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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-12-27
MARITAL MISERY
A Mn Sheets HE uitls - apt
9aushtsV
And Tries 10 Sheet Ris Wis nd Sssw-
in-law Because the Wife RsfssNe
10 Go Rack and lisV
With Him.
CLAIMS TO HAvEfoseoTrgH HHiAcr,

srRISoYrELD. Mass, Deoembsr &-AAri'
on A. Montgomery. aged q, years. shot his
two children at Packardville, near Am.
herst. this morning. and instantly kihsd
George, aged six years, and fatally wound.
ing Eva, sssd four years. Montgomery
had not lived with his wife for sishs
months, leaving her through jssloa'y.'
and she made her home with
her father, Horatio T. Marsh,
farmer. Montgomery visited his family
Saturday, and stayed till to-day. This
morning he asked his wife II she. would
live with him, and she refused. He imme.
diately went out to where the children we're
playing end shot them. lie then tried to
shoot his wife and her father but
was overpowercd BY the lister and
was kept in the house tiu
the Sheriff came. He was taken 70 NORTH
ampton, pleaded not guilty, and was ssnt
to Jail. Montgomery docs not drink, and
rays he does not remember hsving coEu-
mitted the crime. The whole family came
from the West In the spring. little 10
known OF them.
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remptations Are So Great.
HORSE THIEF.
After SampIing Warrington Comfy
stock He Escapes from His Captors.

stOcR tte ESchpes IEObh Ills NtptOEs.
WASHINGTON, Pa, December 26.-0n Sun
day night valuable horse was stolen from
the premises Of John Wherry, of Hillsboro.
Mr.. Wherry Immediately mounted another
horse and started in hot pursuit, overtaking
the thief, stranger in this borough. The
stolen horse was recovered and the thief
captured in the yard at the Hayes carriage
factory, by Mr.. Wise. With considerable
struggling the thief broke loose and made
his escape. Officers Greer and Byers, ac-
companied by Wise, then took up the trail
and rode for distance of four or five miles
but without seeing the object of their
search, were compelled to return. They
left description OF the fellow with instruc-
tions to arrest il he was seen in that vicin-
ity.
On Sunday morning he passed through
the toll gate near Snodgrasss mill, few
miles south of town, and was again taken
charge of by persons living near by, who
recognized the man by the description
given them the previous night. He had
not been prisoner long, however, till he
made his escape the second time, since
which he has not been heard from. The
thief is described as being about feet, s
inchea in height, with a smooth face and
wearing a blue coat. He carried with him
q small satchel.
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Ouiek WOYk.
10 SING BAPTIZED.
The Confession OF Ills Faith That n
YOrkyIlle Laundryman Wrote.

New YORK, December 8.-Trinity
Baptist Church in East Fifty-fifth street
has devoted great attention for four years
past to the conversion of the Chinese in
this city. Mrs. Carlo has been the mis-
sionary in charge of the work, and she has
been very successful There are now forty
names of the roll of the Chinese Bible class,
with an average attendance of twenty-four
scholars. Twelve Cinnamon have joined
the church. The twelfth was baptized at
Sundays evening service.
Twenty Cinnamon sat in the front pews
Most of them wore Chinese dress, but few
b ad ordinary New York clothing. A num-
Der had cut off their queues. Most were
young men. One was boy of 10.
The minister, DR.. J. b. Simmons, an
nounced that Mrs. Carlo would
Read the Experience
of 10 Sing, the convert who was to be bap-
tized. Mrs. Carlo said 10 Sing had written
it himself, only assisted bt another China
man. 10 Sing is laundryman in York
vile, "a years old. Part of his composition
is given literally as follows:
Now am ready to tell you little OF my
early history, regard to the religious feel.
ings. The first conversion | ever seen is
brother Wing, but ever since made me feel
sad and lone when think of him and all
others had given their hearts to Christ ana
rejoy with the blessings of His throne,
then left me behind TO suffer with the un-
gody. So you may know how much
have to think between the good and the
evil, so try to be fit to take Gods command
ments and will keep it for ever. But have
found the
Temptations Are So Great.
so of course am in darkness for all the
while, until God has opened my eyes to
see His goodness. So | can believe Him
with all my heart that l may be able to
dwelleth in Him forever.
10 Sing, the minister said had had trouble
in breaking away from his heather friends,
who tried to prevent his conversion.
The covering Of the platform was re-
moved and DR.. Simmons led 10 Sing into
the water. The convert is a very small
man, of slight build, with very dark fea-
lures, small eyes and high cheek bones.
This week Chinaman, Kun Sing, goes
out from the church as a missionary to
Canton.
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LAPsEp RAILROAD LAND GRANTS.
The Holiday Recess Devoted TO Coiiee'
ing Details Bearing on the Subject

