davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
SHERMAN'S DoINGS.
A Committee Report for which There
Was Quite n Demand.

was quite Demand.
WARRINGTON, November 2l.-It is very
difficult. if not impossible, to procure a
copy of the report of the investigation into
the corruption in the Treasury Department
under John Sherman. Although the in
vestigation was partial, and special pains
were taken to suppress the facts, the re-
port is inconvenient literature both for
John Sherman and for Window.
As soon as this report, making about one
thousand pages of testimony, showing the
irregularities and thefts, and by whom, dur
ing Shermsn's term-the guilty persons be-
ing protected by Window, his successor
was printed, John Sherman proceeded t.
gather up every copy he could lay bis hands
on. Every Senator was entitled to three
copies. These were quite generally borrow
ed, begged, or otherwise obtained, and in q
week scarcely copy was to be found, ex-
cept in the bands of persons who early per-
ceived how valuable and scarce the volume
was likely to become. The copy in the
Senate document room has ever since been
under special guard. 1t may have been
captured by this time, although the Off
cials whose duty it is to keep such prop
erty, knowing what efforts were making to
sweep the last copy from existence, took
extra precaution to preserve the single oue
left. This report is magazine of facts
which may yet prove dangerous to Sher-
man and Window.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
FINANCIAL


n>-l. u>uA - H.sa>-sl lAAA~ @~SDnw.
.- C-.---r - s..-I-s ~.
-. s.s..s. ~
Iafs, ass 80 80 49, - -
anathe IreeSy. sSsry- fssr -,-.r
WAsHfSerok, November A-The comp-
troller of the currency has completed his
animal s.hi.s al,ov;n, the amount, Of
I-,., e.-IS /, ,r-..-.,
United Sofes conds netd- oy Nsuonai
banks, State banks, savings banks, and
private bankers ON the lst OF Noyem Der,
1852 snd also showing the amounts OF DIS
tribution Of CON and paper curreLcy Of the
counsry at the same date. 2 The national
banks held on November 1, 1881, % securi.
ty for circulation and for public deposits
and other purposes. $sa6. 53a, 400 al interest
bearing bonds of the United States. This
is nearly thirty millions less than the
smount held on November 1, 1881, and
about seven millions less than for The cor
respondjpg date in 1880 banking sssocia.
tions other tban national hold these bonds
rs follows:
State banks in twenty -oue Ststes, s., 49,
172; trust companies in FIVE Ststes $l6 934,-
fl2: savings hanks in fifteen States, $751;
7s6 40 '7'7,'
There has bpen during the past year
decrease of about two millions In the
smount held by State banks and trust
eempanies. and an increase OF nearly twen-
ty-seyen millions In the ameont held by
savings banks. The amounts held by geo-
graphical divisions OF these associations in
ee7 oss. N;,ldIe States SloT I25 go South.
.vr s,a,ss S9Rs an. Wss,ern ststes "a.
a6a Ala. Pacific States. So0ooI55: total,
ss6s AGO 426,
Tbese retuYns have been compiled from
rs-or,s msde IN officeys of tbe djfferont
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
BRIEF MENTION.
Postal PoiBts.

