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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05
DEPEw IN ENGLAND.


Nlt VIII AlbANN ~
iSt Than Ever.
New YoRR, Sept. al. G. Dnval,
Secretary to Chaunccy Nj. Depew, mr.
rived IRON Europe yesterday, on the
City OF Chicago. IN the course OF a
pleasasant conversation with reporter,
Mr.. Duval said If you ask me
about Mr.. Depew, ! can only say
that .ho is Just, now in his best
form, and ready to punch large holes in
the Democratic ticket directly he re-
turns. In London society ar. nepew
has been everywhere received with mn-
bounded hospitality. English people OF
all grades like that which is genuine and
that AIr. pepew is thoroughly American
in speech, thought aud sentiment need
not be added. During his stay Mr.. De-
pew has been frequently brought into
contact with leading statesmen OF both
parties, including such men as Glad.
stone, Morley, Chamberlain, Trevelyan
and Rosebery. OF course lie has en-
gagged in 'innumerahle discussions
on the tariff question, ani has
been in a MINORITY Of one all the way
through. The unanimous opinion among
the English statesmen and people OF
every shade OF political color, from John
O'Groat's to Lands End, is enthusiastic.
ally favorable to Mr.. Cleveland and his
free trade platform. Being war.n ad.
yocate Tor home rule for Ireland, Mr.,
Depew has had to face battery OF argu.
ments from eminent Conservatives and
in these discussions he has pleaded the
Irish cause with eloquenCe, force and
logical directness, such as to secure FOL
him the admiration OF all the Liberal
and Irish leaders. He Leaves England
on Wednesday, by the North German
Lloyd Steamer Ems, and will reach
home on or about the 18th. Mr., DepeN
returns to America a stronger Pro
teCtionist than eVer,N
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05

LIruE Rock, ARK, Sept. Com
pIcloand incomplete returns in over 40
roanIir, show that the Democratic State
ticket has an increased majority over
that oi 1856, when il WIS II 800.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05

HARTFORD, COM. Sept. 4.-Hon. Lu.
cius ]. HenriC, President Of the .Etna
Fire Insurance Company, died this af'
ternoon, after long illness, at the age
OF 70 Yhars.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05
Tho pone rs a mI.torInn.

ROME, Sept. 4.-The Pope, assisted by
Abbot Pessuts as editor, is writing his
tory of Rome in the middle ages. Par
ticular attention will be paid TO the
period OF Gregory the Great,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. A.-sam Sean
Ian, IN ex-tircman at mon to-day shot
his wife three times and himself once.
1t is thought both will die.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05

CmcAGo, Sept. 4.-Thc East bound
Chicago q Atlantic fast freight train
struck and instantly killed three labor
ers near the State line last night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-09-05

NUHWVUNIUWE D0IIIVVTWt"'
New HAVEN, Sept, Judge Luzon b
Morris, OF New Haven, has been nomi'
nated for Governor by the Democrats.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
Life In Libby.

From the story Of the celebrated escape
from Libby in the Century we quote the
following: "At night the six large loits
presented strange war-pictures, over
which single tallow- candle wcpt copious
and greasy tears that ran down over the
petrifed loaf of ccrn- bread, Borden's con-
dersed milk can, or bottle In which it WAS
set, and where 1t struggled on until taps,
when the guards, with unconscious irony.
shouted. Lights! at which signal it usual
ly disappeared amid shower OF boots
and such other missiles as were ut hand.
The sleepers covered the six flo ors, lying
10 ranks bead to head and foot to foot,
like PROSTATE lines OF battle. For the gen.
eral good, aud to preserve something like
military precision, these ranks (especially
when cold weather compelled them to lie
close for better wsrmth) were subdivided
ipto convenient squads under charge OF
Captain, who was invested with authority
to see that every man lay spoon fashion.
No consideration OF personal conveni-
ence was permitted TO interfere with the
general comfort OF the squad Thus.
when the hsrd floor conld no longer be
endured on the right side especially by
the thin men--the Captain gave the com
mand: Attention, Squad Number Four
Prepare to spoonl One two--spoonl Aud
the whole squad Topped over on the left
side
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
She Saw The Point

