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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-01-06

oaign ever made Z e State
The eapitatiO s. 1883
and the entirevo q l59,-
VS. an increase sin
21,s53, which ifk tie
population of 900, an
rears of much more than
rtain that no such in-
place. IL will be seen
,pitati0ns increased a.
vote increased 81, ,853.
correct and conclusive
100 illegal votes we're
RECOMMENDED.
mmends That a reg.
acted, aud our election
ed. that bribery and
lsy be prevented and
lot be preserved. W
lmmended that false
g. bribery or abe.tiDg
90 prevent any man
gor Offering to give
any shift 70 escape
and election laws
Jus crimes. ANY per
iCsted OF no. shall be
.fy concerning such Of
tute or limitation shall
on of the message viii be
corruption and the uss Of
he selection Of candidates for
.c offices. trusts. combinations and
liracies 20 oplrsss the people and en-
the few; railroad determinations on
lt aud passenger charges, and the GUS
,f giving railroad passes 10 public Off
.ud delegates 70 political conventions.
Governor uses very fJrcible language
r some OF these heads, and the whole
IS an able, comprehensive document.
reports of the various State officers
received too late 70 be included, and
will be made the subjec. Of a special
age.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-01-06

ary s.
.y co1ferIing
che gubs1nito itoria, con
-s ulder consideration the
lrd che liue of iefsn e
Flsming's charges John
om Mercer county, was here last
mest them aud they im-
went into conference on
1n. Tlc result Be- lock
their own breasts 10.
-4 of the fi ,hful here being
rcolddence Bat Is is pre-
ths nvory politician from
knows more than perhaps
lan 90 the fraudulent wo,k
nat county explained the case
Sir. Cooper lett this moraing and
fcst of che combination formed them
YES intoa o reception committee which
te-,a.ned the local lights and heard their
ews
C1L r. S. Carr wa "a object OF intense
during the day Strenlus efforts
ne to induce him to pay General
To- in bis room. Prominent Re
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-01-06

The only Complexion Powder in the
world that is without vulgsrity, without
injury to the user, and without doubt q
beautifier IL Pozzoni'a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-01-06
.OY. WILSON'S MESSAGE.

o. Election Corruption Hard-G,Ooo
rgal Votes Cast at the Last Election
recast of the Document.
r'torani To- ,te sinf1f Rsg'ST.
nrram 20 ns s,nf1i Register.
gLEsroN. w. Va, January D.
nor Wilson's message to the Lsgisls-
will be completed this evening. The
rnor takes strong, high ground against
|orsl corruption. and by inference con-
ii the managers Of the Republican
o,ien I'm this State in the strongest
-s The message discusses The Danger
lr form of government as the result Ct
not elections, and then viii say;
Rsproach has been cast upon cur State
sver before by Illegal, fraudulent and
upt voting in almost every county
,ir ia bounds. This is 80 notorious a.
3 lfno question.
PROOF or FRAUDS.
piiatio1s Of 1854 were l3S, ,522,
ira vote after the most active
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-01-06

