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.rhrae rhnnsan1 Rides Per week.

LONDON, October 16-In order to gain
some information in reference to the Ger
man repeating rifle which is the subject Of
so much comment in army circles at pres
ent, your correspondent paid a visit to Col.
Arbuthnot, the chief of the Governments
small arms factory at Enfield, MiddleseX,
to-day. The Colonel said he believed
that the rule of self-preseryatiOn would
eventually compel all the great nations to
adopt magazine rifle for their armies.
He had recently made tour of Germany,
enquiring into the merits of the German
gun. and his observations led him to this
BELIEF. The Germans are sanguine that
their new weapon will prove to be the
most startling and effective manual inn
plement of modern warfare, and will form
the basis for future experimenting in the
science of close range gunnery. Col. Ar
buthnOt said he doubted the statement
that the German Government had already
completed 100000 of the rifles. He
thought that was an exaggeratiOn, but he
knew that they were now making from p
900 to 3, 900 per week.
The new rifle, the Colonel said was nee
essarily heavy and would prove a severe
strain on u soldier. In fighting in close
quarters it would probably equal the Mar
tini-Heary rifle in effectiveness. He did
not think the repeater would induce men
to fire recklessly during an engagement,
but, on the contrary, it was much more
likely to inspire confidence. Men diSliked
rapid firing anyhow, as the excessive use
of the muscles brought into play produced
lameness in the shoulder. The new re-
peating rifle would not allow accurate aim
beyond q distance OF 500 yards.
The great point we are striving at here
in Enfield" said Colonel Arbuthnot in
conclusion, 'and the one which has en-
gagged most of our time, is to modify the
trajectory 50 that it will enable aiming
without, or almost without, sights. | be-
lieye our new weapon will be the best
single-shOOting rifle prOducable, but it has
not yet reached beyond the experimenting
stage. Our committee Of experts sits daily,
and Improvements are constantly beng
made -
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Carrying Out The Proclamation,

WASHINGTON, D. C., October I6.-The
Acting Secretary ofthe Treasury has issued
a circular calling the attention Of collec-
tors of customs and others to the recent
proclamation by the President reyiving
discriminating duties and against impor-
tations in Spanish vessels. He says that
in view of the provisions Of the proclama-
ton the discriminating duties imposed
by section POSI- revised statutes will be
levied in addition TO the others imposed
by law ON all goods imported into the
United States under the Spanish flag from
Cuba and Porto Rico, on and after the
9th of this month.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
Schooner and Crew Lost.

ST. JOINS, n. F., October l8.-On Fri
day night the schooner Emeline, Captain
Grant, bound from st. Pierre to Bay
Despair, struck ON Dragon Promontory in
Hermitage Bay, on the west coast Of New
Foundland, and sank Immediately. The
captain and crew of six men were all lost.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
Clarksburg Notes.

Special Telegram 10 the Sunday Register.
CLARKsBURG, W. Va, October 16.-TO-
day the Greenback Convention nominated
Jno. E. Stealey, and o. Martin for the Leg
islature, and E. K Stout for Commissioner
of the County Court.
This evening H. W. Crnmmit fell from
house at the depot which he was repair
ing. His injuries are of a very serious
oboroc+ar
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
The Cotton Crop.

SFre YsnK, October 1O.-annual book
Of common statistics compiled by Messrs.
Latham and Alexander, contains estimates
Of this years cotton crop from nearly 1000
correspondents. The summary Of the esti-
mates make the total crop Of this fear
q. 292. 1US bales.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
IuE REFUGEES

