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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
A MURDERER CONVICTED.
He Kills an Old NeighbOr in Cold Blood
and Also a Rich CattlemRn.

He Kills an Old Nsighbor in Cold Blood,
and Also a Rich Cattleman.
FT, SMITH, ARK, July 3l.-Jsmes Was
soD, one of the worst despersdoes OF the In
dian Territory, was convicted Of murder in
the United States Court yesterday. Was
sons crime was very brutal and coVardly.
He and q eomrsde named John McLaugh-
lin were living in the Chicksssw Nation
nearly three years ago, sn1 one day sect
across the Texas line for a keg of whisky.
They got drunk, and having an old
grudge against Henry Martin, a neighbor
they went to his house to kill him,
about sunset, but learning that he had gone
to another neighborhood, they started in
pursuit. Meeting Martin on the way, both
opened ERE without giving him any chance
for his lite. They shot him Eve times, and
after leaving him for dead Wssson returned
in few moments and fred bullet through
his head to make sure of him. Both men
escaped and left the country. Eight mouths
afterward Wasson returned to the vicinity,
and during a religious revival was prevailed
on to ioin the church and reform, but he
said there was no salvation for him on &C
count of the cruel way in which he had
killed Henry Martin.
Shortly after this he and Jerry Lewis an
other outlaw, attempted to take a prisoner
whom they wanted to kill, from Almarine
Watkins. q rich cattle king, who was in
charge of posse with the prisoner. Wat
kins refused to give the man to them, where
upon quarrel followed, and WatSins was
billed. Wassou sgsiu escaped. Mrs Wat
kins offered $4,000 reward for his capture.
he was captured about six months ago, BY
the strategy ofa detective, and brought here
for trisl. Had he been acquitted on the first
charge, be would doubtless have been con-
yicted of Watkins murder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
AN EXTORTloNATE BILL.
The Drapipg OF the Albany Capitoi-shoW
men After the Catafalque.

The DrapiDg OF the Albany Capitoi-show.
men After the Catafalque.
ALBANY, July 3l.-An instance OF the the
e1tortion usually practiced when the Gov
eminent foots the bill has already come to
light in the bill presented yesterday for
dIapipg the Capitol. The drapiug con-
sists of 1000 yards Of bunting, and the bill
asks for $500. The services of the deeors-
tor and q boy to measure the cloth are
valued at $40 per day each 1t is probable
that Comptroller Chaplin will throttle the
bill when il reaches him.
To-day q story is circulated that s2 900
has been offered for the catafal llue on which
will rest the remains OF 6eo. Cant, by New
York parties, presumably for exhibition
throughout the country at 30 much per
head. The cost Of the structure was $50.
Gen. Carr has ordered out the Third diyi-
sion to take part in the parade here. The
Governor returned from the State camp last
evening, and will devote his entire attention
TO the details Of the funeral obsequies The
CITY has succeeded in arranging to pay for
carriage rosettes for the aldermen, and
drspery for the City Hall The prepare
tons are progressing as rapidly as possibl :,
and viii be completed BY Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
To-DAY's APPOINTMENTS.
A Surveyor OF Customs and Batch of
Postmasters.

