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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
BIG FLOODS.
THE TOWN OF MANNINGTON, W. VA, Al
MOST UNDER WATER.
Every Business House in Town Flooded
and the Damage Amounts to High in
the ThOuSands--SOms Property
Swept Away.
Soeci,l 7,le1raD 10 he Sund.y Regiser

Special telegram 10 The Sandy Register.
MANNINGTON, w. VA, June 26.-Last
night this town was excited by the highest
food ever known here, being 20 to "A inch
es higher than in August, 1915. AT half
past six o'clock the rain began to pour
down in ferfect torrent and the Streams
began to swell in q very short space Oftime.
Atseven o'clock telegram was received
from Glover's Gap saying the water was
higher than ever known, at which all the
business men began to prepare for the worst
and place their goods in shape, and by so
doing saved themselves heavy loss,
At II o'clock the water reached its highest
point, being in every business house in
town. At Rooms Commercial Hotel the
water stood fourteen inches deep. The
loss to this town and immediate section
will be immense. The highest losers being
F. II. Burt & Son, of the COlvert Tannery,
which is placed by some at ten to twenty
thousand dollars, while l.. RObinSon-Star
Planning Mill Co-TemOr x Furbecs Wool
en- Mill, Furbce & Son, J. o. Watson, n.
s. Beatty, Prichard Bros, J. T. kOon, Hu
Huey, 4. l.. Prichard, J. Hunt 4 Co., and
in fact every business house i'll town will
lose up in the hundreds.
The Buffalo bridge and an old house was
swept away. One-half of the dwellings
were inundated. The loss To the farmers
in losing stock chickens grain, etc, will be
heavy. NoaccidentS or loss of life is re-
ported.
At this time, II o'clock a. H., all bust
ness houses are closed and 4 general closing
up going on. Thct is full of Sight-Sce-
ing people. No estimate can he put on the
loss of properly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27

Gladstone At Manchester.

MANCHESTER, June IL. MIR. Gladstone
this morning appeared TO be much ca
haustsd rs result of yesterdays
strain upon his powers His
voice WAS hoarse, hut his
spirit seemed strong rs ever. He received
q delegation of Liberals from Saliord
across the Irwell, and made speech In rc-
sponse to their address. In this
he said, among other things:
"rhcrc is to-day hut one
dis.ontented province in the whole British
Empire and that province is Ireland. IL
is, to me, for Englishmen TO end this dis
grace" After this Mr.. Gladstone paid u
visit 10 the Mayor of Manchester and sub
sequently took the train for Liverpool.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
BESWOOD,

Mrs. i. Scanlan, Sr., IN estimahle lady
Of Centre ward, died last Monday.
The 1T, Johns parochial school closed
Friday.
Mr.. John Dsegan returned from Buffalo
yesterday where he had gone To bring his
daughter, Miss Anna, who is attending
school, home.
Several barcfooted pedestrians who pass
I'd through town this week were eyed sun
piciously by the passers-by rs probably the
man who had shot Rev. Thatcher, OF
Moundsyllc.
Miss Winnie Pasterfold, of Bellaire, was
the guest of friends here yesterday.
Miss Belle Cawley, of Pittsburg, was
the guest of Miss Vance last week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
JUDGE DAVIS DEAD.
HE PEACEFULLY AND QUIETLY DEPARTS
THIS LIFB
With His Family About His Bedside--Bnghts
Disease the Cause Of the Eminent States
mans Doath--A Brief Sketch Of
Judge David Davis

