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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
ATE.

Th, conference report on the Army
Appropriation bill was read and adopt
ed.
The Legislative Appropriation bill was
then taken up.
Mr.. Davis stated that the amount esti-
mated for 1882. exclusive OF Official post
age, was over Sl7, ,452 900; that addition.
al estimates OF $3.50, 900 had been sub.
mitted, making the total estimates Sl1,-
Coz 627. The amount passed by the
House was sl7,l65,290 to which the
Senate committee had added S7l0,009,
making the total as reported 10 the SEN
ate Sl7, 7,S75, 300. The aggregate as re-
ported was S26.6i2 less than the esti.
mates, this being Sl,575,lS3 in
excess OF the total appropriation for 81.
This excess was largely due TO the in
crease OF Si53, $50 on account OF the al.
ditional clerical force and facilities for
the adju lication of pensions, and over
halia million dollars for the Internal rev.
enue department.. In regard to the
latter item Davis said the Commissioner
had stated the revenues for the current
wear would exceed those OF the proceed
ing year nearly twenty millions, and
his estimate for the coming year put
figures at about twelve millions above
those for this year. In the Committee
OF the Whole Wallace in the Chair the
reading OF the bill was begun aGd the
amendments OF the COMMITTEES acted
upon as reached.
The amendment reported by the Sem
ate committee, for the purpose OF facili-
tsting a settlement OF the pension claims
and the clearing up, as soon as possible,
OF the accumulation Of unsettled cases,
gave rise TO discussion. II increased
the working OF the Offices named by al
ditions, as follows: Adjutant Generals
Office, 25 clerks, 81 900 each. Surgeon.
Generals office, 25 clerks, 81 900 each.
Pension office, 20 chief clerks. 5000
each; 20 clerks, fourth class, 81 800 each;
20 clerks, second class, 81 600 each; 20
clerks, second class, sl,iO0 each; 80
Clerks, first class, $1,000; 5000 addi-
tional for the pay OF copyists and an ad-
ditional deputy commissioner at salary
of 1000 per annum. The salary of the
Commissioner OF Pensions was increased
from $1,000 TO 5000.
On motion OF Mr. Plumb the extra
clerical force for the Surgeon G General's
Office was increased from 25 to 40. Mr..
Plumb commented on the statement
OF the commissioner before the
Finance Committee that the amend.
ment reported by that committee
was all that was necessary to enable OF
prevent the pension frauds and con.
trasted this with the statement purport-
ing to have been on authority Of the
commissioner in debate. In the 60 Sur
geon's bill that existing Law was wholly
Inadequate to prevent fraud, and that
the new system was necessary. He he
lieved that there Was something wrong
in the administration OF the pension Of
fee and intimated that the fault was
with Commissioner Blair, who support
ell the amendment, but argued that the
defects Of the pension system required
remedy such "a was contained in the
mt asure be had prepared as substitute
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
HOUSE.

Sunday next is designated for the OBJ
servances OF ceremonies in memory OF
Fernando Wood.
Mr.. McMahon offered a resolution
calling on the Secretary OF the Treas
ury for statement e the refunding OF
bonls known as l0i0s. and the sale or
exch lnge bonds in lieu thereof during
the wear 20, with list OF syndicates,
banks, bankers and other persons taking
the same and the respective amounts
taken by each, what amounts were paid
during said year on account OF double
interest or interest on two or more
classes OF bonds representing the same
Debt; also the amount OF money paid TO
each and for what purpose or OBJ.
ject such payments were made.
1t provides for the appointment by the
President OF Board OF Fiscal Inspect
ors, consisting OF three members, no
more than two OF whom shall he taken
from the same political party, who shall
hold their Office during life, or good be-
havior, and who. having held the office
OF Fiscal Inspector, shall be ineligible to
any other office OF profit unter the gov.
ernment.
A motion to adjourn over Washing
tons birthday was defeated.
The Senate was invited to present ell.
logiums upon the life and character OF
Fernando Wood.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
A Big Move OF Grain.

