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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
CABLE FLASHES.

The Czar of Russia has presented hi.
portrait to Count Herbert Bismarck.
Earl Spencer contradicts most emphati
cally the rumor that his views regarding
home rule are changing. He declares that
he never favored home rule for Ireland more
strongly than at present.
All tie military officers, except two,
who were charged with conspiring against
the Spanish Government, have been re.
leased The charges were due to excessive
zeal on the part of the secret police.
A violent hurricane swept over Lake
Balatony, in Hungary. on Wednesday,
and boat containing number Of reapers,
with the fruits of their harvesting, was
capsized and fifteen persons were drowned.
NJ. Goblet, French Minister of Foreign
affairs, has notified Esssd Pasha, the Turk.
ism Embassador. that France supports
Turkeys contention that article X Of the
Suez Canal Convention, while only refer.
ring to the eastern coast Of the Red Sea,
does not imply that Turkey shall renouncs
the control of the western coast.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Can Pick Any Lock.


Mr.. A. G. Hobbs and wife, Of Bridge
port, Conn, who were the guests of Mr.
John II. Hobbs for few days, returned
home Friday morning. Mr.. Hobbs /,
known all over this country and in En-
rope, he having been safe and lock man.
ufacturer in the latter country for mum.
ber or years. His ability to pick any loci
ever manufactured Is remarkable, and ai
the first Worlds Fair In London be sue
ceeded in picking every lock Of any de.
scription on exhibition there. There an
numbers of interesting incidents connected
with Mr.. Hobbs life, one Of which may be
repeated here. A large insurance firm In
New York at one time thought they had q
safe lock that NO one could tamper with,
as IL contained an arrangement 10 seize the
lock picks when they were inserted. Ths
firm were % confident Of its impen.
etrability thst they placed $500 in The
safe one evening aud informed Mr.. Hobbe
that ii was his If he could open the safe.
They left him in the Office, and shortly Of.
forwards Mr.. Hobbs succeeded in throw
ing back the bolts, in which condition he
left them, notifying the officials of tn
company to meet him st the ofics early
next morning When they met the OH.
Gals thought Mr.. Hobbs had failed, and
had good laugh ct his expense. He told
them that something wns wrong with thl
lock, and they imagined the picks had be
come fastened in the lock and asksd Mr..
Hobbs il that was the trouble. '.Not si
all, /" said the gentleman, "ths troubIe
with the lock ID thst It win not bold fhs
door shut" and he walked up and pulled
il open. The officials were % astonished
that they almost tainted, and Hr. Hobbt
vas $500 ahead. Mr.. Hobbs h now presi.
dent Of the Metallic Cartxidp Company,
Of Bridgeport which furnilhas eartEidesI
/ 10 every country under IL -.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
CONDENSED TKLKGRAMs.

An unknown man was drowned on O
steamer near Ironton, o.
TIE yellow fever epidemic at Jackson
vile, Fla, is spreading.
Peter Mcdonald dropped dead in Q faro
bank at Columbus, o.
William Sspp was arrested at Lebanon,
Ky, for attempting to poison his wife.
Daniel Myers, a tramp molder, was in
stantly killed by the cars near Wooster,
Ohio.
Mrs. Baniel Pennington, Of Englewood,
Chicago suburb, was killed in a run
away.
Thomas Nunnelly was shot and fatally
wounded by John Williams near Somer-
set, Ky.
George Floyd fell from telephone pole
at Terre Haute, Ind, and was seriously in
jured. -
Charles Meyer fell seventy-fve feet from
balloon near Shelbyville, Ill, receiving
probably fatal injuries.
Albert W. Barnum, son of Judge Bar
mum, Of Chicago, accidentally shot him
self. The wound is not likely to prove
fatal.
Horace Christler, q farmer living in
Elmont township, Allen county, Kansas,
was killed by neighbor, John Carter.
An insane inmate of the Madison county
Ind. Infirmary has fallen heir TO an
estate valued ut $5O,0 by the death Of
an uncle.
Arthur W. Dickens, novelist, commit
ted suicide at Los Angeles, Gal, by shoot
ing himself. He left letter full of cyni-
cal sentiment.
Twenty German saloon-keepers were ar
rested at Cleveland, O., for violating the
Owen Sunday closing law. Each one asked
for jury trial.
One of the largest purchases of beef cat
tie ever known in Kentucky is now being
made in the vicinity of Lexington. The
sales will realize $3.50, 900.
Three unmarried men, Jscob Hubinee,
Henry Schmidt and Louis Verne, were
drowned while crossing Saginaw River, at
Bay City, Mich, by the capsizing Of their
boat.
Miss Daisy Slsckk, . school teacher resid-
ing ut LAgro, Ind, has brought suit against
q rich farmer, named Or, to recover
damages in the sum Of $40, 900 for alleged
Islander.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
THE MESSAGE
MEETS THURMAE'S APPROVAL.
II was Bold, Patriotic and Satssmanhks
Stand.
THE GROUND GOHEOYER CAREFULLY.
Other Sentiment Commsndatory Of the
President.

