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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-18

1t is said that the national editions OF the
works OF Victor Hugo, announced BY LIE
Mounyer, ofParis, will cost 1900, OOOi.; the
illustrations alone coming IN for ABOUT
1900, O00f. There viii be 40 small quarto
volumes, containing about ESQ etchingS n
$500 copper plate Vignsttes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-18

The Blackwoods, London, have pno-
Eshed q new edition of Burton's Book
Hunter" Of crown octave size and in Rox-
burghs binding, like the scarce original
This edition contains all the latest emenda-
lions and corrections IS we'll As q coplouS
index.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-18

The large paper cor with prOots) of
Mr.. Philip Gilbert H4merton's work on
Landscape" are held by Macmillan Il Co;
at $40 each. Only a limited number will
be printed, and each copy will be mum,
bered. The volume consists Ct q series OF
chapters or essays on landscape in nature,
literature and art, in which, although paint
ing is not infrequently referred to, there is
little of a technical character and nothing
likely to repel a general reader who takes
some interest in landscape.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-18

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-18

The ViIlou Society's literal edition OF
"The Arabian Nighs"-the Eve hundred
comics of which were sold . year or two ago
fer about SAT each-cannot be had now for
less thaa SIPS 9 copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
HE SAVED THE SHIP.
The Carpenter Closed the Portfolios Throu
Winch the Sea Mas EhSh,up

The Carpenter CLOSED the Portfolios Through
Which the Sea Was Finishing.
A New York special SAYS: The
steamship Persian Monarch, about
whose safety grave fears have been felt
Tor several days, swung into her pier at
1oboken this morning in about as
dilapidated condition as ship
could be and keep ahoat. She has
taken twenty days to make the
trip from London. She was in lati-
tude $50 l3' and longitude $50 10 on
December 18th, when a hurricane set
in and the iron shutters that secure the
forward portfolios were torn open, and
the water poured through them in such
tremendous quantities that the tween
decks were soon flooded. There were
twenty first-class and forty steerage
passengers aboard, and the cry was
raised among them that the ship was
sinking. The fires had been put OUT,
the engines rendered useless, the prov
Of the boat was way under water, and
the ships helm refused to answer.
She was bufieting about at the mercy
Of the waves when William Skinner,
The carpenters mate, waded through
the five feet Of water in the hold, and,
after being beaten back three times.
mansged to close the portfolios through
which the water was rushing. Mean
while the cargo had shifted and pre-
vented the ship from recovering an even
keel. The after-hatches were battened
down and the passengers confined
TO their cabin during the duration of
the storm--twenty-eight hours. On the
following Friday, the water being still
in the hold and the pumps refusing to
work, Captain Watson ordered the boats
cleared for launching aud every prepa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Cos, oruhe suakim Expeditions.


A return Ct the approximate cost, as
nearly as can be ascertaincd. OF the
military expeditions to Suakim, was
issued Yesterday. The exact cost Of
the first expedition in 1884 was c3j2,-
$50: the extra cost Of the second eN-
pedition in 1855 was 20, 1926, and
The cost Of the Suakim-Berber rail-
woy, including pipeline and water
supply was cS65. 3G9, making a total Of
IS. 3lj. 4S3. This is the cost incurred
over and above the normal charge for
the maintenance of the troops concern
ed. There were incurred other charges
as regards the contingent dispatched by
the Government of New South Wales,
and nothing has been included in this
statement on account Of the expense of
the ultimate conveyance from Egypt to
Englard Of the troops detained in
Egypt and at Cyprus after removal
from Suakim. The first expedition was
composed Of 24G officers, II warrant
officers. 4.94G non-commissioncd Off
GERS and men. and Gil horses. In the
,econd expedition there were 576 OIL
GERS. s. warrant officers, l2.949 non
commissioned officers and men, and
.Sll horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29