ing Details Bearing on the suDJeet.
WASHINGTON, December 26.-Representa-
tive PaysOn, of Illinois, member OF the
House Committee on Judiciary, who has
taken very active part in the matter Oh
lapsed railroad land grants. and who has
declsred himself in favor OF forfeiting all
unearned lands, is devoting the hold ay re-
cess in collecting additional details bearing
on the subject At the Department. OIL the
Interior to-day, he ascertained that the
Oregon Central road has constructed
but very few miles under its grant,
and that it controls upwards OF one
sOd half million acres Of land between
Portland and Astoria, upon which settlers
are very desirous of entering. With view
of throwing this land open to settlement
under the homestead laws, Mr.. Payson has
prepared q resolution declaring the same
forfeited, and hopes to have it acted upon
by the House Judiciary Committee at Its
next meeting In conversation with rep
reSentative Of the Western Press to-day on
the general question of the forfeiture OF
land grants, Mr. Payson said the indica-
tions were quite favorable for eonstdera-
ton of the subject in the House before the
adjournment Of the present session.
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. savings Rank Officer Resigns.

SYRACUSE, n. V, December Pa Roch-
ester special to the Syracuse Herald says
that Jonathan Plerpoint, for many years
Secretary and Treasurer of the Monroe
County Savings Bank, has resigned his po-
sitionI and that the reason for the resigna-
ton causes much speculation. The direc-
tors ssy that Pierpoint's books and accounts
are ali tight. The Monroe County Saw
ines Bank Is a preferred creditor of the de-
funct CITY Bank to the amount of $4,000.
Mr., Perpoint is said TO have been on Up
toms PAPER to a large amount The sav
ipgs bank has large surplus anu is sound
heyonl a doubt,
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UNREQUlTTED LOVE.
Deserted by Her Sweetheart n Young
Maiden Commits suicide.

READING, Pa, December 26.-Miss Maggie
Haggerty, a beautiful young girl OF fifteen
years Of age, daughter of ex-Policeman
Haggerty, fell in love with map employed
in public works in this city. Several
weeks ago the young man left town, and
the girl became tired of waiting for his re-
turn. Finally she heard that be had con-
cluded not to return at all, and then Miss
Haggerty quietly informed several of her
young lady friends that she was going to
kill herself, and she Dade them goodbye.
She went to drug store, bought Rough
on rats" an arsenical poison, took dose
and then returned home, where she awaited
her mother. 1t was some time before the
girl admitted the cause of her terrible ILL.,
ness and vomiting, and before medical aid
could be summoned she dropped over in a
dying condition, and after lingering few
hours in considerable pain she died.
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The Growth OF Chicago.

CHICAGO, December 26.-Building the past
wear in this city was never exceeded except
IN 1872, the year succeeding the great fire.
Even then the amount of rebuilding was
only twice as great as the past year, and
the amount of ground covered by the struc-
lures was less than twice as great. Five
thousand, six hundred and thirty building
permits have been issued. The frontage
of the new structures, lineal measure, is
fourteen miles. The total cost of buildings
erected on permits is $l7,500,0OO. The to-
tsl will probably amount to 1000, 900.
The suburban towns show an equal growth
and Building prosperity. The character Of
the eCifices is generally improved.
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WILL PEACH.
ReredeII, the Star Router. Likely TO
Turn State Witness

WASHINGTON, December 26.-The Star, on
the subject of Reredell turning State wit
ness in the Star Route cases, said 1t Is
thought by those who have closely watched
the proceedings, that Reredell will take the
step indicated in case he sees proper be-
fore the trial closes. 1t will afford only
retreat for him to escape the penitsntiary.
At the last trial Reredell was deserted by
the defendants and convicted, verdict
ii is said which his co-detend-
ants approved heartily, as 1t
was supposed at the time that the
danger that he would appear as witness
against them was removed. Judge Wylle s
action, however, at the close Of the former
trial, setting aside the verdict in Reredeiis
case, and giving him an equal chance with
the others has brought him forward sgaln
as was TO be feared; There are evidences
that there is a great lack OF harmony
among the defendants and their difference,
it is expected, will result in favor OF the
prosecution. At present, the other de-
fendants are making efforts to placate kere-
dell
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More Rane Needed.

