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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
THE STRIKE INQUIRY.

Troubles In the Lehigh Region Explaint d
by a Practical Miner and Legislator.
HAzLEToN, Pa, February 23-The
Congressional Investigating Committee re.
sumed its inquiry into the coal strike in
this city to-day.
The first witness called was D. NJ.
Evans, a member of the Legislature
from Luzerne county, and a practical
miner.
The witness explained what is meant
by the Lehigh coal region as distir CT from
the Schuylkill region and the Wyoming
region. The distinction was purely geo.
graphical, said the witness, and the men
in the Lehigh region were on the strike
The situation did not warrant the name Of
lockout.
He proceeded to relate the story of the
strike, its causes and progress. Wages, he
said, had decreased from $l4 for miners,
$l2 for laborers, and $11 week for dead
work, to Sill 81 for miners, and others in
proportion. These wages were upon the basis
of coal at So q ton at tideWater. The
miners believed that coal was no cheaper
now than in 1871, and that the operators
could at least pay as high wages now as
then.
He related the demands made in August
last and the refusal OF the operators to
treat with them; the mems fruitless effort
to get hearing, and finally the strike on
September 10th. Since the strike the men
have sought to have the differences arbi-
trsted, but none of the operators would
listen to their appeals and the strike has
gone on.
Witness proceeded to give list of the
large operators of the region and said that
he did net know of any interests the COM
panies had in the Lehigh region, except as
transportation companies. Before the strike
there were twenty thousand men at work
in and about the mines of the Lehigh region.
The circular which was sent to the operators
of September 5th asking that they g ould
confer with the men did not threaten to
strike, but merely asked that the operators
should confer with their men about the
wages.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
rTIsH RITE MAsoNs.
Annual Reunion Of the Ohio Concis-
tory

Annual r reunion Of the Ohio Concis-
tory
Special Telegram 10 The Register.
CINCINNATI, o., February 23.-The
thirty annual reunion Of Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, Ohio Con-
sistory, closed this evening with royal
banquet, in which about eight hundred
and fifty members OF the Rite partici-
pated. A class of one hundred and five
to-day received the thirty-second degree.
The best of feeling has prevailed during
the entire three days of the reunion. The
ceremonies pertaining to the rendering of
the several grades from the fourth to the
thirty second have been done in manner
that cannot be excelled by any body
of the Rite on earth. Visiting mem
bers from abroad have been treated
royalty by the members of Ohio Consist
ory. The Shrine meets tomorrow even
ing at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, on
Broadway, for work. Aboat fifty postu-
lants will be initiated into the mysteries
of the Shrine. The banquet will be held
at the Gibson House. No Cerneaus need
Apply.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
Address Of tho Governor General at the
Opening Of the Session.

Address of tho GovernSr-General at the
Opening of the Session.
OTTAWA, ONT, February 23-At 3p.
m. to-day His Excellency the Governor
General proceeded in state to the Parlia-
ment building, and the members Of the
House of Commons having been summoned
to the Senate Chamber, His Excellency
was pleased to open the second session of
the Sixth Parliament OF Canada with the
following speech:
Gentlemen of the House of Commons:
1t affords me much qualification to
meet you once more mt the commencement
of the parliamentary session and to con-
gratulate you upon the general prosperity
of the country. Although the labors of the
hnsbandman have not been rewarded in
some portions of the Dominion by adequate
return, the harvest of last year has, on the
whole, been plenteous, while in Manitoba
aud the northwest territories-it was one OF
remarkable abundance. The negotiations
between Her Maiesty's Government and
the United States for an adjustment of
what is known as the Fishery question"
have, am pleased to inform you, resulted
in treaty, which will, venture to hope,
be considered by you as honorable and sat
isfactory to both nations. The treaty,
with papers and correspondence relating
thereto will be laid before you,
and you will be invited to adopt a meas
ure to give effect to the provisions. The
extension and development of our system
Of railways have not only rendered necss.
sary additional safeguards for life and
property, but have given greater frequency
to the question in which the interests Of
rival companies are found TO be in conflict
and to require authoritive ad justment. As
further legislation appears to be needed
fore those purposes, measure will be sab
mit;ed to you for consideration and i'm
provement of the railway act.
The growth of the northwest territories
renders expedent an improvement in the
system Of government and legislation at
fecting these portions Of the Dominion,
and bill for that purpose will be laid be-
fore you. A bill will be submitted to you
to make the larger portion of the modern
laws of England applicable to the province
Of Manitoba and TO the northwest terri
tories in regard to matters which have not
as yet been made the subject of Canadian
legislation. Among other matters bills
will presented to you relating to the Judi.
cisry, to civil service and to the audit of
public accounts.
The accounts for the past year will be
laid before you, as we'll as estimates for
the ensuing year. They have been pre-
pared with due regard to economy and the
requirements of the public service. /
commend these important subjects aud oil
matters affecting public interests which
may be brought before you to your Just
consideration, aud / feel assured that you
will address yourselves TO them with ear
nestness and assiduity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
The PRECEDENT at St. Augustine.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, February 20
The President and party arrived here
about noon and were escorted to the hotel
by delegation of citizens, fremen ana
other organizations, where there was q re-
ception by the local military
and 200 children in holiday
attire. In accordance with tne
Presidents request there were no iorma
ceremonies. After q rest Jour OF the
points of interest in and near the city Will
be made and there will be public recep-
ton tonight. All are well ana enjoying
their flying trip to Florida to the fullest
extent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
SHOOK THE HOUSES.
The Explosion Of Meteor Startles Sew
eral Towns in Illinois.

