Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-11
THE OHIO MANAGERIE.
Judge Walker Exhibits the Animals
to the Public.
The Dodo-The Meek-Eyed Jackass-The
Hideous Water Dog-The Devil Fish
The Tape Worm, and the
Thomas Cat.
THE CELEBRATED NARROW GOUGE.
Special C,rre+pondeuce Of The Reoister

Special Correspondence Of the Register.
CoLUMBrs, April 9.-Never in the tradi-
ton or history OF State legislation was there
such a scene presented as that which occur
red, yesterday, while Judge Walker. Repub-
lican, of Logan, was presenting his views
to the House, on the subject of redistrict-
ing. After the Republican brethren had
been engaged in personal and strong dis
cussion for two half days, over the redistrict-
ing bills, the venerable Judge obtained the
floor amidst the greatest confusion. "Mr.
Speaker" said the Judge, Il wish to say
that committee of twenty-one for each
Congressional district, appointed six
weeks ago-to redistrict the State.
The Committee went to work
and it has been in session every day and
every night since. The result Of its labor
is before you in the shape OF
Nineteen Different BilIsI
Every member succeeded in getting up
district bill to suit himself, except one err
ing and unfortunate brother who, am
sorry to say, was in semi-unconsclous
state during the prolonged sessions OF the
and over indulgence of Ponds extract OF
Witch Hazel Immense applause). There
fore he was unable 10 map out, and bring
in district for himself and no one seemed
willing TO make one for him. However,
the nineteen bills which have been report
ed are beautiful to look upon, Symmetrical!
in form, and true 10 nature in all their
graceful curves, ,meandcrings and boundary
lines. Mr.. Speaker" continued the Judge,
IL have
The Animals With Me.
Ard | will exhibit them, ii you please in
order that all the members may see what
magnificent harmorieS characterize them.
employed an artist. at great draft upon
my patience my pocket ibook, and my time'
To paint the beasts, birds, fishes and felines
which are a!cgoriCal OF the more hand
some of the several bills, and they are pro-
nounCcd mGrvels OF artistic excellence by
even as eminent COnniSscueras my friend
Thorpe. OF Ashtabuia.
At this point the Judge, amidst long
continued applause. passed up 10 the
speaker picture Of that extinct species OF
bird known as
The H0dO.
representing the Sixth district, AMI which
was indigenous to tie remote marshes Vi
the Northwest.
The fundamental part OF this DodO, with
ont due regard for the dignity and COM
manding aspect Of BOwcrsOX, OF Williams,
was turned toward him, while Allen, OF
Fulton. viewed the ill-mannered bird from
the Northeast. with feelings OF contempt,
while the handsome Wetmore, OF Wood.
and the amiable Terry, OF Henry, gaGed
upon il suspiciously from their native
flats. Its legs extended down through
Paulding, where Gordon abdes, while
its wcbbcd feet rested in bayou near
the domicle of Hughes. in NanNcrt. This
is the Iodo district. The Judge. during
the exhibition of the bird, spoke OF its
habits and appearance amidst ro2rs "i
laughter.
lie next passed up to the Speaker pic
ture Of a lean, cadaverOus anu
Mrek-Ey ed Jnckass.
Inc moor BEAST wis picking dp"a few
thistlcN and sage brush from the bleak ana
barren hills of Morgan, where. bya strange
contradiction of nature strawberry grows
and flourishes like green bay tree. The
rror elevation of this Republican jackaSs
was turned toward West Virginia with that
degree OF contempt which isinheritcd from
its party. Mr.. Maury, of Monroe, noticed
that Moore. Of Washington, kurtA, oil
Athens. and Brooks. Of McigS, were con
sririnc to drive this poor donkey over into
the Democratic vineyard of Moore,
OF Pike county wh;re he
could get square mea'. The disE!e! on
the map looks like a jackass, because both
head and tail are down and its ears extend
SO near to Perry and Noble that both Grcl'
ner and Smith could see them looming up
in the murky atmosphere a. they were CO.
ing to church on Sunday last. The Judge
Text introduced the
Picture of n wnter-Pup.
The disciples OF Isaac Walton recognize the
water.prip a. the most hidcOus and devil.
Ish Of all the inhabitants Of the waters OF
Ohio. and whenever that half dog, lizard.
and fish fastens 10 their tackle they drop
pole. line, bob and sinker and flee the
ground as for life. The Judge said: MT.
Speaker and gentlemen: Ny artist threw
all the power OF his superior
mind into one superhuman effort to paint
monstcr-and here it is: 1t represents
what is known as the Water Pup Redi,
trictinG bill.
Who il Nj. Locke. Anyhow?
Bv way Of ntcrludc may remark that
he j. from Madison county, and is one OF
the members who took part in this kilken-
nv affair. Mr.. Locke Of Madison. came
the nearest to distinguishing himself. lie
certainly succeeded in amazing his political
adyersarics and mortifying his political
friends. An educated and cultured gentle
msn, atfablc and agreeable in his personal
relations. and hitherto supposed To be lib.
eral and tolerant of the opinions and rights
Of Others. he showed himself 10 be
A WoIfin Politics.
To his credit however it must be said
that he avowcd boldly and openly the Re
publican code Of ,,Jiitical morality to be
the rule 0f might and not right. The
Jesse James doctrine Of stand and deliver.
He unblushingy announced the
right OF the Republicans TO reds.
| trict the State for Congressional purposes,
| as to deprive three hundred and forty
| thousand citizens and voters OF Ohio Of all
representation or voice in the legislative
! council Of the nation, and to practically
disfranchse them. He claimed the high.
vavmans right that all was legitimate
plumber that power, boldness and audacity
could seize and appropriate. This bold
| avowal of
Doctrines 70 Bepulsise
10 every lust, honest and right minded man
would have fearfuily shocked the pubic
sense had il not been called to mind that
the gentleman himself was the author Of
the Water Pup bill, which carved out a
sure scat III IOlSIcsS ~! sOIhC aspiring isS
publican statesmen from Madison county.
The perycTSity Of his Republican asso-
ciates was about TO knock the wind out Of
this darling scheme and driven TO despera'
ton. he struck with the fury OF q mailman,
neither thinking or caring whether his
blows fell upon friend or Toe.
The amusing feature OF his performance.
however was that in his fierce excitement
he lost his usual caution, and exhibited
himself as one familiar with and we'll posted
in the laws governing the
Game Of Draw Poker.
His familiarity with the rules OF this popu-
lar game. no doubt. served him good par
pose. He used it as a convincing iIIustra-
tion Of the Republican right 20 steal Con-
gre>smcn. Take the pot ct al hazards, Is
the law OF the game. Show the best hand
=. IL II