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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-30
THURMAN AND TIE CABINET,

Strong Pressure In Favor OF Ills Appoint
ment-The Old Roman In Good Health.
CoLuMnus, o., Dec. 20.-Thcre is evi.
dcnce OF pressure, being brought to bear
upon Mr.. Cleveland to have him tender Il
place in his Cabinet to ex-senator Thur
man. This pressure is strongest from
Washington, where it is said that large
majority OF the Democratic members OF
Congress favor Thurman's appointment.
They believe that such IN appointment
would prove satisfactory TO more
Democrats Of the country than that Of any
other man. 1t is also understood that
Mr.. Cleveland iavors Thurman, but dis
likes the knitting and back-biting he
would be subjected 10 from the little boss.
This has, perhaps, deferred action up to
the present, but it is believed thatif Mr..
Cleveland finds the little boss unreason.
ably ohstreporous he will take the bull by
the horns at the proper time, and if he
wants the old Roman MS bad rs he is rep
resented to, Thurman will 60 into Cleve-
lands Cabinet, 10 matter who says may.
Thurman is no babber, and neither
does he submit kindly to the visit of the
interviewer. In iact, ho refuses to be IN
,erviewed on political subjects, but from
other sources it is learned that Thurman
prefers to remain here in the midst of his
friends, and live retired life, free from
the tolls antp cares OF office. But il Mr..
Cleveland should require his services, and
invite him to place in his Cabinet there
is no doubt but that Thurman would ac-
cept. He is not candidate for any posi-
ton, having bad his ELL OF public Office,
hut il his country calls he will not, refuse.
Another thing: Should Mr.. Cleveland
desire his counsel in any matter, it would
be freely given, but it is hardly probable
that he would make 4 trip to Albany ut
this season OF the year.
Mr.. Thurman is in excellent health, and
it is a subject OF general remark that he is
looking better now than he has for the
past five years. lie is active, and his
wears do not tell on him rs asmuch us might
be imagined. Ile lives 4 simple, unostcn-
tatious life, enjoys the society OF his
friends, and takes the world rs he finds it.
Columbus would feel honorcd in his being
called to high position in Washington,
and would take more pleasure in it than
Mr.. Thurman. He is not pushing himself
forward, however, neither is he sulking in
his tent. This is believed to be about the
situation OF affairs. Should Mr.. Thurman
have received m invitation to place in
the Cabinet OF the. President. elect, it is
very certain that he would not be pro-
claiming it from thc..street-corners. He is
not that sort OF a counselor, and never was.
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a NIGHT SEANCE,
RandnftSpeRks to Al Full Iuuse-Soms Cheers
for Whtterson,

~
for Wntterson,
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 2D.-Eiitecn hun
drcd people assembled in Liederiranz
hall tonight to listen to addresses OF Hon.
Samuel ]. Randall and Congressman Nc.
Adoo. Most OF the people came before s
o'clock and the hall was comfortably filed
by that hour. The audience quietly awaited
the arrival of the distinguished party, for
awhile, but they became little impatient
before they arrived. There were no deco
rations in either the hall or on the stage.
Two rows OF chairs were arranged on the
latter and these were filled after the dis.
tincuislied guests arrived, principally by
merch hlnts and other business men.
There was noticeable absence of polit.
ical element, however.
The'meeting was called 10 order by ex.
Governor Blackburn ats o'clock. Upon
the motto OF Gen. Dukes Mr.. A. D. Nc
Cnllough was chosen Secretary, and the
members OF the daily press assistants.
Shortly after O'Clock, Mr.. Randall and
Mr.. McAdoo arrived at the hall The
crowd chcercd vociferouslv upon their mr.
rival. Mr.. Randall arose and advanced
with the chairman to the foot lights. As
they did SO the cheering broke out afresh
and continued for two or three
minutes. A voice shouted "Hur-
rah for Watterson and the
cry was taken up mingled with
cheers for Randall, and Kisses. Finally
the noise subsidized, and Gov. Blackburn,
half facing the visitors, delivered short
address OF welcome, at the conclusion Of
which Randall stepped forward to be
again enthusiastically cheered. He was
in full evening dress and spoke without
manuscript at great length.
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a TALK WITH ABE BUZxARD.
GratifyinEn Miniuter's Desire fornn Inter
ftew--The Outlaw Only n Birstcrcr,


