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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Many slight accidents are reported at
Chicago during the heavy storm.
McCrea Brothers, wholesale and retail
tobacco dealers at Akron, o., have assigned.
John Peters, Nebraska farmer, has
been arrested for stealing the roof off al a
neighbOr's house.
Gray & Foster, dry goods merchants at
Scranton, Pa have failed. Liabilities $50, e
600, assets S3O,OO0.
The twenty-fourth annual session of the
Homeopathic Medical Society OF Ohio con-
vened at Delaware,
The Ohio State Board of Pardons has
recommended that pardon be granted to
Charles Doll and Michael Hauck.
The President of the National Millers'
Association says there will he an enormous
decrease in the expectation of flour from
the United States this year
The firm OF Delafeld Morgan x kessel
deny that they will assume the business OF
W. I. Coleman Co, Of San Francisco.
Lumber dealers of Louisville, Ky, have
organized an Exchange, with subscriptions
amounting to $4,000.
Fred Winkler received n fatal blow in
the left side from his opponent in prlze
fight near Greenfield, Park, Wis.
A tree fell across Cassius DickersOn
while riding on horseback through the
timber near Versailles, Ind, and fatally
crushed him.
The Mutual Home Building and Saving
Company, of Cincinnati, with a capital
stock of 81 100000, WAS incorporated at
Columbus.
A seven year old son of Christopher
Wageman, at Akron, . fell headIong over
an embaukment to the bottom Of a stone
quarry. a distance Of thirty-tiye feet, and
was fatally injured
The Governor of Illinois has granted a
reouisitiOn for George + Montgomery, the
embarrassed lumber dealer, who Is wanted
in Alabama to answer the charge OF OBJ
tanning credit on false pretenses.
Hiram b Everest and Charles NJ. Ever
est Of the Vacuum Oil Company, cI R0ches-
ter y. Y. convicted OF conspiracy IN try
inc 10 iriure trade and commerce hy at
tsmntipg TO blow mp the Buffalo LUbrica-
tinr Oil Works in lSSl, were lIned 800
each by Judge Haight in the State Su-
preme Court.
A contract has been signed at Chicago by
lanes d. Carson, of the Columbia Iheater,
ond Heinrich Conried, the operatic mana
,sr whereby the former will, for a term OF
rears baue sole control for the United
States, Canada, Mexico, England and Aus
tralia OF every opera and play that the lat
ter controls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
A RACE CONIPIRACY.
ALABAMA NEGROES PLAN MASSACRE OF
THE WHITES.
Startling Revelations Made BY a Wounded
Negro at Deaths DJoT-The Bands
Armed and the Day Fixed for the
Bloody Work.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May Q The fol-
lowing particulars OF the plot laid by the
negroes at Sandy Ridge, Loundes county,
were reported to-day by several white men
from that section.
They say that negro who was mortally
wounded made some very startling revela-
tiOns. He stated that on Friday night
last was the time appointed to massacre
the whites. Meetings were held by the
lodges TO raise money to purchase ammu-
milton to kill the whites if they attempted
to arrest the negroes.
The principal negro engaged in the plot
was Bob Robinson, who was president of
the meeting. Bob spoke very bitterly Of
the whites and implored his fellow-broth-
ers to rise up in arTGs against them. Neal
Mangum was also implicated, and was sec
TetaTy aud treasurer OF the league. They
claim to have large societies throughout
the United States, who have resolved to
avenge their fallen ones and protect their
color in the future at all hazards.
The negroes say that LOwndes, Crenshaw
and Butler counties have have the largest
clubs and fully competent to do their duty.
They state that they have endured the
mistreatment of the whites long enough
and propose TO put an end to it or there
will be bloodshed All tue members OF
the lodge were rotilied by the leaders that
il they failed to be present ut the meeting
Friday night, and do their duty in the
proposed massacre OF the whites they
would be put to death.
The above statement is from Emerson
Shepherd, made under oath IN the pres
ence of four witnesses. The negro was
fatally shot in the fight with the Sherill's
posse last Thursday evening and has since
died. He said the leaders had COTTON
him into this trouble, and rs he expected
to die it was his desire TO see justice
meted out to them.
Forty eight OF the negroes engaged in
the riot have been arrested and Jailed.
The Sheritl's posse and the State troops
seem to haveput IN end 10 the trouble
for the present, bat another outbreak is
liable to come sooner or later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
A FINE CONCERT

