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ohio Editorial Convention.

COLUMBUS, May l8.-A meeting Of
the Representatives OF the Press and
prominent citizens was held at the Board
Of Trade rooms tonight, at which COM
mittees were appointed, and steps taken
to :make the social part of the coming
Editorial Convention, which meets here
on June Sd, a grand success. An excur-
sion to the coal fields over the Hooking
Valley road, u visit to the Agricultural
College, and a social reception rendered
by the citizens. are among the festivities
under discussion. All editors in the
state whether members OF the Assocla-
ton or not, are invited to attend the
coming convention.
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New York Dry Goods Market.

NEW York, May ls;-The market for
printed and bieachcd cottons Is excited
and prices became irregular. American
light prints are reduced by agents to Sc,
and large iohbing houses mad" n drive On
Spragues $. Richmond and Washington
prints Mt &c Lonsdale .hirtings l2c
Blackstone \ \ and Hope 9lc. Lol,-
dale cambric lGc. Heavy wooden. IN
moderate request by clolhiers.
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FOREIGN.
Suppression orthe Liquor Traffic.

LONDON, May 1S.-The United King
dom Alliance for the suppression ofthe
liquor traffic gave 4 breakfast to-day, at
Manchester, to Neal Dow, who is about
to sail for the United States. Sir Wilfred
Lawson, member of Parliament, pre-
sided, and presented Mr.. Dow with
farewell address.
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Grasshopper RaYases.

ST. LOUIS, May 1S.-A Kansas City
special to the Republican says that
farmers from various parts of jackson
and Clay counties continue to bring IN
news of ravages OF grasshoPpers. Grass
has been nearly destroyed, and wheat
and oats have suffered terribly, the only
salvation IS their departure. which many
are making. and thousands are dying,
the ground being covered in many places.
The crops in Kansas beyond the western
tier of countries are excellent.
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the beginning OF next week

a CHARLESTON correspondent Of the
Cincinnati. C9o.mrrc.al evidently Re
publican writing under date Of May
Nth, and signing himself Ajax, after
abusing the Legislature, the Governor,
aad everybody connected with the Ca
pr,al removal thus torc,hadows the pro
.ramme by which it is hoped to delay the
course OF the law:
"AU the eye, Of the State are now CEN
tered here. aud the people await patiently
the result. Some scott at the idea Of the
Injunction. but more at the idea Of it,
being dissolved Stll, as iL !, "wItha
the brea-, %. the Court Speculation
is all that can be M
dulgci However, it is determined, II
vii! materially ahrc; then general
election, as well rs many other issues
thereafter. Another thing boiore leave
this subject. 1t is the fixed drtermlua-
tiou to tight it 10 the bitter end, and in
The event that thc.uiuuction /, dissolved,
an apueu. WI, N- g. the supreme tour:
Of the State winch will be easily obJsin.
uI and renIng which the injunction
e.rt.a..- &" opara:" and leave every
,u.r- a st4.u qao uuL. the appeal Is
heard and decided.
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THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHINGToS, MAY IS, 9 P. N,
PROBABILITIES
WAR DEPARTMENT,

PROBABILITIES.
For Wednesday throughout the Allan
tic States easterly winds, stationary or
higher temperature and pressure and
partly cloudy weather.
For the Gulf States stationary or fall
ing barometer, southeast winds, warmer
and partly cloudy weather and occasional
rains
For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley, and
the Lake Region, south and westward,
stat.onaryor or lower temperature and bar
ometcr, partly cloudy weather, and in
the Ohio Valley possibly rain.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valleys light southwest to
northeast winds, partly cloudy and cool
e. weather.
The rivers will continue TO fall slowly.
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Cleveland Market.

CLEVELAND, May lo.-Whcut and
Corn-Quiet Oats Steady. Petroleum
Steady Standard whit" llici ljO'
test l2ic.
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The Pennsylvania Ku-KIux.

PoTTsvILLE PA, May l8.-Last night
at New Kirk Collery, near Tamaqua, as
some workmen were returning from the
mines they were attacked by twenty-five
men. Geo Shively was shot in the head,
and man named Ochman badly hurt
by stones, and others were injured.
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Ex-ATToRNEY-GESERAL WILLIAMS
and Ex-Commissioner Douglass have
ioined teams and gone into the practice
of law. This i the eliminating point Of
Douglass shame.
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Big Fire.

