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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
HOUSE Oh DEI.LG tTfS.

The House was opened with prayer by
Rev. j. l.. Thatcher, OF VI. +. Church.
Mr.. Drpuc, from the committee on
Privileges and Elections presented u re-
port OF the mileage due members and
officers Of the House.
Mr.. Williams thought that the com.
ni,tee had not allowed him "a sufficient
amount, but Instead OF asking for more
he would ask to have the excess turned
over 70 the school fund.
Mr. Fleming, from the committee on
Taxation and Finance, reported Senate
Bill No IGO recommending its passage.
This bill relates - the appointment oi
centennial commissioners, aud providing
for paying their expenses.
MIR. WEIGH, from the committee or
Education, reported House Bill No 2O2
recommending lis passage.
NJ Wooddcll from the Committee on
Road, and Internal Navigation. llouS.
Bill No giG, recommending It's passage
Mr.. Fleming, from Committccuu Tax
alton and Finance, House Resolution y,
3, asking To- De excused from further
consideration.
Mr.. Jordan, from Committee on Claim.
and Finances, reported ion-" B,. y,
g. ~ bin for the rci"t OF Lewis Joue'
and Others. recommending IT. passage
Also House Bill No 1876, ~ Till /,
prevent the destruction of ginseng. re-"
ommenGluG It, passage.
\ communication WAS received from
the Governor, in reference TO II commu
nicatlon from tie Governor of Missouri
relating To- iru. tobacco; a.sr, one an
nouncug proclamation OF ThNnhsglv,
ing
Bv Mr.. Prichard-H.sl'rrL That the
Committee ON Taxation and Finance
furnish the House with statement APP
proNima,lug the amount of accessory cN-
pendturcs for the pres cnt year. ard
showing what balance vii, be lett for the
construction OF pubic institutions and
other general Purposes. Adopted
BY Mr.. Nc Eidowuey-RcSoired That
the Secretary OF State be requested %
furnish each member o. this House with
n copy OF the acts of 1872 g, Tor USE dur
in the present session.
Bv Mr.. Wooded ReSolr,i, That the
Committee on Elections and Privileges
ENQUIRE to the cNpedIrncy of reporting
n bill allowing mileage To- members oI the
Legislature OF lSiG who were ,ustrd
from their seats Adopted
By MIR. G-ttingcr- House Bill No. 2I2,
"a bin To amend and rc-cuact sections
9 10 and 10 of an act entitled an act re-
lating to the School District OF Martins
burg. West Virginia, passed December
70. 1872. to amend and rc-enaCt section
Il OF AN act entitled AN act relating to
the School District of Martinsb burg, West
Virginia. approved February.2j, 1873,
and providing tor lis submission - the
voters OF the Districts Referred 10 the
Committee on Education.
Bv Mr.. MiIler-Resolred, That the
Committee on Delinquent and Forfeited
Lands enquire into the expectancy OF ca
tending the time for the redemption Of
lands sold delinquent for taxes, to the
period of three years, whether the same
be purchased by individuals or by the
State,
By Mr. Wclch-A joint resolution pro-
vding for the appointment otthree from
the House and two from the Senate 10 ex.
anime the condition Of the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Asylum, ut Romnev.
By Mr.. HoustOu-tioUse JOINT Resolu
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLAT URE
TUESDAY, November 10.
SENATE.


The Senate was opened without PFA! er'
no minister appearing. o.
House JOINT Resolution 40 10
pointing JOINT committee To '''''''s''''
the affairs o! TIE frHiteL.Ia't' Was
passed -,
House JOINT Resolution No - IN
struc,Ius our Senators ana requiring o"'
Representative III congress '"s'I'''V G ~
lsiati'" Tor Tue 'i''P''' ''''''''- - '''' INV
river ...;...;.. ,.... rood from Tho
O''''''.,'''.1.'''.., e ro,.l,-
u1'''"''' 81 '''.''''',.I.- r',i.I.,,ra
'''"' P's''' ~! '"' 49,,
IN reference u tue 'n'e''"' i''' '."I "a,
ana ohe'""' f'7.r'y.''i' 'p'' .'D', .,.,,
asking the ihodIH."''"h q TIC ''''''"'
law upon the su'J'cI' r,,.,.
Inc Ir'''"e"I ""i'ou'C'u cav ','' ~.
ing gentlemen as inc '"'''','.'''o vac
part O., '"' ,"'','' ~ ~ -, ',''
VS. '''''''
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
r. Nr B.Iuett-Srnatc Bill No lG4
p,nyjtjus, for the coust uction of u sub
.t,ptisI trick building. TO be used exclu.
.iyerv for the c,iored insane.
Mr.. Dennis gave motto" that he would
in n few DAYS. introduce what is knowu
II, m. Salt sulphur project by which IL
is proposed to provide, not only for the
cgi,rrd INSANE, but for the white insane
al.o.
Nv Mr.. Aruct,-Scnate BIZ No 100
A bill to regulate deposits of State fund,
and secure interest thereon. This bill
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
FOR SALE.