The Explosion Of a Meteor Startles sew.
eral Towns in Illinois.
MONMOUTH, ILL February 23.-This
community was startled by terrific roar
or explosion last night, which was per
ceptibly felt to 1T the walls and windows
of many buildings in the city.
The sky was lit up with what appears
to have been a monster meteor. The d.
rection was from southeast to southwest.
The meteor passed this place with light.
ming rapidity and the explosion took place
shortly after.
Reports from neighboring towns show
that all experienced the same sensations
as to the shock and fight of the visitor,
but whittier it went is not known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Senator FRYE Heard From,

NEW YORK, February 23.-The Tribune
this morning prints an interview with Sen
ator Frye in regard to the fisheries treaty.
The Maine Senator criticises the treaty
severely. He says privileges have been
surrendered new exclusions introduced
and the tishermens necessities jugglcd
with.
The TiJune says: "In view of the fact
that Mr.. Frye's judgement in all matters
relating to the fisheries is paramount with
his Republican colleagues in the Senate, it
is not too much to cay that the fate of the
treaty is sealed. 1t will be rejected by an
overwhelming vote. The only question is,
by how large majority it will be beaten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
NEW STATES.
Proposed Enabling Act for Amb tious Ter
ritories.

ritories.
WASHINGTON, d. c., February o.
By strict party vote the House Commit
tee on Territories to-day agreed to report
favorably the omnibus" bill to enable
the people of Dakota, Montana, Washing
ton Territory and New Mexico to form con-
stitutions and State governments and to
be admitted into the Union on an equal
footing with the original States. The bill
authorizes residents of these Territories to
elect delegates 10 conventions proportion
ate In number with the population Of the
counties. The apportionment of delegates
Is to be made by the Governor, Chief
Justice and United States Attorneys of
each Territory, and each election Is
to lie held on the Tuesday after the first
Monday Of next August The number of
delegates to each convention is fixed at rs,
except in the case of Dakota, where the
number Is increased to $50. They are to
meet at the seat Of government of each
Territory on the second Tuesday of Sep
tember next, adopt the constitution of the
United States and form constitutions and
State governments, expressly disclaiming
in favor Of the United States all title TO
unsppropriated public lands and in lands
lying within the Territories. They are
also required to assume the Territorial
debt and provide and maintain public
school system.
The constitutions are TO be submitted to
vote of the people on the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November, and if a
majority are in favor of it, the result shall
be certified to the President of the
United States. Until the next general
census tAe new States, with the exception
of Dakota, are to be allowed one represen-
tatiye each in the House of Representa-
tiyes. Dakota is to be allowed two repre-
sentatives. These Representatives are to be
elected on the same day with the Governor
ard other State officers. Sections 16 and
sc of land in each township, or an equiva-
lent, are granted to each new State. An
appropriation OF $40, 900 is p divided for
Montana, Washington and New Mexico,
and $35, 900 for Dakota, to defray the ex-
penses of the conventions. After the ac-
ceptance Of the constitutions the Legisla-
lures are to meet and elect two Senators
from each State, and when each State is
admitted into the Union by special act of
Congress, the Senators and representatives
are to be admitted to seats in Congress and
the State governments become operative.
The New Mexican convention is also to
consider the question of changing the name
OF New Mexico to "Montezuma," and the
Washington convention is to submit to the
people the proposition to name the new
State ''Tacomo"
The Republican members will present
report in opposition to the bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
s..,,inr . Glassblowsr.' Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 23.-A
is being made in this city
which may terminate the strike of the
glassblowers begun January Is. The glass
blowers met to-day and are considering a
from Rohrbacker & Harmon
relating to the glass cutters. This firm is
willing to take back that branch of tie
trade and will suspend the operation Of
the obnoxious shop rules and regulations
to bring this about. This, ii is thought,
will gradually result in general resump-
tion in all branches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Salvation Army Tro uble.
rid! Telegram 10 The Register.