BLOOMINGTON. ILL. June 26.-Dayld
Davis died at six o'clock this morning.
During the early part of last evening he
appeared to be falling, and it was felt ser
tain that he could not live through the
night. At II o'clock he revived somewhat
and was given milk and stimulants in
small quantities. The effect was for the
worse. however, for he at once relapsed
into a comatOse condition, his pulse be-
coming very feeble. During the succeed
ing three hours he failed gradually, his
respiration growing noticeab!y weaker, un-
til the end came.
&The cause of Judge Davis death was
Bright's disease of the kidneys, aggravated
by weakened condition of the system,
dating from the time when he became at
fIicted with the carbuncle. His last hours
were calm and peaceful.
4 SKETCH OF HIS IFE.
David Davis was born i'll Cecil county,
NldfN ldlNl, NittIti l''i'' i''N'''' A''''
education at Kenyon COllcgci Ohio. lie at
tended the law school ut New flaycn, Conn,
and secured place in the office OF Judge
Bishop. of LcnOx. Mass. After his admiS-
sion To the bar he opened an otiicc at Bloom
ington, Ills, at which place hercSidcd until
his death. Mr.. Davis entered politics IN lSl1
bv being elected to the Illinois Legislature.
lie wasa member Of the State Constitutional
in 1917 and was elected Il Circuit
Judge in 1StS. In 1852 Pre- dent Lincoln
a1pointed him one of the Judges Of the
United States Supreme Court, which posi-
tion hc held until 1871, when he resigned
to succeed John 4. Logan as United States
Senator from Illinois. Upon tn" death OF
President Garfield in ISL Vice President
Arthur became the head q. the Govern
ment, and Judge Davis WAS chosen PrrSi-
dent OF the Senate. After tj'e expiration
of his Senatorial term he mairled young
Lady in North Carolina and Ectired to pri-
yatc life i'm his old home in Bloomington,
Ill. Some weeks ago hc fiji 1t complained
of not feeling well, and begin to lose flesh
rapidly until he became hut; a shadow OF
his former self, Judge Davis leaves Il
record as IL iurist and statesman of which
his adopted State is justly proud.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
CONDUCTORS DISCHARGED.
Men Dropped from 'n
L.. n. and VI. -. MysteriOuSiy.

CLEVELAND, O., JunV 2i.-By special
orders sent out from the cOmpany's head
quarters some days ago, twenty-five pas
seager egRdqstos on the Lake Shore
and Michigan eautherp rail-
road and its branches between
Buffalo and Chicago We're dropped. Among
tIem are many # the | ieSt men on the
road The cause is still kept secret at
HEADQUARTERS, but it is supposed to he the
result of spOtting. The di-
vision superintendent claims to be
Tbolly ignorant of the reason and the men
themselves claim innocence OF having
violated any Fule or regulation OF
tbe road. Ii il not known
for certainty yet whether the deposition
of these twenty-five men is a permanent
discharge or simply temporary sqspen-
sion, The division superintendent simply
received orders from headquarters to take
such men out of the service, but whether
This withdrawal is for good or simply
temposary arrangement neither the dlvls-
ion superintendents nor the men them
selves have been advised.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
Staining THE CABOOsE.
Another Bold Attempt.

CHICAGO, June 26.-About 4:3O p. m.
another train was made up. 4 number OF
Lake police and PinkrrtOn men Us well rs
railrord officials mounted it. II steamed
slowly dOwU to EnglewOod, followed by
about LOCO strikers. vt Englcwood
the train pulled out fast and it had not
gone beyond the grand crossing when an
engine filed with strikers mas seen IN the
distance. The train pulled out faster
and faster but the strikers
were gaining on it. but when
they had Just caught up their steam went
out and they fell back 10 the depot at South
Chicago while the train OF four freight ears
proceeded To It's destination. As the
cars were passing South Chicago Il large
crowd of strikers there began throwing
stones at the police, who were on the car.
The police fired at this crowd, and 1t Is re-
ported that several men We're wounded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
wEL.I.SRURG.
An Excursion Party-Irncrai Local
News.

