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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21
THE CITY In BRIEF.
Mere Mention of Miscellaneous Matters of
General Interest.

Mere Mention of Miscellaneous Matters of
General Interest.
BACK river is frozen over.
TIE thermometer played it low down yes
terdSY.
FIRES were kindled around the island fire
plugs yesterday.
EX.OrrICER Thomas Montgomeryis night
policeman at the Chapline street rink ana
Mr.. Ferguson day officer.
A LARGE and very enjoyable party was
given at the residence Of Mr. Harry Russell
on the Island, last evening.
THE polo club will give an exhibition at
the Capitol rink this afternoon and evening.
There are fourteen members, seven on each
side.
TIKI b. 4 o. will run special train to
Mt. de Chantal this afternoon, to accommo.
date the members of the Legislature and
their friends. The train will leave the
Capitol at , o'clock, Wheeling time.
THE many friends OF Mr.. Sam Miller re-
ioiced to hear yesterday that his condition
showed a decided Improvement and that
there was now little doubt Of his recovery.
M. MipssElate. immineHtdanger hasbeen
Subject of general concern and our citizens
at large desire his speedy restoration to
health.
Tur Rev. Alexander Sinclair brother.
in.law of DR.. Cunningham, died yesterday
at o'clock p. m, in Salisbury Md. The
funeral will take place Monday afternoon.
DR.. Cunningham will leave today and be
absent over Sabbath, so there will be no
preaching in the First Presbyterian Church
tomorrow.
AT 1870 last evening private party took
possession OF the Chapline street rink and
to the beautiful strains OF Kramer s bewitch-
ing music skated several hours away in
most delightful manner. l. was composed
of number OF we'll known young ladies
and gentleman and was a decidedly pleas
ant affair.
HoY. J. ". ST. CLAIR of Fayette, will
probably succeed Colonel W. II. Hogeman,
deceased, as chief counsel Of the Z. q U.
railroad. Mr.. ST. Clair is an able lawyer
and oue of the most gifted orators in the
southern part Of the State, and his recogni-
ton is but a deserved compliment 10 MS
merit-FairmOnt Index.
Tirr reception given to the Parlor Social,
at II e residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Sal
lada. on North Main street. was the finest
affair ever held by the club. Over forty
couples participated, and dancing con
tinued until late hour to T. I. Cockayne's
music. At u o'clock an elegant supper
was served by the kind hostesses, to which
all did ample justice.
Tax Island rink still continues to receive
the patronage Of all the best people in the
city and large assemblies at each session IS
always the order. The managers are enter
prising gentlemen and give their patrons
good attractions. Next Monday night the
event of the season will occur at this rink,
it being the first grand Marde Grss carni.
val of The Wheeling Skating Club, 1t will
no doubt be an immense affair aud no one
should fail to attend
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He Did Not Come.
GOOD BYE.
Tie Prince of Wales Sees the Troops on
for Egypt.

Tie Prince of Wales Sees the Troops on
for Egypt
I.oNDoN, February 20.-The third battal.
ion Of Greuadier guards started for Suakim
to-day. Previous to their setting out from
Windsor they were addressed by Prince OF
Wales. He said be we'll remembered the
day ,hirty-one years ago when the same
battalion departed for the Crimea and he
dist;r clly remembered the btavery with
which they bore their part 10 that struggle
IL the campaign on which they were now
entering he felt sure they would uphold the
honor Of the country. In conclusion no
WishGd them GOd speed and sale aud
speedy return to England.
The Queen Sends n Latter.
The Prince shook hands heartily with the
officers while the men raised an enthusiastic
cheer. The Queen commemorated the &C.
casion By sending an autograph letter to the
officers. She assured them OF her good
wishes and prayers. After the inspection
was over the Guards marched from the
Castle 10 the Western Railway The streets
through which they passed were brightly
decorated with Gags and banners. Crowds
Of peorle thronged the walks and cheered
as the Grenadiers marched by. At the rail
way they quickly entered the train and were
brought 10 Waterloo station in London.
An immense crowd had collected here.
Enthusiasm.
The arrival Of the train was greeted with
tremendous cheering. The wives OF the
soldiers we're admitted TO the platform to
bid their husbands goodbye, and the pa
thetic scenes Of yesterday, when the Cold
stream Guards took their leave, were again
enacted. When the last partings were over
the train moved out from the station amid
renewed cheers from the multitude and pro-
ceeded to Grayesend At all stations along
the way crowds had assembled and enthusi,
astic cheers greeted the train. IL was a
constant ovation from Windsor 10 Graves
end. The men. though touched BY the
leave taking, Quickly rallied and soon were
in remarkably high spirits singing wai
song after war song with stirring effect.
Al Grayeseud an enthusiastic reception
awaited them and they embarked on the
steamer which takes them TO Egypt 10 In
spiring strains Of music from bands and 10
sFeeter music Of cheers from the throats OF
thousands Of fellow cOuntrymen.
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as GOOD AS ANY.

