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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
THE HILL INVESTIGATION.
Testimony Before the Committee as
Given Yesterday.

WAsHTyGroN, July TT J. Hayward, OF
the firm Bartlett, Hayward 4 Co., was the
first witness before the Hill Investigating
Committee. He said It was the practice OF
the firm to superintend their own work
wherever they wers held responsible for lis
quality. One of their employees, Chas. p.
Newton, had formerly been Inspector OF
materials for the heating apparatus at the
Chicago Custom House. From it he had
prepared plans FOR the heating apparatus
on large number of public buildings.
The plans for the heating apparatus for the
st. Louis Postoffice building had been pre-
pared by the firm under orders from the
Supervising Architect His firm put in
bids on three buildings, for which they
had prepared plans, and were successful
in two instances-the Chicago and st. Louis
buildings Witness denied that there had
heen any corruption between Hill and the
firm of Bartlett, Hayward Il Co. 1t was
not true that the firm had received any
undue and unfair information TO aid them
in obtaining these contracts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
A FATAL AFFRAG.
An Old Family Feud Terminates with
Fatal Results.

IT. LOUIS, July IA special from Crimi,
H., says: At Burnt Prairie, twelve miles
from here, a fatal aflray occurred between
Douglass Gowdy and his sisters husband,
Buck Williams, the result OF an old family
feud. Gowdy went to Williams, residence
armed with a knife, and cut Williams sew
eral times. The latter ran, but was fol-
lowed by Gowdy. lie then drew his own
knife and stabbed Gowdy to the heart.
Guwdy dropped dead.
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orsrvemeu Parade.

Cuc,eo. July l2.-Members OF the Socle'
80 ~ Oranremen, of this city, to the mum
Ssr Of one hundred, psraded this morning
in honor of the anniversary OF the Battle
of the Boyne. They afterward took the
rain ont OF the city for the purpose OF
holding picnic. No disturbance ot any
natnre was created along the line or marcn'
although the column at times was suolec'
ed to some mild jeerinS.
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n.,-iarehial Circle.

CU1cAeo, July l2.-There was a parade
and review of the local and visiting tenn
pIss of the Patriarchial Circle thrsugn tne
business portion of the city this afternoon. Snt
There were about 40 bodies in line repreGseein'' Gei
ing the States OF Illinois, New lots, on,o' ,,
Ia Numbering in all about $4,000 uniform.
"a Knights The uniform and regslis Oh
tbe members is very similar to that OF the
KNIGHTS Templar.
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r,s p,r,. Diamond Theft.

New York, July l2.-James II. Marriott
arrested for stealing $4,000 worth OF dia'
monds from Franz Kramer, leweller IN
Paris, France, and who, after being con-
yicted of grand larceny, was granted a new
trial. was discharged to-day on the ground
of not having sufficient evidence to secure
conviction. He was immediately ly rearrestea
in a civil suit to recover the value Oh
diamonds not found in his possession.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. W. 7. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
"I never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters to my customers, they give en-
tire satisfaction and are rapid sellers
Electric Bitters are the purest and best
medicine known and will positively cure
Kidney and Liver complaints. Purify the
blood and regulate the bowels. No family
aan afford to be without it. They will save
hundreds OF dollars in doctors bills every
yesr. Sod at fifty cents bottle BY Logan
& Co. Druggists, Bridge norner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
Gouviefpti of Libel.

FI1TsRURGH,J July I'm. J. Kountz, man
sger anu John b. Kennedy, editor OF ths
tN'!tgheny Evening Mail, were convicted
n sfternOon of criminal libel Peter
Waller, Jr., member Of the Allegheny
SIy council, was the prosecutor. The aru-
We Which provoked the libel, accused wal
. ~ q using his official position for person
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
TIE CHAMBERS
Prevalent Among Horses I'm Nineteen
Counfles I'm Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July l2.-The State
Veterinarian reports the glanders prevalent
among horses in nineteen counties IN TINS
State He claims TO have been prevented
from killing the animals affected, the attor-
neys centending that he could only resort
to this measure after the Governor had is
sued proclamation declaring the glanders
an epidemic. The Attorney General is
now expected to give an opinion as to the
power Of the State Veterinarian under the
State law.
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Jay Gouid's Notice.

