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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
MARTINS FERRY.

Manager Bird put twenty FIVE men TO
work at the Benwood blast furnace yestsg-
day, and will have the place running fall
as soon ss possible.
The final heat for the Berry racing
skates took place ct the Excelsior rink on
Wednesday night and was won BY Jake
Humes. Humes took the start and kept 1t
tor about FIVE laps, when Douney passed
him and lead him for ak laps, when Dow
ney fell and Humes passed him and won
the race.
The p,ooounciDg school at the NJ 4.
Church tonight promises TO be especially
interesting, as both sides are going IN 10
win this time. The pronouncing will be.
gin promptly at 7:30 p m.
To morrow tie ladies of the L. P. Mis-.
sionary Society will spend the day in quilt.
ing at their church. The result Of their
work will be sold. and The money used in
foreign missions.
Mrs. Joel Hobensack ia confled 10 her
home with sickness.
Yesterday evening Randolph Craig be-
came intoxicated aud later somewhat OBJ
streperous. After cooling around abort
time be. wound up BY throwing bis wife and
children out OF doors in the cold At last
accounts the police were after him.
Mrs. d. q. soudsfs is lying dangerously
iii at her home on North Third street.
Mr.. Mitchell McGrav, Of Bellaife. VA
10 town yesterday calling on his sister,
Nrs. z. e. BoJd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
A WARNING
That If the Indians Break Out In
More Than One Place.
A GENERAL RISING MUST FOLLOW
Which the Troops Cannot Prevent, and
Which Must Cause Great Loss
Of Life and Property.

WASHINGTON, December 3.-Msjor Gen,
eral Scho6eld, commanding the division Of
the Missouri, says in his annual report that
his force in rouud numbers consists Of
$500 infantry, 5000 cavalry and 2SO artil.
lesy, aggresatiDg $4,000 men. They occu-
py sixty-6ve different stations, giving an
average Of 23l men at each. He has the
following to say about the means necessary
To prevent great -dss;EnatiAa -sf- Tie end
property by savage Indians:
The Indians are well mounted, having
several ponies to each man, well armed
and abundantlY supplied With ammunition.
Being trained from early childhood they
are excellent horsemen and expert msrkE-
men, 4aal in these respects 70 the best
regular troops in the world. 1t is mani
testify impossible to permanently over.
come and. hold in subsection such
bands Of saysges by the show Of any
force far inferior to them in numbers If
information of the threatened outbreak of
any tribe is obtained in time, it may be
prevented by the rapid concentration Of
troops by rail. This has bten done in
several instances as in that of
the Cheyenne last summer, but if
two or three troubles become apparent at
the same time, or any tribe take sdvsn.
tsge of the temporary absence Of the
troops, as they frequently do to manifest
their latent hostility it will be impossible
to prevent general uprising which must
result ia vast destruction OF life and
property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
POLISH CHURCH TROUBLES.
The Edifice Locked Up and Services Dis
continued.

The EdiHce Locked Up and Services Dis
coBtinued.
DETROIT, December 3.-Tbere was 70
open outbreak in the Polish Church this
morning The church was locked and no
services held there Father KolasiHski ad-
yised the women to withdraw their chill
dren from the conven! school attached TO
the church, and the women made rush
for the convent. The nuns there dis
missed the classes OF coo Polish children.
Father Kolasinski, in an interview this
morning, said the charges against him vir.
tually amounted to embez7lement Of
church funds, and he has placed his books
in the hands of a lawyer to prevent any
lack Of defense in case criminal proceed
ipgs are instituted. Meantime it is given
out that two delegates are on their way 10
Rome with an appeal from the action OF
the Bishop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
MORGANTOWN,
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle Enter
taInments-Notes
Special TO the ReqiGter.

The Young Ladies' Mission Circle Enter
taInm ents-Notes
Specialize the RsqiSter.
MoRGANTowN, December 3.-Ths enter
tsinment given by the young ladies Of the
Mission circle was quite success fnan-
cially and otherwise. There was q good
house and the receip!s footed up to nearly
500. The entertainment consisted of the
exhibition of Mrs. farley s wax work Ks rep
resenting many eminent persons not omit
ting DR.. Mary Walker and his dude hat
aud cane. Qaite number of tsbleaux
followed the wax works among which were
"Courtship Of Miles Standish," "Haw-
thorne's Wooirg," Coming Through the
RE" and others. The audience was well
pleased with the evening s entertainment.
The rink has been opened again.
Work on the railroad is progressing just
fast enough to keep up the hopes Of our
people. ..
Rev. Mr.. Fiuney, Of the Presbyterian
Church, has been unable to be out for
some time. Prof Reynolds OF the Uni.
versity filled his pulpit last Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Eva 'Kiger has returned from visit
ing friends in harrison county.
Student Wilson is still unable to be out.
Prof. White has organized his classes
and commenced his work at the UniVer-
sity His claszes are quite large this
year.
President Turner addressed the White
Ribbon Army at the Baptist church Last
Sunday.
Vacation for the holidays will be given
at the University beginning December ~.
The Harry still continues to make us
occasiona! visits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
A Wrecked Vessel Identified.

