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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Visible Snnnlv of Grain

The New York Produce Exchange state
ment of the visible supply of grain is as
follows: Total in store and afioat-Wheat.
2961S. 5Sl bushels: decrease, 454. 722 Corn.
I3 1885, SCI; increase. 1,153.207. Oats. $780,
$50: decrease. 125.6O3. Rye. 1,529.397; in
crease. 5I.9J1. Barley, 1,S62.651; decrease.
Il. 335
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
1yANT TO rry THE LEAGUE OUT.

&1,OOO,OOO Offered for the Franchsse OF
the Fen Clubs.
A New York dispatch says: new phase
of the base ball war was disclosed when it
became known that syndicate of capital
lists had offered a cool Sl.0J0.O0, for the
franchises of the ten cluos compr ising the
National League. It is not definitely an
nounced who the capitalists are. but it is
widely believed that the men who made
the offer for the League franchises are the
hackers of the Brotherhood clubs and their
friends. and their intention is. if the pur-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

sPig Iron" Ke1ey's Successor Elected.
A Philadelphia dispatch says that in the
special election for the unexpired term of
the late Judge Kelley in the Fourth Con-
gressonal District. which comprises the
northern section of the city, the indications
are that John i. Reyburn Rep.) will be
Judge KeIley's successor in Congress by a
slightly reduced majority.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Cattle Mon Ordered to Yacate.

A Washington dispatch says: The Presi-
dent has issued proclamation ordering
the removal of cattle from the Cherokee
strip by Oct /. and forbidding the use of
the lands tor grazing purposes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
NEW FEDERAL OFFICIALS.

President HarrisOn's Selections for Cow
eminent Places.
President Harrison has sent to the Sem
ate the following nominations:
Michigan-John f. Nestell Manchester; John
Graham, Buchanan. Kansas = William G.
Charles, Kiowa Thomas E. Hurley, Minneap-
oils. Minnesota-Johanah e. West, st. Cloud
Josiah A. Peck, Wabasha. Wisconsin-Frank
B, Hand. Hurley.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Twelve College Students Expelled.

A Washington dispatch says: Twelve
students at the Washington and Jefferson
college were expelled at q special meeting
of the faculty. The students were members
of the senior preparatory class and their
offense was cutting" the Latin recitation
Wednesday. number of the students re-
side in distant Cities
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
no Gerrymander Maryland.

An Annapolis Md) dispatch says: The
Senate bill to redistrict the State. thus
making. it is regarded. five of the six Con-
gressional districts Democratic. was pass
ed in the House. The bill to lease the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the Wash
ington and Cumberland Railroad Compa
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Explosion in a French Colliery.

An Explosion occu red in Il colliery
near Decize, Depai tment of Nievre, says IA
Paris cable 1t is not known how many
lives were lost but already thirty -four
bodies have been recovered.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Henry Franz Gets a Job.

A Washington dispatch says: Henry
Franz. who is the timer in the Aberdeen
Ofiss.) incident described by Mr.. ingalls,
in his recent speech, has been recommend
ed for appointment as special agent to
assist in the collection of statistics and to
make q record of indebtedness for the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Convic ed of Jurv-Rribing,

jeremiah O'Donnell. on trial at Chicago
upon charge of attempt at jury bribing
in the Cronin case, has been adjudged
guilty and given u sentence of three years
in the penitantia"y
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
TIE FAIR GOES TO CHICAGO.

The Western City Selected as the Proper
Location on the Eighth Ballot.
In the House of Representatives, on the oath,
when the matter of the location of the worlds
fair cameu up, apparently all the members of the
House were present. for there were no empty
chairs on the floor. The first ballot showed 11F
votes for Chicago with 70 for New York. - Bal
loting was continued with but one interruption
when motion to take a recess was made and
defeated for eight ballots, the eighth standing
as follows:
Chicago .157
4N6W IOIhss tJt
d. LOUIS e
Washington. ............---. .--------.....---. Ie
Whole number of votes---..............3 1907
Necessary to q choice. 154
When this result had been announced the
House adjourned. The following table shows
the nasnIt OF the eight ballots in detail.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
The winp-Shot Championship.

DR.. Beck won the wing shot champion
ship of America and the american Field
cup by defeating Fred Erb at Lafayette
Ind, in a match at fifty live pigeons.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Wants the Modus vivendi Renewed.

