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Daily globe., 1881-04-14

Senator Mahone-I have nothing to do with
the Senator's opinions. I have risen to ask
the Senator from Georgia direct question.
to call to account. That is not the question.
The Senator from Georgia has used the Ian
guage which has been reaG. He knows
whether he intended to convey the impression
that sold my vote, or that my vote had feen
bought. He knows that l respectfully ask
whether he so intended. That is all.
Senator Hill, not rising-I answered you
fully it will be in the record.
Senator Mahone-As the Senator fails
here to answer directly direct question, !
will give him problem to solve. He shall
have conundrum. l say to him
if he did not mean to imply that
my vote had been or could be bought,
he states or undertakes to-convey that which
is a foul untruth, false and that no man less
than coward would make It, Ihe reporter
gives the sentence as delivered.) Now l say
to him he can solve it in his own mind wheth-
er he so intended or not addressing himself
directly to Hill in menacing tone) You can
solve that sir, if you choose. That is all that
have to say to you now (resuming his
seat.)
Senator Hill rose to reply, but Mahone con
tinuing his remarks said, You can solve that
question for yourself whether you
ing or not "a good deal of
applause in the galleries, which the presiding
officer kelly endeavored to repress, and the
most OF which, according to Pendleton, came
from the front seat of the private gallery of
Senator's
Senator Hill, studiously emphasizing every
point of expression-Mr. President: I have
too much respect fer the Senate, too much
respect for myself, too much respect for the
people, to handy epithets with the Senator
from Virginia or any other Senator here.
have never sought to receive, or give,
or resent an insult in this chamber.
I wouldn't insult Senator in this chamber.
The Senator can't insult me. He is powerless
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
ETCHINGS
OF NEWS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF
THE GLOBE.
Senatorial contests-Plaisted Planted
Boiler expIosions-Murdsrs
eides-Cremations and Gen.
eral Havoc.
ANOTHER DAY OF HORRIBLE CRIMES.

At Harrisburg yesterday large num-
Der OF names Of persons who had Sena-
torial aspirations, were presented to
the House. In Albany the situation is
unchanged, but rumor has 1t that the
Democrats intend casting their votes for
Depew, which would elect him. Senator
Bayard was nominated by acclamation
by the Delwsre Democrats to represent
them again in the Senate.
Both branches OF the Maine Legisls-
ture have decided to allow Plaisted to
rule the State in peace. They made a
desperate effort to have his opponent
declared as Governor, but they found it
could not be done.
The boiler in the Union FIGURING
Mills at Detroit Mich, exploded with
terrific force, tearing the building to
pieces, killing four men and injuring
others seriously.
A dwelling near Gaithersburg. Nd,
was destroyed by fire and three men
perished in the flames. At Reading,
Pa. coal oil lamp exploded burning
the residence OF a man named Moser,
three of his children were burned to
death.
Hatch Walsh OF Peterboro, Nd, kill
ed his wife yesterday and ended his
own existence at once by cutting his
throat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
WASHINGTON.
VARIOUS NOTES FROM THE SEAT OF
ACTION.
Inter. State Commerce funding Bill Dis
cussed in the House-franking
PriviIege-Army ApproPria-
ton BiIl-General Talk.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE CAPITAL,

It is now expected that Judge Rea-
gan's Interstate Commerce bill Will
have large majority OF the votes in the
House, notwithstanding the strong lob
by which the railroads have hard at
work against it. 1t is measure, the
importance OF which, every member can
readily comprehend.
Woods Funding Bill, measure oil
untold importance to the country at
large was discussed at length in the
House yesterday. Woods amendment
reducing the interest on the bonds from
81 to 8 per cent. was agreed to. 1t is
the general opinion that the bill will
pass the House.
In the Senate some time was devoted
to the Franking Privilege. Logan talked
in favor of an extension OF the privilege
but no action was taken in the matter.
The Army Appropriation Bill was also
taken up and discussed at length in the
Senate, but supposed flaw was found
in the bill and they adjourned without
acting upon it.
Senator Davis, OF our State, submitted
a resolution in the Senate, instructinG
the Committee on Finance 10 inquire
into the advisability OF a change in the
organization OF the Treasury and other
departn ats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
d. 8. SENATORS
In New York and Psnnsyivanis-unoer'
tain Work.

