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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-12-06
TIE NEXT CONVENTION.
New Plan Being Prepared by senator
Frye, OF Malne.

Frye, OF maine.
WASHINGTON, December Sat the meet
ing Of the Republican National Committee
last January various plans were proposed
TO change the basis OF representation, 30
that the Republican States could have their
proper weight. They were sunmarily
voted down. This result has not been
agreeable to many Republicans. Senator
Frye is now working on q plan which he
will submit 10 the committee at Its meeting
next week. It Is more simple than either
the Forbes or Chandler plans Of last win.
ter. He would have each State elect four
delegates, and each Congressional District
one. Then another delegate to be given to
each district for every 10000 Republican
votes, or majority fraction thereof, given
at the last Presidential election.
Mr.. Frye Is having tables prepared,
showing how this would effect the mem-
bership OF the next Convention, and will
submit them to the committee. Many
member are anxious to neutralize the in
fluence Of the Southern delegates, who are
often chosen by 9 few oficeholders, under
instructions from Washington. They rep
resent the States which cast Republican
maiorities. Last winter they were out
voted, but Mr.. Frye Is determined to try
once more to effect this change.
II was given out that ex-senator Dorsey,
of Arkansas, resigned his membership at
the previous meeting, and with that under
standing Mr.. Lodge, Of Massachusetts, re-
Trained from moving his expulsion. But
| in an official list Of the committee, issued
by Secretary Martin, within q few weeks
the name ol stephen W. Dorsey" appear
as the regular member from Arkansas.
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FARMERs' COsaRESS.
what Southern nAgricuIturaiist A Thinks
Ought 10 be Done.

Ought 10 be Done.
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 5.-The
Farmers Congress Of the United States
convened to-day at the Gait House. Sixty
delegates were present, Representing Ken
lucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, Vir-
ginia, Mississippi, Colorado and 1ndi-
ana. Other delegates. are expected to
arrive tonight. The president Of the con.
gress, Major Thomas.J. Hudson, Of Lamar,
Mississippi, opened the congress with
an address Of omslength, setting forth the
demands Of the agriculturalists, especially
urging the appointment Of q commissioner
OF agriculture as member Of the Presl.
dents Cabinet. Such an officer, he said,
could watch our farming relations in respect
TO this interest, which must ever be the
greatest, He would be enabled to secure
10 the farmers labors better results.
There Is not o farmer in all this country
who understands farming as he should,
and how ignorant must be the cabinet and
national councils, who have never stud
led It.
The prosperity Of the country depends
on the progress Of ofagriculture. Such being
the state OF Affairs, all deliberations Of ma.
tional bodies should tend towards its ele.
yation. This can never be secured till lhe
farmers are brought into body. Let Us
therefore, form q national body, each
iarmer in his own interest raise cry thai
viii reach the Federal Government al
washington. We are In sad need Of {
scientific knowledge Of farming. suct
means should be secured as woult
put this knowledge into the posses
sion Of the humblest tiller o
the soil. Statistics should b.
arranged showing the prosperity Of variou
products In various quarters, Thus farm
| ers would know what land was best adopt
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GREESsDuRo, PA, December 5.-The
hearing in the hhbeas corpus case Of the
Weston party, involved in the Murrays.
vile case, came to end this morning and
the finding Of Judge Hunter is regarded as
fair by the citizens generally. The text Of
His Honor's decision is that all the pris-
oners now in custody shall be admitted to
bail with the single exception Of Bowser,
who ia held for trial on the charge OF mur-
der in the first degree. The total amount
Of bail for all the prisoners amounts to the
extremely high figure Of $50, 900, and thus
ends the first scene in the most remark.
able case ever tried in this court.
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The WAX Killed ner.

