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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
COOLY TALKS
About General Classification, Pooling and
Trusts

About General Classification, Pooling and
Trusts.
PrrrsBURG, January 3.-Judge Cody,
Chairman OF the Interstate Commerce
Commil sion, was in the city to-day en-
route TO Washington. la speaking OF the
proposed amendment to the interstate
law to have one general classification from
ocean to ocean, Judge Cooly said:
"Ths railroads are working with cOnsid'
erable apidity in regard 10 Glaze tcation.
They see that it is for the interest for all
that the same sy ystem Of classification
should be enforced ON the dillerent lines.
50 long as they show disposition to try
and sgree upon classiiications, Congrtss ia
not likely to make II compulsory, but
eventually may do 50. The railroads have
done much in that direction within the last
year, particularly the western and south
western roads. Itis a very important meas
ure Of reform. but think that IL should be
approached gradually, and that misch et
would result If there were sudden legisla-
ton in regard 10 10 -
When asked about the proposed amend
ment of the law TO permit pooling by the
trunk lines, Judge Cooley said:
81 would rather 10, express my views
fully en- that question at present, as l ex'
rect % speak in regard to it especially
within few days / viii say, however,
that do rot think that pooicg proper
should he permitted. Pooling, from its
very nature. 80 long as railroads are inde-
pendent, is only device, aud somewhat
mpsri,c oue, 10 keep peace. As regards
trusts, think that they should not be per
mitted except under strong legal re-
straints.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
eoyERNoR ANIEs, NIEssAeE.
Points Of His Annual Address TO the Mas
sachusetts Legislature.

Points Of His Annual Address to the Mas
sachusetts Legislature.
Rosr0N. January 3.-Goyernor Ames
sen. in his annual message to the Legisla-
lature o. day.
lie advises the early submission TO the
people Of the prohibition amendment, and
advocates the increase Of the penalties for
the violation OF the liquor laws. He
thinks 10 would be wise 10 substitute i'm
Urisonment for tiaes in such clses.
TIE Slats has expended over seven mill
hoa dollars during the pas. year for the
education of 300. 900 parsons The saw
ing. banks contain S3l5, !, O7O, an in
cres ss Of over twelve millions during the
past year, iho number Of open accounts
0eirg 9s3 2J2.
In regari io the Safe prisons the Gov
amer says. The industries at the State
prison, where bua.ness is transacted ON The
public account system, ara IN a very eat
isfaciory condition Ucder their system
the disc pline of the prison is much better
maintained than it was ulder that OF con
tracts. and the financial results will prove
mucl more satisfactory"
Ia regard to arbitration the Governor
SAYS: The work of the State Bond OF
Arbitration has been continued, with IN
creasing benefit 20 employers and employees
who have come within the scope OF IT.
action. Happily no extensive disturbance
has occurred 10 the S ste, but the efficiency
of the Board has frequently been demon
strated, especially in settlements without
formal hearing and a'judiCa,td. "
Governor Ames was inaugula'sd before
Ia ioint convention Of the two Housas OF
the Legislature at noon.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ROslna Vokes.

One of the finest audiences, both in
members and quality, that has been seen
within the walls of the Opera House this
season, assembled there last evening TO
gIest Miss RosiDs Vokes and her company
in three delightful little comedies. "a
Game of Calds" was produced here for
the first time, and in this the many
Wheeling friends Of Miss Beverly Sit
greaves, of this city, had an opportunity
of seeing her at her best. The play il a
refined, delicate piece OF humor The game
of cards between Mr.. Morris and Mr..
Gattschalk was certainly q superb piece Of
work. Mr. Morton Selten and Miss Sit
rreaves as lover and fiancee were splendid,
the graceful performance OF the latter
showing ber the posse ssor Of much talent,
which is sure TO bring her TO the front as
An artistic.
my Milliner's Bill'' has been fesn here
before, but in the hands Ct Miss V0kes and
Mr.. Courtenay Thorpe, one could reyel
in the delight Of witnessing the superb
bit Of comedy once week, and then not
tire of IL. It's presentation is beyond crit
icism. 1t wss work Of art The Rough
Diamond" cioied the evenings entertain
ment Mrs gokes, Miss Helen Dacrc,
Mr.. Morris, Mr.. Gottscbalk, Mr.. Thorpe
and Mr.. Seltsn, appeared in this com
edietta, and IL il useless To attempt to de-
scribe the beauties OF iis genuine wit and
humor. During the progress of this piece
Miss Vokes danced the Dancing Lesson y
TO a minust composed by Mr.. Gottschalk.
The dancing was q perfect poem, and the
music was a credit TO the dance.
Tonight will be presented Tears, "
"Uncle's Will" and "Pantomime Rehear-
sal, " and another large audience is assur-
ed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
ALTON's RAILROAD WAR.
City Officials Assist In Tearing Up the On
caeo and Alton Tracka.

