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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-06
NOTICE.

rUHERE WILL BIZ A MEETING OF
the members OF Marion Lodge, lnde-
pendent Order OF Workingman. and Others
Wishing TO Join the organization, ut
Walther's Hall, this "Wednesday evening
ar O'Clock, for the election and instal!a-
ton OF officers, and other business. a full
attendance is requested by the
tegn COMMITTEE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-06
NEW ADVERTISER ENTs
FOR RENT.

TIME LARGE BRICK DWELLING
corner sofT and sixteenth street, late
iy occupied by Edward Reid, Esq. House
has all modern and in good
repair. Poss ssion April LIST. Enquire at
CUMMJNS q WOODS,
feh6 lli2 Main Street,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE..

NOTICE IL GIVEN RY THE UNDER
" signed that all persons knowing
themselves 20 be indebted to the estate of
Elizabeth Fette, vii. call and settle with
out delay. All persons having bills against
the estate will present them, properly
audited TO the.undersigued tor settlement.
WM. FETIE,
fifth streets. jas
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-06

CORNER MARKET AND FOURTEENTH ST
decT
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

The steamer City of New York. Of the Ininan line
after ten years service between this port and Liver
pool has been completely rebuilt and rcntted and will
Bail tomorrow her hrst voyage since she has been
ovcrhaulcd. SO thoroughly has the of improve
ment been accomplished that former passengers ON
the New York would scarcely know her. She has
been supplied with new boilers and compound en-
gincs and is heated with steam throughout. Her
saloon exceedingly light and airy and cannot fail
be free from tho noxious odors which make dining
on board ship so disagreeable. Each stateroom is
suinptuously furnished, and is given sofa well
the customary berths Size is characteristic OF the
cabius of tho City OF New York. and passengers by
her Will ind their rooms sufficiently large to live in
Tor voyage. Each room has pneumatic bell. and,
what is OF vastly more Importance % good Kerosene
lamp instead of the wretchcd gim which formerly
was stuck in and made TO do duty for two
cabins at one time The staterooms are all outside
ana hcir ventilation Is perfect BESIDES the passages
leading TO the rooms are especially well ventilated
In most steamships these passages end ia cut de sac
where the air ~ almost thick enough to be cut with
knife; but on this vessel tho ventilation IL from the
upper deck, with an ingress Of air both ends.
that current is sustained MT all times The ladies
cabin - IN especially noteworthy apartment. Ii Is
furnished III purple velvet and has a bathroom at
tachcd tq H. There ARE, besides, other bathrooms
and the smoking room. which IL ON the hur.
rcane deck, III al elegant resort for gentlemen: but
probably the peasancst resort un the ship IL the
surgery especially for such of the az have
no real occasion to go to it, IL s worthy OF reuark
that the stssrage passengers are carried the same
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
AN EPISCOPAL FAIR.

fair for the benefit of the Church Of the Holy
men OF the Church, Fifty-scventh street. near Park
avenue. and will continue open to-day. tomorrow
and Friday, from two till ten p. NJ. The Of
6ccrs OF tho fair announced thus
m the Journal, which, by the way, will be published
while the fair continues PRESIDENT Mrs j. A. Ham
mond; Vice President, Mrs. J. v. orvis Secretary
Mrs. Edmund Guilbert. Executive Committee
stoutenburgh. Mrs. Henry Mrs. Bull. Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Eddy, Mrs. De Witt, Mrs. Storm and Mrs Hop
kins. Committee Einance-AIrs. G. T. Fleming
and Miss storm.
The object of the fair s1o reduce the debt of the
church, amounting to $4,000, which was incurred in
making expensive repairs and alterations. The
basement of the church has been tastefully
decorated and twelve tables erected for the sale
OF articles suitable for holiday time Most OF
these articles having been donated some rare
bargains offered for cash. Hous .hold goods
jcwelry, brc-a-brar stationery and all manner Of
good things are offered TO the public Edisons phono
graph will sing and talk and whistle and recito sor
the amusement of the patrons OF the fair and Punch
and Judy will discuss their domestic troubles for the
ediiication of tho little ones. post Office IL open
at which gentlemen obtain sweet messages from
had from the hosptablc hand of Mrs. Guilbert, the
wife Of the rector Of the parish who prcsides at the
rcfreshmcnt table.
Miss Lakcr and Miss Hoffman preside over the
floral table. Miss Annie Baker cnacts Rebecca at the
WE'LL and the twelve tables in charge of Mcsiames
Stoutcuburgh. Miller. Fleming. Eddy. Peinberton
Bull Grocsoeck, DE Witt. and Misses Oryis Grant
Miller. Adams Clay, Dcll, Dix scharts, Crano aud
(tibb.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
A CUP OF HOT TEA.

