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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

FREE LUNcH.-Gus Matthews will
set a free lunch at the Diamond saloon
Market square, this morning from 9 to
IL o'clock, where will be spread all the
delicacies Of the season, to which he in
vites his friends and the public.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

WENDELL PHILLIPS LECTURE To-
MoRRow.-The sale Of reserved ses at
Hamilton d Harding's music stol has
been quite large. Parties desirinseats
had better secure them to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

The boat clubs, under the influence
Of glorious weather, are in full practice,
getting ready for lively times this Sum-
mer.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

REGULAR meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association this even
ing at s o'clock, at their rooms on Mon
roe street, over Religious Book House.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
PROPOSALS

EOR LEASING THE VALUABLE
Buildtng Lot, 80 feet on John street by
% feet on Fourth street, for the erection OF
busfness Houses, viii be received by the
undersigned unfit March 1th.
For further particulars inquire OF
HENRY A. KNAPP.
GEO. w. STONER,
GEO. T. ZIMNER'
marfeod Trustees Lutheran Church.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
WEST VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY.
ALEX. MARTIN, ID. D., President,
With Full Corp of Professors.

OPENED BUT RECENTLY FOR Pun
~ poses OF instruction, this Institution
has already attained q very extensive range
Of patronage and support.
IL Possesses the finest grounds and build
ings In the State.
Classes are formed In all the regular
departments OF Collegiate and Scientific
Study.
Special advantages for thorough acquisi-
don OF the Modern Languages, the Study
OF geology, and other branches In the in
terest OF Agriculture.
Chemistry taught according to the new
and only correct system.
Teachers Class every Spring Term.
A valuable Cabinet and Apparatus
TUITION from SIS TO "a per year.
FALL TERM begins Sept. It'll. Winter,
December 9th. Spring, March list.
Commencement, June 18th.
sSSend for q Catalogue.
GEO. G. STURGISS,
Secretary BOARD Of Regents.
Aorgantown, w. Va, July %, 1870.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

THos. HoRNBRooK, ESQ.,, has pur-
chased the Zane lot on the Island, just
south Of the bridge, usually occupied
by circuses.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

The City Council meets tonight TO
take action on the ordinance in rela-
ton to the Fire Department,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

WENDELL PHILLIPs.-A great many
people in this city have expressed a
desire of hearing Wendell Phillips.
On tomorrow evening, at Washington
Hall, he will deliver his famous lecture
entitled Lost Arts. Now is your chance
Of hearing the greatest orator in this
country. Secure your seats to-day at
Hamilton & Harding's music store.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

A DAYS length this week is twelve
hours and five minutes, gain Of seven
teen minutes in daylight over last week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

The reflection of the fire, yesterday
morning, made it as light as day at
Leatherwood.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
FOR MATAMORAS.

- THE LIGHT DRAUGHT pas.
ltsh senger steamer HOPE, newly
4 painted and refitted throughout
regular Matamoras and Wheeling pack
ct Captain ID. 8. Williamson, Will leave n,
Wheeling on Tuesday, Thursday ana Sat
urday, at 10 o'clock A; M. Leaves S Hrids1.
at 8 O'Clock A. Nj. For freight or passage
apply on board. !a
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

THE Photo-Crayon and the Rem
brandt are still the prevailing styles in
the Photographic world" and we
could scarcely ask for anything more
desirabl in the way Of pictures. Both
are exceedingly fine. The Partridge
Gallery is unrivaled in this kind OF
work
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

READ, oh, ye taxpayers, what the
Collector Of Taxes says in another
column.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

REMEMBER this may be your oily
chance, on tomorrow evening, OF har-
ing the greatest orator Of the dy,
Wendell Phillips.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
M'heeliug gegister.
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1871
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
New Advertisements

New Advertisements.
The Reason Spivins.
Soda Fountain for sale.
Children's Carriages.
Notice to Taxpayers.
For Observation-Disclosures Anderson.
Dooley's Yeast Powder.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Davis sugar Cured HAM.

1--WE TIERCEs OF THE ABOVE Ex-
y ceilent brand Of hams, just received and
feb25 Cor. Market and Quincy streets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Star Candles,

or BOXES STAR CANDLES.
10 8 half Boxes Star Candles,
Just received and for sale By
maro II. REILLY.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Fire and Marine Insurance O.
OF WHEELING.

