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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
DesPera,e Attrmnt Al suirlhe.

I. 80 November IA special
--5 Az, a., Mo, says. Charles Hudson,
-. .ooo aoo pleaded not guilty TO incest
g.. 55,.--'lAI Court, Wednesday, at
= COMMIT suicide yesterday morn
:. ~ : Ntarated his clothing and the
u - ~ Which J be was lying in his cell
- y. I-' and then applied = lighted
sSs,,-l .sS = entire body was instantly
: ~. = IAineS but no cry escaped him.
s,,1E. : : : attracted by the smell of
- :, however but before the flames
Rosi Iiy1LS1lShed NJ the man was fatally
~, -. -.s gave As the reason for his
Sl5L'-ti suicide that he was afraid he
AAnged for his crime.
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Lake Schooner Wrecked.

CHICAGO, November IA heavy gale
has been blowing on Lake Michigan all
night and continues to-day, forcing large
number of vessels TO seek refuge. A small
lumber schooner the Nellie Wandeilach,
of Marrinette, Wis, was driven on the
beach this morning and completely
wrecked. Her entire crew consisted Of
the Captain and one seaman, both oi
whom save themselves by jumping on the
breakwater As their boat was driven
ashore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
The Blast Furnaces.

PTTTsBURG, PA, November 12-The
monthly report Of the condition Of
the blast furnaces OF the United
States published by the American
Manufacturer to-day shows 312 furnaces
with = weekly capacity Of IL, Gal tons in
blast on November Ist, and 272 furnaces
with weekly capacity Of 63, 499 tons out Of
blast. At the same time last year 233
furnaces having a capacity of76, 723 tons
per week were in blast. The report shows
an increase in the production Of charcoal
iron over last year OF p per cent, Of An
tharcite, SO per cent and Of bitumiOus, 30
r,.sr cent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
A Novel Contest In Berlin.

LONDON, November l2-Thc fierce con-
test between the Imperial and local postal
officials in Berlin still continues. Post
master Stephan, failing 10 establish an
imperial monopoly, has decided 10 harass
the private postal companies whom his
own shortcomings has called into exist
enoc, and has decreed, amongst other
dodgcs, that letters and cards hearing the
private companies r,amPs, which are in
advcrtently posted in Imperial letter
boxes, shall.be treated as unstampsd mat
ter and returned to the .cnders. The
Nord D,Utsch" Ga:otic yesterday triumph.
antly announced that s,27 such letters
and cards had been returned within the
last few weeks
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
A ANIDNIGHT RAID.
Anobbtrs" Put to Flight After a
Lively Skirlnish.

Nlobotrs' Put to Flight After a
Lively Skirlnish.
0-h, November, "a special
* --'lvlck No, says that about one
-7. Bad Hnobbers" entered the
a. ooe o'clock Yesterday morning
7-A- aF-.d on the saloons, their Oh
= To hurst open the barrels and
.l- "a.sly ont, hut while they were
''S. citizens oithe town opened
10 them. when the shooting
49, -roeral, more than 100 shots be-
- . ~ l-a,'L which resulted in a
- - oi the Bald KnObbers." 1t
d. lei taat only one man WAS ser
d. '.'-aled, and he WAS member Of
b Al hnohh-rS" gang. whose COM
: .Laed him away with them in
a. --,A--Ss The affair has caused much
an -'l' Among the people in that To-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
A DESPERADO's FATE.
Ambushed and Killed by Indiana vigil
lanfas.

lantes.
ATTICA, IND, November l2.-Simon
Gerard, a rough character, who has been
terrOrizing Warren county for several
years, was killed yesterday For two
weeks the people of Battle Ground have
been missing household goods and other
articles, and clew was given TO the
thieves last Thursday when skiff was
stolen. John Shaw, Edward Birch, John
Cunningham and Jesse Shortridge, mem
berS of horse company, followed the
thieves down the Wabash, and at kickapoo
discovered a lawn tent which had been
stolen. They found it unScupied, and
seCreted themselves To await the return vi
the thieves. Early yesterday morning
they saw man peering over the blua,
twenty feet above them, pointing large
pistol at them. simultaneously three OF
the watchers fired guns, sad the man
dropped dead, four buckshot having en-
tered his heart. The Coronor's verdict
was death from buckshot wou nds At
hands unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
The Vatican. Not. 20 England.

