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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-01-05
ABOUT CONGRESS.
TnE oApIro1 on TnR NATIoN.
Tho Msstlar.plaeo. Of the senator. and
Representatives = : Interesting Scenes
and Incidents of Congressional
Life-Lobsiss and Lobbyists.

Special corepoadenes or ne IatslIioaser.
When Major Pierre Charles L'EnfaDt
completed his plan OF "the new Federal
City," in the year 1901, he designated the
"Federal House for Congress-" the Capi.
toll" The name was approved by the
first President ofthO United States, and
adopted.
The skillful engineer named placed the
Capitol in the centre Of his plan, showing
its front to the East. In this respect he
made what proved to be great mistake,
for the city has grown chiefly on the west
side ofthe Federal House, and not on the
east side. The visitor to Washington,
therefore, finds that the Capitol shows its
back to the finest part of the city. AS a
writer observes, it is like the Irishman's
shanty, which had the front door on the
back side. In justice to LEnfant 1t
should be added that the probability at
the time when he drew the design, was
that tho east side Of Washington would
grow more rapidly than the west, show
inga level plateau, presenting eligible
sites for residences, while the opposite
side showed an unpromising variety Of
wood and swamp, hills and creeks. : -
When, some time in the future, perhaps
not a long time from now, the Western
side Of the Capitol shall be made like the
Eastern, L'Enfants mistake will be recti-
fed, adding very much to the appearance
Of the city, and actually improving on the
intention OF the ingenious Frenchman
who had the honor Of planning it.
TIE CAPITOL BEGUN AND COMPLETED.
The Southern cornerstone of the Capt.
tol OF the United States OF America was
laid September Is, 1903, and the North !
wing finished in 1900. Congress immedi-
ltely occupied it.
BY 1914 the Capitol had expanded into
IN imposing edifice. Then the British
troops fired both the North and South |
wings OF the structure, but the walls were
saved, thanks to a heavy rain.
For wears after this outrageous expires
zion OF van lalism, Congress met elsewhere |
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Dcnth Of a Noted piyine.

NEw YoRK, Jan. 4-Rev. DR.. Noah
Hunt schenck, pastor Of st. Annals Epis-
copal church, Brooklyn, died at his home
in that city to-day, from blood poisoning.
About three weeks ago DR.. schenck, who
was then in robust health, had corn re-
moved by chiropidist. Shortly alter
wards he complained Of his toe being
painful. A physician was called. Gam
creme had set in and tho toe was amputa-
ted, but the poison had before penetrated
his whole system. For three days before
his death the Doctor was in q comatose
state. The Doctor was SO years old and
leaves wife and ten children. DR..
Schenck was bornin Trenton, n. j., and
received his education in Princeton Col
lege, and was well knownin Cincinnati
W4snINoros, D. O., Jan. 4.-senator
and Mrs. Pendleton left to-dayfor Brook.
lyn, being called there by the sudden
death Of Rev. DR.. SchencE, brother.in-
law Of ofSenator Pendleton.
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IRON TRADE OF TmE WORLD.
James sr. swnnk's Review of 1t, Condition.
Comparisons With Other Years.