PoTTsvILLE, PA. May lS.-Early this
morning fire broke out on Centre
street, the principal business portion OF
Mahoney City, destroying six business
houses composed of shops and stores;
seven dwellings and Il number of s;ab,e-.
Loss, S75, ,OO0 mostly insured.
The fire in the mountains N that vi
entity continues and is spreading IN all
directions.
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kEoKrK, May l8.-The tity-nlnth
anniversary of the American Bible So
ciety held at FarweIl Hall i'll this city, to-
night President VIM. II. Allen in the
chair. Addresses were delivered by DR..
Daniel Bliss, of Syria, Prof. {. II. Fowl
er, of Evanston, Rev. 5. H. Tying, New
York. Prof. Fish, of Chicago and Wm.
II. Alien and others. The exercises
were principally of business and rou-
tine character. Tn" annual report shows
that the receipts have been $51l.j69 and
the payments were S5&3,7l4. The total
number Of bibles distributed was g.
05j This is the first anniversary Of the
society ever held west of the Alleghaney
mountains.
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Victory Over the CnrIIsts.

BARCELONA, May l8.-The govern
ment troops have gained an important
victory at Mont Ferrat. They captured
the formidable position ofthe Carlists on
that mountain, with loss Of ninety
thrne killed and wounded.
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Arms for the ConI Regions.

TYRONE, PA, May 1S.-SeveraI 0oXes
OF rifles and. ammunition have passed
through here, directed to the sheriff OF
Clcarfcld county. Parks, the organizer
and mining agitato:. has gone westward.
There are several warrants out for him.
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uHs present Ci;y Council has shown
60 be- governed by enlightened prin-
.- and progressive views. Improve
...-. j, the word.
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FROM our reports this morning the
probabilities are that the weather to-day
will De partly cloudy, with south and
.-.. winds. and lower temperature.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-19

WEare /, hayra new 100000 State
House. anew outlet from the city RIA.
,.r Peninsula. now Tor good streets and
. ,5mu-chcu,lyc system of sewerage.
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HorribIe Outrage and Murder.

PHGNIxvILLE, Pa, May l8.-An out
rage and murder was committed near
Tiaffe, small village five miles from
here, this afternoon. A young girl
named Whitley was the victim. Her
body was found under table; her ears
torn of and her head terribly beaten.
A tramp was seen in the vicinity, and
it is supposed the crime was committed
by him. The excitement is intense.
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Supreme Lodge. Il. Of i.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May lS.-Thc
Supreme Lodge Of Knights OF Pyth,as,
convened here this morning, and were
called to order by Supreme Chancellor
Davis. Thirty-four Grand Jurisdictions
are rrnrc.cnted
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ohio Building Associations.

COLUMBUS May lS.-The Supreme
Court, this morning, reversed the decision
of the Superior courts of Cleveland and
Montgomery counties, on well known
cases which were brought to test the
validity of the right of building and loan
associations to collect certain funds for
the non payment OF dues and other mat
;ers of great importance to these associa-
tions, in the main. The reversal Of the
decision is regarded hs favorable to the
as-OciatlOns
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vaIIor an Elevator.

ST. Lo.Is. May ls.-By the fall OF an
elevator in the store Of Gregory u Stagg,
No. 400 North Second street, this alter.
noon, Jas. Murphy,a drayman, was killed
outright and Henry Ebier, NJ. +. SheT-
rem. and NJ :. Talbot seriously injured,
Shcrren probably fatally. The elevator
fell from the fifth story to the cellar.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-19
Foreign BreadstuT Market.

LONDON, May lS.-Thc Mark Lane
Express in its review of breadstutF mar
kets says: "There has been marked
improvement in the temperature of the
past week, reaching the highest attained
in summer and altering the face Of the
country. This coming on Of dull markets
made business still more difficult. Had
high prices been paid, smart decline
would have followed, but present rates
there is no room for abatement All over
Europe beneficial change has been felt,
but markets are little changed, and
nricns nrn nnrhnn. q shilling, lnwnrN
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The Bloody Chasm to be Crossed.