A Surveyor OF Customs and a Batch of
POstmasters.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The President
to-day appointed Alexander NJ. Wallace, of
Georgia, to be Surveyor of Customs at At
lanta, Gs.
The President also appointed the follow
ing named postmssters: A. E. Buddeck, at
Montrose, Colo, vice A. B. Roberts, Office
became Presidential; E. N. Wharton, at
Yates Centre, KS, vice !. n. HOllo-
way office became Presidential Albert j.
Bristol, at Pasadena, Gala vice Romayne
Williams; Office became Presidential. VIM.
X. Vanskiver, at Beverly n. j., vice J. W.
Roberts, Office became Preridental. Geo
A. Paxton, at Valentine, Neb, vice B. c
Hill; office became Presidential. Max j,
Alwens, at Belleville, Kss., vice W. A.
Brock; Office became Presidential. Mrs. NJ.
E. Pender, Marlborough, N. G., vice W. P.
Williamson, suspended. Docteur L. La
grange, at PoE- Richmond, N. Y, vice I. j.
Butler, suspended. Suiette NJ Jones, at
Cambridge City Nd, vice +. C. Morbaugh,
suspended. Frederick A. Schifley, at
Orangebaugh Court House, S. c., vice A.
Webster, suspended.
To be Collector of Customs, Isaac B.
Poueher for the district of 0swego n. Y;
Jos. Magofin for the district Of Paso Del
Norte, Texas; Chss. F. Bailey for the dis
trict of Corpus Christi, Texas.
To be United States Consul at New
castle, Jasper Smith, District Of Columbia,
Mr.. Poucher was a normal school teacher
and has never been particularly ly prominent
in politics and is described as q consistent
Democrat.
A Special Land Agent Appointed.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Nicholas Carr, of
Iowa, has been appointed special agent Of
the Land Office.
The Army Appointments.
1t is understood that the President, within
few days, will I'll the vacant lieutenant
cies existing in the line of the army from
civ il life. There will be ten vacancies after
the non-commissoned officers shall have
been assigned to regiments.
Grants Militsry Trappings.
Referring to the regrets that have been
expressed in some quarters that General
Grant is not to be buried In his uniform
with one OF his swords by his side, and to
the supposition that none of his uniforms or
swords are avsilsble for that purpose be-
ause they were all turned over to the Gov
srpment, A6iutant General Drum today
said to an Associated Press reporter that
any or all OF them are at the disposal OF
Mrs. Grant while they rem Ain in the War
Department awaiting the action Of Congress
Chandler n witness.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3l.-Ex-Secre-
tsry Chandler was witness before the
Smith Court Martial to-day. He testified
that Paymaster General Smith knew Of cor
respondence between himself and the late
Secretary Folger, relative to the illegaity Of
payments out Of an annual appropriation for
supplies contracted for during another year.
he said also that he had not been consulted
by the Paymsster General as to the enlarge
ment of certain contracts for beef Mr..
Chandler was also called by the defense and
testified he authorized the purchase ofthe
butter bought for the Greedy relief expedi'
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
STACKING UP.
The Pressure for once Not So Great
Few ConRrsssmen About.

The Pressure for ONCE Not So Great
Few Congressman About.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-There are only
about thirty Congressman in the city at
prt sent, and consequently the pressure for
ofiee on the heads Of departments is slack
enipg. The clsmor for place has not ceased,
by any means, for there are at least two
thousand Office seekers now domiciled IN
Washington waiting to be appointed, but the
importunities of the place menare gradually
lessenipg. Postmaster General Villas, who
shut out the crowd for two weeks, is now to
be seen three days in the week, from 10 to
y. The visitors parley with the eoiored
doorkeeper, and, after admittance to Col.
Villas room, they stand around the large
square room and wait an opportunity of
speaking with the boyish actile man who
Is at the hesd of the seveny-three tbSpssnd
employees Ii the postal service Of the United
States. Villas snaps off an interview IN 6
minute, and tAe most digni6ed visitor
can scarcely hold him more than two
minutes Hei Is not very popular with Con-
gressmen and influential Democrats, al
though he seems to bea great churn OF the
President, but ClevelxAd always had q
knsck of getting along smoothly with all
sorts of queer people. Secretary Meaning
is not at all accessible and hasa colored giant
st the entrance to his chief CLERKS room.
who keeps the door locked and scares all
visitors with an ugly eye. This room leads
into the Secreiary's room, aud long time
is consumed in reaching Mr. Manning. If.
indeed, stranger can reach him at all
Secretary Lamar Is next in exelnsiseness
sisisors being compelled % ran the gauntlet
Of colored uskeg. exs Private Sseresarg
Hsn0a and yap1o sa1s hi the szes,
s<|aSzeEner u eE6bie an4 mild 4k1s 6asa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
JONES' CASE.

