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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Banner Mullins Corn

Mix together one and a half pints
corn meal, half pint wheat -four, half
cup powdered sugar, III desired sweet
one teaspoonful salt, two measures
"BaNNEE' Baking Powder, then rub in
half teacup cold lard stir into this three
well beaten eggs and one and quarter
pints cold sweet milk. Bake in gem
pans in a quick oven.
Each can Of Banner Powder contains
a measure TO use instead Of spoon. A
Pound Can with the measure and Ban
ner Recipe Book complete, mailed TO
families on receipt OF 90 cents. Address,
Banner Baking Powder, p. o. Box 1858,
Pittsburgh, Pa, ifyou cannot get it from
your Grocer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Certificate Issued.

Clerk Hook, Of the County Court. is
used yesterday, a certificate OF incor-
poratiOn 10 the Wheeling Subordinate
Circle of Honor No. /, formed Tor the
purpose of mutual protection, benevo-
icnce, charity and temperance, and for
these purposes desires authority to hold
land 10 the amount of $1,000 and per
soualproperty TO the amount OF $1,000.
The ineoruorators are 4. j. Adams, John
". Browning, J. +. Gray, J. l.. ;. Hall
and John Woods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
BUFFALO BILL COMBINATION.

Buffalo Bill played last night at Steub-
enville and will be here this afternoon
and evening. He will be greeted, beyond
doubt, with large houses on both occa
slons. The press has everywhere praised
the company, as the following will
show:
Hon. w. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, APP
peared here last night in his new play,
written by Col. Prentiss Ingraham. II
is more in harmony with the cultured
and refined audiences that everywhere
gather to see the noted chief OF scouts,
and has made big hit. Mr.. COde has
wonderfully improved as an actor, and
is supported this season by very strong
company u,ceHReS Times.
The papers everywhere speak most
highly OF Ingraham's drama, knight
OF the Plains" written expressly for the
Hon. W. +. Cody, better known As But
ialo Bill, and having lastnight witnessed
the performance of the new play, we will
lingly endorse the universal sentiment
of the press regarding its merits.-In-
didHdDDliS Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

DREss GOoDs at |. Blum & Bros.
Silks a. |. Blum & Bros.
Velvets at !. Blum d Bros.
Shawls at |. Blum & Bros.
Flannels at |. Blum & Bros.
Blankets at |. Blum < Bros
The largest stock at |. Blum & Bros.
The lowest prices at |. Blum & Bro s
Deal at 7. Bum q Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Correspondence Of the Register.

Correspondence Of the Register.
WHEELING, Nov. :, 1879.
/ see my name in to-day's issue OF
your paper, in an article from the Vet
eran Association; | see my name as
signed as member. Now, Mr.. Editor,
where they get the name OF Veteran l
can not see, My understanding OF
veteran is an old soldier, or one who
served from the beginning to the expir-
alton of the war and received from the
government a veteran discharge. ]
also see that / am credited to the 18th
Va. Infantry" where as ! was MEM
Der of the I'd W. Va. Infantry from the
spring of 81 to the fall of 80, and from
then to the spring of "a in the 5th W.
Va. Mounted Infantry, and mustered
out of service June, '66, after fighting
the Indians for IA months on the plains
of Dakota and Colorado, as the 9th w.
Va. Volunteer Cavalry, Co. X.
DAVID ARNDT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
meeting then adjourned.
Mail plata Rnllars

The manufacturers and nail plate roll
lers held conference, last night, and
arrangements were made by which the
men Will go to work on Monday. The
compromise IS kept secret, We are IN
formed, but is entirely satisfactory. The
men struck for an advance of ia cents
on the ton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Col. ID. B. Hodges, business manager
OF Tony Denier's Pantomime Company,
smiled on us yesterday.
John Il. Davenport is snipe shooting
ut Fish Greek.
Geo. K. Taylor returned YESTERDAY
from a trip to New York City, where
he had gone to buv ladies dolmans and
cloakS.
Col. +. VI. GotthOld, the "Octoroon'
manager, and withal prince OF man
ayers, arrived in the city, last night.
Thomas I'll. Nef, of Mingo, was mar
ried at Wheeling, yesterday, to Miss
Sarah Browning, OF Ohio county
Seub,nriNr Herald
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Where 10 Go.

Many will ask, Where shall ] 90 for
my Cloak or Dolman, Circular or UlsterP
Come directto the manufacturers, where
YOU can find elegant garments at $500
800, $500, $500, 500, $500, $500
$1,000, $ll.00, $500, Sl4.O0, $1,000
$500, 5000, etc, etc, made in the best
manner, and save from $500 to $1,000
by buying Of |. Blum 4 Bro, cloak manu-
facturers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
THE OCTOROON.