CORY, Pa, December 5.-Yesterday an
old lady by the name Of Mrs. Susan Fuller,
who resides at Westield, N. Y, came here
to visit a relative by the name Of Namon
Pierce, a wealthy farmer living two miles
south Of town. Through some irregularity
in the mails, the letter notifying Mr.. Pierce
Of the old lady's intended visit was not re-
ceived. After waiting around the Union
depot for some time, she finally attempted
to walk to Mr.. Pierce's place. The walk
was hard one as the roads were very
rough and frozen. Arriving at the farmers
house she was in bad state Of exhaustion.
She retired as usual, but this morning was
found dead in her bed. From appearances
she had been dead some time. The cause
Of her death was heart disease.
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HaIdemaa Honored.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 5.-Two
years since the Board Of Trade inaugurated
the custom Of annually electing one lie
member, chosen from among those busi.
ness men whose energy and enterprise
have made them important factors in the
prosperity Of the city. To-day Mr.. Walter
N. Haldeman, President Of the
CotrierJo.trnal Company, received
very unexpectedly this deserved
and graceful compliment, being
sons being R. a; Robinson, B. T. Avery.
Mr.. Haldeman has in many ways during
the past forty years shown his public spirit
tally Is the Board OF Trade largely indebted
to him for the solid basis on which 1t now
raato
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GOVERNOR PArrlsoN made stupid blum
der when ho recalled the Pennsylvania
Legislature in the hope Of forcing 1t to re-
apportion the State. He knew as well then
as he knows now that there was an ire
pressible conflict between the two parties
in the Legislature, and that an extra ses'
sion would not improve the situation
Perhaps he had hoped to help his party
certainly he hoped to help himself, by ar
exhibition Of virtue oil q very high order
The Legislature ought to have passed the
apportionment bill; hut apportionment Ii
not appropriation. The State Government
could 20 on without reapportionment and
II the Legislature chose to let 1t 20 thai
way the Governor might have recorded
hisprotest and left the responsibility where
It belonged. But that would not have
been theatrical, and Mr.. Pattison canno
consent to be natural for fear OF being
thought commonplace.
The Governor may recommend, ap'
prove, disapprove. He is not set over the
Legislature as a taskmaster or monitor
The responsibility OF the Executive branch
and Of the Legislative branch is distinc
and complete, not joint There is CO
ordination with individuality. But th'
Governor desired to run the whole bust
ness. lie ran the State into an extra cos
ol half million dollars, and still the ap
pOrtionment bills are not passed. Hi
veto is poor justification Of himself, ane
the Legislature in passing the bill over hin
did what an equal number of other mel
would have done. Governor Pattison Il
rapidly coming down like stick.
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DUBLIN, December ct. NJ. Healy, NJ.
p, presided at the fortnightly meeting of
the Irish National League to-day. The
Secretary announced $1,000 had been re-
ceived from America since the last meet
ing. Blggar referred to J. o'Connor Power,
M. P. for. Mayo, as the James Carey of
Irish politics, and added that no Irish
man had chance OF the governments
situation who had not first been traitor
to the interests OF Ireland. 7. D. Sullivan,
in reierring to the action Of the government
in proclaiming Newry, said 1t had not been
the custom OF the Nationalists to interfere
with Orange celebrations, and that hence
forth when Orange meetings were an.
nounced the Nationalists would probably
hold counter meetings and thus compel
the government to proclaim both. He at
tributed the present unhappy state OF al.
fairs to the recent tour Of Sir Stafford
Northcote.
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A pnm fnr Canada.

BIRMINGHAM, December 5.-Lord Lorne
delivered a long lecture here last evening
upon Canada and lts products. He par
ticulArly praised the salubrity Of the clim.
ate, and said the ievers which were too
common in the United States, were un'
known within the boundaries ol the Do
miuion. Helauded Canada as field for en-
grants, and expatiated upon the marveIlou,
progress made by various towns. Lord
torne concluded by eaying Canadian peo
pie were thoroughly devoted to theiI
connection with the mother country, 9th
orwise they would long ago discarded ale
glance Of which they were proud. WIN
the Dominion Of Canada and the Austria
Ian colonies In close relations, E9glant
need never fear that her proud position II
he world will be shaken or queshonedt
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THE OLD CRY.
"For Revenue OnJy'-Free Traders En-
cOuraged and PrOtectionIsts Angry.

