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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Terrific Boiler Explosion.

SAN FEANCIsCo, July 2l.-The two
boilers OF the Central Pacific railroad
shops at Sacramento, exploded yester
day, demolishing the boiler house. \
hall OF one OF the boilers went through
the wall and landed in the car shop, the
other in the machine shop and a third
in the blacksmith shop. The other
buildings were somewhat shattered.
The damage done is $4,000. VIM.
Keys. fireman, was blown to pieces. \
number OF Others were slightly injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
CHICAGO THIEVES.
They Resolve to Distribute
Themselves Over the COun-


CHICAGO, July 2l.-Acting Superin-
tendent Police ODonncl, having recent
~ issued Il warning 10 thieves, conf
dence men and crooks generally, in the
shape of orders to the policemen to run
them in on sight, 10 watch their prose-
cution carefully and to take every means
to rid the city OF them, conference
was had tonight among the bad charac-
ters mentioned, at which it was decided
the order looked bad for them and that
they will be safer elsewhere. They
therefore determined to leave Chicago
and distribute themselves over the
country and cities and towns east and
west. As more OF these professionals
have been in the city during the past
two months than ever before in the same
length of time, their advent elsewhere
will be a matter OF interest,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
RAILROAD COMBINATION.
The Pennsylvania and the Balti-
more Companies Combine
Against the Pittsburgh and
Lake Erie-The Baltimore and
Ohio and Panhandle Roads
Connect Their Tracks.

Pittsburgh OOmmCrClaI-Gazetle.
As soon as the fact became known
that Vanderbilt had taken charge OF the
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad, and
that ne designed to make such exten-
sions and connections as would enable
the new road TO take share OF the coke
business in the GoughiOgheny region,
the officers of the Baltimore and Ohio
and the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Compa-
nies have been on the alert to head off
the great New York railroad king. A
scheme for an Eastern outlet for the
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie road was
also thought to be on foot. All these
things, it seems, stirred up the
rivals of Mr.. Vanderbilt's line, the Penn
svlvania and the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Companies, and the represen-
tatives of said rival roads had consul
tation and resolved TO make combined
fight against the common enemy. The
first step toward the furthcrance of
their scheme was connection OF their
tracks. This little job was accomplished
Yesterday morning, and it has caused
great Indignation among the people re-
siding in the vicinity of the new track
and considerable excitement among rail-
road men generally. The connection
was made in the following manner:
Shortly after twelve O'Clock Yesterday
morning fifty men employed by the Pitts
burgh. Cincinnati and st. Lonis Pan
Handle) Railroad Co, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Barrett, the Assistant Super
intendent. commenced work on the
track on Try street and Second avenue,
making a connection there and extend
ING the same along Try street toward the
freight depot OF the Pittsburgh division
of the Baltimore and Ohio road. At
the same time forty men, in charge OF
an officer of the b. Il q. Company, be-
gan to lay track from the depot 10 the
Panhandle track at Second avenue.
The connection with the Il. Il o. track
was made Immediately beneath the
bridge of the Handle road over the
Monongahela river. The men worked
vigorously until about seven o'clock in
the morning, when their work was COM
pleted.
TIE POLICE INTERFERE.
Some time during the night Street
Commissioner liUdcrman got wind of
the movement and he at once invoked
the aid of the police to prevent the oc-
Cupancy OF Try street by the railroad
company. Chief OF Police Pender col
lected about forty policemen, and re-
paired his little army to the scene where
the new track was being laid. He
found the Panhandle men busy at the
work in hand, and Assistant Supcrin-
tcndent Barrett directing them. Mr..
Barrett WAS ordered by the Chief to
desist from the further prosecuting OF
the work, and upon his refusal to COM
ply with the order he was arrested and
his men compelled to lay down their
tools. As soon as possible Mr. Barrett
communicated with City Attorney
Bigelow, requesting an opinion on the
subject That official very promptly in
formed Chief Prndcr that the railroad
companies had right to lay their tracks
along any street, whereupon Mr.. Bar
rett was released. The work was then
carree out without further interference.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
The Tomb of Madame Bonaparte.

