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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

We have also received from Messrs. Prang q Co.
selection of Christmas cards and art novelties"
an extraordinary phrase which covers all manner Of
pretty trfes. from writing tablets to sachct bags
and calendars printed upon satin. Among the poets
who have been pressed into the service OF Christmas
booklet makers find Goethe and Andrew Lang side
by SIDE conjunction which is certainly an assurance
Of sufficient variety. The memory OF various Christ
card competitions and their usually doleful re-
suits does not encourage faith in revelations Of
pre-eminent originality and aptness in design; bul
the cards which have received show excellent
workmanship the part of the publishers, and many
examples Of good pictorial effect What may be
termed the religious treatment Of the theme appears
to been tacily abandoned in the designs before
us, and there signs Of increasing tendency to
make pictures without regard to the season and its
Significance. There are several land and water
scapes from originals In water colors sepia or India
Ink, which very pretty in themselves, although
the notices or verses furnish the only suggestions
Christmas Among the 1oral designs are some CT
fective bits printed upon limitations of cartridge
paper, and may recognize concession TO the
practical spirit of the time in fac-simile of pen
holder thrust through a scrap Of paper and accom-
named BY a box Of pens. One Of the Lar ger folding
cards which shows view Of huge umbrella In a
snowstorm, succeeded BY view of the child behind
the umbrella, may be cited as fair example Of an
effort for the unusual quaint, which is obviously
hampered by many difficulties. Fortunately the
Christmas spirit anything but hypercrtcal and the
dantiness of many Of these cards Will oba for them
an appreciative reception.
More examples of chromo-lhograpLic rcproduc-
lion are offered in the large Faust" published by
Mcssrs White Allen. The illustrator, Mr.. Gregory
is courageous at least. The artists who have es-
sayed Faust" more numerous than the COM
atos, and this that their name is legion.
From the French romanticiss to English figure
painters Of today. from Spain to Lands End artist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
SELECTIONS FROM THE POEMS OF ROBERT
HERRICK

With Drawings by EDWIN A. ABBEY &c. Cio'h
Illuminated, Gilt Edges $3.50. I'm Box)
There is no one who can dispute with Mr. Abbey ms
pecuar function a illustrator superb renoeins
Of Herrick's fancies-Atlantic Monthly Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

"OxFoRD' BIBLES
OXFORD PRAYER BOOKS
AND HYAINALS,
OXFORD REVISED
BIBLES
CAN BE FOUND AT
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The consider
alton OF the River and Harbor bill was
proceeded with in the Senate. Among
the amendments reported and agreed to
were the following:
Striking out the item OF 5000 for the
South Fork of the Cumberland river.
Adding to the item Of SSG0,0O0 for the
Ohio river $4,000 for q drift gap at
Davis Island dam.
An unimportant amendment rs TO the
improvement OF the Muskingum river,
Ohio, gave Mr.. Edmunds an opportunity
to state that he had given up following
the bill in detail after the vote on the
Yadkin river. North Carolina. He had
given up the idea OF persuading a major.
ity OF the Senate doubtless wiser and
more patriotic men than himselD that
any item could be rejected that was sup
ported earnestly by Senator from that
locality. His respect for the Senate was
such that he did not want to strive
against manifest destiny and against the
judgment OF his fellows:
Mr.. Sherman explained the reasons
for the surrender by the State Of Ohio to
the United States OF the Muskingum
river.
Mr.. Vest reminded Senators how he
had resisted that project, and said that
Congress was now plucking the fruit OF
The tree which it had planted two years
ago.
Senators Sherman, Allison, Mander-
son, Colquitt and Berry were designa-
ted us the committee on the part OF the
Senate to attend the Centennial EXPOSE
ton Mt Cincinnati,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
THE STORY OF A DIVORCE.
Why n Former Kentucky Belle Is Now
n,IIaf nnnccr.

