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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-21
t-libbard's Rheumatic Syrup

UNNIEATED in merit. II is a Safe Family
Children, inyali''s and delicate persons will find
should be without il. Always in season, Spring,
Ii you cannot procure 1t OF your druggist send
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-21
NJ. l. Stewart
BANKERS.

NV UNNO III II IN Mn.
Do A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
COLLECTIONS MADE.
Draw Drafts TN all the principal cities of
Europe; also, issue Bank Money Order
the money b"iug delivered at tn
residence of the person 20 whom s,pt
CORRESPONDENT
American Exchange National Bank, New Yort
Commercial National Bank, D-troi,
First National Bank, t'hicag"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-21

SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF OSSO
OFFICERs.
j. SELIGMAN,.. PRESIDENT.
JAS OSBURN, ...... VICE, PREsIDENT
M. MINER, 80. ....s .....Ac'T CASHIER.
DIRECTORS.
]. SELIGMAN. j. ID NORTON.
w. ID GARRISON BRUCE BUCKMINsTEs.
WIN. MeKELLoPs. JAS. OsBURN
CoRREsPo
The National Bank Of the kepublc,
New York.
Merchants and Manufacturers, National
Bank, DrtIoii
Maverick National Bank. Boston.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-21
Twelve Millions for Rivers aud Hi

Twelve MILLIONS Tor Rivers aud Harbors.
WASHINGTON CRY. Dec. 1.-THE house
committee on rivers and harbors has com.
pleted tho river and harbor appropriation
bill. IL approprintes Ia the aggregate
about s12, 500, 600. Tbs bill will be reported
10 the house at the first opportunity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
SENATE WORK.

A Rather sleepy ssssion-Llttls Business
Transacted.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Ths President
to-day submitted to the Senate a bill
drafted by the Secretary Of the Interior for
the revocation OF the withdrawal Of land
for the benefit of certain railroads.
Mr.. Riddleberger presented preamble
and resolution setting forth the fact that
Great Britain IL acquiring rights IN Ven
zuela, and iuquiring from the President
what action has been taken and what cor
respondence has passed between the Amer
icau and British Governments on the sub
iect. The resolution was referred to he
Committee on Foreign Relations at the
suggestion Of Mr.. Sherman.
The Senate then passed the joint resolu-
tion appropriating SIS, COO Tor the lnterna-
tional Exposition at Barcelona.
The Senate at two o'clock took up the
Pleuro-pneumonia bill.
Among the pension bills passed was one
giving n pension Of S25 month to DR..
Nary E Walker, as late assistant sur.
peon u, s. Army" one giving pension Of
$500 year 10 the widow OF General Chas.
P. Stone; one to increase the pension OF
the oldest Revolutionary pensioner on the
rolls, Nancy Rains, SO years OF age, from
S. a month to an amount not nxed out
LETT to the Secretary of the Interior, and
giving q pension of $50 month to the
widow of Rear Admiral Nicholson; one
giving a pension OF 500 a month to the
widow Of General Ju icon Fitzpatrick; one
giving pension Of 500 month TO the
widow of General Robert Anderson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
sSELLBAKRR's MoNRY.
A Prstty Actrcss tells What Became o
the Dead Managers Property.

A tty sctress tells What Became OF
the Dead Managers Property.
CHICAGO, April G.-Tbe surprising alb
sence of all evidence that Col. Thos. SMELL
baker, the well-kuown theatrical manager
and ex Chief of Police, Of Cincinnati, who
died here 8 fortnight ego, left any estate
whatever, led to an examination in court
to-day with peculiar results. The lessee OF
the Casino theatre, John B. Hopkins, had
informed Col. Snellbsker's administrator
that considerable scenery and costumes be-
longing to Snellhaker could be found IN
the possession Of Alice Arlington, hand
some actress, who had been associated with
Spellbaker. Miss Arlington admitted In
c,urt to-day that she had the property but
claimed i, belonged to her. She then vol
unteered the information that for three
months prior to death, Snellbaker had
s,ftenipg of the brain; that all the money
FIR the Casino theatre had been put up by
him, not Hopkins, and that snellbaker
when n diving had handed 81, 900 in cash to
he sent TO his wife, TO one VIM. il. Eppler.
The money was never sent, Miss Arlington
said, but was in part given to Hopkins.
EppIer il n member Of the Board Of T.ade
and interested with Hopkins in the Casino.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
GREAT COOKING MAIN.
Game Birds Fight Near Psrkersburg-
Great Day for the sports.

