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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-08-14
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-08-14
THE GOVERNORS CUNNING.
The .COukllnu Affair Attracting
Universal Attention.

strong Attempts 10 show Reason for
hprague's Dislike OF the SeuAtOr-He
Had Made an Effort 10 Meet Him In
Newport Several Days Ago. on which
Occasion He Missed Hin by u Minute
Efforts 10 Hush the Scandal Up.
The New York herald., 1879-09-27
FIRST IN The FIELD.


A so-cs1.LED woRKrNGMENs CONVENTION NoMI-
NATE COUNTY TICKET.
A convention styling itself the National Work.
ngmcn's Party OF the City OF New York." composed
OF twenty ty-one persons. some of whom were minors.
met in Glass Hall last night to nominate county
ticket. The call for tho convention signed by r.
NJ Dowd, John Nice. scully. Is. j. Kelly. John
O'Brcn, David Conroy and Peter McCorry. young
man stood the door before tho meeting convened
ana instituted rigid scrutiny of those who applied
Tor admission. Reporters excluded. One party
of seven. headed by Thomas j. Casey OF the Second
district, denied admission. and lively wranglc
OF words ensued The spokesman claimed that
his colleagues duly elected delegates but the
appeal was made in vain. The doors We're closed III
their faces Some on the stairs remarked that
they "ruscaroras in disguise, and were too
much broadcloth aud too many diamond studs and
white necktics to be horny -handed sons OF toll
The party retired, denouncing the so-caled conyen-
ton sham. One of the signers of the call FOR
the meeting, Mr.. Scully was also refused admission
to the hall. Hc highly indignant. aud exhibited
q receipt for So which he declared he had paid and
was one-hal the rental of the hall for The meeting
When at ten o'clock the Convention adjourned and
tho twenty delegates fled out half dozen news
paper reporters filed IN IL was then stated that the
Con vention had organized by the choice OF David
Conroy chairman and B j. Kelly ~ secretary.
The chairman made speech denouncing Governor
Robinson for the removal of County Clerk Gumbe-
ton and for the performance of other acts. Resolu
tions adopted condemning Chinese labor and
tho encouragement OF the same; also deprecating
the exemption OF bank capital and government bonds
from taxation dangerous class legislation, and
advocating the taxation OF all incomes above $1,000
a year. The following nominations on q county
ticket made:
Judge OF the Court Of Common Pleas--Richard
O(iorman. Judges of the Marine Court-Henry
Usher and Adoph Sanger. Coroners--Richard
Croker and Stephen OBrien. Aldcrmen-at-Large--
Patrick NJ. Dowd. James Shea. John q. Shuck aud
Thomas Murphy.
A resolution was adopted yesterday recommend.
ing tho support of John Kelly for Governor and
Henry A. Gumbleton for County Clerk
''That," said the secretary, as he handed the list
TO the reporters is the ticket that will sweep the
the sweeping"
As soon az the officers of the meeting had retired
Mr. Scully who had been denied admission TO the
room asccnded the platform. He denounced the
work OF the Convention that of tho three tsilors
OF Tooley street." then proceeded to read IN adj
dress of tho workingmon's Central Union TO an
audience composed Of six reporters aud one police
man.
The New York herald., 1879-09-27

to be ''the greatest crime in history"-a crime
which the American people would ''never. never,
never" forgive.
And yet at the very moment that this wrong was
being done. there under his own roof. was man OF
his own blood his nephew and most intimate and
confidential agent who plotting this very crime.
II he did not carry it out he at least showed no un-
Willingness to do the deed. The only de.ay seemed
lessons his crininality l leave Mr.. Tlden to say.
! am not disposed to measure degrees of
guilt between him who succeeds in u conspiracy and
him who fails. Ii Pclton's "dallance'' was "iutile"
it only because at The critical moment his cour-
age failed him, because the niggardly spirit or
OF another and cheaper bargain in the far North
west) refused him the money to complete the crime.
On the enormity involved in all this secret plotting.
this sending of cipher dispatches. with agents pass
ing to and fro promising large sums of money, l
leave Mr.. Tilden's countrymen to pronounce only
saying that no one can be surprised that man
should have small scruple in betrayincAis "friend"
who speak lightly OF crime against his
country. CYRUS W. FIELD.
September &c, 1879.
The New York herald., 1879-09-27
MUSICAL BANK CLERKS.