by the Opera House Orchestra, Last Even
ipg-A Lsrg" Audience.
Last evenings concert by the Opera
House Orchestra was one Of the most en-
enjoyable musical events ever given in
Wheeling The fine programme prepared
was carried ont in a most satisfactory man
ner, aud all connected with the affair are
to be congratulated upon the result The
satisfactory rendition of the programme is
the more noticeable from the fact that
some half.dczen of those taking part were
outside the limits of the regular orchestra,
and thereto had little opportunity for
rehearsal with the majority, but in the
face of this usual barrier to good orches.
tral work, the unison was at all times well
nigh perfect.
The most satisfactory instrumental work
of the evening was the allegro from the un-
finished Schubert symphony. 1t was very
well done indeed, and caused some little
regret that the second part OF the pro.
uramme did not contain something of the
same sort from B-rlOiz, Beethoven or
HAYDN. In decided contrast TO the Schu
bert movement, were the graceful para
phrase on the familiar air OF the LOrely, and
Gungl's waltz, which were thoroughly en-
Ioyed by those OF the audience who did not
take kindly to the more classical numbers.
Mics Annie Lang's well played harp solo,
brought back the strains of "A song once
heard on every side, but now almost
forgotten for newer bnt often less
meritorious productions. The lair solo
i4t was enc0red. and presented with
some beautiful divers The vocalist OF
the evening was Miss Flora Williams, who
was at her best. and gave DAna's 'Salve
Regina" in a laished manner. She retir-
ed amid applause only 10 he brought back
bv the audience TO receive two beautiful
b0uretz. In response to the demands OF
the audience she aang Ardiu's al BanciO,
in a most charming manner.
Mr. Cooper's cello solo was very salts
factory piece Of work, and Mr.. Detz sus-
tained his reputation as a master OF the
nazgoon IN the fantasia on Aud Lang
Syne.
If the Opera House orchestra could be
induced to give us such concert about
every two weeks during the summer, the
public would take kindly to them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
ON THE EIGHTH DAY.
THE METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE
BEGINS THE SECOND WREH.
The Work Of Ysseriay-Nlmarols Memorials
Presented for C0nsiitraton-A Ministerial
Delegate Excluiei- A Debate On the
Appointment Of Bishops

New YORK, May 9.-The eighth day OF
the Twenty General Conference OF the
Methodist Church opened with Bishop
Mallalien presiding. Numerous memorials
were read. One of these was in the sup
port Of superanuated ministers, submitted
by Rev. Dr. II. II. Green, of upper Iowa.
The determination of boundaries of confer.
ences, was memorial offered by Rev. DR..
Belt OF Ohio. 4 committee on American
bible work, consisting of delegate from
each conference, was appointed. DR..
Wilder, of Illinois, offered reso-
luton for the Conference in lSg1
TO settle the question in regard TO the admis-
sion of women lay delegates. The quos-
ton was voted down. 1t was voted TO rx-
Clude Rev. Jnu. T. Richards, Of Montana,
whom it WAS learned was q delegate to
represent the conference, to which he does
not belong The question OF his adms
sion was debated for over an hour.
Bishop Waldron WAS appointed to pre-
side at the meeting of the Committee on
boundaries.
DIR. Gray, of WilliamspOrt. Pa offered
a resolution, providing that Bishops shall
be appointed 10 contiguous districts rather
than to be sent to different places of the
country. After considerable discussion the
resolution was referred TO special com
mittee to consider
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
POLITICIANS FALL OUT.
Prominent Kentucky Republicans Pass tho

Prominent kentucky Republicans Pass tho
Lie.
LEXINGTON, ny, May Col. A. NJ.
Swope, one of the most prominent Repub-
licans in this State, and former collector OF
internal revenue Of this district, met Col.
VIM. C.ssius GoOdloe, also a prominent
leader of the Republican party oftGe State,
aud a delegate to the Chicago convention,
in the lobby of the Ptw1ix Hotel, yester-
day morning, and Denounced him rs an
Infamous liar, a scOundrel, and at the
same time throwing of his coat The
hotel was crowded with strangers attend
ing the races. Col GoOdOe said that this
was no place to have a settlement, and no
trouble originated at the time. The atllir
grew out OF the speech made at the Louis
vile State Republican convention held
last week, in which GOodloe denounced
Swope aud stated thai - out OF tGe -
delegates from this county were not on
speaking terms with Swope.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
e.. l.. a w. STOCKHOLDERS
Directors Elected at ueveIaud-Pres 81
dents Annual Report.

