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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Of Rain and Hail Sweep Over
the Country.
rHE OHIO VALLEY SUFFERS
Terrible Experience Of Passengers On as
River Road.
HEAVY HAIL AIDS IN fHE RUIZ.
Heavy Loss to Life and Property Throughout
the Storm Rsgion---Eoods in the
Wsst---Geat Rivers Swollen
Beyond Their
Banka
Special niecrd,a 10 t< Register.

Special 1lecran 10 tk Rsoiar.
PARKERsBURa, May 2s.-News reached
here this morning of terrible wind, rain
and hail storm, between Ravenswood and
Point Pleasant. The afternoon train
passed through what was apparently the
lightest portion Of 1t, and passengers re-
port hail stones as large as hens eggs.
The north side Of the cars had several
windows broken. The headlight Of the
engine was smashed and deep inden-
tations were made along the sides Of
the cara. The passengers had thrilling
experience. The engineer put on full
head Of steam and rushed through the
storm with all possible speed. Most Of
the passengers were badly frightened, sew
eral receiving slight bruises from hail and
broken elass. Those in the rear car report
that IS they passed ont Of the storm, in the
territory behind them trees were seen to
break of and apparently much destruction
was being done to fences, buildings and or
chards. 1t is the opinion that an exceed
ingly serious storm was experienced nearer
Point Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Powell. who live
at Postland, just across the Ohio from
Rsvenswood, while sitting at home are re-.
ported instantly killed by lightning. The
killing Of Mr.. Powell lacks confirmation,
but that the House was struck and one or
both parties killed is unquestioned. The
storm centered in territory three to five
miles in width, between Rsvenswood and
Point, Pleasant, extending across TO the
Ohio side. Reports from neighboring
points TO the storm centre indicated more
or less damage to crops and trees, though
no other lives are reported lost.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
IN OPEN SESSION.
The Senate so Decides to Consider the
Fishery Treaty.

The Senate so Decides to Consider the
Fishery Treaty.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Frye, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported back the River and
Harbor appropriation bill. The report OF
the committee, he said, could not possibly
he ready under a week. Whenever it was
ready he would call up the bill.
The Senate then went into executive
session, and remained with closed doors till
five o'clock. Then the doors were reopened
and the Senate proceeded (still in execu-
tive session. to vote On the following
resolution, which was agreed to without a
division:
Resolted, That tho injunction Of
secresy he removed from the proceedings
of the Senate in reference TO the treaty
with Great Britain now under considera-
tion.
The Senate then adjourned.
In the closed executive session,
Senator Morgan resumed the
floor and continued his speech
of last Friday. Other Democratic Senator'S
contributed to the proceedings, but the
Republicans said nothing. Motions from
the Democratic side to postpone the treaty
until December and to lay on the table the
motion to sit with open doors was ruled
ont of order. At 4:30 the motion made
last week by Senator Sherman to proceed
to the consideration of the fisheries treaty
was brought to an aye and nay vote and
carried by 81 to ~.
Senator Morgan then offered the resolu-
ton about removing the injunction of Sc.
crecy as given above, and it was adoted.
The purpose of this was to permit the
publication of Senator Morgan's remarks
which had already been delivered. The
doors were then opened.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
DYING
Brave Phil Sheridan Fighting
His Last Battle.
THE FATAL STRUGGLE WITH DEATH.
The War-Scarsf Hero Sinking all Day
Yesterday.
PHYSICIANS GIVE UP ALL HOPE.
The Vital Spark Preserved Only by Extsms
Measures, and the End Must Come
SOOn---NatiOnsl Sympathy for
the Patient---His
Home Life.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 23.-At s:45
o'clock General Sheridan was still alive
but very low. The following bulletin wss
issued at 10 O'Clock:
Consultation at 9 q. M. General Sheri-
dan passed bad night, having an irregu-
lar pulse, labOred respiration and being
frequently delirious Since daybreak'
however, and especially within the last
hour there has been slight but distinct i'm
provement in all his symptoms. ispulse
is 10 and steadier. The oedems OF the
legs has gradually subsidized end Is now
slight. He continues to take an ample sup
ply of nourishment which seems to be
assimllated.
(Signed) K. n. 0'REILLY,
w. w. MATTHEWS,
c. r. Byrne,
II. O. YARROw,
At9o'clock this morning he recognized
and spoke pleasantly to his body-servauta.
At II he was sleeping quietly and rest
fully.
Col. Blunt said to an Associated Press
reporter this morning that Mrs. Sheridan
had expressed herself as deeply grateful for
the sympathy and kindness that had been
extended, and for many messages received
from the Generals friends.
At II O'Clock the sick man was awake
and resting easily. He fell into a slight
dOza later, and slept peacefully for some
time. On awaking the oxygen treatment
was again resorted to, with no decided
change in the condition of the distin-
guiBhed patient. The afternoon passed
away without event Of interest. The bull
letiu prepared at $50 read as follows:
Gen. Sheridan has passed a most COM
Portable day. He dOzss at intervals and
about five o'clock p. N. had quiet sleep
of nearly an hours duration, fiom which
be awoke feeling refreshed and cheerfal.
He has slept occasionally since. His mind
is perfectly clear. He is stronger. His
pulse has gained in force and regularity,
and at no time has exceeded ITO. The
respiration shows great improvement, and
the aeration of the blood is better. The
oadema of the legs has entirely disappear
ed. He takes food, and his tongue,
previously much coated is now clear. His
secretionS are normal. Hs says he feels
splendid.
At midnight the following bulletin ap-
pesred: There is little to add to the three
O'Clock statement. General Sheridan's
favorable condition continues. He sleeps
easily and restfully, wakes occasionally,
makes some remarks and goes 10 sleep
sgain.
ISignsd OREILI.Y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Low THRoUaH RATS

