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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

On THE subject Of the Worlds fair the
Boston Commercial Bulletin says: "New
Orleans Is peculiarly situated for large
exposition OF this kind. 1t will draw
toward us the business men of Mexico
and Central America. Then, again; the
South deserves it. Its business men are
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-03

CHARLES HERRING murdered DR.. Bara-
dali few days ago in Fort Worth in
cold blood, and on Sunday last he was
apprehended and for fear mob would
call on him the officers took him to the
sherman jail. 1t looks nowadays that
the Jails and prisons of the country have
no terrors for evil doors, and that their
greatest fear, when they commit some
dastardly crime, is that the officers will
not put them in strong jail and keep
tnem there. The blind should be pulled
1fom the eyes of Justice in order that
sne may see the wrongs committed in
her name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
THE TRAP THAT CAUGHT A.LoYER
ASiuguIar story of a Colorado Miners
Misplaced Confidence.

Sr. PAUL, January 2S:-A singular story
that is likely to get into the courts is told
of woman living on the shores of Lake
Minnetonka Several years ago shs lived
at Neonah, northern Wisconsin, lumber
ing town. Size became engaged to 3 young
lawyer named Stewart. who went to Ouray,
Col, and divided his attention between
law and prospecting. He finally seoureda
good mining property, named it after the
young lady and gave her deed of one
eighth Of it. Many letters passed between
them, but at length the young lady got
tired OF waiting and asked to be released.
Stewart tearfully consented and returned
her letters. After Stewart gave up the
correspondence, the lady forthwith pro-
ceeded to "a, AIRY the other fellow, lover No.
being advised of the fact by the receipt OF
a marked COPY of the local paper. He
mot rned, but industriously coptin ued to de-
velop the mines. In due time it proved to
be valuable property, and Stewart had an
of, 7 Of $40, 600. But when he came to make
a transfer he found that he only owned
seven. .eighths OF it. A letter directed to
the young woman brought him the intor-
nation that she would relinquish her
right for s., 900 in cool cash. Then Stewart
realized how he had been caught. II he
only had the letters he could threaten
breach of promise suit and force the wo
msn to sign the deed without any compen-
sation. At last advices the woman was firm
in her demand, while Stewart was seeking
to compromise, offering through an attor-
ney s., 500 for her signature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
PUTTING ~ RATHER STRONG!
A Kentucky Member Says Gov. Murray
should be In the Penitentiary.

should be Ia the Penftennary.
WASHINGTON, January 2S.-The House
Committe on Expenditures in the Depart
ment of Justice TO day further heard Mr..
George X. Chase, who formerly occupied
the position of general special agent of the
Department Of Justice. Mr.. Chase sub
mitted records of the department sus-
tanning the charges which have
been preferred against Governor Muir
ray, affecting his administration as u. s.
msrshal in Kentucky. Chairman Springer
says that as soon as Mr.. Chases examiua.
tion is concluded Representative White,
(ky.) who on Monday last asserted on the
door of the house that Governor Murray
should be ip the penitentiary," will be
called. He saysfurther the charges against
Governor Murray are of an official charac-
ter, and make up the records OF the De-
partment of Justice; that the matter
came before his committee incidentally,
and until Mr.. White is heard on the SUD-
iect he does not know what course the
coz mittee will determine upon. When
asked il Governor Murray would be called
to testify before the committee, Mr.. Spring
er said he did not think thai necessary, as
these charges had been Investigated by the
Der artment of Justice, and the report in the
case sustained them; that if Governor Mur-
ray desired to correct the records he would
have to DO so by applying to the Depart
ment; that the official record was sufficient
for the committee. Immediately after
reading the journal Mr.. OHara, OF North
W. NJ. Mackey, OF South Carolina, and Of
fered the usual resolution for a joint com.
mittee to take charge Of the funeral, and
that the House now adjourn, which was
unanimously adopted, and at 1905 P. NJ.
the House adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
IN WAYS THAT ARE DARK.
Runners About Brewster Cameron That
should BE Investigated.