City Officials Assist In Tearing Up the Chi.
cago and Alton Tracks.
ALTON, ILL, January 3.-A controversy
has been in progress here for several days
between the Chicago and Alton and the
Cbicsgo and Springfield railroads, about
laying the track of the latter road into this
city along the river road.
There IVES no way for the Springfield
road to get into the city except by moving
some of the switching tracks of the Chi
cago and Alton. This the Chicago and
Alton determined should not be done, aud
kept train OF freight ears on the track as
a blockade The city authorities requested
that the blockade be removed, and finding
that the request was not granted, the City
Council met last evening and passed res
olutiOn revoking all privileges heretofore
granted the Chicago and Alton on the levee
front.
The Mayor, Chief Of Police, and some of
the Aldermen proceeded to the place of the
blockade, and, with posse of nearly one
hundred men, tore up the Chicago and Al
ton track and began laying down the
Springfield track. There is great excite
ment throughout the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
JAKE GETS ONE IN.
He VIII Meet tho Doughty j. l. In Can
ada and "sIfn."

He VIII Meet tho Doughty j. l. in Can
ada and "siin."
NEW YORK, January 3.-The following
letter was received at the Office Of the New
York Clipper this afternoon;
New YORK, January 3, 1889.
NeiO York Clipper;
Having seen it published that John l..
Sullivan and his hackers, who are match
ing him against Jake Kilrain for $4,000
side and the Police Gazette diamond
belt, representing the championship
of the world, are anxious to
meet Kilrain or his representatives,, /
desire to state that Mr. Kilrain, or his rep
resentatlves will meet Sullivan and his
hackers at the Rossin House, Toronto, at
IL a. IN, on Monday, January 9TH, TO sign
articles. Hoping this will suit Mr.. Sulli-
van and his representatives, / remain
yours, etc, LOUIS X. ALLEN.
Several sporting men leave here for
Buffalo to be present at the signing of the
articles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
FLASHED BY CABLE.

Kuhn, who was arrested at Queenstown,
on the charge OF being fuyatlye murderer
from Wisconsin, was again arraigned in
the Bow street police court snd rewand6d
for further hearing.
II is reported that Lady Salisbury will
present Mrs. Joseph Champerlain to the
Queen at the first drawing room.
The Manchester Guardian, in its COM
mercial article, says: Tne market reopened
languid yesterday after the holidays 80 far
as large transactions were concerned. A
small hand.io o.mouth business Was done IN
the cloth department. Prices were very
steady. Few India aud China orders were
executed. There was little fresh inquiry.
There was little demand for export yarns.
Home consumers bought sparingly
A msjority Of the Bulgarian refugees in
Southern Russia and Roumania will Ie-
turn 10 their homes in consequence OF the
governments amnesty. The foreign policy
of the government has received the sup
port Of the Conser vatiy6s.
Archduchess Marguerite Clementlne,
daughter OF the Archduke Joseph, OF Aus
tris. has been betrothed to Prince Albert,
of Thurn and TsXis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.