Another Guess at Mr.. Cleyeland's Cabi-
net.
ALBANY, February 20.-The best au-
thorities. who in this case know whereof
they speak, give the following as the Csbi-
net of President-elect Cleveland:
Secretary OF Stste-Thomas +. BaYard.
Secretary of the Treasury-Daniel Man
ming.
Secretary Of War-William F. Villas.
Secretary Of the NaYy-John Quincy
Adams.
Secretary of the InteriOr-Allen 6. Thur
man.
Postmaster General-L. Q. C. Lamar.
Attorney General-A. II. Garland.
Tie War and Navy portfolios are said to
be the only ones in doubt. But the former
viii certainly go to Western man, and the
latter to y New Highlander.
The statement that Mr.. Manning has ex-
pressed his willingness to accept the Treas
cry portfolio IS not true. There is excellent
authority for declaring that he has not al
tered his position, and is still unwilling to
take the place. At the same time there Is
little doubt, in well informed Democratic
circles, that he will finally accept and there
are indications to that effect in the business
interests with which Mr.. Manning is con-
nected in Albany. Both yesterday and to-
day Mr.. Cleveland has declined to see callers
at his residence. 1t is announced that he
is at work on his inaugural address and will
devote his attention exclusively to it until
the document is completed. Considerable
progress has already been made. This aa'
nouncement is taken to indicate that the
Cabinet was practically settled at the con.
ference on Sunday with Senator Bayard
and Others sud tends TO confirm the slate in
dicated above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21
CAMERON.
Saacicl 10 Ms Eog!strr.


CAMERON. February 20-Blizzard a!te7
blizzard has been striking the town every
few dsys for the past fortnight, keeping
country people at home and stagnating busl-
neSs generally.
Some improvements by way Of buildiug
are in progress, although very much hin
dered by the unfavorable condition Of the
weather. Our enterprising townsmau, ]. c.
Crawford, has under contract and in course
of erection several new business houses.
The intention is to have them ready for oc-
cupstiou when the much wished for bust
ness boom comes. May they be needed
scCn.
Mr.. ". NJ. Kincsid, Of this place, has
about concluded to be an aspirant for the
Office Of Superintendent Of the Penitentiary.
His friends are urging him to apply, and he
will likely do so. Mr.. Kincaid is composed
Of timber that viii make a good officer. If
the powers that be should consult US we will
recommend the gentleman spoken Of with
pleasure.
Reports all agree in saying the growing
wheat has been very much injured by the
wet weather followed by such prolonged and
severe freezing.
Temperance folks are very much inceused
over the desest of the prohibitory resolution
in the lower house Of the Legislature.
CITIzES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21
BRIEF TELEeRAMs.

The cold weather continues in the West
and Northwest
The main school building at Howard
City, Michigan, was destroyed BY fire yes
terdsy morning. Loss. $4,000.
The Illinois Legislature has unanimously
passed aresolution asking Congress to pass
the Edmunds bill to retire Gen. Grant.
The Union passenger station at Mendoza,
Ill, was destroyed by Gre yesterday. Loss
$4,000.
P. Galoti, sentenced to the Colorado PEN
tentiary for life in 1877, has been pardoned
iHe is in dying condition, and his mother,
20 years old, came all the way from Italy to
beg for his release. She will return to that
country with her son. Galoti in his youth
belonged TO q gang Of bandits, and was
obliged to leave his native land on that ac-
count
On PalQns river, W. T., at Hooks Dig
gings, ls37eWednesday, Calvin Pierce, q
,.dAsPsssdtf!i;&as lynched fOrmuder. he had
killed two men.
Jules Vermia arrested at San Antonio,
Texas, has stolen hundreds Of animals
within the past year. Together with two
other men ne contracted 70 denver reg
ularly lots of horses at the depot in this
city. Yesterday he delivered fifty and re-
ceived pay for them. He then started into
the country for another raid, but was cap.
tured short distance from the city.
The Niagara river is blocked fom Queens
ton two miles into the lake, making an ice
bridge nine miles long.
James Irving, ex-Csptain Of the New
York Police and noted detective is dead.
Mrs. Raymond, wife Of Delegate Ray
mond, of Dakota, is dead in Washington.
The Harrisburg plow factory at Harris
burg, Iowa, burned Yesterday. Loss $40,-
600. as
An Internal machine was found in the
basement of Franks building at SturgiS,
Mich, yesterday. 1t had been lighted but
the fuse went out.
The House of Representatives passed. so
pension bills last night.
1t is said that Major General W. F.
Rogers, member of Congress- from the Buf,
falo, N. Y, district, will be public printer
undcr Cleveland,
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THE LATE JUDGE vooRHIs's DEATH.
A Meeting Of the Bergen County Mutual
Fire Insurance Company Directors.