The bank clerks Of this city are about organizing
musical society. On Friday OF last week some Of
them mot and appointed committee to obtain ad.
ditional members. and yesterday there was meet
ing at the Clearing House. Mr.. p. G.. Smith, Of tho
Citizens Bank. occupied the chair and Mr.. Hender-
son acted secretary. Tho committee reported
that twenty-seven bank clerks had expressed their
Willingness to join In the movement, and tho
Secretary announced that among thom were
hve hrst aud nine second tcnors and six
first and four second bassos Tho chairman
said that Mr. Grant. OF the Irving Bank had volun-
teered to drill them. aud announced that II not
essential Tor the members to know how to read
music. 1t also stated that the o. ject of the
organization was to furnish music for the anniver-
sary meetings of the Bank Clerks Association aud
also to give concerts for the benefit of members out
OF employment. The meeting adjourned, subject to
the call of tho Chair. with the understanding that
thcy would occupy rooms hereafter over the
Mechanics and Traders Bank.
The New York herald., 1879-09-27
BRAVE FIREMEN.

It now transpres that another fireman besides the
two mentioned in yesterdays HERALD played the
part Of hero at the hre tho day before at No. 402
West Fortieth street. This was Fireman Reilly. OF
hook and ladder No. 4. When Assistant Foreman
Colby ran up the ladder to the third story Of the
by Reilly. who dashed into the room when IL was
filled with smoke and helped Colby to pass the
man jackson. lie also helped Co rescue the wo-
mans son, although nearly overcome by tho dsnss
amoke.
The New York herald., 1879-09-27
THE DOG DAYS ENDED.

Tho last instalment of 200 dogs wero despatched
into eternity yesterday, the dog days having boon
officially declared closed. Tho total number Of
CANNES sent unceremoniousiy into tho ozark un.
known" during the dog days now at an end was
54O0. incidentally II might bo added that along
with the killing of many cogs therc has arisen
new industry, that OF skinnng tho dogs. tho
tractor engaged In that business realizing nice
profit the tanned dog hdes, which lac soils to the
gloveinskers ia the intsrior Of the stAtss
The New York herald., 1879-09-27

of election provided by law aud Of enforcing
the laws in the promises That tho time liked by law for
the appotmcnt OF said inspectors OF election will expire
pointed OF such inspcctors us these atlantis In
formed aud believe and that writ OF nandamus should bo
And these atlantis further that this application Is
made without notice aud that earlier day necessary
notice Tor motions for tho that tho time
which the said Police Commissioners or said Police Board
tho Oh aud that other application for order
show has been made Justice Of this court
Jons HoHsst \. cDSAisS & TAS Sfok.
GEORGE r LANGBEIN.
WILLIAM e; yEcoR
sworn to before me, th, 25i day Of septsnbar 1870
CHARLES BAuERpoRr, Notary Public. New York County.
OPINION GEORGE 7. CURTIS.
To fortify themselves in taking their present
action tho committee requested the legal opinion of
Mr.. George Ticknor Curtis tho questions in
volved. To this Mr. Curtis has replied In lengthy
and elaborate opinion In which he holds that under
the statute the Board Of Police Commissioners are
bound to allow the Tammany organization to nom-
mate list from which the democratic inspectors
arc to bo chosen. In his opinion he says:-
No question is made In regard the selection Of two out
ceded that the members o the Board who are OF the
spectors mcmbcrs Of that party which is meaning
and intent of the law whom applied TO tho actual state o
Minority" os a'' tho h vosor. @ sIsn'' But s",@sd
as / understand. that in appointing tho two
but supporters the whole Of the denocrstic ticket
.ely ncminated At syracuse and that they cannot law
them by the political organisation Of the democratic pnty
% % s s s"a s 30 S
suggested arc not supporters m what called the regular
sSoso who suggest .her nsss ns. Of that
ticket To THIS conclusion cannot subscribo IL appears
law and as know of NO wsy Of m,srpretng or spvynS
Law but to determine lie meaning by ths Intent Of the
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
CHARGES AGAINST JOHN l. D4VENPoRT
Proceedings have been taken in the United

