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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
KILLED BY A LUNATIC.
A Young Man Splits His Mothers Head
With mn Az Just for Fuu.

san ANTONIO, TEXAS, March 23.-0ne OF
the most horrible crimes ever committed
in San Antonio occurred at four o'clock
yesterday morning on AvenueC Richard
Cowley, young lunatic, about twenty
three years old. escaped from the county
poor house, came TO town, secured an az
and cut his mothers head
open while asleep in her room. A
young lady in the same bed had q narrow
escape from a similar fate. Mrs Cowley is
not vet dead, though the physicians say
she cannot live until morning. The crazy
murderer escaped from the house and is
still at large. He had threatened his
mothers life on several occasions. He had
been confined in the gail and was but yes
terday removed to the poorhoRse, where
he would be mOre comfortable Richard
declared 10 his mother on several occasions
that he wanted to kill her just for fun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
Found Dead ON the street.

CoSSEILsvILLE, Pa, March %. The
body of John D. Zimmerman was found
this morning Just few feet from his resi-
dence on West Main street. There was a
cash on his cheek, and his pocketbook and
watch were gone. The general impression
is that he died of heart disease, and that
his pockets were rified by some one who'
found him after death and supposed he was
drunk He is son.in-law of Henry Page,
ESQ, and was formerly ticket agent at
Uniontown. He has recently been em.
ployed on the Pittsburgh aud Western
Railrord. An inquest is being held.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
PARXERSBURG.
S,,ecinl Dispaich 10 Re ReaisLer

Special Dispatch to TIE Register.
r,REEESBUEG, March 23.-The contract
y furnishing ties for the upper division,
miles from BenwOOd, for the
a.o River railroad was sub-let today to
'az,er & Kane, of Louisville, Ky. These
are railroad contractors OF
IaHy years experience, having recently
1rPeted a large contract on the Louis
.e and Nashville railroad. 1t will re-
lire about 100, 900 for the main track ex-
.,'Ve OF those needed for the main track,
f. The contractors expect to secure the
ilsl'e number in West Virginia. They
make rarkersburg their headquarters,
here they will have facilities for purchase
% shipment. The Little kanawha and
sa'ar.cs can furnish enough to build
entire Inc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

ALBrqrERQUE, y. NJ. March B.-The
trouble between the cattle and sheep men
OF the American Valley is becoming alarm
ing. Monday COW boy, Nelson Curtis,
employed by a stock man named Patten
and reported to be a partner OF Senator
John A. Logan. while in camp alone
was foully murdered BY two Mexican
sheep herders. The cattle men offer 500
reward for the capture Of the mutderers A
large party has started In pursuit and the
valley Is terribly excited. The trouble has
long been fermenting, and may end In
open warfare.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

Lospos, March 23.-The trial Of Joe
Brady. for participation In the Phnnir
Park murders, has been fixed for the 10th
of April. The rest Of the prisoners 70 be
tried for that crme and for the assault on
Juror Field, will be sfterward tried singly.
One hundred and forty.eight emigfann
have left Connemara for America
The Anarchists Dercuye, Allemane, Let
illeur. Fusiller and Beskelle have been re-
leased from custody in Paris It's sisted
that other Anarchists arrested recently
will shortly be liberated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
BUTIER'S ACCOUNT.
A Deneit of sl5. 900 In the Funds ofthe
Soldiers' Home.

A Deficit of sI5.o 900 In the Funds ofthe
SOLDIER Home.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Second Comp
troller Upton Of the Treasury Department
has just completed an adjustment OF the
accounts of B. F. Butler, as President OF
the National Soldiers Home, and finds
deficiency of $4,000. The matter has been
brought to the attention of the Attorney
General, and suit to recover the amount
will soon be entered in the United
States Court at Boston. Second
Comp stroller Upton was asked about
the matter by the United Press
this afternoon. He said: "In re.
cent settlement Of the Home for Disabled
Volunteer Soldiers the unexpended balance
OF money on hand was found to be Sl5,OOO
This snm had on a former settlement been
credited to the Home as an expenditure OF
the Eastern branch, but the Treasurer OF
the Eastern branch subsequently showed
that the amount had been returned unex-
pended, thus showing that the Home was
enormously credited with the former set
tlement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
THE DUKES INVESTIGATION.
Witnesses % be CaIIs1, ths Lssssss Pc.
dUeed, aad DakeS HOlI0ed.