Slnridi 0rropond,ro ~ tAc SHa'idy RosiST
WEIIsBuRa, June 6--An exceedingly
pleasant and agreeable excursion party
boarded the steamer Abncr O'Neal this at
ternoon. The party consisted Of Hon. q.
W. McCord's singing class and their friends
all en- route to New Cumberland, where
the popular cintata entitled THE Hay
makers" will bc rendered by the same
company that enacted Il here some weeks
since. The company when II lcft here
numbered over one hundred and was ang-
mented on the way up the river
The principal number Of the party was
young ladies' The Wcllsburg orchestra
also went along Ia furnish music on the
way. On board the steamer We noticed
Mr.. NJ. l.. Wells and wife, the Misses
Georgr, Mr.. and Mrs Schntlcr, u. &. Cald-
well, the Misses Kerr, T.. A. Sheets, Major
Hamilton, DIR. md Mrs. Vim. NJ. SimpsD,
John Cree, Vim. Duyal, Professor Mitchell,
Frank Duval, +. A. Bennett and Frank
Tucker.
Colonel c. H. Relll brought in his clip
OF wool to-,lay, Mr.. Rutcher bcing the pur-
chaser. The Colnnel II the largest pro-
ducE Of WOOL in this county, and II took
several teams TO bring his clip 10 market.
Mrs. Patsee, of California, 10 visiting
Mrs. Goudy and other friends here,
The temperance Lecture In the Court
House, last night, was not largely at
tended. Tho rainy weather prevented q
larger audience from going 20 hear Mr..
Thomas, who was the orator Of the even
ing, and also State lecturer for the I. d. q.
r. In his speech last night he said that
prohibition will finally prevail and that
the saloon keepers and the voters for high
license will have 10 answer for their sins nc
the last day.
Col Kemplc lccturcd 10 an audience of
about one hundred last night at Rirth's
Hall His subject was Eccentric People
OF Wellsburs." His portrait painting
caused considerable laughter and amuse-
ment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
4 SHARP DODG r..
Wool Duty Escaped by Importing IL
on The Bark. of Live sheep.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 26.-The
Collector of Customs at Corpus Christi,
Texas, made 4 report to the Treasury he
partmcnt in regard to the practice indulgcd
in by importers in that district ofimporting
sheep with the wool on Just prior to or dur
ing tho ShClring season, by this method the
importers either obtain the wool without
payment of any duty, aS in cases where
The sheep are admitted TO free entry for
breeding purposes, or pay but small
percentage of duty on wool in such cases
where the animals are subjected to duty Us
such ut the rate of ~ per cent. advalorcm.
The Collector shows that out of 4 total of
81 ssl sheep imported from January lSt to
March 3lst last, 81, IA were admitted free
of duty for breeding purposes. Acting
Secretary Fairchild has instructed the
Collector that where parties making
claim to enter animals for breeding purp0-
ScS, a very careful Investigation should he
made in order To see that breeding s'thc
special object of the importation, aud when
satisfied that such is not the case, duties
Should he assessed accordingly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
BLO0DS on 4 TEAR
The Day After a Barrel Of whiSkey II
stolen from a SiiII.

SsciR Ticynjst tD tbS Sunday B'gi8rr.
GRAFTON, W. Va, June 26.-Iast Sat
ur,lay the bonded warehouse III connection
with DIR. \. NJ. Jarrrtt'S diStillcry, he
tween Grafton and Fcttcman, WAS broken
into by thicivs and Il barrel of whisky stol-
en- They obtained an entrance to the
building by forcing out the staple TO which
the door WAS locked. Thcyrollcd the bar
yrl = short distance from the diStillcry and
drew out about fifteen gallons of the con
tents into Jugs and other YES
s,ls, which they carried away
with them. The barrel containing
the rest of the liquor WAS left near the DIS
tillcrv. The robbery was discovered next
day and search was ut once made for the
entity ones. Ii soon became known that
n lot of voung Grafton blOOdS had been ON
a regular bender all day Sunday ut Fet-
terman and near town. Suspicion at once
noint,d to them aS the offenders. the
6mcers went 10 the house OF Amanda
Slane and, iGstituting search, found jug
and several other vessels containing
whisky. The whole gang We're
arrested, consisting of ThOmlS Tlghe,
wallace SandSburg, Charles CterbacE,
James Hamilton, Jr., George Trader and
Amanda SLlne, Mrs. SlaEe was arrested
ON the charge of receiving and cOneealing
stolen goo,lS. They were arraigned before
Jrstirr George W. Brown, James Hmll-
ton waved o., examination and gave bail for
+ $500 for his apgcgIagcc ut the next term OF
the Ciruit Court. The uthes were ne
m,ndcd to jail for ten days, when they
will have a preliminary hearing. The cir
eums,ansipl evidence point to the guilt oi
I these parties. They arr liable to prosecu-
tions by the State and Federal courts
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
Special NsnufaetssAr., Male.

The large store lx.a Market street, has
been le.lsoi by one Of the largest clothing
manufacturers in Cleveland, and, e1m-
mcncing next Thursday, July |, fg nfne
days only, will sell at retail an SS5, 900
stock Of clothing aF men, boys and child
rcn, at 30 perceni af manuGicturers' cost.
Everybody invited 10 call and examine
quality Of goods and prices asked for them.
Here are only few Of the immense bar-
gains: Mems fine worsted suits ~. o.,
worth $500; boys cashmere suits s2.75
worth $500; mems all wool imported suits
Sj.65, worth $685. mems imported cork
screw wcrstesi suits, in sack or four-hattOn
outaway, sos. worth ga ~; mems
heavy pants G5 cents. worth So 90; all wool
Sunday lants S,.25, worth 500; mems
heavy oyeralls - centa, worth Is cents;
heavy snspenders Ia cents, worth 80 cents.
Wait! Wait fhr the only genuine manu-
E,cturers' sale ever in this city, and don't
buy one stitch Of clothing until our grand
opening day, next Thursday, July 1, at
I222 Market street, Wheeling
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
ENDICOTr AND KENSA
On Their Trip OT Exploration Enter
tanned at Charleston.

