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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
the PLENARY COUNCIL.
Closing Session Of The Great
Church Conference.
a DAy OF romp AND GLORY,
Review Of the Work Accomplished for the
Moral and Intellectual Good
Of the People.
THE LAST FAREwELLs.

BALTIMORE, Nd, November THE
closing session of the Pleuary Coancil vas
marked by great pomp and ceremony. Az
on the opening day, there was . great street
procession from the Arch-Episcopal resi-.
dence to the Cathedral. which was wit
messed by large crowd. The process.
sion was headed BY the Sen,inarians Of st.
Sulprice, chanting psalms follow
ed iI@fs1E order BY. the
regular and secular clergy, theolog.
ians, superiors, religious orders, rec.ors OF
theological semininaries, Monsignors,
Mitred Abbots, Bishops Archbuhops and
Archepiscopsl cross bearers between two
Acolytes, and preceding Archbishop Gibbons,
the Apostolic delegate, accompanied By his
Deacous of Honor, AT the Cathe..
dral, ponti6cal mass was celebrated
by the most Rev. Michael Corrigan.
On account Of the sickness Of Rev. P. ".
Rioridan, Coadjutor Archbishop Of San
Francisco, Bishop Spaulding, Of Peoria,
preached the sermon, which was devoted
chiefly to review Of the work OF the conn.
ell. The questions which were discussed.
he said, had direct bearing on the sociAl.
moral, religious and intellectual welfare OF
the people and Of the country at large.
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GOING OUT.
The Prescription Glass Blowers Will Not
Accept the Reduction.

The Prescription Glass Blowers Will Not
Accept the Reduction.
PrrTsBURGH, December THE prescrip-
ton glass blowers of the United States met
here tonight to consider the proposed re-
duc,ion in wages of twenty per cent ordered
by the manufacturers. About two hundred
delegates were present from Philadelphia
and Milvills, N. J., in the east, and Parker
City, Ottowa, Wheeling, St.. Louis, Bel
laire, O., Alton, Martins Ferry o., and
Pittsburg, in the West. The meet
ing was strictly secret, but after the
adjournment which was nearly midnight 1t
was learned that the resolution adopted
was in favor of resisting the twenty per
cent. reduction to the bitter end. The re-
duction so far has been enforced only in
this city, and about 700 men are on strike.
1t is probable the action taken tonight
will lresult in a general strike of all prescrlP-
ton workers in the country in which case
s. 1000 men will be affected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

,r,y rature was well exemPifed in ar
..rg incident up in Maine the other day.
from the Lewiston Journal, and reads
wise:
The Lewiston Journal intimates that
,.a young convert arose in meeting
.'-e Salvation Army at Portland one day
IS week and said he had been "a dreadful
}! nan. it sounded well enough; but
,sa bis wife remarked shortly atterwad
l.oetOre her husband was converted he
b a.Ou, the meauest man that ever lived,
made hun very mad indeed %
4lof which goes to show a person can
6t good deal in a depreciatOry way about
zself without taking umbrage at 1t; but
isome one else, no matter how near the
.lsbiP NAV be, saw half as much in sim
r. strain, and he finds his color getting
by and white clear under his armpits.
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ALETTER FROM Mr.. WINTHROP.
The Interest Taken by the Orator In the
Completion of the Shaft.

The Interest Taken by the Orator In tho
Completion of the Shaft.
Mr.. Horatio King has received an inter
esting letter from Mr.. Robert. c. Winthrop,
about ninety years old, who delivered the
oration at the laying of the corner stone. 1t
is dated at 80 Marlborough street, Boston,
December 2, aud is written in an easy,
flowing hand the chlrography not exhibit
ing any indication Of the advanced age OF
the writer. Mr.: Winthrop expresses great
interest in the completion of the obelisk and
dwelt with curious intsrest on the little cap
stone of aluminium. -
"Now that the monument is completed" "
Mr.. Winthrop writes in conclusion, Il must
set about the completion ofmy task" he
referred to his Grafton. The letter was read
at the last meeting of the National Monu-
ment Society, and Mr.. W. W. Corcoran
having expressed desire to see it, it will be
sent to him for his persusal.
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SENATOR LAMAR.
He Talks of Tarin, the New Administrs-
ton, and the New South.