Witnesses % be Calle1, The LetteSD Pm
dseed, ssd Dskes notiaed.
HARRISBURG, March g.-Arangement
have been perfected for the Investigation
Of Dukes case, and II 10 probable that b.
fore neIt week passes his ssst viii have
been declared vacant. Dukes vail b notl.
fed at once by letter left st his house that
the committee will meet on Tussday aftsr.
noon at S O'Clock to dispose Of bic cass,
and that he may appear " he sees proper
and present his case. Subpnnas viii Be 10.
sued summoniBg Cashier breckenridge, 81
the Uniontown Bank, 70 identify the 10.
nous letters 10 Captain Mutt, and 6tetS
Treasurer Baiiy, who will produce the
original letters TO the COMMITTEES. Chief
Clerk Meek, Of the Houss, will slso b called
upon TO produce the records OF the House,
10 show that the fayetts member has never
presented himself TO take the oath OF Of.
foe. These are all the witnesses detsrmin.
ed on thus far. The members Of the CON.
mittee sre In doubt whether they should
send for the court records and probs into
the case further or not. That will b Do
cided a. the investigation progresses. Nr.
Niles 10 Of the opinion thst nothing more
will Be necesSpry further thsn the testi.
rnony OF the witness named 20 proys thst
Dukes character n 20 black and lnfsn1ss
as TO justify The House In throwing hin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
HEALTH OF SECRETARY FolGER.
He Must Have Absolute Repose I'm
Order TO Regain Et.

Order To Regain Et.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Secretary Fol-
ger is not so well to day. For several
weeks he has been i'll one day and better
the next. The immediate cause OF his ill
ness is oyerwork and insufficient nourish.
ment. This has impoverished the blood
and depleted the system to such an extent
as to render him extremely susceptible to
climatic changes, AID liable to easily con-
tract local diseases. He was at first attack
ed by q slight congestion of the right lung,
which lsated only a day or two; then
followed biliOuSneSs, accompanied by a
daily rigor, succeeded by slight fever. This
lasted a week or more. Then he was well
enough to attend to the Department for
few DAYS. A change in the weather fol,
lowed, and he contracted sore throat, and
that having disappeared, his cold has now
settled in and about his eyes. At no time
has be been seriously i'll. He has been
Nell enough to desire to attend to business,
but two iii to bear the whole burden OF his
Sutiss. His physicians have now prescribed
ABSOLUTE rest, and advise him that 1t will
be unwise to attempt to transact any busi-
ness for several weeks. 1t is probable that
within that period he will take sea trip
IN Rermuda or elsewhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
Storms and Floods.

TORONTO, March 23.-There was heavy
snow storm throughout Csnads aud the
the provinces to-day The food in Nova
Scotia is doing much dsmsge SherbroOke
village is flooded, and houses and barnes
bave been destroyed.
PETERSBURG, Va, March 23.-The snow
storm here to-day extended to Lynchburg
on the west and Wilmington, n. c., on
the south. 1t is feard the cold weather is
damaging the fruit crop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
Killed by n Playmate.

NEW LEXINGTON, o., March 2S.-Drew
Russell, a little ll-yesr-old boy living near
here, hss just died from wound accident
ally inflicted by one Of his playmstes.
They were playing together, when
blow from his companion knocked young
Russell senseless. oud after lingering few
hours in great agony be died
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

CNroSrowN, Pa, March 23.-John Kane,
the bold leader of the Mollie Msguirs, is
still living with a 3S.calibre ball through
his body from side to side, another through
his right lung, and still another through
his arm. He fights the battle OF life like
Spartan, despite the assertions OF the
physician that he must die. His vial te-
racity is marvellous. Nothing further has
been done. Superintendent Keightley is
yet in the Sheriffs residence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
A An:Her WanaeA.

Can any one bring us case Of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bittsrs
will not speedily cure? We say they can
not, as thousands Of cases already per
msnently cured and who are daily recon-
mending Electric Bitters. will prove.
Brights Disease. Diabetes, WAX Back, or
any urinary complaint quickly cures.
They purify the blood, regulate the bowels,
Every bottle guaranteed. For sale 1t SOC .
bottle BY Logan q Co, Bridge Corner Drug
stuYe
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
Rusiness Failures.

NEW York. March 23--The business fail
ures for the last seven days, as reported by
r. G. Dunn & Co, of the Mercantile Agency,
numbered 1876. as against 225 the last week,
a reduction of 80. New England States, Il;
Middle, 80; Western, 81; Southern, IS: Pa
cific States and Territories Is; New York
City, 8; Canada, 24. Total, l95.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
Killed and Robbed .

