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New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

csntre-whlch Is put II was the State HOUSE, pus
which is naturally extended to what 1t virtually
signacd. tho city"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

Referring TO our suggestion that. all things con-
siGercd the French Government might wisely re-
duce export taxation on cOrpses so as TO admit o'
their cremation IN Italy. The World advances TINS
opinion I" II we could put an export duty on all
the political oorpses left by the recent election. ana
get some foreign country to take them Tor crelna-
tion or any other use. what a good thing IT would
be for tho United States y 1t would certainly be
a most excellent thing for the Democratic party.
We have been trying to stir our Democratic con-
temporares up to an admission that the political
corpscs left by the recent election were about the
ivelies set of corpses this country ever saw, and
we are pleased TO note that the organ of this city
has at length been forced TO confess It.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

Yesterday was the revised and amended time
fixed upon by the Millertes for the end OF the
world. But for reasons which we were unable
Tn learn. the end had not arrived up to the hour
of going TO press.
Judce Cowing's instructions to the Grand
.Jury should be promptly needed. The public
have, right To oknOw how much CT how little truth
was i'm the rumors that were so thick about the
City Hall during the closing weeksof last year (;
and the Grand Jurors should go to the bottom
of the matter. A searching investigation is in
order.
The success of Mr.. Charles A. Chickering in
his canvass for the Clerkship OF the Assembly
continues in the place for which he is so well
fitted public servant alike capable and
trustworthy. As Clerk of the last House Mr..
Chickcring gave general satisfaction. and his
experience at the desk will render his services
still more valuable this year.
Many business men, who have strongly urged
that a National Bankruptcy law be passed, will
regret the adverse action taken in the House
Yesterday regarding the Lowell BILL This
measure has been highly approved and it de-
serves careful consideration at kast. Although
necessary vote to fix time for its considera-
ton could not be secured.
The atmosphere of London seems to be sur
charged with what Carlyle used to term electric
susnjcion. A routine order tor the sailing OF
the Channel fleet has been received by the press
"a an indication that England is aboutito assert
itself with commanding force. 1t was coupled
with the ominous declaration that great activity
prevailed at Plymouth and that the most for
midable iron-clads were preparing Tor sea IN
consequence. of Saturdays Cabinet Council.
The Admiralty has promptly pricked all these
bubbles with official denials. England 10 EVIL
dcntly in a fighty state of mind.
It is growing more and more dangerous To
have plumber in the house. few weeks
sgo, in trying to stop rat-hole, one OF these
toes Of the householder found it necessary to
use benziue this ignited and destructive fire
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

An all too brief mention Is made by The Ecening
Post Yesterday cf ono of tho most remarkable law
cases on record IA any country. James 4. Dusen-
bury according this authority. was killed IN the
Parker's Creek accident on the New-Jorsoy Central
Road in 1882. and the trial got verdict oil
S25 900 damages, which has just been affirmed by
the New Jersey Court OF Errors and Appeals THIS
is the first known instance of the appearance Oh o
dead man in a suit for damages
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

The London Tea Company, Boston report their
having received over ten thousand replies to their
advertisement during the past year from readers of
The TRIBUNE. requesting their illustrated price
and premium list. The final result has been the re-
ceipt Of a very large number of orders from all
ports of tho country and purchasers of their goods
as well as recipients OF the premiums. have ex-
pressed their entire satisfaction with the liberal
treatment received. This company is an important
and Trustworthy concern, and their estimate OF the
value of TRIBUNE advertising finds confirmation IN
the experience of many Others.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

Yesterday was the revised and amended time
fixed upon by the Millerites for the end OF the
world. But for reasons which we were unable
to learn the end had not arrived up to the hour
of going to press.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

We wonder what so tried and true Re
publican and 40 excellent legislator as Dir. Hub
bell. of Monroe. had done to The Nelr- York Times
that it should seek to revenge itself upon him by
sppport,ng him for the Speakership' Probably
The Time, was mad at Monroe because it gave Mr..
Blaine such rousing majority.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