Louis Lcchman keepsa boer saloon on Second ave
nno and has pretty daughter named Louise. WILL
lam Hallctt is fire insurance agont who lives at No.
laos Lexington avenue and has friend who stables
horse in the rear of Lochuuans saloon On the Ath
Of November last William went to the stable TO see
his friends horse. and while there was taken ill.,
The pretty Louise took compassion OF him and in
vited him to take cup of hot tea with her
In her father kitchen. The revived him quickly
aud he WIS about to depart when the father Of Louise.
who hal learned Ut his presence. hurried to assist him
out of the house In uoing he handled William
rather roughly and the latter caused his arrest. The
up tor trial in the OF Special Sessions
yesterday IL transpirod that William was married
man, and that on several occasions he had suppcd
sochong with the fair Louise contrary 10 her fathers
injunction that he should not enter the house. The
father admitted the assault and only left to tho
Court to find him guilty. They did so, and imposed
fine Of one cent, when promptly remitted.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
AGNES HEIDEN AGAIN.

Miss Agnes Hcidcn. the Paterson IN. ~ girl who
gained 50 much notore,y in connection with Colonel
Leroy Beaumont. tho opium eater and hero Of innu-
erabie attempts a. suicide and for assaulting whom
the Colonel sent to prison, is again before the
courts. Her mother visited Noah Hampson's saloon.
in Paterson, Sunday, and while there some
one made remark rejecting Agnes.
The mother ran home and came back
accompanied by her husband and daughter,
the latter carrying marriage certificate 10 show that
she was welded To George Soution in this city OH
November i6 last. Then followed discussion and
hight. during which the Hcidcus were elected from
the saloon. They went before the Recorder and
charged Hampson with violating the law In selling
liquors SUNDAY. The case was tried yesterday
morning. and the Recorder dismissed the complaint
against Hanpson and held Mrs. Heiden In $ivO bau
for assaultng Hampson.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
Mai of Mullins statement. In his own words he is

Mai Of Mullins statement. tn his words he is
ION fishing excursion" TO get the matter into
court and secure the testimony under oath Of
Tarmenich as TO whether OK nat the statelsept si-
trbuted 10 him by Mullin that Mnaly drank six or
glasses of heer in his place saturday last is
true. With this object in view Mr. Afundy yesterday
called upon Judge Kilbreth. at the Tombs Police
Court and asked for subpoena for Farmenich.
what is 1t all aboutY' asked the Judge. taking
from Mr.. Mundy copy OF Sundays HERALD and
reading Mr.. Mullins account of the way he pun
lnelled Mr.. Mundy
That's not il: it's the episode" said Mr. Mundy
calling attention to Mullins account OF how he
ally discovered that the Temperance advocate was
consider it libeous and injurious my bust
ness. The man does not know ME. Why. sent
down from my Office to his saloon to have
him come up and me about it, There
were several gentlemen present at the time,
ana Eaan,oh retired 70 & PIRATE mi % once before
and he said mo" Then | saw him and asked the
same question. and nc told me he did not rcmenber
having seen me. / asked him ii he would make
such statement under oath, and he replied he
would; but when called upon him to do so he said
he wanted 70 see Mullin hrst. had no objection, of
course. and he went TO Mu!lin. Now he tells me
that Mnllin told him 10 sign paper make any
statement. and wish to compel him to under
oatn."
Judge Kiibreth issued subpoena calling upon
Farnenic to appear this afternoon at three O'Clock
Mr. Mnndy explained to the reporter that he bore
i'll will to the papers in the matter. but contended
that denial did not always reach the people who had
read original statement and he owed 1t to himself
to settle the question TO their satisfaction. He
thought man in his position who would
be guilty of drinking beer fit candidate
for Sing Sing. Dwelling the
pressed regret that he did have pistol with him
at the time as he might have settled the trouble then
and there.
reporter callel on Mr. Farmcnicl to inquire what
foundation there was in the rumor that Mr.. Mundy
had taken beer in his establishment. but Farmenich
positively declined to give any information on the
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
A LITTLE TEA PARTY.