PENSACOLA, December 26.-The jury on
the case of Thomas Glennon for the muir.
der of Martin Villar, after a retirement oil
about 80 minutes. returned verdict o. not
guilty. The verdict is thunderbolt to the
community. This is the fourth homicide
that has occurred here, each following
closely on the heels Of the other, and the
perpetrators have escaped without punish
ment There is some talk of the forma-
ton of a vigilance committee among the
citizens for their own protection against
similar outrages.
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melting on Soap and Candles.

PsIaADELPHIA, December 26.-German.
town has a person who can eat pound OF
SOAP, half pound OF candles and drink
mint Of lard oil at a single meal. His name
Is William Manuel and at one time he NIL
ed a regular engagement at saloon giving
exhibitions of his ostrich like appetite. he
tbriyei on this fare for time and recent
iv beThas been employed at Freedieys
livery stable, No. 4774 Main street. \ short
time $50 it is charged that he borrowed
goods ON false representations. He was
arrested and last week held in 81, 600 bail 10
answer at court
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R.,Irax Bonds Counterfeited.

CLINTON IDI.. December 26.-It has been
discovered by the Board of Supervisors Of
Dewitt csnnty that the new county rail.
way bond for s270, 900, which were issued
this year or refunding the old bonds, have
already ben counterfeited and put upon
the marka. The first evidence OF the for
gerry camd from Indianapolis, from which
place the ilace the coupons were forwarded
TO this ciS for payment The forged series
were on fist sight declared to be such. and
interest rdused, as they were signed by .
man namd T. Mccall, as County Clerk, and
No such ran ever lived here.
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ACnnonsburg Crime,

wAsnrSGToS, Pa, December 26.-About
one o'clock on Sunday morning, at Can
nonsUurg, number OF men, engaged in q
quarrel Joseph Burgess was shot by Sam.
u-i Adley. the ball entering near the
mouth, passing through the tongue aud
lodging in the back OF the neck. The
wound is dangerous, as the doctor was IN.
able to find the ball both men are col
ored, and Adley has served a term In the
penirentiary. Adley was arrested and
placed in the lookup until this afternoon,
when he was lodged in the county Jail.
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xu,.a NV n Runaway Horse.

So1rrH FRAMrNGHAN, Mass, December 20:
The horse Of Thomas II. Simpson, OF
Northtoro, while near the State Farm MIX
Station this morning, was frightened ana
ran away. Mr.. Simpson was thrown oIt,
and bs body becoming mangled in the
-a;ns hi was dragged along some distance
Ms he'd striking against a fence post,
brsaE;Ip @ his neck. He died instantly; and
his bodS was subsequently discovered be-
s;Sa thu hiohWay.
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SELLING WOMEN.
Smuggling Chinese women Disguised
as Squaws.

as Squaws.
VICTORIA, B. c., December 26.-By the
steamship Volmer arrived forty Chinese
women. Thirty-two of the number were
sold to Cinnamon who reside in the United
States and the remaining eight were re-
served for this place Yesterday two Chi
brought them before the Chief Justice on a
writ of habeas corpus, allowing they were
forCibly detained. The women, however,
swore they were free agents and the cases
were dismissed. In the course of the inves-
tigation it was proved that the thirty-two
women who were TO go to the United States
were disguised as Indian women. 1t is
feared the traffic in human beings will be
carried on at this port on a large scale next
year.
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NEW CUMBERLAND.
An Episode which Premises 70 Cnsse
u Social SnrPFise.


asocial SasPrtse.
new CUMBERLAND, w, VA, December II
Yesterday morning . little episode took
place in our town which may in ,he future
develop something OF social surprise. A
young lady and gentleman were seen taking
the early train accompanied BY minister,
and the general suppOsition is thot Beaver
College will lose student end the young
gentleman in question. who is bright stu
dent of another college, will win himself
fascinating wife.
Charles T. Grafton returned home on
Friday from the mountains ef West Vir-
einia, where has been engaged for the
past nine months surveying and establish
ing u new railrecd. Ed looks well and has
some pleasant "reminiscences Of his ex-
ploits In the mountains to regaie his many
friends with.
Christmas was very dry here. The Allie
eleny ice is coming out. Some OF the
BOYS found il difficult in getting over 70
McCoy's 70 get their usual Christmas
whisky, hence there was not 50 much
drinking and drunkenness as usual on a
holiday. Thanks TO the interposition of a
divine Providence.
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LYNCHED.
A Nan who Didnt Want 20 Die with
His Boots ON.

