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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-12

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New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
"TUE INsoLrNCE OF GERMANY

LONDON. Dec 31.-The Standard this morn
ing publishes dispatch from Madrid under the heading
"The nsocnce Of Germany referring Ia the failure of
tho protocol regarding the soooo Archpego TO receive
signatures. IL says that there wa positive agreement
the part the three countries uterest'dfpan, Eng
land and GernanytO aiiiN the official signatures on
December 10 AT the last moment, however, the dis
patch continues. Count Won hOms-Sonncn the
German peHpoteniary, In the recent hgh-handcd man
of German diplomats, produced thefoyel claims Of
Germany showing desire 10 infringe upon English aud
Spanish rights In Borneo and the SooOo Islands. Ger
many has also given Spain understand that she does
approve the commercial concession which Spain -
maxi ing 10 England and the United States. Both Ger
many and France insist that their exports shall be adj
ed 10 the tpansh West Indies upon au equal footing
with the exports from America Spain II not disposed ~
yield 10 such sBuDbng. Tho newspapers cOuIs"' "'S
knitting together Of spain England Italy and tho uniie
states They England and spain to sig the hOoIoo
protocol. and Ignore Gernanys prctenslOns'
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
THE WAR WITH CHINA.
LONDON. Dec. 31.-The Pal Mall Gasett


says II believed that there IL constant violation OF
the Foreign Enlistment act at Hong Kong This comes
through the powerful local interest of the traders
and artisans. who make large profits by supplying
and repairing the French men-ofwar. The authorities
are unable c enforce the law" The 0d-ett also says
that France contemplacs issuing large loan ON January
10 unless Prime Minister Ferry shall speedily settle tno
Tonquin difficulty. France will then declare war on
China In order avoid the complications arising from
its present anomalous position IN the East.
PARIS, Dee 3l--The FigaTo states that four OF the
largest freight steamers AT layrc viii start with troops
TonQuin January 70. This the NTH brigade sent
to Haiphong cannot reach there earlier than March
II il INTENDED To occupy PakO while Admiral Courier
attacks Canton.
MtEsgiIEs, Dec. 3I.-Thc French Government has
engaged the steamers France, Provence, Bcaril ana
Cachar 10 convey rcnforcements to CHINA The steam
ers are already being equipped for that service.
ThgTsIN Dec. 3l-Thls port IL closed for the winter
account Of lee.
Hose KoNG Dec 81 Two French ships have gone 10
CUrea. No biockadnC ships AT Iiiwan on the south
western coast uf FOrnDs that Intercourse with that
port f. uphstrucod Blockade running with the ports
the northern coast L. active.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
SPAIN AGAIN SHAKEN.
HOUSES DESTROYED AT vELEz MALAGA.