tain Work.
HARRIsBuRG, January IL. - In the
House Of Representatives to-day thirty
eight names were put in nomination ior
the Office Of United States Senator.
HARRIsBrRGH, Pa, January ia
Republican L. s. Senatorial caucus has
been officially announced for tomorrow
evening. The situation tonight seems
to have again narrowed down to Grow
and Oliver with the chances in favor OF
the latter.
DOVER, DEL, January 12.-Ths DEM
ocratic members in caucus, tonight, de.
cidcd unanimously to re-elect Hon. I.
F. Bayard to United States Senatorship.
CoLuxBUs, January l2.-In the Dem
ocratic caucus held here tonight, Allen
G. Thurman was nominated for U. 5.
Senator.
SAN Francisco, January l2.-The
Senate and Assembly met in joint con-
vention o.day, and General John F.
Miller was declared duly elected U. s.
Senator.
CARSON CIrY, NKv., January l2-The
Senate and Assembly. in joint session
to-day. elected James G. Fair v. 5.
Senator.
Democratic Dodge.
ALBANY, January 2.-There Is a
rumor that the Democrats will vote for
Depew for United States Senator,
and it is claimed il they do he will be
elected. Another report is to the effect
that both Crowley and Morton will
withdraw in favor OF Plat, but these
gentlemen's friends insist they are in
the fight until the first ballot in caucus
is taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
BOILER EXPLOSION.
Four Men Killed and Several Ipjure


DETROIT, January l2.-The boiler in
the Union Flouring Mills OF this city ex.
ploded this morning about 7 O'Clock
with terrific force, tearing out one side
of the building completely and 80 wreck
ing the structure that it will have to be
taken down to the foundation. The en-.
gineer, young man named Whittier,
the fireman and oiler were instantly
killed and buried under the de-
bris. A fourth man standing
Just outside had his head severely in
jured, but will recover. Three horses,
standing near, were also killed. These
mills, now part OF the new Mammoth
Glucose works, commenced operations
here last week. Mr.. Sweet. manager,
was just entering the engine room q,
the explosion took place. He was blown
some distance, but escaped without ser
ious injury. The mills were built sever.
al years ago by ID. NJ. Richardson and
were as complete as any similar Touring
establishment in the West.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
BIT. LOUIS.
A Revolving Crime-Arrest of Fiend.

ARevolting Crime-Arrest ofs Fiend.
ST. LOUIS, January IA most dis-
bolical outrage was committed on the
person OF young lady in East st. Louis
last Monday night. 1t appears that the
lady, who lives in this city and is quite
respectfully connected, went across the
river on Monday to visit lady friend.
In the evening brother OF this friend,
named Andy Gleeson, invited the
young lady TO take walk. After
proceeding short distance, Gleeson
took his companion into restaurant
where he prevailed upon her to take a
drink of liquor, which was drugped.
Gleeson was then joined by two other
young men, JAS. Hannigan, and viii
Hays, and the three took the girl to a
lonely place, near the old rail mill, and
while she was in an almost unconscious
condition. stripped her nearly naked
and violated her person in shocking
manner. Harrigan has been arrested,
and the police are on tue track OF Glee.
son and HAYES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
WASHINGTON.
Interstate Commerce.

WASHINGTON, January II. - Judge
Reagan will call up the inter State Com
merCe bill as soon as practicable. lie
claims that the sentiment OF the House
ia largely in favor of legislation on the
subject, and is encouraged by assurances
from Western members to believe that
his substitute, with slight amendments,
will pass by fifty majority. About
twenty members have indicated their
purpose to make speeches on the sub
iect Numerous printed tracts contain
ing information and arguments in favor
of Reagan's plan and purporting to ema-
nate from the Board Of Trade OF New
York, are in circulation. In the mean
time representatives OF railroads are
canvassing actively in opposition to any
form OF legislation to regulate the rates
OF transportation.
Tennessee Senatorial Prospects.
Colonel Burch, Secretary Of the SEN
ate, to-day returned from Tennessee,
where he has been for some time. MIR.
Burch reports that the Democratic men,
bers OF the Legislature are all confident
of the election OF a Democratic U. 5.
Senator, and he considers it out OF the
realm of uncertainty. The balloting
for Senator will commence next We'd
nesday. There will be no caucus, most
probably, rs it has not been the custom
in Tennessee to caucus on l. :. Senator
since the war, but the Legislature will
vote until some one receives majority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
SENATE.
Davis Resolution-Frankipg Privilege
Army Appropriation Bill.