cFsOaN1- It1eyIuHE 70 Ue 1seg1S5e''
BARNEsyILLE, o, February 23.-A
slight alteration occurred on our streets
last night in which the Salvation Army
was pitted against the Grayem family.
The fight grew out of threat on the part
Of the army, to arrest a junior member of
the family for misbehavior in the barracks.
For awhile the contestants made Rome
howl, and the air was thick with flying
rocks and clubs. No arrests have been
made as yet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
The Sargent Murder Trial.

NItIFuI ItItVTUFN % utt IItVIStFs
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, February 23.-
The evidence in the Sargent murder trial
was finished today. Sargent considered
himself too weak to go OF the stand, and
his counsel did not insist. The rebutting
testimony Of the State was then intro
duced and the argument began. d. q.
Leonard spoke this afternoon. The Jury
will probably get the case tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
THE BLACK MURDER TRIAL.
The Case Goes to the Jury Without Argu
ment by Agreement of Counsel.

ment by Agreement OF Counsei.
Special Telegram 10 the Register.
MoRGANTowN. February 23.-Consid,
erable excitement was caused this after
noon, by the rumor that Black, the muir
derer of Miss Emma Robinson, had con-
fessed, soon after which the court house
was very crowded. Black has not con-
fessed, but himself, his counsel, Messrs.
Thos. H. B. Staggers and c. B. Dill, and
the prosecution, Messrs. Keck & Son,
and Cox, have agreed TO
submit the case to the jury
without argument, asking them for YER
diet of guilty of murder in the first degree
and confinement in the penitentiaIy for
lite. When Judge Fleming asked Black if
he consented to that agreement, he said it
was all right, it made no difference to him.
The Jury was out over an hour, when they
were recalled at the suggestion OF the coun-
sci, and reinstr acted 1t was feared by
many that they would bring in verdict
without Recommendation, which would
then hang him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Nearing the End.
: Ttle0rom 10 the Register

Special Telegram 10 tSf Register.
MORGANTowN, W. VA, February 23.-
The jury, after having been instructed the
second time, remained ont over two hours,
and will likely render a verdict in the
morning. Rumor says that some are for
acquittal, others say they are for capital
punishment. The latter is more probable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
CharIest 1n's Public Bulldog.

Special 7tle9TGDl 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. C. February Coon
gresham Phil Snyder to-day succeeded in
securing the passage of his bill appplopri-
ating $4,000 for the extension of the
public building at Charleston, W. Va.
Owing TO the popularity of Mr.. Snyder
among members of the House there was
practically no opposition to this bill. 1t
now goes TO the Senate, where it will
doubtless receive prompt action and sent
to the president for his approval,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Price Of Coke Reduced.

PrrrsBURG, February 23.-The Con.
nellsyille coke operators met to-day, and
in compliance with request from the
furnacemen, reduced the price of coke from
81 IS to 81 so per ton Another meeting
will be held tomorrow, when it is proba-
bic the new syndicate will be formed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Gives General satisfsctIon.
peeial TsLeqrem 70 Ae Register.

