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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
PAUPER LABOR IN ENGLAND.
From the London Dagy telegram.

From The London DdiIy 1stegrdDh
There is no more Wretchedly remunerated
employnen in Kingdom than nal making or one that
in consequence Of the starvation prices paid is more fire.
nuently Interrupted by strikes II nobody mites OF
Children out Of school hours can, III ther small way,
assist and the poverty OF their parents makes Them gad
TO avail themselves Of even ther puny heipi delicate
girls who Nursing their babies aged women,
bent and feeble and who all Their lives have been IN
speaking chained TO the forge drudgery IN the
midst OF smut and smoke. It'll 20 hafnmerlng aud
filing and Juggling at the bellows until Their
stTength utterly fails them. Then they retire
for brief spell to the wOIkhouse and thence to the
churcbyard. IL is marvel how the scanty wages
they enabled 10 earn they contrye 10 exist at all
remember u poor soul AZ Cradey. widow woman, who,
with the assistance OF her eldest daughter girl OF th
teeu maintained by her chaiDmakng the entire iamlF,
seven in number The howell in which her forge was
fixed adjOined the squtlid little twoTOOmed cottage
where supposed to reside but, to use her own
almost be without II, since only Sundays that
she did not live with the children IN the sminy And
never did set eyes Oh more deplol apie nile obecs
tBan the latter Not oil them, Including The
girl WAC attended 20 the fire and the bellows, wore
either stockings though sDoeleather could
have been backer than their feet the remainder OF their
bodies being but few shades lighter In com
pexi0n. IL was waste OF soap, their
mother averred, even If she had money 10 spare
for It's purchase, 10 attempt 10 keep them clean Being
next 10 naked, they could not go INTO the street and
their only play-place was among the coai-slaek ana
ashes On Sundays however. she gave them reg'ler
good scTubbnR and the dry OF rest she washed
their rags while they remained In bed. and aired tbe
somehow, so thai they might wear them again on Mon
day morning. she told that, working at the forge
from In the morning until 10 or ii o'clock at night,
and with her daughers assistance. she able 20 earn
about five faTthngs hour, lr and egbtpence or
nnepeDce a day. Ten shiinis a week exceeded the
average, aud out OF this se has pay two and nine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
LEONARD BACON HODGES.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 15.-Leonard Bacon
Hodges died at his residence in this city last night o.
complication Of diseases He was born in West Bloom
field. Ontario County, N. Y, July Is, 1928 He was
nephew of the Late Rev Dr. Leonard Bacon Mr. Hodges
Minnesota in 1854 and settled in st. Paul IN
1872. He was weknOwn in this country and In
Europe writer He the founder OF the
Minnesota Forestry Association and the author OF man
ua and other valuable publications forestry He pre-
pared the original draft of the Timber Culture act which
provides for the free occupancy of quarter section or
land by person, providing ne VIII cutl-
yae thereon ten acres Of trees for The Of egbears
lie inspired aud moulded most Estate legislation on
forestry ard nated the system OF planting trees
wndbreak along the Of railroads which are found
be elective than fences III protecting the cuts
from blocka1es He employed in this capacity
on the Northern Pacific Railroad at the time Of his death
Mr.. Hodges was married twice. his second wife being
Miss Margaret b. Rogers Of Saratoga County, n. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
SUCCESS or ORGANIZED BENEVOLENCE.

The anniversaries of the Young Mems and Young
Woman's Benevolent Associations were celebrated
last evening at the South Reformed Church, the
rev John Hall Officiating The Young Mems As
ISOLATION was organized in 1869 to afford aid TO the
destitute, each member contrlbu ing hlty cents
monfh. Snce It's organization IT has collected and
given away 81, 056 IS. and Is now IN more pros
Derous condition than ever before.
The Young Woman's Society has kindred aims
and lately has engaged regular visitor to investI
gate personally into the merits OF all applications
Tor aid 1t has organized sewing schools, and Is
DrOsDerOuS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
THE REV. DIR. HENRY BANNIsTER. -.