ftew-The Outlaw Only II Biustercr.
READING, Pa, Dec. 20.-Rev. J. G.
krausc, OF Beartown, Lancaster county,
who has been conducting protracted meet
ings at Mount Airy the past four weeks,
has frequently expressed desire to
meet the hero Of the noun
tains, Abe Buzzartl. The services
were brought to close last night and
those in attendance departed for their re.
spcctivc homes. Two Of the gentlemen
fingered in the audience and expressed n
desire to accompany the minister 10
the residence Of Samuel Farmer,
mile distant, where he had been
staying during the week. The pas
tor made no objection and they left
church together. While on the way, one
Of the party rcmarking TO Rev. krause
that rs he had frequently expressed a de-
sire TO meet Abe Buzzard he should be
gratltied, quietly removed his disguise. e1.
tended his hand and the reverend gentle.
mans wish was granted.
A long conversation followed, in which
Abe gave detailed account Of his lie
since his escape from the Lancaster iail,
and expressed n sincere desire to
lead better life. He said he
had frequently attended the meet.
ings, but at first was n little timid be.
cause OF the excitement created in the
county by the recent robberies. The
party then proceeded TO the residence
oi Mr. Farmer. where all joined in
prayer. The other stranger proved to be
Lippincott. also m escaped convict,
The latter refused to talk much, however.
and seemed shrewder than Abe. Lippin,
colt is worshiped by the boys OF many
respectable families, and the in
iluence he exerts over them will
cause a harvest OF criminals who
viii do more mischief than
Buzzard and his gang ever did. Rev, Mr.
krause thinks there would be no difficult
ly in arrcsting Abe, ms he is CONVINCED
by his talk that he is mostly a blusterer.
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BEiLAfftE,
Wife beating Costly Luxury-A Novel Raco
-.... -fE- Oh SkUtes. Etc

-
Wife HentinGn Costly Luxury-A Novel I,aco
-.4 on Skntes, Ito.
Mr.. A. J. Meyer is still sick, and yestcr.
day was very low.
John Kelly is confined 10 his homo ON
Rose lii with lever. VA
Gath's lecture on Dublin, Saturday
january 10, is to be given in City Hall.
William Huber, an aged citizen Of tbo
fonrlh ward and an ex.soldier, died YES.
tcrday. .r. s'
General A. J.Warner was in town ves.
terday, looking after the work on the ljh;o
Valley Railroad. al5.e ''
Waller Riggs, the wfe-beater, WINS iined
by Mayor Cooper, $50 and sentenced. 10
ninety days in Jail. ~
The ttaw has made the mud almost i'm.
passatle on Tilirty.scventh street. where
pavement has been allowed to remain
torn up all summer.
The Telegram yesterday towcd down ,bo
ferry-boat Jessie b. from the middle forr,.
She is having her mud-lrums repaircd ~
Barnhill's boiler works. N "'
Ran. McGaw, who was to have tolen
K. J. Riley's place in the Office of tIn
Goblet works, has resigned, and Lew Bal.
tclie will take the vacant place.
Mrs schick died yesterday morning at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Wilii,m n,
Clonse, on Belmont Street. The fun"rni
services will be held Mt the First Presbv.
terian Church this afternoon.
There have been some changes made In
the force at the freight office Of the Dali;.
more 4 Ohio Railroad. Thomas G. Hyatt
one Of the clerks longest employed by the
company, has been discharged.
At the roller skating rink tonight Tho
fun will be "bun race" A bun will he
suspended by a string and each skater
Will bite It as he skates past at iull speed
that is, he will il he can catch il With.
out tho use OF his hands. A prize viii bc
given TO the one who takes tho cair y
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. Ex-senator
Sherman told Republican reporter to-
night he had received letter from his
brother, General Sherman, in which the
latter said he would be in Washington
Saturday next, and incidentally conveyed
the information that General Grant was
in financial distress. The Senator said he
thought Vanderbilt had taken tho course
he had to save his property, which would
he thought be bought in by some friend
or friends and held for General Grants
benefit. lie said he did not think Van
derbilt would have the heart to sacrifice
General Grants property or that he would
dare to do SO in the face OF public opinion.
Senator. Sherman expressed his sym.
pathy with General Grant in his financial
troubles and his regret ut the latter's un.
fortunate venture in business.
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Tue snob element Of Washington So
Cie.y has been very much exercised OF
se over 4 matter OF ''court etiquette"
The question is which princess OF the
realm WAS to be considered the first
LILY III the land in the absence Of Mrs.
George L. Edmunds, whose husband is
bycourtesy Of his fellow Senators and
mourniui circumstances, Vice President OF
the United States. g.
From the disgusting discussion OF the
n0mentous matter it is learned that the
honor which awaits the "firstlady" OF the
land is 10 pose as 4 martyr ut the right
hand Of President Arthur at his annual
agony in receiving New Years callers.
Asihe presideDtis gentleman he wisely
kept out OF the royal councils" But
The cOurtiers were determined to have the
question settled, and they cast their die
by agreeing to allow the honor to fall
ul1a the shoulders OF the wife OF the
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
This is,he lictum Of Washington "Snob.
oCary." The wife Of the Speaker OF the
House of Representatives is a worthy wo-
man, and will sustain with dignity and
grace the position which has been as.
signed 10 her, but why she, or the wife Of
any citizen OF the United States Of free
and Republican America, should be de-
s'gnated Us the "iirst lady OF the land' is
beyond the comprehension OF those who
Believe in the democratic simplicity OF our
institutions.
The first lady i'll the land according TO
The spirit in which the constitution was
i'amed-not in gilt, but in hard oaks
tia! woman whois good vile and mother
Possessing u faithful husband and a kind
father. To set up an aristocracy at the
Capital is As silly rs saying TINT Mrs. Bun
thomc is entitled to more attention at a
quilting bee than Mrs. Smilax, because
the iormer has better wash-boiler than
the latter. The first woman OF the land
IS ioundin every happy and honest house
told. That's all there is about it. r.
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IDLE wORkAIEN,
Tho St. Louis -Recor,I-IUre out OF Work
Thnn LI,st Year.