1T. LouIs. February 2l.-One thous-
and cars OF No mixed corn, equal to
about one million bushels, which has
been standing on the track in East St.
Louis for sometime past was sold Satur.
day and TO day for shipment 20 BAlti.
more. TIE price is thirty-nine cents,
which is above the ruling figure, but il
is understood that the corn will 90 for
ssrd at a cut rate, but at exactly what
reduction has no, transpired This ship.
ment will greatly relieve the overbur-
dened railroad tracks on the other side
Of the river and make room Tor an equal
number of cars. About sixty thousand
bushels OF wheat was shipped by barges
TO New Orleans yesterday on foreign ac.
count, and twenty five thousand bushels
of rye with the shipment via New Or
leans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
STEAMER WRECKED.
Graphic Description o the Wreck Of the
Steamer bohemian.


Nuw YoRK, February 2i.-Tb" pes.
ticulars OF the wreck ol the steamer Bo-
hemisn have jus, been received Wy let
ter. VIM. Clancy, the cook, gives .
graphic description 81 the wreck. He
tays: When the captain saw theae wns
no hope OF saving ths vessel, he sent mo
10 the engine room 10 summon the en-.
gineer When the latter came on deck,
he told him there Was no hope of
saving the vessel. and requested
him 10 muster his men. III.
gave similar directions 10 the cbiei
officer, aud with tho watch on
deck proceeded to lower tie boats. Tho
first was launched at the stsrboard side
and seven other men, with Thomas
Gstin, the chief steward. and Georyc
James, were alsO in this boat. Shortly
after il wss launched the Bohemian
gave lurch and stove q hole In tie boat
which soon filled. The fourth ofhcr,
chiei steward and another man jumped
out and were drowned The others ap-
peared 10 have Te2air ed the second hoal.
When the port lifc.bost was launched
IL vas placed in charge 81 tho
second mate. The captain gave orders
tha he sick men and boys should DO
uvei q /. ] Was second man Ia
enter the boat. Alter the last man had
20, in the bost, tie chief offcer called "a
come close ~ the ship. A. that
moment the steamer gave heavy lureb,
aud sprung the rope out Of the hand Of
the man that was holding IL, and sent
the boat clear from the ships aide. We
wheeled around the stern 10 get Close.
but - We approached ve ssw t,s
steamer filing. Nc bed no time W
slew the boat around wbsa
the steamer went down and oil was over.
We remained q short time about the
place and heard Cries for help. wspfo.
ceeded in the direction Of the cries sod
ssw What appeared 10 DO men's heads
above the water. We found they we're
Eve of our men who remained IN the
lint boat, the gunvsie was on lsvst
with the water and the occupant ssrs
literally naked. The men we're sitting
breasthigh in the water. We got them
into our bat With some diff-
Guilty. Two OF the men. JsBss
Brown and . Greek were very weak
and they died Afterwards. We
heard no further eree, ana Ne tbsn kept
the boats bead 10 the 80 We did not
know where where We we're IN did not
IKE 70 approach too eiossly TO land. !.
vas dark night With Q heavy mist.
Durisr the night Ne suffered tsvrib,y.
Most d the men we're without etothise.
We he'd not drink ot vstsY. Brown
and the Greek became rsving Innstics.
Brown died at thres and tho
otbsg tvo hovrs alter. Two men,
Il y held. Who we're seen cIingipg 70 the
rocks, might have bs.s saved u Tho
coast guard bod brought the rortH sp.
passtss. One ot these m~a was the
captain. j, ~as painful 10 zee him
stooping and waiting vesolotsiy over
oach recurring wsve - it dashed over
hin sAd ooesp!s,s.y obseursd him invn
view.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
THENEwS
OF the Day I'm Pithy Paragraphs.