Proceedings have been taken in the United
States Circuit COur; by Messrs T. Eery Anderson and
George W. Wngae to secure the removal from office OF
Jonu Davenport. Supervisor Of Elections. Yesterday
Mr. Davenport served with the papers in the case
The petition signed by William Kelly Patrick Whalen.
Thomas ORrly, Peter Coleman, and fourteen others,
who arrested last November warrants charging
them with illegal naturalization
The petitioners mako two charges and siIty-eight
specifications against Mr. Davenport as United States
Commissioner, aud charge and four specifications
against him Chief Supervisor Of Elections The first
charge Of mafeasancc IN Office ia the dlschage OF his
judicial functions as Commissioner OF the Circuit
Court Of the United states for the Southern District Of
New-YOrk, and the second for improper and arb-
trary O1 his powers" as such commissioner. The
third charge is OF Improper colduct Chief super
visor OF Elections" There also served upon Mr..
Davenport order made by Judge Blatchford direct
ing that the 10 the charges and specifications
should filed by Mr Davenport with the clerk OF the
court within twenty davs Of the serving OF the papers
upon him, and that he should also furnish copy VI his
answer TO the attorneys for the petitioners
Mr.. Davenport subsequently, stated 10 a TRIBUNE re-
porter that he obliged TO leave the CITY for several
days and II IL not for that fact lie could file his an
swerimmediaey. The charges he claimed were OF sueh
limsy that little time would be required 10 an
swer them, aud on Monday afternoon he would prob
ably file his reply. He would waive his right 10 the
twenty days time, that there may be delay IN the
urOceeuiugs.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
POLITICS IN OHIO.

RFpIRLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC VIEWS.
srprScTu or TIE ANTI-IAFT MovEMENI-PRoB-
.Rrr REsrLr OF THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
IN MAY.
An Ohio Republican editor, talking with IRIB-
INE reporter Yesterday of the probable result Oh
the Republican convention in that State 10 DE heiu
in Nav. said "The Taft movement which carried
everything before it three weeks ago. Is eVidehIS
weakening. Taft is still much the strongest can
didate but he is losing ground. There is fear tha'
his decision on the question OF the BlDle III the
schools is still fresh the minds OF the PROTESTANT
church members and would inJure him II he were
nominated. An effort is being made TO Drlhg out
General NJ f. Force, of Cincinnati, against
Taft, but | don't think much strength
can be worked up for it. The programme
of most of the anti-Taft men IS to spring GaTheid
ON the convention nominate him with a hurrah and
then insist on his accepting. Garfield don't want
the nomination. 1t would be damaging to his
chances for the SenatOrshp to run for Governor we
might lose Hamilton County, winch Is the only par!
of the State where he is not popular, aud that WOuu
lose us the Legislature, and OF course lose hl th9
Senatorshp Still he may think 1t his duty 10 heau
the party in the great fight we have on manu- th9
wear and take the risks of personal sacrifice; l
think however there rs no occasion To demand tnat
he shall take the nomination IN opposition 10 me-
wishes We are in such excellent shape now that
that we can elect any good available cahdldate.
A prominent Ohio lawyer and Democratic poltl-
clan who is in the city business, was asked yes
tertlay whether Bishop would be renominated. He
replied: "Yes; there seems to be no doubt OK It.
The idea that a GovernorOught to have two terms is
a great help to his candidacy. Then he has active
friends all over the State, won by his appointments,
who are working diligently for hlm. Besides the
Hamilton County Democrats, who are a power IN
the convention, are all for him. III VIII pc Dal
policy to nominate him, but it can't be helped.
There is no organized movement to defeat him. We
ought TO take General Rice. who was good soldier
and lost a leg in battle. HIS nomination would
stop the mouths of the old War Democrats, who are
getting in bad humor with the party. Such
men as friend of mine, who pulls a little
peco of paper out of his pocket and reads:
Number of Confederate Democrats in the Senate,
10; number of Democrats who fought on the
Union side, none TnCn he says: 1t begins TO
look az If we Union Democrats fought on the
wrong side. The party seems to have no use for
us Now if we should put mp a gallant Union sol
der like Rice" continued the lawyer. such talk
as this which is likely TO do our party great deal
of harm, would be stopped"
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29

