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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

p,,,pESr CLEVELAND 10 supposed to be
,'a,ng his time to pushing the tariff
~, '',,n,ou,b. Is man about to marry
Y" g.I,, N waste all his sweetness on so un'
D'',' '.'o.iye A thing as a tariH bill?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

prrrauRaH, April 0e.-The steel rail
manufacturers report q better demand
and numerous inquiries for rails from pro.
jected roads, mostly in the West. Prices
are quoted firm at 5000 Cash at the mill.
An advance to sSs 10 looked for before
many days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27
UuIou PAUliio AnurS.

CHICAGO, LIS, April 9O,-Oharles
Francis Adams, Jr,, was in the city last
evening on his return from an extended
nip to the West where he has been looking
Jver the business Of the Union Pacific
road. Mr.. Adams reported no trouble OIL
the road and says that at Denver he talk,
ID with the employers OF the road ano
found them perfectly contented and salts
ded with their Conditisn. Ho does moi
anticipate any trouble whatever. The
prospects Tor bAslpeDg were very fair al
present, but no improvements were In
contemplation. lie declined 10 express
any opinion on the question Of u govern.
lnent arbitration commission, lie had
aothing to say in regard to President
OleyelSnd message. He was inclined to
thiuk that II you'd be far batter II the
railroad companies ard u their employees
could thoroughly understand each other
before resorting 10 such measures as refer
ring arbitration to commissioners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

LONDON, April 2G,-The news has lust
been received here Of the death OF Hon.
Lionel Tennytou, son Of the poet laureate.
He died during the passage from London
10 Calcutta,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

PouoHErrFstE, N. y, April ~ Gilbert
Dyksman, a fAgman near the tunnel al
North Rhlnebeck, on the Hudson River
RAILROAD, was found dead In his shanty
this mnfninV, with his brains knocked
out. Ills believed that he was murdered
An investigation will be made al Ohce,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27
coNaNGssloNAL ooMMIrlEE
FOR the Coming OampalEn-Gonsral aol

For the Coming Uampaign-GsnsrRl Goa
tho Member for West Virginia.
WAsurSGToS, D. O., April 2O.-Rspre-
sentative MCComas, OF Nebraska, the
secretary Of the joint ltspabllpap caucus,
who was authorised to receive the names
Of the Congressional Campaign Committee,
which was selected by the respective State
delegations reports the following commit
tee which willspeedily meet and organize: !:
California, y. N. FELTON, Colorado, Geo. &.
Jymes; Connecticut, Joseph X. Hawley
illinois, Joseph G.. Cannon; Indiana,
George W. Steele; Iowa. James +. VIII
I.ion; Kansas, Thomas Hyani Kentucky,
W. II. Wadsworth; Maine, o. A. Boutelle ;
Maryland, l.. E. MCComas; MaBsachu-
,etts, W. ". Rice; Michigan, Thomas w.
Palmer; Minnesota, John B. Gil6llan
Missouri, William Warner; Nebraska,
George W. Dorsey; Nevada, William
W. Blair, New Jersey, William
!. sewell; New York, IL. g. Burleigh ;
North Carolina, James Z, 0'Hara; Ohio,
Albert o. Thompson; Oregon, j. N.
Dolph; Pennsylvania, II. Il. Bingham ;
Rhode Island, n. W. Aldrichi South
Carolina, Robert Small Tennessee, L. @.
Hoard; Vermont, John W. Stewart; Vir.
gluia, WIN. Malone; West Virginia,
Nathan GofF, Jr.; Wisconsin, Lucius B.
Casswell; Arizona, O. O. Beans; Dakota,
|. s. Clifford; Wyoming, James NJ. Carr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

BIG SPRINGS, TEXAS, April 2O.-Ahcrder
named VIM. Mack, formerly resident Of
Cleveland, Ohio, was murdered while
asleep last night by Mexican named
Juna Sales salleO escaped, but will bo
lynChed II caught.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

r.,vr h not much doubt but that
.,'n,5 protection Democrats will be on
'''I' ',"I At the proper time to assist in the
a'p NJ Mr., Morrison's tariff bill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

LA LiBERrAD, BAN SALVADOR, VIA CAT
vEsroN, April 1.-The Pacific Mall steam.
or Honduras has been wrecked on the bar
Of the river Tampa, Passengers and crew
we're saved,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27
pI.naIrona ConllarrnlInn.

VIENNA, April 2O.-A dispatch from
Lisko, in GaliCla, reports that that town
10 on fire and that thres.iourths Of II has
already been destroyed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

e,goy,uo is at his old tricks again,
,rrJeFipg and burning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-04-27

r,s English workingmen have refused
ain ,be Knights OF Labor Of this coun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
ORITuARY NOTES.