oDUesttC.
At New York number OF gamblers
and lottery ticket dealers were sentenced
yesterday to pay fine and undergo i'm
PrisoDment.
To dav, Washington's birthday, is a
legal holiday, and will be celebrated by
a general suspension OF business, AS
usual, in New IOik.
A Washington dispatch saws that
B aine is reported to be suffering from a
relapse, and is too i'll TO take his con.
templated trip II Mentor.
Ak. Spinner. OF the First National
Bank, and long pro ninent in local tiaan.
cisl circles at Cleveland, o.. died sud.
denly yesterday OF heart disease.
A New York dispatch SAYS that con-
siderable excitement prevails on Staten
Island in consequence OF q story that
Elward Reinhsrdt, the murderer, sup
posed to have been hanged, is still alive
and the gsllows has been cheated. The
indignation is SO great that men talk OF
tearing up the grave 10 ascertain ii the
corpse is buried.
Foreign.
The London Times considers il un-
favorable for an early peace with the
Beers.
The Orange Free State volkrosd has
passed resolutiOn'permit,ing Colonial
troops TO pass through their territory
for Basute.snd.
Six thousand colliers in Wiean dis
trict have resumed work. Many have
resumed work in Hindley district. The
military and police will protect the
workers.
An Athens dispatch saws a Royal
Decree has been issued calling out ihe
reserve troops. The army is gradually
being ordered 10 march nor,hwarj
Mores, the larges; college in Athens,
has been converted into a military hos.
pitsL
A dispatch from Paris states that the
importation OF pork from America is
forbidden, because OF the prevalence OF
trichinas and the impossibility of exam.
ing the cargoes at the ports landing. In
view, however, OF a considerable con.
sumption Of American pork by the
lower classes the French Government
will try and devise less stringent bnt
sufficiently protective method.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
Parnell on the Rampags.

LONDON, February 81. - Psrnell,
speaking at Clara, Kings county, yes
terday, vigorously denounced the gov
ernment for introducing the coercion
bill, and charged the ministers with try
ing to intimida,e the nation, and with
deliberate conspiracy to prevent him
from exercising his constitutional rights
of speaking in Parliament. In case oil
threatened eviction, be advised the
neishboring tenants to plow up the land
in order to prevent the landlord from
grazing his cattle thereon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
administration. Publication u nAds

administration. Publication il nads
that, according to Washington dis
patch, the Pacific railroad committes
did not consider the Northern Pacific
question, and II is not probable that II
will come up again the present session.
The report Of the subcommittee that
lands OF the company are not liable to
forfeiture. and Q mortgage placed thers-
on 10 valid and will stand 10 the opinion
OF the committee, q motion to recommit
having been defeated last Thursday.
Annual meeting OF the stock holders Of
the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com.
pany held at Philadelphia to-day. The
receipts for the year are $l,6o9,6IS, 9
gain OF $i2S .S27 over ~, the decreased
expenses added to this makes Q total
gain OF $4i7,775; disbursements, 81, ,?S',-
66i; net earnings. $S22, oil. from which
$l27,775 is deductGd d, ,leavipga q surplus for
the year OF $l9i,236. r.. W. Clark was
chosen President
The Union Pacific earnings increased
$ils,O the first fortnight in February.
and il is again rumored, a.
cording to the Gropiie, that the Company
will final y decide 10 tender the Govern.
ment the whole sum OF It's Indebtedness,
the necessary funds to be obtained on
the proposed mortgage issue Of A or 81
per cents. on its proprietary roads.
which are valued at $4,000, 900. IL II
thought the stock loan would be taken
up in London in "a hours The publ.
cation also made In the Erprsss that the
directors ot the Louisville and Nashville
railroad in = special meeting officially
deny all statements published that any
lease Of the Nashville and Chattanooga
road With guarantee OF dividend or
otherwise, or 4 consolidation with that
road has ever been considered, and no
negotiation with the minority OF ths
stock holder has ever been santioned W
that body.
The transactions on the Stock Ex-
change aggregated $50, 900 shares, die
trubut.d as follows: @. g., G. n l., 1000.
Canada Southern 1000. Central Pacific
400, Chicago, ~. Louis and New Or.
Western 81 600, Delaware and Hudson
5000. Denver and Rio Grande 1000.
Erie 10000, Hannibal and 81. Joseph
10000, Iron Mountain !, 200. Kansas and
Texas 5000, Lake Shore 1900. Lake
Erie and Western 5000, Louisville and
Nashville 5000. Michigan Central 5000.
Manhattan Elevated | 800. Metropolitan
Elevated 1000, Northwestern $4,000.
Nashville and Chattanooga 1000, New
Jersey Central, 1900, New York Cen.
trsl 1900, Northern Pacific 1000,
Ohio and Mississippi 5000, Ontario snd
Western 1900 Ohio Central 1000.
Pacific Mail $1,000. Reading 1900, ~.
Paul 1900, 81. Paul and Omaha 1900.
Texas Pacific $1,000. Union Pacific 3s,.
900, Wabash Pacific lI00o. Western
Union $500. Louisiana and Missouri
River :, 900 and Oregon Navigation 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
for the 60 Surgeons bill. Pending de-
bate the Senate took recess.

