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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
A SPECK OF WAR.
A Little South American Repub-
lie Spelling For u Slap at US.

PANAMA, May l6.-United States
Steamer Tennessee arrived in Aspinwail
on the 4th, bringing in as passengers
Ernest Diehrman, U. S. Minister, and
resident of Columbia. On the 9TH
inst. this gentle man, in company with the
L. 5. Consuls at Aspinwall and Panama,
paid formal visit to President OF
State Damaso Ceryera, Diehrman,
employed the principal portion OF his
time in condemning the canal project,
which was undertaken by Europeans,
and assured the President that the in
stitutions, language and sovereignty OF
Columbia would be destroyed by multi
titudes of Frenchmen and Engiishmen,
who would flock to the country with
the commencement OF work on the ca
nal. Hisex PLANTATION ofthe coaling station
matter was unsatisfactory, and the re-
suit OF the whole interview, so far as its
effects on the President and Secretarys
were concerned, was exceedingly unfa-
vorable. The President OF the State, as
agent fot the National Government, by
telegraph from Bogsts, April 10Th, re-
ceiyed orders to intimate to the COM
manders Of the United States war
vessels, Adams and Kearsarge, il
they still remain in the territorial
waters of Columbia to suspend the sur
veys and other operations in which
they are engaged in the Laguna de
Chiriqui and the Gulfo Dulce, and from
the latter hay the Adams should retire
Immediately, as there are no ports in II
which have been opened to commercs
according TO the customs regulation
OF the republic. When the American
steamer left Carthsgens the report was
current there that 1900 men had left
Bogats for the Isthmus and were daily
expected at Barrsn QuillS. The pur-
pose OF their visit was not stated, but 1t
was supposed TO have some relation to
the cosling station business
which the Columbian government
is evidently disposed to resent The
attempted occupation OF Lagima, De
Chiriaui and Colo Ducle by American
war vessels, Was the theme OF general
conversation in CarthegeDs and neigh
boring coast to Sns as we'll as in the in
terror
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
A HARRISON HOLOCAUST.
An Aged Lady Dying I'm the
Flames of Her Burning Dwell
ing in Harrison, County, w.
Va

CLARKsBURG, May IA fire, attend
ed with sadly fatal loss of life, occur
red on Shinn's Run, in this county, be-
tween four and five o'clock on Friday
morning. 1t started from some un-
known cause in the house OF Abraham
RICHTER, and the family had barely time
10 escape with their lives 81 fierce were
the flames. Alter ell had escaped
FROM the burning building, Mrs.
Righter returned for some necessary
articles ui clothing. She vas
overcome by the heat and her body was
entirely consumed, the largest part OF
the body found being q small portion ct
the skull. She was between 30 ami %
years of aye, and the wife of Abraham
Righier. A peidler who had stayed at
the house all night gave all the assls-
tancs he could, and tried to save the
yaluables in the house, but was unsuc-
eessiul. The house was insured in the
Continental Of New York for : 900.
AIR. Fighter is an invalid IN his sew
enty-ninth year. His mother, who re-
celebrated her hundredth birth day, Is
living with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
MINERS MAsSACRED.
Three Bloody Slaughters by the
Ute Indians In the Colorado
Country.