Directors Elected at uevelaud-Presi-
dents Annual Report.
SPECIAL 7GegrGm 10 D.c Rs9L1cr.
CLEVELAND, O., May 9.-Tbe annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Clevs-
land, Lorain and Wheeling railroad was
held here to-day. Selah Chamber
lain, W. s. Streator T.. K. Pitkins,
Oscar Townsend, and c. |. Cutler,
Of Cleveland, Jno. Newell, of Chicago,
and H. A. Kent Of New York, were elect
ed directors. President Chamberlain made
his annual report which shows the gross
earnings for the year ending December 81,
l-S1, to have been 81, lO2, H~2 - Opera
ting expenses $500, 1870 II. In purchase oi
additional real estate and equipment S2i,
los 81; net earnings Ter the year $3.50
O!l 81 The directors did not organ,za,
less than quorum OF those elected Ia the
Board being present
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
CIRCUIT COURT.
Tho Business Transacted Before Judges
.Jasob and Boyd Nestsrday.

Tho Business Transacted Before Judges
Jasob and Boyd YESTERDAY.
In Part One, Judge Boyd, arguments on
the demurrer Of defendant 10 the hill oi
complainant, IN the case OF Flaccus d Son
Y. Jacob and Sue Berger, were heard.
The case OF Henry Hlldebrand '. David
Kull, Sr., was continued.
In the case of the city Y. William En-
blen, the verdict was set aside and the
case reset for May u
The case OF !. G. Dillon y. X J Smyth's
administrators, will be heard IN this Part
today.
In Part Two, Judge Jacob, in the case
of the State y Birdie Robinson alias Lot
tie Walton, indicted for grand larceny,
the plea of not guilty was withdrawn and
plea of guilty of petit larceny entered.
The Court sent her to jail for ninety dsys.
In the case Of Mole X Starke '. Viii
liam Riddle, the Jury found the plainuN
guilty. whereupOn the Court ordered that
the defendant pay $50 per year TO the Board
OF Commissioners, for the period OF seven
years, tor the support of the child, the first
payment 10 he made June lat.
The case of John Fowler V. D l. Phil
lips and y. c. CriswelI, was put on trial.
Fred. J. NOlte, native oi Germany,
was admitted TO citizenship.
The Gaze of the State '. Geo. Iied!ey, IN
dicted for grand larceny, will commence
in this Part to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
WIN. HALE'S DEATH.
How the Fatal Shot Came to be Fired.

How the Fatal Shot Came to be Fired.
Special Telegram to The Register.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, May 9-The
item containing the death Of William Hale,
which appeared exclusively in the REGIS
TER today, proves only too true. The
facts concerning the tragical event are
these: Andrew Woodyagd, a resident OF
Newark, Writ county, while absent from
home on Monday night, left a young man
named Robert Keys, aIephew of William
Hale, at his home to protect his family.
During the evening some noise was heard
at the window, and Keys reaching for his
gun fired through the window pane, sup
posing the man to be burglar. The bail
entered Ha!e's bre st, but he managed to
get away and was not found till yesterday
morning, He fingered till yesterday even
ing, when he died without, 80 fara "a known,
making any statement of his reasons for
being about the woodward premises The
young fellow who shot him is hut eighteen
years of age aud son Of O. +. Keys, Of
Newark. The affair is 4 sac one, accom-
panied by mysterious features, which make
'tquite t-aglCal hll parties are highly
connected. The deal man WAS formerly
deputy sheriff of the county and was well
known in this neighhOrhood
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Grand Commandery at Huntington.
Officers Elected.
NlcalrI It-l,rrrrt IN M plristcr


OGicers Elected.
Special TtlegTam 10 he Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, May 9.-The
Grand Commandery of West Virginia,
Knights Templar, met here to-day. All
the Commanderies in the State were repre-
sented, fifty-tour delegates being present.
The street parade came off at 10 o'clock.
The new officers elected were Jere A.
Miller, Grand Commander; w. NJ. Hovey,
Deputy Grand Commander; Charles p
Mathews, Grand Generalissimo; Gustave
Brown, Grand Captain General; Neil Rob
Jason, Grand Prelate; J. j. Peterson,
Grand Senior Warden stephen Waterhouse,
Grand Junior Warden; d. w. EmmODs,
Grand Treasurer; X c. Huntington,
Grand Recorder; J. A. McGullin, Grand
Standard Bearer; S. A. Sexton, Grand
Sword Bearer; +. l.. Rose, Grand Warden
J. NJ. Collins, Grand Captain of Guards.
The number of Knights reported in the
S ate is four hundred and five, an increase
Oi forty over last year. The ladies cir
Gle of Huntington Commandery enter
tained the Knights with banquet and
hall O.night. The next meeting will be
at Fairmont the second Wednesday in
May, l-~9.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
Mexico VIII Send - Man.