INCORPORATE IN 1871.
TAKES RISKS AT THE LOWE
rates on Buildings OF all kinds, FGInhl'
and Merchandise, and on Goods In lrahNs
DIRECTORS:
A. Wilson, WIN, =. Uhho1'
Thomas O'Brlen, John Reid,
John Murine, Alex. ROger-
f. j. Stone, WIN. A. NlIDb'
Alfred Caldwell,
Ds- ONCE up stairs In the "insnfsS'
Building" next door 10 the Aefei'D'
National Bank. 49,.
A. WILSON, President.
JOHN REID, ~, Vice no.
T. G. McAFEE, Secretary.
janis
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

SEA Moss FARISE from pure Irish
Moss, for Blanc Mango, Puddings, Gus
tards, Creams, &c, &c. The cheapest,
healthiest, and most delicious food in
the world.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
March 2lss, 1871,

at the front door of the Court House OF
Ohio county, sell at: public auction, Lot
number four % in Jonathan Zane's addi-
ton to the city Of Wheeling
TERMS OF SALE--One-third OF the pur,
chase money cash, the residue In two equai
payments, with interest from the Gay Oh
sale, the purchaser giving bonds with ap-
proved security for the deferred payments.
n. RICHARDSON,
feb8oaNg ~ Commissioner.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
TRANsPoRrArIos
HEAIPFIELD RAHR0,
CHANGE OF TIME

M5 a. On AMD AFTER NJ,
slst, 80, the train viii mIPGis eaRss SSSysSs
HS now 4; = W. D. BUkioS'sr
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
NATION Al 3 A N K

OF WEST VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL, S2OO,OOO.
MONEY RECEIVED ON DEPOSIT, IN:
terest paid on Special Deposits, Notes and
Bills discounted. Exchange Bought and
Sold. Collections made on all points and
proceeds promptly RENTED.
DIRECTORS:
Crispin Oglehay, Thomas Hughes,
Michael Reilly, III. A. .. Iodd,
Arthur Little, ]. X. Hubbard,
Jas. McCluney, NJ. POLLOCK.
James Maxwell.
CRISPIN OGLEBAY, President
JOHN WAGNER, Cashier. aug9
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Assignee's! Notice Of appointment

TN THE DISTRICT COURT CT THE
i United States. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of William D. Motto.
To tchorn Il may concern: The undersigned
hereby gives notice of his appointment as
assignee of the estate Of William ID. Motto,
District, and who was, to wit: on the 18th
day Of November, A. ID. 1870, adjudged Bank
rupt upon the petition Of his creditors by
the said Court.
Dated Wheeling, w. Va, the I'd day of
February, 1871. /. +. JONES,
febS-oaw Assignee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
West Virginia Insurance w.
CAPITAL,

CAPITAL, "''''
TAKES RISKS AT TIE LoN,
rates on Buildings Of all kinds fuinln..s
Household Goods, Merchandise ah' w."
In Transit.
DIRECTORS: o.
Jacob Hornbrook, Jacob "; bio"
Henry Hartman, Ut. J. I. hspF,s,
Jonathan Kowley, Edmund p FL
X. ]. Smyth, T. J. CaibP"""'
j. Ii. Bristor, .. Prager
VIM. Is. Odbert, Thomas ~
ID. ID. 7. Farnswortk, WIN. ID, S
David Billmyer, joseph Snf
VIM. X White, y. Con, a.
i. III. Dgyal. u. IL. Dh'
VIM. II. Stevenson, Eo,s
D1- Office over Hartmann CIoulLbty n,
south side Monroe street, Wheenhs, tSo,
JACOB HORNBR0Ok, Pr,nsoS
JACOB NJ. BICKEl- VICE ITO
/. II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
y. b. McCoLLOCH, Asst Ss'ne"n'
MARI
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
WEST VIRGINIA
State Normal School,
FAIRMONT, W. VA.

j. T.. GILCHkkST, A. NJ, FrihehP"''
ITS OBJECT Is the preparation OF teach.
ers for Common Schools, High Schools ana
Academies, not by special superticialities,
hut by thorough scholarship, actual teach,
ing and the study Of the philosophy and
methods OF Education.
ITS MENTAL TRAINING IL eqnally
adapted to those tchO do not intend to become
teachers, aiming at the greatest benefit 70
the student in the development OF mental
Bnd moral powers and practical usefulness
In lite.
COURSE OF STUDY includes the Com.
mon Branches, the English language In all
its departments, the Natural Sciences, the
Mathematics, Commercial Arithmetic and
Book excepting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music, and the Theory and Art OF Teaching.
SESSIONS. The Winter Session will
close March 18th, 1871, and the Spring Ses-
sion will commence April 4th, and close
June 23d, 1871.
TUITION Is FREE. Students attending
this school TO be educated as teachers pay
no tuition.
Send for n Circular.
+. II. PIERPOST,
feb2 Secretary OF Ex. Com.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