order that since Congress cannot meet of its own
might be possible to assemble Congress on any eX-
traordinary occasion. Of these occasions the Pres
dent is made the sole judge. They are
cess as during the usual summer vacation.
If the President could not call Congress
together at any time when it is helpless TO assemble
of Its own motion, the very purpose for winch the
Constitution gave him the power might be de-
feated and at times great National disasters might
follow.
There is q strong probability that it will be de-
cided that the President can convene Congress even
in recess, but there is stronger probability that
the Democrats will not so completely destroy thelr
party and bring it into universal contempt as sW'h
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
THE POLITICAL PLOT.

WHY AUBURN PRISON WAS WANTED
MR.. PILsBURY COMPELLED TO PLACE HIMSELF IN
TIE POWER OF GOVERNOR ROBINsON-HOW
MOSES EARNED THE wARDENsHIP
1t now appears that Superintendent Pilsbury
placed his resignation in the hands of Governor
Robinson just about the time when there was a
close fight between the Tilden and ant-Tilden fac
tions for control of the State Committee. 1t is
inferred that Moses was then assured that
he would receive the wardenshp of Auburn Prison
If he would support the Tlden faction. His sud
den conversion followed. and in due time he was
made warden In place ofWells, whom Mr.. Pilsbury
reluctantly removed.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
FIRE RECORD.
A BLAZE IN FULTON STREET.

A BLAZE IN fULION SlRfEI.
CHARLES V. BRETT's LTHOGRAPHlc ESTABLISH
MINT BURNRD-HIs Loss ABOUT $4,000.
Flames suddenly broke through a window
on the upper floor Of No. 116 Fulton-s at 74j p. M
Yesterday The building ia stories high, with iron
'front.' and by Samuel sharlow, worker in ivory
II ia located on the site OF the Walker book binding
establishment destroyed several years ago by fire. The
fifth aud sixth hoors together with the h foOr Of No.
Ia are occupied by Charles V. Brett, photographer.
Tie printing offices Of William j. Reed the third
and fourth foors the second being occupied by g. s.
WooIman agent for James W. Queen Co., mathemsti-
cal instruments ana the first by BOwmins tailoring
establishment. Joseph and Samuel sharlow also have
offices 10 the building.
The fire was confined 20 the sixth floor. The stock
consisted chiefly o presses thOgaph plates and paper,
but the chemicals used in the caused the flames to
spread rapidly over the entire floor. Within twenty
minues however from the time OF the first alarm the
fire was well under control The goods on the lower
floors were covered with rubber cloths by the Fire
Patrol and but little damage resulted from water. Tho
value OF Mr.. Bretrs machinery and fixtures Is esti-
at 500 900 to 10000 The damage 10 this
well "a plates stored IN the rooms, il considerable,
though the loss Is believed TO be fully covered by nsur
ance Some slight damage by water was inflicted sOn
he stock OF Richard T. Lowe bOOkbrdcr occupying the
sixth floor OF No III The damage TO the building Was
about 20 900. A large number OF telegraph wires ex.
tending over the building were badly twisted and
broken by the heat The cause OF the fire is unknown,
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
A pEFA Utter RETURNS HOME TO DIE.

