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JoURNEYMEN HoRsEsHOERs
A General Strike Probable I'm BaIti-
more.

BALTIMORE, May 2l.-A general meeting
of union and non-union journeymen horse
shoers was he'd at Raine's Hall, last night
10 consider the demand made by the union
upon boss horseshoers for uniform wages
The demand OF Sl7 and $1S per week was
made last Saturday, and it was determined
TO strike on the following Monday, but 1t
was found on that day that many non.
union men who were willing 10 strike did
not know of the arrangement. and 1t was
decided 10 postpone the strike until con-
certed action could be taken. This change
was not announced to all the journeymen
in time. and about six had quit work before
they were made acquainted with It. some
of the bosses acceded to the demand, but
as the majority of them have not signihed
their intention odo so, II was thought best
by the union to give them weeks time.
Tomorrow each employee will demand the
advanced wages, and il they are not paid,
the strike will take place on Monday. The
meeting last night was q general one, for
the purpose OF securing more men who are
willing 10 strike, so that on Monday the
cessation of work will be general and there
will be fewer men to step in and take the
strikers places. The meeting was very
largely attended and was addressed by A. J:
OConnor. president of Union No. 2, and
Others. The "bosses" say they are willing
to pay q uniform price il union can be
formed among themselves TO place the price
of horseshoeing on an equal basis. They
saw that II one man shoes for one dollar
and twenty-five cents and one dollar, Others
will have 10 lower their charges TO secure
business, and they do not make enough at
that rate to warrant their acceding to the
demand. r
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TIDED OVER.
The Danger Point In the Iron Situa-
tion Passed.
The Association Rescind Their Demand
for an Increase Except for Boiling
Probabilities that This Will
Be Conceded.
LATE NOTES FROM ALL QUARTERS
Special Dispdtch 10 the Register.

SpectU DtspGich 10 he ReJtSter.
PITTSBURGH, May 2l.-The meeting OF the
delegates of the First district of the Anal
gamated A Association, which was held here
last night, fully demonstrated what have
frequently written you as to the sensible
and conservative course adopted by that
body. Forseeing that by insisting on their
demand would percipitate strike of even
greater magnitude than any which has
heretofore occurred, and believing that the
condition of the markets Of the country
would not justify the advance, they had
sthe, ,brasssg 10 sey soszsna witAeEeE -
demand except so far as it respects the
wages for boiling, for which an advance Of
so cents per ton is asked, and for the scrap
pers who bushel scrap on sand bottom, for
whom an increase OF so cents per ton is also
asked.
This scale will be submitted to the con-
ference committee tomorrow, at O'Clock,
and from all that can be heard will be
adopted. As matter of fact the employers
have, heretofore, admitted that boilers were
paid too little, and it is thought from this
that the small advance will be at once con-
ceded and the new scale signed. Certainly
it should be. The agitation has already cost
thousands OF dollars in the shape OF orders,
and the unsetling of business, and now that
the Association has made such concessions,
the operators should, as a matter of justice,
concede the small advance. and thus settle
the matter at once. BRIAN.
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VIRGINIA POLITICS.
The Canvass for Congressman at Large.

Special Dispatch to the Register.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The Star has the
following: The canvass for Congressman
at-large in Virginia this year will possess
the spice of variety, to say the least, from
present appearance. Ex-Auditor Massey
Is out as an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
juster candidate. 1t is stated by those who
assume to know the purposesof the Read
juster-Republican coalition leaders that
they will put John S. Wise in the field, and
now a colored Republican -Readjuster Mr..
Syphax. enters the race. The contest
may be still further enliyened blythe nom
ination of a regular Democratic candidate,
and the probability of an independent
Democratic candidate is spoken of. Some
of the Democratic traders are in favor OF
giving Mr.. Massey the support of the reg
ular Democrats rather than to nominate a
candidate of their own, but this course is
said to be distasteful to others OF the party,
who insist upon having straight Demo-
Crat in the field. All the counties have
not yet been heard from, and as the can
vass has not really opened yet there is no
telling how many more candidates may
come to the front, &.
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GRAFTON.
EyanEelic MeettnEs-RailrSaa vste.
S,,cctni 10 the Rrotsfey