The business portion Of the village of
Altoona. ILL.,, was bnrned "Wednesday even
ing. The Losses amount TO 1900, par
tislly insured.
VIM. Carroll, well-todo citizen of
Bristol, r. l., was found dead in his
wagon. Foul play.
Three burglars escaped from a Vermont
Central train. Officers pursued them over
the line into Canada, but were fought of.
Gen. Hunt, editor of the Cedar Rapids,
Is, Gossip was thrashed by Charles Dnx-
bury, a railway passenger agent, for print
ing reflection upon him.
Ober Kampf and Mack, the Chicago
letter-box thieves, were sentenced, yester-
day, the first to five, the second to three
years.
1t is proposed TO bring the remains Of
Joel Barlow, the author and diplomat,
now lying in Poland, home for burial. he
died in 1912.
The Lincoln Pulp mill, ofSt. GATHERINGS,
Ont, burned yesterday. John Boyle lost
his life. Monetary loss S3O, 900, insurance
$40 600.
The Richardson Drug Company, Of st.
Louis. which was burned out New Years
morning, has quit business. II is estimst.
ed that enough money will be received
from insurance and other sources TO
promptly settle outstanding obligations.
Mrs. VIM. Gerald aud her four-yesr-old
son were fatally burned at Terre Hauts,
Ind.
Manager Charles o. White, Of Whites 3
Grand Opera House, OF Detroit, and one of
the hest known theatrical managers in the
country, is dead.
Governor Luce was insugnrsted Gov
ernor of Michigan yesterday. A consider
able portion of the Governors 5 annual sd
dress is devoted 70 the Temperance ques-
tion. He recommends local option.
Gov. Beaver has extended the respite OF
Samuel johnson, under sentence OF death
for the murder Of John Sbarpless, in Della
ware county, Pa, from January 10 10
Wednesday, April 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
CRIME IN ALBANY.
Two Women Shot and Kuled-One OF the
Murderers Attempts Suicide.

Two Women Shot and Kuled-One OF the
Murderers Attempts Suicide.
ALBANY, n. Y, January 3.-There
were two murders in this city last night.
At o'clock George Dillon shot Miss
LOttie Lyons in the left temple, killing
her instantly. She had been his mistress
up 10 last September, when he left her
Recently he became jealous, and last night
he quietly entered her apartments and
shot her while she was washing dishes.
Her young son WAS attracted by ths noise
and Dillon threatened TO kill him, chasing
him into the street he then returned 20
the room and sho. himself in the ear.
His skull is fractured hut he will live.
Ali O'Clock Alice Fletcher, depraved
woman, WAS found dead in her room in a
low dive. An examination revealed a
bullet hole in her breast. She was un-
doubtedly murdered by her lover, an uu
known Italian, who recently came from
White Hall.
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Labor Notes.

The La Belle is running full and trade is
reported good.
The Centre foundry has been clcsj d down
this week taking stock.
Klieyes, Kraft 4 Co. are running along
steadily with full force employed.
The Whitaker Iron Works is running
full in all departments and making good
time.
Fishers foundry is running full time
and the demand for this seassn OF the year
is very good.
After making necessary repairs, the
Standard is running full time, to steady
and fair demand.
At Sweeney & Sons establishment busi-
ness is good and the full force is being
pushed with work.
The Belmont forge and factory are closed
down this we. 10 invoice and make the
annual settlement.
The Bellaire steel works will be closed
down on Saturday for couple Of days 10
take account of stock.
Beltz & Flading have enough orders on
hand 10 keep them running steadily and
prospects for the future are good.
The Benwood factory is closed down for
a few weeks TO take stock, but the forge
and fdrnace are running right along.
The West Virginia China Company is
running full, and making it's usual output
Twelve kilns were drawn in December.
The Top mill is on full and running 10 a
good demand. Everything aDou. the
works indicates good business conditions.
The Riverside Steel Plant il shut down
pending an adjustment of the wages scale,
but all the other departments are running
full.
At the Ktna all repairs have been COM
pleted. Work was resumed Thusday
morning and the establishment is now on
full time.
The Wheeling Hinge factory is running
right along, with good business, and will
not close down until next week to make
an invoice.
Caldwell & PetersoD's establishment re-
sumed operations on Monday, after a shut
down Of one week, during which replirs
were made.
The eupalo at the Joseph Bell stove
works is being refined and other repairs
made this week, and everything will be
ready to resume in fall on Monday.
Three thousand bushels of chestnuts
were shipped from Terra Alta, this season,
averaging So per bushel. They were not
sll purchased by one minstrel company.
All departments closed at Mingo on
Monday to take stock. The steel plant
resumed Wednesday morning, and the nail
factory will probably 10 on again to-moI-
row.
The gross earnings of the Ohio River
Railroad for the ten months ending Octo-
Der 81 were $s3. 272 greater than those 10
he same period in 1887, and the net earn
nes were S25, 763 greater.
The output at the Wheeling steel works
'or twenty-one days in December was
:, ,S22 net tons. The plant is now shut
Town pending the settlement of the wage |
question, and during the vacation neces
'sry repairs will be made and the annual |
inventory taken.
A special TO the Times from Toronto,
ohio, states that the well OF the Fisher Oil |
company, on the Thomas Peterson farm,
lbout four miles northeast OF the maiden
we'll on Turkeyfoot, came in this morning,
md shows ss much oil as the Swesringen
veil, with some gas. 1t will be shot The
iiven well No. ., on the Colonel Crawford
arm, came in dry to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
FIVE THOUSAND BOOMERS.
They Lay Out Town In Oklahoma and
Elect Ohicers

