davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
HOW PRYOR WAS CAPTURED.
His Son EndeavOring to DIsprove the
Charge of COwardice.

His Son EndeavOring to DIsprove the
Charge of CowardIce.
MANCHESTER, n. H., April 28.-The
family of General Roger A. Pryor are tax
ing steps toward clearing his pane from
the charge of cowardice brought by the
Southern press because of his recent speech
ON the Southern question. The papers ac-
cused him of being lukewarm supporter
of the Confederate Government, and ar
gued that he was a poor fighter from the
fact that he was captured aud sent North.
The Generals son, Roger A. Pryor, Jr.,
was in Manchester yesterday to see Cap
tain H. 0. Dudley, the officer who captur-
ed bis father. Captain Dudley said that
in November, 1854, Captain Burrage OF
the Thirty-sixth Massachusetts regiment,
while engaged in cOntrsband trade iu
newspapers, tobacco, ETC., which was go
ing on between the picket lines, was cap
tured by two Confederate officers, and that
General Parke of the Ninth corps, re-
ouested his ofiicera to capture some Con-
federate in retaliation.
Accordingly, Dudley, on meeting Cen
eral PRYOR between the lines trying to ex-
change newspapers, covered him with a
revolver and marched him into camp under
threat of instant death if he attempted TO
escape. On reaching Captain Dudley's 8
pest lines, General Pryor drew revolver
and tried to shoot Dudley, but was dis
armed by Captain Huctey of the Thirty
second Maine, who with ten men had
Joined them. Captain Dudley now has IN
his possession the revolver, belt and hol-
ster taken from General Pryor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
NATURES HIGHWAY.
DoipSs Of Boats and Boatmsn Along tho
Ohio.

Doings Of Boats and Boatmsn Along tho
Ohio.
The Dick Fulton and Hornet passed up
with empties.
The Ben Hur will be to.day's Parkers-
burg Packet at one o'clock.
The marks on the landing last evening
indicated feet and inches snd rising.
The Louis A. Sberley departed for Cir
cinnati yesterday at noon with big trip.
The Katie Stockdale is due down to-
morrow morning at five a. II. for Clncln-
natl.
The Lizzie Bay departed for Pittsburg
at one a. m. Ben Hur, Pittsburg, ten a.
m and X Atie Stockdale at ten a. N.
The Andes will arrive from Cincinnati
to-day and leave for the same port to NOR
row afternoon at three o'clock with Charles
Muhleman in command ana Mart Noll IN
charge Of the Office.
The elegant steamer ST. Lawrence, re-
nainted, repaired, improved and "a good
AZ new. will take the place Of the Hherley
next trip up end will continue in her
trade.
The steamer Lettie picked up the float
ing body of a man at the head OF the
Island opposite East Liverpool, Friday
morning. ard took the remains TO George
town, where an inquest was beld. The
body was that OF middle aged man,
probably a river man by occupation; he
was heavy set aud had a red mustaehe.
The clothes consisted of jean pant7, knit
Jacket, gloves and pair OF shoes with the
toes out, probably rendered 90 BY drag,
ginc on the river bottom. The body bad
not been in the river long.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
THE VACANT JUsrICEsHTP.
Judge Gresham and Attorney Gener
Miller the Favorites.

Judge Gresham and Attorney General
Miller the Favorites.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The office
seekers and their friends who still throng
the lobbies ale doing much growing on
account of the Presidents cautious man.
ner of treating the Office question. They
have been waiting, many of them since the
Inauguration, for some sign Of favor. They
do not regard with pleasure the Interrupt
ton to the White House routine due to
the New York centennial.
One great Office remaining to be filled Is
that of Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court. Mr. Justice Matthews had hardly
been buried before applications or intima-
tions from persons who would like to wear
a black gown began to reach the President.
l was told to-day, by one of the Presidents
intimate friends, that the Office will not be
given to anyone who has applied for IT..
It seems at present to be likely that either
Judge Gresham or Attorney General Miller
will get il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
NEARLY MURDER.
Two Men with Axes Make Things Very
Lively.