Tor the 6O Surgeons bill. Pending de-
bate the Senate took recess.
AT the evening session, on motion OF
Mr.. Voorhees,, chairman OF the select
committee on the subject Of the bill au-
thorizing the construction OF building
for the accommodation OF the Congress
sional Library, was taken up.
Mr.. Morrell moved TO amend by strik-
ing out the designation OF the Judiciary
square aud insertingas the site, squares
726 to 73l Inclusive, east Of the Capitol
and between b street north and B street
south and First and Second streets,
east. Agreed to.
Mr.. Morrill, submitted an amendment
providing for the appropriation Of SUI.
tcient sum OF money to purchase the
land, &c.
After long discussion, in which sev
eral Senators explained that they bad
favored Mr.. Morrill's proposed site, not
as finaliiy, but in order to bring about
the selection OF one more eligible, a mo-
ton by Mr.. Garfield to recommit the
bill was lost on division of Il 10 %.
The bill and amendments were or
dered printed.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Morning Session


Ihirty.nve members were in their
seats when the House was called 10 or
ter yesterday morning az 9:So O'Clock.
Alter PRAYER there Vas lull Of q few
moments, during which members slow.
ly dropped in. The regular order Of the
tav was called, but
Strange 10 Say.
neither any COMMITTEES reports, bills,
petitions or resolutions, were offered
The following communication was
laid before the House by the Speaker:
Mr. DR CHANrAL, Feb. 81, 1851.
o. H,g. Z. W. W.lsJa:
The Sisters in charge OF the Academy
%. Mount De Chanta would be pleased
q have YOU and the honorable members
ot the House Of Delegates pay visit to
their institution, tomorrow, Feb. 22d.
A special train will leave the Capitol at
80 p. N. and viii return at 4:30 p. NJ.
II the invitation is accepted be kind
enough 20 signify such acceptance.
Respectfully.
SISTER VI. AGSEs GUBERr,
D,rtc'JDs " thS tcadelGy.
Mr.. Mcneil arose AMI sa;l: Mr..
Speaker, tomorrow being = National
holiday, and in order to observe the
birthday OF the Father Of our Country,
l move that when this House adjourn
tomorrow, II be a, one o'ciock ami until
nine o'clock "Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Ferguson objected, as a matter OF
course. tie vas in for work; they were
pressed for work and should no, giye
way 20 enjoyment.
Mr.. McNs.l-li We are pressed for time
shall be in favor OF night sessions. I
think tomorrow should De- observed In
some manner and ] assure the members
that
More Dshghtfll Entsrtsinnent
will not be offered them this session
than that by the Sisters.
Murmured chorus from old members
who have been there, "Gou right. {"
i want TO go Let's observe the
birhday."l
Mr. Brady-I DO hope that this uouse
VII, adjourn, or in some manner OBJ.
serve the day. | should consider il a
disgrace for the Legislature of West
Virginia 10 work on a day that We have
made legal holiday for our courts and
court officers. ltwould be shame not 20
observe this illus.rious persons memo
~; q son OF old Virginia.
Mr.. Hubbard vas in favor Of granting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
Death Of q Prominent Sew Yorker.

