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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
THREATS oF LYNcHING.
A Farmers wife Scared to Death by
Gang of = hite Caps.

A Farmers wife Scared to Death by
Gang of 8 hite Caps.
WICHITA, KAs, March Ira Camp
bell, of this city, moved to a farm near
here Tuesday, and at 10 o'clock at night
was visited by White Gaps. The gsng
consisted Of dozen men, who made their
presence known by firing seyersl rounds at
the root of the house. This done, the
captain called Campbell and told him that
he must leave the house with his family
by midnight or they would be killed
Campbell, fearing the worst, put his
family in a wagon and reached his former
home here yesterday morning His wife
had been sick for some days, and the fright
and fatigue made her so much worse that
she died last evening Campbell says the
rarty was well disguised, but he thinks he
knows one member aud warrant has
been sworn ont lOr the mans arrest
There is much excitement here over the
affair and many threats of lynching are
being made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
FOR THE PRESIDENTS WIFE.
An Elegant Robe Presented to MRS. uar-
risOn,


WASHINGTON, March THE presenta-
of an elegant robe by the General Lyons
Womah's Relief COrps of St. Louis, to Mrs.
Harrison, was made this afternoon, at the
request of the association, by Mrs. Chaun-
cey Filley, President of the WOman's
Executive Committee of the Mississippi
Valley Sanitary Fair in 1864 There were
present. with Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Stone, Mrs Mckee and Mrs Rus
sell Harrison. The robe, which ia
intended for evening reception use, ie
"a cream colored go+grsine1 silk, with
square train, half sleeves, and V front,
tastefully decorated on the reverse on pan
els with relief paintings Of lilacs in white
and different shades of lavender In ad-
dition 20 the dress there was also present
cd to Mrs. Harrison from the Relief Corps,
pair Of white slippers decorated with
small sprays Of white lilacs hand-psinted,
and Mrs. Christine l. Br0kaway, the ar
tist, who painted the dress and slippers
presented to Mrs Harrison on her own be-
bali richly bound copy of the bible with
a handsomely adorned cushion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

NEW YORK, March IA more aclve
and spirited trade in dry goods was reach
cd bv iobbers to-day. Demand for staple
goods was wider, though still conservative,
while fancy fabrics, made expressly for the
season. were very active. Drives in g'ng-
hams continued and new AmOskeag A. L,
@ dress styles were successfully. piaCeu
nnon the market at 101 cents, less dis-
C6nnis. Business with agents was steady
and of fair average The market at nrsI
hand is generally in good poaition and
nr,ces are maintained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
,1anv people Refuse to rake Cod

Liver OF on account of it's uuplaassnt
taste. This difficulty hsg been overcome
in SCOTT 5 EMULSION Of Cod Livec Oil with
Hypophospbites. Il being se p9lsiable as
milk, and the most valuable remedy
known for the treatment cf Consumption
Scrofula aad Bronchitis, Genersl Dshiliiy,
Wasting Diseases Of Children, Chronic
Couehssnd Colds, has caused physicians in
all parts of the world to use II. Physicians
repo. t cur i.ile patients take il with
pleasure. Try ScOtt's Emulsion and he
convinced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

LONDON. March THE British mp
v.ndsIis from Perth Ambcy February D
for London with petroleum, has been sunk
og Rognor by collision with n unknown
sta,mer Ooe Of the crew was killed ~ me
6,Ii;ng Of the anchor aud one vss drowned; !,
TSa lna'Ie ,ema,ndsr we're raved. The boats Of
,bs steamer rendered no assistance
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
saloof raIIfornIa Trot1ipg Stock

NEW YORK, March 7.-Fully $500
people assembled in the American IUsti-
tute building this morning to be present
at the auction sale of Californis trOtting
stock. The bidding throughout was spir-
tied and the largest price ever paid for a
two-yesr- old S26 000-was given for
Msscott. by STEAMBOAT Minnehahs, fire
sized bay He was trotted aquarter q CT a
mile in 3S4 seconds ard was warranted
70 20 faster. THE purchaser was d S.
Ouiutoo, OF Trenton, n. j, his principal
competitor being J. II. Schultz, of Brook
lyn. The brother OF Mascot ives sold TO
Mr. Schulz for S, 800 Nehushts, a bay
fly, by Stsmboul, brought $500, Mr..
Schullz being the purchaser The total
realized to-day was 1922 425.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Ru,.Ia's Interest in The servIans