On next Friday evening and Saturday
matinee and evening, Manager Colt
holds new play Of the "Octoroon' will
be produced. The ST. Louis Dispatch
SAYS:
Boucicault's "Octoroon' was produced
at De Bars by the Gotthold Combna-
ton last Monday. In addition to the
intense dramatic interest of the play it
was rendered extra attractive by the
effective scenery which is the property
of Mr.. Gotthold and also the introduce
ton of the cold Dominion Nocalists, "
rivals of the Jubilee Singers. The caste
was advertised as a phenomenal one,
and though that word is rather ambigu-
Gus it must be admitted that the piece
was excellently acted. The Salem
Scudder of Mr.. J. n. Gotthold is GER
tainly very fine rendition.
The next thing at the Opera House
will be Tony Denier's Humpty Dump
tv on the 18th instant. John McCul-
Tough will follow on the goth, 2lst and
and Odd, Madame RENTS Minstrels and
Vienna Lady Orchestra on the 9th and
Grau's English Opera on the 2Sth and
10Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
A Good Account.

"To sum 1t up, six long years OF bed
ridden sickness and suffering, costing
500 per year, total, 81, 200-all OF which
was stopped by three bottles. oil Hop
Bitters taken by my wife, who has done
her own housework for a year since
without the loss of a day, and ! want
everybody to know it for their benefit.
JOHN WEEKS, Butler, y. l."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

For the four months beginning July
lst and ending October 3lst, the Webster
Wagon Company has manufactured $50
wagons at the State prison at Mounds
VILE, and sold and shipped 1000. They
have orders ahead for all the wagons
they can manufacture from now till the
LIST of January.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

GEO. X. TAYLOR made special trip
TO New York this week 20 buy Ladies'
Dolmans, Sacques and other winter wraps,
and will open to-day and next week an
entire new stock Ofthe latest winter styles
The ladies are invited 10 call and see
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

OK Tuesday, November 18th, the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will run an
excursion to Chicago for 800 the round
trip. tickets good until the 18th, in
elusive. Train leaves the Il. q U. depot
at sos A. N. No change OF cars to
Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Register
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

Administrator : NOtice-M.J j. Brelnlg.
Nichols Wrought Iron Furnace -
Nesbitt x Bro.
Trustees sale.
Observation-Disclosures Gallery.
Grand Excursion Ia ChiCagO-Pan-
Handle Route.
Dolmans and CloakS-Brues * Golfer.
Wanted-Stone Breakers.
cold Spectacles X Dillon.
Excelsior Baking Powder - Logan,
List x Co.
Trusses, supporters, Surgical lnstru-
ments, Sc.-Logan, List X Co.
To the Ladies'. III. Kirk.
Letter List.
Cloaks. Dolmaus and Circulars-l.
Blum x Bro Head Of Local.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
FOURTH GRAND OPENING

FOURTH GRAND OPENING
OF Cloaks and Dolmans. This is our
fourth grand opening day of Dolmans,
Cloaks aud Circulars Study your inter-
est. Come and see the styles displayed at
1. BLUM & BRO,
Cloak Manufacturers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

4 beautiful assortment Of
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold,
silver and CelulOid Watches
lust received by Jacob W.
isrubb. the Jeweler. Washing
ton Hall. corner Market and
Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

100 school ClOakS. an extra
bargain. at ~ 80. Call and see
them. John EmSheimer. IlI1
Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

ATTENTION, COUNTRY MER-
CHANTS.
Save money and time ami get elegant
made Cloaks and Dolmans at the West
Virginia Cloak Emporium OF
l. BLUM s. BRO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Dress Goops at |. Blum & Bros.

SHAwIs just received; another full
line, and selling them as cheap as ever.
q. q. Roth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
DmNTrSTRx.

rINO THOSE THAT DESIRE TO SAVE THEIR
natural teeth we would say that We are now
better preparcd than ever before 10 enable them
10 40 so BY the use OF an ELkcrRo- MAGSEfic
PtVgGER we can and are making better ana
handSomer Gold Filings. with more ease 10 our
pafients. than have heretofore been made In this
civ or elsewhere without the aid OF the Electric
PluL e. What we say We can prove by actual
dsu,on>rrsssOn Call and see for yourselves
JAMES NJ SURGlSON & son,
vaivh No mas Market ST.. Wheeling, W. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Halls Journal Of Health, in a late
number, calls attention TO the injurious
effects OF the Burnt Alum Baking Pow
ders. Use Logan, List & Co.'S Excel
sior Baking Powder, which is pure,
wholesome and economical. Ask for it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
CLEVELAND HAND KNIT
EO0DS