GALVESTON. March 23.-The News Eagle
mail carrier on the Mexican extension
between Nora and San juan DeFuentas,
was killed by Mexicans and robbed. The
Mexican authorities arrested one Of the
niurderers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

4 COOP Baptist clergyman of Bergen, n.
Y, strong temperance man, suffered with
kidney trouble, neuralgia and dizziness
almost TO blindness, over two years after he
was told that Hop Bitters would cure him,
because he was afraid of and preiudiced
sgs;nst "Bi.ters" Since his cure he says
hone need feas bat trust in Hop BiiIers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

Mr.. Il z. Ailisoo, Ksa.: 6ased ID lifs
By . simple TriAl Bottle of D.. KinGs Nsv
Discovery Tor cossunptioo, vhIeA esused
him % procure . largs bottle. thst con-
p.siy p sss ss1ss pa - ,,s;.. vss. c e. ssiI s
Asthma, Beouehiits, Hoasssne9, 0syeSo
CouGba and oil fhruat aod Lung dfssosA
Il IL guaranteed to core. Triai Botfiss 10
at Lofsn 4 Cos Bridge corues Drug ssora
Lase Si1s tl.W
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

IxDrASAroLu. March 2s.-Tbs yearbai
has received special reports from over oes
hundred points In indiana and 1llin0ts,
concerning the growing wheat crops Ths
general tenor Of the reports 10 disoouraginE.
The universal opinion % sxpresssd by tbs
journals cofrespondents is thst ths
crops have been very mseh dsmased By
the unfayorable winter SEASON, and thst
the injury inflicted By the vintsr stofos
bsve been frestly afpsvstsd By tho
freezes Of the psst few weeks
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
ClRAYRakeRa.

PIrrsBuRGH. Pa, March 3.-The cigar.
makers here have given notice that on
April first they will demand an increase
in wages OF one dollar per thousand The
man uufscturers say the advance will not oe
granted, and q strike will likely result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
sRsss DAs1.

CoLrxBps, o. March 1.-Secsstssy vii.
liams announces Officially this nosning
the engagement Of the folIoving esntisoss
- umpire Of the Americsn Bee Ball As,
socistion for the coming seassa: W h
Befsnnon and John Kelley, q Neg
York city; chsrles 9. DsDislS ol Hartford,
Conn. and Benj Somnsr, o. ciedssss.
Boz. Of Brooklyn, and John J. ksgusn. q
81 LOuia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
ATropIeaI saow storm.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Snow has oeen
falling mere quite heavily since early morn
inc The signal Office stated that this storm
WAS FIRST reported by telegraph from Kitty
Hawk. on the North Carolina coast, AMI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

There is better feeling in Bessemer pig,
and prices are higher. W. c. Hematites
in lots, equal parts Nos. l, and 3, 5lstG
52s Blooms are dull but prices are steady,
Bessemer blooms nomirally for Xxi, Fl los
q 50, f. o. shipping points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
PIG IRON.
Condition of the Trade at Home and
Abroad.

PITTSBURGH, March 23.-The local pig
iron market shows some signs of improve
ment. The volume of business is greater,
and more confident feeling has been de-
veloped, although prices are no better. 1t
is asserted that with the cost of production
reduced to the lowest possible limit, pig
iron cannot be sold below present prices
and sfford any margin for profit, and that
those in blast will blow out when existing
contracts are finished, rather than submit
to any further decline.
No. foundry is quoted at S22 50@23 %,
four months; No. >, $40 O0Gt2l 90; four
months; Gray forge neutral, Sl9 0O92O 90.
In regard to the British iron market ca
blegram to the Iron Age, under date OF the
2lst inst, reports Scotch pig quiet, with
prices steady.
The Cleveland pig market is quiet and
steadier. Makers prices f. o. b., shipping
ports:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24
HanSnlan's Day.