ST. PETERSBURG. March The journal
DE 81 Petcrs5ourg says: "Rufsia's interest
in the Seryians IL strong enough to cause
her to wish for them better future under
their young ruler and his trusty council
lOrs ,-....
The Noroe Drcnya says: The abdica'ion
nj King Milan Is "A Uatuul sequence Of MS
estrspgement with Russia, which rendered
his rule impossible King Milan ,u .lI. II
arrived after that OF Alexander, iat5 Ffihce
of Bulgaria RoumaDiA's turn may COINS
aoon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Nsw Mexico Exclude. Dressed Beef

SANTA FE n. NJ, March THE new
meat inspection law, framed with view
OF prohibiting the sale Of "Big Four" pro-
ducts in New Mexico, went into effect yes
terdGy. The Law provides fer the inspec-
tion of live animals intended for human
food, prohibits the sale or use Of uncured
meat uninspectei cattle and hogs and for
bids the sale Of imported fresh meats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
c.ron Wa, Not a Member.

NEW YORK, March THE Executive
CT of the Feniau Brotherhood held
oast,ns in this city to-day and adopted
ra.oln.iou requesting the press to announce
&c 80 behalf that the spy lie CaTon hss
u ~ ~ been a member OF the Feniau Broth
erhOci.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
BorHERINe THE BREWERS.
Brokers Seeking for Options for Deal
with the Englisa Syndicate.


with the English Syndicate.
NEW YORK, March THE owners OF
successful breweries sre being greatly wor-
ried jet now by overtures f'om brokers
who want options on their blsiness in order
to sell them to the great English beer syn
dicate Ia some cases four or five brokers
pursue the same brewer, making his life a
burden.
The success Of the Alsopp and Bass stock
companies induced London capitalists to
lcok around them for more breweries tc
absorb snd form into corporations A syn
dicate was made, composed of forty inen-
ciers. members Of Parliament and noble
me They notified their New York agents
that they wanted 70 buy up any American
breweries in good standing that would sell
and float the stock in London.
"Tbere is nothing especially vicious in
this English beer syndicate, " said Wall
street man. in nearly every case 1t Of
fers more for a brewery than IL is worth,
simply because It knows that it can float
its stock with no difficulty. The New
York Breweries Company, the corporation
that bought ont the Claussn and the Elan
agsn brewelies, Issued securities TO the
amount OF 81 100000. These are now
selling at a premium of fifteen, or an iu-
creased gross value of $675, 600 OF course
'he prices paid 70 Cleusen ard Flanagan
gave the syndicate, as well "a the brewers,
i handsome profit
''I would advise any brewer who is ap-
preached by the syndicate to sell out TO IT..
with half tbs money he gets from it he
csn start in business again, and with the
advantages. TOO, of improved appliances
Breweri5s iust now have an advanced val
uation. London stock brokers are bound
to have brewery stock to sell to their eager
customers Some one is going to get
stuck. 1t will rot he the syndicate OF the
bougbt-out brewer It will be the stock
| buying public
It Is SAID that an agent of the syndicate
has secured an option on the Abbott
brewery, of Brooklyn, and is now on his
way to London with 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Reception Az the Art Institute.

