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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
NOBLE RAISED HAIR.
A SINGING LETTER WHICH HB WROTE TO
TANNER.
The FIRST Of his Contributions 10 Pension Literature.
A Sakmen. Of The Commissioners Pow
srs and His Position in the
Administration.

WASHINGTON, October 18.-The first
letter OF Secretary Noble to Commissioner
Tanner on the subject of re-rating o. pen
siOns, is made public. 1t bears date of
Jnne "a II refers st length to Tanners
letter to him, which he said raised a ques-
tion of authority between them. The
Commis sioner cOntended that while the
Secretary had power to reverse pension
decision, he had not power to reduce a
pension, without the Commissioners con-
sent The Secretary said the Commits
siOner was labOring under gross misappre-
hersion as to his powers.
"The Secretary has the CONTROL" be
said, go correct any abuses in the BuIeau
Of Pensions, or any other bureau in the de-
paItment. might sssart my conclusions
on so plain and well settled question and
so leave il, but Il due consideration for
ysur Office leads me to explain the ground
on which this long established rule exists" +"
The Secretary then quotes several sections
in support Of his position. The Secretary
then took up the rerating cases Of ten pen
sion clerks. He said these men had been
in the department for years and never pre-
ferred their claims for sn increase until
Tanner came in. They were at work on a
comfortable salary, and there Was no rea'
son for making their cases special, yet the
cases were hurried through by Tanners
order 'It il in regard 10 such cases as
these" he said, that yOu have thought
thought the commissioner alone can call
bait, AID in regard to which the Secretary
thinks otherwise, and proposes to call
halt long enough at least for inspection" "
The Secretary closes his letter with
statement, that he Is not opposed to an in
crease in pensions, 20 long as It was legal,
but many pensions bad been Terated ille-
gally IL was true that there was q sur.
plus 10 the Treasury, but at the rate, and
in the manner in which Tanner was going,
the existence of this surplus would soon
depend entirely on one irresponsible ofli aer.
There were already applications for increase
Of pensions pending, thst would more than
consume the surplus, and he was informed
that these applications were coming in at
the rate OF 1000 or 5000 week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
THE PENSION ROLL.
Nearly SO, 200, 600 Paid Out to Claimants
Last Year.

Nearly S9O,OOO,OOO Paid Out to Claimants
Last Year.
WASHINGTON, October 1S.-The sDuual
report for the fiscal year, 1888 9, of the
Commissioner Of Pensions has been sub
mittea to the Secretary of the Interior and
is now in the hands of the Public Printer.
Tie following summary Of the report
will show the more Important details Of
the work Of the Bureau OF Pensions dur
ing said fiscal year. There were at the
close of the year 459,729 pensioners.
There were sd ed to the rolls buring the
year the names of 51,921 new
pensioners and the names Of !, ,754 whose
pensions have been previously dropped,
were restored to the rolls, making an agre-
gate Of 1865 pensioners added during
The year, Is. 507 pensioners were dropped
ffOm the rolls for various causes, leaving 3
net Increase to the rolls of 81, 16S names.
AMOUNT AND VALUE OF PENSIONS.
The average annual Aalue Of each psn-
sion at the close Of the year is shown to
have been S131l8 The aggregate annual
value of pensions IS S64, 246, $50 SO. The
amount paid for pensions during the year
was SIS 275, 1132S The total amount
dsb1rsed by sgents for ali purposes was
$50, 131 $50 A Amount paid as fees 10
attorney, 81, 1853, 5s3 AZ.
Iu the sggregate 1,24S, 146 pension
claims have been filed since 1861, and that
in the same time 7S9 121 have been 81
lowed. The amount disbursed Oh account
of pensions since 1861 has been ST, 052,-
21S, Alb II. The issue OF certificates dur
ing the year shows a grand total of 145-
29S. OF this number 81, 921 were original
certificates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
GROOMS SCORE FIRST.
TIKI GIANTS FALL BAsY VICTIMS YBsTBR-
DAY.
Both Teams Had Bad Case Of Rattlss-Ths Game
Very Loosely Played General Sporting News.
Columbus Players Rxonoraled- d-McGun-
nigls Resigns.