THREE HUNDRED ACRES VALUA-
BILE Coal Land, with river front, lying
south and adjoining the Benwood Iron
Works property. Also, 80 acres surface,
running from the river to the top of the
hill, and known rs the David b. MoMech-
en- tract There is on the property one
brick and two frame dwelling houses,
with outbuildingS. For particulars and
terms, apply to
ANDERSON Il PAUL.,
noyl Real Estate Agents,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17

ton No q, Providing for the adoption
of the State flag.
A message from the Senate announc-
ed the passage by that body of Senate
Bills Nos 100, los, 10 and llG and Joint
Resolution No "a
By Mr.. Tanner-lIouse Bill No PA,
"a bill authorizing the payment of the
sum of S59O52 TO ". p Rhodes, Refer
red to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr.. Upton - House Bill No go, n
bill upproprlating 1000 to the countIes
of Summers and Mercer tor the purpose
of rs. isting in repairing the road from
Hinton, the county seat OF summers
county, to the town OF Concord IN the
county of Mercer, by way OF the mouth
0. the Blue Stone river. Referred to
I Committee on Taxation and Finance.
By Mr.. neutrality-suspicious. Bill No
OIL, \ bill to appropriate money to build
bridge over Twenty Mile Creek. he,
1 ferred 10 Committee on Taxation ana
! Finance
By Mr.. Jordon-House Bill No 21$, a
| bill appropriating one thousand dollars
for purchasing uniforms and deirayihs
the expenses ofthe volunteer militia, 10
he expended under the direction OF Tue
Governor Referred to Committee on
Military Affairs. .,o
Mr.. Simpson moved to reconsider the
vote by which the report OF the Commit,
tee on Mileage was adopted, and caII,d
for the ayes and noes Ayes, II; noes, a.
Mr. Jackson. rom Judiciary Commit
tee reported House Bill 2jJ, recommends
iug ill., passage.
passage.
House Bill No ID. recommending that
it do not pass.
House Bill No 2j0, accommodating that
it DO not pass.
Senate BIZ ll3, recommending certain
amendments, and recommending It's pass
age with tn" amendments.
By Mr.. Petition Of d. L..
Martin and others, of Marion county,
asking an amendment to the usury law,
50 rs to make the same more efficient.
Bv MIR. Gcttinger-IIouse Bill No 275,
"A bill to amend and re-enact sec. Ia,
chap. l4j of the Code concerning Of
fences against property, and repeating
see - OF same chapter. Referred to Jul
dietary Committee.
Mr. Reynolds, of Mercer, moved to
take up his resolution ofyesterday, limit
Ing the time of speeches. Lost.
Several bills were read first and second
time. House Bill - was referred to the
Judiciary committee.
On motion Of Mr. Jordan, the House
took recess until > o'clock P, NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House reassembed at 3 o'clock.
The House took under discussion House
Bin No lGj, on the road law, during the
tendency OF which, Mr. West rose to n
privileged question. We give his re-
marks elsewhere
The road bill was passed to It's third
reading,
Mr. Drpue moved to 90 into committee
of the whole and take up House Joint
Resolution No IL, concerning certain
constitutional amendments Agreed TO
Mr. Jackson, from the committee of the
whole, reported that the committee had
completed its lubors and asked to be dis
charged from further consideration Of
the subject
On motion of Mr. Williams, the House
djuurncd
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
CAPTAIN BENSON

IT. = OF THE FERRY BOAT
- : " - - Jessie H., announces that on
ana aiJcT This date, and until further
notice, he will confirm" To- run his steam
cr, and make close connections with the
citizens Railway nj the Brllairc Ciu
zruS Railway until $3.50 g. NJ nOVlla
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
TO SENATORS AND DELEGATES.

