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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
AMOUNTAIN OFGLAsS.
The Strange and Beautiful Discovery on
the NellOwstOns.

The Strange and Beautiful Discovery on
the Yellowstone.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 13.-AmOng
the scientific papers which will appear in
the appendix OF one Of the forthcoming
reports of the geological survey, is one
by Prof. Jos. r. Iddings upon an Obsldian
cliff of Yellowstone Park. This cliff is on
an elevation half mile long by from $50
to 200 feet high. The nature of which
Prof Idding says: "Is rs good glass rs
any artiticially manufactured. Its Struc-
ture not only makes it highly interesting
to visitors, but furnishes TO the scientific
Investigator a phenomena Of Importance.
The cliff presents a partial section OF
surface flow of ObSidian, which poured
down an ancient slope from the plat lying
east. 1t is impossible to determine what
the original thickness of this flow may
have been.
The dense glass which now forms its
lower portion is from Seventy-tiye to one
hundred feet thick, while the porous and
promiScuOus upper portion has suffered
from ages OF erosion and glacial action.
4 remarkable feature of the cliff is the
deyelOpement OF priSmatic columns, which
form It's southern extremity. These are OF
shining black ObSidian rising from the
talus, stop and are from fifty to sixty feet
in height, with diameterS varying from
two to four feet.
The color of the material of this cliff is
for the most part jet black, but much OF
il is molted and streaked with bright
brownish red and various shades Of brown;
from dark to light yellOwiSh, purplish and
olive green. The brilliant luStre OF the
rock and the strong contrasts Of colors
with black are very striking.
In places the glass in the process OF
cooling has been broken into small angu-
lar pieces which have been again cemented
by the latter flow producing many col
ored and beautiful breecla. In some
places the material shows fine satin luS-
ter while in others deep golden sheer IS
noticeable which under the lens revOlves
itself into thin beams Of red and yellow
light
Though the black and red glass are
scattered with duh blush gray parts and
hands and round gray and pink masses,
the effect of which is still further to vary
the appearance and beauty OF the rock and
make it the most conspicuous and charac-
teristic variety of volcanic lava known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
A PERTINENT QUERY.
Cold Short Gives Expression to Some Sem
sible Views.
WHEELING, October 13, 1856.

WHEELING, OCTOBER Id, 1850.
To the Editor Of the Register:
For the last two weeks, Mr.. Harry Diss-
ton, of the famous saw manufacturing firm
of Philadelphia, has been prospecting in the
neighborhOod of Pittsburgh, for an avail
able site, to which the inequalities, as 10
advantages and facilities of localities out
side of the natural gas territory
are forcing them They have ascer-
tanned that profitable competition
has been rendered impracticable by
the great economies conferred on
manufacturers within this favored and re-
stricted natural gas domain, and they
have concluded to accept the only
prudent alternative, and come to the gas.
| have been writing for the psstsix months,
in the Age of Steel, about the advantages
possessed by Wheeling, endeayoring, in
part, to stimulate her people, to rouse
them to some exertion. The fact is, that
while they do possess these great advan-
tages in full coparceny with Pittsburgh,
and have, not few, very valuable advan-
tageous features in addition, in the way
of taxes, climate, unoccupied territory,
etc, which makes their city decidedly
more available, more enticing to prospect
ing capitalists than Pittsburgh, they are
and will be positively imperative,
Of non-ayaii, if not 49, thoroughly
made known to the outside world. have
importuned, flattered, cajoled, scolded,
even verged on impertinence to the Wheel
ing people, and up to this time, so far as re-
suits are concerned, my labors have been
something akin to those of Sisyphus. Jer-
emiah, were he here, would not only weep
and wall, but he would turn leather color
with chagrin and dependency, over this
unregenerative city. My efforts have had
as much effect, apparently, rs scattering
drops of rain on the arid sands OF desert.
Mr.. DisstOn was asked why he did not
visit Wheeling in his quest, and
he replied that he had heard no
mention of Wheeling in connection with
natural gas advantages The inteiiigcncer
published a very creditable and voluminous
natural gas edition, but that, compared
with the efforts being made by other cities,
even towns, is mere drop in the bucket.
That was an individual effort, 80 Ia speak.
What is needed is an united public effort
What is the Chamber of Commerce doing?
What is the Boom Committee, of which
my friend Hart is chairman, doing? This
liberal, well prepared and well compiled
exposition of Wheeling's advantages and
inducements, should emanate from body,
such rs the Chamber of Commerce. Pitts
burg papers claim, that Mr. Disston has
selected a site in Pittsburg. This is very
improbable, as there are vastly more allur-
ing sites in Pittsburg's immediate tribu-
tary territory than she herself possesses.
1t may not he too late TO confer with Mr..
DiSstOn. What say you, gentlemen of the
Chamber of Commerce?
COLD SHORT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
A DIABOLICAL DEED.
4 Young Wife Shot Dead by Her Husbands
Side-The Murderer Unknown.