A telegram was received yesterday at the
commission house Of L. Oelbermann & Co. from Paris.
announcing the death of Gustave A Grod from pneU-
mona Mr. Girod born in France about forty seven
years ago lie widely known In this country AMI IN
Europe by his connection with the COmpagnie DIES
Indies In Parts, and also the head OF the India sh wi
Geparmeu whore he has been for seventeen years act
ng at the the United states agent for tho
former company.
Carrs Van Rensselaer, who had been in ill-health for
some time died saturday at his home, No 264 Union
st. Brooklyn from organic heart disease. He was born
I'm 1913 and was the Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, OF
Detroit and nephew Of Judge Charles CARROLL OF This
state lie was formerly In the drug business.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Is tSpeeiab. f. g. Booth died on
Saturday. lie was born IN Nottaway County, Va on
January IL, 1910 He o lawyer OF distinction IN
Eastern Virginia and was also MEMBER OF the Stale
Ieyslaturr He built the Old Virginia House at the Cen
ennal Exhibition of 1876 aud presented II at the close
of the exhibitions the Virginia Agri"u tlral society IL
now stands on the fair grounds near Richmond
Charles Lewis Of s. A. Lewis. ex'president OF the
Network Board OF Aldermen and president oil Ihe
IsbrStr Leader Association, died yesterday at MIS-
fathers house In Elizabeth Of pleuro-pneumonla ana
,,arttnu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
RAIL FOR MISS SCyJEFFELJN

A private ball for Young PEOPLE only was
given last evening by Mr and Mrs George X Schefein
to their daughter Miss sehlrfen. their new house.
No. East Forty hftb-s Miss schicfien and many of
her guests this seasons debutantes 1t was
haf-past IL before the company arrived, almost all
coming directly from the opera Elaborate decorations
OF palms. plants and flowers made the parors attractive.
Supper served down stairs shortly after midnight.
and at o'clock the coiillOn begun, John Hadden,
ir leading with Miss Scbicfien, who alfred IN
costume Of white tulle ana gold. Her mother n
gown OF lilac silk trimmed with point lace anu ornaments
OF diamonds. Among the guests were Miss Amy Gal
latin Miss May Brady, MIS- Satterhwate.
Mas Alice winthrop, Miss CdthHuue Winthrop Miss
Masie Kemsen, Miss Fannie Rcmsen, MISS Barrett. the
Misses Elliot Miss Ieua Post Miss Harriet ScheHen,
Mi Daisy Cameron the Misses OtI-, Miss Van Itcnsse-
lacr, Miss Bessie Alexander, Miss Chapman, Miss De
Ruyter Miss ANITA Lawrence Miss Ruth Lawrence. Miss
Kae Buckley, the Misses ErvlDg Miss Eva Johnston,
Miss HATTIE Hall Miss Bruen, Miss Livingston, Miss
BeekmaI the Misses Minturn. Miss lie Roy Miss Helen
Jones, Tie Misses Rutnerforl the Misses Kim. the
Draper, the Misses Clft Mas 1urnure Miss Bur
rl, the Misses Norrrr, William Beeknau, Wills Bolts,
Alster Greene. the Me,srs kingsUrd, Robert McKim,
Newbold Leroy Harry lie b. Parsons. William b. Par
sons A. Rutherford. Philip Rhnelander arkson Ham
iton KeaE, Henry Chauncey, Jr, III. LrGrand Cannon,
J. Ridgway Moore, Edward Livingston. EdgertoD
Winthrop. Jr., Duncan Elliot f. BrOckhOl st Cutting,
William Cutting, Jr., and A. ;. Gurnee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16