Davis Resolution-Franking Privilege
Army Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Davis of West Virginia submitted
the resolution instructing the Commit
tee on Finance TO inquire as to the ad-
visibility OF change in the organiza-
ton oi the Treasury and others depart.
ments, so as TO divide the accounts &c,
for rthe collection OF the receipts and safe
keeping Of the revenues, from the dis
bursement accounts. To transfer from
the Treasury to the War OF Navy de-
partment, steamboat inspection, Life
Saving and other services, and to place
under the State Department matters
connected with our domestic and foreign
commerce. Tabled and ordered prn ed.
Mr.. Logan called up the joint resolu-
ton extending the
Frsnking Privilege
to all official business; business sent
through the mails by Senators, Repre-
sentatives and delegates in Congress,
and all other respects, TO be under the
limitation OF the existing laws. Mr..
Logan explained that the resolution was
designed 10 cover only letters, etc sent
from the departments through the hands
Of Congressman to the people at large.
The Department Clerks could frank
the official business. This privilege was
denied 70 the members OF Congress. A
discussion followed upon the expedien-
CIV Of restoring the franking system, in
which some of the abuses which caused
its abolition were referred TO.
At the expiration OF the morning hour
on motion OF Mr.. Withers, the
Army Appropriation Bill
was taken up.
Mr.. withers stated that as compared
with the bill Of last year, the present
bill, as reported from the Senate com
mittee, showed a net increase Of the ap.
preparation of $4,000.
In the Committee Of the Whole the
amendment of the Senate COMMITTEES
was considered. The clause appropriate
ing SIPS, 900 to pay the land grant rail
roads so per cent OF what the Quarter
master Department finds justly due
them for transportation, to which the
Senate committee added the proviso
"That such payment shall be acceptet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
,eyton. He was elected without oppc.

Peytop. He was elected Without oPPe'
sitIon.
The call for nominations for the office
of Sergeant.at-Arms was made. Andrew
Edmiston presented the name OF har,
rison Cain, of Gilmer, Tor that ONCE ana
he was elected, receiving the votes oil
all members present
For Door-Keeper,
Mr.. ]. L. Hall nominated James r.
Nealis, OF Hampshire, and he was elect
ed without dissenting voice.
The Secretary Of State appeared ana
delivered 10 the House the official re-
turns of the votes cast for State officers
at the October election.
Senators McGregor and Smith appear
ed at the bar OF the House and announ-
ced that the upper branch was ready ior
business.
Messrs. Morrow, Monroe and Grant
ham, we're appointed committee on the
part OF the House to carry the same
message to the Senate.
Mr.. Quarter offered a joint resolution
to the effect that the joint rules OF 1872,
govern this legislature in the counting
of the votes for State officers.
Messrs. Dennis and Woods appeared
at the House bar as the members ap-
pointed by the Senate on the Joint Com
mittee TO notify the Governor that the
Legislature was duly organized and
ready to receive any communication
that be might desire to lay before it. :,
At this juncture quite lull occurred
in the proceedings, owing to diflculty
in getting started at the count oil me
votes cast for State officers at the eiec-
ton in October.
The House becoming somewhat
wea1ed, adjourned at lao o'clock to re-
assemble at 8.
Second Session.
Promptly at the agreed time, the
House was called to order.
Messrs. Newman and Stollings, COM
mittee from the Senate, appeared at the
bar of the House, and announced the
concurrence in House joint resolution
for the counting of the votes for State
officers, by the Senate.
Mr.. Morrow offered resolution IN
effect that the House was ready to count
the votes cast for State officers at the
October election, and requesting the
presence of the Senate to assist in ping
the same.
Messrs. Morrow, Leonard and Sea.
bright were appointed committee to
notify the Senate OF the passage OF the
above resolution.
The Senator'S soon appeared, and the
count of the vote began. When it had
proceeded as lar as Hardy county, Mr..
Leonard moved that the joint assembly
adjourn until tomorrow at lO:l5 o'clock,
which was agreed to.
After the retirement OF the Senators,
the House, at 5 o'clock, adjourned un-
ill 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
PARKERsBURG NOTES.
Thieves Arrested-D De La Mater will De.
claim-U. 3. Court.