NEW YORK, October 1s.-The New
York and Brooklyn teams played the first
game of the series for the worlds cham
pionship at the Polo Grounds. The day
was delightful in every respect. When
the erooms came on the grounds, the EN-
thusiasm WAS most marked. Fully TO- 900
persons were present There was quite a
discussion about the umpire who should
Officiate for Brooklyn. Ferguson was fin
ally chosen, and when he yelled out. my
head is swelled already" the crowd roared
With Ferguson at the plate and Gafoey
at first base, the teaus went into the field.
Both teams we're badly ratified at times
Keefe had less speed than usual, and the
Bridegrooms batied his curves hard
Poor bsse running of Ewing, Ward and
Tiernan also did much to defeat the Gil
ants. In the fourth inniug COrkhill fell
and hurt himse and was forced TO retire,
Visner taking his Place. R;chaIdson's
error in the eighth inning gave the game
10 Brooklyn. 1t was TOO dark to play, and
m0ny people left the grounds not knowing
which team had won the game. Score:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
PLANS OF THE POPE.
He Wul Leave Rome-The Pontin's Health
Good.

HeWm Leave Rome-The Pontin's Health
Good.
NEW YORK, October 1S.-It was day
or two ago that had a very interesting
talk vi h Mgr O'COnnell. rector OF the
American College at Rome and favorite
n the Vatican. There has been much said
about Pope Lso and his relations with the
Italian Government, but it is claimed that
Mgr. O'Conrell is better informed on mat
teys appertaining to the Vatican than any
other member Of the Catholic clergy now
in AmericA.
"The Pope, " said he, sis not going to
die this year nor next, nor still the next,
and, the L.rd permitting, he may live q
dozen more years, 90 far as his health may
now indicate. lie is still hearty and strong,
and works lust as hard as evsr-sbout six
teen hour q day. He takes the greatest
interest in American affairs and the
coming Catholic celebrations Ia America
OF the dedication of the great uni
yersiiy st Washington he talks constantly,
NAlNA NNl1AAEAE1 10 IA DC UAE NA AAE tNlkCoN
institutions Of learning in the world. l
have come 20 America to represent the
Pope az the big Catholic meeting soon TO
take place at Baltimore and also at the
deiicati0g services OF the University. Be
fore leaving Rome His Holiness sent his
blessing 20 the members Of the Catholic
clergy IN America"
What is the condition of affairs in
Italy?n
Tue Pope deplorss his present position
very much There is no doubt but what
the present trouble will soon actuate His
Holiness in taking some decisive step"
"Win be lsave Rome, end, in that case,
where will ne go?'
"Whiie regretting the indignities that
have been heapsd upon the Vatican, the
Pope dislikes the idea Of leaving the city
of bis predecessors and the seat Of the
Catholic Church for so great period OF
years. But as insults continue, there will
be but one thing to do, and that will be
to leave. There are many rumOrs siloat
in Europe as TO where the Pope would 90,
but no one viii know outside the Vatican
until the move is made. see an Ameri-
can politician has advised that the Eog
lish Government relinq quish Ireland to His
Holiness have nothing TO say about
the proposition, though.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
LAST OF THE NIGHT.

Boston is alarmed at the appearance of
smallpox. Three cases were reported there
yesterday.
Judge Allen G.. Thurman will make his
only speech of the Ohio campaign near it's
close, at Cincinnati.
Canadian authorities say that but one
case Of smallpox exists on Peelee Island,
the fishing resort in Lake Erie.
TIE grand Jury at Albany, n Y made
their pTesentments yesterday. They failed
to touch upon the Cspitol ceiling frauds.
The annual report OF the Northern Pa
ci6c Railroad shows the total receipts for
the pas. year TO he $40, ,7O7, ,467, and In
crease Of SO, SCI, 14O.
Socialists in session at Chicago yesterday
adopted resolution declaring all wfo
Missed at the American flag 81 recent
meeting to be fools OF police spies.
South Dakota's Legislature met in joint
session yesterday and ratified the election
of Richard p PettigTew and Hon. Gideon
L. Moody as United States Senators.
A pretty young woman disguised as a
man has been arrested while setting IS bar
keeper in Duluth.
Vim. L. Jordan, a prominent young
man of Manchester, Va, snd son OF the
postmaster, has been arrested for robbing
the mails.
Two New York girls, the daughters of
wealthy brokers, are mysteTiously missing.
Ex-President Hayes is the guest OF Mr.
G. W. Childs, in Philadelphia.
The round house of the Texas and Pa
ci6c railroad at Longview, Texss burned.
Loss $50,0
Msdumma, Rsmini, Lizzie D, Pullman
and SpOrtsman won in the Ciucinnau
races.
Gov. Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, was yes
iherday elected President Of the Ameri'
Can Forestry Congress.
James NJ. Sslover, noted Wall street
opel ator, died of brain fever in Chicsgo,
ra.t.vIay
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
ENGINEERS BROTHERHOOD.
Reports of Oommittees-The Federation
Question-Ht a adqusrters Located.