WASHINGTON, December The Signal
Corps Station at Kitty Hawk, n. c, re.
ports that the vessel before reported ashore
near Caffey's Inlet Life Saving Station. n.
c., is the British bark Hsrksway, from
London bound for Gloucester, Maine, with
O cargo of salt. The Harksway came
ashore at II o'clock on the night Of No
vember 30, during gale AID thick wealth
er. Vessel and cargo total loss. Crew
all saved by life saving crew at Csfeys
Inlet Station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
GREAT IRON WORKS BURNED
THE sARNUM WORKS At DETROIT
A Mass of Ruins--:The Loss Estimated
Between Two and Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars.

DETROIT, December 3.-Tbis morning
about 6 O'Clock FIRE broke out in the Bar
mum Wire and Iron Works, this city, a.
mcst destroying the building and three
double houses adjoining. The fire was
started in the stock room, on the second
floor, but the cause is unknown. The
building is valued at $4,000, the stock
$50 900 and the machinery $l50,OOO. Two
hundred men are thrown out Of employ
rnent. The loss on the works is between
Sl5O,OOO and 100000, and the dwelling
houses are valued at $500. Insurance
not obtsinsble.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT or THE FIRE.
DETROIT, MIcn, December 3.-Ths ex-
tensive wire and iron works Of the Barnum
Company was almost totally destroyed
bv fire this morning. The works covered
q whole block, and was one Of the largest
establishments of its kind in the United
States. The fire was discovered shortly
before seven o'clock, but when the FIRE
department arrived the flames had gained
such headway that it was impossible to
save the works. The fremen concentrated
their efforts in con6ning the fire to the
works and saving the surrounding property.
The loss is estimated at S262,0OO dollars.
partly insured.
Telegrsphic communication with the
city has been seriously interrupted by the
fact that many of the wires running into
the city, and which were strung over the
works, were melted By the flames. The
Barnum Wire Works are situated on the
corner of Thirteen and Half and Howard
streets. The structure was four story
brick, and covered nearly the entire block.
The loss on the building is estimated at
$4,000, aud on machinery and stock st
= kn nm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
An Official Report of the Erie Collision.

An Official Report of the Erie Collision.
New York, December 3.-The Erie
Railroad Company has issued the follow
ing official report with regard to the acci.
dent to the St. Louis limited this morning;
The Erie Railway St. Louis limited east
bound train, due at New York City at
ll:25 a. m. to-day met with an accident
near Scio station. Allegheny county, New
York, at about 1890 this morning, caused
BY running of q switch which had been
msl.ciously misplaced. The engineer of
the train was killed; the fireman and one
Of the passengers each had wrist slightly
sprained. None Of the other passengers
nor trainmen were injured. The baggage
car, containing baggage, express and mail
matter, together with one Pullman car,
we're destroyed by FIRE The other cars
we're only slightly injured"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
BELLAIRE.

