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The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
COMMISSIONERS BLACK.
Another Case In Which the Head of the Pen
sion Bureau Is Worsted.

sion Bureau Is Worsted.
WASHINGTON. April 14-The Senate commit
tee on the expenditure of public moneys re-
sumed the examination Of Commissioner Black
to-day. Senator Plumb called up the case of
Lieut. Jesse Eastwood. of the Twenty-second
Kentucky Volunteers. General Black, having
examined the papers. said, in reply to Senator
Plumb, that the claimants regiment was mus
tered in for forty days service. Twenty days
later the claimant was allowed to go home on
account of illness, where he remained until
mustered out He was never in an action, never
in the presence of the enemy, and never slept
out of doors but one night The records of the
Acknowledgements and Surgeon generals Offices
showed no record of any disability. The claim
was not filed until 1850. The evidence secured
in subsequent examination of the case showed
that the man had rheumatism before he entered
the service; that in 1856 he cut himself severely
with an adze, and that later he fell from house
and injured himself permanently. The case
was allowed by Commissioner Clark, after the
present administration came into power and
the man received arrears of pension $40 $50.
Among the papers in the was a letter writ
ten by man named Ewing, of Catlettsburg,
KY, to Gen. j. S. Williams, then Senator,
urging speedy action on the case. The letter
concluded: by giving him this assistance you
will favor one of your warmest friends in past
contests" General Williams indorsed on the
letters 81 hope the Commissioner of Pensions
will make this special case"
General Black stated that there was absolutely
no valid evidence in support of the claim, and
that the $40. 900 might well have been allowed
for any other character of fraud He stated his
understanding that Ewing was strong partisan.
but in reply to a series of searching questions
by Senator Plumb. said that there was nothing
in the record to show whether Ewing and the
claimants were Republicans or Democrats. or
that the knowledge of their politics ever reached
the Pension Office. nor was there any evidence
that the letter of Ewing with General Willams's
Endorsement ever got beyond the mail division
of the Pension Office, or that it influenced the de-
csion upon the case.
During the progress of the inquiry there were
several controversies between the members of
the committee as to the scope and course of the
investigation. The majority of members main
tanned that the proceedings should be confined
to an examination of the records until they were
disposed of, while the minority maintained that
General Black ought to be allowed to bring in
such outside matters as had led to or assisted
him in the formation of his opinion that the
Office under his predecessors was managed as
political machine. What these outside matters
were has not yet transpired. The committee
will probably meet again on Saturday, and will
try to bring the examination of the record cases
submitted by General Black to an end very
soon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
Discussing Dakota's Claims.

tn6 WebtBru hBBUClaC4u FreBB.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The proposed admis-
sion Of Dakota into the union of States was con-
sidered by the House committee on Territories
to day, without conclusion. The Harrison bill,
which has already passed the Senate, to divide
the Territory north and south Of the line of the
Missouri river, and the various other PROPOSE
:ions, all found adherents to press their favor
able report. During the discussion some of the
Republican members said they regretted to find
a disposition On the part of the Democratic mem
bers of the committee not to admit Dakota as a
State for political reasons. The Democrats took
exception to this, and somewhat animated dis
cussion took place. The committee then ad
journed until Wednesday morning
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
FLASHING in their pearly sheen,
From the glorious coralline,
See those teeth untarnished
White alike the back and front,
Yes, by the fragrant Sozodont,
May beautys mouth be garnished!
Sneezinq Catarrh.

The distressing sneeze, sneeze, sneeze, the acrid,
watery discharges from the eyes and nose the painful
Inflammation extending to the throat the swelling OF
the mucous lining, causing choking sensations cough,
ringing noises in the head and splitting headaches
how familiar these symptoms to thousands who
suffer periodically from head colds or influenza aad
who live in ignorance of the fact that single appli
cation of Sanfords Radical Cure for Catarrh with af
ford instantaneous relief
But this treatment in of simple Catarrh gives
but faint idea of what this remedy will do in the
chronic forms where the breathing is obstructed by
choking, putrid mucous accumulations, the hearing
affected, smell and taste gone throat liberated and
hacking cough gradually fastening Itself upon the de-
biltated system. Then it is that the marvellous cura
tive power of Sanfords Radical Cure nanifests itself
in instantaneous and grateful relief Cure begins
from the first application. 1t is rapid. radical perma-
nent coon omca safe.
Sanfords Radical Cure consists of one bottle of the
Radical Cure one box Catarrhal Solvent and an I'm.
proved Inhaler; price, 81.
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO., Boston
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
The warder-steaiey Case.

