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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
THE NAILERS' STRIKE.
Determined 10 Hold Ont 10 the Utmost
IA Necessity,

WAREHAM, Mass, January l6.-The
streets yesterday and to-day presented
quite an animatei appearance, and many
OF the striking nailers have no other occu
patton at present than to congregate In the
village and discuss the outlook. A boss
Taller said yesterday:
I'VE will keep out until we have our old
p-ice per keg. 1t is no use for the manufsc-
turers to suppose we so unwise as to enter
those works again at the prices they name.
No; We shall endesyOr this timc ~ hold ont
until our propositions are accepted. We
lave had our meeting. and " al under
8 and the situation. We vel. D,Hs.Gered
{ e matter before we took the h'. ave sep.
We are human hrinG5 aud " "s!,'Ct 70
be used like human trings. N| man can
1--WE who has a. ,@'gr Il family Il, many oi
us have or the wages they 'Sr'cL rs TO
work for. No. c., the rsi.T, Di Wdrehsn
will never enter 80" c"n't"Ct Whatever
IN the ter pr CO. ". y Ne have here
lofOTe he.n 10 tgp.s' n 80 respect and
we have decd. lD ar-p quI.t aud let the
Thing work. Nc,ij- re .Ow .oy az. ! there
is no market demsnd for them. there will
be within three months and some Oae has
cot TO cut those nails sni the price Of nails
has got 10 advance"
The Manufacturers threaten 10 shut
down till spring. Tie heaters at Robin
sons works at South Warehani struck last
night the raiiers in Weymouth aud
Plymouth left their works Saturday nigst-
they express their determination TO stay
until they get their price. The mills are
sull running and surplus of nail plate is
being made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
RATIFICATION OF THE MEXICAN

Treaty Vigorously Opposed by south.
ern Sugar Growers.
The ratification Of the Mexican reciprocity
treaty is being opposed vigorously by the
Louisiana sugar interest, which is afraid
that Cuban sugar and tobacco will find free
entry through Mexico into the United
statez. 1t seems likely, however, that the
treaty will be ratified. Its ratification and
adoption would open up a trade in manu-.
factnred articles in which West Virginia
wopd eventually share to q considerable
extekk.- The treaty proposes during the
next six years to admit few Mexican
products not now on the free list, such as
hemp, sugar and Leaf tobacco free of duty
in exchange for free admission by Mexico
of our manufactured products such as
agricultural implements, machinery, rail-
way and mining materials, stoves, wagons,
ironware and glassware, brick, petroleum,
etc. In addi ton to free admittance OF these
articles at the Mexican frontier, trade in
them is made free in all Mexican States.
Our present trade with Mexico consists OF
some s. 100000 imports and some $1,000
600 exports, of which s., ,000,000 are in for,
eigu goods. 1t is, in all, only 16 per cent.
Of our foreign trade, and is ninth on the
list, being less than one half our trade with
Belgium and only one-third more than our
trade with distant Japan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
ANOTHER GONE WRONG
John Roslsr, Ex. Sheriff OF Kama.
wha County
FOUND SHORT IN. HIS ACCOUNTS.
Special 10 tie REGISTER.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, January l6.-The
latest local sensation is the recently dis
covered shortage in the accounts OF ex
Sheriff John II. Rosler, Of Kanawha coSn.
ty. Rosler will be remembered as q prom.
inent Republican politician in this county,
and an aspirant for Marshal Patton's place
gobbled up by Wes. Atkinson, and as one
of the immortal SOC who stood by Grant
at Chicago until the last ditch was reached.
A settlement with his securities was made
O day or two ago, and shortage of about six
thousand dollars wss discovered. The
Danas, of Maiden, Fred. Gardiner, Henry
Rummel and others, of Charleston, were
on the bond of Roster, who is now a resi-.
dent OF the Old Dominion and a member
elect to the House OF Delegates from Essex
county, where he located after leaving
Charleston, and where he led to the altar
a highly respected widow lady, who, it
seems, with all her other attractions was
tie happy possessor OF snug fortune and
will probably liquid2te the Indebtedness
or at least have an opportunity to do so.
Mr.. Dana, one OF Rosters bondsmen, re-
Gently left for Virginia for the purpose OF
effectiDg a settl,mtnt. IN effort was nj sie
to keep the matter luiet, but it leaked ont
and is a surprise ID the public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
IN THE SENATE.
Ailles's Rill for the suppPessioa 81
Disease Among Cattle.