They Lay Out Town In Oklahoma and
Elect Officers
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, January 3.-A let
ter has been received at Arkansas City
Kas., from Springer, POttawatomie coun.
ty, Oklahoma, stating that the town was
laid out December 81 and Indian Territory
caitlemen elected town officers.
On December 16 fourteen Oklahoma
boomers were captured by Lieutenant
Macomb and posse of twenty Indian
scouts, bat two dsys later the boomers
were relestei on orders from some supe-
rior authority and they are now in the
promised lard' and hsve taken up
claims. The baad was headed by Captain
Summers, Government Freight Agent at
Oklahoma station, and he and his follow
els propose TO hold Springer at all odds
On December 10 the population Of the
plscs WAS not more than fifty, but by De-
cember 81 it was at least five thousand.
John Godown and Ryrou Dennis, of
Canton, Kes., while going down the Ar
kansas river in the Usage Nation, Deem
ber 9TH. were fired upon by band of
Osages, and Dennis was killed and Godown
badly wounded. The latter left the boat
and escaped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
An international SILK Trust.

LONDON, January 3.-The formation Of
silk syndicate by the leading silk man
nfacturers and dealers Of Lyons and
London, shows the rapidity with which
the American system Of trusts i. commend
ing itself to the capitalists OF Europe.
With regard TO this new trust IL is said
that it's formation WAS instigsted by AM
erican handlers of silk, who contemplate
the organization of a similar syndicate ia
the United States, with the object Of
maintaining an international syndicate
for the control of the silk trade. This view
is generally considered TO he the correct
one, in the light Of negotiations which
hSve been in progress for some time
among the manufacturers Of and the deal
ers in that fabric in France, Eug and snd
America, for the purpose Of increasing
their profits and removing competition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
Washington Notes.

A pe.ition was presented by Senator
Stanford. from the Chamber of Commerce
of San Francisco, calling the attention Of
Congress L, the urgent need OF perma-
nept Relief Station in the Arctic Ocean, for
whalers.
Col. Daniel Mcclure, Assistant Pay
master General, has been placed on the re-
tired list Of the army.
Yes'erdAy's bond ofe.ings aggregated
S539 500. "a follows; Registered i = S5o, =
oG0 At i27i; registered 4ls, ti79, 500 at
1OSA.
There was a large attendance at the third
dav's meetiog Of ihs ColOred Catholic Con-
ventlop. Archbishop Elder, Of Cincinnati,
e,sei the delegates, uIgiug them TO
continue on in their good work. The
committse appointed to wait upon the
President, reported that he would receive
the Congrs IS tomorrow afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
TOO MUCH AT STAKE.
Eastern Engineers Say the General Strike
Talk is All Nonsense,

Eastern Engineers Say the General Strike
Talk Is All Nonsense.
NEW YORK, January 3.-The engineero
about this city cay they know nothing of
the action of the Brotherhood, in the
sec;et meeting held at Chicago to find
out the extent the go" road was sup
ported by the other great lines Of the
country in their stand against the strikers.
A Brotherhood engineer on the Penn
sylsapis road says that the question as to
whether the managers Of other roads had
bOycotted the go" strikers had never been
discussed at their meetings. The jersey
City branch, he said, had not received the
circular, which it ia reported was sent out
on Monday by the Brotherhood in Chicago
announcing fesh boycott on the so"
road.
Sever other engineers who were ques-
toned about the likelihood of general
strike throughout the country, in case the
manager, continued to stand by the 80"
people, ..aid it WAS all nonsense. Too
much was st stake and tine leaders of the
Brotherhood wele toe conservative 10 think
of such extreme measures
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
DEVILIsH DEsPERADOEs.
Attempt to Rob and Murder Family
Girl Ends the Fight