On Monday William Rothwell was
sentenced. in the town OF Dennam'
Mass. 10 the House Of Correction Tor
six months. lie was before the court
at his own request. He was neatly at
tired in a suit Of blue, had on clean
linen. an overcoat, and boots carefully
polished. His short gray hairs ana
whiskers were trimmed in a neat man
ner, while his bright eyes and far
complexion made him resemble de-
faulting bank cashier who was being
arraigncd for ENLIGHTENMENT. IL was
asccrtained that it was Roth
wells eighteenth appearance in the
same court in a period OF about
twenty years. Most Of this time he
has spent inside the walls of the House
of Correction. lie has been sent there
always at his own request, on three
months, six months, and oncSa year 5
sentence. When he first went to Den
BAN he broke gas-lamp in the presence
Of an officer, who arrested him, aud he
was given three months. At the ex-
piration OF this sentence and every other
since that time he would seek an officer
and tell him to complain Of him for
being a vagrant. lie was born in
England. and is hrty-eight years
old. His parents and relatives
are respectable people. and occa-
sionally ROthwell receives draft for
small amount of money. with which he
enjoys himself when out Of prison. In
early life he learned the trade OF a
tailor. at which he worked few years,
and then enlisted in the English army,
from which he deserted and fled to this
country. lie has a sister in England
who is blir /, but who frequently writes
a letter to ler peculiar brother IN his
prison home. While in the House OF
Correction Rothwell employs his
time in making and mending the gar
ments worn by his fellow-prisoners.
lie is not allowed any more lib
erty than any other inmate, and conse-
Quently is not allowed to converse, or
break any Of the prison rules. lie has
polished manners, and can converse
| huently when allowed to do so. lie
detests lockups and those who patron
ize them, claiming that they are not
kept neat enough for him. Conse-
Quently he will not apply at those places
for lodging when out of Jail. lie is a
strange man, and it is thought there is
more connected with his early history
| ,han no cares 10 tell
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
DANUILLE.

Church Not,,-.FHneral-Thc Sew Assess
mrnt Move.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
DECEMBER y, 1855.
Rev. DR.. Crawford. for long time
missionary to China, preached at the
BAPTIST church last night, and it was an
nounced that he would at an early date
deliver series Of lectures on the origin
Of nations. lie is said to have some
bold ideas on this subject, some of
them even startling.
The chairs for Mt. Vernon church
have arrived and are being put in posi-
lion. They look very pretty.
The funeral of Mr.. K. d. Ferguson,
whose sudden death was mentioned in
Sundays Dispatch, took place yester-
day from the Floyd-Street chapel, and
was largely attended.
The question Of new assessment OF
the real estate in this city is provoking
considerable discussion here. Some OF
our fellow citizens are urging a reduc-
ton in the rate Of taxation. 1t is said
that the present rate gives us surplus.
Ella.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
A Great hchefner.
IChicago Hereld.l

uTbis Phil. Armour may be very
smart man. said the long-haired pas
senger from Wisconsin, " but | have .
scheme which will make 100000
while he's making = cent--a million to
his cent, say"
What, your"
"Yes. me. I'm the very man that's
got the scheme; got it right here in my
bead. too; and if you'll promise not to
give it away I'll tell you what it is. You
promise. All right. Well, to begin
with, wheat is a great staple, amt it?
The wheat crop Of the Northwest regu-
lates the price in the world according
to its quality, doesn't it? As soon
ss farmers get their crops bar
vested they thresh it out and take it to
market and sell it, don't they? The
wheat comes in as fast as it is needed
and can be shipped, aud so the price
is regulated. not by what is offered,
but BY the quantity raised, amt it I?
Now, see here. Suppose | get up a
company; we incorporate under the
laws Of several States; we send out
one thousand agents, who travel all
over the Northwest during the first
seven months of 1886; they each see
ten farmers day, OF 10, 600 altogether,
or $4,000 week, or say 100000
farmers during the seven months; they
get each one Of these farmers to join
our association, taking stock to the ex-
tent of his wheat crop, whatever it
may be; every farmer agrees under
penalty not to sell =. a bushel
of wheat until the price touches
So at Chicago, and to give the associa-
ton all he gets over 81 a bushel; these
100000 will grow four fifths of the
wheat crop Of the country, and thus
we'll have the 1856 crop in our
pool: there'll be no wheat offered
in the market, and none to be had
for love, food, or money; the price will
go sailing up to about g. bushel IN
less than ten days after threshing be-
gins the world must have wheat, and
we'll have a corner on about all the
wheat in America. Well make
such regulations as to the guam
titles to be sold that We car
keep the price at about - al
fall and winter. Millions in it? Why
millions are no name for it. The farm
ers will fall over each other in Their
haste to get into our association. Wei
be the absolute masters of the grair
mai, ket, and if the crop is 500, 1000 OC
bushels we'll make $500, 900. Gu
expenses will be only 100000 Anc
that ANT all. Well sell railroad-stocki
short, because if the roads can't ge
any wheat to carry they'll have to pas
their dividends, and down will go thei
shares five points at jump
Great scheme. -
"Great scheme Why, man, in tw'
years III be able to buy Chicago. II
build a palace the walls of which shall
be $50 gold pieces. But, say
What"
LEND me half dollar till | get m.
company started. will you:'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
lectors.