- morning the regular packet
ii >,'@mer called the Emily p,
a., ''llSoG'S : Bayou and brought
d. -. y many aS she could carry
es.--,% ~ people. Not one of them had
h n ,,l' 9-' what they stood in, and
'0 ,-5 I'm We're minus hats, shoes,
>s,.v MISSES Their wants were
h :. applied by the people of Orange,
E&,..I.-'e Were made comfortable
,.aT p Inns Saturday, morning
r. s,i ana the steamer Lark will
,,,.I nh. ~ i7om thence make regular
an ~. ARE are brought to place Of
,' .a,,- '.' 'De people, save a few who
o.l,sJ ,IoyA .S Interests, say they have
|a1,7,. place forever. They are
4 sll- ~ y. a race Of people who in the
r g,oe.a ,oanSon's Bayou q vast orange
4. lsy ,,sm - came and ruined them, and
a.sjn,, 'IeG @ TO cotton and sugar and
/ cte,, . only only to meet the fate Of their
ao5es - vi The 5000 head of stock
4 p. vS;is ,is bayou bOasted, 5000 are
3$ saT ,te ~ the remainder will die Of
SssDo... =. The water is salt.
ays t5ic one Of the inhabitantsOf the
sscsi rs = Is his third storm he has
%aot51 -l!lng been through the storm
4Q1s.t IN June last, and at Indian
s7agMr,,ihle ne was making q hand
sSa'i sSa'iksi, SSgpiylng Northern and West.
With bird skins and feathers
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Di.d nm n n. 20. Train,

CHICAGO, October 16.-The Coroner was
called on to hold an inquest on the body Of
a Mr.. Wahl, 76 years Of age, who died on
Baltimore & Ohio train, in the State Of
Ohio, while en- rout from the East 10 Mil
waukee. The remains will be sent TO
Wisconsin City
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
Pittsburgh Planning MiII Burned.

PITTsBURGH, Pa, October ia fire
on South Seventeenth street at 10 o'clock
this morning entirely destroyed the En-
terprise Planning Mill and two small
dwellings The fire caught from shayings
in the furnace room. Loss So, 900. Full
ly insured
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He loses over 5000 in pOtteries. Mr.. Spen-
Ger was formerly editor of the Blooming
ton (lll) Photograph. There is no esti-
mating the loss, as there is no way of as
certaining the valuations, hence suffice it
is to say that the towns are destroyed and
abandoned. .
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
Eismarck,s suspiciou. Move,

BERLIN, October 16.-The Berlin Post
says it hears from sure source that the war
ministry has ordered the rapid building of
1000 railway carriages at Augsberg, Nurn-
burg and Munich. The people are asking
what this means.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
A Socialist Released.

LONDON, October 16.-SOcialiSt VIII
liams. who was convicted of obstructing
the streets and was sentenced to pay tlne
of 500, or go to prison for two months,
was released to-day. Outside the prison
he was met by q number of his friends
and sympathizers and given an ovation.
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bulgarian Oficers Arrested.

SOFIA, October, October l6.-The num-
Der of Bulgarian officers under arrest on
account of supposed disaffectiOn toward
the Government is 81.
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The storrACanard.

HALIFAX, n. s., October 16.-The sen
sational story about the steamer New
Brunswick being on fire of Digby, Is with
ont foundation: The lighthouse Keepers
probably saw the reflection Of the East
port fire and caused the report.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
AEamux Drowned.

LONDON, October 16.-Mrs. Leader, the
wife of q CamberweIl butcher, quarreled
with her husband. She took a train to
Fulham, where she threw herself and five
children. into the river. One child only
was rescued.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
The Pridgeon Seized.

CHICAGO, October 16.-The propeller
John Pridgeon, Jr., was seized to-day by
the United States Marshal and libelled for
$65, 600, which is the value Of the Selah
Chamberlain, sunk by the Pridgeon We'd
nesday evening.
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Powder Mill E1pIode..

YoUNGsTows, o., October 1s.-Wheel
Mill, No 2, OF the Ohio Powder Works,
located four miles north Of this city, blew
up at o'clock, Saturday morning, in
stantly killing James Palleey, aged 40.
The building was but slightly damaged.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

private affairs now occupy and claim so
much attention that he cannot devote the
necessary time to the pursuit of sculiing.
He also realizes that he is getting old and
does not care to continue the ordeai of
strict training. He thinks it right to lave
the field TO younger men. -
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Rem Folsom Appointed.