ROME, November l2.-The Sampd says
the Vatican has addressed note 10 Eng
land asking for the establishment Of diplo-
matte relations between tina, country and
the Vatican. The Pope has PLACED all the
literary treasures Of Father Grisir, Of Inns
bruck University. who purposes writing n
history Of Rome. The object Of Paihsr
Grisar's work will be Ia reiute the asser-
iions contained in the Grgrovius history
regarding the influence and temporal
power exercised by the Pope In the mid
dl, aPcs
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The Grangers, Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, November l2.-
the third days session of the National
Grange Patrons of IIuSbandry, Coles, Of
New Jersey, offered resolution which
was referred to a committee calling upon
Congress 10 enact laws Tor the welfare of the
HuSbandmen of country.
At the afternoon and evening sessions.
the Sixth Degree was conferred upon Hus-
bandmcn from all parts of the country.
Altogether the degree will he conferred on
nearly :. 900 members.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
So, E,suI.s of IN. R.r-y.rd

WEST CHESTER, November 12.-DT. z.
II. Warren, Of this place, also associated
with the ornitbologieal department Of the
Agricultural Bureau at Washington, has
fully demonstrated that hawks and owls
feed generally on mice and bugs and grass
hoppers- He recently sent number Of
stomaehs Of these birds to Dr. Merriam, OF
Washington, and they were found to con-
tain no poultry. Those facts viii be used
this winter in Harrisburg in the work Of
having the bounty act for the killing Of
hawks and owls repealed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Little Washington Court.

Special TtlsgruHs TO NE Re0iSer.
WASHINGTON, PA, November l2.-
Court met at , o'clock last Monday.
Judge Hart appointed Hon. John Birch,
of ClayeSville, as foreman of the jury.
Two cases were carried over till the next
court. The following will have to stand
trial:
W. l. Parker, larceny preferred Of Rob.
Washington.
]. W. Mickey, aggravating assault and
battery on oath of L. NJ. Clark.
Jos. CarazOlo charged with assault and
battery with intent to ravish Mary Filet,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
DecIsIon In McCabe's Case.

NEW YORK, November l2.-Judge
GOwing, in the Court OF General Sessions,
to-day, disposed Of the case Of doodle
Alderman McCsbe, holding that he need
not be sent to an institution, but that he
might be cared for by his wife. The Judge
fixed hail at $4,000 for the prisoner 5
production in Court should he recover his
reason
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Slugged at MOundsViIle.

MOUNDSyILLE, W. Va, Nov. 12-This
evening rs Vim. Miner and Alex Miller,
section hands on the Ohio River Road,
were drinking and going from one saloon
to another Miner enticed Miller onto a
hack street and struck him a cruel blow
upon the jaw knocking ont four teeth and
otherwise bruising and cutting his jaw.
The weapon used was piece of an inch
board. Miller was taken TO DIR. Bruce and
had his injuries attended to. The police
are now on the lookout for Miner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
pIph,heria Raging in an Ohio Town.

SPRINGFIELD, o., November l2.-It
was supposed that the epidemic of malig-
nant diptheria here had been checked, but
it is now more threatening than ever be-
fore. Already twelve deaths have Oc-
curred this week, an increase Of five over
last week and two more days 10 hear from.
In the eastern part of the city the disease
is spreading rapidly. At Clifton and Oak
Grove, this county, the schools have closed.
In the latter no school will be held until
the 1st of January. At Clifton the
principal Is down with q large number of
school children
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Nothing I'm II.

LONDON, November 12-An authentic
denial Is made Of the report that q fight
for the championship Of England took
place yesterday at Harrington Middle-eK.
The contest WAS postponed on account Of
interference Of the police. The rumor
that one Of the combstants, James Smith.
present championship has hem killed
arose from local row.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Murder the Result.

PrrTsBURG, November 12.-Edward
Shields. an iron workeT, died this afternoon
from the effects of injuries received in q
saloon brawl several weeks ago, when be
received blow on the head, from a beer
glass, said to have been thrown by one
Henry Ford. who Is now in Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Indictment Ouasled.