A Meeting Of the Bergen County Mutual
Fire Insurance Company Directors.
HAcxExSACx, Fabruary 20.-The direc-
tors Of the Bergen County Mutual Fire In
sursnce Company met at the house OF Treas
urer Demarest OF Oradell this afternoon.
Judge Aaron G.. Garrison, who is one of the
finest penmen in the country, had prepared
an elaborate set of resolutions expressing
the regret of the company at the death of
the late Secretary, Henry H. Voorhis.
After reading several extracts from the
morning papers, it was decided not to act
upon the resolutions at present
Treasurer Demarest made statement
showing that he had Sl3,559 on hand.
Agent Jacob G. Berdsn had more than
$1,000, and there was due from the late
Secretary $l2, 900. The treasurer also add
ed, fact not heretofore known, that Secre-
tary Voorhis had for some time been in the
habit of borrowing the company's money
on his personal Lotes. When these loans
reached few thousands the treasurer said
he began to feel a little shaky, and he
pressed, Secretary NOorhis for settlement
which was made in instsllments, the last
in December, 1884. 1t is now conectured
that the secretary may have paid these
notes with the company's funds
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A BAD WRECK.
Fuller Details OF the virginia Midland
Wreck.

Fuller Details OF the Virginia Midland
Wreck
WASHINGTON, February 20.-The colil'
sion last night on the Alexandra and Fred
ericksburg railroad, at -Four Mile Run, was
more disastrous than tho meager details oo'
tainable last night indicated. The follow
ing are the killed:
ANDREW AUGUR, conductor Of the
freight train, aged 3S, married. lived IN
Alexandra.
THOMAS DOWNING, fireman Of the
passenger train.
The injured are:
JOHN BRUCE, engineer of passenger
train. seriously injured.
BRAKEMAN STEWARD, }, freight tram,
thought to be fatally injured.
GEORGE MILLER, brakeman on
freight train, one ear cut off and head badly
mangled, arms broken in several places;
broug ght to this city on a relief train ana
taken to hospital - 2;
T. W. JONES. chief clerk OF tie postal
car, injured about the head and body.
W. A. McNEAL, mail agent, injured
about the head.
" L, Oh Il w nh1i pOoteA SASAN-
3. 7. FRAME, colored postal clerk.
THOMAS GAYL0R, mail weigher, in
jured severely.
GEORGE FREER, engineer Of freight
train, is missing and probably killed.
FIREMAN MAL0NEY, of the freight
train, is also believed to be in the burning
wreck.
As soon as the collision occurred the
freight train caught fire and wasconsumed.
The freight train consisted Of thirty'one
freight cars and four new passenger coaches
lust built for the Midland Railway Com
pany and were being taken to Alexandria.
Twenty-seven of the freight cars were en-
tirely destroyed with their contents. Otthe
passenger train, the baggage car express
car, postal cor and smoking car were en-
iirely destroyed, with their respective con-
tents. Both engines being in the very cen
ter of the burning pile, were completely
ruined BY fire. The safe in the express car
containing 100000 in cash was destroyed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21
BELLhIRE.

