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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
Parofe,a Next Race

London, May 3. 3.-Betting on the race
for the Chester trade cup, on the 7th,
is Z to against Parole, and 5 to l
against Lord Roseberry's Fouchet.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
A Burmese War.

London, May "a despatch from
Mandalay states that, despite the peace
full desires of the ministers of the king
of Burmah, the mass of the people
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
ILLINOIS.
How the caucuss-ers cussed
4 O'Clock.

TOW tnc SaucuSS-erS CuSScd.
Chicago, May 3.-All the journals
have specials giving full accounts of the
secret caucus of democrats held yester-
day. All agree as to the general points,
and also that the results were unsatis-
factory, as the proceedings were both
inharmonious and incomplete.
The Inter Ocean says: "Late at night
speeches leaked out. Ewing favored a
moderate compromise, advocating the
sending of riders ON both bills as spe-
cial measures to the president.
'Mills, of Texas, opposed this, say
ing: we must not give an inch. The
president can sign these appropriations
with political legislation attached, or he
can have no appropriations.
stephens, of Ga. advocated separat-
ing riders from the bills. Converse, War
ner, Blackburn, Knott and Chalmers,
all spoke, agreeing with Mills that
there must be no back-down, or any
thing resembling it. LeFevre made a
stalwart democratic speech. He said
if the democrats wanted to make fools
of themselves by backing out now, they
could do it, but he would not back out
with them. Generally, northern dem
ocrats were more radical in their ex-
pressions than the southerners
Speer, Blunt, Tilman, Kitchen and
Shelby said that advices from their dis
tricts led them to believe that the peo-
pie would not sustain the withholding
of supplies under any circumstances.
To this several northern members re-
piled that their people were not trou-
bled, and would sustain them in the
withholding of supplies until these obi
GUS and unconstitutional laws were
wiped from the statute books.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
THERMOMETERS.

Barometer corrected for temperature,
elevation and instrumental error.
J. II. SMITH,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT
For the Month of April, 1879.
SIGNAL OFFICE,
CHEYENNE, Wyoming,
Nov 2 1870

SIGNAL OFFICE,
CHEYENNE, Wyoming,
May 8, 1879.
Barometer-Mean height, 29.925;
highest, O.153: lowest, 29.513; range
of pressure, GAO.
Thermometer-rMean 44.3; maxi
mum, 72; minimum, %; monthly range
of temperature, so: greatest daily
range, As on the Sd; lowest daily range,
10. on the Sth, 18th and 22d.
Hygrometer-Mean percentage of hu-
midity, 51.1. The air was most humid
ON the 31st, and least so on the 4th.
Precipitations-Rain or snow fell on
sixteen days, and in measurable guam
titles on ten. Total fall in inches of
water, one inch and sixty-six hun
iredths Q.66).
The wind-Prevailing direction
north, or from the N. 43; N. w. 39;
W. 3s; S. w, Is; S. %; S. e. 20; E. o;
N. E. 16. Maximum velocity 81 miles
per hour on the 9th, from the north
west. Average hourly velocity, 22.3.
Total number of miles Travelled. 1851.
The weather-Number of clear days,
12; fair, 10; cloudy, Q. Number of
cloudy days on which no rain or snow
fell, 0.
The barometer was highest on the
18th, and lowest on the 9Th. The maxi
mum temperature occurred on the 9Th
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-04
ELKHORN HOUSE.
ON ELKHORN CREEK, NEAR LIVER
MORE, COL.
T. WEST, LESSEE

III. t. WEST, LEssEE.-
THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY
finished and refitted. and will be open for
Tourists and Summer Boarders about May
18th. Tri-weekly hack from Fort Collins.
Postofiice and laundry at house. Splendid
Trout Fishing in four mountain streams
Fine scenery. Saddle ponies, guides and
camp supplies furnished. Special attention
paid TO Ladies' and Children. my3-6m
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Riuar News.