PEOPLE ABANDONING THE CITY-RECOvERINa l9I
BODIES At ALBANIA.
MADRID, Dec 31.-Further earthquakes were eicio
yesterday at Velez Malaga, a city of $1,000 peo.
ple few miles from Malaga. The shocks were OF
much violence and many houses that had been
previously damaged were utterly destroyed. Inc
people were terrOr-stricken aud have abandoned
the city. altogether. They are now encamped
outside and the telegraph station mas
been removed to, the same place.
A thousand bouses at Albania are in runs. Inc
work of searching the deprs for the dead bodies OF
the victims of the disaster was vigorously prose-
cutcd yesterday. There were 1872 bodies re-
covered. The shocks yesterday were also felt WIN
more OF less severity elsewhere throughout the
province of Malaga aud through Granada. Ihey
They occurred between and 10 IN the morning
There was further loss of life aud property at
Perana, ROgOrdo, VInuea and AlfanateJo. IL IN
estimated that the total number OF persons VINO
have been killed since Christmas ~ 2,00O Inc
town of Albuqueros was completely DESTROYER
Many people pershed, among whom were scVerai
local officials.
Subscrlstong for the relief Of the sufferers have
been started at Madrid. Malaga and Granada Inc
KING has subscribed $4,000.
The panic caused by the recent earthquakes Is
increasing at Arciidona, Granada, Iorr0x ana
VeIez Malaga. The inhabitants are still encamped
III the fields. The museum. university, hospita',
prison and government offices al Granada were
more or less severely damaged
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, Dec. 81 Mr.. Leblanc, NJ. T.,
and r. and G. A. Corneer have been committed TO tue
stand trial for approaching grand jurors 10
get them to ignore bills Of indictment in criminal pros
ecuton.
The police authorities believe that the recent robbery
from Lefebvres jewery store planned ana cafrieu
out by Jones, noted chief OF American burglars oono
ago Jones sentenced TO seven years IN t pe
itentiary for robbery, but owing 70 MS wealth ana i
he succeeded lately In getting the sentence COM
muted dispatch from Chicago says that the prisoner
Is probably James Carroll, q bank robberI
HALIFAX, Dec. 3l-The British barkentino Miidreu'
Edwards MASTER ballast, from Pernambuco Tor North
Sydney was lost on scatsry Island near Sydney, on
Christmas Day, In snowstorm AL hands were sa'oo'
but they lost their effects.
HAMILTON, Ont, Dec. 3l.-Mary Shea. On OLD peesaf
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
LRREG ULARITIES OF H. MCREERY.
CHARGED WITH VARIOUS OFFENCES BEFORE HIS
TROUBLE IN A NEw-YORK HOTEL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

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TROUBLE IN A NEw-YORK HOTEL.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
PITTsBURG, Dec. 31.-A dispatch announcing
that the proprctors of the Sturevant House, NewYork
had asked the arrest OF j. H. McCreery for paying his
board bill with . bogus check the Second National
Bank OF Pttsburg was read with great interest here
He was prominent member OF the Wallace faction of
the Pennsylvania Democracy. He is son-nlaw OF John
Dravo the Collector Of Customs at this port McCreery
was known as rail way lawyer and at time boasted
or having the charters for six new railroads In his
pocket He was appointed attorney for the Pfts6nrg
ana Lake Erie railway position which he held ior
several years and then suddenly retired He credited
with having worked the marginal railroad ordinance
through the City Councils.
About year ago the Elder McCreery's private
king house at Beaver Falls failed and tho son. j. H..
was charged with the wreck, through enormous loaps
Tor which no securities had been given This and other
troubles led tOa dispute between McCreery and w Z.
Erskine, his brother-in-law and law partner. which
ended In dissolution of partnership about six months
ago, when McCreery went to New-YOrk and opened
law Office Since that time Erskne has obtained judg
ments against McCreery to the amount Of about 200
TWO weeks ago Jonas Pierce the Sharpsville, Penn
syiyania iron manager, presented Mckeesport BOT,
Oug bond for payment. Payment refused, and 1t
Was found that the bond which for $1,000 bogus
Pierce said that he had obtained 1t from McCreery Nc
Creery's family are stopping with Collector Dravo.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
SOUTH PACIFIC ANNEXATIONs.

MELBOURNE, Dec. 3l.-Jamcs Service, Prime
Minister of the Colony, has sent to the Governor oi VIC
toria rccounting the Of tho Iinrera
Government that settlement by any foreign rover ih
Guinea improbable and would 10 regarded as on
unfriend!y act In consequence of these ASSURANCES
the Premier says, the coioniss conied In the Gov
protect their interests II is only just tosdp-
pose that the Germans annexed without the knowledge
OF the Government The oolonists indignant that
while forbidden to act themselves the Government
should allow Germany to step in." .
The Premier and Governor have sent telegram 10
Earl Derby the Imperial Colonial Secretary, urging MN
To telegraph authority to Australia to take the necessary
steps TO secure the islands remaining available ana con-
vcying vigorous protest in behalf Of Victoria against
the inaction of the Imperial Government
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
TIE WESTERN BLIZZARD.
A STORM FOLLOWED BY A HIGH WIND.

