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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
MAHON'S REPORT.

Governor wilson's Agent Files the Results
Of His Investigations.
The Associated Press sends out the fol-
lowing review of the Hatfield Mccoy war,
and the causes leading to the present state
of affairs:
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 3l.-
Col. W. S. Mahon, the emissary, whom
Governor Wilson sent to Logan county
week ago, to inquire into and report upon
the now famous Hatfield Mccoy vendetta,
made his report to Governor Wilson, to-
day, and it is as follows:
Il visited all the Halfelds and found
them to be good, law.abiding citizens, who
have the respect and confidence of every
one in the neighborhood; that while many
depredations have been committed, and
that the whole surrounding country
has been in q state of excitement and tn
mutt, bordering on genuine Young war,
that peace has again been restored and the
belligerent parties on both sides have dis
banded and further trouble is antiCipa-
ted. The strangest part of the whole at
fair is that the Hatfelds and MCCoys are
related. The recent outbreak seems to
have been caused by parties in Pike coun-
ty, Ky, resurrecting old indictments
against the Hatfields which were found
against them five years ago. The Pike
county parties went to Frankford, KY, and
had rewards offered for the Hatfields,
and came into West Virginia
under the guise of officers of the law, when
in reality they had no requisihOn and
arrested, or rather kidnapped, Thomas
Chamber, Andrew Varney, Shelkirk Nc
Csy, d. d. Mccoy, Moses Christian,
Samuel, d. d. and PLANT Mahon, and Val
entiue Hatfield over to Kentucky and
placed them in the Pike county Jail, where
they are still confined.
''The party, headed by Frank Phillips,
fired on and killed old man Vance without
as much AS calling on him to surrender,
and are the same parties who came over
into this State and fired upon Constable
Thompson and posse, at which time Demp-
sey and another man were killed.
THE citizens of Logan state that had any
parties other than those sent been called
upon to make the arrest, no blood would
have been shed; bat the McCoYs, who came
with Phillips to make the arrest, had
sworn 10 kill the Hatfields, and would
have done so after they were disarmed.
'Peacc has been temporarily declared,
but it iS feared by the law-abiding people
OF the two counties that hostilities will be
renewed before great while. The trouble
began during the war. The Hatfields were
in the Confederate army and the McCoys
in the Union army"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
THE READING STRIKE.
Majority and Minority Reports of th
House Committee.

Majority and Minority Reports of the
House Committee.
WASHINGTON, d. c., January 3l.-The
House Committee on Commerce, upon mo-
ton of Mr.. Davis, Mass reConsidered
the action on the Anderson resolution, re-
ferriDg the question of investigation Of the
Reading railroad strikes to the Interstate
Commerce Commission at a meeting this
morning, and adopted resolution by a
vote of : TO 6, requesting the Interstate
Commerce Commission TO investigate
these strikes.
The report of the minority of the COM
mittee which was to-day presented to the
House by Mr.. Rayner, is signed by himself
and Messrs. Anderson, Of Kansas, Tarsney,
of Michigan, Anderson, Of Iowa, and La
gan, of Louisiana. 1t states that the effect
of the majority report will be to lay the
original resolution on the table. Congress
has right to investigate this subject
because the Reading Railroad Company Is
common carrier, transporting commerce
between the States. COnCeding the right
of the Inter. State Commerce Commission to
make an investigation, that fact does not
deprive Congress of its jurisdiction in the
premises and the evils complained Of will
have reached their elimination before the
Interstate Commerce Commission can take
definite action in the matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
Is IT BLACKMAILl

Two Dime Museum People Arrested on .
Serious Charge.
Officer Shorts, last evening" arrested q
man who gave bis name as DIR. Geo. Linn,
and a woman named Maud White, and
placed them both in the cooler. The man
is one of those who conducted dime
past, and the woman, she who appeared
therein as one OF the attractions under the
title OF the beautiful Circasian. II is al
legged that the two have been living To-
gether, although they are not married,
and have been working the town for what
there IL in il. When arrested number OF
take legerdemaio contrivances were found
on LiBn by means Of which, IL Is claimed,
he has been makinga living
Officer West saw the woman on Market
street yesterday morning with n certain
young man, but not knowing her allowed
them TO 20 ON. II IL alleged that she has
in common parlance, been doing the town,
and by the assistance Of Linn, has been
attempting to blackmail certain men. The
operation Is the same old game Of beinp
found in her victims company, perhaps
under compromising circumstances, by thu
''injuIed husband" enacted by Linn, WHIT
demands redress Tor his wounded feelings
money being the only salve that could bea
the wound. It Is said that prominen,
East End gentleman is one Of those dang
ling On the string ss one Of the victims
The CASES Of the two will he aired in th,
Police Court this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
THE KENTUCKY SIDE.
How They Look at the Border War-Go'
srnor wilson's Action.