We will be Obliged TO Sena-
tors, Delegates, and ali 9TH
ers, who are subscribing TO
the Register, il they Will
promptly notify us when they
fail TO receive their papers.
by 40 doing, any irrcsulari-
ties will at once be corrected.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
Thursday, December lst, 1875,
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
ID made by Joseph Salisbury and wife
10 me - Trustee, dated the seventh day OF
February, lSi2, and now of record in the
Clerk Office of the ONO County Court, IN
Deed orTruSt Book, No. I, page ,iS, oithr
record of deeds for Ohio county, West Viz
ginia, / will, on Saturday, December
ith. 1879. commencing at II o'clock, \.
VI, at the front door Of the Court House Of
ohio county, sell at public auction, tn"
following described real estate, situate IN
the city of Wheeling, West virginia, To
wit:
Lot numbered two hundred and two,
l2U2l situate on the north side at webster
street, in Chuplinc's addition 10 said city,
together with all the Improvements ana
appertenancrS thrrcuntO belonging or
appcItalulug.
Terms of sale cash. The title 10 the
above described property Is believed to be
perfect, but selling rs trustee, Will only
convey such title rs Is vested in me by
said deed Of trust. X. q. BARK.
Trustee.
JoHN W. MITCHELL, Auctionrrr.
nov Lei.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 1875
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

Is the largest and altogether the most
complete news and family paper printed IN
West Virginia. II will be sent To any adj
dress one wear for 500. Valuable preml-
ums To ciuu agents and TO subscribers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
sUNDRIES.

Cultivated -ranberrieg.
Atmore's Miuce Meat.
Pearl Meal,
HOmlny GritS.
Home Made Pickles.
Picked salmon.
-. Louis Flour from O!d White Wheat
lUJ Barrels. K. j. SMIIH,
Oc.h Cor Market s Fourteenth 81.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-17
DAILY REGISTER WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER H. Isl
FOR SALE.
SALE OF LANDS FOR TAXES.

u1HE UNDERSIGNED, SHERIFF OF
the county Of Ohio, will, on the first
dny oC the december Term OF the
""1nTv Court OF said county, at the front
door OF the Court House thereof, proceed
IL ScH al The lands therein dHtnqHcht g0T nc
,,,n- P,y,aent OI Idrcs 60r the gears 1873 and
1871, which lands, with the taxes, interest,
and damages due on each tract, are specl :
Ned in u list thereof, posted on the front
door of said Court House, to which laL
special attention is directed.
K. =. BROWN,
octg Sheriff OF Ohio County.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17

which in turn went the way OF all the
quails, and finished up with large APP
pie. 1t is said that great deal OF money
changed hands upon the result, but
O'Donnell himself had no money up.
He received nothing for this hitherto
(said to be- unparalleled feat but the
quails, the notoriety, and about seven
dollars contributed by the crowd on the
last night. He says that since the TWEEN
tieth quail was eaten, the birds have had
n wild, bitter taste, which slightly in
creased up to the eating of the thirtieth
one, but this flavor produced nothing
like nausea. O'Donnell is of Irish pa
rentage, is % years of age, five feet
seven inches in height, weighed 163
pounds at the commencement of the task,
and has lost but three pounds since of
light or sandy complexion, and is a
blacksmith by trade. DIR. G. w. Law
der has been his attending physician,
and many other medical and scientific
students have watched the undertaking
with considerable interest. -MadisOn
Ind Courier.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
Terrible COllierY Disaster.

A London dispatch of Dec. 6 says:
1.-The colliery at which the fearful ex-
plosion occurred to-day belongs to
Mitchell & Co., and is one of the largest
in Southern Yorkshire. It is joined by
underground workings with Edmunds'
main colliery, where, twelve years ago,
over 800 persons persisted. The works
extend for many miles. They are en-
tirely worked with safety lamps, under
very rigid discipline, and were consid-
cred safe. At 6 o'clock this morning
about 800 men and boys descended and
commenced work as usual. At half-past
8 terrible explosion occurred. The
exact position of the explosion is ut pres
ent unknown, but the miners in all parts
of it were startled 10y loud report, fol
lowed by large volumes of smoke and
after-damp. Those who were able rushed
to the pit bottom, but the drawing cage
was displaced. AS soon as possible vol
unteers organized to search for the dead
and dying and those who had escaped.
After being down for some time the vol
unteers reported about noon that they
met with great difficulty. They saw
many who were alive but unconscious.
1t is impossible now to give the number
lost. 1t is feared that the first report
GOO will be confirmed, though the man
ayers of the colliery hope that many
may be saved. The operatives of all
the collieries of the district are on the
spot ready and anxious to do all posi-
bic for tue relief of the sufferers. All
the local surgeons have also arrived. All
those rescued thus far are seriously
burned and injured. Hundreds of men,
women and children are congregated at
the mouth of the pit, and, as the disfg-
ured bodies are drawn to the surface,
the scene is Of the most heart-rendine
character.
Later accounts indicate that the total
number of lives lost is 140. The explo.
sion was caused by careless blasting OPP
erations. Another disaster of similar
character is reported to-day in a Goa
mine near Pentirch, in South Wales
Twelve persons were killed and ten in
iurp1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
The Parsons Christmas Turkey.

