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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
4 BRILLIANT AFFAIR
Celebration Of Their wedding Anniversary
bya Bellaire Couple.

Celebration Of Their Wedding Anniversary
by BeIlaire Couple.
Oae of the enjoyable events Of the season
occurred at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs,
L Johnson, Bellaire, O., on Monday even
my. May 7, the occasion being their TWEEN
tieth wedding anniversary Mr.. johnson
and his estimable wife are active members
of the United Presbyterian Church, and
have a host of friends as was clearly
eyinCed by the large number OF guests as
sembed from various parts. The nuptial
ceremonies were performed by Rev. W. F.
Maclaughln, pastor of the United Presby
terian Church, aud Rev. VIM. Eaton, pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church. A table
was then spread laden with the good
things of this life, which, to say the least,
was creditable to the worthy hostess. After
a pleasantly spent evening the numerous
relatives expressed their hearty wishes that
the future path of the host and hostess and
children may be az the shining light which
shineth more and more unto the perfect
day.
Below is a list of the presents received
China tea set, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Some
born; set Of decorated soup plates, Mr.,
and Mrs X NJ. Gilleland; fruit dish, Mr..
and Mrs VIM. Mccoy; china mush set,
Mrs E. Carroll; pair Of antique vases,
Mrs Rodefer and Mrs. Anderson; pair of
imported lars, Mr.. and Mrs \. kIotz;
center peachblow vase, Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
laughlin; fruit dish, Mrs. G.lleland, Pitts
burgh. Pa china cups and sauCers, Mr.
and Mrs King; berry dish, Mrs. Hirsch,
Pittsburgh bread plate, Rev. Eaton and
wife; card basket and buffers, Mr.. and
Mrs. D1ugherty; berry set, Mr.. and Mrs.
Syl. Wetherald; fruit dish and plates, Or.
Kur;z and wife; berry dish, Mrs. Sanders
and Miss +. Taylor; berry set, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Du Bois; cake plates, Mr. 4. J. /
Allegheny; berry dish, Mrs. A.
A. Clarke, Pittsburgh hand.painted
mates, Mr. and Mrs Bertschey; decorated !
plates, cup and saucer, Mr.. and Mrs
Clements; parlor vase, Mise Rose Some !
born; handsome egg butter, Mrs. L. E.
Woodbridge; fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Harvey Leighton.
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ONE OF THE BISHOPS.
DR.. VINCENT CERTAIN OF A CALL TO TIKI
HIGH HONOR
Proceedings In the Methodist General Conference
Tesierday-A Lvel? and Interesting Session
How the Officers are 10 be Elected
Ca1vaSs!lg J- Bishops.

New YORK, May 2l.-To-day's session
OF the Methodist Conference was presided
over by Bishop Walden. DR.. Paine. of
Ohio, ofthe Committee on Education, pre-
sented a report in reference to removing
the determinations now existing against
the students of the Conference schools, az
set forth in the memorial of the New Eng
land Conference, which report was adverse
to the memorials. The report provoked
some discussion but it was finally adopted.
The Committee on Ecumenical Council
reported a resolution in connection with
the coming Ecumenical Conference which
recommended that each annual conference
should send two clerical and two lay dele
gates. Dr. Walsh offered as an amend
ment that the delegation consist Of but two
representatives instead of four. Adopted,
and the report as thus amended was
passed. Then came up the ques-
tiOn as to where the money was
to come from to meet the EXPENSES
Of delegates TO the conference DR.. Hunt
offered n resolution that the general con-
ference should not incur any expense in
connection with the Ecumenical Council.
DR.. Smart, who is the guardian of the
funds of the Methodist Book Concern, then
got up, and wanted - know where the
money was to come from. He declared
that not one penny of the Book Concern
Iund could he used, and il il was done, il
would simply he misappropriatng irs
funds, and only be dishonest transaction.
His remarks were loudly applauded and
the resolution Of Dr. Hunt was adopted.
The Committee on Episcopscy then,
through DR.. Lsnahan, reported the order
of election, and recommended that all
nominations for offices except Bishops
should be made in open conference, without
comment. Bishops will be fist elected,
then agents Of the took concern, then gee
taries and then editors
The report was adopted The Commit
tes on Missions presented a report recon-.
mendng the election of missionary
bishop for India and Malay. The inevit-
able discussion was precipitated, and DR..
Flood came to the rescue by Offering a
motion which was passed and made the
consideration Of the report the order Of the
day for tomorrow Immediately after the
reading Of the journal
While al this was going on the members
were leaving their seats and CGngTegating
in the lobby. The elecuoneering
for to-morrow's vote for bishops
was in order, and it was
learned that in opposition to the methais
of other yeaIJ printed ballots have already
been prepared containing the names Of i've
candidates 1t is an open secret that the
name OF DR.. J. II. Vincent is on all these
tickets and his election is a foregone con
clusion. Dr. Thorburn, Nicely, Kynel
and Spencer are also mentioned as prob
able successful Candidates While dis-
cussing the Missionary Bishop for India
matter the time expired and Bishop NAL
li!iCu declared the session adjourned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
TO FORM a CENTRAL CLUB
Democratic Mass Meeting Held Last Hven
ing I'm MIMI PmInnar

