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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

v, understand that there is o move
AN, nm foot among some OF the ex-Union
sgi., 10 organize an association OF their
,"nj.s in West Virginia, and perhaps
,,..rp Ohio, for the purpose of buying a
w, body Of land in the West,
,,,r,On to settle such soldiers. and their
Iaiies as may desire to go West, but who
t,,bs want Of sufficient means to pur'
sue and equip a farm cannot carry out
Nh wishes. The association proposes to
.ttbem on the land on favorable terms
rjlOok after their necessities until they
a billy on their feet. The enhanced
aloe Of the land is relied upon to reim-
In. the association for all expenses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

,.,,r,yo Of Blaine, correspondent oil
4, Js JsoInp6elI Mass Republican says that
y. s'ii Z generally believed to be a good deal
y. y DPs,esideulinlly speaking, by recent
'e,,, ',.,. in Maine. The prominence Of his sold
O's, '.r,t,,l rival, Gen. Chamberlain, whom
!.1,l ,I regarded as practically shelved, at
~. s.s' Yo,tbe time being, must have amazed
= ns,,led him. For the present Cham.
,.-i,ID y has taken the game out OF the
s.,j. ,. Of Names iavorite son, and has at
',sel r,ry attention and cOmmendation be-
1.-The limits Of the turbulent Pine.Tree
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

s., belmont mill directors declared q
,I!I.nJ ~. Of Is per cent cash on Saturday
a,,, !, 'lJel $4,000 to their surplus fund
~ w. i. ,Se mill that sold in August for
o. I..a,c and has now q capital stock Of
s"SN' :iS0o, I,s shares would probably sell
% %sx.diyldend. The INTELLioEScER
" + , ,su,srk before the sale that twice
','s ''s.. ,be Belmont had proved a bonanza
! s.' !, onrchasers. The third time seems
i,s as 5seu no exception to the rule.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

slider these matters and whether or not
they are willing to countenance and sup
port such high.handed outrages upon their
liberties; are they ready and willing TO
yield their rights as ireemen and become
slaves to forces which are thus bur-
dening them with taxation and
undermining and destroying their free
institutions. I have no fear but that
the honest and intelligent sentiment OF
our citizens will discountenance this mil
itary usurpation and sustain the legal
government in its efforts to restore peace
and order and promote the welfare Of the
State. JOSEPH i. SMITH,
... Governor.
THE PusIoNlsris CASE BEFORE THE COUNT.
BANGOR, January 25.-Henry ingalls,,
the Fusion representative, arrived from
Augusta Saturday evening with Fusion
statements and questions which he laid
before Chief Justice Appleton Sunday
evening. The Chief Justice will probably
confer with the Court individually by
telegraph as 10 entertaining the Ques-
tlons, or else assemble full Court here to
determine whether the document should
be considered and answered. AS the
merits OF the case were so directly in
yolved in the tworecent opinions Of the
Court 1t is believed the present application
will be promptly disposed Of on Monday.
WOULDN'T OBEY.
Lieutenant Lord commanding the Jane.
son Guards, received q telegraphic order
from A. A. G. Frank E. Nye, on Cham
berlain's staff, 10 obtain seventy guns and
from the State arsenal. The
Fusionist arsenal.keeper refused 10 obey
The order and declared he would recog.
nize no authority but Joseph L. Smith, as
Governor, or his subordinates.
This report was telegfaphed to Augusta,
and at $3.50 p. NJ, Col. White commanding
he first regiment, received an order di.
'cct from Gov. Davis to take immediate
OF the Arsenal and all the
property therein. A guard was at once
out on and on Sunday morning Col. White
lad the doors opened and new locks ad.
listed. Lieut.. Lord and guard OF thir-
cen men OF the Jameson Guards are quar-
cred In possession OF the premises.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26
CALIroRNIA rRgRERENcEs.

SAN Francisco, January 4.-Members
of the State Assembly have taken vote
as follows: Republicans-Blaine %, Grant
l2, Garfield 2, Washburn 9, Conkling |,
Sherman !, Thurman !, Bayard ].
Democrats and Workingmen-Seymour
Q, Thurman q, Blaine 4, Davis !, Tilden
1; McClelland /, Bayard /.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26
(Ip GntelIige'tesr,
-. ), aud " rourteentn street.

