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The National tribune., 1885-12-03
AMPUTATION CASES.

I respectfully suggest that the benefits of the
act of March 3, 1885. being chapter 352 of vol
ume 23 of the United States Statutes at Large,
be extended to soldiers and sailors who while
in the line of duty, lost an arm above the elbow
joint or leg above the knee joint, and who in
consequence thereof have been substantially
disabled TO the same degree as though amputa-
tion had been performed at the shoulder-joint
or hipj joint
1t seems TO me that it is the degree of disability
and not the precise point of amputation, which
should control in cases of this kind
The National tribune., 1885-12-03
SUGGESTIONS.
DEAFNESS.

/ respectfully suggest that an increase PEN
sion, to date from the passage of the law allow
ing it, should be given in cases Of total deafness
and in those cases which in lesser degrees ap-
proximate total deafness. Men who have wholly
lost their hearing, or whose hearing is so i'm
paired as to substantially destroy this mode of
communication with the outer world are greatly
hindered and delayed in the ordinary avoca-
tions of life and l recommend rating of $50
for total deafness, and proportionate ratings
for lesser degrees of this trouble, when con-
tracted in service and line of duty.
The National tribune., 1885-12-03
EXAMINING SURGEONS FEES.

I respectfully suggest that the fees paid to
Examining Surgeons be made uniform at the
former rate-$2 per examination.
There does not seem to be any good reason
why the sixth man in a number examined
whose case may be by far the most complicated
of all, should be examined critically for one
half the amount allowed for the fifth man.
whose case may be very simple and require
nothing more than the most easy examination
The tendency of the law now operating as to
the rates to be paid for tho examination of
claimants is not healthful ii tends to the crea-
tion OF subterfuges and eyasions: whereas if a
plain rule for compensation for services be
adopted, business will be Straightforward. ample
time will be taken in each case, aud all reason
The National tribune., 1885-12-03
WAR DEPT, ADJuTANr GENERALS OFFICE,

WAR DEPT, ,ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON d. c., Oct % 1885.
SIR In reply to your request of this date for a
statement to whether the information received
from the Army and Navy Survivors" " Division of
your Office has been satisfactory and of any material
benefit TO this office have to say that it has often
been found necessary to ascertain the present
whereabouts of officers and enlisted men of the
late volunteer army, in order either to corroborate
or disprove statements made by citizens, or by Of
ficers enlisted men, who not present at the
time of the occurrence to which they testify, in
applications for amendment OF record, removal of
charge of desertion, etc, and the information re-
ceived from the division named has been found to
be satisfactory and of material benefit to the claim
ants interests as well rs to the Government.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. c. DRUM, Adj't Gen.
The National tribune., 1885-12-03

The labors of the War Department have re-
Gently been increased by the rulings of the Com
missioner on the subject of desertion, who has
held, with the full concurrence of the Secretary
of the Interior that the existence in the record
of a soldier of the charge of desertion was un-
der existing law a bar to pension for injuries
or disabilities received or contracted IN that
service. until removed, and that the charge OF
desertion could only be removed now by the
Secretary of War.
Much unfavorable criticism has been made
upon this ruling and in some instances it may
seem to work hardship In a great majority
seem incredible tnat 1fgress ever intended to
bestow pensions upon tiiiose who left their col
ors i'll time of conflict and peril; it would have
a startling effect upon future armies (if ever
levied or cngaged) to know that pensions were
to be had after desertion that man might
leave his flag. lose honor. imperii his country's
cause. endangcr his faithful comrades, subject
himself to disgraceful execution, ayerted only
The National tribune., 1885-12-03

Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1885-12-03
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BOARD or RE-REVIEW.

The Board of Re-reyiew is a new feature in
the organization of the office as at present con-
stituted. 1t is composed of ii from among the
foremost men in the bureau. They are chosen
as aids to the Commissioner in the great labor
of examining claims. They have been of in
estimable help-trained by long practice and
personally advised, By daily intercourse of the
wishes and views OF the Commissioner, they
multiply and extend his personal direction in
definitely, and give harmony and consistency
to the practice of the office.
The National tribune., 1885-12-03

I have asked in the estimates submitted that
the number of Chiefs of Division be increased
so that the men who are at the heads of these
important branches OF the pension service may
be commensurately rewarded and have rec
commended that the Chiefs may have a slight
addition made to their salaries. For, as they
have increased responsibilities and powers,
they should also receive fit rewards therefor.
1t does not seem good business" that the
men who are so charged with large supervisory
duties should not be paid larger sums than
those who are beneath them in official ife.
There should be all incentives to the best dis
charge of the duties of Chiefs.
The National tribune., 1885-12-03

