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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Hard Up for Floppors
CHENILLE, W. VA, Sept. Is.

CHENILLE, W. VA, Sept. Is.
To tie Editor Of Ge Register:
SIR:-Tuesdsy's I~nteHigeaeer contained
\ letter from VIM. l.. Hays, of Sterling,
Colorado, in which Mr.. Hays says he Is .
Republican this year, aud the htebigeHeer
claims him as q hoppsr. 1t is very
amusing to rs here where Mr.. Hays Is
we'll known. He was q strong Republican
IN 1884, and ran on the Republican ticket
for Prosecuting Attorney in Calhoun
county that year. He lived il Richie
county prior to that time, and there
afiiisted with the Republicans,
The IRteiigeaeer IS hard up for f1oppers
Mr.. HAYS has been q Republican, strong
IN the faith, for the past ten years. Demo-
crscy is hourishing in Gilmer, while the
Republicans show evidence o~fapproaching
defeat. Truly,
K. F. KIDD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Rrndia Will Jnmn ALONE.

NEW YORK, September 2O.-Although
the P~oughkeepsie sporting mau who wish
ed Steve Brcdie to jump with him from
the Poughkeepsie bridge has withdrawn
bis challenges, Brodie will jump, as an
nounced, next week. At the point where
he will leap from the bridge the distance 10
the water is 212 feet. A purse for Brodie
has been contributed by ~Poughkeepeie
sporting men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Engineer Holloway Killed.

CINCINNATI o., September 2l.-A
special from Somerset, KY, says: s. L.
Holloway, engineer on the G. N. o. and
Texas Pacific Railroad OF this place, was
ron over and instantly killed at OikIaud,
Tenn, last night. He was torn in twain
near the csntre of the body aud lived but
a IOment afterwsrd. His remains will
be shipped TO Cleveland, Ohio, where his
wife snd children reside.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
A Rival for the Standard.

PrTTsBURG, September 21.-It was re-
ported yesterday that a company, with a
capital stock of $50, 600, 600, was being
formed in Pittsburg, Oil City and New
York TO compete with the Standard Oh
Company. II was further stated that the
numerons small pipe lines which have
been constructed lately would be connected
and all managed under n head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
The Sugar Schedule Next.

WASHINGTON, September 21.-The pub
lie hearing before the Senate Finance Com
~s1ittea, on the sugar schedule, will begir
tomorrow. John E. Searlc, Jr., Secretary
of the Sugar Trust, is the first witness
The Finance Committee has snbpensed
several copper buyers to appear mex
Thursday to give testimony concerning
the copper syndicate which controls the
copper product Of the world.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Low Ratio Excursion for Special Days to
Ohio Centennial ut Columbus via b. &
q. X. H
On September Goth Garages and Farmer
Clubs). 21st knights Of Pythiss), 18th
(Ohio Sunday School Uniop), s9lh Com
mrrcisl Travellers Day. October 4th (Odd
Fellows Day.. 10th Improved Order Of
Red Mem, 15th (EvsrybOdy's Day., 18th
(Ohio League Republican Clubs, the b. q
D Railroad will sell roaud trip excursion
tickets TO Columbus at the low rate Of
81 IS IRON Wheeling, W. Va, for all reg
ulsr trsins on above dates. Tickets good
going on date Of sale only, and good re-
farming three days, including date Of sale.
For tickets and time OF trains call ON or
address Baltimore and Ohio agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
co,ss,r,nha ar a Geor,s Msstipr.

NEW YORK, September 81. While
Hugh o. Pentecost and Henry George were
addressing a meeting in Belleville Avenue
rink, Newark, n. J., last night, the music
gallery fell. Eleven men and boys were
injured. The more seriously hurt are
James Gould, Benjamin Francisco. Thos.
Morgan, Henry Hayes and James Early.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Greensburg Races.

GREENsBURG, PA, September 2l.-
There was some lively sport at the fair to
DAY, bus the threatening weather kept the
atts1dincs much below what it otherwise
would have been. The crowd, however,
numbered nearly 1000. The free-for.al
psc me- race was the feature of the races.
The entries were Henry H., Jennie K,
Patsy Clinker and King Brister. Jennie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Postmaster Judd Weary of His Place.