:, n,oiected extension Of the railroad
iHtE,y H..,ou to Buckhunnsn is seriously
b'a a;,.,ed, %, provided upshur county will n
'''Se1s ,ihs $4,000, which it ought, by all
,,r. 10 DO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

ATErERS paper attempts to show from
As Oaicisl statistics that the improved
nd. ia the United States are gradually
IaleEUiug subdivision, and that land mo-
NpIy to any great extent in the United
Sas Is not to be apprchended. The
rtdral diminition OF the average size Of
Inns 10 this country is strikingly exhibit
din the following figures compiled from
a.hstcensus:
'....s''zU3 hcEes
acres
acres
lhsmbioined table shows that this en-
raliug process is going on in the very
Stss where land is cheapest and where
assi'iiendenCy, il anywhere. for far
lntO extend the area OF ownership:
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oRouNp rLAN ANp ELEVATION.

The ground plans show the building as
planned to be crucitorm, but the wings
are thrown SO near the front that this
view will probably make it appear nearly
square when finished, the lines being
broken only sufficiently to relieve the
effect. The elevation drawing which
shows the front presents very handsome
exterior, the building, which is to be built
OF brick with stone trimmings, being con-
structed In what is known as the modern
Gothic style Of architecture, with CEN
tral tower A feet square and 1872 feet in
height, or 200 feet measuring to the point
OF its final. The front OF the building
will measure 240 feet, and its depth 1872
feet. The wings are l25 feet deep, and
extend out nearly 100 feet on each side OF
the tower, being separated from the rear
extension by proper passages for light aud
otr
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

TAKE home some Ivory Soap,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-26

Architect Kemble was not prepared to
estimate the cost Of the new building.
The plan adopted gives ample lre proof
accommodation for public records.
Bids for the work have already been ad.
vertlsed for.
The working plans will be ready in the
course OF Il few weeks.
Delay in the preparation OF the plans
has grown out OF the large amountot work
necessary 10 complete them properly.
Governor Daily will not recognize his
old castle in the new ediaoe.
The new buildings will cover torty
thousand square feet.
Which Is about an acre Of ground.
It will be o big thing all round.
For the country in general and the
For future members OF the Legislature
and the lobby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
AN AGED FATHERS COMPLAINT.
HIS ONLY son CHARGED WITH Obtaining HIS
PROPERTY BY FRAUD.

HIS ONLY son CHARGED WITH Obtaining HIS
PROPERTY BY FRAUD.
William Flannelly, more than eighty years
Of age, has brought suit In the Court Of Common
Pleas against his son. william 81. Flanely. to have
deed ade By the father the declared fraudulent
and void on the ground that the Old had been
made dunk by the defendant, and that while IN
that condition his signature the deed obtained
The plaintiff says In his complaint that twentyfy years
ago purchased the house and lot No 3O3 East Tenth
ST. and there Four he had the
deed property put in his we's name, and in Au-
gust 1877, his wife died. For several years the plain
TIL has been supporting himself and two infant grand
children, dependant upon him for their main
tenance, also supporting the defendant from
the rents Of the remses which produced all
annual income OF than $1,000 After
his wfes death plaintiff continued to receive these
rents az tenant by courtesy until January, 1872
At that me the plaintiff alleges his taking undue
advantage Of his advanced and OF the influence that
the young could exert him ms his only living
son. induced him drink largely ofntoxlcatng liquors.
which he had except In great
moderation for many years. While under the
influence of this liquor the defendant brought
TO his father. a paper which he asked him
to sign The old asked what IL
was and the reply thatit for the purpose OF
securing his property him. The father said that he
could not tell was but 1t should turn out to be
anything which prejudiced his rights his signature
was TO be of no good" The answered that 1T
binding every thing" for the father, and the latter signed
the document 1t turned 10 be quit claim deed Of
the property to the defendant. TIE son caused
the deed to be ed and at once assumed the own
ershp Of the property, and began TO collect
the rents. Since that time he has given the
plaintiff benefit from the property except to allow
him to live with mis- two grandchildren in four OF toe
rooms, aud to allow him 80 per week for his ana their
support. The defendant has not paid interest the
$1,000 OF mortgage the property since June, 1879,
and foreclosure suit has been begun. The plaintiff also
alleges that two judgments against the defendant for
$500 have been recovered by the people, and
hann md IN
be sod. The plaintiff asked that the deed Oc set aside
and cancelled OF record The plaintiff also appeared by
counsel before Judge Van HoeSen. In Common Pleas,
Chambers yesterday to ask for the appointment OF re-
ceiver upon rue above facts.
The defendant denied that the signature Of his father
procured frauduently, and also claimed that Mr..
Mapes the plaintiffs attorney not authorized 10
begin the action. The venerable plaintiff present
in court aud heard this latter allegation. He denied
the OF Il IN trembling voice, but with emphasis.
Judge Van Hoeseu decided that receiver should be
pointed. and he Will select one this morning. John A.
Mapes appeared for the plaintiff, Alexander H. Reayey
for the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
APLEASANr SUMNER DAY.