SAs FRANCISCO, December 26.-This morn
ing, in a saloon at Pioneer, Wm., Hartly
stopped to take drink, whea Thos. Kerr,
without proVocation, knocked him down.
Kerr then threw down his pistol and said
young fellow, now I've got you and
placed his pistol on his breast and fired,
killing him instantly.
A jury of twelve held an informal trial.
Kerr asked time to arrange his busi
ness. He sat Down, and with perfect
coolneSs wrote Ibis mother I'm Lexington,
Ills, requesting that all his effects be given
to her. He then asked FOR several drinks.
The citizens then took him out toa syca-
more tree. He made q few remarks. con-
Tossing the killing of several men. They
drew him up once and let him down.
He then asked permission to take sf his
boots, saying 'he did not want to die with
his boots on" This request was granted
and then he was strung up The body vas
cut down this morning.
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Rank Closed.

CLEVELAND, December 26.-The stock:
boI5ers of the Second National bank OF
Jefferson met to-day and voted to go into
yoInnt.ry liquidation and close the ousl-
ness ofthe bank in consequence oil the oe-
falcatin of the cashier and ASSISTANT casn,
ier. D,positors will be paa IN 1. iuu stt1 st1
ror rs csni on their stock. This indicates
hat the defalcation was in the neighbor-
ho.od ofS50 600,
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The niscriminatlen
The south Pennsylvania
S,,e,iaI Dispatch 10 the Register.

GptSa~t DtSPo'tF' ~ S'o NeH'S''''
PIrrsRUIGH, December 26.-The compile
ton of thenew line of the B. & o. railroad
from this city to Washington, Pa, aud
thence by way of the Hemphill to Wheel
ing is looled for with much interest in this
city. 1t Will give this city another com
peting line a direct outlet TO the South
and Southwest, and will be of even more
advantsgeto Wheeling. The distance be-
tween Wheeling and Pittsburgh by the
new line wtll be sixty-seTen miles, and
will give your city a short route TO the
coal and oke regions. About one thous-
and men are now busily at work on the
line and / is expected that it will be fin
ished befose many months.
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Death of q Pioneer.
Special 10 the Reqister.


CHARLESTON, w. Va, December 26.-Last
night J. d. Lewis, grandson of Col. Lewis,
who fell at the battle of Point Pleasant,
l774, died aged 80, He came to this coun-
try in 1922, and engaged in the manufac.
ture of salt AS pioneer he has been
extensively connected with the new State
in the manufacturing line. He was father
of C. {. Lewis. of the Kanawha Valley
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CAPT. NUTS FUNERAL.
Large Attendance Mrs. NUTS Conssi.
tiOn Critical.

ZION SFItIfHus
Usronowx. December 2G-The disclos-
ures of yesterday in reference to- the
causes that ed to the fatal meeting be.
tween Captain Mutt and n. l.. Dukes have
produced pi Iound sensation, and are the
one theme OF discussion this morning. The
members of he Bar OF this county, OF
which Capt. Iutt was member, held a
meeting at sI3yer o'clock and appointed a
committee fn Resolutions, and also
resolved to iattend the funera! In a
body. The funeral took place this
procession w:s escorted by Company G,
Tenth Regim5nt National Guard Of Penn
sylvanis, and, by the members OF the Bar
OF Fsyette coEnty. by the q. A. r. and the
Masonic fratefniiy. who had charge OF the
burial exerciffs. The banks and all places
OF business whre closed The Teachers In
stitute. which is convened in the court
house, adjourned and attended the
HIRerRI I'm y Body.
Captain Mutt always took an active inter.
est in the eagse OF education, and no man
was more highly esteemed by those
engaged in the work. The funeral pro
cession was ole of the largest ever known
in this secti Of the State. The condition
OF Mrs. Nutt; is regarded rs very. critical.
and it is stat;d this morning that her mind
has entirely given away under the shock.
Great fears are also entertained In regard
10 the daughters life and reason. Proui-
nent politicians from different parts OF the
State arrive to-day for the purpose OF at
tending the iInersl, among whom were G.
L. Maghee. q Pittsburgh; Col. Eye, OF Kilt
tanning; Cg II. Nuts Assistant Cashier,
Greene ewsh, nd others. R.
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shss an She STAGE.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, December 8.-Lilsn
Spencer was jhot and severely wounded by
one Of her e,mpsny at the Academy Of
Music tonight. The shooting was .cci.
dental. 1t .ook place at the close oi the
FIRST act. called Article a." when Du.
hamel shooth Clara. A. II. Forrest played
Duhamel, aid he fired blank cartridge at
ciose proximity TO Miss Spencer. She ~
ceiyed the charge in her ear The woand
ID not serio2s.
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RAILROAD STATEMENT.
Increase and Expenditures OF the
PenasyIyania Company's Lines

