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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
THE COTTON CONVENTION
At White Sulphur Springs Elects Ofcers
and Does Some Business.

AtWhite Sulphur Springs Elects Oaicers
and Does Some Business.
GREESBRIER, W. S. SPRINGS, W. Va,
July l6.-President Gardner called the con-
vention to order at ten o'clock. U. S. Ser
stor Gibson, Of Louisiana, was on the floor
by invitation. T, L. Airey, OF New Orleans
was elected President for the next two years
by scclamation. Jerome Hill, of st Louis
was elected Vice President and took the
chair, the newly elected President not be-
ing present. He thanked the convention
for the honor conferred upon him. Chas.
G. Elliott, of Norfolk, WAS elected Secretary
for the next two years. c. ID. Miller, OF
New York; W. Muller, of New Orleans; 81.
NJ. Corner, of Savannah; W. 81. Gardner, Of
Mobile, Ala; j. M. Vaughan, of Norfolk;
W. X. McCintock, Of St. Louis; w. l.
Moody, of Galveston: W. D. Cleveland, OF
Houston, and ]. II. Clisby, Of Montgomery,
Ala; were elected directors. Reports ofthe
subcommittee were submitted.
Committee on Deck, Lewis reported as
follows As to the carriage of cotton on
deck we strongly disapproye OF the practice
and suggest that the President Of this Ex-
change be instructed to petition Congress to
pass an act to prohibit the same and requir-
idg masters Of vessels carrying cotton to
foreign ports to State under oath at sailing
if any of the cargois on deck"
Adopted
The Committee on Weather Signals re-
ported in favor of add tions staicns for the
Cotton Belt and the president appointed .
committee Of three to memorislize Congress
to furnish such stations BY legislation.
The Committee on Standard Types re-
ported recommending that the time for
making up standard types be from Septem-
Der | to November /, commencing with
1885; that committee of one expert from
each Exchange represented ir.the National
Exchange be appointed to meet in New
York on the first Wednesday in November
Who shall bring full samples Of the grades
from their districts, in order to arrive at
uniform type as near as may be.
A recess was then taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW IT.

How the Governor of Alaska Avoids Se"s
of His Removal
WASHINGTON, July l6.-There is story
in circulation among Treasury officials
about the difficulty they have had IN finding
Governor Kincsld, OF Alaska, so as TO notify
him that he had been succeeded BY MIR.
Swineford, Of Mlchigsn, the newly appoint
ed Governor Of Alaska. 1t was over
month ago when Mr.. Kincaid was removed,
At that time it was thought he was at his
home in Nevada. A telegram was sent to
Nevada notifying him of the appointment
of Mr.. Sxineford. In reply, telegram was
received from Nevada saying that Mr.,
Kincsid was in San Francisco. A telegram
was then sent to San Francisco, notifying
him Of his arrival Governor hiueaid
msnsged to avoid receiving the telegram,
whether accidentally or Intentionally it is
not known, but the next thing the Treasury
Department learned of him was that he had
sailed for Alaska. A letter was mailed from
San Francisco notifying him that Mr. Swine
ford had been appointed Governor. When
it reached Sitks, Alaska, Mr.. Kincaid had
il is said, sailed for the northern part OF that
Territory. So far as the Treasury Depart
ment has been informed, Governor Kincaid
letter Of recall has not yet reached him. 1t
is probable that he will not be informed Of
il until the new Governor Of Alaska finds
him and relieves him officially.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
ANGlo-MEXIGAN ALLIANCE.

Gossip on the Subject In Relation to Trade
Matters.
CRY OF MEXICO, July 1.-THE cool re-
ception accorded by Chill to the United
States Spanish American Trade Commis-
sion is much discussed here. European cir
cles talk Of favoring policy OF commercial
alliance with England 1t is believed Lon.
don capitalists would ike to secure control
of the Central and National railroads. 1t
is reported that the English Government
is not averse 10 making strong friend
of Mexico, the policy being to build
up the country and secure the growing trade
now being directed to the United States,
The time Is favorable TO the development Of
the ADglo.Mexicsn policy, as the Govern
ment will soon have to 60 into the London
market to arrange consolidation of the
Idebts of the country. 1t Is also reported
hat the English Government desires to con.
troll the transit routes across the lsthmus OF
Tehusntepec. In French circles it is feared
hat a gland cultivstes the friendship OF
Mexico in order to have strong ally near
the Panama canal. Many rumors of British
and Mexican commercial alliances are cur
rent in banking circles
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
FOR TAMPERINa WITH THE MAILS.
a Tilt Between Lawyers In Devaughn's
Case at atParkersburg-An Odd Case
Special 10 Ae Reoist0.