Disease Among Cattle.
WASHINGTON, January l6.-In the Senate.
Mr.. Miller, Of New York, presented . ne
mortal from the committee Of the National
Stock Convention at Chicago on the sub
ject Of European discrimination against
American cattle and meats. In connection
with the memorial, Mr.. Miller presented
- bill to provide means Of suppression and
eItirpation Of plsuro pneumonia and other
CONTAGIOUS diseases among domestic AMI
mails" which, he said, cont.iled the views
OF cattle breeders. Referred to the Com.
mittee on Agriculture. q.
Plumb, by request, submitted . Joint
resolution proposing an amendment 10 the
Constitution prohibiting the manufacture
and sale Of Intoxicating liquors In the
United States. Referred. y 4
Beck submitted, in order that ii bs
printed for consideration at the proper
time. an amendment to the resolution BY
Anthony relating to European exclusion
OF American meats. The amendment 10 a.
follows: And the committee Foreign
Relations) is further instructed 10 report
what discrimination is made against
exports from the United States
BY the tariff laws Of the prin.
cipal countries OF Europe and Ameri-
CO, especially France. Germany, Mexico
md Brazil. by reason OF commercial aud
other special treaties with more favored
nations and report the causes which led
TO such discrimination, the efforts, il any
were made, to remove them, and what leg
islation was necessary to place the United
States on an equal footing with more fav.
ored nations" This legislation, however
was not to delay the work OF the commit
tee on the first branch OF the inquiry.
Ordered printed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
NEWS OF THE MORNING.
/ about Roger A. Pryor.

Chat about Roger A. Pryor.
An Ere, Pa, conductor falls heir to for
tune.
Strengthening the faculty at Cornell Uni-
ysrsiiy.
womsn's mysterious death at Prosper
ity, 8. c.
shermsn's Presidential boom gaining
strength.
Pendleton's friends booming him for
President.
How the Adirondack forests are to bs
preserved.
Congressman Gibson's maiden speech in
the House.
The wareham nailers detsrminedto to hold
out until the last.
Georgia miners compelled to compete
with convict labor.
A fearful story OF suffering and dsstitu-
zion near Charleston.
Ex-Sheriff Rosler, Of Kauawha county.
short in his accounts.
How the Massachusetts, Senators may be
made solid by Arther.
Booming the prospected railroad from
Rayenswood to Glenville.
The trouble which the O'Donnell rssolu,
ton is causing Abe Hewitt.
How Hungarian and his married para,
mour were treated at Streator, Ill.
The Garfield Memorial Hospital in Wash,
ington rot materislizing very fast.
A further investigation to be made o.
the civil service reform violations.
The fearful condition of Reading. Ps.,
man bitten years ago by mad dog,
How the contest for the Kentucky sena,
to5ship is regarded in Washington.
/TheprspssaY sugar c5spsrspoTaed ISSs
fTiuHd6y therecent sefere weather.
The Virginia Assembly hard atte- the
corrupt SCENTS of Mahone's government.
Washington saloon keepers highly exer-
cised over 3 proposed change in the license
law.
An Illinois woman horsewhips q justice
for what she believes to be an attempt TO
swindle her.
The ratification Of the Mexican reciprocal
city treaty vigorously opposed by Southern
sugar growers.
Proceedings Of the third day of the NUT
trial at Pittsburgh. The line OF defense
well established.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
POSSIBLE DEFEAT
Waiting tho Mexican Reciprocity
Treaty.
CONGRESSMAN elssoNs FIRST sPEEct
Hewitt's Doubtful Position in the GDonnell
Resolution Matter-fresh VIOLA
tons Of Civil Service
Reform.
Special 10 tie Register.


