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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-15
PETROLEUM As FUEL.
Canada HunnIng II Into Michigan Treas
ury Ruling as Ia DUTY.

Canada Running II Into Michigan Treas
ury Ruling as to Duty.
WAsHINGToN, September 1.-THE Col
lector of Customs at Marquette, Mich in
forms the Treasury Department that eS-
tensiye importation ofa patent liquid fuel
composed principally of crude petroleum,
manufactured in Ontario, il TO be made
into his district, and he asks instructions
~ 10 It's proper classification. He has
been instructed that if the substance a.
similatcs 10 patent fuel composed Of cnlm
of coal and coal tar pitch, 10 classify il
accordingly at the rate OF twenty per cent
ad valorem, leaving the importers, if dis
satisfied Herewith, their remedy by protest
and appeal.
The Treasury Department has declined
to issue general instructions in regard TO
the proofs required on the re-importation
of domestic whisky, and holds that eael
re-importation must he governed by the
particular proofs submitted 10 the Col
lpCtOT
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Minnesota Democrats.

ST. PAUE, MINI, September 1.-THE
Democratic convention nominated Dr. A.
A. Ames, of Minneapolis, for Governor;
John Frank, Lieutenant Governor; Luther
Jaeger, Secretary Of State; J. G. Lunberg,
State Auditor; Henry Poehle, State
Treasurer; Jno. II. Ives, Attorney General
Geo. s. Gardner, Clerk Court. The plat
form endorses and eulogizes the admins
tration of President Cleveland. declaring
that for the first time in 4 long
period it has elevated to posi-
tion Of dignity our civil service. Re
publican control still EXISTS in Minnesota,
for two years past and its reign has been
reckless as well as ruinOus. A change il
emphatic=llly demanded. We demand
honest money, gold and silver coin OF
equal value and paper comparable to
either.
We favor revision of the present un-
equal and unjust tariff, and its adjust
ment to revenue basis.
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JAMES II. BARR DEAD.
4 Distinguished Pennsylvania Democra
SucCumbS to Heart Disease.

4 Distinguished Pennsylvania Democrat
Succumbs to Heart Disease.
PrTTSBURG, September 14.-HOn. James
P. Barr, senior proprietor Of the Pittsburg
Post, and the most prominent Democrat in
Western Pennsylvania, died at 4 O'Clock
this afternoon after a lingering illness. The
deceased was born in 1872, and has been
connected with the Post since 1855. He
was always prominently identified with
all charitable institutions in the
western part of the State and
prided himself on being instrumental in
establishing the first Soldiers orphans
school in the United States In 1852 he
was elected Surveyor-General of the State,
in 1878 was chosen as a delegate to the
Constitutional Convention. He has been
an attendant at every National Democratic
Convention since 1852, and for many years
was a member of the National Committee
His death was caused by disease of the
heart
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sharp Comment ON Parnclrs Bill.

LONDON, September li.-Thc HdHdard
to-day says: "Mr. Parnell'S bill is a most
disappointing document 1t would have
been more candid To label il a measure
for the abolition of eviction and the rcduc-
ton of rents by onc-halE' lfit became u
law itwOuld put every land owner in Ire
land at the mercy of the local leagues. II
is difficult TO believe that Mr.. Parncll
framed the proiectin serious spirit
The Telegraph says: THE most ultra
Parnellite follower of Gladstone has now no
excuse for doubling that the so-callcd Tenn
porary Relief bill is an d cdptGhdWm pro.
jcct of the most unblushing kind. The
House of Commons will see that il was
never intended from the first rs serious
proposal and will deal with il according
ly."
The Times says: "Thc bill has under
gone another change. Parliament is asked
to enforce a gigantic act of reputation. II
is a project Of legislative spoliation without
moderate precedent.
The NcTS thinks il would he eNpedicnt
to adopt Mr.. Parn Us bill with some cquit-
able notifications.
The Liberal Whips have issued a special
summons to the Liberals To support the
second reading of Mr.. Parncll's bill re-
garding cyirtiOns.
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great howl went up from those who did
not wish it read, while counter howl was
raised by Others. Order was at last re-
stored and the missive read. The letter
was like all his other refusals of becoming
a candidate,
SAYING No, But MEANING ANYTHING
that the Republicans want him to mean.
As one Of Doyener's friends said:
There is no dependence to be put in
what Gen. Goff says
But such q man seems to suit them, rs
his nomination was forthwith made by ac-
clamatiOn, and DOvener was then called
and made a few remarks, in which he
said he would work for the nominee, but
he plainly showed that he felt he had been
tr~Sted unfairly.
Messrs. Doyener, COwden, Atkinson and
Spates were on motion appointed a COM
mittee to inform GOff of his nomination.
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COLLIDED WHILE RACING.
Almost u Disaster on the Lake-Pani'
Stricken Passengers.

