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TALL MEN AND SHORT

Fair men may derive some satisfaction
from being told, on the authority of Sir
Rawson Rawson and the ''anthropometric
committee" represented by him at the
meeting of the British association, that
the greater number of criminals are of
dark complexion. But dark men may
triumph in their turn when Sir Rawson
Rawson goes on to say that lunatics are
for the most part fair; a truth which the
late NJ. Fechter had probably in view
when he determined to represent Hamlet
in light wig. Tall men, again, will be
interested to hear that criminals and lu-
natics classed together are two inches
shorter than the rest of the population;
and against this there is nothing in the
except-what in most cases they already
know-that the people of Spain, Italy
and France are shorter than those of the
Northern countries. That tall men, how
ever, are not absolutely perfect is sug-
gested, if not absolutely proved by the
fact, as alleged by the spokesman of the
anthropometric committee, that among
the tallest people in Europe are the Irish
The tallest of the Irish is out of harmo-
ny, moreover, with the argument that
the shortness of the short people is to be
accounted for by their having been insult
ficiently fed, clothed and housed when
young. The fact that figures put for
ward by the anthropometric committee
are very confusing; and no reasonable
conclusion can be drawn from them. This
confusion would be worse COMPOUNDED"
if, instead of dealing with races the an
thropometric committee were to deal
with selected individuals. The German
Emperor, Prince Bismarck, Count Moltke
are all II, and many of the superior
officers of the Prussian army are giants.
The Duke of Wellington, on the other
hand, was rather below the middle height,
while Nelson and Napoleon were decide
ly short. Jdmes Gazette.
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the eye feeling of languor takes the place OF the
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TRYING TO TALK QUAKER

1t is no easy matter for novice to
fling Quaker" tluently. The tongue be-
comes confused with its triple choice of
pronouns, and flaps listlessly around the
palate.
l well recollect my clumbsy effort to
engage in conversation with farmer,
whom l met in Chester county, the
Quaker stronghold of Pennsylvania
When happened upon him he was sit
ting upon work fence, vacantly star
ing at a cream colored colt in the ada
cent 6eld. at once OWNED him to be a
friend in undress, and determined to de-
light the old fellow and amuse myself by
carrying on a skillful dialogue in his own
idiom. This is how l succeeded:
GLOW do thee do, sir? Is-that is, are
thee medtating?"
If he was delighted, he controlled his
emotion admirably. All he did was to
cape and inquire
"Hey?"
"The fields, the birds, the flowers" 1
pleasantly pursued, "are enough to
bring thou dreams-I mean dreams to
thou
He was looking at me now, and criti-
cally. felt that my syntax had been
very idiotic instead of idiomatic, So,
wiping the sweat from my brow and hat,
l eyed him calmly and observed.
''Those cows, are they thy 's-or thees
that is, thou s-dum it! l mean
times
1t was very unfortunate. He crawled
down from the fence, nibbled at a plug
of nickle- nugget-an act of itself suff;-
cient to un Quaker him-and as ne am
bled away, muttered Indignantly:
eco ate your pants I'm a tramp, but
a gintleman."
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RHEUMATISM,

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Found il u Cure .

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BY absorption II ell
icCtually clcanScS the
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
FLOODS IN HUNGARY.
whole villages Inundated-Great Sur-
fering and LOss-

VIENNA, January l0-The town OF Raab,
in Hungary, and the adjacent villages, have
only been saved from inundation thus far
by the frost, but when the thaw commenc-
ed the water suddenly rose all over the
district. At O'Clock yesterday morning
the inhabitants were aroused by the alarm
bells and commenced rapid flight. Large
numbers OF the fugitiyes crowded into
solidly built theater which stands on an
island in the midst of park. But here
q new panic arose, the water gradu-
ally rising as far as the first gallery.
In the meanwhile, around Raab, the dykes
were breaking and admitted the deiuge.
which soon reached the inner town, con-
tanning 5000 fugitives, as we'll as the ordi-
nary inhabitants. A considerable num-
Der of lives were lost, but fortunately the
flood did not reach some of the higher
parts OF the town, and ceased to rise at
noon.
The city OF Grau, on the Danube, the seat
Of the Hungarian Primate, is also menaced
by the floods.
The foundations in the peighborhood OF
the town Of Komorn, at the confluence OF
the Waag with the Danube, are also partic
ularly extensive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
Proeeedings Of the senate and House
Of Representatives