Question-He az adquarters Located.
DENVER. Col, October 18.-At to-dsy's
session of the Locomotive Engineers Con-
vention, the report OF the special Finance
Committee, wss presented. This, it is
understood, will include a report Of the
Burlington strike. The annual iusncisl
report was presented and adopted. Chief
Arthur made his special report and recon-
mendations to which be referred in his an
nual address. None of these matters have
been made public. Tonight the Fedora
tion Committee from the Union Pacific,
and special committee, appointed by the
Convention, are considering the Fedora
tion question at special meeting at Meets
Hall. From conversation with a number
of the leading engineers, it will be in
ferred that this proposition will be de-
feated when brought before the Conven-
tion,
The choice OF q place for the location of
permanent headquarters for the next ten
years is between Denver and Cleveland.
A majority of the engineers seem to be op-
posed to any change, and the PROBABILITIES
are that Cleveland will be decided upon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
WASHINGTON OIL.

An Inters sting Situation from Legal as
we'll rs Grease Standpoint.
The Stevenson -Schmiiz zDarragh well in
the AchesOn addition to Washington came
in yesterday, and is showing for sn excl
lent producer. This is one of the wells
which Judge A w. AchesOn attempted to
stop, and which ia completely tied up
in litigation. The case is uow at the Su-
preme Court, ard should it be decided in
favor of Acheto1 tie plaintiff, Stevenson,
Schmitz and DAnsgb, would not be able
to get cent Of the money Judge Ache
sons well, lately struck, il doing fifteen
barrels an hour. The feeling is hsrd
against the Judge for attempting to stop
the other wells, and the people for the
most part side against him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
TRADE THERMOMETER.
Dun ~ Co.'s Report of Business ia the
Past Week.

Dun ~ Co.'s Report OF Business Ia the
Past Week.
NEW YORK, October 1S.-R. G.. Dan &
Co. g weekly review of trade says: The
volume of trade continues large, bank
clearings exceed last years, railroad earn
ings orc encoursgiug, The iron trade is
still healthy, Southern furnaces seeming
to have well sold up, and though an offer
of Lshigh Valley brand No. at SIG 80,
is reported, the quotation for pig is Sl7 to
S1S. Bar iron is not as firm as other forms,
and the surprisingly heavy demand for
plates and structural forms is for steel
rather than iron. Rails are quoted at
$31. 90 with sales for the week of 81, 500
tons The wool trade is still dull, and
while there is fair movement of dress
goods and enlarged discounts have caused
more business in knit goods, the demand
for mems woolens is strictly moderate.
The business failures during the last
seven days number for the United States
1e2, and for Canada Al. For the CORE
spending week last year the figures were
202 failures in the United States and % in
Canada.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
WASHINGTON PREPARES

To Welcome the Pan-AmerIcans-The Oh
City Agitated.
Special Telegram to the Register.
WASHINGTON, PA, October 1S.-A
meeting of the Ciizens' Committee was
held in the Council Chamber last night
and arrangements made to receive the del
egates to the Pan-American Congress upon
their arrival here Wednesday morning
October 6. subcommittee were ap-
pointed to look into minor details and re-
port at a meeting to be held October "a
Hon. A. w. Acheson was elected to de
liver an address Of welcome to the dis-
tinpuished guests. The visit to Washing
ton will be short one and that in the
evening, and it is the desire of the COM
mittee having the matter in charge to
make their short stay pleasant and profit
ahlp oua
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
AnsLMoNr CoUSrY ROW.

Judge Driecs ~ur- Up the Faithful in
-t Cair,,Ile.
Special Telegram to Che Register.
ST. ClAmsuuLE. o., October 1s-A
lively rumpus is eoirg on here among the
court officers For many years i, has been
the custom o. She presiding Judge to ap-
pom ibe court constable on the recon-
mendauou of TIE sheriff It has also been
customary ior the -herf 90 recommend for
tine appointment ore OF Dis own deputies.
The deputy SO appointed would often be
attending To- other than The duties Of court
cons able s1d in consequence the judge
would be much irconv-nisucod sometimes.
At This term OF court Judge briggs dis
r.rseG wi % the O'd manner cf doing things
and on Biz own recommendation he ap-
pointed ex Treasurer II IT, Feeley as court
constable. So iar everything went smooth
rg.lut. today. M 81 Scott. who has
serve under S erf F0uike for three years,
resigned Dis position as deputy sheriff.
Ills r.s-lrs .lr retiring from this office sre
said to ns that he vas expecting 90 be sp-
pointed court constable. and in dissppoint-
ment at roi lecsivi1g DO aud IN anticiPa-
uoa of tae more lahlr0ns office work, be
preferred .nr.te Mr. Scott was popu-
lar official and his reuremen, is regretted
Iyal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
AFRAID OF THE SOUTH.
Pittsburg Pig Iron Men Send Agents 1
Look Up Their Competition.

