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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-18
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CRY OF MEXico, Oct. l7,-It trans
pires that up to noon Monday, the date
for the meeting OF the shareholders of
the mortgage bank, certain heavy Euro
pean banking interests have tried to get
control OF the majority Of the shares by
offering So premium per share, but rep
resentatives OF the New York syndicate
could not be influenced and the share
holders meeting voted unanimously 49,
900 out OF the total of 10000 shares being
represented, to confirm the transfer OF
the concession to New York parties.
President Diaz has recently told oppo-
nents OF the New York syndicate that
he had determined to bring American
banking capital into Mexico.
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Ms. E;KINS AT rAI KgRsDgGG.

A Grand Audience Greets the Distinguished
Genticmnn-A BuSiness Speech by u Bust
moss Man on business Subject.
Special Dspaici 10 Ee LnieRigeneT.
PARErRsDuRG, W. Va, Oct. 1.-THE
Republican rally at the Academy of
Music last night addressed by Hon. S.
b. Elkins, of.West Virginia, was huge
success in spite of the short notice,
deluge OF rain and three local entertain
ments of unusual drawing" powers.
The reputation eof-the distinguished
speaker was u sufficiently attractive
power TO fill every seat in the large hall
and many stood. Mr.. Elkins arrived on
the morning train and was met by the
committee and the Gof Drill Corps, in
full uniform, and escorted 10 his hotel.
He had host OF callers but found time
to take drive about the city during the
afternoon. At nightiall the storm which
had been brewing burst out, but, moth
ing daunted, the drill corps escorted the
speaker to the Academy OF Music with
drums beating and banners flying in
pelting storm.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
A. B. White, who in introducing the
speaker to the large audience, paid
glowing tribute to his distinguished SER
vices in the past and welcomed him rs
n citizen OF the State. The speaker at
once captured the audience, and for over
two hours held them with his unanswer-
able logic, indisputable facts and broad
minded craftsmanship. 1t was busi-
ness speech by representative business
man on q business subject, and it was
telling at every point. The leading bus
iness men OF the city were there, while
the laboring men were out in full force.
A great many Democrats were also pres
ent. The speech was the most effective
yet delivered in Parkersburg, and as
point after point was unfolded the audi
ence thundered its approval. 1t was in
tellect and experience backing up the
right side Of great economic question,
and the speech was worth many votes to
the Republicans. A ten acre lot will be
needed TO hold the people the next time
Mr.. Elkins visits US. The business men
were especially pleased.
In enlisting Mr.. Elkins in the Repub-
can cause the State Committee made
ten strike, and Wheeling should en-
brace the opportunity to hear this dis
tinguished citizen by giving him rous-
ing meeting. Itis hoped that his speech
will be printed and circulated, rs it can
not fail to do great good.
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LOCOMOTIVES ENGINEERS.
Tho International brotherhood Meets
Rlohmond-The Opening Session.

Tic International brotherhood Meets ut
Rlohmond-The Opening Session.
RtcnMoND, Va, Oct. 1.-THE twenty
fifth annual international Convention Of
the brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers was called to order this morning
ut 0 o'clock in Belvidere hall by P. NJ.
Arthur, Grand Chief Engineer. Various
committees were appointed for the pur-
pose OF elIecting preliminary organiza-
ton, after which recess was taken till
9:3O o'clock. The body reconvened in
the Richmond Theatre, where the pub
lie exercises took place. These consisted
Of an address OF welcome by Mayor Eli
son, speeches from Col. A. S. Buiord
and Judge S. b. Witt and reading of
the annual address by Chief Arthur.
The committee consists Of 397 delegates,
nearly all Of whom are present. About
400 visiting engineers are already in the
city and Others are constantly arriving.
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CALAIS, Oct. 1.-THE force of the ex-
plosion ofpctrolcum yesterdayon board
the steamer Vile de Calais, which
arrived October 10 from Philadel-
phia, carried away her deck ard
part OF her sides. She sank, and fire is
raging fercely in that portion above
water. The wreck is lying at the upper
dock. Other shipping lying in the vicin-
ity OF the steamer was much damaged by
the explosion. 1t is feared that the loss
of life was great. Portions OF a dozen
bodies have been found lying on the
quays, arms, legs and heads being seat
tered about in shocking confusion. The
Vile de Calais, which was steel screw
steamer of l,22l tons, was built at New
Castle, England, in 1887.
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TIE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.
Tho St. Louis Tenn Wins Yesterdays Game
md Thus Evens Things.

