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RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Northern Pacific.

New YORK, September 14.-The Post says
The directors of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company are now in session. They
have received and approved; recommen-
dation for Finance Committee made yes
terday, and passed a resolution declaring a
scrip dividend, payable January lst, 1888,
for the total amount due to the preferred
stock, which on the lst of last July was
$4,5S5,44 The scrip is to bear interest at
the rate of per cent. per annum, and TO
be redeemed on 80 days notice, in not less
than one year nor not more than five years
from the date of issue, and is payable TO
the stockholders of record December 10th,
1852 from which date until January 5th,
the transfer books will remain closed.
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Heavy storm.

MEXICO, y. Y, September ia heavy
wind and rain storm swept over this city
about 3 P. NJ. Three thousand people were
on the fair grounds at the time. The lib
erty pole was blown down, killing one
horse and seriously iujuring several peO-
pie. Horses ran away and women and
children were panic stricken. The cupola
of the main building was blown down.
Thomas De Long, OF Mexico, and Fred
Minkler, of Richland, were seriously in
iured. Minklers horse was killed. Much
damage was done to the fruit and crops.
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RESULTED IN MURDER.
Blackburn Davis Dies OF His wounds.
Special Dispatch to the Register.

Special Dispatch to the Register.
FAIRNoST, September IA. - Blackburn
Davis, who was shot on the 30th Of last
month, died on the 18th inst, at his resi-
dence, four miles from this place, from the
effects of the wound. The post-mortem ex-
animation was performed by Drs. Smith
and Duncan. In their testimony before
the jury, they said that the ball was of large
calibre, shot from a rife. The ball entered
the body on the left side, striking the lower
rib and passing through both kidneys and
liver, striking the spinal column, and lodg-
ing at the opposite ribs. The jury impan-
elied yesterday to view the body brought
in q verdict, to-day, that the deceased came
to his death by a gun-shot wound by the
hands of some unknown person.
The deceased was buried, to-day, at II
o'clock. He leaves wife and four chill
dren. James Province, the party who is
suspected of having done the shooting, has
left the country.
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The 0PlOlR.

BALTIMORE, September 1.-THE three
oays festival Of the mystic order Of Oriole
Closed, tonight, with a grand spectacular
procession, witnessed by many thousands
Gi visitors and great throng OF citizens.
Al along the route of four miles
hundreds of stands and platforms
were crowded and the streets, sidewalks
ana windows OF every building we're filled
WIN spectators. The streets were brilliant
y Illuminated with handsome decoration,
slu q many buildings were decorated with
I-Ss snd banners and presented a most
oeauuful spectacle.
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POINTS ON PE0PLR
The Nest Reeess News sf Pssssaal
ChaSaStSv.

The Nest Recent News sf . Rssssoaa
ChaSsStss.
Mr. Lynn Rodgers. Of Bethany. ~ In The
city.
Hon. David Leonard, Of PsSksrsburs. b
In the city. ...
TIL. Burt, Esq.. snd wife, Of Manning.
ton, are nj the McLure.
Hon. J. s. Trainer, Of gtsubenville. took
In the Fair yesterday. fs
Miss Clara Stephens, Of BsmSvills, ID
visiting friends in the city. 4.
Mr.. Gamble, Of Monroe county, Ohio. y
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Fannie Muirins hAs fstusnsd from
ak months trip in Minnesota p
rs. Msxvsil and Joseph Beatty, Jr., of
steubenville, are at The HcLara ..5-
Mr.. John s,ipes, OF NasshA county, vAs
visiting friends IN the eity, yessWds1.
Mra A. Q, Eo6 rstufnst yssesdsy. fn0n
an eztendsd ytsit 70 ths Jsessy eoee ~
sorts, ~ .f
uisses Mary and caliie BeSil sad llAesss
buchanan, q Brooke cesnty, sss IN We
city. 54yss - t3Wg x ~ sn I -
Z. ODonald, OF the 6spi u ODoslld =
Conner, granite works Of PhilsdelphiA y
registered st the NcLure.
Mn. Donlau and her daughter, nfa
Nerriman and son. ere gussts u d. sod
Mrx. Allen. st Aorgsntown.
Miss virgie Barclay, Of Alabama y lying
In avery critical state. at bsthsny. 80 isss
night her recovery wss despaired of
M L. woodward rcturnsd iron Csc.
berlspd, yesterday. He will - here ebout
two weeks and VIII then. With his vie, 90
tn hfs koSx.a as TaVl0R TaxnG. -
Misses Minnie Gilcbhst and BeIbs No
Cabe will 10 10 Columhus, o. eeEt Wed
nesdsy, for 0 months visit With Ais Annie
Jordan. formerly Of this dry.
Mr.. Cbss. SheIIhsas. of htssesfL see'
meriy of wheeling, died at thai pIocs yes
terdsy Of typhoid fever. He wss vtdely
known throughout ths city. hsving spsss
his boybood st Pleasant Valley.
Mr. Petsr Zosckler returped yestssday
from his excursion 70 the fsS W0t vhefe
be visitsd the Rocky Moast.inA D.
wood. tie mines, and sajoyed . r9Faiss
elk bunting. He brousht sons vssy esaas
tiful specimens ofilvsE, ~, Iron. as9 eep.
per, ore end coopls ef aPsssdsd ~ eene
pOme 49,. -. ~ j ~, ~ 81
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POLITICAL MATTERS.
Congressional Nominations.