The Commissioner respectfully calls atten-
tion to the widespread feeling that the limita-
tion imposed by section of the act of March
g. 1879, is unjust in its operation. If a soldier
was entitled to a pension at any time prior to
the first day of July. 1880, no good reason is
known to exist why he should not now be al
lowed to make proof thereof and establish his
title thereto under such restrictions and condi-
tions as the wisdom of Congress may direct.
This suggestion relates only to rights then ex-
listing by reason of disabilities and not to the
declaration or creation of new rights; it relates
only to the remedy conferred, and concerns
only the question Of limitation in the prose-
cution thereof
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
MARTINS FERRY.
Industries to Start up--Rink Opening
Other News Items.

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Other News Items.
The Belmont Stove company starts up
to-day.
Mrs. James Smith, who has been very
Ill, is better.
There is some talk of the Rainey coal
miners going to work soon.
Mr.. al. Dozzle leaves for Richmond
Va, to-day on short visit.
Mr.. George X. Stewart and wife leave
for Washington, D. c., to-day.
Capt. Levi Inglebright expects to leave
for New Orleans to take in the Exposition
to-day.
Cochran & shrove have added about
5000 worth Of law books to thir previously
large library. :
Rev. IS. DeHass and wife are home
from their trip to the New Orleans Expo.
sition. They report having had very
pleasant time.
Rev. E. D. Hoyt, OF the NJ. E. church,
assisted Rev. Mr.. Wier at the U. P,
church Saturday afternoon in services
preparatory TO communion.
1ue SieFelauu anu tieHuTlcKs Clup VIII
hold meeting tonight. There is some
talk Of the club going on in a body to at
tend the Inauguration OF Cleveland.
The Excelsior rink opened Saturday
night. A large crowd had collected long
before the openingof the doorsat 20 o'clock.
After the doors opened the two ticket off.
ces were kept busy until almost o o'clock
selling tickets. twas estimated that about
], 900 people were present. Master Clint
Collins was the opening attraction and
performed some difficult feats.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
DRrDGEpoRT.
Two Now Rlnla openea-rhe Coming Car

Two Now Kinks opensd-The Coming Car.
niyal, Etc., Etc.
Miss Fannie Sargent is visiting her
brother, Mr.. Thomas Sargent.
Mr.. Harry Clemnes was seized with q
severe epileptic fit at the Mammoth Rink
Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Hays, the new pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church, preached his open.
ing sermon yesterday morning.
The Dinsmore Brothers' Kirkwood rink
opened Saturday afternoon. Heathering.
toms band, Of Bellaire, furnished the music.
It was stated in Saturdays paper that a
son OF Levi Lannen had broken his leg.
The limb was not broken, Int was badly
bruised and sprained.
The Mammoth Rink opened in full blast
Saturday afternoon. The Crystal Cornei
Band, OF Martins Ferry, furnished excel.
lent music, for amateurs with only five
months practice. The turkey race In the
evening was very enjoyable affair. The
turdey was carried of by Mr.. Joseph Nc,
Farland.
The committee for the fancy dress car
niyal TO be held at the!Dinsmore Brothers
Kirkwood rink next Thursday evening
are Messrs. II. g. Branum, o. 7. Rhodes
John Topping and VIM. Tiernan. About
tifty couples will be present. This should
draw large crowd as the proceeds 60 to
the Benevolent Society.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09

AnoSlRAM JoNADAB WARNER frightened
IN silver dollar the other day and ex-
planned its points OF beauty and utility to
Governor Cleveland, but he got cold COM
fort for his pains. The president-elect is
dead set against the reckless coinage ofsil-
ver warneralso lifteduphisvoic inagony
against Mclean, Payne and Bookwalteri
complaining that the State was gehenna
itself, and would grow hotter II they were
allowed to continue 10 rule the Buckeye
Democracy, but he received not so much
comfort as drop Of water for bis parched
tongue, and he will have to keep on weep
ing aud wailing aud gnashing his teeth.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
ANARCHISTS ACTIVE.
SOME STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS
In pltt.burrl,- dynamite said to be stored
in that city-Foar Thousand Foreign-
ers Said to be Armed and DILL
Ing in Allegheny County.