hUm0FS ABOUT bEeNStcE sahhVhoA ..---
should BE Investigated.
WASHINGTON, January 2S.-It is said that
Brewster Cameron was in Strengthened cir
cumstances when he went into the otfce
of Attorney General Brewster. 1t was gen.
orally understood that q postotfce insPec-
tor named Tidball was appointed United
States Marshal of Arizona Territory
through the influence of Brewster Cam
eron; and while it is asserted that
Mr.. Cameron has been Industrious in ex-
tosing the rascalities Of other United States
marshals, he has couutenanced and recon-
mended Tidbslls account under very
questionable circumstances. In support
of such declarations, it i, said, on investi-
CATION Of said Tidbalrs accounts, that for
transportation of q prisoner arrested by
Tidballl in San Francisco and carried 10
Tucson, Ariz., the government has PAID
nearly 81, 900, when the actual fare between
San Francisco and Tlcson is about $50:
IL is also currently reported here that
Tidball has made investments N the cattle
ranch and mining interests OF Arizona, and
that Brewster Cameron is his silent part
ner, and is now desirous of locating in the
territory to aid in supervising his interests,
and TO further arrange and facilitate new
schemes OF plunder. For these reasons
Cameron is very anxious to have his ap-
pointment confirmed by the United States
Senate as receiver of public moneys in Ari
IONA Territory. These reports should be
thoroughly investigated before the con-
firmation of Cameron's appointment, es-
pecially as much of the bad odor OF the
Attorney Generals office, arising from the
star route stencil connected there with, is
largely attributed to Brewster Cameron's
"yays that are dark
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29

jeck My views" he continued, shave
been very clearly stated in letter 10 the
Albany Argus, and have been pretty wide.
iy discussed. / have not changed my
opinion, and see no use Of perpetual
repetition"
SIS it not true that you are preparing
tsrih bill, as stated?'
vel completed, and do not think it inter
ests the public to know how arrive at my
conclusions
HAS the committee decided when this
subject will be taken up for discussion
mo, the matter has not been mentioned.
As tsoon as Mr. Morrison is prepared
to bring the matter before the con-
mittee, the discussion will be entered
upon and the views of each member will
be pretty thoroughly ventilated but /
don't think any one will bring the question
up before he is ready with some measure"
"What do you think of the scheme for q
20 per cent. horizontal reduction, which
Mr.. Morrison is said to be preparing
III don't know. Mr.. Morrison, believe,
has expressed himself in favor of some
such measure; but the matter will be thor.
oughly discussed in the committee. Ii Mr..
Morrison presents such bill, he will have
to prove its effectiveness before it will re.
ceiye the sanction of the committee. /
cannot say but horizontal reduct on
of 90 per cent might not reduce
the income, and get rid OF. the immense
redundant revenue. Such horizontal re-
duction might not do this. 1t might even,
by increasing the importations, Increase
the revenue. As look al il, / think 20
per cent reduction would really not reduce
the present revenue more than 5 per cent
But the question is very important one,
and must be duly considered. All theories
must be supported BY proof; legislation
must not be merely experimental"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS.
Barbour Of Virginia Likely TO Manage
the Democratic Canvass.

WASHINGTON, January 2S.-The Demo.
Gratis in Congress are discussing among
themselves the composition Of their con-
gressionsl executive committee soon to be
organized. In organizing their committee,
the Democrats proceed differently from the
Republicans. They only choose the mum.
Der needed for the committee, while the
Republicans constitute committee OF one
representative from each State having
Republican member in either House, and
then from among this number an execu-
tive committee, which manages the cam
paign, is chosen. Under this plan major.
ity of the members OF the congressiocal al
committee have practically nothing. to do
with its work. The Democrats, in Joint
caucus elect their executive committee di-
rectly, and il is usually composed in part
of private citizens, while the Republicans
make up theirs from Congressmen. The
present indications are that Representa-.
tive Barbour, OF Virginia, will be made
chairman of the Democratic committee.
His management of the late Virginia cam
paigu was so successful that very many OF
the Democrats in Congress think that he is
the very man TO be placed at the head OF
the committee to have charge OF Congress,
sional elections next falA For secretary Of
the committee Representative Phil Thomp-
son is mentioned. He gave his party very,
general satisfaction in the discharge OF the
duties Of that position in the last cam.
paigu, and if he will accept, he can, il
believed, get the place without the asking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
BEATS THE BEST OF THEM.
lie Mysterious Strength shown by .
Georgia Girl.