CHICAGO, May l5.-The Times this
morning publishes a story from Lead
.Vliie, told by John Allendorf to a re-
porter at that city, regarding q terrible
massacre OF white prospectors In the
Cte reservation. Allendorf says he LETT
ms home in Linn county, Kansas, seven
weeks ago, with seventeen others, fully
equipped, on an exploration in search
oi minerals, which they found on the
mead waters OF the Gunnison river in
rich places, which yielded from 1000 to
i,VOO dollars per day. On May Sd,
while the party was widely scattered,
Indians mounted and five hundred
strong, galloped down upon
the camp and massacred the
whole party, cutting their bodies into
pieces. Allendorf witnessed the affair
from the mountain side, whittier he had
gone hunting. The Utes had carried off
all the gold and whole outfit. AllendOrf
escaped and walked for several days an
III he reached settlement. He gives
the following names OF the murdered
men: Charles and John Andrews, Ellis
Morlan, James Henderson, John and
Isaac Ditmore, Martin Fleming, Peter
Amberg, Fred. and Louis Smell, Edward
Mooren, Phillip Jackson, Josiah WaJner,
Jesse, Jerry and Adam Homar and
Julius Terry.
kilograms received at Leadville yes
terday report that men coming from the
reservation to Lake City report party
OF twenty-five prospectors corralled in
the Gunnison valley and eight or twelve
killed. This is supposed to be Brad.
bury's party, which left Del Norte three
weeks ago. Gen. Mckinzie's column is
on the way to the scene.
A letter from Saguache says the Utes
are reported to have killed twelve miners
forty miles west of that place, and
troops from Fort Garland are en- route
there. All these stories are subject to
doubt, and can't be verified soon, as the
roads are in a terrible condition; but 1t
is believed the Indians are making pre-
parStions for taking the war path, and
stirring news is expected soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
A CURIOUS COON.
Irresistible Evidence that Whit
taker Was the Author of His
own Injuries.

WEsT PoINT, May l5-Cadet Whitta-
ker vas put on the stand to-day To tell
his own story OF the alleged outrage
upon him, the investigation OF which
has been So tedious and prolonged.
Tie stuck To his original story that three
men had invaded his roOm and inflicted
the injuries upon him which have been
so extensively described heretofore.
Ii NAV be remembered that a part OF the
documentary testimony, submitted on
behalf of Whitaker, vas q note warn
ing MIN that an attempt would be made
upon him. This note, With specimens
oi the writing Of Whitaker, and OF all
the other candidates. have been exam
ined by 1--WE experts, the specimens be-
ing Numbered, 30 that none Of the ex-
Aminers knew the author OF any Of the
specimens. Their reports, which have
been kept secret, were read by the Re
corier al the close OF Whiitakers tes;l-
mony, and in every case each OF the
experts decided that the writing OF
Whitaker VAS identical with the vrit-
ing in the note OF warning. The con-
clasiOn is irresistible that he Is the
author Of his 0wn injuries
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
MILTON IN MOURNING.
The Pitiabie straits to which Her Once
Thriving Population has been Reduced
Men Worth Thousands en- Friday.
Mendioauts on Saturday.

hendioants on Saturday'
MILToS, Pa, May l5.-The fearful fire
OF yesterday was started by spark in
the tanning department OF Murray, Dau-
gal < Co.'s saw mill. The prevailing
high wind soon made the fire uncon-
trollable. The ravages Of the contiagra-
ton are seen in the demolition OF nearly
every business house and all the build
ings, with few exceptions, OF any i'm.
portance. Houses were not only de-
stroyed, but their occupants saved little
of the contents. In the business por-
ton OF the town the people had no idea
of the fate which awaited them; and
consequently made no effort to remove
their furniture until too late. From the
point where the fire originated cinders
were thrown in countless profuslon on
houses located hundreds OF yards away,
which were soon envelOped in flames.
The marvellous rapidity with which the
spread caused a panic among the inhab-
itants, and their lamentations were
heart-rending.
Last night about six hundred OF the
houseless were compelled to sleep in
the open air, under blankets, saved
from the wreck, furnished by those
more fortunate, while the rest OF the
sufferers, about 400, were sheltered by
their friends, whose houses were not
destroyed.
Supplies from Williamsport, Harris
burg, Sunbury, Lock Haven, Watson.
town, Lewisburg, in provisions and
Clothing, have arrived, and are being
judiciously distributed. Two carloads
from Harrisburg reached here to-day.
The State capital has done nobly, hay-
ing contributed, in addition to provi.
sions, about two thousand dollars TO the
.-<--<- - ss---<- ss<~-A
in an hour last night. Curious thou
sands crowded the streets during the
day, apparently fascinated by the uni
versal desolatiOn. AT noon hundreds
gathered around the planning mill, where
food was distributed by the relief com
mittees. Several carloads OF provisions
arrived during the day. Again in the
evening food was distributed at the
planning mill, and persons worth thou
sands yesterday accepted charitable re-
lief this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
A WALL FROM THE sUFFERBRs
What 10 Needed TO Mako Milton Riss,
Lake q Phanix. From Her Ashes


