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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

k'OR RENT.-FURNISH ROOMS
Il at No. 1917 Fourth avenue 7-8t
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
WINTER WHEAT.
UnfsvorabIs Condition of the Crop In the
Northwest,

UnfsyorabIe Condition of the Crop In the
Northwest,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, February "a
The Northeastern Miller to-day publishes o
review ofthe condition of the winter wheat
crop, compiled from extensive reports.
Following is a summary: There has been
q very decided change in the weather con-
dtions Of the winter wheat district since
February /. With the exception Of some
small areas in Michigan and the States of
PENNSYLVANIA and NewYork, the entire
crop is now bare of snow. From the 18th
until the 10th inst. there was more or less
freezing and thswing weather. From the
10th to the 18th beautiful spring.
weather, followed by yesyesudden and
severe freeze. The prospects now are that
there is an entire diiitrep in the coming
ont ofthe early and the late sOwn wheat,
and this season will cut much more inn
portant figure in the crops than usual, for
the reason that very large percentage Of
the orop was sown late. 1t looks to-day as
If the condition Of wheat in Kansas was
better than in any other State in the winter
wheat belt.
We are now in the midst OF the first
critical period in the trials and struggles
of the winter wheat of 1881 and 1888.
The movement of winter wheat, while it
has been small SO far during February out
OF farmers hands, is even smaller at pres
ent than at any time since harvest, with
no probability of any change until we
have some definite facts either for better
or worse as to the final outcome of the
crop.
From the region south Of the Ohio the
reports are generally favorable, the Texas
crap being in the best condition. Leaving
the territory south of the Ohio river and
commencing east of New York, where
they have a general thsw, We still find
considerable snow on the wheat, and so
far no complaints as to the condition Of
the crop. This area, comprising Micbi-
pan. Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, yielded
in 1883, in round numbers, 1872, 600, 900
bushels of wheat, and is the most impor-
tant portion of the winter wheat belt.
The reports from these States bring out
very forcibly this fact-that the late sown
wheat to-day is in weak condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
WORK OF TIE COMMITTEES.

aryumspts Heard on several Measures-
Favorable Reports cf Pension Biiis.
WASHINGTON, February 2l-The House
Committee on Commerce this morning
heard the argument OF the Surgeon Gen.
eral of the Marine Hospital service in op-
nosition TO the Davis bill, establishing a
Bureau of Public Health, and arguments
in favor Of the measure by Doctors wal
cott Stsrnberg, Billings and Mccormick.
The committee ordered iayoraoie report
ON the New York harbor Dill, which pro-
yides anchorage for all vessels IN the mar
Dor there.
Postofiees and POstToads agreed 10 an
adverse report on the bill to exclude from
the mails lottery advertisements.
Public Lands heard an argument Dy
Theodore Hawley, of Fort Dodge, iowa,
against the bill quietiug the title 70 M .ne
Des Moines River lands. De urged the
same objections used by the rreS'"en'
when the bill was vetoed ~
Invalid Pensions will report Titn iavorI
able r.eommendations the Ex-Pr'soners OF
War Pension bill. IL tgrants pension at
the rate fixed by law to all VINO were
th;rtv davs or more eonfne In Confederate
prisons and gives them 81 day, out
r;sbt for each day more than thirty they
were 80 imprisoned. Fayoraoie reports
will also be made on the bills Increasing
tha nansion for total deafness to 9So q
month, and limiting the Zee OF eAaainiNs
pension surgeons to ~ for eaen caISe'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
BASE BALL.
Notes Of Interest 90 ths Ohio League
Cities.