Thieves Arrested-De La Mater will De-
clsim-U. 9. Court.
PARKERsBURo, January ll.-Oficer
James Nehan this morning arrested
two white BOYS named Mack Nichols
and Ed. Stafford, and colored boy
named Mason, on the charge OF having
stolen lot OF goods from Dan Gard
WAYS store, on Market street, last Satur.
day night. They were held each in
500 bond 20 await the action OF the
next grand jury.
Our Greenback friends have decided
to keep up their party organization in
Wood county, and be ready for the next
State and National campaigns The
noted Greenback apostle OF Indiana, the
Rev. De La Marter, will address the
club Immediately after the adjournmen,
OF Congress.
Geo. r. Caldwell, Esq., OF your city
is in Parkersburg on business connected
with the U. 5. Court, which convenes
here on Thursday next. +.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
Tennessee Senatorial Prospects.
THE RESURRECTION DAY
I,at Hsud-C.ematlOn at Washington, P

Is at Hand Cremation at Washington, Pa
WASHINGTON, Pa, January l2.-The
BODY of the late James Hamilton, OF
Greensboro, Greene county, Pa, will be
incinerated in the LeMoyne crematory
during the present week. Mr.. Hamll'
ton, who was a prominent citizen oithat
place, died on the 10th OF December and
was buried. He had made request
that his body be cremated, and in &C.
cordance with that wish one OF his sons
visited the trustees OF the crematOry last
Saturday. 1t was arranged that they
should disinter the body and place 1t in
thin coffin, so that it could be placed
in the retort without being removed
from the coffin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
COAL OIL HORROR.
Three Childrsd Fatally Burned.

READING, Pa, January l2.--The resi-.
dence OF Wellington Moser, on Center
aveaue, was destroyed by fire last even
ing, caused by the explosion OF kero.
sene lamp. The explosion occurred in
the dining room, where the family had
Just finished supper. The clothing OF
three children was ignited from burning
oil, and two OF them, a babe six months
old, and Sallie Rothenberger. aged IA,
who had just called, were burned to
death. Their remains are not YET re-
covered. The third, Mary Mostr, aged
eight, was rescued, but is fatally burned,
and will probably die before morning.
David Maurer. boarder. was badly
burned while trying 10 save thechildren.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
THE OPENING JAW.
pRFPARAT0RY WORKING or THE
LEGISLATIVE CHIN
wl,oO Csl.brates His Accession to the
eayel with a Brief Eruption Of
OratOp-$ummers Ascsnds
The Senatorial lh7oae-A
Day Of General
pullness.
TsE PROCEEDINGS ~ DETAIL.

The formal proceedings attending the
,,srirg Of the two houses Of the West
Virginia Legislature were unusually
r.mr. owing partly to the fact that all OF
,a, officers we're elected without a dis
,euting voice.
The Crowd that swsrmed
,bor, the Capitol Yesterday was even
lr,,r than usual at the opening OF the
session. A goodly batch Of the outsider
clements from all parts Of the State have
been arriving at the Capital City during
the rast several days. They have been
.rsnijng their time, and will, until the
senatorial question is disposed OF, in
f.rr;nc chances, calculations and prob
abilities. and in consuming a mOdicum
a. fool and a correspondingly dispropor'
,i,narr amount OF fiery, rebeliOus Ii.
gunrS, and
Queen Cigars.
The raLble filed the galleries
and encroached upon the floor, greatly
.,,ar discomfort of members. Judging
from appearances the people must have
had m idettlatthe Democratics sky might
f.rani allow the Radicals to catch larks.
T,,y must have imagined that all sorts
nj fIfsboTral schemes short OF a Guy
FaYsps plot were to be haicied out by
,1e innocent looking lawn sIers.
The solons got both Houses duly and
formally, and with much
Red-TapeiSm.
s.srlel on their career. The process
WIS naturally more or less interestingto
the new members just because it was;
new 10 the old ones because il served to
remind them Of previous openings, and
., s,,r, some Of the more garrulous into
spinning yarns and fishing up their his
t,riral recSonings from a dead and
Buried Past.
m short. il Was very much like all the
ceremonial openings which have gone
before, aud the presumably many more
which are to follow. II there was
any noticeable difference whatever, il
was the failure to DO quite as much the
first dav, as usual, and the dispropor-
toaately long time required 10 it.
The REGIsrER presents below the pro
ceedings Of both houses, in full, and the
usual Legislative shots, fired here and
there by Knights o. the Fabcr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
THE NEWS
OF the Day in Pithy Paragraphs.

