Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-12-01
PHILADELPHIA PICKINGS
GATHERED BY THE SPECIAL REPORT
Err OF THE REGISTER"
Newspaper Libel Suits-Ccstly Charity
Wharf Scenes-Arriyal Of a Steamer
from europe-Smugglers Watched
-Pi,hy POints-Census ofSe-
groes-No Politics.
NEWS NOTES FROM The QUAKER CITY.
pecial correspondence to the Register.

Special Correspondence to the Register.
PHILADELPHIA, November q.
Libel suits against newspapers in this
city are Of frequent o, curreace. The
ioun a'istic free-lance, Col. Mcclure
Tiraes, has had bakers dozen," but
was not mulcted in damages in any oi
them, although in one case the convic.
tions OF single juror saved the paper
from paying heavy damages. A couple
of weeks ago, G ty Controller Pattison,
the honest Democratic official who was
re- elected on November 2d by over
$4,000 majority. sued William NJ. SIM
gsrly, OF the Record for criminal libel.
The libel consisted in publishing an ar
ticle in the Record rejecting on Mr.. Pat
tison's official honesty and integrity. A
few days ago VIM. ]. Donahough, co :
lector Of delinquent taxes, entered suit
both criminally and civiily, for libel,
against VIM. Bunn, Of the Sunday
Transcript. The cause OF the
action was an article that apdeared
last Sunday week in Bunn's paper,
which purported to be history OF she
Collectors life. Whether true or un-
true, the article bore
The Elements Of Extreme Viciousness.
To show the personal nature OF Sun
day journalism in this city, we give an
extract from the article in question. Al.
ter reciting the date and place OF his
birth and referring to dead brother by
saving, To-day the autumn winds
sweep in complaining dirges over an
unmarked d,rrkn'i'S grave" the article
continued: "W. J. Donohugh. Collector
Of Delinquent Taxes, one OF the very
worst Of the infamous ring OF leeches
who have fastened themselves on the
city finances-a man without one re-
deeming trait OF character, whose inhnl-
tesimal soul
Would Rattle Around
in the shell Oi mustard seed. Most
thieves who steal public revenues by
millions have the grace TO spend liberal
ly. This monstroSity hugs TO his ILL
gotten dollars with miser's clutch, and
will not even spend among his fellow
robbers. When the time comes that the
ring will have to pave their way from
the court TO the prison with gold Bill
Donohugh will leave his fellow plunder-
ers to whack up for him, ii he does not
betray them beforehand. But this mar
ratiye, in digust at handling such an un-
pleasant subject, has impatiently outrun
its feet"
Nice Sunday reading, is it not? Bat
il may prove very costly to the young
editor, and also give him chance. to
personally explore eell in grim and
dismal Nova. Yet We would not like TO
bet big sum that such would be the
case. We might lose.
Ccstly Charity.
The poor We have with you always"
runs i'm our confused Uranium as being a
Biblical injunction, and this charitable
municipality acknowledges the truth OF
the observation. We nave charitable
societies too numerous to mention.
These societies generally have hsndsom-
w appointed offices. with white chok-
cred, solemn looking individuals and
demure and holy-appearing maidens oi
uncertain sge to distribute among the
needy the funds contributed by those
who consider it privilege to give OF
their means for sweet charlty's sake.
But like a so note collected for the
conversion OF the heather, nine goes
into the pocket OF the collector and the
remainder for the purpose intended. IT.
Illustrative OF the woi kings OF majority
of these alleged charitable associations,
We cite the case OF one society. whose
agents collected about 81 S7,0O0-of which
| the munilicent sum Of less than $500
was distributed among the poor, while
the balance went Tor salaries
and incidentals, the latter term
| probably covering several blnquets io'
the Board of MansgArs. We thus 'have
the spectacle of cnarity costing over
eleven dollars for every dollar distribu'
ted.
From Europe to America.
To persons unused TO the scenes at
tendant upon the arrival OF vessc
| from Europe, with a cargo OF ctngrants
a visit to the docks upon such an occa
sion presents spectacle which never
fails To enlist the attention. Generally
the pier is crowded with friends OF the
incoming passengers, and as the hug,
vessel glides up the river, a thing o.
bt antv, the Joy of those on shore break,
forth in cheers and a waving OF hats anC
handkerchiefs, to which hearty re-
sponse is given by those on board, who
AS soon as the city is sighted crowd the
upper decks and remain there until the
vessel lands. As soon as the slip !;
made fast and the gang-planxs placed IN
| position. grand scramble for shore
Is commenced. The mingled iarsor
of French, Irish, Swiss, German, Italian
English and Scotch as they assemble
i'm SQUADS on the pier. reminds the spec
tator OF the Tower of Babel when In,
confusion OF tongues took place.
The Scene is one of Varied Interest
The different nationalities are attireC
| in the costumes peculiar To their nativ,
country. Friends are among them wei
coming them to the land OF liberty
Passing here and there are Mayor Stok
ley's stalwart cops" whose dress!
uniforms and air of importance attract'
the undisguised admiration OF the new
comer.. Uncle sammy s custom ofhcer
are investigating the contents OF trunk
bag and bundle, TO see that no innocen
looking emigrant smuggles lot OF laees
silks. watches, etc, into this land o
freedom. Officers Il various emigra
ton societies are fitting about afte
those who have no friends to keep
watchful eve over them. Every pre-
caution is taken to keep the wharf clea
of sharpers when vessel arrives. NJ
one can gain permission on the pier un
less the name Of some one expected
on the ship can be given. or 1
pass from the general office o
the steamship company is exhibited
Almost Immediately upon the arrival o
the vessels of the American Line, IN,
emigrants bound for the West are placeC
on board the Pennsylvania railroad and
taken direct to their destination. Tn,
Indiana of this line arrived the othe
day with go steerage passengers, ,
majority of whom were for the Grea
West.
| Pithy Points
We are having winter weather with .
vengeance. First fall OF the beau
von't-then slush, then biting blasts o