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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
MARsHALL REPUBLICANS.
Their Convsntion Down ~ Moundsvilis
Ysstsrday.

Their Convsntion Down ~ Moundsvilis
Ysstsrday.
According 10 prsviss snssascsnnt,
yesterday was the day The Rspublicaa
convention was to be held at Mounds-
ville. The day opened bright and
clear, the numerous candidates for
the different county Offices were o.
hands, and everything gAvs prom
ise that they intended 10 have . great
blow out, but ~ the day wore on and few
OF the delegations pat In IN sppearAnce,
their hopes went futtering like . school
boys dream, and even the Republicans
who were the most sanguine, commenced
to feel wn.hearted. One candidate
walked into the country three miles 70
buttonhole delegation, but IL failed to
show up.
About II o'clock Msjor ". L. Burlsy
called the few who were present 20 order
and named w. B. SimOnt0n ~ temporary
chairman.
VIM. Harris was made tempo Iary sscre-
tary and the ordinary committees were ap-
pointed. At this juncture . member
wanted 10 adjourn, bat Presenting Attor.
nsy Meighen wanted more muhc. Music
prevailed; music BY the bands.
The Afternoon session was the one 10 b
devoted to stump+peaking. Accordingly,
after Q permanent orgsuixstioa bad been
effected by elscting T. J. Parsoos chair.
man and w. II. Euix secretary, sed The
convention had paDed sufficient resolu-
tions, . member moved three roasipg
cheers for J. q. Blaine and N. GeG, bat
the convention would not cheer. II. Chs.
we'll, ST., then came 10 tbs frost nd In.
troduoed 10 the convention The Hon. A. W.
Campbell.
The late lsmsntsd candidate fcs Coo.
gresa, Capt B. B. Dovsoef, W. also
trottsd ont. Tbs Captain y veil ksswn
In MarshalI, and he told several Of his
anecdotes which made the boys laugh asd
feel happy, otherwise his speech was tbs
same old whsusdoodls sooE devoid q
any particular interest. Aftse soDe misse
remarks the convention sdjourpsd.
Sheriff Sbowacrs and The othss -
called mugwumps OF four ysan 80 wsss
oopspicuSus by their shsencs.
The Limestone and Moundsvills bands
rendered some excellent music during hs
convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
sugoc.tefi IN a Cistern.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-Anton Wildvogel
and Emil Schuler were found dead last
night in q cistern, where they had been
suffocated by foul air. They were clean
ing the cistern and one Of them remaining
inside q long time, the other entered the
eistern 10 investigate. Neither Of them
returning, 9 search was made and their
dead bodies recovered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A Co-OperatIve Gla.s FACTORY.

PITTsBURG, April GA cooperative
flint glass factory will be erected at Tiffin,
Ohio, by flint glassworkers who now reside
on the South Side.
Eighteen men will start from the South
Side this evening for that place. 1t was
learned to day from one of the interested
parties that the citizent of Tiffin had made
exceedingly liberal donations. They have
subscribed $4,000 in cash, given five
acres Of land and will furnish natural gas,
without charge, for operating the factory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
The Atchison Lease Void.

LINCOLN, NEB, April 27.-The su-
preme Court hes rendered decision in
favor of the plaintiff in the case of the
State against the Atchison and Nebraska
railroad, holding that this corporation FIR
teited its charter by making lease of its
lines to the Burlington road and declaring
the lease void. An appeal will be taken
10 the Supreme Court OF the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

TIE idea of international arbitration is
ssiu,ug ground even in belligerent France.
A resolution signed by twelve members has
been introduced into the Assembly ex-
messing a desire for plan of smicsble
adjustment Of all difficulties between that
c5untry and the Uaited States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Nou,It L. a Nswspapsr Trust.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The Press to-day
Gays that trust, to be known as the Great
New York Newspaper Trust, Pool and
Combine, has been formed by the World,
Times, Tribune and San, and that the
prices of those journals to dealers on Sun
day hereafter, commencing next Sunday,
will be three cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A Kansas Cyclone.

PRATT, KAs., April 27.-Mrs. William
Fisher was killed and several houses de-
molished by q cyclone which struck this
city yesterday afternoon. A number of
other people were seriously hurt by flying
debris. This is the second cyclone which
this place has experienced 80 far this
spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Rnria,I Al ClArkahnrr.

SP1 'A Letgraia 20 The Register.
HARRISBURG, April 27.-This afternoon
tne remains Of Arthur Bowie, who died
eay before yesterday in Baltimore, were
inferred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
dis relatives live here, and beside them
are many friends AmOug the bsreayed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Kilraiu Wlll Fieht sulli,sn.