Readers Of The Erening Post. who also read the
morning papers. must be prepared to gasp with
horror and surprise to-day. The Post has been ex-
tremey severe on Office cats that suppress tho
precious utterances of Governor Cleveland VIII
il bo believed then that The Post allowed us own
Office pet to browse Mt will on tho herbage Oh
Mavor Graco's Messenger Asa result OF the vora-
cious animals passion for thistles and tables ana
things. nearly all the statistios with which the
Message was cooiously furnished have disappeared.
I'm, not n word of explanation is vouchsafed to the
unfortunate readers of The Post. who having been
fed ON little else than statistics for years. have ac-
oured taste for that sort OF diet. What are they
TO think of the conduct of a journal that sup
prossesr such important facts and compels them to
buy another paper in order to get the newsf Alas'
Alas
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

Miss Becky Jones. tho heroine of Ludlow street
Jail saws she doesn't like cats. If she had NICE
keen scentng, refined. discriminating and particular
cat. such ~ exctes the Just pride of our noghbor,
Tho Sun. and the il-concenled envy of some OF his
neipbbors. she might change her mind.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

brewer has committed suicide and his accounts
are being investigated to discover whether or not
business cmbarrassments could have led to the rash
act. When il comes to the pass that brewers and
plumbers are escaping poverty by suicide. we may
indeed believe in hard times but can certainly hope
for speedy improvement.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

It is the fashion to speak of Boston rs tho Hub
Of tho Universe" and to credit Dr. Holmes with
the characterization. But tho Doctors tribute
WAS to Bustons State House and not to Boston
herself His exact words are: I" Boston State House
IL the hub of the solar system; and he adds:
You couldn't pry that ont of II Boston man If you
had the tire of all creation Strengthened out for
crowbarp Some years ago Dr. Holmes called
attention to this transfer OF mis- grand compliment
from the State House to tho city, Writing to
carriage makers association. he said: "I seem to
have allied myself more closely to your calling than
to almost any other by my somewhat elaborate
study of ancient chaise architecture. and moro
especially by suggesting tho name borrowed from
your vocation ~ applicable to tho New-England
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

II Is growing more and more dangerous TO
have plumber in the house. A few weeks
ego, in trying to stop rat-hoe, one OF these
toes Of the householder found 1t necessary to
pse benzine this ignited and destructive fire
New-York tribune., 1885-01-06

So Governor Cleveland has decided to palm on
the Sheriff Davidson Oh his successor lie
HASN'T had time to examine tho papers in the case
All his time has been occupied in the reform bus-
ness of furnishing jaibrds with legal wings Per-
haps a kindly feeling for Mr. Hill had something
to do with IT, too. Perhaps Cleveland thought ne
had won enough reform thunder when he fired out
that poor. defcnccless rogue who was district
attorney in country county. and 1T was only falr
now TO give Hill hack at the reform racket, so TO
sneak. Want of time IL a great convenience to a
nerpIexed reformer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
THE COMING ROAD RACE.
Tho bicycle Contest between Unlontown
and Wheeling.


and Wheeling.
Next Tuesday, week from to-day, viii
occur tho "royd rolllcking road race
from Uniontown, Pa, 10 Wheeling, oyel
the National road, under the manage
meHt OF John V. Stephenson, the vel
known wheelman of Greensburg, Pa
Mr.. Stephenson has Issued an invitation
to League members to participate. The
event is looked forward to with great
deal OF interest by wheelmen all over the
country,
The route will be over the National
Pike, from the McClelland House al
Uniontown, Pa, through the towns o.
Brownsville, Centreville, Washington and
West Alexander, distance OF some
seventy miles.
The road Ia somewhat billy, but the
surface, as rule, is very good, and for 6
large portion Of the distance is excellent,
the last sixteen miles being Of grade
which can be ridden without dismount.
Local wheelmen are invited TO 'ioin
the procession" Gu route, and keep up Il
they can.
The Keystone towing party, OF Pitts
burGh, will join the racing gang at Wash.
ington, Pa, which will bring to Wheeling
a large number oil wheelmen. The racers
will Be checked by Mr.. o. Il. Tracy aud
timed by Mr.. l. G. Dillon at the finish at
the Stamm House. The route into the
CITY will be across the Peninsula and down
Sixteenth street.
The entire crowd OF riders, with the
Wheeling Wheelmen, will be photo
graphed by Myles 4 Son.
This Is the second longest road race run
this season in America.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
THE ACADEMY OPENING.
Col. sha,'s Popular Theatre Filled to Il