Persons with social engagements to fulfill
took advantage OF the pleasant yesterday. Re
ceptions readings and dances all well attended In
the forenoon "A fashionable company, numbering fhly
one hundred gathered In the parOrs OF the Hotel Bruins
wick 10 listen to Miss Wckham Selections from Robert
Brownugs works. " The Statue and the Bust" Fro
Llppo Lippi"" Evelyn Hope aud " Ny Last Duchess"
comprised her readings. Generous applause greeted
each piece Among those present were Mrs Philip Lv
ingstone Mrs Coils. Mrs. Adam Badeau Mrs. Hicks
Lord Mrs o. b. Buncr. Miss A. y. Clark, Fearing GA.
Miss Emma Thursby, Mrs. L. II. Brakeman Mrs. IL. s.
suow Mss Belle ArnOt Miss Earle aud Mrs Francis W.
Tracy.
Mrs samuel Sloan held a reception with nearly one
hundred guests at No. East Thiry-tighth-s In the
afternoon Mrs william Gardner Read jr also received
at No. ~ West NneteeHtb-st Mrs f. A. f. Barnard re-
number oil callers from until at No ~ Last
FJrty-nipthst.
The Washington Heights Athenaun was formally
Opeued last evening The ASSOCIATION. which IL composed
OF a number of wel-knOwn Ople hvlng IN this neigh
semby dancing halls are all to be found In the new
sructue, which nlcd AT the first public reception
Henrietta Beebe sang. Am"nS the guests were Mr. ana
Mrs W. 1. Alexander. Mr. AID Mrs. John D.. Dryelln,
Mr. ana Mrs shepherd r. Knapp, Mf ana , Mis IS, W
IT, and Mr.. ana Mr.. W A. NheelOck
About twenty ladies' and gentlemen gathered In the
evening az the home of Dr. Andrew ii. smith, No ~
East Forty secOnd-st to hear George Alexander Brown
speak British Politics." The occasion wasthe regu-
lar iortnighty meeting OF the Contemporary Club. or
ganIzed questions Of present Interest In the
affairs OF his aud other countries The number OF mem
beers has been limited to twenty among whom are Dr.
Duncan Savage. Fiancls COIlingwOO1 the Rev stuart
Dodge Professor Charles Sprague Smith and Dr. Edward
van! AZ. ,,o..>, ,oo,,u.o,, oo,.o - ,,,,o. n,
thiry-iOur courses AT the fth Avenue Hotel on Sdu
evening Oh the twentieth Anniversary OF their wed
ding. The from Yunkers. Bridgeport, Fort
Plain, Auburn (the former home OF Mr. and Mrs Lock-
wundla AM Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
MIR. HARRIGAN'S NEW PLAY.

Mr.. Harrigan is one of the few managers of
this city who by marking out for himself definite line
and with but occasional apses steadily pursuing it, has
provided himself with regular clentage. When. there
FORE he announces play he is always sure OF a
largo and sympathetic audience at its first representa-
ton whatever may he the counter attractions Last
night he offered to the public at the Park Theatre
another Of his many and so far always successui
sketches Of NewYork life Of type which TO many Is
rather by these realistic presentations thah oy
actual knowledge. "The Leather Patch, as MI Harri-
gans last venture is entitled derives Its name from the
leather patch pair of breeches into when Is sewed
the missing codic of will. The article is the object
of the pursuit of nearly all the principal
characters It's travels and mlsadVehtures nueeu
give much of the action OF the piece Inc re-
mainder supplied by the pretended death OF worthy
succeeds In frightening subsection his shrewsh sec
ond wife The benehcent genius OF the play Is one JT
Didh McCdrthH undertaken, VINO IL II perhaps hoeu
less TO saw is portrayed by Mr. Harrigan himself.
Not perhaps such clever piece OF character STUDY
ms his Old Larendcr, the new part is neverthe-
less conceived and executed by MT. HarIgan
in way that lifts II little above his usual roickng
freshman. Apart from HIS drollery and his rch New
aity impressed the audience with no little skill ana
deftness The humor OF tue other characters Is OF
broader OF nature To strike thoroughly
home the audience which last night r"areh AT ~ TOT
music supplied by Mr. Braharn dancing and wellpanled
scenes OF places familiar 10 majority OF those present
provided the rest of the entertainments .
OF Mr.. Harrlgan's new songs Denny Gradys Hack
the more spirited and 1t Showered Again the
more meodious. The author usual well sup
ported by John Wild jefferson Putnam, Dan Collyer
as Caroline Huer Mrs. A ME Yeamdns as Madeline
Mccarthy and Miss Amy Lee ns LIBBY u Dooley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
OBIIU
DUDLEY 8. GREGORY.