CHICAGO, September 1.-THE Republic
cans of the Nineteenth district, at MI
Vernon, nominated Geo. c. Ross for Con-
gress. =,
At Road House, ILL.,, yesterday, small
number of people from various parts OF the
Twelfth Congressional district, nominated
as a Prohibition candidate Rev. P. n.
Mierx. 1t is claimed that this is an anti
Singleton movement
SYRACUSE, n. Y, September H.-Frank
Hiscock was nominated for Congress by the
Republicans.
CHICAGO, September lL-Senator Artley,
to- day, mas nornluaIed as an Independents
candidate for Congress, from the Second
district, at Bridgeport. Artley isa Socialist
CINCINNATI, September 1.-THE Republic
cans OF the First District nominated Benz.
Butterworth for Congress by acclamation,
The Republicans Of the Second District
nominated Amos Smith, Jr., for Congress,
on the first ballot Hon. Thomas l.. Young,
the present incumbent, was his principal
competitor. The Republican County Con-
vention is in session and will make nomi.
nations this afternoon.
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Attempt to Burglarize a Postomce.

BRApDoCK, September l4.-An unsucceSs-
full attempt was made to burglarize the
postoffce at this place last night One Of
the firm of Kittell Bros, at their restaurant
nearly opposite the postofice, discovered
three men at work and gave the alarm,
which frightened them away. The would
be burglars had succeeded in removing
sufficient of the window sash to admit one
of them
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walk over. To an inquistive person who
asked him why he did not move away from
Norfolk ne answered ,disconsolately: "More
away! am like the drunken man holding
on to lamp post on corner, while party
of his companions urged him to come over
to the other side; It's about as much as I
can do to stay where am. ais1 =
If the people demand ii, howeyer, he will
not be in position to refuse, and the blen-
NAL circus in the Second District win be
recommended this fall with every feature
as advertised.
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BOnds stolen.

LEAvENwoRrH, September lit is learn
ed, for the first time, to-day, that on the 5th
inst, nineteen one thousand dollar bonds
of Leavenworth City and Fort Leayenworth
Water Company were stolen from the
Adams Express Company as they were in
transit from Donnell, lawson & Simpson,
of New York, to the Massachusetts Mutual
Company, Springfield. They were stolen
in Springfield. The loss falls on the Adams
EXPRESS Company. No clue ~ the thieves.
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TINE YOUNG SIMooN.
The Coal Fleets TroubIes-A Coming
.. ... Sensation ...

...r ..a Sensation ..
Special Dispatch to the Register.
New CUMBERLAND, September IA reg
ular simeon has been raging in this yicin-
ity nearly all day, causing severe damage
and making it almost impossible to walk
in the streets on account of flying debris
and the great clouds of dust which con-
tinually fills the air. The gale, which
travels from west to east with wonderful
rapidity, is excessively hot and suffocating.
The coal fleets passing down are having
considerable trouble to keep off the shore.
The Diamond was whirled around by the
force of the wind and passed down broad
side in the river this morning.
One of our young gentlemen, who with
several of his boon companions, was out on
a lark the other night complains that he
was relieved Of his pocket-book, contain:
ing considerable sum of money, and If
the property is not soon returned no will
institute proceedings against one OF them
for robbery. As the parties are all upper
tens" this little affair may have the effect
to raise the lid clear off the town.
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Four Thousand Odd Fellows In Line