He TaIks of Tarin, the New Administrs-
tion, and the New South.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December Sen.
ator Lamar arrived in the city yesterday,
having been detained at his home BY sick.
ness. When asked his opinion .. to Cover
nor Clevelands administration, he said 1t
was only fair to wait until after his inauy'
ural address, and his FIRST message, but his
own opinion was that the new admiuistra-
ton would be scrupluously, but not psrsi.
moniously economical, and the strictest hon
esty and accountability would be insisted
upon on the part OF public officers. The
Senator was Of the opinion that there would
be no agitation on the tariff question this
session.
The Senator was asked, How Is tho
election OF Cleveland regarded in the South
with its probable effects on that sectionf
81 cannot" said he, make better
answer to that question than TO
refer YOU to General Gordon 9 letter
recently published. II speaks tho
sentiment OF the whole Southern people
especially in its disclaimer Of any purpose
Of sectional agrandizment. In nv opin-
ion the election will have most desirable
effect in bringing the South in hearty and
cordial relations with the North. The
Southern people do not regard the election
as the triumph Of their section. or Of any
section. They simply regard it rs
indicating the triumph in the nation Of the
principles of good governmett Oat OF
nearly 100000 votes cast for Cleveland
more than 10000 were cast by the peo-
pie ofthe North. Under his administration
the preponderance Of political forces will
continue to be Northern. The South sim.
ply recognizes in the result Of the election
the placing in power for the first time since
the war an administration not hostile.
One under which her people
can heartily support and cooperate With
the National Government thus bringing
her highest interest into moro complete
identification with those Of the Nation and
the feelings Of her people into sympathy
with those of their Northern brethren. Tc
make that administration one Of which the
whole people may be proud the people Of
the South will contribute every energy Of
head and heart.
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DECREASED COTTON CROP.
The Eject Of the Dronghth and Frost o.
the Years Yield.

The Eject of the Droushth and Frost o.
the Years Yield.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, December THE cot
ton crop report for the Memphis District,
which embraces West Tennessee, North Ar
kansas, North Mississippi and North Caro-
lima. TO be issued to morrow by Messrs Hill,
Bontaine l. Co.. viii say: "A review Of the
season will enable interested persons 10
better comprehend the true situation. AZ
is we'll known. the planting. owing 10 unfs-
vorabIe weather, was delayed fully three
weeks, and this fact coupled with the
drought which prevailed during tho
latter part of July and extending
through August cut down the prospect:
i've yield, which was 30 promising, and the
result is now evident that the decrease in
this district will be about II per cent -
compared with last year. The frost Of Dc.
tober "a was ravsgina in lis effect to .
worse degree than was at FIRST reported.
The result Of correspondence from all sec
hons OF the SOutD, tuCiuoiuk uS AbehtN
States. Louisiana and Texas, reduces the
cotton crop in the Southern States from this
frost alone fully 100000 bales. The pick.
ing season, which has virtually closed, has
been phenomenally favorable, and the pres
en-, crop has been gathered earlier than vas
ever known in the history Of the country.
The cotton has been marketed with great
rapidity, which il due mainly 70 the neces-
siiies Of the planters, TO the increas-
ed facilities afforded for ginning BY
the erecting Of improved gins, and 70 Mo
greater accommodations Of the railrosdA
which have extended their lines throughout
the South. All these causes have had the
effect Of swelling the receipts beyond sii
former years, the excess st poets beng
over go, 900 bales, ~ compared With 1854,
he receipts IN which year were the largest
On record. From the correspondence above
mentioned fair estimate Of the crop Of
IssIS5 can be given. The decreased
Yields in the States of Texas, Misssssippi
and Louisisna aggregates 2ss baIse. Ten
pessee, Alabams. Georgia, North Cstoliss
ard South Carolina show sn increass in tAs
Weld of $4,000 bales This leaves -
decrease of 10000 bales, which. dsductsd
from the yield last year. 5,7l30O0 bslsA
would make the crop Of lsstS 6Saooo
bales"
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Cot. J. X. SMITH, Of Fettermsn, in re-
'zlng his subscription to the daily REGIS
writes An we want in West Nlr-
'ia now Is plenty of good, solid Democ'
~ Give US plenty and you will find US
bays willing to work" In this counsciOn
Is no harm to remark that the gentleman
c,ed is as fre a specimen Of honest De-
f,cacy, pure and simple, as the State af.
MS and the REGISTER will take pleasure
Communicating his views on that import
+, topic. The Colonel is extremely diff
5l. as every one knows, nevertheless that
|-a'acteristic shall not frighten the REGIs-
from asserting that pilgrims may
Fa1der to many font in search Of the pure
fac'sr Of Democracy without finding SO
,@ce an article as is unjailed By the tongue
lie Colonel when he Is in the mood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