NEW YoRK, February 1.-The body
of Chas. F. Blake, son-in-.Iw Of the late
General Dix, was fond floating In the
North River this morning. The manner
OF the death is mystery. The j.Selry
and money srried by tie deceased were
found upon his body, and TO marks OF
violence were apparent. Diate was one
OF the most prominent psten lawyers IN
the city, and wss formerly partner in
the lag frm ol Keller and Bake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22

Hcxpsrps o. men. women snd chill.
drsn sescssa IRON beds o, psin, sckress
and almost death and made htroor and
hearty by PsTkef's 6inssr Tonic are tas
best evidences Q In the world Of IT, stsr.
ling worth. Yn-"s. fnd these in every
commupity. pos. s~ Slys.usesseat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22

The President has nominated Lewis
Richmond, nov Consul at Belfast, 70 De
Consul General az Rome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
WASHINGTON.
THE GENERAL GOSSIP AT THE NA-
Tl0SAl CAPITAL.

The Secretary Of the Treasury COuun-
drum-Passags Of the River and Hsr-
ber Bill in Doubt-Mahone's Move
ments-Conkling's Sstisfac-
.tion-Blaine's Resigna-
ton forthcoming.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-22
BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Honey Easy At 4 to s Per Csat-
Governments Steady and Lower
Flour Dull and Unchanged
Wheat lower-Hogs Gen.
orally Lower
FINANCE.
New York.

Nsw YoRK. February 2l.-Moxuv-
Easy at I96 per cent, closing at 5
per cent Prime m. rcantils paper 405
per cent. Sterling ex :hange bankers
bills steady at ASH; demand 4S6.
SILvER-At London 62!d per ounce; ;
bar silver here I'LL; subsidiary silver
coin i(Sl per cent. discount
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-06-30
PERSONAL.

