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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

Tux following memorandum has been re-
seiyed from the chairman ofthe Tax Com.
mission. which explains itself:
WHgylrss REaIsrER-The second report
Of the Tax Commission ION State Develop
ueu'l Is now ready for distribution. Copies
may be obtained from either E. A.8enuett,
Huntington; Jos Bell, Wheeling; or J. NJ.
Mason, Charlestowu.
Papers OF the State please copy.
It Is but lust to the Tax Commission"
and the extensive labor and research put
upon this work, that it be carefully exam
med by the tax PAYERS of the State. 1t is
in the 6rst place, an erroneous policy TO at
tack work Of this kind from a partizan
standpoint without considering either its
merits or dement's but simply because the
chairmsn's politics are obnoxious his work
must be condemned on the instant. The
way is to give i. an impartial consideration.
The REGIsrEE, after careful examination
Of The report proposes to give its own opin-
ION on it, but that should not deter citizens
from sending for the report and perusiug it
FOR themselves. The attention of the mem
0ers ofthe Legislature is not only called to
this supplemental report but also to the orig
nal report which has already been printed
and which no doubt can be had on
application to either Of the gentlemen re
i'rTedtO. In this connection it may be Is
well to state that each member of the com
mission has made Cor is making) a report
" ms own, no gentleman evidently beins
IN 'uLl accord with the other. Messrs. Ma
son and Bell have issued their reports
ana DIR. BENEFITS is in the hands of th,
PriR'eF After they are all published ant
l examined the public will be prepared Il
pass an opinion upon them. But whethe
ne public delivers its opinion or not.
wants to see all The reports if for no othe
sasOn than to distinguish which geutlsmal
S,lsrs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
WHEELING W. VA. WEDNESDAY MORNING 1884.

ure of Mr.. Martins petition
to get here on time, for |
know him to be an excellent man and
brave soldier / have heard nothing about
an effort to fight the nomination in the
Senate as Jet
There is no great probability that the
confirmation of Gibbens can be defeated
and still less that he viii hold his position
for any length of time after President Cleye-
land takes bis Office. There viii be several
Democratic applicants for his position, aud
one of them will be Mr.. r. J. Ashby, who
is o step-father Of Senator Kenna and we'll
known resident of Charleston. 1t is
rumored also that r. r. Delany, the Demo
cratic candidate for Sheriff Of Kanawha
county, who was defeated by Ewart, will be
q candidate, and it is certain that great
deal of pressure will be brought to bear in
favor Of ]. Il. Frye, one Of the younger
Democrats in that locality. ]. Fl. Counell,
a Democratic lawyer, Is also q candidate In
favor Of whom many influences will be
brought to bear. The Office pays salary
of S2, 100 per snnum besides the customary
com mission on stamps. }. a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
A BABY STORY.
A Case of Disputed Motherhood in Chi
cago.

A Case of Disputed Motherhood in Chi
cago.
CHICAGO, December l6.-A case Of dis
puted motherhood is just now puzzlins the
police. Mrs. Hattie Moore, better known
as Madame Moore" the California twenty
nile race rider, and Mrs. Emma Erickson
zach claim to be the mother OF bright lit
lie tsby. At present the Erickson woman
has possession and nobody can find either
her or the child. Madame Moore made
he acquaintance of Mrs. Erickson three
months ago end took her into the
house as domestic. The servant gave birth
10 child, and while she was absent in
hospital the baby died in Mrs. Moores care
and about a week after the horsewoman
gave birth to child which Mrs. Erickson
on returning supposed to be her own. As
she was weak and delicate Mrs. Moore did
not undeceive her The living child was
cared for by Mrs. Moore's sister until last
night, when it was brought home to its moth
er. A little later Mrs. Erickson, who sup
posed it was her babe, took it and simply
leaving word that she was going away out
of the city. departed, and though the police
and detectives ore searching no trace has
vet been found Of her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

An eccextrie gentleman Of New Jersey
bss aken q fancy that camels are the
beast, OF burden this country needs, and IN
rgr,9rance Of his idea ordered fifteen for
breeding purposes from CARL HAGESsAca,
.bs famous European dealer in wild AMI
-als. ata cost Of $4,000. They arrived
in Camden Saturday night and created
some lively scenes, smashing sho" win
Gov and soaring the clerk into the cellar
besides nearly kicking three men to death.
NJ YANIpEEsrISE, whichis the gentleman $
name Is indeed eccentric.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
MARTINS FFRRT.
A Variety of Small Matters Discovered
Yesterday.