crime on Gray, the first thing being to find
the woman who passed as his wife, and
whom he attempted to kill The theory that
the deceased woman might have wandered
into the cellar in an intoxicated condition
and died from exposure is ridiculous when
the place where the body was found is taken
into consideration, and Its remoteness from
the street and the difficulty Of reaching it,
and the detectives no longer doubt that it is
q clear case of murder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

the known aversion Of the President-elect
to public display. 1t is to be
expected that many Democratic citizens
and many Democratic organizations from
all parts of the country viii be preseat at
Washington during the Inauguration. Mr..
CleTelands desire is to proceed to the ma
tiOnal Capitol without escort and with as
much expedition and privacy as the cir
cumstances win permit or his preference
viii secure. He is noS unmindful of the
good feeling of those who would do him
tribute and honor, but the simplicity of a
private gentleman in travel is the method
most agreeable to his tastes.
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THE MONUMENT SOCIETY MEETS.

Resolutions Adopted Immediately After
the Setting of the Cap-Stone.
Immediately after the firing OF the cannon
announcing the completion Of the great
structure, the Monument Society, Gen.
Dunn, Mr.. Horatio King, DR.. Toner, and
DR.. Clarke, who had assembled on the ele-
vator platform at its greatest heighth, sou
feet, held a session, DR.. Toner in the char,
and Mr.. King, Secretary. The firing had
not ceased when Gen. Dunu offered the fol
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That we are thankful to have
the opportunity Of this occasion, and at
this elevation, to congratulate the American
people on the completion of this enduring
monument of our Nations gratitude to the
Father of his country"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

IHE Albany Argus, Mr.. MANNING paper,
ao'e: enough to the President elect to out
's BIS wishes quite accurately. The very
|.'ory simplicity of Mr.. CLEVELAND $ plan
beng inaugurated bespeskes for the Re
''lc simpler and purer government
@ans bis entire administration. 1t is get
g emphasized upon the American mind
sue and more that there is to he no
oLAiSEIsN' under Democratic dominion.
'Ne following is what the Albany Argus
|ap:
IT'S vel to bear in mind that the eere-
~Onies incident to a transfer of executive
;c'e' are dependent upon the action Of q
~n' Committee of the tive Houses Of Con,
'A appointed for that purpose. 1t can
S~d With authority, and it should be
r<OHetly needed, that if the wishes Of Mr.,
''ELASD be consulted. the event of in.
.'ia'ion will be made as simple, brieI
pam as possible to eonpozt with
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
STORY OF THE PoPE's STONE.
DR.. Toner Relates the Details of It's Well.
Known Destruction.

