject, in which he advised
the cultivation of q taste for good reading,
as a true method for learning the proper
use of language. Prot. Shields continued
the subject advising thu adoption Of methods
suggested by Prof. Cline.
Prot. Bonar then closed the discussion in
a few we'll chosen remarks.
After q brlet recess, and singing by the
choir, the programme was resumed with q
brief lecture by Prof. Bonar on the methods
of teaching History, in order was opened by
Prof. Chase; replied to by Prot. Bonar; fol
lowed By a warm discussion between c. D..
H'ggs and IT. King. Supt. Writ followed
with appropriate remarks favoring a definite
system in teaching history.
This closed the programme for the after
moons session and the report of the critics
was called for and heard with interest.
The instructor then announced the pro-
gramme for the evening, and adjourned
the Institute till 7:30 p. m.
Deep interest is manifested in the work
as evidenced by the number present, and
the active part taken by the teachers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
ANOTHER LETTER
From General Grant ExtollIng the Bravery
of His Soldiers.

From General Grant Extolllng the Bravery
of His Soldiers.
DEs MONIES, IA, August l0.-rhe re-
cipient Of the following letter, q resident OF
Iowa. furnishes it for publication:
ELBgRoy. LOxG BRAScH, n. j.
September 2rd, lisa
10 Ira J. Alder, Esq:
DEAR SIR:-FindiDg your letter Of the
18th of August, with slip enclosed contain
ing the opinion OF Gov. Kirkwood Of the
services OF Captain TWombley At Fort Donel
son, in 1862, | infer that it has not been an
swered. Lest | have neglected it sni not
wishing to treat with silence any claims Of
q Cnicn soldier, l DO so now, BY name, ]
90 r.: remembe. the Captain now but the
successful charge made at Fort Donelson,
on the 18th Of February, 1852, was by Tut
ties Regiment Of Il believe) Iowa troops
futile is an Iowa man and his regimen, was
composed wholly from that State.
Very truly yours,
Signed I. S GRANT.
Twombley carried the regimenilsl colors
into The fort in the charge. He is nov
State Treasurer. He started TO New York
to attend General Grants funeral, but
was recalled By the serious illness Of his
deputy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
AFTER the BURIAL.
Relic Hunters Invade the New York
City Hall.
COL. GRANT ON HIS FATHERS ROCK,
Some Memorial 0bserVances---Chief Dusty
Heads Proclamation Concerning
General Grant.
EVENTS AFTER THE GREAT FUNERAL.

New YORK, August l0.-It was found
necessary to keep a half dozen policemen
on duty at the City Hall to day, owing to the
large number Of persons who crowded into
the building to view the cstafslque and
floral pieces which stood in the vestibule,
The officers had all they could do to prevent
visitors from pluckipg either flower or leaves
from the floral tributes, which they wanted
as mementoes.
At 10 o'clock Undertaken Merritt and his
assistants arrived with W. large covered
7 wagons and began the work of removing the
flowers to the tomb at Riverside Park. All
the smaller pieces were removed first and
placed in one wagon, and then the larger
and grander ones were taken apart and
packed carefully in the other wagon. Any
floral pieces whose size prevents their being
placed in the tomb will be placed outside,
at the entrance to the tomb.
A photograph was taken OF the ~catatalque
and flowers, copies of which will be given to
the members Of the Grant family, Every
little leaf or flower, or twig that fell as the
floral pieces were being taken from the City
Hall were eagerly snatched up by the spec.
tators, the majority Of whom were women
or young girls. Even the moss on which
the pieces rested was in demand, and before
q half hour the last piece had been taken
away.
After he Pageant.
New YORK, August l0.-General Sher.
man started for home this morning and
General Sheridan left last night. General
Fitz Hugh Lee is still at the st. James.
Vice. President Hendricks leaves this even
ing. The Vice.President said to-day that
the funeral procession was a grand and i'm.
posing spectacle. He declined to enter on
any discussion of politics.
Removing the Bier.
NEw YORK, August l0.-Seversl covered
wagons to-day took away from the City
Hall the bier upon which rested the remains
Of General Grant while lying in state.
The floral offerings were also removed and
will be placed at the tomb. Curious peo-
pie throughout the day loitered through the
black corridors, stared at the spot where the
body lay and eagerly seized tufts Of u,oss
and leaves that had fallen upon the hoors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
Mountain Lake Park Assembly.
Hnsninl 10 ns R6rifLr.

