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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-17
THE FRIENDS OF FRAUD
STILL SHIELDING THEIR PLUM
DER
By Obstructfng the wheels of Legis-
IatiOn and Holding Congress
In a Dead Lock.
SIGNS OF WEAKENING YESrER.
DAY.

Special TO the Register.
WASHINGTON, May l6.
The Republicans are weakening in the
electoral fight. That Is what Cen Banks
motion meant to-day, and that Is the
meaning OF their caucus resolutions. In
these they seek to justify themselves be-
fore the country. Having declared the
Democrats to be reVoutionists and dis
turbers of the peace they will not incur
the further dlsplessure OF the country by
perlonging fight which wastes day
after day. They found that their tllbus-
terlrg was not taking we'll and
now they will endesVor to retreat IN
good order, if possible. The Democratic
leaders will deserve the condemnation
of their party if they allow the opposi-
tion to withdraw without the csstigation
which it merits. Having obstruced the
first steps in an inquiry which looks to
the exposition Of fraud, the Republican
party ought to be mailed and pilloried
before it is allowed to surrender. BY
Saturday all pairs will be oil, and the
Democratic quorum, now in town, will
become effective. The quorum would
not insure victory if the Re
publcans were willing to accept
the responsibility for further obstructing
proceedings. They see, however, that
they can afford even an inquiry better
than that, and they Will let the inquiry
come. The present programme Is to
close all filibustering as soon as Demo.
cratic quorum shows itself, throwing on
the Democracy the responsibility Of re.
opening the Presidential question: re-
sponsiblity which will be very willingly
accepted. Hale is disposed to insist upon
his amendment, but the rank and file
have given him to understand that he
can not lead them up to that point any
longer. They represent to him that they
can see no good reason for forcing the
party into defeat, and, more than that,
into position which is not consistent
with the declaration OF their caucus resO-
Iutions, viz: That any attempt to inquire
into the Presidential fraud ls revolution
ary. If Mr.. Hale insists upon pushing
his amendment it is probable that he will
be beaten by his own side.
There has been some talk Of the
Republicans IN the Senate put
ting up resolution to cover
the points in Hale's amendment, so that
while the House Is investigating fraud,
the Senate can be beating q big drum to
drown the noise and convince the coun-
try that it is only the regular spring cir.
Gus come to town after all This bright
inspiration will hardly hoodwink any
body.
Judge Jere Black is In town, helping
on the cause of investigation with his
counsel. Outside of those who had a
hand in the fraud, there Is no man in the
country better informed on the subject
than Judge Black.
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CINCISNATI.
The Musical Festival.

CINCISNATI, Msy l6.-ThG weather
at the present writing is cloudy and
damp, and Probs predictions make it ev.
ldent that the weather clerk doesn't par
take of the general enthusiasm Of the
city. There was no abatement notices.
bic sll day yesterday or this morning IN
the festival enthusiasm. On the contrary
the decorations became more protuse,
and the immense thrOng upon the streets
seemed TO increase rather than diminish
in size, Notwithstanding so many were
visiting Upland Parks, Burnetts Woods,
the biological Gardens, and the besut'
iul suburbs that at this season of
the yesr appear st the best Many en-
tertainments nave been arranged by
promincn. citizens for the enjoyment
of visitors when the festival was not
claiming their attention, prominent
among which Is the Women's Loan EX-
hioillon, to which Miss Cary has con-
tributed many rare and curious articles
OF value, gathered while in Europe.
Last evening all the hotels were
packed, not only to the capacity Of their
ordinary rooms, but to the dense filing
Of the large rooms and halls with mat
trcsses. The excurslouisls come not only
from points in the vicinity, but
number of parties arrived
Yesterday from two days journey.
Burlington, iowa, sends large
delegation. Al Music Hall last evening
not only were the seats all occupied but
there were several thousand standing,
and even after placard was hang at the
doors tha. there was no more standing
room, several hundred bought tickets for
the privilege of entering the vesLibules.
From the amount Ct receipts so far taken
in at the ticket offices it is evident the
total receipts will not fall far short of
500, ,00O The programme for this even
ing psrtakes of the same light ard varied
character rs yesterday. There will be q
number of airs IN which will appear
Miss Carey, Mrs. Osgood, Miss Crsnch,
and Messrs. Whitney, Tsgliahletra and
Adams, inlerspersed with orchestral rem
ditions. Tonight the symphony and
portions of Wagner's GOLterdammer-
drang" will be gwen. Surprise has been
expressed ut the remarkable efficiency Of
the chorus. Numbers who witnessed the
recent rehearsals predicted poor execu-
tion At the public performances, on ac-
count OF the apparent sluggishness in
some portions OF the various pieces, but
their,singing,sin the alchet Tuesday, and
their quick ard Intelligent re-
spouse to Theodore Thomas baton in
last nights oratorjo, proves them to be
perhaps the finest chorus ever organized
in America.
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schooIHonse Rurned.