Attempt To Rob and Murder Family-A
Girl Ends the Fight
COLUMBIA, s c., January 3.-James
Sistrunk and John and Sam Green, three
desperate negroes, attempted Tuesday
night to rob and murder the family Of j.
E. Brit, o planter in Barnwell county.
After robbing the smokehouse and
storarcom of large quantity Of provisions,
Sislrunk entered the bedroom of Miss
LenOra Birt, aged seventeen, and attempt
ed TO assault her. Her scIeams aroused
her father, who was repeatedly knocked
down by Sistrunk. As Mrs. Brit and
her daughter clung TO the negro the
three fell down the stairs. Here the
Birts were reinforced By two large fox
bounds, watch tore SistIunk's lsgl from
the hips down, but he was slowly making
his escape when Miss Brit ielled him with
a hoard ard ended the fight. The negro
had severely bitten both the young lady
and her father.
In Jail Sistrunk confessed that he and
his accOmplicas had plotted TO murder
Mr.. Birt's family after the robbery, then
to fire the house, and in the confusion to
rob Csuon Rock, who lived near by and
was said to have plenty Of money in his
house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-01-04
SOMETHING ABOUT GAME.
What Sportsman Has to Say Concerning
fba Matter

What a Sportsman Has to Say Concerning
the Matter.
well.known local NimTod met RIG
IsrER man on the street yesterday and
during convenation regarding the game
law, said
"People are not generally aware Of the
fact that there is law in this State
against selling game out Of season, that Is
iust as plain and Of as much force 81 the
law against killing it, and The enforce
nsnt Of this part Of ths law is about tie
only wsy 20 prevent the destruction OF
cane ont of season. The season for quail
yaa over December first, and still ell
dn,;ng that month birds were on sale at
eyery restaurant and poultry Store 10 The
ci,y. and pheasants can be procured no"
inst the same a. they could IN D'csmDsf'
although the season for killing them end
ed with the new year.
"Now the sportsmen Of Wheeling intend
,o infurce this law, and after certain TINE
we will prosecute any person VINO h4s g'Lo
-, soIa ont OF seAsOn. The Ia" on tue
onss,ion A. prescribed in chapter o. page
5e0 Of the Code Of Wet Virginia, Il AZ
follows: .,..,,, A.
,.as.ss or offer for sale any OF the birds
ar game mentioned in this chapter, caught
- - s,lisd during the time when such catch
ine' n killing or destroying Is made un'aw-
ri hereby. any quail, or Virginia par
,risge wild turkey or any roiiled grouse,
nhessants, pinsted grouse, prairie chicken,
On and after January lst. Any person
offsndiDg against the provisions Of this sec
ton shall be liable to the same penalty -
is prescribed in this chapter for cstebing'
killing or destroying such birds or game,
and shall be fined not more than twenty
five dollars (t25).
'Now we propose to prosecute the pro-
prietors of all rests urants, hotels board
ing houses and other persons who dfai IN
yame. 20 the fall extent OF the law, II
cs1obt with the above named birds IN
their possession after this date.
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HEADED FOR THE POLE.
Surveyor Ogllvie Tells How He Mot Lord
LOnsdale.

Surveyor Ogllvie Tells How He Mot Lord
LOnsdale.
WINNIPEG, MAN, January 3.-Sur-
veyOr Ogilvie, whose arrival from EdmOn-
ton was reported two days ago, reached
here last night from the Moth county.
About 100 miles north of Fort Good
horse, Hudton Bay Company post on
Mackenzie river, Mr.. Osilvie fell in with
Lord LOndsdale's party. They were then
passing north, and appeared in the best of
health. This meeting took place on June
30, about 600 miles north Of Edmonton.
81 think, said Mr.. 0gilvie, that Lord
Lonsdale is perfectly safe He had only
one man with him, but he employs others
including Esquimaux and interpreters,
through the sgancy of the Hudson Bay
Company. He asked me about getting
over to Yukon, and told him that if he
had unlimited money and unlimited nerve
he might get there"
Being questioned concerning the dis
pute between Canada and the United
States, on the Alaska boundary, Mr.. 0gli-
vie declined to say anything AS to there
being valuable gold deposits involved, he
was not aware that such was the case
The mineral wealth Of the country was
undoubtedly great, but as yet undevel-
opsd.
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rn Rstund Illegal Income Taxes.

WASHINGTON, January 3.-Senator
Stewart introduced a bill to-day author
ling the Secretary OF the Treasury to re-
fund all income taxes, which upon princi-
pes subsequently settled by the Supreme
Count are shown to have been illegally and
uncons,itu,iOnslly collected ard which
have no. heretofore bsea refunded. The
money Il to be paid out by the Commis-
sioner of Iotsrnal Reycane, provided ap-
plicat'on by refnud is made within two
wears from the passage of the act.