GREAT BARGAINS IN Doors AND SHOES.
TO reduce my present stock OF Boots
and Shoes, will sell best Philadelphia
made Shoes:
Women's at $3.50, worth $50.
Misses at 50, worth 50.
Child's at Soc, worth 81.
Mems Gum Shoes at 81, worth $l.25.
Women's Gum Shoes at 75c., worth
81. l.. V. BLOND, l07 Main street.
ATTENTIoN.-From this date the un-
dersigned will sell their extensive stock
of winter goods at greatly reduced
prices. We will make clothes at prices
tina, will he pronounced reasonable by
all. IT. LAKIN & Co.,
No. 81 Monroe street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WHEELING.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY U. S
CAPITAL, 100000.

SrRPLUS. $4,000.
MONEY RECEIVED ON DEPOSIT.-
Exchange bought and sold.
Collections made aud proceeds promptly
remitted.
Interest on special deposits at the rate OF
FOUR per cert per annum where the de-
posit remaiI six months, and FIVE per
cent. If for one year.
Accounts Of Merchants, MANUFACTURERS,
Bankers and others solicited.
Revenue Stamps for sale in sums to suit.
A constant supply OF new Fractional Cur
rency, and l, 2, and cent coin kept for the
accommodation OF depositors and the pub
lie. GEORGE K. WHEAT, President:
GEORGE ADAMS Cashier. marl3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
FRANKLIN INSURANCE GU
or WHEELING.

VT W
DIRECTORS
Sam1 Mcclellan, George as.Ilr-,s.
T. II. Logan, Tboe o
q. w. Franzheim, J: y. sps7uy.
j. II. Hobbs, Mlchas' f''
Louis C. stifel.
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVis .,s Pa az
organized i've years, and IN tbss Hd v
q succesful business, IN SUI Hs,nga aII
take risks at fair rates on bu1..s y,tlt
kinds, Merchandise, Aanuiscl.s ~ o.
lishmentz Furniture, SteamH 20
goes on the Western Rivers ann d< Indsc~
This Company Offers superb IT, az y
ments TO Farmers, whereby w .rn, az
insured on Dwellings, FurnnuIe, =, ,.dDcS
contents, for three or nye year yfe
rates. This being State CoinPA""
THE LAKGEsT CASH CAPIr"
paid In and surplus OF any company,
State and composed OF some nIn sa,r or
stockholderx, mo6 Of whom are saiste u
best bunne>s men, recommends - ocb
favorable consideration Of the lnsu'a RIO
lie, and SELECTS their Pafronage rnily ~
tons for insurance VIII b pa yonfos
tended 70 ut their ONCE, NO; S,b,ouxb,
Street, o. at their several agencies
sAML MCCLELLAN, PressaI
GEO. MENDEL- Vice rfe'
G. n. COEN, Secretary. til
b. O. DICK Assistant beczeuy,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Cleveland & Pittsburgh r.

r. ON AND AFTru
M11Svember Is, lsS, EsiSs. No
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
KENTUCKY TOBACC,

-1Monitor.D
.Russell's Banana" los and Navy.
HAerimac' Navy lbs.
Premium Bright los.
Premium Bright rs and IS.
.F. g." Smoking, Zs, ~ and lbs.
We have all Of the above standard brands
on hand and for sale cheap.
: tana MAXWELL, TINGLE 4 co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20
Norway Oats.

