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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24
Graad opera nouso-Kimball opera Com,

PhhSh
Tonight at this popular house opera
will be presented by the Kimball com
pany, consisting OF fifty acknowledged
artists. This will be hailed with delight.
The repertoire includes among its many
operas, "Prince Methusaiem, Mascot"
"Priness of Trebizonde," "Aiikado" and
"Queen's Lace Handkerchief" which
will be produced during the week. A
particular feature OF this company is an
excellent and well drilled chorus. which
is usually failure with other compa.
MES. Speaking Of their performances
the Cincinnati TimeS,Stdr says:
Standing room WAS at q premium last
night when the Kimhall Opera Company
presented Johann Strauss 'familiarcomic
opera, "Princa Methusalem," Mt the
above house. The tuneiul little opera
was sung with dash and spirit from be
ginning to end. The company made a
favorable impression, and their produc-
tioI, costuming and setting OF the opern
reflected much credit. The conpany ia
large, the chorus well drilled, contiin-
ing good voices and pretty faces. Miss
Blanche Chapman as "Prince Methusa-
lem" displayed her vocal charms to good
advantage and sang with power and ex-
precision. She won several enthusiastic
encnres.
Miss Hattie Arnold and Miss Annie
Luckie, as "Pulcinello" and "Sophis.
tica," were likewise well received and
nude good Impressions. The comedian
Ed. Chapman ("Seigesmond') made A
good hit His topical songs were en-.
eored time and ugain. The drill in the
last act was quite prettily executed and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

CHICAGO, Dec. 99.-The proposed An
archist meeting this afternoon within
sight OF police headquarters and in spite
OF the authorities did not take place.
There was no display OF forces or mass
ing Of police.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

suAKM, Dec. 23.-Arab dcserters snv
that there is q strong force of rebels At
handou6, and that many bodies Of The
natives killed in the recent iirht nre
being conveyed to. that village.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

."ARE you going to the racesP" Eyes,
and bet on the winning horse" Not the
handsome Abdullah, he is lame. Didn't
you know it?" an whisper in your ear,
he'll win. They are using Salvation Oil"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

LoNDoS. Dec. 23.-Adyices from
Mozambique MOI! says that the Portuguese
have defeated the Borgas on the Inner
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Sarah
Jane Whiteling was sentenced by Judge
Allison TO be hanged for the murder Of
her daughter, Bertha, in April last.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

LONDON, Dec: 23.-Mr. John Bright 10
recovering his health. He sat in a chair
for half IN hour to-day. '4"'+
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

"MlLE-ExD" Spool Cotton has white
cotton on black spools.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

After inQuiring at all the manufacto-
ries and elsewhere for some clue to the
cause OF the strange explosion, without
learning Of any explanation, it was gen:
orally decided that the jar was that OF
an earthquake, and great nueasineas was
felt lest the noise accompanying 1t pre-
sagcd worse things to follow. The mat
;cr was the main topic OF conversation
everywhere, and dozens OF theories were
suggested 10 account for it. =.
The effect was such us TO make 1t
seem incredible that it could be the re-
suit OF distant explosion. III the ~
TruGENcER office, Tor instance, the
workmrn in the third story thought
7uc boiler in the basement had let go.
AZ the city water works the tirst IN
preston was that there was an explosion
down in the well. Many people living
near tAe various banks believed the sale
had been blown open by burglars. II
seemed impossible tha. it could be true,
as reported about 7o'clock, that aH this
WIS the result Of an explosion at MI
Peasant Ohio, eight miles distant Us
thu crow flies, but such was the case.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24
NlNTICNLAHs N TnE EXPLOsION.
4 Hoy = CRrNI~sssv>s Costs Him Ills Llfc'
An Awful Shock.