"For Revenue OnJy"-free Traders En-
c0uraged and Protectionists Angry.
WASHINGTON, December 5.-A special
from New York says: The Free Trade
Clubs Of Brooklyn and this city feel greatly
encouraged by the turn things have taken
on the speakership, and you may look out
for series Of masG-meetings in favor Of a
tariff for revenue only"
Much will depend, however, upon the
composition Of the Ways and Means Com.
mittee. Mr.. Watteson telegraphs to
friends here, "that 1t will fully come up to
the expectations OF the country" whatever
that may mean. Mr.. John Kelly also ex.
presses the opinion that nothing now can
prevent the tariff from becoming the lead.
ing issue In the Presidential campaign.
Perhaps 1t is unnecessary TO observe that
Mr.. Tilden deeply regrets, as almost per-
sonal misfortune, the defeat Of Mr.. Randall,
inasmuch as 1t threatens to start tariff
agitation that will push out Of sight th,e,
contemplated resuscitation Of the fraud"
issue, backed by his own denomination, in
1884. The views Of some OF our leading
merchants and manufacturers, touching
this impending agitation, are worth record
ing.
Mr.. Cooley, Of the firm Of Bates, Reed
& Cooley, says: 'The country Is not yet
prepared for Tree trade, and any movement
In that direction would upset business to
an extent that would be almost ruinous.
Manufacturers require protection for few
years longer, and Tree trade, by destroying
these, would be disastrous to the working.
man.
Mr., squires, head OF the carpet depart
Ment Of the same house, said that industry
would be greatly injured by free-trade
policy.
Mr.. E. S. Higgins, the carpet manufac-
turer, thinks II the Democrats made an is-
sue on this question next year, they would
be beaten at all polls. What ought to be
done Is to admit raw materials, used in
manufactures, to come in duty free.
Mr.. D. II. Lamberson, agent for Reming-
ton & Sons armory here, Is Of the opinion
that "iree trade would result in flooding
this market with shotguns of foreign
manufacture. Owing to the high cost OF
labor here, we could not compete with the
low.priced labor Of the world without pre-
lection"
Mr.. Esterbrook, the pen manufacturer,
"did not think Congress would dare enter
upon free trade policy, even Il they had
the opportunity. He knew Mr.. Carlisle
personally, and he was sure he was not at
heart free trader"
Mr.. Wella, Of the Fairbanks Scale Com
pany, said, "Any party that is reckless
enough to 60 to the polls on such an issue,
would be buried out Of sight"
Various other manufacturers and mer-
chants, in other lines Of business, expressed,
with equal emphasis, similar convictions.
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WASHINGTON, December 5.-ssnators
Malone and Rlddleberger received invita-.
tions TO the caucus OF the Republican
Senators, yesterday, similar to those sent
the Republicans. Senator Malone, speak
ing Of his attitude toward tho Republican
party, said he had no objection to attend.
ing Republican caucus, and should have
attended that yesterday had be received
the invitation in season. He would
not, however, attend as member
o the caucus nor vote upon any proposition
before 1t. He held that the thirty.eight
Republican Senators being a majority Of
the Senate had the right to Its control. He
had no candidates for Senate offices and
would not attempt to influence the nomi-
nation. He had strong preferences but
should content himself with voting in ac-
cordance with his preference. Should he
attend Republican caucus 1t would be
simply for conference. He believed his
opinions were shared by Riddleberger.
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.roppIxo 10 our Washington CORES