Farmers back in the country say there
is considerable soft corn caused by unfa'
vorable weather.
The C. l.. 4 W. road has changed time
to conform with the new schedule on the
c. 4 P.
A good sizsd crowd went to Moundsville
last night on the steamer Princess
The coal miners last night impressed the
diggers out the b i O., who are holding
out for 60 centa, with the Importance Of
their standing out for what they want To
90 to work at 80 cents would probably be
the csuse Of the diggers in this city having
10 come down, they say. Quite q large
number Of miners were present.
Our manufacturers, it seems, have no
desire to be represented at the New Or.
leans Exposition.
The Y. M. C. A. received the names Of
a number Of young men who desired to
become members of the Association, last
night. The treasurer reported over 500
subscribed by citizens during the last week
for the reading room.
The BARRIERS met last night in the shop
of VIM. HopeHell in the Fourth ward.
The new County Com missioners will as
semble on Monday for the first time.
Several ofthe saloon men have been ar.
rested for violating the law Of late, but most
OF them have managed 10 come out Of the
clutches of the law smiling.
The public buildings are toreceivs soEe
repairs.
VIM. Riley and Mrs. George Price, Of
whom the people Of Beallsville wsgged
their tongues in gossip about month ago,
have both returned home. The woman
came back on Wednesday, while Riley got
in yesterday from Kansas, as he says.
George King is engaged with others at
the work Of preparing an educational work
for publication.
Michael Conroy piliered goods from
Emil Schmidt, and will have to 20 10 the
Reform Farm for while.
At the meeting Of the G. A. r., Tuesday
evening, The following officers were elected
for the ensuing term ID. W. Jones, Com.
mander; VIM. Wesley, Senior Vice Com
msnder; c. L. Lancaster, Junior Vice
OOmmauuerJ TTtu COtIlt, Suhtttrmhstcti ,
Thos. Collins, Officer Of the Day; James
Goodrich, Officer OF the Guard; Rev. ]. W.
Smith, Chaplain; DR.. G.. l.. Anderson.
Surgeon Fred Eberle, Representative TO
the Grand Encampment; W. II. Little,
Alternate; Jas. W. Smith, Thos Clagg and
Wm. Wesley were elected Trustees
There ia some little trouble at one or two
of the glass houses because the employees
refuse to work molds Of O certain glass
works, which has refused 10 accept equal
terms with the factories in this city. One
chop at the Elna was discharged yester-
day.
Polo has about died out in this city.
None Of the clubs have practiced for some
time.
Preparations are already bsipg made
for the bazaar in the ElIsiaA rink on De-
cember 10th and llth. 1t 10 the intention
Of the ladies having the affair in charge TO
make it an elegant affair. where almost
everything that is good to the taste will be
sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
ON THE OHIO.
An Epitome OF News Concerning the
Boais and Bostmen.

An Epitome OF Neus Concerning the
Boais and Bostmen.
The ". n. Chancellor is d1e down this
morning.
The marks last night showed 7 feet, s
inches and stationary.
The Louis A Sherley will be up this
morning from Cincinnati.
The marks at Pittsburg last night were
4 feet 8 inches and stationary.
The Elaine will be to-dsy's Parkersburg
packet, leaving at IL 3. m.
The steamer Scotia leaves for Cincin
natl Saturday December 6. st 5 q. m.
The steamer Diurnsl is doing coed
business and her freight list is extra good
The steamer Telegram is having unusu
ally large tIips at present and her stock re-
ceiptS are heavy.
Capt. Andy Harrison and David His
som, two oil the best known mates On the
upper Ohio, are in charge OF the Elaine.
The LOUIS A Sberely will leave for Gin
cinnsti Saturday afternoon st 3 O'Clock
James Kirker, Cap ain. Frank Morgan
and Charles Reeves clerks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
DARING ROBsERS,
A Speciality Made OF RobbinE Ladies'
Coachman Suspected


Coachman Suspected.
CHICAGO. December 3.-A number OF
daring daylight robbsrieS of ladies have re-
Gently been perpetrsted in the vicinity Of
Prairie avenue and FWenty.second street
which have been reported BY the police
No arrests have been made, and in the cir
Gle of families in which the outrsges are
known, the ladies go ont upon the street
in terror. Not long ago lady was KNOCK
ed down in the afternoon and robbed just
opposite the Jewish synagogue on Indiana
avenue. Two we'll dressed men rushed
around the corner, grabbed her bsg, tore
it away from her, and disappeared down
an alley. The lady was overcome with
fright and was with difficulty gotten to her
home.
A few days ago the wife Of q rich Board
of Trade broker, Mrs. R. W. Robson, was
attacked BY three garroters directly opPo-
site the elegant residence of Mr.. John b.
Sherman, at the corner of Prairie avenue
and Twenty.frst street. Her experience
was precisely similar to that of the lady
who was robbed opposite the Jewish syna.
pogue. Two well-dressed garroters rushed
around from the alley, tore the wallet she
was carrying from her hand and then dis
appeared down the alley again.
Within O. radius OF few yards of the
scene of the gsrro:ings a dozen million.
aires have their homes. 1t is believed
that The robbers are two colored coschmen
who issue from and disappear in their
stables in the alley. Some recent dsvel'
opments have shown that crooks have OBJ
tanned places as coschmen, and these men
in both recent cases have been well dress
ed and not OF the order of the ordinary
"sand.bsgger." Both crimes have been
committed in broad daylight and ss early
as clock in the afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
MAYOR Graoa sn,.ths "Morld. y

New YORK, December 3.-Msyor VIM.
R Grace has begun a libel suit against
Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World
for $4,000 damages, in the Superior
Court. The complaint was filed to day
and sets forth that Joseph Pulitzer has
libelled Mr.. Grace in his paper at various
times during the last six months.
Mr.. Pulitzer was not removed from his
Office but furnished $1,000 bail there. and
was not required to 90 to the Sheriff s
Office. The bondsmen were John A.
Cockrell, managing editor Of the World
and Austin Corbin. Pulitzer wanted to
deposit $4,000 in casb, but securities we're
preferred, and justified as stated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
BRIDGEPoRx.