Dudley s. Gregory died at the New-YOrk
Hospital yesterday in his fifty fifth year. His father
active politician in NewJersey, was several times
elected to Congress from Hudson County largely
instrumental In developing Jersey City, and for many
sought to have it made port Of entry. By the
death Of his father Mr. Gregory inherited q large for
tune. and became OF the leading spirits of Jersey
City society Many distinguished persons have partaken
OF his hospitality at the old homestead He lived in the
large building in Westinghouse, Jersey City. which
recently bought by the United States and converted
into post office. Mr.. Gregory at time prom
in the Republican party in Jersey City. He at
different times member OF the Assembly. member OF
the Board of Finance and president Of the Board of
Fire Commissioners wheE the paid system was sutsti-
tued for the Volunteer Fire Department He was also
"A colonel in the militia. In company with MS three
brothers be- established the steel works or Gregory Co.,
bur retired from life about i've years ago Mr..
Gregory connected with the Tabernacle Church for
many and special attention To forming hne
church choir which in time became the foundation or the
Philharmonic Society His wife was noted for her Deau-
fu voice. Domestic trouble occurred aud they became
separated After this Ill luck followed Mr. Gregory;
His mind. 1t thought by his friends, was affected In
later On one occasion he threw tendolar DIS
the evera thousands of dOars around the
cabin OF OF the Pennsylvania Rroat ferry boats
and into the river He also tried to jump from the bow
Of the boat "a II drew the slip. About year ago
he shot himself In the side, while living at
Orange. He lost large part Of his fortune
In speculation about three He was in the real
estate business III jersey city at one time, Dut MS
principal business for many years was the care or MS
the liver and ntestnes He leaves three and two
daughters The funera' will be held at $50 a. NJ TO-
at the Church Of the AscensOn Fifth-aye anu
Teuth-st.. and the burial Will be In Greenwood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
GEORGE. ID. PTTKIN,

George d. Pitkln, president of the East New
York Boot and shoe Manufacturing Company, died st
his Youkers last sunday, after brief illness in
his slxy-frst year. The funeral will be held at the
Presbyterian Church In YOnkers. Of which he was a
trustee. at D. IN. tomorrow. Mr. Pitkiu born at
warren-st. and Broadway and had lived In this city
his life After common school education ho
dry-goOds bus ness aud In time became a
partner the firm OF Lee Case afterwdrd william H.
Lee * Co. Gong into the fancy goods trade he started
the firm OF Butler PItkin 81 Co. About 1866 he retired
from business entirely and male extended tour
ahrua His younger brothers. however VINO hah peel
for SOME time Interested In the East NewYOrk Boot and
Shoe Manufacturing Company, invited him 10 become
president and finally persuaded HIM to accept the
For the seventeen he has continued IN
that position. Mr. Pitkin leaves wife and i've chill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
MIR. VILASS PROPOSED Law.


ATTITUDE OF THE STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
The American steamship companies interested
in the transportation of foreign mails apparently
almost Indifferent spectators Of the vigorous efforts that
are being made by Postmaster General Villas To secure
the passage of law compelling them TO carry the mails
M the rates he offered them last When asked
what steps the companies taxing to secure their
rights Edward Lluterhach, the counsel OF the Pacific
Mail steamship Company. replied yesterday:
None at all. what is the usel The Post Office Com
mittee of the House is practically packed to sup
port Mr.. Villas II l to go there for
the simple purpose OF making an argn-
ment before the committee Villas m-n in the House
aud the Villas press al the cuuhtry would sur Elk
'obby!' Things have come To SUCH q pass That mdl
before Congress, ami talk about measures or
Vita sim HIM, but that sham economist.
who makes vast preteuce OF honesty, calls hn lob
byst Besides don't know hut that We are perfectly
wiling that the blll should pass tn lower House. IL
That prvt property cannot 30 pprOprldtei 10 pubo
use without lawful co opens atom Lawful docs not
mean whatever ths or that officer OF the Govern nent
may chO use To designate as sufficient II means "a
IN "A lawful manner. in other words. through the
courts hearing both sides as tOlts value IL Is un
the GOyrrnn mt should be able 10
compel the steamship companies Ia take the mails. but
unconstitutional for II TO make certain price ana
shall them at That hSure. The cOnpehsi-
ton be left open for contract agreement though
q place limit At which IL Will stop
II that figure too low the courts may near the tSt
mouy and dies must abide by their decision That
sort procedure all rsht but TO- the Government to
"A cOmpulsUr iaW nXius nOtOrlUusy inadequate
payment whcn all the companies lOint'y $40" % lie
equal to aud In most cases less thn their actual
can pass House Al tine Con gres~tneu unler-tiud
the and 1t will end, think IN our ODain'hsJusco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
JAMES B. RICHARDS.

