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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06
THE LITTLE JOKER.

On Tuesday next, under the manage
ment of Fred G. Maeder, Carrie Swain will
appear at the Opera House in her new
play of "Chirp, the Little Joker" in which
she has achieved decided success. The
ST. Louis chronicle speaks other as follows
Carrie Swain has made another upward
step in her presentation of "Chirp, the Little
Joker" The play was written to fit her
specialties, and becomes interesting for that
reason, if for none other. AS seen last
evening on the stage, Carrie Swain sp.
peared handsome, graceful actress not so
feshy as formerly, but more active. She
shows to best advantage in the second act,
when her impersonation of a newsboy begins,
and her sketches are rendered. She has a
pleasing melodious voice, and dances grace
fully. She at at the same time intersperSes
a personally in these specialties which re
mind the spectator of Maggie Mitchell
although it must be said that "she is herself
alone The gymnastic performance with
which she winds up the dancing is unex
pected and something generally beyond the
power of a woman. Her support is good,
The cast containing number Of clever ar
fists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

THERE will be 6ne large cake given to
the most graceful coupe at the Island Rink
on Saturday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

OUR sI.OO Celebrated white shirt, rein
forced both front and back, for qualify and
strength IL superior to any other In the
market. Call and examine, At
q. HfsSS q SONS,
BTarehanf Tailors and Gents Fur0ishers,
IR2I Market Rfrns,l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06
Retail DepartmeI
CLEARING our SALE

One lot ChiIdren's Boots. CSC.
One lot Mems Calf Boots. S2.OO.
One Tot Men's Fine SeWed Boots,
Sg.S0.
One Tot WOman's Fine Shoes,
sI.71. Al j. w. AMICk'S,
HIS Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06
COLLARS ANY CUEFS

is still drawing large houses at the Acad-
envy and giving the fullest satisfaction.
The company will remain but two nights
longer, and we advise those who have not
witnessed it to 60 tonight or to morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

REHEARSAL of Mistletoe Bough at the
Opera House this morning at 10 o'clock
and Land If Nod at 3 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

COMMITTEES and performers at the Opera
House tonight will be admitted at the
main entrance on Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

Imported Decorated POreelAIn
Tea Sefs. IS pieces. FOR Eight Dol
lars. Stone China nets still lower,
DAWSON BROS.
1114 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06
AN IMPORTANT BILL,
Regulating the Freight Carrying
Rates Of Railroads,
Under consideeatiOaby the Railroad Com
mittee Of the HOsse Of
Delegates.


The House Committee on Railroads
yesterday afternoon had under con-
sideration a bill introduced BY Mr..
Gilkeson to regulate railroad transpor-
tation and kindred subjects, and also sub
stitute offered by Mr.. Glkeson for his orig
inal bill The character Of the legislation
proposed embodies the chief points en-
braced in the Reagan interstate commerce
bill, which he's been twice passed by the
House of Representatives. As neither the
original bill nor the substitute were regarded
as being as explicit as the friends of the
proposed measure desired, the committee,
after considerable discussion, agreed to
REPORT BOTH BACK TO THE HOUSE
without recommendation. This viii afford
an opportunity in the House of perfecting
any measure which may be passed in open
ses sion.
For more than ten years this subject has
been discussed in both branches of Con-
gress, and upon the stump everywhere by
politicians, and also by newspapers. Twelve
of the States have embodied the chief points
of the Reagan bill in their constitutions.
Boards of trade, chambers of commerce,
and the citizens of various States by thou
sands have petitioned the State Legislatures
and Congress to pass some law on the sub
iect which would give the people relief
against the onerous extortions and discrim-
nations imposed by railroads. And to az
ford this relief the Reagan bill was drawn
up. Briefly, it provides that
THE RATE DE FREIGHT CHARGES
shall be reasonable; that there shall be no
discrimination in freight rates, no rebates,
no drawbacks, no cutting of rates, and
no determinations. In the next place
there shall not be charged more for
shorter haul than for longer Of the same
amount and character of freight, and there
shall be no pooling ofrates, and finally that
schedules Of the rates of freight charges
shall be duly posted up, so that the public
can know that no discrimination is made.
And, of course, any bill, to be effective,
should furnish the means to have it carried
into effect. This the Reagan bill does most
effectively, and bill properly formulated in
accordance with its provisions we should
think, could and shouldwith great propriety
be
PASSED BY OUR LEGISLATURES.
AS the people of this State seem to be
more SOLICITORS on the subject than any 9th
er which has occupied the attention Of our
Legislature, we will give in the near future
q more detailed statement of what it is
proposed 10 do.
Railroads are great blessings to our coun-
try, and in West Virginia they furnish our
chief means of transportation. The State
has given them the most liberal charters,
and extended to them the most liberal con-
eessio1s, and it is out fair to our people
ttat they should not be Disseminated
sgairst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06