PROOF or FRAUDS

vi,atioas Of 1854 were l3S, 522,
ire vote after the most active
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
LESS AMUSING THAN USUAL
Major saunderson Resumes His AS
saults on the parnellltes.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-ln the House Of Com-
mons this evening. Mr.. Nealy asked whether
Home Secretary Matthews had ordered
the arrest Of Pigott. Mr.. Matthews replied
that warrant had been Issued against Pr
gott
Major Saunderson. CONSERVATIVE then
resumed debate on the address in reply TO
the Queens speech and charged Her Maies-
ty with ignoring the fact that crime in Ire
land has been lessened since the enforce
ment Of the crimes act. The Parnellites
complained they could freely make speeches
in England for which in Ireland they would
be imprisoned. A man might smoke a cigar
in many places without offence but to light
1t in mine would be criminal as the act
would endaneer the lives Of others. The
freedom OF speech that the Parnell-
ties wanted was not allowed be-
cause they advocated law breaking which
led to murder. He could not find a reason
why the Parnellites should not be sent to jail
nor why they should ever be let out.
Mr.. Dillon thought Major Saunderson's
performance less amusing than usual. The
question of Ireland could not be set aside by
Jest lie emphatically repudiated as a ca
lumny any suggestion that he or his col
leagues worked for the increase Of crime.
The decrease Of crime was not due to the
coercion act but to the enormous cOnces-
sions got for the tenants through the plan Of
campaign. The declarations Of Mr.. Glad
stone and his followers had more effect in
stopping crime than all the coercion acts
ever passed. He criticized Mr.. Balfour's
statements regarding the treatment Of pris-
oners, contendlng there we're manifest con-
tradictiOnS In his statements, making the
whole unworthy OF credenee.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
DISAPPOINTED WATCHERS.
How the Presidential Party Entered
the Capital City.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-A large crowd
gathered in and about the Baltimore & Po-
tomac depot before 2 O'Clock and patiently
waited the arrival of the President-elect.
Inside the depot ON the platform were score
or more of newspaper correspondents and
large number of prominent public men, but
they were disappointed. AT 235 word was
received that the special train stopped at the
freight depot platform at Maryland avenue
where Col. Brtton and several other MEM
bers of the inaugural committee were wait
ing. The party quickly alighted and were
driven rapidly through the Smithsonian
grounds and Pennsylvania avenue to the
Arlington. In and about the Arlington
hundreds of people had gathered to wit
ness the arrival. The approach of the dis
tingushed party was heralded by a running
crowd of small boys and men,. As the car
tel annex. Chairman Britton jumped out and
assisted Mrs. Mckee to alight. The General
came next and as he emerged from the vehicle
the spectators broke into rousing cheer
to which the President-elect replied by lift
ing his felt hat and smiling; Taking the
of the hotel. Mr., Roselle, the proprietor of
the hotel, met him at the threshold. and
grasping his distinguished guests hand bid
him welcome to Washington. The party
proceeded to the apartments prepared for
them. The trip from indianapolis to WASH
ington, was made In % hours and IS minutes.
without mishap and with great comfort.
Private Secretary Halford received all
callers. Except in few instances, no one
was permitted to see the Presldent-elect 1t
was announced that Gen. Harrison would
see no persons except his intimate personal
friends until 7.S0, at which time be would
give reception OF an hour and a half to
callers.
At about 43O Major Pruden CANA
from the White House with no,a
from President Cleveland to PresI-
dent.el Harrison, The contents ale
not known but it is supposed the letter is
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
MOURNING IN PLYMOUTH.
A Loaded squlb Was Thrown Into
the Stove.

WILKEsDARRE, Pa, Feb. 26.-Unlversal
sorrow is felt in the town of Plymouth. The
mines are shut down and men. women and
children are congregated about the late
homes Of the dead, mourning with the rela-
tives and discussing the disaster at the squib
factory yesterday. All the bodies, or what
remains Of them, have been identified except
one, a girl Of 13 OF 16 years. II Is said she
was a stranger. and came to the factory for
work. No one la Plymouth Is missing.
Charlotte Humphreys, reported dead, Is safe.
She did not 90 to work yesterday. The cor
oner's jury met to-day and proceeded to the
residence Of Foreman Reese, who Is so badly
injured that his life Is despalred Of. Mr..
Reese said that during the forenoon the pro-
prietOr OF the factory told the girls as they
we're not busy he should sort lot Of loose
squibs lying on the floor, some loaded and
others empty. Miss Kate Jones picked out
what sae considered the Door ones Of those
empty and threw them Into the stove. One
happened 10 be loaded and exploded. The
sparks ignited a lot Of loaded squibs lying
near and another explosion followed. The
first thing Reese knew he was lying In field
outside. In the building were two more
kegs of powder than the borough ordinance
allows. The factory was formerly located
In the centre Of the town. but too much pow
der was kept In the building and caused lts
removal to the scene Of yesterdays disaster.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
RESPONSIBLE FOR THREE DEATHS.
Car Inspector BIther Thinks Ne
Left the Switch Right
But the TraInmen Found IL Turned
the Wrong Way.
investigating the Accident on the
Maine Central.