MnToS, PA, May l5-Col. Stead, OF
Williamsport, with two COMPANIES OF
militia, arrived tonight A temporary
postoffice has been erected, and mail de-
liyeries will be resumed in the morning.
Some Of the leading business men have
secured rooms, and others will com
mence rebuilding Monday. Dispatches
have been received from different sec-
tons OF the country Offering aid. Al the
request OF citizens the Railroad Company
has refused 10 run excursion trains To-
morrow. The local relief COMMITTEES has
issued an appeal to the public. IL says:
After q careful personal inspection of
the situation, we submit 10 the people
OF Pennsylvsnia, aud the benevolent
everywhere, the following statement OF
the extent OF the Losses, condition OF The
inhabitants, and the aid necessary Tor
the proper relief OF the town:
|. The loses from the fire, whisl
swept xith total destruction in the briel
space oi five hours, an area one mile
long and q half mile wide, oOmpactly
bailt, covering the entire business aud
best built portion OF the toSb, and IN.
cIudins with yerg minor exceptions ell
churches, stores, banks, and manufse-
tones, involving loss Of 5000 oco, in
sured only to an extent of $4,000, a.
nearly a. We can ascertain
2. The condition ani immediate me-
cessities OF the Inhabitants Tor food have
bsen met By promp; and generous con-
tribuiions oi provisions iron the coun'
try ana toxns near Ashland Sill more
supplies uill be necessary before the peo.
Die can retrieve themselves Hundreds ol
PEOPLE, men, xonsa asd ehiltrsn, are
kouseIea and pennies, having nothing
lcft bat the clothes on their backs
8. The needs ai the present time ara
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
TIE REASON FOR 1T.
The Ways and Means Committee Explain
Their Method Of Patching the Tariff
special 10 the Register.

WAsHISaToS, May 10.
The Report OF the Ways and Means
Committee on the Tariff bill has been
printed, and it gives in brief the reasons
which induced the majority to agree to
il. Articles were put on the free list,
they say, which are needed by manutac-
tursrs, and which because OF Tree
dom from duty will cheaper
the domestic products and benefit
the consuming classes. The reduction
ON cotton fabrics ami woolens and wool,
they say, while considerable does not
bring the duties on them below the tar
IN Of AZ. The duty on hsnneis, blank
cts. &C., is now prohibited, as only
little over $4,000 Was realized by the
government from these articles last year.
The committee add that they have re,
duced the duty ON mechanical tools and
farming utensils in the interest OF pro-
duction. They say that II there Is no
increase of importation the reduction
of revenue by the new tariff bill will not
exceed ten millions OF dollars annually.
But they predict increased importation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
HARBOR BILL ALLHUNkEY
General MOOrehead, President
Of the COmmissiOn, II Satisfied
IL Will Pass.

