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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-22
STATE TOPICS.
The Washington & Ohio Railroad
to be Completed.
Thek New Syndicate, and What it will Do
Senator Davis Alleged Views Accord
ing to Mr.. moffett Setting
Down on Hoar.
NEW PoST-OFFlcES ESTABLISHED.
Special ptspatch 70 Me Register.

EHtCEN DtSputCN W "e LtSytStc.
WASHINGTON, April Alt is currently
reported that Ex-Secretary Blaine, Gen.
Tom. Ewing, of Ohio, and Senator Davis,
of West Virginia, have formed a syndicate
to purchase the proposed Washington and
Ohio Railroad. This road was chartered
and incorporated some years since, and the
line, which has only been partially located,
runs from Alexandria, Va, near this city,to
WINCHESTER, where it connects with the
Manassas Gap and other roads, reaching the
seaboard, and thence TO Moorefeld, Hardy
county, West Virginia, and through Pen.
dleton, Tucker, Randolph, Upshur, Lewis,
Gilmer, Calhoun, Roane, and Jackson,
striking the Ohio river at or near Ripley.
1t is not supposed, however, that the
entire line will be at once attempted. 1t is
well known that the gentlemen above
named are now constructing the West Nir-
ginia Central road from Piedmont to Fair
fax Stone, where Pendleton, Tucker and
Preston counties join. They have made
large purchases of cocl and mineral lands
along this line, and On to MoOrefield, in
Hardy county.
When this road is completed TO the point
named, they will have but one outlet, via
the Baltimore and Ohio road, and it is sup
posed that it is the intention to extend the
West Virginia Central to the southwest
corner of Tucker, where it joins Pendleton
county. and from thence construct a road
on the proposed line of the Washington
and Ohio, to Winchester, where they would
have three or iour additional lines to the
Seaboard.
Even so much as this would develop
large section of country, rich in coal and
minerals OF all descriptions, and throw open
to settlement and capital portion of the
State which will one day be the richest and
most productive part OF the commonwealth.
Senator Camden, however, who was in
terviewed by your correspondent, says he
does not believe there is anything in the
report so far as it relates TO the Washing
ton and Obi" road, but there is no doubt
the West Virginia Central will be extended
as far, at least as Fairfax Stone. &.
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LITTLE WASHINGTON.
Cattle Thief fArrested-killed I'm Mine
The Ruth-Thompson Case-Repubii.
can Convention.
St,ecinI Dixl,afnh 70 fhf Rr1ixler.

can Convention.
Special Di5pdfcA 10 the Re1istsT.
WASHINGTON, Pa, April 2l.-About two
weeks ago Robert Mcpherson, OF Cecil
township, had six head of cattle stolen
from him, and he suspected a former EN-.
ploye named Charles Swart. He traced the
cattle to Allegheny City, where they had
been purchased from the same man, who
called himself Charles Beckett. He was ar
rested yesterday, and placed in Jail to await
trial at the June term OF court
Samuel Mussey, youngman, was killed
in Staib's mines, yesterday morning, by
falling slate.
Another hail and wind storm visited diff
ferent portions OF this county, yesterday
afternoon, doing great deal Of damage by
blowing down fences and up.rooting trees.
in the vicinity OF Claysville an unfinished
building belonging to S. S. Bell, was COM
pletely destroyed.
The hearing in the conspiracy case OF
Ruth and Thompson closed this afternoon.
Ruth was placed upon the wit
guilt, duplicating Thompson. He furnished
the money under the names OF kean,
Thompson and Hale, while Thompson
transacted the business and received one.
eighth per cent commission. The greater
part of the business was transacted with
Denton & Co., and Rice X Palmer, OF Chi.
cago although they had some small trans.
actions with Irwin, of Pittsburgh. As re-
suit of the hearing they were bailed over
to the June term of court in the sum OF two
thousand dollars.
At meeting Of the Republican County
Committee this afternoon, it was decided
to hold the County Convention on Monday,
June 10, for the purpose of nominating a
county ticket. A.
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NlPPEO IN THE BUD.
Gang q, suindIers Brokenrp.