Frederick Schaefer, jr., formerly Town
Treasurer OF Union H N. j. died yesterday ,morning
at his fathers house. in that place This man away
from home six years ago. when II discovered that
he had stolen about $4,000 OF the town funds. His
bondsmen were sued by the town and forced to make
good the amount Of schaefer's defacatiou.
schaefer went to Williamsburg, where he opened q
talor's shop. For nearly year no had suffered with
consumption and expressed wish be taken home TO
de several days ago he removed to Union Hin 10
close coach, and his arrival being kept secret from
s except the members OF his fathers family and the
Attending physicians. When his death was announced
IL caused excitement His father has paid
10 the bondsmen nearly the full amount they
relied to give ~ the town. and promises 70 pay The
balance II he hyes.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
NEWARE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

PORT JERvIs, n. Y, March 2S.-At the
third days session of the Newark Methodist Episcopal
Conference, committee was appointed to raise tue
amount necessary to endOw char IN the Drew
Theological Seminary at Madison, N j. In memory OF
Bshop James. Nearly 0ne-haf OF the S2o'oOO en-
dowment fund has been subscribed Inc Kew
Dr. A. s. Hunt Corresponding SECRETARY Vi inc
American Rthle Society, made an address upon
,, onarattora of the society. The Rev S. Parsons,
chairman Of the Committee upon the ltnerancy pre-
i euerce anppantments and requesting the Presiding
Elders not to interfere with The sh6p IN &
Wcrrii smoke in favor the resolution Alter c0DSd-
erahle discussIOn the matter was laid over.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
CRIMES AND C4SU4LTiES-BET TELEGRAPH
rxpIosION IN A WIRE PACTo

EXPLOSION IN WIRE FACTORY
WORCESTER Mass, March 2S.-A gas explosion
one OF them Horace Bacon seriousy lie will
reooNe'' A DREADFUL BLOW ON THE HEAD.
N.TroON H., March 2S.-Peter lIOben a young
city by striking MN Oh 'o ueau WIN '"uA' h"Vo
has been arrested
INDICTED FOR A CRIME BEYOND TIE SEA.
SAN FPANCISCO, March 2S.-The United states
Grand ury have indicted Edward Bertrand for mansaugh.
Ter I'm Kng captain O the bark Masonic IN the CHINA
sea on the tith OF last November
oXF OF THE SPECIAL DANGERS OF THE POOR
0GDENsBURG, n. Y, March 2S.-lhe wife and in
FAINT child OF Michael Garno carter of this city
bady burned the upsetng OF kerosene lamp last night
the child dled TINS morning. anu INC ooi Ia no' eA
pected TO live.
THE DELIBERATE DEATH OF A DIVER
NEWPORT, X. l., March 2S.-lt Is now claimed
Horace Manchester the diver who drowned on
Monday deliberately committed suicide on account OF nnan
cal and domestic troubles which had been preyng his
mind long time.
sACRILEGIOUs THIEVES.
NgWBURG, n. T., March 2o.-Ihe 81. Thomas
Episcopal Church at New WinsOr was entered ny
b1Tgiars night They carried of SILVER dish from the
roon They left bundle containing the robes OF the
rector OOr 1t Is supposed have Oeeh tue "OiA VI
tramps. ,.,,,e,, I'm ~ p.ITROAD err
CpFP\FIEIp Mass March 2S.-A down freight
train yesterday on the Connecticut River Railroad broke IN
Two milo north 0f Greenfield village and SIX loaod cars
wer thro the track ana badly brOkc ~ Inc eil
we're wrecked and the track Cou hOV Oo Ceou Vr
through trans for about tsenty-tour hours
THE MURDER OF YOUNG WOMAN.
HARRISBURG, Penu., March 2S.-liadeSsah Doug
las. while out walking last evening with young lady friend
near Dnuphiu Penu met by man named UayuOf VINO
Srs nsol and her twice killing her Instantly Gay
nov be sro himself Hedessah was AT one time DO
mesc m tho family Of Gaynor and was about hheeen Year,
| VI age
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
HOME RULE FOR ALsACE-LORRAINE.