Young Wife Shot Dead by Her HuSbandS 5
Side-The Murderer Unknown.
HOUsTON, Mo-, October 13.-The most
mysterious and diabolical crime ever per-
petrated in Southern Missouri was COM
mittCd on Big Creek, five miles east of this
city, last Friday morning. On that morn
ing, at three o'clock, Mrs. Ella Williams,
the bride of Rolf Williams, was lying
asleep by the side Of her husband, when
some unknown person entered the bed
room, placed pistol against her forehead
and sent bullet through her brain.
The report of the revolver awakened Will
liams, but he had been i'll for some time,
and was unable to pursue the murderers.
Two men sleeping i'll an adjoining
room were also awakened, and they imme-
diately went to the room. After pro-
curing light, on entering Il most revolt
ing scene met their eyes. The young
bride lay mOtionless on the bed, blood
streaming from her forhead and her brains
protruding from the wound. The bullet
had entered Just above the right eye, and
that organ had been forced from its socket
and was hanging by thread upon her
cheek.
The men Immediately made search for
the murderer but could find no trace of
him and he is still ut large. No possible
motive can be assigned for the deed, except
that some former lover of the bride took
this means Of revenge.
Mrs. Williams before her marriage
was the belle of the county and bore an ir-
reproachable character The couple, who
were children of wealthy and respected
farmers, had been married about two
months.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
FRANCE AND GERMANY
THE WAR CLOUD READY 10 DELUGR THE
HOSTILE NATIONS.
B,uanssrs Campaign Plan-Signi6cant 0ounsni-
Germany Hastily Rsarming HS Army With
Improved Gans-A Sweeping Victory br
the Bulgarian Government

PARIS, October 13-Mr Carmile Pelleton
in an article in La Justice, commenting
on Mr.. Lavedors statement in Besaro that
General Boulanger has prepared q plan for
continental campaign says: France
does not desire war, but the war cloud
lowering over her may break at any mo-
ment No French general can materially
effect the situation, either for peace or for
war, but if general has activity Of spirit
that inspires him, no good Frenchman
should blame him. Europe enjoys truce,
not peace. The situation of France and
Germany has been created by victory Of
force over right. Can that offspring OF
force, the German Empire 60 on living ex-
cept by the continued victory of Violence?
The Soirs Berlin correspondent says that
England is renewing her efforts TO induce
Sweden to allow her TO establish q coaling
station on the island of Gotland or on
neighboring island. The correspondent
says that during the Afghan crisis negotia-
tions for the cession OF Gotland TO England
were on the point Of being concluded, but
that they fell through owing to the ener-
getic opposition of Russia and Germany.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
PERPLEXED DIPLOMATS.
The French Legation Disturbed by the
Visit of Prince Louis Napoleon.