Raise the Ire OF Chicago Lseal BAippsrs.
CHICAGO, May 2s.-Ths Chizes Bnr-
linston and Northern road h making low
through rates from the ssaboard 10 81
Paul and Ainnsapolis has aroused ths in
diguation of local shippsu. who claim
thss II b . discriminatisa asainss Cai0so.
A number Of local jsbbsn met to-day d
the rooms Of the Chicago Freight
Bureau to conaidsr the matter.
General Freight Agent Hamblin, of the
Darlington and Northern, and General
Freight Agent Morton, Of the Chicago,
Darlington and Qaincy were present. by in.
vitation, and . somewhat animated dis
cussion took place. Mr.. Hamblin took the
position that - his rod had no local busi-
ness to speak OF, u was justified in meeting
the through rates made BY the lake and nail
lines In order 10 obtain . portion Of the
businesa He aid the Burlington and
Northern was willing 10 abandon the busi.
ness II the Chicago merchants would show
wherein they would he benefited by Il.
The claim was made that other Chicago
roads were cutting through rates from tho
seaboard TO the Mississippi river points via
Chicago. No decisive action was taken,
but there 10 little doubt that the merchants
will bring about an investigatioa Of the
matter by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
INGENDIARIES CAbGHT.
Mysterious Fire Bug in Monross County Run
Down.

Mysterious Fire Bug In MonroS County kun
Special Tsiegrcn 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 25.-For
several years past there have been myster-
ious fires in Monroe county, this State,
about seven miles east of Sewell Station on
the c. & o. Ry., some ter or eleven
houses and tobacco barns having been de-
stroyed. On the 21st of March Giles Huff
man lost tobacco barn and its contents.
He at once employed deFective from
Richmond, Va, who worked & sr sixty days
without getting o clue. On April Goth
Lewis Lively, who lives sbclt one mile
from Huffman, and who had Seen suspect
ed by Huffman employed tho Eureka De-
tective Agency of this city toitake hold Of
the matter and get the guilty party.
W. G. Baldwin was put on; the case and
after working thirty days goa clue and
arrested Charles Eanes and David Lively,
the latter nephew Of Lewis Lively.
Eanes confessed the whole affair. and the
two were taken before Justice, who sent
them to Jail to answer an indictment.
When Baldwin went TO Lively he said he
wanted the guilty party, even If 1t were
one of his own family.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
THE SECRET SESSION
Advocated by senator Faulkner-mr. CieVe-
land Running MAZE.