80 dozen all wool Hose and
Sacks. the best goods i'm the
country. for sale at Emsheinl-
er'S, iii Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
TAKE NOTICE

Any PERSON HSslSG BUSINESS TO
N transact in the q auctioneering. or
al state. will pleas ee me perSonaiiy' a.
Mr.. W. II. Halter =, ~ my employ as the
whole thing - IN ~ -, hame and not con
nectcd with any 0tlll,.,,rfi ~. Persons desiring
any business IN thc-.ntee -eering line will call
ON me, a. viii gusl 10 -fiAure satisfaction or
furnish an aucuOnesy1i 10 ,lS ANY one desiring
" buy real estate holIss. ~ 70 call ON me, a.
have some twenty ~ III ~. me city for sale,
and fys farms ns ssI City n Ssy some q which
NAN, AucuOneet HSlaie Agent. lO4S
Market square. ocsia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Go with the Panhandle Excursion
10 Chicago, Nov. 18th. No change OF
cars. Fare 500. Train leaves Z A. N.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Every lady will do well to read the
advertisement of the New Automatic,
and write for particulars as there di'
rsetsd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

ALL Sheet Music at hall price, at
Sheib's, Washington Hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Mr.. W. S. HUTCHINs is now in New
York city buying holiday goods. He
will have the choice articles-the
dainties OF the season 10 offer in a few
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Thermometer Record.

70 pieces IO-ineh all wool
Cashmere at soc. at Emshein-
er's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
The Total Eclipse.

REMEMBER the date, November 18th,
to Chicago and back, for 500, via b. *
q. X. X.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

CARPETS, oil cloths, window shades,
&c; a fine assortment for sale cheap for
cash, at Geo. q. Roth's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

A GOOD felt skirt only SOC at Geo. G,
ROth's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

lS7S lisp.
IAN II " Bpm. Ppm. IAN Il ". Bpm. JPN
b. A. O. q l. - - q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

BLACK and colo-ed French cashmeres'
all wool, at SOC per yard, at George u
ROth's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
|. BLUM & BRO.

CIoaks and DOinians- the finest
stock. BLUM * bttO'
Circulars and Z listers, the best as
sortment. l. Blu vi BhO.
Black and Fancy Shawls- largest
variety. l. Blu vi bho'
BLACK and COlOred Silks. at bot
tom prices. /. BLUM & BRO.
Handsome Dress Goods. from
l0C upwards. l. Blu vi bNO.
blankets and Flannels, lower
than manufacturers prices.
]. BLUM & BRO.
You can save money by dealing
AZ /. BLUM x BROS.
Satins. VeIyets and Fringes,
large display. /. BLUM * BRO.
Lowest Prices and Newest
Goods always at |. BLUM & BROS.
IN is 10 your advantage TO deal at
|. BLUM * BROS.
No matter what others offer, the same
always lower at
|. BLUM Il BROS.
We study To please. and cannot
be- undersold Our stock is the largest
in the state. Give us a call, and obllge
4. Blum ~ Bro,
llO4 MAIN STREET.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

DRRss goods very cheap at Geo. g.
Roth's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

ELEGANT Piano Covers very cheap at
Washington Hall.
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$50 CARRIAGES A WEEK.
A LIST OF REAL ESTATE

COUNTY
States stat
lot the sw hich
to add a
III Mng Y
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08
Who are Veterans.

Go with the Panhandle Excursion
to Chicago, Nov. llth. No change of
cars. Fare 500. Train leaves ! A. NJ.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

As taken at Schnepfs Opera House
drug store;
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ALEXANDER BONE, SR.

~ ENFRAL BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE
" AGENT
Merchants and Manufacturers Books opened
examined and closed Estates settled, Notes,
Book Accounts and Rents COLLECTED.
Collections promptly RENTED, and all bust
ness correspondence cOnhdentially attended 10.
Send by postal card for Circular and References.
plO 1901 MCCOLLOCH ST.. WHEELING, W. VA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-08

Aapmsue serng xan' ls
"IshtEunning H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26

:. THE RACES SATURDAY.-The winners at Pim-
LcO races Saturday were Harold, mile-and-a-
haif, IN 2:404; Bramble, two-and-a-quarter
1:46k;; .Coronet, steeple chase two,and-a-haifi
mics, In $40. The winners at Louisville (Ky.)
races race were Little Ruffln, mile heats, in i:4lsl
ana @ l:44I; Buckner, one mile, in 1:45sl; Egypt.
9eaq neat with Peru) won the three-Guarter
dasn IN 1:1ssl. The winners at the San Fran
cisco races were Patsy Duffy, three-quarters OF
2:3sA; Matte Gross, mile In Eli:
Raven, Two miles, over eight hurdles, In All.
the winners at Denver (Col.) races were Rose.
and.a-quarter, In 22s; Annie d., three quarters,
In 1:23. The French Derby, at Paris, was won
by Count La Oranges chestnut colt Zut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26