While Miss Kate Claylabd was skating a.
The Mammoth rink on Thursday night sbs
Cell and broke her lefi leg between the ankle
and knee She was taken 10 her homo
near by and medical aid snmmoned. AZ
last accounts she WAS doing ~ well a. could
be expected.
This morning ard afternoon chiidres
under IL years WILDE admitted free ists
Dnsmore Bros Rirkwood rink. Thsss
will be an orange race BY three boy. this
evening.
While Frank Kearus was rumagihg abou,
an out Of the way corner In his drug store
yesterday, he found amongst other ihings
quite number Of old papers containing &C
cornts Of the assassination ol Presideet
Lincoln. the capture OF Booth aod several
elder ones containing accounts OF battles
iough, during the late var These pspss
are valuable as roles now. aud be inissds
TO keep them.
Thursday evening quite an enioyabls r.
fair was bad ut tie residence Of one of
Bridgepcr's oldest citizen. kr. Hsasy
Glsss. A uumber Of young aud old tolka
accompanied by MeisteTs orchestra. Gsthx.
ed at his residence for The purpose d csls.
bratipg Mr. Glass 9th birthday.
Rev. Thomas Scott missionary 10 India,
vas the guest Of Mr. II. 7. Hovells on Wed
nesday. In the evening . compinsa.asy
reception was rendered him. Amoae thoss
present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weois
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown, Mr. sad nss.
Morris Cope. and Rev. and hA Nict
HorthiDg'on.
There viii be potato race at the haa'
moth rink TONIGHT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

Thy B. Il o. depot, in Washington, is so
exceedingly handy to the Capitol-praotic-
ally next squAre-that no road in the city
can equal it in point Of accessibility. An
other great advantage lies in the fact that
the B. & o. has its own depot used ex-
clusiyely for its OWE trains. When the time
foz departure comes after the inaugural pro-
eeediDgs are at an end. there is inevitably
a rush to the depotS. In such depots where
there are various roads, one can readily i'm
sgine the confusion which must exist, and
the consequent risk Of getting upon wrong
trains Nothing Of this kind can occur at
the B. / o. depot, where the platforms are
spacious, and where there Is no crowding
and jSmming to get through narrow gates,
and being showed back with the disCOursg-
ing announcement that It is no: your
train"
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THE WATER
Caused More Serious Loss Than Did The
Fire.

Caused More Serious Loss Than Did The
Fire,
CmcAGO, February 20-The loss to the
tenants of Grannis' block will not exceed
$4,000. None of them except II. NJ, Kius'
ley, Burnham & Root and Mcdonald Bros
will suffer any considerable less. Kiusley
whose cafe was in the southeart corner Of the
basement, will lose about $4,000. The fire
extended into the rear part of his lunch
room and restaurant on Washington street,
The greatest damage was done by water.
The fixtures of the cafe cost $4,000, and
the bar goods and stock about $4,000
more. All this is total loss. The res
tsurant and lunch room were damaged up
stairs and downstairs mostly by water $lO,-
900. Kinsley is insured for SIS, 900 in Bar
ret's agency. Burnhsm 4 Roots, architects,
place their loss at $4,000. Insurance, S..
600. They lost many original speciGca-
tons. The losses Of other tenants will
probably not average over 81 900 each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

THg Board of Commissioners decided yes
.rdsy Iy vote of six to four thstit was in
incident 70 unite with the city in the pur-
,sse of the State House for the purpose
transferring county business to that build
70. Mr.. BORING spoke sgainst the meas
"a at some length, embOdying in bis views
be statement, that the annual cost OF keeping
% the building would in a few years build
suitable Court House. He thought too
ae edi6ee would stand but short
:ue. as the towers were oegin-
iinr to show signs OF cruuohng
Iteady. If this be so, the best
ains the city can do is to demohsh the
csambHus' structure, and If not too late'
y to sell some of the material to the con-
Irsc.ors of the State House at Charleston
/ bAer the rubbish is all removed su0stan-
| s. sud proper building should be erected
be running the city and county business
! lrder the one root. The saving sDd con-
iraierce by this arrangement Woaid oe
l2dreds Of dollars per anaum 20 the tAN'
-,rs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

Tux fruits Of a section Of Democratic
majority voting with the minority on wild
cat legislation is now ripening TO perfection.
It is exempRfed in the following from the
IateiHgencer:
There II goes. A proposition comes
from the Democratic side to extend the ses-
ion Of the Legislature. What has the Leg
stature been doing since the 18th OF Jan
raryr There cant be an extension OF the
eession without cost TO the Taxpayers, and
syery day costs over 5000. This is pretty
E;sh for The intelligent majority to set DC.
tore the people of this Stste-ten days OF
| he session remains, nothing done, and an
sttusiou Of time proposed to help au IN
lclvent party out Of It's straits.
Torty.fys days ought to De time enoaGh-
Re fnsiori.y has fritted away its oPpor-
,,iiy il should not expect the people to pay
lr - delinquency.
Il aow the Democrats will watch the CON
Enemy and vote together in squelehing
.r dilaiosy measures Of the Republicans
| q regular business will proceed With proper
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