Speciei to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 14.-The Warder Stealey
investigation is to be reopened important testi-
mony bearing upon the practices of E. N. Hill,
the alleged attorney who claims to have received
the 81 ,250 having been discovered There is no
doubt that Hill will be impeached, and that it
will be shown that the part he is playing in this
affair is in the direct line of his profession. The
discovery of the testimony regarding Hill is
very unfortunate for the defense, and those who
know of its nature believe that it insures con-
viction.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15

olists of New York, but he Is man who never
speaks without knowing what he wants TO say.
During his visit here Mr.. Stern took pains to as
certain the strength of the interstate commerce
bill in the House and Senate AS result of his
investigation he says that he is confident that
the Reagan bill cannot become a law, whatever
the course of the House may be towards it. He
thinks that more conservative measure, such
as the Cullom BILL would stand a very good
show of passage. and he is sure that it would. in
the long run, prove far more beneficial to the
country than the Reagan bill
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
mother and ohild Burned to Death.

have reached here from Paragoud Greene
county. Arkansas, of the burning to death of a
lady, named Mrs. Thorp, and little daughter.
living about six miles from the above place.
The woman and daughter were burning stalks in
fire, soon enveloping her in flames Her screams
attracted the mothers attention, who ran to her
childs relief. but the grass was also ON FIRE. and
before Mrs. Thorp reached the child her own
clothing caught, and she, too, vas soon wrapped
In flames. Both were burned to crisp
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
improved the occasion to refer In glowing terms
to the prospects of the Panama canal
One hundred and twenty French, English ana
American citizens were present
Gable Notes.

A committee. composed of some Of the highest
members of the Roman nobility, has been
formed to celebrate the sacerdotal Jubilee of the
Pope.
The Greek Premicr, Delyennes stated in the
Chamber of Deputies yesterday, that the gov
ernment was continuing the policy Of preparing
for war
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
cLEvELAND's DUPLICITY.

The Reasons the President Gives Democrats
for Failing to Make Appointments.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April l4.Presdent Cleveland
Nc playing very shrewd game whereby he poses
to make The Democrats Of the country believe
that he is doing all that he can for them under
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
M. Pasteur Promises that He Will Visit the
United States.

united states.
PARIS, April 14.-Mr. McLane, the American
minister, presided at brilliant banquet which
was given this evening to NJ. Pasteur In pro-
posing the health of the distinguished guest
Mr. McLane referred to him as a benefactor of
humanity, to whom America was extremely
grateful M. Pasteur made an appropriate re-
sponse. aud closed by promising trip to the
United States.
NJ. De Lesseps was called on for speech, and
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-15

ACUTE neuralgia no matter how severe, Is
instantly cured by st. Jacobs Oil
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09
a Rad FASHION.

The news that there is prospect Of the
Black Diamond railroad being extended
through nine counties of this State is
pleasant 10 hear. But the demands Of the
syndicate for 100000 acres of land and
1850. 900 from the counties through which
the road is 10 pass is wet blanket.
The Safe wants railroads. 1t would no
doubt we'll repay these counties to make
the contributions asked. But it is not very
pleasant to think Of granting
such large land subsidies. This has
been TOO much the fashion in our
country. The lands lying along lines OF
railroad are those that become most valu-
able. But where these lands have been
given to the railroads, the companies be-
come the most immediate gamers. In
fact it sometimes happens that the people
or the Government give companies vast
tracts Of land aud then pay them large
sums ofmoney to build roads through these
lands. This of course makes them valuable,
and the companies sell it out in tracts to
settlers and realize good round sums.
Ofcourse this in the end is great ben
eft to the country along therosds. But it
is rather sad state Of affairs when almost
the only way to induce the building Of q
new read is to substitute it. 1t has
become so fashionable that the people and
the companies expec, nothing else. But it
is bad fashion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09

