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RUSSELL HARRISON IN PHILADELPHIA.
He Calls on Mr.. wanamakor, Which Causes
Some Speculation.

He Calls on Mr.. wanamaker, Which Causes
Some Speculation.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Dec. 25.-Russell
Harrison, son OF President Harrison,
who has been in New York for the past
few days, came over to Philadelphia
from the formercity yesterday morning
and spent the day here. He was met at
Broad Street Station by Hamilton Diss.
ton, whose guest he was, aud the two at
once crossed Broad street to the store OF
John Wanamaker. They made their
way to the private office OF the man who
is said to be booked by the new Presi-
dent for Postmaster General, and enter
ing the outer room were met by MIR.
Wanamaker's private secretary, Mr..
Jones.
The latter at once conducted them
into Mr.. Wanamaker's presence, where
they were greeted heartily by that gem
tleman. Mr.. Dlsston, after spending u
few minutes in pleasant conversation,
withdrew, with the understanding that
he should meet Mr.. Harrison later and
take him to his house for dinner.
Young Mr.. Harrison and Mr.. Wana-
maker remained together for over an
hour.
The visit oil the Presidents son to Mr..
Wanamakcr is regarded rs evidence con.
elusive that the Philadelphia merchant
will be appointed to the position OF
Postmaster General by the incoming
President. II there was any doubt be-
fore about the matter among local polit-
ical people it was dispelled when it be-
came known that young MIR. Harrison
had been in town, and that the first
man he had called upon was Mr.. Wanna
mnkar
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An Atimirabie iden.

Ncl1 YORK. Ilcra7d.
The WHEELING INTELLIGENcER has an
admirable idea. 1t suggests that West
Virginia shall change its name to Ka-
nawha.
Good luck to the lNTELEIGEScEn in
its crusade against the compass us part
of State names. America is too rich in
Indian words to endure much longer
"North" and "South" or EAST" and
"West" as adjectives standing before
States.
Keep it up, Mr.. INTELLIGENcER; the
country is with you, and State pride in
being an independent unit in name as in
power should help you.
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CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec. 25.-This
afternoon Fount Horner, aged 20, be-
came crazy with drink and obtaining
club ran through the streets knocking
down and severely iniuring several pee'
pie. The last man he struck, Edward
Aims, drew II knife and killed his assail'
ant. Aims was arrested, but shortly
afterWard dismissed,
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PARIS, Dec.25.-Gen. Boulanger's cause
has received an immense accession in
the candidature of Gen. Montaulban for
a seat in the Chamber Of Deputies. His
appearance us a candidate in the depart.
ment OF the Somme conjoined with Gen.
Boulanger, opens fUvorably for the Bou.
langists 8 most momentous campaign.
The ministers feel the danger acutely,
and to-day they held q council at tie
Elyses to consider how they will face the
situation.
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An Echo Of tho Columbu. Centennial.

MnLERsBuBa, o., Dec. 25.-The man
ayers OF the late Centennial at Columbus
are sending out circulars to successful
exhibitors, asking them to accept forty
five per cent OF their premiums as pay
ment in full. The proposition has been
rejected by exhibitors IRON this county.
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some euphonious, appropriate, native
name such as Tacoma when they be-
come State.


Wet:Ci Neirs.
We object to the name Kanawha, for
two strong reasons; first, this name for
a long period has been used to designate
a section of the State, and to everybody
it would bring the idea OF that section
lying along those two rivers and
would have tendency in the
minds Of many to dwarf the size Of our
State. Second, we want name that
can be abbreviated SO us to be clearly
by two, or three letters at
most, and to so abbreviate Kanawha
will make it too much like Kansas, the
three first letters OF each being identical.
But let the Legislature take the matter
under consideration and we feel sure
that the change will be made.
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CINCINNATI, o., Dec. ga shooting
match took place here to-day between
Capt, A. Bogardus, of Elkhart, and A. L,
Bandle, OF this city. 1t was at 100 live
birds, Birmingham rules, except in the
case OF Bandle, whose gun was o!
pound, 10 guage gun. The score was,
Bandle 100, Bogardus 95. Bog0rdus used
a "a pound l2 bore gun,
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San FRAXcIsco, Dec, Pa dispatch
received here this morning says the
overland east bound Central Pacific
train was held up by robbers near Clip
per Gap, in the SieErRs and robbed OF q
large amount Of money, said to be
$4,000.
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LONDON, Dec. 25.-Two more games in
the checker contest between Messrs.
Barker and Smith were played to-day.
The first game resulted in draw; tho
second one was won by Mr.. Barker. OF
the four games thus far played three
hive heen draWR.
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evitable confusion arising from having
a Charleston and Charlestown both in
the same State.
Very truly yours,


