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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
A BAPTIST BAPTIZING.
Thirteen OoIored Folks are Dipped Al
Bridgeport.

Thirteen OoIored Folks are Dipped At
| Bridgeport.
Bridgeport was full Of people yesterday,
the attraction being a baptizing in the
river. People arrived from the country on
horseback, in wagons and on foot, the
Bellaire carried up an excursion from
Bellaire, and the crowd was augmented
by people from Wheeling, MARITIME Ferry
ard other places, 60 there must have been
at least three thousand people who wit
messed the rather unusual event.
There were thirteen persons baptized,
four of whom were men and the remainder
women and girls, several Of whom were
quite small. They were all members Of
the Macedonian Baptist Church of Bridge
port, and the fact that the event was a
colored Baptist baptizing, lent additional
interest to 1t. Rev. VIM. Toney, pastor OF
the church, was officiating minister, and
he was assisted by several others.
The spot selected WAS Just above the
bridge, and the banks Of the river and the
bridge were lined with people. The min
lister stood out in the river at point where
the water reached between his waist and
armpits. and his assistant escorted out
the converts to be dipped. A choir was
stationed on the bank, and q Wheeling
minister opened the ceremonies with
very devout prayer, in which be said that
many people had come there to scoff and
laugh, but they could stand it as 1t was
for good cause. Then the choir sang
and the bsptizing began. The singing
was kept up except when the minister
pronounced the usual words a. he dipped
the convert. Those baptized were Clark
johnson. Manuel Robinson, Edward
Cham, Steve Gregory, Ollie Bywatefs, Ada
Leavltt, Maggie Robinson, Emma Robin
son. Maggie Wright, Cora Strander, JAMIE
Baily, Mrs. Robbs and Chris Jackson.
The fact that one Of the small girls WA
carried out gave rise to the rumor that one
had tainted, but il is not likely any one
would faint in the water yesterday. The
ceremonies lasted about three-fourths OF
an hour, and the Rev. TOney never leit
the water in that time.
The same gentleman ofiiciated at the
baptism Of five persons at Martins Ferry
AT 10 O'Clock in the morning.
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MISS DREXEL'S CHOICE.
A sketch of the Millionaire Novice and the
Order of St. Mary's.

Order of St. Mary's.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-Esch sue
ceeding day adds some interesting con-
tribution to the narrative of the with
drawal of Miss Catharine Drexel, the heir
ess to millions, from society and the world
to enter the House of Mercy at Pittsburg
and become a nun. The Sisters of Mercy,
although not rich order, ara strong,
especially in Pennsylvania. In Pittsburg
and vicinity they have thirteen houses,
and it is there that recruits to the order
are most needed.
st. Mary's, the mother house in Pitts
burg and the oldest house of the order in
the United States, is presided over by
Mother Superior M. Sebastian Gillespie,
who is an aunt of James c. Blaine. There
are in the mother house nearly two hun
dred nuns, besides the novices and postu-
lates. One Of the Superior Sisters in the
order is Miss Myers, who is a cousin of
Charles H. A. EsliDg, the well-known
Catholic historian of this city.
The order was introduced in the United
States by the first Bishop Of Pittsburg,
Michael OConnOr, who was its friend and
protector. 1t spread greatly during the
war, when the Sisters worked-in the hos
piIsls on both sides. 1t now extends over
the United States.
When Bishop 0'Connor died his younger
brother, then a priest, came TO Philadel-
phis and was stationed where the Misses
Drexel have their country seat. He was
chaplain of the Sisters of Mercy and also
the Misses Drexels' confsssor. A few years
ago Father O'Connor was made Bishop of
Omaha and went to Rome with the Misses
Drexel.
Miss Katherine Drexel suffered from an
sfliction for which she tried some of the
German waters, without effect. She went
to Lourdes, the waters of which are be-
lieved to have miraculous powers. and
there she experienced relief. On their re-
turn Miss Katherine Drexel travelled with
Bishop O'Connor through the wild Indian
Territory, much of the way on horseback,
and gave $50, 600 to be used in the estab-
fishing and supporting Catholic missions
among the Indians. Bishop O'Connor is
soon to be made an Archbishop.
One result of Miss Drexell's reception
into the order, it is said, will be that the
Indian mission schools in the Northwest
will be placed under the care of the Sisters
Of Mercy, with Archbishop O'Connor as
overseer. 1t is now given out by those
near her that it is Miss Drexel's intention,
if permitted, TO devote her life's work as a
Sister of Mercy among the Indians. In
that event she desires, so far as possible,
that her private fortune, which she has re-
linquished to the Church, shall be used in
the prosecution of Indian missions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
CABLED COMBINATIONS.