Special TiegrGa TO ti> Regiser.
MOUNDSvII.LE, November 12.-The In
dictment OF VIM. Mason, for stealing rope
from the wharfsOmetime ago, was quashed,
on account of a flaw in the indictment,
which consisted in not naming the firm to
whom the rope belonged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
New Packers I'm Route.

....'a EpH. November l.. - About
-.-l l>Gs~ed through the city this
zen Route 10 Chicago, where they
= r-p.oyr,. by the packing houses.
~ -r'v mostly Germans, and seemed
.r'let about the prospect OF going to
I'd ile p-ar-> ul the men who are on
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Ten Cart Load. OF Rebels Heads.

BOMBAY, Novemcer I2.-The Ghilzai
rebels in Aghanistan have been attacked
by the Afghan General, sent to subdue
them, and badly defeated. The General
sent 10 Cabul ten cart loads Of heads o(
rebels killed in the hattie as token Of the
victory his fnr,rr had Mnn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Total Eclinae

Of all other medicines by DR.. r Y. Pierce's
Medical Discovery" is approaching. Un-
rivalled in bilious disorders, impure
blood, and consumption, which IS scrOfu-
lous disease Of the lungs.
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Bin Nye Seriouslv m

''1 70 ~ Regiser.
%yr. '''oN, PA, November 12.-
IN, . mo vas to give lecture here
sz.h, teachers Institute, has can
s'gement, as he is seriously
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sv,nes Re-EIecte,l IN Colorado.

DENVER, November l2.-LAte returns
show that Symes, Republican, is elected to
Congress by 700 majority, and that the
Legislature remains Republican by re-
duced majority.
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Papa Won't Let waidemsr Accept

SOFIA, Nov. l2.-The King Of Denmark
on behalf of his son, Prince waldemar,
has sent telegram Ia lrvirona, expressing
thanks upon the honor conferred upon his
son, but declining upon any condition 10
allow him To accept the throne. IL Is
therefore needless 10 send deputation 10
Cannes 10 meet Prince Waldemar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
PrIneaCharlie Dead.

CINCINNATI, o., November 12.-The
noted imported stallion, Prince Charlie,
the property of Mr.. Dan Swigert, died at
the Elmendorf Farm, Fayette county, KY,
last night, of collie. Hewas worth 81, ,OO0.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13

The Jersey Lily has become quite IA
nous for her beauty, and she means TO
keep it, too, for hasn't she learned iu the
great United States to cure colds with DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Natural On. Poy Uoo.Iers

INDIANAPOLIS, November IA rich
deposite of natural gas has been struck al
Muncie. 1t is probably sufficient to fur.
nish fuel and light for the city.
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Sleet and Snow

CINCINNATI, Nov. 12.-Rain accompan-
led by high wind all night was followed
to-day by colder weather with sleet and
snow. The telegraph wires in every di-
rectiOn are in bad condition in cOnse-
quence; many are worthless altogether.
Reports from all directions show the storm
TO be Midesnread
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Snow and Cold.

LOUISVILLE, KY, November 12.-After
raining all the morning it turned cold at
noon and began showing and continued
several hours The snow melted as it fell.
The weather is still cloudy and turning
colder
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Mr.. Carnegie ImDrox;n.

CRESSON, PA. November ll.-Mr. An
drew Carnegie, is steadily improving.
He has not vet been told OF his mothers
death.
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EArthquAke.

LISBON, November IA shock Of
earthquake was experienced in the Province
Of Beira yesterday. Much alarm Is felt in
Lisbon in consequence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
Death of a Noted Austrian.

VIENNA, November 12-Herr Ritters-
eholler, head Of the great firm of Bitters-
eholler & Co, is dead,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13

For Bronchial, ASthmatic and PuImOn-
ary Complaints, "BrOsra's BroAehial Tnoases''
manifest remarkable curative properties Sod
only n bares,
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Quay for Senator.

tSo.--rHiA, Pa, November "a
h t1y was iDdorsed for Senator to-
t>S.I 'oe Republicans to succeed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13

THINK naught trifle, though Il small
appear" Just remember, for instance,
how you would be dancing around with
tOOthache, If you hadn't bought bottle Of
Salvation Oil-Yesi think OF that
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Lots Ofthe Beautiful.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. IA severe snow
storm accompanied by q gale OF wind set
in at one o'clock this afternoon. The
ground is covered with snow TO depth of
two inches. The wires are piled with
snow which sticks t. them and seriously
interlercs with their working.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-13
BETRAYED BY B WOMAN

