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THE CENSUS MIX.
Walker Enters Upon His sDuties-Forme,
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walker FButeEt tnuu HIS sbutteS-EOfnlef
Work Inns Becn Misrepresented.
WASHINGTON, L. C., January SO.-General
Francis A. Walker entered upon his duties
at the Census Bureau to-day. To "a CORE
spondent he said: ~ am here under the
direction Of the Secretary OF the Interior
and will remain as long as my services are
required. This is a great national work,
and my private interests will have to give
way"
"How do you find the condition Of the
census work 7"
"a great deal better than 1t has been
represented. There is nothing the matter,
except that in bringing out the reports one
after another, they have attempted to
bring them out abreast, and while the
work on the large number OF reports Is
advanced yet there is nothing outside to
show for the time and money expended.
In consequence, Congress has become i'm
patient and misrepresentation have been
made TO the public. The work will 20 on
and the reports now ready will be given to
the printer and in a short time we will
have the work completed. Colonel Seatou
told me that II II staid here, he would get
better, and l guess will stay and give
him q chance
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mELvILLE,S BROKEN HOME.
ais Cottage In the shcria's Hands-Al
of the children With Their Mother.


PHILADELPHIA, January S0.-Engineel
Melyille's pretty home at Sharon Hills de
serted and desolate. Mrs. Melvilleand chill
dren are living in West Philadelphia, and
Mr.. Melville is at Washington. Maud, who
was given into the custody Of her father by
the decree OF the Delaware County Court,
has not been given up, and it is said by
Mrs. Melville's friends that she proposes TO
appeal from the decision Of the Media
Judge, II she can. The Engineer is not at
all satisfied with the decision which gavethe
custody OF the two younger children to the
mother, and at present will make no effort
to compel his wife 10 give Maud up, but
will institute proceedings which will finally
settle the entire dispute between himself
and Mrs. Melville. The furniture OF the
cottage at Sharon Hill has been seized by
the Sheriff TO satisfy some OF the debts in.
Cured by Mrs. Melville during her hus.
bands absence, and the house and grounds
are in possession OF the officers, a mort
gage OF S., 800 held by Miss Polls having
been foreclosed. Recentlya Philadelphia
piano manufacturer took possession OF the
piano in the parlor, and carried 1t to the
city, claiming 1t as his property. Should
Maud Melville be taken by her father and
placed atschool, the allowance OF 500 per
month which Is now made to the mother
will be cut down $50. Itis current rumor
at Sharon Hill that Mrs. Melvilles coun-
sci will in very short time bring action
against the two Delaware county physici.
ans upon whose certificate she was confined
in the Norristown Asylum for false i'm
prisonment, and that she will claim heavy
damages, and that the prospect is that in a
short time several other suits will be
brought by her against other parties for
slander and libel. 1t is also said that Eng
ineer Melville will apply for divorce in
the spring. The house and grounds at
Sharon Hill are worth considerable more
than the mortgages held against them, and
it is probable that they will be sold at
sherill's sale. Engineer Melville has said
TO his friends that he is afraid that his
wife's influence over Maud is firmly fixed
that it can never be broken, and that he
was anxious to get possession OF the two
younger ones before they become too much
attached to their mother.
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NEwMALL HOUSE INQUEST.
The Investigation Into the Causes of the
C0nnagrati0n.