Why n Former Kentucky Belle Is Now
Ballet Dancer.
New York, June 2S.-Judge Andrews
has granted an absolute divorceto Frank
Howard Stanton from his wife, Cora Lee
Stanton,
The parties are well known in the
central part Of the State and the divorced
wife belonged to an excellent family in
Kentucky, where she was born. MIR.
Stanton is the son ola wealthy merchant
in Sullivan county, this State.
They were married in 1850 and two
children, a boy and girl, were born,
both Of whom have since died. While
living at Honesdale, Pa, the husband
returned home earlier than usual one
day and found an open letter which his
wife had lust finished writing. II was
addressed to 'Dear Fred, and covered
twelve closely written pages of letter
paper. When introduced rs evidence
before the divorce court this letter still
bore evidences OF the struggle between
husband and wife for its possession. 1t
was addressed TO Fred Ham, the Eastern
representative OF the Christy Fire Clay
Company, OF st. Louis, who was then
staying in the neighborhood, and was
couched in very loving terms.
As soon rs Mr.. Stanton had read this
letter he secured small handbag which
he had noticed his wife guard jealolsly.
1t was full OF love letters, written from
all parts OF the country TO his wife, all
in the same handwriting and signed
Fred Ham. When Mrs. Stanton was
confronted with the evidence Of her
guilt she broke down completely and
confessed. Her husband came 10 this
city and began proceedings for the di-
vorce which has Just been granted.
Mrs. Stanton also came here and re-
sided for time in this city. She retains
many traces OF the remarkable beauty
and fascinating manners which made
her favorite in her childhood, and has
adopted the name Of Miss Cora Lee.
She is now employed us ballet dancer
in Kiralfy's "Fall OF Rome" at st.
George, Staten Island.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
HATFTELDS AND M'GOYS.
The Excitement Breaks Out
Again with Renewed Fury.
CAPT. ALF. BURNETT ARRESTS
One orthe Leaders and Jails Him at
Logan Court Housc-somc More
Complications of n Legal Ma
ture-TroubJc not Ended.


Special Dispdich 10 Tic IRtolll0eloer.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, June 2S.-Capt
ALI. Burnett, the detective, left Friday
June LIST, with two assistants, for the
scene OF the late vendetta between the
Hatfelds and McCoy's, in Loganand Pike
counties. The object of the trip was
the arrest of David Stratton, one Of the
leaders in the late fued, for whose arrest
a large reward is offered by Governor
Wilson. They went to the mouth OF
Pidgeon Creek, Tug river, thence to a
point opposite the mouth OF Blackberry
creek, Kentucky, near the headquarters
Of the McCoys.
Owing to the recent shooting in Pike
county of men from Letcher county,
Pike county Jail has twenty-eight prison
ers guarded by sixty-three armed men.
The whole country surrounding is in a
HIGH STATE OF EXCITEMENT.
Nearly all the persons concerned in the
shooting have indictments standing
against them in both the States, among
those being Frank Phillips, John Yates,
formerly deputy sheriff OF Pike county.
The Hatfelds and McCoys have inter-
married to such'an extent that each fac
ton has friends OF both names on both
sides OF the river.
Nearly all OF the men are armed out
in the woods and lodging the authori
ties, while the women stay at home and
work in the corn fields.
Stratton was living on the Kentucky
side OF the river, ut the mouth OF Knox.
Two detectives going to the house, were
told that he was tlat-Doating. The detec-
tives went in search OF him, taking both
sides OF the river, and finally discovered
him asleep ON a sand bar Friday morn
ing last about day-break, inside the
West Virginia line. In company with
five others, they approached cautiously,
and one jumped astride his body, plac-
ing the revolver's muzzle against his
throat, and ordering him to throw his
hands above his head.
RESISTANCE WAS USELESS;
he complied and was promptly hand
cufed. By his side, under the cover
where he was sleeping was found Win
chester rifle and Colts revolver. lie
was taken to Logan Court House and
lodged in Jail. He is recognized every
where us desperate, dangerous man,
and has been tried four times for the
murder Of John Thomas Moore, Of
CabeA county, some years ago. Capt.
Burnett was sick for several days. The
ruLlors OF his being wounded came from
the fertile imaginations OF the excited
KentuCkians. 1t is quite probable that
acquisitions will be issued by the Gov
crnors of both States for the prisoner
now in custody, and there is more
trouble ahead. The rewards offered by
both States aggregate tempting SUN,
and amount TO nearly 5000.
Capt. A. W. Roome, ofthe U. S. Secret
Service, arrested James Bowman, OF Fur
ries creek, Lincoln county, for a viola
tion Of the pension laws and lodged him
in iail here.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A Farmer Blows Out his wlfe's brains nm
Cuts his Own Throat.