There was given ut Clarendon Hall, No. ia East
Thirteenth street, last evening" what called u
..Tes Party" under the auspices of the American
Temperance Union. A number OF tables were
stretched the length OF the room, aud at
the .ime OF the opening of the proceedings
nearly all the seals filed sevent. five per cent
OF those present however, being OF the genter
Before the tea drinking commenced there was a
select musical and literary entertainment, consist
ing of songs recita,ions and piano solos. WILL
lam H. Mundy. the temperance lawyer presided and
nounced the programme OF tine evening. Professor
Pently sang Faces We Shall Never Forget. and he
followed in recitation by AIR. vallaeau called
.sThe Drunkards Dream" Three OF the young ladies
Of the Temperance Union choir executed piece
on the piano for six hands aud then the party
bonds" by william Mason Evans. There were other
rectaions by Miss Annie Feeling and Mrs Carter and
music and then Mr.. Mundy announced to the az
scut,ngr that tea was ready All seemed 10 enjoy
the rcpast.
III the OF tho evening Mr.. Munday said tina.
he delighted to see the number of temperance
people that were present. and hoped the Temper
Union would be able to give of these parties
at least every month. In regard to himself,
also. nc wished to say something. Tomorrow
l viii meet my enemies in pitched battle, "
said he, and IL go down it will not be-
without giving them square fight. / feel lie
continued. that will be able 10 prove that every
10 false. iufamousy false and but the inspiration
of the evil one With this little speech Mr.. Mundy
sat down. The tea drinking continued for an hour
or go aud then there singing by Professor Weeks
and more music aud recitations, and the party was
MUSDy SAYS HE DIDN'T, AND WANTS TO PROVE
n IN cougr-AS IRATE APOSTLE or TIM
pERANcE.
Both sides Of the Mundy-Mulliu difficulty have
been given to the public through the press, but the
temperance apostle is not satisfied with simple de-
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
BURKE AND vREELAND.

Some time ago Henry vrccland and William Burke.
alias Baker. were arrested by Captain Byrne on .
charge OF completely n the stealing of the remains oi
the late A. r. stewart Yesterday Assistant District
Attorney Russell sent into court report OF the
testimony taken before Judge Morgan ut the jefferson
Market Police Couit. and upon that report WINS an
indorsement requesting that Vreeand be discharged
there being no evidence TO detain him. In the case
OF Burke tue Endorsement suggested that no be held
there being another indictment against him. Judge
uildersieeve so ordered, and vreeland WIS set 1t
liberty
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
RAPID TRANSIT PROGRESS.

The Metropolitan Elevated Railroad purchased yes
tcrday The two blocks OF groundi2s lots--cxenting
from 144th to l46th streets and from Seventh TO
Lighth avenue, which TO be used for machine
and repair shops when the road is continued TO High
Bridge. The price stated to be about $3.50 0UU.
The purchase IL generally regarded graft ying
earnest of the sif,cere purpose OF the company to
push the road to the Harlem River soon prac-
fianhln
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
CORNELIUS vANDERBILTs SUIT.

In Supreme Court, Circuit, before Judge Lawrence,
yesterday, Mr.. Scott Lord counsel for Cornelius j.
Vanderbilt moved TO havo the iattcr's ease against
his brother William H. to 81 100000. placed
on the day calendar of the court. The application
opposed on the ground of engagements of de-
iendants counsel and also the propricty of await
ing decision In the contest the will. This suit
already frequently stated. Is based on the alleged
promise OF William n Vanderbilt to pay Cornelius ,.
the sum claimed not to oppose the probate OF the
viii. Decision on the motion was reserved.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

deck with the cabin passengers. The officers Of the
City of New York follows:-Francis s. Land,
captain; Hugh L. Cumming first officer +. NJ Pas
sow. second officer Thomas Taylor. third officer; S.
T. Williamson. fourth officer; George Is. Chicken
purser; Robert O'Calla, CHAN. surgeon; William r.
Jones' chief engineer, and James W. Greene, chief
steward The vessel Will sail tomorrow with full
cargo and complete list of passengers.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FAIR.