New YoRK, Oct. 1.-THE second
game between the New York and st.
Louis clubs was played at the Polo
grounds to-day before 5000 people. st,
Louis won by punching their hits. The
giants hit Chamberlain hard at times,
but the hits were scattered and did not
bring in run. The New Workers play
ed good game in the field and ran the
bases in better style than their oppo-
nents, but this is all they did do. O'Neil
and Robinson made great catches.
st. Louis got one run in the the sec
ond inning ON McCarthy's hit, two pass
ed balls and n wild throw by Ewing. In
the ninth st. Louis earned two runs on
hits by 0'Neil, Comiskey and Mccarthy,
and Lyons long fly to Slattery.
The score was us follows:
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BARRY EXPELLED.
Formal Action Taken in His casC-Pow
derby VcntIIates Him.

Formal Action Taken In His case-Pow'
derIy Ventllates Him.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 1.-THE most
important action by the present
Executive Board of the Rights of
Labor was taken to-day, when Thomas
B. Barry, former member Of tie Board,
was formally expelled from the order.
Mr.. Barry was accused of series Of
abuses and vituperations, and was sus.
pended from duty last August.
In the JoCrndlof United Labor, which
will appear Saturday, General Master
Workman Powderly, over his signature,
ventilates everything which has bear
ing on Barry's case. He charges him
with having violated every pledge made
when he entered the order
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NEW YoRE, Oct, l7.-At to-day's ses-
sion Of the United States Brewmasters'
Association, President Freitzch's sug-
gestlon was adopted that boss brewers
must get certificates Of their ability from
their employers when they leave one es-
tablishment for another. Feitch's sug.
eestion Of n prize for the best technical
essay on brewing, with the object Of i'm
proving beer, was rejected, the conyen'
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ITHACA, N. Y. Oct. l7.-In the course
of conversation at Cornell University
Saturday, Edward Atkinson, OF Boston,
stated that a New England genius had
recently discovered a cheap method OF
dissolving zinc by combining it with
hydrogen and producing a solution
called zinc water. This liquid, il applied
to certain woods, notably white wood,
makes II absolutely fire proof and at q
low cost. Mr.. Atkinson regards this
discovery one Of the most important Of
the noe.
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month only, on account OF the unsettled
market; coal at So 40 per hudred bush
els, to Thomas Finnell 4 Co.. OF Har-
rison county. DR.. Lewis appointment
leaves the position Of First Assistant
Physician in the female wards vacant,
which vacancy will be filed at this
meeting. There are already several ap-
plicants. There were seven applicants
for Superintendent. All the Board ex-
cent Dir MnYer are nresent.
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ing through the tunnel, one half mile
west Of West Point, earlythis morning,
the whole structure undergoing repair
suddenly collapsed. The baggage and
express cars were totally wrecked bya
shower OF boulders and the baggucc
master and express messenger were Sc
slyinjured. The Newburg yard was
blocked and the West Shore trains had
to be dispatched via the Erie road to
Turner'S, thence to New York over the
Erie Short line.
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mr.. NlkLn. Id Sd. nlarys.