Pittsburg Pig Iron Men Send Agents to
Look Up Their Competition.
PITrsBURG, Obtober ls-Just how
deeply Southern pig iron is affecting the
Northern producers is question which
will be settled definitely in a short time
To determine whether or not Southern
pig iron is produced cheaper than The l0-
cal product, the heaviest producer in the
district few days since sent a representa-
tive into the Southern iron producing csn-
ters to determine finally the question
which, heretofore has only been settled
fguratively. IL is held by
some people that by the
time Southern producers assemble OH me
materials, turn out their iron aud deduct
differential fTeights TO market, the margin
is exceedingly narrow. Others bold fl'"'
the profits OF these concerns,
their product is sold in compeu
the Northern material. is larger
yielded by the Northern furnace
II is further stated that u the .,..,, u.
the investigation shows that SluihCm
people are producing cheaper than ihr
Northern furnaces, the firm m one ton
will take a hand ia pig ifoa masking in
the Southern ore country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
FEDERAL COURT.
Important Railroad Suits on Trial at
martinsturg.
e-,se}oI Tsl,o-nyl IN thf Rf0isffr

Important Railroad Suits on Trial at
martinsturg.
Special TEltgT0m 10 the Register
MARTIEsBURG, October 1S-The Uni
ted States Circuit Court convened here
this morning with Judge Bond, Of Balti-
more, presidicg. In the case of Geo. W.
Graham, of Harper's Ferry, indicted for a
violation of the pension laws, bond was
filed and tbs case continued until the
next term. The case Of John Wendell
Martin vs. B. & o. R. r., in an action Of
trespsss for Sl,995 was called mp.
A plea was filed by John A. Hutch
ins0D, counsel for the railroad
and demurred TO by Flick and Weston
haver, counsel for the plsintiff. The de-
murrer wac overruled. Being argued for
continuance the case of John Viii on Mar
tin vs.. B & o. railroad in an action for
irespass for $lO0 was called. A plea
was entered and issue jsiDed by the same
counsel. Judgment was rendered in favor
of the railroad company. The case OF
Peter J. COugblan vs.. B. & o. railroad in
an action of trespass for $1,000 damages, q
plea of not guilty was entered and issue
iOined.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
MAGGIE MITCHELL MARRIED.
The Wedding Said 10 Have Occurred
June 13, Last.

The Wedding Said 10 Have Occurred
June 13, Last.
Boston, October 1s-With regard to
the reported marriage of Maggie Mitchell
to her leading man, Chas. Abbot, the Boa
ton Herald announces to-day On authority,
that the ceremony took place at the resi-
dence of the actress in Long Branch, June
13, last. Mrs. Luther Holden and her son
Harry, were the only witnesses of the
ceremony. Mrs. Holden ig the wife Of Lu-
ther Holden, of this city, for long time
dramatic editor of the Journal, and life
long friend of the actress
When Miss Mitchell married MI Pad
dock she did il so quietly that no one
knew it until two months had elapsed
She seems to have pursued similar pol.
icy upon this occasion, for not even her
nepheu in this city wss witness 10 the
marriage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
"The Crystal Slipper 4"

TIE Rinehsrt Sisters, who resd no in
troduciion to amusement lovers Of this
city, will open a weeks engagement at
the Grand Opera House Monday evening,
October 81. The opening piece will be
"The Crystal Slipper" with Leo RioehAIt
in the leading role, supported by an excel
lent company and well traintd chorus TIE
piece is interpreted with oonicsl scenes
and grotesque situations, rsdisting with
sparkling music, songs, darces snd march
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19

The transition from long, lingering anf
painlUl sickness To rohu h,tlit uI,fa.
epoch in tho LIE Of the indiy inaI fu.h
remarkable event is o., urf lu i.r
mrmoiy l1 % age cy Ttssbg
health bas b.en atlired De- Na
blessed. Hence itis thal sp f.urh is h..i.
IN praise OF Electric Biiten. SO ma. y fa-I
they owe their restoration ~ health. in fie
use OF the Great Alternative md roul. d.
you are troubled with any 0is,ss. 90 Kii
Deys, Liver or Stomach, oi long 90 short
standing you will surely Ind relief hy o-r
Of Electric BItters sold N 5Oc. ahd :
per 10, 20 a. Logan * Co - drug store
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
ONO w Ct U.
Tho Convention At Fndlay Adopts Rigging
Resolutions.