WASHINGTON, January l0.-The Senate
amendments to the Agricultural and In
dian appropriation bills were non. concur
Ied IN, and consideration OF the shipping
oil was resumed.
In the Senate Mr.. Laphsm presented
petition from the members of the New
0Tk Board OF Trade and Transportation,
Tor Tor the passage Of the Lowell Bankruptcy
Mr.. PlstI said the Committee on Pen
slons were unable TO arrive at a conclusion
a. the last meeting respecting the bill
tranhng increased pensions to oEe armed
ana one legged soldiers, owing 70 the
ahSenee OF the chairman on account Of sick
ness.
The Senate at two o'clock set aside the
SAlSting order, which was the bankruptcy,
SEH tCCA up he tariff bill, Whereupon Nor,
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rill took the floor and entered upon q
speech in its favor.
Mr.. Beck consumed the remainder of the
time until adjournment in opposition b
the bill.
In the House. ON motion Of Mr.. PEBBLES
of Indiana, the Senate bill authorizing the
Public Printer to pay for extra work, was
passed.
Mr. Mills, of Texas, offered q resolution
calling on the Attorney General for infor-
nation as 10 persons employed as attor-
news and others in the prosecution of the
Star Route cases; the terms and contract
with each; the amount paid each, and the
probable amount of the entire cost Of the
prosecution now pending, and such as he
contemplates instituting. Referred.
Mr.. Crapo offered q resolution directing
the Judiciary Committee to inquire what
legislation is necessary to establish low,
uniform and equitable telegraphic rates
between the States of the Union and
foreign countries Referred.
Mr.. Blanchard, of Louisiana, introduced
Joint resolution expressive of regret and
sympathy on the death of Gambetta. Re-
ferred
Mr.. Aldrich, of Illinois, introduced bill
which provides, whenever an owner of dis
titled spirits desiring to export the same
shall have given bond for the expectation
thereof under the provisions of the act of
June 9, 1876, he may proceed With the ex-
port without the export bond prescribed
In paragraph 4 OF session $3.50 OF tia re-
yised statutes In the same act Referred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
SNOW STORM.
Steamers In Danger-Twenty-One In
chPs ON the I.eyel-Trains Delayed.


New Yo2K. January l0.-The storm on
Long Island Sound was very severe. Two
steamers, one believed to be the City of
Boston. from Norwich for Few York, are at
Huntington. l.. l., where they put in for
safety. The steamer Newport, of the Fall
River line, put in at New London, and the
passengers took the train for New York.
PETERSRrRG, Va, January lO.-A snow
storm set in yesterday and continued all
night. The ground on dead level is COW
cred to the depth of 2l inches. Snow is
still falling. the deepest seen here since 81.
Travel on the streets is almost impossible,
except with Sleighs. Trains IN every di-
reCtion are delayed. The mail train from
the South, boxnd North, is blockaded here.
FREDERICKsRURG, Va, January l0.-A
fierce northwest snow storm has Deen pre-
vailing here for twenty-four hours. The
srOw lies in deep drifts, and trains are OBJ
StruCted i'm all directions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
The Sum Realized at the Auction Sale
of Pews, s37 900.