Democratic Mass Meeting Held Last Hyen-
Ing frr 1hst Purpose.
In response to the call issued for O
meeting at the Capitol rink, to organizs a
Central Club, about 200 Democrats Assem-.
bled, last evening at the rink. The meet
ing was called to order by Col. T. NJ.
Darrah, who named Mr.. Geo G. Hannah
as Chairman, which was carried. Mr
Alex. UPdegratf was selected ns temporary
Secretary, and the meeting was ready for
business.
Chairman Hannah asked for some opin-
ions regarding the character of the club to
be tormC !, aud T. :. Riley, Esq gave it
"a his idea that the central club should be
composed OF all the district clubs in the
county; that it should he governed by
President Vice President from each Of
the ten districts, Secretary and other
necessary officers. lie thought that il
should not hs IN organization distinctive
from the district clubs but should include
the members of all of them in order to
concentrate the power of the party in the
county.
This was the idea entertained by most
of those present, and Hon. J. J. Woods
moved that II committee of ten-one from
each district in the COunty-be appointed
to formulate some plan of organizing
Central Democratic,Cub, and that the COM
mittee report at subsequent mass meet
ing, A good deal of discussion then fol-
lowed as to the duties of this committee
and what it should he instructed to do
Ii resulted in vote upon Mr.. Woods
motion, the conclusion having been
reached that it was broad enough to cover
the ground. 1t was carried, and, upon
motion, the chairman was authOTizrd to
appoint the committee, which il coDstitu-
ted ~ follows:
Tradelphia-J. J. Woods, Chairman;
Washington, Gen. Alfred Caldwell; Mad
iaon; T. s. Riley; Clay, DR.. Geo Baird
Union, T. NJ. Dirrah; Centre, IT, +. God
frey; Webster, J. NJ. Todd; Rttchie, NJ J.
Owens, RiChland, 4. ID. Garden; Liberty,
j. II. Montgomery.
On motion Of DIR. Baird, it was decided
that the meeting to hear the report of the
he held Thursday evening of
this week at : oclock at the same place,
when all Democrats in the city are invited
to be present.
The meeting then adjourned, after which
the members OF the committee present met
and decided to hold a meeting on Wednes-
day OF this week at Mr.. J. J. Woods Of
flee, at : o'clock, at which all members Of
the committee are earnestly requested to be
present.
1t il an assured fact that the club will
he composed of all the district cluhs, and
will he general head for all these OTgani-
Z atoms, just as the rink will be general
headquarters for all the Democrats in the
county.
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THE TWO ASSEMBLIES
or the Presbyterian Church Exchange Fra
ternal Greetings.

Or the Presbyterian Church Exchange Fra.
ternal Greetings.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2l-In the Pres
byterian General Assembly, this morning,
the following telegram was received from
the Presbyterian General Assembly at Bal.
timore:
The General Assembly of the Presby-
terian Church of the United States, in ses.
sion at Baltimore, sends its cordial iraternal
greetings 70 the General Assembly of the
United States Of America. The Lord
make you to increase and abound in love
one toward another, and to all men even
a. We do toward you, to the end that He
may establish your heart uublameable in
holiness before God, even our Father, at
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with
all His saints
A congratulatory letter was also received
from the Protestant Episcopal convention
Of the diocese Of Pennsylvania, and anOth-
er from the General Synod of the Reformed
Churches Of France.
ca motion of DR.. Hsrrick Johnson, the
report of the committee on the question of
organic union with the Southern church
wg4 made the second order OF the day for
Friday, May -, the day following the
Joint centenary meeting of the two
assemblies in this city. Rev. Charles
A. Dickey. ID. D, Of Philadel-
phis, read the report Of the standing
Committee on Missions for Freedmen. 1t
showed receipts from the churches amount
lug to Sl3l G53. a gain of 35, l3l over the
preceding year, in addition to personal con-
tributions from colored people OF over S25,-
600 The report showed very satisfactory
condition of the work among the fire, linen.
The Secretary OF the Freedmens' Committee
Rev. II. II, Allen, d. D., spoke eloquently
in behalf Of the colored race, and was fol-
lowed by Rev. W. E. Bingham The re-
port OF the standing committee was accept
ed. A recess until 2:3O p. m. was then
taken
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
The City Hall Au,e with omcials, Las,
Evening.