WASHINGTON, January 16.-Fears are ex
pressed to night that the opponents OF
the Mexican reciprocity treaty will defeat
the ratification by flibustering until the
Goth.
At meeting of the Smithsonian re-
gents to day Con gresham W. L. Wilson, OF
West Virginia, was appointed with Com:
missioner Baird and Professor Gray, OF
Harvard, on committee to edit the works
of Professor Henry formerly director OF the
Smithsonian Institute.
Eustace Gibson made his frat speech to-
day in support of expending the Mississip-
pi appropriation under the direction OF
engineers. His resolution calling for in
formation as to the fees Of the West Viz
ginia Marshals is a preliminary to an in
yestigation of Commissioner Raum's report
showing the disproportionate number OF
West Virginia revenue violasions.
General Golf is on the list of orators for
the Clover Club dinner at Philadelphia this
week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
ABE HEWITT IN A BOX.
The Trouble which the O'DOnnell Reg
OiuiiOn Is Causing Him.
Special 10 the Register.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, January l6.-Mr. Hewitts
controyesy with Minister West appears to
have settled down into case OF reprehen-
>b,e duplicity on the one hand and an
impolite breach OF confidence on the other.
II Mr.. Hewitt did not believe in the senti-
ment of the resolution he offered concern
ing the OD0nneA execution he had no
business TO offer it II ne did believe in it
and offered il as lie says because h.
thought i; expressed the views OF the
country and shut out other resolutions
which did not represent such views he had
no business to destroy the moral effect Of
his work by subsequently making state
ments to the British ministers at varience
with the resolution as offered. His con-
duct seems TO have been suggested by that
of some other members of the House, who
on the surface stand ready to do anything
for constituents and ostensibly make tre-
mendous racket to serve their interests in
any direction, signing petitions, furnishing
letters and going through all the motions
of earnest devotion to the purpose for
which their aid is solicited, while they
take good care to counteract their public
representation by private statements In
quarters where their influence is likely to
be available. 1t is even charged that presi-
Dental incumbents have been
Guilty of Equal Hypocrisy
furnishing recommendations apparent
~ hearty and sincere to heads OF de-
Iartments in favor Of applicants and de-
stroying their value by spriyate memo
Iandum to the person to whom such recon.
mendations were addressed, or in some in.
stances by a refinement OF duplicity indi-
catirG by some understood popularity OF
the GocrmeHt OF recommendation itself
that il was not 10 6e regarded.
These things arc so well understood here
that il will 10: be regarded as public
,slamily IL ore prominent prit is caught
at the business and brought 10 the block.
A nan who has rot got sand enough in his
composition sufficient to enable him to
stand up and decline to stand as sponsor
for a recommendation which he does not
really desire to have adopted but apparent.
ly assumes that responsibility and then
goes about in an undetermined way to dis
own it, has no right 10 act as public repre-
sentative. Nobody knows where he really
stands, and wniie he msy help himself for
a Iinie IN his CapaCIt" "A, all Ariful Doig4r,
he is not lk-ly in the long run to be Of
much benefit to his constituents.
As for Her Maiesty's Representative,
his case has the redeeming quality that he
did not inyite the confidence which he
seems to have betrayed, but as the House
adopted Mr.. Hewitts resolution, its action
ought 10 have convinced him that it was in
earnest, whether Mr.. Hewitt was or not,
and he does not seem TO have been justified
10 representing the the attitude OF the
New York Congressman as that OF the en-
tire body which voted for the measure.
There is some talk of requesting Mr..
Vests recall in consequence OF his
action in this matter. 1t is GER
tain that neither he nor Mr.. Hew
1T appear to much advantage in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
IN THE HOUSE.
Gibson Wants an Investigation OF
sOmc West virginia Matters.

Gibson Wants an Investigation OF
sOme West Virginia Matters.
WASHINGTON, January IL In the House
Van Alstyne, Commissioner Of Expendi.
ture in the Department Of Justice, re-
ported a resolution csl.ing upon the Secre.
tary OF the Treasury for statement show.
ing the gross net earnings per year Of zach
United States marshal, attorney aud clerk,
beginning with the fiscal year 1873 and the
fiscal year lS,3 Adopted.
Nr. Shelly Clf;rea a resolution request.
ing the Secretsry OF War 10 report on the
necessity for making immediate appropria-
tions for COntnulrG improvements until
the appropriations Of the next fiscal year
are available. Referred.
Mr.. Rice, Of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, reported n resolution calling on
the Secretary Of State for Information rs to
whether Spain has heretofore paid the In.
terest stipulated and one per cent. on the
nominal value Of the rent provided In the
treaty OF November /, 1884. Adopted.
Gibson offered O resolution callidg on the
Secretary Of the Treasury for list OF mar
shals and deputy marshals employed in
West Virginia in 1882 and 1855 together
with statement OF the fees received by
each. Referred.
Debrell offered Q resolution ciliny on
the Secretary Of State for information as to
how many foreign ministers, consu!s and
SCENTS have been absent from their post
siuce January 1st lSS2, the time absent,
the re Gson therefore and whether their sal
ary wss paid dunng their absence. Re-
fey red
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
GATHERERING THEM IN.
How the Senators Of the Bay State May
Re CnptuPed by Arthur.