LONDON, April N.-The Boston boys
challenge to fight the world will not pasa
unheeded. There are several hare who
think they can do a. we'll - Mitchell, and
one or two who have . notion that they
can do something better. Among the lat
ter II Jake Kilrain, who nays b will cover
the money posted BY John L. Sullivau
directly he lands on American shores. He
feels 90 confident Of his own superiority
that the only fear he allows himself 10
express is whsther the hero Of Boston will
venture into ring against him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A Fast Train Wrecked,

OMAHA, NEB, April 27.-The Cannon
Ball train from Kansas City on the Bur
lingtOn and Missouri r abroad was wrecked
near Alma to-day, caused by bridge Civ.
ing way. L. A. Town, of Grand Rapida,
Mich, was killed, and Chas Eaton, Of
Lincoln, badly injured. The mail and ex,
press cars with their contents were con
sumed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

INTELLIGENT colored men are opening
their eyes to the hypocrisy of Republican
m lenses. The convention called to meet
a, Point Pleasant to take action looking
N the political interests of the race is q
uvsldcant move. The colored man is no
longer Republican property, bag and bag
,-,ye in West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Death of a Prominent ohIcaCoan.

CHICAGO, April H.-Mr. E. B. Clarke,
the President of the Calumet and Chicago
Canal and Dock Company, died at his resi-
dence last night of pneumonia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

THE BurliDgtOn strikers are obtaining
employment on other roads. This action
OF the men is q virtual admission Of defeat.
The resGlt is q sad commentary on q long
and bitter labor struggle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Hoxie Not Guilty,

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. April T.-The
Jury in the case of Herbert l. Hoxie, for
the alleged murder of his infant child, this
noon brought in verdict Of not guilty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

A NEWSPAPER trust is the latest The
New York Press is authority for the state
ment TIA. tbs World, Times, Tribune and
san have combined to raise the price of
the Sunday paper. Let the good work go
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

KILEAIN will cover JOHN L s LII
VANS money aud accept his challenge as
soon as he lands on this side. His only
fear is a'd TO be that BOston's pet will not
meet him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Trains DELAYED by Fire.

CHICAGO, April 27.-A dispatch from
Butte, Montana, says: A passing engine
set fire to the snow sheds near Mullan
tunnel, in the main range of the Rocky
mountain crossing of the Northern Pacific
road, yesterday. Over 1000 feet were
burned. Trains will be delayed several
dnys
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A noted Desperado Oaptured,

CHICAGO, April IA dispatch from
Libertyville, Texas, says: Whitley, the
notorious outlaw and train robber, who
with John Barbour is suspected of the
murder of Deputy Sheriff Stanley, was
captured yesterday after hard fight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

SEvENTY-TwO dollars n month is the
6gure that the Democratic House Com
mittee puts the total disability pension at,
aud ye; they say the Democratic party is
the enemy ofthe soldier veteran.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
An Anti-Russian Policy.

ST.. PETERSBURG, April T.-Ths Nopos
Vremya says the present liberal homo policy
of the British Cabinet guarantees its solid
ity, but il adds, home security may In
duce Lord Salisbury to revert TO IN anti
Russian policy In the East.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Murderer Billings Sentenced.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, April H.-The
court overruled the motion for new trisl
in the Billings murder case, and sentenced
Billings to the penitentisry for life. Bill
liuss has asked for stay Of proceedings
till the matter can be carried to the Sd
preme Court, but il will not be granted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A s,se,er Jumps the Track.

DENVER, April Eft is reported thai
a sleeper on the Chicago express which left
here on the Burlington road last night al
1880, jumped the track near Orleans, Neb.,
at 6 o'clock this morning. One man wai
killed and five seriously wounded. Nc
further particulars have been received.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
The Second White Man Hanged In South
Carolina.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-A dispatch from
Columbia Gays that Jasper Davis was
hanged at Anderson, s. O., at 1890 tc-
day. He was the second white man
hanged in that State for many years. The
hanging was watched by only few per-
SONS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
An Ipeepdiary Miduis ht Fire.

HEREBY, MICH, April 27.-A midnight
FIRE destroyed the dwelling occupied by
Frank Diggins. Loss 81, 5000; insurance
SIC, 900. The family was absent on visit
and the fire is supposed to be the work Of
an ipcandiary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Tho Emperor Convaissc clog.