asvaeated by senator rFaulkner-nr.C CieVe-
land Running Maize.
srecial Telegram, 10 tAs Register.
WAsHrSaroS, May 2s.-In speaking OF
the attempt Of the Republican Senators
10 forcs the consideration of the fish
cries treaty in opsn session, Senator
Faulkner said to-day that he came to
Washington IS strong an opponent to the
executive, or secret session system of the
Senate in considering nominations made
by the President aud of treaties as any
man in the country. But with the brief
experience he has hsd as Senator, be is
now as strong an advocate Of the secret
session as any member Of the body.
sSrhe appointment of Mr.. Lamar to be
Associate Justice of the U. s. Snpreme
Court convinced me-" said MIR. Faulkner,
ssthat the system Of considering Presiden-
tial appointments in secret sessions is the
proper thing. If the Republicans
eonld have succeeded in get
ting that nomination considered
Ia open session, there there would have
been at least ak weeks discussion, not on
the merits of the appointment, but alto.
gether of q political character, before ac-
tion would have been reached. So it is
with this treaty. If the Republicans sue
ceed in getting consideration in open ses-
sion, it will DO prolonged and there ia no
telling when action can be reached. am
firmly convinced that by considering ap-
pointnlents and treaties in Executive ses-
sion, the Senate saves great deal of yslu-
able time, and thus prevents considerable
unnecessary and prolonged discussion. I
am now firmly in favor of continuing the
secret session system practice, no matter
what criticisms the public press may make
against it."
The conversation then changed TO the
supposition that the President would at
tempt 10 control the nomination of the
candidate for Vice President on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Mr.. Faulkner said that he
did not believe that the President would
in the least try TO Antluence the st. Louis
Convention as to who it should nominate
on the ticket with him. He presumed the
President has preference in that regard,
but he would not, Mr.. Faulkner thinks,
try to influence any delegate to the conven-
tion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
BASE BALL.
Wheeling Loses Another Game to Lima,
Yesterday-Other Games.

Wheeling Loses Another Game to Lima,
Yesterday-Other Games.
A small mistake, which ID explained be-
low, lost Wheeling another game to Lima,
yesterday, and pulled our percentage down
twenty-sevsn points. Our average is now
.625, and Columbus is after rs with .621,
with Lima q good third with .607. The
race is now close one between these three
clubs, and it may be that the race will
show many changes by the end of this
week.
Two new men have been signed by
the Wheeling management. and it is
hoped they will strengthen the club
They are Elias Peak, of Phila-
dslphia, who played in the
Southern League. He is first-class player
and no doubt will show up well. 1t Ia
understood he will take Van SAINTS place
at third until the latters ankle becomes
we'll, as Van SAINT lie quite lame and una
BILE to work. James Gray, Of Pittsburg,
has also been signed, and it is learned he
will be played at second. He is from
Pittsburg, and Al. Pstt says he Ia the
best player in that city outside OF the Ns-
tional League club. These two men will
Join the club at Zanesvills, and play the
first games tomorrow. 1t is sincerely
hoped these additions will infuse new life
into the club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
POLITICAL NOTES

Randall, SoWder and FOran are now the
only Democratic members Of Congress VINO
OPPOSE the Mills bill Its passage OF the
House Is certain.
Ex.Goy. Hoyt thinks Blaine viii De
nominated by the Republican party, out
considers the party's chances OF success IsI
from encouraging. He believes Cleveland
will be his own successor.
The tariff plank in the platform OF the
Louisiana Democrats fayors "a tarit tor
revenue limited to che necessities OF Gov,
ernment, economically administered, ana
80 adjusted in its application as TO preVen.
unjust burdens, encourage production anu
industries at home, and afford the most
compensation, but not to create or foster
monopOlies." :"
Mrs. Chaplin, President OF the Sontn
Carolina w. G. T. O., is ont In card de-
nouncing the Prohibition State Conventlon'
The AmalgHmatsd Association Of Iron
and steel workers of the United Seates
have Joined the American Proteefiye Iarin
League.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
SHERIDAN AT HOME.

How the Bachelor Soldier Met His Young
WASHINGTON, May 2s-General Sheri-
dams house has been besieged to-day with
enquiries. His four little children srtless-
ly playing on the lawn have been objects
of tender interest to all who pass by. They
are Mary, Irenr, Louise and Philip. Mary
is l2 years old, and took her first commu-
Mon vows at st. Matthew's on Ascension
Day. Irene and Louise are twins. In 1874
General Sheridan, who had been regarded
as a confirmed though gallant bachelor,
married Miss Irene Rucker, daughter OF
General Rucker, u. s. A only six months
out of student life in convent at
ST. Louis. He first met her as brides
maid at marriage in the ar
nv circle, and the hero of many
battles succumbed at once to the charms
of the l7-yesr-old maiden. Their domestic
life has been idyllic in its happiness,
marred only by severe illness on her
uart two years ago from Inflammation OF
the colon, when fatal results were feared,
and by occasional premonitions Of the at
tack with which he is now Frustrated.
They have been building a cottage at
Nonauitt this spring, and Mrs. Sheridan
ON her recent return from journey there
had q sharp recurrence of her old disease
and is not vet strong. Much sympathy Is
felt for her. When in health her pew at
st. Matthews, snugly filled with the
brave General, his youthful wife and their
pretty little group of youngsters, is one OF
the attractive features of that venerable
place of worship where nearly all the diplo-
matte corps attend. The children are day
pupils at the Academy Of the Visitation
on Commercial Avenue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
The Storm In Peunsylvania.