New York, January 9.-The pews were
sold in Plymouth Church tonight by auc-
ton. Mr. Beecher said the church had
$4,000 persons engaged in its work, and a
large sum of money was needed for the
missions. His own work, he thought,
would not be for long time. A few might
be sorry. but Ne thought that there would
be many to think that hindrance was out
of the way. For the first choice Of pews,
H. B. Clahin paid S725. From 1854 to 1878
the yearly average Of receipts was SSS, 2OS.
Was 81. .2O95O The fixed rentals are Sl2,
297, making the receipts from pews for the
year 50 ,0Ol.5 In 1882 the total was SSS,-
0Si
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IgE OLD MANS PANTS.
A ColoFed Reverend steals sne -.
Mans Pants and kiopes Win
Daughter. -se..-

Mans Pants anu hASk0o I y
Daughter. ~s..-- I.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, January l0.-A colote'
minister of this stste created quite sens
ton in Indiana oa Monday, and got hiio
self into very bad scrape. For some year
past Rev. George Young has had charge ol
the colored churchst Tompkinsyilie, KY.
. and every Sabbath expounded the gospe'
there, and occasionally administered his
flock between times. ks the sequel goes to
show, Young was one Of those who believed
that his righteousness did not extend bey.
ond the pale of his congregation, and did
all of his misdeeds away from home.
For some time he has been in the habit
of going to Corydon, Ind, telling his flock
that he always went in the service OF the
Lord. The real attraction, however, was
what has caused many GOOD man 10 go
wrong, avery pretty little seVenteen-year,
old girl, named Bette Stewart, who resided
there with her parents. Young became
acquainted with the girl more than year
ago, and became very intimate with her, In
fact. so much so that the people OF the town
began to talk about them, and the girl s
parents were warned against him. The
warnings proved to be well founded, as II
was discovered few weeks ago that the
girl was about
To Become Mother.
Her parents Immediately raised a very
large sized row about the matter, but the
expounder OF the gospel was not to be ter
rified, and determined to marry the girl.
He accordingly went to Corydon sever.
al days ago, and, concealing his iden-
tity, kept the girl posted and bided his
time. ;,
Early Monday morning .Bettie's parents
went away, leaving her in charge OF the
house and no sooner had the paternal
footsteps died away than the minister was
apprised of the fact. He marched boldly
up to the house, and while the girl was
arraying herself in her wedding costume he
made tour of inspection around the
house, and ran upon very
good pair of pants belonging to
the old man. This was thrusting
too much temptation udOn him at once,
and in few moments he had put them on
and was ready for the escape. The couple
next went to the depot, and boarding the
train for New Albany we're on their way
before any one was the wiser. The Old
folks returned soon, however, and at once
Surmised that somebody had been there and
gone again during their absence. A tele'
phone message was sent to the police In
New Albany, and when the train arrived
there the couple found Capt. Shindler and
officer Meeker waiting for them at the de.
pot. They were taken into custody and
locked up in Jail, and a colored congrega'
ton on this side of the river mours the loss
of pastor, while he mours over the effects
of felony warrant and spoiled honey
moon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
THE UNENDING TRIAL.
TIE Judge Sits Down on the SquRb.
bling of the Lawyers.


WASHINGTON, January IO.-George NJ.
Sweeney, clerk in the contract office, was
called in the Star Route cases to-day, to
identify the official papers. The usual
squabble ensued. The court, exasperated
by the offers of counsel to argue the ques-
tion, peremptorily refused to hear them.
He exclaimed: II have never seen the
liberty of speech abused as it has
been in this case. Eyerything-the
smallest pinhead-gives rise to a
lengthy argument, and as often that
pin head arises it is reargued. We shall
none of us survive this trial il it contin-
ues. cannot open my mouth that there
is not an objection" Within fifteen min
utss Bliss began reading letter. 81 OBJ.
ject," said Ingersoll. "Oh, WE'LL answered
the court, resignedly. Its all right ex-
clsimed Ingsrsoll. al don't want to argue,
just want to keep my hand in." Laugh
tor
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Meath ofHon Lot M. Morrill,.