EyanEelic MeettnEs-RailrSaA vsse.
Special 70 the Reossser.
GRAFTON, May 3o-A party composed Of
Miss Jennie Smith, Miss Shamonth and
Rev. -, calling themselves evangalists,
commenced series of meetings, the pur-
pose being the conversion of railroad men
and others. The meetings through part OF
the day are held with the consent Of the
B. & o. company at their shops, and other
services in the court house. The ministers
and members OF the different churches
have given them hearty welcome, aud
participate in their meetings. Several
have professed conversion. At present .
good time is anticipated by all. Their stay
is limited only to the time when they
think their meetings no longer of interest
TO the community in which they are labor
ing.
The b. & o. Company are extending to
them privileges that they do not often
grant to others. This most assuredly is an
endorsement Of the work they are in, and
at the same time speaks well for the COM
Avote win be taken on the 10th OF June
whether or not Grafton district will sub
scribe $50, 900 to the building of the narrow
gauge railroad from Grafton to Phillippi,
the object of this road being to have line
OF road from Pittsburg via Morgantown,
Grafton, Phillippi and Beverly south.
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THE COAL STRIKES.
The Result Of Saturdays Convention
Four Cents, or n General Strike.

PITTSBURGH, May 2l.-The Miners Con-
day evening. According to the account OF
number who took part in the meeting the
request for aid has met with a prompt and
liberal response from the river miners. A
delegate stated that over 5000 was collect
ed since the convention Of last Wednesday,
and that amount was handed in TO the dis
trict officers yesterday.
A series of resolutions were passed, OF
which the following were the most import
ant:
"Whereas, This convention has reatfirmed
the resolution of the last convention main
tanning four cents us the district price.
RtSoircd That we notify the operators
that unless the colored miners are with.
drawn by June, a general suspension of all
the pits inthis district will take place.
That in the meantime we extend our ut
most support to the Panhandle miners and
others who are now locked out.
We ask the sympathy and cooperation
of the public and the combined labor or
ganizations throughout the country in oHr
efforts to keep our price uniform, and as
sist miners and their families in the pres
ent trouble caused by the colored impor-
tation.
Mr.. John Costello, who was chairman OF
the convention, was elected vice.president
OF the district.
In reply to querS as to how they pro-
posed to carry on the fight, President Jones
said: by fair, earnest lawful and peacea'
bic agitation" answered the President.
Public opinion, which is in our favor, will
in time compel the withdrawal of the col
ored men. We have counseled nothing
like violence, and all the means taken by
us are such as become law-abiding citizens,
but they will prove etlectual.'
When asked as TO whether other organl.
cations would make an effort in behalf OF
the miners, Mr.. Jones retreated to his Old
non.committal position, but miner seated
near by answered, "of course they will. We
received word to that effect to-day. The
ironworkers know that if Colored labor is
successfully used in breaking down this
mine strike it will be called upon the very
next time there is any difficulty be-
tween the manufacturers and the
Amalgamated association. We will yet
bring such an influence to bear upon the
operators that they will be compelled to
withdraw the colored miners. And here s
another point. 1t is thought that the sea-
son is too near close TO make strike
among the river miners effective. This is
a mistaken idea, for there is more coal to
fill on the river now than there has been
at the same season for years. The river
miners have yet at least Two months OF
solid work, but if the colored men are not
removed from the Panhandle, not a pick
will be lifted in this district after June /. "
Il tell YOU" said another miner, "it is
hard TO see the very men for whom many
of the miners have shed their blood, come
in and try to defeat us in our efforts to Sc
cure living wages. Itrequires considerable
control for a man to stand by and see these
people take his bread, but the miners un.
derstsnd the situation too we'll TO attempt
onything like force.
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A ROMANTIC CASE.
Some Rich Developmcsts Expects