PIrrsBURG, May l5.--General Moore
Of this city, President OF the Ohio River
Commission, Was iniervle sed yesterday
upon his return from Washington, ID.
G., where he has been in attendance ON
a session OF the commission. Speaking
of the prospects OF the River and hArbor
bill, he said: II believe they are e1.
ceedIngiy good. That was the general
expression Of the members and sena-
tors with whom talked All that We
have asked the senate IL 10 increase the
Davis Island Dam appropriation IRON
$3.50. 600 10 500. 600 and u that n(Df j
think the House will concuh1On
Monday, the day for the suspension OF
the rules. the bill .wal be called up IN
the senate, II a tSo-thirds majority can
be obtained for the suspension. II u
cannot the bill 10 dead Tor this session..
II u beoomes necessary 10 take u up IN
the regular way IL is - lengthy that tie
interminable DISCUSSION will prevent 10
passage. The members oi both Hoases
are exceedingly anxious 10 adjourn be'
fore the coming Conventions"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
NO CHAFF
About the Millers' international
Exhibition I'm Cincinnati.

CIScISSArI, May l6.-The Millers
International Exhibition, which opens
here May 3lst and continues through
June, has grown to large proportions,
and - now certain to be OF great interest
TO all engaged or interested in grains and
milling NJ. Jas. Gordon, OF this city,
has gone 10 New York TO meet Q large
party OF foreign exhibitors Not only is
this country fully represented IN the
coming exhibition, bat much machinery
from Europe and many exhibitors from
abroad will be present During the eI-
hibition grain congress 10 10 meet, com
posed Of delegates from boards OF trade
and others interested in the sale and
transportation OF grain Boards OF trade
all over the country are invited TO send
delegates and also samples OF ali grades
Of grain. The delegates thus lar sp-
pointed represent the most active men
engaged in the trade, and the deiibera'
tiCns are expected 10 be OF great inter
est and value
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
rf WHEEIING W. va, MONDAY MORNING. MAY II, 1880

means OF sky-rocksts or flags, will COM
municste 10 other officers on Analostan
Island which man Is ahead. These SER
geants In turn will signal TO men sta.
toned on Winship's wharf, at the mouth
OF Rock creek, who will have control Of
two large balloons OF different colors,
hoistsd on high poles. II Hsnlan
falls behind, his balloon will be
lowered proportionately to the distance
between him and Courtney. II he gains,
the balloon will be pulled up until, il
such should be the case, 1t shall rise
above the Courtney signal. This is an
excellent idea and il properly carried
out will be Of great service. Besides
this, q howitzer will be fired when the
men turn the stake boat, one gun mean
ing Haplan ahead, and two guns that
Courtney leads. Telegraph wires have
been placed in the Analostan boat
house, and two operators will be sta
toned there on the day of the race.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
EuGnNE's LITTLE MISTAKE.
Six Grant Men Safely Slowed Away in
the Michigan Delegation.
WAsHIEGTos. May 10.

special 10 the Register
Later developments show that Eugene
Hale was a little previous when he
claimed the entire Michigan delegation
for Blaine. Representatives from that
state, in speaking OF the personnel OF
the delegation to the Chicago Conyen.
ton, state that they have private inior-
nation that ut least sir nf the dslegatas
selected by that convention are friendly OF
General Grant, and il an opportunity is
afforded they will 50 cast their votes.
Ia their opinion the action OF the delega-
ton will be influenced entirely by the
course OF the other States IN whlcn II Is
understood that the unit rule shall APP
ply. Should this rule be disregarded,
the Michigan delegation viii nndoubt-
edly follow the same course, and in that
event General Grant will have not less
than six delegates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
INFAMOUS MIsCREANTs.
Two Attempt' by Diabolioal Incsndiariss
10 Start the CONFEDERATION Anew.

MILTos, Nay l5.-At 8 o'clock this
evening, intense excitement was caused
by two attempts to re-kindls the fire. a
bundle OF Sags, saturated with coal Oh,
was placed at the back door OF the Gresh
House, a wooden hotel and the ony one
left in the town, and when discovered 1t
had set fire 10 the house. Another at
tempt was made to fire the old Ca,awissa
depot in the southern part OF town.
When these discoveries we're made
people were in frenzy. A reward 81
six hundred dollars was offered at once
for the apprehension Of the incendlar'es
Much confusion ensued, the people
seeming TO become wild from fear and
excitement, and many whose property
was saved yesterday packed up their
goods aud prepared for flight in case oi
another fire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
TWO BLACK DEVIIA
Break into Q White Mans
House, and Repeatedly Rsvish
His Aged White H0usekeepcS.