Almost u Disaster on the Lake-Panic-
Stricken Passengers.
DETROIT, September l4.-The steamers
Greyhound and City of Cleveland, belong
ing to rival lines, and considered the fast
est boats on the lakes, cOllided while
racing Sunday near Star Island, 100 miles
above here. A panic enSued on both boats,
which were crowded with passengers but
no casualties occurred. The Greyhound
was damaged somewhat above water line
The City of Cleveland escaped damage.
Some singular scenes were observed during
the excitement. One woman hastily bound
a life preserver to her feet, evidently
thinking that she would be walk on the
water. Another woman was putting on q
cork Jacket, when il was snatched from
her by a man, who, she said, told her she
would be able to get another. A man
coolly stepped from the hurricane deck of
the Greyhound upon the other boat at the
moment of collision, leaving his lady com
panion TO her fate. She tainted and did
not recover consciousness for several
hours Many other women tainted and
some are still Frustrated from the nervous
shock The act of the Captains in racing
the boats is severely condemned.
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THE BRIDE.
What is Thought of Her at Her Old Home
The Wedding a Surprise.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, September l4.-Miss
Marie Terese Nevins, the news of whose
romantic marriage to James G.. Blaine,
iun.. in New York a week ago, has just
been received here, is well known TO all
society people OF Columbus, among whom,
as a very young lady, she always. occupies
a prominent place. The social
position and beauty of all members Of
the family have long rendered them con-
spicuOus, and when Col. Neyins resided in
this city none were better known than his
household. Miss Marie TereSe, his young
est daughter and child, has always been
accounted one of the haudsOmest young
ladies whom this city could claim as a
prOtege. Possessed rs she is of tail and
commanding form, shaped in most at
tractivc way; having q face whose beauty
is seldom riyaled, and in addition TO many
accomplishments, beinga naturally bright
and fascinating young lady, the
homage paid her in many cities was only
what was predicted for her by her Colum-
bus friends. Miss Nevins has long been
known as a young lady with remarkable
vocal powers, she having been for long
time the pupil of Sister Mary Agnes at the
famous Catholic Seminary at Wheeling.
Under skillful training at that place and
in Cincinnati, where she was long an at
tendant at the Conservatory of Music, she
has attained high degree Of culture.
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AFFAIRS AT CHARLESTON.
The Funds Necessary TO Render the Place
Habitable.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. September IA
Ex-Governor Lucius Fairchild of Wis,
cOnsin, Commander in Chief Of the G.. A.
X, and Col F.. Il. Gray arrived here yes
terday and spent to-day examing the ci-
fects of the earthquake and consulting
with the Mayor and the Committee on re-
lief. The object of Gov. Fairchild's visit
is to see wether il is necessary 10 make an
appeal to the G. \. X. for assistance for
Charleston. The situation has been fully
explained to him. At a meeting OF the
relief Committee to-day it was stated that
it will take at least 500, 900 TO put the
necessary repairs to the houses Of persons
who are utterly unable, unaidcd to make
their houses safe and habitable. Brick
layers are now paid s. day and plastercr.
81, which tends 10 check rebuilding opera
tiOns
Ex-Governor Lucius Fairchild, Of Wis
consin. Commander-in-Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, addresses by tele-
graph the comrades of the Grand Army oi
the Republic, asking the order to aid by
contributions the Charleston sufferers.
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COUNTING THE VOTES.
Additional Returns Received From
Election I'm Maine.

