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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17

18th Of December. 1920. and conse-
quentiy ct the time Of bis death was
past ffty-three years Of ere.
He Came % kRexiea
at the age Of sixteen. After remaining
in P0ttsyille. Pa, for . few years, he
LEFT there and went to Ohio to see
Ia brother, then living there.
When he arrived In the Buck
eye state the B. & g. road was then un.
der construction from Baltimore to
Wheeling, and he proceeded to where
the town of Piedmont is located, and
there engaged In the mercantile BUSH
ness. After short time he removed
to Rowelsburg, in Preston county,
where the B. 4 o. company was then
building heavy masonry work Of that
portion Of the road, and there formed q
partnership In the mercantile business
with r. O'Conner and Michael Dono-
hae, both now living in Grafton. They
remained at Rowlesburg until about
the time the road was
Completed 20 wheeling.
The firm then dissolved partnership by
mutual consent, Nessrs. O'Conner &
Donohue following up the construction
of the road.
Mr.. McGray then came to this point
and opened the first store and purchased
the first food ever sold in Grafton. Two
years after he built the large three
story frame house, opposite the Graf
ton house, in what was then the woods
taking the timber from the place
where his late home is located, near
the court house, .for the construction of
the structure.
The three-story building is ever a
large house for
Grafton of To-day.
But what must it have been for the
Grafton of that time? Sometime after,
while the house was being built, his old
partner, Mr.. CCOnner, returned to
Grafton, and tried to tdeter him from
from completing it, saying that before
two years the red foxes would be
looking ont of its windows as its sole
inhabitants"
Since then Thomas McGraw has
seen Grafton expand and grow, until
this is recognized as the fourth in inn
portance in the State, and with popu-
lation of 4, 600 inhabitants.
The deceased has two brothers i'll
Kansas City, Mo-; one in Ohio and one
sill in Ireland, on the homestead Of
his father, and half-brother in bod
bridge county, this atate. He leaves q
wife, three girls and the same number
Of boys to mourn his death.-Grafton
Eagle.
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MARTINS FERRY INDUSTRIES.

The lass houses here will all shut down
the first os July, and the boys are making
preparations to go fishing. They will stop
about six weeks or two months.
At the .Etna mill things are going along
nicely. The puddlers have been working
on half time all week. The other depart.
partments are all running full. The heat,
however, was almost unbearable and several
of the boys were attacked by cramps dur
ing the week nd had to lay off.
At the Standard mill they were idle
nearly all week on account of a broken roll
and a scarcity of material. Everything is
fixed up now, however, and they will 60
on full in the morning.
Yesterday was pay day at the Standard.
The gas well. after several accidents dur:
ing the week, is now running along all
right. They first lost bit, and when they
got that out about one.half of the boring
tool came ffand stayed in the well. After
getting that out the sand pump was lost in
the we'll and caused still further delay.
They got to work yesterday morning. again,
however, and put the casting down in the
afternoon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17

never be a,solid South again. While the
cry against the South no longer makes
the North solid, Just 50 has the cry
against the North lost lbs potency, Lo-
cal matters are attracting attention in
the South. The recent Democratic
Convention at Louisville will help the
Republicans in Ohio, Indiana and Ten.
nessee, as well as in that forlorn State.
The Csrolinas, VirginiAs and Tennessee
viii be ours in 1854"
The sangHinsry Garment.
"WiH the bloody shirt be thrown
out In the next campaign"
'"I think Ii has filed its mission. 1t
was not mentioned by President Ar
thur in his last message, and for the
first time the Republicans in Ohio have
dropped it from their platform. The
Southern question is not even referred
to, as you will notice."
"What viii be the next issueTo
1.-THE leading one viii be that of tar
III, especially II the Democrats declare
for one for revenue only. Civil service
reform will be plank on which the
Republicans will stand. This ques-
tioA of civil service will hurt the Demo-
Gratis in the North, and II they join in
maintaining the tariff they will lose in
parts of the South. think we have q
decided advantage on the issues, and in
setting them forth candidly we are not
so liable to lose thereby as our oppo-
nents- The constituent elements of
the Democratic party are such rs that
in declaring their principles on, vital is
sues they are sure TO displease one or
the other ofthe schools of their organ
izatiOn. The Republicans in 1884 will
be unitedo on their issues, have no boss.
es to handicap them with candidates
to the people, and be able to
get both ticket and platform that will
carry then through
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17