Notes Of Interest 90 ths Ohio League
Cities.
There is considerable opposition 10 the
ten-club league, yet Il has its sdvAntsgss
In helping make the trip 10 Kalsmssoo
less expensive BY making the Jump TO
Csleryville.
Work on the Canton grounds will b
commenced In o few weeks. Last year
the team was secured 70 quickly and play
ing commenced 10 soon that no time was
given 10 get the grounds in good condition.
The action Of the Ohio Lesgus meeting
in refusing 10 approve catcher Johnson's
contract has stirred up big kick among
Zanesville people. II they should ioss
Johnson they will Loss . good man. by
the way, what has johnson, aliss Male,
done?
If Wheeling has sold ~ many seaaon
tickets a. she Is said 10 have sold, IL 10 no
wonder that her representative 10 the con.
yention opposed the psscsntsgs plan. IL
will 60 hard 70 give mp 20 per csnt Of these
season tickets, ~ they arc ussd to see the
various games es.-Okio Slate Journal.
Manager Bsckenberyer arrived 10 The
city yesterday and will remain here some
time. Buck says the wheeling sspegs-
ton will draw big crowds every time u
appeara.
Msybe there im't sons tall kickipg
around town among bsss ball snthusiasts
regarding that reverss seGjsa 81 the Lssgus
meeting regarding the ptscssitaes bosisas.
Il 10 an outrass 90 wbssiisG. ssd ths little
towns who exist OF The larger onss carried
IL through. Places thst capsot support .
base ball club In rsspsetsbls styls sbesld
not have one. and there are ssvsssl In The
Ohio League.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
HE WAS AFTER A REWARD.
Why Young kiuslos Kidnapped Miss Go
tie Walker.

Why Young kiuslos kidnapped Miss Cor
tie Walker.
OSCEOLA, PA, February DIV. A.
Kinsloe, the young man who is in Jail fol
kidnapping Ger,is, the fifteen-year-old
daughter OF K. J. Walker, says that his in
tenti0n was TO keep the girl until reward
was offered for her return.
Trashy literature, which he had been in
the habit of reading with other boys, had
inflamed his mind. He accused nobody OF
cooperation with him in the abduction,
and says he was under the influence Of
liquor at tho tine.
lie asserts that he never thought of do
ing the girl any violence, his only purpose
being to hide her until reward was Of
Gered for her return. How he was to obtain
the money without eliminating himself hi
seems not to have considered, the scheme
having been worked out only so far as OBJ
tanning possession of the girl and the Sc
curing of a hiding place.
After placing her in the building, and
being still somewhat under the effects Ol
liquor, he, in order to wear off its effects
ran twice to the school house and back, tC
the depot and back, more than mile
then home, where be kept tally for several
games of dominoes a few lady guests wers
play ing, then retired. The girl also states
that no violence was offered her. Mr.. kins
loe is weighed down by SORROW over the
position of his son, and offers his paper, tht
Wage Workers' Journal, for sale at sGcri
,na
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
THE CHANGE OF DATE.
How 1t Is Interpreted by the Editors in New
YorS City.

How 1t 10 Interpreted by the Editors In New
YorS City.
NEW YORK, February 24.-The Tribune
to-day says: THE change of date for the
Democratic National Convention was due
to something more than the fear of the
July heat in st. Louis. The Administra-
ton undoubtedly realized that a blunder
had been made in calling the convention
later than the Republican Convention.
For the party in power to wait until its
opponents had spoken to the country
would indeed have been an extraordinary
display Of cowardice, and somebody was
shrewd enough to see it. Butt is little
odd, nevertheless, to see q Democratic
blunder corrected in less than twenty -four
hours.
The World says: "The World first choice
was New York, and its second choice was
St Louis as the place for holding the DEM
ocratic National Convention. st. Louis is
the most hospitable city on the continent.
The exposition building, in which the con-
vention will be held, is a magnificent struc-
ture, with splendid acoustics, in addition
to good hotels and restaurants. We coz
yatulate the National Committee upon its
wise selection"
The Times says: "When the Democratic
National Convention meets at st. Louis the
majority of its members will but carry ont
the spirit shown by the majority Of the
National Committee in opening manly,
candid and aggressive campaign for the
policy represented by Mr.. Cleveland"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
SHOOTING sCRAPE.
A Lively Running Fight at Lincoln Court
House.