PIrrsBURGH, November l0.-Riyer ]
foot and stationary. Weather fair and
mild. =
CIYcIYNArI, November l0.-Riyer :
feet IL inches.
EVANSVILLE, November l0.-Weather
cloudy. River foot and falling. Port
List-Vigs, from Greensboro; b. H.
Cook TO Cairo.
NASHVILLE, November l0.-Riyer rls'
ing rapidly, with . feet on the shoals,
Arrived-Fauber, Cairo.
New ORLEANS, November l0.-No ar
rivals or departures. Weather rainy
thermometer IS.
VIcEsBURG, November l0.-Weather
cloudy all day and raining lightly to-
night; thermometer go.
CAIRO, November l0.-Arrived-Belle
of st. Louis, Sam Roberts, st. Louis
Belle of Shreveport, Little Eagle, 81
Louis; G. n. Davis, Evansville. Depart
ed-Littlc Eakle, OHIO; c. \. Davis
Evansville; Belle OF ST. Louis, Memphis
River 3 feet ) inches and falling
Weather fair; mercury y.
MEMPHIS, November l0.-Rlver sta
tionary. Arriyed-E. o. Stannard, 81
Louis. Departed-Dacotah and Annie
Silver, New Orleans. Weather clear and
pleasant. The steamer W. i. Holiday
which left here early yesterday morn
ing for New Orleans, is hard aground al
Apperson's, with her bow up stream.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Heavy Suit.

Two weeks ago last Saturday, Ferdl-
nand Miller, a young man living with
his mother, i'm the Fifth ward, and 4
brother of Officer Miller, was run over
bv a b. Il o. engine at the Thirty-third
street crossing. He was terribly man
gled. one arm having since been ampu-
tated, and his life is now despalred OIL
He was the sole support OF his mother,
her ether children being married, and
should he die, she will be left in rather
destitute circumstances.
On Saturday, through his counsel,
Attorney Good, he entered suit, in
the Federal Court, against the Baltimore
and Ohio Company, claiming S2O,OOO
damages Without entering into the
merits of the case, it may be stated the
suit is based on the claim that the
engine was moving at an illegal rate OF
speed and that no whistle was sounded
or bell rung. The defense will, in
extenuation of the accident, contend
that the engine was running at a
rate OF speed not greater than
three or four miles an hour and that the
plaintiff was intoxicated at the time.
Engineer Bovd, who was driving the en-
cine at the time, says he was running
very slowly, expecting to meet the yard
engine. and that he brought his train to
a standstill within three car lengths.
Mr.. w. d. English has also entered
suit against the b. Il q. Company, in the
Municipal Court, claiming S499 damages.
The facts of this case are these: On
October DIST Mr.. English started from
Baltimore on an emigrant ticket good
for two days. He stopped at Washing
ton and took a train for home about ii
o'clock on the night of the 22d. 1t was
through train for Parkersburg and he
was compelled to change cars at Grafton,
and the new conductor refused to ac-
cept the ticket, saying it had expired.
Mr.. English declined paying fare and
was put off ut or near FairmOnt. lie
accordingly sues for damages, the
amount being fixed at S499, to avoid a
certifying of the case TO the United
States Court.
Capt Devries is of the opinion the
conductor was justifable in his act UNI
der the law. He says that had Mr..
English taken through train to Wheel
ing, before his ticket expired, the COM
panv must have been compelled to car
nv him. But that as it was, the ticket
| had expired.
The progress of both of these cases
will be noted with interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11

TO think. II developed itseliby treaohsry
in the gang -.
Thomas Cheek, the heavy william in
drama, is desperate looking, and is as
desperate as he looks. He made threats
what he would do to certain citizens
and their property in the village oil
Bethany, and was of such violent and
desperate character, as to terrorlze the
inhabitants of the little town.
Palladium, another OF the gang, Is
in isil here, and is said to have been
tool in the hands of the other designing
rascals, who composed the band of ter
ror to Bethany and vicinity.
The Vigilantes, who arrested Cheek,
were not disguised and made no attempt
TO hide their identity. They did not i'll
treat or abuse him, and only took such
precaution as the known desperate rep
utation OF the man demanded. The
Vigilantes are composed OF citizens OF
Bethany and few students.
The authorities are mum" as 10 what
will be developed in the near future,
but promise that more developments are
vet TO come. We learn there are eight
persons suspected of belonging 10 the
gang, but that the three arrested are the
most important ones.
\ fourth party, member OF the gang,
will be arrested to-day, Tuesday, and
we will not mention his name for fear
he might elude the officer. He is not in
this county, but is in the State.
The arrests from the start have been
worked ND well and reflect credit on
our officers.
Esquire Billings issued search war
rant to-day for certain parties who were
suspected of pilfering from Il. c. Curtis
store, but it was returned, none OF the
goods having been found.
Miss Sallie Bayless, who has been Wis
ting friends here, left to-day for her
home at Fort Scott, Kas. Miss Bayless,
while visiting Miss Hindman, lost all her
iewelry and wardrobe by the burning OF
the Hindman property.
Jacob * Murphy, of the Herald, have
embarked in the sack-making business.
The glass works stack is almost COM
pleted. and the framework is being rap
idly pushed toward completion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Police Matters.