Some Rich Developments ExpecteA.
CLEyELANb, o., May "a story rick
with romance Ia being developed In con-
nection with the discovery with another,
and until recently unknown, heir TO the
estate OF the late Ahira Cobb. sMr. Cobb
was q very wealthy man, his estate being
valued at about 81 500 900. Some nine years
ago his son, Elmorc T.. Cobb, married O.
young woman named Minnie Goodman.
The marital relations Of the couple
were unhappy. Separation took place Q
few months after marriage, which was fol-
lowed by a divorce. Before the marrisge.
however, a son Was born 10 Mrs. Cobb The
lady physician who attended Mrs. Cobb st
her accouchment, because the mother 70.
fused to keep the child. took II and placed
il in an orphan asylum, under the name oi
Julius Kingsley. It's existence she con.
ccaled from the relatives until about .
week ago, when she was appointed It's
guardian. The mother, who has persistent
ly refused 10 acknowledge and care for the
child, now seeks TO obtain
control Of IL, because, no
doubt, OF the prospective fortune which 10
will inherit. She to-day filed petition In
court, asking that Mr.. Merrich, ths physi-
cian, be removed % the child's guardian,
and that che, as its mother, be appointed.
The case will be heard soine time In June.
and the attorneys for the heir promise 70
make things extremely interesting for his
mother. Rich developments are anud.
patcd
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Warrington and Ohio.

WASHINGTON, May 20-It is stated here
that a syndicate, headed by Jay Gould and
ex-Secretary Blaine, are proposing to con-
struct a new standard guage railroad from
Baltimore to Cincinnati, and have pur-
chased the old Washington and Ohio Rail
road with the purpose of using 1t as part OF
the line.
A route about the same as the original
survey will be followed, and the work
pushed with energy. The proposed line is
about midway between the Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio, and runs
south of the Ohio river, through district
not presenting as great engineering difficult
ties as was the case with either OF the other
lines.
There are no large towns on the line, but
is a very rich coal and iron territory. 1t is
ANTICIPATED that the coal and iron fields
are of great value and magnitude, and may
thus be made available. - -
The road viii, be finished through to Gin
cinnati as soon as practicable, and will
have the further advantage to the public OF
furnishing another through line between
the East and West, and one which will be
independent in its operations. Baltimore
will, for the present at least, be the East
ern terminus of the line. 1t is expected
the cost of the road will be about $4,000
GOO.
Reading Earnings.
PHILADELPHIA. May 2l.-The Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad Company and the
Coal and Iron Company earned profit in
April of sos, ,3o4
The G., II. q ID. Road.
CINCINNATI, May H.-The trustees of the
Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
system mailed 20, 900 shares of stock of that
railway yesterday to President H. ]. Jew
EFT, n ew York.
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MOST HORRIBLE.
A Nan Crss,Iy shssts Dows Me
Own wifb.
A Romantic Case Heir to Millions s-0rswa-
ed ia the lake-fataly wounded-Ief.
ribIe fratrieide-Killed BY 4
Cyclone.
MINOR GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

CLEVELAND, o., May 2i.-After . married
life of thirty-one years, Alfred W. Robin
son, aged 81, and his wife Sarah. aged 81,
separated last September, and the wife pro.
cured divarce on the ground Of extreme
cruelty.
Robinson worked at the trade Of carpen.
ter for several monts in this city. and then
went away and found employment on .
farm. four miles from Fttsbnrg. until
Friday, when he left for Cleveland, arriv.
ing yesterday morning. He started st
once for his oldest sons home, In Brook
rfyn, 10 SeS I'M Sx.wilS, puf5AklzKi III
calibre revolver on ihe way.
He found. Mrs. Robinson alone at her
sons house. Being afraid Of him Of him,
she persuaded neighbor lady to remain
with her during the day. The son was
much surprised on returning home 70 And
his father, and after supper made pro
tence OF wishing his mother to 90 to town
TO make purchases, intending to have her
get away from his father. The son md
mother went to the barn TO hitch horse IN
the buggy. The old man followed, and en-
tering the stable door drew revolver. snd
eIclaiming Sarah" fired twice at his
former wife.
The first hall struck the corset steel do
ing no harm. She turned 10 run away
and the second bullet struck underneath
the left shoulder blade. The son then
grabbed the father, and after Q desperate
struggle took the revolver from him.
The neighbors ilocked in and took charge
Of the old man, while the son cared for his
mother who had fallen exhausted In at
tempting TO get into the house. The
wound was at first thought fatal, but tho
physicians, to-day, are hopeful she will re.
cover, although they have not yet dared to
probe TO find the precise location Of the
bullet
Robinson was lodged IN jail here. He
says he came back for 'cconciliation, and
bought the pistol Ia xii himself IL unsuc-
cessful; that Mrs. Robinson gave him en-
couragment. but the son treated him
coldly, and when he saw small hope OF
reunited family, he deliberately attempted
to kill the woman, and would have shot
himself but for his sons interference.
The prisoner says his own jealousy OF his
wife was the cause OF the family trouble,
which began some years ago, and steadily
increased. She liked society; he did not.
She was the object OF attention wherever
she went, whicq annoyed him. The three
children, two sons and q daughter. sided
with the mother, and finally she refused 70
live with him and he left home. lie says
the feelings OF being an outcast from his
family preyed upon him until he could
bear il no longer.
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OUGHT TO GET THEM.
A Wicked Husband Threatened with
Tar and feathers.

