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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The naval maneuvers in the British
Channel have developed the fact that
many of the English war ships are in
very unseawor.hy condition.
Gov. Hill has decided to commute the
death sentence of the italian woman
Cheara Cignavale.
1t is stated that Powderly's appeal for
money for education Of members Of the
order is meeting small success. Only
S., 600 has been subscribed thus far.
A bitter fight over the whisky question
is in progress at Harlan c. H., Kentucky
The temperance men and saloonists are
both armed, and FIVE nea have already
been seriously wounde..
At Akron, O., Albssrt Kaiser, who has
squandered $50, 900 within the past thre<
years, is under arrest for burglarizing his
brother-in-lsw's store.
Reuben Boyd, charged with the murder
Of Thomas Gibson, at Oakland City, lnd.,
and who escaped from Priaceton jail Last
November, has been recap:ared.
Circulars have been issued from thu
headquarters of the American party In
Washington, calling National Convention
Of the party in that city on the 10th O
August.
In the House of Commons Mr.. Psrnel
challenged the Government to Thorough
investigation of the charges against him
Balfour made no reply.
Ex-Gov. Young. of Ohio, was buried q
Cincinnati yesterday.
A-ssvere storm st ssndusky, Ohio, did
SIC, 600 worth Of damage to property.
Gov. Hill heard ar ament for and agains
the extradition nj Henry 8. Ives yesterday
The case was continued.
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CUBA FOR SALE.
500, 900, 900 the Price Put on IL b
Spain,

s1OO, 100000 the Price Put on 1t by
Spain.
NEW YORK, July %. The Sun prints
an interview with Ethan Allen, who has
taken mnch interest in Cuban affairs, in
which he says the only hope for Cuba is her
annexation to this country.
"All our efforts should tend toward the
acquisition Of Cuba. The great majority OF
Cubans look upon this as their deliverance
and their country's salvation. The only
obstacle in the way is Spain, and as she
has already entertained the idea of dis
posing of Cuba, provided she can get her
price, this difficulty is easily gotten over.
/ advocate peaceful acquisition. In my
judgment 500, 100000 will secure this
noble island to us. Congress ought to
take the initiative at once. We have sur
plus and are qusrrelling as to how to dis
pose of il. Here is way in which 1t may
be used or portion Of it, with. great profit
in finance and with great glory to the re-
public"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24
POLITICAL NOiES.

MAJOR Mckinley, of Ohio, will make q
I. rs't TO Georgia shortly and proposes to de-
'''erSeversl Republican campaign speeches
:, Inward Purroy, Chairman of the New
-.,, LGrN county Democracy, has resigned and
viii Join Tsmmany.
EV'tongressman Boyle, of Uniontown,
quoted as saying that under no circum-
S.Anees ss will he candidate in the Twenty
fourth district.
y. A. Anderson, a stenographer in the
taa'y Department, has resigned to devote
us time exclusively to similar duties on
S sge Republican National Committee. F.
o. hoosler, Of Ohio, succeeds him.
george Alfred Townsend ('Gath'') has
SSSnipieted negotiations with q Philsdel-
,S qua publishing firm to write the life OF
we Hon. Levi p. Morton. The work is 70
Oe pno.lshed with Gen. Law wallace's life
zen Harrison, aud is to be completed
oy August 5.
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-.r PLANK, NATIONAL Demo-
Arp,TIC PLATFORM, lsss.


.Oemocratie remedy II TO enforce
..Iity in public expenditures
noIish unnecessary taxation.
An" ,,,hIishetI domestic industries
"", ",,,rprises should not and need
=. endangered by q reduction
W." .,rr.rtiou of the burdens
,tion. On the contrary
r,IE AND CAREFUL REVISION
,oTKTAN LAWS. WITH DUE Az
U,NCE FOR THE DIFFERENCE
L,rrrNTHR WAGES OF AMERI-
,NO FoREgGN LABOR, MUST
anTr AND ENCOURAGE EVERY
,sruOF STCH INDUSTRY AND
brrppRISE GIVING THEM As
h,,~rr an AN EXTENDED MAR
- AND STEADY AND CON-
~rnyS OP x 4 q IN
rur INTERESF OF AMERICANS,
nshOuId in nO event be neglect
IN, iSion of our tax laws con-
minated by the Democratic party IL
:, ,,,,r,otr the advantage OF sueh
- ,y rheapenInE the cost of the
ri,~ of life In the home OfeNe-
,rs iu-mnn, and At the same time
.,riu. to him steady and remnner-
.,t,r employment. Upon this qHes-
',,, ortarin reform. 80 closely con-
ser,,uS every phase Of cur National
uc.. and upon every question I'm
,a,,,d in the problem of good govern
-, tbe Democratic party submits
,,s principles aud professions 9" the
t,tsIiiScni suifra%eS of the American
Deoplr.
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TWO MORE
Join the Eysr-Sweling Ranks of Triumph
ant Democracy. :
S,...,l T.,r,-c.,, 10 "a pro,ste-