How They Look at the Border Wsr-GoV-
srnor wilson's Action.
CINCINNATI, January 31.-The Enquirer
publishes the following special from Cat
lettsburg, Kentucky: Adjutant-General
Sam F. Hill, of our State militia, passed
through this place this morning, enroute
to Pikevills, to investigate the Interstate
vendetta between the Hatfelds and Nc
COys. He goes as an emissary
from the Governor, to whom he is to
report. County Judge Wagner and
County Attorney Ferguson OF
Pikeville. returned to their homes this
morning from Frankfort, where they had
been to ceufer with the Governor. AT the
depot we came near having recital OF the
fight. A representative from West Elr-
ginia asserted that the Kentuckians had
invaded his State and murdered her citi-
zens. This statement the plucky little
County Attorney ferguson announced az
Cd d-n lie, and informed the Noun
tain State representative that his out
laws had invaded Kentucky, destroyed
property by ire and murdered her citizens
in cold blood. The discussion became ami
mated, and it looked like the fight would
he inaugursted here. The West Virgin
ian's feathers fell, and as the crowd began
to swarm around he managed to beat re-
treat.
There was another large shipment OF
WinChesters and ammunition from this
place to Pikeville to-day, and preparations
for good fight are still going on.
Here is something that looks like bus
ness: Governor Wilson, Of West Virginia,
to-day telegrsphed Colonel L. I. Moore,
the eminent lawyer, Of this CITY, that he
understood that certain parties had invaded
his State and captured some OF his sub
jects without warrants and landed them
IL the Pike county (kentuckyl
Jail, and that as he Colonel
MOOre) was the attorney fer the prisoners,
be Governor WILSON, would like to confer
with him upon the manner Of their arrest
and Incarceration. Colonel Moore is now
In Frankfort, laboring to defeat the pro-
posed removal of our courthouse to Ash
land, but will probably 90 to Charleston
at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
THE BORDER TROUBLE
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HATFIELD
NC0Y WAR.
Governor Wilson VIII Issue Requisitons for the
Kentucky DsspsradOes, snd Demand the Return
Of the West Virgins Prionsrs-Ths
Militia Return frOm Parksrsburg.
Snsrinl T,leman b the Rsoi.trr-

Special Ts!egrdR 70 the Register.
CHARLESTON, ". VA, January 81
The is nothing new in the Logan-Pike
county trouble. No additional informa.
tiOn has been received, and anything sent
out under this date is purely the imagina-
ton of the writer or a rehash of news al.
ready published. Gov. Wilson as here.
tOfore indicated, will, believe, issue
acquisitions for Frank Phillips and some
Others who were the butchers of Jim
Vance and Officer Dempsey. The
Governor will no doubt demand
the nine prisoners now confined in the Pike
county Jail, who were kidnapped in West
Virginia and carried to Pike Court House,
and whose trials are set for February 25th
Joe Anderson, OF Guyandotte, West Vir-
ginian, met the Prosecuting Attornsy and
the County Judge of Pike county, in Cat
lettsburg, the other day. In discussing
the matter with these gentlemen the Pike
county officials said they had found a grand
Jury who found indictments against the
nine, and they could find a jury who
would convict them. This Is a significant
statement from officers of the law. 1t is
rumored that Governor Wilson will de-
mand the release OF the kidnapped party
OF writ of habeas corpus, and will send
the Attorney General to Kentucky to argue
the writ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

A Flood of Resolutions--The Reading
Strike Special Order for To-Day.
WASHINGTON, D. c., January 31.-In
the House to-day, after the introduction of
various uuimportant resolutions, a bill was
passed apprOpriating money for the erec-
tion Of public building at Asheville,
N. c., at a cost Of 100000, and Ports
mouth, Ohio, to cost $4,000.
Mr.. Brumm of Pennsylvania, presented
the memorial of committee representing
81, O000 workiDgmen, asking an investiga-
tion of the Reading strike. twas ordered
printed in the Record.
On motion Of Mr.. Anderson, of Kansas,
the resolution submitted by the Committee
on Commerce, this morning, touching the
investigation of the Reading strike, was
made a special order for tomorrow, after
the expiration of the consideration of the
morning hour.
On motion of Mr.. Wilkins, of Ohio the
consideration of the banking bill Was post
poned for two weeks.
The House then adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
BLISS ACANDIDATE.
The Republican Chairman Wants to Run
for Governor Of New York.

