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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06
SEPTEMBER.

Not crowned with flowers, nor fresh with bud
ding leaves
Nor bright with blossoms of a dawning spring;
BIZ, rather, with dry parched grass and dust
And dropping foliage, showing here and there
Faint promise OF bright later autumn unts
Remindful that the year Is growing Old;
Still. welcome art thou, Oh September rare.
All men with gladness welcome thy approach,
And greet thy laden trees and purple fruited
vines. w.C.B
Sptmbsr l. 1859.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06

Ir .se beautiful Ohio keeps on falling,
i'm "a day OF two We shall need no bridge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06

TWENTY more fraudulent GoFF votes
suffered a, the hands Of the guberuatoual
committee yesterday. They were east 10
Die counties Of Doddridge and Tucker.
Che s1benal0rial committee has as keen
a nose lor fraud committed by voting pau
psa aud minors IN the northern end Of
lhs State as for fraud by voting Virginia
NEGROES ia the southern end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06
WHEELING FEMALE COLLEGE.

A Regularly chartered institution, empowered TO
confer degrees Full English, Scientific, Classical,
Art Musical and ElocutiOnary courses. Postcard
yates invited TO read for degrees Avery compe-
tent Faculty has been engaged. Rooms repaper-
ed and painted. New bath room. Appliances
OF a Gymnasium. The most healthful location
In the city. Reference 10 the best men OF the
city, among whom are d. G. LIST II. X. List,
J. ElwOod Hughes DR.. Jepson, q. W. Atkinson.
Terms very reasonable. For further particulars
apply to the President.
iyl5exa DR.. BLAISDELL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06
Advice to Mothers

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup fol
children teething, is the prescription Of
one of the best female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been need
for forty years with never failing success
by millions Of mothers for their children.
During the process of teething it's value is
incslcuable. 1t releaves the child from
pain, cures dysentery and diarrhes, gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. By giving
health to the child it rests its mother
Price 25c a bottle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06
M 'LAINS'
STATE FAIR NOTICE.

Mrs. CAROLINE 3. BRURS, sUPERIN-
vi tendant Of the Floral Department snd
Preserves, &c, will be on the Fair Grounds Fri
day and Saturday, from one to five O'Clock p. m
for the purpose OF receiving entries in her de-
patment.
GEORGE HOOK,
rnrrr sncrninrv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-06

3EssBs DAVID II. MILu0AN AID GEO
d. SIGENBoD vno assumed control Of
the Sc Curyile Giseie yesterday, are
yolrg men ot character, ability and De-
locmcy "a combination that ought to sue
coed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Boys Fun Eadsin Death.

Anew Orleans telegram says: At noon
to-day Noah Stropp, a thirteen-year.o old
white boy, was killed at his fathers home,
on Lepage street. The manner OF bis death
Is most unusual. All the rear portion OF
bis skull was blown away by q charge Of
water fred from an old army musket, relic
Of the war.
The boy and his sister, younger than him
self, were playing together In The kitchen.
Securing an old musket which had not been
fred for twenty. seven years. he unscrewed
the barrel from the stock, filed the barrel
With water, and placed the muzzie end In
the tire OF the stove. Calling his little sister
to "come and hear the water in the barrel
boil" he leaned over and placed his ear to
the breech Of the weapon. Az he did so the
explosion occurred, aud the boy was Instant
" killed, being blown several feet away and
having his head nearly carried or The bar
rel Of the mu.ket contained a charge which
bad been placed IN it during the war. The
boy was not aware OF this, and was merely
in search Of fun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
A shreud Forser's Trick.

A Thomasyille (Ga.) telegram says About
three weeks ago II. e.. Bigbsm arrived in the
city, accompanied by his wife, aud secured
quarters al the Randall House. He was pre-
snmably tourist Bigham had a wealthy
father IN Baltimore. lie gave It ont that he
was expecting check from his governor
by every mail. On Wednesday morning he To-
formed acquaIntances here the check had
come for $500, and accompanied by promi-
neht druggist he walked into A. 7. Wright n
Co.'s bank, where he negotiated the check.
After receiving the money he organized a
hunting party. aud, engaging guns and a
dog, and accompanied by one or two friends,
he drove out towards Tallahassee. That
night was spent Ut a house tventy miles
from Thomlsylle. The next morning Young
Bigham left his companions. and went TO
Tallahassee alone. where he was afterwards
found TO have bought ticket for Mobile,
Ala. His wife remained in this city until
yesterday, when she also took her departure.
The forgery was discovered, since which
time the bank officials have been eudeayorlug
TO trace the young swinder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05