RAILROADS BLOCKADED BY THR sSOw-sEvERAk
NIGHT TRAISs ABANDoNED.
ST. PAUL, Mlnn., Dec. 31.-The storm which
ragged in Minnesota and Dakota last night gave place
this morning to clearer, colder weather, with high
wind From six eight inches of fe and several
night trains abandoned Reports received
from the railroad offices this evening show clear
cold weather on all the lines Of road. Trains
on The Northern Pacific and the Manitoba roads arrived
nearly on nle and those the Minneapolis aud st.
Louis aud the Milwaukee and ST. Paul were delayed but
hour The outgoing train on the Omaha road
bockaded at st. James, aud the Incoming train on
the road about twelve hours late. The storm
have been worst IN the southern part OF tho
State.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
THOMPSON OUT OF OFFICE.
RoLL1N NJ. SQUIRE SUCCEEDS HIM.

,rpGE BEACH's INJUNCTION DIsREGARDED-MR'
poRsHEINER REJECTED AS CORPORATION couN-
Sell
Although the injunction granted by Judge
Reach was not dissolved yesterday by Judge
Truax, before whom arguments were made, the
Roard of Aldermen met at p. m. Mayor
Edison sent in the name of Rollin NJ.
Gouire for Commissioner of Public Works,
and it was confirmed by practically
unanimous VOTE Mr.. Squire furnished
bonds and took the oath of office in the
evening. He is a Democrat and lawyer; but
he is not connected with either of the local fac
tious and he has not practised law during
the three years he has lived in this city. The
Mayor nominated Congressman Dorsheimer for
Corporation Counsel, but he was rejected, only
seven votes being cast in his favor.
In the evening Congressman-ele Vlele
resigned as Park Commissioner and Jesse w.
Powers, Tammany Democrat was appointed
to succeed him. The Mayors Office was
guarded by police all day. and an attempt to
subpoena him on the part of the Grand jury
failed. The jury were discharged after ex-
pressing their indignation at the Mayors con-
duct to Judge Gildersleeve.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
INJUNCTIONs or 4 DYING GIRL.
inr TELEGRAPH To TIE TRrBUsF.l

BALTIMORE, Dee. 31.-When Miss Annie VI.
Tewes, daughter OF Joseph Tewes Of East Baltimore
~ tho point OF death sunday she requested her
family allow eight OF her gr friends to act as pail
bearers. she specified that they should he dressed In
white satin and that each should carry white lily Ar
ter giving the most minute directions for her obseques,
she bid family goodbye and In few moments died.
The funeral place to-day st. Michaels Catholic
Church. Eight OF her intimate friends acted as pail
bearers They Misse. Eva Nagcgart, W. ieis. NJ IL
mcr, A.. Dcichelmad, A. Schmidt, Kate Ircncher, VI
Wanbach and Jennie Ruth. Each carried lily ia her
sengagcd hand The unusual spectacle attracted an
immense crowd Of people. Miss fewcs was an honor
graduate of the female high school and accomplished
musician. She engaged TO be married.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
FRIGHT IN HOOKING VALLEY
MINERS HOLDING SECRET MEETINGS. q
ATTACKING TRAIN-A SEARCH FOR DYNAMITE