Members OF Legislature invited
20 call and see eur stock.
JACOB w. CRUDE,
IeweIer Cor. Twelfth and Market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-06
Abeslin9 8e9ister
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

thermometer Record.
Following is the thermometer record for
Yesterday, as observed at Schnepfs drug
store, corner Market and Fourteenth streets:
THURSDAY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
THE TRIAL OF JAMES D. FISH,
His Counsel Asks that the Case Be Dismissed,
but the Motion Is Denied.

New York, March A-The trial Of ex- Presi-
dent James D. Fish, of the Marine Bank, was
continued to-day. The prosecution closed yes
terday and the defense opened this morning and
moved for dismissal Of the charges against Fish,
on the ground that no offense had been proved
In the opinion of counsel it would not be nsces-
sary to put single witness upon the stand, in
defense Of his client The defendent was not
guilty Of any of the counts in the indictments
What the president of a bank may do within the
scope of his administration may be NAL admp-
istration, but it did not come under the limita-
tion of the statute. There must be willful mis-
appropriation of the funds of the institution to
make the action criminal United States District
Attorney Root opposed the motion to dismiss the
charges, and the court denied the motion. Counsel
for defense then continued his opening speech,
and. among other things, said that at the time
Fish became member of the firm of Grant q
Ward he was worth $500 000 In making loans
on the so called contracts Fish was not alone
and the counsel would undertake to show the
Jury that other banks were interested in these
so called contract loans. The board of directors
were aware that loans were being made on these
contracts Fish should not be sent to prison be-
cause Ward hoodwinked his fellow directors
Ward should DO punished. Fish made no false
entries The books showed records of actual
facts It would be shown where the as-bag
came from, and how it was brought there by
Ward and deposited with Fish having in it se-
curities amply sufficient to protect all loans
which Grant & Ward had with the bank. 1t
was Doball who permitted Ward to take the bag
away. and not Mr. Fish.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA.
A Canadian Statesman Anxious that the
Boundary Should BE Determined.

OTTAWA, March 24-In the House of Com
fAons Mr.. Gordon moved for copies of all CORE
Jpondenee having reference to the appointment
OF joint commission with the United States
government for surveying the boundary line be-
tween British Columbia an the United States
Territory of Alaska He stated that the bound
ary was practically undeinedl So long as there
were no troubles there, this was ali right, but
3he New York papers stated recently, that an
American armed expedition, under Lieutenant
Schwatka, had travelled thousand Yniles into
British territory, east of Alaska, and
Lieutenant Allen was now conducting an expe-
dition three or four hundred miles into British
territory. He could hardly believe these state
ments true, seeing that on the Pacific coast the
Canadians and Americans lived very har-
monously. He would like to hear from the gov
ernment on the point, and be pleased if assur-
ance could be given that the boundary line
would shortly be surveyed.
Sir Hector Langevin, Minister of Public
Works said the attention of the government had
been directed TO an article from New York pa
per. He inquired into the truthfulness of the
article. and found there was no foundation for
it. The importance Of having the boundary sur
weyed had received tho attention of the gov
ernment and it would not overlook the matter
The motion was carried
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
pENDLEToN AND CIVIL SERVICE.
Congressional Comment the Ohio Man's
Violation of His Own Law.