4 Boy : CRFCl"S>hw>S Costs Hin rus LltS'
An Awful shock.
Tie tunGel at which the terrible Gx'
posion occurred is known as Long
Run tunnel, the opening OF which is at
the mouth OF Long Run, q tributary to
Shor, Greek, in Jefferson county, about
nine miles west OF Martins Ferry. The
tunnel is 500 feet in length, one-half OF
which is completed. Work was COM
nrcnrrd on 1t last August, since which
time over 100 men have been working
in it, The contractors are Miller x Nc
Mann, OF New York. At the open
Ing OF the tunnel stood the black
smith shop. Fifty feet distant
was the magazine, and fifty or sixty feet
from this is the dynamite cave. Along
Short Creek, about one hundred yards
west OF this opening, stood four build.
ings. One OF these, measuring l6 by 40
feet and two stories high, was occupied
by the colored laborers. Adjoining
this was another building the same size,
which was occupied by the Italian la
borers, and little further south was a
still larger building known us the
boarding house, in which the better
class OF the whites boarded, On the
north OF the building occupied by the
coIored men stood large two story
building which was known us the COM
migSary
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24

The magazine, containing an immense
quantity Of powder and dynamite, was
blown to atoms, rs also was the black
smith shop, the Italians building and
the Colored mems building The gem
eral boarding house and the commits.
sary Were partially wrecked, the east
and north sides OF the former and the
north side OF the latter being blown out.
On the west side OF Short Creek, nearly
1900 yards from the general boarding
house, is the farm house OF Ben Null
horS, every light OF glass in which was
broken, about one-half Of the sash blown
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-24
9NG EXPLOSION HEARD
Ag4 psu IL tubs City and Vicinity, Eight
Mlifs Awmy.

A.4 Fylt IL mIs City and Vicinity, Eight
Miles Away.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday af-
ternpoa everybody in Wheeling, almost,
heard a tcrriiicaly heavy report, and
Mltthc earth or house shake rs ii the
EXPLOSION were in the immediate vicini.
~ The sound and jar were heard and
ir.t nom Brilaige to SteHbenville, and as
tsr ,g,. at least as Stamm's hotel. In
quiry was male everywhere for some
exclamation. Natural gas was blamed.
Somr people suggested that one ot the
Splls in the Hickory district had blown
NJ. Windows were ratified, and ut
stamni's hotel, opposite the Park, pic
lures were Jared from the wall and or
nameuls shaken down and broken.
HUNTING THE soUHcE.
Many visited the manufacturing es-
adjustments, thinking there had been
gus explosion in one Of them, and no
one could tell where it occurred. 4 re-
port wus in circulation to the effect that
a steamboat, which was seen passing up
shortly before the shock was heard, had
NI6Wn up, The report al the explosion
WAS heard above Brilliant. Inquiries
poured into the telephone office, but
Inc operators could not ascertain the
exact location. Many thought it came
from Acey's Hill, near Portland, in JET.
lrrson c0Luty, where force OF men are
Il. g I In -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
The Interstate Act.

WASHINGTON, July 28.-Although the house committee on commerce has directed report to be made to the house the senate bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act, the subject was reopened yesterday for the pur pose of enabling Representative O'Neill to offer an additional amendment providing that after ninety days from the passage of the act, it shall be unlawful for any common car rier to engage in the transportation of pas sengers or property between the several states and territories of the United States, or between any places in the United States and Q foreign country over any route which in- cludes as a part thereof railway or water route outside of the United States, without first having procured license.
 This is the amendment which was intended to counteract the effect of the Interstate Commerce Law on Canadian routes. After long discussion the amendment was re- jected by vote of to 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
I'm Senate and House.

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The Senate bill to provide for trial by jury in the police court of the District of Columbia, was reported and passed by the Senate yesterday.
 Among the bills reported and placed on the calendar of the Senate was the House bill for the establishment of light ship, with steam fog signal at Sandy Hook, New York harbor; also several House bills for establishing light houses at various points.
 The Senate then proceeded to the considera- ton of the Fisheries Treaty in open execu tive session, and was addressed by Mr. Sauls- bury in favor of it's ratification. Democratic Senators, he said, had not opposed the open executive session from any apprehension that the public discussion of the treaty would injure the Administration or the Democratic party.
 In the House MT. Matson asked consent that the order assigning last nights session for the consideration of private pension bills be so modified as to admit of the considera- ton of general pension legislation, but obiec- tion was made.
 MT. Townshend, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported back the Army Ap- propriation Bill with Senate amendments, and it was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
THE VHISKEY TRUST.
A Kentucky Manufacturer Called
 to the Stand.
OBJECTS OF THE AGREEMENT.