WASHINGTON, D. c. October 16.-
Among appointments made by the Presi-
dent to-day were Benz. Folsom of New
York to be Consul of the United States at
Sheffield, England. Mr.. Folsom is a cousin
of Mrs. Cleveland.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

PHILADELPHIA, October 1.-The Hon.
J. G. Blaine arrived here at 1 o'clock and
was quietly escorted to the Continental
Hotel. He made an address tonight on b.
half of the Republican State ticket, and q
Monday will start ON tour through the
State, winding up on Wednesday q Pittp
burg. -.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
The Government Defeated.

MONTREAL, ONT, October Let IS
now conceded that the Quebec elections
have resulted in the defeat Of the Govern
ment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
AnInformer Escapes.

DUBLIN, October 16.-An informer, who
was concealed by the police in the bar
racks at Castle Island, escaped during the
night. The police are securing the coun-
try in hopes Of recapturing him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
The Frnit of D,Aumale,s Gift.

PARIS, October l6.-A Conservative
asserts that President Grevcy
has decided to annul the decree of eXpul-
sion of the Due d Aumale.
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A s,,cce..fni strike.

HAVANA, October 16.-The strike OF
the ciQar makers is ended. The opera
tiyes have been conceded nearly su their
demands by the manfseturers. s4F -
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sudden Death of Karl Rothschild.

FRANKFORT, GERMANY, October 10
Never Karl Rothschild, head of the great
banking firm, died suddenly to-day from
heart disease.
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Reach Refires.

LONDON, October 16.-Beach's baeker,
Deeble, states that Beach has decided to re
tire to private life and rest on his laurels
as champion of the worlds oarsmen. His
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"a Tie.
October

PITTSBURG, October 16.-To-day's S
game between Detroit and Pittsburg was
called at the end Of the sixth inning on
account of darkness, the score being tie.
Attendance !. 300.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

A very enjoyable surprise party was ten
dered Miss Kate Young at her home on
Twentieth street, Friday evening. About
eight or ten couples were present and a de-
lightful evening was enjoyed by all. At a
seasonable hour refreshments were served,
which were well attended to, after which
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

Independent Nailers and Feeders Union
No. will give grand ball at Arion Hall,
on Friday evening, the 22d inst, for the
benefit of the Charleston sufferers, and the
affair promises to be a grand success both
socially and financially. Kramer's full
orchestra will furnish the music, which
will add greatly to the enjoyment of the
nnnnsinn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

Miss Bee Noble of this city and Mr.
Ner. Brownlee of Claysville, Pa, will be
married at high noon on Wednesday next,
at the residence Of the brides parents on
Twentieth street The wedding will be
very quiet
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
WILD CAT MEN IN W. VA.

Purchase Leases ON Ten thousand Acres
For soc. Per Acre.
PIrIsBURG Pa, October 16--A party
of we'll known wild Cat" oil men have
purchased leases on 10, 600 acres OF land
South of the Washington Oil field in the
State ofW. Va, and will put down a
number of wells at once. The price paid
rros IN. Nor acre
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
Hewitt and Roosevelt Accent, Forma

Hewitt and Roosevelt Accept, Formally.
New YORK, October 16.-MeSSrs. Hewitt
and Roosevelt have written formal letters
accepting respectively the Democratic and
Republican nominations for Mayor of New
York.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17

Miss Minnie Ebeling of the North End
was very pleasantly surprised at her home,
last Wednesday evening, by large num-
Der of friends, the occasion being the an
niversary of her birth. The crowd being
quite large, they adjourned to Germania
Hall, where Mayors orchestra was sta
toned, and soon the merry party was in
dulging in the delights ofthe dance. The
affair was in charge of Messrs. Will Kraft
and James Gardener. Refreshments were
served at u o'clock and dancing was kept
ND until o'clock Thursday morning.
Mr.. Andrew Halstead, formerly of this
city. now editor of the Brainerd, Mimi,
Tribune. and Miss Louisa Smith Of Bur
lington, Ohio, were quietly married on
Tuesday last at the residence ofthe brides
parents at that place. They left
the same day for Brainerd, their future
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead's many
friends in this vicinity extend their best
wishes.
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Mr.. Bob Dovener entertained few
gentlemen friends at his home on the
Island, Wednesday evening last. The
guests enjoyed an excellent supper, after
which the evening was spent in very
jolly manner.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-17
W. c. WHITNEY.
Secretary of the Navy

