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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
TAMMANY
Presents It's Congratulations to
President-e elect Cleveland.
He Responds ~ a Short But Thor
OughIy Characteristic Manner
to fine Address.

New YORK, February 7.-Tammany Hall
to-day preeenteaAthe following address,
signed by the whole committee, to Presi,
dent-elect CleyelShd:
The undersigned committee, representing
the Democratic organization of Tammany
Hall, avail themselves of your visit to this
city to present the congratulations Of that
ancient organization on your election to
the Presidency of the United States. We
assure you of our wish and expectation,
that not we alone shall approve your ad-
ministration Of our country's affairs butthat
by universal accord your acts will
be appreciated as the fruit OF
that Democratic policy which should char
a~cterize the government of our land. Relying
upon our knowledge that you are one who
respects duty above repute and who appeals
to the plain understanding rather than the
prejudice of the people. We announce to
you our disposition and intention to render
your administration our unreserved support
in the belief that its history will record the
triumphant discharge Of all its obligations
and dpties 10 heP8ople"
The Response.
President-elect Cleveland in response to
the remarks made by Gen. John Cochraue
in the presentation of the address said:
II an pleased to receive from you gentle
men and your organization this assurance
of support which | am entitled to expect
from all throughout the land, but which l
I'm particularly pleased to be personally
and specially assured of by the various
bodies throughout the country.
In the great labor which | have before
me / need the aid of you all. The as
surances contained in the address l had ex-
pected and they are in accord with my
wishes. This special announcement OF
them, however, gives me peculiar pleasure.
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occasionally shelled by the steamer.
EarthWorks.
The troops are busily engaged in clean
ing the ground in front of the camp and in
detached work at the adjoining villages.
The main earthworks are erected for pro-
lection of the camp from the river front
and already have been greatly strengthened.
It is calculated they would be completed
that night Several men who have been
wounded in the desert battles, died in camp
since the arrival OF the army at Gubat. Others
are doing well. The remainder of the royal
artillery and naval brigade, with ten guns,
including one Gardner, have arrived. The
convoy has been sent back to Gakd1l Wells
for more stores and has taken forty OF the
wounded along. Nearly every night the
pickets exchanged shots with unfriendlJ
Arabs
A dispatch received from Stewards camp
at Gubat states that Colonel Wilson bad
on the island where he was stranded ESQ
refugees, whom he found along the banks
of the Nile near Khartoum.
A dispatch to-day from Wolseleys head
quarters states that ~couriers accompanied
by an escort are now On their way across the
Baynda desert and are expected to arrive
at Korti to might. The couriers are con
veyipg q report of Lord Beresfords attempt
TO rescue Colonel Wilson and party from the
island in the Nile where they have been
hemmed in by the hostile Arabs.
Italians In the SOudan.
LOsDOx, February "A dispatch has
been received here from Rome stating that
another expedition Of 1900 men is being
fitted out and will start Immediately for
Gsypt. Their destination is Suakim.
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Art NOTES.

A new engraving entitled The Bourgo.
master Daughter is a beautiful figure
piece.
Mrs. Eva Hubbsrd'S class at the College
is gaining in numbers and is one OF the
leading art classes Of our city.
Mr. Nicoll has now on exhibition q few
fine feelings, among them is THE Smoker"
by MISSIONER, and the celebrated Can
%caliss.'
Storm is engaged OF a canvas SKI feet,
which. when finished, will be a copy OF the
famous exhibition picture The Bathing
Nympbs," owned by Mr.. Haselton and
purchased OF Bouguerena at a cost Of $780,
600. Mr.. Storms production will be used
for exhibition purposes and will be under
the control Of Pittsburg parties.
Mr.. Frank 4. Pate, the representative of
William Pate & Co., New York, was in
O W last week, and gave one Of his enjoy
able receptions to his numerous friends in
his rooms at the Mcclure House. Mr.: Pate
is A member of the oldest engraving house
in America. Among his collection OF
prints were to be seen many rare etching'
and engrayingS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
III with E'aYeY