WASHINGTON, May l8.-The light in
fantry of Charleston, S. c., will accom-
pany the New England Society and Old
Guard, of New York, on II trip to Boston
IN June, to participate in the Bunker Hill
Centennial.
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Three Children Burned 10 Death.

OMAHA, May lS.-On Sunday night
Mr.. Mcpherson, living eight mics east
of Columbus, Nebraska, was away from
home visiting some friends. accompan
led bv his wife. They lett four children
at home aged four, six, twelve and four
teen years. During the absence OF the
parents the house took fire, and three OF
the children were burned to death. The
circumstances indicate that the ire com
menced,outslde, so it must have been the
work Of an incendIary.
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American Sunday School Union.

New YORK, May lS.-The fifty
seventh anniversary Of the American
sunday School Union was celebrated this
evening ut the Academy OF Music Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. DIR. Stuart
Robson, of Louisville, and others.
The Committee on Publication report
cd 20 books published during the past
year. l,25S new schools have been or
ganized, having G,4SO teachers and AS
O49 scholars; 3,09S schools
have been visited and aided,
having 1901 teachers and 1GS,S4l
scholars, ll,214 bibles and tcstaments
distributed. l& S25 families visited, $3.50
sermons and addresses delivered, and
222. j9l miles travelled The work has
been greatly aided by the liberal grants
from the American Bible Society. In
the New England department during the
part eleven years, 2l2 schools have been
organized; in New York during the past
wears, IA schools were established; (;
in New Jersey, 3s; in Michigan,
30 new schools organized and ~ aided (;
two churches established in in Mnneso-
to; q new schools created in Toxasi 80
in Northern Arkansas and Southwest
crn Missouri; 81 and 40 aided Kansas
and Indian Territory; j3 and 1856 aided
Culifornir; 100 hundred schools have
been organized and aided. Foreign
work is reported to be most hopeful.
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Gcrman Catholic Association.

CINCINNATI May Is In the Conven-
ton Of the Catholic Benevolent Associa-
ton this morning Mr.. Mohcnhot made
Il motion to appoint a committee of three
to prepare an article for the newspapers
denying that there exists any disagree.
ment between the Priests and Laymen in
regard to the constitution of the society.
The proposition WAS adopted and the
committee appointed. The election Of
officers of the Society was postponed un-
til tomorrow. 1t was resolved 10 re-
commend to the Societies to subscribe
literally for the benefit of the st. Francis
Seminary near Milwaukee, and for II Ger
man Roman Catholic Emigrant Society.
Various committees then made reports
in relation to the routine business Of the
societies. This afternoon n debate on
the new constitution will take place. At
six o'clock this evening the Societies will
attend banquet at the Lookout House.
AFrERNooN SESSION.
In the afternoon session of the Ger
mas Catholic Convention, there was a
brief discussion on the constitution, which
commenced among the members OF the
executive committee, one Of whom, Mr..
Spanhorst, denied that the constitution
had been "set up by certain members OF
that committee. He claimed that he had
repeatedly requested other members Of
the committee, residing IN various parts
of the country, to unite upon
some time and place for n meeting
but his letters were unanswered. Mr..
Hnerling, Il member from Chicago,
denied having received the letters and
notification which, it was claimed, had
been sent. 4 delegate from Buffalo also
denied that the Buffalo member Of the
Committee had ever received an invita-
tion to meet with the committee. Fur
thcr debate ensucd, after which Conven-
tion proceeded to vote on the ConstItu-
ton. with but little debate. The whole
document was finally adopted, and the
Convention adjourned to the Lookout
House for the evenings entertainment,
which consisted of complimentary ban
Quet. The business meetings OF the As
sociation will close tomorrow.
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4t'hec(lnq 9ealster.

GOLD closed in New York yesterday
al ll6i
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The French Assembly.