PfrTYiELD, MAss-, Nay ia crime
unparalleled in the criminal history Of
Massachusetts, has jus been brought 70
light Last night Robt N. whiiiord
and Russell Gum, tso negroes, vsfe
arrested ON q charge Of ostrzzing hiss
Curtis. a maiden lady of 80 yesn Who
Is housske.yer for Erzst1s Curtis, sn
invalid oi 20 yezrs- several days ego
the prisoner. broke into the hoose.
about tso O'Clock In the morning, sea
boldlnz . pistol 20 Carts bead. ravished
bis h9asskeeper repeatedly before hia
ewes. The poor uomsn sought 10 Coz.
oesl her shame, bot the Iosd sss yresss,,
than abe could hear, and ste coandsi
her misery 10 . neighbor vho had ths
brutes arrested. She bzs about ioss
her reason, and the indignation Cd ths
oomm unity 10 sach that it 70 sStssms'y
likely the blsck devils sth b iyselse.
Adias1saI Td<yrapA On IbsvA Sess.
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RILEY TO GET A SHOW.
A Great Triple e-Dstermination to
give Riley Chsnoe to show his Mettle.

A Great Triple Race-Dstermination TO
give Riley Chance to show his Msttle.
WASHINGTON, May l6.-A large sum
of money will be raised in this city for q
triple race to follow the Hsnlan and
Courtney match, in which Hanlan and
Riley win participate. There seems to
be no reason why this proposed contest
should not be made certainty. Hanlan
expresses himself as willing torow Riley
within two or three DAYS after the great
race, whether he wins the latter or not.
Riley has already shown strong desire
to meet Hanlan, and, il he means busi-
ness, will now have a chance to try his
skill with the Canadian. Courtney,
however, is unwilling to row in another
match after the one with Hanlan. This
need not have the effect Of breaking up
the race; although il third man is
necessary, it is suggested that Kennedy,
the New York oarsman, may be tele-
graphed for. Riley's only drawback is
the lack, as he states, of a first-class boat
in which to row. But the people would
like TO see him in a race, and il q contest
can be arranged it will certainly be done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
TO THE RESCUE.
The Generous Responses That Have Al
ready Been Made to the Appeals for
Help-Philadelpnis's Contribution.

ready Been Made to the Appeals for
Help-Philadelpnis's Contribution.
PHILADELPHIA, May l5.-At a meet
ing in the Mayors Office to-day, - $50
were contributed for Milton.
Pittsburgh Aroused.
PITTSBURGH, May ia message was
received last evening by Mayor Lidieil
from Governor Hoyt, asking aid lor the
sufferers OF the fire at Milton, yesterday.
In accordance with this, the Mayor has
named Monday next as the day Tor a
meeting of the citizens 10 take action
relative to relief measures. The meeting
will be held in the rooms Of the Cham
ber OF Commerce.
A Call from the Governor.
HARRIsBURG, May l5.-The Governor
issues the following:
although liberal contributions have
been made to Milton, advices are that
they will be exhausted. Knives, FORKS,
coffee, clothing and blankets are most
needed. Emergency is yeri pressing.
They will give twice who will give
quickly. :,
[Signed, H. NJ. hoir.
Earnest Work In the Quaker City.
MlLroS, May l5.-A telegraphic order
was received to-day from the Treasurer
of the Philadelphia Relief Committee
for 5000 and promising more, and
another from Col. Mcclure, authorizing
the proper persons TO draw on the
Time, for $3.50. Two hundred and fifty
tents, forwarded by Gov. Hoyt were
erected in the fields.
The Railroad Men Interested
Nav YoRK, May l5.-Tbe Pennsyiya.
MIA railroad will receive and transport
free Of charge to Milton, Pa, any con
tributions Tor the relief OF the inhsbi.
tants OF that burned town.
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LOSS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY
Two Lives and Million aud Q Half OF
Dollars Swept Out Of Existence.