The dangers attending the use OF electri-
city were exempli6ed IN Meriden. Conn.,,
during a recent storm. w. A. Hood, a
Colony.street merchant, attempted to take In
4 knit jacket which was hanging at the front
door OF his store. when he was thrown ylo-
lently outward 10 the sidewalk by
powerful electric shock which came
from wires tbst were apparently ful-
ly insulated. He recovered almost I'M
medlately end continued TO take in goods,
when be again received q shock with the
same outward tendency ss before. The
shock was quite severe, much ike strong
blow on the neck with a clenched fist. One
OF his bands were scorched. Several per-
sons then experimental with the electric
current by touching the iron storeiront with
the finger, when brilliant flashes were pro-
duced.
An investigation has since been made
which shows that TIE awning over the store,
being wet from o heavy rain, bad come in
contact with the eleeiTie-light wire pass ing
In front OF the building. This contact car
ried the electric current down through the
iron rods Of the awning and the iron front OF
the store 10 the ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
UNHAPPY noRrLIrY
The sauabb,e Between Marlborough
and Hts american wife Made RID.

London cable special to the New York
sun has The following: a month or 90 ago
there was a squabble between the Duke and
puchess Of Marlborough caused By n visit
from Lady Colin Campbell, hut It was no.
thing more serious than a overs quarrel
The Duchess thought the Duke was a trihe
too attentive 70 his fair visitor, and her
Grace became iealous and sulkcd 10 orthodox
fashion. The behavior OF the Duke and
Lady Colin was quite proper and above
board. Lady Fannie Msioribanks, the
Dukes married sister, and the only one Of
the family whom be respects or fears, went
down to Blenheim, and there was no diff
cultv In cfiectRg = reconciliation.
The Duchess smullaneously recovered her
usual health. She does not look very robust
now. but she drives about Woodstock buy
ing things, and was at a grand ball lat week.
TIE towuspsople Ike ber, aud they say the
Duke has become quite an attentive husband.
Benheim Palace is Just now full OF the
noble members and connections OF the great
Marlborough family. There IS lots Of fun
going on, shooting parties every dsy, and
lgequcnt balls and other gaycties. 10 must
not be supposed that the Duke il at all I'M
popular Ia the district. The trades people
Govt worry about biz morals, for be has
spent very large sums ~ amOney among
them IN m0dernizIng Blenbcim. II Is esti-
msted that each brakeman has made $500
ont 81 the Duke within the past twelve
months.
GETTING EVEN WITH THE RECTOR.
II Is still war 10 the knife between the
rector Of Woodstock and the Duke. The
rector. from hls draWinR-r0Om window, has
fine view Of Blenheim Park, the entrance
10 which u only 4 few feet away. The Duke
swesrs that the reverend gentleman shall not
enjoy The prospect longer than can be
helped. and hi- Grace has just arranged 10
make plantation OF tail fir trees right M
against the parsons window. When these
have grown tOa far size, not only Will the
reclor's view be stopped, but his drawing
room " IN have 10 be lighted arlihcialiy at ell
times Of tbe day.
The Mayor oi Woodstock complains OF
the conduct Of an American reporter Who in
terviewed him some weeks ago, and in print
put into his Worship's mouth words be
never uttered. The Duke read the report,
Indignantly demonstrated with the Mayor,
declined 20 listeu to explanations, and has
ceased 10 invite him 10 the ducal shooting
parties The Mayor who is a biz man,
would Ike the reporter TO call upon him
AMIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Excitsmeutin Miss,SsippL


NEW ORLEANS, January A special from
Meridian, Hiss. says; In the ueighborhood
OF Roberts's Place, twelve miles northwest
Of this citv. there has been great excitement
since Wednesday after Christmas. The
trouble appears 10 have originated from the
bad feeling eugendered among the negroes
OF that locality 10y the yuching OF negro
who entered the house Of Mr.. Houston
at midnight and attempted TO murder one Of
the inmates with an axe. The negro was
recognized and afterwards hanged. Since
that time the negroes have been making
threats. and there has been bad feeling geu-
erallv. just prior 10 the holidays an old
negro mnu reported that conspiracy WAS
brewing TO Kill certain white men IN That To-
calily. This report was corroboraled by
oyerhearing conversation between a
negro respecting conspiracy and
one Bud Spears, who. IL was said, wss a
wnEleader among the negroes. Satisfactory
evidence being produced as to Spears's in-
tentiop and his determination TO carry ont
his threat. party OF masked men rodeup 10
ms bouseNu Wednesday the 26th aud rid-
died him With bucsshot. Another negro
who was at Spoars's house was wounded
in the hand, hut made his escape. Since that
time the hte people OF that section have
been fcrreting out the c0nspirators, and ar
resting the negroes and irving them before
A Justice Of the peace. seven negroes were
under arrest Yesterday, and uPon inydsllea'
ton were scQuitted. a number Of men are
sin under arms, but things are gradually
quieting down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05