Special Dispdich to The IateLligeHcer.
ST. MARYs, W. Va, Oct. l7.-For the
first time in her history this town has
had the honor of seeing and hearing the
Hon. Stephen b. Elkins, who made one
OF the most pleasant and most effective
tariff talks ever listened to by ST.
Mary's audience. Ii such men as Mr..
Elkins could go more thoroughly
through the State, victory without doubt
would be ours. The short notice We had
OF Mr.. Elkins' meeting and the bad
weather combined made the crowd
smaller than it would otherwise have
been, there only being about 300 pres
ent. Our farmers, when they find out
that so eminent a gentleman has been
here and gone, will be disappointed be-
yond expression.
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CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-A dispatch from
Bevier, No., says: The coal miners
strike will probably end without fur
ther bloodshed. Last evening the oper-
ators and the miners committee an
nounced themselves ready to arbitrate.
They met at'Summit and the operators
offered slight advance, about one.third
Of the demand made by the miners.
The indications are that the proposition
will be accepted.
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HELENA, MoST., Oct. IA week ago
news was received from Billing that
Lewis Sweet, assessor OF the county, had
committed suicide. Later developments
prove that instead of suicide 1t was an
assassination. The position Of the body
when found showed that the deceased
was undressing preparing to retire. that
the assassin fired through q window
six buckshot lodging in the heart.
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NEW YoRK, Oct. l7.-Among theim-
migrant arrivals on the steamship Spain,
Of the National Line to-day, was a party
of destitute men and women, who had
been sent over here by the Duke Of
Buckingham, England. Work was slack
on the other side aud the Duke was np-
pealed to with the above result. They
will be returned to the Duke with the
Collectors compliments.
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CncAGo, Oct. l7.-Incomplete re-
turns from inspectors of registrations
which was completed in the city yester'
day indicate a total OF about l6i, 900.
The vote at the last presidential election
was 10000 and ii is estimated that 1GO,-
900 votes will be cast at the forthcoming
election, or an increase Of moro than 90
per cent in four wears,
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MAHoMET, ILL, Oct. 17.--George Rowe,
eighteen years old, the son OF James
Rowe, Of this place, shot his father yes
terday, the ball passing through his
neck. The father will die. Rowe
charged George with stealing cigars from
the show case, and quarrel resulted.
The father threw n scale weight at his
son, who thereupon Immediately drew a
revolver and fired.
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KILLED ms gEST PRlGyp.
The Terrible Mistake of "a Young Man whu
LnolsrL for mn Assassin,

Tie Terrible Mistake OF u Young Man wno
Looked FOR m Assassin.
BExHAM, TEX, Oct. IA sad and
distressing tragedy occurred Monday
night, few miles south of this town.
About II o'clock John A. Sims, who is
well known in the southern part OF the
county, came into town and gave him
self up to the authorities, saying that
he had killed Pleas Payne, well known
farmer living eight miles south OF this
place. His story OF the killing was sub
stantialiy as follows: "Seyerai months
ago l had difficulty with man named
Walls. Walls had two brothers, and
Sunday night while was at the home
OF the Walls, heard the three brothers
plotting against me, and one OF them said
he intended to take my life the first OPP
portuuity. l have been living at the
house OF Mr.. Payne for some time,
and Monday night, while after dark,
Payne went out to the barn 10 feed
the stock. He left in his shirt sleeves,
but while gone, for some reason or an
other, he put on his coat, thus changing
his appearance. He also had when he
started back TO the house, u stick in his
hand, which resembled gun. ], think
ing it was Walls coming to put his
threat into execution, Immediately Cred
on him twice with a revolver. He iell
and cried out: you have killed me.
Just what l aimed to do l Ireplied, still
thinking it was Walls. Hesnon expired,
and upon going to him found ! had
killed, through accident, my friend
Payne"
Sims appeared almost frantic over the
horrible accident, and as the men were
the best OF friends, Sims story is geher.
ally believed. He was placed in Jail
pending nm examination. The affair
has cast gloom over the neighborhood,
rs both men were well thought Of.
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MlrrLIxsBUGo, Pa, Oct, l7.-"Good-
bye, mother you won't whip me again"
said Johnny Gutelius, a l3-ycar-old boy.
He had Just received n whipping at the
hands OF his mother and was sent to
bed. Soon after he had gone up stairs
the mother heard the report OF revol-
yer; going TO her sons room she found
the boy lying in pool OF blood with q
bullet wound in his forehead. The lad
had attempted to commit suicide. The
revolver was aimed too high and the ball
grazed his forehead aud buried itself in
the wall. He is now improving.
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GEN. GOPP AT CHARLESTON.

