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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
A Ver,arknrie Case.

Mrs. Henry Ellis, 500 Scott street, Mil
waukee, Wisconsin, writes: "Dr. s. B.
Hartman & Co., Columbus, o.; am in
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cure of myself was a most miserable
sufferer from the various annoying and dis,
,r, ssing diseases OF delicate persons, which
caused me TO be confined to my bed for a
long time, being even too weak to even bear
my weight upon my feet. was treated by
the most reputable physicians in our city,
each and all saying they could do nothing
for me. had given up all hopes Of ever
being well. In this condition ] began to
take your MAEALrS PERUSA, aud / am most
ha ppy TO say in three months was perfect.
+ " well-entirely cured, without any ap-
pliances or support OF any kind"
Mr.. G. A. Prochl, New Portage, Summit
county, Ohio, writes: Any wife has been
sick for about FIVE years. In the first place
the doctor called It lencorrh9a and treated
it about one year, and she grew worse and
turned to liberation OF the womb, and was
rreated for that two years, but she grew
worse and the doctor gave her mp. Then
employed DR.. Underwood. one Of the best
doctors of Akron. but under his treatm ent
she grew worse She was paralyzed; she
had lost all the sense Of feeling and her
eyesight. She could not walk for nearly
two years About SIX months ago Under
wood gave her up. She tried your PERUxA.
She has taken three bottles and it did her
more good than any other medicine. The
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Mr.. Isaac Nicodemus, Schellsburg. Bed
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BY q sense Of duty to the suffering, to make
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as sufferer of caiarrh in my head and
throat doctored with one Of toe best ply
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catarrh, and found no relief But in 1883
Host my speech, and was not able to do any
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Dir. !. W. Wood, Mt Sterling, Ohio, sayE
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
BRIDGEPORT.

Yesterday Thomas Mardsen, a miner in
Koehnlein8 coal bank, was seriously hurt
oy fall of soapstone. Mr.. Mardseu was
making bearing in" when a large piece
of stone fell from the roof striking him on
be shoulders and hips, crushing him badly.
Kemple at the Mammoth rink Friday
night
The Hardesty property west Of town was
sold at sherif's sale yesterday.
Reece Burdette is again able to be out.
Council met last night and did-well,
nothing. The receipts for March are, fines
Sl0O065, licenses Sl4.
Bowie and Deems have dissolved partner
ship, Mr.. Deems retiring. M. Bowie will
still carry on business at the old stand,
where he will be glad ssto see his friends
Mr.. Deems has purchased the store former
ly owned by R. K. McConnaughey and later
by F. NJ. Kearns, and will carry on business
for himself.
John Blackshare, Of Warrington, was in
town on business yesterday.
Sherman Baggs has gone south in the
hope Of improving his health.
Archer Hammond, Of Flushing, was in
town yesterday.
Maggie, the Mammoth Midget, gave an
exhibition at the North Wheeling rink on
Monday night, Of which people who saw it
spoke very highly.
Jacob Bonysteele, one of the largest
stockholders in the Ohio Valley glass works,
was in town yesterday on business.
Rev. Hayes left yesterday for Allegheny,
to attend his mother, who is dangerously
i'll.
D. G. Banks, of the Etna glass works,
of Bellaire, was in town yesterday.
Dick Darrah, of St. Clairsville, was in
town yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
ON THE OHIO.
An Epitome Of News Concerning the Boats
and Boafmeu.

An Epitome Of News Concerning the Boats
and Boatmen.
The tow boats on the Kauswha are doing
heavy business towing coal from the
mines to the mouth.
The Diur.al viii be to days Psrkersburg
packet, leaving at II a. m.
The Stockdale will pass down early this
morning for Cincinnati.
The Emma Graham passed up yesterday
afternoon for Pittsburg Captain A. j..
SIayiu is in com mand, Captain A. B. Coop
er being detained at home by sickness.
The Scotia left Cincinnati Monday even
ing bound for Pittsburg.
Business on the landing was quite briak
yesterday.
The Bachelor left for Pittsburg and way
points yesterday morning.
The Smoky City passed down yesterday.
The Iron Duke passed up yesterday With
o tow Of iron ore.
The Fred Wilson passed up yesterday
with enp:ies.
The Il. N. Townsend and Barnard passed
up with empties yesterday.
The local packets are running a. usual
The marks last night indicated Is feet
inches and falling.
The ". n. Chancellor viii leave Char
lesion and points on the KAnavha river at
o'clock Friday morning.
EVANSVILLE, April River IL fee.
inches and rising Weather cloudy and
cool.
CrxcrxxGT1. April River 20 feet
inches and rising sloSly. Weather cloudy
Thermometer 62>-
LooIsTILLE. april River rising sii!
10 feet inches in the canal, 9 feet S inche
on the faIIA Weather disagreeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
HENRI BRIsSON
Takes The Helm Of tho French Ship
of State.
He DEFINES THE GOVERNMENTS
Policy in an Address Before the Chamber
Of Deputies and Succeeds in
Getting
$4,000, 600 TO CARRY OUT HIS POLICY