vaiorfm rates, said that they were mere
"premiums on fEpud."
"Then,D said Mr.. Morgan, "ibere are go
such nremiuris on fraud In the Senate suosti-
tute."
81 have no doubt OF H." said Mr.. Dawes,
"but il u against the advice Of every experl.
enced and intelligent collector OF customs"
The debate wa continued st great length
and was participated In by Messrs. hcPher-
son. Dawes, Coke, and Morgan. The latter
commented upon the free list contained IN
The senate substitute. and argued that the Re
publican senttors who reported and sustain-
ed II were pro tanto Free Traders. and were
not justified In applying that term 70 the
Democrats.
Mr. Hoar asked SIR. Morgan whether be
admitted the correctness OF the definition OIL
free trade as given by Professor Sumner, OF
Yale College. "tbe high priest OF free
trade"--thit iree-trsder was person who
did not mean 10 haYe the duties 80 arranged
- 10 attract capital into ANY business where
It would not otherwise 90 or TO keep capital
in any business where IL would not Other
wise STAY.
Mr.. Morgan replied that n the President
elect would put That in a letter, or should the
Republican Convention put 1t In the plat
form, he would be prepared 10 announce Dis
position, and so would the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Hoar: II Il a simple question. Isnot
The Senator prepared to answer It now
Mr.. Morgan: have other things 10 attend
10 now. DO you adopt Mr.. Summers defis
milton?
Mr. Hoar I do. think it is good de-
fnition.
Mr.. Vest read an extract from Mr. Gar
fields speech In the House OF Represents
tives 70 the effect that he was for protec.
ton which led to ultimate free trade, and
said that the Republican party had In 1880
elected that gentleman 10 the presidency OF
the United States.
Mr.. Hoar: Tbat does not help rs IN the
least as an answer 10 nv question whether
the Senator from Alabama considers himself
and his associates Free Traders In the sense oil
Professor Summers definition.
Nr. Morgan: In voting for tax-bill j
vote entirely with reference to the proper
and appropriate necessities OF the Govern
ment NJ the United States-pure. good gov
eminent. | DO not vote for leyying any
taxes with the view 10 advance any mans
private interest, whether he be capitalist
or laborer. II I'm the casting
Of nv vote Inc choice IL presented between
the encouragement OF American Industry
and the encourae ement Of foreign Industry
/ shall always give my preference to hheTi-
can industry. n lind the taX.laW so framed
as In induce American capital 70 diversity
itself shall certainly make use Of that power
for that purpose: but am not IN favor OF
taxing The American people for the purpose
OF inducing the British, French, German
or other foreign capitalists TO come here to
engage in any manufacturing industry.
Mr. Hoar: Although we get back 10 pros
perity more than we pay?
Mr.. Morgan: That il an impossibility.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05

Rr ,slerraph y tho plspateh.l

10y telNkiaph ~ AhN A'i0t~'~"'i
NEW YORK. January 4.-The ANNUAL state
ment OF the failures, showing that si0G'9
firms. or a trife more than one IN one hun-
dred went into bankruptcy IN losS, Is, on
the whole. especially encouraging, because
tbe average Of liabilities was only Sll,590
for the wear and So 7SS for the last quarter
Tb,s indicates tbet a remarkably large pro-
norton of the failures reported WAS OF con-
Germs doing IA small business. On The other
hand the number for The last quarter was
about the largest on record; aud there are
other indications that the existing state OF
hines operates powerfully TO crowd out
the smaller and weaker traders. IL may be
noticed. TOO. that throughout the western
and southern States. Texas excluded, the
tailures were both more numerous ana
larger in the aggregate Of liabilities Than IN
the wear preceding. -.
The business failures occurring tnTOugn-
out the country during the last week were;
For IN. United States, $50; CANADA, Is
total SS7-agsinst 900 last week. Fsllures
are usuan. numerous at this season Oh the
wear Tor variety Of reasons, but 81 IN one
yesk Is probably the highest numoer ever
recorded in this county In that period OF
time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET

JANUARY 4, lSSa
To-day there was another good break OF West
Virginia leaf. aud it was thought % be- az good
a. NJ viii have this year en- quality and color
from " est Virginia Prices we're IN consequence
high snd satisfactory 10 seller and owners.
The following are some Of the wrapper prices
on good % heavyweight packages: Sales, t6s,
go. fif. $50, t31, aud fH 60 one buyer; O. an
other Wrapper buyer, S., $40 ami $50; ruiterh
f36. f87. f23, 80. and $50. wrappers 10 serera,
BUYERS. S23, $50 $780, go. t32 aud $50. There vcro
remarkably few common packages. and 70 Is
probably because Of alyics Of oar commission
men 10 planters to hold back such TN there
should be the hoped for demand. 81, $40, and
g. represent all the low grades sold to-day.
Yestsr lay sale Of $4,000 in Wrappers trans
pired, and it n guess-work a. 70 whom made
only, but they are thought to De for largo vest
orn factory account
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Harrassed Harrison We. sOuthern
Hffunflom
By teleeraph y he DIspalch.l

fBy telegraph % the Dlspatch.l
IvDIANAPOIIs. January Among the
visitor. 10 General Harrison to-day were
judge simrsll. eK-Chiei Justice OF Ali3sis-
sioDi under the administration of Governor
Acorn, and Judge Vassar. eX-Treasurer OF
the state Of Mississippi. They both came to
talk over the southern situation. They be-
i'eye that Harrison will greatly strengthen
the Republican party IN the South II
he selects Federal Offices from among
the businessmen who have the esteem
of their icllOw.citizens inste,d OF APP
pointing unpopular and distrusted ne
eroes and white men merely because they
are Republicans. II acceptable men are not
available they think that women OF ire
proachsble character aud business ability
should be appointed. Their Interview with
the Presldent.elcct was very satisfactory,
aud they believe that his administration will
please the southern people. Like nearly all
other southern visitors they favor an extra
session Of Congress and early congressional
invesugation into the alleged ballot-boN
frauds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
West Virsinia's Congrs.smon.

10y WIZ etA ~ tA+N Ai'ifta'NaAfI
CHARLESTON, W. Va, January 4.-ln the
case Of John ID. Anderson against the Com
missloners OF Kanawha county, a writ
was issued to-day IN the Circuit Court
against the Commissioners citing them To
appear and show cause why they should
not he tGed for contempt for certifying the
election returns 10 Congressman George
Wilson contrary to the Injunction obtained
by Judge McGinuIs. The matter will come
up for final adjustment Monday. This
grows ont Of the congressional contest De-
tween Anderson and McGnnis for the
Third district
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
"THE HIDDEN HAND"
Ex-Governor Curtin Tells IA Good
STORY About an Actor tu the sOuth.

Washington correspondence 81 Louis Repub-
lei
Tho venerable Ex-Governor Curtin, OF
Pennsylvania, Is missed In Congress by The
younger men who used 10 gather about the
old statesman and listen to his experiences
aud the clever yarns that he invariably spins
when in a good humor. The old gentleman
makes a visit 10 Washington every now and
then, aud invariably hunts up his young
friend, Congressman Allen, OF Tishomingo.
When they get together they tell lots OF
choice stOries. and generally manage 10 have
a few conCcuinl friends around them 10
spend an evening in social chat.
The last time Governor Curtin was here
he amused the Mississtppisn exceedingly bv
relating peculiar experience that an actor
named ThOnc once had at Memphis, Tenn.
This man named ThOrne, II seems, was
from Decatur, in the Keystone State. and
ws- related ~ the Wei.knOTn actor Of the
same name VINO used 70 play IN the "Black
Flag" ThOrne belonged 10 a company that
wss PLAYING "The Hidden Hand" a. one
night stands principally. lie had given in-
strlctions 10 have Memphis billed heavily.
when he got Off the train at Memphis he
was extremely anxious 10 find out how well
his play had been advertised there. The
first man he approached near the depot was
an ola negro, OF WuOu ne inquired, 10
you live herey"
"Yes. sab" responded the old negro, al
bin liyn' here since 10 de wah."
" Have YOU heard anything Of the play,
Tbe Hidden HandE'"
"Wcu. guess has. | was dar when It
w0s PLAYED. seen It PLAYED"
This was indeed news to Tborne. for ne
IMAGINED that his play had never been given
ia Memphis. lie then asked the negro who
PLAYED IL.
81 foegit de name Nv de gemmen,' an
swered the negro" "but dey called him de
mash nal man. ! waited on de gemmen,
hut didn't hah nothin' 10 do wild de game.
seed de 'Dash'ual man slip two Jacks In
his boot. au' ctteI while. when dar was a big
Jock pot mp, de 'nash'ua man drawed TO-
Jacks; en- our Mr. Brown, what lbs here IN
Memphis. he drRwed a six shooter and de
'nash'na man he lef; but for de Lawd.
stranger, bid han amt been played in
Memphis since dat night"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Insane Criminals Attempt to Escape.
fBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