"That lady," said Woodward avenue
merchant, pointing to woman who had
traded about Sl2 worth in ten minutes
and was going out, used to be one OF my
worst callers She'd come in almost daily
bother four or five clerks for two hours,
and 30 out without buying a cents worth.
"How did you cure her 2"
"Well. spoke TO her in an of hand
way one day and she fired up and said
tEat as long as kept clerks it was my bus
mess to be bothered. Next day selected
ten OF tue girl clerks. posted 'em as to
what to say, aud they rung her door bell
at intervals OF an honr all day and enquir-
ed II she wanted nurse girl She didn't
and told them so pleasantly enough until
the tenth one came. Then she said
I'D like to know why on earth all you
girls come here botbering me when you
know don't want TO hire p
Because, maam, so long as you keep
servants it is your business to be bother
ed !" was the prompt reply.
think she reasoned out the analogy
for now she sits down and buys what sht
wants aud every clerk likes to wait on
her
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
He Knew IL Would Rain.

Among my first recollections was seei ng
my mother take down copy OF Grier's q
al nauac which was suspended by a string
to the mautelpiece. to see about the chan
ges OF the moon. Robert Grier, the maker
Of this wonderful almanac, was a very
plaiu man, who lived and died years ago.
Daring his life he made the calculation
for almauaes, and almost every family in
Georgia at least had copy OF this altman :
ac, aad relied on ii for much valuable in
formation. He pretended TO tell when 1t
would rain aud many other things. AL
though he has been dead many years,
Griers almanac still lives.
Once, it is said. Mr. Grier was riding
along tho road when he came to where q
boy was holding cali by the ears while
his mother milked the COW. He rode up
TO make some inquiries about the road.
lie addressed the boy and said:
My son, can't you open the gate for me,
so can go near way through the plan
tation
YES, said the boy, you get down and
bold the calf, aud # you don't mind you
will get good wetting before you'll go
far.
Mr. Grier rode of and opened the gate
himself, giving but little heed to what the
lad said, for he looked above and saw no
sign OF rain. He road on for several miles,
and true enough the clouds began TO gath
er, and soon it was pouring down rain. so
that Mr.. Grier soon became thoroughly
drenched. He was so anxious to know the
weather sign that he rode back to inquire
OF the boy how he knew so well it WAS go
ing to rain. He wanted to secure 80 i'm
portant a weather sign. He found the
boy and said.
My son, I'll give you silver half dollar
il you'll tell me how you knew it was go
ing to rain.
The little fellow promptly replied;
Dads got one Of Old Grier's almanscs,
and he said it was not going TO rain, and
he is such an old liar about the weather l
knew it would rain.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

There is in the city OF Coldwater, Mich.
large sorrel horse known az Old Sam.
He is the most popular horse 10 town. Ia
bis younger days be was used as an omni-
bus horse, aud be aud his mate, large
bay, were 80 we'll trained that they would
trot up to the principal hotel and back the
omnibus up to the sidewalk to let the pas
sengers out without being guided at all by
the driver.
One stormy night the train was late, and
while waiting at the station for passengers
the driver I'm asleep. Old Sam and his
companion, after standing about as long
as usual, started up town on their own sc~
cont. b.eked up vt the hotel 10 the usual
u,y, aud then went over 10 the livery sta
ole where they were kept
Wien the war broke out. the citizens Of
Cold Satef equipped the Loomis Battery
With some Of the dpest horses that wen,
toto lba army, and among them vas Old
sam He was 10 great mapy bsttles. but
cane out unhurt. and at the close Of the
ray The soldiers bought him Of the govern.
mvDt. aud presented him to Gen Loomis.
sbo first commanded the battery
On the return oi Old Sam 10 Coldwster,
some Of the people thought they would
give him reception. 80 they made read )
bis old stall. filling the rack with bay aud
the msnger with oats; then they met bin
at the railroad station, and after greeting
him With three cheers. turned him loose.
and watched 10 see what he would do.
FIRST be vent 10 the hotel, where he
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
The oid-rsshieasa Wsy.