Two Men with Axes Make Things Very
Lively.
sDsc.cl Tstgrors 10 tis Register.
WESTON, April 2s.-Fced Ronsehi, a
German, living about thee miles below
Weston, was arraigned before Squire
George p Oliver, Saturday, on the charge
of attempting to murder a man named
Marsh. A number of witnesses were ex-
swined and their testimony was over
ghelmingly against the prisoner, and he
sas bound over to await the action Of the
aud Jury in the sum of $500 Several
months ago Marsh was a witness before
the grand Jury, which indicted Ronschi for
placing distractions upon the track OF the
T. W. q G. railroad, aud il was upon his
evidence that the indictment was made.
Ronschi wns tried and acquitted, and, OF
course, has not entertained a very kind
feeling for Marsh since.
Saturday morning Marsh started 10 mill
and had TO 20 through the farm on which
Ronschi resided The latter was engaged
in picking up kindling wood at the saw
mill of n. l. Mundsys, when Marsh made
his appearance, and Immediately COM
maDted him 20 get of his place. Marsh
showed no inclination 70 do so until he got
ready, whereupon Ronschi struck him with
the pole Of an aze and knocked him down.
Marsh then obtained a broad axe, and for
few moments bloodshed seemed newt
able However Mr.. Munday demanded
from both men the axes, and induced Ron
schi TO return home Marsh came to town,
swore out q warrant for Ronschi's arrest,
which resulted as stated above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
OFF FOR NEW YORK.
Harrison and Party Leave for the Centen
nial.

Harrison and Party Leave for the Centen D.
nial.
WASHINGTON, April % The Presidsn-
tial train was drawn up inside the yard
early in the evening to await the arrival
of the guests bound for New York. Lieut..
Mason and Mrs. Mason were the irst 10
arrive. Justice Blatchlord, Justice Field
and Chief Justice Fuller came down abont
10 o'clock. II was 20 minutes 20 | when
the President and his party passed through
the gates. There was crowd gathered
in the station, but way was quickly made
for the party and they passed into the car
reserved for them at the rear Of the tram.
Mrs. Harrison, escorted 10y Judge VIM.
II. Robertson came fret, the President
and John A. King following, and
Secretary Rusk and his family bringing
up the rear. The other guests began to
arrive rapidly and we're shown to their
separate cars. The President, under the
escort of Assistant General Passenger
Agent George W. Rody, went through all
tie cars of the handsome train and then
came back to No. 80 where he seated nm
self. The time for departure CT
the train had been fixed at
1910 o'clock, owing to the Presidents an
tipatby to Sunday travelling. Promptly
at O'Clock the cry of "all aboard" rang
ont and the trains men sprang TO tneir
plsces Conductor Larkins pulled the
bell cord, and the long train pulled out
of the car sheds into the air.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
A VACANCY SOON.
wanamaker May be Fired From the
Cabinet.

Wanamaker May be Fired From the
Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-There was
a rumOr prevailing at the White House
to-day that there would soon be vacancy
in the Cabinet. Recent and frequent in
terviews with the President on the part Of
Assistant Postmaster General Olarkson
have led 10 a further rumor that the chic
executive of the POstoffice Department is
in some way to be one Of the beneheiaries
Of the projected change. One explanation
is that the President will elevate his late
partner, Attorney Gene. al Miller, to the
vacancy on the Supreme Bench oceasioned
by the death of Justice Stanley Mstthewe
He is said to be hesitatipg between Mr..
Miller and Judge Gresham. Another
oeinion which prevailed largely among
those who have fallo.-ed Jno course OF pun
lie opinion and the comments Of the pnb-
lie press, upon the Wanamaker postal
clothing circulars, is that the Postmaster
General is the Cabinet officer whose retire
ment is TO be looked for. Even strong
partisan Republicans openly express indig-
nation at the scandal thus brought upon
the Administration and indorse the opin-
ion that Wanamaker must go.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
OYER In JERSEY.
EIIzabethltes Have the Centennial Fever
BADLY.

EIizabethItes Have the Centennial Fever
BADLY.
ELIZABETH, n. J., April 25.-Elizaoeth
has had the Centennial fever to-day, and
never in the history of the city was there
witnessed Sunday like it. The streets
have been thronged with people watching
what was being done, aud this evening the
city is brilliant with color.
Vice President Morton and Mrs Morton
arrived here from New York, at 0:2O
o'clock this afternoon, and were driven TO
the home of Congressman Kean, whose
guests they will be until they join the
Presidential party tomorrow morning
Danartrnent Commander Miller telegraphCd
late last night that there would be 5000
Grand Army men in the procession, which
escorts President Harrison to the place OF
embarcation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
THE LAND IS FAIR.
Somebody Evidently Lying About Okla
homa.