Game Birds Fight Near Parkersburg-
Great Day for the Fports'
s. eei1l 7eseguEi 10 he RegtSe-
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, April 6.-The
long talked Of cooking main took place
iust outside the city limits last night and
morning daNned before the boys and birds
returned. Wheeling, .Parktrsburg, draf-
ton, Weston, Columbus, CircleVille, Gten-
field, Athens, Nelsonville and Pittsburg
birds were here. There were twelve gamey
fights The betting was heavy and sport
ing circles had a night of it long to be re-
membered, from the various towns send
ing fowls and from q number Of other points
the fraternity showed up handsomely. :,
The West Virginia birds Jared badly.
The first fight was won by Nelsonvilie
bird pitted against Grafton cock, purse
SIS: time As minutes and seconds. Sec
opd fight, between Charleston and Nelson
Vile, was won by the latter in 20 minutes
aDd 3 seconds; purse $50. Third hent'
between Weston and Jacksonville BIRDS,
won by the latter, purse $50. Fourth
aeht. between chiilieothe and Whesling,
won by the former in 8 minutes 45 Sec
onds; purse $lOO.
Grafton and Greenfield, o, birds were
then pitted, and not until the fifteenth
pittipg did the Grafton bird win; time q
minutes and IA seconds; purse $50. The
next three fights occasioned much excite
nent. The first two were won by Nell
sonville birds and the third by Weston
fowl; time, 26 minutes, "a minutes and ." o.
minutes respectively; purses, $780, Soo
and $l20.
The three remaining contests were won
after plucky fights by Grcleyille ond Col
umbus birds for $50 purses. The sporting
men backed Wheeling fowl heavily at
the last setto, but at the end of the eighth
pitting Circleville won.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
TIE PRINCES WORDS.
What He Said About Bismarck A signih-
cant Speech.

What He Said About bismhrck s'k""
cant Speech.
BERLIN, April 6.--Owing TO comments
based upon mutiiated version Of the re-
marks the Crown Prince made, 10 toestipg
Pince Bismarck at the la,ter's birthday
bsnquet, recently, the North Gumd"
Gazete to day prints the official text ofthe
spsech. In it the Crown Prince said:
"Of the last forty years none has been Of
90 serious or weighty an import rs the
present ono. The Emperor you 20 faith
fully served for twenty seven years Is gone
to his rest, and the people are
cheering the present ruler who
shared in founding the greatness Of The
Fatberland. Your Highn.ss, like rs oil,
will serve hin with the same old German.
manly loyalty. To use . military Illus
tratiop, will compare the present situa-
ton with that Of regiment advancing 10
IN attack. It's commander hss fsllen, hat
tie next in command, though hard bit,
rides boldly In advance Of al, hts gsx.
fixed on the flag which its bearer waves 90
high. Thus does your Highnes bold The
banner Of the empire, and may II long b
permitted 10 you, in conjunction with oui
beloved and revered Emperor, TO hold on
high the imperial Gag God bless snd pro
tect the Emperor and your HighnsS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
Good Effect Of High License.

sr. PAUL, MINN April Ga local
paper publishes interviews With about 20
prominent Republicans Of Minnesota re-
eardipg the workings Of high license in the
State, where the law has been in effect for
about eight months. 1t is agreed that the
law has worked we'll in all the cities and
that the effect has been good, not only in
the sense of increased revenue, but In less
eniuV the uumDer of saloons and in better
ing the character of those that are in oper-
alton under the law. With one single eI-
CeptiOn the replies show that the sen,i.
ment il favorable 10 the retention OF the
law and in nearly every case the sentiment
is made that the people would not consent
to return of the old order OF things. 10
Carver county alone where there are
great many Germans, the law has been
disregarded, but the sentiment there has
always been strongly opposed to any re-
striction Of the traffic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
THE HATFIELDS.
The Case Decided Against West NirginiA's
Claim Again.

Claim Again.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 6.-The Hat
field habeas corpus case came up for triai
in the United States Court yesterday,
Judge Howell E. Jackson presiding. Gov
ernor Wilson and Hon. f. W. Gibson rep
resented the Commonwealth Of West Vir'
pipia, while Ex-Governor Knott and
Attorney General Hardin appeared Tor that
of Kentucky. Mr.. Gibson made the open
ing speech. His remarks contained no ar
gulnent that was not presented al the
trial before Judge Barr. Mr.. Gibson had
fortified himself with over twenty volumes
of decisions, and resd copious extracts
from all OF them. Judge Jackson quent'
ly interrupted the West Virginia attor,
ney, and considerably puzzled the Hatnela
defenders by asking whether a criminal
who had been kidnapped in Ohio bS len,
nsssee authorities would be illegally heio
II CAPTURED while crossing Kentucky on Q
charge of murder. Mr. Gibson replied
that he would not. Judge jackson then
asked who weuld be illegally held. MI
Gibson being unable to answer the ques-
tion, proceeded with the reading OF his
decisions. Judge Jackson further asked
Mr.. Gibson whether the question TO be
considered was not one Of illegal detention
instead of illegal capture. Mr.. Gibson did
not care to answer this question either
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
SARCASTIC MAH0NE
Comes Eack at John 8. Wise-R'publieAn All
KIlsepny Cat Fight.