PrrrspuRdu, Feb. .-Thestory that An
archists were armed and drilling here and
that dynamite was stored in various
parts Of the city seems to have some ioun.
dation. In an interview with reporter
of the Dispach tonight a promi.
nent police official stated that he
had reliable information that dyna.
mite was stored in at least one place
here, and a large supply of guns had lately
been received by the Pittsburgh Anarcl.
lists, which he thought had been shipped
from Chicago. The parties having arms,
he said, were foreigners, not workingmen
out OF employment, but Anarchists.
Herr Joseph Frick, q prominent Social.
ist 10 reporter Of the same paper, ad-
mitted that the Anarchists were armed
here and they had their regular night for
drilling. He said there were ten sroups
and about 1000 members in. Allegheny
eonntv
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
rILDRN VISITED
by President. Elect Clevelnnd-A Congenial
vi Dinner Party.

vi fH. Dinner Party.
NEw YoRK, Feb. s.-President-elect
Cleveland, accompanied by Daniel Mann
ing, boarded a train at the Grand Central
depot at 0 o'clock this morning and took a
seat among the passengers. Cleveland
was recognized as hepassed through the
depot The employees and many passeng-
ers made toward. Inc car anxious TO catch
a glimpse and If possible shake hands
with the Prcsidentelect. Wien the train
arrived at Yonkers Cleveland and Mann
ing were received at the depot by Mr.. Til
denis private secretary, Mr.. Smith.
As Cleveland stepped from the car the
people aboutt station raised their hats
and pressed forward to shake hands, but
he hurried to Tilden's coach and the party
were rapidly carried 10 the Greystone
residence. Of Tilden. The guests were
welcomed by Tilden and his nieces, and
after short genial conversation an ad-
journment was taken 10 the study, where
the host and guests could converse free
from interruption. At o'clock dinner
was announced. Tllden occupied the
head OF the table with the Presidentelect
on his right and Manning on his left.
Nearly two hours were spent In the dining
room. After short walk through the
grounds tho gentlemen repaired TO the
study, where they spent the remainder OF
the afternoon. .rt 10
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09

REPRESENTATIVE MoRRlsoS has the DEM
cratic caucus usnomination for United States
Senator from Illinois, but it seems that his
ultra free trade record is ranking in the
hearts OF some protection Democrats.
Three members OF the Legislature from
Chicago averegisteredvogs thatthey can.
not and will not support him on account
Cd the opposition OF their constituents,
whoare workingmen, 10 hisiree tradeideas.
Now II only one OF these three Democrat.
has the good taste to vote for Senator I.o.
gan that gentleman will have the honor oi
succeeding himself. At any rate Mr.. Nor.
rison's Senatorial bee hes feared buzzinp
in his car and has stung him, and these IA
no doubt but that Senator Logan's good
lighting qualities will serve him good
turn in the pending contest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
SWIFT RErnIpIJr1oy.
A St. Louis Editor ,Eudeavors to Boost His
Pana. hu tha SaaahnI n..h.a

a st. Louis Edttor Endeav0rs to Boost HIS
Paper by the Scandal Ms.hyd.
Sr. LOUIS. Feb. 7.-The Erenino C1roni.
-. nos .,,;a ,,,orn;,, .to oao,a ~ .. na.a,,
.,e nA, '"'s lolnus ". seehe u W. ansas ,s.
tnat almost terminated IN tragedy. The
editor and manager, w. II. Little, was laid
ont in the highest STYLE Of the art primi.
t;r. ond on,,. lroLy ,oo;,,ant ,,s.,,on,ad
w. auu oniY . 1seAS 'pe'uent piesehFeu
MS lie from being taken. Yesterdays
edition OF the Chronicle contained q sensa-
tional personal article reflectinp on the
charootar ~ ro,onai w;,liam II sw;,. a
en"," =, = oo.onei iiiiap. H. o"n'' =
well known politician and contractor.
Colonel Swift last week married a talented
vonnpladv who belongs To ono ~ the hest
families n The c;ty ~ N''e - '''N 'e''
Tbe Cironiels has been for some time
leading a nrecarious existence. and ahont
a month 400 Little came irom Gincinnat;
n take cbaroe NJ The naner for Scr;nns
Bros and hnild Il nm He beIieved p. ner.
sonal ;ournalism was tbe nroner caper
and hsoan attacting things risht and isft
Foolisb sensations were eoofe,i mn mn I Int
faII aat Tbe sytIcle .eaaetina IN G6Ionai I
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09