Yesterday Marshal Joe McConnsugby
was able 10 sit up IN q chair quite q while.
he is improving rapidly and is doing much
better than would naturally be supposed.
A number of our local Nimrods are out
doing the great cunning act.
Mr.. Carlyle, OF Tippecanoe, was in town
yesterday on business.
Il. B. ClsfaAnt, Of New York, was in
town yesterday calling on the dry goods
merchants.
Mics Rosa GOrby, Of Pittsburg, is in
town visiting her aunt, Mrs. Charles Mil
Ter.
The funeral Of Mrs Sophia Bywaters,
which took place yesterday afternoon. was
largely attended By colored people Of this
place and neighboriDg towns.
Mike F Kesrns is on the sick list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
WASHINGTON.
, Marked Absences Of West Virgin
lans at the Capital
,.s D.8xERsBURs POST OFFICE.
S.aor That Postmaster Scott
Has Resigned.--Big Ap-
pointmentS,

u..gNeroy. December, S.-Athouga
.i,y i rapidly filing up, there iss
=, ...ssj - absence of West Yirginians in the
s,,.I .,. corridors to night. AllOf the mem
w., w., ,bs House will be here tomorrow.
" Mason, Of CharlestOWn, is the only
.,,;,,l t.on West Virginia to-day.
lis said thu. Postmaster Scott, OF Par
,..,,D,, has concluded to let go, and that
t,L,, .sp, his resignation to the Post
as. DsO,,tmsnt to take effect February
y. hi, understood there are four or
s-,..,s;ds,es for the place and that there
n be S very animated contest for the
os:s o,v
name o.,ae pos. Office ST 0Nsal
y,,o,,saels county, has been changed to
Little Falls.
Waller L Mays st JObusOn's Cross
v,,5. AID Alonzo G. ". Binker at Letart,
T Va, have been commissioned Post
-,asters
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
Loss of Flesh and Strength,

With your appetite, and perhaps slight
cough IN morning, or on first lying down
at night, should be looked to in time. Per
sons afflicted with consumption are proven
bially unconscious of their real state. Most
cases commence With disordered liver. lead
ing to bad indigestion and imperfect as
similation of food, hence the emsciation,
or wasting Of the flesh. Il is 9 form Of
scrofalous disease, aud is cursble BY The
use of that greatest Of all blood-clesnsiDg,
snti bilious and inyigeratipg compounds,
known as Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
BEN WOOD.

Mr.. j. W. Hesly is in Martins Ferry on
business.
A vast deal Of proiane language is heard
on cur streets, generally INDUCED in BY
boys and youths. There is no excuse for
not knowing the law covering such cases.
A hurdle race will take place at Lazier
rink Saturday ewing.
The verdict returned by the jury impsn.
eleG in the case of the man killed at the
Wheeling steel plant Tuesday, was to the
effect that the eaid Geo. Jackson came TO
mis- death by an unforeseen accident.
Mr. J. Sigler, a mschinest OF this place,
left yesterday for Kansas, where he has
accepted similar position.
J. Mussetter, Esq Of Lincoln, Nab, ;s
the guest Of Squire A. L. Pelley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
POLICE PICKUPS.

In Police Count, yesterday morning, the
case against Alfred Bowman, charged with
giving the wrong weight OF his hay wagon,
was dismissed
Officer Dunlap found Clifford Fox drunk
in Alley C, last night, and locked him up,
Charles Hsymaker was found drunk on
the street by Officer Bell, last evening. lie
will toe the mark before His Honor this
morning.
Dudley Snodgrass, the man found at the
B. s o. depot, Wednesday night, in an un-
conscious condition and suffering from two
large cuts on his head remained at the city
lookup until daylight yesterday morning.
BE was closely questioned BY the off Ger on
duty, but coald give no explanation Of how
be received his wounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
Advice To Mothera.