The French Legation Disturbed by the
Visit of Prince Louis Napoleon.
WASHINGTON, October 13.-The French
Legation is in rather an awkward and pc
culiar position in relation 10 the iOrthcom-
ing visit of Prince Louis Napoleon, the
eldest son of Prince BOnapart, who is
commonly known as PlOn-Plon. This
young man, who is about twenty-three
years of age, is absent from France
on a tour to see the world. Gossip has
it that the relations between his father
and himself are not of an entirely
cordial nature and that the son is
therefore taking 4 leave OF absence for
= year or two, so that the paternal rage
may be given an opportunity to cool.
Prince Louis is now in San Francisco, and
the story comes from there that 1t is his
present intention to visit Washington be-
fore he returns to France The French
diplomats accredited to this country are
all Republicans, and to entertain ard
practically acknowledge the head of the
NapoleOnic party would be an act which
would not be allowed to pass unnoticed by
the home Government. And yet Prince
Louis is \ prominent citizen, and his
presence here will surely attract atten-
tiOns from official and social circles.
Not long ago Z certain attache Of the
French Legation. who made no disguise of
Luyalist sentiments, but whose services TO
his country We're known and acknOwledS-
ed to be of the most valuable character,
suddenly found that he had been detached
from duty here and ordered to more OBJ
Scure post. No reason WAS given for the
change, but it was generally considered to
be hint that future criticisms upon the
republic would result in further degrIda-
tiOn, il not absolute retirement to private
life. As he is still in the diplomatic ser
vice, it is fair to presume that he curbed
his tongue ii not his opinions. Prince
Louis coming arrival arOuseS the question
of what are the LOyaliSts going to do
about it.
1t is said that the Prince will make his
headquarters at the house Of Colonel Je-
rome BOnaparte, on X street, during his
stay. Colonel BOnaparte is third cousin
OF the Prince. His family are noted social
leaders here and entertain most magniti-
Gently. 4 visit to BOrdentOwn, \. s., Is
said to be a part OF the reception pro-
gramme. Through their influence it is
not at all improbable that the Prince will
receive many attentions from our officials.
1t would DC a rather queer proceeding to
witness the general entertainment of 4
Frenchman by almost everybody of note
in town save only the members of his
own Legation, but then there are pains
rs well rs pleasures attached Ito royalty,
esnerinllY Ofthe crnwnless variety.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
THE PACKERS STRIKE.
X. off. Delegates Predict some Import
ant Developments.


CHICAGO, October 13.-The day opened
at the stock yards with clear horizon, so
far as any actual or prospective trouble
was involved. A pretty well defined feel
ing was current that the men will not COM
promise on any basis but that of eight
hours work. Pay for nine hours will be
demanded for this, and that is the kind OF
proposition that MeSsrs. Butler and Barry
were authorized to submit to any repre-
sentative of the Packers Association who
should be met with power to consider and
act for their fellows. Should this not be
accepted, it is believed that the calling out
of Armour's beef men will follow. This
action is intended to coerce the big
packer, who is supposed to
be sensitive on this point because of the
rivalry of Morris & Swift in the eastern
dressed beef trade.
In the meantime Armour is laying in a
stock of men to take the places of the
strikers. A car load of Poles from Mil
waukee was unlOaded at his packing house
last evening. Twenty substitute butch
ers were at work there during yesterday,
and number Ofothers at FOwler'S. The
twelve hundred hogs at Fowler's were
disposed Of to-day
Messrs. Butler and Barry have room
at the Transit House, butare not aceessi-
bic, being very busy. A brief visit to the
packing houses was paid this morning, not
of sufficient duration to involve confer
ence, but probably to arrange one later.
Mr.. Barry said later that some important
developments might be expected this after
noon. He said that he had strong hopes OF
effecting settlement and would
soon know what the prospects
of compromising the difficulties
were. lie was somewhat surprised at the
proceedings Ofthe packers ut their meet
ing yesterday, and said that when he saw
them they said nothing about any deter
minatiOn to hold out for ten days, but had
rather led him to believe that cOmpro-
mise might be arranged. The quiet that
has attended this great strike is the won
der Of everyone who comes to the yards,
and has made thousands of friends to the
Knights of Labor, to whose efforts the ad-
mirable order is due The PinkertOn men
have completed their culinary apparatus
and will now live entirely in. Washington
Butchers Sons Packing House. They
cannot buy anything outside, rs, except
ut the Transit House, there is a rigid boy
colt against them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
,SWITCHMEN WALK OUT.
A Big Strike For Increase of Wages nj
MinneapOIfs,

4 Big Strike For Increase of Wages at
Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIs, MINI, October 13.-The
switchmen in all railroad yards in this
city except the Milwaukee road, went on
strike this morning. The trouble has
been pending for several days. The
witchmen asked for a raise in wages
averaging so per month, which was not
granted. Last night, at q meeting Of the
Switchmen's Association, 1t was decided,
though not unanimously, to strike. This
morning committees went from yard to
yard ordering the men out. The Mil
waukee switchmen are expected to go out
tonight. A committee has been sent to
st. Paul switchmen ordering them to
strike. An endeavOr will be made TO get
the brakemen to join the walk out. A
large force of police and detectives is being
placed on guard. No outbreaks have thus
far occurred, the men being quiet and
orderly. Two hundred men are already
out and the number will be largely aug
mented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
A Horrible Mystery,