NEW YORK, August 25.-The Herald
this morning has special from Chicago
giving Judge Thurman's views on the mes
sage sent by President Cleveland to Con-
gress. The special says: On the train
from Port Huron to Chicago, Judge Thur
man, after reading the Presidents mes
sage. talked quite freely concerning it, Civ
ing it his hearty endorsementand congratu
lating Mr.. Cleveland upon the bold and
statesmanlike stand he had taken. "As q
whole" the Judge said I" it shows that the
President has both q broad and compre-
hensive grasp of the situation and under
stood it thoroughly"
''How do you look upon the question Of
retaliation"
''That question is answered." replied
the Judge, "when say that endorse the
recommendations the President has made
in his message. The country can trust
Mr.. Cleveland because of his conservatism
and good judgment. He is self-reliant,
and at the same time will not refuse to lis
ten to the advice and opinions of those in
whom he has confidence. l cannot 60 in
to the merits of the case now, because /
have not given this subject the careful
study it deserves, but it is plain to see
that the President has gone over the
ground carefully. The message is calm
and digniied, and does not indulge in
threats, though it is evidently the work of
a man who sees his duty clear, and does
not hesitate to perform it, Mr.. Cleveland
is thoroughly in earnest in everything he
does, and he takes no step which he does
not feel will result in benefit to the coun-
try"
Judge Thurman said he did not think
the present agitation would disturb the
relatians now existing between the Uuited
States and Canada, or the United States
and England. The countries thoroughly
understood each other, and while there
might be msrPlots who would like to see
trouble grow out of the fisheries
question they would be disap-
pointed. The effect of the message
would be beneficial in this, that it would
lead to its thorough discussion and con-
sideratiop, and this was what was wanted.
The matter was not sufficiently understood
at the present time by the people of this
country, but the man who had read the
message could not fail to get an insight
into it which would enable him to appre-
ciate its importance, even had he never
heard of the subject before.
Judge Thurman believed that the pres
ident has taken thoroughly American
way out of the present difficulty and that
this in itselfwill commend him more than
ever to the people of the country, who are
not so blinded by partisan prejudice as to
be unwilling to give credit where it is
Justly due.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
"A FINDLAY SENSATION.
A Young Society Lady Sues For Bstrs
and Breach of PromiSe.

Young Society Lady Sues For Betrayal
and Breach Of Promise.
FINDLAY, o, August 25.-A great sen-
sation was created to-day by the filing of q
suit for $40 600 damages for betrayal and
breach of promise, the parties being very
highly connected. The plaintiff is Miss
Maud Myers, beautiful girl of 10, the
only daughter of Probate Judge George
W. Myers. The defendant is VIM. T.
Rufer, wealthy manufacturer owning a
half interest in the Ohio Lantern Company
of this city. The plaintiff alleges that she
and Rufer were engaged to be married
and that her parents consent
was asked and obtained by
him; that while the defendant wss made
almost q member of the family she was be-
traYed by himE and that month ago he
entered into a written contract to marry
her inside of thirty days or in default OF
contract he would pay $20, 900 as dam
ages. The time having expired and Rufer
refusing to fulfill his promises, suit is
brought.
The defendant claims that he will file
an answer which will place different face
upon the matter and says the contract was
signed because of threatened violence and
that is not binding. The case promises to
develop several sensations before it is con-
cluded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A Rival to the Mammoth.