PARIS, April THE Chamber Of Depu-
ties voted the l50,OO00OO francs asked for
BY NJ. Henri Brisson to carry out the gov
ernments Chinese policy.
1t is reported here that an armistice has
been signed between France and China, and
that China has agreed to evacuate Tonquin
within month.
The Governments Policy.
Henri Brisson, new president Of the Coun-
Gil Of Ministers, read before the Chambers
OF Deputies this afternoon formal state
ment of the policy agreed upon by the new
Ministry in regard to China. The state.
ment declared that France would demand
from China complete respect for al! the
French rights resulting from the
treaties made by France with
AMMAN and China and concerning Tonquin
and which China had recognized as valid
by the Fournier convention oflSS4. France
would be happy if amicable negotiations
sufficed TO attain this respect tor French
rights, but the end would be attained by
arms if necessary. The Government how
ever, was resolved to not to modify the char.
acter of the French expedition in Tonquln
without the approval OF the chambers.
Concerning European affairs the declara.
ton stated the French Government would
by an attentive and circpmspect policy seek
TO guarantee Frances position as one OF the
very first powers in all questions occupying
European attention. Mr.. Brisson conluded
the statement by asking the Chambers to voto
the Government the remainder, amount
ing to the thirty million dollars of credit
asked for on account Of the operations IN
Tonquin. The speech Of Drisson was much
spplauded by the deputies.
II. Perrin moved that the French evacu-
bic Torquin.
Biisson denounced Perrin's motion as an
expression OF feeling which was repugnant
va the feelings of the Chamber as well as
tie feelings Of the country. The new gov.
,rnment was anxious for peace, but would
do nothing to lower the dignity Of France
The Chamber then granted the credit
asked.
Peace Preliminaries Ratified.
Mr.. Patenotre, French Ambassador to
China, has telegraphed that Tsung Ii
Yamen has ratified the preliminaries o.
peace signed on the Sd inst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
LAND SWrNDIEs,
Arkansas sharpers Secure Large Sums
From the Government.

Arkansas Sharpers Secure Large Sums
From the Government.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, April THE at
tenton of the Interior Department has
been called to the gigantic swindle which
has been prsetieed on the Government by q
few sharpers in Southern Arkansas The
investigation of the matter now in progress
in Lafayette, Columbia, Union and 0uachita
counties has implicated Is persons and un-
earthed 800 cases in which fraud have been
perpetrated. Under the graduation act
passed by Congress in lS45, the purchasers
of land in the sections should
have secured title at l24 cents per
acre. Through the miseonstrrction of the
law many who purchased large tracts of the
Government land were required to pay so
cents per acre. A great many persons to
whom this land was sold have died and the
whereabouts of the heirs is unknown. The
parties implicated recently, through fraud,
secured letters of administration on the
estates and presenting the claims to the
United States Land Office, secured the 374
cents oyercharged by the Government. In
many instances letters of administration
have been procured on the estates of persons
alleged to be deceased, who are alive and
reside In the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
WHEETJNG VA. WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL s. 1885.
BRIEF TELEeRAMs.