James sI. swank,s Review of its Condition.
Comparisons With Other Years.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. ga review
Of the iron trade Of this country and
abroad has Just been completed by James
NJ. swank, Secretary of the American
iron & Steel Association. he says in the
United States the demand for leading
articles ofiron and steel was less in 1884
than in 1888. We made less pig iron and
bar iron, fewer steel rails, less steel for
miscellaneous purposes and fewer kegs Of
nails. Prices fell as the demand receded.
Only in steel rails has there been any re-
coyery from the lowest prices OF the year,
but even here tho recovery is slight
Steel rails commenced the year at SSSi and
fell to $25 so in September, since which
time they rallied 10 $2S.
No. anthracite foundry pig iron al
Philadelphia brought $50 30 at the begin
ming OF the year, and SIS at the close.
The best bar iron at Philadelphia sold at
cents a pound in January, but for many
months sold at / $40 OF a cent per pound,
or $40 SO per gross ton. This Is lower
price than we quoted during the panic
years, except for a short time in 1871.
The store price OF cut'nails at Philadel.
phia was $3.50 per kcg in January, from
which there was q steady decline TO S2 10
in October, the present price. The prices
during the panic years did not fall so low
until March, 1879, but from this low price
there was a speedy recovery, If the farm
ers in the west could dispose OF their
wheat and corn aud other staples at higher
prices than now prevail We might soon
sec an increased demand and better prices
for iron and steel, but until the farmers
prospects improve We cannot SEQ better
days for our iron and steel manufacturers,
nor for some other manufacturers. The
country at large cannot be prosperous II
the farmers are not.
In Europe the yearwhich has just closed
was one Of steadily declining prosperity
for the iron trade. The iron trade Of
Great Britain has especially suffered, and
it is at present in very depressed and
panicky condition. The production and
prices both have greatly declined and
real stagnation prevails in many districts
with many Thousands OF men in actual
want.
Tho production Of pig iron in the
United States last year Is estimated as
equal to that OF 1850, which was the year
OF the iron boom.
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ARTnuR,s ATTITUDE
During the Recent Campalgn-Co Cordially
Supported Blaine.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 4.-Senator
Hawley has furnished for publication the
following statement: have been several
times interviewed, especially with
in a day or two, concerning statements
in newspapers relating to the management
of the Republican National Committee
and various references to the attitude Of
President Arthur in the campaign, and an
editorial in the National Republican jan
uary s, particularly calls upon me
to testify concerning a certain In
teryiew with him at the headquarters
of the Republican National Committee in
New York early in August last. During
the conversation something was said
about the position OF President Arthur
and the desirability Of obtaining additional
manifestations OF sympathy and co-opera-
tion iromhim. l waited upon him afterwards
atthe Fifth Avenue hotel. What he said
was as follows: Certainly / am willing
to do or say anything that reason and
the proprieties Of my position may per
init, II / over scratched single name
on the Republican ticket l don't
remember il. Some OF Mr.. Blainc's
friends said things not agreeable TO me,
and probably It Is true Of some oI
my friends in relation to him, The
differences before the convention
have nothing to do with our duty
now, Upon the nomination Dir. Blaine
/ telegraphed him the assurance OF my
cordial support and ! continue IN thai
purpose. In my opinion the success o
the Democratic party would bea very grea
misfortune TO the country. Ihope every
body knows these are my opinions. Th'
only doubtful point is as TO whether 1t Il
ofeny use 10 state them,n
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,ALBAN1, N.Y., Jan. 4.-The Express to-
morrow will say that its choice for sena,
tor was President Arthur, but as he has
notified his friends that he is not candi.
date, that ends the business. 1t then
says: "Wm. N. Evarts can make speech
rs long as the decalogue, but we want
something more than this. Mr.. Evarts
/ lcks the requirements Of politics. The
irpre.s can discover no man who is SO
well adapted to the position as Hon.
Chauncey II. Depew, always Republican
and always Republican with voice, and
with heart and with tongre, which gave
no uncertain sound. Depew would be our
very strongest candidate"
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Remnant Day !.

And in addition to its attrac-
tons the goodsmentioncda above
will be brought out and thrown
into this sale, with prices made
so low as to make a clean sweep,
that our stock may be in good
order preparatory to stock
taking.
This will be the most attrac-
tive days sale we have inaug-
urated, and we assure our Gus
toners that from these odds and
ends, short lengths and broken
lots, the very thing needed may
be obtained, in the way of a Car
pet, Qngrain and Brussels), J, Lace
Curtains, Silks, Dress Goods,
Cloaks, Blankets, Flannels, Ho-
siery, Underwear, Cloves, Hand
kerchieis, and articles from each
Department, at prices actually
lost sight of in our desire that
there may be no trace left be-
hind Of these goods at the close
Of to-day's Sale.
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The coming municipal election gives the
demagogue fine play. What the people
want is an intelligent and ecomical ad-
ministration Of their affairs. The poorest
wage-earner is most interested, for he can
least afford the luxury Of bad government.
Demagogues OF all grades turn themselves
loose at such times.
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The Civil Service Commissioners arc
rushing into print in way which indi-
Gates nervousness. II they sincerely be-
lieye that Cleveland is solid on the Civil
Service question why this haste to make
their peace with him2
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IT looks as though Don Cameron will
pull through again, in spite Of a respecta-
BILE and earnest opposition. The Senator
took some thought Of the morrow when
candidates for the Legislature were being
nominated and elected.
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TuR statesmen are gathering at Harris
burg to look after the organization Of the
Legislature and the election Of an United
States Senator. Chris Magee, Of Pittsburgh,
predicts the choice of Graham, OF his own
county, for Speaker OF the House and
Cameron for Senator. The opposition to
Cameron will be seen in the organization.
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rnrn. ont in hn nInrdnr.