BALTIMORE, Mp, July 20. - Mr.
Charles Joseph Bonaparte has awarded
the contract for building a tomb over
the gcaye Of the late Madame Elizabeth
Patterson Bonaparte, in Greenmount
Cemetery, to Messrs. Hugh Sissons x
Sons, of this city, for which the Ma
dame lett II 400 by will. 1t is to be a
tomb of white Italian marble with base
three feet nine inches wide and six feet
nine inches long, with total heigh; OF
four feet six inches. The pattern,
which is plain and massive, is that OF
scpulcher. The three slabs OF marble
composing the top are supported by
eight columns. Between each is a tablet
upon which will be chiSeled an inscrip-
tion. The tablet in front will bear her
name. The inscriptions have not been
decided upon as vet. The tomb will I've
finished with great care and elegance,
and will be after the designs made by
the Madame during her lifetime,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
KENTUCKY PASTIMES.
Two Men Killed.

Louisville, July 2l.-ln free fight
at SmySer'S Grove, five miles from here,
sunday evening, John Hughes, cOlOred,
was killed and several others were badly
injured. The trouble originated in an
effort made 10y the roughS To capture 4
street car, and the President OF the road,
John Melton, was injured while de
Tending his property.
Cnas. Kerr, aged 10, was killed by
Jos. Il. Patterson, sunday evening. The
murder occurred in the Wet Woods set
tlcmcnt, Il few miles from this city. The
men had been gambling and quarrellcd
nXrr the uAme.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Love and Snicide.

CHICAGO, July 2l.-An Htr- Oc,IH
Decatur, H., special says: Mrs. Rhine
hart and her daughter, Miss Haniker,
were drowned in Singamon river to-
day. The young lady was to have been
married in the Catholic Church to-day,
but her affianced failed to appear, and
in fit of desperation she started for the
river. followed by her mother. She
plunged in, and as Mrs. Rhnehart was
attempting ito save her life both were
drowned. Others OF the bridal party
narrowly escaped the same fate. the
coroner's jury gave verdict OF acciden-
tgl drowning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Weather Indications.

WAsHIxGTox,. ID. C., July 22, ] 4. N.
For Tennessee and Ohio Nall@y,
warmer southeast 10 southwest vii II,
partly cloudy weather and local aims,
with stationary or slowly falling barom-
cter.
For the Lower lakes, slightly warmer
partly cloudy weather, with southeast
TO southwest winds. and slowly falling
barometer during the day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22

New York, Suly PA Belgium dis
patch says that the Nova Scotian ship
It. Bernard, Capt. Burns, which lett
New York on the 9th of June for
Antwerp, has been lost on the banks
OFT this coast, Captain Burns, pilot and
five men were drowned. The sur
yiyors have landed here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Killed at 4 Game of Cards.

CINCINNATI, July 2l.-During q game
OF cards between James Deadman ami
Louis Hogel, in saloon three miles
south Of Covington, ky., last night,
dispute arose between the men. which
terminated by Hogel stabbing Deadman
twice in the neck and breast, killing him
instantly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22

Proposed Relief Commission.

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-Reprcsenta-
tives Casey Young and other prominent
gentlement representing the Southern
States, are contemplating organizing a
yellow fever relief commission in this
city. Their idea is, in the event Of an
other epidemic, to receive in Washing
ton such donations as may be offered,
and to distribute the same To the st
advantage throughout the infected dis
tricts. \ formal meeting to consider
the proposition will be held tomorrow
evening
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
The Buford Trial.

OwENroS. KY, July 2l.-Judge Cur
tbs, OF New York, opened the proceed
ings this morning for the defense, speak
ing for two hours. He will continue
his argument this afternoon. Rev. j. 7.
Hawkins yesterday preached a sermon
strongly in behalf of Buford.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Mormon Preacher Killed.

ATLANTA, July 2l.-Joseph Standing.
a Mormon preacher, was shot and
killed by mob Of ten men in CatoOsa
county, to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Embezzling Ta1 Collector Arrested.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, July 2l.-Ex-
Tax Collector K. q. Waldron was ar
rested this afternoon, charged will the
embezzlement Of 100000 during 1876,
1877 and 1878, while in Office. The pre-
hminary examination takes place to-
morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Cincinnati.

CISc:ysAr.. July 2i.-Hogs Dull
and prices a shade lower: common y 80
63 40; light g coos IS; packing $ 80
as 20; butchers 3 1908 s.. Receipts
i,343 head; shipments 800 head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
The City Of Boston.