A Farmer Blows Out his wlfe's BraIns and
Cuts his own Throat.
FREEpoRT, Ills, June 2s.-Charles
Decker, farmer, OF Buena Vista, sent
his children from the house yesterday
and then crept up behind his wife and
shot her through the brain. Decker
then went into the sitting room and sent
bullet through his heart. Throwing
the revolver away, he drew razor and
cut his throat so desperately that the
head was almost severed from the body.
The shots were heard by Deckler's little
daughter, who had been sent TO the
we'll. She hastened to the house and
looking in the bedroom window saw the
dead body OF her mother on the floor.
She hurried to neighbor, Arthur Hol-
gate, who at once went to the house
and found Decklar on his knees tearing
at his throat and gasping for breath.
Holgate hurried away for assistance and
when he returned Decklar was stretch
ed out in pool Of blood, dead. The
murderer and suicide leaves n family OF
nine children, all highly respected. The
cause OF the tragedy is unknown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
THEY WANT A DIVIDE.
Members of the Dramatic Fund Ask for
Distribution Of the Surplus,

Members OF the Dramatic Fund Ask for u
Distribution of the Surplus,
NEw YoRE, June 2S.-A brisk fight for
S55,OOO is about to begin. The money
belongs to the American Dramatic fund,
charity institution of actors founded
over quarter Of a century ago, but
whose contributing members have
dwindled to a score. It is proposed to
dissolve the association and divide the
fund pro rata among the members. A
petition was made to the Supreme Court
and the matter referred to Elliott Sand
ford us referee. The reason given for
this action is that the fund does not pro-
duce enough revenue to amount to any
thing in the way OF charities, and that a
distribution Of the prope ty would be
fair and beneficial all around. The un-
derstanding is, although there is no such
definite agreemert, that the well-to-do
recipients would contribute their shares
either TO their INDECENT companions oil
the dramatic fund or to some other be-
nevOlent object affecting actors.
Liz hCtOI Iuuu 10 HSN anu IlNciy
organization controlled by some oil the
leading theatre managers OF this city.
Very productive benefit performances
have been given in this and other cities
during the past few years, and, besides
spending money liberally to aid disabled
theatrical people, large burial plot has
been purchased, monument erected
and surplus Of about $4,000 accumu'
lated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
W. c. 7. U. CONVENTION
Closes Its Three Days Session
at Parkersburg.
ADDRESS BY MISS WILLARD,
Who Discusses Prohibition from
Three standpolnts and Also Com
tributes Hundred Dollars to
the Campaign Fund.

Special DiEpdteh to he Intelli0aor.
PAREERsBURo, W. Va, June 2S.-The
State Convention OF the Woman's Chris.
tian Temperance Union closed three
days annual convention here tonight.
Seventy-eight delegates are here from
all parts OF the State, most of them very
prominent in Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance Union work. Mrs. Jane A.
johnson presided. The sessions, except
to-night's, were given up to reports Of
committees and the laying of plans for
future action, especially with reference
to the coming amendment campaign.
Thereare eighty unions in the State, and
nearly, or quite all, sent reports.
Tonight
MISS FRANCES E. WILLARD,
President of the National Women's
Christian Temperance Union, delivered
an address to an audience which packed
the seats and isles Of the Baptist church,
Most Of them were ladies'. Miss Willard
advocated at considerable length, first,
prohibition by law; second, prohibition
by means Of the Third party; third,
prohibition through woman suffrage.
She was entertaining and eloquent,
whether her hearers agreed with her or
not, and very few indeed, OF them agreed
with her in all of hpr dadurtiOns
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

ST. LOUIS, June pa special from
Little Rock to the Post DispGteh, says a
desperate battle occurred between reve-
nue. officers and moonshiners near Black
Springs, Montgomery county, yesterday.
Internal Revenue Collector Frye and a
possee raided amoonshiner's campin the
vicinity, destroying three distilleries.
Shortly afterwards the possee was at.
tached from ambush by an armed band
OF moonshiners. A regular battle en-,
sued in which Deputy United States
Marshal Tramwell was Killed. Collector
Frye has telegraphed to Fort Smith fol
reinforcements.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
THE BAR ASSOCIATION.
The Second Days ses.Ion-Plcnie at the
Park.