LONDON, February 7.-GeneTal Wolseley
t~elegraphs the War Office from Korti that
the latest word received by him from the
British camp at Gubat states that the com
manding officer at that place IS i'll with
fever. The situation there had not changed.
The Mahdi's forces are constantly threaten
ing She British position. At last accounts
they had brought up some heavy artillery,
and were busily At work placing and rang
ing the guns on the British camp.
The natives report the Mahdi has $4,000
men scattered between Barber, Shendy and
Metemneh, and the force at the latter place
is daily receiving reinforcementS.
Gordon Not Dead.
LONDON, February THE Telegraph has
received a dispatch from its special CORE
spondent at Abu Kru on the Nile, not far
from Metemneh. The dispatch is dated
February | and saws;
Colonel Wilson's party state that Khar'
toum fell on January q. The river banks
above the sixth cataract are crowded with
Arabs. The Mahdi, in a letter calling on
our officers to surrender, implies that Cor
don is alive. Stewart expects to be closely
invested here.
Passing the Cataraets.
A dispatch from Merawi says: The
Black Watch and StSfFordshire regiments
have passed the Bahami Cararact; on their
way they destroyed the houses of Suleiman
Wad Gamz, who perpetrated the massacre
of Col. Stewart and party. The rebels
have abandoned Shakvok Pass and much
ammunition and grain was found there. The
Cornwall regiment is now passing the
Cataract.
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o FIFTEEN DAYS
General Gordon Fought Hard to Hop
KhartOum.

e.r.r,I Gordon Fought Hard to HoN
KhartOum.
LoxpoS. February The Cabinet met
At moor today. On his way from GG6at to
.Kbartoum, January 26. Colonel wilson
was told by the natives along the Nile that
Gordon had been fighting hard for fifteen
Ssvs. ON January 18th . native reported
Gordon dead. On the return from mar
tonm 10 Gubat several natives reported 70
Wilson's party that Gordon and all the
CoDi;c troops who stood BY hun had been
cSptured by FL Mahdis men and put 70
Death. Later on. during the return loar,
rsv seyeral Shagiyeh men came aooaru
Cclonel wilson's BOAT and declared 1t was
the i~ntention OF their tribe to JON tne
Wsbdi. These men, said Gordon, Consul
N;cnI; 6Ry Greeks, and some SOLDIERS
wbsn pressed to desperation. shut tnem-
I've & the Catholic Church, where tney
had removed q quantity OF Ammunition anu
uro,;s;ons. Advicss from Gubat dated
Esbrnary /, give q gloomy statement aooa'
~ conditioS Of SteSaFt's 6stle army there.
TSs men have been placed on t~hree-qaar,s'
@rsI;ooS These have beea ones sapP.e-
msaled sith a dole Of beans aaa h'o "e
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Want Aid.

WASHINGTON, February Il aeSSss'
Frsnk Bacon, Kansas; j. B. Mead Yer
aOnt. P. o. CLARK, Rhyds Island; 6e0E{e
7. Perkins. Kentucky; T. d. HoltOn, WIS
Oliver Gibbs, j., Minnesota; ;; y.
Mississippi and Dexter Curtis WIS
rons;u. comprising the Executive Commit.
lee Of the United States Association OF
and Territories at the New
Exposition, waited on
?resident Arthur today and presented 3
sa,emept of the affairs Of the Exposition,
Dyethsr with a memorial to Congress ask
no AN additional appropriation, which ne
.sSs asked TO transmit to Congress with his
apn;oysI. The President promised to give
I&e natter prompt and careful attention
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
A SUGGESTION.
The Army and Navy Gazette on the
situation.

The Army and Navy Gazette On the
situation.
LONDON, February The War Office
reported that no troops can be spared from
Ireland. 1t has been suggested the Gov
eminent call out a sufficient number OF the
militia to do garrison duty in place Of the
batallions to be sent 10 the Mediterranean.
The Army and Navy Gazette o n
siders that it would be insane to
reduce the plumber Of European soldiers
atthe garrison in Hindostan at the present
moment. 1t SAYS if General Earle success
in reaching Berher with the army he can
hold the place and fortify it in such a way
as 10 be able TO await the ad'
vance from Souakim and in the mean,
time Osman Digna from his present
central route between Suskim and Ber-
Der. From Berber General Earle, by con-
trolling the line Of march from Suakim,
would command a better base Of supplies
than now possessed by the English troops
in the Soudan.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
AARLAN WINS.
The First Of the ChampiSnshiP Race
RoWod.