The Law provides that no new men shall
be employed at the Navy Yards during the
sixty days preceding IN election; But
this does not apply to men already en-
ployed, and carried along upon the sus-
pended" roll. The above order 10 under
stood TO be intended to prevent an inys-
sion ofthe law which Il now possible BY
hiring new men three or four months be-
fore an election and carrying than with.
out nav until election time.
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The Beautiful I'm New York

RoNDoUT, October 16.-A snow storm
occurred in the Catskills this morning.
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The matrimonial event OF the week was
the marriage of Mr. Edward Hazlett and
Miss Jessie List, last Tuesday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock. The marriage was solemn
lied at the residence of the brides father,
Mr.. Henry X. List, on North Main street,
in very quiet and elegant manner, Rev.
r. +. Randolph, pastor Of the Fourth
street NJ. f. church, officiating Only the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom were present. After congratulations
had been rendered, splendid wedding
feast was served by burst, at the, cOnclu-
sion of which Mr.. and Mrs. Hazlett were
driven TO the p. c. & st. l.. depot, where
they took the four O'Clock train, and were
whirlcd away on an eastern bridal tour
with the best wishes of countless friends
following in their wake.
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Capt. D. L. Dunlap of the B. 4 o. rail-
road, and Miss Ida Drake will be married
in Dayton, o. -next Wednesday morning
at the residence OF the BRIDES mother. A
party composed Of the following persons
will 60 out on Monday: J. B. Bantz,
Deer Park, Ham Gray, Grafton; Miss
Fanny Smythe, Mr., and Mrs. Will Irvine,
and Mr. Chas Weidman, of Wheeling.
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the fun was resumed and continued until
a late hour. Among those present were
noticed Misses Kate Young, Edith Lo-
benstein, Birdie Peters, Lena Robare, May
Rose Kate Wait, and Messrs. Ed. Sea-
bright, +. Brown, G. W. Hanna, J. A.
Dunaway and others.
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Reform In the Navy.
WASHINGTON, 0ctobsr 18.-Ths follow
ing order has been issued 70 the command
Inents Of all navy yards:
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

wAsBISoToS, October IA, 1883.
DEAR SIg:-A custom has grown up In
Navy Yards Of having list Of new en-
ployes suspended" There II no sutbos-
ity Of Law for this and you will see that II
is discontinued and all such lists erased.
YouB respectfully,
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dissatisfaction Caused by the Unpopular APP
pointments Of Senator Payne.

dissatisfaction Caused by the Unpopular APP
pointments Of Senator Payne.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Democrats in
Ohio seem to be getting into deep water. Their
Representatives in Washington at least report to
that effect. Senator Payne has created most Of
the difficulty by his unwise selection of men
flor appointments. He has chosen about a dozen
fpostmasters who are especially offensive to the
patrons Of the Offices, and there is a most rabid
howl being sent up A Democratic member from
that State says that it is not improbable that
acme of Senator Paynes appointments will not be
con6rmed; further, that he himself would like to
ssee two or three Of them defeated on account Of
trouble he has had with them since their nomi-
nation. The Democrats Of Ohio seem to be as
much spoilsmen as those of Indiana, and great
deal more so than the New Workers.. The Ohio
Democrats want everything. and they do not pre-
sent good men for the places they demand. It
appears that most Of the positions have been
distributed unfortun ately for the rarty; that u.s.
men who have done little effective work have
been rewarded to the exclusion of the deserving.
This, however, is a Characteristic OF the present
administration. The mugwumps and obscure
Democrats have carried of the prizes There
are jealousies among the leaders Of the party in
OHIO as represented in this CITY, and strife among
she masses If the thing continues a little while
aonger, and it is very probable that it WILL there
won't be much of the party left
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UNFORTUNATE PEOPLE.