AUGUSTA, Me. January 10.-Hon. Lot NJ;
Morrill, died this morning. He suffered
very little, and his last moments were
without pain or struggle. The members
of his family and attending physicians
were present at the last moments. The
diving man recognized the family, and with
the last breath attempted to bid them fare
well, but with the word on his lips. his
spirit passed away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-11
A SENSATION IN CUMBERLAND.
A Stranger with Pistols stirs Upon the
Town

CUMBERLAND, MD, January 10. - This
morning strange man boarded a freight
train in the B. & o. yard in this city, and
when the conductor told him to get off he
is said to have drawn two large reyolvers.
He was allowed to remain on the train for
the time bein, and afterwards when railroad
Policeman Birmingham attempted to put
him off he resisted and drew his pistols on
the officer.
He then walked through the principal
streets with his revolyers in his hand, pre-
senting them at several persons who ap-
preached him. He was followed by a
crowd. and went out of the city up the
railroad track, about three miles west of
town, where he took to the woods and was
lost sight Of J. G. Lynn, enc OF the pur-
suers, fired at him with shot gun, but
missed him, and the stranger fired at
Constable Joy, one of his pursuers, but
without effect.
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THE HOUSE.
Called 20 Order.

As the clock in the Capitol dome sound
ed the hour of 12 N. Clerk Peyton swung
the Speakers gavel and called the House to
order; following with q statement that 1t
was the rule that the oldest member in
consecutive service should occupy the chair
until a Speaker had been regularly chosen.
He therefore called upon Hon. John w.
Holt, Of Lincoln, to act as
Speaker Pro Tenn,
and Mr.. Holt having taken the chair. an
nounced that the proceedings would be
begun with prayer by Rev. DR.. Fitzpatrick,
of The Zane Street N. Z. church. Of Wheel
ing, who accordingly offered very ap-
propriste and earnest peti ton.
The Secretary Of Stats sheu appeared and
presented 70 the House the certificates q
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DesneratiO Killed.

Morgan, white, a notorious horse thief,
was killed while resisting arrest near
Pleasantyille. Two OF his pals, Duke
Crump and John Rigby, were jailed.
John Farlow, one of the party
that made the arrest was wounded. Nor
gan is the man wLo killed n colOred man
without the least provocation near Menden.
He was also wanted in Texas for murder
and barn burning.
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a SeriOUs Charxe.

ROCHESTER, \. u, January l0.-Richard
W. Peck, New York merchant, residing
in Brooklyn, has brought a suit in the
Supreme Court against Benjamin t.
Babbit, the wealthy soap manufac'
turer for 100000 damages. He alleges
that in 1876 the defendant, with the intent
to seduce the eighteen-year-old daughter OF
the plaintiff and induce her to leave home
with the defendant as his mistress, planned
a scheme 10 bring about that end.
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A CUSTOM CASE.
A Toledo Collector on Trial for over
charging.

charging.
TOLEDO, January l0.-J. w. Fuller, col
lector of customs at Toledo, has been on
trial in the United States Court since last
Saturday in an action brought to recover
custom duties to have been over paid. The
plaintiff, who is broker of Chicago. had a
contract for the delivery within certain
time and at a given price of large quantity
OF iron forge for railroad axles. Find
ing that he could not get as
many as he wanted in this county, he
imported enough to complete the contract
with the understanding that the duty
would be 81. .25 per hundred pounds. When
he came to import the goods the duty
charged was 81 so per hundred. This he
paid under protest, and now seeks to re-
cover the $500 difference. The case went
TO the jury yesterday, and they reported to
the court to day that they could not agree,
and were discharged.
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Smart RnY.

BosroN, January 10.-Chas. L. Brown, IA
years old, employed in the Office OF the
Deputy Sheriff, was found on the floor OF
the Office hsndcuffed and with gag in his
mouth. An attempt had been made 70
open the safe. The lad said two men
bound him but finally confessed he had
tampered with the safe and then hand.
CutiSd aud gagged himself,