IBe Mysterious strength SHOWN Dy
Georgia Girl.
ATLANTA, Ga, January 2S.-The wonder.
full electric girl, Lulu Hurst, Of Collard-
town, gave an exhibition OF her mysterious
power at DeGive's Opera House yesterday,
in the presence OF over 1000 people. She
is a plain looking country girl of Is, with
brown hair, small light blue eyes and pallid
face. She weighs about 140 pounds. A
committee Of Atlanta gentlemen, noted
for their muscular strength, vera invited
upon the stage. In turn they held firmly
to the rounds Of an ordinary chair, upon
the back of which Miss Lulu laid her ing
ers, when it careened over the stage with
fearful force, throwing the gentlemen about
as if they were babies. Several cords were
tied to common umbrella which was
hoisted in the centre Of the stage. Miss
Lulu lightly caught hold OF the handle
while the gentlemen gripped the cords; in
a moment the umbrella doubled up, pull
ing the men around the stage and was soon
twisted into pieces.
She next plseed her palms urder the
bottom of the chair, holding ii OF in the
air at arms length. One Of the moet pow.
erful men threw his weight upon the chair,
and after severe struggle succeeded in
pressing il to the floor, when it sprung up
and laid him On his back. Then the strong
est man in the party sat in the chair grip
ping the rounds with all his might. When
the girl laid her fingers on the back the
chair flew up and dumped the young man
on his back. By touching common hick.
ory stick she wrenched it from the grip Of
strong mer, who struggled over the stage
as if staggered by some mighty force.
Miss Hurst knows not what her poweri is.
Some think it electricity, Others magnet
ism, many spirits, and few devils The
girl is no humbug, but he's the faculty OF
surcharsing inanimate objects, such as
glsss and marble. with a mighty and mys.
terious force which science is left to explain
il il can,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
THE PEOPLE SAY AMEN
To the Resolution Asking senator
Malone 60 kes1gn.


Special 10 the Register.
RICHMOND, VA. January 2s.-The passage
by the State Senate of resolutions calling
upon Malone to resign his seat In the
United States Senate meets the general ap-
proval of the people OF this State, and the
matter has been the talk of the town. 1t
is not supposed for q moment that Malone
will pay any attention to the request. Inc
object in making that request is to place
that Senator in the proper light before the
whole country, which is that of holding a
seat in the Senate which the representa-
tiyes of the people of the State have desired
him to yield, as being untitled to longer re-
tain. Mahone's own followers in the State
Senate made but feeble defense OF his
course, and one or two Of them admitted
that they had no personal knowledge OF the
truth of the charges he had preferred against
the white people OF Virginia in con-
nection with the Danville riot. This is the
second time in the history OF Virginia that
one of her representatives in the United
States Senate has been called upon to resign
his seat. During the administration OF
Martin Van Buren, Benjamin Watkins
Leigh was called upon by the Legislature
to give up his place IN that body on account
of his course il, regard to the celebrated
expunging resolution of Benton. Promi-
neat men here confess that in Mr.. Leighs
case, it was only q matter of failing to rep.
resent what was at that time the wishes OF
his constituents. They claim that Malone
is not asked to abdicate on this ground,
but because he has hbelled, and knowingly
made infamous charges against, the people
of his own State. kilograms have been re.
ceiyed here from many sections OF
the State approving the course OF the DEM
ocrats in the Senate in the passage OF the
resolutions. The resolutions will be passed
by the House OF Delegates. When that is
done, they will be transmitted. to the
United States Senate and copy sent to
Malone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
KATE ToWNsENo's PROPERTY.
How Her Murderer Attempted to Dis.
pose Of It.