a NEWSPAPER man has come into q
strange inheritance, and 1t is the sort Of
an Inheritance man Of civilized habits
would be very apt TO refuse. The man in
question is the author OF the celebrated
"spoOpendyke paper" whose humor
amused tho country for while. Some
yean ago he was sent on mission to Da.
kOta' and tired Of securing the plains he
became the guest of a gentleman who re.
sided near an Indian settlement. An scci.
dent happened to one OF the chiefs, and
he cured him by some simple means,
and for this favor he was adopted by the
tribe. This was years ago. Now the
startling intelligence is conveyed to him
that by the death Of one Of the clieis he
by adoption inhsrlts the vacancy. Itis
1int known whether the newspaper man
will i9y aside his Faber and pad for the
tO@ahawk and blanket or mot. Under
certain couditionst the temptation miehtbe
too great too resist Its altogether owing
to the yearly slipend.oi an Indian chief
With all bisvistues the reporteris some.
times theieast ST mercenmy,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
ruR RINK KMPRoFEssoR,,
Runs ofr with Girl Worth over Hait a
Million. ~

BfcYRrs, O., Feb. 1.-THE marriage Of
Miss Rebecca Kearsley, worth over half a
million In her own right, to Sylvester j.
osborne, a strolling professor Of skating,
was celebrated under peculiar circumstan-
ces at two o'clock in the morning, at the
residence Of a country preacher in the
town OF Nevada, Wyandot county. eight
miles from here, on January Sd.
Nine weeks ago there came to the city q
Mr. Bronson. anelderly gentleman,and his
daughter, Miss Alice, with the avowed
intention Of opening skating rink.
They succeeded, and on the 14th OF
January the rink was thrown open TO the
public only too eager TO attend and the
rink at once became the fashionable
and popular resort for the town, being
tllronged by the young and gay. and old
and sedate as well. The rink had
been opened but very few days
when Harry Jones, who is associated with
bis father, Thomas II. Jones, in the man
agement OF the Mofett House, introduced
10 the Bronsons Mr.. J. G. Osborne a pro-
lessor of the noble art OF roller-skating.
luE. pEUIlhuu utu lOb GhiS " OAhpiOJ . |
professor, but he informed Mr.. Osborne
hat he could use his rink as class
room, take pupils, teach them how
10 skate, and make the most he
,ould out OF 1t. Osborne gladly |
accepted the proposition, and in q very
hort time had . very prosperous class Of
ixty odd pupils, each Of whom paid him
| stipulated sum per week as tutor. In
his class was entered Miss Kearsley. She
Sas stout and heavy, and did not pick up
he art Of gliding on rollers as quickly as
ome others. 1t was at her own sugges-
ion that the young professor gave her pri-
'ate lessons at her home.
Miss Kearsley was probably the wealth.
est, unmarried lady in Ohio. Her pro-
,eriy 10 estimated at being worth from
100000 to $4,000. It came to her
through her mothers family. and con-
listed OF valuable real estate in Detroit,
toledo, Cleveland and other places.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
CArITAL CuLLINGs.

A monthly publication Of great value
for reference has been begun here by ].
II. IiickcoX. It contains list and snlii,
cient description OF every book, pamphlet
or report printed during the month by
order Of Congress, or BY any one OF the de"
partments. a
Senator Morgan has reported fayorahly
from the Committee on Foreign Relations
The bill! introduced BY him a few days ago
10 construct and maintain telegraph, or
cable line, between the Pacific Coaat ot
the United States and the Asiatic coast,
with an ansndmsnt that the line must be
completed within ten years.
Secretary Lincoln has instructed Lieu
tenant Mcdonald not to turn over to tho
Governor OF Southern California the Mex
ican nlutineers recently arrested by his
command in Arizona, near the border
line, but TO hold them subject to receipt
BY the Department Of State from the Pres
ident OF Mexico Of proper extradition pa,
pers. This action Is taken at the request
Of the Mexican Government.
Senator Psndleton, from the Committee
on Foreign Relations, Saturday favorably
reported bis bill TO direct the President To
cause the return OF SjSS, 400 to tho Chinese
Government, as the sum due that Govern
uept from the Chinese indemnify ipnd.
The bill provides, however, that before
payment Is p,ada 10 China, the Secretary
81 State shall pay 70 the executors ef
Charlca E. Hill $isoese, in full sa.isfac.
ton OF his claim against China Tor loss Of
the steamer KooFgpor, Up 1853. y
Senator Miller, OF New York, from the
Committee on Agriculture, has tay9rRbly
reported 3 bill to provide that the Ag1'
cultural Department shall be an executive
department, under supervision Of secre.
tafyof Agriculture. The compensation Of
the Secretary shall be the Same as the
Secretaries Of the other executive depart
ments. An Assistant aecEetary Of Agricul-
ture shall be appointed Of the sans lalary
received by the Assistant Secretary ol
the Interior. A chief Clerk, at an annual
salary Of $500, shall also be appointed.
The bill further provides for creation ol
divisions Of veterinary science and forest
ry in the department,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
A TRAGIC COMEDY.
How Lover Tried 70 Regain Hls sweet.
N. henrt,A A ffeetiona.