William P. Sinclair, Liberal member OF
Parliament for Falkirk, has resigned fiom
the National Liberal Club because, as he
states, Mr.. Parnell was elected life men,
ber of that organization.
Robert Ihrecke, formerly prominent
banker of Berlin, has absconded with 30,
600 marks belonging to his depositors.
Ihrecke recently failed on the Bourse for
81, ,OCO 900, and since that time has done a
small business.
The trustees of the landlords fuud have
appropriated 81, 500 for the purpose of re-
sisting the plan of campaign on the Olphert
estates.
There is much dissatisfaction among the
operatives in the lace factories at Noting
ham and general strike is impending
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
ANOTHER BIG RACE.
Spokane and Proctor Knott WIN Run for
the Clark Stake.

Spokane and Proctor Knott WIN Run for
the Clark Stake.
LOUISVILLE, May IL. The interest in
the Clark stake to be run Tuesday is al
most as great as that in the Derby. Arm
strong has announced that Spokane will
certainly start, while Bryant is eager TO
ayenre the defeat of Proctor Knott in the
Derby. Once Again. HindOOcraft, Sports
man. Outbound, Cassius and the Cslifor-
MIA Crack, Robin Hood and oome-to- -Taw
are certain starters. The admirers of Once
Again are confident that at mile and a
quarter he is the equal of any horse In the
country, while Robin Hood has been re-
served for this stake and trained especially
for the event Proctor Knott and Spokane
are. of course, the lions of the occasion,
and an enormous crowd will witness the
final contest between the great three-year-
olds.
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HEwtTT's OPINION.

The ~ Mayor Says the South WIN Some
time be the Hardware Centre.
LONDON, MAY 12.-It was announced
that ex-Mayor Hewitt, Of New York,
would attend a Unionist meeting addressed
by Balfour in London, this week, but
whether he intended to 10 or not, be was
not there. On the evening Of the Union
ist meeting be was guest st banquet OF
the Iron and Steel Institute, and addressed
the members. He caused considerable
sensation among them by prophesying
that the Southern States Of America would
become the centre of the worlds hardware
trade. This theory is quite new to Eng
1iahn,en
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Roh.on and Crane Divorced.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE last perform
ance of the theatrical firm Of Robson and
Crane took place tonight at the Star Thea
fer. 1.-THE Henrietta" being the play.
Robson will next season continue the pro-
duction of 1.-THE Henrietta" D." Mr.. Cranes
repertoire for the next season will include
an unnamed comedy by David s. Lloyd,
and comedy by Brander Mathews.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Tom Ssdler, an ex-convict, and another
man have been arrested at Canton, Ohio,
for attempted train wrecking.
President Harrison and party were at
Fortress Monroe yesterday.
Burglars seized and bound the watch
man at the Pennsylvania distillery al
Mesdville, and blew open the safe. They
secured nothing of value.
Mrs. Mary Smith and daughters, OF
Akron, Ohio, are believed to heve been
killed in the Hamilton, Ontario, wreck
It is said at Chicago that the cause
of the failure of Nathan Corwith, the great
lead merchant, was the transactions OF his
son, who WAS hopelessly involved IN
dozen speculations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
Mr.. HYDE WANAMAKER
Attempts to Cover the Circular Scandal b
discovering Past Frauds.