ACoRplSG TO our Washington CORES
uOndent Speaker Carlisle's administration
viii meet with serious opposition frcn
mch Democrats who are in favor Of sub
Btantlal protection to home industries. We
can scarcely realize that he will be SO OBJ
liyious to the important interests OF the
sr.at State Of Pennsylvania as 10 set hii
foo. down on her prosperity by shaping
The committees to that end. If he does
follow the free trade cry Of his party some
thing will drop in 1854 that will waker
him from his dream. Pennsylvania is mo-
The only State that has protective interests
in the balance.
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CHICAGO, Ills, December 5.-The fnan-
cial troubles Of the Chicago University
took q new form to-day. The Union
Mutual LiieSIpsurance Co., Of Maine, holds
mortgage on the property for $4,000,
which was liable to foreclosure some
years ago. In consideration Of 81, 900 each
the University issued a large number oil
perpetual scholarships. Seventy.three
scholarships are represented in the bill
filed in the Federal Court to-day, asking
they be made a lien on the institution and
claim prior to that Of the mortgage and
that the holders Of the latter be restrained
from foreclosing. On the surface it appears
to be friendly suit as regards the Uni.
yersity,
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AHORnIBLETALE.
A CoIored Woman Charges n white Man
with an Unnatural Crime.


NEw York, December 5.-Eliza Judson,
the colored woman whose three children
were burned to death in Terrace Flats last
night, appeared in the Court Of General
Sessions this afternoon, charging John
Schreyer, married white man who has
several grown up children, with being the
father OF the three colored ones and with
refusing to support them.
She also accused him Of setting fire to
the room in order to escape punishment.
This announcement caused much excite
ment, and as soon as the hum Of voices
that had run around had subsided, Justice
Smith said, "The prisoner is discharged"
Then he added: sand II he had set fire to
the bed he ought to be burned up too."
The woman stepped down from the witness
stand with firm step. Her hands and
teeth were clenched. When she reached
the floor she tottered and would have
fallen had not an officer caught her. An
Investigation will be made BY the Fire
Marshal, in case and II it is found that the
house was set on fire, steps will be taken
To discover the incandiary.
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O. Haley, Chief Of the Northwestern Rail.
way Detective Service, has been arrested for
compounding felony.
The Welland County, Ontario, Council
has resolved to memorabilia the Ontario
Legislature to grant women the right of
suffrage.
Three negro children were burned to
death in Columbia county, Ga: The
parents went to church and locked the
children in the cabin.
John Koop, the seli-coniessed murderer
ofAmanda Fluch, in the woods near Perth
Amboy, Nj, was indicted by the Grand
Jury there yesterday, and will be sent up TO
answer the charge.
The Illinois State Union Temperance
Convention yesterday decided to CONSOLE
date with the National Prohibition and
Home Protection party and suggested q
National Convention to be held at Louis
vile, Chicago or Buffalo.
In consequence OF the "shut-down" at
the Pottstown, Pa, Iron Company's nail
factory, the nail plate mills stopped yes.
terday. The Hope bar mill will probably
close In few days. This will throw alto
gether 600 men out Of work.
A fishing smack arrived OF stapleton. L.
l., with the wrecksge picked up of Fire
Island, belonging to the pilot boat Colum-
bia No. s. Il Is now deemed certain the
Columbia was the boat run down by the
steamship Alaska. All pilot boats have
flags halt.masted.
The colored wire cleaners Of Oliver {
Roberts mill, Pittsburgb, struck yesterday
against small reduction In wages. The
bolt makers at Oliver Bros, 4 Phillips also
quit work on account Of reduction OF sc
cents per day. The machinists who re-
fused TO submit to reduction have beer
notified their wages will remain un
changed.
The Ohio Editorial Association met yes
terday at Columbus, about forty member
being present. The following officers wer,
elected: G. F. Mack, Of sandusky, Presi
dent; L. A, Drummer, Upper sandusky
Vice President; W. O. McOlintock, Leba
non, Secretary; z. R. Alderman, Marietta
Treasurer: Executive Committee, ]. x
Newcomer, Of Wilmington, Lechy Harpel
] Of Mount Vernon,
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An Analysis OF the Present Congress
Its Composition.