CHICAGO, April I0.-Ihe Rev. DIT. Henry
Bannister, professor OF exegetica theology in the
Northwestern University, at Evanston, and widely
known among MethOdists as theolOgian
aud educator, died at Evanston to-day of
lung and heart troubles He born at Conway Mass
In 1872 was graduated from tine Wesleyan University
at MiddleOwn, Conn. In 1886. He subsequently
student the Auburn Theological Seminary pres-
dent of the Fairfield and Lowell AGA emes and pr0fes
sor OF classics at CaZenoyia Seminary.
He accepted the chair OF execetical theology Evan
stOn I'm 1856 part of the :ime president of the
institution by VI his being the senior professor
He was "a member OF the Book Committee of the Meth0-
dist Episcopal Church during the Book Room troubles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
MR.. TALMAGE Against SELF1sHNEss.
very man for HIMSELF If there be room

every man for himself! If there be room
for only more passenger In the boat got IN your
self! II there be burden TO lift You supervise while
others do the workyou BIO the digit and let Others be
the cphers placed you only to augment you'll ex-
claimed the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage yesterday at the
Brooklyn Tabernacle 1T was In opposition 10 this
theory OF selshness he continued "tha Paul gave the
gospel theory Bear ye one anothers burdens Every
body has burdens, sometimes the shoulder sometimes
ON the head ana sometimes the heart and have
more than they lift. Paul proposed 10 splt them
up into fragments 30 that each oould take part"
Mr. Tamhge then took In detail every class OF tho
community bespeaking for them words of encoura ye-
mcnt "No danger" said he, that anyone Will become
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
MRS. G. A. BARrOL.

BosToN, April 1.-the wife of the Rev.
c. A. Barro died suddenly this morning Of pneumonia.
She was nearly eighty years old. The Journal com
menting upon the life OF this lady says; $40 that
she was a hepmeet family conveys to those who are
most familiar with her work the of her great
usefulness During the long pastorae of her husband the
sOcety has found in her "a most faithful helper. Mrs.
Barto was part of the West Church Her grandfather.
the Rev. simeon Howard, pastor there before the
settlement OF the Rev. DR.. Lowell To for the poor
and unfortunate to relieve those who in sorrow
Sickness and TO participate in the joys OF many
households was the lifelong mission OF this good
WOmau.V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
DEDICATING A MISSION CHURCH

Emmanuel Baptist Church. that has Just been
completed In suffok-st, near Grandst, was dedicated
yesterday The church ia . mission OF Dr. Armitage,s
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church The ground and building
have been presented to the congregation by ]. A,
bosiwcG' the merchant and Mrs. Bostwick. his wife,
VINO member Of DR.. AImitage's church.
II Is model In the way OF mission church In oonnso
ton with the church IL reading and library al.
ways open aud sewing-room for the young women Of
the neighborhood, In tho basement u q gymnasium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
THE REV. DIR. GEORGE HOWE.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 15.--The Rev. George
Howe d. d.. LII. d. president of the Southern Presby-
terrain Theological Seminary in this city, died this after
noon from result of injuries received few days ago.
when lie was thrown from HIS carriage Dr. Howe had
been professor the seminary for tile past fifty years
He was one of the most prominent dynes in the Pres
byteran Church. the author Of a number Of theOog
zeal works of great merit and widely known for his
eminent biblical scholarship. He was eignty-one years
of age lie three the Presbyterian
ministry, one of whom is the Rev. DR. B. n. Palmer, of
NeW-Orleaus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
DENoUNCING THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT

A mass meeting was held yesterday after
noon III Germania Hall, at Monrose-ave. and Leonard
st. Brooklyn under the auspices Of the SOcalstc Labor
Party Branch No l. to consider the disposition by the
German Government OF the funds sent this country
relieve the sufferers from the Rhine floods Joseph
Kayser denounced tie course Of the German Govern
In not distributing the money, and said that Ger
many WRa fast becoming as bad q Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16
FACTS HARD TO ANSWER.