SOuIH1RN MARYLAND RAILRoAD.-As an item
OF interest TO our people, we give the rumor
Wnlcn mas reached us that the Southern Nary.
land Railroad Company has been thoruu0hiy
ana completely organized, and that work On the
entire line, from Brandywtne TO Point Lookout
VIII De recommended at an early day and push.
ca 10 completion before winter. The Hon. j. ii.
Lenvllie. gentleman OF Pennsylvania, who is
represented as having much experience IN raaI-
ROAD building, and as builder Of many Of the
great railroad bridges OF the country, has been
elecIeo president OF the company, and Col W.
w. w. Wood, late chief engineer Of the United
States navy, OF Washington city, but now the
owner OF valuable real estate fn our county and
residing here, has been chosen vice president
Inc; Inc names OF the new directors we have not
peen apie 10 ascertain, but We are assured that
ity, ana mean work. We mention, also, the ru-
NOR mat Col Wood has invested to the amount
OF 1000 IN the very fast and commodious
steamer, George Ieary, plying between wash
fpgton and Norfolk, ala which, ft Is supposed,
VIII make the connection between Point Look
out and Norfolk upon the completion OF the
road.-[S. Marys Beacon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26
The Severn, Nd, Tragedy.
WILD RCMoRs OF PREVIOUS MURDERS By JOHN
STINCHC0MB.

tSpecfdt correspondence Of The Stdr.l
SEVERN, A. A. Co., Nd, May "a, 1879.
The details OF the horrible tragedy enacted on
wednesday last a short distance east OF this
place, In which Lewis Stinchcomb was shot ana
Killed py his brother, John Stinchcomb, who
subsequently, In the presence OF his sisters,
shot and killed himself, Is yet the subject OF
excited discussion throughout this section or
maryland II Is said by the residents In this
father OF the two men-over Is years aQo-the
youngest brother OF the family then living (his
name was Wtlliam) very suddenly disappeared
been matter OF conjecture what became of him.
some people suspecttng that he was KILLED and
buried somewhere on the home place OF the
family. IT Is also said that shortly after WI
liam was missed, one OF the neighbors (sfnce
deceased) In visiting the place, noticed where
Inere was some fresh earth, and asked John
and the question seemed to stagger him. He
mace no reply, but walked away After this
another OF the neighbors noticed the fresh
earln, ana remarked, "May be William Is buried
mere, and I've great notion TO see." John
St1nchcomb hearing this remark threatened n
ne put shovel there he would Kill him, and no
Up 1855 one OF the neighbors Mr.. Short. who
nao peen on terms OF intimacy with John
Suncncomo and bad quarrel with him was
found In the woods not far from the St1nch-
combs most OF his flesh having been deyourefl
by animals. BY the side OF the remains there
u
WHISKY, ana gun was lying with the mTzzie
pointing towards the body, and string, made
OF suSpenders, tied together, fastened TO the
u ,s1gger . ana carried around sappling, making
10 this ease found a verdict that the docessed
came 10 his death by his own hands, and with
many, Short was soon forgotten; but those VINO
Knew the relations which had existed between
Jopn Stinchcomb and Short, have always sus.
pecteo that Short knew something OF wT,ch be
sJohnl was afraid would be made known. ana
t1at ne Killed him II WAS NOT fhouOhf 'fhaf
snort knew the circumstances OF the death Of
WIN. Sunchcomb; but 1t is stated that he
had spoken OF John having Killed an
iegitlnate child, Of which he was the father,
oy pushing hot potato down its throat
lt was well known through the neiohhorhoosi
that for years John has acted very SnQulariy.
and would not allow any one to come near him'
Mhen any one approached him he would re-
.ieat, or work himself to the right or left, and
py MS actions many supposed that he was ~
preHsenslve that some one was always after hifn.
ON Ihe morning OF the tragedy John came over
10 Goodfns store, at this place, and made 4 feW
purchases, and then seemed In his usual epirit6
IN view OF these Wild rumors It Is sugeested
that the county officers should order an fnyesfi.
galon ana clear up the mystery, which seems
10 surround the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26
The mRrketo,

