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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21

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J. WEARING MEDLEY,
tppcg Marlborough, Nd
April "a, 1881
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-21
ZOE Rent.

g-EoUsE ard lot adjoining Capt, Ben Fox
~ wells. Terms low.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15

OF West Virginia and the acts passed
subsequent TO the Code be referred to
the Judiciary Committee to report sue
bills as may be necessary to harmonic
the laws OF this State with the. constitu-
ion as amended.
Mr.. Cresap offered resolution author
izing the Speaker TO appoint an assist
ant Sergeant-at-Arms. This brought
several members to their feet; some op-
posing and others favoring it.
Mr.. Davisson, OF Taylor, objected to
it on the ground that it was simply a
plea tor more offices and to allow an ad-
ditional man, some fellows friend per-
haps, to have a suck at government pap.
Mr.. Monroe moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table, which was adopted by
large majority.
Mr. Quarter offered House Joint
Resolution No. ., which was adopted.
1t is as follows: That a joint committee
of thirteen, eight from the House and
five from the Senate, be appointed to
report 10 the Legislature a schedule for
the apportionment OF Representatives
and Senators in this State.
Mr.. Morrow offered resolution to the
effect that Jefferson Davis (colored),
defeated candidate for page, be allowed
TO keep peanut and fruit stand in the
corridor Of the Capital building. Mr..
Morrow stated that he did not know
whether the House had any jurisdiction
in the matter, but he offered the resolu-
tion by request.
Objections being made the resolution,
under the rules, was temporarily LAID
aside.
On motion OF Mr.. Ferguson the House
adjourned until Monday at 10 AN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
THE HANGING
Ola wifo Murderer at Staten Island.


NRw YORK, January II. - Edward
Reinhardt, the wife murderer, WAS exc.
cuted in the yard of the Richmond coun.
ty Jail, Staten Island, this forenoon. He
met his fate stolid and died easy. A
large crowd was attracted TO Richmond
by the event, but heavy rain prevented
the immense gathering expected. Rein-
hardt remained up in the corridor OF
the prison until five o'clock A. NJ, con.
versing with the keepers and reporters.
He spoke i'm CHEEKY tones, joked and
smoked. My mothers visit yesterday
he said, was the hardest on me. Now
the worst is over and will die bravely.
Although born in the Catholic belief
Reinhardt refused to see the two Catho-
lie clergymen who called; he later ad-
mtted Baptist clergyman, who re-
manned with him until hanged. This
clergymaa at the scaiiOld prayed at n
great length, and the prayer be-
ing brought to close q few
officers shook hands with Reinhardt who
said from beneath the cap "Good-bye."
Immediately the trap was sprung and
Reinhardt shot into the air about four
ieet. lie swayed few moments as if
lieless, then tried TO raise his hands,
pressed his nails into his palms and,
struggling little, died.
The body was allowed to hang twelve
minutes and then it was cut down.
When the trap was sprung and the
body jerked into the air the undertaken
tainted. For two hours after the execu-
ton people from the country rounda-
bout poured into town and battled TO
get view OF the body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
FRIDAYS FINDINGS
IN THE WAY OF GENERAL AND I'M
P0RTkNT NEWS.
The Proceedings in Both Branches Of
Congress Army Appropriation Bill
Passed - Railroad Accidents -
Hanging - Murders Irish
Items, &C., &c.
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON.
HolladaY Relief Bill.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE arm,
OF claim agents who inhabit Washing
ton are eagerly watching the result OF
the Senate's deliberations on the Ben.
Holladay claim. 1t amounts TO over half
a million dollars, and involves the ques-
ton whether the Government is re-
sponsible for losses OF contractors while
in its service. Claim agents say il this
principle shall be established it will
make fortunes for them. number OF
them are seen about the Senate galleries
and lobbies every day watching the pro.
credings
Congressional Reapportionment.
Mr.. Cox. Chairman .of the Census
Committee, said to-day that General
Walker assured him that the population
OF the United States had b,en tsbulatt d,
and was all in except one township,
Covington, Clearfeld County, Pennsyl
vania, and he would soon have that. As
soon as it was in Mr.. Cox said he would
report his bill, ll,probably reapportionment
the representation of the States on the
basis OF house OF three hundred men,
bers. He said the bill would,prescribe no
form for conducting the election, and that
Springer's scheme would be squeiched
as entirely out of place in the bill. The
missing returns are from Senator Wal
lace's county.
Frankipg Prlvilege-Gov Lew Wallace
speaks on New MeKIcol
WASHINGTON, January l3.-The spec
ial committee OF the House, appointed
to investigate the alleged abuses OF the
Congressional franking privilege during
the recent Presidential campaign, met
this afternoon with closed doors. Post
master Anger was before the commit.
tee, and gave testimony substantially
the same as published touching the
abuse during the canvass.
The Senate Committee on Territories
heard an argument from General Lew
Wallace, Governor OF New Mexico, in
advocacy of the repeal OF the posse comi-
tatus clause OF the army appropriation
act OF 1873, so far as it prevents the en-.
forcement Of civil law in territories by
msans OF direct calls on the military for
assistance. The proposition was refer
red to Senators Vest and Saunders as n
subcommittee. The indications are that
it will be reported favorably.
The committee to-day agreed to
recommend the passage OF the House
bill apprOpriating s3O, 900 for erecting a
penitentiary in Dakota.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
THE SENATORSHIP.
INTELLIGENT OPINIONS CONCERNING
THE LEADING CANDIDATE.
Ex-GOy. Stevenson Upon Mr.. Camden
His Record in the Past, and What May
be Anticipated ofHim-A Lead
ing Democratic JOurna.
Sets at Rest the MO
Eopolist" Cry.
cANOEE'S OIL MATTERS EXPLAINED.