Attempts to Cover the Circular Scandal by
discovering" Past Frauds.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-POstmsster
General "Jekvlln Wanamsker is concOct-
ing a scheme for divertinS attention from
the acts of Postmaster General Hyde"
Wanamaker by raising cry of star
route frauds" against the late administra-
tion. Star route contracts amounting to
over one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars have bsen held up and referred by
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Whitfield to Attorney General Miller for
Investigation. Mr.. Miller has put the
matter IN the bands Of his law clerk, and
no effO viii be spared to offset the scan
dal Of the postofice clothing agency circu-
lar by raising a bogus cry of fraud against
the star route system az administered by
Postmaster General Dickinson and General
Lso Knott. The present pOstoffics officials
are endeavoring to conceal the facts of the
case until they have their sensational sur
prise all ready to spring upon the unsus-
pecting public.
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mated that Maior Gaines, who has been
here for sone time, will be rewarded with
an appointment OF some importance. Its
said that he will be made one Of the Audi
tors Of the Treasury Department, Mr.. W..
ID Parrish, OF Maiden, Is still in the city.
There are conflicting rumOrs concerning
his aspirations. II is said that his chances
for appointment in the Sixth Auditors Of
fce are yery good
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
A YOUNG LIFE LOST.

sad Death OF Little Child At Char
lesion.
Ss-.al Tiegrau 20 ne Register.
CHARLESTON, May IA sad accident
occurred yesterday evening at the railroad
bridge crossing Poca river. Mrs. VIM
Blankenship was walking across the
bridge carrying her little child eight
months old, and by accident let the little
one fall. It passed through between the
ties a distance of some thirty feet to the
ground. IT lived but q short time.
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uo,aIRnrnad at Milton.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. May 11.--A hotel at
Milton, owned by T. P. Jones, was burned
last night. The loss is estimated to be
s3 900; insured for $1,000. The cause Of
the fire is not known, but there was big
dance in the hotel last night, and 1t IL
thought that lamp exploded. Nearly
all the furniture was saved. The post
office was also burned, but no mail matter
was lost,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething, is the prescription OF
one Of the best female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been used
for forty years with never failing success
bv millions Of mothers for their children.
During the process of teething its value Is
;ncalc1ahle. Ii releaves the child from
naiu. cures dysentery and diarrh@a, gripping
In the bowels, and wind collie. By giving
health 10 the child it rests its mother
Price 25c q bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
ELECTRIC BItters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men,
tion. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases Of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. Will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial fevers.-For cure Of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitter. Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded.-Price so cts. and
81. 90 per bottle, at Logan & Co.'s drug
store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
WAYLAID By ROBBERS.
Terrible Battle With Soldiers In an Ara
zona Pass.

Terrlble Battle Win soldiers In an ARA
IONA Pass.
TUCSON, A. T., May 12.-MsjOr ]. w.
Wham, Paymaster U. S. A, with Clerk
Gibbon and escort of eleven soldiers, were
on the way this afternoon from Wilcox to
pay the Post at Fort Thomas, and when in
a narrow gorge few miles north of Cedar
Springs they we're attacked by party of
ambushed men. A constant fire was kept
up for nearly half an hour, when eight Of
the escort were found wounded, five dan
gerously. The robbers succeeded in secur-
ing $4,000 and escaped into the noun
tains. Major Wham was uniDjured, and
Gibbons clothing was only torn by shot.
A troop Of c4valry has been sent ont rom
Ft Grant to watch the mountain passes,
80 that the highwsymen may not escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
SHAME AND DEATH.
A White Girls Fatal Infatuation for a
Negro.

A White Girls Fatal Infatuation for a
Negro.
WINCHESTER, KY, May PA terri
bic tragedy occurred in Breathitt county
yesterday. Judge Ned Strong has beau
tiful sixteen-year-old granddaughter,
Lydia Strong, who became enamored of a
burly colored man named Milton Rich
mond, and au elopement was planned.
Judge Strong and few friends pursued
the fugitives and soon overlook them. A
demand for surrender was answered by O
shot from the mans pistol, which pierced
Judge Strong's hand. In another instant
THE c0LORED VILLAIN WAS DEAD,
pierced by fourteen bullets. After giving
the girl a severe whipping she was taken
back home.
When her father, Pearl Strong, heard Of
it he drew his pistol and fired at her. A
friend struck his hand and the bullet cut
off lock OF her hair. Orazed with the
thought of the shame that thus came upon
his family, he placed the pistol against his
own head and fred.
HIS AIM WAS NOT TRUE,
however, and the bullet plowed its way
under the scalp without penetrating the
brain. He was disarmed, and has since
been closely watched to prevent his COM
mittiug suicide. The family is one of the
most prominent in that section of the
State
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
CHILDs' BIRTHDAY.