RoWed.
SIDNEY, N. s. w., February I'm the
sculling match today between Hanlan and
Clifford, Hanlan was victorious, coming in
six lengths ahead of Clifford.
The race was for 5000 a side, but vas
easily o by the American. Clifford roWed
in q shell presented him in Unanderra, Aus
tralia, on December 6, and was supposed to
be better boated than HanIan, who used an
American built shell.
The match to-day was conditional. as it
was the first of series to settle the worlds
championship On February %, Clifford
rows Beach for $4,000 and the champion.
ship of the world over the Sydney course.
Then if Beach beats Clifford he viii row for
the championship and S., 900, on March %,
over the same course.
If Clifford beats Beach in the race on the
18th ult., he and Hsnlan will row for s., 900
and the championship on April Is.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
An End 10 Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, Ill,
saws. Having received so much benefit
t.,m Electric Bitters, l feel it my duty to
Let suffering humanity know it. Have had
= running sore on my leg for eight years;
nv doctors told me l would have to ave
~ hone scraped or leg amputated. l used
;.s,os5 three bottles Of Electric Bltters and
.a.sn boxes Buckleu's Arnica Saive, and
my leg Is now sound and ven
Elsetr;c Bitters sre sold at SHY cents :
hottie, and Bucklen's Aruica SsiEe o. s'C
pes box. BY Logan 6 Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

QUAcK doctors, electric belt and other
swindlers who live by frightening our young
men, and young women by nasty circulars
viii find their occupations gone when It
becomes generally known that Dr.. Guysotts
Yellow Dock and S~arsAparillA is g certain
cure for all weaknesses Of. the urinary or.
cans nervousness, etc. Obey the laws o.
health take a few bottles of this simple
remedy and you vii soon be restored to per,
faet mahooi and wonanhood. free from ~
rorr;msOt Of mini AMI dtn y d BODY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
THE CAN'T WELL,
At Little Washington, Torpsdosd-oA
T,rown a Hundred Feet In the Air.

Al Little Washington, ~Torpsdosd-oi
Thrown . Hundred Feet In tho Air.
The torpedoing Of the CAN'T wsii ct
Little Washington, Friday. resulted Ia the
development Of q "gusber or no little
power. but ~ . "stayer' the well Is .
miserable failure. After tvo o. three
futile attempts, the catridge was exploded,
but 10 ol followed, aad after vaaizg about
the derrick for an hsgr or SO The party con-
eluded that nothing would result, and were
on the point Of departing, when a gurgling
sound vas head Car down IN the earth. and
presently oil appeared. ayisg in . heavy
stream far above the derrick TOP. The
Gov continued for several minutes but
gradually grew weaker. sad finally stopped,
probably by the falling IN OF earth from the
sides OF The vel CoBnectioI with tbs
taak was naade. however, and shout
o'clopk another Gov occurred Saturday
nsrning de took vere run doEa aed ths
neIl dnEied out, bat no further fos has DC
cSsred. PgmPiag ;sto be res0ned To-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
THE CHINESE MUST GO,
A Deadly Riot In a California Mountain
Town.

A Deadly Riot In n California Mountain
Town.
EUREKA, CAL, February 7.-During a
riot last night between Chinese a stray
bull ct killed David Kendall, member Of the
City Council. Another severely wounded
some boys. The news created such excite
ment that a mass meeting was called.
Over one thousand citizens responded.
Resolutions Of Indignation at the lawless
acts of the Chinese were adopted. A com-
mittee was appointed to notify the Chinese
they must. all leave the city, Groups OF
citizens visited each Chinese house and com.
PEELED them topsck up their effects, then
marched them to the large warehouse where
they are imprisoned, awaiting a departing
steamer for San Francisco tomorrow,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

REMEMBER q complete cure for aches,
pains, sores, pimples, urinary sediment, dis
iurbing dreams, nervousness, dependency,
indigestion and general weakness of mind
and body. brought on by improper habits or
otherwise, is found in two or three bottles
of DR.. Guyscott's Yellow Dock and Sarsa'
pariEa, as has been proven BY the exper'
fence Of many who long suffered. but now
feel we'll and strong in al parts OF the body.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