Somebody Evidently Lying About okla
homa.
YOUNGSTOWN, April 28.-B. p. Holmes,
who escorted party into the Oklahoma
territory, returned here this afternoon,
having secured a quarter section of land
near Seward for each one of his party. He
was on the train that penetrated the terri
tory an hour after the land offices were
opened last Monday. The party remained
on the train until they were we'll into the
territory, and as the conductor refused to
stop and let them of they waited until a
steep grade was struck and hurriedly dis
embarked, rolling over the prairie. By
this means they were successful in secur-
ing the finest quarter sections. Mr.. Holmes
says:
l am satisfied that before Tuesday night
every foot of land in the entire territory
had been taken possession Of by some one,
and those who were not hustlers got left
With all the excitement l saw no violence
and did not see any person under the in
fluence of liquor. The reports of violence
sent OUT dlu CClldlu nCAS oNcluldnu, as
while everyone was in hurry TO secure
land, they kept good natured. Many
complaints were made of Government offi-
cials and deputy marshals being sworn in,
whose only object was to enter the terri
tory before the time prescribed by law and
take possession of town sites and lots to
held them for purposes OF speculation.
This was done before the lard Offices were
opened, and the parties will doubtless he
elected and the land given TO those who
complied with the law.
There is no lack of water, and streams
are as abundant AZ in Ohio, The soil is
very fertile, the climate fair, and it is sell
dom frosis occur Many who went into
Oklahoma this week will become discour-
aged by reason of the country being new
aud the privstions they have to endure,
and will 20 elsewhere. Those who 90
there three months from now will find
more advantages and can secure land for
farming purposes at practically what ii
costs now. l was in { e Cherokee outlet
of G. 900, 600 acres, ald it is the finest land
the eye ever looked upon, but at present
steer is better than q white man, because
he can roam upon IT. To-day there are
few Indiana on it, most of them being at
the Cherokee Nation. 1t will of necessity
be purchased il short time BIZ the Gov
.a,nn,ant and onened 10 settlement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
VOTED AS JESUS CHRIST.

Startling Revelations Regarding the Not-
ing of Idiots and Paupers In Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28.-During the
hearing last evening of the conspiracy
charges against Ex- County Trea'urer Mill
Ter, County Asylum Superintendent Will
liams and others before Federal Commits
sioner Van Buren, growing out of the al
legged voting of Asylum inmates at the last
election, r. N. Harding, prosecuting
witness, testified that the pau
pers including the idiots, have long been
voted as so many cattle, and it was SO
under Mr.. Williams predecessors, when
the institution was in Republican fands.
He also testified that one psuper was
showed into the chute and forced to vote
A large number OF witnesses has been
summoned for this examination, ana
among them is one who will swear that
the vote of one pauper, who gave his name
az Jesus Christ, was received and deposited
nnder DrOtest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
New Rase BAN Contracts

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 28.-Presi-
dent Young, of the National Base Ball
League, has promulgated the following
contracts. With New York, VIM. Ewing
J. NJ. Ward, r. E. Foster, E. N. Crane,
P. ]. Murphy, and NJ. Tiernan; with Phil
adelphia, George A. Wood and ]. G. Fo-
garty; with Pittsburg, E. W. Hanlon;
Boston, Jerry Hurry; with Chicago, F.
Pfeffer, Gus Krock, A. c. Anson, James
Ryan, Thomas T. Burns and A. O. Gum
bert
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
A MAGNIFICENT RECORD.
Mr. Holly e.. Armstrong; Department
WorS at Washington.
sna.Inl .lnorsr.. N The RnrIstar