About 5 o'clock last night a police
alarm was sent in from the Atlantic en-
zine house, and Officers Price and Ma
lonev flew to the spot. There was a case
of stealing on hand. \ lady visiting AT
Mrs. Ebbert's who lived near, had lost
- and a $40 receipt. A neighbor was
thought TO have taken it, but there was
no evidence to support the belief.
There was a sad scene ut the lookup
last night, produced by the incarcera'
ton OF Mrs. Stanley-Gardiner, the me-
dunn. and her husband, James Gar
diner. The medium was driving in Il
hack, Just after supper, and her hus-
band, slightly intoxicated, wanted her
arrested. Officer Lee told him he must
get out 4 process and finally arrested
him. In the meantime his wife drove
up and INDUCED in very loud language,
and Officer AsmuS took her in also.
After being locked mp, her grief
was almost frantic, and was a
pitiable sight. She called on
her little child at home, and bitterly
blamed her husband for getting her into
disgrace, saving she would never sur
vive II.
Two Migrants and one plain drunk
comprised the other inmates OF the
lookup.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Election To Night.


At its regular meeting tonight, Coun-
Gil will elect Superintendent OF the
City Prison to serve for the ensuing two
years.
For some unexplained reason there is
a greater rush OF candidates for this po-
sition than for any other within the gilt
of Council, and we have heard OF five
candidates whose claims will be present
ed tonight. They are Thomas Stanley,
the present incumbent, James Maloney.
James McCune, p. MahOney and Z.
Fitzsimmons. All are well known citi-
Gems and have all doubtless become well
known to Councilmen. A little excite
ment will probably be had over the cleo
ton.
The ordinance establishing the work
house was passed in February, 1879, and
amended the January following. The
only change, however, was the striking
out of the words temporary work
house" and inserting Getty prison, "
making the establishment a permanent
| one.
The ordinance is as follows:
BE Il enacted by Council, That the
| Council NAV appoint an officer to be
| called the Superintendent of the City
Prison, who shall hold his Office during
the pleasure of Council, and who shall
receive $50 per day for every day s
actual service as such officer; and whose
duty it shall be to take charge OF the
| CITY Prison. He shall have custody OF
persons sent to it under the ordinances
of the city, and furnish and provide
them with such food and lodging
| as the Council or committee
of Council may direct, and shall
compel the said persons while in
his custody, to labor at such employ
ment as the Council or its committees
NAV order. He shall make monthly re-
| ports to Council and do all such things
pertinent to his office as Council may
require. lie shall give bondin the sum
of 81 900, conditioned as are other bonds,
shall take an official oath and shall be,
er o6iciO, q Sergeant OF the city. The
Council may also appoint one or mole
overseers at Sl.50 per day Tor
each days actual service, whose
! duty it shall be to supervise
| the labor of the prisoners held
at the city prison, while at such work
as they may be required 10 perform
They shall take an official oath before
the Mayor, and be invested by him
with the powers OF a sergeant OF the
city.
4 short time ago there was clash OF
authority between this officer, the Su
perintendent of the Changing and the
| Sergeant, and the Committee on Ordln-
ances was called to pour oil on the
troubled waters. The trouble arose over
| the question who had control
of the prisoners. Testimony was taken,
and the committee framed an ordinance
to "harmonizc the duties OF certain city
officers" This ordinance died the
death of the vlrtuous and the good, and
has never been heard from since. Not
even tear was shed at its untimely de-
cease, or monument erected IN Its
| memory.
So the ordinance stands as above, and
under it the new officer will be elected.
There is some little talk Of ring" and
'ring candidates." but it may be classed
among the other mysteries OF city gov
eminent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
JUDGE AND JUSTICE.
Yesterdays Judiciary Proceed
ings.
CIRCUIT CoURT-JuDGE MELVIN.