One OF the writers whom the ani-tarih journals jul
dicnnsIy avoid is Mr. Robert Z. Porter Mr. Porter Is
furnishing TIE NEwYOlK TRIBL NJ with letters from
the Industrial centres of England that very hard for
the ree-tradeTs 10 answer Ebpcclay Is ms true re-
snectiue the pottery INTEREST," Mr.. Porter shows just
how 1ne English potter adds 10 his capital by keeping
the WAGES of his employees down TO the lowest point In
his last letter Porter furnishes an Interesting table
showing the average earnings OF the men I'm the various
denorfrnents Of a p0ttery each week IL might he well
for me Ne- York Herald and The NeU York Times 10
ndy these cures before they again charge that Ameri
con lotteries National b1ggars and that lhey pay
the lowest wages paid in this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-16

arrogant It, for something win happen before The
day is done ~ keep him from becoming petnoro WIN
praise"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
Wedding In High Life at Parksrs-
. ,ClEg5 burg. s>-.
An Account Of the Republican Serimmage
at Charleston Saturday, in Which IS
Set Forth the Utter Demorali-
zation ofthe Party.
BRIEF SKETCH OF THE NOMINEE.
Special Dispatch 10 the Register.

Special Dispatch % the Register.
PARxERsyURG, W. Va, April 3.-Trinity
Church was filled TO its utmost capacity
this afternoon by the elite Of the city, the
occasion being the marriage Of. one OF our
popular society young ladies, to promi'
nent gentleman OF Doddridge county. The
high contracting particles were Hon. Floyd
Neely, of West Union, and Miss Mamie NJ.
Smith, daughter of Mrs. Ann NJ. Smith, oil
this city, and sister of Claiming NJ. Smith,
of the Index. The ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop Peterkin, assisted by
Rev. Robert Gibson. The bride was dressed
in slate-colored silk, trimmed with lace,
and presented a handsome appearance.
The groom was attired in convent tionai
black. The bridesmaids were Miss Jennie
Smith and Miss BESSIE Murdoch. Miss
Smith was dressed in Moire antique silk,
hand painted-her own work and looked
lovely indeed. Miss Murdoch was dressed
in white satin with bead and lace trim
mings, and was much admired. The grooms-
men were James Wetherell and A. J. Jack.
son. the ushers George Bradish and l.. NJ.
JayeLner. Charles Bukey presided at the
organ. After the ceremony reception was
given the happy couple at the residence OF
the brides mother, Fourth street, where
concentrations were extended aud atter
iustice had been done to the magnificent
repast prepared for the occasion, Mr.. and
Mrs. Neely left for the East where they
will VISIT short time and return to West
Union, their future home. Among the
guests present at the reception were noted
Miss Ada Neely and sister, daug hters OF
the groom; Mrs. Governor Jackson, Of
wheeling, and Mrs. Thos. G. Smith and
daughters; Bishop Peterkin and Rev: Robt.
Gibson and wife; Miss Matte Smith, Smith
ton; Miss Bessie Murdoch, l.. \. Tayener,
James Wetherl. A. G. Jackson, Geo. Brad
ish and Others The presents were numer-
81,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
A MULiSH MINISTER


CreateS u scene NJ - u EenoEos.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Rev. Jonathan
Blanchard, President OF Wheaton College,
Illinois, in preaching funeral sermon here
over the remains Of young man who in
life had been prominent member OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, the Knights
of Pythiss and the Independent Order OF
Mechanics. made some remarks denuncia-
tory of secret societies. A sister OF the de-
ceased, who was present in the church
where the services were being held,
became very much excited over
the language of the reverend gen.
tleman, especially for the reason
that at the request of the family the socle-
ties of which her brother had been mem
her were conducting the funeral with socie-
~ honors. She tainted and had to be car
ried from the church. Amid some excite
ment her husband asked the clergyman to
discontinue his remarks. This the latter
refused to do unless requested by the
father of the deceased who had first asked
him TO officiate. The father OF the dead
man told him he had "better quit" when,
gathering up his manuscript, he left the
church. After some delay another clergy
man was found to officiate aAd the services
were concluded without further Interrupt
ton. The occurrence has caused some ex-
citement among members OF the societies
assailed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
AN IMPORTANT ARREST.
An Expert Bank Swindler and Bigsm
Isl Taken III New York.