cresent MANAGEMENT. This firm hires
| none but first class werkmen ana pay
| them good wages, thereby getung gooo
work out of their men, and pleasing
| the public by the fine furniture turned
out by them. a..
tory is one of the best in this vicinity
Its managers always try 10 accommo,
date their patrons and by SO DOING nave
gained q fine reputation:
The Belmont mill has contraetea
with Chicago firm for p, I'd self-feed-
ing nail machines which VIII De put up
as coon as they can be made.
Thomas Burke, boiler az tne bel-
mont mill, working furnace IL, iald on
Friday and yesterday, IN respect 10 ene
death of his friend Theodore Crum.
The following gentlemen. workmen
at the Riverside furniture factory ~.
tended the German Methodist picnic
last Thursday, Albert Metznes, LOUIS
Metzner, VIM. MetZner, Chas: Stecne
Chas. Wheelin and August Johnson;
John Triber and Henry Papp,. work.
men at the Riverside furniture laid on
last week owing to sickness In their
family. an
Furnace No. %, of the Belmont mill,
worked by Edward Duffy, boiler, John
McDounough, helper and Anthony
Kenny third hand, "Pouched' Friday
afternoon from the eight to the first.
This fact is a very remarkable one, ana
speaks we'll of the men working the
furn ace.
Jacob +. Brocius, a striker at the La
Belle blacksmith shop, left "Wednesday
for Huntsville, O., to attend the funeral
of his father-in-law, Mr.. Webster. He
returned home yesterday, and Will
again resume his duties at the La Belle.
The working of fitting up the interior
of the new machine shop, at the La
Belle mill is progressing very Slowly.
This week the men were engage IN
putting I'D the necessary shafting. The
first OF next week the upright boiler
for the engine will be placed. rms
boiler is only intended to be used when
the nail factory is not working. The ne
cessary piping has been laid to carry
steam from the factory boilers TO this
engine while the factory is running.
Bells foundry is only working few
boys. The journeymen refuse 10 go
back to work until their former wages
have been reinstated. One OF them
was approached by a REGISTER reporter
Yesterday and asked for full particulars
i'm regard to the trouble. He replied:
ave have been working of ana on 1or
the last six months at less wages than
is paid in any foundry in this vicinity:
The firm notified us some time ago that
we could resume work again if we
were willing to accept ten per cent;
reduction. This We would not do, and
the consequences are We are out OF EN-
ployment, but We have this consolation,
no men are working in our places"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
BELLAIRE INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

The Belmont glass works was shut down
Yesterday on account of the death of Mr..
Drum, the boss of the mould shop. He
died at his home in Wheeling on Friday
morning. The Glass Workers Union met
on Saturday and passed resolutions of re-
spect and coincidence. Mr.. Drum was
great favorite among the glass men, and
everyone else here who knew him, and his
early demise is deeply felt.
One of the workmen at the window glass
house was badly cut on the arm Dy some
glass falling on it on Friday evening.
The coal miners strike in the south end
of town is in about the same condition and
there does not seem to be any probability
of an early resumption Of business. The
striking miners have procured tents ana
say they are in excellent condition, and
are prepared to fight it "out on this line If
it takes all summer Many OF the men
have secured other employment, and are
working elsewhere. Those who have not
are being supported mainly by their
brethren in other places, and thus stands
the strike.
The Buckeye Lantern Company are busy
as they can be turning out lots OF the eX'
cellent ware. They are having an elegant
new sign put up on the west side OF their
building, which will show OF TO gooo aa-
vantage.
The machinery for the sinking OF the gas
well there has arrived, and the work of con-
structing the derrick, preparatory to Dor
ing, will be begun at once. Messrs. burst
4 Rial, who are sinking the Martins Ferry
well, have the contract. These gentlemen
are experienced hands at this business, and
very courteous gentlemen.
The mill has only been working ten
hours during this month, and the same
order will continue.
The fiattening house at the Bellaire
window glass works is ready for the roof.
James Riley, workman at the lantern
works. had the index finger ana the thumb
cut off his right hand at the works this
week. He was working at one OF the presses
and put his hand in too far.
There was stampede OF our glass work
ers TO the picnic on Wheeling Island, yes
terday. Large crowds went up by every
boat and by every other imaginable con-
veyanCe. very pleasant day was had.
There was dancing to the music OF the
Opera House band, for those who wished to
dance and other amusements for those who
did not.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
eRAFToNs OLDEST CITIZEN.
The Late Lamented Thomas McGra"-
A Brief History Of His Lie.