CHICAGO, September 21.-In an inter
Visw in au afternoon paper Postmaster
Judd is quoted as saying: 1.-The truth is
that l am not pleased with my present
position. ] never have been and would
have been ont of this Office some time
since Rad it not been for this antsgonism
of nv enemies. | want to get out OF it
now az soon as | consistently can do co."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Judge Terry and wife Indicted.

SAN Francisco, September 21.-Tbe
United States Grand Jury today reported
several indictments against ex-Judge
Davis s. Terry and his wife, Mira. Sarah
Althea Terry. The indictments are based
uuon the recent outbreak in the United
states Circui, Court room during the read
ing Of the decision in the Sharon case by
Justice Field, of the United States
Supreme Court, ard for which Judge
Terry and were committed to jaiIfor con-
tempt, and are now serving their sen-
tPnca.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
nick.rIpx With the Republicans.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, September 81
Colonel Lee Crsndali, Of Washington, edi,
tor OF the National Tie,V, is here. The
Viep was formerly 3 Greeuback paper, but
of late has besn taking q marked interest
10 General Gnf, and a number of prom
iueut Republicans have been in consulta.
ton With Mr. Crapdall since his arrival
here. II ia believed that q scheme ia on
foot to break mp the frsion recently effect
ed in this county and endeavor to lead the
old Gtesnback forces in the Republican
camp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
The Review OF Trade.

NEW YORK, September II r G. Dun
& Co. g weekly review o ftrads: Tee volume
OF leeilinate business continues TO improve.
Crop reports are altogether favorable IS to
corn. The general average Of prices has
declined slightly. In stocks a severe reac.
ton averaging So per share eliminated Last
Saturday, and there has been an average
advance Of 81 so per share. The buslnese
failures number 226. as compared with PIT
last week aud 224 Inc week previous TO the
LAST
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Hay Fever,

I have been q great sufferer from hay
fever for Is years. 1 read Of the many won
drous cures Of Eiy's Cream Balm and
thought l would try it. In fifteen minutes
after one application / wa wonderfully
helped. Two weeks ago I commenced using
il and nov l feel entirely cured. 1t is tie
greatest medical discovery ever known or
heard of.-Duhamel Clark, Lynn, Mass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
M,s,,. Amman, for a, N.w Trial.

NEW YORK, September 81. When
Most, the Anarchist, was found guilty Last
November Of misdemesnor in the use Of
~incoudiayy Language, and sentenced to One
year imprisonment in the penitentiary, he
wes admitted By Judge Co@ing to IS, 00O
bail pending an appeal for a new trial.
Assistant District Attorney Semple is now
busy preparing to srgue the case on behalf
Of the prosecution, and the appeal will be
taken before the General Term as early as
nnsaihla
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Transfer OF Real Estate.

The following transfer of real estate
was left for record at Clerk Hooks Office,
yesterday:
Deed made September 10, 1888, by Mrs.
Louisa King and John, her husband, to
John Meizbery, for the north half of LOT
No. IL. in square No 2, in the subdivision
Of the Joseph Hydingsr estate. Considera-
ton, S275.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
woman with q History.

CHICAGO, September 21.-A local paper
saws: Mrs. Dulone, the widowed teacher
who committed suicide q couple OF days
sgo because of grief over the recent death Of
her daughter had affected her mind, was
the sister in.law of General Franz Siege',
DOW register in Nsw York. She was the
daughter of the old German revolutionary
hero, Rudolph Dulone, pastor OF Our Lady's
Church in Bremen, Germany, and alter
wards a well-known ~pedagcgus IN New
York State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

THE CAaPSIGN TEXT ROCK for
SIS IN now ready, and will be fur
nished ON application TO the Sntionai
Democratic Committee, 10 West 2sth
ST.. New YOrk City. Price 81 90. In
quantities of five or more 80 cents
each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
At Emsasiner's.

$50, S225, $50 {. 1915, $3.50, S. 90,
S.. 90 and 81. so. elegant line Of Jackets.
At SIS, Seal Plush Modieekss.
At $40, Atwood tailor-msde Newman
kets.
At 81 so, $500 and So so, finest quality
Jersey Waists. Some very pretty designs
at EMsHEIMER's,
Eleventh street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
The Boy Hero.