fBY TBLR0pAPM 10 TIE TRIDUNki

rBY TBLR0nAFA 10 TIE Tribunal
COLUMBUS. Dec. 31.-Trouble s again brewing IN
the valley and excitement is rising to- fever hest
The knots of men who formerly gathered about the
streets discussing the situation again appearing
On Tuesday:s mass meeting was held in the woods
near Happy Hollow and last night another largo
one was held near Stratsville special train left
here last night for Nelsonyille with the General
superintendent, G.. r. Carr. NJ p. L. Booth. Sheriff
Boden aud two deputies Tho object of the party
was to procure warrant to search the premises Of
miner near Lick Run. Mayor Buckley was ap-
piled to for such warrant. but he refused to
furnish it on legal groundss The search was desired
by the road officials, who said that they had re-
ceived reliable information that an attempt would
soon be made by body Of striking miners to do
stroy the railroad bridge near Lick Run with dy-
namte and that the explosives had been shipped to
man at laurel Hill The party proceeded to
Laurel Hill to search the premises of the man sus-
pected of having the dynamite in his possession. II
no objection was made by him. They found the
house of the suspected miner locked. Inquiries
were made, but no seemed to have any knowl-
edge of him. 1t was learned that his wife visit
ing In New-Straitsvile. The mines at Nelsonvills
and in the vicinity slowly filling up. Those who
go to work do understandingy and after the first
days work Is done express themselves as feeling all
the better for having made the rgLt move.
The passenger train on the Monday Creek Branch
was stoned late last night. Little damage was
done. For the last three or four days good many
negroes have been going through there on their way
to the mines below. The strikers, especially the
boys of this place. have been in thehabi of congre,
eating at the depot and hootng and hallooiDg when
the train comes in and when it goes out. Last
night when it went out one in the crowd threw
stones through the coach windows at the negroes.
No hurt, but there will now be WORK for the
dot Iotu puchtql he I'm of fila
Columbus Hooking Coal and Iron. Company, was
the train and feared a general attack on the
tran
mass meeting of the miners Of this valley was
held to take action in the case of Samuel Butt.
the operator of the New-York mine The grievance
that the gentleman named has reopencd his mine.
contrary to the rules OF the district, by giving EN-
plOymcnt to miners other than those who We're en-
pioyed in that mine previous TO the strike. Alter
thorough examination had been made the meeting
passed "A resolution ordering Butt to give the old
miners their places and cease work unit he com:
piled with this resolution. motion was also passed
ordering all miners who given employment to
pay the relief levy or he discharged.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
FOG OF PECULIAR HUE.
FOG OF PECULIAN HUE.
AN AUGUST SUNLIGHT on THE BAY ADVANCE OF
COLD WAVE.

AN AUGUST SUNLIGHT on THE BAY ADVANCE o.
COLD WAVE.
A dense fog hung over the city all Tuesday
night and yesterday morning when the first light OF day
began struggle with the darkness the mist became
peculiar yeowsh-rcd color. Before the up tho
strange light filed the atmosphere and when finally tho
sun did rise it became red. The effect wore away
by o'clock and left only the ordinary cold gray see fog
At noon the fog began to lift and an hour
later had passed away Thcn riffs In the clouds ap'
peared through them floods Of yellow sunlight fell
There streak Of bright yellow light on the waters
of the bay just above the Narrows Above and below 10
the waters were dark and coldlookng but there Inc
stead of the cold dark glitter OF December sun ON tho
water was seen the mild golden beauty OF an August
day Ships running before the wind with all their sails
set through that space OF yellow water looking ko
golden gallaons EdoradO and then, slipping into
the darker gray put of their glory
In the basement OF the Equitable Building the snat
Service officer had posted .pacard saying: Cod
wave coming The Thermometer will register nom 2o'
to 500 lower in the next next t%en.y,Iour . .oM
that cold on its way from tho
Nest and It's advance guard would get here this morning
All along the coast 81 New England and the Middle
states there dense fog yesterday morning, bus
began to clear at over the Eastern and middle
states the temperature mild but IL was cod IN tno
West and the cold making rapid progress III thsu
rection In Key West yesterday people were eating
oranges aud picking with the Thermometer regis
terinr 700. while in Manitoba the Inhabitants wcfe
breathing an atmosphere I2o below zero.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
POISONING HIMSELF WITH MORPHINE.