The Second Days sessiOn-Plcnie at the
Park.
The second days session Of the State
Bar Association at st. Georges hall yes
terday was marked by improved attend
ance. 1t was opened with the annual
address by the President, Judge ]. ].
Jacob, of this city, who welcomed the
visitors cordially and dwelt at some
length upon the plans and scope Of the
Association, what it has accomplished
and what it hopes to accomplish. His
address was highly complimented by
the members.
Hon. John ]. Davis, OF Harrison
county, not having arrived, the paper
by him on the programme was not read.
In its place was read paper by Mr.. W.
p. Hubbard on "West Virginia Statutes;
Their Form and Language" Thispape
had been Unsigned place on the pro-
gramme for to-day. In the absence
Of Mr.. Hubbard from the city, Mr.. II.
NJ. Russell read the paper.
An interesting general discussion fol-
lowed, in which number OF prominent
lawyers participated.
After the reports Of the standing and
special committees had been made and
miscellaneous matters transacted, the
association adjourned.
AT 8 o'clock the members OF the As
sociation went out to the Park on the
Elm Grove train and spent the after
noon in recreation among the trees and
in the bowling alley. At o'clock an
elegant repast was served by ZiGgen-
fielder. The members returned to the
city at o'clock last evening. The Asso-
citation were the guests OF the local bar
society on this outing.
Following is the programme for to-
days sessions:
ga. M, Meeting OF the Association.
Discussion opened by Hon. J. NJ. Mason,
Of the JeiIeHOI County Bar.
Paper by Hon. d. H. Lucas, Of the
Jefferson County Bar.
Topic: The Origin Of Corporate Property.
Discussion opened by Hon. James Morrow
Of the Marion County Bar.
Reports Of Standing and Special Committees.
Miscellaneous business.
IL m. Recess.
Afternoon Session.
. p. IN, Paper By Il. HOber Smith, OF the Wood
County Bar.
Topic: The Right OF an lnsolvent Debtor in
West Virginia to Prefer Creditors by
Voluntary Conveyance Evils
Thereof, and the Remedy.
Discussion opened by Hon. George Z, Price,
Of tho Mineral County lar.
Paper by D. g. WeStenhaver, Esq, OF the
Jefferson County bar.
Topic: The West Virginia Doctrine OF
Eminent Domain.
Discussion opened by Hon. L. Z. Butrick,
OF the KnnawhR County BaT.
EOmiratlon aud Election OF Officers.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjournment.
Friday evening is assigned to the meet
ing and organization of the Executive
Council. Immediately after the ad-
journment OF the Association, the newly
appointed Executive Council will meet,
organize and transact the business de-
volved upon it by the constitution. The
Association banquet will be given at
n ~ m
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

TheSt. Clairsyille train had a very mar
row escape from serious accident at Bar.
toms station yesterday, says the Bellairc
Independent. Just as the train was pass
ing over the bridge across Wheeling
creek from the Cleveland, Lorain (
Wheeling to:the st. Clairsville branch,
one OF the heavy timbers gave way,
allowing the bridge to sink foot or
more. The engineer felt the drop and
pulled the throttle open, pulling the
train Off the bridge before it gave way
entirely. The bridge has a span OF sixty
feet and stands twenty feet above the
bed Of the creek, and II 1t had fallen
with the train, as it surely would have
done but for the prompt action Of the
engineer, considerable loss Of life would
no doubt have resulted. No trains
crossed the bridge all day yesterday, but
n force OF workmen have the damage ro.
paired now,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
CARDS AND STRONG DRINK
Cause Terrible Family Tragedy in Ken.
tucky,

Cause Terrible Family Tragedy in KEN
tucky.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June GA letter to
the Associated Press from Harlon, KY,
says that on Saturday Marion Stewart
shot and killed his wife and his brother
at their home near that place. Marion
Stewart, John Stewart, Tip Osborne
and JEFF Hall were playing cards, when
n dispute arose over some point in the
game. All had been drinking and the
dispute grew into a wranGle and blows
passed. Marion then drew a navy re-
volver and shot John through the
brain. He turned to shoot Osborne,
who is his step-son. Osborne ran, fol-
lowed by Stewart. Mrs. Stewart inter
fered and got bullet in the temple.
Osborne, by this time, had escaped and
Stewart turned his attention to Hall.
Hall got away but came back half mn
hour later, when Stewart again tried to
kill him, but Hall again escaped. Seeing
his wife lying dead outside the door and
his brother in dying condition inside,
Stewart turned to his Oldest daughter, a
girl Il years old, and said: "Good bye;
do the best you can for the children,
and started up the mountain side. The
child carried her dead mother into the
house and bound the wound OF her
fathers brother, who was rapidly dying,
Mrs. Stewart leaves seven children, the
Oldest IA years OF age and the youngest
a babe nursing. John Stewart leaves a
wife and small family. No attempts at
arrest have been made, although Tip
Osborne has sworn vengeance against
Stewart for killing his mother.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