A Lively Running Fight at Lincoln Court
House.
s,seial 7elcqam to he Register.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, February "a
Information has just reached here OF a
shooting scrape which occurred at Lincoln
Court House, LiLcoln county, this State
early this week. From what can be learn
ed Paris Blumfeld, who has killed his
man, met one of the McCOys, resident OF
Wayne county, at Lincoln Court House,
where Blumfeld was on trial for some Of
fense. An old grudge existed between the
two men and after Court adjourned fcr
dinner Mccoy went to saloon and found
Blumfield. The latter made some insult
inc remark which caused Mccoy to leave.
shortly after the two men met on the
street, when Mccoy got the drop on Blum
field. Mccoy snapped his pistol at Blum
field, who immediately fred at hcCoy,
but missing his intended, hi: Rufus Sow
ers, aged sixty, in the leg. A RAINING
fire was INDUCED in until twelve or hiteen
shots were fred. The men were not drink
ing when the fracas first began. Eich was
arrested and placed under bond and after
ward released. Mccoy Is related TO tne
McCoys of the Hatfield Mccoy vendetta
fame.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
STRIKE IN A POS COFFICE.
Chicago Stainpers Refuse to Assist tn
Other Clerks.

Chicago Stainpers Refuse to Assist tho
Other Clerks.
CHICAGO, February 2i,-The griev-
ances existing among the clerks of the
mailing division Of the postoffice have cul-
minated in the resignation of twenty
stamping clerks. They refuse to assist the
clerks in the third and fourth class, az has
been the custom.
Washington's birthday there was nearly
ninety tons of third and fourth class mail.
1t was impossible for the clerks to get this
quantity ready for the trains without as-
sistance. The stampers refused, and after
hasty conference took off their badges
They made no protest to Mr.. Kennedy Eor
to the postmaster.
Postmaster Judd said that ~ soon as he
heard of the matter he ordered the dismis-
sal of the men as preliminary TO the ap-
pointment Of their successors. He said be
should appoint the necessary force at once
and the outgoing employees could not be
reinstated under the new civil service
rules. Mr.. Kennedy. said that the mail
was gotten up on time. The pnblic, he
said, need have NO fear that the mail
would be delayed.
Postmaster Judd said that up to Decem-
ber 31st the men were working sixteen
hours day; that it was an outrage. A re,
port is current that, owing to Mr.. Judd's
acknowledgment that the men were badly
treated, the whole 234 clerks of the mailing
division will omit work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
In THE FIRST DEGREE.
yIRDICT IN THE BLACK MURDER CASE AT
N0RGANT0WN.
The Jury Recommend Imprisonment POr Life
Notion 10 DO Made for New Trial-Bold
and Desperate DensanOr Of
the Prisoner.

Spectdl IttegTum 10 NE RcgLStcr.
MoRGANTowN, w. Va February "a
Hen Black, the murderer Of Miss Robin
son, was found guilty Of murder in the
first degree, the jury recommending, per
agreement between the prosecution and
defense, that he be sent to the penitentiary,
which, according to the law of West Viz
ginia, requires life imprisonment. The
jury could not agree last night, and even
this morning they stood for awhile eleven
for hanging and one for life imprison-
ment.
Immediately after the verdict was rem
dered, Mr.. ThOs. H. B. Staggers, counsel
for Black, asked for the arrest of judgment
in order to give him and his associate
counsel, Mr.. c. B. Ollie, an opportunity
to file afidavits to support a motion for a
new trial. 1t Is hardly probable that
Black will get it, but should he, he will
hang.
Parties who know Blacks past history
say that Miss Robinson is not the first per-
son he murdered. In the Court room yes
terday afternoon, shortly after the jury had
been sent to their room, he said to o gen.
tleman that he did not give c. d if
they hung him the next minuSA To an
other he said he would just as lieye walk
out Oh the gAllows as out on the pavement.
He is a strong man and Just as bold and
daring as he is mean and desperate, and a
terror to any community.
In the case of Moses Wells, the white
haired old man, who confessed last Tues
day what he knew of the murder, the coun-
sci for the State, Messrs. Keck & Son aud
Cox, and Hon. J. NJ. Hagans, counsel for
Well, have agreed that Wells be fined five
dollars and one month in Jail, he having
been au accessory after the act by shielding
the criminals. This he did, however, on
account OF his life, having been threatened
by various parties ii he informed on Black
and MsdarA. Judge A. b. Fleming will
probably sentence Wells next Monday
without formal trial.
The motion for q new trial in the case OF
Madara will b, decided early next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
THE DAY In CONGRESS-.

