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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
THE WALKERS START.
An IMMENSE JAN GREBTS THE INTBRNA'
TIONsL CONTEST,
Which ia 70 Determine Who is hs Most Enduring
Pedestrian in the WOrld-kadsou Square
Garden, New York Filled to
0VsrfOwlDg

New YORK, February D. - Madison
Square Garden began to I'LL up as soon as
the gates were opened Shortly after seven
o'clock about 1900 persons had gathered
around the doors and they piled In
in such q manner as to call into
service the powers of the $50 police that
had been stationed in and around the
building. After the first rush the flow was
steady until at ~ o'clock there were about
5000 in the seats and the space INSIDE tne
track.
The international six days walking
match started at midnight. There was
good deal of betting going on in the space
inside the track, and two or three book
makers were plying their trade, but not
openly. The favorites were Cartwright, Con
nors Sinclair, Hart and Hughes, in the order
named. Among those who dropped In
during the evening were Judge
Duffy. Mike Donovan, Tom Ochiltree,
Larry Jerome, Pat Divier, W. >.
Gown, Prof. Miller Of Australia, Joe, Jim
and Mike Coburn, jim CusicE, JACK
Dempsey, Billy Edwards, Fatty Walsh.
Under Sheriff Sexton, Barry Wall, Fred
Gebhart, Col. John Osborne, Inspector
Steers and Pap Kearney.
The first away was Field; Cox followed,
then came Hughes, Cartwright, Albert,
Panshot, Her;y, Fuerrero, Brodle 5
unknown, Hart, Sinclair, Elson,
Hales, Hegglemau, Strokel, Curran, Dillon,
Campan, Tilly, Callahan, Ranhoter, Nc
Laughlin, Selin, Paul, Dnfrane, Keeshone,
Call, POran, Hoag, johnson, Hoagland, Pit
tilla, Newhart, Day, Burrill, Delrica,
Turkey, Swepke, Richards, TAYLOR, Nun
son, Stolph, Thomas, Stout, Vmt, Sulli-
van, Bird and Connors, who brought up in
the rear, making AZ all told. Guerrero
made the first mile in six minutes
twenty seconds with Hart immediately
behind him. At the time OF the start there
was a crowd of several thousand outside
the building bowling Tor admission.
At2 o'clock the fifteen leaders were
Golden, 10 milos , laps; Cartwright, 10
miles 4 laps; Guerrero, Ii miles 3 laps;
Hart, 10 miles laps; Albert, l6 miles 3
laps; Hegelman, l6 miles laps; StroEel,
Is miles . laps; Horty, 10 miles l lap;
Connors, 10 miles lap; Sinclair, IA miles
= laps; Panchot, Is miles A laps; Du'
franc, 13 miles d laps; Hughes, II miles
- laps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
INDIANA FORGERS.
Judge Graham Refers Coy and BernhsmeI
to the Supreme Court.


to the Supreme Court.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February 4.-The
news from Chicago that Judge Gresham
had determined not to interfere in the tally
sheet convictions, appeared TO be the first
thing to give Coy and Bernhanner realiz'
ing sense of their true situation.
]. W. Kern, who presented the motion
for a writ of error TO Judge Gresham, ID
Chicago, yesterday, returned to-day and
stated that Gresham advised them to 60
directly to the Supreme Court on q writ OF
habess corpus Gresham not only did
this" said Kern, "but he told me to tele'
graph McNutt that he might use his
(Gresham's) name in going before Judge
Woods to ask stay of proceedings.
Kern is confident that Gresham enter
tains the same views of the law held By
the defendants, counsel, and it is charged
that Gresham stated that the much-quoted
Clark case, which Judge Woods had relied
on in sustaining the indictments, did not,
in fact, sustain them at all; that 1t simply
affirmed the right of the United State to
adopt the laws of the State IN regard 10
Congressional elections.
Much sympathy is expressed for COY,
and petition for pardon would be cir
culated, but it is not believed that the
President would interfere after appointing
assistant counsel for the prosecution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
I,1,hr Prison to be Removed.

CHICAGO, February 5.-The preliminary
stems for the formation OF a corporation
whose object is the purchase and removal
to this city of the famous Libby Prison, Of
Richmond, Va, were taken here yester-
day. The gentlemen who figure as the
commissioners, and who are instrumental
in organizing and developing the scheme,
are Msssrs. William H. Gray, Josiah
Crafty, John A. Crawford and Chas. h.
Miller. all Chicago men. The company
will have a capital of $4OO, 600, and 1t Is
understood that all the stock has already
been applied for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.
A Gang Of white Caps Ayepge the Arres
of Law-Breaker.