Printers East OF the Mississippi Work Out
Their Tribute OF Love.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-To-day Is
George W. Childs' birthday, and as the
event falls on the Sabbath, the printers
east of the Mississippi river yesterday set
M their thousand ems" On each ami
versary Of Mr. Childs' birth every printer
east of the Mississippi river donates the
proceeds from the setting up OF IT, wv o.
type TO the Childs-Drexel tund. Ihose
west Of the Mississippi do the same on the
anniversary of Mr. A. J. Drexel's birth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Boston Just Missed Getting Ward by an
Hour.

Boston Just Missed Getting Ward by al
Hour.
Boston, May II Few people are aware
how near John Ward came to becoming s
member Of the Boston base ball club
After one of his talks in New York with
President Day, of the New York club, hi
made mp his mind that he might as vel
make an effort to break through the throe'
and accordingly he wrote letter to th'
management of the Boston base ball club
in which he offered his salary for one sea
son as part payment Of the release money
John Day demanded as part OF the bar
gain. or course that part of the transac
ton was kept from the New York club
The letter was written and sealed, but be-
fore it was mailed Mr.. Day had come to
the conclusion that Ward was about right
in his demands and offered him the salary
that he demanded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
A Game To-Day.

From present indications there will be a
very interesting game of base ball on the
Island Park to-day, if the weather is pro-
pitious. The contests WILDE between the
Two Sans mines, and the rival teams will
be made up of well-known young men.
The game will be called at half-past three
o'clock. The admission is but single
dime.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

A Prominent Railroad Man Arrested In
New Jersfy.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., May l2.-De-
tectives this afternoon arrested NJ. d. Hen
Erickson, General Freight and Passenger
Agent of the Rsritan River railroad, at
his home in South Amboy, and lodged him
in Jail in this city. He is charged with
the murder of George Nessinger, who was
killed last Sunday in the riot at Sayre-
vile. The charge was preferred BY Edwin
Furmsn, whose lands Hendrickson and
his men trespassed upon to lay tracks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
NATURES HIGHWAY.
poIngs OF Boats and Boatmen Along tho
Ohio.

The river marks at Pittsburg last even
ing showed feet inches and falling. At
the wharf here they were feet 2 inches
snd stationary. Capt. Booth has sold the
steamer Telegram TO q Pittsburg man
named Hodges, for 81, $50 cash. lie will
refit and repair her and run her between
Pittsburg and Davis Island, az an excur-
sion boat.
The big Baltimore and Ohio wharf boat,
Jacob Drake, which has for many years
been prominent landmark along Parkefs-
burg's water front, has been purchased by
the company controlling the Stockdaie
line Of steamers, and will be taken to
Pittsburg. The Drake was built at Park
ersburg over twenty-five years ago, and
was named after one Of the Iailfosd pio-
neers of that section. She is 2lO feet long.
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Burning Cotton In the Hold.

PLYMOUTH, May 12.-The Hamburg
American Line steamer, Rugis, from New
York May ID for Hamburg, which arrived
here at . D. m. to-day, reports that the
cotton in her after-hold was spontaneously
ipuited on the night of the sth inst. The
fire burned fercely but was quenched
after five anxious hours, during which
everything had been got in readiness tc
abandon the steamer.
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HE FIRED THE CHURCH

In Order to Get Back His job OF Blowing
the Organ.
BosToN, May 12.-Theophilus Spring
field, formerly employed to blow the organ
at the Church Of st. John, the Evangelist,
on Bowdoin street, has been arrested on
warrant charging him with setting fire to
that church. Springfield made confes-
sion to day, saying that he went to the
church and set fire to the cushions by
piling paper underneath them and then
igniting it. About a month ago he went
away for few days vacation, and on his
return he found man named Moore in his
place blowing the organ.
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A Neutral Zone st ApIa.

LONDON, May 12.-The Berlin CORE
spondent Of the Daily Nelc' say that
the Samoan Conference has agreed
that a neutral zone shall be created
at Apis, and that equal rights shall be
granted to all the powers with regard to
customs The correspondent also Gays that
Germany has as yet made no claim for
indemnity for the killing Of Germans BY
natives in Samoa. The next sitting OF the
Conference will be on Wednesday.
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THE MEYERLING MYSTERY.