OF Martin Hayden, who commences 9
weeks engagement at the Grand Opers
House, Monday, September Oath, the cor
respondent of the New York Mirror says
"Martin Hayden, in "A Boy Hero open
ed the Peoples Saturday night to an Ell.
thusiastic audience, VINO were pleased
with the star and the play. 1t ia a melo'
drama with strong situations, and the
tableaux are well arranged. There Il
plenty OF singing by the principals. Mr.,
Hayden has a good company and fine
printing"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
The Pinned knirh.. to Turn Out.

The Plumsd Knights held a meeting at
the Lincoln Club rooms LAST evening and
decided to march over the same route to-
night az was intended last Saturday, i. e.:
The Knights will form st the club rooms
81 Gas p m. sharp and march down Mar
ket to Sixteenth, out Sixteenth to Jacob,
ND Jacob 10 Fourteenth, down Fourteenth
to Market, up Market to Twelfth, down
Twelfty to Main and mp Main to the ferry.
The steamer Climax will bring the club
down to the wharf after the meeting is over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Index TO New advertisements,
SECOND PAGE.

wsntsd-Girl for Homework.
Gas G~lOhes-swing SrOS
An IGdispens bic pok-Stanton h Davenport
Art , laS-MiSS Kate Lei htop.
Public Sale of Old Court House Property.
Wauted-Teuemeut for Small Family.
Attention. Young Mems Democratic Club.
List OF r etterS.
Lists Cough -yruP-R. II. List.
Religions Notices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Thu Bank ThIeftn JAN.

NEW YORK, September 21.-Henry F.
Harding, who boldly entered first the Fifth
National Bank and later the Commercial
National Bank and grabbed q good sum in
each place, was ~arraigned in the Tombe
Court to-day. He pleaded not guilty and
committed for trial without bail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
GENERAL INTELIIGRNCR,
Nav Machinery.

The Wheeling Electrical Company broke
ground yesterday for q new dynamo and
engine, made necessary by the rapid in
crease in the electric light patronage. The
new machinery will be in operation in q
very short time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Thieves Make q Big Raul.

NEW YORK, September 21.-A Buffalo
special says: Thieves last night entered
the psy car of the Lake Shore road in the
outskirts of that city and administered
ether to the occupants and escaped with
$40, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Eodsd IN. Life with LAudanum.

GREENsBURG, Pa, September IL
David Bell, Of Derry Station, committed
suicide last night by taking laudannm.
He had been drinking hard Of Late. He
was forty years oii, q shoemaker BY trade.
and leaves q wife and eight children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Aid for Fever Sufferers.

TIE REGISTER has received M contri'
button of 81, and one of S. for the relief Of
the yellow fever sufferers. The REGIsTER
will % pleased to receive aud tCrwsrd any
money which may be LETT at this office foi
this object.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Earned runs, Wheeling 3; base hits,
Yak 2, Swift; struck ont, by Flanagan q.
By Henuessy 1; bases on balls, on Flanagan
2, off Henuessy 8; wild pitches, Flanagan
1, Hennessy 8; passed balls, Yak 3. Dlllop
2. Time, two hours. Umpire, Young. !
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
wen, to chicago for a President.

NEW YORK, September 21.-Tbe con-
vention of the United Typothstn adjourned
this afternoon until October 3, 1889, when
the delegates will convene again in st.
Louis. Andrew Mentally, of Chiesgo, was
elected President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

We carry the largest and best aSsort-
msnt ever brought to the city. Call and
be convinced. BREMER & SCHAKFER,
Headquarters for Fireworks,
1405 Main Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Ffty-two-iuch Cloth, 30c.; 54-iDet
Cloth, SOC. 54-inch Cloth, &c.; 54-inct
Habit Csc, 54.inch Brosdcloth, SITS. q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
DJeelin9 R&9ister
YESTERDIY II THE CITY.


Mr. G. Schaspt Gho Opera House druS-
zlst, made the following observations OF
ths temperature yesterday: D. M,
So; 9 a m, 81; II W., 20; 3 p. N, 70;
D. M, 90. Weather clear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

THE teachers library is incomplete with
ont "Ridpath's History Of the World"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Notes.

Go over and ses a good game to-day.
Wheeling has defeated Mansfield clever
out of thirteen games.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

THIRTY-sIx-INcH all wool Henrietta,
SSc, 44c. and Soc; 40-inch Serge, 44c.
40-inch all wool Plaids and Stripes fol
Polonaises, at Emshsimer's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
At Emsheimer,s.