How Lover Tried 70 Regain Hls Sweet
hearts Affections.
BALTIMORE, MD, Feb. b.-7.-The mystery
surrounding the shooting Of Miss Eva De
Coursey, aged II years, popular young
lady in Washington county, Maryland, :
few days ago, was solved to-day. 1t ap-
pears q young law student named ClarS-
cnce Newell has been courting Miss De
Cohrsey for two years past. About week
ago they quarreled, and neither would
make any concession to tho other looking
to a reconciliation. On Sunday last New
ell met Miss De Coursey as she was leav-
ing church in company with another
young man, and the quarrel wes renewed.
The next day he resolved upon novel.
yetas the sequel will show, an unfortunate
plan, to effect q reconciliation. Knowing
Miss De Coursey would pass his house
Monday on her way to take music lessons,
Newell persuaded two young men to
watch for her, and Immediately upon her
reaching the pavement OF his dwelling
Newell discharged a pistol into the fire.
place. The young men rushed out OF the
house and exclaimed, "AIy God, Clarence
has shot himself and is dying.n n!
Miss De Coursey rushed into the house
and found young Newell lying upon the
floor in the parlor, with a revolver by his
side. A large spot Of blood was upon his
temple, and he was moaning as II in great
pain. Miss De Coursey appeared crazed,
by the scene, and throwing her arms
around the neck Of the prostrated youth,
exclaimed: ooh, Clarence why did yon do
this?"
Suddenly she caught sight OF the resol-
yer lying upon the floor, and picking it
up she pointed the weapon at her breast,
and, with the remark, Clarence, l will
die with yoa," she pulled the trigger and
fell the floor.
Young Newell, upon hearing the report
OF the pistol, realized what he had done,
leaped 10 his feet and ran for assistance.
Miss De Coursey was found to have been
seriously hurt. Tie ball entered two
inches below the heart, and she remained
unconscious. Newell and the two men
who took part in-the affair are deeply
grieved at the result, and the feeling
against them is very bitter.
The doctor attending Miss De Coursey
says she is not yet out OF danger. Newell
stated to-day that She would never touch
his pistol, even when 1t was unloaded, and
hence he had no idea that she would
shoot herself. Miss De Coursey's family
will not permit Newell TO visit the house
again. The blood upon Newells temple
was from his nose, which he had forced to
bleed for the occasion.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-09
HOOKING Valley STRIKE.
The Bottom said TO Have Dropped oat of the
-, Long Contest, !. aF

|
~ Long Contest
LCoIuNBrs, O., Feb. 7.-Reports from the
Hooking Valley indicate that the bottom
has entirely dropped out Of the miners
strike, and that the men are going to work
as fast as they can secure places. There
are many more men willing to work than
can be given places. Tho fear Of violence
from the vicious element has been pretty
well dispelied, and this is doing much To-
ward operations resuming, The vicious
element has about subsidized, having had
its day. The commissary department
is pretty well depleted, and
work becomes a necessity. It is
claimed that the Hooking Valley miners
were kept in ignorance OF the'fact that
lq1inprs IN other parts OF the State were
working for fifty cents per ton. Had they
known this they would haye looked out
for themselves ere this. 1t begins To look
as II the officers Of the Miners Union
have been guilty ofgreat misconduct, II it
should not be called by harder name.
There will be- revelations soon, II the
truth is permitted 10 come out, that will
astonish the people who have contributed
so literally for the support Of the strikers.
Indeed, enough is now known by some
persons to create a sensation, were they
willing to give 1t up.