FALL RIyIB, Mass, May 2O.-The usually
quiet village of Steep Brook, in the north.
ern part OF the city, had genuine sensa.
ton last evening. Recently resident
of that village left his wife and child
and went to live with widow, who
was janitress Of the school
house. This occasioned much gossip
among the people, which eliminated yes.
terday, when the faithless husband went
to his wifes home, snatched the little one
from her, and took it to his new residence.
Such case of heartless desertion and dis
regard of VOWS was too much for the hon.
est.hearted people, who collected en- masse'
last evening TO give an emphatic sign OF
disapproval of such actions. large mob
went TO the residence of the widow in search
of the recreant husband, but he wa, OF
there. He was finally found at the
bouse of a married sister. The crowd de-
manded that he return the child TO the
mother, and, not complying, threats OF
tarring and featherins were freely made,
and might have been catried into effect had
il not been for the timely arrival Of asquad
of police who were summoned by telephone
and who succeeding in quieting the mob.
Public feeling in that section still runs
high. and the action Of the man and widow
is strongly denounced.
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Kansaa Wheat Cron.

CHICAGO, May 2O.--A Kansas city special
says: There has never been season when
growing wheat crop attracted such general
attention and so much solictuds in this
section as now. The presence Of the chinch
bug throughout Kansas last year, the gen.
eral shortage in the crop resulting from
these insects. and the dry weather has
made Kansas the piyotol point OF the crop.
The season has been exceptionally fayora-
Bile. Reports from Southwest Kansas are
wonderfully unanimous that growing
wheat is in an unusually good condition.
Central Kansas correspondents agree that
he prospects are very hattering. The late
wet weather has been very beneficial, and
the plant looks healthy and strong, prom.
isin1 a large WELD
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WHEEIING. W. VA. MONDAYsMORNING. MAY %.

holding such positions shall expire whe
they shall have served four years.
Under the existing law there is no hmi-
tation placedon the term Of office OF Inter
nal Revenue Collectors and in this respect
the Office differs from all other civil Of
fees ofthe government. The Commission
er ofInternal Revenue after full exam
ination of the question, and with an init"
mate acquaintance with the effect OF an un-
limited tenure upon the public service,
recommended in two OF his annual reports
the passage of law fixing four years as the
period for. which Collectors Of Internal
Revenue shall be commissioned. In his re-
port for the year ending June 80, 1881, the
Commissioner said:
'In my opinion it is altogether desirable
that the term of this office should be fixed
at four wears. 1t often happens that when
a collector has served for longer period
than four wears constant efforts are being
made for his removal; and many officers,
however well they may have discharged
their duties, feel after a four years service,
uncertain as to the length Of time they Will
be retained in office. Where an officer is
appointed for term OF four years ne mas
a right to expect that if he performs his
duties diligently and faithfully he will not
be disturbed until his term expires, and this
feeling of security regard as an important
element in maintaining good public ser
vice. From my limited observation IN
public life, have come to the conclusion
that when it can reasonably be done there
should he a fixed tenure of all officers OF
the government. | recommend that law
be passed fixing the tenure of all collectors
of internal revenue hereafter appointed at
a term OF four years"
After carefully considering the question
the Committee on Ways and Means became
convinced that a fixed tenure should be
prescribed for these officers, and recon-
mended the passage of the bill. Already
there are number of collectors, whose
term will expire within few months
should the bill pass, here to antagonize the
bill. 1t is probable, however, that the bill
will be taken up by the House at an early
day and passed. Il.
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That Mysterious Disappearance.

p. LorIS, MAY 2O.-ZOe Watkins, the
anE lady from Denver. who 20 mysteri-
y disappeared on Thursday night, is
" believed to have gone to Kansas City.
g'TiS purchased tickets for Kansas Ci.y
N C'aud Wilson. ticket agent. yesterday
'hlnE. TN reading the account of the
alsapPearanCe, Wilson informed the
',ecHNes who showed him a photograph
the young lady, which ne identified that
Z companion had rather disreputabIe
lpearance. u Is now believed the two
IS went to Kansas City on last nights
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No EIopemcnt. but an Attempt "t
suicide.