ThiDgs were reasonably lively about the
City Hall, last evening. Three Boards
and az many committees were in session
and large amount of busine.s was tran
sacted.
Probably the most important meeting
was the 1int Csssion of the Board of Public
Works and the Committee on Finance,
which had been called to Straighten ont
the street paving tangle. President Myles,
Of the Board, ssid, upon the Joint ses-
sion being called to order, that there were
a number Of discrepancies, and he thought
the whole estimate would have to be over
hauled. There was deficiency
on Main street OF some $1,000;
one OF about 500 in paving
an al,ey; one of $500 on Tweuty-third
street, twice az much on Wood street, and
40 on. The discussion which ensued upon
this statement w1s waTm-nOt 10 say hot
Mr Farrell Jumped on the Board, for mis-
calculations, and was in turn Jumped on
by Me.srs. Myl,s and Butts, and crlmina-
ton and recrimlnation followed until
Chairman DobbIns brought back order by
suggesting it wOuld be good thing for
every one 10 recognize that n mistake had
been made by some one, and proceed to
ascertain and apply the remedy. The Clerk
Of the Board, Mr.. Lancaster made hs
statement of shortages, they footing mp 81.
$50 ~, and then Mr. Butts said the only
place he saw where the money could br
0btaIr cl was the paving ordered on South
Main street, from Twenty TO Tweu-
ty seventh street. Jacob street, in the
Eighth ward wgs being torn up, Wood
street was torn up, Tweuty-third street
was torn up, and so was Main street
Nothing had been done on South Main
street, and there was money enough appro
priated there TO make mp the deficiency.
This was debated for time, and then the
heated tall; was resumed, President
Mylcs resentlng proposition to make mp
the deficiency out of the contingent fund
lie said the Council had already appropri-
ated so, 600 OF the contingent fund, and
they might "a well appropriate 1t all. The
contingent fund now was insufficient 3,
over 81 600 had been expended from that
fund last month
Mr.. Cruise moved to take the deficiency
from the contingent fund. ..and then there
was n storm. Mr. Myles and Mr. Mitch
ell had it hot and heavy, Mr.. NJ. taking
the Board to task for not performing work
already ordered done out OF the contingent
fund The Board, he saId, had not obeyed
the orders Of Council. "DO what yOu are
told, ~ said Mr.. Mitchell. i
Like a dog2' said Mr.. Myles, hotly.
''Ye7, like a dog, said Mr.. Mitchell.
The Chair attempted to quiet things
down, hut with i'll success Mr. Bntts Join.
ing in the hubbub. Mr.. Gruse's motion
was, nevertheless, put and carried, and III
the echo of a protest by the members OF
the Board the committee adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
Mar ON ChIcaro seIcons.

CHICAGO, May 2l.-The recent over
whelming defeat in the city council Of an
ordinance prohibiting the location of sa-
looms in the immediate vicinity of church
and schools and placing certain restriC-
uons on Sunday liquor traffic, has resulted
in arc~ing great deal OF indignation
among n large cless of citizens. Numerous
meetings have been called to take action in
the matter and the first of these was held
lest evening by the members OF Holy Fam
ly Catholic Church. Several telling
speeches were made and petition framed
and signed by over 900 parishioners asking
the couuc,l to pass the defeated ordinance
OF one similar thereto
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
THE UNIVERSITY CADETS
An Effort 10 Induce Them to Visit IN