NGw YORK, April 3.-Detectives Nc
Laughlin and OConnor made an import.
ant capture, one that will give feeling Of
relief to bankers all over the country. The
prisoner is Robert c. Ballard, alias Henry
C.. Bullard alias W. e. Russell, alias Henry
c. Maltby He is about fifty years old and
looks like a clergyman. He is one OF the
most expert swindlers in the country.
In addition 10 his thievery he is bigam-
ist, having three known wives His meth
od of working was to make deposit OF a
worthless check, get certificate of deposit
and on its strength have checks cashed for
amounts varying from 500 to $500. He is
wanted in Tarrytown, Boston, Philadelphia
and Washington. Years ago he married a
well-connected Southern woman, with
whom he came north. Here she died, and
Ballard having some knowledge OF medi-
cine. began TO practice as physician. He
commenced his criminal career by forging
friends name to check for 5000. one
of his wives lives in POughkeepsie and the
other two are here. He was caught while
going to visit his last wife. So much was
his arrest desired that the Bankers Asso-
citation of this city offered 200 for his ap-
prehension.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
FOREIGN.
A Triple Alia.ee-ItaIy, GermAD1 sa&
Austria.

A Triple Alliaaee-Italy, Germany saa
Austria.
LONDON, April S.-A denial comes nom
official government sources Of the ssste.
ment that a defensive triple alliance had
been entered into with Italy, Germany snd
Austria on one side, against France on the
other. 1t is, nevertheless. very certain
that the agreements is in existence, and the
terms of which are about the same as al
ready outlined, but it has not yet been put
in any formal or documentary shape.
The projected universal conference at
Vienna, Of persons ipterested in the Red
Cross Society OF Geneva, which was to have
taken place during the coming winter, has
been abandoned. The German govern.
ment, therefore, will enter into nesotia.
tions with various countries with a view Of
furthering the objects OF the Society, and
persuaded them TO accept proposals to ex.
tend the limits and modify the rules OF the
organization so that il may be offered 10
the soldiers Of all nations.
During the recent visit OF the Duke OF
Connaught te Berlin, he consulted the eel.
ebrateo surgeon LangenhecS in regard TO
the injury 10 his arm. The physician as
sured him the injury was in no respect
dangerous, and that he would recover COM
pletely.
There is vnwonte ted excitement in the rice
market. A firm prominent in the trade,
which has extensive agencies in Burmah.
some time since made considerable sales OF
rice to arrive, in the expectation OF getting
supplies from native sources, and securing
a large tonnage from England. The ma
tiv.s held of their supplies, probably on
account of being advised Of the, state OF tae
oversold English market, and large pur.
chases had to be made in the open market
here for the purpose of fulfilling contracts.
Rangoon rice has risen 10 Per cent within
the past week, as a consequence Of the fall
ures expected in the trade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
A SEVERE ORDEAL.
A Father whips His Son 20 Appease AN
Enraged Crowd.

HAwLEY, Pa, April 3.-Near Plane No
II, ON the Pennsylvania Coal Company's
Gravity railroad, between this place and
Scranton, is locality known rs Poison
Hollow. Among its inhabitants is fami-
ly bv the name of Bowlps. Its members
are all respectable people except one son,
John. He is sixteen years Old. 4 few
DAYS ago he made a heniOus assault on
the sixteen-year old daughter of a neigh
boring family. He was taken into
custody by some OF the neighbOrs. One Of
their number Was appointed Judge in the
matter. The young man had trial before
him, and his guilt was proved. The sem
tence was that he should be publicly whip
ped. The father OF the culprit vOlun-
teered TO intiiCt the chastisement on his
son. He took him into barn, tied him
to a post, and with beech switch lashed
his bare back in the presence of the COM
mittee, until the latter declared they pun
ishment sufficient This summary admin
istrstion Of justice seems to have met with
the unanimous approval of the community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
Ben Butler siirs Up the Preaehers.