Bosroy, July 2l.-The little boat City
OF Boston, forty-nine days from New
York, was signalled from Highland light,
Cape Cod, this morning. All are well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Two Cases in New York.

New York, July 2l.-Two seamen
suffering from yellow fever were ad-
mitted into the hospital yesterday. One,
c. ). Colby, died to-day,
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I.oni.iana Rfata nehf

NEW ORLEANS, July 2l.-In the Con-
stitutiOnal Convention the State debt
ordinance was passed by 73 to Al.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Money Easy at q to 3 Per Cent-GOven-
ments Firm m-flour Dull and Heavy
Wheat Strong and Higher
Hogs Dull.
ANCE.

NEW YORK, July 2l.-MoSEy-Market
easy at 2l(GS per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper S!@4l per cent. sterl-
ing exchange, bankers bills sweak at iSi
sight exchange on New York 1861.
SmvER-At London 5lid; bar silver
here 1871; subsidiary silver coin GO,
per cent. discount.
E,y.,xx,rN.ry E;rp,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
WHEEIING w. VA. TUESDAY MORNING, JULY o. 1879.
WASHINGTON.
Volunteering ~ Campaign Subscriptions

Volunteering ~ Campalgn SeDsVTIpVIOHS.
.WAsHINGToN, July 2l.-ln the matter
of the system OF gOuging Republican
office-holders for voluntary subscrlp-
tions to lubricate the Ohio campaign,
the Republican committee here conducts
its operations right under the nose OF
their adversaries. On Saturday last ex-
Capitol Police Captain Blackford, with
his little book, went TO the employees OF
the faith under the Senate and House,
and, in a voluntary way, OF course,
levied handsome round of blackmail,
and the commentary on the proceeding
would seem to be that it is all right so
long as a Democratic House and Senate
keep retainers in their employ who are
willing to strike down the hand that
foods them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-The Republic,
a weekly newspaper, edited by J. Bris-
ben Walker, and which has been run as
a hurdy-gurdy in Secretary Sherman
interest, has been sold to II. j. Rams
dell, correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Times, who will not run it in any ones
particular interest, but it will have Il
weakness for Grant, and be made an
organ.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Aid from PennsylVania.

S. r. Mason, who was Pennsylvania
Greenback Gubernatorial nominee in
last years contest, has advised General
Ewing that ne will gladly take the
stump in OHIO in his behalf. Henry
Carey Baird, who declinod a day or two
ago the Greenback nomination for State
Treasurer OF Pennsylvania, will also 90
into Ohio to urge General Ewing can
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Railroad Strike at st. Louis.
The Coopers' Strike.

The strike Of the coopers came to a
partial conclusion to-day by concessions
by the bosses, they increasing the wages
two and three cents a barrel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-22
Philadeiphis.

On CRY, July 2l.-Narket opened
at 7lic bld, and decliHedto 70c, at which
price it closed. Shipments 5000 bar
rels, averaging 1900 barrels; transac-
tons 22j. 900 barrels.
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For Additional MarIes See Fourth Page
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-11-12
Culture Of Figs.

We publish on our sixth page a
report from an exchange on Fig Cul'
ture. Those who have had expert
ence have often told US that they In
variably found cuttings to make the
most prolific and profitable trees.
The cutting should be taken long
and, just as the tree is showing signs
of putting on fresh growth, planted
in a slaIting direction, leaving only
short part above ground. Suckers
grow very easily but do not make
good bearing trees. A lady from
Orange City gives us the benefit OF
her experience in the following let;
ter:
Editor florida Agricultwrist:-I
have eight bqshesfor trees which,
have raised from cuttings made four
wears AGO come February next and
each of the four years they have
truited. l planted them in rich soil
and have used all kinds OF fertilizers
upon them none seeming too strong.
l applied ashes, salt, guano, potash
and, in fact, everything, that .accumu-
lates around a home. On one bush L
have tried root. pruning-when, the
sap is down-and it is the most vigor-
GUS as to growth and it gives me the
most fruit. ] cut the roots with a
sharp spade, about two-thirds as far
as the branches extend. Cuttings
make bushes; root shoots can be
trimmed to tree form more readily.
They will root in summer when in
growing condition, if it is a wet
.lime-I mean cuttings.
Now this is written just as it &C.
ours to my mind. If there is any
thing of worth to you use it. l am
interested in all that pertains to the
making up of oul living and pleas
ure in this country. D.
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to get both papers at reduced rates
but participate in the liberal distribu-
ton of valuable seeds and plants of
fered by the latter. There is no
paper that has improved more than
the R,traI Neao Yorker in the last
year or SO, and which gives such
substantial information on subjects
necessary to every agriculturist to
know. Those who have already suo-
scribed for this paper can get the
Rural Neac Yorker also by sending
us $780,
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LATEST GENERAL NEWS.
Senator Tack, Chandler and Gen.
Joe Hooker have both died lately.