A Brief History OIL his Liie'
II is with genuine regret that we an
nounce this week the death OF Thomas
McGraw, father of John I. McGraw,
prosecuting attorney of this county.
Thomas McGraw, as the majority OF
our readers are aware, had been con-
fined to his home on Main street for
some time past, and the fatality OF bis
fitness. that cancer in the mouth, super
induced by quinsy, was only question
of time.
On Thursday morning last the soul OF
Thomas McGraw passed before its
Maker. and a kind husband, and in.
duIpent father and highly respected
citizen. crossed the Dark River into the
other world. The funeral took place
from st, Augustine church, with Kew.
Father Kaliaher officiating. Father
Kallaher spoke touchingly in reference
tn the death of Mr.. MeGraw, and al
luded in timely manner to the close
relation Of the deceased's career 10 the
History Of the City.
The long Acquaintance OF Father hal-
Iaher enabled him to deliver such ser
mon as the occasion required.
There was quite large eoneo1rse o
| friends Of the deceased, present, and
when the obsequies at the church wer'
over, many of the audience followet
the fuserai cortege to the Catholic Gem
etery, where the mortal remains Q
Thomas McGraw were laid to rest Il
the family lot. AS the deceased wa
40 generally dnown in this community
we append 8 few brief historical facts
which are closely allied also to the III
Il tory Of this city.
| Thomas McGraw was born At Car,
rock, County Mayo, ireland, OF %
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
THE WAGE WORKERS,
The Industrial Intelligence OF the
Past Week
IN THIS VICINITY AND At LARGE
Notes Concerning the Iron Men. Coal
Miners, Cigar Makers. Glass
Blowers. Railroad mea.
THE,LABoR CAUSE.


There are numbers % international Irade
Unions In America having NatonM heaa
quarters, These can be communicated Win
through this Office.
The Grand Secretary OF the X. OF La can pe
addressed at box SO Pittsburgh, Pa.
The FedeTatio of Trade and Labor Y Mons
holds its next annual session In New ork. on
the third Tuesday In August, 1888. Secretary
w. II. Foster, Il Eastbourne Terrace, Cincin'
natl, o.
International Cigarmakers Unlon' A.SsfaS-
ser, President, box Sl6, New YORK,
The Iron holders Union OF Nortn Amerlcs'
holds Its next convention In Lonaon, onISn ., q
IN July. f.r. r!lzpa Iais,ssaH 0Sio
The National Amalgamated Association OF
Iron and Steel Workers, John j. Jarrett, fres-
ident. Pittsburgh, Pa. VIM Martin, Secretary.
il6 Srnitbfield street, Pittsburgh. Pa.
Carpenters' and Joiners' international
Brotherhood, p. j. Mcclure, Secretary, laWu-
liam street, New York CITY. ,,,,,,,
International Furniture WorKers mon N !, na -
AotsCne,EecIetaE9i OooIo'sh my
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
PARTING.
The Farewell to the Class of so
VaIedictory of Miss Lulu NJ. Kendall, Of
Parkersburg, at the Commence
ment of the Female
College.

Ofall the papers read before the immense
audience which gathered at the Opera
House last Wednesday evening to witness
the close of the school life of the class OF
S3 of the Wheeling Female College, the
enc which produced the greatest impress.
sion and called forth the longest applause
was the valedictory of Miss Lulu M
Randall, Of Parkersburg. In compliance
with numerous requests OF her friends we
have procured the manuscript, and here
with print the document in full. knowing
it will command universal perussl.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
Jarrett's Retirement.
Labor Tribune

The Amalgamated Association, as
well as the mill owners, have good rea-
son to regret that John Jarrett has ex-
presseda determination 70 retire at the
close Of his present term as
President of the A. A. of |. &
S. w. Months ago he had made up his
mind to this, but of course it would not
have been proper to announce the fact
until occasion would demand. This
came with the near approach of the
annual convention, and was made that
aspirants for the succession might have
ample opportunity to have their claims
canvaSsed by the lodges. The associa-
ton has been singularly fortunate in
the selection of its chief executives.
When Capt. Bishop resigned to accept
q managing position in the Middlesex,
Pa, mill, after having presided through
some difficult situations with praise
worthy skill,it was thought by the pub
lie that the organization would have
trouble in securing 8 presiding officer
as acceptable. Undoubtedly the selec-
of such officer, after having served
so well through number of years and
contests, is Of the utmost i'm
pOrtance, anu HdturdllN teuus III
the public mind to the ques-
ton, can the Association be as success
full hereafter? for leadership is one OF
the main factors In trades unions. How
ever, in the choice of Mr. Jarrett the
Association got all the qualities neces.
sary, and its affairs have progressed not
only to the interests Of the members,
but in such q way as to gain for the
organization q high standing in the
public esteem and disarm the enmity
which a few years ago many mil
owners had to all forms OF unionism
President Jarrett's administration ha:
been clever and conservative, and q
chief officer and rs an individual he
has gained respect on all sides.
So it was thought when Capt. BishoI
resigned; but the Association will benc
its common sense and energy to TIT
discovery of the right man, and, a
heretofore, no doubt will find him. An'
while accomplishing this there will b
3 bright lookout for the several genera
and chief district officers, the advisor
Of the President, in whose sound judg
ment SO much depends.
-"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
Excited thousands