Special TslegrGm 10 ne Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February %
The work cf the National Democratic
Committee gives general satisfaction. The
had its inning to-day, and
the opposing factions ffected aeomProniise'
Mr.. Davia voted on both ballots this morn
ing for st. Louis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
A LONG PULL.
(CoatiaGed from Fourth Page. ]

section 6, Mr.. Tracy offered an amend
ment, requiring the Wheeling and Harris
burg Company to commence work within
six months, and complete the work within
two years. Mr.. Caldwell thought thi.
onght to be separate section, and Mr..
Tracy temporarily withdrew his amend.
ment, with the understanding that II
would be offered as section z.
When section was read, Mr.. Caldwell
moved to change it to section 8, and in
jected new section, embracing tho motion
made by Mr.. Tracy, as above. While this
was pending, Mr.. Harrell jumped in with
an amendment requiring the company to
compensate the county for the expenses OF
holding the late election, issuing bonds,
&c. Mr.. McGregor moved that Mr.. Har-
rell have leave to print his remarks, which
brought forth rquest from Mr.. Hsrrell
that Mr.. McGregor keep his mouth
shut" Mr.. McGregor got the floor. but Mr..
Harrell asked for ''one moment" where
upon Mr.. MeGregor pulled his watch and
at the end of the minute, the gentleman
from North Wheeling was shut of. Mr..
Caldwell plead for some display of public
spirit, and the suggestion of Mr.. Harreli
was withdrawn. The new section offered
BY Mr.. Caldwell was then adopted, after o
long debate occasioned by the addition of
IN amendment providing for any delay
which might be caused by litigation, and
placing the whole matter, ipIthat event, in
the hands Of the city, The arguments on
this were long and heated, being condnct-
ed by Mr.. Hubbard, for the railroad COM
pany, upon the one hand, and Mr.. Geo. B.
Caldwell, for the city, on the other.
Sections 6, 9 aud 10 were passed without
radical change. In section II the time
within which the ordinance must be &C.
cepted was limited to June 1st.
The or finance was then adopted as a
whole, as amended, and recommended to
Council to pass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Au.tria's Equivocai Reply 10 Russia.

LONDON, February 23.-The nice dis
tinction drawn by Austria In her admission
that the presence Of Prince Ferdinand In
Bulgaria Is illegal, while holding that his
election by the Sobranje ~ Prince Of But
garia was perfectly legal, savors very
strongly Of quibblipg, and will scarcely be
accepted by Russia as throwing much
light on the question Of Ferdinsnd's right
10 perform the functions Of ruler in the
Snltan's vassal state Of Bulgaria.
IL the Coburg Princes election was legal
il would seem that bis right to exercise the
authority thus conveyed 10 him IL beyond
dispute, and by logical deduction his pres.
ence in Bulgaria appears necesaary. But,
unfortunately, the .parsdoxical decision Of
the Austrian Government muddles the SIT
uation more than ever. Russia II com.
mitted beyond retraction to policy which
has for It's object the election Of Prince
Ferdinand from Bulgaria, and the occups-
ton and government Of the country by
the Russians, even at The eIpensS Of CO.
lossal war. The peaceful asseyeration Of
Prince Bismarck, which found implicit
believers, have long since been forgotten
In the succeeding tide Of events which
gave them the lie and the squivocal reply
Of Austria to Russia's request for ruling,
no TO speak. on the Bulgarisu question,
was without inspiration by Gesmaey.
Scarcely more ingenuous than Austsia 10
the English Government In replying 20 the
interrogstories of Mr.. LabouchsrC concern-
ing the extent to which Eugland 10 com
mitted 10 the support Of the continental
allies: Sir James Ferguson may have
been perfectly truthful in bis answers, but
his manner and the matter Of his remarks
we're not OF a character calculated 10 To-
spire confidence. Mr.. Gladstone, himself
above resorting to the shallow devices of
tergiversItion and ambiguity, was good
enough to express his sincere belief 10 the
Governments statement In the House last
night, but there were other statesmen
present who LEFT the precincts Of Parlis-
ment at the close OF the sitting without
conviction that the Goyernment's story
was but half told.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