The Canadian Government has decided to
ask Parliament to renew the modus vivendi
in view of the disposition of the Govern
ment to negotiate for settlement of all the
difficulties between Canada and the United
States. This statement comes from the
Minister of Justice.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Isanic in a Boston Theater.

DHF4ne the persoF nance OF -Kajanka" at
the Roston Mass.) Theater. a panic was
caused by spark igniting the flies" caus-
ing small blaze. Many women tainted,
and owing to the confusion the audience
was dismissed
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
A HEAVY Eailure at Gotham.

Gilmartin q Doyle, extensive New York
wooden merchants. have made general
assignment. without preferences. The NOM
inal assets are S235,0O3 and the liabilities
about $4,000
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

Tacoma to the steamer Abyssinia. which
leaves Vancouver March IL. Mr.. Train will
leave Boston March g.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Heavy Socialist Gains in Germany

In the German Parliamentary elections
the result was heavily against the Govern
ment, the Socialists more than doubling
their vote OF two years ago.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Death of John Jacob Aston.

John Jacob Aston grandson OF the man
of that name. and the richest man in
America. died at his home in New Y ork
City, aged 70 years, OF heart failure.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

Women Crusaders Fined,
The women crusaders of st. Joseph, Mo-.
have been fined SIS each.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Fnnera1 ohsenuies Over Mr. Biggar.

The remains of Mr.. Biggar were inferred
at Carnmoney. Ireland. A large number Of
friends and sympathizers attended the
ceremonies. Many OF the Parnellite men,
be of the House of Commons were
present
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

Cardinal Gibbons on the Negro Problem.
A Baltimore QMd.) dispatch says: Car
dinal Gibbons has made an address to his
congregation in behalf of the negro and
Indian missions. There are now" said
his Eminence. about seven million negroes
in the United States and the negro ques-
ton has become a serious problem to the
American people. The best solution of this
problem, in my Judgment will be found in
Outstanding the negroes
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Three Bows DROWNED.

A Detroit (Mich) dispatch says: Three
boys. George Bailey. Norman Schotield
and Frank Fairchild, were skating on
Dover Lake. near Port Dover. Ont, when
one of them broke through the ice, and
the other two. in trying to help him out,
also fell into the water. Ali were drowned
before help could reach them. Another
lad. crossing the same lake on foot. also
broke through and narrowly escaped
death.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Work OF the Colored Mems Convention.

The colored mems convention lit Wash
ington elected ex-senator PinchbacG Pres
ident of the national organization and
issued an address to the people of the
United States setting forth the wrongs
which the organization was formed to
right. The address favors the Blair educa-
tional bill and the federal control of cleo
tons. It denounces the negro educational
bill
George Francis, the Circumnavigator.
A Boston dispatch says: George Fl ancis
Train is busy perfectina his plans Tor his
proposed trip around the world, which he
expects to accomplish in sixty days. start
ing from Tacoma, Wash. He has received
telegram from that place guaranteeing a
special steamer and escort of citizens from
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

Youths Fatally Quarrel Over Cards.
Warren Bloom and Warren Adkins. boys
OF II, quarreled over a game of cards at
Hope, Ind, when Bloom drew a revolver
and fatally shot his young companion.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Honoring Washinyton's Natal Day.

Washington's birthday was celebrated in
various cities throughout the Union by
meetings. parades. banquets, and other
gatherings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

"A Reservoir Bursts with Awful Results.
Forty persons were drowned by the CIV
ing way of a great reservoir at Prescott.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
uLa Crinne" HonOred Inv fine Pone

LA Grippe HOnOred by the Pope.
The Pope has granted a special dispensa-
ton from fasting and prayec during the
Lenten season to the whole world where
the grip has presented itseIe.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Severe Weather IN Montana,

The heaviest snowstorm of the winter has
Just prevailed throughout Montana. The
theI mometer registered ten degrees below
zero and II high wind blew. Much anxiety
is felt for the safety of the cattle on the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
BURIED TREASURE ExHUMED.

chase be consummated to merge the rival
leagues.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Want to Soatro. ulslahoma.s Government

1t is rel orted that an organization ne
groes known as the Grand Independent
Brotherhood. said to have a large member
ship is planning movement to secure
control OF the State and local government
Of Oklahoma.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

Adopted the Australian Ballot System.
By vote of 81 to s the North Dakota
Senate adopted the Australian election
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
The Timber Act to Be Repealed.