PARIS, Ny 1S-In the Assembly to-
day, Minister Dufaure submitted bill
regulating the relations between public
powers. 1t provides that the Senate and
Chamber Of Deputies shall meet annually
in January, and sit at least four months
in the year. The President Of the Re
public may communicate with the Cham
bers by message. The Chambers are
obliged to reconsider any decision, if the
President makes request to that
effect The President and ministers
can be impeachcd only by the Chamber
of Deputies, and must be tried BY the
Senate.
NJ. Dufarealso introduced bill rcla-
tive to the organization Of the Senate.
1t provides that the elections for Sena-
tors shall be ordered by decree, which
must be issued six months before the day
appointed for the holding thereof
A motion was made that the bill be
referred to a committee of thirty.
The left opposed the motion and urged
that the bill be referred to the Special
Committee. NJ. Daiaures motion was
defeated. whcreupon Mr.. Balbie announ-
c"d that the Committee of Thirty mad re
signed their functions. Mr.. Laboulaye,
q member of the Committee Of Thirty,
objected that Mr.. Botbic had no right to
tender the resignation Of the entire COM
mittee The Due Auditiret Pasquirer,
President OF the Assembly, declared
that the resignation of the
committee was unprecedented. The
committc should first meet and
consider the subject, and those Of its
members who propose to resign should
notify the presiding officer Of the Assem-
bly, Of their intention. NJ. Dufaure in
formed the House that the defeat Of his
motion would not be considered a cabinet
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Origin orthe Recent War Rumors.

LONDON, May 1S.-The PaH Mall
Gazette finds the origin of the recent war
rumors in the following circumstances:
The Versailles Assembly, just before adj
journing tor its last recess, passed bill
which had been for some time under con-
sideration, concerning the cadets Of the
French army. Later Prince Bismarck
addressed circular dispatch to the diplo-
matte representatives Of Germany
abroad, complaining ofthc adoption OF the
measure which was described as caculal-
cd TO endangcr the peace of Europe. The
contents Of the dispatch were, according
to instructions, orally communicated by
the German representative to the gov.
ernments to which'they were respectively
accredited. The existence of this dispatch
was devulgcd and gave rise to the reports
which have lately caused so much alarm
-brouvb vbput Furnna
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Louisville Races,

LOUIsyIL z, May lS.-Ihe crowd al
the second day of the Jockey Club races
was not us large as yesterday, but fully
1000 visitors were on the grounds
There were three races, and the time
made in the second and third were con.
sidered very good. The day was per-
feet but the track was q little dusty.
The first race was for the Alexander
stakes for two year olds, half mile dash,
with "a entries and IL starters. Con-
gresham by Wardance, Molnashi by
Planet, Grit by Melbourne Razon by
Asteroid, Melnotte by Melbourne, Va,
grant by Virgil, John Funks b. c. by
Virgil, Pluto by Planet Ceylon by Aste,
roid, Mediator by Daniel Boone. A good
start was made by Col. johnson, the oti'
cial starter. Vagrant took the lead a.
most at the start and came in winner by
three lengths.
Summary-Vagrant, entered by Q. j.
Nichols, l; John Funk's entry, . Russ
Butler, entered by Tom Murphy, 3.
Time, sol.
Pools sold in this race, Melnott and
Creedmore, $35; field, $85, Vagrant sold
last in the pools.
Second race, Association purse $500,
two mile heats there were five entries,
and all started. Just after starting Harp
er's Excel was louled by Williams
Oxmore, forcing the horse against the
fence and almost dismounting the rider.
He recovered his seat admirably, amidst
great cheers, but lost several lengths. He
immediately made for the front, and
came under the string at the second mile
only half length behind. The heat was
beautiful one. A protest was entered
on the part Of Excel, and Oxmore was
ruled out and the rider suspended. The
second heat was also Il beautiful one, and
Won in splendid time.
Summary-James Franklin's Arizona,
!, !; f. B. Harper's Excel, by Endorser,
= 8; B. q. Thomas Hazen 3, 9.
Pools in this race were in the follow
ing order: Arizona, Excel, Hazen
Field.
In the third race for association
purse ofa$25O, II mile, these were six
teen entries and fourteen started. Astral
by Asteroid, Mainsail by Jack Malone,
Mary L. by Voucher, Century by Car
son, Nelly Knight by Hunters, Lady
Greenfield by Bonnie Scott, Egypt by
Planet Brakesman by Jack Malone, st.
George by Wandcrer, Madore by Mug
gins, Whisper by planet, Colyin by
Tipperary, EnlIster by Enquirer,
George Bowman by Lexington,
Calvin sold us the favorlte. The start
was beautiful, but Calvin took the lead
and came in winner by three lengths.
Summary-Calvin WAS entered by
Price McGrath; Astral, entered by
Robinson and Morgan; George Bow
man, entered by Logan and Bruce;
Egypt, entered by D. Swigert. Time
:j0I.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Report. by Western
Union Line, Office Northwest cor
of Main and 18th SITS.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Frauds OH the Revenue.