The hepubncen ChAtrmou WAnts 10 nun
for Governor Of New York.
NEW YORK, January 31.-The an
nonncemeut that Cornelius N. Bliss had
decided to resign the Craftsmanship Of the
the Republican State Committee did not
surprise his friends.
Mr.. Bliss has made no secret since the
election of his intention Of withdrawing
from the State Committee. The duties Of
the place are not congenial to him. He
said last night that he should sail for Eu-
rope in April and would resign the Chair
mauship Of the Republican Committee BE-
cause he could not be present and give his
personal supervision to the preliminary
work Of the campaign.
Mr.. Bliss did not know who would be
likely to succeed him. Some Of his friends
said the principal reason that prompted
him to resign was to clear the way to the
Gubernatorial nomination. Mr.. Bliss has
had aspirations in that direction for some
time, and many believe he would
have been elected il he had
been nominated instead Of Daven-
port in 1885. He could not very well
come out as candidate and retain the
chsirmanship of the State Committee. he
will now be free to come ont M full-
fledged candidate.
In this connection, however, the gossips
say that Warner Miller will have great
deal to say about who shall be the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
BASE BALL.

Items of Interest To the League People.
Columbus has released their claim on
Bob Allen, 1t is probable that Mansfield
will secure him.
Sandusky's club will cost her about one
half what Wheeling's will cost, and yet she
will head Wheeling off.-Ndasfeld Herald
It's little early to brsg about what will
be done, isn't it, boys?
Sporting Life: By this time next month
the professional players from all over the
country will begin to drag out their dust
covered travelling bags and make threaten
ing movements with their mascot bats
while they dream Of the large number Of
home runs and three base hits which they
are going TO make during the coming sea-
son. This is favorite occupation Of the
ball player in early spring. and his expee-
tations are not always fulfilled
Over 81, 900 has already been subscribed
TO the guarantee fund of the local base ball
club. Wheeling does not seem TO be very
flush of money, for the directors are en-
deavoring to dispose of 100 coupon tickets
admitting to 60 games. for $40 each
ZdnesriHe Signal.
This ia nice way for Zsnesville to talk
when Wheeling saved her bacon last sea
son, and could buy her out twice over thi
season. Wheeling knows what she is do
ing, and Zanesville doesn't seem to be il
the same condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
AN IRISH RIOT.

People Headed by Priests Collide win .
BODY Of Police.
DUBLIN, January 3l.--Tho trial Of Mr..
Cox, member OF Parliament from East
Claire, on charge Of violating the Crimes
act, by addressipg the tenants at Kildy-
sart, was begun to-day in that placs.
Mr.. Cox was tried last week at Ennis
on charge Of addressing proclaimed
meetings, and sentenced 10 four month";
imprisonment. He appealed, and on his
release on bail he Was rearrested on the
charge on which he was being tried to-day.
The people Of Kildysart and the sur
rounding neighborhood ESthersd this
morning, and, headed by priests, marched
toward the court house. They were
charged by the police, who used their
batons freely and succeeded in clearing the
streets. Many persons were injured. The
people collected again, and finally the po-
lice decided TO allow them 10 remain. The
court room was filled with police.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
CAMPAIGN OPENED.

ProhibItiunIsts Fire the First Gun at Par
ksrsburg.
SyscG. TlsyrGm to he RsQiSsr.
PAREERsBURG, January 3l.-TO-night
the third party, ProhibitionistS, opened
their campaign to good sized audience.
Professor Samuel Dickie, of Michigan,
Chairman of the Prohib tion Executive
Committee, addressed the meeting. The
stock arguments of the party
were advanced followed by a Sc
we're denuuciAtiou of the old parties, which
he compared to an old horse, useless
and worn ont. Big prepsratiOns by per-
sonal invitation FOSTERS, etc, had been
made for several days and the purpose was
TO make the first meeting a big success,
Some little disappointment was felt that
no more enthusiasm was shown, but the
meeting was a fair sepd off tor the third
party movement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
DEMPSEY WINS
In the Glove Contest-Three Points to
McCaffrey's One.