Norway Oats.
0nn BUSHELS PURE NORWAY SEED
Z(JU Oats, which last season produced
from 60 to 100 bushels per acre, for sale in
quantities to suit purchasers, by
THEODORE FINK,
Quincy street.
or HUBBAkh q BRO,
Lower end Fifth Ward Market House,
mar9-d6w Wheenng, w. va.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

WHrooNB's ASTHMA REMEDY is 3 sure
cure.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-03-20

WHEELING, December 10
r.. s1 PASSENGER Tprs
~ sf:z-hs;wi will run by the hhSAlM
schedule on and AFTER Decrmbcr aIS Va
Wheeling time: NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-31

The Sunrise says that fifty new immigrants
passed Fort Fairfield on Saturday on their
way to New Sweden, and on Monday eighty
more. The ladies of Fort Fairfield provided
generous dinner for the weary bnes on
Monday at the Town Hall.
Commencement exercises were observed at
Gorham Seminary on Friday. The twelve
parts constituting the order Of exercises ex-
hibited pleasing variety of talent. Alto
gether it was one of the most interesting an
niversaries of the Institution.
Hon. William r. Porter, now residing Mt
Gorham, where his children are at present
educating, has been offered the presidency of
National Bank in Illinois, and has Its accept
ance under consideration.
S. L. Abbott, Deering, Countersink.
j. b. L. Bartlett, No. Jay, Horse Rake
Teeth.
A. X. B. Buffum, Gardiner, Machine for
making House Cutters.
II. II. Wescott, Portland, Tool Holder for
Work Tables.
II. c. Whitehouse, Hodgdon's Mills, Gull
nary Boiler.
Z. Braley, Carmel, Box for Chalk Lines.
F. NJ. Ford, Sebec, Lantern.
0. b. Howard, Westbrook, Razor Strop.
d. Sullivan, Bangor, Hand Hole Stopper
for Steam Boilers.
Whole number of Patents issued for the
week, 26l, together with IL Reissues, ID
Designs, and l6 Trademarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-31
The Famine IN Persia.

London, %. A few particulars have been
received of the famine in Persia. The drought
last year in the Central and Southern Provin-
ces and the consequent partial failure of the
crops caused great restitution and misery all
winter. AT the same time the taxes were in
creased on the people of Laviston, which
brought on famine and numbers of the peo-
pie left their houses. The government lost
its usual taxes. A new governor promised
to raise not only the usual sum but more, and
this apprehension drove all the country peo-
pie from their houses, who thronged the cities
which pay no taxes.
The failure of the crops in Phariston was
rendered more disastrous, because the other
provinces, which mostly raises opium, cot
ton and silk, depended en- it for their grain
The result in Ispahan, Yezd, Herman and
Shiraz were terrible by the end of the winter.
Before the new crop the cities were crowded.
Wheat at Herman rose nine times its usual
price and starvation began. YeZd raises
opium and the people could get no grain, and
they ate grass and roots. In Kharassan the
people sold their children to the Turcomans
to save their lives, and in other provinces,
the people ate their children. having eaten all
the domestic animals and vermin. In Ispahan
men were caught digging up corpses to feed
their starving families, and the pestilence in
consequence committed fearful ravages. One
half OF Persia is depopulated.
The French government has given a quail
fed assent to the schemes of Henry 7. Pos
ten for the emigration of the communist
prisoners to Arizona 1t divides the prison.
ers into three classes; LIST, the violent pris-
oners and those guilty of crimes, who are
sentenced to hard labor for life; I'd, danger
Gus prisoners, who are to be sent to the penal
colony; to the Sd and last, general amnesty
is granted, on condition of their voluntary
emigration, The last are permitted to go to
Arizona, the government giving them trans
portation, agricultural and mining tools,
tents, arms and subsistence for six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-31

Farmers are cutting their oats and barley
for fodder, not waiting for the grain to ar
rive at maturity. Grain cut at this time re-
tains a great deal of nourishment in the
straw, which is generally used for bedding,
and the nuiritative qualities of the kernels are
preserved. Cattle leave the best of English
hay to eat it, as indeed it is more valuable
than any hay to feed to mich cows. When
corn is at a low figure farmers think it best
to cut their grain for fodder, and thus save
the expense of buying hay at enormous prices.
They will also get rid of the annual vista
ton OF the threshing machine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-31