ATLANTA, Dec. 31.-Isaac Barr entered his
room this morning. and awaking his companions, sad
Boys, have taken dose OF morphine" His room
mates took joke and said nothing have taken
two dOses"-
"Oh shut mp and go to bed" replied one.
81 have taken three doses, yes, four than that
have taken six doses OF morphine. and am going to
die said Barr disrobed and threw himself his
bed.
He began to breathe heavily, frightening his com
panions who took him from his ped In unconscious
condition. He kept up an incohereDt muttering, IN
when he 1atch tho words morphine and motner
I'm such disconnected way as to prevent an under
standing Of what he meant He Ia now In the hands OF
physcians who are putting bm through vigorous treat
ment. lie had swallowed seven doses Of the opate.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
TWO MEETINGS OF.THE ALDERMEN

ONE or THE MAYORS NOMINEES CONFERENCE.-The
OTHER REJECTED.
When the Board of Aldermen was called TO order
shortly after l o'clock large crowd was present.
Among those on the floor were John j. OBrien. ex.
Collector Thomas Murphy, Colonel Ethan Allen,
AssenbIyman Frederick Is. House. ex-Alderman
Seaman Excise Commissioner MITCHELL Justice
Daniel ORelly. Thomas =. Walsh, Charles f..
Gilderseevc. Lawson n. Fuller and Thomas f.
Gilroy. The president submitted certified copy OF
the order denying the motion for an injunction re-
straining tho New York Gable Company from build
ing railroad in Lexington-ave., which was placed
Cepsiaaed second Page.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
THE RAINS IN THE SOUTH.
CIR otrIs Doc 21 "A flor fva dovs 4

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3I.-After TWO days OF ram
and high temperature another cold change set in early
this morning and the mercury has fallen from $50 yeser
day afternoon TO 200 at p NJ to-day, with prospccs
that IL will go close The rainfall in this neigh
borhood was heavy. good deal OF damage has
been done to farms, bridges and other property.
LITTLE Rock, Dee. 31.-At some points the Ouachita
River spreads through the bottom distance
of ten miles. Three miles north OF Arka-
delphia there is break over two hundred
long, through which the water rshes at the rate OF
twenty five miles hour while there is another break,
believed 10 bc worse reported half mile further north
GALVESTON Dec 3l.-rerrifc rain storms have del.
ugcd this in the last four days. doing great damage
railway and other properties Trains have been de-
ayed and country roads rendered impossible owing TO
bridge washouts.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
"THE LONDON TINES y on AMERICA.

LONDON, DEC. 5I.-IH Ht IWt6 IHIs HIUTIIIHE
has review Of the year 1884. Referring To
America It says The absorbing topic Of tho year
the election President The session OF Congress
ending Ia March rendered abOrtye, both parties de
string to avoid n direct the question OF free
trade which was inomemtarily shc,ed. The Democrats
preferred play waiting game. hoping TO regain con
t0 of executive by the probability of the ls"pnbi-
cans selecting Objectionable candidate Ihe nope
was fulfilled. Mr BlalucH appeals To the anti English
spirit IRISH failed to scuce them from their
alliance with Democrats. The project Of treaty
with Nicaragua giving America control of the proposed
canal has found little favor and will hardly be ratified 10y
Inc present Congress times rcIoioos 1T the revival
Of industrial activity IN the south as shown by the New
Orleans IL
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
AFFAIRS IN AFRICA.

LONDON, Dee. 3l.-M. liamel, the agent OF
the Dutch traders Ia the Congo territory, who was re-
Gently by the French authorities Oh the charge
Of violating French territorial rights, has been released
and returned to the Congo In "a French manof-war.
Tho German expedition to explore the African interior
has returned Anbfil Guinea the West coast Of
Africa The natives refused To allow 30 expedition TO
proceed Traders IA tho French colony Of Gaboon, IN
Africa plain that unless the heavy import duties are
reduced they Will he obliged 10 close their shops n
stated that French houses suffering equally with
English houses although the tariff English goods Is
80 per cent higher than French goods The natives AZ
Bell IOwnsdc revolving ln consequence OF an assist
English house arrcstiDg native for dent Ia
"a conflict the natives made the assistant prisoner
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
REPRESENTATIVE RAYDALDS JOURNEY