BERLIN, April 27.-A Berlin mssnge
says the Emperor hsd good slesp last
night and feels much stronger this morn
ing. He was fevcrish last evening, but
carly this morning the fever hs bad disap-
peared. His general condition is slowly
improving.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Another Hanging.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-A special to the
Pos. Dispatch from Columbia, s. O., says
that Jack Prster, c,lored, was hanged ut
Orangeburg this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
George for Cleveland and MIyl.,

Mo YORK, April 27.-Henry George in
his paper, The Standard, this week ad-
vocates as the Democratic ticket Grover
Cleveland for President and Roger Q.
Mills for. Vice President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Rnchastor Fayors DepeW.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April 27.-The city
convention which chose delegates TO the
State Convention to-day passed q reso-
lutiup favoring Mr.. Depew for President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

Iowa Prohibiti0nists have elected dele
gltes to The Indianapolis Convention in
structing for General FIsEE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

VERGENNEs, VT, April 27.-Hon.
Frederick Woodbridge, ex-Congressmap,
died here last night, aged 20 years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

Miss IDA BRLLE RICHARDS, q cousin of
the late President ARTHUR, was married
last night to DR.. WRIGHT, of the Indian
Territory, a quarter-blOOded Choctaw In
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

The New York Court proceeding in the
DISs DsBAR case consist these days OF
sleigbt OF hand performance on one side
and exhibitions of dwelling and credulity
on the other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Driven to suicide by sickness.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 27.-Mrs
robert Cabell, a highly respected lady
and well connected, committed suicide aI
lewiston, near this city, yesterday, by
s"aiio"lnR two and . half ounces Of laud'
Annm- Sickness was the cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Pprcha.e of Good Bonds.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The bond &C
ceptances by the government to dsy were
as follows: "a, 500 registered 4's, at prices
ranging from $125 to 125s; $4,000 regis,
tered 42's at Sl06s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

THE Louisville Presbytery has adopted
series Of resolutions opposing the plan Of
organic union between NOrthern and
Southern presby terianS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

LONDON, April 27.-Queen Victoria AZ
rived at Flushing, Holland, at 8 o'clock
this morning and boarded the royal yacht
for England.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

William Mubler surrendered himself In
New York city, saying that he had killed
his wife In Louisville. Investigation
showed that his wife had died Of eonsump-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
A Fatal Attempt.
-. A.. Al. n..y.l

Special 1elsQrdm 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, April 27.-Heury Davis
and VIM. Ward, young men, were drunk
on q train at we'll, Thursday, and made
an effort to gel of while the train was in
motion. Davis is dead and Ward is dy-
inc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE wEATHER.

yst Virginia and westeru Pernsyl-
70, Esir weather, nearly stationary temper
sun me lakes cooler and followed by light
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

The Americus Club Of Pittsburg cele-
bfatei the birthday Of ULYSSES s. GRANT
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

GEx. GoFF put on his wings yesterday
,,d brushed the cobwebs off the ceiiiug of
~. House in grand and lofty fight
- rhetoric against tariff reform.
Tbs bucien of his song WAS
:, the effect that every man
N, f,vored the reduction of the
r.,,le'4 burden = few cents was a free
,-.5sr an enemy of bis country and an
,,,,gstbsr Low down, abandoned villain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

ofine Clothing.
The Probabilities
ARETHAT

We all expect warm weather now. It's time for it.
You expect to find here just such garments as VII; De
the most suitable for the present season OF the year.
and you will not be disappointed Our counters are
filled with the very finest kind of TailorM Made Clothing
of all descriptions, whether it's Suit Overcoat pair
of Trowsers is guaranteed to give good wear for the
price paid for it, and every garment sell is further
guaranteed by to be as Low or Lower in price than
the same quality and make Of garments can be bought
for elsewhere Most men havefound out by experience
that poorymade Clothing the dearest in the end to
buy. Our well-made Reliable lClothing will greatly
outwear ordinary Ready y-madeC andforft style,
and general appearance. is egq TIE most expensiw
garments tailor can make Young men especially
invited to examine Nobby and Fashionable Spring
Overcoats and Suits We have tailors tomakeallneee
sary alterations that may be necessary for apat 81
D. Gundling e Co.,
No. 36 6TWELFTH STREET. !!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

To-Day was haDgman's day. The little
hempen rOOse did an unusually large
business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
COlOred Convention at ParkersburE,
SpeeiG4 Tsie0Tam 10 lls Renav.

fARKERsBURG, April 27.-The colored
voters u this city have called convention
M iot Monday night, to select delegates to
attend the convention at Point Pleasant
neAt week, to take action looking to the
interests Of their race in political matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

II NJ FLAGLER estimates the capital
stock Of the Standard OIL Company at 500,
OO,O5O and it's market value $l44, coo,
nun
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
An Increase of Bank Capital

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Ths First Ma
tional Bank of Cleveland, o., has made an
increase of SlOO, 900 10 its capital stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Killed ia a Mine,

Special Teleram 10 TIE Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, April T.-Wil-
liam Thomas was killed by falling slate in
Stevens coal mines yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

POPs LEO has issued a decree condemn
iug boycotting and the Irish plan OF cam
plign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

CLEVELAND and MILLS l. HENRY
GEORGE'S ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28

PITTSBUKG flint glassworkers propose
starting cooperative factory at Tiffin.
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-28
Kanawha Court Grant. L,csns ss.