MlLwuAXEE, January 3O.-The interest
in the Newhall House inquest, which had
begun to hatten, was renewed to-day by
the testimony OF various flremen. Chiei
Lippert said the firemen and policemen
did their duty in saving lives. ae consid-
cred the telegraph wires very much in the
way but did not give orders to cut the
wires. Firemen often looked over
the premises to know what to do in
an emergency. II the fire companies OF
the department had not been at another
fire, more lives could have been saved ut
the burning hotel. The latter had not
sufficient fire escapes in the opinion OF the
witness. But, he added, the Newhall
House was nearly as well provided with
escapes asany other hotel. The testimony
OF other firemen agreed in the main points.
In the afternoon session David Rose,
Secretary Of the Local Board Of Under
writers, testified that he had examined the
hotel shortly before in regard to insurance
rates. He found the hose on pegs instead
OF reels. The drying room was extremely
dangerous, and the proprietors refusing
to substitute wire for wooden bars, he
consequently addressed circular to agents
advising them that the rate should not be
reduced. The Newhall house rate was higher
than that oiany other hotel on account Of
its dangerous condition.
A. @. Carey, one OF the Oldest agents in
the city, said the hotel was extremely dan.
gerous, and he did not consider the risk
good even at the rate OF two per cent
Several firemen testified Of being timid in
entering the building because they knew it
was fire trap. The District Attorney
stated in answer to the question Of juror,
that he had endeavored to show that the fire
was incendiary, but that any positive evil
dence to that effect would be taken advan-
tage OF by the other side. He could not
present all the evidence in the possession
OF the prosecution without injury to the
case against Scheller. The juror disagreed
and wanted all the evidence. The District
Attorney replying, said: II the juror is not
satisfied with the evidence that it was an
incendiary fire, they would return perforce
verdict OF accidental fire.
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ATcrribIe Accident.

CHICAGO, January SO.-The Inter. 0cean''
Adrain, Mich, special says: Asa numbered
workmen employed in the Peninsular cal
works were carrying large ladle Of molten
iron from one building to another the
handle broke, dropping the seething
metal upon the wet snow, which at oace
converted II into steam, causing an ex'
plosion, and scattering the hot iron in every
direction. Albert Smith and Jacob Ray
were fatally injured and several others hurt
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WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.
A CoIored Man Shoots his wife and then
Attempts suicide.

Attempts suicide.
CINCINNATI, January 30.-A special from
Winfield, W. Va, says: Between and 5
o'clock this evening 81 Scott, colored, who
lives but short distance in the rear OF this
town.. shot his wife, Maria Scott, twice
with 22.caliber revolver, one ball enter
ing just below the base Of the brain, a
short distance behind the lower part OF her
right ear, terminating at the root Of her
tongue. The other penetrated her right
shoulder. To render the tragedy more
tragical he shot himself twice, the first
shot slightly rutiling the cuticle across his
forehead, leaving dark crimson streak,
the second entering the lower part OF his
lungs. There had been trouble between
Scott and his wife, attributable on his part
10 neglect and non.providence for his
family. Several weeks ago, TO keep the
wolf from the door, she came and secured
employment as domestic at the Cottage
House, in this place, and remained
to-day she went home TO get some
necessary articles Of apparel, and when
leaving, contrary TO his wish, the above
tragedy took place. At present writing
they are both living, but doubts are enter
tanned by the attending physicians, Doc
tors Kinney and Beckle, as TO their re-
covery. Excitement among the colored
population runs high, and it is asserted
that II his wife dies, Mr.. Scott will be
lynched. He is now confined in the Jail
OF this place.
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Rir Fire in rIiIndslnhin.

PHILADELPHIA, January So.-Fire broke
out in the large three-story brick building,
No. 25O North Broad street, occupied by L.
Knowles & Co., commission merchants and
dealers in flour and grain. The flames
spread to Nos 254 and 256, occupied by Z.
II. Graham & Co. and J. Allen ( Co.,
flour and grain commission merchants,
and Edmund Hill & Co., machinists, and
to the factory Of J.. P. Ryan & Co., Broad
and Vine streets, and to the four.story
brick building on Vine street, above Broad,
occupied by Z. Lotsbury K Co: as flour
ware house. In the last named structure
about four thousand barrels Of flour were
atored
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WINTER IN THE NORTH.
SNOW BL LocKADElN THE NORTHWEST
The von. Storm of I'll. Season nasiDr-A West
yIrviaiA ShoOtIng-A Colsrcd Man Shoots his
wife aud Then Attempts Suicide.
Minor Accidents And Occurrences.