READING, Pa, september 4,-The parade
of the State Odd Lellows here to-day was a
great success Nearly every portion of the
State was represented, and about four
thousand men in full regalia were in line.
All the State Grand Lodge officers were
present The city is gaily decorated and
about $500 exoursionists came in on special
trains. A grand banquet was served at two
O'Clock in Mannerchor hall.
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SHOWING THE QUEER.
Two Men Arrested with Counterfeit
Coin I'm Their Profession.

Special Dtspdtch 70 the he0tSteT'
PARKERsRURe, September 4.-Captain
John Hogan, of this city, member Of
Haggerty's detective agency, and Officer
Bartlett. of the police force, arrested two
brothers named William and Emanuel
Alkier, hailing from Ritchie county, on
charge Of showing the queer. One ehundred
and ffty.four dollars in counterfeit coin,
consisting of dollars, halves and quarters
were found on their persons. The clue that
led to their detection and arrest was OBJ.
tanned by Captain J. W. Haggerty, chief OF
Haggerty's Detective Agency, who was a
passenger on the train which brought the
brothers to the city, one Of them having
passed a counterfeit coin on the conduc-
tor. The Captain spotted the fellows, and
on their arrival here put the officers on
their trail, and they deserve great credit for
the efficient manner in which they worked
the Job. The prisoners were taken before
United States Commissioner Barna Powell
who committed them to Jail. They will
have q hearing tomorrow.
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Noted Arrivals From Abroad.

Nav IoRE, September 14.-There were
Slne y notable arrivals from Europe yesterday
59esides Engineer Melville and Seamen MIN
csLinan and NorOs, the Jeannette survivors,
fuI ~ Lieut.. Berry, of the burnt steamer
--.ougsrS, were Alexander II. Sullivan. late
lehoer OF Parliament for Meath and edi-
SI o. The Dublin (Freeman's) Journal, and
81 ~ frederick Bramwell, the famous engi-
"ser Of the British channel.
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Freight Train wrecked.

yEsr ECONOMY, September lL-Work'
men have been engaged in moving gthe track
here for a few days past and trsins have
been moving slowly over a temporary
track. A north-bound freight train early
this morning, in going over this track, up
set eight cars in promiscuous heap, the
irncks being separated from the body OF the
cars. and in some cases carried several nun,
dred wards. The wreck train was on hand
promptly, but at this writing the track hsu
not been cleared. Transfers were maoe;
and the morning trains delayed several
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Heavy storms

b.I.o9sTsNoUTH, n. H, September 14.-A
IVY Southeaster has prevailed along the
~. hampshire coast since morning.
Ssny ,.st vessels are making this an harbOr for
5ose; The rallapoosa, which was to have
~ T,'u Tor Boston, to-day, was delayed by
TI,t sI9rm. II is SurnIised the Despatch,
no.. the Presitient on board, put into some
WV 70 the westward for shelter.
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AProsnerous Railroad.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 1.-THE
gross receipts of the Buffalo, Pittsburgh
and Western Railroad, for August were
s9o6Oo, of which $4,000 were receipts Of
the Oil City and Chicago branch. These
figures show an increase OF Sl4,5OO over
August, 1881, the increase of mileage dur
ing that period being put at eighteen.
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TiIdep.s Reported Illness.

NEW YORK, September l4.-It is believed
here now that John Bigelow's statement to
a Sun reporter yesterday, that Tilden
would never again be a candidate for the
Presidency, was made with full knowl-
edge OF Mr.. Tilden's present alarming
physical condition.
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Cnrn.Ir to be Bounced.

Nxw YoRx, September 14.-Cornell dele
oates from this county will hardly number
q dozen. Careful estimates show that ne
will not have 100 delegates in the conyen-
tion next week. Indications point now 70
Foleer's nomination for Governor.
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The Highland Bri gade,

distinguished themselves notably at The
redou6ts OF Tel-EL Kebir, all OF which along
the entire enemy's line were carried at the
point of the bayonet at $50 O'Clock this
morning. The Highlanders dashed in on
the left, completely surprising the enemy.
The latter, however, soon rallied from their
surprise, and pluckily replied with yollies
of musketry, inflicting loss on their assail-
ants.
At halfpast six o'clock your correspond
ent rode with Gen. WolSeley and staff some
three miles behind Arabi's entrenchments.
The Egyptians were in full retreat. Three
hundred Egyptians were lying dead on the
field. The British cheered General Wolse.
Icy after the battle On our right the
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Pete Mccarthy Arrestetl. I.