A Washington dispatch says: The House
Committee on Public Lands has unani-
mously agreed to report favorably bill to
repeal the timber culture law. The COM
mittee took up the bill introduced by Rep
resentatve Picker Is. d. to allow timber
culture claimants to commute their claims
after four years cultivation at $125 an
acre. and instructed Mr.. Picker to report
it favorably, but with the addition OF a new
section repeating the timber culture law
entirely.
Dom Pedro Desires to Return to Brazil.
Charles r. Flint, of New York, says he
has just seen Paris letter from a close
friend of the deposed Emperor of Brazil
announcing positively that Dom Pedro will.
when the constitutional convention meets
at Rio Janeiro, in November next, notify
that body of his desire to renounce all
claim to his title and ask that he be per-
mitted toreturn to his people as a private
citizen and aid them in firmly establishing
the republic recently formed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

ThSesurtsess Pas. 1psspsaf ssa''
1eft is d4Saerstood eemooratIe
leadef4p the House 80 geveraI con-
fere6aes IatelyIo conside He question of
qsl8estinS the sstitutionality of Speaker
Reeds ruliz Ath eAbers present butnot
'voting sh AouHted to make a quorum.
Mr.. ca Virtually foreshadowed such
actioN IL his remarks to the House on the
18th inst. when he said: This question
must go to some other forum when
proper case arises" When asked what he
meant by a proper case arising. Mr.. Car
Isle said: Il mean whenever a bill is
passed which affects the rights of an
individual or of property. Then the per-
son or corporation whose rights are
abridged or whose property is affected may
seek redress in the courts by testing the
constitutionality of the bill passed under
Speaker Reeds ruling as to what consti-
tutes a quorum. OF course we cannot take
the matter before the courts; we can only
refrain from voting on some measure
which will involve the rights OF some per-
son or property, and SO create the occasion
for testing the constituticnality. of the
Speakers decision. We are all convinced
it will not stand"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27

To Bar Lottery Circulars from the Mails.
A Washington dispatch says: Senator
Sawyer has introduced a bill to amend the
Revised statutes relating to lotteries. 1t
provides that no letter Of circular concern
ing the advertisement of lotteries So
called gift enter prises, and intended to de-
ceive the public, shall be sent through the
mails. Any person found guilty of using
the mails for that purpose shall be fined
not less than 500 nor more than $500. The
Postmaster General may also, upon finding
any person engaged in this business. in
struct the postmasters at towns to which
registe ed letters are sent in answer to
such advertisements to return them to the
PERSONS who mailed the m. with the word
fraudulent" stamped on the outside.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-02-27
Allotments to Sioux Indians.

A Washington dispatch says: In trans
hitting, the Sioux agreement to the Sen
ate. the President says that this agreement
involves departure from the terms of the
general allotment act in at least one par
ticular. 1t gives to each member of the
tribe 100 acres of land. without regard to
age or sex, while the general law gives
that amount only to heads of families.
These are, he thinks, serious objections to
the basis adopted in the general law, es-
peciaIly in its application to married wom-
en-. but if the basis of the agreement is
adopted it woull result. in some cases
where there are large families OF minor
children. in excessive allotments to a
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
TROUBLE ALL AROUND
LOOKED FOR SHOULD PRESIDENT AACKEY
ATTEMPT TO MOVE FREIGHT.
Report That the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
ginsers and Fireman are Against The Strike.
President Aacksy Will Attsmp! 10
Resume Operations To-Day.

EVANSVILLE, IND, January 5.-The
strike situation here remains in aatu quo
as reported last night. The conference
between the strikers and President Mackey
resulted in nothing bat disagreement.
Every thing is quiet and orderly, but
about the Union Depot great crowds con-
gregsted more with a Sightseeing desire
than than any other. During the day
Mackey was visited by committee from
the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineer and Fireman, and ii
was reported that he received
authoritative expressions from them that
they were not in sympathy with the strike
and would not aid the strikers in any
manner whatever. The strike committee
had another conference with President
Mackey, but it is not concluded at this
writing (7p.m 1t is understood, with
the assurance of the engineers and firemen,
they will not aid the strikers.
President Mackey will attempt to move
his freight 10 morrow, both here and at
Tere Haute. In this event trouble is
looked for at both ends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
PIG IRON ADVANCED.
Thomas Il Co.'s Circular Gives a High
Quotation.