ID after Monday Mr.. ]. W. PHGRUs
.Ss,,s charge Of the Bridgeport and MAJ
" Ferry REGISTER routes. Under his
,,,snent the REGlsrER's readers in the
.sss may feel assured their interests
y veil cared for. rs viii not only
',r.t,ll subscriptions due after that date,
ill report al matters OF any moment
,,,ber with sIl social, literary and bust
- 7os.;p, with the the accuracy and skill
sh;ch the REGISTER has been noted in
\, mast. Mr.. PHoBUs is q Martins Ferry
w well known, and with the ability and
srssiEty necessary to keep the reputation
She REglSrER at high water mark. All
,yos shown him will be appreciated BY
,bs REGISTER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
.cHOu Gross Was the BIAn:-'

This question was asked in 3 recent law
suit concerning a man who had acted I'M
pleasantly. The answer was, n was 90
cross that when he called up the cows NJ
milking time it made the milk sour Pcss-
ably this poor fellow has dyspepsia. But
tie worst i~yspeptic can he cured by using
Browns Iron Bitters. Mr.. J. M. Court
wright Of Codora. MINI. had dys2spsis, bat
box writes: Browns Iron Bitssss are truly
de best remedy / ever used tg sEsPsnas
aad bilioCs c0m9isiaL
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alive.
Jooks BRIGHTER,

PrrrBURG, February 7.-Laboring men
are inclined to believe the times have CON.
menced to get better, There Is more work
10 do now than two months ago, but
wages are from ten to fifteen per cent.
lower. Visits to several labor headquarters
this afternoon elected the ststeme9t that
tbsre are at least onethIrd fewer idle men
in the city now than on the first Of JAN
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
Eaunr m.n. E.a1 rht..

The voltsie Belt Co, Marshall, Mich,
oGer TO send their celebrated Blectro-va
tsic Belt and other Electric Appliances On
trial for thirty days - men (young and
odJ afflicted With nervous debility, Iozs a
vitality and manhood, and kindred troo
bIes. Also for rheumatism, neunalgis, pax
aiysis, and many other diseases. Complete
restoration 10 health, vigor and manhoos
guaranteed No risk 10 incurred, % thirty
days trial d allowed. Write them ss oucs
or illustrated psmphletsfrsA.
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RUMOR
That an Order to Ransom Gordon, IL Alive,
Has Been Given.

AANAA on ANp
Has Been Given.
LONDON. February during the sitting
of the Cabinet kilograms were received at
short intervals from Lord Wolseley.
Wolseley expresses the belief that the
entrenched garrisons of Abu Klea and
Gubat are not endangered, although the
continued absence of news concerning
Lord Charles Beresford's attempt to
relieve Sir Charles Wilson causes activity:
II is rumored that an order was telegraphed
WoIseley to ascertain, if possible, before
taking decisive action whether Gene
raj Gordon is dead or alive. fit is dis
covered he still lives he is instructed
to try TO terminate the campaign without
further fighting. This instruction is thought
to imply a desire on the part ofthe govern;
ment to tecure the release Of Gordon and
companions by means Of ausom
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
Great Calls on Cleveland.

Few YoRk, January General Grant
called at the Victoria Hatel this afternoon
and left his card for Cleveland.
A report was current this afternoon that
it was Cleveland's purpose to stop On his
way back to Albany at G~reystone, 70 con-
fer with Mr.. Tilden, but Private Secretary
Lamont denies this
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
NO NEWS

Of n Definite Character From General
Gordon.
IoSuOS, February AT the latest re-
port .wOlssley was still without definite
news of Gordon's fate. BE had sent further
sp;es to Khartauu with the promise they
would be literally rewarded if they could
definitely ascertain If Gordon was dead or
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
CARRIE SWAIN.