Mrs. WinsloTs Soothing Syrup for chill
dren teething, is the prescription OF one Of
the best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and has been used for forty
years with never falling success By mil
lions of mothers for Their children. Dur
ing the process Of teething its value is In
calculsble. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and disrrhea, gripping in
the bowels, and wind colo. By giving
health TO the child II rests the mother.
Price 25e o bottle.
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TO HIS WIFE.
The Late Vice Presidents viii Leaves
Everything to Mrs. Hendricks.


rything to Mrs. Hendricks.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, December 3.-The
will of the late Vice President Hendricks
was probated this afternoon. 1t is in Mr..
Hendricks hand writing, and the paper is
yellow with age. 1t reads as follows:
l, Thos. A. Hendricks, Of Marion coun-
ty, Indiana, do make this, my last will and
testament, hereby revokiDg any and all
wills by me at any time heretofore made.
l give, bequesth and devise 10 my beloved
wife, Eliza c. Hendricks, all my per.
sonal and real property Of
every description whatever, aud wherever
located; also my rights, claims, chooses in
action in fee, complete, to have the same,
and her heirs forever. In witness whereof
have hereun!o set my hand, and ifsgree-
able TO her, desire that she shall be the
executrix thereof.
(Signed) THOMAS A. HESDRICKs.
Signed and delivered in our presence,
and attested by rs in the presence Of the
testator, and in the presence of each other,
at his reqbssAr kReRst. 81, ,-l666. -a<------s-
WISsLow s. PIERCE.
J. q. MCKERYAH.
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A SHOCKING MURDER.

A Girls Throat Cut From Ear TO Ear ~
Her Lover.
DETROIT, December 3.-This morning at
IN early hour the body of Bertha Buck
worth was found in front of her home on
Chestnut street with her throat cut from
ear to ear. The murder occurred some
time between II o'clock and daylight, and
the body had been dragged outside Of the
house. William Stevens, an employe OF
the National Iron Works, was suspected Of
the deed. They were to have been mar
RED on Saturday. Last night neigbbors
heard them quarreling. He has not yet
been captured.
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A Notable Gathering.

One Of The most enjoyable socisl Affairs
ever given in this city was the "Kafee
yisite, :" st Arion Hall, last evening II
was under the management Of Q commit
tee of ladies embracing Mrs +. II. Beh
reus, Mrs Aug. Rolf, Mrs. z SchWert'
feger. Mrs. J G. Hoffman, Mr Louis
Sdfel, Mrs Anton EeJnsn. Mrs. William
Goering, Mrs. Conrad Khbscb, Mrs. z.
Riester, Mrs. Oscar Burdstts aud Mrs
Theo. Schreiber, aud during the evening
the hall was crowded with ladies and gen
tlemeu, esch Of whom, on departing. con.
fessed that they had never passed 90 pless'
an. an evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
Revival In Iron.

PlrrsBURG, December 3.-Irou dealers
report sn advance Of one dollarin pig
metal snd fifty cents on ore within the
past twenty four hours. This has been
brough. about by the steadily increasing
demand for these committees espe-
eially here, aud is the 6Ist
apparent substantial evidence Of q
revival Of the iron trade. Business in this
city is reported good. The mills are book
ing plenty Of orders at present, and through
the use and economy Of natural gas, they
have decided advantage over the trade
in general outside Of the western Penn
sylVsnis fields.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
A Boy Shoots Himself.

AKRON, O., December 3 3-Allison Ssun-
ders, aged II. while alone with his l2'Isar'
old sister and year old brother last night,
put a borrowed revolver to his head, and
after saying Il an going to shoot myself, "
pulled the trigger. The bullet went
through his head and he died without say
ing a word. Last winter he broke his leg
in q ccastiDg accident and was Just getting
about again. His motive for the deed il
unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
HoRsFoKD's ACID PHOSPHATE
InImpaIr.d Nerve Function.

DR.. C. A. Ferpald, Bost1n. Nsss., tayt:
~ have used il in cAses Of impaired nerve
function, with beneficial res llp, especially
in cases Wher the system ID Affected BY
the toxic action Of tobacco.
All Respect Paid to Veteran Warriors.
The heroes of the recent unpleasan;ness
are fast passing away. In each section Of
this fair land, nov happily reunited forever,
the warriors are cherished and made much
Of, and fair example shosn in the uni
yersal respect paid 10 al places for the
high integrity and strict hobesiy sbo~n by
Genie G. T. Beauregsrd, Of La ard Jubal
A. Early, OF Va, in the sole responsibility
of the Grand Distribuiion CT the Louisians
State Lottery. The 18th Monthly and
the Semi Annual Drawing will scatter oyel
haF Q million on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, al
New 0rIeaos. La :snd any one desiring
information can recsive il on application
to n. A Daaphin, New Orleans, Ls. Tr]
the experiment Of proving Jour luek,