WASHINGTON, March IA large end
fashionable assemblage, including Vice
President Morton and anumher of Senators,
attended the opening reception of the
American art exhibit tonight at the ele-
CANT residencs recently purchased by Mr.
Morton from A. G. Bsll. There are Isl
pictures hung on the walls, OF an es'ima-
ted value of $l25, 600
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
A FREE RUM BILL.
alne ProhibItIonis,s Seem to Want Their

Maine ProhibItIonIsts Seem to Want Their
Drinks on the sly.
AUGUSTA, Me, March THE action OF
the Maine House of Representatives, yes
terday, in passing the Pharmacy bill, rs
amended. created surprise. The bill al
lows municip Il officers 20 license any num-
her of drug stores in any town or city to
sell in amounts not exceeding a quart, on
on a pbysicisn's prescription, and any
druggist who is doc'or eau sell on his
own prescription. 1t is practically free
rum bill, aud was pass d by the vote OF 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

NEW YORK, March The police are
leokiog for VIM. D. Sproul, the msnoger OF
Austip. Nichols & Co & Wholesale grocery
hou-e. who Inysteriously disappeared on
Monday last. His accounts are all right.
Mr. Sp-oul is forty.six years old, abOut five
feet eight inches in height, wears full
brown beard and is dressed in checked
anit and dark overCoat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
whlte Oans Enconraged by OIiEens.

Q CINCINNATI, slarch IA diepatch from
Huutirgbug, Ind, says that White Caps
are again at work in that county snd are
being encouraged by ths greater number
of citizens Tuesday night, at Ireland,
Joseph Serwersheim Was taken irom his
home end given thirty lsshea fer neglect
ing to obey warning 20 90 TO work OF
leave. Notices have been iei' with Others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

PARIS, March The Cabinet has oe'
cidsd that the Government will reply to
an Interpolation, to be submitted IN the
Chamber of Deputies by NJ villain regard
ing the Panama Canal Company, 9uI @ "lii Sl
not 1 give details Of the action It nas .'.si usi
rided cid upon, owing to the international
cb.-acter Of the question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

TASGIER, March 7-Mr Strobel, Secre-
tary of the American Legation st Madrid,
has arrived here Hestsrted to-day f'r Ftl,
where be will continue his inquiry into
the accusations made by Benasnli against
the American Consul.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
rhs sngar swIndIers IN Sew YOrk

NEW YORK, March Mrs. Olive B.
Friend, Mrs. Emily Howard, William L.
Howard, Gus Halstead and Geo Halstead,
all interested parties in the great Electric
Sugar Refining frauds, arrived here this
morning from Dstroit The party was
under the escort Of detectives, and all were
locked up in police headquarters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
a Do1en Persons Slightly Hurt

CLEVELAND, o., March IA passenger
train on TIE Cleveland and Canton Rail
road Jumped the track and ran into The
ditch near Coshoc;On, Ono, tonight.
About dozen persons were hurt, but
none seriously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
4 New York Journalist Dead.s

NEW YORK, March II. P. McGarra-
han. journalist of this city, dropped dead
this morning, OF heart disease, in restau-
rant where he had gone for breakfast. He
wa fortg-thgee years old, and was noted
as a writer both On this and the other side
of be AtlnnllC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
An.tln CorbIn pangerousIy III.

NEW YORK, March Austin Corbin,
President of the Reading and Long IslsDd
railroad companies il seriously i'll at his
residence in Filth avenue He Is suffering
from throat trouble aud pneumonia. DR..
LOOmis is in constsnt attendance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Proclamation from servia's Regents.

BELGRADE, March The regents Of
Seryia have Issued proclamation in which
they declare that they will endeavor TO
cultivate friendly relations with all pow
ere ipaugurate constitutional regime,
Mace the finances Of the country upon
snnnd hisia and mainiain order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Austr An View of It.

VIENNA. March THE Freadenbiat,
commenting on the abdicadon Of King
Milan, says: Gas NJ. Ristics, who neads
the regency, will certainly be ,uided by
regard for Servia's welfare and security
we may assume that the friendly relations
hetween Austria and Ssrvia will con
tirue -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
RrntaI As.snlt on 9 Roy.

MOUNT VERNON, o, March 7,-Yester-
day a farmer AIMED James Phillips made
brutal assault on the son Of a neighbor
named Wysnt, because the boy had dis
nleased him. The lad is believed to he
fatally injured. Phillips could not ba
found by the officer who went TO arrest
him to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
psrnell,tesinsF FIutter.