pItiable Condition Of Some of the Discharged
Departments Employees.
Special TO tho Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Some Of the people
dismissed from employment under the govern
ment, in the departments here. present pitiable
cases. In most instances these persons are dis
charged on the pretext of an overplus
OF help. f has been remarked that
nearly ali the mental positions in the
departments have been, for many years.
filled by persons in want. aud who are helpless
10 make livelihood in any other vocation
The charwomen who scrub the floors, sweep and
DUST things, have in nearly every instance, been
in the most straitened circumstances, and
very often physically unable to do other work
A man was dismissed the other day in one of the
departments who grew so old in the service that
No could not make living at any other work
Aznless It be very light He was a Waterman,
and was required only 60 sit at door and dis
crfminate against improper persons coming in at
improper times. A scoundrel who wanted to
enter the building after o'clock in the after
noon, when the doors are closed against the
public, decoyed the old man from his post of
duty, then sneaked in. The interloper was dis
severed, and the old man was dismissed. There
are always quarrels and jeslousies among the
lowest class of employees in the departments, and
frequently strifes arise, out of which numerous
dismissals take place, and poor deserving fellows
and women are turned out in the cold Nearly
all Of the removals made in the charwomen force
OF the Treasury Department were on account of
evii gossipers and jealousies aud in nearly every
instance the women dismissed were in the ex-
tremest poverty and want.
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districts who can do as they please about it but
IL wouldn't be safe for me. or any OF the Demo
Gratis know in the House, TO let our constitu-
ents know that we are not at work in the depart
ments after Offices for them. A Democrat who
would fail to stay here and watch the depart
ments during holiday recess had better not go
before his people for reelection. That's what
keeps as here"
'.Many of the-folks out West" he continued,
''have got it into their heads that civifservice
reform was huge joke got up to help elect a
Democratie PRESIDENT, ana you can't get them to
believe that the rules may not be- and are not
violated right straight along with impunity
They are in the habit of winking when they talk
aboutit. They are a little impatient at the way
Cleveland prolonged the joke, but they are sat
isied that now Congress is in session they will
soon put an end to his funny business They
think the law is being violated all the time and
if their member can't do little of it, they con-
clude that he Is no account never was SO
tired Of anything in my life as am of being in
power"
The members and senator's are spending most
OF their holiday time about the postoffice de-
partment trying to secure fourth-c,ass postof6ces
for their importunate constituents. Forty or
fifty are generally hanging around Mr. Steven
sons door during the day.
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A Murdsrer,s Confession.

GALLATIN. Mo-, Jan. John Smith, another
of the Gladsom murderers, was arrested on
Wednesday night, while returning to this town
from the country, where he had gone after the
body was discovered. Yesterday morning he
made full confession. saying he was coaxed
into this murder on the evening of the 10Th by
blow, robbed his victim, and then threw the
body into the well. The coroner's jury rendered
verdict: .'W c. Gladsom came to his death
on Dec. go about p NJ. by felony at the hands
of John Smith and Joseph Jump, who were the
signed by the jury. The prisoners waived ex-
animation and were remanded There was an
undercurrent for .lynching but it did not take
cta
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The l., 3. & WIS New Arrangement.

Attention is called to the advertisement of the
l.. B. & w. r. R.. on the eighth page of this
paper, announcing the putting on of the new
combination sleeping and parlor reclining chair
tween PEORIA ILL.,, and Kent o., thus doing
away with the only night change on the route.
This new deal goes into effect Sunday Jan. 3.
Arrangements have also been perfected with
the n Y, L. E. & W. for the running of three
through express trains daily over their line to
connect with the l.. B. s. w.
The l., b. & w. is making a good fight for
through passenger business by furnishing su-
perior accommodations, and making quick time
between the East and West.