PIrTsBURG, October 13.-The remains
of woman were found in an oak box at
the Allegheny Dump, near the end of the
Union bridge at 10 o'clock this morning.
The dump is used for the deposit of ashes
and filth and it is supposed that the box
was left there by an ash hauler some time
this morning. The lid of the box had
been broken off by the jar the box re-
ceived when it fell and the contents had
rolled out The body was nude and in
an advanced state of decomposition. On
the box were labels of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, and the New York
Office of the Adams Company. The au-
thorities of Allegheny City are inclined to
think the body was shipped from Europe,
but no definite information has been
learned in regard to it An investigation
is now in progreSS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
HOGG AT LUBECK.
Hutchinson Crowds Himself Before n Dem
cratic MeetIng-Left in the Lurch.

Hutchinson Crowds Himself Before n Dem
cratic MeetIng-Left in the Lurch.
Special Telegram TO the Register.
LUBECK, w. VA, October 13.--YcSter-
day afternoon Hon. Charley Hogg address
ed the citizens of Lubbock by appointment.
When he left Parkcrsburg for his appoint
ment he was followed by John Hutchinson
and Jas. B. Menager Mr. Hogg found q
large concourse of citizens, ladies and gen
tlemen, ready TO receive and listen to him.
His address was considered one of his best
efforts. Its effect and impression was eX-
cellent and created favorable comments
from the concourse of intelligent citizens
who were present The appearance of
Hutchinson before Democratic audience,
collecte by special call to listen to Dem
ocratic speech, was a surprise and excited
considerable Just indignation, which was
not done away or quieted by the fact
that il was known that John could not
otherwise get crowd to listen to him.
His woody horse campaign is not only an
injury to him personally, but is of advan-
tage to the Democracy. As soon rs Mr.,
Hogg got through he left in buggy for his
appointment at Belleville, where he spoke
last night to n large and enthusiastic
audience. After Mr.. Hogs departure
almost the entire crowd ladies and gentle
men, left, not caring to listen to Hutch
insOn's fanlarran. About one dozen and a
half remained, not through courtesy so
much as through curiosity 10 hear what
Hutchinson had to say. He got of lot
of old chestnuts, and delivered a
windy address which was remarkable
only in two things-a lack of sense and
an absence of truth. Hutchinson thinks
rs his speech implied, that the people of
Lubbock are not an intelligent people, he
will be grossly undcceivcd later Oh.
From present indications, Hutchinson
will not be in the town when the clcc-
ton comes off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14

Il, 5,''>a. RI. nto52v IA scaiIold at
s-,- ~" building OF the Allegheny Fund
80, r.', company on Virgin Alley fell at
rsg .,.,a y, ~. 'AiN afternoon, precipitating 1--WE
S. =" 'l' ground, a distance of about
e.s. .-s" Ail were dangerously and two
NsT.....' Alexander Freeman aud Cyrus
al,,.. M, r,r'e'ed fatal injuries. The
49,. u, 1Ae others were J. J. Dwyer,
D. -. Aston and William Haas. The
ts ,c,;5 e,'g nio'lnSa heavy timber when
"S'.dent occurred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14

Mrs winslow's 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 failing success By
millions Of mothers for their children.
During the process Of teething its value n
incalculable. IL relieves the child from
pain, cures dysentery and diArrh1a, grip
ing in the bowels and wind eolic. By nv
ing health to the child Il rests the mother.
Price 25c. a bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
GOFF AT NEW MARTINsvILLE.
The Little Tin God RattIes the Dry Bones
Once More.

Once More.
Special Telegram TO the REGISTER.
NEW MARTINSVILLE, October l3.-
The faithful gathered here to-day in con-
siderable numbers and the great oracle
hath spoken. He began with a three
storied expression of confidence in his own
election. He ended with beggarly down.
in-the-cellar appeal for votes. 1t was the
same grand old speech that begins
to have Il far off sound of away back ten
years, and you are led to remark, | have
heard that same noise before. Some of the
hungry are still with us, but the doodle
buzzards begin to have sad and disap-
pointed looking eye in their heads and a
sort of fhOw-much-did-yOu get?-l-didn 't-Set
a-dam-cent expression about the lower jaw.
"What have DONE" plaintively asks
the General, that you should turn me
out?' And the answer comes back-Ies,
what have you done-been in Office all
your life. What have you done? He goes
hence to pour oil on the troubled waters
in TYLER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
The Western Nail Association .