PdrkeTSburg, w. Va.
PREFERS "wEsT AUGUSTA"
TO he Editor Of tho IateltgAer.
sR:-By all means let us have a
change in the name Of the State. Your
average Virginian also West Virginian is
virtually Bourbon and sticks to old
things as well as to the traditions Of the
old families. He will never consent to
your proposed change to "Kanawha;"
certainly not to ALLEGHENY" The lat
ter is too near akin TO Pittsburgh. 1
therefore suggest "West Augusta"
original name Of this part Of "Old Vir-
ginny," This name will not agront the
sacred reColleCtions Of the pass." c.
ParkersJtTg, W. Va.
PREFERS TIE OLD WAY.
To he Editor Of The InieliigMeer:
Sm:-Why change the name Of West
Virginia to Kanawha? Hos it come to
this, that the brave men who named it,
after much thought, are TO be forgotten,
and their deeds 20 for naugbt? The
State OF Virginia, from which West Vir-
ginia was taken. gave birth TO WASH
iDgton, Jefferson, Madison aud Monroe,
men who assisted in giving TO the new
world n government founded on the in
telligence and virtue OF the people, with
powers and limitations, il adhered TO,
that will last TO the thousandth genera
ton.
We have all got used to the name OF
West Virginia. 1t is easily spoken aud
quickly written; and the cause which
gave It birth will not be forgotten us
long as liberty has votary, and conSti-
tutional government defender.
If the name has become distasteiul to
the new generation, and majority OF
the voters so will it, let it be baptized
a name unique, full OF
history and full OF loftiest poetry, after
the river whose source and flow connect
two OF the richest States OF the Ameri-
can Union.
Persons of my age are 10th to give up
the works and labors Of the days gone
by! They are not only reminders OF the
past, but indices which point out the
way for the generation to come. If the
trophies OF ancient art and
glory are meaningless, the works OF the
fathers have been in vain-the past
shadow, without ray to light the future.
The greatest works for which our
country should he proud (the Declara-
ton OF Independence, the Constitution
Of the United States, the Virginia Bill OF
Rights and the statute OF religious free
lom). like the naming Of our young
State, sprapg ont OF the brains OF men
Sin the midst of arms
It seems to me they did their works
we'll, and that they should be let alone.
WILLIAM L. ARNOLD.
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clothing clogged his every movement.
The impression now is that the number
of lives lost will not exceed thirty.
LATER-The Picuyune's PiaQuemin
special places the number known to be
lost by the Hanna disaster as FIVE whites
and sixteen colored.
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ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 25.-The olym.
pic variety theatre and couple Of adm.
cent saloons were destroyed by Gre early
this morning, the loss on buildings onj
contents being $4,000, with only s.. 500
insurance. The actors in the theRtre
lost their entire wardrobes.
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DAYTON, O., Dec. 25.-HSrt, OF Huron,
Ohio, and R. O. Heikes, OF this city, shot
of their tie for the L. G. Smith silver
cup and Ohio championship here
this afternoon. Heikes won by score
OF so to Hart's 90,
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win take Precnu,Iops.