Comes Eack at John 8. wIse-R'publieAn All
XII emmy Cat Fight.
NEW YORK, ApEil ga Fredericksburg
special to the ReSald says: General Ma
hone replies to Captain Wise's address that
he would not deem a notice Of it necessary,
but for Captain wise's enjoyment Of prom
iuence in the party, which gives his high
sounding phrases fictitious character
He claims that the present organization
is substantially the same as was adopted
in 1879, and was never assailed except by
minorities. He says that Wise in Detroit
and Philadelphia charged the defeat Of
1883 to the "Danvills incident" and
claimed that Fitzhugh Lee is a usuTper,
drawing his salary and occupying his seat;
He shows an increased vote each year end
sarcastically says. "As our leaders have
diminished by desertion and revolt, our
rank aud file has grown" He.defends the
unit, and denies that Wise ever begged him
to abandon it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
In TIE HOUSE.

How the Work OF FhibuSter ing Drags
wsarily ON.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The House this
morning, at las, entered upon the fourth
day of its contest over the Direct Tax BILL
the legislative day of Wednesday still con-
tinuipg.
Mr.. Reed, OF Maine, Immediately de-
manded the regular order, which the
Sneaker stated to he the vote on the mo-
tiop that when the House adjourn to day,
Il be to meet on Saturday next.
Mr.. Oates, of Alabama, in behalf oi the
onponents of the bill, proposed that they
h allowed two hours for general debate,
leaving the question as to ths future stages
Of the bin 10 be settled when those stages
were reached.
Mr.. E b. Taylor, of Ohio, said that the
friends of the bill only askedan assurance
Of a final vote at proper time. Any AZ
rsnyement that included that would be
accented by them, but any lproPoslton
which did not include it would not De &c
ceptable. ,-...
"A suggested by the gentleman would com,
NIT those who opposed the bill 10 itS hnal
massage without regard to whether any
smepdments were adopted or not.
Mr.. TAYLOR said that that was not ms
intention. Abundant opportunity woulu
/ he given for amendments and discussion o,
amendments, but to say that the Dill
would only be allowed to advance one
stso WAS uonsensical, and such proposl-
tion could not be accepted.
Mr. Reed said that he wished the gen.
tleman TO understand distinctly thai the
fr;ends of the bill were willing to allow
any time for debate that could be deslred
nv q reasonable man. All they wanted
Was An arrangement by which, alter de-
hate and the offering Of amendments d
fnsI vote could be taken.
The fihbustsring will undoubtedly con-
sume to day and tomorrow. some oil the
oIdest members believe that this estoppage
Of All legislative action in the House VIII
move 10 be q historical deadlock. Lesd-
inc Representatives were interviewed tnis
Afternoon by press representatives. Up
moments of the measure were hrst inter
General Oates, Of Alabauls, Q member 0i
the Committe on Judiciary and the recNg-
nizsd leader of tho hhbusterers, salo:
, 'ETbe measure is urjust and am deter
mined 10 defeat it, il we accomplish notn-
ing else during the session.
Mr. Breckinridge, Of Arkansas, anotneI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
BRIEF TELEGRAMs.

A cyclone passed over Sioux City and
demolished several houses.
Willie Chonowith accidentally shot and
killed George Weaver at Decatur, Ill,
while playing with revolver.
Howard Dennis, sEitchmap, and an
unknown co npanion were fatally stabbed
in q saloon row growing ont Of the strike,
at Chicago.
New Orleans Republicans have endorsed
the city ticket Of the Yoaug Mea's Demo
cratic Association.
PrcE. Fl, Lamson ScTibRer has been
elected to the chair Of BOtSny Of the Uni
versity Of Tennessee.
Senator Daniels has Introduced bill re-
pealing the prohibition Of eI-Confederates
from entering the o. 8 army.
In the U. s. Circuit Court at Louisville,
the case Of George Rice against the L. &
n. railroad for damages for rate discrimi-
nation on oil, was decided against the
plaintiff, on the grounds that the acts COM
planned Of were committed before the in
terstate law was passed.
The fire in the oil tanks at Paikers, Pa /,
is now under control The less viii reach
32S nm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07