THB recently organized association Of
business men, who comprise quite number
Of the City's merchants and manufacturers,
hSTe decided that the feature IN the pro-
posed tax assessment biz which has for its
purpose the assessment of all property,
whether there be any debt on it or not, N
particularly o6uozoiOgs, and hurtiul to the
business interests Of the community. A
Committee OF the members has been sp-
pointed to wait upon the legislature and
present the associations views on the sub
iect. This committee is composed of the
following gentlemen; Nessrs. WN ELLING-
ham, A. ]. SWEENEY, ROBr. SIMrSoS, JOS.
.BEIL, ISAIAH Warren, J. r. NAyLo& and
rs. a. WILsOS.
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EASILY RILED.
The Late PIumed knight SIad About
Picture.

The Late PIumed knight Mad About n
Picture.
Bosroy. February 2O-A Washington
special to the Herald says About year
ago Mr.. Healy, a Boston artist, painted a
portrait Of James G. Blaine, TO be hung with
those OF his predecessors in the diplomatic
reception room in the State Department.
The picture was unsatisfactory, and Mr..
Blaine sat again. A second time
he expressed dissatisfaction when the
services of Mr.. Archer, the English
portrait painter, were engaged. His work
was generally commended. But Mr., Blaine
iRtimated that he was no better pleased
with this third production than with the
work of Mr.. Hesley. The State Depart
ment addressed Mr.. Blaine several times
asking whether they should accept or reject
the Archer painting. For some reason Mr..
Blaine did not reply. Secretary Freing-
huysen at last grew tired Of waiting and &C
cordiugly purchased the Archer painting
for $500. Mr.. Blaine is now very angry,
and claims that Mr.. Frelinghuysen'S action
Was the result of spite.
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A BEAUTY COVE INSANE.
OIrs. Belt, Who Married an Old Man, sen
to an Asylum.

Mr.. Belt, Who Married an Old Man, Sent
to an Asylum.
NEw York, February 20.-Mrs. Mary
Alice West, formerly Mrs. Godfrey, the
beautiful widow, whose second marriage was
celebrated at Morristown, n. j., last 0cto-
Der, was taken from this city on Tuesday at
Morris Plains as a patient. The lady s first
husband was United States Consul General
TO Mexico under President Pierce. She mar.
ried Mr.. Belt, wealthy liquor merchant OF
Baltimore, in October, and the couple
lived together in that city for several weeks.
A short time ago Mr. Belt, who had been
visiting in New Orleans, returned and be-
gan proceedings for divorce, on account Of
having learned of an affair which occurred
in Washington some years ago, in which
Congressman Acklen, of Louisiana, was
concerned. Mrs. Belt came to New York
and while stopping at her sisters house, de.
veloped signs Of dementia. She is 50 years
old, and possesses remarkable beauty. Mr.
Rblt is 60 Years old
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

TBE best laid schemes, etc, often go
sstrsy. RumOr says: Republican State Sen
AiOrs, while playing game Of euchrg at the
Lincoln Club Rooms, on Wednesday night,
resolved themselves into caucus and map
Fed out plan of operations which had tor
i's purpose The obstruction of legislation in
tbe Senate. Hence, the course pursued to
he ten minutes rule by the opposition is
July explained The information was given
aSay yesterday through q case of mistaken.
Identity in The Senate Chamber, by Dem
oos attic Senator being taken for Senator
McGREv, Who viii have to Substantiate
.Ls rUmnP
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BOMB on our FREESDs.

The People We Claim and the 5trangers
within Our Gates
MN. Scott Of PowhstAn. Ohio, IS in
the city.
Henry Leichter, Of Roek Lick, Is at the
Stamm.
IB BOIen. Of MeCOOneiIsviIle. Ohio, is
in the city
James McCabe. Of Grafton. " Va. Is at
the Howell.
C. L. Knapp and wife, Of LeayeuEorsh.
Kan. are stopping at the Ssanu.
Mart Weyman Is home on a Eecstlon
IRON 3 pharmaceutical college IN PhiladeE
mia. Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-21

at late hour this morning BY telephone
from WeIls6urg. The long distance, the
excitement Of shs hour and the diff
Guilty in hearing will have
doubtless occssicned some errors
in names, localities and description. But
these are minor affairs. The awful fact re-
mains that four aud probably six human be-
ings without warning have been hauled
into eternity by an explosion Of natural
gas. and thousands Of dollars worth Of
property destroyed in the fire that followed.
Weilsburg has been singular unfortunate.
Let Us hope this'is the last that they may
have for years. Editor REGISTER.