G. d. Walker, First Deputy Commis
sioner of Pensions, has resigned.
Prince Bismarck has gone to Schoen
hansen TO arrange for taking possession o.
the estate presented him on his birthday bJ
the people Of Germany.
The Director of the Mint has computed
the value of the Shanghai tael for custom
house purposes at 81 II $40. The value
of this coin was formerly fixed al
81 81 9-l0.
Light rains during the last fortnight have
greatly improved the wheat and barley pros
poets in all sections Of California, excepting
in the San Joaquin Valley. The State has
now had all the rain necessary to insure
good average crops.
An effort is being made to have the con,
solidation of the Toledo, Cincinnati and st.
Louis railroad and the E1on railroad, de-
clared invalid, inasmuch as the interests OF
the second mortgage bondholders OF the
Enon Railroad Company had been ignored
in the matter.
The British bark Allahabad. given up for
lost, arrived at Astoria yesterday; one hum
dred and thirty-eight days from Hong Kong
and more than ninety days overdue.
Last night at Pittsburg John D. Mckee,
an oil broker, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself in the head. As far as known
his accounts are straight.
Yesterday Judge Ewing, at Pittsburg, de-
cided that store order given BY any COM
psny to an employe in payment OF wages,
was illegal.
In Ohio, East Liverpool, Youngstown
Coshocton, Cleveland and Cincinnati wen
Republican and in Columbus the Demot
Gratis elected the City Solicitor and Police
Commissioner.
John McCalmont, the new Commissioner
of Customs, took the oath of office yester-
day.
A. j. Gross has been appointed U. 5.
Marshal Of Kentucky. The appointment is
said to be first class.
At Long Island City, N. Y, Charles A.
Rugg, convicted ofthe murder of Mrs.
Mabee and her daughter, has been received
into the Catholic Church.
Unofficial information has been received
at Washing gton that Salvador intends invad-
ing Guatemala.
At Coshocton, O., all the coal operators,
about 300 are on a strike, against 10 per
cent. reduction tor mining. They demand
restoration OF the old rates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
A Nice Little Act Of the Stage

A very pretty little scene took place at
the Howell House Monday night, which
would take much space to properly describe.
Capt VIM. L. Stotsberry, the popular B. 4
o. conductor was asked if a stranger could
be placed in his room, to which he object.
ed, and the stranger, who knew the Cap.
tain but was unrecognized by him, insisted
upon sleeping in his room, and requested
he Captain to take him out to Grafton, as
be had no money. After the Captain had
been worked up and excited he became
rather short with the stranger, who insisted
that he knew him all the time, which was
denied emphatically BY the Captain. At last
the latter asked who the stranger was, when
he gave his name as D. F. Stotsberry. He
had not gotten out half the name ere the
Captain grasped him by the hand and
wrung it heartily The stranger was his
brother, whom he had not seen or heard
from for twenty years, aud then he saw into
he Joke,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
A CONCERT,
Given In st. Francis Xavier's Church nj
Parkersburg.
Special 10 The ReoissT


Parkersburg.
Special 10 the Register.
PARxBRsBURe, W. Va, April Last
night in St. Xavier's church was given the
finest and most classical musical entertain
ment that has ever been conducted here.
The two weeks of preparation eliminated
in concert Of overwhelming success, sue
cess impaired by no drawbacks, and an oc-
casion Of unbounded pleasure to the cul-
tured and appreciative audiercs that filled
{ he magnificent edi6ce, every available
space being occupied. There was no en-
thusiasm displayed during the exercises, asit
was more fitting that acclsmation should be
subdued, but all gave evidence Of delight
and satisfaction in their pleased express
sions. The grand pipe organ was formally
opened by Prof. Saroni. His touch and tone
were full of vigor, and he played with great
musical insight and feeling, and with great
repose. Mr.. Charles Bukey's performances
on the organ were brilliant and striking,
which demonstrated the high plane Of art
he has attained in music. Mr.. John
81 ihle's playing was faultness and excel
LEI t, and only the mastery leading of
tbr three nam orgauists could produce
sui grand results. The cornehsts Mr..
W. P. Flaherty and Mr.. j, Morrison, who
are both competent players, rendered their
music in unusually fine style. Consider
the Lilies" vocal solo, BY Miss Maggie
Mulvey, was sung with fine effect, display
ing an efficiency in vocal culture, and a
thorough musical feeling. Magic Flute"
bass solo by Mr.. Oscar Hiehle, was sung
very satisfactorily. "Ave Maria" vocal
solo by Mrs. J. 7. Kenney, was sweetly
rendered in pure tone Of voice
Ave Sanctissima" was sung BY Misses NJ.
Mulvey. Winnie Carney and Gertie Camp
bell. This trio was prettily rendered and
the sweet sounding strains were nicely
blended. "Vtni Creator" tenor solo, was
sung by Mr.. Geo W. Carney in remark
ably fair and effective manner, and was
hi ighly commented upon. Mr.. R. V. Ankle
of Wheeling, sang two fine solos in splendid
style; Mr.. Ankles presence on this
occasion was a pleasant sur
prise to the assembled multitude.
Mrs. Nellie Brophy, talented vocalist OF
Alexandria, Va, and who possesses voice
of extraordinary power, tonight added new
laurels to her sheat of triumphs; her render
ing Of the "Ave Verum" was charming, the
,ubdued passage being particularly sweet.
MIS- Brophy sung solo entitled "Ju-
duh" In this the purity and body Of tom
we're remarkable; suffice it to say, she C -
iyated the audience.
TIE chorus singing was better, in the
Judgment of critics, than has ever beer
ieard in any hall in this city, ani the at
tacks were faultless in precision. pon the
whole the concert reflects great praise on
all who participated and mucl c'ecit to
these who conducted it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
Hon. Jos. s. Miller.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
A bank Clers, and Farmer Murdered.