AUSTIN, TEN, May 9.-Governor Ross
and the managers of the international and
Interstate Drill Associations, have reeeiv.
ed a formal reply TO the invitation eNteud-
ed President Diaz and wife TO participate
in the Capitol dedication and festivities
next week. President Diaz, after express
ing regret at being unable to attend, in
forms the Governor that General Enrique
Mexia will attend the celebration a. his
personal representative. There will arc
be sent a military commission consisting OF
three high officers and band OF music
composed of fifty pieces.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10

UTICA, n Y, May .. The will Of Ros.
coe Conkling was offered for probate befor"
Surrogate Bliss to-day. The text of it il ~
follows !, Roscoe Conkling, Of tica, \.
Y. lido make, publish and declare my last
will and testament as follows. ] give,
devise and bequeath 10 my vile, Julia,
and TO her heirs and assigns forever, all my
property and estate, whether real, personal
or mixed, and constitute and appoint my
sad wife sole eXecntrix of this will. In
testimony whereof hereto sign my name,
this Dist day of June, 4. u. lsG7.
Signed. Roscoe CuNKLING.
The will is signed by Ellis Ii. Roberts
and c. II. HarkinE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
BPSwOOD.
The circus in Bellaire was an attraction

The circus in Bellaire was an attraction
yesterday
Mr.. W. McMechen il improving.
School election at which the length Of
the next school year will be submitted to
the ballot, will take place on the 2gth
inst.
4 four year old son Of Mrs. +. Collins,
whose husband was killed by falling from
the railroad track in Bellaire, few months
since. died Monday. 1t will be inferred at
Mt Calvary TO. day.
Part fthe NJ. + Choir will assist at an
entertainment in Wesley Chapel to-mor
row evening.
Miss Kate Fitzpatrick is suffering with
an attack Of acute neuralgia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
WEATHER REPORTS.
An Effort to Facilitate Their Correct Pub
liratiou

An Effort to Facilitate Their Correct Pub
HCatiOn.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-In view of the
necessity OF furnishing the night indica-
tions to the press OF the country at an ear
lier hour than is at present practicable, it
has been decided TO substitute telegraphiC
observations at : a. m. and : p M. stan
dard Eastern time for three observations
now telegraphed. Gen Greedy says in re.
gard TO this matter that the third tele-
graphic observation will be replaced by
special observations sent to this office,
which will keep the indications officer
fully advised as to the edge of advancing
cold waves, local storms or other marked
atmospheric phenomena. In connection
with this change there will he issued to all
points which can he promptly reached by
mail from the commercial Centers two daily
charts of the complete observations of the
country, which will he posted side by side
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
NIlchIrnn LnhnrltCs.

LANSING, Mich, May 9.-The State
Convention of the Union Labor party met
at II O'Clock this morning. The report
of tie Committee on Credentials showed 10
counties represented. The convention was
called to select State ticket, but the prob
abilities are that it will only choose dele
gates to the National Labor Convention at
Cincinnati
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
4 Monn.hlner Rescnod.

LYNCHUuRG, VA, May "a revenue
officer arrested a moonshiner, George Hale,
at Rocky Mount, franklin county, yester,
day, while peddling illicit whisky from an
OK cart. While on the way to jail the
guards were overpowered by crowd Of
one hundred and fifty men and the prisoner
was released Theoilicers were threatened
if pursuit should he attempted and the
rescued prisoner was carried to the noun
taius amid wild shouts. No pursuit was
made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
ACnmrIImentt % Nash.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-POstmaster-
General Dickinson has written letter to
T. T. Nash, General Superintendent of the
railway mail service, accepting with the
utmost regret his resignation rendered some
weeks ago. in the course of which he says:
In accepting your resignation to take ei-
feet on the appointment OF your successor
It Is fitting that | should bear testimony to
your uusel6sh devotion to the public inter
est. TO your conservative and safe Iudg-
ment in important business affairs and to
your steadIness and bravery in doing right
ALWAYS"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
UNHAPPY REPUBLICANS.
Tho Island Enumeration Turns Out Bad
Tr the CerymandcrCrs-S0