In the debate in the Reichstag yesterday
on Herr schneegans motion in favor OF autonomous
government for Alsace Lorraine the UnderSec etary OF
sought provo that the grievances Of the Home
Rulers were great they alleged, and that tho
province had received many benefits since the
ton. Speakers Of all parties concurred in desiring
greater autonomy for AlsaceLOrrane within the limits
calculated to insure forever remaining part OF the
German Empire Prince Bismarck's speech again
remarkable for It's moderation His denial OF the right
of the province TO be represented In the Bundcsrah
frrrcd to its being represented the same footing
the other States. He was quite willing to see 10
reDrescnted in modified forID. He had been asked
province, he had not sooner proposed remedyi" But
he thought initiative should from the people
Themselves; and, now that they had spoken out, he
held himself bound III all conscience to try and meet
their wishes.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29

THE LITTLE KNOT OF VERY SOFT MONEY MEN IN
THE HOUSE GATHER IN A COMMITTEE ROOM FOR
A COMFORTABLE TALK.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The Nationalist
assisted by Judge Kelley and eight
ten Democratic members Of the House. held caucus in
one Of the House cOmmttee-rOOms this evening, and
remained III session until after 10 o'clock
They discussed at length the financial condition
OF the country and the which they considered
necessary reefwhich latter may be summarized
mainly follows ~ Free coinage OF silver, and the
issue Of silver certificates based silver
bullion on equality with gold certificates.
t2) Reissue OF the ten million dollars
legal-tenders held for the redemption Of
fractional currency. 81 Retirement OF the National
bank circulation and the issue Of legaltenders in lieu
thereof az The imposition of income tax. COM
mttee consisting OF Representatives Ewing, Warner and
Weaver was appointed TO prepare bills embodylng the
views OF the which TO be introduced the
first opportunity. Among the Democratic members,
besides those already named, were Representatives.
Springer, Wise and Mcmillan. Judge Kelley voted
against the proposition for income tax. Mr. De
La Mayr was very fervent In his expressions
He declared among other things, that Secretary
Sherman ought 10 be lmpeached and that the Almighty
IA a better man than De La Matyr or he would long
ago haV punished the who responsible the
contraction OF the currency and consequent distress
New-York tribune., 1879-03-29
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
THE ICE IN THE HUDSON FAST GOING

THE ICE n TIE HUDsON FAST UUINb.
HUDsoN n. Y, March 2S.-1he river Is open to
this point The feIrYbOat Gorge IL. Power from NewbuTg
reac city afternoon The ice above this cy 10
yet hrm.
WORCESTER ENTITLED TO BE PROUD.
WORCESTER, Mass, March 2S.-Ninety thousand
dollars OF the city per cents having twenty six years 10
run to-day by Charles A. sweet Co. oi Boston,
at lOJ7'lOO
A NEW MANAGER FOR THE HOOSAC TUNNEL ,
Boston, March 2S.-Ihe Governor has nominated
and the Council confirmed under suspension Of the
rules Clinton Gardner 10 be manager OF the Troy and
Greenfield Railroad and the HOosac Tunnel To succeed Jee
nah Prescott resigned.
SALUTE IN HONOR OF PORTER
UTICA, n. y. March 2S.-Ncws is received here on
that te finding IN General FL John PorteH
case completely Vindcatea him The Grand Army ot the
Republic Society Of the Fifth Army Corps are nrlns
congratulatOry salute tins afternoon.
SALARIES TO BE REDUCED IN BOSTON.
BOsTON March 2S.-It Is understood that in the
civ Council the Committee Salaries has agreed upon
reduction OF per all salaries between $500 and 81
QUO 10 cent all above OOO Ihs redueuon hl
spply " tbe police and ire depATtmentA.