Col. shay's Popular Theatre Filled to the
Doors to Sec the "?athhnders."
The season at the Academy Of Music
opened last night with Rentfrow's "Jolly
PathRuders" in two sparkling comedies,
"Rural Simplicity, or the Fool of the
Family" and "scrsps, or Fun at the Pleas
ure Grounds" The house endorsed Col.
Shay's efforts TO put on good show by
filing tbs seats early and encouraging the
company by frequent good-natured en-
cores.
The pretty little theatre was looking its
best in fresh paint and handsome paper
The stage setting blended with the pro-
scenium in a diatone OF coloring that
would be difficult to describe, and when
the curtain rose on the rural scene the big
audience broke into involuntary ap-
plause.
In 'Rural Simplicity" the characters
are taken by Miss Dot Seville, Mr.. James
F. Green, F. E. Haney, +. W. Stillman
and Miss Jean Rentfrow. The scheme is
to favorably compare rural simplicity
with city manners, particularly in love
making.
1t isfn "scraps," however, that the COM
pany appears to best advantage. There
the gem OF tho constellation Is Miss
Frankie, Jones. In her songs and imita-
tons last night she was irresistible and
p!audits were showered on her head in
protusion seldom accorded finished &C.
tress. She seemed to succeed better ut
each appearance. ]. n. Renttrow, the
only burnt cork artist Of the show, is good.
Mr.. Stillman, Mr.. Haney and Mr.. Green,
and particularly the latter, are clever spe-
Cialista.
"scraps" is modelled after "Pop" by the
Rices and each, as John W. N ckey
would say, "does hislittle part to amuse,"
The opening was fortuitous one for
Colonel Shay. TIE bill will be changed
Thursday night to "The Electric Sofa"
and "Six Peas in Pod" Tie AoalOmy
bids for patronage In good shows and
popular pricea.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08

The Houston correspondent Of tho Gal.
weston, Texae, Nous writes; Recently the
Hon. Charles Stewart, Congressman from
this district, announced that he would
confer the appointment to West Point
from this district to any young man be-
tween the ages OF seventeen and twenty
two years, who stood tho best examiha-
ton. About seven persons competed for
the prize. Tho examination was hold by
the following board Of professional teach
ers: Professor Girardeau, Judge Crosson
end Professor Dinwiddie, After very
close and critical examination, 1t was a1-
nounced that Campbell Dawson had stood
the best examination. After passing
through this severe ordeal, Mr.. Dawson
was subjected 10 a medical examination
which proved very ttattering. At the
close Of this last test the Hon. Charles
Stewart conferred the appointment TO the
West Point Military Academy upon him.
The young gentleman who has such bright
prospects before him Ia the son OF the
Rev. W. o. Dawson, pastor OF the Episco-
pal church."
Mr.. Campbell Dawson, who is mem
toned above, Is a nephew Of Mr. A. w.
Campbell, OF this paper.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08


the ladies. AS they showed great interest
in the display II Is presumed that It is a
satisfactory ono. The art exhibition
gives q chance for a number Of Wheel.
ings artists, both professional and
amateur, 10 show somo very creditable
productions. The floral department was
found TO be in y more nearly complete
condition than any other It is under the
charge OF Mrs. j. II. Hobbs and Mrs,
Brues, and these ladies have exerted
Themselves to get together superb col
lection Of plante. Under the apple trees
the iakirs and restaurant and ice cream
men were busy all day putting up their
stands and tents. The same old lively
scenes will be enacted there this year that
in previous years have amused tho peo-
pie and lent an air Of hustle and excite
meut to the place.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
rnE G. & o. cAsE DRCIDED.
Judge Jaokson Continues tho InIunotlOn
TIL November.

TIL November.
In the United States District Court yes
teriay afternoon, Judge William J. Robert
son, of Charlottesville, Va, chief counsel
OF tho Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Com.
pany, closed the argument oil the iDjunc-
lion. cage Of that company against the
SherilB Of the Count;t through which the
compAny's road passes. Judge Robertson
OCCUPIED icss time than any OF the other
counsel, but hiF argument WAS highly
compIimensed ly ATTORNEYS who heard it.
AT the conclusion OF his remarks, Judge
Jackson announced bis decision, except
as to the ten percent added to tue taxes
for nonpayment. Concerning the validity
OF this penalty he reserved his decision.
The temporary injunction restraining the
Sherihs OF the counties interested from
distrOining for the taxes wal continued
until November |, until which time said
Sheritfs are forbidden anil enjoined from
taking any steps TO compel the payment Of
the taxes by the company. Judge Jack.
son aIso said that the order should further
enjoin the State officials from interfering
in the matter.
To this Attorney General Caldwell OBJ.
iected. He sail no such order had been
asked for, and this question had not
before appeared in the case ana he dc.
sired an opportunity to srgue It. Judge
Jackson anncunCcd that he had heard as
much on this case as he wasgoing to hear,
and left the bench.
This leaves the case in Stata quo until
November !, after which time the sheritis
can levy on the Company's property ii the
taxes remain unpaid.
NIpssrs. 4. N. Garvin and Edgar Il.
Boyd were admitted TO practice in the U.
s. District Court yesterday.
The U. S. Grand Jury did not conclude
its labors yesterday, and was adjourned
over until 10 n. NJ to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
To.pAY,s PNOGnAMNtg.
Tho Opening RacoH-rWo Attractive Events
on the Course.