Tho Island Enumeration Turns Out Bad
fpr the Gerymandercrs-Note
The Republican gcrymandering politi-
clans who set up a little scheme, some
lime since, by which they expected to 20
reconstruct the wards that they would
knock off 81 couple of Counclmen in DEM
.ocratic wards and add as many in Rcpub-
lican wards, are in a quandary. Their
scheme, so far as concerns the Seventh
ward, has proven ffutiess, and they are
unhappy.
1t was the hope that the census taker
would increase the population OF that
ward to such an extent that another COuu-
Gilman could be elected fiom that Repub-
ncan stronghold. But imagine their
dismay aud horror when MI
Maxwell who was employed to take the
enumeration of the ward, presented his
figures and they were found to show
about $50 less population than the total OF
Il former enumeration.
Here was pretty state of things! This
would never do. 1t didn't gee
with the schemc. Mr.. Maxwell
hadn't counted enough people, and
| something must he done, SO the unhappy
/ Republicans OF the solid Seventh concluded
| 10 get together and talk over the stu Ition,
and, # possible, have Mr.. Maxwell 20
over the ground again, although that gen
! tleman has protested 10 his friends that he
| counted everybody he cOuld find and that
he can see no hope of figuring out an IN
crease satisfactory to his employers.
II is understood that this meeting WAS
to have been held Monday evening to de-
wise ways and means whereby an increase
c0uld be secured, hat the circus had more
attractions than even the scheme and 30 the
Meeting was postponed until last evening
Abou; halt dozen or few more people
interested in this matter assembled to-
gcther at the hose house last night, but
whether it WIS to discuss the erection of a
wigwam Tor the Logan Club, or to wall
over the result of the enumeration, or both,
could not he learned 1t il understood,
however, that Mr. Maxwell il going over
the ward again 10 see If the enumeration
can't be increased As there are no GENE
teries on the Island, and dead people cant
be counted, it is probable that the gerry
wanderers have instructed him TO count in
the dogs Of the ward, which, considering
that they are taxed may do "a well as hu-
man beings for the purposes of the schem-
ers.
1t is supposed Mr.. Maxwell's 5 second trip
will be an additional expense to the city,
and if he again fails to drum up enough
people to suit "Jerry,' another enumera-
tor will be given a chance, at further eH-
pense OF course it il not probable that
the population has decreased on the Island,
utthat it has increased somewhat, and the
Republicans propose to have it that way II
il takes all summer.
The Democrats of HowleytOwn and
neighbcrhood are organizing a club and are
out soliciting assistance They will prob
ably select either Swartz's or MOran's Hall.
When they get fully under way they will
make TousiDg club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
Denth of parmIeY RlIIIncs

CHICAGO May 9.-Parmley Billings,
the young man after whom the city Of Bill
liugs, Mont, was named, died here yes
terday. lie has been an invalid for several
months. During his Illness Mr. Billings
had mania for buying clothes He pur-
chased a number of suits which he did not
even put on, and it is said that he leaves
one of the largest wardrObes ever collected
by one man in this city. His father was
road, and is y wealthy citizen Of New
York
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10
GLUE MAKERS
Petition Congress Against a Removal of
Tariff Duty.

Petition Congress Against Removal of
TariH Duty.
Special TElcgr0m to he Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May "a meet
ing Of the Executive Committee of tine
United States Glue Manufacturers Asso-
citation, was held here to-day. Among
those in attendance were ex-Mayor T. J..
Stephen, of Cincinnati, and r, NJ. Gni-
land, of Wheeling. The object of the
meeting was to see the members of Congress
about the duty on glue, which the Mills
tariff bill proposes TO remove, and to pro-
test against its being placed on the free
list. A petition which had been prepared
by committee was ratified, aud copies
will he duly forwarded to each member of
Congress, which gives a history of the glue
industry ia the United States, sad an al
gument why the duty on imported glue
should be maintained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-10

TRENTON, n. J., May 9.-The Republl-
can State Convention to select delegates to
the Chicago convention assembled at noon
to-day. A picture Of JamessG. Blaine i"ss
placed on the platform amid tremendous
cheers. State Senator Gardner was elected
temporary chairman. After the appoint
ment of the usual committees, recess
Was taken.
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L,rhtnlnc Strikes q schnol HOUSE.

CHICAGO, May "A dispatch from Day
ton, Ohio, says During a severe STERN yes
terday afternoon lightning struck the Sev
enth District school. The greatest excite
meut prevailed and a panic among the
children was only prevented by the pres
ence of miud displayed by the telchers
The shock was severe TO many of the chill
dren and two little girls were fatally In
Jared.