LONDON, Dec. 95.-Before withdrawing
entirely from suakim the British will
build strong permanent forts on which
guns will be mounted so as to sweep the
plains. Black regiments will bv left to
garrison the place.
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Wei0h hfphJhcuh'
We are, and always have been in fa'
vor Of changing the name Of West Vir'
ginia to Kanawha or some other appro'
pirate name. In fact no sensible reason
can be assigned why this should not be
done. Any name that is calculated to
cause confusion in the postal service
should not be continued. Doubtless
there are Just as many to whom the
name Kanawha will sound quite as eu'
nhnninns
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GREENsBURG, Pa, Dec. 25.-George
Ford and George Kunie quarreIed over
the division Of a piece Of meat this after.
noon, and Fori drew knife and killed
Kunie.
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Harper's Ferry Sentiad.
The Wheeling IETELLfdEEcER sug-
gests that the name Of this State be
changed to Kanawha.
We'll, call her what you please, she's
a dandy State withSa move on her, and
her people must move with her, or move
elsewhere,
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To Ohe.Edfior OfLhe Ia,eiligencer.
SR:-Your letter dated the 18th inst.
came to me to-day. | am content with
the maine OF our State. / am glad that
the trainers OF the first constitution
called it West Virginia. Many Of my
ancestors were born, lived and died in
Virginia. My wife and children were
Virginians until the separation OF the
State. Colonel John Stuart, who has
left his impress upon this part OF the
State, was a Virginian; and 80 was that
great patriot Colonel Charles Lewis, who
ieil at the battleof Point Pleasant, Gen
eral Washington, the Lees, jefferson,
Madison and StOnewall Jackson, TO-
gether with Beajumin Harrison and
General William Henry Harrison, were
all Virginians. And with these illus
trious names before me, how could lever
consent to be called else than West
Virginian?
am sorry to differ from you on any
subject; but on this we are as wide
apart MS the poles.
am, very respectfully yours,
j, w, DAVIS.
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n
To khc Editor Of he HteiligeHesr.
SIR:-As a change OF name has been
suggested for West Virginia, it may not
be inappropriate to give brief synopsis
of its birth. 1t was in '6i, and there
were perhaps 5000 persons present on
this memorable occasion OF hoisting the
flag over the custom house; it was then
Washington Hall. The address was
given by ex-Minister Judge Bingham, of
Ohio, and during the singing OF the Star
spangled Banner by quartet OF splen-
did vocalists, the flag rose slowly up the
staff and her bright coiors waited to the
breeze. The vast throng stood motion
less, and then with one accord rent the
air with. cheers. From then West Vir-
ginia grew, not child OF fancy, but n
liked fact, until she surpasses the mother
State in her rich minerals and agricul.
tural resources. If she is going to put
OH new dress and take change Of
name let it he one OF those sweet Indian
names with which she is connected in
history, and in the marvellous romances
Of her bygone days. T. T. MAXWELL.
Ydlleg GrOue, ". Va.
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Why Not?

The Wheeling INTELLIdENcER wants
the name OF this State changed to
Kanawha. Well, why not2
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Ilerr. Too.