AUBURN. n. Y. January 4.-To-night Eve
inmates Of the Criminal Insane Asylum here
made desperate break for freedom. One
attendant bad been left In charge Of the hall
in which were forty one prisoners. AZ fa-
yorable opportunity five men spranS upon
him, and in their eagerness TO Sc
cure his KEYS tore the clothes from
his body. With the KEYS the gang
opened the doors leading into the yard.
Here they encountered another attendant
and another battle took place. The officer
broke his musket in pieces over their bodies.
The insane men triumphed. but gained the
open air only to be met 10y third attendant,
who fred into the gang. disabling one. This
shot awoke the oiher keepers, who after a
desperate fight secured them and returned
them 10 their cells.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
GENERAL AGNUS
PRETERs THE PEE TO THE cABrHEr
POSITION
Which His Eastern and Southern Yrisnds
Seem Anxious for General Harri-
son to Thrust Upon Hin.
nv telerrsph 70 the Dispatch.l


BALTIMORE, No., January A.-The follow
Ing editorial will appear tomorrow In the
Baltimore American:
During the past several weeks many news
papers OF the East and south have published
complimentary reference To General Felix
Agnus In connection with the representation
OF the South 10 the Cabinet OF President
Harrison. In Baltimore several orQanizs-
lions have adopted resolutions Isyoring the
appointment o. General Agnus, and prorni-
nent gentlemen OF this and other states have
approached him with Offers OF their cordial
support and OF their personal efforts in bis
behalf. All these expressions are exceed.
iDgly gratifying and they have been sincerely
sppreclated by the gentleman whom they
most concern.
II is never I'm order TO decline an honor
that has lot been rendered. In this instance
there has been no direct information a. 10
whom General Harrison will select a. his
confidential advisers. That Il his business,
and we have no doubt that he Will surround
himself with a Cabinet that will aid and
strengthen bis efforts in giving this country
one OF the best Administrations II ever had.
But we may. we think, without transgress-
ing The bounds OF good taste, extend our
beartiest thanks TO those who have taken an
bcAiAe lutrItNt III llls uiibltIs huu rdT thAb
General Agnus, while fully approaching the
kindness OF bis fellow Republicans, would
prefer 70 remain at the bead OF the AmerI-
can, even should the honor which is invlsi-
bic mat risliZe.
The direction Of n newspaper + great
responsibility wBen that Journal is The lead
ing reL Tesentative OF enterprise in the South.
The power thst it welCs is beyOnd any
subordinate political Office and its welfare
has an importance that cannot be Oyeresti-
mated. We confidently look for a breaking
up Of the solid south IN 1892 and it will not
occur In one state, hut IN number Of them.
Once this dIsinieeratiOn ~ seclionallsm be-
gins the principle OF protection will fully So
sert itself. and the magnificent resources OF
those states Will be properly developed. II
is an inspiring privilege to be al the head OF
This coming revolution and the American
appreciates the greatness OF lis position.
Certainly, then, no one can blame General
Agnus for prefeTriug TO remain in the news
paper business. lie is a neWspaper'man,
La.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-05
Enforcing Prohibition.

BURLINGTON, IA, January Am im-
portant move for the enforcement Of the pro-
hibltOry law took place yesterday. The
Sheriff made = raid on wholesale liquor
Establishment, and seized about 200 barrels
Of whiskey and 100 cases Of wine. The Hotel
Duncan saloon was subjected TO a call from
the sheriff last evening. Mayor Duncan IL
the proprietor Of this hotel. These raids
baVe caused = great sensation among the
liquor. aud s4loon.meB, aud IL Is the general
belief that number OF them conteInplzte re-
moving beyond the limits OF the State.