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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
NOT A VOLCANO.
Explosion-Rot of the Volcano, but the
Balief

Explosion-Hot of the Volcano. but the
Belief
A sensational article, published in the
Pittsburgh Gazette, in regard to an active
volcano i'm West Virginia was circulated
among the meus'ers OF the Legislature,
Yesterday. 1t went on to saw the intel
ligenCe had been received at Richmond,
from Gauley Bridge, Fayette county,
West Virginia. 1t goes on to say:
While Mr.. James q. Jones was pros
pectiny for minerals on top OF the ALE
gheny mountains he made the discovery.
He telegraphs the following brief ac-
count: 81 chance TO turn nv eyes to
the lett, and | noticed some fifteen or
twenty yards from me, smoke,
which seemed 10 be produced
by a small fire. | thought 1t strange
that fire OF that kind should be upon
this mountain, so far from any dwelling.
| walked near 10 see that | was not mis-
taken, and upon reaching the spot |
found il was not smoke, as had at tlrst
thought, but steam. which seemed TO
gush from the earth with great heat and
force, and which had an indescribable
and sickening odor. then put pole,
twenty-one feet long, which was the
longest | could find, in the hole, but
could not touch any bottom. The heat
and its unpleasant order made it impOs-
sible for me to examine the hole more
than moment o. SO at a time. j then
dropped some rocks in the hole, and
could hear them for some time
plunging and roaring, as they went
down into the bottomless steam valve.
then lit match and applied it - the
steam, thinking perhaps there might be
some Gas, but the match was ex-
tinguished the moment the steam from
this cave touched it. | then lighted a
large piece of paper and put il down in
the hole some four or five feet, but il,
too, was Immediately extinguished when
coming IN contact with the steam, the
lreft being 50 great that 1t blew the pa
per from its mouth some five or six
feet. Although the valcano is in
wild and inaccessible region, it has been
visited by hundreds.
Delegate Settle, from Fayette county,
said he had never heard of such thing
and thought, il such were the fact, he
would certainly know Of it.
Delegate Lowry, from Summers,
next door neighbOr, knew nothing OF
this miniature Nesuvius, and the men,
bers from kanawhG were equally in the
dark.
A number OF other gentlemen living
near or familiar with this section OF
country, were interviewed with like
result. Either the Richmond cores
pendent is off his eggs, or che had 'em"
badly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
John ILnSheimer


ATTRACTIVE Substituting
this week we will have ali our coun-
ters turned intO cheap counters,
and offer rare bargains in every de-
Dartment. We must have room TO
remodel our house.
We offer Silks and Velyets much
lOwsrthan ever offered before. We
offer all our Dress Goods at cost,
and some for Ons-half. We offer
Housekeeping Goods In many m
stances for less than same can be
bouuht at manufacturers We offer
sieGant STYLES Cioaks, Dolmans,
Walking Jackets, Circulars, listers,
ETC.. so cheap that buyers will md
il 10 their advantage to purchase
even a little late in the season.
Early BUYERS Of Spring Goods viii
find a great many desirable and
suitable qoods and save money.
We wish ali our regular custom
ers TO attend this sale. We wish
everybody and sYerybOdy's friend
20 call. You will find something to
suit you and learn how cIeap fine
dry goods can be sold at
BLUM & BS0.'S,
is2i 1'3l MAIN STREET.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
LOCAL LACOEICs.
Various Brief Matters In and About the
City.