Mr.. Holly e.. Armstrong; Department
Wors at Washington.
Special eiegram 20 the Register
WASHINGTON, April 2S-Mr Holly G..
Armstrong, who viii leave the stamp di-
vision of the Internal Revenue Bureau has
left a record Of which any man could be
proud Of. It is the custom, made by ex-
Commissioner Miller at the request of Mr..
Armstrong, TO have an annual invesiiea.
tion and count Of all the stamps in the
stamp division This was made last Jan
uary, and ON account Of the change in the
administration snd the appointment of the
new Commissioned Of Internal Revenue, it
became necessary to have s second examin-
alton this year. The count has lust been
finished, and report forwarded to the
Secretary OF the Treasury.
To make this count usually requires five
or Sax days, but an extra force wss put 10
work this time, and IL was finished in
three days. A committee Of three had
charge OF the count, and were assisted by
a force Of sixty clerks, labOrers and count
ers They found that there was a total
number Of 257. 7O9, S25 stamps to be ac-
counted for. OF this number 147. 22O. $50
bad been delivered for reissue and de-
struction, leaving an absolute balance to Re
accounted for OF 10, 4SS, 1859, which
we're found by the committee to be
n the vaults In closing their report
tie committee desired to express IFS sp.
probation OF the COurtesies received from
Mr.. Armstrong, chief of the stamp divi-
sion, and congratulated him on the very
careful manner in which bis department
was conducted. Mr.. Armstrong is one Of
the most popular officials, and Mr.. Shinn,
his successor, viii be kept hustliog to rival
him.
To q person who has never seen before
the workings Of the Internal Revenue Br-
reau, the stamp vault is place Of great in
terest. Millions ofdollars worth Of stamps
are piled in all directions, bound in heavy
bro u paper, and with stencil mark
on tle outside TO show the denomination
aud the date on which the package was
made MP To show the immensity of the
work in this department, there were on
hand January ., az the time the yearly
count was made, 90, 043, ASS stamps. From
that date to the close of business, the day
before the committee took charge, there
were received from the Bureau Of Eograv-
ing and Printing and from collectors for
reissue 164 665, $40 stamps, making the
total number 20 be accounted for 257, 7O9,
S25. There were delivered for Issue, re-
issue and destruction during the period
named 147, 2sO, $50 stamps, leaving bal
ance TO De accounted for Of 40, ABS, ,46S
stamps
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
READY FOR JACKSON.

PugIlIst Billy Wilson VIII Slug the Slug
ger.
ST. PAUL, April 28.-Billy Wilson, the
colored heavyweight, says he is willing to
meet Peter jackson. He has received two
letters from the California Athletic Club,
asking him to come, and he will accept at
once. He is confident he can best the
Australian, and to show his good faith he
says he will fight for purse of s., 800, the
loser to get nothing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
A. we Go to Press.

Two small children lost their lives IN
fire near wahpetOn, Dakota, yesterday
Fire in Bishop Bros sash, door sne
blind factory at New London, Conn, dio
damage to the extent of S66, 900.
Two farmers, ]. D. Prince and }. l.
Green, of jackson county, Alabama, quar-
relied, and Prince shot Green dead.
Mowry & Barnes packing establish
ment Syracuse, New York, burned yes
etrday, loss $50, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Ranch King Tonight.

Inc hhthk
Tonight Mr.. James d. Clifton, support
ed by powerful dramatic comp ny, will
begin weeks engagement at the Grand
Opera House in 1.-THE Ranch King" which
he will present Monday and Tuesday even
ing. 'Libbie Prison." Wednesday matinee
and night, Myrtle Ferns" Thursday and
Friday nights and Ranch King, Saiur-
day at both performances. In speaking OF
the Ranch King" the Chicago Herald
among other things SAYS: Some of the situ-
ations and climsxes are strong, and while
the entire performance enthuses the gal
lery, there are features in it that please
the lower floor occupants. May Treat,
Who appears as the heroine, Is clever
soubrette, and enscts her role in salts
factory manner. Her support is capable.
The acting dog Trix and the trick horse
Nero come in for n share Of the applause.
Last night the theater was filled and the
audience enthusiastic.
Seats are now on sale at las Main
street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
LUNATIC MURDER.

Horrible Cruelty Unveiled In tho Chicago
Asylum.
CHICAGO, April D ALI doubt that the
lunatic Robert Burns was murdered by
attendants in the Cook County Insane Asy-
lam was removed to-day. A post mOrtem
examination showed that he had two ribs
broken. his breast bone smashed and nu-
merous other injuries. Three OF the at
tendants are under surveillance and will
probably be arrested before morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
FLOoD-GATEs OPEN.
Tanner and Bussey Looting the National
Treasury.

Tanner ana buBBey LoOtlnK the Nhioha
Treasury.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-It is estimated
that under the recent rulings of Bussey
and Tanner the pension list will be in
creased fully $12, 900, 900 year. Daring
Gen. Blacks administration of the Pen
sion Bureau the sum of $4,000, 900 was
dispensed annually to veterans. By forced
construction of the law by Tanner and
Bussey's wonderful Zine of duty" de.
cisions the pension list will be increased
to 1872, 900, 600 annually. The New York
Herald has taken to calling him Judge"
Bussey. This is perhaps in spirit OF
humor, as Bussey ia not considered judge
of auything but cotton. Bussey generally
manages TO reverse a couple of the de-
cisions of the accomplished lawyer who
preceded him as Assistant Secretary OF the
Interior every week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29