BANGOR, Feb. 26.-Coroner MeClain held
an Inquest to-day at Boyle's Siding, King
man, on Saturdays accident on the Maine
Central by which Mail Agents Mudgett and
Campbell and Fireman Goodwin lost their
lives. Railroad Commissioners Mortland
Wildes and Bowers were present. The en-
animation was conducted BY J. II. Appleton,
Esq, for County Attorney BaIlty. A large
number Of witnesses were examined Con-
ductor Hannaford Of the freight train testl-
ned to leaving the track frames at the siding
anu that Mr. Bither. an employe Of the road,
was lett In charge and told to see that the
swicth was all right His train was about an
nour late. The Jock Of the switch was ont
OF order but the lock would hold the switch
II not meddled with. He telegraphed to
kingman from the next station that the lock
was cant Of order.
William II. Bither testified that he Is car
inspector and lives at Mattawamkeag. He
went TO Klngman 10 repair car az Bovd's
MILL He said: "Hammond asked me to
look carefully after the switch and truck
frame and told him l would.
understood the duty Of looking out for the
truck frame and the switch was entrusted 10
me. After putting the truck frame on the
Sidney, / threw the switch ON 10 the main
line again suppose l locked IL. but have no
distinct recollection. After throwing the
switch wenttO work on the cars on the SID
Ing Only Scott and myself were there when
the passenger train arrived. There Is a fast
ening TO the switch to hold il without being
locked"
Milton Scott testified that he was was with
Bither and saw Bither throw the switch onto
the main line. He did not go back to see II
1t was all right
Conductor Elredge G. Chase Of the pas
senger train next testified. After the crash
he called on the passengers 10 help clear the
wreck and save lives. He then examined
the switch and found IL locked on the side
Ezra GallisOn, brakeman on the passenger
train examined the switch about an hour az
Ter the accident He found IL locked on the
side track.
Chase, recalled, said he found the switch
on ..n the side track locked and said 20 Bithef,
VINO could have done such a thing as this
ana let us on the side traek?" Bither an
swered, Ii II Is wrong Scott and must have
done It,"
John Eupea, baggage master Of the train.
testlned In the evening to the circumstances
Oh the wreck. About forty-dve minutes
aIter the accident he noticed the switch on
the side track with the tack In and took Il
70 be locked. He had no conversation with
Blther or Scott. He added "All / said was
MY God, who left this switch wrong?" f"
Ihe further hearing was adjourned 10
March 9TH at 10 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Secretary FaIrchIId on the Frauds In
New York.
He Believes That They Were Actually
Committed and Has Acted Accord
ingIy-senator spooner's Bill to
Punish Dishonesty at Elections
Four More Pensions Vetoed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has written United States
District Attorney Walker Of New York, con
corning complaints of frauds committed In
New York by improper collection duties on
leaf tobacco. 1t is clearly proven, he be-
lieves that the frauds were actually commit
ted. The tobacco belonged to NJ. and E,
Solomons, who were fined $1,000 in 1873 for
conspiracy TO cheat the government Of
duties on tobacco. The Secretary's letter
says:
II consider that Assistant Appraiser
Sturgis and Examiner Hammill knowingly
aided In admitting this tobacco to entry
upon false classification and upon payment
Of less than the amount of duties legally due
thereon and have caused their dismissal
from the service. Appraiser McMullen's at
titude toward the whole matter was one of
such Indifference and ineffieiency and so in
accord with much Of his conduct heretofore
that procured his dismissal. / am not dis
posed to believe he wilfully aided in this
attempted fraud and do not ask you to pros
ecute him. Upon consultation with the
Collector you may determine whether you
can make case against some of the owners
Of tobacco"
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
wrecked off Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H.. Feb. 26.-The
schooner Clyde, Capt. Robert Robinson from
Eastport, Maine, with a cargo Of frozen her
ring for Gloucester struck York ledge early
this morning. The schooner was abandoned
In a sinking condition by the captain and
crew, who were picked up by the schooner
A. g. Newhall and brought 70 Newcastle.
The captain OF fishing vessel which ar
rived this afternoon states that the schooner
had flOated from the ledge and went on the
Eastern Sister, where she was fast breaking
up and would be a total loss. The vessel
was built in Essex, Mass, in 1876, and regis
tered 266S tons and was owned In GiOuces-
ter. The vessel and cargo were insured.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT ELECT.
Two important individuals Now In
the Capital City.
Incidents of the Passage Of the Pres
identIai Train.
Mr.. Blaine Among the Callers Upon
General Harrison.