BA1TIMORE, May 2.-virg1nia sixes, deferred
DO. pest due coupons. 79S. north Carolina s,xr.'
old, "a; do. new, l5h; do. special tax, AZ bdd 10.
dsy Sugar frm..A soft, shas1s.
BALTIMORE, May 26.-Ootton quiet-middline.
l3 Flour frm-HoWard street and western Ouper.
325a3 IS: do. extra A25ab 90; do family, 500s67s;
CITY millf super. S36al00; do extra, At0AS00; do.
BIC brands e:6oae Is P.tapsco family. ga whest.
Lls do amber, Ll7ails: No Peonsylyania red
i.isi; June, Ti2xsIi1s: july, IiissliiS;
August, l0efal 08H. Corn. southern fnsctve;
western dun-southern white. 90; DO. yelloa, 45a
45k; western mixed, spot and May, l3xs43k; June,
4Sa4S4 July, &SbaA3I August, 44ka44x; steamer.
4lza4z. Osts steady and nrm-eouthern, 16aS5;
western white. S6; do. mixed, IS PsnnsylyAn1A. -
$50 BYE, 6L Hay firm prime TO choice Pennsyl-
vanfs and Maryland, Is 90 per ton. Provisions
eteady-mees pork. f0.75. Bulk meats-loooe shoul-
ders, Ssza4 clear rib sidee. 4Av5; packed, ~ and
SO. Bacon-shoulders, ~ Gear rib sides, B. Hams,
9tall. Lard-refneo. In tierces. q Butter steady-
prime to choice western packed, lSsl6. EeH nrm
and hieher. II Petroleum dull-crude. 6xs7K;
refined. 6A. Coffee nrp, With advancing tendency-
BIO csreoesa l0sal6. Whisky dull, l07al.07k.
so1 sr1isnss e LysrgOcl Per stesmer.ooston. slSd
wheat % 400: corn, 800; osts 900; rye, 9Oo.
shipments-Ehest 50. .0O0 :corn. l496OO
NEW YORK, May 26.-Stocks strong. Money, %
= E1chanse long. 4s7h; short, 4Ssh. Govern
NEW H0kK. May 2e.-Four dull wheas duu.
LONDON. May rs, AIS .. m.-u. 9. bonds. new
6ves, l05h. Illinois Central, SSH Pennsyfvania
Central. 87h, Reading. l9k.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26

Conference on the Timber Question.
This morning conference was held at the In
terror department between Secretary SchurZ
and Gen. Williamson, the commissioner OF the
general land Office on the one hand, and the
Senators and Representatives from California
oregon, Nevada Colorado and the delegates
from the territories on the other, for the pur-
pose Of comparing views and devising, II prac-
ucaDle, some form OF legislation that would
prevent further depredat1ons for speculative
purposes upon the public timber lands in those
states and territories, and also at the same
time allow the purchase and use Of timber of
certain growth by actual settlers upon non.
t1mbered lands, and by those engaged in min
ing and other pursuits calculated to develop
the resourceso OF the country. Secretary Schurz
said that the present laws relating to timber
depredations and Its preservation are not suff1-
and are not calculated to promote that har-
mony between the government and the people
living In the states and territories represented
anything could be done the present session, but
by consultation and study Of the subject they
might hope for some united we'll considered
action at the next session OF Congress. An
interesting interchange OF opinion followed.
Attention was called In the course of the con-
ference to the annoyances resulting from the
strict enforcement OF the law to settlers whose
need OF timber for domestic purposes cannot be
otherwise met. Secretary SchuH said that it
was not desired In the first place to institute
system am annoying to settlers upon unttmbered
pubic timber on the mountain slopes and the
mountainous districts Of country is 1ndiscrimt-
nately destroyed, and the consequences Will be
such depredations are permitted, in the long
run. The Plumb bill was taken up and
discussed by the conference, and in the main
those present 1t is hoped and expected that
satisfactory legislation on the timber question
Will be had at the next session Of Congress as
the result of the interchange OF opinion at this
meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-26

BAND OF THIEVES CAPrURKD.-At Murfroos-
Doro', Tenn, Saturday afternoon, q band OF
thieves were arrested, composed OF two white
ing the stores OF that town. over two wagon
loaos OF goods were recovered, large portion
OF them consisting OF jewels and diamond rings
Inc larger amount was found In the house OF
one or the colored men arrested. Among the
goods was found an army revolver, carrying such
ball as was used IN the assassination OF Major
Pugh, prominent citizen of the town, last
week. This discovery increased the excitement,
and the thieves were threatened with lynching,
but cooler counsels finally prevailed All made
concessions, telling different Stories. It was
orawn from several that they went out march,
ing In q squad OF ten, all heavily armed, ana
with q determination TO kill any man who
Should 0ner any resistance.