CINCINNATI, April This morning in
Newport, Ky, Mr.. Mcmillan boarded a
street car, in which Mr.. John L. Cummin',
clerk in the First National Bank Of this city,
was passenger, and saying IL have you
now" fired three balls from revolver into
his chest causing instant death. Mcmillan
Immediately gave himself up to the police.
The story is that he killed Cummins in re-
vepSe for the ruin of his daughter. He is
spoken of as peaceable man and had
never spoken Of any trouble.
News has been received at Greenville,
o., of the murder of George Farnsworth,
near Rossville, twelve miles north Of Green
vile, on Friday or Saturday last. Farms
worth had recently arrived from near Gin
einnsti, and had bought farm, for which
he was 10 make payment yesterday. Two
Strangers went with him when he took po-
session of the house. Sunday evening
Farnsworths body was found in sistern
with the throat cut Two bloody knives
were found in the deserted house. Farms.
worth lived near Cincinnati, and his family
was to follow him to the farm in a few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
NEAR DEATH.
Early Morning General Grant
Has
hoRRHAes FROM THE THROAT,
Ib'sh He Lost a Teaeupful Of
B,oOd---HOpe Abandoned
Yesterday,
;AsTENlNe BULLETINS ALL DAY.

YORK, April About 3:45 this
b. messenger boy dashed hurriedly
the steps of General Grants house
"a kshed toward the telegraph Office on
N avenue near Sixty-sixth street.
sd held in his hand two notes, one ad-
/ 10 DR.. II. B. Sands and the other to
60 f. Shrady. A few minutes after,
I. ker messenger boy rushed out Of the
"a residence, bearing notes for
- Chafee, General Badeau and
/" DR.. Newman. General Badeau
(. b. first to arrive, being driven rapidly
. rriage to the door. He Immediately
no the stairs, was admitted, and pro-
"a h at once to General Grants room. A
4 at tull gallop dragged the coupe OF
/. .kbrady up TO the door At 4:55 a. m. A
"a iputes later DR.. Sands arrived, bear
4 case of instruments, although it after
81 WAS learned that no surgical operation
Necessary. L. S. Grant, Jr., and Sens-
fbstfee reached the house about 6ve
ties past 6ve, evidently in great per
3l!On.
\ Uemor~hage From the Throat.
Il Shrady. in response to question,
3rbat DR.. Douglass was quietly sitting
q neral Grant when the latter suddenly
\ slight hemorrhsge from the throat.
Douglass took such measures as were
ksarv and sent for Drs. Sands and
Ady General Grant said:
4 fLeye is no use sending for the other
3 ic7s. You are enough.
2knersl Grant spat about two ounces of
n and then wiped the traces from his
3 With his hand and appeared calm and
kcted Senator Chafee left the house
L.. He said: ale had an injection Of
tphia al 8 a. m. He lost q teacupfull Of
La lie vas so much collected that he
Icted those attending him to hold the yes
ko that no blood would reach the floor.
Shrsdv at 7 o'clock said that General
Il; was asleep and that he was doing as
j as could be expected under the cireum-
tces. He also stated that DR.. Douglas
taking a much needed rest.
The Thing They Feared.
he hemOrrhage in General Grants
4 IA, this morning was the accident that
4 been feared By those nearest to the pa
II. The immediate result was not strsn-
ktion. as had been anticipated by those
attendance, and by the General
! self Just how serious the result
bld be on the general condition Of
patient could not be foretold early in the
rnipg. but at S:30s. m. there was no per-
,ti5ls increase Of debility or weakness
sed By loss Of blood. 1t is Of course pos
le that a crisis NAV occur to-day, but the
liability otsuch a turn during the daylight
,carcelv entertained among those best in
med as 10 the Generals condition. Sen
y ChaHee's opinion this morning is that
teral Grant may not die during the day,
such is the opinion ofether wellintorm-
persons who have no incentive or bent to
alarmists, though all hold themselves in
Idiness for any critical developments.
E hemorrhage this morning in General
ants throat was Of arterial blood. The
neral seems
Not at All Alarmed
the family was not very greatly fright
d. The hemorrhsge was due somewhat
the disease, and was induced By mo-
n,ary fit OF cough. The probabilities
that he will survive to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
LABOR TROUBLES.
Joliet Strikers Surround the 0uarries and
Trouble Imminent.