Congressional Comment on the Ohio Man's
Violation of His Own Law.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
! WASHINGTON. March 24.-Therc has been q
good deal Of severe comment to-day and to-
night in congressional circles upon the appoint
ment of OK Senator Pendeton as minister te
Germany. Members consider it very refnarka-
BILE that Mr.. Pendleton, the father Of the civil.
service law, should break it to succeed Mr. Kasson
They recall the fact that there would have been
no civil service law had it not been for Mr. Kas-
SOD, who fought for it night and day in the
House, and who was by far the most effective
worker for it in that body He labored zealouslrs
for it in committee, and succeeded in forcing ID
upon the House, making the strongest speech
in its favor that YVES made in either branch Of
Congress.
Remarking upon the matter tonight, Repre-
sentative LeFevre, one Of the oldest Democratic
members from Ohio, observed that Mr. Pcndles
ton, being consistent man, could not aceep4
this appointment because Mr.. Kasson had only
held the position seven months, and to take it
away from him would be fragrant violation OF
the law, and would show gross Inconsistency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
MACKIN AND GALLAGHER.
Judge Gresham Grants Writ of Error, and
the Defendants Are Released on Bail.

CHICAGO, March 24-Judge Gresham, in the
United States Circuit Court, this morning,
granted writ Of error in the cases of Mackin
and Gallagher, convicted of election frauds.
They were admitted to bail in the sum of $50, 900
each, and released from jail The time for
sending the two men to the penitentiary expired
at noon to-day and, If the writ had not been
granted, they would have been taken to Joliet.
The time for hearing the writ of error has not
yet been fixed upon. In considering the case.
Judge Gresham said that, after examining the
records of the District Court, he considered that
the questions raised were sufficiently grave to
warrant him in granting writ of error, which
would also act as stay of proceedings. This
ruling, however, was not to be taken as indicat-
ing that he would override the findings of the
District Court on the final hearing. In the
granting of the proceeding he would feel it
necessary to increase the bail Of the defendants
to sc. 900. Mike Mcdonald. the gambler quail
ged as chief bondsman, ard testified that he
owned $500, 900 worth Of real estate, unincum
bered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
The Situation Still Very Critical-War Pre-
arations I'M India.

The Situation Still Very Critical-War Prep
arations fn India.
LONDON, March 24.--At a Cabinet council this
evening, it is understood, reply Of somewhat
uufavorable nature was received from the Rus
sian government in relation to the Afghan
frontier question The situation is still very
critical At the conclusion Of the Cabinet coun-
ell the Russian ambassador had an interview
with Granville.
Naval officials at Plymouth were ordered a
few days ago to make list of vessels available
for service. To-day orders were received to
prepare the vessels Immediately for active serv-
ice.
A dispatch from Allahabad says: earl DUFF
ferin, the viceroy, met here to-day General Sir
Donald Stewart, commander-in-chief of the
forces in India The Viceroy sanctioned the
mobilization of two army corps of %, 900 men.
which are to be sent to Pishin. General Stewart
will have supreme command, while General Sir
Frederick Roberts will command one army corps
and General Hardings the other The Duke of
Ccnnaught will be given one of the divisional
commands. Supplies for six months are being
sent to Pishin. General Stewart has
started for Rawal-Pindee to ma
turc his plans. Earl Duffern will
start for Rawal Pindee to morrow. 1t is expect
ed that the whole force will advance at the con-
clusion of the meeting between Dufferin and the
Ameer The greatest rivalry prevails among
regiments for active service. The monitors in
Bombay harbor are being equipped on a war
footinp.u
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
GENERAL GRANT.
He Had a Good Day Yesterday, and Was
Somewhat Improved Last Evening.