Join the Ever-swel,ing Ranks of Triumph
ant Democracy.
Special Telegram 10 The Re0lStsr.
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA, July 23.-The
Democrats of Jefferson county held their
primaries Saturday nominate county offi'
GERS aud delegates to various conventions
There was grand outpouring of Democ'
racy all over the county. Old men say
that it was the largest party primary thai
was ever held in this section and the most
enthusiastic. 1t shows that the Demo,
Gratis are aroused and prepared for action.
They will do their duty, and their whole
duty, next fall.
The contest for nomination resulted as
follows: House of Delegates, Col. r. P.
Chew and Hon. A. Gibson; Sheriff, A. J.
Davis; State Senator, Mr.. G. H Knott.
All the candidates are capable and de,
serbing men. Mr.. Knott, the last named,
is the owner of Knott's quarry, near here,
The Democrats OF this county feel much
encouraged at the political situation. They
have received many accessions to theii
ranks from lifelong Republicans. Two Of
the most prominent are VIM. + Anderson,
better known as Uncle Billy, and Mr.. A
Burton. Both of these are influential citi'
zens and prominent Odd Fellows. They
nave been Republicans almost since the
Republican party was formed and are vel
kuown all over the State. They have an
nounced their intention to bolt the high
tax party and vote the Democratic ticket
They are representatives Of large class
who are tired of high taxes and costly
necessaries of life. Their conversion tC
Democracy has greatly encouraged thu
party aud they feel confident OF rolling NJ
such majority next fall as they never hav'
before.
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SHERIDAN BETTER.
Feeling Strong and BrIght-On His Couch
hv tba windnw

Feeling Strong and BrIght-On His Couch
by the Window.
New BEDFORD, MASS, July 2S.-Gen-
eral Sheridan this morning was feeling
strong and bright. He passed good night
with refreshing sleep. He continues to
take solid food, and the character of his
nourishment Is being changed to that ap-
preaching the diet Of a healthy man.
The General passed yesterday on his
couch by the window, and was desirous of
meeting q friend, whom he saw paddle
through the water. His request, however,
was denied on account of the weather, but
to-day, if it is still the Generals wish, he
will doubtless be permitted to see his
friends. 'c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

The President Sends an Earnest Message to
Congress.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-The President
has sent to Congress to-day Q message trans
mitting the fourth report Of the United
States Civil Service Commission, covering
a period between the sixteenth Of January,
1896 and the first of July, 1887.
In the course of the message the Presi-
dent says: "The path Of civil service re-
form is not at all times pleasant nor easy,
the purpose of reform having been much
inexperienced, and this not only given
rise to strong opposition but has led to its
invocation by its friends to COM
mass objects not in the least re-
lated to il. Thus partisans Of
patronage system have naturally con-
demned it. Those who do not understand
its meaning either mistrust it or were dis
APPOINTED because in its present stage 1t is
not applied to every imaginary i'll, accuse
those charged with its enforcement with
faithlessness to civil service reform. Its
importance has frequently been under
estimated and the support Of good men has
been lost by lack Of interest in its success.
Besides all these difficulties, those respon-
sible for the administration Of the govern
ment in its executive branches have been,
and are still, often annoyed and irritated
by disloyalfy to the service and insolence Of
employees, who remain in phases a. bene-
fcisries and relics, or reminders
of vicious system Of sp-
pointment, which civil service
reform was intended to displsce it Yet
these are but incidents Of m advance
movement which is radical and far reach
ing. The people are, Notwithstanding, to
be congratulated upon the progress which
has been made upon the firm, practical
and sensible foundation upon which this
reform nov rests.
With q continuation Of intelligent fdel-
ity, which has hitherto characterized work
4 of commission, with . continuation and
increase of favor and hberality which has
been lstely evinced by Congress, in the
proper equipment Of commission for its
work, with firm but conservative snd res
sonabls support of reform BY al its
friends, and with dissppearanoe Of oppo-
mtion which must inevitably follow its
better understanding. the execution Of the
civil service law cannot fail to ultimately
answer hopes in which ii had its origin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24
A VOLUNTARY CONCESSION.