In the Glove Contest-Three POINTS to
McCsffrey's One.
NEW YORK, Japuary 31.-There were
about 5000 persous present tonight In
the Payonia rink, Jersey City, to
witness the glove contest be-
tween Dominick MeCafrey and Jack
Dempsey. They fought ten rounds, ana
referee Jere Dunn decided that Dempsey
won. Dempsey did nearly all the fighting
and scored three points to McCaffrey's one.
The fight, taken as whole, was q very
tame affair. There was much dissatisfac-
ton over the selection of Referee Dunn,
he being considered thefIiend of Dempsey.
The crowd called repeatedly for Harry
Hill, Charley johnson and several others.
Dempsey weighed $50 pounds, McCatfcey
l6S.
In the first round McCaffrey caught
Dempsey on the forehead. In the second
Dempsey struck McCaffrey in the right
eye. Dempsey was aggressive In the first
part OF the battle trying to settle
his opponent in short order. In the
last few rounds he acted on the defensive
and McCaffrey had to follow him all over
the ring, several times begging him to
stand up and fight McCaffrey tried his
best to knock Dempsey out but the Non
parier always cleverly evaded him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
TALLY SHEET TRIALS.
Monts somery ON Trial--Judge Thurm
Ouana the Case.

Montgomery ON Trial--Judge Thurman
Opens the Case.
COLUMBUS, o, January 3l.-The trial
of Robert Montgomery for connection with
the tally sheet forgeries, began at p. m
yesterday, Judge Thurman, for the State,
presenting the case TO the jury. After a
brief statement he read the indictment
and then launched into an extended his
tory of the case from aud including the
State election Of 1886, which the forgeries
sought 70 change. Judge Converse for the
defense began for the defense at 2:30 p. ~.
He created sensation when he stated that
he would prove that Hulipg went to Chi
cago and offered ex.convict Granville 81 900
for his evidence. He occupied an hour
and half f. E. Adams, Judge Of Elec
ton Of precinct A, ward 13, was the frst
witness.
To-day the judges Of the election in tine
precinct where the forgery WAS committed,
were examined. Their testimony referred
To the fact Of the election being held in
that precinct, how the poll books were
made mp when returned TO the clerk, and
all the details in connection with their
conduct as officers of the election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
THE WAGE QUESTION
On the Pennsylvania - The Adjustme
Committee Hard at Work.

On the Pennsylvania - The Adjustment
Committee Hard at Work.
PITTSBURGH, January 3l.-The special
committee OF superintendent appointed tc
consider the petitions of the Pennsylvania
company's employees for an advance in
wages are still at work at the general
offices of the company in this city. They
have succeeded in disposing of the largest
number of petitions, ard each day starts
out with hope that by its end they will
have their reports ready to submit to the
higher officials. Among the questions that
they are now working on, is the petition Of
the trainmen that they shall be paid SC
much per mile instead of by the trip. The
officials argue that by paying by the trip
wages are more equally divided, as the
time varies greatly for train going mile
at .fferent times and places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION.
The Boiler of the Belle McGowan En-
plodes-Man Terribly Scalded

The Boiler of the Belle McGowan En-
plodes-Man Terribly Scalded
Special Telegram TO the Register.
PARKERsBURG, January 3l.-Informs-
tion received here tonight from Harmar,
twelve miles above here, is that the Belle
MCGOWAN, while lying at the wharf, ex-
ploded her starboard boiler. The boiler
is total wreck, so are the steam pipes and
all the fore part of the deck. No injury
was done to the engines or hull.
George Craighead, whose home Is at
Elizabethtown, near Pittsburg, was terri
bly, scalded. The force Of the explosion
threw him quite a distance, when one OF
the steam pipes discharged its full con-
tents into his face and breast. The owners
of the vessel live at Elizabethtown and are
O'Neal aGd Robinson. The cause Of the
explosion is unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
BELLAIRK.