~
AUGUSTA, Me, September l4-Follow-
ing are the election returns received to-
day:
Lincolnsville- Edwards, go; Bodwell,
50; Clark, 13.
Hope-Bodwell, 1O6; Edwards, g.;
Clark, 20; Eustis, 3. A. H. Newbert, Re-
publican Representative, elected by l27
majority.
Camden, Senatorial votes-Allen rep. },
339; Simpson rep. }, 364; Gushee Dem. },
347; Thompson Dem, 354; Strout Dem. J,
ia; Simons (labor), 40; Perry (Prohib. J,
36; Hall (Prohib. J, 81.
Somerset county gives $50 plurality for
Bodwell, and elects seven Republicans of
eight Representative, gain OF two from
1884; also a Republican Senator and every
county officer.
The full returns for York county were
completed tonight. The Democratic can
didate for Governor, leads his opponent by
votes, while Reed, Republican for Con-
greSs, has majority of IL over Clifford,
l1SulOtldt' lhC NC publLNsilLS SlCSl OhC, thC
Democrats two Senators. The Republicans
also elect two County Commissioners, the
Clerk of the Courts, Register of Deeds,
Sheriff, Attorney, and Treasurer. Nine of
the Representatives elected are Republi
cans and six Democrats. The plurality
for nearly every Office is less than one hun
dred.
The Lewiston Journal has tabulated
returns from the clerks of 273 towns with
the following result: Total vote 101, lU7
Bodwell 53,s23; Stewards 44,4l5;
Clarks $3.50. ROdwells plurality
9,408, Dodw lis majority 6,539.
The same towns i'll the last of
year, 1882, with which the Journals COM
parison is made, voted rs follows:
Total vote l0S, ,07S; Robie 50, 439; PlaiSt-
cd 5O,0S3. Robes plurality q, 2i5; Robes
majority 4,79S.
In the First district, Reed, Republican,
has plurality Of 1850 over Clifford,
Democrat.
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ON the Basis Of the Berlin Treaty.

LONDON, September IA dispatch
from Vienna to the Times says there are
rumors in diplomatic circles at the Austrian
capital that recent negotiations between
the three Emperors have resulted fayora-
bly, and that there are now good prospects
for an agreement shortly between Russia,
Germany and Austria relative to common
action in Bulgaria. In regard 10 the i'm
mediate future, the dispatch says it is
stated that Russia has yielded her plan of
procedure alone in Bulgaria, and intends
now to treat the whole question ON the
basis of the Treaty of Berlin and submit il
TO the consideration of Europe.
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PROTECT THE GIRLS.
The Petition OF the women's National
Temperance Union To Congress.

The Petition OF the wOmen's National
Temperance Union To Congress.
New YORK, September l4.-The Wo-
mems National Temperance Union has
drawn up a petition to Congress urging
that in view of the alarming increase Of
assaults upon women and young girls, the
legal age of consent he raised, rs proposed
in the bill now before the Senate, to
eighteen years. The legal age OfcOnSent in
Delaware is seventeen years. In this State
it has only recently been raised to six
teen. There are two hundred thousand
women representing every State and terri
tory in the country now enrolled IN the
Union. Ii is not decided yet whether the
petition will be presented at one time or
whether it will be sent in by each State
and territory separately, hut it will be pre-
sented early in the coming session of Con-
0reSS
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MURDER AND A LYNCHING.
A Religious Lunatic Causelessly Shoots
Ed White and is Lynched.
Special TElsqrdln 70 ahs Resiser.

A Religious Lunatic Causelessly Shoots
Ed White and is Lynched.
Special Telegram TO The Register.
PIEDMONT, w. VA, September IA
most distressing murder, succeeded by the
lynching of the murderer, occurred here
to-day. At II o'clock, while Ed White,
employed at the B. & o. Company's boiler
shops, was going across to WesternpOrt, he
was shot and instantly killed by David
johnson.
Mr.. White was crossing the bridge to go
home TO dinner and was about to climb
the ladder which leads to the main road,
when Johnson, who had been waiting for
him, leveled his gun and fired two shots,
one taking effect in his cheek and the 9TH
er tearing about One-third of his head
away. Johnson was at once arrested.
johnson came very near killing man
in the shops the other day by striking him
on the head with piece of iron. He was
formerly employed at the Il. & q. Co.'S
shops here, and was known to be crazy on
religion Mr.. White was well liked by
every one, and no cause is assigned for the
shooting He leaves family. The towns
on both sides of the river became wildly
excited over the affair, and when 1t be-
came generally known party was organ
lied to lynch johnson. They marched to
the Jail this evening, OverpOwered the
jailer, and taking the murderer to the out
skirts of the town hung him.
This evening at half-past \ was the time
of the lynching. A party of citizens at
tackled the building where Johnson was
confined. They quietly took him to the
bridge across the Potomac, tied rope
around his neck and made him walk Off
His neck was broken by the fall, and after
allowing him to hang for a few moments
the rope was cut and the body fell into
the river, where the swift current carried
il out of sight
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ONLY NEEDED A LEADER.
Threatened LynchIng Of the Man Who
Stole Belle BOwen's BODY.