MEMPHIS, May I6-At six o'clock
this morning, the ST. Agnes Academy,
on Vance street, was destroyed by fire,
together with valuable library and all
the clothing of the pupils, ard s larger
portion Of the furniture. How the fire
originated Is not known, as the Sisters
Of saint Dominic, who owned the scs-
DENY, were at prayers 10 tnechsPel when
the alarm was given, and rushing out
found the upper portion Of the building
in fames. Their efforts were then directed
20 saving the pupils who we're very
much alarmed and excited,
but the cOolness OF the Sisters prevented
panic, snd sll were safely gotten out.
Soon sftsr the fremen reached the scene
the roof fell in, and Chief McFsdden and
two iremen were caught IN the hall and
severely, but not Dangerously, burned
The b1llding, library and furniture were
insured IN the Planters Insurance Com
pany of Memphis for s25, 900, which will
fully cover the loss. There we're forty.
FIVE bcsrders in the school, and all lost
their wearing apparel.
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Consolidation or the B. a q. shops
at wheeling and BeIIaiTe,
BelIaire Independent.


We learn from high authority that the
B. Il o. Company contemplate q consol-
dstion of the round houses, repair shops,
etc, at present located at Bellaire and
Wheeling. The new location will be st
neither place, but will be on the main
line of the road either east or west ottne
river bridge, and some miles from it.
If the location has been determined
the parties who know seem disposed
to keep it very quiet for the
present. As far as our present Informa-
lion goes, it leads Us to believe that this
step Is taken simply for the purpose of re-
duc'ng the expenses Of the company as
much as possible, but just how the change
proposed will effect tnst result we are at
present unable 10 see, though doubtless
those persons familiar with the wants and
interests of the company may be able TO
demonstrate just how the company will
be benefited.
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THE CLEm MURDER TRIAL.
Damaging Disclosures by the Pros
eCuIOr.

INDIANAPoLIs, May lG.-The Journal
to-day publishc5 confession of eX-prCs-
ecutor VIM. b. Walls, of Boone county,
Indiana, who says that in 1874, he re-
ceived from Nancy Ulem, then awaiting
trial for murder, and delivered TO Judge
Palmer, ST 600, that being the sum agreed
upon between him and Palmer for
granting the motion 10 enter a nOlie
proSegm in Mrs. Clem's favor.
Walls gives the details and the
names OF the parties having knowl-
edge OF the proceeding at the time. The
Mars publishes interviews with the inter
ested ones also a telegram from the Judge,
all emphstically denying tha. anything
of the kind every took place Mr.. Walls
has recently been debarred for unproies-
sional conduct, and claims his confession
to be in revenge, because Of the Judges
persecution.
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ohio STATE medicaIsociety.

COLUMBUS, May l6 AT to.dsy's ses-
sion OF the State Medical Association
resolutions were adopted declaring that
the best interests of the State benevolent
institutions required that their manage
agement should be elevated above the
varying features of political fortunes and
declaring that the association will use ITS
influence to give permsnence and use
fulness 70 them, which cannot be obtained
on an unsettled policy. The association
adjourned to meet in Dayton the first
Tuesday in June, 1879
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ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES.
Prosnccts OtnS2ttIement.

BLACKBURN, May l6.-Negotistions
have been proceeding during the day
between the masters and operatives,
which resulted so iavorably that it is be
lieved settlement will be reached to.
The conditions OF the settle
ment are that the operatives throughout
the district are 20 work three months at
d reduction Of ten per cent, the mills
mills running full time. The wsges are
to be raised at the end Of three months
il trade Is materially improved.
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General Confesence OF N. +. Church
South

ATLANTA, May I6. The f'sternsl del.
egstes from the General Conference Of
the N. f. Church, Rev. G. D. Foss, d.
D., of New York, aud Hon. VIM. Cum
back, of Indians, were received to-day
by the Conference, Bishop Paine presid-
ing. They were introduced to the Presi.
dent by Gov. Colquit. Bishop Paine
then introduced them to the other
bishops and to the Conference. Dr.. Foss
delivered an eloquent address, in which
he expressed kind sud frsternsl feeling
of the Methodist Church to the NJ. L.
Church South. He was followed by Mr..
Cumback in an address full of sympathy
and earnestly hopeful of final and COM
plete union cfthese two great branches of
Methodism. Both speeches were fire.
Quently spplsuded.
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Funeral OTPrOI. Henry.