the Near Future.
INDIANAPOLIS, July STANDARDIZATION
into The acts of Postmaster Jones was con.
tipued by Civil Service Commissioner
Thoman and Chief E aminer Lyman to.
day. During the day a statement was
made by the prosecution and the defense,
but as the txamin, ton is con-
Quoted privately nothing was obtained
for publication. Several of the witnesses
today were men who had either
failed to pass examination, or who had been
removed from positions in Office. Action
OF the local board of examiners is being In
vestigsted with great care, and Messrs.
Thoman and Lyman have taken possession
OF all examination papers and records.
Particular attention is being paid to the
cases Of Woods and Wilmington, discharged
register clerks, whose places were filled by
Byfeld and Browning, who had sstisfactor-
ily passed examination. 1t is understood
thatithe Independent Committee will press
other charges of making unworthy appoint
ments, and inef6ciency and ineapacity OF
some Of the new sppointees before the
President after the Commissioners have
made their report, and q particular effort
will be made to prove that Captain Dodd
the Assistant Postmaster, is not proper
person to hold his present position, also that
be and Mr.. Ben Jones we're paid large ssla-
ries at he expense of the subordinate EN-.
ployes, who either had their wages reduced
CT Vere discharged. Investigation was prac,
ticslly completed and Mr. Thoman left to-
night for Washington, Mr.. Lyman remains
10 give attention to some important details.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
BEL.LAtRE.
The evening train last night 90 the 3. Z

The evening train last night % The B. :
o. was crowded.
il is said that three more feeders are to'
20 10 work st the nail works this morning.
The South Bsllaire M. II. Church vin,
have memorial services for Gen. Grant o
Sunday evening.
Il. ii. Meeks family win go 10 ths
Moundsyile camp grounda
An addition 10 being built 10 The wass-
house Of the nail works, to BE- rsed 20 clay
room.
Some Of the employees about tho mill Win
be paid 10 day.
There will be eight delegates 10 the Coz
vention of the League Polo to-day.
Muddy water interfered With the Gshing
of three d our young gentlemen who wsss
camping on the South Potomac.
T6e Big Five Fishing Club has returned
b, me
The c., l.. 4 W. packet took up Iasge
quantity Of stone from Wegee yesterday
morning
George Walters hardware store wAs
closed yesterday on account Of the dsssk d
bis mother.
The lookup and the stone pile we're aissl
Yesterday and are ready Tor aay unfostuaates
who may be pleased to gst pulled in.
Attend the Democratic primaries tsis
WorRmsn sre rapidly tsansfosning ths
saloon Of J. J. McDsrnott into Q oeesest
garden.
Young Sherwood pleadsd guilty asd Gsve
5000 boud for bis sppearsaos ss Court
The colorsd people are getdsg rssdg ~
their camp meeting which bssiss -
week.
The nswspspsf men have sscsiVs& pasass
on the street railway.
Capt Gasrsst dd not ssn h ksysst
housebold goods yesterday.
Newton WArnock vas n tom ton WA
mock last night
Sherman Beatis ID in Geneva, PA, yift
ing friends.
The Granite State passed up fos ths Arst
time yesterday since she met With bR NOD
dent ct the piers.
The bridge near Tsppsn's pssidsscs -
Rose Hill i being repaired
Col c. 8. S. Baron left ics bun's nilb
last night With couple Of baf bats - .
new hammock.
The work Of putting the Bsthsl al ~
deeper has hesn oomnsace1.
Glass WORKERS meet today.
Dr. Kurz ssA knily vsl b ho1s kea
East Spisg6sld. o.
The nasnfactursrs expect . rsPayts thas
"gltiuatun" todsy.
! Sons repairs sss being nads = ~
water wusks.
James Bsasoa Ard Wn. Pislbabas1 -
ne crutchss ssw ard ~ hstg thi6Asoe
getting gYind csRnp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
y.,,,.r.nt PoIjcemenin Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, July 3l.-Lieutensut Sar-
gent and Patrolman Farrell, OF the police
force, had an alteration on Race street last
night, which resulted in the lieutenant
scalp being badly cut by club inth hands
of the patrolman. The lieutenant attempt
ed 10 draw his revolver, but RETAINED from
doing 80, as Farrells weapon was pointed
at his superior's head. Officer Burke, who
Witnessed the affair, was ordered to take
charge of Farrell, but instead OF doing so
the two policemen took the lieutenant to
the Central Station. They were both sus-
pended By Superintendent Hudson. Far
Teil claims that Sargent had spoken disrs-
spectfully of hun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
THE ROACH PAYMENTS.
A Statement of the Sums He Has Receiv
Since 1869.