CIRCUIT CoURT-JuDGE MELVIN.
Court met at 9 AN.
Fordyce VS.. Grady & Velton, damages.
The jury returned verdict oflO centsfor
plaintiff.
In the case OF w. b. Curtis VS.. ]. II.
Cox, the defendant filed petition for a
change of venue. Taken under advise
ment.
Thomas Hogg VS.. Chas. Exley, suit on
bond for failing to execute distress war
rant; on trial before the following jury:
Casper He'll, J. S. Armstrong, Louis Bre-
mer, r. Yarhling, III. Helmbrecht, Alex.
Frew, Il. A. Beymer, August Rolf, A. h.
Beach, Ambrose Schaeffer, John McCol-
loch, Jr., Henry Christman.
Rev. Samuel Collins was authorized to
celebrate the rite of marriage. Bond,
81 800; w. J. w. Cowden surety.
POLICE coURT-JUDGE CRANMRR.
John Farris, drunk, fined 81. Paid.
Patrick Naraman, drunk, fined -,
Paid.
William CORY, drunk, fined 3. Paid.
Edward Combs, drunk, fined 81. Paid.
Charles Brice, drunk, fined 81. Paid.
John Atkinson, drunk, fined 81. Com
mitted for three months; third offense.
Patrick Kenney, drunk, fined $50
Committed.
George Arts, disorderly, fined 81.
Paid. -,
John Newland, disorderly, fined 81.
Paid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Installation Services.

At the Third Presbyterian Church,
this evening, Rev. J. G. Lyle will be
installed as pastor Of that church. The
services will be conducted by Rev. DIR.
Cunningham, of the First Presbyterian
Church. Rev. J. ID. MOtlatt, OF the Sec
ond Church, and Rev. DIR. Grimes, OF
Steubenville. o. Those who desire are
cordially invited to be present.
Rev. LYLE has been with this congre-
CATION but short time and is highly es-
teemed as a minister and faithful
worker in his church, as is evidenced 10y
his increasing congregation and the adj
miraiion which he has won from all
those with whom he has come in con-
tact
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11

The Committee on Lights met ut the
City Building last night with plenty OF
business before them. The question OF
lighting the bridge was again taken up
and Council will be recommended to
order test metre to be set. The Oh
iect of this is to learn the average con-
sumption of gas during a winter mnnth
and so secure a basis for computation.
The rules and regulations presented
by the trustees and published in the
REGISTER recently, were taken up, and
will be favorably reported upon.
4 lengthy communication from eN
Superintendent Arthur Browne was
read. and will be handed to Council to-
night for consideration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
"The worm on when
Feels a pang as great
A when a giant dies
A. +. and A. M.

The Masonic Grand Lodge OF West
Virginia holds its annual session
in this city, opening this even
ing at ! o'clock. The Grand Treas
urer and Grand Secretary will be
in attendance at the hall to-day for the
reception of dues and enrolment OF
representatives. Delegatesare expected
from every Lodge in the State-some
eighty in number-and, as the fra
ternity embraces in its membership
many of the most prominent and sub
stantial citizens of their several commu-
mites. the Grand Lodge is one oithe best
and most intelligent representative
bodies that assemblies in the state: The
list of delegates present will be publish
ed tomorrow morning.
The Grand Lodge will conclude It's
business and close its session tomorrow
night, and on Thursday the Grand
ROYAL Arch Chapter OF West Virginia
will convene. On the same day the
Knights Templars will have their par
ade and reception. Altogether, our
Masonic friends will have their hands
full of business and iestivity during the
present week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
WELLsBURG LETTER.
The Bethany Excitement-Personn OF
the Alleged Firebugs-The Vigilantes-
Another Arrest to be Made-Personal

Vhe bethany bNClJeueul- II eIsOhhOi Vi
the Alleged Firebugs-The Vigilantes-
Another Arrest to be Made-Personal.
The capture of part of the notorious
gang, who have for years infested the
Bethany region, caused a sort OF spas
modic excitement throughout the coun.
Nv. The characters of those arrested
were not OF such brilliancy as to cause
great excitement among our people,
even if they were arrested on a charge
of a more heinous crime than arson.
They were always looked upon as being
equal to any emergency in the way OF
crime.
1t seems that they were banded to-
gether in one common brotherhood for
the execution of their devltry, under
the leadership of Davie Parkinson, a
cunning, sly and sneaking old fel-
low, small in stature, wiry and
active, whose hair and whiskers are as
white as the SHOWS of three score win
ters, which have passed over his head.
Davie, or Doctor as he is called on
account OF his profession, that OF dentist
~, has had some experience in court.
He was many years ago charged with
NOuUltIltllluE' buN t~NdHtu NilC BNilaAhF
bv defect in the indictment. Not long
since he was indicted for procuring an
abortion on Miss Lou Filly, (which oc-
currence was fully noted in the REGISTER
at the time, but by one OF the ablest
offences ever made in criminal casein
this county he was acquitted. He is OF
an ingenious and mechanical turn OF
mind, and we'll calculated in every way
for the leadership OF the alleged band OF
lawbreakers. The authorities are still
engaged in working up the case, and the
whole gang will shortly be in durance.
The whisperings that a Wellsburger was
mixed up in the affair has put our Peo-
pie on the glH rirs as to who It can be.
There is no Wellsberger in the affair,
and that rumOr should be squelched as
a canard.
Some comment was caused here by
the summary manner in which the
Bethany vigilantes proceeded in order
to arrest Thos. Cheek, one OF the alleged
gang. but almost every one is OF the
opinion that the end justified the
means. Had the vigilantes delayed an
hour or two, the proper officer, armed
with a warrant and requisition, would
have taken him in custody.
The whole thing was unearthed as
stated by the REGISTER, and was not
worked up by detectives As some seem
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Attend or Resign.