NEw YoRx, Jan. 4.-A month ago body,
entirely nude, was found hanging in a tree
in the woods near Kensico, westchester
county, It's now stated the case was one
Of murder. II Is claimed the man was
robbed, carried 70 thu place where found,
and there strung upS Wagon tracks were
found leading to the spot whore the body
was found.
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Mn. yANpRRBILr has been severely ham,
mered for his proceedings against General
Grant. 1t seems now that he is really
doing General Grant service and trying
to save for him what he can. Mr.. Wander
bilt ought to have his due. II he is doing
good net he will get credit for it.
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"TnIRD wARD."-It was not intended
to hold the Republican Mayoralty conven-
ton last Saturday. The delegate election
has not yet been called. Nominees for
Council will be chosen at that election.
You mustn't mind the Register.
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with legislators which could not last long.
When, however, they found themselves in
a close room forming part OF the south
wing, aud known as "the oyenp by reason
oi It's contracted size and hot atmosphere,
they were little, II any better of. In 1901
they were again removed, and in 1908
took possession Of unexceptionably good
quarters. Since then they have enjoyed
comfort and elegance. ntheir trials were
sharper than those endured by the other
branch Of Congress, they were Of shorter
duration.
On December l6, 1857 the House Of
Representatives first entered the magnif-
ri-I,----i - ~, =, :,
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TnE St. Louis Globe Democrat says it"can
prove that St. John offered to get sore
throat and retire from the Ohio campaign
for s25,OOO." This is matter Of much in
terest, and the proof ought to be coming
along. Perhaps the GloCe-DsmOctat is
inviting a libel suit and has it "loaded."
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INSANITY plays some queer freaks. A
noted physician of New York and an ex-
pert in diseases of the brain, lost his mem
tai balance yesterday and after. shooting
his wife tried to make away with himself.
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Mn. WArrERsoN's health improves as
Mr.. Randall gets further away from Lou
isville. Some people arc thrown into
spasms by the sight of cat, some are
thus upset by rat. 1t was Democratic
protectionist that broke up Mr.. Waiter
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GENERAL RospcRASs is very pOorwhich
inclines him to desire Pension Agency
from the new administration. Cleveland
will have to provide for the "pOOr rela-
t;onou 6.
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EARrHoUAIeK SHOCK



Isl Felt East.
FREDERlcK, Mn, Jan. S.-In the SOUTH
ern section OF Frederick county last night,
ten minutes alter 0, a shock was felt, sup.
posed to be an earthquake. 1t caused
great CONSERVATION among the people. AT
Buckenestown, Lime-kiln Switch, Hicks
vile, Adamstown, Greenfield Mills and
other points the shock was SO perceptible
that residents ran out Of their houses in a
terribly alarmed State.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-1ieports arc be.
ginning to come in OF an earthquake shock
In this vicinity last night. At Brightwood
glasses were tipped from the tables, and
children awakened from their sleep in
fright.
The tremor was accompanied by a noise
similar TO that made by a wagon drawn
close to q house. In South Washington
the shock was also felt, and was at iirst
thought to be from heavy railroad train
passing. Farmers from neighboringcoun-
ties Of Maryland state that the shock
was quite severe. In the neighborhood
OF Silver Springs there was rumbling
sound and perceptible tremor in the
houses.
Tacoma, n. H., Jan. ga shock Of
earthquake lasting half minute was felt
in Laconia Friday night. II passed from
North to South, accompanied by a rum
bling sound.
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spRNoER's committee is gathering in
Cincinnati to investigate the yariegated
politics Of that lively city. springer's
strong point is investigation, but he rarely
finds anything of value.
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JOSEPH II. ANDERSON, formerly Con-
fedcrate General, writes to the Richmond
Dispalch suggesting the revival Of the rank
Of General Of the Army for the benefit OF
General Grant. The Dispatch approves
tho suggestion. 1t is kindly thought,
but it is not likely that General Grant
would accept. His friends are providing
for his old age in another way.
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TIE suggestions contained in the adj
dress Of the Irish Republican League are
worthy OF the earnest consideration Of
every Irishman in the land.
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TnE "olfensivo partisans" Of The late
campaign made great mistake. Cleve-
land has chalked their heads for the waste
basket.
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nrntn rhrn,,rh iha Ies.