d. +. Rumble, of Waco, Is in the city.
JMulhsll, of Ennls, is at the st. George,
FIN Wsdde!l, of Austin, is at the st.
George.
Il. Il: Milliken, of Wes,herford, is at the
Grand Windsor.
q. l.. Jones and John Griffith, of Terrell
are in the city.
M NJ Brooks, of Kaufman, Is stopping a,
the st. George,
James l. Adams wife and child, are guests
at the st. George.
James A Bergin,,, of Fort Worth, is reg
istered at the st. George.
Mrs. c. T. Poyner leaves to-day for Brent
wod, Tenn, 10 visit friends.
Judge Joe Abbott wife and daughter are
guests at the Grand Windsor.
j L. Drisbell aud James w. Smith, of
Austin, are at the Grand Windsor.
Judge Gold,hwrte, attorney for the Texas
Central road, WAS 10 the city yesterday.
A Eau kner, passenger agent of the Texas
Central road, was lathe city yesterday.
4hi. hiUcIb VI OdlNFstU0, WAS III
the city yesterday, snroute to I'll Paso.
Tom Gerrin, Lee Bulard and B. II. Day.
EXPORT OF Denton were in the city yesterday.
MIR. Henry Marin, OF Weatherford, is in
the city, on p visit to his mother and family.
Mrs L. p. Turner aud daughter left last
evening for Hughes Springs, to spend several
ks.
Mr.. w H Dean, Of Tyler, brother 10
Constable Dear, left yesterday after brief
visit to Dallas,
Mr.. Robert L. James, formerly citizen of
Dallas, has purchased the Brunswick hotel in
Denver, Colorado.
II. p. Hughes, the veteran agent Of the
M, X & L. road, returr ed yesterday from
q trip through southern Texas.
George A Q linlan, divisioI superintendent
of the Texas Central, WAS in the city yestef-
day, agucs! at the Grand Windsor.
Mr.. q. II. Clancy, who has been confined
to his bed for the psf week with typioid
fever out again. Mrs. Clancy is sick abed
with typhoid fever.
Mr. w. Ii. Wbeelock, ticket agent at this
poitt for tie Texas Central road, has sent in
his resignation on account OF the commits
sions on ckets being taken Off
2. r. Rogers, the popular agent Of the
Memphis & Charleston road, lett last evening"
for Luling to join his family, which he will
take on with HIM to the Hot Springs.
Mrs. Bohne, wife of Mr.. w. G. Bohne
he,d book keeper at Tompkns' and her little
daughter have arrived here from New Of
leans, their former home, and are stopping
at the st. George.
Mr.. George j. Dexter received telegram
from l.. L. Msugbs, chairman of the COM
mittee on the Fourth of July celebration at
Denisop, extending a cordial invitation to
the fire department of this city.
Captain Watt Caruth returned yesterday
morning from Eureks Springs, Arkansas,
whittier he went for his health, and is much
improved. He would have remained longer
at the springs but urgent business called him
home.
The Rio Grsnde Republican of recent date,
which is publish d ut Las Cruces, New Mex'
leo, says that T. J. Williams, a painter and
former resident of this city, who left here in
1879, has struck it rich in gold mine neal
that place.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-06-30
Adam Thomson.

Adam Thompson was again beseged by
reporters yesterday evening. He at first
appeared cool and collected and denied his
guilt. When the gsllows was finished be
asked officer Elgin to work the trap, and let
him see how 1t worked. The officer COM
piled, but the shock was too great for Adam
and he tainted and fell over on the floor.
This seemed to operate change in the man,
and he said it was the first time that be had
been brought to a real cation
of his awful condition. He says
the preachers have been to see him to, but
his soul fails to respond to their arguments,
and be has come to believe that his only hope
is in music. and if he can get come negroes to
sing for him, he thinks 1t would help him
Mr.. @. F., Clint, who defended and labored
arduously to save him, visited the ill yester.
day evening, and after long conversation,
SAYS he believed the man innocent of the
crime. He complains that tho newspaper
reporters torment him aorely, and seem de-
termined to get q confession out of him
whether he has anything to tell or not.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-06-30

More Grading Let, aad the c.,.-...
ssr the Bridge over the rr,n,,y
Let.
Work on the Chicago. Texas l. Mexican
Central road is rapidly progressing. The
two surveying corps in the field running a
line from here to Paris and from that place 10
this will soon complete their work, and the
iihe will at one be let for grad
ing, The grading corps have
finished their survey from the
present terminus Of the road 10 Alysrsdo. n
d's's, co of fourteen miles and the con,rsc.
Tor grading and bridging was lot YESTERDAY
to Messrs. Caldwell i Nicely, who got the
contract for the first twenty FIVE miles of The
road, the grading and bridging OF
which 10 just flashed. They pro.
pose 30 complete the fourteen miles
~'thhin the next sixty days, which win
leave only twelve miles TO Cleburne, the
present objective point. Chief Engineer
Waite OF the road, let the contract for the
bridge of the road which is to span the
Trinity river at this point yesterday, to S. A.
Oliver. agent for the King Bridse..Iron and
Manufacturing company of Cleveland,
Ohio. 1t is to be composed of combins.
ton OF iron ard wood, with two hundred
foot span. fifty five feet above the bottom of
the river. The railroad company will build
the sbutmen,s. U der the contract tue
bridge is 10 be co npleted in six weeks from
the date Of letting the contract.