City.
HAyERtY's Mas1odons at the Opera
House this evening.
TIE way OF the ordinance committee
is not strewn with roses. Not much.
The census OF Fulton, completed yes
terday, showed population oil 4si Souls.
The Nail City Boat Club will give Its
grand masque ball at its boat house, THIS
evening.
SwIrcH station or on the main stem
is the railroad conundrum for wheeling
people to solve.
John MILLER, OF the South Side, was
badly bitten in the thigh yesterday by
and East Wheeling dog.
The wheeling Press Club will meet
at Martins restaurant at llo'ciock this
evening, for temporary organization.
The Twelfth Anniversary OF the Ger
mania Singing Society will be approprl-
ately celebrated at Germania Hall this
evening.
THENail City G ass Company,a at Ina
vile, started up its works "Wednesday
morning and rything is now running
smoothly.
GEoLGg Sr,TLER, keeper OF the pest
house, who works At ATbenzs furniture
factory, had three fingers OF ms right
hand an putated by circular saw, yes
ttrday-
PgfrNGArioNs has been made for a
grand fancy dress oall, this evening. at
the residence of John A. Mendel, Esq,
on South Penn street, Island. Kramer
will furnish the music.
The Turner'S gave grand ball at
Turner Hall last evening that was large
" attended. Kramer played his sweet
est strains and everything was enjoyable
as is usual with balls given by this
widely known society.
LAST evening about f"rty couples,
headed by Viewig's orch IRA called on
Mr.. VIM. Kirbach one OF our well
known Young German citizens and
rendered him a splendid reception at
the Maennerchor Hall.
The Whelan Literary Society is pre-
pairing for a grand entertainment on
Monday week. The programme Is an
unusually good one, and besides the
usual determinations and orations, em-
braces an address by Bishop kain.
The announcement that Robson and
Crane will be here on Saturday, the
26th inst, will be hailed with Joy by
amusement lovers. They appear both
in the afternoon and evening. 1t Will
be quite an event il their engagement OF
last season can be taken as a standard.
SATURDAY morning at 10 o'clock the
three young gentlemen, VIM. Gutman,
David Krauss and Berry Gundling,
pupils OF Rev. NJ. Sessler, will be con-
iirmed at the Hebrew Synagogue, IN the
presence OF 4 large congregation. The
Rabbi begs the public to witness the
ceremony.
a REMARK made yesterday morning
IN Election Echoes" in relation to
Councilman Zoeckler's vote, made in
spirit of fun, was by him seriously re-
garded. His reputation tor integrity as
a citizen and a Councilman is above re-
proach, and the paragraph referred TO
was the merest Joke.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
Loan to be Negotiated.

The stockholders OF the Elm Grove
Street Railway met at the Court House
Yesterday to take action in regard to the
financial condition OF the company.
The concern is not making a fortune,
and steps were considered necessary 70
raise funds to pay certain indebtedness
and meet the expenses OF some proposed
improvements. Various plans were
suggested, but the Finance Committee
was finally instructed to borrow 5. Coz
in two sums, $500 and $500, and Sc
cure the loan BY deed OF trust on the
stock. The rate OF interest will be six
per cent, and the loan will be met with
deferred payments, the smaller sum to
be paid next year out OF the earnings oil
the road,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
ADJOURNMENT AND EXTRA sns.
6IOE.
what the Special Committee on that Sub
iect Decided on Last NiRht.

what the Special Committee on that Sub
jsct Decided on Last Might.
II is fact that is patent to every one
taking any interest at all in the Legisla-
ture, that in the forty-five days pre-
scribed in the Constitution as the time
for holding biennial sessions, that at
this session at least it will be an utter
impossibility to finish up the work now
pending, to say nothing OF that to follow.
The session commenced on the 18th OF
January and forty-five days exclusive Of
Sundays would close the session on the
25th inst
Bot very little time has beer lost thus
far, and the work has been rather
steady, yet with the almost entire re-
enacting OF the Code, a large amount OF
important legislation has not been
touched, and several'si IT. Code amend
ments are awaiting ac:l-a. There has
been talk OF prolongiDg the session and
oil an adjourned session, but no action
was taken until Tuesday evening, when
Just before adjournment joint resolution
No. u was offered, providing for COM
mittee OF seven, four from the House
and three from the Senate, to enquire
into the expediency OF extending the
session.
A meeting OF tbs committee took place
last evening in Senator Dennis rooms
at the New Mcclure. Delegates Fergu.
son, Leonard, Cresap, Wells, of Tyler,
and Senators Stout and Dennis were
present. Senator Dennis was made
chairman and the committee immediate.
ly started to discuss the subject in all
its different lights and phases. All
agreed to the fact that more time was
necessary, but how to get it was the
question. Owing to the adoption OF the
Constitutional amendments last fall,
some changes had been made necessary
in the law and it is also necessary that
they be made as soon as possible, there
fore it was decided that on tomorrow
morning two resolutions be presented,
one recommending the prolonging of
the present session for blank number
OF days; the other adjourning on the
blank day Of blank until the first
Wednesday in February, 1882.
The idea OF this is something as fol-
lows: Prolong the session for ten days
and adjourn on the Sth CT March until
February !, 1882. In the meantime
drop all local legislation and, in the ex.
ira ten days, finish up the Code. In one
year return and take up the local busl-
ness. In addition to this, one year from
now an important matter will be ready
for consideration. Congress will have,
by that time, made the reapportion.
ment under the late census. and it. is
supposed that West Virginia will be en-
titled to four Representatives, and, as a
natural consequence, the State will have
to redistricted, thus necessitating an ex-
ira session.
In canvassing around last evening the
ideas OF the committee seemed to be
those OF the members, and such course
as laid out above will doubtless be adopt
ed, thus making the capital OF the Noun.
tain State lively again next season. The
REGISTER would be glad to see the hon
orable gentlemen back again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
soLoN sHAvIHos
Found About the Legislative Halls an
Picked I'm