KANSAS CITY, September IA Topeka
special says: A detective in the employ OF
the Santa Fe road, to-day. arrested Pete
Mccarthy, the notorious Chicago counter,
feIter and confidence man. Mccarthy had
5000, part of which he acknowledged was
stolen. He offered the detective $500 to al
low him to escape.
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Expired Amnnr STRANGERS.

psI Ia.C44Go, September 1A-An unknown
in ~ VINO Was found insensible in an alley
O.. we rear Of No. 800 Clark street was tax
pj,eS 'hs county hospital, where he ex-
aoIal Il ne deceased had q wooden leg and
'OAed like pauper.
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Base Bali.

This being regarded as a game very likely
to decide the championship, crowd OF
about 5000 people were present. The game
was stubbornly contested, but the Chocagoes
evinced great superiority in every respect.
The Boat Race To- Morrow.
LONDON, September l4.-The race be-
tween the Hillsdale and Thames crews will
be rowed al 2;45 T. NJ. tomorrow.
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including many officers, are surrenderlng
Particulars Of the Battle.

LONDON, September If.-IHe HTsV HTe VI
the rebels was very wild. 1t came from
both infantry and artillery and passed over
our heads, they being disconnected by the
sudden attack. With daylight the enemy's
fire improved and became like a hail
storm. Many men fell, but not for a sec
ond did our advance stop. Our covering
parties, lying down, fired while those in
front pressed on. General Graham's bri-
gade worked with gallantry. Nothing
could surpass their cheer, which resembled
a wild yell and could be heard above the
din of musketry as they charged up the
steep slopes of the trenches. The EgyP-
tians were terror stricken. Many bid In
corners of the works, while others fed at
their utmost speed, throwing everything
from them. Our work, however, was not
vet ended,
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of Lorne, and an address OF welcome was
read. The Marquis responded briefly. The
Princess assigned fatigue as an excuse for
absence. The party then accepted the in
vitatien of Gen. Mcdowell TO make trip
around the bay in q government steamer.
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ALLEGED Murderers Arrested.

DEs MoIYEs, September 1.-two men,
answering the description Of the Harbour
brothers, desperados, who shot Deputy
Sheriff Melna Sheppard, near Medina, this
State, were arrested to-day in saloon OH
Fourth street.
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Beacon Park Races.

BEACON PARK, September l4-About one
thousand persons present.
The 2:l7 race includes delegates from all
parts of the country. The horses are now,
2:4O p NJ, on the track, but have not yet
scored Seven horses start in the race as
follows: Fannie Witherspoon, Edwin
Thorne, Clingstone, Santa Claus, Helene,
Parana and Nimboldt. Edwin Thorne Is
slightly the favorite in the pools. The
horses started at 3:13 p. NJ. Edwin Thorne
won the first heat. Time, :l9sHelene
second, Clingstone third. -
The second heat started at 4:04, and was
won by Edwin Thorne. Clingstone second.
Time 2;lSH.
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Work of Lightning.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, September 1.-THE
lightning, last night, did considerable dam
age in the city and neighoorhood. The
Baptist church at North Parma was badly
wrecked. Fourteen telegraph poles Just
north of this city, were shattered by light
ming.
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Canadian Crops.

TORONTO, September A.-The September
report of the Ontario Bureau Of Industries
show that throughout Western Ontario the
harvest season is unusually long and tedi-
Gus. The East Jared somewhat better.
Crops throughout are not so good as the
preCedipO year
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olski, stock aud share broker, and very
extensive outside speculator of the Stock
Exchange, has failed. He had accounts
open in all descriptions of stock, including
grand trunks, having been specializing for
. fall. His Indebtedness to one firm OF
brokers is 100000. 3 .
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Iarua and Lady.

SAN FEGScrsco, September 1S.-Shortly
before noon. to day, British Consul Booker
introduced the representatives OF tne
British society Of the city to the Marquis
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Methodist Unity.