PrrrsRuRG, Feb. 26-The new day had
Just begun when the Presidential train left
Denison, Ohio Just as it was emerging
from the yard limits an exasperating hot box
claimed the attention and efforts of the in
spector. When 1t had been reduced to
tractable condition the train began its pro-
gress over the latter part of the second di-
vision of Its trip. Orders were given not to
make any stops at points where 1t was prob
able that crowds would congregate. In con-
sequence, the train ran through Steubenville
and Mingo Junction and other towns only at
a slightly reduced rate Of speed, and the at
tentions paid to Its progress were few and
feeble. A neavy train In advance Of the
President-elect's kept losing time and caus-
ing the latter to be frequently held up at
block signal stations until the track ahead
was clear. The train was half an hour late
and arrived at 1856 a. m. Probably 200 peo-
pie were waiting at the depot but the Presi-
dent-elect was sleeping soundly. The train
remained here 10 minutes, and at $50 a. m
pulled out of the depot for the East.
ALTOONA, Pa. Feb. 26-FrOm Pittsburg
to Altoona, the first division on the Pennsyl-
vania Road proper, was made without incl
dent, save that thirty minutes of the lost
tiIn6 was maue up. On tnlS DIVISION an0tner
precsution was taken to provide against de-
lays or accident. An extra engine followed
the official train, in order to be on hand
should the engine become disabled. There
was no demonstration of any kind at Pitts
burg.
At Jeanette 1t had been expected that an
exhibition of the gas wells would be made,
but no stop could be permitted. The faint
gray streaks of dawn met the eyes Of the
early risers on the train as they
dashed over the summit at the beautiful
park OF Cresson, and then there was an
awakening by majority of those aboard in
order to witness the beauties of the famous
horseshoe bend, between there and Altoona,
which were greatly enjoyed, especially by
those who for the first time gazed upon
them. All the way up and down the noun
tain side, into Altoona. there was race be-
tween the two sections of the train, in
which the second, or official section, record
ed gain OF 30 minutes of the time lost west
OF Pittsburg. 1t was glorious run, and In
the bracing air of the high attitudes it was
thoroughly enjoyed by those who were
awake. A change of engines and crews for
the middle division was made Just before
Altoona was reached in order to save time
at the station. The train ran slowly through
the yards, not at any time stopping. 1t left
here at 6. .55 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
other Washington Matters.
stain and Cromwell.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 26.-Lewis A. Barker,
Esq, counsel for Stain. learned today that
there would be no decision on his motion for
a new trail at present, or for long time to
come.
This means that the full bench of judges
will take the matter into consideration un-
der the law just enacted by which three
judges can grant new trial As there Is a
large mass Of evidence to examine 1t will re-
quire many months to arrive at decision.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27