1t is confidently stated this afternoon
that the officials of the express company
and the detectives in their employ have
discovered the identity of the two men
recently indicted by the grand jury for
grand larceny under the names OF Jim
Cummings" and Richard Roe, " but they
do not rs vet see lit to TO make their real
names public. 1t has been ascertained
that waitress in Pine street restaurant
WAS Cummings mistress and from her
his description which tallies exactly with
that given by FOtheringham, was obtained.
The shop at St. Charles, Mo, where the
camp outfit, guns, ETC., referred 10 by
Cummings" in a former letter, were
purchased, have been visited by the de-
tectives and from the proprietOrs it was
learned that one OF the purchasers was
the waitress paramOur and doubtless
of the robbers 1t is asserted that both OF
these men will soon be arrested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-05-12
The Little Man"

A story was told, says I. F. Galway, in
the Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph, a year
or two ago in the South by a Memphis gen.
tleman, which, as it illustrates General
Grants simplicity of manner, is perhaps
worth preserving. The gentleman's moth
err. q middle-aged lady, DUNG the war was
living near Memphis when General Grant
was in command there, and she desired to
go out beyond the lines and return in order
TO visit an invalid married daughter. She
applied at General Grants headquarters
and was referred to q staff officer, who,
after having heard her case, declined with
nther a grand manner, and 10 her
representations merely answered curt
ly, "Impossihle!" The lady was down
hearted under the circumstances, as
may be imagined, and probably her com
tenance betrayed her feelings as she was
going out across the piazza Of the house
that served as headquarters, for q plain
looking little man, apparently a hanger-on
about headquarters, as SIZE described him,
wearing a private's blouse, aceosted her
and asked il he coald do anything for her.
She retold her errand.
Wait a moment" said he, as he left her
and went into the house.
A moment after ne came out and handed
her a pass. saving, "Take this. II will pass
you through all lines"
She thought it very kind, indeed, OF this
person TO be at so much trouble for her,
and she thanked him cordially. 1t was not
until she had reached lone, had opened
the Tass, which was signed ~. S. Grant
and shown it to her family, and described
the little man." that she learned it was
Grant himself who had befriensed her.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-05-12
Old Jakey's Shot.

Que day, during the siege of Corinth,
General Nelson came to the front to look
after things, and especially to see how a
f~avorite battery of artillery was getting
along. A party of rebel sharpshooters had
taken refuge in an old house about half a
mile to the front of our force, and the artil-
lerymen were directing their guns upon it.
He grew very impatient because the house
had not yet been struck, and rode hastily up
TO the runs.
"They will pick you off there, General
said our Sergeant, in a warning voice
The General snapped out; go toh-l,
Sir; no, d-n il, l mean to thank you,
SIR"
Just then came a long tom with a "zip,"
The General, hearing the well known sound,
jumped off his horse in a rage, caught one
of the guns, ran ii forward by main strength,
and aimed it himself, r~emarking that he
would show them.how to shoot ut him.
As he was aiming u Captain said: "A
little too high, General" but was met with
the ever-ready reply, 60 to HI" and
ordered TO pull the string
The ball vent crashing through the tree
tops not q hundred yards ahead of lis, more
in the direction of the sky than the house;
but 1t happened that at the same instant
one of our other guns was fired, and the
ball struck the chimney of the house.
The General. seeing the chimney fall,
shouted: "By God, sir, l knew it; it takes
me to knock things about them" and rode
away, calling back, captain, / will call
around in the morning and give you prac-
tice; ] can hit 'em every time"
He did not hear the laugh that followed,
but old Jakey's shot was never forgotten
II. N. Jennings, in Chicago Ledger.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-05-12
Remember, Caliber Fifty four.