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, August 10
Today is the fifth day Of the Mountain Lake
Park Assembly, which met August 6. This
is the fourth year Of this important aud
instructive gathering, which shows a good
attendance and better and more interesting
meetings than before. Many are constant
ly arriving to attend and take part in the
exercises. A most excellent en-
tertairment was given Saturday night.
All the performances are worthy Of much
praise, and especially a solo by Miss Jennie
Muller AID q tablesux, the Ten Virgins.
The singing was excellent. First to be
noticed wa Miss Alma Conner, Of Wheel
ing, who brought out the spirit Of the per-
Torrance.
Among some Of the points Of interest this
week Eill be "The History Of the English
Bible, " THE Bible by God" rs Protestant
ism a Failure" and many others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
DEFECTIVE DAM.
Fears That 1t Will Give Way and Do Great
Damage.

Fears That 1t Will Give Way and Do Great
Damage.
MILwAUHEE, WIS.,, August lO.-Tae
Board of Public Works yesterday morning
called out to see the recently constructed
river dam at North Milwaukee, and reported
the structure to be in a shakY condition,
with several bad leaks. Tributary streams
nave been swollen to an alarming extent by
heavy rains, and the surplus waters are Just
beginning to reach this city. Last night
fully thirty inches Of water was running
over the dam, and the structure Is expected
to give way at any moment.
The water from Saturdays storm will
reach here today, and it is not thought pos
sible that the dam can withstand the force.
The damage to wholesale establishments
on East Water and West Water streets is
likely to be great.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
MURDERER MAXWELL
Arrives in san Francisco from Auckland,
New Zealand.

Arrives in san Francisco from Auckland,
New Zealand.
san FEANCISCo, August lO.-The steamer
Zealaadi is Just reported four miles out
side the Head, and will be in at II o'clock
this morning Maxwell, the alleged st.
Louis hotel murderer, is aboard.
On the passage from Auckland, Maxwell
was manacled at night and the two detect
ives kept six hour watches over him day
and night. lie maintained perfect ease
during the trip of twentY-one days, never
giving the detectives the slightest trouble,
Two carriages were in waiting at the
steamer land, and the detectives were
Maxwell were driven 70 the city prison
where the prisoner will remain until his de
parture tomorrow. When sccosted in
prison he said his name was D. Angler, and
that he was a Frenchman, q native Of Paris
aged thirty-four. He acknowledged hsv-
ing known Preller, but beyond this, re-
fused to say more respecting what he
had previously said, that his
Attorneys in New Zealand cautioned him
about saying anything of the crime OF
which he was charged. Ex-police Sugeon
Clarke came up at this moment and asked
if he spoke French. He replied he spoke a
pa,ois of Norman French. DR.. Clarke said
he wa familiar with that patois, whereon
Maxwell suddenly checked himself and re-
ferred further to continue the conversation.
Captain Lees, chief Of the city d~ectives, aud
who mainly worked up evidence against
Maxwell when the latter passed through the
city, says the prisoner is a S~cotchmau with
an assumed accent. The detectives az the
suggestion of Capt. Lees provided Maxwell
with clean clothes preparatory to having
him photographed. When he had finished
his toilet he looked more ike the descrip-
ton published than he did when he came
over the ships side. The entrance to the
prison is surrounded BY q crowd eager to
get a glance at the noted prisoner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
Death at G
n
Special % s RTtSteT.

CLAREsBURG, ". Va, August l0.-On
Yesterday the funeral of Col. John johnson
took place at this city. BE was q drummer
and Gier during the late war, Aad one Of
our most respected citizens. On the same
day the remains of Gay Homer were depos-
lied in the Odd Felioss' cemetery. he
suffered from bone cancer and recently had
his leg AmputAted. he apparently got well,
but the disease attacked his lungs and he
died on Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
UNHAPPY PLYMOUTH.

The Fever Plague Succeeded by Another
Epidemlc-1 Persons Sick.
WILEESBARRE. Pa, August 10. - No
sooner has thr epidemic of typhoid fever
ceased to rage in the unfortunate town Of
Plymouth than it is succeeded BY another
plague scarcely less terrible. A severe form
of dysentery is now prevalent in Plymouth,
Kingston and vicinity to an alarming ex.
tent, and it is even more deadly than the
fever. 1, is a disease that has always been
frequent in Plymouth and n~eighboring
towns during summer, but never before were
there malt so many cases as there are al
present, nor was the disease 80 violent and
fatal in its results, There are over $50
cases now under treatment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-11
Killed on Cranberry Grade.
A------ L. IL n----L

TERRA ALTA, August | "A msn named
William Rafe, of Canada, was killed on the
Cranberry Grade this morning. He was
struck by 3 helper and knocked against a
passing freight train. His side and head
were terribly..crushed. Nothing wa on the
body which was clad in a striped cotton
shirt and brown o~veralls and gray cost. He
about Is years old and has family liv-
ing in Canada. He lived about one hour
and told his name.