] ~ NlalL inc
Nail City.
For some time past there has been con-
siderable talk of a general nature in regard
to Offering some inducements to the cadet
corps of the State University to make
trip TO Wheeling. 1t has been known that
if any reasonable degree of encouragement
was extended, there would be little or no
difficulty in securing their presence for
few days The matter had, however, been
given over on account OF the expense at
tached to the project.
The main difficulty, the financial fea.
ture has now been removed. The intended
trip of the cadets to Huntington makes
their coming here possible without the
heavy outlay that would otherwise he
nee. ssary. II is stated that the cadets
desire TO stop over in the city for a few
days, and will do 80 if arrangements can
be made by which they will be Hospitality
entertained. The cadet corps consists OF
over one hundred well drilled and well
oiticered young men. They will bring
with them four field pieces aud give eNhi.
bitions of infantry and artillery drills.
Their equipments are first-cliss, and it is
safe to say, that outside of the regular army
there are few more soldierly military or.
gagizltiOns in the country. Their COM
mandaEt is graduate of West Point and
an nited States officer. Under his able
instruction the military department of the
University has hecn put in better cOndi-
tiOn than ever before.
The stay OF the young soldiers in Wheel
ing could easily he made pleasant event
both to them and the people of the city.
Wheeling owes it to the State University
and to herself that the corps should be
literally treated. The people OF Huntington
have contributed with extreme generosity
towards securing the encampmeut of the
corps for few days Pdrkersburg has
done similarly by the First Regiment of
State Militia, and our city cannot afford to
be behind in welcoming the crack military
organization Of the State 1t is proposed
that the men shall camp out on the fair
grounds or bridge company grounds, If
they can he obtained The expense of en-
tertlinment will be slight, not exceeding
500 at the outside figure 4 leading
business man promises TO be one Of a mum
Der Of gentlemen who will contribute for
that purpose. 1t is a matter in which the
people of Wine cling should feel keen in
terest, and there should be no trouble in
raising the desired amount.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
RIVERS ANDHARBORs.
Changes In the Bill AS Reported to the


senate
WASHINGTON, May 21.-The total in
crease in the River and Harbor bill, as re-
ported to the Senate, is about 81, 500 600.
The appropriation for Dunkirk, \. Y, is
made $4,000; Charlotte, N. Y, $50, 600;
Great kanawha river, West Virginia,
S35O,OOO. The item for the purchase of
upper lock and dam, Monongahela Navi
CATION Company, West Virginia, is struck
out; Buffalo, n Y, 1925, 600; Ashtabula, O.,
1000; Port Clinton, O., struck out }
For the construction OF a movable dam in
the Ohio river near the mouth of Beaver
river, 100000; land the Secretary of War
Is directed to locate sites for three nova
Bile dams between the dam provided for and
the dam at Davis Island. In the provi-
sion for the improvement of the Ohio, the
committee has inserted a clause to the
effect that $4,000 of the appropriation
may be expended in protecting the barbors
al Cairo and $50 OOOin the construction Of
a drift gap at the Davis Island Dam.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
THE BARS DOWN.
Aud Other Candidates Infringing on MIR.
HuGG's Pastures.

Auu Othtr Candidates luirluEinE on MT.
Hogg's Pastures.
Sys'.Gl telegram 20 The Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, May 2l.- Judge
J. NJ. Jackson, Ex-Governor J. B. Jack
son aud J. b Dhhker, of Parkersburg,
were here yesterday, in the interest of the
first named gentlemen, who has entered
the race for the Congressional nomination
FOR 'Ee Fourth Dis,ries. Judre Jackson
said that ho had not intended to enter the
race for the nomination till he saw Hon.
EustaCe Gibson announced II the uomi-
nation should 20 to any one other than
the pre-. mt incumbent, he proposed to
compete for it, The Wood county dele
Cation apr cared u he well satisfied with
the result of their visit. as they were as
sured not on Of strong support this
county, hut from Wayne also. Since the
departure OF these gentlemen yesterday.
IOur correspondent has Canyassed the
politicians here lad that there are indica-
tiOns that Jackson will get at least TWEEN
ty.dve Ter cent Of the delegations from
this county. lie met several OF the party
lttutIN uOm " Alnt county mere NtNItl
dap, and the encouragement he received
from them was sufficient to Justify him in
figuring upon a solid delegation from that
county.
Mr Gibson is working in a quiet way
for the nomination, and appears to have
hopes of success. He labors under the
difficulty, however, in not being able u
get the vote of his county solid in the
convention. Among the delegation are
gentlemen who have hitherto vigorously
opposed him, and they may be expected to
do N upon all occasions in the future.
Mr. Gibson was announced to addres,
the people hsre last Thursday evening upon
the political Issues and formally enter
upon the canvass for the nomination, but
for some unknown reason he failed u ap-
pear aud no reason was assigned for such
failure
Mr Hogg has some strength in this end
of the district, but at present it is not man
llesting itself to any great extent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22
.n>DEN,ED rELEGRAMs.