The Auti-Gambllng Bill Rsporied-lnves-
tIgating Frsnch Determinations.
WASHINGTON, February 2l.-ln the
Senate to-day the bill to prevent pool sell
in, gambling and betting in Washington
was fsyorably reported.
A resolution was adopted calling upon
the President for information as to wheth-
er the French Government excludes any
American products from her market, aud
whether any correspondence has passed
between the two Governments in reference
to the invitation to the United States to
participate in the proposed Parisian expo
sitiOU.
A resolution was adopted calling upon q
board OF engineers to report as to the eXpe'
diency of removing certnin obstructIons
from Philadelphia haIbor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
A GOOD MAN GONE.
DEATH OF ". ". C0RC0RAN, THRPHiLAh'
THR0PIST
Brief Sketch Of Tie Life Of Man Whose Aagnm'
cent Public BsnehetiOns Have Made His
Name Respected Throughout
the Country.
WASHINGTON, February 24.-Mr. "

WASHINGTON, February 24.-Mr. w.
". Corcoran died at $50 this morning.
William Wilson Corcoran was born In
Georgetown, D. c., December q, 1798' his
father being a native of Ireland who re-
moved to Georgetown in 1857, and was
for many years mayor of the town. Mr..
Corecrap first engaged in the dry goods
business and afterwards became commis-
sion merchant. From 1923 to 1886 he was
in charge of the real estate business OF the
B,nk Of Columbia, and Of the branch OF
the limited States Bank at Washington.
He entered business as banker and bro
ker in which he remained until 1854. In
1s4o he took the late George w. Riggs
into business with him. When
The Mexican war broke out the
Government had great difficulty IN
inducing appointment nnanclers
TO float its bonds. The firm Of Corcoran q
Riggs thereupon offered to undertake the
work, and by their skill in accomplishing
the task not only laid the foundation OF
their subsequent fortunes, but earned ioI
themselves high names In the hnanciai
world. In 1885 Mr.. Corcoran married the
daughter of Commodore Morris. She died
five years later, leaving an only child,
Iouise. who in 1859 was married to the
Hon. Geo. Eustice, then member OF Con
press from Louisiana. Mrs. Eustice, like
her mother, survived her marriage only a
few years.
It is, however, as ga public benefdctor
and philanthropist that Mr.. Corcoran Is
best known. His benefactions are OF long
standing. In 1S47 he purchased the site OF
Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, expended
about $l2O, 900 in improving it, and pre-
sented the cemetery TO his native town:
The Corcorau Gallery Of Art he established
in 1857, spending about $500, 900 in fitting
it ND, and in addition establishing an
endowment fund of nearly q million dollars
for its benefit. The war interrupted his
plans with respect to this structure, but at
its close he entered upon the work with
increased energy and transferred his entire
collection of paintings, statuary and works
of art to it.
Another of his large public gifts is the
Louise Home, which he founded IN mem
ory Of his wife. 1t is intended as home
for sged women of refinement and educa-
ton who, by reverses Of fortune have been
reduced from at1lIence to poverty. This
building cost about 5000, 600 and has an
endowment fund in addition of about
$3OO.OO Mr.. Corcoran has also made
large and valuable gifts to the Washington
Orphan Asylum, Columbian University
aud many institutions in the South. He
also gave 100000 to the Church of the
Ascension of this city. To the University
of Virginia he has made gifts amounting
to about 100000, besides a library Of
about 1000 volumes.
Mr.. Corcoran's private life has been as
pure and unCstentatiOus as his public
benefactions have been muniticient, which
made his namc loved and respected in his
native city and throughout the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
Funeral Of Robert Crangle.

The funeral OF the late Robert Crapgls
took place yesterday afternoon from his
late residence on Chsplipe street. The
services, which were largely attended,
were conducted by Rev. W. Ii. Cooke,
D. D., pastor Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, assisted by Rev. d. A. Cunning
ham, ID. D., and Rev. J. d. Mofat,
d. D., Of Washington. Pa A choir com.
posed Of Misses Flora Williams and
Theresa Phillips and Messrs Day and Car
son sang severai selections very beautifully.
The pail bearers were: Messrs. W. B
Simpson, ]. N. Vance, Geo. K Taylor, w.
N. Bloomfield, G. l. Cranmer, W. l..
Hearn, J. C.iAldsrson and J. G. Or. The
interment took place at Greenwood and
was private, although large number oi
relations followed the remains TO their last
resting place
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
HUNDREDS DISAPPOINTED.
Blunder of a Florida Comm tie Sent L
Meet tho President.