A Statement of the Sums He Has Received
Since 1859.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The Post to day
prints tabulated statement prepared at the
Navy Department showing the amount OF
money Mr.. Roach has received for repairs
and construction of naval vessels since
1862. In the bureau of steam engineering
$3O,645,OOO have been expended for new
machinery, boilers and the repairs thsrst'.
OF this Mr.. Roach has received S., ,957, 900.
being 81, 100000 more than thegreatest sum
given to any other other contractor. The
Providence Steam Engine Company re-
ceived nearly 81, 900, 900, the next highest.
About thirty contractors did work for this
bureau.
In the bureau of construction and repair
there is nothing to show that Mr.. Roach did
work for the navy on hulls, &c, prior to
1873. Since then about s7,506, 900 have
been expended, of which Mr.. Roach has re-
ceived nearly $4,OOOOOO. Thirteen other
contractors did work for this bureau. The
total amount paid Mr.. Roach by the Navy
Department since l762 to date is $lO, $685.
276.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
TRoUsLE ON THE B. 4 o.

wheeling and Pittsharg DivisIon-Strike
Threatening on Account OF Double
Headers.
PITTsBUEG, July 3l.-TrOuble is brewing
among the brskemen on the Pittsburg and
Whsshng division Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad over the running Of double
header freight trains To reduce
expenses the company has late
ly been sending out An occasional
double header, but there was no trouble 10
til Thursday, when two brskemeu refused
to run train, and they were promptly dls-
charged. A meeting was then called
and the action of the company
severely criticised. Some of the men
favored = strike, but no decision was reach
ed. The impression was general that any
attempt to run double headers would meet
with direct opposition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
THE FUNERAL CAR
To be Drawn by Twenty-four Black Horsea
Visitors at the Park.

To be Drawn by Twenty -four Black Horsea
Visitors at the Park.
New YORK, July BE. G. Mann, Of
Lawrence, Mass, has written Mayor Grace
suggesting that engraved certificates bear
ing the likeness and autograph Of General
Grant be issued as mementoes to subscrib-
ers for the proposed monument.
1t is arranged to have the funeral car
drawn by twenty four black horses instead
of thirty eight. The change was decided on
BY General Hancock. Each horse will bear
long, black net, reaching nearly to the
ground.
There we're so many visitors at Riverside
Park yesterday that rope had to be
stretched to prevent the crowd interfering
with the movements Of the workmen. The
flooring of the temporary vault is finished
Work on the superstructure begins to day.
The Grant Relics for Use IL Needed.
RosToN, July 3l.-A Washington CORE
spondent of the Advertiser telegrephs that
Secretary Endicott told him yesterday it
was untrue, as stated, that the Grant family
has neither sword nor uniform Of the dead
General to use at the funtrnal. The Sec
retaly said the relics in his care belong to
Mrs. Grant. He has received no intimation
that the family would like any of these rel
ics, but il Mrs. Grant should express any
such desire they shall be at her disposal.
Have Recovered From the Shock.
Mr.. MCGREGoR, N Y, July 3l.-Gen.
jackson and Colonel Beck, VINO were pros
rated by the electric bolt last evening, have
completely recovered and both are on duty
this morning. A servant in the Grant cot
tage was so terrified by the nearness of the
lightning bolt that she was thrown into a
historical state.
The Face Becoming Dissoiorsd.
New York, July 3l.-The Heralds Mt.
McGregor correspondent says that General
Grants face already shows discolorstion.
This is attributed to the refusal Of the
family to allow the intestines to be removed
according TO the invariabe practice with
embalmers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
Rumored Railroad Sale.