All over the land are going into ecsSacy
over DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their unlocked for recovery
by the timely use of this great lite-sayln !;
remedy causes them to go nearly wild ~
its praise. 1t is guaranteed to positively
cure Severe Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay
Fever, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Loss o.
Voice or any affection Of the Throat and
Lungs. Trial bottles ten cents at Logan
& Co.'S Bridge Corner Drug Store. Large
size, 500.
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DIED.

ORUM-Frlday, June Is. isS3 al 6:2g A. ~.
Theodore p, son or George and Matilda Drum,
aged q years
Funeral from residence OF parents. No. ssiS
Eof street. sunday afternoon at | o'clock.
Interment in Pleasant Hin Gem tery. Friends
are Invited 20 attend.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17

rS~DoS'r wear dingy or faded things
when the ten-cent Diamond Dye viii MAKE
them good as new. They are perfect and
cost bat 10 cents.
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Wheeling NriIers.

The Labor Tribune Gays; The Wheel
iAg nail feeders Insist Oh ten hours q
day instead Of eleven. rs has been the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
TO.plght she movers over us Us
Our GuArd Angel.
MARRIED.

HELSLEY-HIGGS-O Thursday, June
iith, at the residence OF Bishop Kahn. by the
Rev. Father Sullivan, Richard Helsey and
Miss Matte b. Higgs, of Wellsburg, W. va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
Mil talk.

The engine wipers employed by the
Reading Railroad Co., have been re-
duced to one dollar ger day.
A 100000 factory will bc erected at
Len Island Shoals, on the Coosa river,
Ala.
A $4,000 cotton factory is to be erect.
ed at once at Anthony Shoals, Broad
river, Ga.
A newly shingle mill, with work.
ing capacity of 5000 per day, has been
started at Lake Charles, La.
1t seems now to be assured that New
burg, S. c., will soon have a new cot
ten mill, to cost from Sl75,oOO to S2oo,-
600.
Utica, n. V, is to have match fac
tory that will turn out 7,40O,OOO
matches in a working day of ten hours
During three days one firm at jack
sonviIle shipped North 225,OO cigars.
The firm employs l20 men, and have
sent North for 100 more.
A Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Official
saws the double tracking of that road
will be completed by next spring. he
states that work will be pushed as rap
idly as possible.
Horseshoers' unions from IL cities
met in national convention last month
and formed a national union OF l,Wo
members, with $50, 900 in the treasury.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
HOUSE
Furnishing Goods +!
eEo.E.s1|FEl eco.

: Our enormous stock
{ of Table Linens, Nap
! kins, Towels and House
I Furnishing Goods gener-
! ally must be reduced in
! order to make room for
! other goods. Buyers will
!. find genuine bargains
: throughout this depart
. mcnt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-06-17
Nofice 10 Glass. Workers.
Machinery and Real Estate for Sale

ing Sugar Refinery: new and second hand
machinery, all kinds-tanks, pipes, valves,
steam pumps. corn mills, shafting, pulleys,
&c, &c Persons contemplating eniarging or
repsiring their factories or nachine sbOps
viii find m UGH 10 select from. Apply nj For.
tiein and Water streets, Wheeling. or address
t.SnYar Refinery Property.' lolIq
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hEW ApYERIisEMaTs.