The voting for the sword at st. Mary's Hospital
Fair held at Montague Hall, Court street, Brooklyn
stood yesterday as follows:--Chaplain Henry Ward
Beechcr. Thirteenth regiment, l0l Colonel Carroll
OF the Second division, n d. staff l2G: Bripa
dior General James JOuroian. 1875: Colonel James
NcI.cer Fourteenth regiment "a; Lieutenant Rotine
a. The sword Is valued at $500. and the local mill
tary men are becoming deeply Interested In the
test as the fair will lie brought to close Satur
day nuht next,
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

bustion. 1t is evident that the obviating OF this
heat must greatly lessen the resistance and thus do
away with one OF the main difficulties in the way or
nsing electricity for general lighting purposes.
MR. CHARLES PERKINS ON THE FUTURE OF ART
IN AMERICA.
The last of course OF six lectures art deliv-
cred last night at Association Hall by Mr. Charles Per-
kins before about couple OF hundred people The
lecturer was announced to talk upoT"The Future Of
Art in the United States and he led up to his subject
by giving his auditors very elaborate history of art
in the early days also calling attention To the clements
that appeared to govern its progress. He was eyi-
IDENTITY OF the opinion that art not creature of
spasnodic growth, but rather .he gradual result to
be obtained from artistic surroundings, and adyo-
Gated the building up of museums and art galleries.
where those artistcally inclined could roam with
freedom ana study the handiwork of the old masters.
~ conclusion Mr. Perkins expressed great faith in
brilliant future for art in the United States.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
THE LECTURE SEASON.
MISS SELMA BORG DIscouRsEs ON THE FOLK
SONGS OF FINLAND.

MISS SELMA BORG DIscouasEs ON THE FOLK
SONGS OF FINLAND.
Miss Selma Borg delivered the last lecture III her
series ON Finland at the hall OF the Young Wonen's
Christian Association yesterday afternoon The SUBJ
ject chosen for this lecture "Kaevala,' meaning
the book in which collected the folk songs of Fin
land This lecture gave Miss Borg opportunity to
speak OF tho poetry of her people, and it is
needless to say that she improved it and
told in well chosen words Of the aesthetic side
OF Finnic character. The origin OF these songs
so ancient that their birth in mystery. For
years. centuries indeed these songs We're handed
down from one generation to another, but put
III print until 1882 DIR. l6nnrot discovered old
fisherman who knew the words and music as they
had been handed down through centuries. He took
down both from the old mans lips and published
them. They had hardly been recorded when the old
man died. The chief singers of these songs We're the
itnerant merchants who travelled through the coun
try and sang them at Finnish hrssides. The word
kalevala signifies "whom of the mighty ones.
Miss Borg described the subjects dealt with in this
volume, copy OF which lay upon the desk before
her. Love, she said never firing theme, and
was sung i'll passionate language, and she recited a
staza IN the Finnish tongue, which Is very soft anil
sweet The metre OF the Kaleyala is the that
of Hiawatha and she says that it is the characteristic
metre OF the Firms. These songs sung to the
accompaniment of an instrument like the either
On next Tuesday evening. at Chickering Hall. Miss
Borg will give concert of Finnish music, which will
be interpreted by members of Thomas orchestra.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-The senate in
executive session rejected the nomination
of Geo. Williamson for collector of New
Orleans by vote of 81 against IS. The
nomination of l.. E. Northrop. United
States attorney at South Carolina, was
confirmed.
To-day Judge Wylie, in the criminal
court, ordered that a nole pros BE- entered
10 the case of ex-Congressman W.S. King,
who in the March 1875, term Of grand
jury of this district, was indicted for
perjury in falsely testifying before the
house committee on ways and means in
the Pacific mail investigation.
4 long discussion then took place on the
nomination of Robert 81. Smith, to be
collector of customs at Mobile. 1t was
confirmed by close vote-26 to %.
The senate confirmed William @.
Pollock, superintendent of Indian affairs,
Dakota. and D. G. Cooper, postmaster al
Winterset. Iowa.
The presiden, has recognized II.
Claussenius, consul Of Austria and Hun
gary at Chicago.
The postmaster general has appointed
and commissioned Joseph II. Blacktan
superintendent of foreign mails, aud j. n
| Tyner. first assistant postmaster general
commissioners on the part Of the United
States to the general postal convention tt
be held at Paris on the lst of May next,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22,-The National
Agricultural Convention last night list
ehed to Senator Window upon the subject
of water transportation being necessary
for cheap transit and the national i'm
portance Of improving the Mississippi
river. The convention resolved govern
mens ought to control the entire state
commerce, and congress should be asked
to take some action in regard to it.
The secretary of the treasury issued in
structions, to day, for discontinuing re-
ceipt at the San. Francisco and Carson
mints Of deposits heretofore made sreturns
to be settled In that coin, on satisfactory
evidence being furnished that the same
will be exported, or if preferred by
depositors they may receive their silver
back in five mint bars.
The senate committee on railroads to-
day heard an areument by Vice President
Brown of the Texas Pacific r. r. Com
pany; this concludes the arguments, but
the committee has granted permission tC
all parties to file printed briefs.
Secretary Schurz, and Asst. Atty
General Marble, were before the house
committee on Indian affairs, to day, Civ
ing their views on the proposed transfer
Of the Indian bureau to the War depart
ment, The secretary expressed a desire
to have the question definitely settled al
sooh as possible in order that the necessar,
estimates of the appropriations for tha
department, during the next fiscal year
may not be interfered with. He ais
proposed the enactment of bill apprc
priatiDg S250,O00 to be expended in paci
flying the Sioux and other hostile India
tribes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
Grant and Gunner.

