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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

tion, including salaries and expenses of the In
ternal Revenue Bureau, waS 9A per cent.
The total amount realized by tax on capital
and deposits of banks and bankers during the
fiscal year ended June 80, was S3 34909 9l3, and for
ISO5, ,934.
A statement Of capital and deposits of savings
banks and banks and bankers other than Ma
invested in Government bonds against b 81, ,SS2 :
Too reported last year.
Total value of property seized during the year
for violation of internal revenue laws, 1924 146;
total number of suits pending July /, 1879, for
violation of internal revenue laws, IL 9A. Dur
ing the year 1900 suits have been settled decided
or dismissed, and the amount recovered by the
Government on Judgments and from compro-
misses accepted has been SS0l,54S; total value of
internal revenue stamps issued during the year,
3lL9,6556y6
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

STATISTICS officially compiled for the
German Government show that the
present population of the Empire very
considerably exceeds that of 1916. In
1875 it was 42,727, $50, for the whole
country, of which Prussia has 25,742,-
404, and Bavaria 6, 1882, $40; in 1915 the
population of the whole country was
"a, 1881, 1896; for Prussia, 13,706, ,978, and
for Bavaria, 3,607,0S The figures for
the other and smaller States are in
about the same proportion, being in
the average an increase of nearly 100
per cent, Notwithstanding emigration
and war.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

If a juryman is not to be allowed to
see any one but the other jurors and
the Sheriff, during the progress of a
trial, we should like to know how he is
to inform his friends which way to bet.
It'll get to that pass that it's no object
to man to sit on jury If things con-
tinue in this way.-Boston Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

WE have heard so often of the wom-
an and the man who were "no better
than they ought to be-" that we have
lost all interest in them. If people who
talk want to astonish the world with a
real novelty, let them trot out some
human specimens that are better thar
they should be. Humanity will pay
money Just to look at them.--HaUk-
EVe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

YES, l want my daughter to study
rhetoric" said the mother, "for she
can't fry pancakes now withoutsmoking
the house all up"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

"DoN'T be afraid to praise your serv-
ants when they deserve it," remarks
an exchangei but, the minute the hus-
band tries that on the hired girl, she
has 70 hunt for another situation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05

THE Detroit Post regarding the large
red spot on the planet Jupiter" Per
haps it's bile"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-12-05
TIIE EAST.

A collision took place on the New London
Northern Railroad, near Palmer, Mass, on
the oath, between a passenger train and
freight train. Both trains were at full speed.
Five persons were seriously injured.
The wife of ex- United States Senator Wad-
leigh, Of New Hampshire, died very suddenly
at Boston on the night Of the 23d.
Over one thousand women registered In
Boston to vote at the coming city election for
school directors.
In the municipal election at Providence, X.
l., on the 95th ult., Thomas A. Doyle, Rep,
was elected Mayor for the fifteenth time, re-
ceiving 2,923Votes to :, ,64s for William Spence.
Democratic aud Citizens candidate.
The house of Mrs. Samuel +. Tichnor, at
Norwich, Conn, took fire on the 25th ult.,
and when the neighboTs ran to the place they
found Mrs. Tiehnor sitting In a chair, burned
TO death.
Mrs. Kate Sprague. has been sued by George
Linck, the German tutor for her child Willie,
at the time OF the recent troubles at Canon
chet for t240 salary. The answer of the de-
fendant to the complaint set up that the
agreement with Llnck was made In her capaci-
ty as married woman, and that, therefore,
her husband is responsible for the debt, not
her and that Governor Sprague had full
knowledge OF the engagement made with
Linck.
At a meeting OF the Fall River, Mass,
Board OF Trade on the Goth ult., It was voted
TO restore the schedule OF prices paid to cotton
operators in April, 1878, date Of last reduc
tion. This is equivalent TO an increase of if-
teen per cent and is to take effect on and
after Jan. 1.
Two hundred and thlrty'six fishermen have
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
A BIG CoNFEDERACY.