Tho St. Louis -Recnr,I-Mure out OF Work
Thnn Last Year.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29-The Post Dispatch
this afternoon publishes the result OF n
canvass OF the manufacturing portion OF
the city with reference TO unemployed
labor. In the territory mentioned are 5il
firms or factories. In December, 1888,
they employed total OF 3O,5OO men, 2,l9O
women, 2,5f3 boys, grand total OF 81, ,703
persons. In December OF the present
year they are employing 1898 men, 1,e2l
women and 1000 boys. This shows de-
crease OF 5,l77 men, $50 women, 1893 boys,
or total decrease OF G,lG9 persons who
are at present out OF work. In the last
two months OF 1858 from four 10 six thou.
sand people were thrown out OF work in
ST. Louis, 900 being relegatcd to idleness
by the closing Of one concern, the Vulcan
Iron Works. The Post DispQich estimates
that takingint consideration this fact and
the area OF the city not eanvassed nearly
$4,000 persons are out of employment,
nearly all OF whom are skilled persons.
The census Of 1850 credits St. Louis with
1000 day laborcrs, and over half Of these,
it is claimed, are also idle.
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goYs are troublesome pupils, and ifcor.
dira punishment is meted out to them by
the teacher there are very apt to carry
home to the ears OF sympathetic parents
al exaggerated story Of the whipping and
Sye mild version of the oitense.
Naturally parents listen to the child's
story tothe injustice OF the teacher.
\ ease in point. A lad attending n
school in Pennsylvania came home one
day, showed bruises, saying that his
teacher, > lady, had thrown him down the
steps in fit OF anger. Next day the boy
died, anl the parents accused the lady
with being the cause Of the boys death.
This so worked on the woman's mind that
she was compelled to take to her bed, and
for days WAS in critical condition. Now
it;nrns ont that the lady was absent from
the school at the time, and that the boy
fell down the steps accidentally, and died
IRON chronic pleurisy.
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blepuTsncs.

Ma RAsDALL spoke in Louisville yes
.s,lw while the Star Eyed Goddess ol
Reform OH the Comicr-IOnrnal building
vent bitter tears rs she beleld the hospi'
t!iiywi,h which the eminent pennsylva'
nj, proec,oaist was greeted.
ltis not recorded what Wattcrson did,
bp,it is saieto say he did not weep; his
emotion finds u more vigorous vent, and
We shall hear OF it in thunder claps and
LIGHTNING strokes when the types speak
Dy the way, il Mr.. Wattrrson feels az
grieyed let him bring defeated Frank
IIrrd 10 the South 10 counteract Mr.. Ran.
dIll's baleial influence and wipe tho weep.
:u.eyes the Star Eyed Goddess. /.
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DEATH IN TIE CUP,
The Fatal Spree Of F0ar Young Men who
pnrtOUk OF Alcohol.