= meeting OF the Chamber OF
80 ~, night the question came
=" 90, the prOpriety Of the citizens
,,,, 'ssv holding mass meeting to
as,,,,s 90 to the Business cOnven-
so,b inst, in conformity with
!, .,5,p contained in the circu-
'.,,t.Ons already sent out over
suggestion from the Cham
~ -,sres. either as q body or by
- .subtrs, as was suggested last
y.ror SEABRIGHT and Mr..
".,.,ept of the BOard Of Commis-
,.,, they call such a meeting.
!, all that is necessary.
= .,.ub,r wants the county
.,.,otske the same active interest
. ,, Ta,.ption that is taken all over
S,,e. 1t would be a little odd
.,,sa ;. and most POpulOus cOun-
~, s,,ts, and the one where the
,,.,r, |. tbal gave birth and strength
.,,n lii No. take sn active part
" -,,smfnt There is, however,
- oh and A mas meeting to appoint
,iybt he called for tomorrow af-
ls regularly appointed dele
vi, ,ons from all other parts Of the
mi, county should also have rcgu-
..-r,sa delegates, otherwise there
49,. mob without any one to authori-
.-,, n bring the convention down
Il, s,l business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

All pain quickly yields to the influence
of Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents bottle.
"a monument will be erected to the dis
coverer of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup."-Er.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
D..,h Of NJ. II.eoln,s sister.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, February 25.-Mn
Elizsbsth,Y. Edwards, wife of the Hon
Ninan w. Edwards and sister OF Mls.
Abraham Lincoln, died suddenly here
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Investigating Gould and Sage.

NEW YORK, February 22.-The Gould
Sage matter came up to-day before the
grand jury. A witness, said to be Sidney
Dillon, was called. Tomorrow the grAnd
jury will spend the day examining wit
nesses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

.-l President comes ont on TOP as usual
-2s @lsciiOl S;. Louis for the National
'iTsnaoa. The change of date is very
.@'4',e Already West Virginia Demo-
Is l'e discussing the adyisability of en-
'Sls special train Of Pullman sleepers
E .le Occasion
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24
Klotous Wesvers.

PARIS, February 23.-Fiftecn hundred
carpet weavers went on strike yestssdsy
evening at Flen In the department Of Ons.
A procession was formed and the strkerz
marched through the streets singing the
CarmagnoIe. When the factory wss rssehsd
stones were thrown at the windows, and
most Of them were smashed. Gen d'ssmss
quelied the riot snd dbpesssd ths crowd.
There was Q renewal OF the dstarbascss
this morning and the military wses sum
moped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

You ought not TO esteh cold, bat n ~
do, uss Dr.. Balls Csugh Syrup. Pdo -.
Cats, burns. scalda Asd - bitn sfin-
sects cursd By salvAiisa on. osly xssA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

..o'E G. " THOMSON, one of Ohio
MY 'ac-d and most respected citizens,
'r'l quietly away this morning at his
--'' east Of the city, in the S2d year of
: ags
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

IL ND I1l.y Manufacturers state
2. reproduced on the local page OF the
s.s-ss tiis morning is highly import
etrls. 50 far as the REGISTER is con-
s.s. j, desires to say that the sole object
.l,il 7isw Is to boom the State, not
,.0Iily, or with an ulterior purpose
.uE. but with all its might and main.
lo E7, either near or remote, is it cor
go. Ey tlJrt 10 thrust its own inter
e g,lS. OF in advance Of the State
gl 4 !a- OIO IItH,g Manufacturer
..-ln: Of any newspaper or person at
-g:., . s,da.tracE the State boom foe
.rss OTn agsrandizement, the charge
b. a.,;.' be specific, that there can be no
.&.s.E. rs ,Odgament. Ii the sO-Callsd
>-e developer or the "Edropsan edi-
- %. oar neighbor IS aimed at, or any
u connected herewith, out with it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-24

,,Eboliers oil the Natural Gas
~ o West Vnginia acted wisely
= - ,,.2rya!iSely in voting down the
nan to quadruple the capital stock
5r.:,i,h the par value One-halE. This
p, - ,a.r.ss with it the defeat OF tine
,,;r5, to buy in the Wheeling, or
.... ursr,' Gas Company. The con-
-sappItei by the Wesr Virginia Com
!, ain ksl greatly relieved ut this
- Much irritation was manifest at
WESTON TO consolidate, and under
i. .rgn,tanra it was sure to grow.
,f.r..ps Of confidence will supplant
.,.s uncertainty which will inure to
..,gpgs OF all sides. Wheeling feels
e.. .. las gwen a great many privileges
q. Vest Virginia Company, and while
s-plny IS recipToCating, still she
l,olCre a financial arrangement
3. ,ser companies that wOuld surely do
,sinab!e damage.