BoSToS, April 5.-GoveruOr Buffers ad-
vice IN his proclamation, that ministers
should preach the Gospel and not politics
on fast day, has stirred up the ciergymen
everywhere. According to reports received
to-day Rev. A. B. Kendig, a Methodist
preacher in Lynn, when he reached that
portion of the papers, said that il was dl-
rect insult 10 every clergyman in Msssa-
Chusetts. Rev. c. 4. Skinner, OF Saugus,
read the proclamation. and whom he reach
ed that portion affecting the clergy he re-
marked that il was said that the paragraph
was written by the author after attendance
st a jolhfication, and that he was drunk at
the time. A well-Enown Bntler man who
was in attendance at the service, a recent
convert TO the church, Immediately arose
and left the church in an excited and dis
pleased manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
OVER THE RIVER.
Fall Returns F. ON the Elections OF
Last Monday.

Complete returns from the townships
mentioned below, in Belmont county, are
as follows:
BELLAIRE CITY.
The Democrats made clean sweep on
the city ticket, which resulted as follows:
First ward-Conscilmen James Murry,
d. 81; V. Il. Morgan, r. 20. Assessor, Z.
B. Lowman, r. ~; John Alum. ID. 66.
Second mathematician, w. S. Gala.
CHER, d. pa; Robert Brown, b. 81, Asses
sor, NJ. J. Cavanaugh, D. l75; j. W. High.
leyman, d. 1873.
Third dward-Councilman, w. J. McClain
r. 130; Fred Hecker, D. III. Assessor,
C. II. Lewis, r. l0l; Thomas Degan, D.
IL.
Fourth ward-CounCilmen J. b. Barn
hill, K. 49, David Rankin. b. 50. Assessor,
J. J. Powell, r. 1866 DR.. James, 90; G. w.
Wilson, ID. 80; scattering, :.
Fifth ward-Councilmen, James Nc
Graw, d. SO; S. q. Hamilton, d. 20; I. G,
Harper, +. los; George Walters, r, no..
Assessor, B. J. Myers, ID. 9j; Jas. Johnson,
f. l95.
Water Works Trustee-R. \. McGregor,
f., 4GS; John Bean, d., al.
School Board-P. T. King, T., 418; /. L..
Faucet, f., $40. Short term, S. Il. Wells,
r., AIS; ~. r. Darrah, D., GIL James Nc
Graw, D.. s.; A. q. Mellot d., 5'5.
TuLTNEy TOWNSHIP.
The result in Pultney township and city
for tow. .hIp officers was as follows:
Trustees-George Kern, r., 800; Morris
Davis. D., SS4: u. McCallister. D.. ISL;
646; Vim. Mcmahon, Il 6Il.
Treasurer-Arthur McClaip, r., COL; F..
J. Smith, D., So.
Clerk-Wm. II. Little, r., SOS; L. S.
Woodbridge, d., Gl9.
ConstabiesIJ. Z. Mcfarland, R, G37;
John Glasgow, r., G2j; II. G. Nagle, d.,
74G; c. w. Satterfield d., S3S.
Assessor-Thos. Garrett, r., LS7; r
Workman, d., l26.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
Trustees-R. w. Lindsey, r., 1888; John
Mcfarland. r. I'D; John w. Hess, K ,
I3S; VIM. B. Graham, d., III; Samuel
Stunebraker, d, III: Philip Fraley, d., 80.
Clerk-Henry kinney, L, 13l; NJ. l..
Myers, D., l23.
Treasurpr-SamueI DAniord, f., l43; y
Greenlee, d, III.
Asscssor-George W. Poulson, r., 100;
l.. Holman, d, 9B.
CUns.ables-H. c. Davis, L., l39; LID.
Wright r., 13S; B. Graham, D., 9S VIM.
Scott, D., ll3.
Justice OF he Peace. w. Kemp, r,
li6; +. B. Armstrong, r., l6l; NJ. l.. Myers,
J., no; Albert Caldwell, D., 80.
MARTINS FERRY.
First Ward, Corporation Council-)as.
Sm odes, d., l34; John +. Miller, r., 20.
Assessor-J, C. Craig, D., l3l; j. A. NJ.
Seitz, X, -
Ceme.rv Trustees-Jas. Finley, 81.
First Ward, Township Trustees-Robin-
son H.. Jf3: Gitfin, r., l05; Berry. r., lOI;
Jordan, D., Dt; Colts, ID. l0i; Gilhn d.,
100.
Clerk-Hases, r., 1l6; Smith, d., ~.
Treasurer-Giftin, r, "a; Medill, d.. ll9.
Constabls-Thomp r., 9Si Hanson,
D., ll2.
The returns indicate the election OF John
Thompson, Republican, for constable over
Robert Hanson, Democrat, By majority OF
l3 votes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
WATER WAITS
Personal, ssad General News. from the
River Bank.