ST. PAUL. January SO.-The worst storm
Of the season set in about two o'clock this
morning, coming from the North. 1t con.
tinues unabated The snow Is isaccompanied
by high wind and much drifting. All freight
trains are suspended on the northern
western and southern lines. No incoming
passenger trains arrived during the day
and but few were sent out. Through Chi
cago trains are running, but are several
hours behind,
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
President Wilson on the Charges {
Bourbonism.


Bourbonism.
To the Editor Of the Intelllgcneer -'-
SIR-An article in to.day's 1NTRLLI.
GENcER, based on erroneous information,
does such injury to the State University,
that ask the courtesy Of note in yonr
columns to correct it. AS TO the alleged col
loquy between student and the librarian
about the biography OF Sumner, have no
personal knowledge, but l am sure it is
given coloring and meaning 1t was
never designed 10 have. Prof. Harvey Is
gentleman OF simple, scholarly tastes
and modes Of thought, who spent the years
OF our civil war at the universities OF Ger
many, and probably thinks as little Of
politics Us any man in the State. He Is
incapable OF introducing it into his official
relations with the students. Nor is there
any taint Of partizanship or sectionalism in
the institution-its officers recognize that
West Virginia is neither Northern nor
Southern State, and that students from
every section Of our State should be well
coined with equal hospitality, and meet no
influences which are not Catholic and
patriotic, and am sure that the University
never was as free from the spirit OF sect,
party or section as it is to-day. I.-u ma
So far as lam personally concerned, i hes
itate not to say that however much you and
may differ as to other matters, we do not
differ in our satisfaction at the substantial
results OF the sectional conflict. Your
statement as to the number OF students
now in attendance is altogether wrong.
One hundred and thirty.eight were en-
rolled in the Fall term, the largest number
ever present at one time. There are now
over hundred present, but this dim
mutton occurs regularly in The 1uinter
terms, when quite number go out TO teach,
returning in the Spring. Several students
who failed on examinations left, also some
others who did not like the new system OF
studies, or who deemed their chances of
graduation diminished by the raised stan-
dard, and possibly few for reasons undis-
closed; but the loss is not greater than was
inevitable in any effort to raise the standard
Der in attendance at particular time is no
test OF the excellence Of school. West
Virginia deserves ana-can have as good a
university as any neighhoring State, with
but slight increase oil expenditure, and l
have never doubted that the way to build
| up the institution is from within. Their
number will take care OF themselves. l am
sure oil connected with the University
would welcome the most rigid and search
ing inquiry, for am convinced 1t would
only disclose the baseness Of the infamous
reports in circulation, and that the institu.
ton is to-day nearer real university, and
moro deserving the support Of the entire
State than 1t ever has been.
" Yours respectfully, 7S".
w. L. WILSON.
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NEW, YoRx, January 3O.-Mrs. McKin'
ley and Mrs. Gamble, the two women ar
rested for passing counterfeit money in
Jersey City last month, were taken TO Tren'
ton to-day, where they will be arraigred
before the United States Circuit Court, and
called upon to plead. Both the women
protest their innocence, although very
strong evidence Of guilt was produced
against them at the preliminary examina
tion before United States Commissioner
Muirhead, OF Jersey City. Mrs. Gamble
says she will commit suicide II she is sent
IN priRon,
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the consolidation with the option of with
drawing when the heirs became Of age, a
time two and three years distant, II
subscription to the capital stock Of the Ma
tional Company by the Edinburg Com:
pauy was made with this proviso, and
under the laws OF illinois was held to be
illegal, as no conditional stock can be taken
in any company under the laws OF that
State. Both Mr.. Erkenbrecher and Mr..
Mooney are confident that the company
will be organized, this time under the laws
Of Indiana, and that before articles Of in.
corporation are prepared the laws Of that
State will be carefully examined, so as to
leave no room for conflict
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nAYroN hpECIALIsTs.
A Gang Whose Business II is Z" Rob ana
murder UnsuspectinE Farmers.