The Courier.Jouraal says Of the presi'
dental electors
"If they have the power to cleo
whom they please President and Vice
President for four years, it would evi
IDENTIFY not be in violation Of the spiri
OF the Constitution clothing thsm viii
such power to authorize them to fill any
vacancies occasioned by the death OF
disability Of the officers they are EN-
powered TO elect"
II would be in violation Of the Con
stitution to clothe them with sucl
power. That instrument expressl,
provides that when there is no presi,
dent or vice-President, Congress may
by Law declare what officer shall act a.
Presid, mt. To elect q new Pres den,
would not be to declare what officer
should oct as President. Another in.
ssparsbls objection is that the electors
are State officers. Congress, therefore,
cannot psrpstuate their existence as
electors. Once they have chosen /.
President and . yics-President, thew
become fssetus e0ieio, or fxncti o6icio
II you prefer the word.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Well SAID.

The St. Louis Central Lap Journal
says
During Grants administration the
Supreme Court Of the United States was
'doctored in the interest OF party politics
to secure reversal Of the legal-tender
decision. II there ever was q time
which justified the doctoring of that
court with reference to a great consti-
tutional question, it is now when it has
by bare majority announced the doc
trine that it is competent for the Federal
tribunals to take one Of the States of
the Union by the throat and prevent it
from collecting its revenue"
The country will yet wake up to the
importance Of the cases to be heard
next Monday-we fear after that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Rcsumpiion Of Work-Arrest of Richmond
Thlef-sezurc OF Illicit Brandy-Deaths

Resumption of Work-Arrcst OF a Richmond
Thler-seizure OF Illicit brandy Deaths
from Diphlheria.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
PETERSBURG, Dec. .. 1855.
Several Of our tobacco factories re-
sumed work this morning, and it is I'M
derstood that all Of them will resume
by the first Of next week. The Christ
mas holidays will be shorter than usual,
which. in a pecuniary point OF view,
makes it better for both employers and
employees. The exports OF manuiac-
iured tobacco from this city this month
will be larger than during any previous
month Of the year.
The police this morning arrested
negro from Richmond named David
Williams, suspected Of having bag OF
stolen peanuts in his possession. Upon
investigation it was discovered that one
Of the cars in the Norfolk and Western
abroad yard had been broken open
last night and robbed of some peanuts,
Of which these were portion. On
further searching the prisoner 1t was
found that he had other goods not be-
longing to him. lie was wearing fine
pair Of shoes which had been stolen
from a gentleman at Jarratt's Hotel,
and hat belonging to the same party.
lie also had large bag full of cooked
provisions Of different kinds, the owner
Of which has not yet been found. Will
liams is held for trial.
Deputy Collector Schank, of the in
ternal-reyenue Office, to-day seized a
cask Of twenty-six and half gallons
ofapplc brandy, which had been shipped
from Southwest Virginia TO this city
without having been stamped. The
barrel came packed in sawdust in box,
which was marked "butter." The
accidental breaking Of the box revealed
the nature Of the contents to the rail-
road authorities, and they promptly in
formed the collectors Office. The gem
ileman to whom it was shipped said
that lie knew nothing of the brandy,
except that several persons in the
southwest of whom he had bought
largely Of other articles said they in
tended to send him some brandy. He
had no idea it would come in this man
ner.
1t is stated that several deaths re-
sulting from diphtheria have occurred
during the past few days among the IN
mates Of the Central Luuatic Asylum,
near this city. RoBGN ApAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
circumstances Alter Cases.