Al the first assault on Vicksburg, while
the battle was raging, a boy in the employ
of a regiment crossed the plain where iron
hail was falling to reach one in action.
"How can I help your" he cried.
"Bring us some ammunition" said Col
onel Malmsbury, "and be sure it is caliber
ifty-four."
The boy d4rted of, returned with his
apron full of fifty-four calibers, and again
half crossed the exposed plain under a
heavy fire, when q bullet struck his hip;
still he went forward limping. General
Sherman's quick eye saw him, and he cried
out: $50 instantly to the hospital"
II can't" said the boy.
"You must" said the General.
II can't" repeated the boy, "they need
ammunition, caliber fifty-four."
$50 instantly to the hospital, and I'll
attend to the ammunition"
As he trudged along he thought he for
got something. Slowly and painfully he
limped back and called out, General Sher-
mani"
But General Sherman was directing the
battle.
Again he called out General Sherman"
No answer. Still a step nearer and a
louder cry, General Sherman"
"What-now!" came quick and sharp.
General, remember. caliber ifty-four."
The wounded boy dragged himself to the
hospital. and so severe was the injury that
he was lail up for months.
The boys name is O. p. How, who is now
a cadet at the Y. S. Naval Academy, An
napolis, Nd. CHAs. HARDER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-05-12

A brigade was encamped near Charles
ton, Va, says Allen F. Hall, in the Grand
Army Senfinel, and q guard had been de-
tailed to protect the property of the citizens
in the neighborhood, and strict orders given
against foraging or taking anything without
paying for it. The Colonel of one Of the
regiments was out one day with his staff,
and oil Of n sudden he came upon a pri-
vats Of his regiment with a sheep on his
back, evidently just killed. He rode up to
the soldier, and asked him: "Where did
you get that Sheep"
He answered: "Up here in the field"
"Did you buy him?"
aNo, sir; I just killed him, So"
"Why, don't you know that strict orders
have been issued against doing anything
like that!"
Eyes, sir, l know it, and will tell you how
it was. I was going along the road whist
ling the Star Spangled Banner and this
sheep held up his head and looked straight
at me, and said sba-a, ba-a,' and, sir, ! up
and killed him, as / won't allow anything
to say sba-a' at me when I'm singing Or
whistling the Star Spangled Banner"
1t is needless to say the Colonel told him
to go ahead. The fellows wit saved him
that time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-05-12
Up in IA Army Balloon-The Rope
Breaks.

The use Of a balloon for purpose of re-
connoissance, says a writer in the Grand
Army Sentinel. was rcsoited 10 by orr
army while in the Peninsula. This balloon
was handl d ly q detail from the Fourth
Maine Regiment, composed of t,en | knew
very well. The enc most conspicuous in
| this narrative We will call John, because
John was his name. While there was no
| particular qualification in Johns makeup
that would make him a hero, still he is the
hero of this tale. One fine day when all
the army was at rest, and the balloon corps
were ~lounging about waiting orders, they
were aroused by the arrival of General
Porter. The General was very much in
earnest, and very much in a hurry; could
not wait for the head and manager of the
lying ship, who was absent; but must take
a trip into the upper atmosphere, to recon-
hotter the ehemy's lines. TO his request,
which was a command, there was no re-
fusal. The movements of the balloon
during its fights we're controlled by a rope
reaching the ground and securely fastened
to a stake. All being ready, the General
stepped III and was allowed to move slowly
and surely toward the clouds. Ev-
erything ran smoothly until the full ex-
tent of the line was reached. when snap
Nellt Tie fOIe anu aWhy VEIN tHS JtucIul.
BY some accident there had been a few
drops of the acid used IN generating gas
spilled on the rope. making it worthless; so
when the strain came it parted. Porter was
frantic. He was drifted toward the rebel
lines, and in his excitement was as helpless
as a child. At this point my hero came to
the front, with the requisite quality for saw
ing the General from an inglorious fight
over the enemy's camp. John was blessed
with an immense pair Of lungs, and they
were in splendid condition. From a boy he
had been noted for his ability to make a
noise, and he also had a good, honest,
generous share of mouth. To these W.
gifts of nature, so lavishly bestowed, was
General Porter indebted for his relief from
his unpleasant situation. All signs and
verbal instructions as to what he should
do to get down were a failure, until John
was called to open and fire away. One
shout was enough-"Pull that rope over
your head" The General heard and
obeyed. Yes, and he pulled with a will;
for he entirely collapsed the balloon, and
down he came like a shot. 1t was a fearful
moment; all expected to see him dashed to
atoms. But he was reserved for another
fate. But fortune was with him; for the
balloon came plump down on to a Sibley
tent, and the General stepped forth from
the wreck safe and sound, but rather badly
shaken ND.