The ladies interested In the fair and
festival for the aid OF the coming street
fair, met in the parlors Of The Globe Hotel,
last night, and arranged for pushipg mat
ters. COMMITTEES we're appointed Tor ssch
ward, who will solicit the loan OF psssest
OF fancy goods, ETC.. 10 dec0rsts The booths.
The fair will take place during the wssk
Of March 18th.
Some Of the residents on the lever part
Of Rose Hill are very angry b.caus "bsd
bouse" has become . fixture In tbsir
midst.
The fint glass workers who He out on .
strike have been notified by The "Pedsss-
tion OF Trades Uaiops" that they caa have
M high m 80. .0O0s week. if ntcsaaAry, 70
sustsin their organization.
IL DOW looks m II iIH money spset In
purchasing ttees fof the public square has
been wasted. The trees are not the right
kind TO flourish 10 Bsliai,e, ssd WhAs n
more, they were not ordered BY the psop9
committee, but for SOM reason The eoes-
getic gentleman Who broogbt them topas-
ket Was allowed 70 plant them. Likely -
can do the ssme thing over again, ~ M
doubtedly another lot will. hsve 10 b
bought.
The care Of Davis x Archer fof selling
REGIsTERs on Sunday bas beep set fof -
day. but will likely be cootinusd.
Yon can leave here on the o., l.. 4 W.
for Bridgeport at the following Tins $40,
G:57, s.22, 9:l2 and 1913 Q. N and st
1852, las, 800, ass, 5:l5. G;4s and I'D
p. m.
There will likely be another De1oecfstic
paper started in this county ths fall.
The Cborsl Society will have 70 vscsts
its present qusrtsn sfttr April lst, 70 a.
low the Democratic club 10 take posesason
of the room, ss the foilo~sn q Grover
, Clsvelspd have rented Il fos three yesn
w. G. Burgundthal, Secretary Of tes
) Lantern Globe worke, b at Powhstan ~
} tending the funeri Of relative.
i According To the Tribune tbese y Dotng
! TO be considerable building bess - tn
spring. The Indications do - !eek tAei
way now, but probably the paper be- soa
pointers that have not yet bees mads pab'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
POWDERLY DENIES
He Sent Labor Ambassador TO Rome a
DIR. McGynn Said.

He Sent Labor Ambassador TO Rome "a
DIR. McGiynn Said.
SCRANTON, Pa, January 3l.-General
Master Workman Powderly, Of the Knights
of Labor, was shown to-day the following
extract from the World: 'Dr. McGlynn
touched upon tine antagonism to the
Knights of Labor in the Church machine
aud said: Yet in the country We find
Powderly, the head of the Knights of La
Dor, sending secret ambassador TO Rome
and using the funds of the Association to
do it with. and some of the money being
used no doubt TO buy up the underlings OF
the Pope, and not so very under either. ;"
Mr.. POwderly emphatically denied the
truth of DR.. McGlynn's assertion. Later
he sent the following dispatch to the New
York Herald:
HYDE PARK, January 30, 1888.
To the Editor Of the Herald:
DR.. McGlynn's statement that sent an
ambassador to Rome is utterly false.
sent no money or ambassador there.
T. V. POwDERLY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
HER LOVER KILLED
By Her Father and Brother-A Terrible
Tragedy In a Church.

By Her Father and Brother-A Terrible
Tragedy In a Church.
KANSAS CITY, January 3l.-A Times
special from ST. Joseph reports a terrible
tragedy at Wallace, Mo-, Sunday night.
For some time past young man named
Blakely has been paying attention to Miss
Annie Estes, 16 year old girl. Her FAM
lily objected to Blakely, but last night the
couple attended church. After the serv-
ices they were met outside by Peter Estes
her father, and William, her Is year old
brother. A quarrel arose between Blake
ley and the Estes as to which should see
the young lady home. Finally William
drew his pistol and shot Blakely through
the jaw. Blakely then drew his revolver,
but the old man had drawn his by this
time and shot him in the forehead. Will
liam then completed the butchery by step
ping MP to the PROSTATE mau and blowing
half of his head of. The father and son
have been arrested. The girl has lost her
reason since the bloody affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
Tho Alaska Boundary Question,

OTTAWA, ONT, January 31.-Prof'
George NJ. Dawson, of the Geological Sur
vey Commission has left for Washington
on business connected with Alaska. DR.
Dawson was engaged this summer ON tbs
survey in the Yukon District, and his de-
parture for Washington is regarded as in
dicating that the question of the bOun'
rlary between British Columbia and Alas
ka is being considered by the Commits
Sinn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-01
SEVEN LIVES LOST.
4 Desperate Battle with Condemned Out
laws In Indian Territory,

4 Desperate Battle with Condemned Out
laws In Indian Territory,
ST. LOUIS, January 3l.-Joseph Thomp
son, negro condemned TO be hanged
broke out Of the National prison at Table
qua last Wednesday and took refuge with
a Creek Indian by the name Of Connolly,
also an escaped convict under the penalty
Of death. When the sheriff Friday nigh,
commanded the men to come out they re-
piled with volley from Winchester
which instantly killed Jack Condy. A
battle ensued and deputy named Hail
was killed, and woman and boy in th,
hut were fatally shot and one of the refu'
gees was badly shot. This makes sever
innocent lives sacrificed by the condemned
outlaws, who are still at large.