BosroS, July 3l-A Chicago dispatch
reports rumor that negotiations are quiet
ly pending between the St Paul and Union
Pacific for the sale BY the former Of its Chi
csgo and Omaha line, the object Of the
Union Pacific being to secure direct track
10 Chicago. The price named was 81, ,00Or.
600. An officer Of the Union Pacific Was
asked about this and he said it was news to
him. There has been no meeting of the
Executive Committee and he hsd never
heard that such thing would be reached in
,he Boatd Of Directors as the acquaintance
e q fne to Chicsgo. That the ST. Paul or
No, thwsstern, or both nsy be extending
westwad. Or thinking 6f \ he did not know
but that facs Mas nS::hing % do with the
Union Pacific utsess tney cot near enough
TO compete for Its tssSfc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
THEE NEGROES. HUNG,
Two Men and n Woman, for Robbery
and Murder.

Two Men and a Woman, for Robbery
and Murder.
PLAQUEsUSE, La, July 3l.-George
W Ison, Charles Davis and Msthilde Jones,
all colored, were executed here to-day for
the murder and robbery Of Mrs. Fl nrietta
Cole, in this town, on the night Of January
9th last. Wilson was captured in Mem
phis g few days later and before
the trisl made q voluntary
confession, giving the names Of bis &C
complies. The principal witness against
the prisoners was a little colored girl,
servant Of Mrs Cole. She heard the muir
derers copspire to rob her mis-
tress, and gave thea information about
Hrs. Coles money and jewelry and 50.
them with the iewelry in their possession sf
ter the murder. The eonspirators entered
hrs. Colss house. strsngled her TO death
ard robbed the house Of money, diamonds
and other valusbles Five thousand people
witnezsed the execution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
A PHOTOGRAPHERS DECEIT.
He Secures Negatives OF General Grant on
False Representations.

He Secures Negatives of General Grant ON
False Rsprsssntations.
Mt. McGREGoR, n. Y, July sl.-A lev
days before Grants death photographs BY
the name off. G. Eowe came here and
asked permission to take some photographs
of Gen. Grant. he was very skiltul photo
erspher. He falsely represented tha. be had
been sent here By the Century Company.
Permission was finally given him to make
these photographs, but on con-
dition that he should surren;
der The negatives to the Grant family and
should not put them on sale. He signed
a written agreement to this effect. This
sss done by the friends Of the Grant family
These friends knew that o large revenne
might be obtained for the family from TIE
sale of these pictures, and felt that thej
should have the money and not some es
terprising speculstor. II has been lesrnet
here that Howe has not adhered to his agree
ment. and that be took OF one OF ts'
copies which be 10 using in preparing pic
tures for the msTket II i also lssrne'
,hst While Sc took cstensibiy four nsgaiiye
.and srrren5ered thsse, he Jet took one Q
tuo for himself af fte same lmE step
hnr<. BEEN n ken - Ds<Fs1t bis p<gi'irz 2
/ ON f.Iifnt ic hrkek ~ <9E1.i<> = 1'
-. -. -4.>1s1ss.} -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
THE LAST CoURTESlEs.