'AhhAr Nv
This talented young lady has added one
more day to her Wheeling engagement and
~ill be at the Opera House tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. SAYS the Lowell,
Mass. Times:
Carrie Swain drew another fall house at
Music Hall, last evening, and won new
friends by her vivscity and accomplishments.
There are few entertainments that would
hear repetition night after night rs this
toes, and the fact that the young come
cienne is greeted nightly with full houses is
a compliment which she has well earned.
In her popular songs and dances, she was
greeted with applause and the many strong
dramatic situations are effectively presented
and warmly appreciated. The supporting
company is very good. The play is fall OF
life and movement, and clesn!y in its
morals.
THE SILVER XISG.
This great play will have four produc.
ton this week-Thursdsy. Friday and
Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee.
The people of both this country and Eng.
land have united in eKtolling the merits
Of the play and company. The London
Standard saying:
Il may be doubted whether any play re-
Gently produced at this or any other house
has fonnd its way so directly to the public
heart az has THE Silver King" given for
the frat time yesterday. From the mo-
meni when, Al the close Of the drst act, the
curtain fell upon q situation equally novel
and effective, to the close Of the piece. the
result was never in doubt At the close OF
every act, and sometimes at the close Of
a cen the acions were summoned before
the curtain, and Mr.. Barrett was at o
time compelled TO request the audience
to reserve till the fate Of the piece was def
nitely settled. q demand for the appearance
of the su,bors premsturely pot forth. The
triumph thus delayed vas not lost.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

To CurG an ordinary eough or cold tsSe
dO-e OF Df. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild
0sr7 before going to bed at night IL
y cause a suspension Of nervous exelsa-
~ allow you sweet rePOse, and oy morn
2s cough viii be gone. IL Is the oest
= therefore cheapest cure for coughs,
and consumption; is sold by Druggists
sstaly. and ought to De found IN every
~sageOi household.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
GROWING SERIOUS.
The Situation at Gubat and Metemneh
Grnurinn Sarinna

h Situation at Gubat and Hetemneh
Growing Serious.
LONDON, January 7~.-Dispatches from
Corti today indicate q serious state OF at
fairs in the British position near Metem-
neh. Lord Wesley telegraphs the War
Office that a courier has Just arrived from
Gubst reports Colonel Roscomon CON
msnder of that place as seriously i'll and
the Mahdi's forces preparing to attack the
British camp. The Arabs have several
heavy guns which are being gradually
being placed in position to bear on the
British camp. The natives report that the
Mahdi has 10000 men scattered between
Berber, Shendy and Metemeneh, and the
force at the latter place is daily receiving
reinforcements
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

lknA Winslovis Soothing Syrup, ks chi
dren teething. Is the pr~escription d ons .
the best female nurses andphyicem b u
United States, and has ben used fR fsFty
yeau with never falling Success b nd
lions Of mothers for thssx children- Dig
ing the process Of teetAing IN v,lss iAis-
~ealculabie. Il relieves ths child from PIN,
cures dyssntery and 6anhea, qiyiag Il
the bowek, and Wind colo. By givinG
health 10 The child 4 rssa ~ 1oeA9
Pucs fsc . hotie.
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Barkisufu Arnisa oaSW.

The Bea Saise Ia the xsrid fs Or
R<pises Sores Ulcera Sal. Rhszn, Eyvu
Sores Tettes. Chapel HAn14 ChiIbiai.s
CornS and Ell Skin Esrpisas. ard POI
lively cures Piiss, or 70 pay ssQvirsd hh
guaranteed 70 give pssfsct ss;idh1ioe q
nosey refunsd PnH 8 e%asa psr eas
Fss ss.s b Eaxsa Co
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wo1Ia Not Sit with Him.

Ro~r, February 7.-Miehael Dsvitt on
arr:rg on Thursday last, wentto the Eng
ID hotel. but was compelled to seek other
y3rers. because the English guests at 2
o-s refused to SIT at the same table with
In
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SAND FROM THE DESERT

SAND FROM THE DESERT
10 Which British Soldiers Net
Defeat.
PrecariOus Condition of Affairs at
Metemneh.
Arabs Preparing For an Attack on
the English.
Men Placed On Short Allowance at
Gubat.
Want and Suffering Beneath the
Lonely Flag
That Marks the Outpost Of English
AVarics
In the TrsachsrOus Sands Of the
SOudan-
The Latest Tidinss From the Far
or
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seFoRE BREAKFAST.

snakes! But wasn't this day one
IA terror
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

Mr.. Powell, in the discussion on FL. B:
No %. desired to have all wildcat and
graveyard insurance companies designated
By name.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08

The camels had plenty of forage. ShendY.
on the opposite bank of the Nile, and
Mstemneh, three miles from Gubat, are
occasionally shelled by the steamer.