SCSriR Ti.gnug q, thf SUuiry Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va, June 26-Secrc-
tary of War Enlicott, accompanied by
Gen. Newton. Chief Engineer, and Gen.
Park, Assistant Engineer, and Senator
Eema, arrived at Coalburg this morning
to inspect the Government locks on the
Kanawha at Coalburg. They took the
Government steamer Bee and arrived here
ut noon. While here they were the guests
OF Col Sharp, at Senator Kcnna's resi-
dcnce. After dinner lock six, below town,
was visited. After o'clock reception
tioB was held at Col. Sharp'S, where many
CharlcstoniaHs called upon the diStln-
suishcd visitors The company will de
part lor Washington in their special car
tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27

coupling pins snapped like so many pieces
OF glass. The lake Shore train was stopped
Just rs the engine again approached Mt a
full head of steam and struck the rear
cabOOse blow that threw the thoroughly
frightened policemen to the floor and shiy-
cred every pane of glass in the cars.
The police lett the dangerous ground
and held parley with the strikers, the
result of which was that the four engines
and two cabOOSes were pulled back to the
Root street crossing. On the caboOses be-
sides the police were General Freight
Agent BlOdgett, Supt. Amsden and Yard
master Jones. 1t is stated that three
strikers were shot, but besides these there
are probably several killed and wounded
by falling from the rapidly moving engines.
None of the police were injured.
ACALL ON THE SHERIFF.
The Lake Shore officials this forenoon,
anticipating trouble, served written notice
on the sheriff of Cook county of the eOndl-
ton of affairs existing along the line OF
the road. and notifying him that he and
his SuretieS would be held responsible for
any damages which might be inflicted by
strikers
Up to = O'Clock this afternoon the rail
road officials had made no demand on the
Governor for protection, hut are expected
shortly to do 10. The crowd Is still IN
possession Of the yards at FOrty-third
street. Rcturningw II captured cabooSe
and engine the crowd overturned several
box ears on the track, blocking the two
main tracks.
STONING THE CABOOSE.
As the Lake Shore train was being pull
ed back to Fourty-iirst street by the
strikers engines, the crowd along the
tracks threw rocks and other miSSelS
through the windows OF the cahOoScS.
The persons inside sought refuge under
tables and benches and escaped St
rious injury. The arrival at
Forty-frSt street WAS hailed with
cheers By 4 great crowd of strikers and
their SympathizrrS, who were assembled.
there. The engine went into the round
house, leaving the cabooSe on the Side
track.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
The ..TiIe OfFOrtumc."

PrrTsBURG, June 26.-Eugene o. Jep-
son, as Aloazo Mooney in the Tide of For
tune. has been drawing good houses thR
mast week. The star and the play is a Suc-
cess. Mr.. JepScn is IS near TO nature IS
any actor who has portrayed Irish charac-
ter in recent years. The supporting COM
pany is a good one. The company leaves
for Wheeling tonight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27