A Variety of Small Matters Discovered
Yesterday.
Owing to the cold weather the attend.
ance at the matinee of Coss, Moore and
Coss, at the Academy Of Music yesterday
was small, and the receipts amounted to
only 81 and costs for each performer. The
manager says that they will have to shut
up the house, if business don't improve.
A change in the programme will take place
to-day, this trio OF comedians presenting for
the ninth time their phenomenally success
ful and universally acknowledged most
numerous OF all plays, Between Two
Walls in FIVE acts--hresking stone.
The case Of Wm. j. McMasters against
the Burlington Milling Company was won
by the latter.
Genuine country butter is selling at %
and 30 cents per pound. Patent butter, or
dead COW butter, still brings Is cents per
pound, but does not sell as readily as il did
before our exposure of il Our people are
beginning to open their eyes in this respect.
On Monday night thieves entered the
chicken coop Of Mr.. John Jones, on North
street, and left it chickenless He had o
hne lot OF tnem.
Mr.. Jesse Selby and Charley Selby are
visiting friends at Fsirmont, W. Va.
Last night quite a number Of our people
took in Skipped by the Light OF the
Moon" The Climax made a special trip
for their accommodation.
Messrs. Theaker 4 Dickson will receive
full supply Of roller skates in their different
rinks-the best made-the latter part Of the
week, which they will sell at very low prices.
Lovers of roller skating should buy pair,
as this is the way to save money, aud
Theaker 4 Dickson's is the place.
The Methodist Sunday school is making
extensive preparations for the cantata on
Christmas eve. /Rehearsals are held every
night. -,
Last night very pleasant party was held
at the residence OF Mr.. James Moore, west
of town.
No amusement has ever become SO popu-
lar in Martins Ferry as roller skating. The
large rink was crowded on Monday and last
nights and the attendance during the day
was also good. Our people are learning
rapidly and we will socn have some good
skaters.
Mr.. Jason Hobersack was home yester.
day from Pennsylvania where he is engaged
in the drug business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
CALLED HIM A COW THIEF.
ATe1as Physician Killed During the Quar-
rel that Followed.

FoRr WORTH, TEX, December l6.-A
fatal shooting adray took place at Mans
field, this county, yesterday, DR.. j. W.
Wallace, prominent young physician, be-
ing killed. l.. A. Stevens, formerly County
Commissioner and an influential aud wealthy
citizen, was seated in the drug store OF his
son, DR.. J S. Stevens, when DR.. Wallace
camo in. L. A. Stevens was about to In
stitute suit for libel against DR.. Wallace,
who had circulated reports to the effect
that l.. A. Stevens was cow thief. L. a.
Stevens asked Wallace if he had made
such remarks. The Doctor re-
Piled: "Do you ask me that
10 get up a quarrel ~ An alteration fol
lowed. Wallace finally pushed Stevens
with his left hand while he threw his left
hand to his revolver pocket Stevens drew
knife. Friends got between the men to
prevent a fight. Wallace had drawn his
pistol and at the first opportunity he fired.
hitting Stevens in the back, iniicting a
slight wound. Wallace ran TO the door
followed by j. S. Stevens, who drew his pls-
tol. and as Wallace stepped from the plat
form in the front Of the store, young
Stevens fred the shot penetrating Stevens In
vital spot. Men were at once sent to this
city for physicians, while DR.. Stevens. with
a friend, came here and surrendered him
self. At o'clock last night Wallace died.
Stevens was placed in Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
CASTLE GARDEN AND CONGRESS.