A Gang Of white Caps Ayepge the Arrest
of Law-Breaker.
EVANSVILLE, IND, February 5.-B re-
port has reached this city of a dastardly
outrage by White Caps, committed Friday
night, near Argo, Howard county, Ind.
In that locality resides Thomas Williams
and wife, who were subjected last year to
great indignities, so it is said, at the hands
of the White Caps. At the time Williams
claimed he recognized among his sssail-
ants Thomas Courtney, Jr., the son of one
OF the leading physicians Of the county.
Young Courtney fed, but was afterwards
arrested.
Last night at late hour crowd went
to Williams house and demanded admit
tanoe and wererefus They broke down
the door just as Williams fired three shots
in the crowd from his revolver. The
crowd then told Williams they haG come
for bis written and sworn statement, exon
Grating Courtney from all participation
from crime charged against him, and that
his refusal would result in his being put
out CT the way. Though thus intimidated
be refused to do it, and their leader ordered
he should be logged until he agreed to sign
the statement He was therefore stripped
and bound to the tree. The lash was applied
vigorously, bringing blood for some mo-
ments, when the head of the poor man was
noticed TO fall backward and it was ascer-
tanned that he had tainted. At last accounts
Williams WAS reported in ying condition.
The White Caps made good their escape
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
A nPuf and Call.

This is a funny phrase to the uninitiated,
but all the brokers un derstand it. They
use it when person gives certain per
cent. for the option of buying or selling
stock on a fixed day, at . price stated on
the day the option is given. 1t is often a
sarious oneration to the dealer, but there
is more serious ''put and calP' than this:
when you are put TO bed with q severe
cold and your friends "calr' a physician.
Avoid all this by keeping IN the house
DR.. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery
The great cure for pulmonary and blood
diseases. It's action is marvellous 1t
cures the worst cough, whether acute,
lingering, or chronic. For Weak Lungs
Splitting of Blood, Short Breath, Consump-
tion, Night-sweafs, and kindred affections,
it surpasses all other medicines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
Soha,na To Down sherman.

SPRINGFIELD, o., February Sat q
meeting Of the Clark County Central Com
mittee last night it was decided to call the
County Convention March 90. At the same
time delegates to the Congressional Con,
vention to select u national delegate VIII
be chosen. There is a strong feeling here
to send a Blaine delegate to Chicago. The
Congressional district is composed OF Lo-
gan, Champaign, Clark, Madison and
Pickaway counties. There..is scheme on
foot to have Logan and Clark counties
unite on Judge West, of Belletontaine, who
presented Blaine's name 10 the convention
four years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
RICKNER,S REPLY.

The Uourts Must Decide Whether Ken
tucay Is to Give Up the Imprisoned West
NicStuiSns.
FRANKFORT, KY, February 5.-'GoV'
Buckner to-day gave his answer to Mr.
Mahan, the special agent OF the Governor
of West Virginia, in the matter OF de-
mand made upon him by the
State of West Virginia for the sur
render OF members of the Hatfield gang
now IN Iail at Pikeville, Ky, and who
were taken forcibly from the State OF
West Virginia Governor Buckner says
in effect that he has no war
rant to surrender these prisoners.
1t is matter for the courts,
and the courts alone to decide,
and the friends OF the prisoners will have
to depend upon a writ of habeas corpus
Mr.. Mahan will report to Governor Wilson
and proceedings will probably be at once
begun in the case before Judge Rice, the
criminal Judge of that Circuit Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
THE RIOTERS BOAST
THBY WILL PREVENT WORK ArfHB SHEE-
ANpoAH C0LLIRIES TO-DAY.
A Quiet Sunday is SPENT At he Scene Of Dissarb-
ancs-Ths Poles Preparing for Con-
dlct-fhe William Penn Will
Resume in full.

SHENANDOAH, PA, February 5.-Notb-
ing has yet occurred to break the peace ct
the Sabbath here. The riotipg Poles have
kept themselves in the saloons, that are
their headquarters drinking and discussing
their plans for tomorrow. II 10 currently
understood that that they do not propose
to allow any body to work at either the
Reading or individual collieries, either At
dead" or other work, il they can stop II.
They believe, too, that they have the power
to prevent it, and boast the moral support
Of many Others is at their back. and that
the labor agitators have approved their
scts.
They will do their utmost 70 block Keh-
ley Run and william Penn mines BY what
ever means they can. What will be done
at Kelley Run tomorrow has not yet been
determined, but il Is believed by many
that the superintendent will not attempt
to start up. Some Of his men have en
pressed themselves rs ready 10 work II pro-
tected, but be has given no indication Of
hH purposes.
The William Penn mine will be worked,
aud no violence on the part Of the strikers
will he permitted. The coal and iron po-
lice are picked body Of men armed with
Winchester rifles, and they are determined
TO preserve order in the future even IL IL is
necessary to use their rifles. The "Mill.
ington penitentiary," \ small operation
south of town, employing about loo men,
has been shut down until II shall he deter
mined whether the mob or the Law is to
rule here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
LEAVING THE X. OF l..
1000 Pittsburg Tube Workers Desert FOL
the AmaIgamated.