As Hon. J. n. Csmden's connection
with the oil interests which centre
about Parkersbure. has been the sub
ject Of much adverse criticism, the REG
IsTER deems it but just to its readers,
who compose the intelligence and the
leading spirit Of West Virginia, to lay
before them the information contained
in the two articles hereto annexed. One
OF them is from leading Republican
paper, edited by Republican ex-Gov'
ernor and the other is from Demo
cratic paper which has made for itself a
consistent record OF stern opposition to
the aggression OF large monied mOnop-
oles. The statements in these articles
are doubtless entirely reliable and they
will 90 far to yindicate business man
who has been most grossly and shame
fully yilified because his friends saw tit
to bring him forward az a candidate for
public position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Yesterdays Session

A bare quorum OF the House was
present. when the gavel iell at two
O'Clock. Mr.. Grantham opened the pro.
ceedings with prayer, and the journal
of the proceeding day was read and ap-
proved. The Speaker stated that he
had appointed the Judiciary committee,
and the following names were resd as
composing that committee vls: fereu.
son, Morrow. Monroe, Leonard, Hall
(oi Barbour. Edmiston, Mcneil, Fulk-
erson, Beckwith, Lowry, Fleyj, Hub
bard and Riley.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Ferguson the
Governors message and accompanying
documents were taken from the table
and read.
Mr.. Beckwith offered resolution au-
thorizing the Secretary OF State to fur
nish each member of the House with a
copy of the Code Of 1868, the acis oil
1872 and 1879 and the House Journal oil
1879. to be returned to the Secretary at
the end of the session Passed.
On motion of Mr.. Quarter the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That the constitutional
amendments recently adopted, the Code
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
BRIDGEPORT.
Golden Wedding ng-Personals and
General News.

EIr William Wise AMI wife, OF Rock
lll', rri.h-atrd their tiitirth annlver-
sIry Tuesday last When a husband
Uud u,ir have lived 10 SEE their tiltieth
wedding anniversary, they may well be
sail % have reached the golden aye OF
mltrimony. For iiity wears this ancient
couple have sailed together under clOiid
aud sunshine, and tu-.iuy they take a
urw departure, still young m heart
thuU-h old IN ycJrS, but happy ia each
others COMPANY.
w. John pars;, OF Toledo, OHIO, ar
rived la town Thursday Afternoon. Mr..
port is an old hril." contractor on the
Z y. railroad, and u we'll knawn to
Bridgeport society. Ills business here
j. IN connection with the bridge at the
IunCJion uf the ~ C.airsvillo narrow
vaulgr ard T. Y. railroad.
This life is one Of perpetual change,
and IN its virisSitudes family circles are
broken and life vanlshes away Ike the
lrlci perfume Oi the flowers
Since our last lNa reached YOU the
funeral ut the last child OF C,sper Ssphe
pI,se our door. This is the tith child
q! this lduiiy that has died within the
past month, and we understand that
the mother, after closing the eyes Of her
last chlli, Is now bed last. The disease
Is dIphtacria.
Judge Okey dcCided the case OF the
Webster Wagon Company vs. the .Etna
lr1n and Nail Company in favor OF the
dtiendant. The ease involves 81 900
The stockholders ot the .Etna meet to-
dlv.
James Alexander entertained several
ot ms gentlemen friends Thursday even;
iug at his residence.
MeSSrS. Reese, Gallagher and Hamil-
ton oi Bellalre, wer, in our townyester-
day aglta'lncthe county seat question,
anu advocating its cause for Bellaire.
The had quite a iaik with Hon. Ross J.
Alexander.
We are g'a 4 to notice the recovery Of
Martin Joicc.
our business men are becoming in
dlgnant on account OF not having the
mail distributed early enough i'm the
morning. We all condOle with them.
Mr.. Jacob Wes, is expected 10 return
home from Kansas CITY next week.
III. J.. JemneSs, Of Detroit, Michigan,
an extensive broker in lamps, was the
guest Of Joseph Harris, Yesterday.
Dr. I"id paid Pittsburgh a visit yes
terdsy, on business.
Rev. NJ. l. Bes'l, oi Allegheney Sem
mary, passed through town Yesterday
evening, on his way u Farminyton to
assist R'y. James Day in communion
service.
Dr. Cooke, while riding in his buggy
Yesterday morning, met with what
might have proved an accident. His
horses feet became balled and tried 10
tumble like bear, until he rolled all
over the street. The Doctor, although
looking rather pale, retained his seat.
awaiting general results. DR.. Dent came
- his rescue by eItehing the horse. No
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
LEGISLATIvE SPARKS
Shot from the Fabers Of "The Register
Reportorial Force.