Increase and Expenditures OF the
PenasyIyania Company's Lines.
PHILADELPHIA December 26.-The state
ment of the BUSINESS of all the lines Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company east OF
Pittsburgh and Erie for November, 1892,
compared with the same month, 1881
shows an increase of gross earnings of $685.
61O; increase of expenses, SS9l ,52s; increase
of net earnings, $Ii2,0ls; eleven months
1852, compared with the same per cent
showing an increase of gross earnings ol
81, ,53O, 23S; increase of expenses $, 4SS, S3S,
increase of net earnings sl,OS6,595. AL
lines west of Pitttburgh and Erie for the
eleven months of 1882 show surplus ovel
liabilities of 81, ,S6S, ,628, decrease compared
with the same period in 1881 Of SS74,3SO.
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LssSsvSDue Hras<D~.

LoupvILLs, Deeenber 32--CouDcIl 10
night D91 formally i%p..esssd b d y, G.y asdi.sr
Isyi, and twenty City Hall edcials, nndsr
m indictment for frauds In ths AassDoU'
and Tax Collectors efBcs. Thoss appolntod
20 conduct the impeachment reported tho
articles 10 the Boaid a Aidsrnss. Thsy
meet Tuesday, January ID, 70 Try tho
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THE TOBACCO TAX
TIE New EsgisSd Ctgss nsssssessresN
Appeal 90 CosGPess.

HAHTYoRD, Coss.. December B.-A
meeting Of sbout 400 tobacco growers Of
Connscticut sRd Massachusetts, vas held
here to-day, 70 organize . New England
association ior their rautuAl benefit and
protection. Speeches were msds by deal
ers and growers, fayoriDg . higher duty on
6umatr, tobacco, which 10 seriously injdr--
cigar wrappers. A resolution was sdoptAd
urging CoDySsss 10 take such sctiou - Will
either relieve our tobacco growing industSy
from the burden OF 70 nation entirely. OF %
reduce raid TAXATION No in the Judgment Of
Congress msy BEST appear. Lsttsn wsrw
read from Congresmsn Beck. Of Copnectl- .
cut, and Roh<son. OF Massachusetts. doubs-
ing the wisdom of the entire abolition Of
the Internal revenue tar.
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lAHnnter,. ;. Fatal luck.

BoostILLE, Mo-, December a6.LCharles
Wright accidently shot and killed himself
whifs bTnting geese in Howard county
He had hidden himself behind shock 'oi
corn and was in the act Of crawling cut
draging his gun behind him to get a good
shot at the geese when the weapon went on;
discbartinG its contents into his neck and
under Bis left arm, killing him almost IN
sfantlyI
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Indian Troubles.

Sr. LoUB December GA private dis
patch wasreceiyed here yesterday stating
thst a conIct took place between hostile
factions oithe Greek Indians, near Musko.
gee. bat he result was not stated. An
Effort was made last evening 10 obtain an
account o. the affair, but the telegraph
wires were down both north and south Of
Muskogee, and no further information
could Be pDcured.
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.-r-.n.,sca 20 be Crouded,

SAN TRAsCIsco, December 26.-lnquiry
shows hat during the Knights Templar
conclaye next August the first class hotels
will be able to accommodate about 5000
With psiyate accommodations sad the ca
pacity Sf lodging houses and minor hotels.
several thousand will still be Obliged to
raise tehtS,