CHICAGo, April 2l.--ln the criminal court
to-day, John Bush, aiim Hatfield, John
Miller. aims Morton, and William Law
renee. oiaS Vaughn, dlios Living tone, were
arraigned on charges OF forgery and con-
spiraCy These three, with Charles Palmer
alias Fisher. came here from New York in
February. and laid out system by which
to get checks from well known parties here
and were prepared to raise them. The
Pinkerton Agency was notified and the
gang arrested at the first attempt. Palmer
turned States evidence and the case against
him was dismissed, to-day. The other three
plead guilty TO conspiracy, the forgery case
being dismissed, and were sentenced TO
three years in the penitentisry. lmme-
diately after Pamcr's release he was re-
arrested, and will be taken back 10 New
York TO answer criminal charges.
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STILL IN THE RING.
Davis Will Enter the Senatorial Arena,
According TO His Friend Mofett.

According to His Friend Moffett.
Bdshia9tor Special 10 Cincinnati Fnqwtrsr.
"Will Senator Davis be candidate for
reelection" asked an Enquirer representa-
tive of eI-Speaker Moffett, of the West Vir-
ginia Legislature, at the Capitol.
My private opinion" answered the West
Virginia statesman, sis that he will be-
"He has said that he would not be acandi-
date"
81 know that; hut when the time comes
think you will find that Mr.. Davis is candi.
date and believe, will be elected, too"
What is his object, then, in giving out
the impression that he is not candidate
for reelection
Policy. Ii he should now announce
that he was a candidate he would be the
leading candidate with the entire field to
fight, which consists of some five or six
leading candidates, such as Ex-senator
Hereford, Ex-Governor Matthews, Ex
Representative Faulkner, Representative
Hoge, and dozen or so others who have
been. mentioned in that connection. Be.
sides this, he would be constantly annoyed
by the newspapers throughout the state.
Yes, it is my opinion that Mr.. Davis will
be candidate to succeed himself, and will
be elected too And he is pursuing the
right course" added Mr.. Moflet, to secure
his own election. There are so many can
didates that when the fight does come he
expects 10 step in without antagonizing
any of the contestants and carry off the
prize
when will the Legislature that chooses
the Senator be elected
Next October
HAS Mr.. Davis any preference for any Of
the candidates now in the tield?'
NO. Mr.. Davis does not propose to an
tagonize any one, but await further deyel-
Opments.'
When il is considered that Mr.. MOfiett is
a warm friend OF Senator Davis, and that he
is personally interested in the success Of
the Senator's railroad enterprises in West
Virginia, il may he said that Mr.. Moiletts s
opinion is of some significance.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Filling Vacancies - Prospects Of the
Chinese Bill.

WAsHNGroN, April 2l.-The Republican
Senators held a caucus, this morning, to
arrange for filling the vacancies on the
committees created by the retirement Of
Secretary Teller from the Senate. Teller
vas chairman of the Committee on Pen
siOns and held places in several other COM
mittees The matter was referred 10 the
same caucus committee which arranged the
Senate committees at the opening OF the
session, for them to fill the vacancies. 1t
is thought Senator NanWyck, OF Nebraska.
will probably be made chairman Of the
Pension Committee.
The Chinese bill was brought up and dis
Cusscd, but no action was taken. The gem
eral sentiment is in favor Of the bill to re-
strict Chinese immigration was expressed,
hut some Senators thought the House bill
had not been drawn so as 10 obyiate all the
objections the President urged to the
vetoed bill and that il ought to he so
amended. but the discussion was informal
and no decision was reached, so that Sena-
tor Hills programme, to call up the House
bill the first opportunity, and offer the
amendments Of the Senate Foreign Rcla-
tion, Committee, will be carried out.
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POSTOFFICE POINTS.
New Offices Established in West Iir.
oil


ginia.
Special Dispatch to The Register.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-At the present
session of Congress a bill has been passed
bv both the House and Senate establishing
the following postal routes in West Nir-
ginia:
From ROmney. via RuCkman's and
Sharps, to Inkerman
From Inkerman, via Bushby Ridge, Hills
dale, Samuel Parks, Northwestern Turn
pike 20 ROmney.
From Gladcville 10 HalleCk.
From Maine to Clinton Furnace.
From New Salem to Ieatcrs Mills.
From Braxton Court House to Middle
port.
From Perkins Mills to Webster Court
House.
From Flatwoods Braxton county, via
DR.. b. ii. AdkiSson's store.
Williams Mill, Green Hill and Little
Wild Cat, Lewis county and James Ben
netts, to Rock Cave in Tpshur county.
From Kinchelow, Harrison county, to
Cold Water, Doddridge county.
In addition TO the above, another bill has
been passed by the House, which is now on
the calendar in the Senate, establishing the
following additional routes in the same
State:
From Jane Lew, via Kinchelow and
mouth of Tanners Fork on kinchelow TO
Cold Water.
From ClarksburC. via Lamberts Run, to
Shinston.
From Gladeville, via Halleck andClinton
Furnace to Ellington
From Albrights, via KingwOod to Ma
sontown.
From New Intent to Meadowyille.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-A new Postotfice
has been established at Vernon, Writ
county, West Virginia, and Brainerd L.
Dulin has been appointed as postmaster.
An Office has also been established at Ser
via, Braxton county, West Virginia, and
Lewis W. Rollyson appointed as postmas-
ter.
The commissions of both were forwarded
to-day. ".
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as those expressed in bis report to Governor
Hartranft in 1878
General Remarks