| The summer season at Boothbay, which
has been unusually dull on account of the cool
summer we have enjoyed, is now under full
Roadway. This being the popular resort for
people from the interior Of the State, owing
to its natural facilities for pleasure and rest,
its healthful atmosphere, its rich fishing
grounds lying in close proximity to the main
land, and the facilities offered by railroad and
steamboat lines for reaching it, constant
stream of people, men, women and children,
are now pouring into the harbor and on the
islands. Those who desire in their summer
vacation, to flee from the care of household
duties resort to the Boothbay House, still
kept by the genial and obliging Duly, and
the boarding house of Mr. Weymouth; 9TH
ers lease furnished houses and live as at home
while still others 'tent it on the beach" or
trough it in the BUSH" Several young men
from Augusta are now camping on the ''point'
at the harbor, and are enjoying themselves
hugely in this pioneer mode of living, fishing,
cooking, eating and loaing. There is an
abundance of mackerel fat and plump, in the
harbor this season, and the deep sea fisher
men have been very successful in securing
large hauls of cod, haddock and hake. A
bowling alley, which has long been needed,
is being built at the harbor by Mr.. Fisher.
Patent swings are run by Mr.. Selling of Au-
gusta. These, with the quiet womanly game
of croquet, and other little diversions, serve
to fill in the space of time not occupied in
the more prominent amusements offered at
seaside resorts. The building operations on
Squirrel island. in which many Augusta
people are interested, are progressing quite
rapidly. Freeman Barker has his fine house
nearly finished. The house of the Chase
Bres., the largest and most complete on the
island, will be ready for occupancy in a week
or two. Sturgs, Wyman, Smith, Farnum,
Whitehouse, Brooks and others are shipping
their building material, and soon there will
Several Lewiston families have already moved
into their nice cottages Those of Messrs
Dingley and Stevens are large and quite at
tractive structures. 1t is estimated that at
the close of the summer there will be at least
twenty new houses on Squirrel island
The Association contemplate very great i'm
provements of their property, such as survey
by Mr.. Matt Abbott, the systematic d.
vision into lots, the building of a road around
the entire island, and the like. The islands
and the harbor are daily reached from Bath
by the steamers Sasanoa and the Spray,
through tickets at reduced rates being furn-
ished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-07-31

A farmer of our acquaintance having no.
ticed decrease in the number of his hens,
had curiosity to ascertain the cause. One
night recently he was reused from sleep
by hearing strange noises in the barn adjoin-
ing the house, accompanied with the loud
cackling of hens. Lighting lantern and
Selling upon loaded gun which stood near,
he rushed into the barn and saw by the dim
light black monster crawling up one of the
rafters near the ridgepole, while on the floor
lay the result of his slaughter in the man.
gled bodies of several hens. Without know
ing exactly what the creature was our friend
fred, and down came big raccoon about the
size Of an ordinary dog. This is the first
raccOon that has been seen in the vicinity for
several years. As they are vegetable eaters
it is something unusual to see such an exhi-
bition of their love for poultry.
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From ashingtOn.

Washington, 20. Commissioner PleaSan-
ton has given the opinion that the rnl
capital employed" in the reve ne acts ot
1864 &C should not be construed to impose
tax on borrowed capital of bankers assessed
by them. Assessors have been instructed 10
to give special attention to the assessment of
this tax and to assess the same hereafter upon
the basis of capital owned by bankers, and
employed by them in banking business, sub
ject to the exemption accorded in the statute.
The commissioners also decides that inn
ported pertumery may be sold in the orig-
nal and unbroken packages as entered at the
custom house without being stamped, but
when the original package is broken and
small packages are taken therefrom, the bot
ties in the small packages must be stamped,
before they are sold or offered for sale. In
regard to stamping barrel or gallon bottle
of cologne water to retail from, the commits
sioner says that the law does not authorize
such a practice, but requires stamp to be
fixed to the bottle or other enclosure in
which the article is sold or delivered, even
though the bottle on enclosure may be fur
nished by the purchaser.
Commander Tull, Ensigns Elliott, Collins
and buckingham have been ordered to pre-
pare for the surveys of the Darien expedi-
ton.
The KuKlux subcommittee consisting of
Senator Scott and Representatives Stevenson
and Van Trump, reached Washington to-day
returning from sojourn of four weeks in
various parts of South Carolina, where they
have been investigating Ku-Klux outrages
on the spots where they occurred. They
first visited the capital, Columbia. More
than hundred refugees who had fled from
violence in various counties were there, but
after examining the witnesses for two days,
the committee determined to approach more
closely to the scenes of alleged violence, and
went to Sportensburg. They expected to re-
main there three or four days, but continued
eleven. When the news of their presence
got abroad Though Sportensbury county, the
white and colored victims of violence came
in by scores every day and from all direc-
tions. Murders and cruel whppings by Ku-
Klux bands had SO terrified them in many
places that nearly every negro and republican
white man had slept at night in the woods for
months.
The contract for the base work of the new
State department building has been awarded
to Messrs. Bodwell & Co., Of Maine, and the
contract for granite for super structures to
Messrs. Ordway & Co., of Virginia.