GnEESspuRu, Pa, Dec. 20.-Four young
men entered the restauran. OF A. Eiche-
at Mount Pleasant Saturday evening, and
called for four oyster stews, handing the
cook bottle containing alcohol, telling
him 10 put the contents into the stews,
which he did, The young men, whose
names are Joseph Randolph, Charles
Smith, George Niccols and "Scotiy"
Robertson, ate the oysters thus prepared
and also drank n quantity OF the alcohol
sweetened with sugar. Randolph and
Smith obtained half gallon OF the
alcohol, which was common wood alcohol,
at drug store and had previously drank
large quantities. Sunday morning they
were all taken deathly sick and young
Randolph and Smith died before night in
great agony. The other 70 young men
arcfin fur way to recovery, owing 10 the
prompt aid Of The physicians. Consider.
ing the great amount OF this liquid they
drank, it Is n wonder any Of them are
alive to tell the story. All four victims
were unmarried lacn. r4As z g's h, 4
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TIE DRAM SHOP DlpIr.
Il temperance. Lecturers Hitter Assault
Upon Cleveland.


temperance, Lecturers hitter Assault
Upon Cleveland.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9O.-Mrs. J.. Ellen
Foster, stout woman from Iowa, caused
n little sensation in Chickering Hail yes
terdny afternoon. She was speaking on
the evils Of tho liquor traffic before tho
American Temperance Union md during
the course OF her address said:
"Whcn 1 look ahead 10 the 4th OF March
next and SEQ the White House and think
Of the change that is to occur there am
ashamed that it was possible for man
with such q character 10 succeed. Cheers
and applause followed by Kisses. Wlo
is not ashamed? [lsenewed cheers and,
cries am not" Now, friends, |
want you to cheer at what
am about to say. 1t was tho rum
shops that made itpossble for this man
to be chosen to the highest office in the
land. This thing was necessary TO bring
the good women who arc shocked at the
result TO help us In our fight against in
temperance. We have been a factor In
the outcome Of tho National election that
the eyes OF the people might be opened TO
the blishting curse that rum is"
The speaker grew defiant toward tho
manifestations OF disapproval ut her re-
marks concerning the future President
from portion Of the audience, and hurled
her anathemas forth ina remarkably loud
voice. Then she grew pathetic in telling
Of drunkards, their wives and children,
md finally said, concerning the tem.
perance laws in Iowa, that, al-
though they sometimes "got left, in
.hrec-quariers Of the State there were uo
open saloons and the efficacy of prohibi-
lion really surpassed her expectations.
Many people left the hall during her as.
;auis upon "the man. who is to succeed
Mr.. Arthur, slamming the doors us they
went out.
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: DIVIDING THE spOILS.
bourbon Distribution OF Party Patronage
in Tennessee.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-While the lead.
ers of the rival Democratic factions in
Tennessee have been quarreling as 10
which is entitled to recognition at the
hands Of the incoming administration,
and rs to who should control tho patron
aye, the Congressman from that State have
been quietly arranging to gather in the
Federal plums themselves. They have
consult and be governed by the Demo-
cratic members OF Congress from Tennes-
see, he can not make any mistake in re-
gard to the politics OF that State. They
hold that they as Congressman represent
the party as q whole, and the best and
only way 10 prevent factional quurrels
over patronage is 10 distribute, it all
through the Democratic delegation in Con-
sress.
The Federal patronage Of the State has
been divided up between the Senators and
Representatives, the latter having control
OF certain districts, and the Senators con-
troll extending more or less over the State
with regard 10 certain positions. The del
egation will not aid an applicant who is
not approved and supported by the Con-
gressman Of his district. This scheme
has been adopted by the Democratic
delegations Of u number. OF States Tie
congressman claim that it will not only
insure a fair and proper distribution OF the
Offices not coming under the civil service
law, but will procure competent men for
the Offices, and that the plan will enable
members Of Congress to stand US barrier
between the hordes Of ofiice-seekers and
Cleveland.
EX-Congressman Whitthorne, OF Ten
aessee, is still here, though be declares
honors. 1t is said that should the Presi-
dent take an adviser from Tennessee,
WhittIlorne would probably, be the man.
He is the only prominent Tennessee Dem
ocrat who has the support Of both the
Democratic factions there.
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IRON norrING AWAY.
An Erer.prcscnt hunger to Our Grcnt
bridge Structures. Nd