There was war at the the city build
inc last night, and when certain city
creditors find their bills don't pass
Council tonight, there will be blood.
The Committee on Accounts tried to
meet and examine these claims, and
could not raise a quorum; consequently
they will not be presented to Council
and no money will be forthcoming
tomorrow morning. Every month
and sometimes Oftener this trouble
arises and especially with this
committee. Last month, Mr.. Robert
Simpson examined the claims himself,
no other member being present, and
submitted his work to Council. Last
night, he and Mr.. Ankle were monarchs
of all they surveyed, and not proud Of
it, either. They waited two hours and
becoming disguised with the absence Of
their colleagues, went home. When
Councilmen consent to serve, II is taken
for granted they accept the duties OF
their office andwhen they cannot attend,
let them resign and give place to those
who can.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Wheelinp Female College.

The next Term OF this Institution will
open tomorrow morning, November
18th, at which time new students will
he admitted to any of the classes or de-
partments.
A very eminent artist from the East
is engaged to take charge OF the ART
school, and will give lessons in drawing,
painting, wax work and sketching from
nature.
Prof. Karl Hermann will continue in
charge OF the Conservatory OF Music.
For terms or further information adj
dress the President,
Miss 4. TAYLOR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
The Coming Knight Templar Ball.

For this affair, which Will undOuOted'
" be one Of the most enjoyable even
held in this city, regular invitations
were only issued to the Knights Tenn
plar from abroad For home Knight,
and citizens who desire to attend in the
evening, the tickets form the invitation
A limited number OF these have been
printed and can Ice had upon applica'
ton to either L. j. Smyth, W. b. Fisher
II W List or Richard Savage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11

"To sum it up, six long years OF bed
ridden sickness and suffering, costing
$500 per year, total 81, 2O0-all OF which
was stopped by three bottles Of Hop
Bitters taken by my wife, who has done
her own Homework for year since
without the loss Of Il day, and want
everybody to know it for their benefit.
john WEEKS, Butler, \. "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11

1t was reported in the city, last night,
that a terrible fire was raging IN the
woods near Triadelphia. Our inform
ant saws the farms Of Mrs. Jane Snyder,
Scott Miller and Shep Thornbure are
suffering. The land is between Middle
and Little Wheeling creeks, about a mile
and hall from Triadelpnia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11

Trims leaving Columbus al e. % q. ana 0."u
a. rum daily. Through Chicago Express
I..ty.. ClIuubfI~ daily except sunday, ~ 40 P.
w.With sleeping ear a.JtICayl1rriviE n Ohlca,
goat 7.u next morning. Eertns can hc secured
Iu advance ut Union Depot ticket uihcc, Nolum
bus. ,,
Pullman drawing ruum sleeping ears through
without chaug,. from ~tcyhvuNiu" Past 90 fnlla
,eIphia and New York, and West to columbus
Cincinnati, Louisville ludwudpo"N anu o.
Louis. -,
For thruu.h tickets. hsaage checks sleeping
car recommendations auj amy further iuiurina'
ton apply tl Joseph NJ. Bg,leyi,r. Ticket AstuI
st pS1I Igrlls D,rnt foot OF Eleventh street. or
at civ Ticket OUicc, under Mcclure House.
Wheeling.
ID ". Caldwell General MANAGER. Columbus,
O.W. L. O'Briru, General, Passenger ami lWAe'
AGENT tfD'umhu~. %. nor"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-11
Personal.

Charles 2. IIornbrook, son OF the late
Thomas Hornbrook, left last evening for
Chicago.
Mrs. l.. q. Robinson, of Greencastle,
Indiana, who figured extensively at the
last Moundsville campmeeting, has ac-
cepted an invitation to assist Rev. {. p.
Masden, Of the Fourth street VI. +.
Church, in revival services this winter.
Postmaster Sterling was in Steuben-
vile, Yesterday.