Threatened LyDchlng of the Man Who
Stole Belle Bowen's BODY.
TFFIS, o., September 1.-THE remains
of Belle Bowen. which were stolen from =
cemetery near this place and found in 4
trunk at Toledo, Saturday, were brought
hack and rebuTied yesterday. DR. Blaine,
Of the Toledo Medical College, for which
the body was stolen, was arrested Satur-
day night, and he and Jim Wilson, the
medical student who stole the body, were
taken TO Attica yesterday afternoon, where
they waived examination and were released
on s., 900 each. The prisoners we're taken
to Attica by a roundabout way, as n crowd
had gathered at Omar, determined TO lynch
them if they passed through that place.
LynchiHg was freely talked in Attica last
night, and the men had 10 I've spirited away.
Up 10 10 o'clock this morning the mob had
made no demonstration, but it only lacks
a leader, and may yet anticipate the de-
mands of the law,
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Lore withdraws From the Contest.

WILMINGTON, DEL, September IA
An Erery ErsRiRg special from Dover re-
ports that upon the assembling of the Kent
County Democratic Convention to-day, to
nominate Legislative ticket, sensation
was caused by the production of a letter
from Congressman Lore withdrawing from
the Senatorial contest. The delegates
stand thirty-fOur for Gray to twenty-six
for Lore. This withdrawal removes the
great bone of contention which has divided
Delaware Democrats into two hostile
camps.
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A PROMINENT FARMER SUICIDES.
Andrew Bumgardner, Temporarily Insane
Cuts His Throat

Andrew Bumgardner. Temporarily Insane,
Cuts His Throat.
Special Telegram 10 he Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, September II.
MIR. Andrew Bumgardner, an old citizen
and prominent farmer, who resided near
COOlville. Ohio, suicided last night Some
time in the evening, after : O'clock, u
member OF the family had occasion to 20 to
the barn, located some little distance from
the house, and there found the body of the
old man, the windpipe severed and the
face and neck terribly g;lshed. Life was
extinct when the old man was found. That
he had taken his own life there can he no
question, but no cause for the terrible deed
can be assigned. Mr.. BumgIrdner was a
man about 65 years of age, apparently hale
and hearty. He WAS quite wealthy, being
the owner of several fine farms and other
property. The family is plunged i'll grief
over the sad affair Ii is believed the old
man was laboring under temporary in-
sanity ut the time.
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HOLLANDS ACCOMPLICE
Killed While Trying Ia DiSar,n Cowboy
His RnndSmnn's Story


NEW YORE, September l4.-F. J. Hill,
who came to this city with James r. Hol-
land last year, when the latter shot and
killed Tom Davis, the Gambler, was held
as 4 witness of the shooting. lie WAS re-
quired to give bond and the money was
deposited with the City Chamberlain.
His bondsman came 70 the District Attor-
ney'S Office to-day to claim the money.
The bOndsman refused To give his name
TO the reporters but stated that Hill was
dead. He stated that about six weeks ago
a gang Of cowboys invaded the town of
Ballinger, Texas, of which Hill was City
Marshal, and they went about painting
things red. While trying to disarm their
leader, Hill was shot in the foot Lock
jaw resulted and Hill died the next day.
The bondsman was told to-day that he
could obtain the money tomorrow from
the City Chamberlain.
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The Entombed NIners.

SCRANTON, Pa, September 14.-The
situation at the Marvine shaft, where the
cayein occurred, remains practically un-
changed. This morning the arr
in the return course showed
0as 10 within two feet OF
the fool. To-day Mr.. AbnickOt ventured
down the slope with a safety lamp. He
penetrated to within about thirty feet OF
where Skaters body is supposed to
he Here his progress was stay
ed by the debris. There were ereviees
in the rock through which the air eircula-
ted, and there was little gas left In the
slope. Mr.. AbnickOt called aloud here
several times, waiting each time for q ne
sponse, but none came. An effort will be
made to pierce through the pillar into
Young's chamber by means of q drill and
thus determine the question Of the pres
ence Of gas or air.
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Rr,up the Works Here.