Glassworkers Concede Point That Could
Not be Forced Upon Them.
PTTTsBURG, July 23.-The conference
on the piece mold glass list will he held
next week, and the manufacturers Of tum-
blers, small glsss and several kinds OF
pressed tableware, will find thst . re.
duction they could not force upon the
men in strike Of several months duration
was quietly conceded in the preparation
of the scale ut the Canton Convention.
The workers have agreed TO make 20 extra
pieces per turn for the same wages that
were paid last yesr Several minor con-
cessions are to be found in the list.
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A RICG FIND.
More Gold Strikes In the Ishpeming
Mining Region.

More Gold Strikes In the Ishpeming
Mining Region.
IsHPEMING, MICH, July 23.-Miners in
Lake Superior gold shaft resumed work at
once after making the rich strike, Thurs
day night, and next night another lot of re-
markably rich rock, nearly 100 pounds in
weight was brought into the city. The
Lake Superior Company now has over
$4,000 worth OF gold locked up in vaults
in the few hundred pounds of rich rock al
resdy mined. The shaft will be sunk as
rapidly as possible, and when the officers
of Lake Superior Company arrive here
from Boston, which will be soon, arrange
ments will be made for melting the quartz
to be mined. Work has been begun on
several gold prospects adjoining Lake Su-
perior shaft.
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NnmInatnd for senator.

Spe ial Tslegrum to the Register.
MARTINsBURG, W. VA, July 23-Ths
Democratic Senatorial Convention for the
Thirteenth District was held here to-dry
Permanent organization was effected by
the election of j. s. Welshance, Of Jeffer'
son county, as chairman, and f. n. Seibert
aud Frank Gallagher, secretary. Hon. A.
K. Unger, of Morgan county, nominsted
Charles II. Knott, of Jefferson county,
and he was unanimously nominated.
Resolutions endorsing the administration
and the national ticket were enthusiastic
ally adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24

HIy doctors declare the condition of Mr.
RANDALL hopeless. lie is afflicted with
cancer o, tue stomach, which puts an end
10 hjs public career. The voice of the
famous SAN RANDALL will never more
be heard IN the halls OF Congress. The
country loses al old, efficient and honora-
bic servant and the Democratic party an
able advocate. There Is hope that the dis
ease II 10, immediately dangerous.
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DYING WITH CANCER.
Samuel j. Randall Afflicted With an Incur
able Disease.

Samuel j. Randall Afflicted With an Incur
able Disease.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-The fear that
Samuel J. Randall would in all probabil-
ity not be able to again resume his seat in
this Congress, and also that his physicians
might forbid his ever again accepting a
nomination to public office, has within the
past few days become certainty.
The long and honorable public career Of
this faithful servant Of the people is def
initely ended. for his physicians have dis
covered that he is suffering from cancer
of the stomach, and they are forced to the
conviction that it is incurable. Their ex-
animation has not proceeded further than
this as yet, but there is at least hope that
the effects of the malady are not immedi-
stely dangerous.
AN AILMENT LONG CONCEALED.
When Mr.. Randall was suddenly strick-
en- fortnight ago, his family physician, +,
DR.. Thomas F. Mallon, had not known
that he had been under treatment for the
hemorrhages. He had apparently also
concealed the fact from his family, hut it
is now known that DR.. Robert Martin, Of
Philadelphia, had performed an operation
upon him for the disease.
Dr. Martin, it will be remembered, was
away from home when the tefpgram
was sent summoning him here, and Dr.
Nathan S. Lincoln, the eminent physician
of this city, was called in consultation by
DR.. Msllon. Both, after careful examina-
tion OF their patient, united in deciding
that the disease is, without question,
CANCER OF THE STOMACH.
They decline to express any opinion q
to give a statement for the public. but it
is known that both have expressed them
selves without reserve to associate physi-
clans, and that the sad truth cannot longer
be concealed. Mr.. Randall himself had
previously had no suspicion Of the fact,
but bears its revelation with characteristic
fortutude.
1t has been stated that he would shortly
he removed to his home in Pennsylvania,
DIR. Mallon, however, is very uncertain of
the prudence of this In few days an
exact diagnosis of his condition will be
possible, and its result will decide whether
it will be best to take him from Washing
ton.
Nothing could be more perfect than is
the temperature Of Washington now, or
than il has been for a week past. fit
continues as pleasant as now, there will
be no reason for removing from his COM
Portable home on Capitol Hill.
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Instructed for CroRan.