WAsHIN6ToN, November 2l.-fhe Post
master General, on behalf f the United
States, and the Belgian Minister on be-
half of Belgium, have signed postal
agreement between the two countries for
the exchange of money orders. The agree
ment is TO 90 into operation January lst,
1883. Heretofore exchanges between the
countries named have been effected through
the intervention of Switzerland.
The Postoffice Department decides that
where communications by the hektograph
process are mailed as circulars, without
evidence of the fact, the matter is subject
to frst.c!ass rates of postage.
Sou ihern Marriage Associations.
Assistant Attorney General Truman. for
the Postoffice Department, is preparing an
elaborate report on Southern Marriage AS
sociations and kindred societies, which
will be submitted TO Postmaster General
Howe tomorrow. 1t is understood that
the report takes strong ground against the
legality of such concerns.
A scheme.
Wilmont w. and w. + Salter, were to-
day indicted by the Grand Jury of the dis
trict for offering money to employees to
abstract from the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing paper upon which notes are print
ed. The object in view it is alleged was to
prove looseness in the management and
thus influence Secretary Folger to remove
Colonel Irish, the superintendent.
Fifth Auditors Report.
The report of Fifth Auditor Alexan-
der, presents a summary of the foreign ser.
vice, both diplomatic aud consular, and OF
the receipts and expenses of internal reve-
nue., accounts of ministers, and others in
the diplomatic service. 1t shows that there
were paid for salaries $3l0. .2l1, and for con-
tingent expenses $50, ,429, the entire cost OF
this branch of service being $379,6i0. Dur
ing the year $50 destitute American sea.
men were relieved, at an average cost OF
S22.50 each. OF the $4,000 appropriated
for the relief of seamen, less than $1,000
has been used.
The report shows that ca sh deposited for
the year on account of internal r, venue,
amounted to $l46, ,497 ,624, the total ex-
penditures for collection being s., ,096, OF.
Notes. -, ..
Representative Kelly said this morning
that he was going home and that nothing
further would be done by the Committee
on Ways and Means until the meeting OF
Congress.
First Assistant Secretary Of State Davis
is detained at home to-day by severe
steam burn, the result Of pouring water on
a CRATE fire yesterday with view of de-
creasing the temperature of the room.
The President has pardoned Robert
Logan, convicted in November, 1881, of
mail coach robbery IN Western Texas and
sentenced to ten years imprisonment in
the Chester, Ills, penitentiary. The par.
don was granted upon the recommendation
of ex-Posimaster General James, the United
Ststes District Attorney and the officers
who made the arrest john d. Moore, OF
South Carolina, illicit distiller, canvicted
in August, 1881, and sentenced TO two years
imprisonment and fine OF 800, was also
pardoned and the fine remitted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
SECRETARY CHANDLER
seeking TO Have Important Depart
mental GhaBges Made.

Seeking TO Have Important Depart.
mental Changes Made.
WASHINGTON, November 2l.-There were
reports yesterday that Secretary Chandler,
in bis forthcoming annual report, will rec
ommend that the life-saving. revenue ma
rine, and coast survey, three important
bureaus Of the Treaty Department be
transformed to the controlof the Navy
Department 1t is thought here that
should Chandler make the attempt aud
succeed. be will follow il mp next year BY
ssking for the transfer OF the Marine hos
pi,al service, another branch Of the Tress-
ury Department Chandler, when asked
sbUut the matter 70 day, while not contra
dieting the truth Of the story. declined 20
disclose this or any OF the recommended
items likely 20 be Incorporated in hisforth-
coming report Inquiry made at the
Treasury Department. however, tends to
confirm the correctness of the report, 80
far at least as refers to the Revenue Ma.
Iine bureau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
APATHETlc STORY
Told ~ Engineer Melville Before the
Jeanette Beard.


Jeanette Board.
WAsHiNeToN, November N.-Tn the
Jeanette Court this morning Engineer
Melville continued his account of the search
for DeLoDg and party. The narrative was
very pathetic, and the speaker told the
story in straightforward manner. He
gave thedetails of the discovery of the
party frozen TO death ON the bank OF the
Lena. large audience was present The
attention OF the searchers was first attracted
by the hut poles stick Bg out Of the snow.
Upon seeing these the party advanced n
few steps, when they saw q hand reaching
out in the snow, which afterward proved ID
be belongs. The rest Of the party were
then discovered, and the remains of a fire
near them. There was no evidences
that the unfortunate men had been
trying to remove their effects with the
supposed view of reaching the banks of
the river. Melville said they evidently
recognized the fact that if they died near
the bank of the river their bodies would
be carried away by foods. Melville e1-
amined belongs journal, found near
where his body lay. The bodies were all
frozen to the ground but as soon as dis
covered were pried up, rolled together and
covered with tent, cletb. IL was found
when Ambler's body WAS turned over that
he had elutched Belongs pistol. From this
Melville inferred DeLong died before
Amber and Amber had the pistol for the
purpose Of driving away any animals that
might attempt to disturb the remains Of
his dead comrades, or shoot any for food
should they come near.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Murdered by n Professor.