Found About the Legislative Hall, and
Picked Up.
1t lie generally conceded that Speaker
Wilson is good hearted gentleman aud
means we'll, but very impulsive.
During the discussion on the Wilson
railroad bill in the House Wednesday
afternoon, Governor Mathews occupied
a seat beside the chair, which was occu-
pied by Mr. Moffett Yesterday after
noon His Excellency occupied a seat
beside President Summers during the
discussion on the Constitutional Amend
ment.
Lowry, the ubiquitous member from
Summers county aspires to become pro-
fcient in the art OF roller skating. 1t is
quite thrilling sight to see him, and
his brother legislators attend the rink
in large numbers when he practices.
The most reticent man in the House,
or at least one of them and at the same
time one Of the cleverest members, is
Mr.. Rowley OF Mason.
Clerk u. ID. Johnson OF the Senate
returned Yesterday afternoon, from a
two days visit TO his family at Long
Reach. .
Yesterday was very tedious session
in the House during the reading of the
Justice bill. Not over twenty members
were in their seats at one time. The
remainder were over in the Senate,
having posted the pages to call them
when IT become necessary to vote.
Judge Ferguson, however, remained
and sat beside the Clerk the entire
time, closely following the reading with
copy. The Judge is the hardest work
ing man in the House beyond doubt,
and he has carefully watched and faith
cred the Justice bill until it is thought
to be about as perfect as it can well be
made.
Mr.. Hubbard yesterday resigned his
position OH the joint special committee
appointed to take into consideration the
expediency OF extending the session.
Hon. Selmon Wells, OF Tyler, was ap.
pointed in his stead.
Senator Woods, in his speech yester
day, intimated that the petitions pre-.
scented in regard 10 the proposed con-
stitutional amendment, were in many
cases made OF the whole cloth, the
names all being put on by one or two
parties. Senator Woods also stated that
he felt almost prepared to say that there
were not over 1000 petitioners, instead
OF 10000 or 10000, as was claimed.
1t was rumored last night that owing
to the fact that the resolution providing
for the Constitutional amendment had
been laid on the table, that the same
thing would be introduced in the House
and an effort made to get it through
there
The House Committees are beginning
to clamor for time TO work. The pres
sent long sessions give them very few
opportunities 20 work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
Ilge Oh programme VIII De gwen
At THE ACADEMY.
The Secret of Hapiness.

How often have we longed for perfect
enjoyment and how seldom found IT,
Misfortune has come. or i'll health over
taken us. Perhaps cough has come
upon us which threatens that dreaded
OF all diseases, consumption, and we
feel that death is near. With what JOY
should we be filled then, when such a
remedy as DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is pla 'ed within our
reach. II has cured thousands who
were nearer the grave than ourselves,
and made their lives peaceful and
happy. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness, loss OF Voice, Diff rulty OF Breath
ing, or any affection of the Throat and
Lungs, are postireiy c,Wd by this won.
deriul discovery. Now 10 give you sat
isiactory proof that DIR. lungs New Dis.
covery TW cure, il you " u call at Logan,
List d Co.'S drug store you can get a
trial bottle for ten cents or regular
size bottle for Sl.00. Sold by Logan,
List & Co., Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
BRIDGEPORT B.arrYp.
Current Chronicles nom q . Town ct thu
End of the Br,Slgo