BE Captured by Arthur.
WASHINGTON, January l6.-A scheme has
been devised to capture the Massachusetts
delegates to the National Convention next
June for Arthur. Massachusetts, is the
stronghold of Halt -Breedism. Both OF the
Massachusetts, Senators have been violently
opposed TO Arthur. Mr.. Hoar has refused
to set his foot in the White House as long
as that man Arthur remained Pfesi-
sent. The hostility Of these Senators
arose first out of the appointment of q
Collector at Boston. Mr.. Worthington the
man appointed, was personal enemy Of
both OF them. In addition to this atfront,
one of their personal friends, Mr.. Beard,
was displaced to make way for Worthing
ton. 4 few days ago the term of the post.
master at Boston expired. Beard would
like the place very much. John b. Alley
a prominent Bay State politician has been
authorized to say to Mr.. Arthur from Hoar
and Dawes that all will be forgiven II
Beard is appointed. Alley saw the Presi-
dent to-day. Mr. Arthur has made no de-
cision yet. There is an excuse for change
in the Boston Postotfice, as the present in.
cumbent has made a very unsatisfactory
postmaster. II Beard is appointed, the
Massachusetts delegstes will be considered
as good as pledgedto Mr.. Arthur's standard
in the Chicego Convention,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
STRENGTHENING CORNELL FACULTY.
Two New Professors secured-Compul.
sory Gymnasties-1arifrD Discussion.

sorry Rrin Discussion.
ITHACA, y. Y, January l6.-Cornell Uni
yersity opened its winter term to day un-
der the most favorable circumstances.
over twenty persons passed the January
entrance examinations, thus swelling the
whole number of students to about 45o or
500 more than were on last years roll.
In calling Francis Andrew March, Jr.,
son of the distinguished philologist, to as
sist Professor Corson, the trustees have
made the department of Anglo Saxon and
English literature exceptionally strong;
During the present term the protection aud
free trade questions will be discussed by
eminent resident and non resident lectu-
rers. and considerable interest is mani
tested not only by the students, but also
by the friends Of the institution as to the
result Of the experiment. Professor Ed
ward Hitchcock, Jr., OF Amherst College,
has been appointed by the trustees OF Cor
nell University professor Of physical cul'
ture and hygiene. He will arrive here IN
a few days, when the new, large gymnasl-
nm, already supplied with apparatus, will
he still further equipped and placed under
his direction. II is probable that comppl-
sory gymnastics will De required OF the
over classes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
A woMAN's MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
A "Root Doctor OF Bad Reputation
Gives His Daughter q Dose.

A "Root Doctor Of Bad Reputation
Gives His Daughter q Dose.
PROSPERITY, s. c., January 16.-On Mon
day last Lsura Kinsrd, young woman,
was found lying dead in fire place in her
fathers house near this town. She had
apparently been sitting before the hearth
and had fallen forward. Her arms were
burnt Off and her face was charred beyond
recognition. AS soon as the occurrence
became known in the community, her
friends repsired TO the house to prepare
the body for burial. But the father would
allow Lo one TO enter the room, even re
fusing to admit the Coroner. That officer
afterward returned with jury, forced his
way into the room, and proceeded to hold
an inquest.
Kinsrd, who professed to be a root doc
tor" at first declined 20 testify, but finally
admitted that be administered TO his
daughter the day before her death an in
fusion OF several kinds Of roots and herbs,
but refused 10 disclose their nature. Foul
play being suspected, the Coroner had the
stomach removed to-day and sent TO
chemist for analysis, pending the result of
which the jury adjourned. kinard bears
q bad reputation. His wife has been dead
several years, and recently he has had
criminal relations with a cclored woman.
Laura was his only child, and it is said she
was to have come into possession OF con
siderable sum Of money from q distant rel
atiye ere long. Great excitement prevails
in the community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
sTEUBENvllLE INDUSTRIES
v has the Mills asd Miaes are Dstu
NJ Present.

What the Mills asd Mises are Dstug
~ Present
SrErBrNvILLE, January l6-Notwithstand-
ing the great snow all last week the works
about this city have been working almost
up to their capacity. The Jefferson Iron
works are still running full, with Q likely
continuation, a. We have been unable 10
hear any talk OF their shutting down. and
although there we're some rumors last week
Of apart Of itstopping and one Of their coal
shafts and o lot sf coke ovens TO shut down
last Saturday, yet this morning all were OPP
Grating full again. Averick's shaft voper-
atipg about sixty men-most OF the coal
shipped TO Cleveland-is working as brisk
as ever to-day. Market street shaft en-.
ploying fifty men, together with q number
OF coke ovens, seems 10 be doing all IL can
TO supply the wants OF tho people. The
storms probably have made = greater de-
mand at this place, as so much OF its coal 10
consumed by the citizens here. Gravel
shaft, at the upper edge OF town, employ.
ing some fifteen men, is doing we'll. while
the Bustsrd shaft, u half mile further east,
employing about forty men, has not been
doing 90 well. owing to orders being . lit
lie s!ark, and have not been making moro
than half time,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
sEvENlY.FIVe INJURED.
Dsath and Destruction ON the Texas
Pacific Railroad.