TIME STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO
i county, in the Circuit Court OF Ohio county,
West Virginia March Ruler, 1886.
Henry Chrlstman
vs..
John A. Armstrong, Alex lnder Coen, Thomas b.
Armstrong, and Robert q. GiIespy, partners
doing business under the firm name Of ARM
strong, Cocn Co.
IN AssUNPsTT.
The objeot OF this snIt Is to recover Judgment
in favor Of the plaintiff md against the def dants
upon note dated at VIII, elIg, W. Va, October
Henry Chrl,tmau, for the sum oil seventeen hun
dred dollSrs, ;OT value received, Negotiable and
pay able atthe CommeJ clal Bank, with intsF'st at
six per cent, whicr said not was made by the irn
rs above composed, OF Arms fong, Coen Co.
Ard il appearing from al affidavit flied in this
cause at these EuIes that Thomas b. arms IoI Z,
one OF tbs defendants In the above entitled cause,
is not a resident OF tue State Of West Virginia and
was not resident o;-slid rtate at The commence.
ment Of this suit, ard he not wing beFn served
with process in this suit, on tie motion Of n G
p aintif by bis attorney, this order OF publication
Is entered against him, and II is ordered that the
said defendant, IhOmas B. Armstrong, is r, quired
10 appear hare within one month after The date
~ cessary TO protect hts inter lt; IL is further or
dered that this order be published and posted a,
quired by law.
witness, John W. Mitchell. Clerk o. said Court,
at the Court q uss Of said county this t. rd day
st Mach, 1886 to Eit: March Rules, 1886,
JOHN W. MITCHELL, Clerk.
Published the q rst time March 1, 1886.
Attest JOHN W. MITCHELL, Clerk.
K. q. BARR, Attorney for Plaintiff nrto,wt
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Rueklsu,s ArDica salve.

The Best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, C spped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and sllSkin Eruptions, aud posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guarante to give satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by Logan 4 Co.
A Jury in Richie county recently found
a verdict sgainst q man named knight
for false swearing, the penalty for which
| is a fine of not exceeding $500, to De
Fixed By the court Convictions for this
offense are not as frequent as they should
be- and yet perjurer occasionally catches
it.
In the past four years KiDgwood ha!
lost buildings by FIRE amounting in round
numbers 10 $l2 500. The insurance only
amounts 10 about $1,000 on all these
buildings. A good fire apparatus would
coat 1909 or $500.
A meeting Of the recognized physician
of Charleston was held Thursday night
and committee appointed to arrange TO
the reception and entertaining Of the Stat
Medical Society, which couTenes there OIL
Nav 10Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09
Commissioners Sale of Valuable
West Liberty Real Estate.

Abram Mongomory's sdmini,- In the Circuit
TRAITOR and other, Court 81 ohio
VI. County, West
Mary McCoy and others. Virginia.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE kNTEBED IN
ID the above entitled cause on the 10th day Of
December, A. D. ts5 the und rs'gnci appointed
there b' special commissioner for the puIpO'c.
I'LL sell at public auction on the promises, In the
town Of West Liberty, ohio county, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1886,
commencing at o'clock p. m, the real estate OF
which BRAN Montgomery died seized and pos
se.Ied, insisting OF a tract or parcel OF land SIT
uate Ia Wet Liberty, Ohio county; wett Virginia,
known as the 81 az ard Property" Composed OF
three let's ieSig 1ated on the pat Of raid town as
lots tumbtr red ~, 81 and 81 and sixteen feet of 4
the rear OF lot No % az designated on the plat o.:
rs and lot No 70 rs desianaiei on tie plat at said
town, toge her with all the bujin.s and aspu'
ienances rhereuDto belonging, except a building
Oh tho west corner oil lot No. ~, erected by w. b
Quits ana Used as s1op. said reel estate will lie
offered for sale SIS whole AID 10 parcels, and sold
in the manner in which the SIeatest mOunt can
be realized.
TE.Ms-Cpe-half OF the purchase morey or as
much mare as the purchaser may elect 10 pa , in
cash. and the residue ia one year with interest
from day Of SALE the purchaser to give his note
with approved security Tor the deferred pa yment,
The title TO be retained until Ill the purchs,e money
10 paid hlLEY,
Special Commissioned
hereby certify that bond has been given by the
above named special commissioner as required by
the Court. JNO. W. MITCHELL,
febieq,i Cle.k
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09