a Tilt Between Lawyers In Devaughn's
Case atParkersburg-An Odd Case
Special 10 ne Rs0ist9.
PARKFsBuse, W. Va, July l6.-Thomp-
son Devaughn, postmaster of Walkers
Wood county, is now on trial in the United
States Court for tampering with the mails.
The prominence of the accused makes the
case Of general interest During the clos
ing hour of to-days session quite breeze
was created during the examination. Ben
Mountz was the first witness for the prose
cuion. Hon. John A. Hutchinson attorney
for the defence in the Cross examination OF
the witnesses Mountz found it impossible to
obtain proper answers to questions, and
the Court came to the resuce,
and the witness answered promptly.
During the progress Of the examination
Hufehinson- aad sGeneral' Flick had at
I on several points, which was settled by the
court. 1t ives when the witness and Mr..
Hutchinson seemed on the point Of per
sonal conhici excitement rose to the highest
pitch. The witness, while not exactly In
contempt Of court was very aggravatng IT
the attorney was excussble for allowing his
temper to best him. Mr.. d. ought not to
be censure this instance, but it did not last
long, and when Judge jackson at this point
called halt and requested Marshal Sehon
to take q seat near the witness, 90 that he
could execute any order that might be given
by the court. Mountz appeared more ami
able and his answers were more satisfac-
tory.
Pending examination the court adjourned.
The finale tomorrow is looked forward
to with intense interest.
An unusual episode occurred in the case OF
Steven Gaterell, of Plessants county, who
vas acquitted on the charge Of attempting
to bribe witness before the United States
Grand Jury, on his acquittal to-day. de
was informed by the court that notwith,
standing he had been acquitted Of the grave
charge, that court considered the evidence
very damaging and held the accused in five
hundred dollars bond on good behavior for
six month, or he held guilty OF the charge
until the bond given. The bond was given
and Gsterell released.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
JOHN s. WISE WINS.
Unanimously Nominated for Governor o
virginia - Resolutions to Grant.

Unanimously Nominated for Governor OF
Virginia Resolutions to Grant.
RICHMOND, Va, July l6.-In the Repub-
ican State Convention, this morning reso-
lutions Of sympaty for General Grant in his
afliction we're unanimously adopted and or.
dered to be telegrsphed to him. The noui.
nation Of candidates was then proceeded
with, and an hour and half was occupied
in nominating Hon John S. Wise and Attor-
ney General Frank s. Blair. At 2 a. m. the
roll Of counties was called, and at its con-
clusiou, at 2:45 a. m, Mr.. Wise had
received over 450 votes. Before the vote
was announced the name of Mr.. Blair was
withdrawn and upon his authority the nom
ination of Wise was made unanimous, amid
unbounded enthusiasm. Mr.. Wise was i'm
mediately brought to the front and briefly
acknowledged the great honor bestowed
upon him. He looked upon the position for
which be had been named as one of solemn
duty as well as one of great responsibility,
and he, with his party, were going into the
aght to win.
Convention Adjourns.
After the nomination Of Mr.. Wise for
Governor, Captain Blair was called for and
made warm speech for Wise. The two
men shook hands on the stage amidst the
greatest enthusiasm. 81 Clinton Wood, Of
Scott county, for Lieutenant Governor, and
Captain Frank S Blair, of Wythe, for At
torney General, were then nominated by &C
clama,ion, nfter which, at 3:20 a. m, the
convention adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
"lNFERNAI LABOR UNIONS"
Strong Language of a Judge TO Foreign
workingmen.

Strong Language of a Judge TO Foreign
worhinymen.
WASHINGTON, July l6.-In court to-day
Judge Smell, in disposing OF the case grow.
ing out of threats made by union tsilors
against non.union tsilors, said This is a
land of freedom, and foreigners cone here
and enjoy American freedom. They get
higher price for their labor than they ever
did get before, as the labor statistics Of
other countries show. You come here
from Italy Germany, Austria aad
every other country, and as soon as you
get here you Join labor union and propose
to control the prices Of labor in this country
The people of this country are not going to
stand this. The time will soon come when
persons in this country will employ laborers
as cheap as they can and paw them in pro-
portion to their work. without the intsrfer-
ence of labor unions. The greatest nuisance
We have in this country are these internal
unions, and the sooner we get rid OF them
the better. These men are made tools of
by unions, and 90 TO non-union men under
pretext Of giving friendly advice They are
sent as messengers Just the same as BY the
old Ku-kluN mode.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
Grants Condition.