knew that there would not be enough
members left to make an electoral ticket
in half Of the States OF the Union, If
they had confidence in his statement.
laughter The gentleman, If he had
taken the trouble TO read the Chicago
platform, knew that his statement was
one OF those reservations, which were
worthy OF the dignity OF the stump, and
not OF the position OF chairman OF the
Committee on Ways and Means OF the
House OF Representatives. The gentle
man knew that the
POSITION OF THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
on this subject was too simple to be
turned in this way, but If the Demo-
cratic party should ever commence a
campaign without false statement its
own friends would not know it. Laugh
ter. That party had to disguise its own
position. Now it was trying TO disguise
the Republican position. What the
convention said was, after having re-
moved all unsuitable taxes, after having
tried every other method Of reducing
taxes, consistent with the maintenance OF
the system Of protection, il the Republi.
cans had TO choose between internal
taxes and the protective system they
would stand by the system OF protec-
ton for American industries. The Leg
islature OF Virginia, which was two
thirds Democratic, had adopted reso.
luton declaring it to be the duty OF
Congress to secure the repeal OF the in
ternal revenue system. Was the Demo-
cratic Legislature Of Virginia in favor OF
free whisky?
Mr.. Weaver, OF Iowa, criticised the
internal revenue plank OF the Chicago
platform and declared that the issue
could be shirked and there could be no
shuilling.
81 am Democrat" interrupted Mr..
Wise, Of Virginia, "and am in favor OF
the repeal OF the tobacco tax" Ap-
plause from Republican side.
Mr.. Weaver-This bill provides for n
reduction of that tax, but say to the
gentleman from Virginia that his posi-
ton in favor of the repeal OF the internal
revenue taxes is not the position OF this
bill.
In speaking to an informal amend
testified to the benefits Of the protective
system to the workingmen of the
country; and he sent to the clerks
desk and read u protest against the pass
age of the Mills bill, signed by over
eight hundred manufacturers and busi-
ness men OF Philadelphia, employing
10000 persons. On motion OF Mr..
Mills, OF Texas, an amendment was
agreed to striking from the free list
plaster OF Paris when ground or cal
cined.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

CoLuMBus, O., June 9S.-Thc members
of the Democratic committee appointed
to notify ex-senator Allen G. Thurman
Of his nomination to the office Of Vice
President, arrived in this city this morn
ing on n special train, but it was after
noon before anything was done. The
committee was appropriately received by
committees OF local Democratic clubs,
and was grandly entertained.
A grand reception followed at the resi-
dence OF Judge Thurman. Gen. Collins
was the spokesman OF the party and Dir,
Thurman responded with an eloquent
speech which was warmly applauded,
An elegant collation. followed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
A LUCKY NEGRO
The PossossOr of Rare and Costly Paint.


The PossossOr of Rare and Costly Paint
ing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 2s.-Consid-
erable ilutter was caused here in local
art circles to-day by the discovery Of a
Magdalene, of the Correggio school, in
the possession Of an aged negro, once of
President Jackson's family. George w.
Chambers, Director of the Nashville
School of Fine Arts, pronounces it un-
deniably an original bi-Correggio or
some one under the influence OF that
master. It's history has been traced to a
collection owned by Earle, the well
known painter, and companion Of Pres
ident jackson, who died ut Jackson's
home, leaving many valuable works.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29
Mhnt WIN aIayor HewItt Dos

NEw York, June 2s.-To-night the
county Democracy ratified Cleveland's
nomination. A letter from Mayor
Hewitt called out mingled cheers and
hisses, both continuing for some time.
When the secretary was at last enabled
to read the letter, the Mayors declara-
ton that his duties would not permit
him to take part in politics, was re-
ceiyed withlaughter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-29

The Washington, Pa, Reporter says:
Washington Republicans ratified the
nominations made at the Chicago Con-
vention Tuesday night about s p. m.
The large crowd which had gathered in
front OF the court house was called to
order by II. ]. Vankirk, Esq, who in
troduced as the first speaker Alexander
Wilson, ESQ.,, who made neat little ad-
dress. Addresses were also made by
Frank Taylor and II. ]. Vankirk, Esqs,
and VIM. Hearne, Of Wheeling. The
remarks by the last named gentleman
were especially interesting to the
Republicans present from the fact
that Mr.. Hearne was formerly an ardent
Democrat. He stated in his remarks
that he knew personally of thirteen
prominent business men in Wheeling,
Democrats, who would vote the Repub-
lican ticket next fall. He attributes
their attitude to the different tariff
policy Of the, two parties.