New YORK. March 24-General Grant was
very restless during the first part of the night
but slept we'll during the latter part He arose
at 7:3O this morning, and sat in chair near a
window during the forenoon. He dozed and
slept at in teryals this morning. He said he felt
very comfortable, but tired.
After visiting General Grant, tonight, Dr.
Douglas said ''The General had very good day
He took good deal of food. His condition is
more favorable, and his pulse and temperature
are good for sick man. His throat looked quite
as well as usual The General came down stairs
this evening, and he said he felt like going out for
q walk. but of course he did not. The Generals
carriage was driven around in the afternoon and
the question considered if he should take drive
but advised that the air was too chilly and he
remained indoors He is apparently in better
condition this morning than for several days."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
RELIEF FOR REPUBLICANS.
Major Callxins Sees Easy Times Ahead f0Ie
Republican congressman.

Major Calkins Sees Easy Times Ahead for
Republican congressman.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March "a. Republican sena-
tor and representatives will have very much
easier time now than they have beon having Y
said x-Representative Calkins, of Indiana, to.
day. Eyes" he continued, ''this change of ad-
ministration takes half the work off of Repnb.
licans in Congress. 1t was the care of Office
seekers that made the life of Republican mem
Der miserable. Now the old, poky Southern
members will be made to wrostle with the de-
partments."
'Some of them have been having good time Of
it," I venturcd.
''Yes, should say so,' replied Major Calkins
who had the credit of being one of the most sue
cessful office getters for his constituents of any
man in Congress. why, a number of these old
Southern members have been sent here from
year to year without rendering any real
apparent service, and l suppose their
constituents are those who will demand the NEST
offices now. You may look for a good many
changes in these members They have had
nothing to make trouble and strife in their dis
tricts, and have had easy sailing. The disposi-
tion of federal Offices makes vast trouble for a
congressman, no matter how able he is, and
these novices will be made to rush, now tell
Won -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
THE SASKATCHEWAN REBELLION.
Great Excitement Among officials at Ottawa
Fight Between Police and the Rebels.

OTTAWA, March 24.-There is no doubt that
the government has received dispatches tonight
of very grave Importance in connection
with the rebellion at Prince Albert. It
is reported in the lobbies that the
Indians are joining Riel and the half-breeds,
and serious trouble is apprehended gentle
man at Calgary having great influence among
the Indians has been sent on mission
to the chiefs Of the Crow and Blackfeet
bands to prevent them joining the
rebels A conflict between the rebels and
the mounted police has already taken place, and
several government officials were made prison
ers. Gen. Middleton left tonight for Winnipeg
to assume command of the militia and mounted
police and there is great excitement at the gov
ernment house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
JEFFERsoS1AN SIMPLICITY.

Some of the Transparent shams Practice1
by the New Administration.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 24 Much amusement
is being occasioned by the cheap grade OF "Jeffer
sonan simplicity" that is practiced by the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet nowadays It is under
stood now that one Of the first things discussed
at the frst Cabinet meetings held was the sub
iect of simplicity" and 1t was generally under
stood blythe eight men who sat around the board
that everything was to be done, that could
be done to impress the country that
economy was the watchword and sim
plicity the text AT once the cards,
and orders generally, in the departments
were taken down, the practice of announcing
callers upon Cabinet officers abolished, and
people were given to understand that they could
come in at any time, with hat on, smoking, In
any condition, and be familiar
This thing opened SO abruptly and SO uniform
ly in all the departments that people at once
caught the inspiration that itwas on understand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
THE PoLYGAMY QUESTION.
The Mormons Disappointed Over the Recent
Decision of the Supreme Court.