WASHINGTON, December 5.-The free
trade character OF the House organization
appears from the following analysis Pro.
lection has but thirty.two votes out ot
ninety.two Northern votes, and but twen'
ty out Of ninety.six Southern votes. The
delegations from New Jersey, Connecti'
cnt and Pennsylvania were for Randall,
and Ohio and New York gave Cox, Car
Isle and free trade 20 votes to Is for Ran
dali and protection; Alabama gave Ran
dali and protection half her votes, Mary,
land all Of hers, and Virginia out oil
her 4.
The Louisiana members voted for Car
lisle and free sugar, and Georgia and Mis-
sourivoted for Carlisle and free iron; Mas,
achusetts voted for Cox and Carlisle, and
free cotton and woolen fabrics; Texas, Gal
ilornia and Ohio voted for Carlisle and
Cox and Tree wool. New York voted ma
jority Of its members for radical tarih re
form
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HERE WE ABE AGAIN.
The Okorona Lunntic Breaks Out In a
EIeAh Snnf.


WARRINGTON, December 5.-Mr. Herman,
noted for his connection with the 0kolona
(Miss.) States, has come to the front again,
and addressed a letter to Frank Hatton on
the Southern issue. The following are ex.
tracts:
"You say in your last issue that the Re.
publican Is newspaper broad enough and
fair enough to give all sides hearing.
Will you give me hearing? You have
raised the red banner OF blood against the
solid South; you are seeking to inturiate
the ignorant Yankee masses against that
sovereign section; you are printing all the
lies OF all the liars whoever lied against the
chiyalric sons OF the old Confederacy.
And all this for what? For the sole, whole
and only purpose Of keeping your party
in power-a party responsible for the late
war and all the deviltry that has followed
In its train"
After denying that the colored man is
abused and admitting that the whites re-
sort to ballot box stuiiing, he continues:
You will say that admit that the ballot
box Is stuffed against him in this solid
South, and you will howl over and harp on
the admission in your accustomed way.
Well, sir, howl and harp as loud and as
long as you see proper; but the one eternal,
irrevocable fact will still remain, that the
suffrage amendment is unconstitutional.
The Federal charter recognized the right Of
the States to regulate suffrage. TheRepub'
lican party usurped that right and gave 1t
to the Government at Washington-uaur-
ped 1t by force Of arms, by fraud atrocious,
and by felonies as black as hell. Therefore,
the negro is not legal voter, and the
Southern people are justified in nullifying
his vote, peaceably II possible, by powder
and bali II benignant means shall fail. The
Democracy will capture the Capitol before
many days, and they will do as they tried
to do in 1875. They will draw the fangs oi
the suffrage amendment, and the darkey
no longer figure as factor at the Ameri-
can ballot bax.
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A PARAGRAPH Is going the rounds OF the
press, says an exchange, which we.are sure
mus! be distastelul to Lieutenant General
Sheridan. It makes much Of his unpre.
tending demeauor in Washington in walk
ips TO his office and riding in street cars In.
stead OF going about in q carriage. The
inference is that the Lieutenant General is
doing something altogether novel and very
different from the practice Of his predeces
sor. To any one familiar with General
Sherman's unpretentious, quiet and home
ly ways, this overstrained comparison to
his disadvantage is very absurd-undoubt'
edly not more SO to anyone than to his
friend who has succeeded him in the &C.
tive command Of the army.
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nnuannl Hines.

NEw HAVEN, Conn.,, December 5.-The
prevalence Of typhoid and malarial ievera
among the students Of Yale College Is puz,
cling the faculty. The professors aver the
sewerage and drainage are perfect, and
cannot account for the unusual illness o.
this term. The reports Of deaths are exag
gerated. But two students died Of typhoid
fever. One contracted the disease abroad
during vacation. There are q number o.
stud dents more or less III Of malarial fever
but there Ia no great alarm. 1t is though
when cold weather sets in the health o
the college will be as good as any other In
stituhon Of q thousand inmates
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ACTION RESCINDRD.
The Nall Mills 10 Continue work-Stats
ofTrude.

PrrrsDURaH, PA, December 5.-The
Western Nail Association met to-day, and
after protracted session the resolution
passed at the last meeting Or
dering a general suspension Of nail
mills for Ave weeks from the 22nd
instant was rescinded. The action
was brought about by number Of manu-
facture,s refusing to shut down, as they did
not consider suspension at this time ad-
vissble. The discussion Of the subject was
heated. Trade was reported fair with
stocks still low and III assorted.