Senator eZack, Chandler and Gen.
Joe Hooker have both died lately.
Potter, Democrat, has been elected
Lieutenant Governor of New York
by about $4,000 majority. ,
The Republicans have carried New
York, Massachusetts,, Connecticut,
Wisconsin, Nebraska, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Illinois in the recent
elections, and the Democrats hold
Virginia, Maryland, and Mississippi
LONDON, November 6.-There was
riot in Exeter early this morning,
growing out of Guy Fawkes' celebra-
ton. A mob assembled in the yard
OF the Cathedral around bonfire and
attempted to demolish boarding, or
enclosure erected TO protect the city
bank. The riot act was read and a
company of infantry was called out,
who fixed bayonets and loaded with
ball, The sight Of these proceedings
and tree use OF policemen's slaves
cleared the yard in about an hour.
Several arrests were made and the
streets were patrolled till daylight.
LONDON. November GA dispatch
from Constanlinople to Reuters Tel
egraph Company says: Musuru Pasha,
Turkish ambassador to London, hav-
ing promised Lord Salisbury that the
reforms insisted on by England shall
be duly carried out, the. British gov
eminent has countermanded the or
der dispatching the Mediterranean
squadron to Vourlah. A London
dispatch to Liverpool Courier states
that England has merely postponed
the dispatch of the fleet notifying
Turkey that the fleet would proceed
unless substantial action in the direc-
tion. OF. reform was taken by a fixed
date, which date, however, CORES
pondent does not give. A later dis.
patch from Constantinople to Reuters
Telegraph, Company says Lord Sails
bury in consenting to countermand
the dispatch of the squadron has slip.
ulated for the tultillment of certain
conditions by the Porte.
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Homestead Final Proof.

To save time and expense to home
steaders, who wish to make final
proof, and who must first publish no.
tice of their intention thereof, we
would state, that we are authorized
by the proper officials Of the United
States Land office at Gainesville, to
receive on deposit, the amount re-
ouired, four dollars, ($4) to cover the
expense OF such publication; and we
will be pleased to give all the aid
and information in our power, to ex-
pedite the business.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-11-12
Agricultural Societies.

Florida Fruit Growers Association.-Dr,
J; G; Kenworthy, pres, Jacksonville; d.
II. Elliot sec Live Oak; D. s, Place, cor.
Sec, Waldo
New Smyrna Agricultural and Fruit
Growers Society..-Dr. j. NJ. Hawks. pres;
M. B. Rolf and M. Lewis, vice-pres'ts.; w.
S. Hart sec. and treas.
Orange Ridge Agricultural and Immi-
grafton Society.-Dr. b. B. Bennett, pres.;.
John Canon, sec; N. r .Scovel, cor. sec.
DeLand. Volusia Co. Weekly r.eetings
Lake George Fruit-Growers' Associa-
tion.-H. w. Peters. NJ. d.. pres, Drayton
Island; Judge A. B. Bartlett, vice-pres.
pres, Drayton Island; w, H. Lente, Esq.,.
vice-pres., Seville; A. H. Manville, Esq.
sec, Lake George; Rev. L. Hind, cor. Sec.
Georgetown; S. U. Hammond. Esq, treas.
Fort Gates
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THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.

we frequently see rye used as a reno
vator to worn out land.
While the oats draw hard on the
land, if they are turned under in
March, / think, they will put back as
much if not more than they took
from the soil. My custom has been,
when I did not sow oats, nevels to
stir the soil or cultivate my trees
after the middle of September Let
all the grass grow that will, it tends
to check the sap in the tree and rem
der it as passive as possible for
winter. What you lose in growth
during the late fall and winter, you
more than make up in having your
trees strong and healthy next spring.
The best time to sow oats in q grove,
in my opinion, is October. ,T
see in your last issue some of
your orange growers are trying oats
in their groves, hope they will give
the result OF their experience next
Spring. H. w. PETERS.
Drayton Island, November, 1879.
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Orange Park.