Six hundred and sixteen buildings
were destroyed, and the once beautiful
town is now black, disheartening and
ruined waste. The vaults Of the hanks
withstood the flames and all their books
are safe. The body OF the man who Was
fatally burned has been identified as
that of John Augeny, pauper, aged s.
years, who lost his life while en-
deavoring to save the stable
OF the poor house. A
lady named Mrs. Stricken died from
fright on Tuesday night.
The principal losers are William Ra.
ber Tanner, slS5,0o0; Herman Schrader,
$4,000; Academy Of Music, $50, 900;
+. X. Rouser x Bro 5000, insurance
s. 900; O. B. krouser. 5000, insurance,
s. 200; car shops, 500, 900, insurance
$4,000: HUFF House, $35, 900, insurance
$4,000; United States Hotel, $4,000;
Broadway House, S20,00); Cyrus Brown,
5000; A. u. Wagner, $4,000; Swartz
marble yard, Sl5, 900, insurance, $40 900;
!Mltonian office, s., 900. insurance, 81 500; /;
Indspend,nt office, $500, insurance,
500; J. L. Gauger K Sons, clothiers,
$40, 1000, insurance, 5000; Hoag. hard.
ware, 5000, insurance, 81 200; Samuel
Drieiuss, clothing, 5000, insurance,
5000; Phil Henry, clothier, 81 900; :n-
surance, $1,000; Opppnheiner, notions,
4, 900, insurance, =, 900; Rice, clothing
$4,000, insurance, 5000 Il. Brown,
butcher, - 900, no insurance; ex.sena'
tor Bound, $40 900, residence. Churches
ass!Isysd-R:s!s1,mss.l g.. i!se99i Catholic,
5000; Gov enanters, SS, 900; Evangeli
cal, 81. 900; Presbyterian, SIC, 900, insur-
auce, $4,000. The insurance companies
are represented by two agents. They
lose AS follows: American, Philadel-
phia, 100000; Girard, 5000; Ph@nlx,
$4,000; Farmers OF York, $2+,OO
Franklin, $40 900; North America, $40.
900; Etna, sl25, 900. and two Danville
companies, $4,000. The aggregate
losses are estimated at 81, 10000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
TIP DOLLIN'S DIABOLISM.
An Indiana Father Arrested for
Outraging His MOtherless
Daughter,

NINCESyEs, May l5.-Tip Dollins, a
rePulsive looking shoemaker, has been
arrested here for outraging his own
daughter, child of twelve years. lie
repeated the crime four times in success
sion, and left the child more dead than
alive. Her pitiable condition attracted
the attention of neighbors, and she re-
yealed the crime of her unnatural fath-
er. The mother OF the child is dead.
There is a prospect that the inhuman
wretch will be ynched.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-17
GLORY Oh the GRAVE
Ths UunAtum LAID Down By the
Daantless Msnakers OF Grant

Ths JUtnAtum LAID Down oy the
Dauntless MsnAkers OF Grant
W,sHINGroN, May Senator Conk-
ling says that his battle for GIsnt Is a
6ght i0r glory or the grave, and he de-
cIAss that there shall be no retreat ~
i nov evident thai the nomination VIII
turn upon the eompleCtion OF the Illinois
delegation, AMI n - the program ihe 20, o'
;nStrueted vote from that State Ia Chlca-
gn. An energies are to be concentrated
ibere-a sort OF last ditch OF the third
term candidates M.
A prominent official iron Illinois,
whoisin correspondence with the third
,ermers. said to-day that no one need
deceive himself by expressing the
hope that Grant would sithdTas. You
mos very we'll" said he, that Grant
never withdraws when under tre.