End Of the Bridge
Our minstrel troupe will reapEear on
the American stage tor light, with an
entire change OF programme. The en-.
tire performance will b. interpreted
with music, rendered by The Bridgeport
orchestra.
R.. J.. Alexander sold tv enty shares Of
IaBelle glass house STOCK yesterday TO
Wheeling broker.
George NJ. Bartholomew, an old citi.
zen of Bridgeport, has br ought suit, in
the Court OF Common Pleas OF Belmont
county, against d. Kerr Allen. OF Mar.
tins Ferry, for fifteen hundred dollars
damages for injuries sustained from
blows with an iron bar given by Allen.
The assault was made several weeks ago,
since which time Bsrtho omew has not
been able to do any work
A two year old daughter OF John
Grunlee died yesterday morning with
diphtheria.
Mr.. Albert Mansfield and wife started
yesterday on visit TO Kansas to sec
their niece, Mrs. Mary Paul, well known
TO the society OF Bridgeport. They ex.
pect TO be gone about month.
Wood Darrah is out n the western
part OF this and Monroe county, selling
goods in the interest Of the new firm OF
McConahey & Darrah.
Mr.. I. L. Patton, of tho firm OF Pat
ton Bros, Fair Point, WIS in town yes.
terday.
The pulpit OF the Prest yterian church
will be filled by Mr.. Kerr next Sabbath.
All trains on the T. w., Il. r., are run.
ming again on time. The road was dam
aged somewhat by the flood on Big
Saltwater.
Thomas p. Shallcross, special agent
OF the Postoffice Departn ent of Wheel.
ing, was in our town few days ago
looking after some irregularities in the
mail distribution.
Miss Carrie Rhodes is visiting friends
in Springfield, o.
DR.. Dents family is visiting their old
acquaintance in Mannirlgton Va.
James Russell durine the war re.
ceived wound through the left hand,
leaving the ring finger with stiff joint
About five weeks ago lie fell on the
street breaking the bones in the finger
and yesterday he had 10 have il ampu.
tated.
George Morrow is in town shaking
hands with his old friends. George
experts to 90 to Montana the first OF the
month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
EXCURSION RATES
To Washington City and Return.

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit Washington City upon the occasion
OF the Inauguration OF James A. Garfield
as President of the United States the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis
Railway Company announce the sale Of
Excursion tickets to Washington City
via Pan Handle and Pennsylvania Line.
Tickets will be good going on March LIST,
I'd and Sd, and good for return passage
until March 10, 1881, inclusive.
The round-trip rate from Wheeling
will be only Sll.00.
Arrangements have been made for
through sleeping cars from all points on
line Of Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & ST.
Louis Railway, going and returning.
Excursionists via Panhandle and
Pennsylvania Line are assured quick,
safe and comfortable trip over the best
constructed and most perfectly equipped
railway in the world.
For Excursion tickets, sleeping car &C.
commodations, and any further infor-
nation, call upon or address J. NJ. Belle
vile, Agent p. W. & Ky, depot foot Of
Eleventh Street, Wheeling, or at the
city ticket Office, under New Mcclure
House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
The SITUATION st Harrisburg.

HARRisBuRo, February 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the thirtieth ballot for Senator:
Beaver rs, Wallace II, Bayne 50, II. NJ.
Phillips 5, Henry 4, Schofield 2, Har'
NOR 8. General W. s. Hancock !. Shiras
1. McGrath /. Davis ], Thos. W. Phil
lips /, Parkinson ], Hewitt !. Ad.
journed.
HARRISBURG, February 1.-THE regu-
lar Republican caucus have accepted the
proposition OF the caucus men TO ap-
point a committee Of twelve, Sho we're
TO confer and select candidate Tor U. b.
Senstor, TO be submitted to each body
for approval. This evening the anti
caucus men after . session oil three hours
selected their committee. At IL O'Clock
the two committees me. and ct IL o'clock
were still in session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
THE FALL OF AN ARCH.
Three Persons Injursd-Painful but Not
Dangerous Bruises