-fArDIE, Ca, March Civilian
las and i'reen Cunningham, both color,
acre hanged to-day in the presence OF
:" people, for the murder and robbery
20 ".d man named Rudd.
.NH''l, Y. g., March 23.-JerOme Holt,
4'eo ! WaS hanged in the Jail yard here
y Tor the outrage OF Mrs. VIM. Terrell
month.
,,.,I't l;ocE, ARK, March 23.-NieholsS
A,r' , roiOred. was hanged in the Jail here
y, '.'-noon for the murder of Thomas
~, .s-.''' at August. The execution was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

that it is travelling northward. 1t is re-.
garded as a meteorological phenomena and
Is called tropical snow storm"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

SorRsG bHiids up shstterei eonstita
tions 70 quickly s BroxGs Iron Bitten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

: 80 b'aI,h generally comes from lack Of
.a,ss per life forces IN the blood. To re-
a &c, ne 1''nd to a berlthy state use
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-03-24

There are q large number OF mounds in
the Mississippi valley above Baton Rouge,
but, strange to say, not one is TO be found
between there and the mouth OF the Missis.
sippi, distance OF nearly 800 miles. II
the theory Of some distinguished scientists
be true that this great river is heightened
one mile in every 100 wears by the debris
mo, ing down its rapid current it has at
least been 5000 years since the mound
builders, whoever they were inhabited this
country.
We visited
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-03-22
NEXT SUNDAY.

THE pastor uf the II. NJ church
has been so busily employed holding
extra mceti gs at Lost Grove that
he was unable to prepare his topics
for us. He reports good meetings
At Lost Grove.
AT the Presbyterian church the
topics by Rev. j. N, Elliott will be,
in the morning, East Sund ~"
ancient customs; Greek and Roman
observance; derivation Of Easter and
east; Council Of Nice; facts in the
hist0r, Of Chli-t, etc; in the even
ing. "Ezekicps Vince Visions; ma
chiuery Of Providence; sweep Of IN
visible agency; The prophets induc
lion; sublime nanlfestai ns; nation
al cala,nities; their cause and design;
borrid Golgothu; living creatures, /,
their attrihuiiye features; mans face;
adaptation Of means to ends; Irish
potato rot; Crimean war; Opium
war; southern rebellion; Garibaldi
in Italy; financial crisis 1857; M
poleon III. and ~alferino; Hymcl in
mountains; Waterloo; truth will
conquer; the Cross be supreme, etc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-03-22
The Local Field.

A Peoples caucus at the town
hall next Saturday.
THE time has come when farmers
have but moment to spend IN town.
THE muddy, dirty, beautiful snow
is pretty sure to 20 without flooding
us.
WHEN a man plants himself on
wire fence it's said to be rue
barb plant.
Fully $4,000 were expended on
the streets of Mineral Point last
Summer.
THIS is our carriers birthday.
Morrie is only eleven. Don't You
think he does we'll for one SO young
An exchange says that eggs are
yet beyond the reach of printers.
Not with us, however. We keep
thorouh-breds
THE ladies of the NJ K. church
intend having an "Apron Festival"
next Wednesday eve. Everybody
should go, sure.
TINS is the year for locusts and
grasshoppers 1t seems there's al
ways something for the discomfort
ure of man.
In publishing marriage notices the
Warren Sentinel charges five cents
line for the list of presents, when
it is appended.
THERE will be a social in the
Presbyterian church, Thursday even
ing April 5th Mr.. and Mrs.T. Scott
Ansley will furnish music.
Cry Treasurer Sharp reported to
the county treasurer on Friday,
Abo.t Sl,l50 are returned dein-
quent, nearly all on real estate.
MARRIED-At the NJ. i. parsonage
in this city, March 18th, by Rev. {.
Irish, Mr. James Kirkpatrick to Miss
Mary Mundon both of Grant Co. Wis.
Ir no doubt will be source Of
qualification TO all citizens to learn
that our band is soon to be strength
ened by the addition q two new
players.
Ar Richlaud Center they arrest
and fine jackasses for braying around
churches during services. \ stel
in this direction ought to be taken
in Mineral Point.
ELECTION time draws nigh, SC
when you see knot of political cit
izens on some corner or elsewhere,
it's pretty safe to surmise that 2
slate IL being fixed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-03-22
The Wrestling Ring.