on the course.
To-day will really be the first day Of the
Fair. The racing commences this alter
noon. Two good events are on the card,
and should be witnessed by grand stand
full of people. The first is q trot for the
9 80 class, with seven entries, for purse
OF $500; the second is q trot for the 2:2l
class, with eigh. entries, for a purse Of
$500. Frank Herlic, tho veteran pool
seller, who is an gclual curiosity to those
who are not acqusintod with him. will
commence about 1880 O'Clock togive his
tongue warming up heat about the roof
OF his mouth, and by the time
the horaes score for the first heat
It will have gotten beyond all con;
troll. 1t has not yet been fxeG!
who will act as Judges. 1t is understood
that MIR. Harry Mccullough, Of Pittsburgh,
will be in the city. ltso, the association
would do well to secure him for starter.
He has acted before in that capacity not
only here but elsewhere, is acquainted
with the rules and has the nerve to make
drivers attend to their work properly.
Messrs. ]. J. Jacob, Jr., s.. L. McCul'
Tough and Charles NJ. Rhodes are this
years marshals. They will call horses
each day at LAS o'clock, and the judges
will start the races OF 2 o'clock. The
stock judges will commence their WORK Of
examination to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
ABOUT pkoPLE.
strangers in tho City and Wheeling Folks
Abroad.

Abroad.
Mr.. C. B. Doty, Of Steubenville, is in the
city.
Major Ed Mcdonald, OF Burton, is TAX
ing in the State Fair.
Mr.. Lou Swabacker returned home yes
terdax from a trip east.
President S. L. Mooney, Of the B., u. 4
O. railroad, was in the city yesterday.
Rev. Dr.. NJ. Sessler is contined4to his
room, having been taken suddenly i'll.
Messrs. W. II. Harvey and W. H. Fred
erick, OF Wellsburg, were down yesterday.
Mrs. j. W. Gallagher, OF Moundsville, is
visiting friends in the city during Fair
week.
W. +. Piuddrer, Of Chicago, is guest Of
his brolher.in.law, DR.. D. B. Ross, Of
Market street.
R. B. Bond, general passenger agent OF
the Baltimore 4 Ohio Company is at the
Mcclure house.
DR.. d. B. Ross and family have returned
from three weeks visit in Monongalia
county, W, Va.
Mrs. Joe Alexander entertained num-
Der OF people yesterday afternoon very
agreeably with her piano playing at
stief's place in the main hall.
Col. Bob S. Blair and daughter, OF
Richie county, arrived in the city yester.
day and registered at the Stamm House:
Miss Blair will attend Mt. de Chantal
again this year. The Colonel is here to
look after some cases before the United
States Court, and he will also take look
at the State Fair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08

This evening Harry Lacy's comedy
company will appearat the Opera House
if"Satan's Diary" Tomorrow evening
and Thursday evening THE Planters
Wife" will be given, and on Friday even.
ing and Saturday afternoon "Satan's
Diary again, Mr.. Lacy has a tight hold
on popular favor among Wheeling theatre
goeFs, who remember his appearance here
sevsralseasons ago In ''The Professor" and
last season In the Planters Wife" He
takes In the new play the role Of Robert
ithe devil OF the cast and Is said to be
the mort gentiemaniy devil on any stage.
The drama 10 an unique one, bold and
originalin conception, interesting in plot
and incident, and this company's per
formance is unstintedly commended
whefeyes Il has been given. The opening
OF the engagement this evening should
see the Opera House packed. Reserved
seats are on sale At Banners music store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
WHEELING, August 10.