MEMPHIS, November 2L-Yesterday af-
ternoon at Somerville, Tenn, Jas. Barton
and w. L. Thory, brothers-in-law, engaged
in a quarrel over some family matters,
which ended by Barton threatening to kill
Thorp. Last night at s o'clock, while Bar.
ton was in saloon playing billiards, Thorp
entered with a shot gun and fred both
barrels at Barton, killing him instantly:
Deceased, until recently, was member of
the firm OF Fuller, Thornton & Co., OF this
city. Thorp, who did the killing, is pro-
fessor in female college in Someryille.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Not So Funnx After All.

new YoRK, November q Miss Edith L.
Diss de Bar was the complainant before
Justice Bixley at the Jefferson Market
Police Court against an Irish servant named
Kate Goley, whom she charged with mali
cious mischief. Kate was discharged BY
her on Thursday last for not properly at
tending to her duties. The girl made
threats against her employer. On Friday
she returned 10 the house. entered the
parlor and took from an easel an oil paint
ing, ssid to be an original Teniers. valued
vt 81, 600 The picture she threw upon the
floor, and in her rage stamped upon II,
putting her heel through the canves. She
also thrust the point of her umbrella
through the canvas in another place, go
that the painting so almost ruined. While
the lady was making her complaint the
accused girl laughed and joked with the
other prisoners When Justice Bixley told
hea he would hold her for trial, the girl
appeared daEed for q moment, and then
fell In commissions. She passed from one
ct into another, and half an hour passed
before she was Sufficiently recovered TO be
removed 20 the prison.
PypryA will make your blood pure and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Water Famine.

New YORK, November PA water fam
inc is threatened in HobOken owing to the
incapsoity of the new reservoir to supply
the increased supply. A temporary relief
is furnished the city by return to the use
of Jersey City water taken from the Pas
ssic river. The contractors for the new
HobokPn water works are making arrange
ments for a new pipe from the main sup
ply TO the basin at Union Hill, and in the
meantime arr under the necessity OF pro-
viding the city with water at an extra cost.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
TALES OF THE DELUGE.
The Sequel TO Hubbell's Memorable
Threat

The Sequel 10 Hubbells Memorable
Threat.
WASHINGTON, November 21.-0n the floor
of the House, toward the end of the late
session Of Congress, Jay Hubbell approach
ed John White, the sole Republican repre-
sentative from Kentucky, and in a men.
scing manner said 81 will beat you, sir!
| will beat you" This threat was launch
cd because White had dared TO oppose the
wishes of the imperious Hubbell. White
invited Hubbell TO do his worst. He be-
became the candidate of the Republicans
Of his district ss their first and only choice.
During the canvass, which he conducted
personally on the stump, White frequently
referred to Hubbells threat, and appealed
from the dictator to the people, at the same
time denouncing Hubhell and his methods.
Although opposed by Matt Adams, an able
and popular Democrat, White was elected
by decisive majority, hundreds of Demo.
Gratis giving him their votes as the most
direct way to rebuke Hubbell and the
methods be introduced into the canvass.
In pronounced Republican districts all over
the country the party was beaten on Hub
bells account, but here is a Republican
elected in q Democratic district to rebuSe
him
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
STEAMER WRECKED.
All Perish Except Four.


QUEBEC, November 21.--A telegram to the
Marine Department reports the steamship
Wearmouth, Captain Evans, which left
here for London Friday with a cargo of
deals, was wrecked during gale and Sc
we're storm on North Sand Beach, Magds-
len Island, Sunday night. The vessel broke
in four pieces, The crew all perished ex-
cept four. The names of the saved are Nc
Elland, Townsend, Martin and Chief Engi-
neer Hutchins. The vessel and cargo were
insured in London.
QUEBEC November 21.-The Wearmouth
went ashore a half hour after midnight.
The gale and storm were terrific. The
crew hung by the vessel until II O'Clock
yesterday, when she broke up. The crew
numbered 20 men, and 16 drowned in try.
ing to escape TO land. The vessel was
owned by ]. s. Warwick & Co., Of Sunder-
land. She does not be ong to any line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Obituary.