LONDON, March THE Parnelii'es Sre
IN q autter over the approaching close OF
,ho Times case. Sir Charles Russell l.
ID go 70 make an elaborate addres7 for the
psrne,lites. He is determined not to risk
an adverse decision on any grounds. MOST
Of the witnesses subpOenaed from Irelsnu
-. n,onised their services free.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
AInaInns Nome suicide

ST. LOUIS, March Geo. W. Allen,
collector for ,he Bowman Dairy Company,
committed saicide by shooting himself
through the head to-dnY Jsalouy Of biz
wife was tho cause The couple had one
child sight aTs ago
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

KANSAS CITY, No March The ru-
mors OF loss Of life in the metropolitan
stre { car barn fre are erroneous, as All 'hs
emplovss got Out safely. Officer Flanagan
was overcome bg smoke while trying TO
cut loose some mUles, but was dragged out
and respsciteted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
A se1.ono Pullman Oar.

PrrrsBURG, Msrch Geo. NJ. Pullman
passed through the city this morning in
the new car San Carlos, which was built
hv the Pullman Company for the Southern
Pscif, R.ilroad officials. Il will be taken
10 New York and delivered TO the officials.
Tie ear cost shout So, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Faetorie. Attacked by strikers.

PARIS, March IA strike has occurred
among the weavers at Armentieres. The
strikers have attacked the factarie- Sol
diers are patrollirg the streets TO preserve
ordar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
.,,,n,. D,mand. Recognition

Ioypoy. Mach Gen. Legitime has
..-, ,slsyram to The European gov'rn-
msnt4 announcing thst rebellion IN h'yi
has haen crushed and demanding recogui-
49,, of his government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08
Refns.da Yot.. on prohIbItlon

ST. PAUL, March by a vOt Of SO to
80 in the House Of representatives, this
afternoon, sftsr an all day debate refused
to submit to the people an amendment in
favor of prohibition of the liquor traffic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

Headache, bsckache, toothsche, and sI'
other scbes cured by Salvation Oh. % CTS
Everybody's remedy is what they call Dr'
Bulrs Cough Syrup. Prics only % cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

Fans ere out of da'e, DR.. Bulls Cough
:, rnn i, "ell the 90" noT. % CO. a bottle
The bsst snd cheapest Salvation on, the
GREAT Manicure costs only % Gets bot'le'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

No safer Remedy can be had for Cough
and Colds, or any trouble Of the Throat than
"BrCuas Bronchial Trocles.' Price 25 cts. so'd
illy ~ b0zss.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

.- I'tsEr-.N could uotmake q
.as1 Hon. JoHN W.
ou Tor Commissioner Of
.rr1- Nr MASON Is amply
-te position. lie has rem
---slsd party services, and
a ath measure of the con-
.he people OF West
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-08

has -lu, her doors
dressed bsef We are be-
Protection ' with a big
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02

appreciated by those who like to drive
around and see the animals exhibited
and will not interfere with racing o + the
track. The society was never in better
condition, and with thousand dollars
in the treasury and no debts ii starts
out this year with the intention OF
giving one Of the best fairs this fall
ever held in the county.
What came near being serious
accident happened to VIM. +. Richard
son Monday. at his home three miles
from town. He hitched up pair of
three year old colts. and was about to
drive out of the yard when something
running out from under pile of posts
startled the team and they made dash
for the pasture near at hand The gate
was closed but that made no difference.
they leaped it, the buggy striking the
gate and carrying il along. The jar
threw Mr.. Richardson violently against
the fence, cutting his forehead, wrench
ing his leg and brnising his body quite
severely. The buggy landed right side
up on the other side of the fence but
was soon overturned. the top demolished
and badly wrecked. 1t was new one
purchased last fail. The harness was
torn TO shreds but tho colts were not
hurt. Mr.. Richardson. while famed
and bruised is not seriously injured, but
feels il was q narrow escape.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02
CRY COUNCIL.
APRIL 20