SpeeiGl 7sieGrdI4 % tle AfgLNer.
WELLsBURG, September l4.-Represen-
tatives of the insurance companies losing
by the late fire at the Riverside glass
works met at the Hudson House to-day in
order to adjust the loss TO the glass com
pany. The insurance company's put 4
large force OF men to overhauling the de-
bris to see what machinery and appliances
were only partly damaged and TO what ex-
tent it would reach 1t is said that citi-
zens of Wheeling offered to donate ground
and ten thousand dollars 20 the works con-
ditional upon their erection in that city.
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Hogg Opens the Campaign.

Sperjai Telegram to he Register.
CLAREsBURG, w. VA, September IA
Hon. ChaS. Edgar Hogg opened the cam
paign in this city tonight, in handsome
address, to \ large and appreciatiye audi
enee OF people OF all parties. His speech
was logical, ornate, and showed Mr.. IIOgg
to be a gentleman well posted on the issues
of the day.
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Two Men Killed by an Explosion.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, September IA
explosion occurred in the mixing building
of the Zylonite works at Adams, about
ll:30 O'cloch last night, by which the
building was demolished and Ambrose Il.
Jenks and Chas. r. Kimball, night work
men, were killed. jerks was sixty years
of age and leaves a widow and seven chill
dren. The building contained 1900
pounds Of stock The building was insur-
cd for 81. 200.
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THE BOND CALL.
Treasury Department Ofiicials Disappoint
ell at Their NOn-Surrender.

Treasury Department Officials DisappOint-
ell at Their Son-Surrender.
NEW YORK, September "A Wash
ingtOn special to the Post says: The
Treasury official are disappointed in their
expectations OF 4 response to the calls for
the voluntary surrender of three per cent
bonds. The limit OF time will expire to-
morrow. The total amount received is
only STS5. 900. Under these circumstances
it is regarded rs probable that another
bond call OF at least SlO,-
OOO, 900 and perhaps Sl5,OOO, 900
will he issued on Thursday or Friday next.
Acting Attorney General jerks stated this
morning that he had still under considers
ton the question submitted to him by the
Treasury Department, rs to whether Ma
tional Banks can retain the called per
cent bonds rs security for circulation after
the bonds have ceased to bear interest. He
was not prepared to give an opinion.
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Ended Her Troubles with a Razor.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, September IA
Mrs. James S. Trotter who has been CON-
fined TO her bed for many years with ill
ness, last night procured razor and al
most severed her head. The daughter OF
the lady was sleeping in the same bed, and
knew nothing of the terrible death of her
mother for hours afterward.
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h fr,sh Thar Teeth and Vow
Vengeance
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Faction Fight in Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TENN, September "A
For two weeks two merchants named
Verseli and French, living at Hazard, the
seat of Perry county, have been quarrel
ling. Each man has large following
armed with Winchester rifles A fight &C.
Cured yesterday. One man was killed
and three fatally wounded on the French
side.
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Excited Over the Priests imprisonment.

GALWAY, IRELAND, September IL
Father Fahy, the Catholic priest who was
yesterday sentenced 10 six months i'm
prisonment on charge of having made n
threat against the owner of an estate from
which one of the priests Pensioners at
WoOdford had been evicted, was to-day re-
moved from Woodford TO the Galway Jail
The people are are greatly excited over the
priest = impri sOnment
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PARKERSBURG.
A TOurnament--Badly Injured by u
Fail.

SpecidI Tticqrum Ia The Register.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va, September II.
The Ohio Valley Tournament Associa-
tion will hold = Tournament at the Ross
farm, on Bull creek, early in next week.
4 delightful time is anticipated, as these
Tournaments are very popular all along
the Ohio River Railroad and along the
Ohio Valley. A number of our citizens
will attend.
Mr. Sweeney, brother of John D. Swee-
ney, Esq, the Democratic candidate for
State Senator, in this-Fourth District
fell from the top of a veranda at the old
homestead, near SiSterSville, and was terri
bly, injured. Mr.. Sweeney had three ribs
broken and his head badly cut, besides
other wounds ola serious character. His
brother, who was in the city this morning,
was compelled to return home on account
of the critical condition of his brother.
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Blnine Feels Happy.

AUGUSTA, Me, September l4.-Mr,
Blaine feels happy over the result of the
election, and regards it of national signti-
cancc that Maine, with the national admin
iStration i'll the hands of the Democratic
party, should give such decided Republi-
can majority, and that the Republican vote
should hold up so large, which went to show,
as he thought, that the party is stronger
than ever.