TIIUsvILI.E, Pa, May 28.-The cyclone
struck this city at 2:3O p. m. II was &C.
companied by cloud burst which deluged
the city. Whole avenues Of trees were
blown out, smoke stacks and chimneys de-
molished, outhouses barns lifted into the
air and thrown down and smashed into
atoms. Mrs. J. r. Barber and family were
thrown from the buggy and slightly in
jured. Frank Burchfeld met with simi-
lar experience and was badly hurt. Plate
glass fronts in dry goods stores were crush
ed in by flying missiles. The Baptist
Church steeple was partly wrecked and
general destruction Of all property exposed
to the fnry of the storm. All communica-
tion with the surrounding country h cut
off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

The storm which began in the West
night before last, and struck this section
yesterday, is the heaviest dose of rain and
hail the country has experienced for years.
White river, Nebraska, rose sixteen feet in
forty minutss, the riss coming down like .
solid wall, sweeping all beforeit. Unusu-
ally heavy hail is reported in many sec
tions. In the upper Ohio valley the storm
ragged in what appeared to be local thun-
der gusts and five fatalities in this section
are reported. 1t IL asserted hail stones
fell weighing four ouEces. A train at
Rsyenswood was badly used up, the hail
batteriug in its wood work. In the agri-
cultural regions the damage will in the
aggregate be immense. Crops were beaten
Hat and fruit trees stripped bare. Taken
all in all the storm was q sort of wide
spread combination of rain, hail, cyclone
and waterspOut, and about As disastrous as
the drOuth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
CHICAGO FRIENDS
Express Their sympathy for the Hero
Sufferer.

Express Their Sympathy for the Hero
Sufferer.
CHICAGO, May 2S.-The news concern
ing General Sheridan's condition is received
with the greatest sorrow here in Chicago
where the General was resident from
1869 TO 1888. General Sheridan while in
Chicago became extremely popular with all
classes Of people, and so highly was he ap-
nreciated as o citizen and soldier that
yhsu be was about to be transferred to
Washington leading men Of Chicago pre-
santed him with the beautiful residence
wbicb General Sherman had occupied In
the Capital. On leaving Chicago General
Sheridan was given dinner by the Com
mercial Club, and the Generals lnt-
mate relations with Chicago were
On that occasion happily spoken
Of nv J. NJ. D.ane, who said: Chicago
can never forget Gen. Sheridan. When
the city was in flames, when mems hearts
sajled them, and ruin and desolation
stared rs in the face, all eyes were
tnrned n him, whom we honor here this
evening. It was his cool brain and prompt
and ready courage that greatly helped 70
check the deyouripg fire. Nor was that
All In 1874, when the city was threatened
With a repetition of those calamities, Gen:
Sheridan again was largely instrumental
IN saving our homes and fortunes from
rr,in and destruction. And once more, In
iST7 when the communist riots, (so de-
structiye in other places, threatened
Chicago, the General, BY making rapid
tourney of 1000 miles, by appearing
Suickiy upon the scene, aud by his wise
and decisive sction, rescued rs third
time from what might have been pubiic
misfortune of no ordinary kind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
WILL NOT ACCEPT.

The World Claims Private, Information
that Blaine WIN Not Ssrve.
NEW YORK, May 2s.-Thh World says
editorially:
1--WE have private information of the
most trust worthy character tHst Mr.. Blaine
will not be candidate for President. The
Convention will be in his ftvor. 1t may
even nominate him. But Mr.. Blaine will
not accept"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

SENATOR FAULKNER's pOinls against
the open executive session are well taken.
Open consideration of the nominations of
President CLEVELAND, for instance, would
be a god-send to the demagnEues and q
worse bore to the people than the tariff de-
bate; it would simply turn the United
States Senate into political stamping
ground. Heaven. knowsit is bad enough ss
it is. Ii the secret session is any restraint
on the Senatorial demagogue, let us stick
TO the secret session, by sll means. There
are enough of that stripe outside the SEN
ate to do all the talking the people can
stand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
FAMILY SCANDAL.
Arrested in Company With His Paramour
In His Own Huuae.