\ contemporary expresses surprise
that JOHN SHERMAN, who about
eighteen months ago opposed the bill
TO repeal the limitation in the arrears
ofpension act, should now announce
that be would support new measure
having the same object in view. In
June. 1884, JOHN said that the pas
sage of the bill would involve an ex-
pendi,ure Of s24G, 100000, and put
himself on record as follows:
II deny IN toto that there is any OBJ
legation in law OF in morals, or in good
faith to our soldiers, to remove the re-
strlctiops Of existing law as to the time
and effect Of filing their applications.
1t is not right for the soldier
to apply for arrears. He knew the ex-
istence of the law, and why should he
be allowed now to come in and make
demand for 1900, $1,000, or $4,000
for the twenty years last past, thus
throwing upon the Government an
enormous demand which he refused for
twss,y years even to present"
In December, 1885, JOHN is willing
to expend any amount upon the soldier
element. Truly change has come
over the spirit of JOHNS dream. How
ever, no one need be surprised at any
change IN JOHN SHERMAN unless i
should be a change Of heart regarding
the South. Circumstances alter cases
Eighteen months ago JOHN probabl.
thought that the 2ower of the Re
publican party would be perpetuate
and that party would be able to use tn
s2l6 900, 900 to better advantage tina
by deyoting it to pension arrears. No.
Democratic Administration stand
between the Treasury and the graf
bers. and JOHN favors what he think
is the next hes, thing for the Republ
can party to holding the keys Of Il
Treasury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Observation-Disclosures %, 1885
The Military.

A stranger once asked in Texas
rhe,her q revolver was often needed IN
that State. The reply was mot
often; but when you do want It you
x.,, Il - bad" This is the first
time we ever had to blank " an edl-
torisl; but the Texas remark applies
so we'll to the people Of Richmond and
the military that we cannot but use it.
Tae people of Richmond do not often
need the military, but when they do
need such help they need 1t mighty
bad One call for the military when
thew were not to be had would be the
ruin of every politician who had had a
hand in lettirg the regiment disband.
Our volunteer soldiers. work for no.
thing and find themselves. Nay, they
work for nothing and find themselves
and entertain all the city's military
visitors or guests. They can't afford
TO do so any longer. They have patri-
otically done it for years. Now let the
city help them.
Dean SWIFT, it is said, once preached
the following charity sermon: "He
that giyeth to the poor lendeth to the
Lord. If you like the security, down
with the dust" We say he that CIV
eth to the military Of Richmond lend
eth to the city-to the women and chill
dren particularly. IL you believe that
We City Fathers, down with the
dust"
The volunteers Of this city have ex-
pended Of their own means thousands
and thousands Of dollars. They now
ask-what they formerly were a.
lowed-only $500 year.
II there is taxpayer in Richmond
who knows what he owes to these
Young men-sometimes watching all
night in the srmory when he does not
even know that their services are de-
manded-and vet objects to granting
them the pittance they ask for, we are
sorry for him.
Give the soldiers a chance. The
mere fact Of the existence Of such al
organization is worth thousands of dol
lars annually to our city. and gives
sweet sleep and rest to many womeI
and children-and men, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
DOWN BY THE SEA.
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.