CINCINNATI October 13-The Western
Nail Association met to-day in regular
monthly session with large attendance.
The meeting developed the fact that stocks
in the hands of manufacturers are very
light and that prices have been we'll main
tanned: The present price S2.20 card was
unanimously reafirmed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
Excitement In Texas

Great excitement has been caused In Tho
vicinity Of Paris, Texas, by the remarks
bic recovery Of Mr.. J. II. Corley, who was
30 helpless he could not turn In bed, or
raise his head; everybody said he was dy-
ing Of consumption. A Trial Bottle Of Dr
Kings New Discovery was sent him
Finding relief he bought'a large bottle aud
box Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills; BY ths
time he had taken two boxes Of Pills and
two hotties Of the Discovery, he was we'll
and had gained in flesh thirty-siI pounds.
Trial Bottles Of this Great Discovery
for Consumption free at Logan x Co.'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
OHIO RIVER RAILROAD.
Special SUNDAY Excursiop.

On and after July IL, 1886, the Ohio
River Railroad Company will sell e1cur-
sion tickets every Sunday until further
notice at the following rates: Wheeling to
Parkersburg and return, S. 225; Wheeling
to Sistersyille and return, 81, so. Tickets
only to be used on day of sale. Train
leaves Wheeling at 7:10 A. NJ. city time;
returning, will leave Parkersburg at 4:05
P. NJ. and Sistersyille at 6:10 P. NJ, Wheel
ing time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
Terrible Domestic Tragedy.

BRIDGRP0RT. C0SS., October l3-Jos.
Freese, Of West Stratford, fought with his
wife at midnight and at one o'clock this
morning threw himself in front Of an ex-
press train on the Consolidated Road by
which his head was severed from his body.
When the neighbors who had been dis
,urbed by the quarrel went 20 Freese's
house, they found his wife lying on the
floor with four wounds on her abdomen,
one in each thigh and one on the wrist, in
flicted with dagger seven inches long.
Shc ran NOT live
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
Army Appointments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 13.-
The President to-day appointed Col. o. B.
Wilcox, of the Twelfth Infantry, to be
Brigadier General, vice General J. II.
Potter, retired. Gen. Wilcox has been
ordered to Fl Leavenworth to become
commander Of the department Of the Mis-
souri,.
The President has appointed Col. Jas.
C. Duane to be chief of the engineers Of
the Q. S. A., with rank Of Brigadier Cen
eral, vice General Newton, resigned. Gen.
Duane is now on duty in New York as
engineer of the third light house district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
End Of Rons serspiae.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg. H.,
says: Having received 10 much bene6t
from Electric Bitten, feel II my duty 70
let suffering humanity know Il. Have
had running sore on my Leg for eieht
years; my doctors told me would hsye 10
have the bone scraped or leg amputated I
used, instead, three bottles Of Electric Bit
ters and seven boxes Bucklen,s Arnies
Salve, snd my leg Is now sound and vell.p
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica SAlvs st 25c.
per box, by Logzn n Co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
VIII Try to BreakIHendricks, Will.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, October 13.-Al-
though the late Vice President Hendricks
left will giving to his widow his estate
and making her Administrative, it seems
probable that it will have to go through
litigation, as the Judge of the Circuit
Court has received telegram from Ann
Hendricks Pierce and Others in New
York stating that the heirs in that city of
Mrs. Jane 7. Hendricks, the mother OF
the Vice President, protest against any
further proceedings in the settlement ofthe
estate until they have filed papers which
will show that they are entitled TO one
third interest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-14
Germany Rearining Her Army.

BERLIN, October l3.-Germany has de-
cided to supply her whole army with re-
peating rifles The four corps, stationed
on the western frontier of the empire arc
already equipped with the improved arms.
1t is rumored that all the Government
manufactures and arsenals are 10 run con-
tinually day and night on the work Of
converting the Mauser riaes-the weapons
at present in use by the army, into repeat
ing rifles, holding ten cartridges each.