filibuster: ''There is no inclination on the
part of the opponents Of the bill to give
quarter. 1t Is not true that we coutem-
plate compromise or an abandonment Of
our position. Every man opposed to the
bill is willing to stay here and vote against
it until it is defeated, if it takes all sum-
mer."
MeSsrs. Rodgers, Of Arkansas, and Her
bert, Of Alabama, regard the measure as
sectional and a wrong 10 the South, and
declare that they viii continue to obstruct
until the bill is Withdrawn or the cotton
tax amendment is accepted.
General Grosvenor, Of Ohio, one Of the
leading friends of the bill, said: 81 think
I voice every friend of the measure when /
say that it will be parsed by the House
ust as 1t came from the committee, or we
will be found in our seats fighting to the
end of the 4th Of March next. ! am per-
feetly willing to devote the remainder Of
my term to the work / have been engaged
in for three days, and then, if ! am re-
elected, to continue it to the end Of the
Fifty-frst Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
THE DEAL COMPLETE.
powderly VIII Call On, the knights on '"'
Buriiul ton.

bufuuk tou.
CHICAGO, April 6.-The Chicago i'"'s
this morning says: Whatever may oe 'ne
result Of the 1eal b.tween the haothe'
hoods of Locomotive EpgineeIs and fre-
men and General Master Workman row
derly of the X. Of l., the fact remains
that there is such deal, and it is in writ
ing and signed BY the parties to The agree
mept It Is true that the General Master
Workman has expressed his unqualified
disspproval Of any knight Of Labor takios
the place OF a striker, and that Knights
who are now working on the Q took ihoe
places In spite Of hi, opinioo. II y also
pcobable that with such . record 'ney
would not obey an order nom the Generai
Master Workman to give up positions &c
auired contrary 10 his wishes. WIN sne
section hands Il would be different. Tney
remained at work when the engineer sho
fircmen and switchmen went out, but are
not in a position OF rebellion 10 the bead oi
the order. They would probably obsy an
ortisr TO strife. 80 -
That such an order will come there Is no
longer any room for doubling; that Ia, u
the engineers, tiremen and switchmen de-
sire. An agreement has been made IN
writing and is in the hands Of Mr. Pow-
derly and the Brotherhood Of Engineers
The committee was sent by The englneer
TO Scranton, Pa, TO negotiate with MI,
Po gderly, and returned yesterday, Their
negotiations with Mr. Powderly were of no
avail until the news came that the boycott
against tine Burlington freight was raised.
Alter this concession had been made TO
Mr.. Powderly's desires, the agreement was
made that whenever the Brotherhood deem
II necessary for their success MIR. Powderiy
agrees to call out all the X. Of l.. on the
Darlington, no matter in what capacity
they may be working.
The same thing will be done on any
other road on which the engineers and hre-
men were may get into trouble. 10 return
the engineers and fremen will back up the
X. OF l.. working on the railroads II they,
in their turn, should get into trouble. In
short, Il Is an offensive and defensive ALI
ance, such On was attempted some time
ago on the Missouri Pacific, but failed on
account Of the engineers refusing 70 enter
into the deal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
FRUITLESS CONFERENCE
b stween the strikers and . Burlington
OfnciAl.

b stw cen the strikers and Burlington
OfnciAl.
CHICAGO, April 6-Mr. Jefsrys' gen
ersl manager Of the Illinos Central Road
called, with M.ssrs. Sargent, MonAhan,
Hogs and Murphy, at tho O., b. 4 q
offices this m corning and met Messrs De1'
ter, Peasly, Stone and Bestlsr. Mr.. sAr-
geant acted rs spokesman In behalf Of the
late engineers and iremeu OF the Barring
ton, and urged that the whole matter be
left to arbitration. bat the railroad com.
pany objected that such proposition was
inadmissible ut the present time, ~ their
ranks were substantially full Of engineers
and flremen who were entirely satisfied
with the rules and terms Of employ ment.
The situation Of these new men and the
terms on which they were engaged were
fully explained to Mr.. Sargent, who sd.
mitted that the railroad company could
not consider any proposition looking TO
their discharge Mr.. Stone then urged
Mr.. Sargent TO have the strike called of,
promising to consider applications from
the old men and to give a many OF them
work as he could. -.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
The Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, April 6.-The Lower House
of the General Assembly passed , cent
railroad fare bill yesterday, while in the
Senate measures Of similar import were
postponed to January next, and rcsolu'
ton adopted for the appointment OF com
mittee 70 investigate the subject OF fares
and report at the adjourned session. It is
not probable that the House bill will be-
come law this session.
The Ames hill, requiring that the effects
of alcohol and narcotics on the human sys-
tenn he taught in the public schools, has
passed both branches. 1t is q move in the
direction of scientific temperance educa-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
THE "FAITHSONIAN" METHOD.
How an Expert In that Line Was Brought
to Grief at Charleston.