The FnsiGrant Landing Place Likely 60
be Transferred to Federal Manage
ment.
NEW YoKx, December 16.-Commis-
sioner of Emigration Stephenson was IN
Washington last week. He has come back
in the firm belief that the days of State
management Of Castle Garden are num-
bered
"While was in Washington, said he to
a reporter at Castle Garden yesterday, Il
held conversations with Messrs. Randall,
Carlisle and Cox and several other Con-
eressmen in relation to the manage
ment of the Garden. / found unani-
mity of opinion that Castle Garden
should be under the control of the general
government, instead of under State patron
age as at present. am assured that
bill making this change is being prepared,
and when introduced, will receive the sup
port Of the majority Of the members. This
determination has probably been FASTENED
by the publicity lately given to the matter OF
landing emigrants, through the declsiou OF
the United States Supreme Court in the
case of Funch, Edge L Co. and the Cunard
Steamship Company against the Collector
Of this port, which sustained the govern
ment in q head tax Of fifty cents on each
emigrant landed by the steamship COM
panies.
at is generally believed that if the mat
ter is not settled sooner President Cleveland
will urge upon Congress the passage OF such
a bill. This opinion is based on his action
as Governor in the matter of making the
Emigration Commission one headed. l
found that the measure / speak of was
viewed in a non,partisan light in Washing.
ton, and, in that regard, it entirely agrees
with ideas l have myself expressed these
last ten years. The result of the change
will be that instead of steamship companies
having to pay fifty cents head money tor
each passenger they will have to pay more
as the expense Of running the depot will be
necessarily increased"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

Tug Supreme Courts decision that Con-
grass may under any and all circumstances,
declare anything whatever a legal tender
in payment Of public and private debts has
already found practical disciples. One of
desc Is Mr.. WARNER, of the Seventeenth
Ohio District, who believing that the more
money people have, the greater will De their
happiness has introduced q bill providing
for the issue Of legal tender notes as tee
hank rOtcs are Withdrawn, in order that the
volume Of paper curreucy-Or in other
words National Bank and legal tender is
Gues-shall be maintained at total Of SIX
hundred and 6Ny million dollars. 1t
might be well to gre this matter careful
scrurnizinr before any decided step is
taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
BUSINESS DEPRESSION.
The Coal and Iron Iadastfy Pros
trate Is (
AND WAGES STILL fAttlsa:
late Reports From Field, Of Toll Z
Many Sections Of os
Country. !
WORKERS NOT YET Horlfss.

PmIApurHr., Pa, Deceubsr ls.-fhs
Secretary of the American Iron sad Sci
Association says: he has just fstsrasd
from IN extended trip to Rsssbarg ed
other points on the Pennsylvania rsiIroed
and its connections, and must FRANKLY ~
he found most branches OF hasinsM y .
very depressed condition, although there
was . notable absence Of the hopeless ~,
ing among people which prevailed In ~
years following the panic ofl813."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

IxrELLIeESr people have quit taking bit
tiers and mineral poisons, have quit doctor
ing kidnsss and liver, nerve and brain. have
quit using alcoholic poisons ard narcotic
drugs, have quit poisoning their system
with ouack nostrums and now keep
themselves and families in perfect heAlth by
occasionally using the only perfect blood
purifier and trne streugthener Of weak por-
tons Of the body. known far aud vide as
Or. Guysost's yellow Dock aud Sarssparilla.
AnT druggist win get 1t for you-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
WHAT NExT7
Was Minister Foster Caught Mapping i
Spaine

Was Minister Foster Caught Mapping In
Spaine
NEs York, December l6,-In the Pre-
posed Spanish treaty. among the articles do.
scribed Us products Of Porto Rico which are
TO be admitted free Of duty into this country.
are valnuts, almonds and filberss. Agen-
eral lasgh has been raised among dealers
in nthese articles since the publication of the
treaty at the expense Of the treaty y-makers
BY the statement chat not one Of them is
raised on the island, or has ever been i'm
ported into this country from there. A
more serious phase Of the matter was
brought forward to-day by native OF Porto
Rico. Who is fruit dealer in this city. Spain
is large grower Of all the nuts named, and
BY shipping them first to Porto Rico, and
af,erward here, would be able to get them
into the United States free Of duty. The
opinion is freely expressed among fruit
dealers that this is but one Of the many hid
den schemes Of the proposed treaty and it
should be looked into before another loop
hole for defraudirg the custom authorities
is uncovered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

4 rgcFNr married couple in New Jersey
we're .erenaded the other night with music
Of tie old fashioned calithumpian order.
IN, The father-in-Iaw Of the bride coGldns
,ss the fun in it and beine dab at cleo
.-;c;,y constructed a masked battery
loaded with sand and bricks and, when the
,srrpsders came around the following even
ipg bent on making the young couple treat,
be exploded ii upon them with considerable
sayc, in the way of broken heads. The
,ersnaders lost sight ofthe funny part of it
themselves and have brought suit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