SALT LAKE, Utah, March 4.-The general
sentiment among intelligent Mormons regard
ing the decision of tho United States Supreme
Court, yesterday, in the election cases. in which
the Utah Commission were respondents, is one
of disappointment While the test oath pre-
scribed by the commission is declared invalid,
they state that the court went out of its way to
practically declare the Edmunds act valid, when
that point was not necessarily before it The
ruling that the inhabitants of Territories are
ur der the sovereign control of Congress is
orally considered as position more opposed to
republican form of government than any opin-
ion ever given since the Nation was founded
The Mormons feel that they are being unjustly
dealt with.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25

Jacob Thompson, was born in Caswell
county, North CAROLINA. May 10, 1910, and re-
ceived his education at the University of Chapel
Hill He studied law, and was admitted to the
bar in 1884, and during the following year he
removed to Mississippi He was elected to Con-
gress as Representative from Mississippi in
1889, and continued to serve in that
capacity until 1851 He was a defender of
Mississippi and of the Democratic party at
the time when the cry of repudiation was ring
ing through the land. In 1845 he declined going
to the United States Senate by appointment of
the Governor of Mississippi, and in 1851 he de-
clined reelection to the House of Representa-
tives. He was appointed by President Buchanan
Secretary of the Interior Department, which po-
sition be resigned in January, 1861 A notable
incident of his administration was the dsap-
pearance oe large amount of Indian trust bonds,
which created great sensation at the time, but
Thompson was nos criminay implicated in
the transaction After his resignation in 1861
he entered the rebellion, serving as Governor of
Mississippi and in the rebel army: During a
portion OF the war he acted as confederate COM
missioner in Canada, with headquarters at Nj
agara Falls, from which point he furnished all
possible assistance to the Sons of Liberty and
other treasonable organizations in the North
Since the war he has lived quietly in Memphis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
A SIGNIFICANT APPOINTMENT.
Pcndleton's Nomination for the Berlin Mis-
sion, and What 1t Means.

Pcndleton's Nomination for the Berlin Mis-
sion, and What 1t Means.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 24-There has been
much comment upon the appointment Of ex-
Senator Pendleton, of Ohio, to be minister to
Germany. 1t has all been directed toward the
McLean-P PendetonP Payne controversy. The
selection of the author Of the ciyil-service law
for so prominent a mission is thought to mean
that the President does not intend to take no.
that his impressions of men go much further
than words. and that recommendations, indorse-
ments, delegations and all that sort of thing
have little or no effect upon him.
Ohioans now in Washington predict difficulty
in the rank and file of the Democracy in their
State Many say the young and powerful Cincin-
natl editor will open the throttle and conduct an
open-handed fight or secrete a dagger in his
sleeve and watch for dark nights to do his work,
just as it occurs to him that he will be most ef-
fective. The principle laid down by the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Pendleton is so broad that 1t must
reach its arms into every neighborhood
in the country It teaches the leaders of local CO.
teries and county clubs that they cannot die
sSeo Ava VA ot5oiAos 1bs VAC dLA tAtAt ~ pkotS1S
means suspicion upon the part Of the President,
that there is trouble and prejudice. and invites
research and almost invariably reversal. It tells
the crowds here that they may disperse. It is
proclamation to the State delegations here to 60
home; to the organizations that have opened
Offices for the division and control of patronage
to quit business 1t is q frown upon the
usurpation of the rights of the many by the
pertinacity of the few
This it does and no mistake: for it is now
known that not only did John r. Mclean and
his Ohio and New York friends visit Albany,
singly and in droves prior to the 4th of March,
and protest against any recognition of Mr.. PEN
dleton, but they came here pitched their tents,
and ''laid by the White House like sentinels,
protesting and demonstrating until they were
actually snubbed, kicked and ordered away
Should Mr.. Mclean conclude that he can best
show his indignation by an open fight, there will
be some music which will be very personal, say
his enraged friends.
''In any event." said one Of them, to-day,
Mclean feels that he is thrown overheard, and
until he is received back the elections in Ohie
will result in decided Republican majorities."