'.. uuulsro land agent was sen
" .rs year IN Ill and a hue OF
G.. - -T0fl,0g an Oregon farmer
.u default OF payment of
a % he imprisoned one day
..rT dollar, making % years
-...... Ifv-
a.En. Champaign Charlie, Lii
' Orderly won IN the Louisville
... ......y
+. .'-0u. a Swede. at -. Paul,
.sa-.1r cigar aud died shortly
!, is supposed the cigar was
-. -.u0uial hguedt to Lester, Wal
..w York city last night, netted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22

CLEVELAND, o., May 2l.-At meet-
ing Of the directors of the Cleveland, Lo-
rain * Wheeling road Saturday Selah
Chamberlain WAS elected President and
W. ). Streator Vice President. O3car
Townsend was appointed General Manager;
c. l.. Cutter, Secretary aud Treasurer; w.
II. Park, Auditor, aud W. II. Grout, Cen
eral Freight and Passenger Agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22

CHICAGO, May 2l.-At two o clock this
morning fire broke out in barn in West
Monroe street Seventy horses were suttJ-
eated. Two families lived over the barn
John FeorOn and his wife, with five chill
dren, were nearly sulOcated, and one child
will die. Sampson Stafford, wife, and one
child were rescued by the iiremeu IN an
unconscious condition.
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MIR. JAMES p. PACK

Appointed Postomce Inspector for West
Virginia Aftera sharp Fight.
Ssectal Ttlegram to The Register
WAsHISGTON, May 2l.-The contro.
yersy which he's been going on in the
West Virginia delegation in Congress as to
who should be appointed to the position OF
pOstOflice inspector from that State has been
finally settled by the selection of Mr.
James 7. Pack. The naming of a man for
the position was left to the two Senators
and they named Mr.. Pack, and the Pest
Master General bss confirmed their selec-
tiOn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22

WAsHISGToY, May 2l The Senate
Committee on the Judiciary to-day further
considered the nomination OF Melville Ful.
Ter to be Chief Justice OF the United States.
A member OF the committee is authority
for the statement that the present status OF
the case warrants the belief that Mr.. Full
Ter will be confirmed at an early day.
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NrnnInt.Itn Wn.t pnlnt.

~ps'.r E.y-EH 10 'ts E.gs'.~.
HuNuNGroN, Mas 2l.-A competitive
examination was held at Marshall College,
saturday, of candidates in the Fourth
Congressional District for appointment to
West Point. The examination was con-
Quoted by Prof Thos + Hodges, y. C.
Smms aud { l., Thompson. Ten Caudi-
dates were examined. ~ J. Ferguson, Of
Wayne stood first; Geo c. Neal, OF Cabell,
second, aud Mr. Sively, of Lincoln, third
VI J. Ferguson will receive the appoint
rupuf
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rnE IN. MoKK. ,LANAnENENr


The Committee on Lights and the Board
Of Gas Trustees held Joint session to listen
to explanations by electric light experts as
to the proposed electric light plant The
gentlemen present were Colonel Beetle
representing the Western Electric Light
Company, Of Chicago; John 4. Riddall,
representing the Brush Electric Light
Company, of Pittsburg. and Hiram Whta
ker, representing the Waterhouse Electric
Light Company, OF Hartford, Conn. These
gentlemen all made arguments showing the
advantages of their systems. The scheme
of street lighting which had been prepared
showed nInety-one electric lights, forty
north Of the creek, thirty-siY south OF II,
and fourteen on the Island.
The Joint meeting was held with closed
doors, the Trustees saying nothing would
be given to the press.
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Ss,.Gl T.sg-ra. 20 ne EsgtSs~
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 2l.-The
present rise in the Elk river and its
tributaries has brought ont about 5000,
600 feet OF timber, composed OF lumber,
legs and ties. Il required about three
hundred men to handle the great number
of RATS. aud to-day one meets Tattmen at
every turn.
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To succeed Nn.I.

WASHINGTON, May CIV. L. Ban
croft, of Port Huron, Mich, has been az
pointed General Superintendent of the rail
way mail service, vice T. + Nash. resign
ed Mr. Bancroft has accepted the ap.
pointment and will enter upon the duties
Of his Office June first.
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So .g, Ta.gar 20 gr E.g.,tsr
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 2I.-News
reached here of the death of George Nc
Kinney, OF Wyoming county, who was
shot last Friday. The particulars OF the
shooting scrape cannot he learned, but it
is understood that woman was at the
bottom Of IT,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22

LOUISVILLE, May 2I.-At Hazard,
Perry county, X F French and six Others,
have been indicted for killing J. c. Ever
sol, six weeks ago. EyersOl was shot from
ambush.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-22

To Increase the MnIua Appropriation.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 2l.-Senator
Manderson, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, to-day reported iavorably a
blll TO increase the annual appropriation for
the militia from 800, 600 to $500, coo.