simply one of courtesy from President Cleye-
land Offering to render any assistance in his
power to contribute to the comfort of the in
coming President. Gen and Mrs. Harrison
will call by appointment at the White House
tomorrow. The Senate inaugural commit
tee, Messrs. Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell
called on the President-elect soon after his
arrival and talked over matters connected
with the Inauguration ceremonies. AT about
8 O'Clock Hon. James g. Blaine paid
his respects and spent short time with the
General After dinner Gen. Harrison and
Mr.. Mckee went for a walk through the
Northwestern section Of the city, and In the
evening Gen. Harrison and the ladies Of the
family received number Of callers In the
parlors of the johnson Annex. Among
them were Senators Eyarts, Dolph and
Spooner, and Representative Grout Of Yer
mont, ex-Postmaster General Tyner, Major
General Schofeld and DR.. Baxter Of the ar
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
STILL ADVERTISED.
ParnelIism and Crime With Fac ST.
miles Of the Letters.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Times says it is
precluded from commenting on the commits
sion at this stage.
The Standard laments the effect the case
will have on political issues, fearing it will
confuse mems minus as to the true aspect Of
the home rule question.
The Times continues to advertise the pam
phlet "Parne.lism and Crime" with alleged
facsimiles Of letters of Parnell's letters.
George Augustus Sala writes the Tele-
graph an article describing the interview
Saturday between Pigott and Labouchere He
confirms the statement that Pigott confessed
he forged the Parnell letters and minutely de-
scribed the manner in which they were writ
ten. He said he was the sole executor OF
them.
The London News calls the Tories "Pig-
ottists."
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
plGOTT LEAVES THE "pIGOTTISTS,'
First confessing That the Letters
Were All Forgeries.
How Patrick Egan Discovered the
Forger's Identity.
The Police Unable to Locate the
Missing PIgott.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Richard Pigott, the
man on whose testimony the Times rested
its case before the Parnell commission, has
confessed that he forged the letters Satur-
day, Pigott at the residence Of III. La
bouchere signed confession, acknowledge
ing that the letters were forgeries. Then In
accordance with his customary tactics, try
ing to let himself down easy with the
Times people, he wrote to Mr.. Shannon. Of
counsel for the Times, saying that he forged
a part OF the letters but part he believed to
be genuine. Finally, Mr.. Pigott took him
self from the scene, escaping, some say, with
the assistance of Scotland Yard detectives.
In his letter to Mr.. Shannon, Pigott says:
81 informed Mr.. LabOuchere Saturday
l forged all the letters | gave the Times.
from Casey at Hotel Dum0nde, Paris. /
knew him well. murphy" was a fictitious
name. Casey had them three months be-
fore could induce him TO sell them. | paid
him three-fourths Of R500. These letters
believe to be genuine. The second batch
comprised two Parnell and one Egan letter.
forged the bodies Of the Parnell letters and
Casey forged the signatures. Casey gave
me Egan's letter. do not doubt 1t Is genu-
uine. The last batch comprised three let
tciS' DdNltL anu " nelly WtTo SlinlldIly
forged. Egan's letter were genuine. No
Egan letter / gave the Times was forged.
The evidence about Eugene Davis was cor.
rect. When making my statement to La
bouchere was afraid OF prosecution for
forgery. Mr. Lab0uchere promised would
not be prosecuted If l made the state
ment. He also said that although
he would not give me 1000 pounds, he
pledged his word Of honor that the Parnell-
ties would give my children 1000 pounds and
promised to see 1t expended for their benefit.
This is the truth regarding the letters as far
as | am concerned with them. / ask you to
intercede in my behalf with the Times. /
feel have treated the Times very badly,
having stated the truth and made c0nfes-
sion which brands me before the world as
forger. l ask the Times to deal with me
leuiently. have been In difficulties and
great distress for the last 20 years. To sup
port myself and family have been guilty
Of many acts that must disgrace me-"
1t is believed that Pigott disguised himself
Is learned he sent dispatch to his house
keeper at Kingston instructing her to burn
''all papers In the black box" His order
was obeyed At ten o'clock the police had
found no trace of him. Pigott has four sons,
the youngest aged 6. His wife died Is
months ago. 1t is surmised the black box
contained the correspondence with Hous-
ton.
1t Is related that when the Parnell COM
mission was first proposed Lord Randolph
Churchill wrote w. II. Smith cautioning him
against asserting to the proposal on the
ground that the result would be disastrous
TO the Government II the Times was unable
to prove the authenticity of the letters.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
TO PREVENT FRAUD
Senator Spooner's Bill for Punish
Ing Offenders at EIections.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator Spooner
today introduced bill to punish offenses
committed at elections Of representatives
and delegates in Congress. 1t provides a
penalty of Imprisonment of not less that one
nor more than five years for any person
who falsely registers or votes, or obstructs
any other person by threats. force or brib-
ing from registering and voting, or bribes
inspectors or other election officers to violate
a State law. The bill includes penalties for
the mutilation or secretion of ballots, or 9th
er improper practices by election officers and
the bringing Of spirits into places of regis
tration or voting.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
parne,I.s suit Dismissed.

EDINBURe. Feb 26.-The case Of Parnell
against Walter, Of the London Times for
libel, dismissed by the single Judge on its
first bearing on the ground that no arrest
ments against Walter as an individual woul1
be val d, came up today before the judges OF
the first division on the bearing demanded
by Mr.. Parnelrs counsel. The court by con-
sent dismissed the action with costs.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
Tho sarsfleId case.

DOVER, n. H., Feb. 26.-Tha supreme
Court opened In Dover this morning. Chief
Justice Doe aud Judge Blodgett presiding
The first case was the State against John
Sarsfeld for the murder Of his wife Annie
at ROIinsf0rd, September II. by kicking her
to death while drunk. He pleaded not gull
uun.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
Ne BoIted.

CHICAGO, Feb. 26-The following des-
patch was received in Chicago this morn
ing:
LONDON, Feb. 26.
To Alexander Sullivan, Chicago:
Pigott has bolted. rs tie general belief here
that the Times and the government have raid
him TO clear out. DAvlrr.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27

NASHUA, N. H., Feb. 26.-The passenger
train which leaves Boston at $50 on the
Lowell division Of the Boston 4 Maine rail-
road, met with narrow escape a few miles
broke, throwing the engine from the track
and delaying all trains for the time. No one
was hurt, but the passengers were badly
frightened by the sudden stopping Of the
train
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27
e. n. Lapham Fatally Injured.

GARDINER. Feb. e6.--E. II. Lapham, a
prominent aud wealthy citizen Of Plttstrn,
was fatally injured Tuesday afternoon, iall-
ing beneath an OK sled Of loaded logs.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-27

employers, and the Attorney General and
his colleagues then compelled lie Caron TO
testify, as Indignantly as possible, swearing
that Parnell declared TO LIE Caron that he
favored an armed revolution.