Thomas S Co.'s Circular Gives High
Quotation.
NEW YORK, January 5.-The Star
sayt; Wall street was much interested
yesterday in the announcement that the
Thomas Iron Company had advanced the
price Of pig iron to $40 and $19 for the two
highest grades of iron. The prices
of the Thomas Iron Company gen.
erslly fix the status of the iron
trade for the early months of the year.
The January circular of this company IL
consequently looked forward TO with
much interest as an index of the condi-
of the iron trade. The circular which
was sent to customers of the company
yesterday was as follows:
GENTLEMEN;-For what iron you may
require for your use, up to July l, 1890,
We ara ready to contract for at $40 for No.
TX; S19 for No. 2S, (. o. b., Perth Amboy,
on usual terms.
B. G. CLARKE, President.
The prices for these grades were
$18 and SIT during the year 1888,
With the exception OF the months
Of May and June, when a reduction to
$3.50 and $3.50 was made. AT the
time Of the reduction President Clarke
said that the the action of the coDpa-
ny was forced by the general stagnation OF
the iron trade and the competition of the
iron from the Southern furnaces Almost
from the time of the reduction the eordi-
ticn Of the iron trade began to improve,
and the old price of SIS and $l7 was re-
sum1d in July.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Charters Issued to Two by the Secretary
of state.
The Secretary of State he's issued a GER
tificate Of Incorporation to the West Vir-
ginia Improvement Company, organized
at Psrkersburg with q cspital stock Of
$500 and tho privilege Of increasing this
to 100000, fer the purpose of building
and owning coal docks, wbarves and
barges, and of constructing railroads and
other works of internal improvement.
A charter has been granted to the Farm
er's Bank, of Pendleton, organized for the
purpose of doing general banking busi-
ness The principal Office Is to be at
Franklin. Pendleton county, and the
charter is TO expire January /, 1910. The
sum Of $40, 600 has been subscribed to the
capital stock, 10 per cent. of which hiss
been paid in, with the arivilege Of in
creasing the said capital 10 500, 900 in
all The capital is divided into shares
of 800 each and no one otockholder
shall own or control more than one-third
of the capital, of which David G.. Nc
Chung, of franklin holds $50 shares; John
Mcclure, OF franklin holds rs; johnson
Sites, OF Upper Tract and Thomas j..
Bowman Of Franklin, so each; Daniel
Kiser, Jr., CT Oak Flat, 30; Morgan G
Trrmbc, Brandy-wine; Isaac P. Boges
and Frank Anderson, Of Franklin, 20
escb; William B Marshall, Thonas II
Priest, and William W. McClusg, Of
franklin, 4 each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
OHIO'S SENAT0R>HIP.
BRICKs RAINBOW STILL IN THE AS
CBNDRNCY.
He Gains One or Two AdhsrsniS and The Opinion
Expressed That Thomas Stands No Show.
The Stains Of ihs Rght-Ths General
Assembly COnysnss To-Day.

COLUMBUS, o, January 5.-The Sena-
torial contest has been at rest to-day and
decided quiet has prevailed. Many OF the
Legislative members vent home over Sun
day, and those remaining did not many
Of them frequent the botel lobbies. Some
Of the candidates attended church and
others remained indoors. recuperating for
a renewal of hostilities tomorrow. There
is nothing to Indicate any change in the
situation, further than the report that one
or two members who had not announced
themsel YES have declared for Brice.
The claim Of non-resie sncs and ineligihil-
ity which has been urged in the contest
against Brice has claimed attention in the
local press in an address to the Democratic
members, supported Is sffidavit', some Of
which are by Republicans, seeking to
make clear that Brice is resident and
citizsn of Ohio and that he is as eligible
to 90 TO the Senate as Senator Sherman is
Albert Whitaker, OF Cleveland, one OF
the prominent Cuyahog, county Demo
Gratis who has been interested in the anti
Brice movement in the city. in an inter-
view expressed the opinion that Brice ia
reasonably cure of nomination and cleo
ton and thinks Thomas stands no show for
the nomination. He expresses himself
against the nomination of Brice, and says
there appears to bs an epidemic Of COW
srdice among the anti-Brice people Of the
State. the GeLeral Assembly will con-
yene at ten o'clock to morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
roIaTs ps PEoPLs.
-ons snd the Coming and
Going of strangers.