DDmeSIlC.
Fran,is Murphy, the temperance re-
former, is pressing his work, with graft
flying results, at Pittsburgh.
The Senatorial contest in Pennsylva-
MIA lis waxing warm. IL is generally
conceded that Oliver has the inside track
so far.
Miss Mary Stack, OF East st. Louis,
while kissing the lips Of dead and
dearly beloved cousin, fell lifeless to the
floor, from grief.
Ga the visit OF the King and Queen OF
Italy to Palermo, fifteen persons were
seriously injured by the fall OF u stair.
case in a church.
r. A. Marshall, who for twenty-five
years was one OF the leading theatrical
managers in this country, died at Phila-
delphia on Monday.
The three rival canal routes, the Cha.
gres, the Nicaragua, and the Tehuan-
tepec, are now about ready to occupy the
remaining days OF Congress.
Major Mcdowell, OF Chicago, not dis.
couraged in his attempts 10 make sugar,
intends 10 plant three hundred acres OF
early amber cane at Elgin, next season.
Mr.. Allen &. Campbell, who has re.
ceived the certificate of election to Con.
gress from Utah, is said to be worth
over S2,CO0,OO0. He is bitterly opposed
not only to POlygamy, but to Mormon
ism.
Twenty-iour new Senators will take
their seats on the 4th OF March next.
The Republicans gain five-one each in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana. Connect.
cut and New Jersey. They lose one in
Nevada by the election OF Fair in place ol
Sharon.
The revenue books show that during
the year 1850 s., 1861 800 were received
for revenue stamps from the match
manufacturers of the United States.
This would make the number OF match, q
consumed 35,6l3, 900, 900, or about 200
mstches per year TO every man, woman
and child in the Union.
Foreign.
Eleven employees OF the naval station
at Havana have been put on board q
man-oi-war for grave frauds.
Five Mexican prisoners, heavily IRON
ed, in charge OF federal marshal, passed
through Chicago, last evening, to serve
terms OF two years each in the Detroit
house OF correction.
Signs multiply that the Hanlan-Lay-
cock race is at hand, in the inevitable
reports OF invalidism. Hanlan exper.
fences difficulty IN sculling from sprain
OF one arm, and Laycock has had to be
taken TO the seashore.
The influence OF the persecution to
which the Jews have been subjected in
Germany is visible in the attempt tha,
has just been made by persons un
known upon the lives OF prominent
Jewish residents OF Trieste, to whom let
ters have been sent through the post
Office Of the city that exploded upon be
ing opened.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
GOVERNOR PLAIsTED
Counted in and win Take His Sea

OOUHteU IN HuU " III fsHo HFs SS""
AUGUSTA, MR.. January le.-The
House without debate accepted the re.
port Of a majority OF the committee on
gubsrnatorial votes, declaring Plaistrd
elected Governor. There were seven
opposing votes. The President and
Speaker were requested to notify Gov.
Plaisted OF the result.
AUGUSTA, MR., January l2.-In the
Senate the majority and minority report
on the Gubernatorial votes we're sub-
mitted. The minority claimed the ques-
ton was in grave doubt. After long
discussion tho majority report was
adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
ALBAN Y.

Ready for W,rk-The Race Will eoon
Begin-Number OF Entries Unknown.
ALBANY, January l2.-The Senate
COMMITTEES has informed the Assembly
committee that it is ready for the calling
OF a joint caucus to nominate RepublI-
can candidate for United States Senator
at tho earlst possible moment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
Suicide by the Revolver Line-Thrsd
Shots N Necessary.

LAKE FopEsr, Ill, January l2.-
Thomas J. Kirk, an iron merchant of
Chicago, residing here, suicsded early
this morning by shooting himself three
time, in the head with small revolver
while in the cellar. lie had been much
unsettled in his mind lately on account
OF business affairs. lie leaves a wife
and six children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
AN OVERDOSE

OF Medicine Caused the Death Of Mrs
Hit, Of Weston.
Correspondence OF the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, January 10.
Last night, Mrs. Hit, wife Of Henry
Hit, living about two miles above this
place, died very suddenly from an over
dose OF medicine. The deceased was
about Is years old. +.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
ICEBURG JOHN

Going to See James of Mentor-Legisla-
ture to be Honored.
WAsHINGroN, January l2.-Secretary
Sherman expects 10 visit Gen. Garfield
at Mentor on Saturday or Sunday, and
probably 20 TO his home at Mansfield
on Monday or Wednesday. He will
visit Columbus, for the purpose OF ray
ing respects to the general assembly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13

A Bombay dispatch announces that n
plot to dcpose the Rsjih an massacre
all Europcon residents in church has
been dlscoeered at Kolopore. Forty
seven natives have been arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-01-13
THREE MEN BURN ED
To Death Near Warrington CITY.

WAsuINGroN, January l2.-Last night
the dwelling OF Timothy Cavan, near
Gaitherersburg, Md was destroyed by
hre, and Cavan's sons, Francis and
Dennis, aged IL and Is respectively,
and an employe named John Faiby,
45 years OF: aye. were burned to death.