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 1.-Mr. Randall aud
marty left the Maxwell House at 10 a. NJ yesterday
and went In carriages to Vanderbilt ohNe's.y'
where they were cordially received by the faculty
OF that institution Chancellor Garland introduce" Mr.
Randall to the professors and students. Mr. hAn"a"
then delivered a speech ON eduea"on " "' ''''"ss
us was followed by Mr. McAdoo ON ths
cam. sub,ect After inspection OF
the buildings and departments. the party
proceeded TO Belle Meade where they arrived q noon
at Hermitage Club by leading Nom.
Sers OF every shade Of political opinion ExG9vsFnor
,1ens re members Or II. Mr. Randall left on tho 0ns
n m trau to-day Tor Birmingham
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
crSoo0EPfNc NrW OIL FIELDS.
10y TELEGRAPH 10 rug rRluUxg.l

IHI IELENNAFH ~ INE IKIUUNKI
PIIre;UGG, Dec. 3l.-A moderate flow of
oil obtained last night at well he outskirts Of
Washington Pennsylvania at depth OF 2,2o9 feet. The
well was boing sunk for gas Drilling has stead
ily Each visitor To the well bears oil phia full OF the
hud souvenir This is the first oil strike in this
county
Drilling for oil has been begun at Kelly Station about
thirty miles UP the Allegheny river The enterprise Is
headed by Dr. PITTS of NewlOrk, member OF the OIL
CITY Exchange md other we'll known oil men The
tractors viii .iuk the well To depth OF lJ2O feet The
company who the well have leases aggreratin.
about two thousand acre..
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
THE POPE AND THE TEMPORAL POWER.

LONDON, Dec. 3l.-Ihe journal IF Rome an
nouncos the formation of "Temporal Power Lraguc
to establish committees throughout the world with the
object of adj Grating the press and from the pulpit
platform for the restoration of the temporal power ana
domains OF the Pope.
The Italian Cardinals Of the Sacred College have been
occuni,d IA prvate az to the result of the
coming the Sacred College the creation OF
Cardinals. The recent death OF Cardinal ConsoinI
left thirty foreign and thirtytwo Italian Cardinals
In the College. H. II reported that inc fopo
in favor creating foreign Cardinals AMI taxing
the chance of the ponnca throne going to some one
outside OF the Italian Cardinals.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
COMPROMISING WITH HIS COMPANY.
iBr TELEGRAPH 10 rmg rRrnuvEl

. IBf TRLRGRAPH ~ THE TRfbuNEI
CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-IIarry Miner, of the Sill
vcr King Company, has given notice OF reduction In
salaries. Three days ago Frederic DE Becville and
other leading members OF the company were informed
that owing the general depression In theatrical affairs
they would have to submit to "a reduction I'm their sal
aries Mr. Dc Beileyiile told that he would he cut
500 week. He at gave two weeks notice that he
would his connection with the company II the cut
Insisted upon. Other members Of the company fo
lowed Mr. De Bollcyilles example. Mr.. Miner then
called conference. which the manager and actors
met ach other half way the threatened dissolution
Of ts< orsllnzation ayerted
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
TO OPREVENT THE SALE or 4 GAS COMPANY
rBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

IBY TKLEGKAFH IK1BUNE.T
TRENTON, Dec. 31.-The Consumers Gas
light Company which is erecting works ut Jersey City
filed In the United States Circuit Court bill alleging
that the old company the Jersey City Gaslght Com
MANY Is about 10 lease it's and franchise 10 the
United Impr0y emcnt Company Of Philadelphia. rule
was granted requiring the Philadelphia company 10
show cause OH January H. why tho injunction should
no issue,
New-York tribune., 1885-01-01
CLEAR, COLD WEATHER AFTER THE BLiZ.
ZARD.

SIOUX Cry, Iowa, Dec. 3I.-The blizzard
which prevailed yesterday and last night passed over
to-day and succeeded by cold. the thermom-
indicating l3o below at r. All railroads arc
blockaded, excepting the Sioux City and Pacific, bus
they being rapidly opened and trains expected
In ON all lines tonight and tomorrow. Tue snow ts
packed hard that there will DO more drifting Of
that now on the ground.