MCKEEsroRr, PA, May 20.-The woman
who was said to have eloped, did not clope,
on Thursday night, as stated, and says she
had not thought of doing such thing.
She has not been living with her husband
for the past six months, and refuses to do
so on account as she alleges Of his abusing
her. She alleges he started the rumor Of
her elopement out of spite, aud that he had
no cause for doing it. Several years ago he
attempted suicide by taking poison. very
purchased bottle OF laudanum, and going
10 the house OF neighbor he drank the
contents OF il, and strange to say IL did not
kill him. He was subsequently arrested
and lodged in the bastile for drunkenness;
and subsequently fined five dollars and
costs
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POSTAL POINTS.
Change in Postal Points I'm West Vir-
ginia.

Special Dispatch to the Register.
WAsHINGToN- May 2l.-Chapges in the
star mail service in West Virginia have
been ordered as follows: On the route
from Beverly to Martins Bottom, the mail
will hereafter leave Beverly on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. at o'clock A. NJ.
Arrive at Mingo Flat by P. NJ. Leave
Mingo Flat Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days; arrive at Beverly by ) P. NJ. Leave
Martins bottom Tuesday, Thursdays and
Saturdays at 5 a. M; arrive at Mingo Flat
by T. NJ. Leave Mingo Flat Mondays,
Wednesdays AMI Fridays at A. NJ; arrive
at Martins Bottom by 5 P. NJ,
A postottice has been established at
Daisy, Morgan county, W. Va, and \. H.
Kelson appointed postmaster G.
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BANK THIEF.
Two Daring RobberieS-NOted Crook
Arrested.


NEw YORK, May 2o.-A messenger Of the
Mechanics National Bank while ascending
the steps OF the German Exchange Bank,
was engaged in conversation by young
woman, and when she departed he missed
his wallet, containing a large amount Of
promissory notes, bills OF exchange, drafts
and coupons. Soon after the messenger Of
Lorillard's tobacco factory, while crossing
the ferry with 5000 was accosted by a
Young woman. who held shawl in man
ner TO cover the movements of a stranger
who attempted to steal the money. The
man was arrested but discharged. From
the similarity Of the cases, Inspector
Byrnes had the man watched and he proved
to he Woods, noted English pickpOcket.
The Inspector arrested him, to-day, as he
was about TO meet a confederate, and
recovered all the securities stolen from the
bank messenger, with the exception OF 500
of the coupons.
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The Younger Boys.

ST. LoUIs, May 20-A Kansas City spe.
cial says: Lyttleton Younger, uncle of
Bob, Jim and Cole Younger, the three
desperadoes now confined in the Minnesota
Penitentiary, was in the city, yesterday
He has petitions from residents of Mime.
sofa, Missouri, Nebraska and kentucky,
asking for the boys pardon, and is hopeful
OF the result He says he has spent twenty
thousand dollars for the purpose. He has
gone to see Governor ,Crittenden at Jeffer.
SON City. =. -
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FIRE RECORD.

Lospos, May 2O.-Four hundred houses
were burned at Boyabad, Asia Minor
LorrsyILIv. May 2i.-A FIRE ut Elktan.
kentucky, on Saturday morning, destroyed
property to the value Of $2o,0oo.
ST. PAUL May 20.-A fire at Cody, on
the North Wisconsin road, destroyed all
but one or two buildings. Loss 10000.
The buildings were all cheap wooden
structures.
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Struek for Paw.

WILKEsBARRE, May 2O.-The miners at
Whippoorwill and Katy Did collieries of
the Red Ash coal company have struck for
payment between the 10th and 10Th of
every month. They were paid in April, on
the 52d, and this month pay day has been
postponed until the 18th. The miners claim
their delayed payments are for the purpose
of compelling them to deal at the Company's
stores.