Mr. MeGREGoR, N. Y, July l6.-Dr.
Sbrady says there were no changes over
night from the encouraging condition noted
at Yesterdays examination, which showed
no arres, Of the progress ofthe disease, but
only subsidence Of the inttam nation in
the tissue and outlying psrts This infsm.
nation is liable to reappear suddenly, and
the purpose Of the quiet enforced upon the
General is TO keep him from bodily and
mental fatigue, such as would surely bring
back these annoyances. Obtrusion like
that of last evening, in which the offender
was q Methodist clergyman from New YORK,
is what Ia most feared. The Generals dis
position is to spend as much time as posi-
bic out Of doors, which his physicians want
him to do, but nothing is more important
than that be should be undisturbed BY med
dlesome people
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
-FOUR NEWSPAPERS BURNED
At Washington Yesterday In the
post Building.
the BUILDING TOTALLY DESTROYED.
The Daily Post, National Republican
Critic and the Sunday
Gazette.
sTARTENoEas OFFICE AND PRESSES.

WASHINGTON, July l6.-About 8 o'clock
tonight FIRE broke cut suddenly in the Post
building, at the corner Of Tenth and D
streets, N. W. and sOop -ths appo ssOries
we're wrapped in flames. The building was
occupied by the Washington Daily Post the
National Republican, the Washington Critic,
the Sunday Gazette, the United States
Electric Light Company and several other
tenants. The editorial, composing and
press rooms Of the four pa
pers are completely ruined and
and the business offices flooded witk water.
The building, which is owned by stilson
Hutcbins, was valued at $4,000, and is
said to be covered by insurance. Both
Post and Republican used the asms press,
valued at $4,000 insured for 5000. The
Critic press, valued at sl5.O 900, is supposed
to have been insured. In the basement OF
the Republican Office was a press owned by
ex-Secretary Chandler and valued at $685.
600. There were in the building also the
plates of Mr.. Stilson Hatchins new book,
The National Capitsl-Washington Past
and Present" The plates were valuable
and are total loss. Besides the plates
5000 copies of the new work were burned.
The Gazette is owned by Thomas s. Nor
row, whose loss is not heavy.
Michael W. Conway, Of the Chicago fire
department, who arrived here his morning
enroute to New York, went to the fire aud
introduced himself to Chief Crown of the
Washington FIRE department and the latter
at once placed him in charge OF a portion
Of the Gremen and be did excellent service
in fighting the flames The total loss vii
reach $4,000, Of which about two-;hirdl
is covered by insurance.
The editors Of the Evening Star at onct
rendered the use Of their Office to both th'
Post and Republican, and those papers vii
be issued as usual tomorrow morning
While the building was still in flames th,
EDITORS and printers of the Post and Repub
iicap were hard OF work at the Star Office
preparing for to-morrows edition.
While the origin of the FIRE is not known
it is belived to have broken out in the en-
CINE room OF the Electric Light Company
The plant Of this company was in the Pos
building, and soon after the FIRE broke ou
every electric light in the city was suddenly
extiDguished, leaving certain quarters Of tht
CITY in com parative darkness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
BARRY ARRESTED AGAIN.
Now Under sic 900 BaiI-Both Sides De.
termined as Ever.

Now Under sic 900 Bail-Both Sides De.
termined as Ever.
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, July l6.-Noon.-
Representative Barry was arrested this
morning upon two warrants charging him
with melting conspiracy at the mills of JAS
Patterson and Eaton, Potter L Co. He was
arraigned before Justice Fey, and held to
bail in $4,000 in each case, which he fur
nished. He is now under four indictments
and $4,000 bail.
The mill of Tyler & Son, at Crow Island,
started up this morning with full force.
Virgins Cooper & Co expected to start
up, but their men were afraid to 90 to work.
D. C Bllnner, of Bay City, who was arrested
sni taken to Saginaw City last evening,
was srraigned this morning and his bail
fixed at $1,000 He has thus far been una
ble to obtain it. The general situation this
morning is the same as has heretofore pre-
vailed. The strikers express themselves as
hopeful and confident and the mill men are
ss resolute as ever
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
TRouslE APPRsHeNDsD.
An Outbreak Betwsen MormOns and Sen
tiles Feared.