WHEELING, AUguBL 10.
1, Charles Grist, hereby agree not to
push the cases OF the State Of West Vir-
ginia VS.. Melissa McGlumphrey.
CHAs. GRIsr.
Names Of witnesses accompanied the
charges. 1t was ordered that Squire Nc
Cah0n be duly summoned 10 appear be-
fore the Board at 8 A. NJ. on August 10,
and Constable Grist at 2 p. NJ. on the same
low
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
TIE FAVE POLICE.
The Chief "on the Mnke"-Exsras Sworn in
by tho Mayor.

The Chief son tho Mnke"-Exsras Sworn in
by tho Mayor.
Col. VIM. Exloy, General superintend-
ent of the State Fair Association, called on
Chief OF Police Smith yesterday morning
and asked to have officers sent over on the
grounds during the progress OF the iair:
"What are YOU payin'H" asked tho
Chief, in business way.
"What are We payingY" replied Colonel
Exlry in surprise. =,
"Yss," responded the chief, who did
not seem 10 see anything peculiar ia the
situation.
Colonel Exiey terminated the interview
and in the afternoon Mayor Grubb, at the
request OF the Association, swore in
as specials twenty-one men. They are
paid by the Association, and are under
the charge Of Capt. Joe Little, who has
beea made chief OF tho special fair police.
The men selected are able-bodied, capable
Of keeping order, and will doubtless sue
csed in doing 60 TO the satisfaction OF the
Association and the public.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08

Yesterday an attempt was made to burn
down the Drover's Old Home, the tavern
and store kept by Charles seabright at the
southern end Of the city, below the county
line. This is the place that ives robbed
by "Eggy" Condrey and one Of his pals
several months ago. Both Of them were
arrested and lodged in jail at Mounds
vile, but broke out after a
few days incarceration and "Eg-
gy" succeeded in making his escape,
though his pal was rearrested. Yesterday
the floor Of q shed warehouse adjoining
the storeroom was saturated with oil and
ahavipgs soaked in oil were scattered about
freely. A long fuse was then fixed, one end
resting in the shavings and the other
extending into the yard. This WIS fired,
by whom is not known, and the entire
place narrowly escaped destruction. The
lire IVES discovered Just in time, but not
until the interior OF the warehouse was
badly scorched.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
RAILROAD TAXRg,

Tho committee also reported the follow
ing assessment Of railroads in Ohio county
as certified by the Auditor;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08

In police court yesterday morning W.
II. Streets was fined $40 and costs, $25 in
all, for his assault on Jennie Nuby with q
stone the night before on Market street.
John Dumas, jr., and William Soles got IS
and costs each for their assault on Dave
Grant. Grant was discharged. Mrs. Mary
Logan paid IS and costs for her assault on
Why Fielding. Why was dismissed.
Dave Ramsey ives fined for drunkenness,
but execution was suspended by order OF
the Court. Arch Hollinger was fined s.
and costs and Dugan Murphy s. and costs
for drunkenness. The Rnes and costs as-
sessed amounted TO S84.35, Of which sum
S349O was paid.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
onenInr Of tho sehool..

The Linsly Institute opened its fall term
yesterday with a large attendance, and
with ilatterlng prospects for the school
The public schools also opened ycster.
day with q larger attendance than usual.
Superintendent Anderson introduced
Prof. Hammond, his successor as PrinCi-
pal Of the Fourth ward schools, to the
teachers and pupils Of that school, and he
made favorable impression.
The Female College opens tomorrow.
Mt. dc Chantal Academy opened yester-
day under favorable auspices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-08
The special committee on Roada and
Bridges recommended the payment OF bills
Slla39; ordered.
THE POOR HOUSE.

Bills to the amount of 81 900 90 were or
dered paid on account Of Poor House and
Farm. Tho number Of inmates In the
Poor House In August was ported by
Superintendent Creighton as IS, OF whom
81 were white males and IS white females.
One white male was horn, and one white
male and ono Colored female died.
Bills aggregating 500 10 were ordered
paid on account OF court house and Jail.
A resolution to pay the expenses Of the
Joint boundary commission OF Ohio and
Marshall counties created warm discus
sion OF about half hour, but the bill was
finally ordered paid.
The usual grist Of petitions, resolutions
and billl Of minor Importance was dis
posed OF, and tho Board adloured shortly
before 5 o'clock.