1000 Pittsburg Tube Workers Desert for
the AmaIgamated.
PITTsBURG, February 5.-A big aud al
together an unexpected break has been
made by the tube workers of this district,
which will decrease the membership OF ID.
A. 3, X. of L., over 1000, and add as
many to the Amalgamated Association OF
Iron and Steel Workers. Almost all the
skilled labor in the five great tube works
the Pittsburg, the Pennsylvania, Cont.
mental, National and Etna-haye decided
to leave the Knights and Join the Amalga-
mated organization. The application for
a charter has been drawn up and will be
presented at national headquarters this
week.
This movement has been on foot for sew
eral weeks; but the members kept the mat
ter very quiet until all the arrangements
had been completed. The loss to D. A. 3
will be serious one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
Fatal Railroad Accident at PittsburE.

PITTsBURG, Pa, February 5.-An ex-
press train on the Pittsrurg and Western
Railroad ran into a wagon at the Cherry
street crossing, Allegheny City, last even
ing, killing William Steinbronner, the
driver, and seriously iDjuring William Al
bright, boy IA years old, and his cOmpan'
ion, a young son Of Policeman johnson.
Steinbronner and the boys were crossing
the tracks on their way to the river for
coal, when the train struck the wagon in
the middle. SteinbrOnner was thrown a
distance of twenty feet, where the train
passed over him, cutting him badly about
the head and body, and be died at once.
VIM Albright was caught and his right
arm torn from the socket at the shoulder.
He was also cut severely about the head
and body. His injuries may prove fatal.
Young johnson, as the train struck the
wagon, jumped and fell on his head. He
was cut and considerably bruised, but was
able to 60 home unassisted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The Exposition Building at Oshkosh,
Wis, huge frame structure, was crushe
in by the weight of snow.
Robert f. Morrow, the San Francisco
millionaire, has been acquitted OF the
charge of attempting 10 bribe jury.
The indictments against Henry POgue,
a former Director OF the Fidelity Bank,
have been nOllied in the District Court.
Crawford county lind. White Caps Wis
tied Thomas Williams and fogged him so
severely it is thought he cannot recover.
Jesse HOlcolm, brakeman on the Gin.
cinnatI Southern, fell between the cara al
Somerset, Ky, and was instantly killed.
The Commissioners of the Cincinnati
Centennial Exposition have decided that
all departments will be closed on Sun
days.
A St Louis fireman rescued an aged
couple from a burning building and brough,
them safely TO the ground, where they
were quickly revived.
Charley Hopkins, son of Ben Hopkins,
OF the late Fidelity Bank, has been ar
rested on a charge of adultery with mar.
ried lady of Columbus.
Elmer Gest, of Xenia, O., has been bound
over to the U. S. Court in the sum Of $500
for tamperiug with U. S. mails while in
the pOstoffice as clerk.
William Howell, a prominent citizen Oi
Bradley county, Tenn, was struck by q
falling tree, crushed his skull, from the
effects Of which he will die.
Governor Foraker has signited his will.
inguess to accept the position OF Delegate
at-large 10 the National Convention, and
to lead the Sherman support
At BallstOn, N. Y, Pavlict was convict
ed of murder in the second degree Us on
accomplice of Robinski, convicted last
week, and sentenced to life imprisonment,
Mrs. Sadie Tibbitts, of Eau Claire, Wis,
was seized by man at Chippewa Falls,
and dragged into building, where she
was assaulted by three men, and kept all
night.
The Postoffice Department has decided
to arm postal employees on routes in the
West where train robbers seek 10 rob the
mails. This is done at the urgent solicita'
ton of General Superintendent Nash.
Chase Franklin, a notorious burglar, was
sentenced to the peuitentiary from Spring,
field, Ohio, for six years, being the third
sentence for the same offense, which will
amount to life sentence under the law.
workmen engaged in deuolishing an old
building, historic landmark, at Evans
hou IN
which was Sc, 600 in ten and twenty-dollsl
gold pieces. The workmen made an equal
division of the fnd among themselves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
THE UNION BRIDGE.