The Senate Consider the Fisheries
 Treaty in Open Executive Session.
 Pension Bills Interesting Debate
 Expected on the French spoliation
 Claims.
 WASHINGTON, July 28.-At meeting of the house Committee on Manufactures yesterday Chairman Bacon announced that the com mittee would proceed to the investigation of the so-called whiskey trust, and called J. M. Atherton of Louisville. Ky, president of the J. M. Atherton Company, as the first witness.
 The companys headquarters, witness said, were in Lerue County, Ky. It was not en- gagged in distilling whiskey. but in handling the whiskey of a number of firms who do distillng business in their own names.
 The object of the agreement between them was to preserve the trademarks of the firm, which were regarded as valuable. The pro- duction of these firms in 1882 was 50, GOO bar rels, but the production had fallen of. Since that time the yearly production was from 10, 900 to 20, 900 barrels.
 There were, Mir. Atherton said, two classes of whiskey producers in Kentucky-those who made fine Bourbon whiskeys, and a number of firms located along the Ohio River who made cheap whiskeys, the difference being that the value of the Bourbon or Ken lucky whskey depended upon its flavor, and that it had to be aged before being sold, while the other was immediately placed on the | market.
 There was no business connection between the producers of the one kind of whiSkey and the producers of the other grades, nor was there any connection between the Kentucky distier and those who made substantially the same kind of whiskey in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
PLANS FOR BATTLE.
What is Going on at Campaign Head
 quarters.

Wh4G xs &Oxng on as ONsnp0lSn Ae0d-
 quarters.
 NEW YORK, July 2S.-The first regular ses- sion of the Democratic campaign com mittee since it's organization, will be held next Tuesday at noon. All the members will be present except, perhaps, W. l.. Scott who is confined to his room in Washington by 8 bilious attack.
 The committee will remain in session for three or four days. They will have plenty to do. Hundreds of applications for documents are awaiting their attention, and reports from various State com mittees have to be acted upon.
 Up to this time MT. Brice and MT. Barnum have done most of the work, but next week the other committeeman will have taste of helabor attending the direction of a national canvass.
 The object of Tuesdays meeting is said to be to prepare an appeal for contributions. None have come in yet and none will be needed until the work of distributing docu- ments begins. It is reported that MT. Brice Will have ready a little check for $25 900 next Tuesday, and that William L. Scott will add to it to the same amount. The flow of checks is expected to start next week.
 The Republican executive committee will spend most of next week in selecting docu- ments for distribution. One is prepared al- ready. It gives the favorable opinions of the English press of President Cleveland's mes. sage. This is counted on as a trump card
 At the headquarters of the Blaine recep- ton committee, it was said that program of tho proposed demonstration would be ready August 1. All clubs will be notified that they must send ill applications for place in the parade by that t.ie
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
In No Hurry for His Ermlne.

WASHINGTON, July 28.-Chief Justice Full ler's commission was sent from the White House as soon the President was notified that the Senate had confirmed the nomlna- tion. But Mr. Fuller has not yet taken the oath of office and is not disposed to do so until he has finished the work of closing up his private business.
 He wants to talk with the President about it, thou gh, and will be guided by the Pres- dents wishes. As he could do no work be- fore October anyway, the President will prob ably tell him to take his own time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28

IELEGhA BREPxY1ESs
 JAMES .OKELLY, M. F., has been released on bail.
 CONGRESS has appropriated SC. POE. .67O for bigguns.
 A LONDON crank has been arrested for threatening to murder Gladstone.
 CHICAGO police have found lot more dyna- mite scattered around in Anarchist dives.
 THEY are trying to impeach Gov. Church, of Dakota, for abusing the powers of his of- flee.
 THE glass blowers have arranged satisfac- tory wages scale and work will be resumed September 1.
 INDIANA citizens ambushed party of White Caps at New Albany and shot three of the gang Wednesday.
 A REPUBLICAN office-holder in Chattanooga, Tenn, confesses to have stuffed ballot-boxes four years ago.
 THE editor of the East Liverpool (O.) Re- view was thrashed by the Postmaster of that town, who objected to a notice.
 A BOX containing 1000 metallic cartridges exploded on the steamboat dock at Bridge port, Ct., but done no serious injury.
 JOE WALSH, convicted of ofwaYlaying and rob ping women in the rural districts of Pitts burgh, has been sentenced to twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
 THURSDAY night few intimate friends gathered in the parlors, on Columbus avenue, Boston, of John c. Haynes, of the music pub fishing firm of Oliver, Ditson & Co.,, of New York, to witness the marriage ceremony of his daughter, Cora Marie. to MT. E. Hart Day, of Kansas City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
No LOophole.