Ambitious thermometers were In a very despon-
dent mood Yesterday because Of the neglect with
which they were treated by those who were wont
to gaze curously at the mercury. The day was an
ideal one the air being cool, fresh and bracing.
The linen buster, which has played so conspicuous
part in the wearing apparel of the past few weeks
was laid aside. There brisk, cool west wind
blowing all day, carrying health and comfort to
the tenement-hOuses, stores and offices, In
which for many days the heat has been
oppressive. For those who went to the sea-
side by the harbOr boats, wraps and light
overcoats were almost indispensable for comfort.
Thanks to the clear cold air. the sunny side of the
street was not uncomfortable.
From all parts of the country reports came that
the mercury was falling. AT the Signal Service
office the mercury at a. m. Indicated so. at IL
a. No. 10, and at 2 p IN. 73o-the highest point Of
the dav. At A p. m. the mercury stood at 72o at
Hudnut's. Yesterday forenoon the mercury at
various points, with the rise fall of tho preced
ing twenty-fonr bours. was as follows Albany
go, fall of 70, Baltimore $50. fail of 60;
Boston 74o, rise Of go, Charleston 7sso, rise
of 80; Chicago go. fall of 1oI Cincin-
natl $50 fall OF 60; Galveston 160, same
as on TuesdayI Louisville go. fall Of %; New
York 67o fall Of 50; San Francisco so. same as
on Tuesday and ST. Louis 10, fall Of 10.
AS rule the barometer was reported as rising.
and the wind fresh" gentle" or brisk" came
from the northwest, north or northeast. There
were some heavy local rains in Texas aud Lousi,
ana, but with this exception very little rain bad
fallen anywhere in the preceding twenty-four
houra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
DECISIONS-IIrLY %.

Superior Court-Special Trm-By Judge Sedgwick.
Day agt Franklin Motion 70 set aside order granted
Cook Plat ct Judgment signed In the matter OF the
petion Union National Bank OF NewOreans order
settled. Friend agt. Hersehbaon-Urder granted Wyckof
agt OConnor afr taxation. COgswel the
New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
ase and ane settled. Nugent UnderhilJn.
approved sponord ct al agt the Texas snd Com
pany-Order of discontnuancc New act. Mendei-Order
granted undertaking approved Gruman. etc. agt smith
Order settled
Common Piods-Chdmbers-Bv Judge Van Hoescn.
matter Morgan In the matter OF Oppenheimer
Bell Plat Applications granted Bloodgood egr ood
goods matter OF WEeyorders signed In tae matter
OF Bruon.-Bond approved.
Marine Court Chambers - By Judge IIawes.-
Rpeer Aliso1-Sec memorandum. Groom agt. Wolff
Complaint dismissed with costs Leichtb.n agt schulz =
o:Ion Gardiner Now adeMoti0n denict
defendant 10 abide the event memorandum Rich.
AIT. segor Motion denied Masterson ngt Hughes
PurstueT agt Solmson.R appointed McGrsth
SAork-Demurer sustained Sorrs sgt Tracy Bsila5le
feist Levy.-ActIn dismissed with costs.
Dobson agt. MdgetL-Not ion denied see Orier.
CALENDARS ritj DAY
srPRRyR uLNBEHs-D J.-conrt o,,ns a.
iainnhnr called ~ m.-DaY CAlendaI-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
THE TITLE TO VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
A DECISION BY JUDGE COOKE. OF THE SUPREME
COURT, AGAINST ALIEN HEIRs-A QUARTER OF