GALVESTON, TIN, January ia dis.
ps:ch from Wa beriord, TrHrs, says: "A
u. st .bound tarough passenger train from
St Eoursr5F SD 20 8da ~ the Te1s
Pacific Rsitwtt,. Ssi. Nseksd ssseha a,ileD
vest OF Wra'Lsrfqrd ssriy yesterday morn.
ins. A broken r,il threw two Of the coschHs
Fl, M tie tr.cS. upsetJ,ng 'h'a AboIt IS
pc EEL gers are injured - seriously. Seven.
teen Of the injured were TAKEN u the rail
70 ] hospital At Fort Wor'n, sni II is re-
pt rt,G several Of them hi' died. The fol.
luwirg are wounded i'". A. Mccall,
lawyer, Weatherford, fingers broken J.. "A.
ArwelI, Fort Worth, badly cut; d. J. vii
liz ms. Whitewater, wis, badly cut; B. S.
sratton, Cleburne, Texas. skull fractured;
Ms dempsey, injured about head; her
~ phew, arm broken; A. J. Hardent and
v fe, Terrell. Texas, injured internally;
Victor Meradick, a Spaniard, skull frac.
tured, injuries fatal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
sHERMAN'S BOOM.
Gallant "Oid TecuBseh'' the Ladies'
Candidate.

Gallant
Candidate.
WASHINGTON, d. d.. January l6.-General
Sherman has been visiting in Washington
for several days. His presence here has
revived the talk Of his Presidential candi-
dacy. General sherman affects to laugh at
the idea OF his being candidate for the
Presidency. He met q number of young
ladies in the rotunda this afternoon. After
he had calamity saluted all their rosy lips
they asked him how long he was going TO
remain in Washington.
"Oh, not long," said the hero OF the
march to the sea. ~ have nothing TO keep
me here now. That is. no business" he
added, bowing gracefully to the young
ladies.
but you are going to be President, Gen.
ersl," chorused the young ladies.
The General laughed. 81 must kiss you
ali sgain for that" he said, and he carried
out his threat without delay. There" be
added as he smacked his lips, You will
know better than mention such subject
again." -,
ply received as they ran gleefully away.
General Sherman stood gazing alter their
retreating forms q moment, then wrapping
MS large military Cloak aIouhu HIN "aAeu
to the House. As he salked gravely be
was heard to mutter to himself: "Eysd,
but don't think got my full toll. Humph
the Presidency! All, well, there is no use
thinking about il"
General Sherman is undoubtedly tie
candidate OF the ladies. II women could
vote he would have wslk-over. There IS
a movemant on foot, however, to give his
candidacy q serious aspect. Senator John
Sherman and ex-Speafer J. Warren Keifer
had long conference last night with rel
erence to General Sbermsn's prospects for
securing the nomination next June. Sen:
ator Sherman thinks that his brother could
be induced to accept the nomination. Mr..
Keifer thinks the Generals nomination
would do much to heal the breach in the
party and would be very acceptable to the
people. General Sherman's boom Is in g
good way 10 become very large obstacle
TO the politicians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-17
AN ERIE FREIGHT CONDUCTOR
Fall. Heir 10 His Fathers Estate I'm
Scotland.

ERIE, Pa, January l6.-Wm. Furgeson is
a freight conductor on the east end OF the
Erie and Buffalo division of the Lske
Shore and Michigan Southern railway.
Furgeson left his home of plenty, in Glas'
cow, Scotland, when boy, and made his
wsy TO America to seek his fortune. Al
though he has not acquired any particular
amount Of worldly goods he has happy
IittIe family in Buffalo, and is 3 uustiul
nan on the Lake Shore. For years after
leaving home his whereabouts were un-
known to his parents and theirs to MN,
Five wears ago his father died, leaving
large estate te be divided among his heirs.
Two wears ago Furgeson learned OF ms
fathers death and also that a handsome
fortune awaited him. The matter was
rIsce5 in the hands OF Bret Harte, the
author, who has mission from this county
to Scotland. Last week he received e t9e
papers and $500 from Bret hsr'e, Sro
fance for HIM.