How Her Murderer Attempted 70 Dis.
pose ofIL
NEw ORLEANS. January 2s.-Some time
ago Troisyi!le f. Sykes, man about town,
was arrested for the m urder Of his mistress,
Kate Townsend, the wealthy landlady Of q
noted bsgnio in Basin street in this city.
The murder was confessed to by Sykes, and
there is no doubt about his guilt, bet after
the woman's death her will was found be-
queathing all her property, some 500, 900,
to the murderer, who is in Jail with
out the benefit Of bail. The estate
of the murdered woman was placed
in charge Of the court, ana her
succession opened in the Civil District
Court before Judge w. ID. Houston. In the
meantime Sykes has been selling OF the
property to get money TO fee his lawyers
10 the amount Of S50,OOO, and among the
property SOLD was the ill.faned mansion on
Bssin street. Saturday Judge Houston
bearing that this property. which Is under
custody OF the court, had been disposed OF
as above stated, summoned before him Le-
op Lamothe, the man who bought the prop.
erty, and Molly Johnson, the woman who
leases il for lewd purposes, and having
inquired into the matter ordered the Sher.
III TO take possession OF the estate and
eject all the parties claiming TO own or oc,
cupy it. The Judge declared the alleged
sales vacated, as made without the knowl-
edge or consent OF the court, torbidding
sny property In the custody OF the court
to be used for purposes OF lewdness or i'm
morality. The trial OF Sykes for the muir.
der came up to-day in the Criminal Dis
trict Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
CONSUMPTION Of HoRseT.EsH.
wor king People OF AIsace Using IL for
MeA1.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.-The | United
States Consular report on the trade and in
dustries of Alsace says; Owing to'the poor
crops OF late years, and the high prices Of
pork and beef, the consumption Of horse.
flesh for food has sensibly increased in AL.
SAGE. The flesh of 100 horses is eaten every
week; the retailers sell the choice cuts for
about eight cents per pound, and fer ordi
nary six cents. A large quantity of horse
flesh is used in the manufacture OF sau
sesps. All horses are, before and after be.
ipy killed, given strict examination. and
if found in any way diseased are rejected.
TIE price of this meat renders it possible
fo7 many of the working people to have
m eat occasionally upon their table, which
would otherwise he impossible. The con-
sumption of horsefles is principally con.
fined 10 the working classes. The flesh OF
thirty horses is,eaten every week in Stras-
hury
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
THE BLOODY SHIRT
To Receive a Vigorous Airing in the
Senate To-day.
JOHN c. NEWS PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
He Comes from Indiana, and His Name is
lynch-The Dark Ways Of Brewster
cameron-A Convicts Suit
for Gov. Murray.
SDecinl 10 the Re1ister.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.-An adjourn
ment pending Congressman Msckey's
death deferred the bloody shirt debate un-
til tomorrow when general controversy
will occur. It is likely the Democrats will
agree to let the Republicans do the most
of the talking and pass Shsrman's resolu.
ton but some vigorous replies are prob
able.
Assistant Secretary News resignation
hes been confirmed to take effect on the
fifteenth proximo and A. d. Lynch, of In
disnapolis, is his probable succsssass --s'
Kentucky advices state that breakup in
favor of dark horse senatorial candidate
is probable but that Speaker Carlisle's pros
poets have lessened.
Attorney General Watts made motion
to-day to put the case of the State against
the Chesapeake 4 Ohio forward on the Su.
preme Court calendar. Col w. H. Hoge-
man and Judge Maxwell are registered at
the National. Ex Senator Davis and wife,
have gone TO Florida for a season Of rest.
Miss Davis, daughter OF the Ex-senator,
will spend most of the next month with
Senator Harrison's family in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
A VERY GLOOMY ASPECT.
OHIO Miners Preparing 90 Resist Any
Excessive Reductions.

COLUMBUS, o., January 2s:-The late
meeting of the coal opsrstors end railrosd
officials in this city, A. which itw decided
to make reduction IN ,he cost Of mining
coal, hay created cor, Siersble sslk amons
the consumers her. NJ we'll AZ among the
friends of the miners. The latssr say that
the miners would not object to reduction
of 20 cent? a ton, but wsuld strongly OPP
pose any lower rate. Hon. James Mcbride,
President Of the State Miners Assoc!ation.
said to night that it was more tnan likely
that conference would be beld, at
which the situation would he dis.
cussed, aud, in order 10 accomplish
that, he hsd written letters TO Secretaries
Of the Shawnee. SrraitsvIlle, Hooking Val
lev, aid Sunday and Monday Creek vat
leys asking for committee ef good relia
Dlc men 10 CNn.e 10 the conference. IL was
his OpinioD that there would be no serious
trouble. II tie op+ rators did not go below
the 20 certrrsis, hut thati II they insist on q
sln Iouer Ia,e h- would favor an Inter
Slate Convention OF coal minsrs, for The
purpose of f'acting on the matter. Mr. Nc.
Bride said that while the operators reduced
the price OF coal mining they do not re-
duce the price 10 consumers. Neitber do
the Tairsad corspanirs make any reduc.
ton in the pT1es Uf transportation. IL
there should be 4 contest there 10 no tell
ing when the evil would Be remedied.
Tskiny all things INTO consideration, from
ib- prssen' outlook, the coal mining indus
Try has rather . gloomy aspect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
JoLLIFYING.
6iImsr County People Grow En-
thusiasiic
OVER THE PROSPECTS OF A RAILROAD.
Progress Of the RoweIl Trial at Batavia, New
York-krs. Rowel's Pathetic
Statement to a News
paper Reporter.
Specidl 10 the RegtS.er,

