The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
Massacre by Indians

dian Tickle, Labrador, on the night OF
the 18th inst. The victims were two
families named Morrison, numbering
nine persons, only one of whom, q
girl, escaped. 1t seems that OF late
gangs of Esquimaux Indians have been
committing robberies at huts and stores
and that after the capture OF several OF
the Indians they were publicly chastiscd
By whlppngs. The Indians sought re-
venge, and on the night of the 18th Wis
tied the dwelling of the Morrisons and
shot and stabbed to death eight OF the
nine persons residing there. One Indian
was also shot.
The committee of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters who visited Chicago
to inspect the Improvements made there
with view to safety against fire
will make their report to the Executive
Committee on Monday. Edgar w
Crowell, resident manager Of the In
perial Insurance Company of London,
who is member Of the visiting commit
tee, in conversation this morning said he
thought that the result of their observa'
tions would be favorable to II renewq OF
the business relations of the NatiSnal
Association with Chicago, Mr.. Gro
well says the committee from the Nn-
derwriters feel very hopeful for thesfu-
ture prosperity Of Chicago. 3
Heavy Snow Storm.
CHICAGO, November 2S.-Speclal dis
patches from different points in central
Illinois. state that there was the heaviest
fall of snow last night that has occured
for several years. The snow is from, l.
to - inches deep, and has delayed trains
on some lines of railroads.
Railroad Conductors COnventiOs.
CHICAGO, November pa .convsn-
ton Of Railroad Conductors was held
here to-day for the epurpo,c Of organizing
in mutual benefit association. a large
number of conductors were present and
preliminary steps were taken for the for
nation of an association.
CHICAGO. November 29-Thc Tribune
says j. V. Trcmaync has decided to con-
test the seat of Charles B. Farwell, mem
bcr of Congress elect from that Illinois
district.
The Navajo Indians.
ST. LOUIS, November 2S.-Thc dele
CATION of Navajo Indians, who arrived
here yesterday, had All interview with
Gen Sherman to-day, and laid their
grievances before him. He received
them cordially, but referred them to the
President, whom they would see III
Washington, as the only person having
power TO arrange their affairs.
Snow Storm.
a heavy snow storm prevailed
throughout Missouri and Kansas yester.
dav and last night. In some localities
the snow fell to the depth of eighteen
inches, and trains have been considera-
bly, delayed in consequence. In this
city the snow is about four inches dc>sp
and locomoton and street traffic has
been much impcdcd to-day.
The Iron Conference.
PITrsRURGu November 2S.-Thc cum
ference of the iron manufacturers and
puddicrs of this city, in relation to
wages. held this afternoon adjourned
without arriving at any definite cOnclu.
sion. 4 final meeting will be held on
next Saturday, when it is believed the
present troubles will be satisfactorily ad.
justed.
Oil Matters.
The Citizens Oil Refinery Of this city
have suspended payment. Their liabilI-
ties are about 100000; the assets cannot
yet be given.
The Conduit Pipe Line Company com.
plcted their line of pipes early this morn
ing, and are now pumping OIL from
Millcrstown to Fairvicw at the rate ot
about 1000 barrels per day.
Snow-fieavy River Business-Fire
CINcISNArl, November 2S.-Rain
commenced falling at noon to-day, and
turned to snow at four o'clock, which
at nine o'clock. Was four inches deep and
more falling.
Thirteen steamers departed from the
landing this evening. which. with other,
loading for immediate departure. is the
greatest days business on the river since
war times.
\ fire this afternoon totally consumed
the coal oil refinery of VIM. White y
Co.. in the western part otthc city. includ'
ing LOO barrels of oil. The total loss
is $4,000; insurance $1,000. The fir,
originated from the bursting Of the pip,
delivering tie from tank on the raj
car to the refinery. No adjacent build
inc< were injured, though the wind WA,
high.
CIScIyNATL November 29.-The pre-
sent rise in the river will bring dowr
from Pittsburg, the kanawha and Ohic
rivers nearly 100000 bushels II coal
of which over 100000 bushels will >toI
here. The remainder will go down th'
river.
Loss OF Many Valuable Horses.
LOUISVILLE, November 2s.-A fir
broke out in the stock stables Of j. VI
Callawav. at Eminence, Ky, at > o'clocI
this morning, which destroyed about S25.
600 worth of property. including twenty
eight horses. several mules, and AL th'
carriages and other contents If the stable
Among the horses WAS fine thorough
bed stallion. Gold Chief, valued AZ 5000
and owned by Galloway and Brainarc
Smith of Chicago. and the thoroughbrrt
stallion. Hambletonian Star, valued Il
$1,000. Two dwellinG-hou>cs and tn
market-house adjoining were also de
stroved The total loss on the stable anC
contents was ST., 80. on which there Wa
insured only $1,000 Heavy snow-storu
prevailing here all day ths river risin!
five feet in the canal and two feet in tn
Indian chute.
Freedom for Roman Catholic Boys
ROCHESTER,, y. Y November %
The Board OF Managers Of the Westerl
House of Refuge, adopted Yesterday, b.
vote Of eleven TO two. resolution
granting freedom Of religious profession
and worship TO Catholic boys confnc'
therein. The Board is to appoint
Catholic Chaplain for them. The repor