Hon. JAMES ROBINSON, of Trisdelphia
District, who died at his home up Middle
Wheeling Creek, last Friday, ranked among
the very best citizens OF Ohio county. He
lived 10 the ripe snd good old age of sew
entyeight years, beloved and respected by
ell who knew him. The high position for
integrity and honor which he held among
his leighbors was sttested by the many
positions OF trust which he was called upon
TO 6ll.
His services during the two terms which
he filled in the Legislature are spoken oil
in the highest praise. Its tOld2thst Hon.
". W. MILLER, when he was Speaker Of
the House, said Of Mr.. ROBINSON, who was
9 member at the same time, that he was
one of the most conscientious, careful and
vigilant members OF the body, always at
biz post and always voting right.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09

like to let 60 but can't. This squirming
viii afford some entertainment.
But the thing above all teat will most
likely result in the greatest good will be
the better outlining of the powers OF the
Executive and Legislative authorities. The
line of demarkstion is too loosely drawn.
As it is, the msjoEity in the Senate moved
BY some sudden impulse might override
nearly all acts of the Executive and make
the Office Of the President, ID whom the
people have repOsed their trust, little more
than dead letter. The people want les'
opinion and more Law on this matter. Il
this contest results in this, they will b
richly repaid. So, "0n with the dance
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF TIE COUNTY

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNT
~ Court, Ohio county, West Virginia.
In the matter OF the probate OF paper wIitinl
purperting to be the last will and testament o
Henry Bruemsen, deceased. The object OF TIT
petition filed in this matter ON the 10Th daN o
February, A. ID. 1856, is 10 L. admitted TO pro
bate paper wiring purpornng to be The will o
Henry Bruemsen, ceceased, hearing date on thu
9th day OF March, A, ID. 1855; and II appeal ipf
from an affidavit tilel with me In my ONCE tina
Louie lhompson and Emil Thompson, her hus
band, are pOnresdents OF this State II is ordered
that they 60 appear at my Office in the city o.
Wheeling, in the county ard State aIor raid. or
the Eth day OF March, A. d. IS 6, at 10 o'clock a
and do What is necessary to project their inter
est in said matter.
Published the first time FEBRUARY II 1886.
GEORGE HOOK, Ilerk.
RUssKL x STIFEL, Attorneys. iebl7oawt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09

CONGRESSMAN Corr in his late speech IN
the House said that in the contest Of 1884
the Republican party would have succeed
ed had there been as fair vote through
out the South 81 there was in the North.
This is By no means certain. But there is
little doubt about this question; SAMUEL
j. TILDEx would rightfully have taken his
seat as President on March 1, 1877, had
the statesmen of the North acted as Justly
ss the statesmen of the South.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TN0 The CRE:I cORs OF ADBAM MONT
j gOnery, DE- cesel:
In pursuance Of n decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Ohio county, West viryinia, made In cause there
in pending to subject The real estate OF the said
BRAN Montgomery 10 The payment OF his debts.
you are required to present yoIr aims against the
estate OF toe said n 1m Montgomery for adjudi-
cation to Josenh PAUL, Comm ,sioner at his
Office, No. 1870 Chaplina street. In the city Of
Wheeling, Ohio county. West Virginia, on or be
fore Wednesday, the 18th day OF March, 1886.
witne's, John W. Mitchell, Clerk OF SAID Court
this I'd day OF February, 1856
JOHN w. mitchell
ieh3Oawv Clerk
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ChapIine Street Property for Sale.