Special GSlSgrGR 20 thC RSgtStCr.
KINGwOOD, w. Va, July 23.-Ths
Democratic convention held here last
Thursday instructed delegates to the State
Convention to cast the entire vote Of Pres
ton county solid for p. J. Crogan for At
torney General. Mr.. Crogsn's many
friends throughout the State propose tc
elect him. The published report OF the
convention failed to give this, and the peo
here were greatly disappointed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-24

ANp - the Board ot Police and Fire
Comm ssioner- mas, finally, after months
OF weary waiting on the part OF the peo-
pie, resolved to sad IA the names of three
OF Chiet SMITHS new sppOintees to the
Police fore. This l. a tsrdy acknowledge
ment OF tn correctness Of the REGISTER 5
position on this police increase matter,
but W hope TO see the board make
amenis by sypdiug 10 the names Of the
other live appo'atees in the very near
future.
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NATURK,s HIGHWAY.

Doings Of Boats and Bossmsp AIoss shs
The marks At the landing last evening
indicated feet and falling.
The steamer Andes arrived from Cipcin-
natl st 8 p. M, having on hoard all the
excursionisk, who report splendid time
on the trip. The boat will leave to-day on
another excursion trip at 3p. m.
The new boat W. r. Wells went to
Marietta yesterday.
The marks from shove yesterday were:
Oil City 8 inches and stationary; clear;
Parker, 8 inches and falling; clear.
Brownsville, 8 fest 6 inches and falling;
cloody. Rios's Landing. 9 fest inches
and falling; clear. Lock No. 4, Z fest II
inches and falling. Greensboro, IL fest .
inches and falling: clear.
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ArmIDg the Cruisers.

WASHINGTON, July 23-At the Wash
ington Navy Yard the ordinance officials
report very gratifying progress on the guns
for the new vessels of war.
There are now thirty-fve six-inch
breach-loading rifles under way, and some
of these are well advanced toward COM
pleton. Fourteen are complete in all
their parts, and will probably reach the
proving grounds within few weeks.
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JAMES GEES PLANS.
fHB DISTINGUISHED foRgIeEER RIADI 70
C0NI 10 ANIRICA.
Hs VIII opa he Campaign IN xaiss-Prpara-
tons IN Nw York b Rsosiw Hin-6sa-
sal IOrGp Nsvs-Ra1slls Ringing
Dsfanes b he 6ovw1nnt

LoNEox, July aa-Mr. James G. Blaine
arrived In London from Scotland last eve
ming.
He has greatly enjoyed his Scottish trip
and Il feeling plsassd d the thought Of 10
turning homs.
Mr.. Blaine has bean much interested in
the reports of the preparations for his recep-
ton. He intends to take part generally in
the campaign, and will make number Of
speeches throughout the country after hs
has made his opening speech in Maine.
Mr.. Depev remained In London for the
purpose Of visiting Mr.. Blaine. He will
leave for the Continent soms tins nsxt
week.
The steamer City Of New York. on which
Mr.. Blaine will sail, left Greenock Satur.
day, for . trial cruise around Ireland. She
has on board . large company Of invited
guests who arc much interested in this sx.
pertinent of American ship owners. II 10
not believed that she will make remarkably
fast time on her first cruise, hut - soon -
her machinery Ia In good working order IN
attempt will be made BY her 70 beat the
Etrura's record. A distinguished Ameri-
can engineer has suggested to the Inman
line that II take the port Of Milford Haven
for its point Of departure. II this were
done be said that all the vessels Of the In
man line would be able 10 make the cross
ing in from four days and half to Ave
days
Including Mr.. Blaine there are three
members Of the Garfield Cabinet now In
Europe. Robert Lincoln Is In SWitzsr-
land, winding up his holiday trip with his
daughter. Ex.Secretary Window II here.
and expects 10 return to America within
the next ten days. He il largely inter
ested in Northern Railway lands. He has
been very successful 10 placing his fuan-
cial interests in the London market. He
made large fortune in Mexican railways
and 10 said to have made enough millions
TO console him for being out Of politica.
Mr.. Window thinks that the Republicans
will win this year.
Judge Gresham, who arrived hero two
or three days ago, will remain In Europe
during the vacation Of his court II In
said he does not expect TO take part In tho
campaign.
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MAHONE MEANS BUSINESS.