If Orange Park does not become
a considerable city in a short time it
will not be the fault of Mr.. W. G.
Benedict, the proprietor, tor a more
energetic interchangeable man we have
seldom known. He has just had
100000 more circulars printed and
distributed, that people may know
the place and the advantages it offers
to new settlers. He has palmetto
factory in full operation and has pur.
chased 100000 pounds Of the leaves
this summer, and also 100, 0O0lpounds
of pinesstraw to mix with it for bed
ding purposes. In addition to this
he is about erecting grist mill and
cotton gin. One such man in a place
gives a stimulus to others, and induces
settlers to locate where they can find
a market for all they grow. Orange
Park is located in such a position as
to insure success, with the ST. Johns
on one side and Doctors Lake on the
other, the land high and good, the
best market in the State not far off.
The place is bound to prosper,
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Mr.. Nelson r. ScOveI

Having finished the business for which
he left the State for the North, we
cordially chronicle his return to De-
Land and his fourishiDg grove, to
the attention OF which he is devoting
himself, fascinated like the rest OF us,
with the culture of the orange. We
wish him, as ne deserves and as he
will doubtless receive, every success.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENC E.

Messrs. Ashmead Bros. are our agents
in Jacksonville, and authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions and advertisements
for this paper. rsf e Is "l
Sabbath School next Sunday morning
at $50 o'clock, Mr. ]. Y. Parce, Supple
intendent. Church services at l o'clock,
Rev. Mr.. Chandler, officiating.
Major Norris exhibited some splendid
specimens of lemons and lines at the
Agricultural picnic.
Mr.. G. P. Wilcox visited Jacksonville
last week to make an addition to his
stock of goods.
Mr.. J. H. Lamb, of Beresford, has
made six barrels of Scuppernong wine
this season. a.fef
A good shoemaker would find plenty
of employment here, and if he could re-
pair harness, all the better.
The ladies had ameeting in the school
houA, on Saturday afternoon, for the
purpose of organizing the work of the
different societies.
One hundred styles of Prints now
opened at Dreka & Co.'S. 1t.
Our old partner, Mr.. N. z. Scovel,
finds orange culture too fascinating.
He ret urned from bis Northern tour last
week and is again settled amongst us.
Truth is Mighty and will Prevail. F"
Dreka Il Co.'S. Ocean Spray Flour has
been, Is, and sOiU continue to be the best
in the market. 1t.
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Sow Oats in .Yasssss 0range Groves


Editor of The Fiorida Agriculturist !;
1t lisa we'll established fact that
young orange trees suffer more from
cold than those OF more mature
years. We seldom see tree that is
healthy and well grown more than
eight years old injured from cold,
while it is not uncommon to witness
the total destruction of younger
trees in the same locality; Then it
becomes q matter Of much impor
lance TO know how to protect our
young trees from cold. / am well
convinced that it is not so much the
degree Of cold that INJURIES our trees
as it is the condition they are in at
the time. When a tree is growing
and full of sap it takes very little
cold to effect it. Matured trees and
particularly those in Bearihg are not
so much inclined to grow in winter
as younger ones. We not unfre-
quently have mild winters that do no
harm to any tree, but it is~a risk we
are not justified in taking and should
always prepare our trees tor any
emergency.
Some years since ! visited the
large nurseries ii central Illinois
where they grow apple and peach
trees 10y the million. In that rich,
alluvial soil they grow very rapidly
and it no steps were taken to check
their growth and ripen up the soft,
succulent wood the early trosts would
do them much damage. But it is
their custom to sow oats among their
nursery trees when they wish to
stop their growth-that is usually in
the month of September in that
country. The effect is almost magi-
cal. AS soon as the oats come up
they take so much moisture from the
ground the trees cease to grow and
mature their wood.
There is nothing SO exhansting to
land as oats excepting crab grass.
Rye is Of a more succulent nature
and derives more of its substance
from the air than do oats. y Hence