New YORK, July l2-The Post says: Jay
Gould gives pubic notice that in conse-
quence of the inconvenience to many
holders Of Western Union Telegraph stecks
by reason of the malicious and ve1atious
Trust Company to advance TO all such stock
holders the amount OF their dividends
upon the assignment OF the same to him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
A New Air Line.

ST. PArI, July IA special from Fargo
says: The route of the Fargo and st. Louis
Air Line has been determined upon. The
road will run from Fargo though Wahpeton
and Bais De Sioux, enter Minnesota near
Lake Travers running through Graceyille.
and Fort Dodge, Iowa. The road will be
put under contract Immediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
Refused Admission.

New HAvEr, CT July - The Ancient
Order Of Foresters were yesterday refused
admission to 81. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church wearing their regalia attending the
funeral Of a member.
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-.. C.Itfornia Agitators.

CYrc,Go, July l2-Dennis kearney and
stspben Maybell, the California agltstors;
left for New York City this aiternoon' anu
expect 10 address the worSinsnen u 'D''
c;tv at Coopers Institute.
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HE WILL NOT RESIGN.
Special Revenue Agent Horton Says
He l. Not Guilty. and Prefers Dis
nissal TO Resignation.

Aasnt Hor,on t fo-dssv uis senp the foTIoW;ne
telegram to Commissioner Evans:
Recognizing your personal kindness to
me, l would very much like to relieve you
of embarrassments, but cannot comply
with your request, for my resignation,
would be in effect confession OF guilt,
and am not guilty. / would prefer dis.
missal, because can not afford 10 lose my
character and employment at the same
time. LSignedl c. c. HORTON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13

How TO GET SIcK.-ExPose yourself day
and night, eat too much without exercise,
woTk too hard without rest, doctor all tne
time take all the the v,is sna RGs,Iu%S to EnoW
Iow 10 get well-which is answered in
tbI.e yoIds-Tsks Hop Bitters!
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Railroad Bluuder.

.. .ENTowN, PA, July IA passenger
train on the North Penn road run into an
open switch near Quakertown. The engine
and three cars were thrown off the track
al d upset. Burkhardt, the engineer, and
Al. MerGenhall. the baggage master, were
injured, the former seriously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
Cui His Ihrn,., from, Ear 10 Ear.

& Toy, \. Y, July 12.-Ex-Trustee Ruius
= r,t, >. unn, OF Dansingburg, one OF the most
=, eminent citizens, cut bis throat from ear
~ Ills morning. He was found dead;
- Vas sunstruck three weeks ago, and hal
C Stmplainei Of pains in his heat.
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Ayop,bfoI Wavvard Wife.

NEW YORK, July 12-Joseph Steinhart,
sged nineteen, shot his sixteen-year-oldw wife
while she and another girl were walking in
Thirty-fourth street with two men. He
then shot himself. The wounds are not
believed to be serious. They have been
married one year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
BASE BALL GOSSIP.

Some Radical Changes To BE Made In
the League and American Associa.
tiOn Clubs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
Severe storm NJ IndfapapoIis.
P.,er Mil Damaged by Fire.

MIDDLETowS, o., July IA fire this al.
ternoon damaged tine Globe paper mills
about 81, ,oco, fully insured. The fire was
arrested before reaching the machinery.
Some damage was caused By water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13