The Members of Gen. Grants Cabinet In
yited to the Obsequies.
Mt. MCGREGoR, July Sl.-The following
invitation to ex.members Of his fathers
Cabinet was issued to-day By Col Fred
Grant:
Mr. McGREGoR, N. Y, Ju'y 81. 1885.
The undersigned respectfully invites all
ex-members Of his fathers Cabinet to at
tend the funeral obsequies, to be held on
the 9Th proximo. in New York. Gentle
en- accepting this lvitation are respect
fully requested to advise General Hancock
Of their intention to be present, who will as
sign them appropriate places in the pro-
ctssioD.
(SignedJ
FErD D. CANT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01
Maud 5 Can DO n In e:OI.

srELASD. July 3l.-David Bonner,
y OF the owner Of Maud 5, presented
the driver, with q snug package OF
c-day and gave John Splan, who drove
hner, two crisp 500 bills. Mr.. Ed
President of the Association, tels-
I'd W Il. Vanderbilt last night that
,lieyed Maud S could trot in 2:O1.
y Vanderbilt wired as follows
SARATOGA, n. Y, July 81.
Edwards, Cleveland, D.
'sderful mare. congratulate Mr..
j, you, the mare, Mr.. Bair and all the
1 May she yet DO what you predict. d.
". II. VANDERBILT.
Information yet received rom Mr.,
q, as 10 the future movements OF the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-01

Ths e'sat lsw's uass;satathst
EmsraL
THE oRolsA sTlll ISeaEAsull
2.Si6 New Cases Rspors q aad los
Deaths. Earl Cafnrea to ca
eiaIiy Visit ireland,
GENERAL FOREIGN pssArolEs

RAxseArE, July SL-The Uusim q 1If
Moses Monte6ors were baRiea hsrs ~
afternoon. Business vas saspsads1 -
the shops were closed. Ths vsakhw vae
cloudy, but the attendance vas vast. Ths
funeral rites we're Of a unostentarisss6hk.
acter, and the colin was placed bciids
that containing the dust II the philsashre.
pists wife. n.
ne rslegraph Amesan,saa Let.
LoSboS, JuE si.-fbs UJas - c.
mons Last night rejected b. . vots Of i0e 10
60, Lord John Manners, the Postmaster
General, amendment to the six penny tsle-
graph bill. The bill Of the lass Pcsnastsr
General, Mr.. Shsw Lefevre. making ~ ooaG
of o IL word telegram Including the Cd
dress, G1 pence, passed in couuit,cs I'M
amended.
An Interesting Msstisg.
LONDON, July 3l.-At the COMING meet
ing at Gasiieu, Prince Bismarck viii attend
Emperor William and Count KAlnoky vii
attend Emperor Fareis Joseph. Tie
meeting will, therefore, Be one Of great in.
terest.
a,8i8 New Cases, i,07o Deaths.
MARID, July 3l.-There were 2si6 new
cases Of cholera in the plaguestrlcksn dis-
tricts yesterday, and 1889 deaths from he
disease for the same time.
To Inspect Ireland.
LONDON, July 3l.-The Earl Of CaFnovou
intends to make tour Of Ireland shortly In
order to ascertain the condition and wants
Of the people.
Bachsaan M
LONDON, July 3l.-Lord buchanan d o.
riously iii. He has Just finished long drs-
matte poem.
Charges A sainst Farquaharson.
LONDON, July 3l.-A director ofths Nun
ster Bank charges Farquaharson With
causing the suspension Of the bank in order
to obtain the appointment Of hquidAlos -
ss to cover up bis dsfalcasion.
Cheap Rslicsof tiss Poet Burns
LONDON, July 3l.--At the sale Of Burns
relics at the Yea. yesterday, the Tam o
Shanter and Santer Johnnie chairs wsrs
bought for the Burns cottage for forty.
seven pounds each; wooden silvse-hoopsd
stirrup cup was sold for khyGvs yousds,
and an autograph letter Of the poet -.
Hamilton Nimmon, brought four pounda
Rev. Sullivan, Not Byrns.
Row. July 3l.-The Pope has appointed
Rev. Jereminh Sullivan Bishop Of Mobile,
Alabama, not Father Byrne, - was stated
Wednesday.
Tho Now Cardinals Matted
RoxE, July 3l.--The Pops, with great
religious ceremony, held psbtic condstoey
yesterday, at which the newty appointed
Cardinals were hated. LAtcs In the day Q
secret papal consistory was held, at which
there were other ceremonies and other titiss
canterred