Personal, ssad General News from the
River bank.
The Rosoiute passed'd0vn light.
The Diunnal is the Parkersburg packet to-
dsy.
The Blaine passed zp with p tow OF bar
rel boats.
Business was brisk on the lending, yes.
terday.
The Bachelor departed ats o'clock. yes
terday morning for oHFittsbuIsa.
The Courier left. for ParheTsburg ysster-
day with good t-p.
The river was falling slowly at dark last
night with IL feet of water IN the channel.
The ". n. Chancellor, is due Up this
morning en- route for Pittsburgh, .
The G. w. Anderson passed doan lass
night en- route for Ironton.
The Katie Ssockdale passed down esrsy
Yesterday moning en- route for Cincinuasi.
The Emma Grahaul passed up.a noon
Yesterday en- route foS,Pittsburgs.
The Andes departed, for Cincinnati yes.
tslds, afternoon with very large trip
The following toEbosts passed down with
teSs Of coz. yesterday: Josh Cook, Boaz,
Acorn, Esxle, Dan, Ksine, Jos. Nixon Dick
Fulton, Alarm. Beile McGovan ana Fete-
ran No. .
Inc leDnle ehiispUeil 10 uuc oA<s~1 tI<o
morning en- route for St. Loais.
Jacob Meglisand c. Win2her. Of the An
des. made q good Run with. that steamer on
her last trip. up. and lave all valves on
their machiasrY in the most complete Or
der.
Nike RplaD3, tue wsifknoxn berth
maker on The Diurnal> is fast approaching ng
the top O. the ladder u fame IS one Of the
foremost steamboat boys.
Fred Cline, the obliging clerk OF the
I Prince, has his offics decorated with Q cost
/ ly array Of handsome bou0setS
| Cha-lsy Brookwald, Of the Durnal, sur
! passed himself by the manner 10 which he
| served up the big dinner 10 the passenger,
Yesterday, and Is deserving OF great credi
| fos bis masterly skill.
Yesterday Is the steamer Telegram VA
| backing from the wharf she struck agains
the steamer Minnie bay. striking scAfold
on which Harry Smith aud r. GArdnei
| were st work painting, aud they hal mar
| row escape from being drowned
| The s,esmer Regular Is doing goot
| business in the Mstsmorss trade, and IS oil
time every day according 70 announce
mepi
Rlly Csmpbeil, the w",i known steward
, gave the passengers or the steamer Dinrns
! mos; nsguiiceut send off yesterday u
the wsy Of dinner. He stands high Wit
the travelling community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-04
ReItRiAFVa Ai0tA.

LONDON, April 3.-Advices from Colombo
the Capital city Of the Island OF Ceylon
report that vicious riots occurred lately be.
tween Buddhists and Papists. The Catholics
seriously objected TO a religious procession
Of Buddhists in which was carried cru.
cifix surmsunted by monkey. This lat
ter combination, which the Papists held TO
be an insult to the Catholic religion.
brought about violent contest in the
streets, which was only stopped by the
vigorous efforts OF the troops, who dis.
persed the rioters, and restored peace with.
out bloodshed. A number of the pariici.
pants, however were roughly handled.