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 25.-A
large cave has been discovered at Red
Boiling Springs. The entrance is large
enough to drive in two-horse wagon and
turn round inside. It has already been
explored four miles, some of the passages
being so small that it would seem impossi-
BILE to pass through. The place is replete
with underground rivers, bottomless pits
and all the needful accessories to constitute
well-regulated cavern.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Fatal Roller Exo,osion.

PIrTsBURG, PA, August 25.-A Cory.
Pa, special says: By the explosion of a
boiler Of tbrashipg machine on the farm
OF Samuel Boutwell, this afternoon, Will.
lam Clough, the engineer, was instantly
killed and Arthur McCray, one of the
workmen, was injured 80 that he died
shortly afterwards. Perry Cory and JEFF
ferson Boutwell, were also seriously in
iured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
TRAFFIC RATES
VIOLATE fHB INTERSTATE LII.
Chicago Shippers hnlynd By he
0aasA
SLI FRIIcISCo ILDR IRLRBR
To New York Than b As Windy
City.

oHrcAao, August 26--A local paper
says: The new trAnsosntinsntal tarias.
which arc 10 70 into effect Ssptsmbsr I.
were received In Chicago yesterday, and
created conformation amoae both shippsrs
and railroad oficiala Il had been ex.
pected that rates would b bassd, 70 . osr-
tain extent On The distance bstwseh
points, in ooaformity with ~ leaG and
abort haul clause of ths Interstate Oon.
msrcs Law, but Il b Aot doos. For In
stance, the rate on hardware from New
York to San Fancisoo h 81 90. while from
Chicago the rate 10 San Francisco u S3 10.
The rate 10 New York ffom Chicago 70 90
cents. The ssms h true Of cotton piscs
eoods.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Warren Againat Wier.

ASHLAND, WIS, August 25.-Tommy
Warren, the champion feather-weight Of
the northwest, last night issued chsl-
lenge to Ike Wier, the Belfast Spider"
By telegraph to Boston. Wier offers to
fight the "Spider" anywhere between Ash
land and Boston. with bare fists, London
pr;ze-ring rules, to finish, for 81 500 q
side. Warren also offers to fight the match
drawn at Minneapolis over again.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
THE BRIDGE UP.
The Last Ran Spiked Down ssNins 0'0lssh
Last Night.

The Last Rail Spiked Down stNins 0'oloek
Last Night.
At nine o'clock last night the last nail
was spiked down on the Baltimore and
Ohio trestle ct Main street., and . handcaz
was pushed over to this side, onoe more
establishing Communication between the
main track and the Pittsburg division.
All during day and lats into the
night the operations Of the large gang
Of bridge carpenters and labores were
watched by quite . crowd, and there
were many quiet expressions Of sdmira-
tion for the Company at the quick time
made with the repairs to the track, tenn
porary though they be. The trestls 10 no,
pretty object, but it ID strong. and sub.
stantial, and when settled into place with
heavy cars, and then leveled up, q IL will
be this morning, it will be abundantly
able to carry trains over to-day.
1t was stated last evening that repairs
outside the city, along the line of the road,
are progressing in the most satisfactory
manner, and il Is thought Captain Gle.
ments will Be able 10 keep his promise and
get train through during to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
STATE news
4 GUDgRIArORIAL CANDIDATE
Resigns His Judgsship---His Probable Sue
ceSsor
In THG KLIAVHA WILEY.
Happenings Of Special Intsrsst---A Gritty
Doctor.

Special Telegram TO the Sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, August 25.-Judge A. B.
Fleming, who was nominated on the Dem
ocratic ticket for Governor, has sent his
resignation as Judge to Gov. Wilson, and
it is supposed that A. F. Raymond, the
nominee for Judge in the Second Judicial
Circuit, will be appointed to I'LL the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of Judge
Fleming.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Alo Rounti Contest. .