Blunder of n Florida Comm tie Sent to
Meet tho President.
PALATKA, FLA, February 24.-The
President aud party arrived at East Palat-
ka at 1916 last night and were ferried
over 10 Palatka in twenty minutes, where
the train was waiting at the wharf.
The party was shown through the ware.
house to the train, where large crowd
had gathered. The President stepped
down to the lowest step Of the car after
the party was aboard. The struggling
crowd was finally got into something like
order, and the President shook hands with
them as they passed by. The train left at
1l:20.
An announcement was made that the
President would hold reception here at
the Putnam House. Hundrends came in
from the towns, some as far as 300 miles.
Their disappointment was expressed with
some bitterness at the mistake made ny
the committee sent to meet the President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
Mode.t. Sensitive Woman

often shrinks from consulting q physician
about functional arrangement and prefers
to suffer in silence. This may be mis-
taken feeling, but tits one which Is largely
prevalent To all such women we would
say that one of the most skillful physicians
OF the day, who has vast experience In
curing diseases peculiar to women, nas
prepared a remedy which is of inestimabie
aid to them. We refer to DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. This is the only
remedy for woman's peculiar weaknesses
and ailments, sold by druggists, under q
positive guarantee from the manufacturers,
that it will give satisfaction in every case
or money refunded. See guarantee printed
on bottle wrapper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
TRADE REVIEW.
RosIness DuIlor Than Usual at This Sea-

RnsIness DulIor Than Usual at This Sea-
NEW YORK, February 24.-R. G. Dun
& Co. g review of trade for the week ended
Saturday, February q, says: Both legitimate
trade and speculation continue dnller than
is usual at this season, though moderate
improyement in trade is noticed at Men,
phis, Charleston, Kansas City and Mil
wuukee, and in speculation there has been
a little more activity in stocks.
The business failures occurring through
ont the country for the last seven days
number for the United States 237 and for
Canada SO, or q total Of 270, as compard
with a total Of 272 last week and 2S0 for
the week previous to last. For the cor
responding week of last year the figures
were 209, made up of 1856 in the United
States and 90 in Canada. Eor the past
four weeks the aggregate has been 95l in
the United States againt SO last year, and
154 in Canada against 14l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
AHandred Thousand Dollar Fire.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, February 24.-Peet
& Co.'S commission warehouse, on New
Grant street, aud two three-story frame
buildings adjoining were destroyed by fire
tonight, entailings q loss Of nearly Sl00, 600.
The Peet building was occupied by num-
Der Of grain and commission mer-
chants who lest everything. The indi-
yidual losses were Peet & Co., $Sl, 900;
Walter Hornung & Co., 5000; Schoe-
maker & Co., $1,000; Henry Kemler &
Co, coffee roasters, 500, 900; Orchard Pre-
serving Co, $25.0O0. The Oak Alley and
Second Presbyterian church, and the Pan.
Handle railroad sheds were on fire several
times, but were saved with little damage.
The fire is supposed to have been caused
by defective flue. The loss was about
half covered with insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
Inihe House

WASHINGTON, d. c., February24 The
Speaker pro TEN, laid before the House
communication from the Secretary OF the
Treasury transmitting on estimate of $780,
900 for the beginning Of the work % con-
struction of the new military post at High
wood, near Chicago, Ill. Referred.
Mr. Lynch, of Pennsylvania, from the
Committee on Invalid Pensions, reported
favorably Senate bill to increase the pen
sions for deafness. Calendar.
A number of reports on private bills
were presented aud the House went into
Committee of the Whole on the private
calendar.
The Speaker pro tenn. called the gentle
man from Illinois, Mr.. Springer, to the
chair, which action caused some langhtel
and applause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-25
Big Railroad strike Probable.

CHICAGO, February 2i.-Probably to-
morrow the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad will be tied up from one
end to the other. Freight as we'll as pas,
seuger traffic will be stopped, and most
of the switch engines will be abandoned.
The Brotherhood of locomotive Engineers
and brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
have decided upon strike as last resort
to enforce their demands upon the rail-
road company, and as both organizations
are very strong on this road as well o.
elsewhere, they confidently expect TO til
up the road completely and win the strike