Half a century ago, when the income
of Dissenting preacher was not very
large, his salary was often supplemented
by bountiful supply of provisions from
the well-to-do members of his congrega-
ton. A Baptist minister in Hertford-
shire used Mt Christmas time to be posi-
lively inundated with hampers filed with
good things. On one occasion an enor-
nous turkey was sent to him by the
thoughtful kindness of neighboring
farmer; but as the minister's family had
already provided for the Christmas din
ner, the bird was sent to the market and
sold. A passer-by, seeing this fine speci-
men of poultry, said: "What splendid
turkey Just the thing for the parson's
Christmas dinner" And to the ''parson"
it was sent. The prudent wife sent it a
second time to the market, and sold il
again for a handsome sum. Another
friend, similarly struck with the magnifi-
cent proportions OF the turkey, pur-
chased it, and also sent it to the "par-
son." Not wishing to fly in the face Of
Providence, the good man said ut last,
1t is very clear that the Lord means
us to have this turkey" and, with the
entire appreciation of the family, it form
ed part OF the Christmas dinner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
Romance OF Speakers.

There have been thirty-one Speakers
of Congress. New York had but one
John w. Taylor, in President Jackson's
time. Old Fred A. Muhlenberg heads
the list Indiana has been lucky in this
office, having held it with John w. Davis
a quarter of century ago, and several
times under the excellent parliamenta-
rian, Colfax. Neither Ohio nor Illinois
has ever received it, nor any Gulf State
or State west of the River Mississippi.
II is greater office THAI Vice President,
and in a great body like Congress it has
powers scarcely visible. Henry Clay, J.
X. Polk and John Bell are Speakers who
have run for the Presidency. The
Speaker of Congress is also the custo
dian of much power over the Capito
building. He has both a private Office
and parlor in which to receive lbs
friends and take refreshments.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
The Exploits of the Ouail.Eater.

About one year ago the Calhoun (ky.)
Progress published the following (: eve
are reliably informed that purse of
$4,000 is offered by company in Madi-
sonville, Kentucky, to any man who will
eat thirty quails in thirty days, eat
ing one each day. The experiment has
been tried by several parties of that
place, but twenty-five is the highest
number reached. 1t appears singular,
but it is said that after dozen birds have
been eaten the sight of one produces the
most severe vomiting. The money is on
deposit ut Madisonville. il the party
fails he is to forfeit $780," This item
went the rounds of the press, aud brought
out many comments upon the impossi-
bility of accomplishing the apparently
easy feat. The idea that it could be
done became conviction without proof
in the minds of many, like that one in
regard to man weighing no more after
eating q hearty meal than before eating.
Those who seemed best posted on the
subject were most eager to wager their
funds that it could not be done. One
day last October, James ODonnell, in
the presence OF ten or twelve persons,
uJe u ltlt,t CictLl plt, vi ~ tliulllts
wager, in four minutes and eight sec.
onds, when Robert II. Rea, n. Maccub-
bin, and others who witnessed the gor-
mandizing were so impressed with his
voracity and capacity that they deter.
mined to give him trial on thirty quails
in thirty days. Arrangements We're made
accordingly at Mullen's restaurant foi
the quails. A committee was selected tc
witness the eating, each evening mt
o'clock, who were to keep a record Of
each meal. During the filst few days O
the test but few persons besides the )m
mittee witnessed the exercises" Al
O'Donnell progressed in his undertak
ing, however, and became the subject O
commtnt from the press of the country
the inteDest increased among the curious
bets were made on the result in sportin,
circles in this and adjoining cities, ant
the restaurant contained a large numbe
of spectators every evening. Last nigh
on the eating of the thirtieth bird, Tin
house was crowded. O'Donnell went a
his task with his wonted voracity. Thos
who had expected to see him fail on tn
last one, were surprised at the apparen
relish with which he extinguished tn
fowl, and were astonished to hear hir
call for "another quail for good meas
IRE !" This was also consumed. The
he called for dozen steaming steve
oysters, and ate them. Then reachin
over the table he tackled piece Of pie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
A Situation Wanted.