John, she said. a. she toyod With one Of
bis coat buttons, this is leap year, isn't ~
Yes. Mamie, he answered. I. be looked
iondly down on the golden bead iha, vas
pillowcd on bis msnly bosom.
This ia the year when the proposins IL
done by the young ladies
Yes
hope yon don't expec. me TO propose
to youg
Why. Mamie, dear, ] never gave the
matter thought Il -er Ito tell the truth
I've only known you ior-that is to say
I'm glad you don't expect me to pro-
pose. I'm not that kind. l hope. No.
John. dearest. couldn't be so immodesi
I am going to le, You do the proposing in
the old fashioned way. The old.fashion-
ei is good enough for me.
Aud the gentle maiden gave her lover 9
beaming smile, and the youth reloiced
that he had found such = treasure OF mod
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

Tue French teacher 10 young ladies
seminary was asking her class 10 give her
their fnll pamss. yhen she came 10 q moo
ee, looking girl. who slosly responded;
Mary j Josephine. Augusta Tomkiason. The
leacaef looked 81 her Ia establishment for
fes seconds, then said 'Ees all z,l your
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

great number. fall Of sympathy ADD hsr-
roving "reminiscences Of similar dissp-
pearanees 10 which the missing ohildrrn
were either found dead or not found at
all
The evening drew on. The sun went
down. Mother had said over aud over
again that We must tind her baby before
night came on. She could not endure the
thought OF having him away when the
darkness came, Father began to grow
pale aud bis voice trembled when he
spoke.
Parties OF meu aud boys we're ont
searching 10 the neighboring woods and
planning 10 drag the streams. IL was
nearly dark and We we're sitting. fearful
aud anxious, in mothers room when We
heard loud commotion outside.
Ia . moment the door Was thrown open
and there stood cur big, jolly Uncle Ds-
rius Bertram. aud, high on his shoulder,
laughing and making desperate effort to
talk, sat Danny.
"well, such = time aud nobody to Il !"
said Uncle Darius, AS be put Danny into
mothers outstretched hands.
20 Darius where did you find him ?"
cried mother,
II found him lying in his bed about
bali past three this afternoon. My wife
and we're driving iuto town and called
here to see You. but found no one at home
but grandmother and the baby. Grand.
mother WAS asleep and baby seemed to be
having a lonely sort OF time Of il kicking
up his heels in his cradle. So wife and
thought we'd take him out for On airing
the day being so fine. wrote little
note on leaf Of my pocket diary, telling
you we had him. Didn't you find it ?"
"No, said father; "where did you put
it ?"
"Wby, pinned it TO bsby's pillow,
didu'tI? ! know wife said for me TO-
But I'm such forgetful fellow that !
don't really know where ] did put that
note. 1t was written on o small leaf like
this" He drew out his pocket diary as
be spoke, opened it, and sat down looking
very foolish
"Well, swan |" he said; "ef didn't
clean forget to tear off the note after Ia
written it, ! must be getting loouy T.
I'VE were detained in the village much
longer than we expected said Aunt Har-
ret, Uncle Darius's wife, ''snd | was
afraid you would worry a'out baby, but
he has been just as good AZ he could be,
and he seemed to enjoy the ride very
much. couldn't find his cloak to put on
him, but had a light shawl with me and
found his little every day sunbonnet out
in the yard. 1t was good enough to wear.
To think of the anxiety the little chaps
ride has cost your
Grandmother was down on her knees
crying over Danny, and Of course not one
of us said a word to her about those unful-
filed omens II was months before the
words ''signs" aud ''omens" passed her
lips. Then she spoke Of them as thong
they we're things beneath her notice.
They certainly hadino power over Danny
for l have often heard him telling this
story to bis own Children l.: Harbour
in Youths Companion.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