Alfonse De Beriot-You say you are su- perstitious, Miss Gushington, but would you dare to be married on Friday!
 Miss Gushington-What next Fridayi Why, dear Alfonso, your are so sudden and so unconventional.
 You quite misunderstood me. pro- test-I didn't propose"-
 That's all right Alfonso; you didn't pro- pose as they usually do, but like it just the same. Yes dear, it shall be Friday"
 Alfonso swoons,-Springfeld Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
A Slave Owner nnd n Rebel

DECATUR, H., July 28.-There is considera- ble feeling in proh' htiOn circles over a speech -:lid 10 have been delivered by John A. Brooks, candidate for Vicc-PreSdent on the Prohibi- ton ticket, at a camp meeting held here. Brooks ad mitted having been n rebel, a slave owner rand a fire eating Democrat, but thanked 'fod he had never been Republican, and would never have to answer for that sin. He said that if tll', Democrats and Republicans did not join tho Prohibitionists the devil would get Il: m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
How She Says It.

The Boston grl-when Sol begins to glow, And days are inconveniently warm Who how you stand the weather wants to know, Puts not the question ill it's vulgar form. Adjusting in her fascinating way The gold trimmed glasses that assist her view, She asks "Is there caloric sir today Sufficient in the atmosphere for you?"
 Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Dangerously HI.

Doctor-Well, madam, how is your hus- band by this timea
 'Much better, guess. He rushed down town an hour ago"
 Rushed down town? Holy Moses When l saw him three hours ago he was so weak he couldn't raise himself in bed"
 "Yes, but you see he heard fire alarm 8 while ago"-Lincoln Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
BouIanxer,s First Appearance

PARIS, July 2s.-General Boulanger rode out in carriage yesterday for the first time time since his duel with M. Floquet. He drove through the Bois de Boulogne, followed by sixteen carriages filled with newspaper re- porters and admirers, who shouted until they were hoarse The Generals carriage was escorted back to Paris by an immease crowd of bowling pamins
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Am Interesting Debate.

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-An interesting his torical debate is expected in the House on Monday next upon the item in the Deficiency Appropriation Bill for the payment of the judgments of the Court of Claims in the French Spoliation cases. Some of the noted orators of the House, among them Repre- sentative Long of Massachusetts and MT. Breokinridge of Kentucky, are to speak.
 These claims have been debated at long in- tervals for nearly century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
A Gross Error.

Customer-Grocer, I have bone to pick with you.
 Absent Minded Grocer-Very we'll, sir ''The last sugar I bought of you had lot of yellow sand in it."
 "You are certainly mistaken We use only the finest of white sand. "-Lincoln Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Impeac! .nent of Gov. Church.

ABERDEEN, DaIi., July 2s.-Formal charges, which were prepared by the Impeachment Committee of the Watertown Convention of Independent Dem ocrats, against Gov. Church, were forwarded to President Cleveland yes- terday. The charges include corruption to obtain legislation for his peeuniary advan- tage, exaction of illegal and exorbitant fees, and assumption of authority
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Bad Break in the Erie Canal.

BRIGHTON, July 28.-A serious break has occurred in the thrce-mile level of the Erie canal, ninety-six miles east of Buffalo. Seve- ral boats were broken in two and the entire fleet of eas t bound boats is delayed again. The break was caused by rats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
A Dearth of Witnesses.