Shot from the Fabers Of "The Register
Reportorial Force.
Ohio county is wall represented on
the Judiciary Committee by Represen-
taiives Mcneil and Hubbard. Ferguson
will preside over the Judiciary. and in
his absence Morrow will occupy the
chair.
The Speaker called upon Rev. (?)
John Day yesterday morning to open
the House, but he resigned in favor OF
Bro. Grantham.
DR.. Camden, of Weston, Col. w. l..
Hearne and Judge Thompson were on
the floor OF the House. yesterday.
Grantham is good man in an emer-
gency-such one as happened yester.
day at the opening OF the House.
The House adjourned over until Mon
day, to allow the Judiciary Committee
to do good days work on Saturday.
At the corner of Twenty.third and
Main streets, yesterday, Hon. e. w.
Seabright was seen and heard to deliver
an eloquent address. lie has prepared
a speech on railroads and will deliver it
at an early day. His audience was
small and select, and was presided over
by a portly councilman from the Eighth
ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
HOUSE.
Private Bill Dsy-Amendments Revised.

Private Bill Dsy-Ameniments Revised.
To-day being private bill day, under
rules which cannot bo set aside, except
by two-thirds vote. the House went
into Committee OF the Whole on the
private calendar. No attempt was made
to proceed with the consideration Of the
Funding bill.
Some discussion arose in reference to
the bill for the relief OF William Rcdus,
for cattle taken from him by the Usage
Indians. The bill WAS laid asi le for
favorable report TO the House.
The committee rose and reported q
dozen private bills 10 the House, but
upon the first bill acted upon no quor-
urn voted.
Mr.. Anderson asked and obtained
leave to have printed in the Record q
modification OF the amendment offered
by him yesterday TO the funding bill.
As modified il authorizes the Secretary
OF the Treasury 10 issue currency notes
not bearing interest, but which shall bc
payable at par on demand in legal tender
notes and makes II unlawful for the
Comptroller Of Currency after June 30,
the business Ot banking or
TO issue circulating notes 10
any association after the time
provides that whenever after that
date the circulating notes shall TO re.
deemable by tLe Treasury department,
and the Secretary shall issue currency
notes TO be reissued provided Of the
same denomination. and % the same
amount rs the circulating notes redeem.
ed, which currency notes are 10 he re.
ceiyei at par in the payment Of all dues
except the duties on imports. IL di.
rects the Secretary % currency notes
are issued 10 set apart the equal amount
OF coin then in the Treasury, for the re-
demption Of bonds, redeemxbie during
or subsequent 10 the year 1877. The
amount Of bonds 30 redeemed prior 10
the sale OF the last of bonds and
certificates herein autorized, 10 be
deducted from the aggregate amount of
such bonds and certificates, and author.
izes the appl cat on TO the sinking fund
| Of 60 much coin as is set apart and MT
| used i'm the redemption OF bonds.
Mr.. Townsnend, OF Illinois, also OBJ
tained leave 10 have printed an amend.
nent which he proposed TO offer TO the
funding hill. II provides that after
July !, 1881, no duty shall be levied,
assessed or collected upon merchandise
imported into the United States 10 eI.
cess OF 90 per cent sdyslorem on any
article embraced in section 2,5N Of the
Revised Statutes and not subject 10 tax
under the Internal Revenue laws, tx.
cept perfunery OF which alcohol forms
q omponent part, rum essence and oil.
bay rum essence and oil, opium aud all
preparations Of opium and playing cards.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
The Wov They Faint In France.