DR.. Toner Relates the Details of It's Well
Known Destruction.
The gentlemen who represented the Monu-
ment Society at the summit of the shaft
yesterday found fruitful theme of conver-
sation in their "reminiscences. DR.. Toner
was familiar with the details of the break
ing of the Pope's stone, for instance. In
the course of conversation with re-
porter he said:
Everyone has heard how the stone was
demolished, but can give you some details
regarding the matter that will be interesting.
The Monument Society applied, you know,
through the United States Consu's, to all
foreign countries to contribute blocks OF
stone with legends and sentiments inscribed
upon them, in order that they might be in
serted inside of the monument. The Pope
sent block of African marble which had
been taken from the Temple of Concord,
and, as far as | can ascertain, was inscribed
with the simple words, Rome to America.
The Know Nothing movement was rife at
that period of our political history, and
but little was needed to foment the hatred
against ali things foreign.
A fanatical minister in Baltimore named
John +. Weishample wrote an address to
the Protestants of the United States against
placing the Pope block in the monument.
Such a religious furore was created that the
stone was taken by force in the night from
the lapidarium and destroyed.
What were the particular circum-
stauces?'
THE report published in the National
Intelligencer OF the event says that one
Sunday night several men suddenly sur
rounded the wstch-box of the night watch
man who was placed on duty at the monu-
ment, and placed rope around 1t, besides
piliug number of heavy stones against
the door. They took the stone from the
lapidarium, placed it on a wheeIbarrow
and went off with it in the direction of the
river. 1t is supposed that the stone was
either demolished ar precipitated into the
water BY the iconoclasts. The watchman
who was armed, made no effort to appre-
bend the vandals, and was, after having
been investigated, discharged from his po'
| sition.
Il am not a vandal, but have a piece OF
the original corner stone" continued DIR
Toner handing small package to the re,
porter. The bandage was wrapped around
the small chunk of marble as carefully as
the swadding clothes around the ghsstly
form of an Egyptian mummy.
This chip was knocked off the corner
stone by Mr.. P. H. Mclaughlin in my pres,
ence, when the foundation of the monu'
ment was strengthened in 1880"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

!, an unhealthy show for dividends
'-a-srce companies the coming Janu-
r TIE losses by FIRE in the Uuited States
Canada .or November last is$7, 900, 900
.5rs ,ae average FIRE waste of any No
.-ss- month since 1872. II is calculated
,,,, Tor the current year in the two
--.ss plll reach S,lO,OOO,OOO. Here is a
is.sge Of substance which certainly needs
!, ,uui,,,e OF scrutiny.
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the World is not as witt

-r,. from the World is not as witty as
.grtempor-ry could make Ii, but there
,.sam5oat full of good sense about it
he ui,,v article might not possess:
.r,rOlra,ic ascendency can only be
.--j j5vi " years Of honest, earnest up
=. n,uoyratic reform administration.
1.,s W. believe that this will be given
. r-r,.ieut CLEVELAND.
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vas but a generous and brave man, such
Zen. sherman is supposed to be, ought
& 70 kick a man when he is down
user.
General Sherman was talking history.
aid that JEFF Davis was a conspirator.
4. 10 YOU think he was? Come, let 5
.is little history for the benefit Of the
10. Observation-Disclosures.
Cone. then; fire away. Ifit corresponds
Eha, YOU know about the duties and
P-s Of an Appellate Court, the rising
.-.,a;:on will take little stock in it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

NR Jouy DEyISE, Wheeling bOyot fine
FraQue and genial ways, is back from
,n,ana Territory, aud contemPlates, as is
custom, spending his holidays withrela-
as. He tells the REGISTER that now since
!: CLEVELAND election, GEO. r. Jingle,
=. has a good show for being Moutana's
Z, governor. He SAYS Mr.. TISGLE has
|7ons'ratel his popularity By the over
snirg majority he got in Republican
1lghoId at the recent election for mem
|soithe legislature, = note Of which the
',TER made at the time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
CAMERON.
The News OF Busy Little Railroad
Village.

SDscIdi f0HS ErI'AtT'
CAMERON. W. Va, December 7.-Mr.
L. s. Simpkins was buried in the Cameron
Cemetery Yesterday. He resided in Man
nington, where he died.
Our town is scourged with wh0oping
cough, and it has nearly broken up our
schools.
There were more hogs shipped nom
Cameron than from any station on the d.
4 0. railroad between Wheeling and Cam
berland. We average about 500 head per
week. They go to Baltimore mostly. An
unusual number OF cattle has been shipped
this fall from our SECTION.
The new Campbeli;e Church a, Beelers
Station, on Fork Ridge in Marshall county,
was be dedicated to-day, the Rev. Jacobs,
preaching the dedicatory sermon.
There is considerable agitation IN our
town over the coming municipal election.
License or no license is the question,
Col Charles Cool was home on visit TO
his parents in this place last week.
Mr.. Riggs. Of Moundsyille. and Mr.. Ron.
dolph Weymsn, have opened out q pool
room in Mr.. Jas. Camfords new hall; also
a barber shop. They are doing q thriving
business. Pool is something new in thi,
place. The barber shop was much needed
Mr.. Jackson Mathews. salesman from
Joseph Speidel, was in town to-day circalas
ing among the merchants. Herepo.s trade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