He Intends to Run Virginia Politics to Suit
Himself.
PETERSBURG, July 23.-The Republican
State Committee, of which ex-senator Ma
hone is chairman, will meet at Mshone's
residence to morrow night, when matters
relating to the approaching Presidential
contest will he discussed. One of the most
important matters the committee will
have before it will be that in reference to
the electoral tickets Of the two warning
factions. IL is pretty we'll understood that
Malone intends to have his electoral ticket
and none other, and will under no circum-
stances Weld to the Wise Brady faction.
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A Democratic Elsc.or Commits Suicide.

HoPKINsyILLE, XIV, July 3.-R. w.
Henry, one of the most brilliant young
lawyers in Western Kentucky, shot him.
self last evening at his residence, dying
instantly. He had been on speaking
tour last week. Mr.. Henry was the
Cleveland and Thurman elector for this
district, and had been mentioned for the
Democratic nomination for Congress. He
was thirty years old. The cause Of the
suicide is mystery.
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SURROUNDED BY INDIANS.
Troops May Not Arrive In Time to Save the
Bssieged Whites.

Troops May Not Arrive In Time to Save the
Bssieged Whites.
WINNIPEG, MAN, July %. - The
Speene river revolt continues to cause the
greatest excitement. The local militia is
prepared to start for the scene of the out,
break on short notice.
A messenger arrived at Hazleton last
night. He says when he escaped the In,
diars were still laying siege to Hudson's
Bay Fort, where all the white population
is gathered. The garrison, he said, could
not hold ont much longer, and he fears the
troops now on the way there will not ar
rive in time.
General Middleton, who commanded
the troops during the last rebellion, has
again been called upon to direct the troop.
in this revolt. He has wired the militis
authorities in British Columbia as follows
81 can put 5000 men on cars in twenty
four hours en- route for the scene"
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He Wanted 20 Hus Hsr.


Three ladies were walking down Market
street Last evening about nine o'clock, aod
Just - they had paassd tie REsBrEl
Office . man walked spidly mp behind
them and putting his AIMS around IL
waist Of the lady in The middle oomnsscsd
10 hug hsr wbsn she broke sway from him.
The thisg al occurred % quietly that Ssv
people noticed It and the lady made ne
outcry - she did not wiah TO sttract &
crowd. The man dssistsd bat followed
the three sDd when thsy rsaehed StantoG
& DAvenport's be ran up aeain and ssizine
the LADY in the sanss manner embraced
her again. Tbsa several psspls got q h
the racket and The LADY ws about 10 fsis'
Q err when the chip nads or WhsthH
II was eass Of love at ffst ight q N
sct Of . craxy man W. not lsasned, bai
later O6icer Shorts arrested him md h
Rsve ths nahns of Eaesns GaliaGh3. An
GALLAGHER didn't want b IT ~ =. II
|ha stFane9 IN ths city.
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Unbalanced By Trouble.

Special TeiSgrum 70 ne ReoLseT'
WESTON, W. VA, July ga man by
the name of Landsnslater, of Wetzel
county, was here last week visiting his
wife and sister, who are confined in the
asylum, attempted suicide BY throwing
himself in front of train near Lost Creek.
He was discovered and the train stopped.
Landenslater's mind is affected by his
troubles.
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Moore and His Par.mour.

DENVER, July 23.-A telegram from
Idaho Springs, . watering place thirty
miles west Of here, says: Editor Moore and
Mrs. Norton, Of st. Louis elopement fame,
arrived here Saturday morning and are liv.
ing ct one Of the summer hotels here =
man and wife. An effort made 10 inter
view Moore proved fruitless.
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Notes.

A very interesting game Of ball took
place yesterday afternoon on the Eighth
ward grounds between the Thunderbolts
and Hurricanes. the score being 10 TO 4 In
favor Of the former. Battery for the Thun-
derbolts, Baker and Leach; Hurricanes,
Buckhannon and Tucker, Dixon and
Tucker. The Thunderbolts would like TO
play the Quicksteps Thursday next on the
old fair grounds.
The Triadelphis base ball club will play
the Standards, Thursday afternoon, on the
Island Park, for the benefit Of the flood
sufferers.
The Island Kickers defeated the Van
SAINTS on the Island grounds by score OF
"a to 10.
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Destroyed by Hall.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, July 23-A special
to the Ereaiag Wisconsin, from Plymouth,
Wis, says: This vicinity was visited with
heavy rain storms yesterday. Several
inches of rain fell besides heavy hail,
which has done incalculsbls injury to
fruit and crops. A large . mount Of winter
grain Is reported utterly destroyed.