The weather was rainy and gusty. The
shooting was watched with great interest,
the average scores being very high, consid-
ering that the weather was unfagorable.
The screw wind gauge was used.
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BUYING OUR LANDS.
Englishmsn Seeking a Nest Egg In
this Country.
THE PRINCE OF WALES BAD HABITS
Scares Them BadIy-The Hill Investigation
Proceeds in the Usual Dull Manner
The News at the National
Capital Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, July IA good many
Englishmen OF wealth, it is learned here,
are now buying lands in this country. A
couple Of gentlemen from London bought,
it is said, 10000 acres in the Yazoo Valley,
Mississippi, only short time since, and
others are making large investments in
Texas. The Herald had an Interview with
an English gentleman, son of baronet,
who accounts for these large investments
upon the theory that many Englishmen
believe that there is to be change in the
Government of England soon, and that in
the uncertainty regarding its results, it is
well to have A.
Nest Egg in This Country.
He says the belief is gaining ground in
England, that the Prince OF Wales will be
England's last King, and that his rule will
be followed by some sort of Republican
Government. Whether the revolution will
come through war or peaceful agreements,
they of course do not know, but should it
be the former, all values must be unsettled
for time at least
This sentiment, he says, is rapidly grow.
ing. Twenty-Five years ago no Englishman
would have dared to give utterance OF such
sentiments. Now you can hear them every
where. He admits however, that much
depends on
The Course OF the Prince
after he becomes King. If he is sober,
decent and careful he may put oil the evil
day, but if he continues his present loose
habits and disregard Of social decencies, it
will come very soon. He recites number
of scandals in which the Prince is said to
have been the chief actor, some Of which
have been already told, and some have
not. He says. further, that no woman
who values her reputation will per.
NIT him to pay her the slightest attentions.
Not more than month ago. he says,
daughter of an Earl, who was an attendant
when the Princess Louise was married.
ceased dancing with him, leaving him ab
ruptly in the middle Of a ball room, asking
friend who was near TO conduct her to
her mother. The reason was afterward
learned to be improprieties on the part OF
the Prince, and although he apologiZed,
she refuses to speak to him again.
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The R~pabiie sf mssAssss.

CosscrL BLUyYs, Iowa, July ia. Soto.
presidept OF the Rspublis OF Honduras.
arrived here this morning. en- route 70
Washington and New York, In the interest
Of his republic. He 1as accompanied by
officers OF his government and IN intsrpre'
ter. They left here for Chicago st O'Clock.
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A Stage q CsnpiIessiss.

PARIS. July 1.-The Journsl Le Eoys,
commenting upon the latest news from
Madagascar. says: 1t is impossibls 70 deny
that we have entered upon sn acute stsge
Of complication with England In regard 70
the French action st Tamatsve.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13

The deadlock In the New Hamp'
shire Legislature continues, with no
nope Of solution. Senator RoLLIN hss
no hope Of AT election, and ex. Governor
BcII appears to be the coming man.
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kyict,m 10 Yellow Fever.

LIMA. July 12-General More, Americ,n
Consul al Callso, died last night of yellow
fever. All ships are at half-mast to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
A Review Of the Issues in the
Coming Struggle.
HoADLYs AssAILANTs FALL FLAT,
And the Complications Created by the Liquor
. Question the Real Stand point Around d,
Which Political Battle Will
Centre.

CLEVELAND, O., July 1.-THE political
situation in Ohio has so far developed itself
that one is justified in following its out
lines with some degree of exactness, and in
explaining the quality and force of vari-
GUS elements that are at work toward the
final result in October. The character OF
the present contest is in some respects so
totally unlike anything seen here before
that there is a small data upon which to
base prophecy. While the position and
intentions of the politicians are readily
apparent, it is quite too early to read with
any degree of exactness the temper of the
people,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13
rAa Trafle Dollar.

Pui1.pELPHA, July 12.-The Commercial
Exchange this afternoon passed a resoiu'
ton calling on CONGRESS tbs ;ssus of
trade dolla. at psr or legalize the ISSUE VI
that coin.
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Ce1ehpatt0g.