Rudolph and Baroness Netsera Shot by
Her Uncle
VIENNA, May l2.-One more solution
Of the mystery Of Meyerling is advanced
It is to the effect that the Baroness Yetsera
was shot By her uncle, who was infatuated
with her and madly jealous Of the Crown
Prince. The story has it that having
killed the Baroness by mistake, the Count,
her uncle, msde sure Of Ms next shot and
brought down the Crown Prince, but that
a portion Of his own hand was blown of
during the shooting affair, and he has just
died of blood poisoning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
LET US GROW FLAN.
American Farmers Could Raise Million
Acres.

American 4 FARMERS Noulu Raise nlllllOn
Acres.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Lsst week
Prof Willets, the Assistant Secretary Of
Agriculture, had under consideration a
letter from Ireland, which be thinks may
oifsr solution Cf the economic problem;
what shall take the place of wheat on
farms where il can no longer be raised at
3 proft9 The writer, who has been IA
miliar with aax growing and linen man
ufacturing since 1910, says that there
is nothing in the climate or soil
conflicting with the assertion that Just as
good flax and linen may be produced in
every State in the American Union, as in
any country, and gives statistics TO show
how American farmers should produce a
million acres Of lax for both seed and fiber
over and above what is now produced.
Prof Willetts has informed the sender
that the subject of this letter would be
earnestly oopsidered by the department
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Tho ronrtb Pool to Close Down.

PrrrsBURG, May 12.-Up in the Fourth
Pool, on the Monongshela river, number
of mines have continued in operation since
the almost general shutdown was origi-
mated. Monday the mines will close.
The operators say they will not resume
until the miners agree to work for two
cents per bushel, reduction OF one-haii
cent per bushel. This means reduction
all along the river, as the shippers have re-
fused to let any more contracts for loading
in the Fourth Pool except upon the two
cent basis.
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Reid Arrives In Paris.

PARIS, May 11.-Mr. Whitelaw Reid,
the new American Minister, arrived here
to-day. He was welcomed at the railway
by the staff of the United States Legation,
a deputation from the FTanco-American
Union and many American residents. Mr..
McLane sent his carriage to the station for
Mr. Reid,
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F-anoe A. a wheat Grower.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-walter T.
Griffin. commercial agent at Limoges,
calls attention to the fact that France
stands second to the United States as
wheat growing country. France being
discouraged with the vine, Is devotlDg
more attention to the production of her
own food supply.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13

LADIES, a word in your ear,
Good looks are your gift most precious,
For these are the silken tolls
With which the girls inmesh us.
60 fine teeth your paramount charm
With SOZODONT guard from harm.
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The Oldest Ex.U. s. Senator Dead.

ROME, N. Y, May 12.-Hon. Henry A.
Foster died at his home in this city at 9:45
D. m. yesterday in his Goth year. He was
the senior ex-U. s. Senator, having been
appointed in 1874, one year before Simon
Cameron, Of Pennsylvanis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
NEW 0. R. R. OFFICIAL.

r W. Warwick Elected Auditor to FIN =
Vacancy.
special Telegram 70 the Register.
PARKERsBURG, May 12.-The Board OF
Directors of the Ohio River Railroad Com
pany have elected Ed. W. Warwick to the
office Of Auditor Of the company. The
former Auditor. W. NJ. Trevor, was elected
Treasurer 10 ill the place made vacant a
few weeks ago by the resignation of J. n.
Camden, Jr. Mr.. Warwick, the new Off
cial. is a capable and worthy young man.
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Old simon is Better.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 12.-General
Simon Cameron was able to sit up in bed
today and read. All immediate danger
ia passed. The General himself is inclined
TO make. light of his illness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-13
Increase of Bell Telephone stock

BosroN. May u. The Legislative Com
mittee on Mercantile Affairs voted to re
mort a bill authorizing the American Bel
Telephone Company TO increase its stocs
by $1,000, ,0OO A proposed clause requlr
ING that the stock be sold by auction viii
not be incorporated.