The following touching incident is told
for the first time in The Centurys Lincoln
history, April ias,sllmrnt Lincoln by
nature and habit so calm, 80 equsbie. 80
uudemonstralive. nevertheless passed hi.
period Of interrupted communication and
isolation from the North In ia state of ncr-
vous tension which pui all his great pow
ers OF mental aud physical endurance TO
their severcst trial Gen. SCOTS reports,
though invariably expressing his con6d
ence ia successful defence, frankly admit
ted the evideu, danger; aud the President
with his acutentss of observation aud his
upidity and correctness OF inference, lost
no single one OF the external indications q
doubt and apprehension, Day after day
prediction failed aud hope was deferred.
troops did not come, ships did not arrive,
railroads remained broken. messengers
failed TO roach their destination. The fact
itself demonstrated that he Was onyironed
by the unknown and that whether Un
ion or Secession army would first roach
the capital was at best an uncertainty. To
a coarse or vulgar nature such a situation
world have brought only one Of two feel
ings either overpowering personal fear,
or oyerwcening bravado, But Lincoln.
almost giant IN physical stature aud
strength, combined 10 his intellectual ma.
ture masculine courage and power Of
logic with q sentimental tenderness as del
icate as a woman's, and an ideal sensitive
ness OF conscience. This presidential
trust which he bad assumed was TO him
not mere regalia OF rank aud honor Its
terrible duties and responsibilities seemed
rather coat of steel armor, not only bea-
Wy to bear, but cutting remorselcssly into
the quick flesh. That one OF the success
sors of Washington should And himself
even to this degree in the hands Of his en-
emies was personally humiliating; butihat
the majesty OF great nation should DO
thus insuted aud its visible symbols OF
authority be placed in jeopardy; above all,
tnat the hitherto glorious example Of the
republic to other nations should stand in
this peril Of surprise and possible sudden
collapse, the constitution be scoffed aud
jeered, and human freedom become once
more a by-word and reproach this must
have begot in him an anxiety approaching
torture. In the eyes OF bis countrymen
and Of the world he was holding tho scales
of national destiny; he alone knew that for
the moment the forces which made the
beam vibrate with such uncertainty we're
beyood his control. In others society he
gave no sign OF these inner emotions. But
once, on the afternoon OF the 23d, the
business OF tho day being over, the Enccu-
tive Office deserted. after walking the floor
alone in silent thought for nearly hall an
hour, he stopped and gazed long and visit
fully out Of the window down the 7 otomac
in the direction OF the expected ships; and
unconscious Of any presence in the room,
at length broke out with irrepressible an
guish in the repeated exclamation, why
don't they comel Why don't they come"
-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

nsea 10 stop for passengers. ani Looked
around little, Then be won't over 10 his
old home, walked into his stall, smeli of
tho hay and oats, and gave lond neigh
as Il 10 express his satisfaction that every
thing was right aud then began eating as
II be had been away only few days, in
stead Of years.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

Did you ever try to play on cabmsn
that old joke on ''the lost sovereign =
It's lots OF fuu
A friend Of mine tried it last summer in
London, and succeeded, too, 10 spite Of
the rat her cbestnutly favor Of this prscti-
cal joke. He took "growler" tour
wheeled cab) after midnight at Picadilly
circus to go to his lodging out in Bays
water. Remembering the s,aleness OF the
"lost sovereign dodge. be thought It
would hardly 'go down" with bright
and cunning London csbby, but resolved
to try for the fun OF il. just ss they were
in front Of public house few doors from
his home the fare" stuck bis head out OF
the cab window aud ordered the driver to
halt Il say, cabby. I've dropped 'sov
10 the straw 10 the bottom OF the coach I;
Just pull up at that 'pub till | rua in and
get match so that can fnd the coin
IAN right. sir." said the csbby, and
pulled mp opposite ,he tavern.
Ny friend slighted aud had t.ken scarce
~ three steps 10 the direction OF tbs pub
when 10 Mr.. Csbby whipped mp bis
horses aud few away into the fogey night
carrying with him. as he supposed. that
sovereign spugiy concealed 10 the straw.
The gentleman. having nov reached bis
lodgings and Without expense, smiled aDd
wictedly gIoa.ed over tbs briiiiaDtsnce
Of the sncieDt sell.
Ethel Was there donkey on our steps
when you came in, Mr.. Feaiberly Mr.
F,.ibefly Why no, Ethel ! Wbs, would
donksy be- doing there Eihel-I don't
Enos; bat Cisra said Just before you rsug
the bell There's fhst donkey coming
sgain.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12