HAMILTON, ONT, September 1.-THE first
meeting of the united committees OF the
various Methodist churches in Canada met
today, to consider Methodist union.
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NKRyoUssEss, peevishness and fretting-
so often connected with oyerworked fe,
males lives, is rapidly relieved BY Browns
Iron Bitters.
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BOYS IN BLUE
Flehtinu Thar Battles Ger Asals
1t Parkersearg.
The Closing Exercises Speeches BY ths
veterans-Hasslers Long March b
Buil Run, and Quick Retreat
Charley CaldwelPs Ride.
LAST DAY OF THE REUNION.

Special DsspatcA 10 tAe Regtaer.
PARxKRsslRe, September l4.-After tho
sham battle, last night . majority Of the
visitors left for home, but probably three
thousand remained to witness the closing
exercises to day. Brief speeches BY Gen.
Nathan Goff and Gen. Chas. Grosvenor oou-
stituted the afternoon exercises.
The Might Sesstea
was opened by reading lettaz ,ot -rssEss
frun the following distinE1 1iShed persous:
Rev. J. w. w. Bolton, who was known -
the fighting chaplain Of the Army Of West
Virginia, Gen. w. S. .Rosecrans, Judge
Thayer Melvin, whom Col. Bulker con-
siders the most accomplished adjutant Of
the war.
A Resolatisa ...
was adopted authorizing the chairman 70
prepare appropriate resolution to forward
to Gen. Crooks, rendering him the best
wishes OF the association and expressing
regret at his absence.
DR.. Wharton, surseon Of the Sixth Wsst
Virginia, made . few remarks.
Capt. Jshn J. .. HasslsF, .E
one OF the first officers commissioned In the
volunteer service, gave Q brief outline Of
his march to Bull Run, which rcquircd
three days, while the return trip vas mads
in seven hours. His description OF the
great conflict between the Monitor and
Merrimac was interesting, and bis hearers
saw the noble old Cumberland and Congress
go down with colors flying ..
Capt Hastler 10 staunch Democrat and
did not think I.incoln's call for troops was
intended for Republicans alone.
The Best Thing
Of the reunion WAS reserved for the closing
scenes, when Charley Caldwell closed 9Th
his famous ride, when he gallantly led
Crooks army from the fatal field Of Win.
chester. never halting until the soil Of
Pcnnsylyania was safely reached.
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HenernhIr nisehnrrn.I.

JoInsNtIiLLE Va, September 14.-Mayor
, TSSon, on trial for the murder Of John
abjy Steeer d;.nr late chief Of police, was honor
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Press RPDOrt.

PITTSBURGH, September IA large mass
meeting Of the puddlers and muck rollers
of the First and Second districts, was held
here to-day, Before they assembled they
paradcd the streets headed by a band Of
music. Their discussions lasted several
hours, and it was decided to offer the man.
ufacturers q compromise of s. IS per ton
for pudding. If this is not accepted and
the scale signed within ten days they will
return to the original demand Of So per
ton.
President Jarrett, of the Amalgamated
Association, who has opposed the strike,
considers the offer fair, and thinks 1t will
be accepted.
The manufacturers do not talk fayora6ly
of the proposition, but will hold confer
ence with the strikers next week. meet
ing of the district delegates will be held on
Monday to ratify the compromise.
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ni.eaxerx or Ano,her Comet.

RocHEsTER. n. Y. September 4.-Prot
Barnard, of Nashville, telegraphs the dis
covery of q comet in decentralization gem
inii
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Ireland.
SPORTING MATTERS.
The international Match.

CREEDMoRE RANGE, September 14.-At
1880 Sir Henry Halford called his men TO-
gether and marshalled them in front of the
dining tent, where the American team
were drawn up in line, the Thirteenth Penn
sylvania forming guard of honor. At
signal from gun at exactly o'clock, the
teams, with their escort, marched to the 2Ot
ward range. A strong wind blowing Is
bad omen for good scores.
A Victory for the British Team.
CREEDMooR, September 1.-THE attend
ance was light and there was not 1000 in
the grounds at 80 P. NJ. The firing has
lust begun, Kinds, of the American team
being the first to time, scoring bulls eye,
Parry, of the British team, following with
four. The following is the score at 2OC
rar1S.