WAsHINGToE, May lG.-At the funeral
OF Prof. Henry to-day, there were many
beautiful floral tributes TO the memory Of
the deceased. Alter the religious seryl.
ces in the part of the building where the
deceased resided, the body was removed
to the hesrse by twelve soldiers, the pail
bearers being Associate Justice Strong,
w. w. CorcorsD, Admiral Rogers, Gen
ersl Humphreys, Geo. W. Cb;lds and
James Patterson, of Philadelphia; Sur
geon-G General Burnes, Capt. Carlisle, z.
z. Patterson, Superintendent OF the coast
survey, Prot. Guystt, Prof Newcomb.
General Poe and Prof. j. g. yelling.
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Base Ball.

UTICA, May 10 U!icss 10, Alleghc-
nys0
CHICAGO, May l6.-IndIsnspolis -,
Chicago &.
MILWAUKEE,, May Is-MilwGukees
-. Cincinnstis ..
CLEVELAND, Msy l6.-ErIe 10, Cleve-
land 5.
HoRNELLsvILLE, May l6-Hornells
:, Cricke:s O.
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Blew Out the Gas.

BALTIMORE, May l6.-Ars. Anna
Barbara Koen, Of Dayton, o., with sew
ersl others, arrived in this city las. night
and took rooms At the Park Hotel, in.
tending to sail on the steamer General
Werder, Tor Bremen, to-day. This
morning Mrs Koen was found dead IN
bed, having been suufOcsted with gas,
which had been blown out instead Of be-
ing turned of. Nearly $4,000 was found
on the person Of the deceased.
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Damages Awarded

CINCINNATI, May 16.-A verdict of
six thousand dollars damages was given
to Alfred Wslruth against the Cleveland,
Columbus, Cincinnati sud Indianapolis
Railroad Company, in the Superior
Court, yesterday, for injuries received by
the falling of the upper berth upon the
plaintiffs head while riding in Wood
ruff sleeping car.
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Fenians Going Lotto Camp.

NORTH TROY, VI, May ia body
Of strangers sre eucsmped IN the woods
near here. They are all Irishmen, well
dressed and intelligent. Accessions are
being made 10 the camp almost hourly.
The Canadian militia have been called
out. The feeling seems 30 exist along the
border that sn immediate invasion Of
Canada by large army Of Fenisns Is
more than probable.
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three members for leave of absence, but
Mr.. Hooker objected, unless coupled with
the condition that their absence was not
to operate against obtaining a quorum.
The Speaker stated that i: amounted to
an objection, and therefore withdrew the
requests.
The result Of the vote was announced,
and the House adjourned.
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The New Loan.

NEW YORK, Msy 16-The Syndicate
sold over 81 100000 OF the 44 per cent.
bonds yesterday. The members OF the
Syndicate express the belief that the
next subscription will close out the re
naming sl5,0OO,0OO Of the original $780,
COO 900 contract.
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XenfhfrIndIcaIInns.

WAsHISGToE, May II, ! A. M.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, rising
followed by falling barometer, winds
mOstly southeast 70 northeast, stationary
70 rising temperature, partly cloudy
weather ard occasional rains
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AN OLD MAN KILLED IN DOD-
DRIDGE COUNTY.
Run Over by Train on the Balti-
more and Ohio.

Special to the Register
LONG RUN, DoDDRIDGE Co., May l6.
James jameson, man seventy years
old, attempted to cross the railroad track
this morning in front OF the west bound
express train. The engine struck him
and he fell under the wheels and was
killed instantly. He has large family.
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The Pre.psct AgaInThrsatening.

BEELIs, May l6.-Disquiiing ac-
counts have been received here from St.
Petersburg, that the prospect is sgain
threatening. II seams that the Pan
Stavist party are once more gaining a.
cendency
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All Refs OFF,

TORONTO, May l6.-The referee IN the
Hsnlon- Plsisted boat race says that no
official time was taken, and sll bets on
time are declared off. Haslon leaves for
Pittsburgh on the lst OF June.
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Ohio DemocralIe STATE Convention,

COLUMBUS, May l6.-The Democratic
State Central Committee to-day decided
70 Issue call for holding State Con-
ves.tion in this city June 26th.
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PRODUCE.
New York.