DAYTON, O., January 3O.-Jobn F. schu'
maker, an old farmer living near Green.
vile, Darke county, came to Dayton three
weeks ago and has not been heard from
since by his family, While in the city he
realized S204 from the sale Of axe.handles,
which he manufactures on his farm. de
was las, seen while on his way 10 tho union
depot, and subsequent investigation has
shown that he did not reach his destina.
tion. Detectives, who have had charge Of
the c sc, express it as their opinion that he
was inveigIed into one Of the numerous
dives that line the streets il was necessary
for him TO travel TO reach the depot, where
he was robbed and murdered. He has
been successfully traced TO certain point
where all clues cease and 1t is not known
that he ever went any farther. Following,
as Il does, so close upon the finding OF the
body Of tho murdered farmer, Simon
Young, in the same locality, the suppose
tion Is that there is gang OF men who are
making specially Of robblpg and murders
Ing unsophisticated farmers,
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called it Zion Chapel, and devoted great

called it Zion Chapel, and devoted great
deal of his time to personally conducting
the work, in which he was very successful,
having at the present time 90 commu.
nicants and $50 scholars in the Sunday
school. He aided the poor and sick in
every way possible, becoming 80 interested
in the work that be prepared himself for
the ministry, deciding to devote the rest
OF his life to that cause. On Sunday he
was ordained minister in the First Re-
formed Episcopal Church, at Madison
avenue and Fiity.tlfth street, Of which he
was formerly treasurer. Bishop Nicholson,
OF Philadelphia, conducted the ordination
services, Mr.. Brown proposes to build a
church there soon to accommodate the
large crowds that attend regularly.
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WASHINGTON, January SO.-Mr. Davis, o.
West Virginia, in speaking on the tariff in
the Senate to-day took the ground that the
country had always prospered best under
a fair tariff, and that the true historica
Democratic doctrine was not "tariiI fol
revenue only" but tariff for revenue witt
incidental protection. lie expressed thu
opinion that il the word "only" had beer
left out OF the last National Democratic
platform General Hancock would have
been elected President.
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CABLE CLICKS.

Alta fire in Havana yesterday two EN-.
ployes Of an establishment persisted, two
others were seriously burned and thirty
firemen were injured.
An international art exhibition will be
held at Rome every four years. .
Carolloti, u Radical deputy OF the Italian
Parliament, introduced bill yesterday 10
recognize Garibaldi and the campaign Of
1867 as one Of the national campaigns.
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rhs Lnmhermen Aron,etl.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, January SO.-The
Saginaw wlumbermena are thoroughly aroused
at the blow threatened against their inter.
ests by putting lumber on the free list. "A
committee Of twenty-five has been appoint.
ed 10 60 to Washington for the purpose ol
lobbying against the proposition. An AZ
tempt is being made to secure concert ol
action from other lumber districts
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A Reception Awaiting the ex.C0nfe,Icr.
ale General In New York.

htt Nch
Richmond Va, January SO.--For the
first time since the close OF the war an ex-
Confederate general will be the guest Of
New York military. On the 7th Of Febru-
ary General Fitzhugh Lee and staff will,
by invitation Of Colonel Austin, visit New
York. General Lee now holds commiss-
ion as general Of the First Virginia Brigade
OF Volunteers. When the latter were
camped at Yorktown, year ago, strong
friendship sprang up between Colonel
Austin and General Lee, the former exact
ing promise from the ex'Conlederate 10
visit New York rs his guest. Colonel
Austin has also requested General Lee to
review his regiment (the Thirteenth) while
in New York. General Lee will be met ut
the Metropolitan Hotel in Washington on
the 9th by Colonel Austin and stall, pro-
ceedipg thence to New York. A message
has been received from the New York
military requesting the loan Of Virginia
flags with which to adorn the theatre box
occupied by General Lee. They have been
Oank
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NV i'oRI, January 3O.-Richard X.
Fox, Of tue Police Ga:tile, and William =.
Hardin, were an ssted to-day charged with
Arranging Il prize aght between slade and
Sullivan, They gaRs labl for examination:
Fox in n card claims dls Interference oi
Tue police an outrage. II sparTinS enter;
ialanlents are illegal, he says, then 2 dpel
In the drama Is illegal,
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r.,, Roston .Adratiser is hereby assured
d, J. l"I ps"oblican prospects in West vir'
'a'. ~. " Ie,ter than fair to middling. The
ia,,S i,aT is il in good health aud means to keep
laI'i ponrhops on the jump. And the es'
tAt J , ,I,I,<rli,er cant realize how very
,'tnt s.'Sor N. Bourbons Of West Virginia
"O MANY Old Line Wings who have
p., vi,h ihe Democratic party since the
wv ~. are beginning to hold their noses when
,bsv 90 10 the polls.
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ratents 70 west yirginIans.