No greater excitement, of sport
ing nature, has been visible in our
midst for many day than that oc-
caeioned by the WI estlipg match
which came off on Tuesday after
noon, at the Opera House in this
city, between Ben. Knight, now Of
Brodhead, but formerly Of Darling
ton, and young fellow named
Lewis, who was raised in Ridgeway,
but for the past two years has been
in Montana Territory, where he de-
yeloped the love for wrestling, aud
SO well succeeded as to be regarded
the champion Of the territory.
1t was quite apparent from the
STRAIT that the contestants were un-
evenly matched-sinply a question
Of pluck versus mammoth muscle.
Knights weight was 40 pounds,
and that Of his adversary WAS 1913.
Both were the same height feet
81 inches. They shook hands just
a~ our watch indicated twenty min
utes after two, and then cliuched.
Twenty rounds were had, lasting
nearly three hours, without a fall in
favor Of either party. The twenty
first was declared fall in favor Of
Lewis; tweuty-secoud no fall, after
which an understanding was quickly
reached deciding tie contest ended,
and in favor Of Lewis, who was to
refund back a certain sum to Knight,
pay all expenses, etc.
Young Lewis is said 70 be only
% years old, which fact taken into
consideration, places him, no doubt,
to the front Of all Wisconsin boys, il
regard to muscular ability; and by
judicious care Of his physical powers,
when fully developed into manhood,
his superior will be hard to find.
His form is considered Of the most
perfect type for such sport by all
present, and there were many there
who had witnessed several similar
struggles.
Knight is pretty generally known
in this vicinity. He is q blacksmith
by trade; quiet, industrious, and
well liked. He does not follow the
wrtst ing ring close enough to keep
in good trim, and but for bis su.
perior Judgment and scientific mode
he would have been easily vanqaish-
ed by his opponent it this tussle
Ben. is about the best in the west
for his weight.
The event drew "sports" from
every neighboring quarter. Monroe,
Darlington, Platteyille, Belmont, aud
nearly every town in this county,
was we'll represented. Some betting
was done, but nothing enormous.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-03-22
Personal Points.

John Chapel, who have been enjoy
ing the hospitality of frienls =,
Shullsburg for the past few weeks,
returned home last Friday.
Mr., John O'Neill, of Deer Lodge,
Montana, has kindly sent US "a copy
of the "Western Shore, an Illus.
traieh paper devoted to the resources
of the plciiio Northwest Ii is All
interesting publication,
At recent elec ion held in
Newell, Iowa, Thos. Mankey, y Point
boy, was elected councilman.
Geo. w. Cobb, Esq. started on
Saturday morning foryTexas, where
important blsiness demands his
presence. His es,imable wife &C
companied him, They expect to be
absent twenty or thirty days.
The Darlington Democrat says
that The 'philus George has left for
the West
S. j. Phillips, son of K. ID. Phil
lips, left this week for permsnen,
location At Fletcher, Iowa. sam
has quite y batch of land out there,
and his intention is to make il as
remuueratiye rs possible.
-ThoS. Miller, who has been un
der the instructions of 4. G.. Thoma.
for the past two seasons, learning
how 10 p,int, decorate, etc, was al
Linden last week, under special call
assisting Abe Vial in finishing up :
residence. II is said that Tom in
iroduced such attractive designs ~
the people out there never dreamed
Of before.
Hon. Owen King is making ar
rangements to establish lnmbe
yard in Dakota, somewhere north o
Huron
Orr time-honorea citizen anC
ueighbor, Jas. Brewer, departed oi
Tuesday to look after his land in
terests at Spencer, Iowa.
Harry Cleveland, who has beer
assisting "Ader" Appel Ia the bar
ber shop during the past Winter, ha
engaged 10 go % LeMars, lows, Z
work for the Close Bros.
| &C. w Meadows, Esq. and wiz,
lof Barron Co, this State, son-in la'
land daughter of Rev. Chas. Irieh, 8
this city, are visiting Mt the NJ ]
parsonage,
| --Sam'l Jenkins shook off tn
cares of business for few days
Monday, and started for Mcrider
Iowa, whore his son is engaged il
The hardware business
j +. Streeter, the gentiemanl'
foreman Of the Dddgrvile Chronicit
Was in the city Tuesday aud mad
us a very friendly calf
}. M. Gundry left for Silyertor
| Colorado, yesterday. He has som
property out there that needs lpob
ing after occasionally.
1T was indeed a joyi Il meetinl
| We had in our sanrtum tis wee
with our respec cd friend J. w
Sherwo d. who arrive here las
Friday, accompanied by his wifi
aud two sons, TO stay permanent
we hope.
y. B. reasd ile. who for the la.
year has been one of the TRIBust
force, left this ci'y yesterday fo
Dakota, where he will engage i
farming. His family will fol oy
shortl,. We are al sorry TO par
with John, but hope heal h and ,ros
perity viii attend bin in his ney
home.
C j. Bracken,of WillowSprings
took the train for Dakota, yesterday
He has land located there; and afte
he gets house buiIt his fam ~ VII
20, also. Mr.. Brac zen is well-knowi
having resided in the vicinity 5
years, aud has won the respect 0
/ all his associates.