NEW YORK, May lG.-Cotton-At II
HE. Flour-Duli and heavy; ro-
ceIpts 1000 barrels; No. 2 81 1OGG3 50,
superfne western and state 50 l0di 90;
common to good 81 1904 30, good to
choice 81 95Gt5 10; white wheat extra
IS sO@6 80; fancy ST. Jj@7 10; extra
Ohio - 75CayG 25i ST. Louis 81 76C97 20;
Minnesota patent Sc JO@S %, Rye
Flour-None. Corn Menl-At g. i0lr
2 60. Whest-Flrmer; receipts 81 900
bushels; No. spring 81 20C9l 20I; No.
2 ChicsgO spring 81 u; No. = MilTAu-
kee al -, No. 3 81 y, No. spring 81 20
al 49, No red winter 81 28i No. z
IL 3l@l 3lI; No. ] do 81 80, No. 2
Sheboygan 81 "a; No. amber u 10;
No. ] do 81 &c; No 2 Northwestern
2li@l 24l Rye-Unckanged. Barley
Quiet, No. Canada SIC. Malt o.
Dull aud unchanged. Corn-Firmer
and IN fair demand; receipts 10000
bushels; steam cole; No. 2 6l@6llG
Kansas mixed 6lfn; round yellow 6zc.
Oats Easier; receipts 10000 bushels,
western mixed 3498iic; white western
35(g37Jc Hay and Hops-Uunchapged
Coiee-Quiet bat firm. Sugzr-De-
mand f4r and market firm: fair %
good refining 7I@7Ici prime 7sci re-
fined JG,99c holasses-New Orleans
in fair demand at 27650c Petroleum
Frmer; refined ils;i crude 7ta7tc.
Rice Demand fair and market firm;
Carolina Gi@7c. Eggs-Qaieti western
I25dl3c Pork-DuIl and heavy ~
So OOG,9 30. Beef-Quiet; middl,s long
clear western quiet at 4Ec. Lard
Prime steam heavy NJ $G T@l7 90.
Butter-W Western l0G22c. Cheese
Quiet Ohio SG9Ic. Whisky-Q1iet NJ
81 OGGl O6I. Metals Manufactured
Copper Uncbsnged; Ibgot Lake
$l6 so. Iron-ScOtch pig {22 OOtg
"a 90; American SIC 5OGl5 90. Russln
Sheeting-At $40 OOCglI o., gold.
Nails-Demand fair aud market hrm.
PhIIndsIDbis.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10. - Flour -
Dull and weak; superhpe t3 30 extra
81 80; PennsylvAbis family % 90; Min
nesots IS 25ta.6 %; high grades sD JO(1
4 20. Wheat-DuIl; smOer 81 2sCgl 81;
red 81 25Gi IS; white 81 goal g.
Corn-Weak; yellow 62ci MIXED 6OI9
5Oic; seller May 5Oic; seller June GOlc;
seller July 5Oic; seller August 6l5c.
Oals-Dull white western 33Gc,35c;
western mIIed 32(G35c. Rye-DuiI At
65rd67c. Provisions-DuI and weak.
PofK-At 9i6l0ic. Hams AT no
SIC. Lard-E.sier; city kettle ~ OU(6
I l2y Buttsr-Western Reserve 100
lie; creamery lsG2lc. Eggs Steady
western l2iSl3c. Cheese - Qoiei;
choice we.Isrn 99l0c. Petroleum
Strong; refined lie; crude 9@9ic.
Whisky-Sleady; western At 81 ".
Cincinnati.
UIsCISEATI, May l6.--CottOn-Dull
at lO5c. Flour-In good demand and
prices a shade higher; family t5 2o@G rs.
Whest-DemAnd fair and market firm;
red 81 l2@I Is. Corn-Dall a. 42G43c.
Oats-Q1itt snd hrm st 29G31c. Bye
Quiet snd firm Gt 60@62c. Bsrley-In
fair demand for choIc'; fall at 45c. Pork
Dull and nomicsl at IS IS. Lard
QIiet; steam 81 S6 S., ssked sale; current
make s. 65; kettle 81 OO(G7 80. Bulk
Meats-Quiet; shoulders "a 20; short rib
nomins ally 81 IA Go cash fales; ~ 80 buyer
and seller June; short clear 81 so. Bacon
Quiet a.d unchsI ged. whisky
Steady and In lair demand at 81 O3. But
ter-Dull and dropping. Linseed OIL
In good demAnd ~ 57(g60c.
4
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AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.
PACIFIC INDICATIONS FROM ST.
PETERSBURG.
Views or the Imperial COurt-COn-
cessions by which An Under
standing May be Obtained
Russian PEiYateers
Preparation 10 At
tack British
Commerce.
views of the Russian Court.