Among all the many new schemes
that have been proposed in Congress,
Senator WIrHERs must have the credit
OF the most novel and original.
His proposition is to authorize the
President to issue a proclamation invit-
ing the governments OF all nations on
this continent To unite in 4 cOniedera-
ton for mutual support, offensive and
defensive.
His scheme cOntemplates that each
government is to remain independent
in the administration OF its own affairs,
but TO be otherwise subordinate to the
Federal Government of the Confedera-
CIV which shall have the executive right
to declare war, to proclaim peace,
10 maintain armies and navies
and 10 regulate commerce. The
assemblage OF a grand congress
of delegates from each government is
suggested by the mover of this PROPOSE
LlDtlt Nllp Slltlil 'AlAN AP q N'AA9t'NA'A'AA
TO be submitted for ratification TO the
nations represented in the congress, the
ratification by two-thirds OF the number
binding the whole. 1t is stated in the
memorial that "Great Britain has many
colonies on this continent which are to-
day in peaceful accord with the mother
country and desire no separation from
it, but it is believed that she will cheer
fully relinquish her hold upon them If
they wish 10 Join such cOnfederacy."
On paper such a scheme does not
look unattractiye, as a fancy picture, but
it is not probable that it will take shape
and form bv the mere Introduction OF a
resolution in Congress. IL would have
to engage the minds OF men a long time
before the work of creation could even
begin. Senator WITHEIsS may gain the
credit IN future generations OF having
lived ahead of his age, but the most
probable fate OF his mammoth scheme is
that il will die bOrnin'.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
AN IMPORTANT VICTORY

The most important result OF the
anti-Republican majority in the Maine
Legislature, will be an investigation into
the outrageous corruption Of the BLAINE
cohorts at the September election.
1t is this which BLAINE and his crowd
fear more than the loss Of the State. 1t
is this which has kept him at home, no
doubt, rather than at Washington look
ing after his Presidential prospects An
exposure Of the conduct OF the Maine
Republican campaign will bury his
Presidential prospects very etlectually.
Enough has already come to light
through the investigations ol a Boston
journal, to warrant ami demand 4 most
thorough investigation. With the Leg
islature assured to the opposition, there
must Of necessity, follow an inveStiga-
ton Of the charges OF fraud, corruption
and intimidation at the polls such as
have disgraced that State.
We may expect tins work 10 DC uOne
as Thoroughly and fearlessly as tine Gov
ernor and Council have done their duty.
This is the revolution that will be Ell
fected in Maine now that It has for the
first time a Legislature able and willing
for the work, and the whole country
will be interested i'm seeing it well and
thoroughly done. We are in want OF
such exposures, rs examples. They
will help to purify the ballot. There is
no finer field to begin operations than is
now offered in Maine. The success OF
the Fusionists is for this reason, a very
gratifying and important political vic
tory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
BUSIN ESS.

Those who in the early stages OF the
rise i'm the business tide. predicted that
it would only be moderate and limit
ed advance, are doubtless surprised by
the continued bound with which it goes
forward, gaining additional impetus
with every advancing step.
Saws the Boston Herald "The bust
ness boom is something marvellous. On
every hand we hear of machinery
working day and night, and still the de-
mand outrunS the supply. Many man.
uiactories are Obliged to refuse orders,
having engaged all their production for
months ahead. The advance of prices
has been rapid and generally steady. In
many cases they are now too high, and
cannot be sustained They have already
checked expectation and increased i'm
portation. The wages of labor have not
been increased in proportion. Here
aud there We hear of moderate advances,
but by no means in proportion 10
the increased cost Of living. Con-
slant employment is, indeed, great adj
vantage, and that is what the working
man has received as his share of the re-
viyed prosperity. Competition will
gradually advance his wages. so far
there is no danger in the rush of bust
ness. When all are employed, and
many making large profits, the demand
for all sorts of merchandise is vigorous
and steady. The restoration of conf
dence is also an important factor. This
leads to the investment OF capital in all
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
A Gentle Stimnlus

Is impaired To the kidneys and bladder by Hos
letters Bitters which is most useful in overcom-
ing torpIdity Of those organs Besides iniusing
more activity into them, this excellent tonic
endOwS them with additional yigor and enables
them the better 10 undergo the wear and tear OF
the di>charging function imposed upon them by
nature. Moreover. as they are the channel for
the escape OF certain impurities from the blood,
it increases their usefulness by strengthening
and healthNlly stimulating them. In certain
morbid conditions Of these important organs,
they fall into sluggish state, which is the usual
precursor Of disease. What then can De Of greater
service than medicine which impels them to
greater activity when slothiul" No maladieS are
more pcrilous than those which affect the kid
news: and a medicine which averts the peril
should be highly esteemed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
SENATOR DAVIS WAR CLAIMS
RESOLUTION.