Magistrate ito prisoner)-Are those people your witnesses, Uncle Rastus, who will vouch for your good character?
 Prisoner-No, sah; I hain't got no wit nesses to vouch fo my good character. Dem gen'mens is only fr'en's ob mine, ssh, come to lux on.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
She Got One,

Angelica-Tell me, Augustus, what are those funny little boats the fishermen have7 Augustus-They are smacks.
 Angelca-How cute they are. How should like to have a little smack.
 Augustus - Your wishes are my law. Lower your sunshade a trifle and you shall have dozen-Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Scandinavians Organizing.

BOSTON, July 2S.-About twenty-five of the Scandinavian citizens of Boston held a mass meeting last night to protest against Senator Hoars attack on the Scandinavian people and to form political association to further tho interests of the race in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Randall to Leave washington.

ues to improve rapidly in health. According to the present arrangement he will leave foi Wayne Post-office (near Philadelphia to-day and will take up his residence at the house ot Mrs. J. Ballangee Cox.
 Either Dr. Martin or Dr. Mallen will ac- company the party, which will include Mrs. Randall and her daughter.
 A private car has been placed at their dis posal by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
4 Deputy Sheriff LYnched.

WAHPEToN, Dak., Jnly 2S.-Before thou sand spectators Depnty-Sheriff L. s. Elmer was lynched yesterday on the banks of the river near here by d band of masked men, who took him from the jail. In purest wan toIness. apparently, he murdered pretty Mol lie Korbell Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Steve RrOdie Jailed.

NEW YORK, July 2s. Steve Brodie, the bridge jumper, and Gertrude Lord, 8 pretty sixteen-year-old girl from Albany were ar- rested at the formers saloon last night. Brodie is charged with abducting the young woman. and although they professed desire 10 be married the bridge jumper was locked up and the girl taken to the rooms of the So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chil-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
NfarlbOrourh and Wife.

NEW YORK, July. 2S.-A private dispatch from London says that the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough have had the legal ity of their marriage established in England. They went teforo a registrar and had their marriage recorded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Making Slow Time.

Customer Gin restaurant)-You've been gone long time for that ham sandwich, waiter.
 Waiter-Yes, sah it took some time; yo' saved yo' wanted de ham shaved werry thin
 Customer-Yes; but you were gone long enough to cut its hair and shampoo it, Epoch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
LIGHT AND AIRY.
On the Steamer.

On the steamer, oh, my darlingl When the fog horns screech and blow, And you hear the gentle steward Softly come and softly go When the passengers are grooming With great and nameless woe, Don't you think 'twere better, darling, You and should go below? In the cabin, oh, my darling, Think not bitterly of me. Though I rushed away and left you In the middle of our tea; I was filled with sudden longing To gaze upon the deep blue sea; It was best to leave you then, dear Best for you and best for me.
 Life,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Caws and Effect.

Like to a cloud down came the crows; The field was soon uptorn: Where'er twas sown, in hills or rows, They ate the farmers corn. Voraciously they tore them out The seed and greening blade, And while the work they went about deafening noise they made. A mad, mad man the farmer was, mad mad man was he: "1 dreaded when hear the caws, That the effect I'd sec"
 Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Gen, Alxer,s Contribution.

CINCINNATI July 2S.-A dispatch from New York says Gen. Alyer of Michigan has given the Republican National Committee a check for $100,00 for campaign purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
A Leap Year Episode.

He had just declined her prcifered heart, but wishing to soften the blow, was about to add: 'But I will always be a"-when the fair girl raised her hand.
 "Hush, George" she said, "when your bud ding mustache is as long as the whiskers on that chestnut, you can use it for a muffler" :" Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Chinamen at $50 n Head.

MONTREAL, July 28.-Two Chnamen sent back to this city from Plattsburg, N. Y., on the ground that their papers were irregular, were forced to pay $50 each before being set free by the customs officers. It was declared that the men were in bond and dutiable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Tobacco Brokers Assign.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-Wollenberg X Ware, tobacco brokers at 230 Pearl street, have made an assignment to Herman Schovering without preferences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
One Comfort.

If bugs and flies ones peace destroy, If precipitation beads the brow, There is one pleasure we enjoy: Ones girl cant treat one coldly now.
 Boston Courier,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-28
Doing We'll.

"Is John doing we'll in the west?" "Oh myl yes. He's been there only six and he's worth a million now" "Dollars2'
 "No; grasshoppers. ."-Harper's Bazaar.