Arfestsu III CUH1Pahy WITH nIs nj H'nVu'
In His Own House.
PLAINFIELD, N. j., May 23.-At one
o'clock this morning detectives, who had
been admitted to the house of Albert l..
Lowell by Mrs. Lowell, surprised and ar
rested Mr.. Lowell add Miss Annie Bell
Parker in the latter's room. Lowell tried
to shoot the officers but was disarmed.
He is manager here for Swift's Chicago
Dressed Beef Company, and his wife is a
relative of the Swifts. Miss Parker was
brought to board in the house by Lowell
and had lived there some time before
Lowell suspected anything wrong The
prisoners were locked mp in defauit OF bail
until tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
still Hnnting for rsscott.

CHICAGO, May 2s.-A. J. Stone, the
son-in-law Of A. J. Smell, who 10 supposed
10 have been murdered BY W. r. Tascott,
stated yesterday that he did not bslisvs
tho body of the unknown man taken from
Lake Michigan near Milwaukee vs. that
Of Tascott, and that hs placed no faith ir
tbs lsttsr found In . hostisg bottls In th,
lake near the same city. He hid every
clue that gave any promiss Of flssdins 10
the capture Of Tsscott Wa being diligently
followed up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Killed In His Own Way.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, May 2s.-Carter
Armstrong, while intoxicated last evening,
went to the house Of Mr.. Myers, bank boss
for ths Straughan Coal Company, of Maiden,
and, calling him out, began abusing him
in a shameful manner and fired his revol-
yer at him. Myers went in the house and
returned with his gun, which he fired at
Armstrong, filing him with shot. Arm
strong will die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Ex-Goy. Curtln's Illness.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2S.-Last
Tuesday night Gov. Curtin, OF Pennsyl-
wants, was found in his room in his Wash
ington residence in an unconscious CON
dition. His room was filled with gas, and
it was thought that the jet was blown out
by draught after Mr.. Curtin had fallen
asleep. He has been very i'll ever since,
but will probably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
State Prohibition Convention.

Special ISls0rdn % NE RfgtAT,
PARKERsBURG, May 2s.-David D.
johnson, chairman of the State Executive
Committee of the Prohibition party, has
called a convention to nominate State
ticket, in this city, on July 81. Delegs-
tions from every county in the State are
expected, and a full ticket, with possibly
q Congressional candidate will be nomin-
ated. Amendment meetings are being
held nightly in this county, and much in
terest ia reported.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
The Storm at RAvenswood.

rFtt'uA Ateyf"H W b'e heyiett'.
RAvENswooD, w. VA, May 2s.-The
heaviest storm that has visited this section
for many years passed over here this after
noon. Though lasting for but q short
time, it nevertheless did much damage
The violent wind uprooted 1.-THE largest
trees, blew down fences, and the succeed
ing rains helped to complete the wreck.
A hail storm, unparalleled within the
memory of tho Oldest inhabitants, fol.
lowed. The hail stones were Of unusual
sizsf some being picked up on the streets
here weighing four ounces. Great damage
to glass in buildings was occasioned, sixty
panes being broken in one house. The
young fruit has also suffered severely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Suicide at Mingo.

Special lSlfQram 70 M Re0Iar.
STEUBENvILL, OHIO, March 2s.-This
evening, Peter Hersberger committed
suicide at Mingo by shooting himself in
the temple. His wife caught him in bed
with her sister and during the quarrel
over the matter, he pulled revolver from
his pocket and fred. He was employed
as a roller in the Junction Iron Works,
and was about thirty years of age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Rraxera Meet at ST. Paul.

ST. PAUL, May 2S.-The 28th annual
convention of the U. s. Brewers Associa-
ton will meet here tomorrow. Commit
tel of the local branch met the delegates
az they arrived to-day. Tuesday e7ening
an informal reception will be held and at
ten o'clock Wednesday morning the con-
vention will formally open. There will be
about 500 delegates in attendance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

"PUBLIC Office is public trust" may
be twinsi aSout with the red bandanna
on the Democratic banner in the coming
campaign. THURMAN'S name has been
mentioned iOr Vice President on the Dem
Ucratic ticket, and his boom already over
tops all the others combined. II the
noble old Roman will consent, one ballot
will settle the matter at st. Louis, and
then We'll, there will not be enough
left of the g. o. p. to serve as watch
charm fer the chief mOurner.