Joliet Strikers Surround the 0uarries and
Trouble Imminent.
joliet, Ill, April THE striking quar-
rymen have picketted all the quarries this
morning and refuse to allow the non.union
men to work. The companies have again
telegrsphed Governor Oglesby, asking for
troops, but no response has been received.
Matters are hourly becoming more threat
ening. The strikers are surrounding the
works armed with pistols and knives, and
declare that work shall not be resumed by
the non.union men. The Sheriff is orgsniz-
ing posse, but the quarry owners have
again wired the Governor, declaring that he
is inefficient and demanding troops. 1t is
understood that the Adjutsnt General will
arrive here this afternoon. Peacesble citi-
zens are taking steps toward conference
OF employers and workmen for an amicable
adjustment of the trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
MAY DIE BEFORE MIDNIGHT,
Statement From DIR. Shrady That the
General May Die Any Moment.

Al Statement From DIR. Shrady That the
General May Die Any Moment.
Nav YoRx, April 7-4:lO P. Mt Is
Id that DIR. Shrady thinks Grant will die
iore midnight, the General is so weak
bath NAV occur at any moment Dr.
&rady has not before made such definite
<stement
2 p. N.-General Grant has been sleeping
Xtiety since he last retired. He has just
5kskened and taken food aud stimulsut.
is pulse is T6, v llme fair, temperature
In. There mas been no recurrence OF the
enCrrhage.
ISigned1 J. H.. DOUGLASS, NJ. ID.
N GEO. F. SHRADY, NJ. ID.
:. Doctors Barker, Douglas, Shrady and
hands were in consultation about General
rant this evening. DR.. Barker later said
BE- General was
Considerably Weaker,
srd that he took food under protest. lie
las liable at any moment to have recqT-
serce Of the hemorrhage. Mrs. +. ID.
Brant during the afternoon sent message
tO Mrs. Potter Palmer, q sister, who Is IN
Georgia stating the General was muen
sorse. General Grants wife did not
30 with the family to dine to-day
Sbe had her meals served in the library
Shere the family watches and waits
throughout the day. DR.. Shrsdy arrived az
|Genersl Grants house st 6:l5 p. N. de
bad with him many instruments. y. D
'Grsnt. son Of Orville Grant, left the house
'at 5 Is D. m. He said the rumor that She
General had been dehrious during the after
moon was untrue.
Dr. Newman, at the request of General
Grant, was sent for about 3 p. N.
Dr. Newman had spoken of the friendly
feeling OF the people at large and the greS'
humber Of friends the General had.
sand Have a Great Many on the Other
side, too"
said the General. ..
"Yes, that is true, and they are waiting
tor you, General-they are waiting i0E
you.
All yes; and wish they would come
replied General Grant. -.
Dr. Newman said hat never IN hls
HE did he see such an expression
Of peaceful satisfaction as tnSt
on the Generals face as he uttered these
words. At O'Clock, DR.. Douglas said the
end VAS near. Ats p. m. DR.. Shrady ssld
he vas prepared for all emergencies Ex-
commissioner of Internal Revenue, Green
b. Rsum and Senator Palmer Of Michigan
called this evening. Ex-senator Chahee
and [. S. Grant, Jr, entered the house at
N.
1880 p. m.-General Grant continues IN
comfortable condition. He has aep'
well and his pulse is 80. There Is no sp-
Pearance Of hemorrhage remaining IN the
eE!Pectoration. He has taken nourlshment
without pain.
lSigned. J. II. DOUGLAS, NJ. ~;
GEO. F. SHRADY, III. u.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-08
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