The break from Mr.. BLAINE has begun.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette booms
Senator SHERMAN as the next Republican
nominee for President. Rather soon, isn't
it? Better wait and see whether or not
there will be any following to the RepubG-
can party worth speaking Of four ysars
happp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

- United States steel cruiser, "Bos-
,ss launched at Chester, last Friday.
al o,her craft built of late years under
.-r.r, sion Of the Naval authorities, she
, allure both in speed and fighting quail
A.least this is the report about her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

gur in the name of goodness are the
,--s3 Knights" recognizing for, any
=, Probably to prOlOng the wake over
Republican corpse. Proper respect for
l,s3 is cOmmendable, but it is aston
T.. q, see it coming from such source.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
Hard on the PrOhibitOry Journals.
Phih,i,Phia Reoor

Protection journsliststs and orators are
now butting their heads with great zeal and
ineffecuveness against what they call me
Culloch's Fallacies. The tallacies seem to
be made of very tough and impregnable
errors, for they bother the high-tariff casuis;s
rnirhtilY
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LAYING THE CORNERSTONE.

An Interview with Mr.. Horatio king-Who
Witnessed that Event.
One of the gentlemen who went to the
top of the obelisk yesterday witnessed the
laying of the cornerstone. This was Mr.
Hora,io King. BE was seated at his desk
in his library when a reporter entered,
shortly after the ceremony.
I'm afrsid can't tell you very much
concerning the ceremony of cornerstone
laying" he said as he wiped his glasses. II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

r,sYrgS complain that the season is ss
10 s. a REGISTER editorial -Intelhgencer.
course. the inference is that our con-
Z -2orary' 5 editorials are as juicy in their
/ as they are egotistical The latter is
e., wanting, but who shall speak Of the
---r'
Tie old couplet is not amiss here, which
e. thus:
"a -iaf well skilled to find or forge fault;
A.gra fyr punning, call IL Attic salt"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

,...,oy>r CLEVELAND aud ex-Presiden-
, ..rs3ate ELAINE were in New York
:, week and each was boxed for near
,,ss hours. They caused considerable
s.,rept. and when they attend q box at
.,..,-s acain the public will know it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
THE KEYSTONE AND CAP-sTONE.

Eleven Weeks Occupied IN Cutting Them
by the Mason.
Rudolph Jouvenal has been employed in
cutting stone for the monument since its
commencement, and proved himself so ca
pable that the honor of cutting the key and
cap stones was entrusted to him. He also
cut and finished the first stone at the height
of472 feet, on which the first buttress the
roof commenced. He was FIVE weeks in
cutting the keystone and six weeks in cut
ting the cap stone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

SrrrEzEss from sesvoossesl easiy -
cay, e.c., If yoa vaiss kis hsea advertising
doctors ard niedieises tha3 81 - hdseys
AID liver. Be nst dscsivsd b & nssy
bogus certificates of oases ffoa pai9 o. -
seinary persosA 1fs veskseag q - 80
usi system 4 The canss Of your distrsnl, D.
Guyro,ts Yeljos Dock sSd Ssssspasi.a
viii ,irepsiben tbs psrts affected: stof ~
drnin. ouietvAs peryes. pcdsss dresg!an
kelDmtef spd all0v yos 70 ree.sn 80 :,
Ihtshh. Il has cured Thousands M N.,s
er,ei Won. fnr BY purifying the h'ood ~
rrspsshebirg every weak portion o. sAs
bcdyit removes sysry s!mpssu q asssss'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08

TnE Philippi Plaindealer has absorbed
the Barbour Jefersonian, one of the best
papers in the State. This will certainly re-
suit in first class paper Of which the good
county of Barbour may indeed be proud.