-sns snd the Coming and
Going of strangers.
Mr.. G. A. Beuler is lying at his home
seriously i'll.
Henry O. FIesher, Of Jackson county, ID
at the Mcclure.
Prof. John Gray, OF Muskegon College,
is visiting his brother, Judge Gray, at
Martins Ferry.
Mrs. J. o. Morrison, of Sistersville, has
returned home, after pleasant visit tc
friends in this city.
Miss Flora Wilson, who has heea AT
home spending the holidays, returned Sat,
urdsy TO Pi.lsbnrg to resume her studiee.
Miss Lille Smith, charming young
lady of Cincinnati, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Robert Browne, on North Main street.
Miss Alys Montague, of Baltimore, Nd,
arrived in the city Saturday evening and
ia visiting Miss Ly dia McMecheD, on Chap
line street.
Miss Effie Lewis, who has been the guest
of Mrs. John ]. Jones for q week or ten
days past, returned Saturday to her home
in Pittsburg.
Miss Lalu Whiting, the guest of Miss
Celia Nelly, leaves to-day for Wheeling;
Miss Feenie Feihler is home from visit
to friends at Wheeling; Judge Boremsn re-
turned from Wheeling todsy.-PrkTs
burg Sentinel.
Mr.. Fred Husemen. general travelling
agent for the Ohio River railroad, hss
temporarily resigned his position. Mr..
Husemen has been in bad health for some
time, and will rsturn to duty as soon as
cnnYaleecent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
Foreign Markets.

LONDON, January 5-Money was hard
during the past week; there was q fair in-
quiry at 4!a5. Basiness on the Stock
Exchange was good and rates showed =
tendency to advance. The nature Of the
dealings discloses a recurrence Of pur-
chases for investments, ssusipg operators
to anticipate public demand. The re-
vivsl extended yesterday to every depart.
mept. Brazilian Government bonds have
recovered q per cent. since the Budget
statement. Brazilian railways rose 4 per
cent yesterday. Eoglish railroads were firm.
American railroads have been steadily ad-
vsncing since Wednesday and closed strong
yesterday. The weeks variations in the
prices Of American railroad SECURES in
clude the following.
Increases-Denver preferred, q New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, .; Norfolk
preferred, II; Baltimore and Ohio. 1t;
Denver common and Louisville and Nash.
vile, I each.
Decresses-Eie preferred, II; Lake
Shore end Union Pacific, each; Northern
Pacific, Ohio and Mississippi, and Wabash
general mortgage bonds, each; Norfolk
and Western ordinary !. Canadians
we're firm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-06
MONTHLY REPORT

OF Chief Of Police Deibrusgs for the Last
Month of the Year.
Chief Of Police Dslbrugge's report for
the month OF December last which be has
completed, shows the following totsls:
The total number Of arrests made was
19l divided amorg the following officers
Dsvlin 4, Carney 7, DAum and Bach s
each, Shorts II, Trnschell T. Nichols 4,
DoDley 90. Bell 3. Dsku ., Dslbrugge 5,
Frohne 10, T,rnl. 3, Desmond "a, Watson
5, Conrad 5. Donovan and Gsus
each, Cruse 5, West 2, Wilkie
10; McNichol, /; Dfiller, 4; Stanley, s.;
He'll, 7; Lukens, 2; Herbert, 8 White
males i150; white females, 81; black,
males 2; black females, . Total fues and
costs imposed, S1,7OS; amour. paid in,
1922 40. Days sentenced TO jsil, $3.50.
The arrests were for the following Of
fenses: Disorderlies, II; keeping house
of Ill fame, 4; inmates of same, 81; found
in houses. 81; DRINKS. Al; carrying con-
cesled pistol. 1; psddling without licen'e,
3; vagrancy, 10; putting out street light, /;
profsne swearing, /; urinating in public
place, / (; abusive language, /; wife beating,
2; contempt OF court. 2.