An Outbreak Retvsen MormOns and Cen
tiles Feared.
OMAHA, NEE, July l6.-Genersl How
ard, commanding the department Of the
Platte, returned to Omaha last evening from
Salt Lake City, in winch place he spent the
Fourth of July. He says there is grave ap-
prehensiou there over the feeling existing
between the Gentiles and Mormoss which
has been greatly intensified BY the Mormons
hall mastiDg the American flag. General
Howard says serious trouble may occur at
sny hour on the slightest pretext. The
Gentiles and United States soldiers are very
indignant. In anticipation Of an outbreak
being precipitated any day the
War Department has made pre-
parations for it By order Of General How
ard the troops that were to leave Fort
Douglas and Fsrt Laramie for Kansas TO
suppress the Cheyennes have been retained
at those posts A collision between the
Mormons and Gentiles 10 looked for on the
24th of this month, which isa great day
with the Mormons, II Being the anniversary
of the settlement Of Utah. They come into
Sslt Lake City by the thousands oa that day
from slipatts Of the Territory. Ssould they
attempt to repeat any such performance as
thew carried out on the Fourth Of July, there
viii probshly be bloodshed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
THE RACE POSTPONED.
HAIRY Roberts Bad Starter, But WiA set
Fourth Place.
6bscidy % Ls RegSsT. ~

HAIRY Roberts n Bad Starter, But VIA oe'
Fourth Place.
abscsa, 10 he RsssaS.
PrrrsBuRa, July l6.-The 2:27 trotnng
raceat Homswood to-day was one OF me
most exciting kind. VIM. Arthur was made
Q strong favorite against the field, but xAs
rather disappointing. The race is unfn-
ished and will be resumed tc-morroy.
Inex and Rex each have two WINS
and Arthur one. Harry Roberts has
three seconds and is certain offourth place
Mr.. Lists horse, driven BY W. b. McCartnx
promised at one time in the race to pe
among the heat winners. he, however, be-
came obstinate, and refused to score with
the other horses. As o result McCarthy
was compelled to start in some instances
several lengths behind. He trotted ciose
second to very fast time and had he been
in the humor for going ought to have E9p
the third heat, There is large amount Of
money behind Arthur and Roberts also was
backed freely. Several hundred Wheeling
and Ohio county people were on the ground
to-day. Over 5000 people witnessed the
races.
The first race was the 2:24 class, for the
trotting purse Of 81 500, was won BY Joe
Davis. Time, 2:20f.
Clinrstone, with running mate Guy, trot-
ted an exhibition mile in 2:2l, making the
last half mile in l:063.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
A BRUTAL MURDERER HANGED.
Joseph Tayler Rsraahss - ths Scahola-
A Bloody History.

Joseph Tnylor Rsr1ahSe - tAe ocanoia-
A Bloody History.
PHILADELPHIA, July l6.-Joseph Taylor,
the murderer of Michael F. Doran, this
morning paid tribute with his life to the
vengeance of the Law, at l0:os} o'clock.
For the fifth time this year has the gallovs
been erected in the Philadelphia county
prison. The drop was almost FIVE feet and
a. with those who had preceded, death sn-
sued from suffocatiou. All signs Of if,
were wanting twenty minutes after the
doors dropped from under the feet Of the
doomed man.
The Crime for which He Died.
Joseph Taylor, the condemned man, on
May 81, 1884, brutally murdered Keeper
Michael F. Doran at the Eastern Pepisee-
tiasy BY beating in bic hreins Nth 49,
.AobI;i anasg bak o. non, and vas hanged
IN the corridor Of the county prison ct ten
O'Clock this morning. The keeper had I'D.
ministered to Taylor q nsuseating medicine
which the prison physician had prescribed,
and thereby had incurred Taylors animosi.
~. On the date mentioned, Doran entered
faylors cell, and as he did 50, Taylor, who
had been lying in wait sprang forward
struck him with heavy wooden bobbin.
which had been used in the prison works
for reeling yarn. Doran staggered forward,
and Taylor, seizing an iron bar, literally
beat the crown Of the mans head of with
it. Then, leaving the keeper groanine on
the blood stained floor he went back to his
cell and lay down on his bed. Ten minutes
later an overseer found the two men in these
positions At the trial determined eSSoft
was made on the part Of Taylor. counsel to
prove insanity, defense which Taylor did
his best to strengthen BY bis behavior in
the dock, but the Jury returned verdict oil
guilty.
A Bloody History.
Taylor was only 20 years Of age. He was
of a vicious disposition, and the police rec
ords show that he stabbed II persons and
and shot 2S during the ten years before the
murder. The crime for which he was in
carcerated when he killed Keeper Dorar
was committed "a hours after he had con
cluded term Of three years for staooing
policeman and special officer. His crimes
began with bis cutting boy companion
when but 10 gears old.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
ELEGANT BIRTHDAY fARTY
Given I'm Hosor of Mr.. James ID. Hainss q
thS Park Yesterday.