Tonoxro. July f2.-Tbree thoussnd
O,ansemen celebrated the anniverssry Of
,be Battle Of the Boyne to-day by public
ororSstinn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13

LABOR NEWS.
Organising the eAmalEamated Associa.
ton OF Miners I'm the Mahoning Val.


ley.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., July 12.-James Rodg-
ers, of Pittsburg, is at present visiting all
the mines through the Mahoning Valley,
with view of organizing lodges OF the
Amalgamated Association of miners, SINH
lar to those in Pennsylvania. Thus far he
reports having met with good success. 1t
is claimed that this organization will pre-
vent strikes, as all questions will be settled
by arbitration.
A Foreigners Opinion.
YOUNGSTOWN, July 12-Mr. William A.
Schofield, of the famous cutlery works at
Sheffield, England, who has been travelling
all over Pennsylvania, visiting the iron
and steel manufactures, is now in this city
viewing our industries. Speaking OF Pitts
are the finest and most enterprising iron
count Braddock in with Pittsburgh. Johns
town is q wonderful place for certain lines
of iron and steel 'facture. The Connells-
vile coke regions are we'll worth seeing,
but was much more gratified at the work
ings in the anthracite than the bituminous
coal regions.
The Glass Trade.
PIrrsBvRGH, July Fin referring to the
glassskredR the Pottery and Glassware Re.
pofsef says "Tfsde III window glass con.
tinues quiet, and there is little of change
to note since last weeks report. Flint pre-
scription ware is in moderate demand, at
slightly better rate. Chimneys are offered
at very low figures yet, and there is not
much life in the trade at present. Green
bottles are in moderate request, and fruit
jars keep in good demand. All the houses
are idle. Tableware continues to do mode
rately we'll, and as the houses are not work
ing, there will soon be scarcity OF some
goods. There is no rush, but the demand
is fair enough for July"
Works TO Start. u
MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 12.-The Bay
View rolling mills, which have been closed
two weeks for repairs, will start again on
Monday in every department except the
rail mill.
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SPORTING MATTERS.
The American Rife Team Doing Very
Good WOrk-The Shooting Watched
with Great Interest by Englishmen.

LONDON, July 1.-THE members of the
American rife team to-day fired at 500, 800,
and ECO yard ranges. The following were
the scores:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-13

Mr.. J. B. Morgan, Joplin, No, says: 81
find that Browns Iron Bitters gives entire
Satisfaction 10 all who use il"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-08-31
A Dull l'awIbroker,

The other day Detroit pawnbroker
received Il call from Il young man with
the tan and freckles of the country on
his face and nose. and an old-fashioned
bull -eve watch in his hand which he
desired to pawn.
Where you lef?" asked the pawn
broker.
.'Oh. out here few milesr'
where you got dot vhatch?"
at used to be dads, but he gave it to
me-"
The broker looked him over with a sus-
picious glance, and asked and received
his name, and then added:
Why you WANTS to pawn dot whatch,
eh?"
well, need little money!"
'Dot looks suspicious to me, and l
gtess call der bOleece."
suspicious! Policer' repeated the
young man. ''Say, mister. if you don't
know the difference between thief sell
ing his plumber and a yaung man in
town with his gal, and that gal wanting
peanuts and candy and sody water and
street car rides until she's cleaned him
out of his last cent. you'd better 60 and
start sheep ranch"
"Oh, dot vhas it, eh? Well, l gif YOU
tree dollar Dot makes it all ash blain
as der face on my nose, und hope you
hat some goOt times. Herc-two and
one makes three. "-DetrOH Free Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-08-31
The Great Carbonate Oamp,