The Convention At Findlay Adopts Ringing
Resolutions.
FINDLAy, o., October 1s.-The Ohio
W. O. T. U. is in session here. The TesO-
lutions adopted to-day declare empbsi-
cally for prohibition, for the employment
Of women physicians in State Institutions
and for the diseases Of women snd child
rem in homes; against the use Of fermented
wines and bread at communions, demands
4 better Observer Of ths Sabbath ard de-
clares in favor OF ,be stars sud stripes over
every school hCuse in the land. This
evening Nj Francis f. Willard address
ed a meeting Of 5000 people st tee wig
wan. The session closes to-mOrrog. The
report Of the secretary to-day shows that
the union has grown wonderfully in the
past year
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for
children teething, IS the prescription Of
ope OF The best female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been used
for forty years with never falling success
nv millions Of mothers for their children.
During the process Of teething its value is
incslcuahle. II releGves the child from
oain, cures dysentery and diarrh@a, gripping
In die bowels, snd wind oolic. b giving
health TO the child it rests its mother
Price 25c bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to orr citizens tnaS t- lo[
years We have been selling DR.. King ,, Ne"
Discovery for Consumption, Dr' h5ng ,s
New Life Pills, Bucklen's ATnica ,s oaIse
and Electric Bitters, and have never never
handled remedies that sell as WELL oi 'I1s We
have given such universal satisisctloh We
do not hesitate to guarantee them ever! .t,
time, and We stand ready to reiunu 'Ie Ie
purchase price, if satisfactory resuIts : -o uo
not follow their use. These remeales . nA.e
won their great popularity purely on tns't
merits. Logan & Co., Druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
FIGHTING FOR LIFE.

The whisky Trust Engaged in a Deadly
Conflict.
CHICAGO. October 1S-The Neirs says
The whisky trust which has been in ses-
sion in this city for several days Is just
row engaged in a struggle for the COM
plete control Of the market The trust
has attempted TO undersell the outside dis
tillers at every point, and the result Of the
competition thus brought about mas been q
reduction OF about three cents within the
last four OF five weeks. The occasion for
the present special sc,ivity Of the trust is
probably found in the fact that number
of new distilleries had been put in opera
ffon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
aradn Mseilng.

A very interesting meeting of the A, b
a5d G teachers Of the public schools met
in the grammar room Of Washington
school yesterday afternoon. TIE time vas
principally devoted to mlsic, and Mics
Boasberg gave the instruction. All we're
well pleased The teachers engaged earn
estly in the drill. All feel confident Of
making good progress with the work in
their rooms.
Byrtquest Miss Bossberg rendered some
delightful music, both Instrumental and
vocal, using the beautiful new piano re-
Gently purchased by Washington gram
mar SCHOOL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
Steamboat. to norgantown

Ia s announced in river circles that in
about two weeks line of steamboats, will
commence to run from Pttsburg o Nor.
gantowD, making the trip three times q
week. The dams for slack water nayiga-
tion are about completed, snd the fret
trip will be made by The steamer Blaine,
Captain Adam Jacobs in command, and
Captain Donaldson pilot. Tie boat vii!
take brsss band along, aud there will be
excursion parties from all points above
Brownsville. There will be barbecue
on the arrival of the boat at MorgsntoTn,
and a general good time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
CABLE BREvITfEs.

The Hun Rarian Cabinet haG resigned Tn.
members capno. agree on an army pr p.si.
tlon.
Four battalions Of Turkish troops iave
revolted in Crete
Nine thousand French minCrs are on q
strike at Lens.
The French Rsdicsls and Moiomiog
have failed to form a combine
The Italian government has refused 90
rec i've Wsshan Enendi whom ihe Porte
wished to appoint Ga Turkish Amhaasador
TO Italy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
WIRE GOES UP.

Barbsd Wire Advanced Five and Wire
Nails to s Per Gent.
PITTsBURG, october 18.-At meeting
of the barb wire and wire nail manufac-
turers here to-day the price of barb wire
was advanced per cent and wire nails
from to per cent. The advance goes
into effect Immediately. About ninety
per cent of the manufacturers in the coun-
try were represented at the meeting.
Trade was reported unusually good and
the outlook bright.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-19
Tories Get Fresh Campaign Thunder.

LONDON, October 1s.-Tbe Tory organs
are making the most of the recent scandal
f.om Chicago about the fixing" Of jury
for tie Cronin trial without waiting for
sny proof Of the truth Of the assertions
made. The Saturday Rerioo preteDds TO
fear that some, if not all Of the large cit
les of the United States are under the
sway Of q clsss az bloodthiTsty and far
more cunning than "the rulers Of Crete,
not to sneak Of Dahomey."