CHARLESTON, April 27.-The County
Oourt received recent orders to grant lieen-
Ses Tor liquor and did 30 to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
PARDONED =
TWO MEN MADE Happy BY GOVERNOR
SCALES.
Grave Doubts as 10 Their Gailt-Cross and
White, Again-Fire-personal
Noes.
Special telegram to the ni.nnich.l

RAtrTGn, n. G., Aprii I4-Governor scales to-
! day pardonel George IIckcr O. Halifax county.
/ lie Was convicted 81 mRn~ieuehter In 1881 and
sentenced 10 ton years tnprlsonmeni. OF which
/ ne has served seven. Pardon wa, asked FOR by
th0 solicitor and others CA the ground that there
y grave doubt as % whether Tucker committed
/ tho crime.
/ The Governor also pardonpd Jesse Covincton.
! OF Vance county. Ho was convicted in iss6 81
perjury. and sen cDccd q Ave yeai-i imprison-
menL Ihereagc good grounds for belief IN his
iunoccnco ana ulat the crimo was misconcop-
/ ton Of Tho que iion asked dnr,og the tiial in
which no wEs o w,tncae.
/ Governor Scales aud party will leave hero
Tuesday night for oxford Ia Colonel 4. u. An
drcwe's private car. The parry will be com pose1
/ Of Hon. ID. &. fowlc, General W. T. Roberts.
/ State Auditor; Revenue Collector ". II. Yarbo-
/ rough, Infpoctor-Goneral Cameron, AMI Quar-
| tcrmas;cr General Olds. Colonel Andrcwa worry
/ kindly takes charge Of the party. which will ar
/ rive ri oxford about midnight
SccrctGry-of-Stgtc saunders Is IN Alabama
viking relatives. letter from him received
to-day notes Improvement In his health.
Solicitor Argo claims that Cross and White
were 1enferrd b. tfe Cana han authorities.
and hat hence they are not ofeneC by the OK
tradition laws but can be tried for any of The
crimes with which They were charged or which
may he charged against theu.
NJ. John =. Elleti, president Ot Tho state Bank
/ Of chmonl, H. mere TO-DAY Icoking after $4,000
/ which Whito and Cross ohtgi' cd from that bank.
lie viii. probably, lac Cashier Hardy, Of Nor
folk. institute proceedings hore TO recover She
money.
At Wilson yosforiay Tho handsome residence
OF Judge Henry G.. tOnuor Of the Superior
Court. was burned duiing his ab-eree az Grccn
/ County Court. The loss Is $500. with 10 in
SurauCe.
A negro who is almost certainly Bill Williams,
/ the murderer 81 Luxe Russell. is under arrest
/ at Aurora lie murdered Russell last autumn,
and ever since special efforts have been malo 70
capture him.
Yesterday at Wilmington Adolf Jollefson. a
Norwegian sa Tor, fell from the foretOp-g gallant
yard 10 the dock Of me vessel, Distance Of
seventy feet, yet 90 bone was broken and no ma
! live.
To-day letter was received from Ex-Governor
7. J. Jarvis dated PotrOpois, Brazil, March 18Th.
| I'm which ne says Il don't wish 70 he nominated
for Governor. and you put exactly tho correct
/ Interpretation upon my letter. When | want
snythiSg 70 has always been my habit 70 say 30.
and when say l dsn's want an Office l mean
| what / sayu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-15
A Flower SHOW.
RICHMOND, Aprll y, 1885.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To The Editor Of the Dispatch:
Noticing your editorial in Sundays
Dispatch, if you will kindly allow an
enthusiastic lover OF flowers q little OF
your valuable space, would like TO
second the motion for flower show In
Richmond. say some time Ia October,
late enough to have grand display OF
chrysanthemums, the "Queens OF the
Autumn as they are so justly called.
Now is the time Of all others to com
mence preparations for such an exhibit,
as we have not yet planted our
usual varieties and il we can have such
an exhibition as you propose, all could
lay their plans for that purpose and get
some specialIy-flne varieties OF different
classes and prepare them for exhibition
during the great Exposition. There are
thousands of fine plants in this city and
the surrounding country which would
well repay the journey throughout the
State to see. BY all means let steps be
at once taken for an organization OF the
fower-lovers of Richmond, both ANA
teur and professional.
A thorough botanist and practical TO-
rst would be the best man, in my opil-
ion. 10 father such plan. Let ladies,
gentlemen, girls, and boys, young and
old. take an interest in this matter, ard
push it along to successful termination.
Don't let the matter end here. Let
some Que call meeting of all flower
lovers to further this most desirable
object at an early date. A. @. L.