How an Expert In that Line Was Brought
TO Grief at Charleston.
Special Tslegrdn 10 he Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 6.-For
several months a negress, Susan Swan, has
been indulgipgin the healing art among a
number of persons OF this city. She would
give some kind of compound to her "a
tients, among whom she numbered many
respectable men and ladies, and then kneel
and pray with them, repeating the dose
every few days until the patient felt bet
ter, or sent for q doctor. She claims that
God has given her mission, and that she
had to practice among patients the falth
cure, and that her school Of medicine was
known as the Faithsonian. All went
well, and the negress was doing an exten-
sive business until DR.. Thomas had her al
rested to-day and taken before Justice OF
the Peace, who held her for the action OF
the Grand Jury at its next sci sion. The
law is very stringent in this State relating
TO the practice of medicine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
N suferers from Con.ump.ion,

scrofula, Bronchitis, and General Debility
will try Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL
with Hypophosphites, they will find imme-
diate relief and permanent benefit. The
Medical Profession universally declare it
q remedy of the greatest value and very
pslstable. Read: II have used Seott's
Emulsion in several cases Of Scrufula and
Debility in Children. Results most graft
flying. Ny little patients take it with
pleasure. Nv. A. Hubert, N. D., Salis-
bury, III.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
That War Cloud plssipatsd.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The war cloud
which has for many weeks been towering
above the capital of Morocco has been dis
sipated.
The State Department has received q
cablegram from Consul General Lewis.
which, the Secretary OF State declares, con-
tains full assurSsces that the difhc ulty be-
tween the representive Of the United States
and His Highness Muley Hassan has been
settled in a manner every way calculated e
reflect credit upon the diplomatic skill
both Of our Consul and the State Depart
ment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
A TARIFF CAUCUS.
The Mills Bill to be Made Party Measul
In the House.

The Mills Bill to be Made Party Measure
In the House.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Aftsr a full
and free consultation of the Democratic
party leaders, caucus has been deter
mined uron. The indications now are that
the Mills bill will pass the House without
any material change, but 1t is thought that
a caucus will eAectually settle the matter.
There are only seven Democratic members
Of the House who are now openly opposed
to the Mills bill, and the leaders OF the
House say that four Of these will vote for
the bill if they are so instructed by a DEM
ocrstic caucus. This will be done. The
caucus will consist of the Democratic MEM
bers Of the House, and viii be held in the
hall of the House next Saturday evening.
Tho President, the Cabinet and Speaker
Carlisle strongly favor the caucus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
FOGARTY-JOY FIGHT.
The PugiIists Released-Or Out ofthe
State.

State.
PIrTsBURG, April 8.-Jack Fogarty and
Jack Joyce, the well known pugilists, who
were arrested last night on charge Of con-
spiripg to engage in prize fight, were be-
fore Judge Myers, Of the Common Pleas
Court, this afternoon. The prisoners de-
clared that they did not intend TO fight in
the county, but the Judge said he would
require 81, 900 bail each that they would
not fight within the commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania. Bondsmen were secured and
the men released.
Later Fcgarty, who acknowled he had
no occupation, was ordered by Chief
Brown TO get ont Of the State a. quickly
az possible. Notwithstanding the inter
ference of the authorities, IL Is claimed the
mill will 20 on as announced, with the diff
ference that the boat will 90 down the
Ohio river to q point outside the State line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
uu,.s Tnunder storm.

CESTREvILLE, Mich, April "A re-
markably severe thunder storm psssed
over this place yesterday afternoon, doing
much damage to property and causing tie
les of three lives. James Parsons barn
in Sherman township wa struck by light
ming and totally destroyed, hr. Psrsons
and his little child aud Ar. Yankee
being instantly killed at the same time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-07
Train Law. tho Traok.

ErNIRA, n. Y, April 8 The engine Of
a passenger train on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western railway went CT the
track fifty Ave miles east OF BuffAlo about
midnight. Fireman Hoysr Bcgrt, Of IL
mira, was killed and Engiuetr John
Thompson. Of EImira, was badly hurt
The cars did not leave the track and no
passengers were injured. The cause Of the
accident was the wa.hout OF a cuivert