GLENylLLE, ". ", January 2S-The re-
turns from Thursdsy's election are all in,
and stand as follows: For subscription,
LOIS; sgainst subscription, 247. The vote
was much larger than was expected, by
reason Of the very inclement weather. The
full vote of the county would reach nearly
1,6C0. A thorough canvas had been made,
and effective work was done on election day.
Glenville is lively tonight. A big torch
light procession has been enliyening the
town for over an hour. Oar people are
jubilant, and not withouta good cause. Pro-
gress is stamped upon the broad brow OF a
county rich in its inexhaustible store OF
natural wealth. Hills and valleys mantled
in spotless white, murmuring streams
flooding over valuable mineral veins, are
catching up the glad strains and mingliug
their low voices with ours, making music
sweeter than "the low trill Of nightingales
in Persian valleys" Gilmer has set the
ball in motion and believe Calhoun, Roane
and Jackson will follow gloriously in her
wake
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
WORK oF The COMMITTEES.
The Foreign Affairs and Approprsa
tton Committees Ready viii BtlisN

The foreign Affairs and Appropr3a-
tion Committees Ready viii Btii,A
WASHINGTON, January 2s.-Msssrs. Eaton
and Lamb, OF the subcommittee, to-day,
agrsda TO report to the full Committee on
Foreign AEairs the Henley. Anti-Chanese
bill to restrict the importatisn Of Chinese
laborers as traders. Mr.. Rics will make Q
minority report against theeill. The foil
committee will doubtless report the bill
fayorably to the House.
There are now nearly ready for submis-
sion to the full committse four Of tbs Gen
eral Appropriation bills, namely: Forth
cations, Military Academy, Naval aud Pen
sion. II is not known how soon these blis
will be reported to the House, but II IS
probable that at least one OF them will De
ready for tn. action Of the full committee
this week.
The Sen ate Committee on Appropria-
tions has ordered favorable report on the
House bill making al appropriation Tor
tobacco tax rebate The Senate Commit
tee on Public Buildings aud Grounds has
nrdsre d favorable report on the bill pro
vidip for the erection Of public buildings
by Contract With the loves. bidder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-01-29
NOTED JOURNALIST GONE.
Accidental Death OF DR.. Wood. "the
Great American Condenser

Great American NOhueuseFs
New York, January 2s.-Dr. John B.
Wood, one of the most widely known
newspaper men in New York, whose acci-
dental ldeath occurred yesterday, came
from Maine when ydaug man. He had
already acquired a proprietary interest in
home newspaper. He became proof reader
on the Tribune. He next went over to
the Sun in 1869 as night editor. His skill
in eliminating unnecessary sentences from
news reports won for him the title OF "the
great American condenser" After leaving
the Sun, DR.. Wood joined the Herald staff.
Then an offer from the San Francisco
Chronicle took him to the Pacific coast. he
STAYED there only about q year. On
the way eastward he started penny sitter
noon paper in st. Louis to rival the Post.
Dispatch. The new venture was denied
Associated Press franchise, and did not
flourish. DIR. Wood had only lately re-
turned here. During his connection with
The Sun ne was twice managing editor, and
for time wrote sporting news. HIS repu-
tstion was made, however, at the night
Sesk. He was President OF the Press Club
for several years, and extrica,ed tie club
fron difficulties snd associations which
made il for long time unpopular among
the best newspaper men.