BAsE BAII PuINiS.
In the Dillon Watch Club last evening
No 81 drew the watch in Club No. / and
No. 63 in Club No. =.
Robert Wcstlakc, Of Bellaire, who is
catching for the Steubcnvillc ball club has
signified his intention of staying with that
club all summer.
There was game on the Wheeling Park
grounds yesterday between the Ia Las
and the Ducklings, the former winning by
a score of 3 to !. Another game will be
played the coming week.
The Globes. of Bellaire, played the Ath-
lctics, of GAINESVILLE, on the ball gOunds Of
the latter club on last Thursday ard Fri
day. The first game Wal Vun by the
Globes, the othor by their opponents.
Since John Watt has been receiving the
scores of games played over the country
each day right after they are played, there
appears to bc great deal more interest
taken in this sport in Bellaire, and con-
siderable betting ola small kind is indulged
in.
The Globe Juniors and tho J. J. Ball
cllD phlt'l ntlttT ShilS VII Hi"''' 'l"'i
Beilairs, ycst srday afternoon. ThcpTincpal
feature OF the game was the large number
of runs made on both sides. As is usual
with the J. J. boys, they were knocked out.
The score stood % to -.
The Standards played match with the
Steubcnville club. in that city, yesterday,
the Weceling boys being beaten To the tune
of ten ta two. There were about three
hundrl d p ,ople present. This is the set-
Ond game between these clubs both being
won by Steuhcnyiiic.
At Steuhenvilie q grand stand was erect
ed ON the side Of the hall ground,
and an admission fte Of 10 cents was
charged for entering the stand. BY this
means enough money was raised TO enclose
the grounds. II is the intention OF the
ball players of Bellairc to try the same ex-
pertinent.
The Maple Leaf ball clgh OF Canada,
with which Williams and George, Of Bell
sire, are playing. have just returned home
from n tour of Michigan and Western
Canada. They were the ytciaEs in every
g,me Ola. tiey played. More than that
they have not lost a glme this season and
are signing for membership in the Inter
national League.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
An End to Bone scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H.,
srys: 'sHaving receiAed 50 much benefit
nom Electric Bitters, 1 feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
wears: nv doctors told me would have TO
have the bone scraped or leg amdutated. l
used, instead, three bottles of electric Bit
ters and seven boxes Bucklen,s Arnica
Salye. snd my leg is now soupd and we'll, !,
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
hottie. and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c
per box, by Logan & Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
SURRENDERED.
DIR. ID. &. Badgiey, Charged Win Som'
mItting Abortion, AT Grafton


Social Ttgegram 10 the Sunday Regttser
GRAFTON, w. VA, June 26.-Dr. ID.
C. Badgley, of Simpson, this county, who
was indicted at the March term OF the
Circuit Court, charged with producing an
abortion on young lady of Grafton, came
to town yesterday and surrendered him
self to the authorities. There has been a
capias in the hands of Sheriff Evans Tor
him since he was indicted, but he mas
eluded the officers. He was indicted for
the same offense some three or four years
AGO. but the case was not tried, as the State
failed to get the witnesses. Badgley was
admitted to bail in the sum OF 81 ,OOO, by
Justice Brown. Thomas Selvey, William
S. Bartlett, George w. Bartlett, Harrison
Selvey, p. B. Lake, James K. Clevenger,
Iather Bartlett, James B. Fleming and +.
A. Clevenger becoming his sureties.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
Rn.kIeu,s Arniea saIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. sares Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
tiyelycures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Logan &Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
Judge David Davis and tho IIst,e hoy

"Ye, Judge David Davis Is in poor
health, p said passenger frdm Hlaa,ning-
dale, ''and he is not ~ thlok ~ he used to
be There vas q time when the juaee's
thickness justified all the jokes cveF made
about him. This reminds me of little
joke which know Was not invented by q
newspaper man. One day, fiyeor SIX years
ago. there was a circus at bloomington,
and Judge Davis was among it, visitors.
was there aAo, and had my little hoy a
five years with me. We walked through
the animal tent and were ON our way 10
the circus portion af the show, with my
little boys head fnil al animals and things,
whea We met Judge Davis, painting along
in .iIe warm air. Ny youngster looked at
him in smazement, held tighter TO my han
and finally inquired:
''Pa, where are It's foseleesyr ~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-27
THE BATTLE
FOR HONE RULE ABOUT TO BEGIN IN
EARNEST IN ENGLAND.
Parliament Formally Dissolved Yesterday
Richard Chamberlain Hobbod While
Attempting 70 Spsak--hr. Glad.
stone Speaks at Manchester.

LONDON, June Establishment was
formally dissolved to-day, and by Monday
most OF the ex-members will be in their
respective districts, when the battle for
Home Rule will he commenced in earnest.
Lord Randolph Churchill addressed the
electors of Paddington tonight, and
the Irish element, which is very
strong in that district gave him
waraor reception than hc anticipated or
desired. The workmen's demonstration in
Hyde Park has been postponed until
July 3.
Z. Richard Chaa abcrlaia Mobbed.
LONDON, June 6--Mr. Richard CHAM
berlain, NJ. p, attempted to address the
electors OF West lslington last night, but
was not allowed to speak. He was met
with cries OF ''Tnitorr and the platform
was stormcd. Mr.. Chamberlain and his
friends escaped through back door.