A citizen of Albany has received the
following letter from resident of Ports
mouth, Ohio:
"DEAR SIR: Please give me the adj
dress of any family whom you might
think needs the services Of an ex-
perienced person to keep up the family
supplies and see to the general safety
and order of the household, as grand
father night do. The following causes
might be enumerated for such need
Discrimination to attend to such things
want OF experience pressure OF bust
ness absence of one or more of the
family, say on trip to Europe having
a town and country house, etc. give
the following that you may form an idea
of the place 1 might fill Age. fiftysix
years +; small; weight, l0S.pounds been
out of business over five years would
have had enough to keep me but for
circumstances beyond my control, il
having wasted away not strong enough
now to build up business entirely on
credit, as l did when younger F; don't
want to depend on my boys for support
married thirty two years have had seven
sons and six daughters planned my own
dwelling and its appurtenances, includ-
ing a large garden, in which we lived
most of our married life. My wife being
seldom well, the purchase of everything
from pins or carpets to sugar fell mainly
on me. When young travelled great
deal. have lodged and eaten in the
shanties of our Western settlers. Ihave
been in the cabins of the poor whites of
the South, and sat at the tables of the
planters, and travelled thousands of miles
o. the Western steamboats,. Later /
have crossed the ocean on two of the
Cunard steamers. In fact L have seen
life in almost all shapes. My attention
being from necessity drawn to the varied
wants of family, curiosity led me to
note them, and it is surprising how reg
ular they are. 1t is probable that, with
the exception of ice, 1 could estimate
very closely the requirements of steam
er from New York to Liverpool.
would need for my services a comfort
able bedroom, seat at the table, and
say So or "a per week for pocket money.
Reference given to solid men if re.
Quired."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
Ghe Grue 9ortherner
PAW PAW. MICHIGAN.
TIE LITTLE FOLKS.
Santa Claus and His Men.


A curious Mace ~ Odd Santa Claus den,
All stord full OF treasures where queer little men,
No larger than drunLsticks, yet active and bright
Are busily working from morning I'LL night
These queer little fellows, these workmen so small
All answer with pleasure Old Santa Claus cai
For FIFTY more bonbons, one hundred more toys /!
More names on my list Of good girls and good boys
"Here merr.ly no." he geefully cries;
nv sled j. al ready-make haste, the time flies!
Ny reindeer are pTancing and paving the snow;
Make haste there, make haste, were impatient 10
co."
Soon the bundles are packed with the greatest of
care.
Then on spr.ng the reindeer, on on! thro' the air.
Till they sou at some home where snug in their bed
Sleep Cora and Mabel, or Willie and Fred.
When the children awake at dawn's early light,
And steal from ;beir beds, how they'll scream with
delight
ON beholdnc their stockings they hung on the wall,
with treasures oeTnowing, and something Tor all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17
Michigan state Lands.

From the annual report of l.. A.
Clapp, State Land Commissioner, we ex-
tract some figures showing how much of
them have been sold, and what remains
yet in market. The number of acres
owned by the State is 3,116,3O1. 10, in
Guiding all that set apart for the benefit
of the Agricultural College, Asylum,
University, etc. The number of acres
yet to be sold is 1888, 923. 65, consisting
of reserved mineral lands, etc. Receipts
on account of school, swamp, salt
spring and other kinds of lands amount
to 1927, 567.6S.
Tue following table shows the number
of acres of swamp and part-paid land
which have reverted to the State and are
now vacant, with the names of counties,
the wear ending Sent 30 1879
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-17

-Four counties are credited With indemnity for
1s,s23.93 acres, as follows: Cteboygsn, aa40 II |.
Kalkasks. s,eisss; Missausse, a5iS.se; Irsous
Isle, ?.0oi.Is.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-12-28
RIVER NEWS.

The marks Mt the landing last night at
10 o'clock indicated 80 feet inches in
tho channel and rising slowly. 1t is
.nr 10 oh,,t ,br,o mara
'"o"S'i' '"''' va " '
feet at TINS point
The Andes did not arrive from CinciR-
no.i until Io,c last niobt
nav w. ' =, - e. p:,.
The Market boy ucI"''e' ''' ''''
burgh at S o'clock \. NJ. yesterday.
Tho Star of the West and Abner
ON, GOOD, ,boi. rocri,r trim. vcster-
y -''"' '''''
day.
The james kccs viii not probably re-
sumo her trims in the Sunfsh trade until
v,,,.
next ho"'"'
The Express d'd not leave Tor I"FNeTS-
burg yesterday, owing to the hiSh water
7, !. most likely there will be no Par
~. ,,-ior
N.''7 ~
n' '\''N'S " a. ''''' '''N ''
natl this afternoon at . ?. NJ
The Louisville CoW'icr-JoH1loi says:
rho y I Ri.lov and tow n,..eI
u,h ~ :" fact The other mont that All
w. =" "o ~. Ii',b,. In town went ont q, he
, 49,, Sc,,,nLinr for PITTSBURGH. md if they
don't open doors. cool down, and check