A Magnificent Speech to an Immense Audi
ence--A Strong TnriR Argument.
Special Dlspaieh to de IJItoliCeAon.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Oct. l7.-Gen.
Gof' addressed an immense audience at
the rink this afternoon. More than a
thousand people from the mining towns
and surrounding country listened to his
convincing speech on the tariff cues
ton. Wilson's weak pleas received at:
tention. The General was introduced
by Col. Z. L. Butterick, and spoke for
two hours. Nearly every point WAS re-
ceived with wild applause, and the
whole speech was chcercd to the echo.
The Democrats admitted it to be strong
argument, and the Republicans claiAl IL
was worth many votes to their party.
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E,rnr.lon to pltt.hurrh.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
sell excursion tickets Sunday during the
entire summer, to Pittsburgh, at the rate
Of 81 so the round trip, tickets good for
Sunday only. VIII also sell excursion
tickeisto Washington, Pa, at the rate OF
81, Trains leave Wheeling at and 8 10
o. m.
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died out under the furnaces during his
reign. There is no stain on his admins
tration." | Cheers.
"If in years TO come school mistress
in Lewis county should turn to the die:
tionGry for a definition Of Honesty,
she would find Cleveland written op-
posite." Tumultuous applause-the
chairman embraced the speaEer.l This
exhausted the distinguished orator for
the time being, and several lesser lights
-tallow dips-shed their fitful rays over
the audience. F.D.J.
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 1.-THE Col
lector of Customs at the Suspension
Bridge, N. Y, has been informed that
the provisions Of Schedule D. 7. l., new
2lS,fmposing duty Of 80 cents per 1000
feet on boards "planed or finished" ap-
plies to the number OF feet board meas
ure and not surface measure, as held by
the Department decision OF April s, 1879.
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ton decided that all such suggestions
should be sent TO the secretary and dis
tributed free to members OF the Associa-
tion. 1t was unanimously decided to
establish a mutual benefit life insurance,
and the Brercrs Journal was declared
the official organ Of the Association.
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Sioux CRY, Iowa, Oct. Ill. II.
sloanaker, cashier in the Chicago &
Northwestern freight Office here, dis
appeared last Saturday. The company's
auditor has discovered n shortage OF
$500 in Sloanaker's accounts,
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BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE Supreme Court
has refused to release Prof. Gruckin,
who is under arrest for furnishing the
DeuSche Rundschdn with the extracts
from Emperor Frederick's diary.
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Sut nnd Ilolt Card I,eoilIrmetl.

PIrTsnuRGH, Pa, Oct. l7.-At meet
ing Of the Nut and Bolt Manufacturers
Association OF the United States the
present card rate was reaiIirmed. Trade
was reported good.
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highway isobbery,

PREscorr, ARlz,, Oct, 1.-THE stage
from jerome was held up yesterday at
Anderson Station by one man. A small
amount OF money was secured from the
FIVE passengers. The mail was un.
innchnd
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A diplomat shoots Himself Accidentally.

n diplomat shoots hlmseif Accidentally.
QUEBEC, Oct. Hills Excellency, the
Count Of Premio Real, Spanish Consul
General at this port, while handling Il
revolver this morning, accidentally shot
himself and died almost Immediately.
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NRw YoRK, Oct. IA dispatch from
Newburg says: While a north bound
fast express on the WestshOre was pass
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WHAT makes our home so happy
now? Because Ma uses "AIile-End, ~
vow,
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A fourth ward farmer who tries to
keep chickens has guu and dog for
the reception Of midnight visitors. The
gun and dog are both loaded to the muz-
Zlp
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-24