All the members being present. Min
utes of last meeting read and approved.
A petition signed BY about 80 citizens
and reading as follows was presented:
Your petitioners, residents Of Lancas.
ter would respectfully call your auen-
ton to the absence Of any proper means
OF drainage within the limits Of the city
especially the rayine that runs through
the center Of the city from west TO east
and discharging is sediments into the
brook mainly supplied by the Big
Spring is wholly insufficient to carry
of the impure matter ard slush running
into it from residences. shops, harms,
stables and privies We believe The
health Of yourselves and fellow citizens
will be seriously endangered unless this
poisonous fluid is carried of by means
OF pipes and sewers which shall DO
built at the expense of the city and
under the control of its council. We
think that the healthy appearance and
reputation of our city jus,iiies and
demands immediate action On your
part to remove the nuisance of which
we complain
The council agreeing that something
ought TO be done to comply with the
wishes of the petitioners, the petition
was referred TO tho committee on streets
and sidewalks, to report at some future
meeting Also was the attention drawn
10 this committee TO investigate and
see what had best ought to he done, as
to proper drainage on Cherry street
along and in front of John Pollock
property, complaint Of which had been
entered with previous councils.
No further business. the council adj
journed 10 meet May +th for the pur-
pose of receiving and considering liquor
license bonds. Arc. MIcHAELIs,
Clerk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02
wneM LINCOLN HAD vAR,olo,n

Gro McCARrY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02

brakes Mage. e: New boarder-
1T strikes me these biscuits are tough. :"
Mrs. Bazzo 0he land-lady) Young
man, made those biscuits. and I've
made them before you were born.
New boarder (unabashed) don't
doubt II, ma am; but why don't you
keep them in the curio cabinet? Aren't
you afraid somebody will break them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02

Dentist Barney will be al his Potosi
office Monday Apr. 29th and remain the
week, and win be at his Bloomington
Office Monday May 18th and remain
until all work is completed Remember
the Doctor does Gold Plate. Bridge. and
Crown work Satisfaction guaranteed.
S-ff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02
LOOKED Az as CLASS eve

The Dinner Out recently sat at The
board OF friend whose misfortune it is
TO wear glass eye jolly fellow. fond
of pleasure Of the table. full of GOOD
humor, quick io see joke and the lover
OF q good story. What | now relate is
one be tells himself
He is a railroad man. occupying a re-
sponsible position on one of our great
lines. A few years ago there was a
crash on his road and the train on which
he was riding was knocked into smither-
Gems. He was picked up as one dead
and was stretched out in some conven
lent place to await the arrival OF the
doctors to officially pronounce upon his
condition. BY and by physician
hustled up. looked st the postrate, mo-
tionless form and palhd face and said.
THAT poor fellows goner, guess. -
Then he kneeled down. lifted up an
eye lid and saw dull, expressionless
orb. 8
.'Yes. he's dead fast enougb-take
him away!" exclaimed the doctor,
The supposed corpse suddenly began
to move its lips. The startled surgeon
listened and this is what be heard
'iou BANKED old fool. that's my elas.
eye Lewiston journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02
HORSE AND BUGGY FOR sALel

Gray mare Suitable f0T family or Iiv-
cry, and a shop made, leather top
Phaeton, nearly new; harness. robe, Sc.
Cheap for cash good note or city lot
Must be sold soon A bargain for some
body. Al Harkieroad 4 Dyer's Livery,
or call on me At the Wagner House.
Lancaster, April Is. 1889
s. C. W HIM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02

\ sad calamity. Small clerk Och.
fsdder, dat gun vot YOU sole Meeser
Sehmallwitz last week bursted We Wrist
dime he wire it off, an killed him Diet. =
Proprietor Mine gracious! Dot vas
awvui. | zold him dot COON on drust. =
New York Weekly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-02
SPECIALS
NOTICE.

To all fishers on the Sabhath-day
InaSmuch rs am elected an officer OF
the law for the town of Little Grant
shall prosecute all persons found fish.
ing on the Sabbath-day.
Dated April 10, 1889.
THOMAS TROLLOPE,
Constable.