The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-04-12

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Powell, of Mississippi, who, yesterday
was thought to be recovering from the
effects of morphine, which he had taken
Thursday night, died last night.
In the Assembly yesterday bill tc
permit wife to testify for or against
her husband in civil action and criminal
trials, was reported adversely by the Ju-
dietary Committee, and the report agreed
to. a similar disposition WAS made OF
Speaker McCuiro'S bill, allowing wife
to testify against her husband or in be-
halfof another person, in cases of crimi-
nal connection.
New Orleans Races.
NEW ORLEANS, April l0-The spring
meeting of the Louisiana Jockey Club
was successfully inaugurated to-day,
with fine weather, large attendance,
good track and spirited racing. The
first race was hurdle race of two miles,
over eight hurdles for club purse of
five hundred dollars, first horse three
hundred and fifty, second one hundred
and third fifty. Seven horses started
and all called to the string at the finish
except Biloxi, who let down completely
at the seventh hurdle. At the start
Captain Hutchinson took the lead, close
ly followed by Limestone and Biloxi.
The others were well punched five
lengths behind. At the end oS the first
mile the horses were well together, but
gradually springing out until the
finish. Hutchinson and Lime
stone were entering the home stretch.
Hutchinson leading II length, but Lime
stone gaining to the finish made dead
heat, Little Flint, third, beating Biloxi,
Shillolah, Captain Jack, Bob. Brtton.
Time-5:53; first money was divided be-
tween Limestone and Hutchinson. Lime
stone was the iavorite in the pools, selling
on the track about the same rs last night.
The second race was for the PiCkwick
stakes for three year olds, twenty-five
dollars entrance, with n thousand dol
lars added, mile heats, two in three.
Mamie F., |, p, /; Mignon, 2, l, 2; Main
Soil, 3, 3, ruled out; Leap Year, 4, 4,
ruled out; time 81, l:4SS, 1881.
First heat Mamie +. took the lead,
winning easily. Second heat was won
10y Mignoa by half head. Third heat
was won by Mamie by half length. At
the start betting was 2 to / on Mamie,
against the field, 3 to l. At tha end of
the first heat and ut the end of
the second heat betting was near
ly even on Mamie against Mig
non with Mamie somewhat favorte
The third race was two miles, for all
ages; Club purse of $500, 500 to the
first horse S75 to the second, and S25 to
the third. 1t WAS won by Bonaventure,
Galway second, Granger third. Bona
kept ii throughout, winning by half
length. The betting was S25 on Bona
venture against $40 on all the Others.
In the first race the purse was divided
between the horses winning the dead
heats; time Of last race Bal
Second day races will be on Tuesday
next, and continued daily in regular or
der as though no postponemcnt had Oc-
CURED, ending with Saturday and
Destructive Fire.
MEMPHIS, April l0.-A destructive
fire took place at Greenvile, Mississippi,
at 3 o'clock Thursday morning, supposed
to be the work OF an incendary. a large
planning mill, warehouse, store, hotel
and several dwellings, were entirely de-
stroyed. The citizens worked with
great energy and saved much property
The hotel less will reach $4,000. Sew
eral persons were badly injured by fall
in chimneys.
More Mexican Ontrnges.
NEW ORLEANS, April 10.--John Volt,
Deputy Collector reports officially that on
the night of the 2nd at 10 o'clock, Rome
was surrounded by Il party of robbers,
from 80 to 80 on their re-
turn from Intercon, Texas, who intended
to rob the custom house here. Capt.
Buyers company Of troops were here
ready to receive them. As seon as the
MeXicans found this out they left and
crossed the river one mile below. On the
l4th inst. an ambulance was stopped be-
tween this place and Rio Grande City by
another party of four armed Mexicans,
but being alone and having nothing, was
allowed to proceed.
supply Of Coal.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE Potts
vile Miners Journal says that supplies
of coal sent from all regions so
far this year is 3,0l9,092 tons against
q, S,929, $50 to same period last year.
Ku KIux Acquitted.
MEMPHIS, April 1.-THE Gibson
ku klux We're acquitted in U, 5. Court
to-day. Judge Ballard recommended
their discharge, rs the evidence failed to
establish their guilt.
The New Tribune" Building,
New York, April lO-The new
Tribune building was formally opened
this morning, the thirty-ffth anniversary
Of the birthday of the newspaper, and
was visited by crowds of people through
outthe day. In the afternoon the edi-
torial and city staff made present of II
set of silver to Mr.. White
law Reid, inscribed with picture Of the
new building and the monograms III. q,
lS4l;' "W. r., 1875" DR.. George Rep
ley made the presentation speech, grace
fully complimenting Mr.. Reed, and Mr..
Reed responded in brief and apprecIa-
tive address.
New York Methodist Conference.
PoUGHKEEPsIC, April ll.-At the
Methodist Conference to-day, Mr.. Her
resolution offered ut the general
Conference to consider the propriety OF
eracting discipline requiring Bishops
or presiding elders TO consult the pastor
or pastors in case of application for di-
version Of church WAS discussed and de-
feated by heavy vote, DR.. Mitchell
and Newman addressed the audience in
relation to the Kansas sufferers. and the
contributed one hundred dol
lars to the relief funds.
Paper Suspended.
LITTLE Rock April 10.-A leading
in the daily Republican, to-day,
announces the suspension Of the daily
issue of that paper until the lst day OF
November next on account of the dull
season.
Young Reelected Prophet.
SALT LAKE, April l0.-At the An
Tbnr,b held to-day