The resolution offered by Senator DA-
Wis and passed in the Senate by a strict
party vote, calling on the Secretary OF
the Treasury for a statement OF the
money paid out OF the Treasury since
1874 for claim or damages sustained by
the war, will furnish valuable cam
paign document for 1880.
Every Republican in the Senate voted
against this resolution, and every Dem
ocrat for it. This, as the Pittsburgh
Post observes, is somewhat remarkable
if the Republicans are not afraid OF the
truth, for they shave been asserting
that the Democrats were the great adj
vocates of the payment.o war claims,
and certainly they should not object to
getting at the facts since the Democrats
succeeded to power in Congress. The
report in response to this resolution
will show that since the Democrats OBJ
tanned control OF Congress the payment
of private war claims has been practical
" ended. and when the Republicans had
control it was carried on in colossal style.
Ii will also be shown that while the pos
sible Southern claims were being dwelt
upon for the purpose of frightening I'M
thoughtful voters. the Republican Sena-
tors and Representatives were voting
millions into the pockets OF their pOliti-
cal cronies in the Eastern, Middle and
Western States. In short, the resolu-
ton moved by Senator DAVIS was OPP
posed because the Republican politicians
knew that it involved the exposure OF a
fraudulent pretext and a fraudulent
practice in which they had long been
engaged. 1t will put an end to the clap
trap about war claims.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
THE TEXAS pACIFIC.

The possession or control OF the Texas
Pacific Railroad seems to be included in
JAY GoULD's scheme for a magnificent
railroad monarchy. and the transfer OF,
az least, the control Of that corporation
10 him has probably already been con-
summated.
The causes which have Led to this ac-
ton On the part of those interested in
the Texas Pacific, were two.iold. The
first. growing out OF their inability to
complete the road without government
aid. and their second hope OF aid from
the Pennsylvania Company having faid-
eel away by reason of the failing heath
Of Ton. SCorr and his consequent IN
ability 10 give it personal attention.
The second reason for the transfer
was the fact that GOULD. Tor the very
purpose Of getting control OF the road,
had gobbled up all the roads leading
East So that il would have no outlet eX-
cept such as he choose TO give'it. 1T
would begin nowhere and end in the
wilderness.
Finding themselves thus checkmated,
the Texas Pacific people resorted to an
arrangement with che GOULD syndicate
by which, for a controlling interest in,
the company, the syndicate IS TO al
vance the money to complete the road
10 IN Paso, where it is TO meet the
Southern Pacific, and with it form an
other trunk line 10 the Pacific.
The terms OF this arrangement are that
the syndicate furnish $4,000 per mile
% build the Texas Pacific from Fort
Worth 20 f, Paso, and TO take from the
same controlling interest in the bonds
and stock OF the company. The c>ti-
mates of the chief engineer OF the Texas
Pacific show that the roal can be built,
including grading, cuiycrts, bridges,
ties. and iron, for about an average OF
$4,000 per mile, 50 that there will be a
large margin Of pro,iton the construction
account 10 be- divided. Whether the
GOULD syndicate insists upon this margin
as its own plum, OF whether the original
Texas Pacific syndicate is to share in 1t,
il not known. II is also stated 10y we'll
informed persons that the syndicate
now represented by the NANDERBHrs in
connection with GOULD, FIELD, SAGE,
and the MoEGANs, are to have an inter
est in the Pennsylvania railroad combi-
nation, and TO control its western trunk
lines. The objec. OF this is to leave
without eastern connections the st.
Louis and San Francisco Company, a
rival line TO the Pacific along the thirty
fifth parallel controlled by capitalists
who left GOULD and his crowd out. The
next move, it is said, will be to get con-
troll of the Ohio and Mississippi, and cut
the Baltimore and Ohio out OF : con-
nection with st. Louis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

The New York Herald prints letter
from q correspondent who is making a
tour Of political observation through the
Southern States. In the extreme South
he finds the Democratic sentiment to-
ward General GRANT not materially diff
iereut from what il is in the border
states. Writing from Charleston he re-
ports conversations with prominent cit
izens OF South Carolina, and they all
bear in one direction namely, the alb
sence Of any marked interest in General
GRANT on the part OF the Southern Dem
ocruts and prevailing Indifference to
Federal politics as compared with local
questions. Among the negroes the
grant sentiment is unanimous and en-
thusiastic. The white Republicans OF
the South. who are but small minority
Of the party, share this decided prefer
ence, with the exception OF the Federal
ofice-holders, who are for SHERMAN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
Notice to Contractors anu 5uiIders
OFFICE or THE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, !
MHEEIINH NOYember -, 1872

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEELING, November Is, 1879 J
Sealed proposals will BE received by the Board
Of Public Works, Of tie State Of West Virginia,
addressed to the undersigned, mp TO u o'clock
noon, of March the lst, 1850, for the ALTERATIONS
N and THE ADDITIONS 10 the building known as
the STATE HOUSE at Charleston, Kanawha
county, West Virginia, according to the Plans
and Specifications furnished by C. c. Kemble and
A. PEBBLES, joint architects.
Bids will be received for the whole and the
several parts OF the work. Plans and sPecifica-
tons may De seen at the Capitol Building, In
Wheeling, on and after January lst, 1880, and
any information relative thereto may be obtain
oil 10y applying to C. c. Kemblc, the architect,
eSident at Wheeling, W. Va.
Bond security, approved by the Board of
Public Works, will be required of each contrac-
tor The right OF receiving or rejecting any or
all bids is reserved.
BY order Of the Board OF Public Works
noylH 5. BRADY, Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