SUFrERERs from nervousness early de-
cav. ETC.. if you value life avoid advertising
doctors and medicines that act on kidneys
and liver. Be not deceived by the many
boous certificates Of cures from paid or i'm
aeinsry persons. Ifa weakness OF the sex
nal system is the cause of your distress DR.
Guysotfs Yellow Dock and Sarsaparills
will strengthen the arts affected, stop the
drain, quiet the nerves. produce dreamless
slupber and allov you to regain perfect
health Il has cured thousands and viii
cure you. for BY psrifying the bloci and
strengthening every weak portion os the
bod il removes every sympton Of disease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

, ,ovvrxrcArIoS from prominent cit'-
90, If Ohio county in relation to the advIs-
,b,r,v 0, removing the University from
w,r,sp,ovn to this city appears in another
.,I,ur There are some very eogent arsu-
..n,, therein. What set OFFS has Morgan
.o,p 10 make2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
Menther Indicatiens.

wassIxoros. December II, ! ?. M--fof
tie Ohio VALLEY and Tennessee, partly
cloudy weather, local rains or snoS. varia-
Bic Winds, lower Temperature
Iorpr-I.Aie: Cloudy weather with snos.
followed iy clearing weather, reAris s.s.
tonary temperature and northwest sin4s-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
SMASH UP.

A Railroad Train Crashes into Pile OF
Fallen Rocks.
PoxEEPsEE, N. Y, December 1.-THE
Atlsntic Express bound south on the West
Shore road crashed into slide OF rocks halt
a mile north of Highland, opposite this CITY,
at 5 o'clock this morning. The train
was composed of engine, baggage
car, smoker, two day coaches, four
sleepers. One sleeper. two day coaches,
baggage and smoking car were burned.
Two passengers in the smoking car were
badly injured and taken to Kingston. All
the rest escaped with Sigh. bruises
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

7, those burning hills Of Virginia were
~, little further north now what nice
hing il voald be for the wageless workers
we're ther to cOlonize upon them ard what
.,ripr Of coal for the winter. They
would but need to bury their food an inch
a, ,vo sad take it out cooked.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
DAKOTA.
The Senate Votes to Admit 1t rs
1

Tia Senate Votes to Admit Ii as
State.
WASHINGTON, December l6.-When the
Dakota bill was taken up, the question was
on the adoption of Garlands substitute for
the bill reported from the Committee on
Territories. On coming to vote Gsrlands
substitute was lost by a party vote; yeas
2T, nays q. The Democrats voting in the
affirmative, the Republicans in the mega
tive. The bill was then voted on substan-
tally as it came from the Committee on
Territories and passed, also by party vote;
yeas "a, nays 28. The Republicans voting
ia the affirmative, the Democrats In the
nepatiye
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

By new process DR.. Price rs enabled to
produce favorings Of the finest quality, re-
iaiping the freshness Of fruit, and so con-
ceniraied that but small quantity is re-
qnired to produce the characteristic favor
of ca h particular fruit, Every housekeeofr
should purchase DR.. Prices Flavoring Ex.
,rnc,s. for they are the purest and best
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
THE HOUSE.
The Time of the Christmas Recess Fixed
Upon.

The Time of the Christmas Recess Fixed
Upon.
WASHINGTON, December l6.-The House
was called to order by Mr.. Springer, of llli-
'nois, as Speaker pro tenn. The bill was
passed amending section 3,940, Revised
Statutes, relating to forwarding mail matter.
1t authorizes postmasters to forward mail
matter of the second, third and fourth class
on which postage has once been paid in
full. This rule is now in force in regard to
mail matter Of the first class.
A resolution was passed providing for a
holiday recess from December 20 until
January 5, and the House then resumed
the consideration Of the Interstate Com
r,arca hill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

Try German society Of New York fol-
linz IN The track of the Herald, will con-
.;,.,s itself to the shirsmskers OF that
-. Tuoy,s HoOD, whose Song otthe Shirt
!, here discounted in pidiulnes'. SHIRTS
u.ls for thirty cents q dozen!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
THE COKE TRADE.
Another R.duesion,es Production Dsssase

Another ReductioIet Preduetaon Dsesese,
Upen.
PrrrssrRe, December le-The ccks tr.ts
has been falling OF considerably since ~
frat of the month, which necessitates . taf.
ther restriction Of productions. Heretofore
45 per cent of the ovens have besa ctose1
down and the balance we're operated az
days Q week. Il has been decided 70 rau
only four days each week until trade bright
ems up. This is equivalent TO . restrictioa
Of sixty three per cent OF the ovens coa-
uoled BY the Connellsville Coke pool A.
producer said to-day that trade would con-
tinue dull until the middle Of next mouth
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
Hanged.