New York. Feb, pa published
interview with General Grant in Cairo,
Egypt, revives the CONTROVERSY about
Sumner and Motley; the general says Of
the discussion of the question, if respect
is due to the dead, justice is due to the
living. aud [ only spoke in self defense
and after many years OF silent submission
to the assaults from Mr.. Sumner and his
friends, ands only 10 the interest of truth
and justice.
Mr. Jay, as no one knew SO we'll as
Governor Fish and myself, makes pre-
text of eulogising the dead to attack Gov.
Fish. If any one hated Mr.. Sumner, il
was Jay. At the time of the appoint.
ment of Motley as minister to EDglaud
Jay wanted to go to England and was
soreIy disappointed that a change would
not be made 10 his favor, even after Mot
ley had been fully assured of his appoint
ment. Jay most probably forgave Sumner
before the senator's death. but he blamed
him for bis failure to go to England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-22
8 SION A l.
SENATE.

C&A&N n = L.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2L-Bills were in
troduced:
By Mr.. Spencer, to provide for mill
tary post for the protection of citizens of
the Black Hills region
By Mr.. Matthews, by request, to au-
thorize the payment of the balance due
the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
The President sent to the senate tie
reports Of the general of the army and
quarter-master commissary generals, rela-
tive to the cost of the late war with the
Sioux Indians and the number of soldiers
killed The estimated cost of the war is
81, 3l2,53l. and the whole number of per-
sons killed was sixteen officers and 267
enlisted men, There were two officers
and 123 enlisted men wounded,
The senate after agreeing from the close
of the session to day to adjourn over til
Monday went into executive session,
HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-The bill to re
lieye the disabilities of women, providing
that a woman has been a member of th,
highest court 10 any state or territory sh,
shall, on application, be admitted to prac
tice before the United States suprem,
court. passed-lS9 to "a.
| Mr.. Sparks made short personal ex
planation, in which he said that iD bi
opinion not only Wells ard Anderson AM
the rest of the returning board were Sc
of unuitigated scoundrels, but everything
connected with the presidential count wa
a swindle aud fraud.
The regular order being demanded. th
speaker called com mittees for reports.