The SUNDAY REGISTER is alrays
interesting. Buy a copy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Challenge Accepted.

Manager ~Buckenberger said yesterday
that Wheeling will accept the challenge Of
the Toledoes to play seven games for S
purse of $500 on the following conditions:
That three games be played in Toledo,
three in Wheeling and the seventh at either
Steuhenvills or P%ittsburg, and that the
winning club is to take rs per cent. Of the
gate receipts and the loser 25' per cent
This is a much fairer proposition than that
of the T~oledoes, who wanted all the games
played IN their grounds. Manager Buck
enberger has telegrapbed the Toledo nine
his acceptance on the above terms 1t is
hoped the Toledoes will accept aud Wheel
ing will assure them big crowds at all three
of the games here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

CLAM SOUP this morning and evening
at the Basement Saloon, corner Market
and Fourteenth streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

RIBBED all wool Vests, Natural all
woo! Vests, Medicated all wool Vests for
Ladies, Gents and Children, at Emsheim-
arIa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Arrays in demand-Te SUNDAYREG-
ISTER. Secure a copy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

No lawyers library is complete unless
1t contains Ri dpsth's History Of tbs
World"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

AHthe telegraphie and local neses of the Say
re published IN The SUNDAYREGIS7ER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

FOE the business man, "Ridpath's His
tory Of the World"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Election of Omcers.

The Thomson M. E. Church Sunday
School elected officers Thursday night to
serve for the ensuing year, as follows:
superintendent, Henry Jones; Assistant
Superintendent. B. q. McGraw; First Lii
brariap, L. A. Lailscce; Assistant Libra
risns, Jasen Stamp, EGb. Donaldson and
Louis Smith; Secretary, Geo. Maxwell;
Assistant Secretary, Harry Bell; Treas
urer, Wilbur Stone; Reception Committee,
John Lashley and Chss, Sturgiss; Visiting
COMMITTEES, Mrs. d. K. Bell, Mrs. Fergus
Whally and Miss Ida Lawson; Superin-
teEdent of Infant Department, Miss Lizzie
Jones.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Rase Bal and other sporting Reacs are
fsat,rs Of The SUNDAY REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
On His WAY South.

Mr.. Orson staly arrived in the city yes.
terdsy with his family and will remain
here several days, being quartered at the
Howell House. Mr.. Staley has been O
farmer in Iowa for the past nineteen years,
being located about ninety miles this side
of Sioux City, and be hiss cold his farm
there and is now on his way to Petersburg,
Va, where he will locate. Mr.. Staly has
two large wagons and some fiue horses and
he came overland as far rs Burlington,
coming from there by rail. He has never
been at Petersburg, but goes there on
the recommendation of a friend
and from what he read in the
papers Of that section. He says the aver
& price for oats in Iowa is Is cents per
bushel, corn 20 cents, and hay S. to So per
ton. These are the main products of the
part of the State in which he vas located,
and he says fruit cannot be raised with
any success. Mr.. Staly, in speaking of
cyclones, says you can be safe in believing
anything you read in the papers about
them. He will probably leave for his
destination overland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Labor nelrs is an Interesting feature Of til
SUNDAY REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

SMILE End the smOOthsst, strOngss
and most elastic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Fireworks.

BriqAf, Interesting, Nersy-TRe SUN
DAY REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Pittsburg Excursion to the Centennial o
Ana-Aouv Nonnk


September "a, 25 and 26 the B. and o
will sell excursion tickets to Pittsburg on
all regular trains. Fare for the round
trip, ST. IS. Tickets good returning until
September 9th, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

The SUNDAY REGISTER is the best
paper pa6lished in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

THE clergyman should have 'Ridpatb's
History Of the World"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22

Fob the home, '.Ridpath's History Of
the World"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
I.aapne and Association.

At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2; Phila-
delpbia 3. =.
At Observation-Disclosures, Athletics 4.
At Detroit Detroit 3, New York 3.
At Chicsgo-First game: Chicago 2,
Washington 8; second game, Chicago 10,
Washington o.
At Pittshurg-Boetou l, Pistsburg2 2.
At Observation-Disclosures Brooklyn 8.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-22
Circuit Court.