SAN Francisco, August 5.-The fight
between Peter jackson, colored champion
heavy weight of Australia and George God
frey, colored pugilist Of Boston, occurred
here last night under Muaquis Queens.
bury rules. Jackson appeared three or
four inches taller than his opponent and
weighed 80 pounds more. The only knock
down occurred in the second round, when
Jackson upper cut his opponent and sent
him to the floor. On the last three rounds
the punishment Godfrey received was ter
rible, and in the 10th round he saw there
was no possibility of his returning the
punishment and gave up the fight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26

THE most important features of the new
..,ns Continental railroad rates are in d.
-, v;ols,iop of the long and short haul
.,sr.a Of the Interstate Commerce law.
Sor,s Of these railroad king will be hauled
nth = short turn if they keep on
,,o,ksving - with Uncle BILLY MoRRIsoN's
r,,.r.Stata Commission.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26

THE Old Roman speaks in ringing tones
in cOmmendatiOn Of the Presidents fishery
message. He says it was bold and states
msn,ike stand to take and svincsd q COM
rrsbspsiys view of the situation. Judge
Tbnrnan,s views will hardly be considered
pon-psrtisan, bat they are mighty forcioie.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A Rattleiny Battle, ,

DULUTH, MINI, August 25.-A large
audience witnessed the fight last evening
between James Griffin, of st. Paul, and
Dick Moore, of Philadelphia. The fight
was to have been ten rounds, for $500 a
side, but was stopped in the opening of the
fourth round by Griffin, who administered
a clean knock out after giving heavy
punch in Moore's wind. The fight was a
rattler from start to finish, the completed
rounds being in Moore's favor. Griffin re-
ceived considerable punishment, while
Moore was not severely hurt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Case Df Suicide.

CINCINNATI, August 25.-The eondue-
tor OF a freight train on the Washington 4
Baltimore road, this morning saw the body
OF man lying on another track near Ches-
Ter Park. The train was stopped and il
Was found the mans head had been
mashed 6y train. He WAS identified -
Michael Crane, Shelby, Ohio. It is thought
to be suicide.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
OIL Can and Servant Girl.

UNIoNTowN, PA, August 25.-At day
break this morning three houses were
burned to the ground near LeisenriDg, the
property of Thomas Malta, Mrs. Mary
Brown and Mr.. Fallon. Fallon's servant
girl, while getting breakfast, threw carbon
oil in the fire. Several men were burned
about the head and arms in escaping and
trying to save the furniture. The loss is
about S., 900, partly insured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
West YirpInia Postal SaryIoa.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-Mail route
l2. 529, Hackers Valley to Pugh, W. Va,
has been extended 80 as to embrace Re-
plete. John c. Michael has been commits
stoned as fourth-class postmaster at Lab
Evansville, W. Va. Special Service has
been discontinued at Adrian, Upshur
county, W. Va, from Hickleville, route
IL, 264. A change in star service has been
made in West Virginia on route 12, 264,
Bnckhsnnon to Rock Cave: From Septem-
Der 1S, lSS, embrace Adrian, between Hin
kleville and French Greek, without change
in distance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
INDICTED FOR FELONY.
A Constable Charged With Passing o.
Federal Marshal.

A Constable Charged With Passing as q
Federal Marshal.
CHARLESTON, August 25.-F. A.Huntel
who was indicted by the United States
grand jury for felony, in representing him.
self as o United States marshal, was ar.
rested by United States marshal Van
Buren to-day. He was taken before com.
missioner Dubois and released upon giving
bond In $500.
Hunter states that he will have NO diff
ficulty in showing himself innocent upon
his trial, which will take place at the
November term of the United States Dis.
trict Court in this city. Hunter has been
acting as special Constable for some time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
The Australian Mail Service.

SAN FRvNcIsoo, August 25.-R. ].
Creighton, agent for the New Zealand
Government, has received cable dispatch
from Sir Henry Atkinson, Postmaster
General Of New Zealand, stating that that
Colony would accept the offer of Post
master General Dickinson. of the United
Jtates, to pay $50, 900 yearly to the Aus
traliap mail service. The contract has
been extended until November 1889, which
will give more time for further consider
alton. The increased payments from the
United States will commence in Novem-
her. 1888,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26

TIE Presidents message knocked the
,-a.,b ont of the Kanucks. They never
ansrsc,sd America of being capable Of
.rvtbipp but wishy. washy foreign policy,
"a GRoyEs has bit chem so bard, that
they don't know themselves. The merry
work of ssizing American vessels may cease
g,r awhlla
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
The D.ahIx Shnf Gnn-

ST Louis, August 25.-Advicss from
Fort Worth gives the details of fatal en-
counter at Arlington, Texas, between Joe
Elliott and Harvey Spear, wealthy cattle
men snd farmers, over the sale of lot OF
cattle Elliott was armed with q shot gun
and Spear with Winchester. Spear was
fatally wounded and died from loss OF
blood, Elicit escaping unhurt. Both were
highly respected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
An Alabama E.artbauaks.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, August 25.-A
heavy shock of earthquake occurred at
Stevenson, Ala, this morning at forty
minutes past five, alarming the colored
residents so that nearly all of them rushed
into the street. The,shock lasted for sew
ersl minutes and shook up the buildings
30 thoroughly as to cause much alarm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Coin Collector Dead.

