The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
NEW YORK.
The Him Fisk Case.


been reported that extraordinary de-
velopments would be made in the case
Of E. A. Stokes against Jas. Fisk, Jr.,
a number of persons assembled in the
Supreme Court to-day to hear the read,
ing of the affidavits. A motion was
made by Fisk's counsel to strike out
certain portions of the affidavlts as ire,
velant, and the case was adjourned till
Wednesday,
The case of Register Michael Con-
molly. accused of stealing papers from
Mr.. McCaffery, which latter was In the
Registers office, was dismissed to-day.
The papers were returned to McCafery
Tuesday last.
The Fire In Chica ago.
In financial circles the frightful dis
aster to Chicago has absorbed the at
tention of the bankers and dealers in
securities, to the exclusion OF almost
every other consideration, ana in all
classes ofsociety the terrible catastrophe
has been the chief topic of conversation
of the day. The general inquiry in
Wall street was how would the insur-
ance companies stand the blow. As
the day advanced and dispatch after dis
patch added details to the general ex-
citement, the holders OF stocks began to
sell out upon each other and lenders OF
money began to look into the securities
slowed away in portfolios. In the
offices of the various insurance COM
panies that had Chicago risks outstand-
ing, little could be done towards ascer'
tanning with any precision the losses
that had occurred. The stream OF dis
patches was full and brought tidings Of
the destruction Of every building Of i'm
portance in the business portion of the
city. The immediate result here was
to cause timidity among those having
money to lend. Shortly after noon
large amounts ofmoney were called In.
Stories are ahoat already about the
damaged condition Of some OF our
insurance companies and other instltu-
tons, but are probably premature. The
excitement along Broadway and around
the bulletin boards Of all newspapers
was intense. Where newspaper was
seen crowds would congregate, all
inquiring as to later intelligence.
The members Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, in answer to call ofseveral
of the most prominent members, will
assemble at noon tomorrow for the
purpose of taking immediate steps for
the relief of the sufferers.
An arrangement was set on loot at
the Produce Exchange to-day for the
same purpose.
Mr.. Jay Gould, President Of the Erie
railroad, has placed the road at the
disposal of Mayor Hall, and has offered
to send to Chicago by fast trains, free OF
charge, all contributions of food or
clothing or anything that will contribute
to the relief of the sufferers.
The evening papers call upon the cit
izens to assist in aiding the sufferers by
the terrible calamity and eulogize the
noble example of Cincinnati. Subscrlp-
tions will be set afoat, and it is proba-
BILE hundreds of thousands Of dollars
will be subscribed. The help which
Chicago needs will not be lacking, but
will pour in from every quarter.
Arrangements are making for relief
meeting of the citizens tonight. A call
for meeting is now in circulation and
will no doubt be freely responded to.
The result will be forwarded to Chicago
without delay.
The horrifying Details Of the calamity
as dispatch after dispatch was received,
each eclipsing the former, created the
deepest and most widely expressed SYM
pathy. The freshest intelligence was
awaited by the breathless crowds con-
gregated at the newspaper bulletins
with terrible anxiety. The excitement
was not simply confined TO Wall, Broad
and other streets in the business por-
tions Of the city, but was general.
The indications are that an immense
attendance will be present at the relief
meeting this evening. 1t is expected
that many prominent and wealthy citi.
zens, well known for their benevolence
and magnanimity when occasion re,
quires, will come out with large and
handsome donations. Preparations are
also being made to receive subscriptions
of blankets and clothing for the suf-
ferers, as well as all other articles which
can be utilized for their benefit.
1t is expected that the Common
Council set apart large appropriations
for the aid of the sufferers. The latest
intelligence, which reported the fire to
be under control, was received with pro-
found satisfaction and relief.
The International.
The International Society yesterday
addressed protest to the Central COM
mittee against the illegal arrest Of an
American citizen in June last, while on
board the steamship Vile de Paris.
Collector Murphy.
1t is reported on good authority that
the Grant Republican State Central
comit:ee have passed resolutions calling
for the removal Of Murphy from the
Collectorship. and requesting the ap-
pointment of Gen. Chester D. Arthur.
New Jersey School Commission.
The New Jersey State School Commits,
sioner will bring before the next Legis-
lature bill providing that no children
under sixteen years OF age shall be per
mitted to work in the factories unless
they have attended school three months
in a year. In no case will they be al;
lowed to work more than forty-eigh.
hours per week.
Complaints Against the PostofHee
There are many complaints againsl
the management Of the postofice. Post
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