Probably Leadville has seen its most
marvellous days, but even now it is
wonderful enough to attract the average
tourist. Rome was not built in u day is
not true of Leadville and II town which
sprung up almost in night will not
soon lose its interest. As long as the
mines hold out Leadvillc is sure of in
creased growth and prosperity. A visit
to most Of the principal mines proves
that the rich leads are still pouring
wealth into the pockets of speculative
owners. 1t is estimated that Leadville
receives an income Of 81, $50, 900 from
the mines monthly, which is not bad in
deed for those who get the benefit of it.
But here. Is well as elsewhere, it is the
few and not many who hold the key to
earth's hidden treasure. The poor
miner who tolls along from day to day,
and whose family live like beggars, is
only the cat's-paw by which the rich
capitalist scizcs undergraduates all that
is valuable in natures vast s,Ore-housc.
And yet the average miner is Il happy,
gOod-natured sort of Il fellow, who will
give his last dollar to help a friend. and
who hides kindly heart under an APP
palling amount of smoke and dirt. 1t
is i'm Lcadvillc that one sees scores of
ragged mllionaircs. To the unintcrest-
ed observer there seems to be more
downs than ups in this FL Dorado, but
the men who lose are very seldom heard
of, while the ones who win are talked Of
continually. ii it We're otherwise, there
would not he so many disappointed peo-
pie in the west. Cor. ST. Louis Repab-
Lic0n.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-08-31
Oh The Monster.

Two New Orleans gentlemen the
other day were hunting in bay on,
when they saw in the reeds monster
thirty feet long, breadth three feet, back
rough. with notified, horny barbs, six t.
ten inches long. proboscis and eyes like
an alligator; few feet from the eyes
We're immense wing-like fins. They
concluded to fire. AT first fire waters
of bayou lashed from bank to bank.
great waves shool, reeds. Monster rear.
ed huge, repulsive head six feet above
water. red glittering eyes glared fierce.
ly. Men summoned nerve to fire sec.
Ond barrel at cavernous throat, from
which flashed long, slender tongue.
Monster again subsidized, huge back
passed through water with incredi-
Bile swiitness and dis~ppcaredwith muf-
fled roar. Continued To fire into reeds
for long while; monster wouldn't re.
appear aud party departed. One thinks
tongue of monster fOrked. but not sure.
Very careful man in his statements.
Don / ant to eXa0Qerate,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-08-31
Som, Big Melons,


was talking with IN old planter in
the Arkansas bottoms about watrrmel-
ons. and he threw away his ''chaw" and
remarked:
wall, dunno. | was into water
mcllyoms four seasons. and lost mon
ey."
Didn't you have good crops?'
''RiTht thar was the trouble, sir" he
replied. .'fhe fust year | kinder LEI.
the nig|ers run the business. and I'll be
chawed, sir. if six or eight of 'em didn't
break their backs lifting them ar NELL.
yonS into carts To tote EN- to the land.
ing! I've got six cripplcS for life to
take eur OF on account of that crop"
And the second year?"
''Wcll, | run that patch myself the
second year. thought I'd see what old
Crit.enden County could do when she
had q ia;r show. and the result w:ss
purity nigh what sou call calamity.
picked out a thousand mellyOns for ship
ment to Cairo. and it took six ni|gcrs
and a span of mules to git each one
down to the landing. had 'cm all sot
up in Il row, ready for the steamer,
when along cum Il lot of refugee Mig
gers from the bottom lands and squat.
ted on me-"
"IlOw?'
WHY, every head of family pre-.
empted one o them big mellyonS for a
cabin and went TO keeping house inside
OF it rs grand as you please"
You don't tell mel"
''And to show the ingratitude of the
t,.t Ill a. 81, Al.
seeds and dumped EN- into the river
right thar and started Il sand-bar which
ohleeges the boats to land three miles
further down the river. | reckon thar
might he money in mellyons. if YOU
could %it 'em up North, but you can't
stand around with shot gun and tell a
ni%ger who has bin overlooked out that
he can't come the cabin dodge on you.
You see, it's kinder human natur' to
feel sorry for 'em. III. Qatd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-08-31
Uou Ha Mad, r.

$50 you have found bookkeeping a
source of great prniii?" quericd New
Yorker of Il Colorado man whom he met
in Chicago the other day.
"Well, ! suppose the hotel has met
expenses, though ! amt sure" was the
reply.
but they tell me you have made
100000"
YES, but you see have n saloon at
tached to the hotel. and silver mine
attached TO the saloon, and farO-room
attached to the mine, ana | act rs Judge
at all horsc-raccs and rs umpire at all
priZe-iights. On, we don't expect Il
Western hotel to make dollar. - Val
Street NeUs.