DECISION BY JUDGE COOKE, OF THE SUPREME
COURT AGAINST ALIEN HEiRs-A QUARTER OF
A MILLION INVOLVED.
Judge Cooke of the Supreme Court, filed with the
Kings County Clerk yesterday his decision IN the
suit of B,llermaun against Blake which involves
the title to large amount of property In Washing
ton, Willoughby, Wavery. Portland and Dokalb,
aves. Brooklyn, estimated TO be worth quarter OF
a million dollars. The estate was owned by Caspar
Boermann ut the time of his death IN 1865. and
was claimed by his direct heirs, two brothers ana
one sister, of Wiesbaden, Germany. By power OF
attorney their lawyer sold portions of the estate,
the purchasers supposlng that they received good
Titles. Two years ago Leopold Bollermann,
sclsSors-Qrinder in this city, and John B Boiler
mann. an empoye of the Department or City WORKS
their rights as heirs to the property as citizens OF
this country, the German heirs being deDaIfed
legally from receiving the estate. test case was
selected, Charles Blake, of No. go Washington
ave, beSg made defendant to prove the title 10 MS
house. Judge Cookies opinion gives judgment 10
the plaintiffs. IL discusses the facts IN the case
under the treaty of S44 between the United states
Legisa azure of 1868 releasing the title OF the estate
TO the relatives. Judge Cooke holds that on tue
death of the ancestor the title was vested IN the
plaintiffs as the nearest relatives who werectlzens
of this country, subject however, TO the power OF
conveyance for two wears granted TO the alien heirs
by the treaty. No conveyance having been made an
the required time the right TO II was lost
By TINS decision the plaintiffs get the prohts OF
the estate since 1865. which are estimated az
800 600. There are about thirty houses on the
property The plaintiffs trace their relationship
back to Joachim Bollermann. who emlgrated 10
this country in 1868. The case Will doubtless go 10
the Court of Appeals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
FLED FROM HIS CREDITORS.

Jacob Wagner. the proprietor Of the Eagle Hotel
In Pavoniaave. Jersey City. sailed for Europe last
Saturday. Yesterday IL was discovered that he had
failed and transferred part of bis property. no
exact amount OF his liabilities Is not known, but
Several years ago he purchased the hotel, and the
investment proved Improbable. The building was
heavily mortgaged, as was also some property In
fore his departure for Europe he purchased forty
barrels of liquor from firm in this city on credit.
Tuesday evening Deputy Sheriff Grouse went
70 fhe hotel with the necessary papers to seize
this IonOr under an attachment. the bartender
showed papers TO subsaDtate his claim that he had
purchased the hotel business from Mr.. wagner
The liquor could not be found in the original bar
rels, and the deputy sheriff and the representative
of the creditors were unable to identify 1t. Mrs.
Wagner and her several children are still at the
hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
BARGAINING FOR A MARKET SITE.

By n recent act of the Legislature Mayor Cooper
Controller Kelly. Aldermen Morris, Jacobus and
Goodwin were appointed commission to take the
necessary action to lands for the establish
ment of market for farmers and market gardeners
in the vicinity of the Gansevoort property. The
commission held a meeting at the Mayors office yes
terday. Controller Kelly submitted report,
which included maps of the property proposed 10 be
purchased and the prices asked by individual own
ers for their lots. There sixty lots IN the prop
erty. of which the city owns twenty-nlDe, and
the other thirtyone belong to eight private citizens.
The aggregate price asked by these eight persons
for their lots than 5000 900. Robert Dillon
has ten lots which he considers worth $4,000
l. c. Howe SIX lots estimated at $45, 900 !;
W. Collins, three lots at $4,000 estate OF john
Sexton, three lots $4,000 G. Haggenmeyer. three
lots, $50, 900 Mr.. Littman, three lots. $50
Rosenbaum, one lot. $4,000. The property sought
to be purchased originally belonged TO the city,
and was sold bv it for about $12SOOOj the
city still holds mortgages on the property
amounting to S4949O. Accompanying the re-
port was an estimate by O real estate
dealer of the actual value OF the property.
he placed it at 1884, 800 aud said that the state
ment was made upon accurate estimates OF the
actual market value OF each lot.
Mayor Cooper moved that each owner be asked
TO send to the Controller the low est price for which
he is willing to sell the property; such estimate To
be considered the ultimate price aud offer. The
motion was adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A BOY.
ALLEGED TO HAVE THROWN A PLAYMATE INTO TIL


SERIOUS ChAhnE "a pNA'
ALLEGED TO HAVE THROWN PLAYMATE INTO THE
RIVER.
Willie Klopfter, seven years OF age, whose father
keeps liquor store at FIrst-ave. and One hundred
and-twenty- fifth-st., was drowned in tie Harlem
River on June "a 1t was alleged that oaihuea NJ,
another hoy of about the same age, whose parents
live across the avenue from Klopfters, threw mn
into the water after striking him on the heau VIII
A stone. YESTERDAY, on a warrant ISSUED Dy No"uoI
Knox Detective Smith arrested young Neii. AFTER
a preliminary hearing he was released oy ,ne
Coroner on parole TO appear next MONDAY "oi"i's'
when the inquest will he held. , - NJ,
A TRIBUNE reporter yesterday called upon MI;
Klopfter who seemed TO feel the loss OF ms cniu
very keenlv. He said that he would bring FORWARD
witnesses 70 prove that the boys NAG peen piaElns
about the boat house at the foot of One-hundred-
-twcnty-hfth-st. that they finally quarrelled.
and that after first having struck his BOY
on the head with stone, Ncii pusneu
or threw him into the river: Mr. Nell the father OF
the other boy then called upon ana stated that
came 10 arrest his son. " The boy was &C home that
afternoon" said he. "playng with other children
in cur block, We can prove clearly: he
was not near the boat-house or rlver at All. we
have never allowed him TO play down there, because
we consider It dangerous Besides have never al
lowed INV boy 10 play with klopiters boy. or any
OF the children the other side OF the street. pc
cause I do not consider them fit companions ior
him." Mr. Neil called the boy down stars al the
reporters request. The boy said That lie had not seen
Willie klopfter on the afternoon when ne was
drowned was not in the habit OF playing with MN
aud was not the boat,honse Two
other bows corroborated young Nelfs asser-
lions and said that young Kopfer had been rescued
from the river on two occasions hen be had laieI
In while playing. One OF the boys sara ne hau
ters father had rewarded him with glass OF Deer
for doing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
TowED TO PORT IN A SINKING CONDITION.