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Color fourteen
years State Gcologist Collctt has been OK
perimcntingupon theory that the best Of
iron, when subjected 10 continuous strain,
would undergo changes in It's structure
which would, after n time, render It's uso
dangerous, and that these structural
changes were the explanation Of many
otherwise incxplicable accidents, partlcu.
larly TO railway bridges. lIo has lately
undertaken systematic investigation,
which has resulted in n confirmation Of
his theory. For experiment he took from
tho Wabash dam, at Delphi. number OF
bolts and spikes, which were, when the
dam was constructed, OF the best quality
OF mallcable bar iron, rs Is shown By tho
battcrfng OF the head when they were put
into the structure.
or these bolts and spikes he found that
70 percent OF the whole number were rs ]
weak as cast iron, while 90 percent OF
those which were near the bottom OF tho
dam were worthless; yet, Of those which
were rotten, the tips where inserted in |
immovable rocks were librous and strong.
When broken they showed polished ends |
to the connecting Gbps, indicating that |
the continued vibrations OF many years
had polished and rounded the points OF |
tlbrous structure. "A similar effect Is found |
in "tho partings" or 'horsebacks" in coal |
mines, which become polished und striated
by the continuous quivcr and motion Of
he crust of the earth. Dr.. Collect says
that all car axlcs, after reasonable run,
become crystallizcd two'thrds OF the
ength from the hub and one.third from
he outside extremity, rendering them
On one Indiana railroad bridge he
foand that the bottom Partsof the vertical
strain pieces were crystulized for from two
70 four feet in length, and MS precau;ion
against what would inevitably have caused
! great catastrophe, they were replaced.
The matter is one OF great importance to
Railways and the specimens which DR.. Col
EFT has collected III his experiments are to
DC sent to the Stevens Institute OF Tech
lology, where IN investigation Of the sub
ect has been in progress for several years
,y u scientist connected with the institute.
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An AssembIy,nnn Burned to Denth.

SrEtSdrfELD, Mo-, Dec. 29.-Sews was
received here to-day that the house OF
Hon. w. II. Norris, OF Ozark county, was
burned Friday last and that Norris per
ished in the flames. The family had all
escaped from the house, when Norris re-
entered to save an old family relic but was
cut off by the flames, fell suiIocated by the
smoke and WAS burned before the eyes OF
his wife and children. Norris Ind repre-
sentei Ozark county four terms in the
State Legislature, was highly respected
and q very popular man.
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WILKEspARRE, PA..lDcc. CA warrant
was issued this morning for the arrest OF
Miss Brader, school teacher at Nanticokc.
1t is alleged by Patrick Shea that his son
died from injuries received at her hands
during school hours. Tho teacher has
been confined to bed ever since the boy
died. Her physician forbids serving the
warrant until she is better.
The coroner's inquest over the body OF
james Shea the school boy, whose death
was attributed to injuries at the hands OF
Miss Bradncr, 4 school teacher, resulted
in verdict that he died OF chronic plou.
risy. Miss BEldner was fully exonerated,
being out Of the building at the time tho
boy fell down the stairs.
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rERRY.DOwSS,
The Long Island Scandal VIII Not Down
- " - TeIrY,s TrihuIuiInus.


RIvERlEAp, L. l., Dec. 29-Thcre is re-
newed excitement in Worthwhile, over the
Terry-Downs elopement. A number Of
villagers adopted resolution danouncing
Deacon G. Mitchell Terry for running off
with Mr.. Downs wife; also denouncing
Haliock Luce, wealthy resident for in
ducing Terry to return. The men and
boys adjourned to the front Of Terry's
residence an.l serenaded him with
tin pans. Terry left the house
and the mob seeing him, ran after
him, hooting and yelling and threatening
violence. He got safely into the house Of
his friend Luce. Another screnade was
given yesterday morning and Terry left
Worthwhile in IL buggy and has not re-
turned. 1t is supposed he has left for
good. Rev. Mr.. Downs has begun action
for damages against Terry for the alicna.
ton OF his wife'saiiectiou. Deacon Tcrry's
sister also sues, him Tor portion OF prop
erty in his rlarnc which she claims.
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WASHINGTON, December GA sensa-
ton has been caused in society here by
The announcement, upon the authority OF
Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte, that that lady's
daughter, Miss Constance Edgar, will take
the veil about Easter time. Miss Edgar is
n graduate OF the Georgetown Academy OF
Visitation. She was induced by her
mother to 20 into society for n year before
carrying out her purpose to live n secluded
life. Alter having had this experience OF
the gayety Of the world. she still persists
in her determination TO become nun.