CINCINNATI, December l6.-John 8. Hot
man wss hanged this morning in the jail
ward for the murder of his son in Jsuasry,
1881. BE wept while listening to the death
warrant and begged pitecusly to not be
downed in the papers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
Tan Pereent ON.

TRENTON, N. j., December l6.-The no.
tice of ten per cent reduction In wages
after the 9th inst, has been giyeu tho en.
ploysd in the New Jersey steel and irea
works of this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
$4,000 Reward for the Feslass.

LONDON, December l6.--No,ice has bses
given that motion will be made before the
Court of Aldermen that reward OF 10. 600
be offered by the corporation Of London fsc
information that will lead 10 the Arrect Aad
conviction of the dynaniters implicated 10
the attempt to blow up London bridge a
Saturday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
FREIGHT DISCRIMINATION.
Springfield, ILL.,, business Men Demand
THAT Justice Be Accorded Them.

Springfield. H., business Men Demand
That Justice BE Accorded Them.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, December l6.--Ninesy
business firms Of this city have signed a
petition asking the State Board Of Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioners to take
action in the matter of unjust discrimins
ton BY the Chicago and Alton, Wabash, st;
Louis and Pacific, and the Illinois Central
railroads agains: the city of Springfield in
charging merchants greater rates for freight
transportation than merchants of other
cities on their lines, nearer point OF ship
ment The matter will be considered at q
meeting of the Railway Board here this
week. The specific allegation is that the
roads are charging less between Chicago
and St. Louis than from Chicago and
Springfield.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
ADVERSELY.
No Reimbursement for Deprecated Cur
rencY.

rency.
WASHINGTON, December l6.-ln the Seh-
ate to-day Mr.. Cockrell, from the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, reported adversely
the petition Of members OF George Strong
Post, G. A. r., of Fairfield, Iowa. The pc
ti,;on prayed that the surplus in the treasury
be used to make up to soldiers and sailors
of the late war the amount lost to them by
reason ofthe depreciation in money in which
they were paid from 1862 to 1865, which
loss amounted to nesrly oRehalf their
monthly pay. The petition adds that the
United States Government is IN honor
bound to grant this prayer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
Threntsned-No citizenship.

WASHINGTON, December l6.-Yesterday
afternoon after the subcommittee had ad,
iourned Barker went to Judge Lawrence and
told him if he brought out any testimony
derogatory to his (Bsrkers) character he
wouid-do so at his personal peril.
The House Committee of Indian Affairs
decided to report adversely on the joint res
luton providing for the improvement Of the
Indians of giving them citizenship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

TuK Indians knowing the value Of Wild
Cherry bark as a cure for couehs and colds,
used 10 prepare it in their rude way, and IN
winter kept il constantly on hand. The
careful and secret method of preparing De.
wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry makes It
superior to allother preparations. It's very
pleasant to take.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

7syr say Frank HATToS is to edit a
80, Chicago. In Chicago That Is
Pr Pr, ,,bsre all the editors believe that
=. ,T.,s;,p r state is province. OF course
-, i. The place for HArroSt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17
A cENTesExAGeNARlAN.

Probably the Only Authenticated Case u
the Coun ~.
RALEIGH, n. c., December l6.-N 10
stated as fact here by prominent lawyers
that family in Nash county claiming "a
estate in England, will prove the truth Of
their assertions in regard TO the property
by man now living in Nash whose are 10
lCO years. II appears to be the best a.
,heniicated case Of extreme old age on ~
cord in this country. 80
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

INK rnr, $ new cable road started
.S.I,, n Everything has been found to
,n,oO,hly and the company predict
'"N ,,,.s.s We congratulate PhiladeI-
-, q, her enterprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-17

.,r< wants a Republican form Of
I''i .n, restored to Mississippi. CHtL-
so''';,.' :, ,rpears, is the leading reformer'
sESs' ,T " c,rm a partnership with Billy
M,uDNF