CnIcACo, January l4.-To-night dur
ing the performance of "Phedre" by
Mile. Bernhardt, at McNicker's, she
tainted aud fell to the stage just before
the close Of the fourth act, at the ] rs
Leave me to the care of my deplC q.
ble fate" The greater portion OF the au.
dence believed the swoon to be part OF
the play, and were not little astonished
TO see the prompter, stage manager and
others rush in in dress coats and bear
the PROSTATE actress OFF from among the
sturdy Greeks, who stood about The
last act was given after a protracted in
tarmission. The accident is not re-
.nrded as serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
A PLEA FOR GRANT.
Shall the Country Support Himp A. Bill
for His Benefit.

snail Iut ~ Dah
for His Benefit.
WAsHISGToS, January 1.-THE bill
introduced to-day 10y Senator lloar by
request, t. provide for retired and re-
firing Presidents, proposes 10 pay an
nualIv to every ex President Of the
United Stltes sum equal 10 one-fourth
of the sslary paid him while in office.
The petition presented with the bill is
signed by J. VI. Forbes, Leverett, Sal.
tonshall, f.. K. Hoar and ten other
citizens Of Boston. They represent
that history has transmitted to us many
sad records Of the sufIerirg' OF our ear
lier Chief Magistrates from insufficient
pecuniary means during their declining
years." that "public opinion fully rec
ogniz.s tha, it is beneath the dignity OF
a great nation, after calling upon its
best men for their services during the
prime OF their lives, 10 neglect making
any provision after their retirement
from the chief Office OF the nation; and
the petitioners therefore urge that i'm.
mediate action be taken by. Congress
for a suitable provision for our retired
and retiring Presidents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
N ew Railroad.
Stage Rohhsrs in Search Of Cash.

GALVESTON, January 1.-THE Nttrs'
San Antonio special says: The east
bound stage OF the San Antonio and
Esgle pass line was stopped about 5 A,
NJ. ten miles from Ssbins by two masked
men. -Four passengers were in the coach,
two OF whom were ladies. Nothing was
taken from the ladies. A small amour,
OF money was tax, n from the men. c,
A. Winters, merchant at Brackett, con-
cealed Sl,40O IN the door panel. The
mail bags were cut open and rified. The
robbers are thought TO be the same per
sons who stopped the Laredo stage g
couple Of weeks ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
coy OFNINE YEARS
Found Guilty of Manslaughter and Ben.

Found Guilty of Manslaughter and Sen-
fenced to the State Reform School
MACnIAS, MAINE, January l4.-War-
rem longmore, aged years, was found
guilty OF manslanghter, in causing the
death OF Freeman Wright, years old,
at Rembrake, Maine, October Sth, last
year, he has been sentenced 10 the State
Reform School during his minority.
The children were school-mates, and had
a customary childish quarrel. LongmOre
the next day shot Wright, and was dis
covered digging him his grave behind a
barn, to which place he had dragged the
body, and while doing 80 Wright show
ed signs Of life, and Longmore beat him
on the head with the spade which he
was at work with.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
PANHANDLE sMAsH-UP.
A Wheeling Man Dangerously Injure

A Wheeling Man Dangerously Injured
SrEUBENvILLE, January l4.-Another
accident WAS recorded on the PsnHan-
die Yesterday afternoon, but it is hard to
tell who is to blame. The brakes on
some freight cars on the siding west of
Alexandra, at bridge forty-nine, had
either been hft Off by the employees OF
the read or let of by some one else.
The cars ran down on to the main track
and passenger train No. 3, coming east
at rapid rate of speed, being behind
time, ran into the freight cara, wrecking
them and the passenger engine and pos
tai car, seriously injuring the engineer,
Thos. Burke, Of DennisOn, and fireman
Bellevil!e ,ofWheeling Burke is seriously
but not dangerously injured, about the
head. Belleyille i! injured about the
head, left shoulder and wrist dislocsted,
and internally. His case is thought to
be dangerous. Some passengers are
also said to have been injured, but as
the road employees are very close
mouthed it is impossible TO learn how
seriously.
New Railroad.
Three OF our principal business men
this morning started on: to raise funds
for preliminary survey OF a new mar
row gauge road from this city to Carol
ton, there connecting with other roads
OF Northern Ohio. Money was literally
contributed, and il looks as though the
road will be built.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
IRISH ITEMS.
Land Leaguers Acc alphabetically Beaten
Missing Cattle.