TOR ZONE BOOK CASE, ONE WAL.
II mt Bel, Marble Top dresser and wash
Sianu. Springs and Maitres'. Apply 10 J.C.
HFREEl. jelIq
NOR RENT.-DwELLIS0 HOUSE IN
II Eirkwood. Enquire al Wells 4 Dents
drug store. Bridgeport. y. lesh
NIrANTEp.-5OO MEN TO WORK IN
w timber on .. II. r, X. Enquire Of FRA
Yin & KANE, contractors, Moundsville; ".
Va. lelIe
nor SALE-A FIRST-CLhS3 DRUG
II store In one OF the best manufacturing
towns in Ohio. Inquire OF John j. Shilling,
Wheeling. W. Va. jel3.lsd
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Friends Of Our Alma Mater.

o,r President, and We cry out: 20 deaIth
of human language, roughnsss Oh MOI y, ~,
speech" Only Eternity. VIII r .s.n INC
fun extent Of your work and lnnueh re-
What lie you have lived! What q MS,
a volume finished and LAID aaae'
In your book there are many "s si.
ines nlasy . romance and heais Oh,
| tory. Probably, too, there SIG ~
Stod a. ,ba, the writing is scarcely leg'bls
W ,hs t;reiess pen never rested, bar wen
IN Writ;rg. writing. The sound, Of gay
tsueh.er sna.chss Of song "a sSse
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asked SS6,e !, as to how he e rsS Governor was
yeaT Ave He Ii6 replied as foIoER5,ss dent next
are sno1 with Us; Tbs W6tssan and women eil
the Se'y sS5PGl district in t T Organize
Imenf and this viii fHlASstdfgtiona s@ ISsI o.
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give big maio Sfisisldent. We six sure
iD ssFS sand and let6sryv IN ~ Presidential
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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-29

Messrs L. r. Smith 4 Son have -
cured the services Of Mr.. George @
White, Who 10 . thorough enoraver in
all its branches, and Who 10 executing
some dne work in that establish ment.
Mr.. White t0ek the highest award for
engraving at the Portland Mechanics
Fair in 1882, and has 8rst prize medal
from that society aftestin9 his skill.
Mr.. White has worked at his line Of
business in most of the leading esssb-
lishmeuts ON the coast, as the following
letters will show
PORTLAND, Oxn., &C. /.
To whom it may concern This Is to
certify that the bearer, George g.
White, IL thorough decorator on
porcelain, silk satin and leather goods.
and thorough sngrarer IN all lis
branches. II. A-KEkMAs Il TO.
SAN FkANCrsCo. MAY 81. 1888.
To whom it may concern We take
pleasure In recommending the bearer,
Mr.. George g. White, - s:ny who may
desire his services, IA FIRST class en-
grGrer ia all its branches. He has done
work for rs during the past two years,
and has invariably given satisf action.
Respectfully,
ACKKRMAN BsOs.,
HAsRY 4 LANCASTER,
j. Z. BLACKMAN,
dl2 FLANAGAN d GALLAGHER.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-29

made. ~ the organization Of the road
had been but recently completed. and
no new management 10 I'D be anxious
70 cause any revolution. They were
much concerned, however. over matters
Renerally. bot one and all professed 70
Know nothing more than chat they
learned through the papers. All ex-
pressed much attachment and a high
opinion Of Mr.. Willard. and were par
tlcuinriy bitter in the dsnunciatiens of
Ar. Sims for the interview granted by
him 70 the New York corr .spandent Of
the Pioneer Pvexs. There Was n, one
who thought there Vas = scinfilla of
truth IN what he sid. The only way
they could account fer il VAS that the
i'tervIow was either manufactured, or
else Mr.. Sims WAS n q state Of intOxica-
ton, when he was stumbled over ny the
reporter, aud knew nothing Of what he
spoke.
STREET GOSSIP.
Outside Of the local Office there vas
much speculation INDUCED in, and one
and all seemed 70 be of the opinion
that the Sims interview, whether ad-
visedly granted or not, gave tho exact
status of affairs The fact that SIR.
Sims Ii also Mr.. Wizards private secre-
tar upon Northern Pacific matters, a.
we'll a. Mr.. Oakss's, made this opinion
more general.
An official stated yesterday that
Northern Paci6cs wiii hereafter Rradu-
ally increase in value until they have
gone above par. This opinion. he said,
WIS based upon the knowledge that
these stocks were nov held by q syndi-
cate possessed Of ample means to make
the Northern Pacific and its connsc-
tions . success, and that they intended
doing -, let IL cost what it may. They
sec that the property il valuable, and
all that 10 necessary to make Is pay
ing investment 10 time.
Tie rumored traffic agreement be-
tween the Northern Pacific and Bur
lington, TO offset the tripartite agree |
% ,nt. many thO1Rht wsuld be q very
jadicious arrangement, and would be |
productive Of the results desired.