views OF the Russian NOurl.
LONDON, May -Notwithstsnding
the silence of the St. Petersburg semi.
official press, there is little doubt TIA. the
following dispatch represents the views
of the Imperial court:
ST. PETERSBURG, May 10.
Notwithstanding the secresy Observed
in regard to Count Schouyslof's reports
to the Emperor and the conferences at
the foreign offices, various points whereby
q resl understanding may be obtained
form the subject of discussion in well in
formed political circles Though, in the
frs. place, the necessity of securing the
great object of the war, independent Of
the Christians, is insisted on, there is, on
the other hand, no disposition to iuscribe
"NOl me tdRysre' on the map OF New
Bulgaria, which was only set up as
q provisional draft. At the same time
Other computations than those fixed on
in lieu of the war indemnity are not re-
gsrded MS excluded from the discussion.
While it is declared there can be no
serious Idea of the retroCessIOn Of Asrs,
the same is not true Of BatOum. The
advantage TO Russia OF the acquisi-
ton OF BAtaum, is said 10 have its reverse
side, inasmuch rs millions must be ex-
pended in the construction Of convenient
lines Of communications and proper iortl.
fcstions before the possession OF the place
could be rendered OF great importance.
In the peaceful current q the general IL
diCAtluns favorable significance !. attach
ed TO the fact that the right OF sale IN the
streets has been withdrawn from the
Galos, which had lately adopted war
like tone, while the BJur,e Gazstts and
Nclg Times, which recently observed
an attitude favorable to peace lad that
privilege restored to them.
Prince GOrLschuSoti Is slightly better.
The Gar will not in any case VISIT tho
Paris Exposition, but some OF the Grand
Dukes Will If circumstances permit
Russian PrIYRIcrrS.
LONDON, May lG.-The Russian prep
a-atOns to attack British commerce al.
tract great attention. The Times says
"The United States may be depended
upon 10 do all in their power 10 observe
the treaty ot Washington, bu. even II
the Russians succeed in Cqlipping their
little feet, if will hardly do much mis-
chief, and is more likely TO fall ss vic
TINS to our cruisers than to inhict dam
age on our merchantmen. We might
have some trouble ut first but short
time will suffice to clear the seas and
make the passage OF our vessels from one
mort to another as safe AS now
ST. PETERSBURG, May lG-The Rus
sian papers are full OF news about vol
unteer feet and subscriptions for fitting
it out are coming in from all parts Of
Russia. 1t is true tho sums raised seem
very small for the purpose, but they are
double the amount contributed from the
same source to the Czarinas committee
for the relief of the sick aid wounded
during the war.
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kAlLROAD BONDS-SlrODg.
STATE BoNns STEADY,

STATE BONDS STEADY.
One Of the leading features in financial
circles wss large Investment demand for
good securities Business in government
bonds was very heavy st advancing
prices, the market closing at the best
figures Of the day. Railroad mortgages
we're also in active demand by IN
vesters and the prices hrmiy maln-
tsined
STCCKs-Strong and higher and st
one time prices showed sn sdvsnco OF
/! to ! per cent, the latter Now York
Central Rock Island was also CON
spicuous, selling up 70 los. The dcclars-
tious Of dividends on both common and
preferred shares OF the Northwestern
railroad and the fact that tho earnings NJ
tho road for the fret twelve days
Of May show an increase of
$4,000, had favorable influence
on the market. The closing quotations
were in many instances the highest II
the day. The directors Of the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad have declared
n dividend Of 3 per cent. on common and
81 per cent on preferred stock. Alter
IhN INK kLtoS Wv lNNuAlH, tllt llLAfls u katN
company estimate that there will ho a
surplus Of nearly 81 por cent. on COM
mon stock. The transfer books will bo
closed en- the ls.h OF June and rcopcncd
on the Z9.b, and tho dividend will bc
p.id on tho 27ih. Tho earnings Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company IL
creased $4,000 for the past week COM
narpl with tbp same Wppk last ypar Thp
transactions aggregated lO9 eco sharo', ct
which 5000 were New York Contra,
1000 Ere, $1,000 Lake Shore, 5000
Wabash, 1000 Northwestern common,
5000 preferred, 5000 Rock Island,
10000 81. Paul common, 1000 pre-
ferred, $4,000 Delaware, LGCkawAnna
and Western, 1000 New jersey Contra,
1000 Morris and Essex, 1000 Ohio and
Mississippi and $500 Western Union.