DUBLIN, January 1.-THE examina.
ton OF the officers Of the Tralee Branch
OF the Land League was concluded to-
day. Brassell, proprietor OF the Kerry
Independent, and Jeremiah Leahy, Presi.
dent Of the Fries branch of the Land
League, were discharged. Concerning
the other prisoners the magistrates diff
fered, and withheld their decision until
tomorrow, the prisoners, meanwhile,
remaining in custody. The Offence pre-
fcrred no evidence.
A car driver between Herbertstown
and Limerick Hospital was fatally
beaten Yesterday.
Alter the land meeting on one OF the
Arion Isles twenty.one head 0. cattle
were missing. 1t is supposed they Were
driven over the cliffs into the sea.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
A Damasing Gas Explosion

PITTsJURGH, January l4.-An explo-
sion OF gus occurred day in the Pitts.
ton Coal Company's twin shaft at the
junction. Robert Linnott and his son
Michael, and Martin Healy and Mine
Bros, and Wn. Harrison were severely
burned. Considerable damage was done
TO the mine,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
Man Burned To Death.

ST. PAUL, January l3.-A special to
the Pioneer Iress says: Patrick Drury,
farmer, living near Weaver. Wabashs
county burned to death this morning,
in house which was burned to the
ground. The fire was caused by Goals
setting fire to bed on the hoor near the
stove
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
A SWITCH
Left Open Causes a Fatal Accident at
Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh.
PirrsBURGH, January IA coils
ion, resulting fatally to brakeman
named Thos. Lee, occurred between
two morning trains on the b 20. rold,
at Everson Station. The train on which
Lee was breaking Was standing on the
siding when a through freight, No. sc,
was thrown OH the same track by a
switch which had been left open and a
collision resulted. Lee was setting the
brake between two cars at the time and
was mashed to a jelly. The engineers
and fremen OF both engines, which
we're badly wrecked, escaped by jump
log OF.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
The Cruel Old Shepherd Released,

New YORK, January l4.-Rev. Ed
ward Cowley, manager OF Shepherds
Fold convicted OF cruelty to his wards
has been released from the penitentia-
~. his term OF imprisonment having ex-
pired. The fine of $3.50 was paid by
persons who thought years imprison.
ment sufficient punishment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
A Cav and Festive Widower Murdered
by His no.her-in-law.

kEoEuK, a., January IA Special
from Winchester, Clark county, Mis-
souri,, saws: Jas Highly killed mis- SON.
in-law, Park Wilson, last night. The
trouble growing out of the fact that
Wilson was soon 10 marry another wo-
man his first wife not long deceased.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
THE FENIAHS

Attempt to Blow Up the Armory ut Bal
ford.
MANCHESTER, January l4.-An at
tempt was made, it is believed by the
Fenians, to blow up the armory OF the
infantry at Stafford, where tie rifles OF
the volunteers were deposited. A meat
shop near the armory was blown TO
atoms. No other damage was done.
An investigation is in progress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
GRAVE ROBBERS.
Rumored Theft ct Governor " iliiams'
Remsins.

Remains.
VIScgSYTs, ISD., January IA res
ident of Harrison township, this coun-
ty. brings to this city the startling an.
nouncement that grave roDbers have
disinterred the body OF the late Gov.
ernor James ID. Williams and stripped
the casket and body OF the valuables.
He states that the rumor is general in
his neighborhood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
The Colored Gentlemen Talk TO James Ct
Mentor.

CLEvRLASD, o., January l4.-General
Garfield Yesterday listened ~ two
hours' speech from coloTed man namse
Elliot, from South Carolina,
accom- panied with some Of hi1 -
friends. Their desire vks ~
upon the President-eiect bic
wards their race. Gxffe(
to the gentlemans =
words OF eneoursge
promises for the futu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-15
Shooting scrsps.

special 10 The kegDtf.
srfuBrsvILLr,' o. January IL, $751;
About midnight last night shooting
scrape took place at Hattie Anderson'a
Il seems that FIVE men went TO me
house but were is'usei sdmiitance:
They tried IN break the door in ana
threw brick bats in reckless manner:
when tso Cadiz nes stepped out and
1r;aa va commenced. Several shots
I..s..t1t bat none VIII hgoyasss. "a