New YORK, Nav lS.-An officer OF the
Treasury Department is in town under
instructions from Secretary Bristow, to
thoroughly examine the records et all
silk and lace importations Tor the past
two years IN connection with develop
mcnts brought out in the recent arrest
by Lawrence, Deputy Collector Dosing,
and others
Itis said that frauds III the importation oil
Grape and mourning goods have been DIS
covered AS having extended through the
past two years in the appraisers depart
ment of customs Of this city and one OF
the examiners ha, resigned.
An examination of books and accounts
of wholesale whisky dealers and rcctiliers
by treasury officials is going Oh here very
thoroughly, but no irregularities have
been found.
Tue Folio " ing Letter Explains Itself:
10 the Editor ofthc Tribune:
SIP:-In your report of the election of
officers of the Congregational Union, in
your paper on Friday last, it was stated
that the Rev. DIR. George b. Bacon, ID.
d., declined the reelection "a trustee vi
said society, because Of his objection to
Henry c. Bowen rs a member OF the
Board, and that | was chosen
in his place. ! was not pre-
sent at that meeting, nor did
| know of my election, until saw the
report in the Tribune. Allow me to say
therefore, that ! most heartily sympn-
thIze with the action of my friend DIR.
Bacon, and for the same reason that led
him to decline reelection, have declined
to become his successor. | ask the prlvi-
lese ofthis statement because one less
public, might lead some TO think that
DR.. Bacon stands alone. l believe our
churches are with him, at least it
cannot be doubted that they would pre-
fer to have their contributions disbursed
by men of unquestioned character.
Very truly,
A. Ii. BRADFORD.
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BRIDGEP0RT.

THREE Wheeling Butchers were arrest
ed by officer McConoghy yestcrdayior fast
riding and racing through our streets
The Mayer fined them three dollars and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-19

A. Anspach g. Co. had a grand
opening of goods yesterday at their
double store. Want of space pre-
vents us from making a very ex-
tended notice of the establishment,
but suffice II to say that the stores
of this firm are literally filed with
goods of the latest styles. The
dry goods, millinery, and dress de-
partment cannot be excelled in any
store in the State, outside of De-
troit, while their stock Of clothing,
furnishings etc., is equal to the
best in the market. Anspach d Co.
seem determined to keep up with
the times, and to this end, they al
ways labor for the interests OF their
patrons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-19


Church's Musical Visitor for May has
arrived, and is brighter and better than
ever. Without unduly rejecting upon
other musical papers, It may be said that
the publishers of the Visitor are making
earnest endeavor to give the art of music
a journalistic representative worthy Of
its Importance. The principal contents
of this number consists of interesting
articles on musical topics, by w. S. B.
Mathews. John Howard, Dr. Chomet
F. Crowest, and Others. The correspon-
dence are unusually full, and promi-
nent feature Is the space given to infor-
nation concerning the Cincinnati May
Musical Festival.
There is pretty poem by ID. c. Add.
son, and the usual qnntum Of Editorials
Notes, Hopper" etc.
There are five peices OF music; two
songs and choruses, one by Persley and
the other by Bliss o waltz by Root
and the overture to Wagner's "Lohen
grin" This music alone Is worth
more than the price of subscription to
the Visitor, which is only $3.50 per year
including handsome premium. Speci
men copy will be sent to any one on
receipt of ono stamp, by the publishers,
John Church Il Co., Cincinnati, o.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-19

chartered to run on Lake Mich
igan, between Ludington and She
boygan, and that she arrives here
this morning for the last time this
season. Now she leaves for her
new route. AS yet we have not
learned what boat is to take the
place of the Sherman on the shore
route, but rumor says that it is to
be the Clinton.