Phil Armour surveys bis varied shairs
by the aid Of an account book, sir feet
wide when closed. Opened. IL stretches
from one end oi bis little private Office to
the other. 1t il a novelty IN the lioe OF
stationery. Mr. Armour doesnt carry it
around with him, nor does he even have il
on his desk. Bot when.he comes to look
at summary of all his different interest.
he eau at bIance on a single page Of this
very broad book see the balances taken
from score Of different ledgers. The
book was devised by the skilled account
ant who few years ago bad charge of the
Armour cfice. liz purpose IL 10 saye tbs
miliio0are the labor of going from ono
ledger 10 another 10 hnl out hos be stands
al his banks. st his packing houses. 10 his
~, eulations aud his Investments
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
r. PERKINS
vsll Keep in stock
| FULL LINE OF IRON PIPE.

wils Cast ssd ksIissbls rittluss for The sams
Plsan All Ace ilbhs. Open way and Com
pr.sslsn sseps ~ III haas. slnis, fsvw
rsaps sei sever Pipe.
z. Psftias Ass The asesssarf tools 10 Do An'
.se u PsgiEg. asa vtN give estimates on an
- large o. small % "a pipe aishof 10 diagrAn
w otAeFs 20 sut up at distsnes.
N,sahs,,sr. W.. April Il, issf. s1lsih
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-04-12
"Old Coronation" as a Battle Hymn.

1t was Sunday, We we're marching to our
first battle. We waded through miles OF
sand and umberless streams Overcome
by the heat, men dropped from the ranks.
and even horses fell out OF the way. To
nerve the heart and quicken the step We
sang the stirring army songs. AT last the
cannon were heared 10 our front, and we
knew the videttes we're at work. Wesoon
smelt powder, and thought Of home. The
men were foot weary and exhausted, too.
Suddenly the colonel rode up to us. in
company with the general, and exclaimed.
''For heavens sake, give them something
to cheer them onp Instantly the grand
old conference hymn. Coronation" came
10 our minds
"All hail the power Of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall,
Bring forth the royal dsdem,
And crown him Lord OF ALL.
We sent 1t forth. aud IL flew up and
down that extended column until the
whole army was inspired by the hymn.
The boys sped onward TO battle as II char
ged by thousand galyauls batteries; and
while the heavens were ringing with the
song. the God Of nations feemed calling
nnto his angles TO descend and lead us on
TO victory At midnight the enemy had
fed; and as ! lay with my head pillowed
on my gunstoek. the full, round moon
looked down upon the living and the dead
seemed to say unto us, "fbe song for the
conference is the song for the army. -
Darius Cobb's lecture on 'rhe Realms Of
Art aud Music.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-22
AMONG THE ATHENIANs.
A Soldiers Home ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dart--1he River Mystery.

A Soldiers Home Advocated-Deatf
Dart-The River Mystery.
ATHENS, GA, April 21.-The Confederate
Survivors Association of this city h Id a
meeting this afternoon at tho Council
chamber. In the absence of the President,
II. II. Carlton, Maj. J. E. Rich presided
with Edwin D. Newton as secretary.
Among the resolutions adopted was one to
ask the Legislature of Georgia TO establish
a soldiers home at a suitable place for dis
abled and infirm ex-Confederate veterans.
Great preparations are being made for
Memorial day and the parade will be the
largest seen in Athens in many years.
Capt. James O'Farrel will be marshal Of
the day.
The veil Of mystery still hangs over the
suspicious finding of bottle of morphine
in hat on the Oconee river the other day.
An old man living near Athens on the Dan.
vile road is reported missing, but it is
hardly probable that he has cast himself
into the river.
Simon Marks, an old and esteemed citi.
zen and prominent Israelite, died this morn
ing at his residence on Lumpkin street, Of
heart disease. Mr.. Marks had been engaged
ia the mercantile business for many years
but lately, on account Of feeble health, had
turned his store over TO his son.