GOSHEN, IND, Jan. 4-George Link and
Eva Miles, aged 20 and Is years, broke
through the ice while skating last night.
Both were drowned.
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Now they say that Cleveland is a safe
man. If the ollice.seekers. hear this they
will proceed to business and blow him up.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-01-05

FIVE doctors declared General Grants
health to be bad. How many more would
it take to finish him?
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The alleged earthquake in Washington
is easily explained. Republican Civil
Servants are getting ready to move.
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SENATOR MALONE isn't well, but he is
full of fight and viii do his part to keep
the enemy on the jump.
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81 oluECr." /"

than in the Capitol, which meanwhile
was being prepared for renewed occu-
pancy.
BY 1867 the Capitol had been enlarged
externally, and made to appear precisely
as 1t does to-day. Thirteen million dol
lars had been expended omit.
Its magnifcence places it among the
greatest structures Of either ancient or
modern times. 1t covers more than three
and half acres, and is surrounded by
grounds having an area OF forty-six acres.
Standing on the brow Of hill, it can be
seen for many miles, and the view from
its dome is inetIably grand.
While the purpose Of this article is not
todescribe the Capitol, a few comprehen-
sive facts will make 1t moro interesting
than 1t could be without them.
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Earthqunkes stiil RockIug spnin

MADRID, Jan. additional shocks Of
earthquake have occurred in various parts
Of the southern provinces and fssures in
the earth have appeared.
There is great panic among the people
owing 10 the continuance OF the shocks.
The people throughout Percha, Grenada
and Malaga sleep in trains or occupy
tents. At night they Congregate about
huge bonfres: In some villages the in.
habitants die from famine. The bodies OF
the unburied victims arc beginning TO de-
compose. The ruins Of Albania present
an impressive spectacle,
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Irs MAaNIFIcRHcI.

The main building is $50 feet and five
inches long, and l26 feet and six inches
deep. A portico on the Eastern facade
measures 100 feet wide, and the pro.
lection on the Western side meas.
ures eighty-three feet, forming a por-
tico OF ten columns. Congress sits in the
wings, tho Senate in the North wing and
the House OF Representatives in the South
wing. Each Of these wings has portico
OF twenty-five columns on its Eastern
facade. and one Of ten columns on It's end
and Western facade.
So far as fine surroundings can assist the
work Of legislation, the Senators and
House Of Representatives arc duly pro.
vided by the public bounty.
The giants Of wisdom and eloquence
who laid the foundations Of national pros.
perity were far otherwise accommodated
even after Congress had begun to sit in
the Capitol.
spSArnps ASn REPRESENT ATtvEs uSDRp
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MARRIED,

w1NTERs-FRT-on Tuesday, December 20,
1854, at the residence Of John Ritchcy near Dallas,
W. Va, by Rev. A. q. Eaeleson, Mr. WfILIAN Wiz.
MAFSbnll county, w Va
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TuE divorce market is very active. Is
thi: a result Of depression2
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Ben BurIER won't write a book. He
will Just go on'looking wicked.
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HARD CONDITIONS.