Whether an evil or not. it is fact. that
we have and will have labor and trade or
carnations, and such being the case the
better the organizations the better for the
country. The Amalgamated Association
of Iron and Steel Workers is unquestiona-
bly the best association of this kind in ex-
istence. Its affairs fortunately fell into
the hands of seusible and competent men,
who have made it what it now is. Being
divorced from politics and religion it is
little liable to disturb the country on those
questions, and having been conducted
with moderation in the past We have eve-
~ assurance that it will be so in the future.
Last summer there was held in this city a
convention looking TO the federation OF all
the trade and labor organizations into one
grand union. Making my own inferences
from certain remarks have heard made
during the past year by Amalgamated men,
| believe the Amalgamated Association will
not 90 into this new union. They think
they have an organization now about as
strong as it can be made, and are opposed
to going into partnership with weaker and
less ably conducted societies, portion OF
whose principles they would be compelled
TO adopt. BRIAN.
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Two Horrible Accidents,

DETEorr.. Mich, April H.-A shocking
accident occurred at Baughs steam forge.
below this city, this forenoon. An en-
ployee, young man named James kurger,
was wrestling with a companion near the
great steam shear, used in cutting iron.
and as the two stood facing each other,
struggling for the mastery, kurger inyol-
unfairly raised one leg to preserve his
balance, and in 50 doing thrust il between
the Jaws of the powerful shears. just as the
blade descended, instantly seyering the leg
below the knee. . The unfortunate man
was taken to the hospital and the leg am
putated.
Geo. Miller, at Blainwell, this State. was
crushed to death by stump machine fall
ing on him, yesterday afternoon
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, GENERAL LABOR OUTLOOK.

~, :, no subject which has a great
49,. interest tEau the condition and
tre,,, of the various labor guilds of
.mrrv. Wheeling has been build
~ ,he sturdy blows Of her hardy
.r. and her prosperity is the result
'lar Intclligently applied. This be-
'r.r ease. we make no apology for
-.rErrug - large a portion of our
..t1a review Of the organization,
~ and present status Ofthe greatest
I;rg,Inu of labor known To this
.~,rv. if not the world, and we doubt
f. Mil BE- read with interest not only
..,. who work over the anvil, in
.r.r. 81 the furnace and in mine,
rv all who have an interest in the
- of those 10 whom our city owes
rh ofIJS present commercial posi-
sni prosperity. 1t Is the more in
..r. ~ the present time aS there
.,u many strikes in various
..,, of trade, and it is well known
.vlr,- there iS a cOmprOmiSe
.,g relative To the scale of prices
Co June !, there is the prospect o
,.u-uration ola struggle, which, i
.r-.uS, will close our workshops,
\ .rr our industries, cripple our
ire and place on the list of con-
~,rhnu~ands of men whose daily
LOW adds To our productive wealth,
lis the tills of our retail merchants.
G.pe this may be averted. We
I, that calm cOunSels--SuCh rs bett
sl.,u urSomuch Importance, nvOlv-
,u,h vast interests and eutatling
i tremendous consequences, will
i sr.-,hat the powerful organization
\ history is given below, and which
d VIZ been conservative inits tenden-
a will, in thepresent case, rs in the
a exert its influence for the good Of
f-embyr>. and that the capitalists,
,;ng the necessity of cooperation
the association, will 80 arrange
work shall 90 on, that fair wages
hr raid for fair work, and that the
mt prosperous and happy situation
continue.
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THE GENTLE REDMAN.
His Spring Amusemcnts-OS Thirty
People Already Killed.