From our Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, January S0.-Among the
paten,s issued to-day the following were to
West Virginia inventors: Jacob Altmeyer,
OF Benwood, for furnace; John Hender,
shot, OF shirtzville, for saving machinei
B. Tucker, of Augerona, West Va, and
James Tucker, Of Coleville, Ohio, for cal
compiling.
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Fire nj Cambridge.

Special Dispatch to the lntellIgencer.
CAMBRIDGE, o., January So.-The West
Cambridge Touring mill burned tonight
and for time created great anxiety for the
safety Of neighboring dwellings. The LOST
is estimated at 5000 or $4,000. The
property was insured only last week fol
IS 600 in the Millers' Mutual.
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The Ladies' Social at Grand Army hall on
Monday night was a grand success.
The words ELLISON Glass Works, " in large,
fold letters, row adorns the west end OF the
factory OF that enterprise.
Exley & Co. have contracted with Jos.
Williams for the erection OF o two.Story brick
storeroom and dwelling on Washington
street, work upon which will be commenced
US soon as the weather will allow.
The "Haymakers" are actively rehearsing
now. Fifty singers have already been secured.
The dates for the performances have not yet
been decided on. Prof. Malmene has charge
OF the rehearsals, and the cantata will be pro.
duced under his direction.
Captain Ben Harvey OF Wellsburg, was
here yesterday on business connected with
the rendition Of the Patriot Sons" at that
place. A number Of Wellsburg people con.
template trip down here one evening this
week osee the piece produced by Martins
Ferry talent.
A great many strangers were in town yes.
terday, several OF whom were In search oil
locations for business enterprises OF one kind
or another. The prospect for Elarge acces.
sion OF population Ia the near future Il
billiant, and the increase for time will only
be limited by the number OF new houseI
built There Is lively demand for houses.
William spidel, a Wheeling man, was as.
sessed $40 and costs by Mayor Mitchell yes
terday for drunkenness and dlsorderly con
duct. II seems that William was ambitioui
10 distinguish himself rs warrior, and
after crossing over tackled an Rtuavillt
landlord, but being defeated there, came tc
Martins Ferry, with all bis war paint on
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steamboat collision.

NORFOLK, Va, January 3o.-The river
steamers Luray and Grace were in collision
in fog today and the latter sunk. r. II,
Wood, y passenger, who had been in Nor
folk buying wedding outfit, was drowned
The other passengers escaped serious in
jury. James W. Robinson, fireman, wal
badly injured.
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New YoRE, January SO.-Two years ago
Oscar F. Brown, q well.known banker and
broker OF Wall street, started u mission in
Filty.second street, near Tenth avenue, one
Of the worst parts in the city, with a view
Of trying to reform the people there. He
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49,. House Of Delegates has strangled the
I lDl I no,s bill with neatness and dis
n,,tD'' .nS Int the ghost remains, and our
P',SD, Ia. +. tlat it is going to be troublesome
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lhe GntelIigettrsr::
=. ., and n Fourteenth street

- fourteen votes in the House against
s,Li,iop-in ys,i t spite Of the message OF the
p'' ''.,no, Of Kansas to the West Virginia
1.,i.latnre.