In Judge Jacobs Court, yesterday, The
day was taken up with arguments O
council in the case Of the sction brought
by Gregory Warner against the Board o.
Police and Fire Commissioners and the
city, touching the legality of the said
Board. City Solicitor Caldwe ard 81. NJ
Russell appeared for the city, and w. P
Hubbard and Ewing, Melvin and Riley
for the plaintiff.
Before Judge Boyd, Richard Fo,syths
plead guilty to petit larceny and got thirty
days in Jail.
John Harding, indicted for forgery,
plead guilty to petit larceny and got TWEEN
ty days in Jail.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-03-08
TRAIN ROBBERS.
an Express Train on the sc. Louis,
Arkansas K Texas Robbed.

Sr. LOUIS, March 1.-The Post Dis
patch's special from Pine Bluff, Arkansas,
says that the train on the St. Louis, Ar.
kansas & Texas, north bound, stopped at
Kingsland about 1 O'Clock yesterday
morning when three men stepped on the
baggage car next to the engine About u
mile from Kingsland the train 81 idenly
stopped and the conductor stepped to the
door 10 see what was the matter. As he
opened the door bullet whistled by his
head and he st once retired to the inside
Of the car, where he remained during the
trouble. The robbers went to the en-.
CINE and compelled the engineer and
fireman TO throw up their hands They
were ordered to ask the messenger to
open the car They did as ordered, but
he refused to open the door Then began
fusladc @lfife attempts were being
made to fofce R&ay into the car: Pheir
attempts we're iaeiiectual aud after set.
ting the car on fire, they were enabled TO
get in. The messenger opened the safe
for them and the contents were quickly
transferred TO the sacks which they car
ried. The mail car and passengers were
not molcsicd. Between five anu Ten
thousand dollars are thought to have been
taken The sheriff and posse are IN pur'
suit OF the robbers
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-03-08
GUILTY OF MURDER.
The Verdict OF the Jury la the Foster
Murder Case.

BEDFORD. March 3.---'rhe jury IA the
Foster murder case on trial here yesterday
brought in Il verdict Of murder In the
first degree. after three hours consider.
alton with the penalty of death, March
-, 1889, is fixed rs the day for execution.
An appeal will be taken
The murder Of which Foster was con.
vcted was committed near Blocktown, in
the Eastern part of the county, about ten
weeks ago. Foster. who had been
working rs railroad grader on the
Diagonal Railroad in Missouri, started in
u Northwestern direction with Emmett
Reed fellow workman In a covered
wagon. The team and wagon belonged
to Reed who also had some money,
Foster killed Reed. tied "A stone around
the body aud threw ii into the Platte
river, together with his trunk which he
had riiicd lie then started with his
team for Nebraska. Some little boys
while playing on the bank Of the river
the next day saw the trunk floating on
the water. The river was dragged and
the body Of the murdered man discover
ed Foster, Immediately after com
hitting the crime, started west with the
team and wagon. lie was traced and
captured at Nebraska City, His parents
live in Indiana and are said to be we'll
to.do people. Reed, the murdered man,
was the son Of II wcll.to.do farmer OF
Kossuth county, this State,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-03-08
A STRIKE TRAGEDY.
A brotherhood Man Shot and Killed by
aDepuly sheriff:

LINNEUs, Mo, March Sat Brookfield,
Missouri, at four o clock this morning,
George II. Bostwick, Burlington bridge
foreman, fatally shot in the right temple,
John Roxy, Brotherhood striking en-
gineer To avoid lynching Bostwick was
walked to Linneus, where he is now un.
der arrest He states that he was Il sworn
deputy sheriff ana in charge of the engine
Just arrived from the east at Brookticld,
and that Roxy and others approached the
engine and endeavorcd TO take charge of
il, an alteration ensued in which Roxy
ircw pistol and when refusing TO put
It up he BostwiCk) shot him. BOStwick
claims to have been warm friend Of
RJXy's, and says that short Inc before
the shooting they were laughing and
Joking together Bostwick expects to be
taken to Kansas City in a few hours.
There is intense excitement at Brookfeld.
Forty armed deputies leave here soon for
BrOokfield. The opinion is that Bostwick
became excited and shot without suffi-
1icnt prOvocation. The facts show. how
ever. that his life was in danger. This is
the third act of violence at Brookfield
this week Sheriff Denbe was at Brook
field and his presence, no doubt, saved q
very serious riot.