DT VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS OF TRUST TO
ID me, made by Abner Key ard hH wife, one OF
which is dated the tVenty NTH day d! July, in the
year 1872 ID recorded In the Jerks Office Of the
Ueed Of trust Book numbered 10, page 262; and the
OF FER IL dated the fourteenth day Of june In the
year 1854 and recorded IN said Office In eed OF
Trust BooknnmbeIcd q, page 2i5, will on
THURSDAY, Tue 18th DAY OF MARCH,
1856,
conn eneing at 10 O'Clock Q. NJ, sell At public auc-
ton, al the ffopt door Of The Court House OF said
Coonry The South part Of the lot Numbered one o.,
ir the square numbered fourteen (i), en- tie east
side OF thapine street, in said county, being so
much OF raid lot a. lies bet vean the southern
boundary OF said lot and line drawn parallel 10
aaid southern boundary and distant about forty
feet thereirOm, and baiug the same piece Of
ground sbich was conveyed 20 the said Abner Key
BY Thomas McKennan and his wife by deed dated
toe 2nth day OF september, 1854, and recorded in
raid Office IN eed Book No. IS, paSe 2S7.
ARU ALSO, the piece OF grould, part oil satd
lot numbered one o., which was conveyed 10 the
said Abner Key by William H. Hearpe and his
wife by deed dated the fourteenth dav OF June,
in the year 1854. and reCo del in ad Office In Deed
Book numbered 80, psge iS5; wi ich last mentioned
piece OF ground is bounded OF ths North by Elev-
enth street, extending along the south side OF that
street about thirty-iOur and hall feet; on the
east by an alley forming the eastern boundary Of
said lot non beIed one; on the south by the part
OF sal. lot numbered one first herein { a., Tibed
! and on the west by the portion Ot sid lot num-
bert d one which was conv' ysi 20 Justine the wife
! Of Meyer Heymsn, By deed dated september 8,
1884, and recorded In esid Office In iced Book num-
! bered II, page 1913.
believe tue title TO be good bit selling as trus-
tee undertake 10 convey such title only ny said
Deeds OF t. ust am au;horzed 10 sell and convey
! rs Aforesaid.
| TERMS OF SALR-Oue third OF thn pIrchaSo
money, and ~ much more as the purchaser may
choose to pay, TO paid In hand, and the remain.
der with interest IN e4uai ipstaiments In one and
| two years from the day OF sale; the pure hasoI
giving his notes with satisfactory personal security
Tor the deferred install uents and the title 20 he re-
taned, or deed OF trust the property sold 10 be
given, as additional security,
DANIEL LAMB
| fab5i Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-09
A WEEK OF LAW, Logic AND ELO-
OUENCE.

QUENCE.
The Indications are that this week will
witness one of the greatest oratoricsl con-
tests that has occurred in the United
States Senate since the days Of CALHOUN,
WEBSTER and CLAY. FoE weeks several Of
the most eminent debsters in the Senate
have been looking up pFecsdents, questions
OF law and other matters to strengthen
their side in the contest between the Presi.
dent and the hostile party in the Senate,
and from Senator KESSA West Yrgipisns
and the Democracy Of the country expect
much in this contest
The fight is now On. A great deal of
time will be spent in giving opinions and
ausrreling. Meantime the people are
forking over the salaries Of the Senators as
usual What will the harvest beT"
One fruitful cheat the people may enjoy
While the Senators are discussing the
right of the Senate to private papers they
cannot be passing measures for depicting
the United States Treasury.
Another very nutritious sheaf to the
Democrats will be to see the Republican
Senators burn their fingers. When certain
Senators go stOutly demanded the Prssi
dent to hand over private papers, it
seems that they expected to bulldOzs him
to Acceds to their demands. But no,
CLEvELAND's backbone was still there.
He at once showsred such . yoIley Of
logic and law upon them that they irem-
bled clean down in their boots and wished
they were back safe in their dens. It is
plain that certain Republicans have picked
I'D piece of hot iron. which they would