New YORK, November 2l.-Edward Jones,
brother OF George Jones, of the New York
Times, died at his late residence in the
city OF Rochester, n. Y. to-day, alter q
lingering illness He was 70 years old.
Mr. Jones was native of Poultney, VT,
and bis father was one OF the pioneers OF
that pIsce. Mr.. Jones hsd been resident
Of Rochester for fifty years. He was never
married.
Col. VIM. Henry Mcmahon. Tariff Com
missioner for the State of New York, died
suddenly at his home to-day OF rheuma-
p tim of the heart.
RicBsoxD, VA. November 2i.-Jsne.
Cowardine. founder and senior editor OF
the DiPa,ch, died this afternoon at tine age
of ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
ERInl Quarrel.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, November 2l.-At /
O'Clock this morning, at the old Western
Hotel, in Argenta, opposite this city, two
railroad pile drivers employed by the
Memphis and Little Rock railroad, named
Patrick Forden and Fl. F. Brandon, quar-
relied over the payment OF whisky bill.
Forden, acCordiS g 10 Brandon's statement;
drew knife on him. Brandon retreated
into the saloon and secured a pistol shot
twice and FordeA fell dead. Brandon sur
rapdore1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22

night wss attended by q large and appreci.
aays audience. The exercises were purely
Literary and shoved carefuls preparation.
The essays Of Mrs. Gregory and Miss An
derson. the recitstiou Of Miss Mollie Con-
row, and the dialogue by Misses Ida
Conrovs Louie Bethel and Ida Bigh, de-
served special commeudation.1 sIr
Miss Nellie Andrews of St. Giairsyille, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs Ida CO = :
Our Mayor, deserves the sssistance Of our
worthy people in his efforts to have law
and order reign. His wholesale fining for
those who are intoxicated will 60 far to free
us OF those who make public display of
their intoxication.
The steam shovel. which has been here
for some time, has finished its work and
has been removed.
Miss Smith, of the vicinity of Barnes
vile, is the guest of Mrs. DR.. Webster.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
ON Ts DIGNITY.
The FIowery Kingdom Feels AssrieSsA

WAsHINsToS, Observation-Disclosures Is con-
sidersble gossip in diplomatic circles over
q letter received here on Saturday last from
8 gentleman high in the confidence OF the
Chinese Emperor. The writer is former
attache of the Chinese legation. His re
marks are thought to be particularly signi-
feant in connection with the recent protest
OF Minister Young touching violations by
the Chin' Sc Of the rights of American mer-
chants and shipping The letter says:
It is ramored here tbas the legation OF
Cbina in the United S.at.s will shortly be
ordered home in consequence of the pass
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Not Strike.

NEW YoRK, November 2l.-Miss Kate
Field, President of the, Cooperative Dress
Association, says that there is no truth
whatever in the report of a strike among
the employees of the Cooperative Dress
Association. She says the report must
have grown out OF some trouble with
man who was discharged, but there was no
strike among either Salesmen or saleswo-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
U,,,ea WbiIe Watching a corpse.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, November 2l.-Satur-
day a switchman named John Elvin, in the
Central Pacific yards at Ogden, was killed
by the cars. A brakeman named Pat Jones
was watching with Elvin's corpse last
night, when young man named Frank
Smith tried to get into the house, and be-
ng ref used admittance, fired on Jones,
hootin him through the right breast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Murder and SulcItie.

FEOsTBURG, KY, November 2l.-A mur
der and suicide took place yesterday near
this town, the parties being a young man
named Cook and Miss Austin. The latter
lived in Muhlenburg county, but came
ing attention to her and spent considera-
BILE time in her company while she was
here. He accompanied here to her friends
on her way home, till they reached Pond
rlyer, where he called Miss Austin aside as
he was about to return and deliberately
shot her through the head. He then shot
himself through the region of the heart,
fell, sprarg up and shot himself twice
through the head, and both were dead in
five minutes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
HOPE ABANDONED.
Ex-senator Lot m. srorriI Dyin:

Ex-senator Lot n. llorriI Dying.
AUGUSTA. Me-, November 2I.-An hope
Of the recovery Of ex-senator Lot VI. Nor
ril has been abandoned by his physicians
and friends. None but members of his
fsmily are admitted to see him. BE still
retains consciousness Of what is going on,
hut & n account If the nature of his disease
the slightest effort TO talk causes him great
suffering
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
horrible Crime.