No Additional Figures OF the Election
Receivsd-what is Being Done.
Owing to yesterday being Sunday, and
to the further fact that the weather showed
no material improvement over Saturday,
no further details of the Union bridge
election were received. 1t is understood
however, that the proposition carried 10
the country as whole by large majority.
The official returns will be at the Office OF
the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners
this morning but the vote will probably
not be counted until Friday, under the
law which requires that five days, not includ-
ing Sunday, must elapse between the date
of the election and the canvassing Of the
vote.
Meanwhile the engineers are haid at
work with the surveys, and are busy conf
mitting their data to paper. Mr.. Linden
thai, who has general charge Of the work,
will remain here until tomorrow night,
when he must return TO New York. Be-
fore he leaves, however, one of his subor-
dinates in the New York office will he on
hand to keep things going, and Mr.. Lin
denthal will himself return as soon rs pos.
sible. A great deal of work has been done
indeed the total is astonishing, considering
the brief time the engineers have been at
work, and the results attained are emin-
emily satisfactory. Mr.. Lindenthal has
shown himself to be at the very
head OF his profession, and his plans,
when fully given to the public,
will be sure 10 command the admiration
and approval of ALL Certain OF these plans
will probably be submitted to Council to-
morrow evening.
In the course of q conversation last night
Judge Cochran said everything would be
pushed forward with all the expedition
possible. The right of way will soon be
ascertained, and everything put in readi-
ness for active work when the weather
would permit. In reply to question as
to how long it would require to erect the
piers, Engineer Liudenthal said "Assum
ing the stone TO be quarfied, ordinary low
water, and plant large enough to work
rpon two piers at once, the piers could be
put up in one season. The superstructure
will be erected without false work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
RULE OR RUIN.
Billy Malone Wants to Control Virginia
Republicans.

Billy Malone Wants to Control Virginia
Republicans.
WASHINGTON, February 5.-Ex-Senator
Malone, OF Virginia, has been here for sew
eral days, calling upon his political friends
and cOquetting with Senator Sherman, who
expects to secure the Virginia delegation to
the National Convention through the iDtu-
ence OF the boss. Mr.. Malone has given
swell dinners to several leading Republi-
cans, and has been dined in turn, and, no.
tably by Senator Sherman.
II is understood that MahOne's activity
is due to his desire to become a member OF
the National Republican Committee. He
has induced the present member topromlse
to resign if it became apparent that the
boss can be appointed in bis stead. whether
he can accomplish this, in view OF his tilr-
tation with Sherman, Is matter for doubt,
as a large majority OF the members of the
State Committee are supporters OF Blaine
for the Presidency.
Riddleberger and his friends are up in
arms. The iery Senator said to-day: III
Malone is given place on the committee
it will be an outrage upon every honest
Republican in Virginia, and we will put
our hands down and let Mahoneism keep a
State that is really Republican in the con-
troll of the Democracy. The Republicans
of Virginia will not be bOssed."
Representative Yost, friend OF Senator
Riddiebcrger, said: ''If Mahoneism could
he eliminated from Virginia politics the
State would go Republican by from lO,OUO
to 1000 majority upon the issue sug-
gested by the Presidents message, but so
| long AZ Republican success means little
more than tightening the grip of Malone,
we care little for victory in the State. II
the National Committee recognizes Malone
in any way they can count upon the Re
publican masses to be practically lndltfer'
ent, in so lar rs the result in the State Is
concerned"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06