DAYTON, o., April 2s.-The feature of
the odd Fellows SEVENTEEN anniversary
celebration here was the appearance Of the
Hon. james Turner, aged n years, whose
membership in the order is longer than
that of any other Odd Fellow of Ohio, and
he Is the oldest in the United States He
was initiated in King William ". Lodge
No. 1.179. Kidderminister, Eogland, July
n. 1880. snd to-day he wore past grand
masters Jewel, presented to him in Eng
land in 1899, and a jewel presented to him
bv the Ohio Grand Lodge of 1870.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
HEAvY LANDsLIDEs


ta Va Central and II. d.
Trouble Near Piedmont.
lu -l tle Register
0Nr april 28.-A great many
occurred on the w. Va. Cen
sa a.t night and today, caused by
.ant rain, aud in consequence
were several hours late. En-
are. ESQ. Assistant 20 President
lr of che above railroad COM
rei n town this morning on
.l-.l.ss. He left on No. train
Ra-a quantity Of stone and dirt
1more aud Ohio track near
N ugrt, snd for several hours the
t.r enu'd not be used.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
MASON'S HOLIDAY.
The Commissioner VIII Res. Few Days
at Grafton.

The Commissioner VIII Res. Few Days
at Grafton.
ssscc. regrar. 20 ne RsgisT.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Tbere are 10
Wsat yirsinians eft in the capital. Mr..
Ma-o1, JAS; night, started for bis home IN
West Virginia, where he will remain un-
til after Tuesday, taking his holiday in
this way instead Of going to New York.
All the departments viii be closed on
Tuesday and everybody who desires to 20
20 New York has been able to get leave OF
absence for Monday as well as for the hol-
iday following.
The last of the ofiee-seekers left this
morning for their homes in West Virginia,
and nothing will be done now with the
c'nsulships until after the arrival Of Gen.
Gof It is expected that he will reach
here some time during the coming week
ard viii st orcs proceed to have the names
of the candidates for the offices, which will
be apportioned to his State, presented and
their appointments made out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
GettInr Ready to Discuss Sam Oh.

BERLIN, April 2S.-Mr. buckingham,
the Secretary of the American delegates tc
the Samoan conference, has arrived. The
National Gazette in an article on the
Samoan question, fsvors Herr Won Barre,s
proposal to restore the tripartite control,
and to appoint nominal King OF Samoa
II is reported that the British delegates to
the conference will take only mediatory
mart in the proceedings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
CAMS GOT UP AND COT
GUTHRIB'S NEW MAYOR WARNED THE
FRATERNITY
To ScOOt and They ScOOtsd-Ths Liar Still Abroad
in the Land-This Time Oklahoma is
Paradise-OpiniOn Of
Returned Boomer.

ST. LOUIS, April 2s.-The latest from
Oklahoma, that Col. D. P. Dyer, of Kan
sas City, Republican in politics, and an
Indian Agent under President Arthur, has
been elected Mayor of Guthrie. One of
his frat acts was to give the gamblers "a
hours notice to leave, and the next train
north took away a good many Of them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
INTO A LAKE.

seventy Five Persons Dropped From
Bridge Into the Water.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 2S.-At
Chelsea Park, a summer resort across the
Kansas lire, this afternoon, bridge
across an artificial lake gave way and pre-
cipitsted about rs persons into seven feet
of water Most of them scrambled out OF
were assisted to the shore more frightened
than hurt. Fifteen we're hurt, four ssri-
ouolu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
sLuGGED BY rHIEvEs.

Bold Highway Robbery Down at Pied
mont.
Special Telegram 10 the Register.
PIEDMONT, April 2S-John White, o
Elk Garden, W. Va, was knocked dowI
on the bridge which connects Piedmon
and WesternpOri, last night a6Out tel
o'clock, by one or more persons and robbed
OF $3.50 and a gold watch and chain. Th'
back OF his head was badly cut. DR.. w. A
Shuey dressed the wound. It was raininl
and very dark. There have been many
1obberies here Of late, and public opinion
is that the perpetrators are residents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-29
. Nau vorkar Gets a British Bird Q.

LONDON, April 2s.-william j. King
Jr.. who is 3 we'll known figure of New
York life, was married quietly to-day by
the Registrar TO Lady Vsne Tempest, a
beautiful EDglish woman. A few friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs King sail Tor
New York Wednesday on the City Of
Paris.