James b. Richards died on Sunday from
pneumonia ut No 1913 East Twelfth-st, siXty-eght
His recognized one in the Ab0litonist ranks
Since the he has occupied position In the Custom
House. His funeral will be held at the house to-day.
lie leaves two and dan Ehter. Mr. Richards was
the OF the Rev. DR.. Richards missionary for many
years at Ceyon, where the born. lie was edu-
Gated Phillips Andoyer Academy, and later was an
instructor in the Chauncey Hall School In b ston. HIS
excellence I'm mathematics him the honorary degree
OF A. NJ from Harvard. When DR.. s. q. Howe In 1916
started Massachusetts, Stale School for the Educa-
ton OF Predetermined Youth Mr. Richards was sent
abroad observe the workings OF sucn institutions
there he served with school IN Boston, and
himself started the Pennsylvania State School on the
same principle IN Philadelphia. All this time he had
devoted adherent OF Garrison. aiding especially
IN the eudeavOrs OF the evade the Fugitive
Slave bill When the Republican party was formed he
became active worker It's behalf Shorty after the
war broke out lie was appointed an Inspector IN the
custom House IN this city. since then he has held pO-
siOu there almost continuously, for the last few years
being refund desk Mr. Richards never lost Inter
in his project Of educating the ftebl-nln ell 80
compatible with his business he continued TO III
struct feeblc-mnded children I'm private manner
this city The affair growing 40 fast that he de
termined recently to give M his official position ana
was 10 founded here. and be h already enlisted the
support OF George William Curtis. Julia Ward Howe
sidney Howard Gay, Allen McIane Hamilton, Wendell
Al nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
Mlllinm b. Norman. AucLioneer.
Post Once Notice.
II interested. as changes may 90.

shoud be read DAILY by all interested as changes may 90
Letters for foreign countries specially addressed
for dispatch by any particular steamer eSceOt when e
ments letters specially addressed being sent by tho
fastest vessels available
Foreign mails for ending February 20 will coss
(PRoMPiLY In all cases. AT this Office a. folio IS:
TUESDAY At ~ m for Para and Manaos Brazil per
Cement at 1890 p m for Europe. per Arizona VIA
wEDNksDAY.-At2 $50 a. m. 'or France direct; per IS
St Laurent. hayre etters musto directed per st
ana Bremen a. 10 M o Der S1@as s ys
Kingston tetters Tor Mexico must be directed per
Aisa at 80 M sOs B Of b 1nI Iran new
orleans
rHURsDAY.-At 1890 D M for Europe pers. Adratic.
queenstown; at p m. for Nassau ~ T.. per s. s.
FRIDAY-At9 o a. NJ for ST. Pierre MiquelOn per steamer
from HALIFAX
sATURpAY.-At a m for the West Indies VIA 81
Thomas and Barbados; for Venezuela and Curacao VIZ
Bra4' Dr q nance from XewporG News at a "a
for Enrope, per - OREGON wa Queenstown; at a. a.
netters must be directed per Westernand ,. at 80
for ia nacs Central America and ne sorth racSe
Mexic0nust be directed per Vertumnus p at a IN
for the Windsard Is Cruz direct, ami toi
Venezuela and Curacao, VIA trinidad. pei SIS BARR
p M for europe per City u Chicago. via Queens
town
CISCO close here March Pss sa a Ge .eS eos
ze ele Sandwich ~, and samoan stands Jar
toT on arrival az OF BRITAIN with British
mails FOR Australia ails iSr cns 'Se Ts s nus pge
4p m Mails for cuba by raj 70 tampa tIa' and thence
&C $50 IN.
schedule OF closing Pacific mails arranged
on the presumption ler UNINTERRUPTED overland tas
to san Francisco. Mails from the East arryia on ne u
san Francisco the day Of sailing OF steamers ds
Pa'eheu ''''"'0 HENRY G. PEARSON. Postmaster
Post Office New.York. NJ Y" Feb. IL. 1880
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-16
THE NEW.YORK WHIST CLUE.

A New-York whist club, with twenty-five
members. formed Last night at the Carlton Club
Rooms No Is West Twenty-hfth-s. The need OF such
an organization has lOnl been felt club here who
play whist only In its most rigorous form. Good whist
Is often played, indeed at the Unlon Manhattan, L0
New York and University Clubs, but the games are
irregu and partners often hard TO hni W. }. A.
Fuller presided at the meeting ana among the others
present were Isaac II. Bailey James ID. Fcssrnden, X.
A. Wllthaus, Theodore MCKay, Charles Henry Webb,
Henry Wilder Allen, samuel Hutchns James = Myers
sephen Fske. W. +. Carton and L. d. Alexander Com
nittees organ cation ana accommodations were ap.
pointed The privileges OF the Carlton CuD were offered
10 the members The whist CLUB on payment or II a
week Officers will be elected At the next meeting on
TUESDAY. February % Memnrrs OF all hrsclass whist
clubs thron ghout the country will he eligible 10 MEM
bership For New-Y1rkers amin pc tchabc character
whist character at loas-w be required for admission