-U.st Virginia boom is rapidly get
,sin SHAPE The railroads are coming
&c ';ms with reduced rates for the occasion,
-, allowing letters to the committee
Chamber of Commerce, appointed to
..,, t,r a State Immigration Conven-
,ipl testify. The 6rst is from Presi-
Tv,,rpSoS, of the Ohio River road:
~ Tb,y, your favor OF the I'd in reference
-. over the Ohio River Railroad
" -, The comlug convention to be held
lu,'T ro1r ,ity on the 29th OF February. l
ID yo', ",,lr lrrred with W. J. Robinson, Gen
1I'' p,..roger Agent, who will call on
'''- marrow, and will name half fare
,, those attending the convention.
'a,, -. having Gull fare to Wheeling will
'',.,rrp.j Tree on presenting the proper
'.,;S.,tr from Al authorized person.
an surr need not say to you that the
Mo RIVER Railroad Company with giTSk9
,bis - ,mn5rtaut convention its most hearty
u u ,r,iy,. suppurt The increase and de-
'-I,n,,,pt along the Ohio river since the
.,n.rrn,t,op and completion OF the Ohio
g',sr Railroad has surpassed the anticlPa'
'.,n. rr rts most active supporters. We
'.',nt .S uorr railroads, which will insure in
- - pnpulation and development. By
s.iTgipg the people together for conference
s,f an interchange OF opinions interest Is
,,-,I,rl ,ud awakrntd, aud in my opinion
N, ,o,ruent ~ a good one and must be
rroI,rr of good results.
r,grrt that | am compelled to leave
ham. hope only for brief time; but !
.ltIl rndsiyor to get back in time to lend
hs,u,ug hand. During my absence the
rr1r,r, IL charge will cooperate.
Yours truly,
GEORGE W. THOMPSON, President
The second, from, Charleston, says:
think / rau safely say that We will
srDd up 4 good delegation to the COnVen-
non WIN put the matter into better
hands than mine.
.rb, Nsnawha and Ohio will charge one
,srs for the round trip. bat you must give
Eotlre to tine General superintendent time
enough Tor hlu tJuOtify his conductors and
,r,rI5u AGENTS Yours, &c,
WILLIAM 4. QUAREIER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
A BROKEN FROG
Causes a Fatal Accident on the Ny, T. d
O.-The Killed and Injured.

Causes "a Fatal Accident on the N.Y., T. d
O.-The Killed and Injured.
MEADvHLE, PA, February 5.-E1-
press train No 8 on the New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio railroad was thrown
from the track by broken frog while
passing Steamburg station, n. y, early
this morning. The engine and the first
two cars passed over safely, but the third
coach lett the rails and dashed into the
cs5oose of a freight train lying on side
track.
The following persons were killed: Miss
Matte Abbott, aged u, of Sheffield, Ills.
passenger en- route to Boston in company
with Mrs. Cyra and Miss Bessie Battey.
George Ellis, MeadvIlle, conductor Of
freight train, and James Dean, Meadville,
brakeman of freight train.
Iniured-Mrs Cora Battey, Sheffield,
Ills, left shoulder aud body bruised, no
homes broken, will probably recover; Miss
Bessie Bat!ey, Sheffield, Ills, right arm
cut and bruised, nothing serious; George
West to Bradford, Pa, slight con-
cussion of the brain, resting comfort
ably; William Mcneil, electrical engineer,
Covington, KY, broken ribs and slight
bruises, nothing serious; Henry Schaefer,
Meadville, Pa, brakeman of freight train,
scalp wounl with conclusion OF brain,
will probably recover. Two or three
other passengers sustained slight bruises,
but continued on their journey.
The track inspector had passed over the
track twice during the two hours imme-
diately preceding the accident, the last
time about tive minutes before,
and found the switch and fog ali
right. The only possible conclusion
is that the frog must have been broken by
the engine or baggage car in passing over,
Us the traiumen on the engine and baggage
car noticed no jar whatever. The coroner
will Investigate the matter in the morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
MOREHEAD'S TROUBLEs.
The Report About the Hazelrigg Murders
Declared False.


Declared False.
LEXINGTON, Ky, February 5.-Mr. T.
J. Hazelrigg, editor of the Highland Blade,
is authority for the statement that the re.
port sent out from MOrehead saying three
men were shot and serio usly wounded at a
dance at Mrs. Nellie Walkers, near More
head, is entirely without foundation in
fact. Mr.. Hazelrigg says Rowan county
has suffered enough at the hands OF news
paper scribblers, and in future he wishes
they would tell the truth.
In conversation with gentleman who
knows whereof he speaks, your represent
ative learned yesterday that the To!liver
faction desire the quaShing Of all indict-
ments found by the Rowan Circuit Court
against their men. He thinks this would
be the surest way to keep the peace in
Rowan, and believes it would be the best
thing that could be done for Morehead and
Rowan county. As Circuit Court begins
in Morehead next Tuesday, probably
some action will be taken in the matter the
coming week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-06
Big st. Louis Fire.

ST. LOUIS, February 5.-A fire was dis
covered in the heart of one of the most
valuable business blocks in this city short
IL after o'clock this morning, and before
it was extinguished had destroyed
Sl55, 900 worth of property. Following
are the losses: Hersog u Co., loss
$35, 900; insurance $50, 0G0; Hildreth Print
ing establishment, loss SIS, 900; insurance
$50. 600; Mermod x Jsccard Jewelry Co.,
lose ali br water, $25, fully insured.
The building WAS owned by Mrs. Webb,
valued at about $50, 900, damaged So, ,OOO.