In the early years Of the century the
Senate Chamber was room built OF wood
and plaster, and little improvement was
made in It until after the reconstruction
necessitated by the unceremonious visit Of
the British soldiers, in 1914. This recon-
struction, had not been completed until
1917.
Members OF the House Of Representa-
tiyes had been even less becomingly pro.
vided previously 10 this date. Their first
hall OF debate was small room originally
designed for the use OF officials in the Sem
ate Chamber, makeshiit way OF dealing
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Continued on Third Pdgk,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-08

city for the years 1882 and 1883, by paying them
money and giving them other things of value, to
vote for certain measures and against certain
other measures then pending in and before said
Council
.'Second-That said Bowling, on, to-wit: the
list day of August, 1885. while member of said
Council did publicly charge, state, and proclaim,
In the presence of numerous citizens III the city
of Indianapolis that he. said bowling, did BRIDE,
corrupt. and buy certain members of the Com
mon Council of said city for the years 1852 and
1888, by paying them money and giving them
other things of value to vote for certain meas
ures and against certain other measures then
pending In and before said Council. all OF when
said charges, statements and proclamatlons were
false.
Third, That said Bowling, on. to-wit: the I'd
day of August, 1885, while member OF SAID
Council, did publicly reiterate, repeat, charge
state and proclaim in the presence OF numerous
other citizens of said city of indianapolis, that
he, said Bowling did 5ribe, corrupt and buy
certain members of the Common Council of said
city for the years 1882 and 1888, by paying them
money and giving them other things of value to
vote for certain measures and against certain
other measures then pending in and before said
Council, and did then and there further state
that he had proof thereof in writing that all
said statements were true. whereas all of said
statements were untrue and false
Wherefore they ask that said Bowling may
be expelled. w. c. NEwCoMB.
RESTON -. 1hUSLEh
% Majority of committee"
THE MINORITY REPORT.
ITO the Mayor and Common Council:
"Gentlemen-The undersigned member of
your committee, appointed to investigate the
charges preferred by Councilman McClelland
against James T. Bowling, member of this
body, begs leave to submit the following report:
Your committee held several meetings, and
heard the statements of number of Witnesses
By the testimony of these witnesses and the ad-
mission of Mr.. Dowling's attorneys, the &C
cused was guilty of making the public declara-
tions attributed to him. While these statements
under any circumstances would be very repre-
hensible yet the evidence before the committee
failed to show that there was any founda
ton for or truth in said statements.
l believe Mr.. bowling was angered by certain
publications made in one of the city papers, from
time ito time prior to the making OF said
statements. and that he unthoughtedly made use
of the words complained of in the heat of passion.
From the evidence the undersigned finds that
Mr.. Dowlings statements were untrue, but does
not believe this warrants his expulsion. would,
therefore, recommend that no further steps be
taken on the charges made by Mr.. McCleland
/ believe this Council has no no further Jurlsdlc-
ton to take notice of the case.
''FRED j. MACK, Member of Committee
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Hotel Arrivals.

Hotel English: John Benz, Leavenworth; r.
W. Putney, Columbus, Tex; S. B. Stewart,
Sandusky, o.; B. Mahanna and wife, Troy, o.;
Mrs @. r.. Hardcastle. Miss Della Hardcastle,
Miss Lille Hardcastle, Sedalia, Mo.
Grand Hotel: Chas. E. Kinney Cincinnati; W.
a. Treworgy, Boston; J. G. Calderwood, Chica-
go; w. B. Brinton, Moline H.; G. Paddock,
New York; j. K. Chapman. Dayton; John Benz,
Leavenworth; Fred Zall, Tell City; E. Maurer,
Logansport; E. Walker, Delphi; A. Emerson,
Danville; j. K. Marsh, Jeffersonvie: G. A.
Williams. Terre Haute; Irwin Lee, Peoria; Geo.
Bliss, Cincinnati.
Bates House: Gerrie Wilstach, Manchester,
England; j. H. Burgoon. Ben c. Thomas, Co
lumbus; r. Cravens. Madison; Frank Sine,
New Albany; W. d. Fuelka, Richmond; Fl. A.
Hamlin, l. @. Barcus. Rochester; o. c. Chlds,
Corydon; j. W. Ross W. B. Lewis; Michigan
City; E. Dreifoos. Reading; j. w. Weldon. De-
troit: o. r. Houghton, Boston; r. B. Fountain,
La Porte