ST.. CHARLES, LA, November 2l.-One OF
the most horrible murders ever committed
in this section occurred near Rayne station,
ST. Landry parish. The victim was little
thirteen year. old white girl, and the muir
derer black negro who, after outrasing
the person of his victim, cut her throat
from ear 10 ear. The fiend will be lynched
If caught.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
W.. VA. WEDNESDAY MDRNING.

age Of the recent Chinese bill and that in
place. 81 q minister you are to have simply
q consl:l. was very anxious to visit the
United States agsin, but the coming attitude
of n country viii not permit me TO
do 50, The passage Of that bill has
produced very unfayorable impres-
sion here, and the outlook for the shipping
intereSts OF the United States is anything
but satisfsctory. / trust that better un-
derstsrding OF the mutual interests Of both
countries may soon be reached. n.
The ietter bears the date of Hong Kong,
September 5th. Its authors position 10
the DIPLOMATIC service of China is such as
enables him to be intelligently informed
upon the subject of which he writes,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
NICHOLAS COUNTY.
The Cisssit Court Meeting Out Jastice
20 Crininals.

The Stssutt Court Meeting out Suatice
20 Crtntnals.
Special 10, the Register.
NIsEoLAs Court House., November 19.-
All civil causes have been set aside in the
Cirenit Court TO allow the hearing Of nu.
merous criminal cases.
Ellis Martin, the rapist, was arraigned
yesterday, but on account Of the absence
Of the States main witness, the case was
laid over until next term.
The case OF Thomas c. Brock, indicted
Tor malicious shooting, was set for to-day,
but last evening Brock took suddenly I'll
and, on testimony OF the attending physi.
clan as to Brooks inability 10 attend trial,
the case was postponed ill next terra.
Last DscPnb Der Horace N. Hereford went
to the residence Of G. G. Hughes, and after
shooting and killing his dog, bred two
shots at Mrs. Hughes, who had entered
protest against the proceedings. To-day
he was found guilty and fined $i2 and i'm.
prisoned thirty days In Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
EnrRish Clemency.

DUBLIN, November 2l.-The remaining
four men charged with completely in the
murder OF the Joyce family, at Masmtras-
na, Who have not yet been brought to trial,
selves on the clemency of the Crown.
They were sentenced to death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
Killed RYnRurgIar.

BALr1NoRK, Nd, November 2i.-Wn- A.
Russell, of Reistertown, near this city, was
shot and killed last night by burglar in
his store. Russelps clerk hearing noise
in the store awakened him and directed the
burglar TO leave. Russell elso addressed
the intruder, when the latter fired, the
pistol ball entering Russells forehead
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
RAILROAD MATTERS.

Special Dispatch 70 the Register.

SptCluI DISI1lIEtN 70 IIs ItyISEtI.
WASHINGTON, Pa, Novemb mber.2L-Today
about seven;y-five workmen commenced
the work of widening TO standard guage
the tracks Of the Pittsburgh Southern, re-
Gently purchased by the Baltimore and
Ohio. 1t is expected trains will be running
over the road by April lst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
n.,sh ofn nnnk Presidenf.

BUFFALO, n. Y, November thames
Harrison, President Of the Erie County
Savings Bank, died suddenly to-day OF
heart disease. He ives formerly executor
nj real estate, at Erie, Pa, which
amounted to several million dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
SUICIDE.

A AsteshenSilIe Youth Blows His brains
-... &C. Out. Ny
Special Dispatch to the Register. -.
STEuBENvILLE, O., November 2l.-At an
early hour this morning, John Powers, a
young man aged about twenty-three years,
residing with bis fathers family on Upper
Adams street, this city, committed suicide
by shooting himself through the head with
a S2-calibre revolver. He lived about an
hour after being shot. The deceased was
employed as teamster for Jacob Griesen-
ger No cause is assigned for the act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-22
CoNGRESSMEN COMING.
The Alleged Statesmen Regarded as
Undesirable Tenants.

Undesirable Tenants.
WASHINGTON, November 2l.-Many more
Senators and members arrived to-day. For
such as have not houses of their own in
Washington accommodations are unusual y
NarCe. Suites of small rooms on upper
foors, in not very desirable locations, are
held in many cases at IN advance OF 33 to
so per cent. over the price of twelve
months back. 1t used to be in Washing.
ton that the Congressman was cou-
sidered the star lodger, and persons
having quarters to let held back until
the advent of Senators and members. Now,
almost without exception, all the rich Sen
ators and members not of penurious dis
position, have their own houses, and the
average Senator or member who goes
around hunting for lodgings will stick for
the last farthing. They have thus come to
be regarded as rather undesirable tenants,
and persons with rooms for rent no longer
think of holding back until Congress
comes. So many people of means and leis-
ure come here now for the winter that
landlords are comparatively independent
of members of Congress.