Tyler County Star.
The ISTELuGRxcER iayors changing
the name OF this State to Kanawha.
Here too.
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PhhPpi W. Va.
From THE EDITOR OF THE STATE JOURNAL.
10 he EdiiorofAe Inieiiigeaeer,
SlR:-liit would be proper for Gear
pet bagger' to express an opinion on so
delicate a aquestion us the proposition to
change the name OF this State to "Kana-
wha,' | wouid say TINT it wonld have
been, in my opinion, n most appropriate
name at the organization OF the State.
We, III common with the old State, have
aGlorious heritage in early Virginia his.
tory and great men, and the name West
Virginia identifies us with that past. In
annmber Of ways the change OF name
would prove embarrassing for few
years, though it would undoubtedly
save confusion in the minds OF many
persons all over the country. | have
been amazed in my travels and corre-
spondence at the frightful ignorance dis
played by really intelligent people in
regard to politics or other information
concerning this State. They all seem
TO regard us us part Of old Virginia.
SUI do not know that this is OF much
Importance, unless 1t also affects immi-
grafton TO our State. To my mind, it
wouid be much better to change the
name OF our State capital to "KRnRwha," "
and thus prevent the annoying and In
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" 7T7T T'1'V7 " VF 1T'T7I1IVtTVtI'
SR:-Permit the suggestion oil name
for our State, which, IN the event OF a
change, might ill the blank acceptably-
Id 81, Augusta" Many reasons might
be adduced in favor OF the selection
apart from its euphony, 1t is deriva-
ton denOting eminenCc, greatness, &c.,
&c. During revolutionary times this
section OF the Old Colony OF Virginia
was known MS West Augusta in con-
tradistinCtion TO the eastern portion, re-
cognlzed rs East Augusta, hence pre-
serving its PATRoNYMIc,
lIhtti1g w. Va.
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United States Senate, Washington, D. C.
FROM A MAINE CONGRESSMAN.
To the Editor Of ths ERte'ii0eHeer,
SR:-I have received your paper ad-
yocating the change OF the name OF West
Virginia to "Kanawha," and in reply to
your inquiry rs TO my views on the sub
ject, would say that the disadvantages
Of having two Virginias are obvious, and
in selecting new name the wishes OF
the people OF the State should certainly
be consulted. "Kanawha" does not
seem TO me SO euphonious us some other
names, but il for historic or other reasons
the people OF the State prefer it, see no
reason why they should not be gratitied.
Yours very truly,
q. A. BOuTELLE.
P.S.-As the result in West Virginia
at the recent election presages the dawn
Of a new era OF political and material
progress in the South, how would
Aurora" do? c. A.D.
House Of Representatives, Washington,
DC.
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To tho Editor Of he Aateligeler.
Sln:-i have your circular OF the 18th
and have already noticed the discussion
in the papers in respect to the change
in the name OF your State. am clearly
Of the opinion that the name OF Kama
wha or any name specially identified
with your geography or history would
be more convenient than West Virginia.
Virginia is beautiful name, honored
by u long and worthy history, but,
surely, new State with marked natural
productions ought to have distinct
name. The same course should be pur-
sued.in respect TO the Carolinas.
Very truly yours,
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IIWt EIIT0F % Nt IhIoIlgeNccr.
SrR:-I am opposed to it. Half the
States mail wouldgo to Kansas, under
the abbreviation OF Kan. for Kanawha,
apon.thc envelope addressed to the State.
Ihcappcllationisgiven an unknown, bot
tomlcss county
"a local habitatiOn and u name"
and subOrdinates whole common.
wealth to its selfish interests. am solid
Tor Art. ], Sec. OF Constitution.
Yours Truly,
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"What does this mean, then ?" he
asked, ut the same time producing u
San Francisco paper and pointing out
dispatches that stated how in WetZel
county the Clerk had thrown the bal.
lots into closet and had left the win.
dow open, and some one had gone in
and scratched otrabout twenty names Of
Republicans and substituted those Of
Democrats. The same process had been
resorted to in Kanawha, with about the
same result.
When had read the articles, the gen
tleman said: "Do you think that is
true? Woald such procedure be tol.
Grated in West Virginia, even by de-
feated Democrat? 2"
1t was now my duty to say what !
could to vindicate my native State, and
l did so the best | could. said that;
while these individual cases might be
true, yet, as n general thing, the people
OF West Virginia, regardless OF politics,
would show no Countenance to an out
rage like that. was even inclined to
believe that there was mistake in
these cases, for knew only .iour men
in West Virginia who would be mean
enough to do thing like that, and none
of these four lived in Wetzel or Kama
wha; therefore there must be some
mistake,
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9HE FAMB OF THE State.
What a West Virginian Encoun-
tered on the Pacific Coast,
THE VALUE OF A GOOD NAME
ForciblY Illustrated "A Disguised
Real Estate Agent who Thought
He Had Tcndcrroot in Tow.
An Interesting letter.
aeete! carepondeaee qtMe 1aseulqma.z.

FREsNo, CAL, Dec. S.-A few days
ago l walked into an hotel in sacra-
mento and registered my name. l
passed into the reading room and sat
down. ! had scarcely done SO when a
man approached me aud said:
"Beg your pardon, sir, but are yeu the
gentleman who just now registered from
West Virginia2"
answered in the affirmative, and he
continued: "what sort OF a way do you
people have there OF carrying on your
elections? Is it the custom there to
change the tickets after they are placed
in the ballot box, so as to foot up
Democratic majority, notwithstanding
the fact that majority Of the votes were
cast for the Republicans?
Ianswered that ] did not think any
such custom obtained in West Virginia,
for at that time / had not read the late
INTELLIGgNcERs giving the proceedings
OF the recount.
The Penn's Grove record., 1888-04-21