The Legislature Just chosen in Louis
lana will elect United States Senator
in place Of KELLOGG, whose term will
expire in March, 1883. Under the new
Constitution it appears another Legisla-
ture will not be elected until Tuesday
after the third Monday in April, 1884,
and the papers are calling attention to
the tact that the United States Senate is
going to be so horribly close thatlt wont
10 10 have Louisiana unrepresented
even for a short time. The present Leg
islature will meet on January II next,
and if there is no mistake about the
statement concerning the Senatorship,
il will proceed to an election two weeks
after its organization. The situation
has dawned upon the Louisiana poiiti-
clans 80 suddenlyithat they are in some
confusion in consequence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

sorts OF productive enterprises which
increase wealth and multiply workers.
But there is point beyond which it is
not safe to venture, and it is not unlike
ly that a great many spectators will
come to grief by being too sanguine. We
advise business men in every depart
ment to exercise caution, and go surely
if they must go more slowly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

TuE proposed law in regard to Ma
tional banks has been amended by the
House Committee, so that it will not
require any increase Of their reserves,
hut ''requires every banking association
TO keep in gold or silver coins Of the
United States one-half OF the reserve
fund now required by law" The effect
OF this will be to relieve the treasury OF
its superabundaRce OF coin. As the
measure now stands it is not objectiona-
BILE 20 the banks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
Spelling Reform

Is yet thing OF the future, and until
it becomes generally adopted all persons
who use pen and pencil want a handy
pocket dictionary. The neatest and
most complete thing in this line is given
away as a premium to all who send Fiji
ty Cents for one years subscription to
the Health Monthly" Sample copies
sent free by the Murray Hill Publishing
Company. l29 f. 18th Street, New York
City.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

TPE report that the mortgage sale oil
the Kansas Pacific to JAY GOULD had
been set aside by a Federal court proves
Incorrect. The order OF the court only
applies to certain outlying lands OF the
COMPANY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

THE Hon. WILLIAM T. CHANDLER
saws the Hon. DoN CAMERON has told
him within a week that he is for GRANT,
"Rrst, last, and all the time and that
GRANTS nomination next year is now q
foregone conclusion, no other Republic
can aspirant having the ghost OF a
chance against him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

THE Democratic National Committee,
will probably be called February 2Sd,
the 22d falling on Sunday. The contest
for location will likely fall between New
York and Chicago. Mr.. BARNUN, the
Chairman, is now in Washington max
ing preparations for a general call OF the
Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19

AN exchange remarks with some de-
gree of exultation that the Republicans
OF Maine have been beaten at their own
game: but such is not the case. The
contingent game as practised by our
Republican friends is one OF theft, in
trigue and fraud; that Of Gov. GARcELoN
and his council is legitimate and square,
based upon law and supported by the
Supreme Court. IL will be seen that
there is a vast difference between the
two
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Stockholders MeetinQ.

WHEELING AND ELM GROVE RAILROAD
The regular annual meeting of Stockholders
I'm the Wheeling and Elm Grove Railroad for
the election Of Board of Directors, will be held
in the court room of the ohio county Court
House, on January !, lSsO, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
deli SAM'L MATHEWS, Sec'y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
TAX NOTICE.

A IL PERSONS OWING STATE AND COUN.
N TY Taxes for 1877, 1873 and 1879, must call
nj the Sherids Office and pay, as am determin-
cd 10 FORCE the payment of BACK TAX BILLS re-
gardlesS OF who may owe them:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
PuBLIsEERs AND PRoPRIEToRs

The Sixty-fourth general assembly OF
Ohio will meet on Monday, the 9Th OF
January next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
Louisiana State Lottery Company

This institution was regularly Incorporated Dy
the Legislature Of the State for Educational and
Charitable purposes, In 1865. for the TERM or
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, Ia which contract tht
inylolable faith OF the State " pledged, which
pledge has been renewed by an overwhelming
popular vote. securing is franchise IN the new
constitution adopted December ~, A. ID. 1872
with Capital Of 81 600 600 70 which II has since
added reserve fund Of $50 600. It's Grand Single
Number Distribution will take place monthly
on the second Tuesday IL never scales or post
pone,. Look at the following disthbntIOn:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-19
Stores and Dwellings for Rent.
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