;>nd holding up his two black hands
with their white palms toward hor, IF
you will pause Il moment, / wish to say
a:few words to save my character from
So crilcge. Il h;1venot wore that coat. I"
Who diap"' ! ). !
"Woll, Mis- Archor, Mr| Archer have
t bat very coat on hi'sqlf, this very
minute!' j. J. Is
Aloxander's feelings here ovorcame
him, and no turned and fled to tho
kitchen. Mr.. Archer toro Off his coat,
and looked at tho tailor's name.
II never had him mako me- d coat, :"
he said. "Why, this docs look like that
coat, to be sure. But it looks like my
coat, too, only Il great doal botter.''
40 WALDORF was all Mrs. Archer
could say, 40 she sank into her low
Wickor chair.
:*Don't you remember" he said, half
laughing and half in CONSERVATION,
THAT I've said several times that I
must DO growing stout, my coat was
getting SO ii ht?" :
Mrs: Archer nodded and laughed
again. From the kitchen came d faint
snicker. 1t was tho first time they had
eyer known Alexander to give way to
levity.
Il shall sit right down and write to
Mr. Winthrop" said Mr. Archer, final
ly. 81 can't sond him tho coat now,
but | I'll paint him u picture to console
him for his loss"
And no did. 49, lOULh'S CO1nDIl ion.
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VICTORY OR DEATH,
The Reckless Bravery of a. Famous Ercnc
Naval Commanded,

The Reckless Bravery of ~ Famous Ercnch
Naval Com lnantler.
Jean Bart, /, French naval cd minand-
or of tho last part of tho seventeenth
century, was unilipchingly courageous,
and many are the stories, both with and
without foundation, which are told in
illustration of his reckless bravery.
John Knox Laughton, in his "Studics
in Naval History somewhat incred,1-
lousy quotes one OF these tales, which,
If they are not to be beloved, arc yet
interesting as cvon probable indications
of the Frcnch0an's spirit.
Monsieur Burt was at one time or
dered to convey tho Prince do Cont, a
candidate for tho throne of Poland, to
Dantzic, a voyage fraught with danger,
as his vessel must pass through the
waters whero were cruising tho hostile
fleets of the English and Dutch. Dur
ing the passage the little squadron was
chased by the enemy, and Bart, as soon
they were reported, called>his little
son to him and gave him whispered in
structions. The pursuit continued for
eight no hrs, and lat the end of that
time the enen1 y WIS 20 longer in sight
Then Bart went ltowh into the cabin,
where the Prince had been,sitting, in
ignorance Of the days excitement.
"You've had a narrow escape. mon
seigneur," said he.
''What do you mcan?' asked the
Prince.
"Why," answered Bart. ''that we've
been chased by three eighty-gun ships
and nine frigates; we've run them out
of sight. and there's nothing to fear"
But, Monsieur Bart, if they had
taken us!"
20 monseigncur that was quite i'm
possible
"Eh! what? why impossible?"
Because" answered Bart, IT had
stationed my brave son, my Cornil, in
the gun-room with a lighted match,
and strict orders to put it into the
powder, if we should be overpowered.
"What!" cried the Prince, ''you
would mover have done such a thing"
I Certainly I would have done it, ="
said Bart. cit shall never be said
that l allowed you to be taken, when
the King ordered me to take caro- that
you were not"
Perhaps the Prince himself might
have preferred prosaic surrender to the
doubtful glory of being blown up
Youths CoHlDanion
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MOWER COUNTY TRANSCRIPT
: "ASHBUisN 4 GORDON, Publishers.
MY LOST BABY.

What can have become OF my darling,
Why, only brief while ago,
She lay III the cradle beside me;
But now she's gone. Where. do you know
I'm what way distinguish my 'babe?" $780,
Her hair has pale golden hue;
In each pink cheek there is q dimple;
Her bright eyes are, as sapphires, blue.
deal OF the time, her plump fingers,
Or, If not her fingers, hcr toes
Are found in her mouth-like q rosebud
just oped-'neath tho Manifest nose.
She laughs and she cries and she rrolics
As other babies do, opiue;
Her cooling. however. is peculiar
TO this precious baby OF mine.
fear did not understand you;
Please slowly repeat what you said.
"My-baby-lost- observation-disclosures
What mean your That-that she Is dead!
"'Tis years SINCE your child was baby;
She now to " woman has grown"
You say, and know you speak truly.
All, mo! how those Same years have tlowE.
More often as baba'than as woman
think Of my child and, In Heaven,
!pcay that, an innocent baby,
She back to my arms may be gwen.
-Foren;s fremont, in Brooklyn Eaql..