Salem county has thirty nine regis
tered physicians distributed as follows:
Alloway, 3; Canton, /; Hancock's
Bridge 1; Pennsville, l; P~edricktown,
Q; WOodstown, 6; Sharptown, l; Elmer,
8; Palatine, l; Qu%intOn, /; Salem. II,
Pennsgrove, 6; Daretowm. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter ConOver, of
Pittsgroye celebrated their golden
wedding onthe 9Th.
Salem has IA baseball club named
after its Mayor.
James ). Johnson, of l.. p. Neck,
has retired from farming and moved
into Salem.
A capitalist of Bristol, Pa, is trying
to purchase the Rumsey Building, in
Salem, with a view of converting it in
to a hotel.
Samuel NJ. Lippincott of Woods.
town has sold to his son Nathan the
farm on which he now resides.
The commissions of Edward Wallace
and Vim, Patrick, IS Jury Commiss-
toner's, have been received by County
Clerk Coles. They will not draw the
iuries for the May term of Court, but
Sheriff Butcher will draw them in the
old way.
A lot of meadow in l.. T.. Neck ~
ing along the causeway leading to the
Iron Bridge. which has been out to the
tide for about twenty years, has been
banked in. Considerable valuable
ground will be reclaimed.
r. Henry Holme and Joshua Wad-
dington, of Salem, have gone to Nay
lOr's, Richmond county, Va, to engage
in the canning business.
Mr.. George II. Carpenter. who for
several years has teen assistant book
keeper in Salem Bank, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect June LIST.
Mr.. Carpenter expects to engage in
other business.
The next regular Quarterly meeting
of the Salem County Board of Agricul-
ture will be held in Dunhsm's Hall,
in Alloway, on Wednesday, April 18th,
at 1:3O O'Clock, p. III. Franklin Dye,
of Trenton, Secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture, is expected to
be present and address the meeting.
Subject. 1.-THE Profitable Limit in Ag-
riculture Pursuits" All are invited
tn attend and take part in the discus
SiOnS.
The Penn's Grove record., 1888-04-21

Thos. Green killed 430 hogs the past
season, two more than last year.
The old red house adjoining the Bap.
fist church has been torn DOM and a
handsome parsonage will he erscted
soon oil the site.
The building of the new canning fac
DRY will be ere cted adjoining the saw
mill in north Woodstown.
A new DE Lavel cream separator has
been placed in the Pilesgrove creamery.
The old shirt factory building on the
corner of Spring Garden street, has
been moved to the rear of Empson At
kinson's residence on Main street and
will be used rs q store house for fertil-
izer.
A gun in the hands of Jacob Halter
was accidentally discharged on Thurs
day afternoon of last week. Some Of
the shot took effect in the leg Of Fir
man While, a Il year old, and portion
OF another small boys coat tail was
burned off. While was not seriously
hurt. 1t was Il didn't know it was
loaded" gun.
Tie W. c. T. U. celebrated its 9Th
anniversary Of its organization in their
room on Thursday evening of last week.
Several members of other Unions in
the County were present to enjoy the
The Penn's Grove record., 1888-04-21
MAR PIED

SUMMERlLL - JOHNSON - In
PennsgrOvp, April Is, 1888, at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents by Rev. Il.
G. Carman. Daniel V. >ummerill, Jr.,
and Miss Ella. daughter of DR.. May,
hew and Lizzie johnson.
HICKMAN-DEY--On April llih,
~ the residence of the BRIDES sister in
Bridgeion, by Rev. W. r. McNiel, Mr..
Jacob Hickman, of WOodstown, to
Miss Fannie II. Dey.
FEATHERER- FEATHERER -
At the parsonage of the Broadway NJ.
f. Church, of Salem, IN the 18Th inst. :,
iy Rev. E. c. Hancock, Mr.. William
II. Feathprer, Of Bridgeport, Glouces-
ter county, and Mrs. Cassie H., Featli-
erer. of PennsviIle, Salem county, N. J.
CHAMPION - GILMAN - At
Woodstown, April 11ih. by Rev. B. p.
Johnson, Henry Champion, of Miilville,
to Laura l.. Gilman, Of Woodstown
ZANE-FOST ER-On April llth
Mt their residence on Dickinson street,
Woodsiown, by Rev W. + COrnwel',
Mr.. william ID. Zane, late of Swedes-
imro. to Miss Emaline Foster, of
WooistOwn.
VOORHEES, - POWELSON - AT
the home of the brides mother,
Bound Brook. n. j.. April 18th 1888,
by Rev. c. S. Powelson, brother of the
bride. Mr.. A. Augustus Voorhees, of
of Franklin Park, n. j., aud Miss Alb
bic &. P0welson of Bound Brook, n. ].
HUGHES-PYLE-At Pennsgrove
N. j.. oril 18th 1888 by Rev. {. $.
Powelson Mr.. Andre p. Hughes, and
Mrs. Annie NJ. Pyle, both of Penns-
grove n. ].