A schooner wreeked--Crew saved -Horrin''
Buraed- Religious No,es-Peasut Market
The Weather.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatcn'l
NORFOLK, December IS, 1888.
The schooner Lena Hunter, Captain
Fisher. from Roundout, n. Y, to Nor
folk with cargo Of stone, went ashore
three miles below Cape Henry yester-
day morning. The captain and his
wife and a crew Of six men were sue
cessiully taken off the stranded schooner
in the breeches-buoy Of Life-Saving sta
ton No. /. and cared for at the station.
The vessel will go to pieces.
No communication has been had with
the coast beyond Cape Henry since
Friday night, the sigual-seryice lines
having been Frustrated by the gale.
A young negro woman named Neat
ing, living at No. 40 Avon street, while
suffering with delirium tremens fell on
red.hot stove last night and destroyed
both of her eyes and badly injured her
self otherwise.
Little or no peanut stock is coming
to market. and business will be very
dull at the factories for the next two
weeks.
The Baker Salvage Compauy's wreck
ing force commenced work to-day in
raising the Richmond bound schooner
larry Not, sunk near Craney Island in
Fridays gale.
The cold wave drop Of % degrees is
at an end to-day and the weather is
as mild and bright as October. causing
numerous wind-bound vessels in the
harbor and Hampton Roads to put to
sea.
Rev. Crawford II. Toy, d. D., OF
Chapel Hill University, occupied the
pulpit Of DR.. Burrows, at Freemason-
street yesterday morning. and preached
an able sermon to large congregation
Rev. Percy G. Elsom. of Richmond,
occupied Rev. DR.. Owens's pulpit ii
Portsmouth.
The soldier Thomas Kelly, who cut
his throat on the Boston steamer Chat
ham, will be removed from St. Vim
cents to the Soldiers Home the middle
of the week. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Personal.

NJ. Pasteur is not a physician, but a
chemist.
W. W. COrcoran's gifts to the public
foot up about 81 100000.
Frank r. Stockton has just finished
the only novel he has ever written.
Andrew d. White, now in England,
has been hobnobbing with the Dons of
Oxford and Cambridge.
Mrs. Talmage, the wife of the Brook
Ign preacher, lectures every Sunday to
class Of 800 women and men.
Dean SANKEY'S memory is honored
in the placing of bronze medallion in
st: CHESS Cathedral, Edinburgh.
Anton Rubinstein, within three
weeks, gave seven piano recitals in
Berlin, and played from memory lSj
different compositions by twcnty-nine
composers. 1t was probably the most
colossal feat in the history Of music.
Mr.. Murfree, the father of Egbert
Craddock the novelist, is a tall, patri-
aIchal TennesseeaD, who cannot help
betIaying by his looks the pardonable
piide he feels in his daughters success.
Mrs. MuIiree is pleasant little elderly
woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
ROCKINGHAM.

The case OF sterling-Iiis Resignation Ac-
copied.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, December %.
The County Court to-day accepted the
resignation Of Samuel r. Sterling, the
treasurer whose accounts are short.
His successor will be appointed We'd
nesday. Three of Sterling's bondsmen
this evening went to the eastern part OF
the county after him. They will re-
turn with him some time tonight, when
he will be Intercepted before a full
meeting of the sureties as to the cause
Of the shortage, and, if possible, the
whereabouts Of some Of the funds ascer-
tanned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-29
Return Of the Wounded.

Sofa letter To the London Daily News
Sofia is steadily progressing since it
has been promoted to the rank of a
capital. The $4,000 inhabitants, among
whom one half are Jews. have swollen
to %, 900, and many fine buildings have
been erected. Palaces and mansions
are, Of course, all very well, but 1t may
be pointed out that there is no arsenal
or any establishment for manuiac-
turing firearms or cartridges through
out the whole country. In case
of the Russians, Austriaus, and Turks
refusing the transit Of the necessary
supply Of ammunition, the Bulgarlans
might be reduced in very short time
to the exclusive use Of bayonets in their
warfare. Bullock carts coming from
the seat Of war, accompanied by peas
ant drivers in sheepskin garments, had
each two or three wan young soldiers,
with painting lips and gloomy eyes,
whose heads or limbs were bound up
with blood stained rags, showing thus
that the series Of sinister incidents since
Sunday had not yet come to a
close. We passed endless rows
of these carts, as groaning and
creaking they went on at the habitual
slow pace of the short-legged white
oxen, allowing the men who had re-
ceived only light flesh wounds to walk
alongside. When the wounds are
dressed by the doctors in Sofia, those
lightly injured are sent to their homes
and left to the care of their relatives.
Besides the bullock. carts, two-wheeled
ammunition wagons, the empty coming
from and the replenished going to the
battlefield, encountered the road. to-
gether with attachments Of regulars
and volunteers.