The echOOner JOhn z. COttlngHam, Captain
Thomas Ayran, from Maine bound for Philadelphia
with a cargo of ice, on Tuesday was towed TO the
Coast Wrecking COmpany's dock at Stapleton, !. L.
in sinking condition. having several feet of water
IN the bold. The Cottingham was sighted on Mon
day about thirty miles southeast Of sandy Hook by
the piIot-boat A. NJ. Lawrence, No. 4, flying colors
OF distress The sinking vessel taken in tow by
the tug A. F. Walcott, and with men constantly at
the pumps, managed TO reach stapleton, whore
steam pumps were placed aboard by the WreckIng
Company. The vessels cargo Of ice was sold at
very low figure to George Bechtel. brewer. The
CotIingham. which has three masts. onlya short
pense The Walcott wants $500 and the pilot boat
5000 for the services they rendered to the citing
ham. Captain Ayran refuses to pay either claim,
declaring them both to be exorbitant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
"a RAD OLD MANI

The fear expressed in the Panama dispatches,
published yesterday that Joseph Enaes, alias HON.
man. all American resident OF AspinwalI, VINO was
arrested for putting into circulation counterfeit
United States currency, had ESCAPED and sailed for
New-York on the steamship Acapulco turns out to
have been without foundation. The mate OF the
steamer said to TRIBUNE reporter yesterday. that
when they sailed, Enaes was in prison. " He is
bad old man." he added q" and you may be he
will never come over to the United States willingly.
If he ever does come over here 1t will be in charge
of United States officer, and he will have O lively
time with him. He is bad through aud through.
and they understand him over there now quite as
xveu "a the authorities do here"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
sHREwpLY ESCAPING PUNISHMENT.

party of rufians in Flushing l.. l.. about three
months ago attacked man named Weaver. whiie
he was &C work on his premises, and after roDoing
hin. beat bIm severely. One of bis assaIlants was
James Mcmahon, who has since been fugitive
from Justice. On Tuesday Miss Mcmahon went
before Justice MCGOWAN, at Newt0wD, and sw0re
ont a warrant for the arrest OF her brother Tor the
nssaalt on Weaver. Mcmahon, whom the Flushing
Officers had been unable to find, surrendered BIN
self was tried convicted and fined $15. Mcmahon
at once returned TO Flushing and upon being APP
pretended pleaded his conviction IN bar, and JUS
tice sever was compelled to discharge him.. The
assault was most atrocious one. and had Mcmahon
been tried and convicted IN Flushing the doors Oh
the Peuitentiary would have closed upon him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
VIOLATIONS OF QUARANTINE LAW.

Health Officer Smith has issued a circular Calling
the attention of runners ship agents" or others to
the following extract from the =" Laws Relative to
Ouara tine in the Port of New-York u: 3,
lnv nerson except pilot who shall 90 on board
of. or have any communication or dealing with, any
vessel hcreinbeiore declared subject to quarantine
before she sha II be boarded and examined by the
Health Officcr. or while she is being examined by
Inn. or VINO shall violate any provision OF this act
or shall neglect or ref1se to comply with any direc-
tion or reputation which the Health officer or the
Commissioners of Quarantine may prescribe, by
virtue of this act. shall be guilty of misdemeanor,
mud be punished by fine Of not less than SlO0 nor
more than $500 or by imprisonment not less than
three for moro than six months, or both such hne
and I'M IMPRISONMENT"
Dr.. Smith adds that frequent complaints are
uade 10 the department of the violation of tins
law. and lie gives notice that any and all persons
who shall hereafter be known to break the laws or
quarantine viii be promptly prosecuted.