Given I'm Hosor of Mr.. James ID. Hainss mt
the Park, Yesterday.
The birthday patry given in honor OF
Mr.. James d. Haines at Wheeling Park,
Yesterday, proved to be one Of the most
enjoy able Affairs ever given on tho'e oesai.
fui grounds. Nearly three hundred invited
guests we're present 70 participate in the de-
hahtful event. Mayors fall orchestra dis-
coursed its sweetest music and the young
folks vere not slow TO take advantage and
mp the light fantastic.
Besides Q large nunb9 Of ladies sn4 gen
tlemen from this city, the following ladies
from Brooke county were present: Miss
Martha Knkwood and Miss Mollie Harris,
he Masses Aggis and Lizzie Hedges;
rhe Misses Ella, Sarah and 0ts Wilsou;
Misses MolHe Leazess. RenA Reeves, Soc
Bill. Ida Miller, the Misses Welis, Albert
Hedges and wife, Samuel Hedges and vile.
John Ralssos. John Lewis, viii Lewis, Viii
Lewis, Job Lewis and wife.
From East M. Wood: Moses E'a, Jeu
ME and Emma Nichols. Messrs. WiIl and
Berry Nichols. John and Ebb Talbot
Sisiersville, W. Va.
The following young gentlemen we're ts'
committee 10 charge: Charles LipPncotf
Viii Manning, Dave Hervey, Will GArdnef
kdssrd Birch ard james D. HAansl
Master Of Cers molies-Henry hiesola
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
THE STRIKES.
Men Afraid to Work for Fear vt
vioIsnce.
THE MILLS CLOSED IN CONSEQUENCE.
The Police Said ~ Have ladiscrimi-
nately CIubbed Women and
Small Boys.
STATE OF THE sTsIkE At BAY CITY.

CLEVELAND, July l6.-Everything is
quiet in the Eighteenth ward, the scene Of
last nights fight. The citizens claim that
women and small boys were dubbed indis'
criminately. An indignation meeting is
talked Of. Superintendent Coleman, OF
the Union rolling mill, says he will get out
warrants for the policemen who clubbed his
men, who, the police claim, threw stones.
None Of the mills are running to-day, the
employees being thoroughly terrorized.
LArER-Nothing has occurred to mar the
peace of the iron war. The strikers have,
as q rule kept to their homes and are to be
seen in the neighborhood of the mill. Their
overwhelming defeat in the brush with the
police Yesterday appears to have had dis
heartening effect on the crowd. The col
ision between the police and the strikers,
yesterday, is the only topic Of conversation
The yards Of the company were guarded by
q detachment of $50 patrolmen under COM
msnd Of Captain Hoehn. There has tor
tunately been no call for their services.
Complete preparations were made to re-
sumo work in the plate mill, fires in all the
pudding furnaces were lighted and at Z
o o'clock the whistle blew as signal for the
men to begin their toll, but the machinery
was not set in motion The men have be.
come intimidsted BY the strikers, and stated
that they preferred idleness for few days.
They had no fears Of interference while at
work, but spprehended violence while at
home. The men were addressed BY Super,
intendent Patton, who stated that he had no
disposition TO expose them to danger, and
therefore he ordered the mill closed until
next Monday. Thus NJ department OF the
company's mill is in operation. The boiler
works did not resume to day. As there was
no need Of the police after this decision hsd
been reached, they departed for home al
nine o'clock. The strikers have held no
meeting, and it is thought they will hold
none to dsy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-17
FIRE AT BAY CITY
Blamed on Ihe Strikers-Not Much Damage
Done.

Blamed on Ihe Strikers-Not Much Damage
Done.
BAY CRY, MIeH, July Sat o'clock
this morning an incendiarY ere broke out in
The lumber pile of d. G. NJ, Gates The
fire department. promptly met the emer-
gency, gen eZal alarm being sounded
Owing to the fact that not breath Of
wind was blowing at the time; the fire
stopped in its ircipiency, only SOC worth
of lumber being barned, which is covered
by insurance. The docks contained ,50O-
feet of lumber. 4 kerosene bottle was
found at the point where the fire started
showing unmistakably that it was the work
of an incendiary. 1t was probably the
work Of strikers or their sympsthisers.
Everything is quiet and orderly up to noon.
J. R. Halls shipgle mill has started up With
a full crew at ten hours day and CORE
spon6iDg reduction in wages, with the IN
Outstanding that if the men do as much
and as good work in ten. hours as they did
formerly in eleven, Hall viii pay them the
same cid wages