Dangerous Bruises.
An accident occurred at the new build
ing of Hobbs, Brockunier & Co, yes.er-
day afternoon, which, though it result
ed seriously, might have proved disas-
tlous. The particulars are as follows:
A new building is now erecting for
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co., for which
James Wintringer has the contract. II
rests upon a double groinei arch OF
brick, which has just been completed.
Yesterday afternoon, few moments
after 8 o'clock, Mr.. Wintringer and his
son were working upon the floor over
the arch, putting the finishing touches
thereto. Two men and boy were with
them, at the time. when suddenly the
arch gave way, precipitating them TO
the ground below, a distance OF some
fifteen feet.
The boy, Willie Diehl, a lad of IA
years, was most seriously injured. lie
was completely buried under the debris
and when exhumed was found to be
severely bruised, besides having four
deep gashes on his head. He was at
once removed TO the home OF his father,
Daniel Diehl, at $50 Wood street, where
the proper medical attention was given
him.
Mr.. Wintringer, who is 6S years OF
age, was considerably bruised up. He
had two cuts on the forehead, his thumb
was mashed, his wrist dislocated and his
limbs somewhat bruised. His son
Nathan, a man OF about 80, received sew.
eral cuts and bruises, painful but not
serious. With assistance, both were
enabled to walk home, their residence
being on Jacob street, below Thirty-fiith
street.
The other two men were uninjured.
The place which gave way is about
thirty feet square. A short time pre-
vious to the accident. quite number OF
men were on it and iall then would
have been more serious.
Last evening REGISTER reporter visit
ed the injured men. The Messrs. Win
tringerwere found resting easily and in
no serious condition. The contractor can.
not imagine how the arch gave way, but
attributes it to its newness. Willie
Diehl is the most seriously injured, but
with careful treatment will be about
again in few DAYS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18

Early yesterday morning, the entire
creek bank under the east end OF the
Hempfeld bridge span, gave way and
slipped into the water. The bank is al
most entirely made ground, and the
recent high water has loosened and I'M
dermined it, to which the fall may be
attributed. The consequence was the
east end Of the bridge gave way, necessi.
tating the immediate employment OF q
force OF men. Work was begun carly
yesterday morning, and by evening the
bridge was in condition to support a
train.
The depot bridge has been in man
ner repaired, 80 as TO be serviceable IN
til satisfactory piece of work can be
done. The centre OF the span has been
raised to the level and blocked up. The
ground at the pier Is very bad, and msy
vet necessitate a material change.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
Lord 1osoos ss Mentor.

WAsHrSoroH, February 1.-THE vial,
OF Senator Conkling 10 Mentor. yester.
day, has caused much comment In 20.
litical circles here. 1t IL said that Gen
Garfield requested his presence. and
that he would not have gone had he no,
been invited. 1t appears that Senator
ConklinR desired to have q talk with the
President-elect before he had determip.
ed npou the selection OF his Cabinet.
Gen. Garfield having been informed OF
this, sent word by q distinguished Sen.
stor some days ago that he would be
glad to see him at any time. This
10 the sum and substance OF the invita-.
ton. Conkling and his friends are dc.
termined, il possible, to secure the Sec.
retaryship OF the Treasury for Levi p.
Morton. That is the object Of his visit.
The latter gentleman appears to be very
confident that his mission will be suc.
ceesful. Senator Logan, who has ius,
returned from Mentor, is inclined 10 the
belief that New York will not get the
Treasuryship. He thinks that Gen.
Garfield has decided TO give Il 10
Western man, probably Allison, OF
Iowa. There is no foundation for the
statement that ex-senator Howe. Of
Wisconsin, has been decided upon, or
10 likely to get . Cabinet appointment.
Senate Surely Democrats.
The published report that Senator
Grover is 30 seriously i'll as to probably
prevent his attendance at the coming
Executive session OF the Senate is un.
true. The absence OF Grover would
give the Senate to the Republicans, and
hence the interest felt on the subject.
Senator Davis, Of Illinois, will, il can
DO asserted, vote TO maintain the presen,
organization OF the Senate. He holds
that IN this case independence is 10
maintain the statue quo. while 10 Join in
q movement to organize for the benefit
OF . party would be Rank partisan.
ship"
Hayes Weakness.
The President to-day, withdrew the
nomination of State Senator Forster, Ia
be United States District Attorney OF
New York City. II is stated on good
authority thar E,.ioi +. Shepard. a
Conkling man will be nominated in
place Of Forster. BY this move il il
also said that the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-18
GREAT SLAUGHTER,

In order To gel re: Nv to move
into our new store, and 20 make
general improy emo nts, Il viii
close out nay entire stock Ol
Mems and iSOyS' Clothing and
Gents Furnishing Goods. re-
yar,lIess OF cost. DO not fail
60 come and get n bargain. This
T. NO catch. Atlantic Clothing
House. i32O s7arket Street.