LONDON, August 25.-Robert Coulter
Davis, the well-known druggist, who was
celebrated as the possessor Of the most
complete collection of American coins,
autographs and autograph letters Of histor-
ical persons, died at his residence here
yesterday afternoon of consumption,
brought on by an attack of pneumonia
last winter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A Railroad knight.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, August 25.-From
letters received here it is learned that Pres
ident Van Horne, of..the Canadian Pacific
Railway, residing at Montreal, is about to
be made q knight. the honor TO be con.
ferred upon him because of his services to
the ominion in promoting railway and
commercial interests. Mr.. Van Horne be-
came a subject of Queen Victoria year or
more ago, and enjoys the largest salary
paid to any railway official upon the conti-
nent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Will Sue Parpell,

LONDON, August 25.-O'Donnell, who
recently lost his libel suit against the
Times, has telegraphed from Italy instruct.
ing bis solicitor to bring Q libel suit against
Parnell for having charged O'Donnell with
collusion in bringing the action against the
Times The solicitor, after taking the ad'
vice of counsel, wrote to O'Donnell advis-
ing him against the action.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, August 25.-Weekly bank
statement: Reserve, decrease, $732, 1926;
loans, increase, $s39, 900; specie, decrease,
$534, 900; legal tenders, decrease, 81, ,072, =
900; deposits, decrease, So, 499, 900; circu-
lation. decrease $55, 800. Banks now hold
$2l, ,003, 425 in excess of the 25 per cent.
rule.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A Town Swept Out.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, August 25.-The
town of Clinton, Is miles north of here
was nearly destroyed by fire last night.
The fire department here was asked for
aid. 1t is reported that one block Of
business houses was destroyed. Loss not
yet estimated. The town is compactly
built. 1t has about fifteen hundred popu-
lation
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A MusicAl Priza.

CINCINNATI, o.. August 25.-A prize
of $50 was offered sometime ago by q mu-
sic teacher formerly of this city for an
original centennial waltz. A number of
manuscripts received but award been
msde unanimously to Mr.. VIM. E. Van
curt Of Jacksonville, Ill.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Henry Georges Plan.

NEW YORK, August 25.-Referring to
the Presidents message, Henry George
yesterday said that he approved Of it, but
that we should 90 further and practically
annex Canada by the abolition of all tariff
duties, and thus let the influences that
would quickly make US one people have
free play.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
A Doctor who Had Grit.

Special 1HSgrdm 70 the Sunday Rt0IaSr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, August 25.-
DR.. Boegs, dentist, while returning from
Boone county, was stopped by tive men
above the city last evening. The demand
to stand was given by one of the fellows.
DR.. Boggs, fearing that he would be ss.
saulted, informed the would-be robbers in
very forcible language that il they did not
let 90 of his horse he would put hole
through them big enough 20 let the day
light in. Taking the Doctor at his word,
the fellows departed in haste, and left him
to pursue his journey homsward in safety.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Reception at Chicago.

CHICAGO, August 25.-The Hon. Roger
Q. Mills, of Texas. accompanied by Con-
gresham William L. Wilson, of West Yir-
ginia, arrived at the Union Depot this
morning, on the Pennsylvania limited, at
8 o'clock. They were met by delegation
of the County Democracy and driven to
the Palmer House, where reception was
rendered them.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26

Two VIRGINIA young men bad a dill
crI,v over a love affair. They settled it on
the field OF honor. Both are dead. This
thing of killing people ought to be stopped.
II il liable to drive duelliug ont OF fashion
among Virginia gentlemen.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-08-26
Commended by TAmmany.

NEW YORK, August 25.-Tsmmany
hall yesterday adopted resolutions approx
ing the Presidents recommendation to
Cengtess in reference to our relations with
canada, and pronouncing the Presidents
position dignifed, firm and patriotic.