SAN FRANC1sCo, April 2l.-A Tucson dis
ratCh says: Runners from Eagle Creek say
that McMasters and six Mexicaps have
been killed There is large force OF In.
dams remaining on Eagle Creek, and fears
are entertained for the safety Of Tom New
land and wife, NJ. McManus and son, Lamb
and son and somc other parties. party
from Stafford says that at Eagle Creek, this
morning, there were three prospeCtors
killed Oh the Apache road. The bodies
were warm when the troops came up with
them. The Indians destroyed the freight,
shot some horses and carried others of
with them. They also tried TO set fire 10
the wagons.
Later news says there were ten Mexicans
killed at Eagle Creek, including McMasters,
wife and children. lie also states that one
OF his Indian hcrdcrs who was taken pris-
oner by Natz and Juh escaped and says
Newland, McManus and party were all
killed.
4 special from San Carlos says the CHR.
cuhus made a raid in there after the Loo
COS band and scoopcd everything before
them. They have killed twenty persons as
far as heard from. There are not sufficient
troops 10 protect the place.
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CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
The Bill Changing the Time TO October
Passed by the House.

Special DiSputch 10 me iteJLtf.
WAsHINGToN, April 2l.-To-day, Repre-
sentative Kenna, OF your State, called up,
and had passed by the House, the bill
recently introduced by Colonel Wilson,
providing for the election OF Congressman
in your State, at the same time the regular
election occurs on the second Tuesday of
October, thus saving the additional expense
OF another election in November. ltseems
reasonable to hope the necessity for the
passage of such bills will soon he done
away with. The absolute cost of holding
an election. counting nothing for the time
of the voters, is fully $4,000 and if 81 per
day be added for time lost by each voter,
the amount grows to immense proportions.
Certainly there can be no good reason assign
ed why there should be more than one
election in every single year. g.
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ROBBERS ROUTED.
Unsucee,sful Attempt 90 Rob An Es.
press Car.

ST. LorIs, April 2i.-A dispatch from
Kansas City says: 4 passenger from the
West reports that the east bound passen-
ger train on the Atchis)n, Topeka and
Santa Fe road, was dtched on last Sunday
night, near Rncon, New Mexico, and that
five heavily armed men attempted TO rob
the express car, bu. got into the baggage IN
stead Of the express car, aud before they
could rectify their mistake and get into the
right car the tranmen and passengers ap'
peared in such numbers that the robbers
fed.
Tie engine and baggage and express cars
were thrown from the track. The fireman
killed. and the engineer aud Wells, Fargo
& Co messenger wounded. The express
car was supposed 10 have had two hundred
thousand dollars in silver from the Arizona
mines, bound for New York, and II IL
thought that the robbers were Informed Of
the fact by telegraph at Rinc0n, and that
they belong TO a band OF desPeradoes who
have been committing all kind Of depreda.
tions in New Mexico and Arizona for
months past
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PERSONAL POINTS.
ves, yirsinians at the Capital City.

West virginians at the Capital City.
Special DispGtch 10 The Register.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-Representative
Hoge left for his home, at Martinsburg, W.
Va, tonight, having been called thither in
consequence of the serious illness Of his
mother.
Among the West Virginians in the city,
to-day, are Judge r. H. Cochran, of Wheel
ing, J. X. Bailey, and wife, of Grape Is
land, Hon. John W. Mason, of Grafton,
and Postmaster Scott, OF Parkersburg.
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Business Failures

New York, April n.-The failures for
the week reported to z. G. Dunn q &c; :
mercantile agency, number Ia, about the
average number for the past five weeks.
The Eastern States contribute IL, Western
40, Southern 80, Middle p, Pacific States
and Territories 9, and New York city >.
The stoppage of the Providence Tool Com:
pany and the First National Bank OF
Buffalo, were due to causes quite aade
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Throngh . Bridge.

CoLuxBus, o., April 2L-The axle on the
local freight leaving here ate:40, this morn.
ing, broke at Alum Creek bridge, on the
Cleveland, Akron and Columbus road, nine
miles out, knocking down one span OF
the bridge and pitching SIX cars into the
creek below. The engine passed safely
over and broke the coupling when the
bridge broke and did not 90 down. No one
buYf
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WeIlsvfIle Robbery.
Special D1sDateh 20 he Reotste

WnLvILLE, o., April PIP. Wilson,
from Bridgewater, formerly a school teach.
er at Smiths Ferry. Pa, entered the room
Of B. Lauth. OF Pittsburg, at the CONNER.
cial Hotel, last night, snd stole gold watch
and chain, gold pen, about forty-two dol.
lars and many other yaluables All the
things were recovered. Wilson is now in
all awaiting trial
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FOREIGN FLASHES.

LONDON, April 2l.-The Time' has yio-
lent article relative to the debate in the
Commons last night on the circular regard
ing Clifford Lloyd. 1t recommends before
further remedial measures are proposed the
agitation should be hushed at all costs, as
il could be done in a couple Of months If
the Government were free from coDstitu-
tional trammels which their adyersaries
never think of respecting.
Seven hundred and thirty-four families,
consisting Of 3, 3,S92 persons, were eyicted in
Ireland the first quarter of 1882.
Self Government for Ireland.
OTTAWA, April H.-The House passed,
unanimously, an address to Her Majesty,
praying form of gelf government be grant
ed to Ireland, and that clemency be granted
those imprisoned there for political
offenses.
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Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, o., April 2l-The iron mar
orders are scarce. Furnaces are still run
ming on full time, and stocking up. The
iron mills are nearly caught up on old or
der. Steel rail mills are shortening pro-
duction, mainly due 90 labor troubles.
though there Is no present business 10
stimulate production. The present out
look IL discouraging and unless there is q
revival Of activity soon, a general shutting
down Of furnaces and mills is inevitable.
Railroad business Is slightly on tho In.
crease, both in passenger and freight, duo
has ruled quiet and price, unchanged.
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HaAlQn.

Bos1oN April 2i.-The market is fairly
active. Wooden mills are fairly employed.
and boot and shoe manufacturers are book.
ing orders for fall goods. Cotton goods are
in fair demand, and cotton cloths have ad-
vanced to SIC. Manufactured iron Is weak
and hardware higher Lumber strong.
Foreign hides firm, and domestic un-
changed. Leather strong. Wool more &C
tive. but principal inquiry Is for best
washed heeccs. Cotton quiet aud un-
changed BreadstuiIs and provisions very
high. Pork and lard fully sustained.
Flour 25c per barrel higher. Butter has
declined &C. Cheese firm.
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DARaAAelAhlA

PHuALELrBIA. April 2.-Busincss 10 ses..
ersliy moderately active, bat the prices q
several leading articles we're unsettled and
lower Il the close. Cotton remains akost
the same a. last quoted. There vas les
inquiry for -four. but prices remain sboet
the ZANE ss last quoted. Wheat u unsee'
tied. and two cents per bushel lover. Cor
II less active and two cents pe, busbse
lower In provisions Q good jobbins tfsos
e. dainp and prices are steady.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Stables, Mules and stock Burned An
lncendiAry's = work.

Special Dispatch 10 The Reossfer.
CHARLESTON, April 2i.-At an early hour,
this morning the stables of the Wanefryds
Coal Company, on Fields creek, were dis
covered to be ou fire, and before assistance
could be rendered, the stables, with all the
hay, corn, thirteen mules and two horses
were destroyed.
The fire was evidently the work OF an in
cendiary, as there had been no lights about
the premises. Detective ALI. Burnett has
the matter in hand, and expects to run
down the scoundrel.
The loss will amount to 5000, and will
necessitate the stoppase OF the works until
the stock can be replaced. S.
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seIfGoxeram.ut for Ireland
ORGANIZING FOR DEFENCE.
The Liquor Men OF Ohio Getting Ready
for Fight.

CoLrxRrs. April 2L-The liquor dealers
of Cincinnati have sent certificate OF IN
CORPORATION to the Secretary Of State for
the organization of a company known as
the General Protective Association. The
object set forth is to protect the rights and
interests of members against unjust and
unconstitutional legislation. This Is known
to be for resisting the Pond liquor tax
and the Sunday laws recently enacted
The certificate was referred to the Attorney
General for an opinion IS to its Legality.
Others are to come from each city in the
State.
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Democrats.Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The Board Of
Control of the Democratic Congressiona!
Campaign Committee, have appointed the
following Finance Committee:-H. q. Da-
Wis. of West Virginia, Chairman; W. w.
W. Corcoran, of Washington, ID. g., Aug
ust Belmont, Of New York, Augustine
Schell, of New York, c. W. Brice, OF Ohio,
George p. Maryee, of California, J. +. Nc.
Donald of Indiana +. NJ. Nolan, of New
York, II. f. Packer, of Pennsylvania, Vim.
II. Traverse, of New York, Gen.'W. b.
Franklin, of Connecticut, J. l.. u. Morri-
son, of Missouri, l.. G. Garrettson, Of New
York, Alex. Mitchell, of Wisconsin, Lewis
Beach. of New York, A. J VanderpoOl, Of
New YORK, Abraham S. Hewitt, Of New
York, J. W. Singleton, OF Illinois, and J. $.
Barbour OF Virginia.