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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
READY FOR SMITH.
,Jacksnn Didn't spar

CINCINNATI. July 23.-Peter Jackson,
the Australian pugilist, left here to-day
for Detroit with feeling of deep disap-
pointment. He bad been advertised to
appear in spsrring exhibition last night
in an uptown theater with Tom Lees, but
the Mayor issued peremptory order to
the manager of the thester not to permit
it, and the house was not opened. The
incident shows that the city government
will not encourage pugilistic entertain
mania
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION
rendered Their Neice by Senator aud Mrs.
O. j. Faulkner.
CvaoIal Ta1ar-~av, to Tho Pa1{ofar

rendered Their Melee by Senator aud Mrs.
O. j. Faulkner.
Special Telegram to the Register.
MARTINsBURG, July 23.-As announc-
ed in Sundays REGISTER, the crOwniDg
event in social circles, in old Berkeley &C.
CURED here to night. The affair was re-
ception given by Senator and Mrs. O. j.
Faulkner in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Douglass Fuller, of Winchester, Va. Mrs.
Fuller, who for years has been considered
leading society belle, is niece of Senator
Faulkner and WAS recently married in this
city. Promptly at o'clock tire large front
doors of the handsome residence werethrown
open and the guests began entering In a
continuous stream, where they were re-
ceived by Senator and Mrs. Faulkner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller. Mrs. Faulkner wore
a gown of white silk en- traine with cor
sage, bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Fuller
was dressed in her wedding gown Of white
fsille, wearing diamond and pearl orna-
ments. Both in their appearances were
handsome and did honor to the occasion
in queebly manner.
Hundreds passed in aud out of the large
doors highly gratifed with the warm re-
oeption given them. The large parlor and
adjoining rooms were tastefully aud elab-
orately decorated with smilsx and rare
flowers, while the msntels, banked with
moss and rare exotics, presented a mag
ni6cent sight. The chandeliers were elab-
orately trimmed with soft lights from
shaded lamps almost led one to believe
that they were really in fairy land. The
large stairway presented an almost
equal appearance beneath its
weight Of smilax and flower.
Prominent people were present from
all parts of the State.
The general reception lasted until -
o'clock, when the entire house was thrown
open to the young folks for dancing and
other amusemonts. Thompson's string
band discoursed sweet strains Of music
during the entire evening and made the
occasion one long to be remembered by
our people. A temporary dining room
was erected at the rear of the residence
and handsomely decorated. where supper
was served TO the Queens taste.
Misses Jane and Boydie Faulkner,
daughters of the Senator, presided
with grace and dignity at the bowls of
lemonade which were placed at different
parts of the house The beautiful lawn in
front of the residence was elaborately
trimmed with lanterns and decorations,
presenting sight seldom, if ever, equalled,
and not the least attractive feature Of the
occasion wGs little Sallie, baby of the fam
lily, who, with her parents, assisted in re-
ceiving the guests, and attracted general
attention.
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"Tbere il 10 incident in all my NE,
..;d M r C. Palmer, of 72l 9Th st., n.
W. W Washington City, D. c. "that looks
so w., m,ncb like providential assistance ss the
80 ~ :" whscb viii send me to Dayton, Ohio,
todsv ~ I had arranged to start in the fur
n;,rrs bu.jne.s. had selected Dayton az
% ne nIsce in which to establish myself. l
nss w. sndsayorirg to raise the necessary
mansv ma but was disappointed. I've been
In the habit Of investing dollar month
n The Louisiana State Lottery, and the
drawing of the ith ult. brought me just
srsctIy the sum | needed. II this assist
snce had rot come to me | might have re-
m.ined a working mechanic all my life. "
- Washington ID. q. Star, June 4.
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SUI Hope for Mrs. Heron.

WASHINGTON, D. @. July 90 Acting
Secretary of State Wharton, upon tele-
graphic representations from Congressman
Taylor, Of Tennessee. that Mrs. Hattie
Gibson Heron, a missionary in Cores. was
TO be hanged for preaching the doctrines
Of Christianity, cabled Minister Diusmore
at Soul to investigate the case, and if
necessary or not too late, to use his good
offices in securing Mrs. Heron's release.
The State Department has no other ad-
vices upon the subject.
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READY TO TRY THEM.

Governor Lowry Has a Court In Good
shape.
WEST PoIET, MISS, July 23.-HOn. s.
H. Terrell, Circuit Court Judge of the Sec
ond District, has received information here
in regard TO the request of Governor Lowry
to hold special term Of the Circuit Court
of Marion county, to try the aideTs and
abettors Of the recent Sullivan Kilrain
prize fight Although greatly overworked,
having to held Court As weeks of the year,
Judge Terrell says he will comply with
the Governors request, ann has set Mon
day, August u, as the time for holding
the term, and notice will be given next
Monday.
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IN THE FLOODED DISTRICT.
Thieves Said TO be- PuaglnE Goods from
the Drift

Thieves Said 90 be Piuaging Goods from
the Drift
special Telegram 20 the Register.
RAvESswOoD, July 23-Your CORES
pondent who visited the scene Of the flood
in this county, covered the ground SO
completely in to-day's REGISTER, that
there remains little new to repors. The
drift pile on the Hutchinson and HardestY
place, which covers several acres Of ground,
is now being thoroughly gone through,
and the number Of Careasses Of horses,
cattle, sheep and hogs aud household
goods, ties, slaves, lumber, etc is above
comprehensi0n This drift pile is al
that saved the Hardesty mill bridge and
the town Of Oieville and also the town o.
Sindyville. There is said to be con-
siderable amount OF thieviug going on
from parties who have already suffered
more than their share A vigilant watch
should and will hereafter be kept, and II is
the determination to hang all persons to
the nearest tree top caught pillsgiBg in the
already devasied country. The last one
OF the Hughes children has not yet been
recovered, but search is still being made.
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PIG IRON FIGURES.
Largely Increased Product For the First
Six Months of 'S9.


PHILADELPHIA, July 23.-The Ameri-
can Steel Association has received from
the manufactures complete statistics Of
the production Of all kinds of pig iron in
the United States. The total production
of pig iron in the United States in tie first
six months Of 1889 amounted to JOY s99
net tons Of 1000 pounds, or 1857, ,767
gross tons of 2, 240 pounds. Our produc-
ton in the last six months of 1888 was
3,SS6, ,004 tons or 3. .469, GAG gross tons.
Nearly all the leading pig iron produc-
ing States increased their production the
first half of 1889 as compared with the last
half of 1888. The following States show
an increase: Connecticut, New jersey,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, West
Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, Ore
gon. Five hundred and two thousand
nine hundred and thirty-four tons Of iron
remained on hands on the 30th of June,
1889, against 300, 144 gross tons on Decem-
Der 81. Two hundred and lightweight
furnaces were in blast on June 80, and
293 outof blast.
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STIRRING UP TANNER.
A Commission 10 Investigate His Pension Re-
Ratngs-Nobe SOurs on the Commissioner.
Is It Whitewash?

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Sscretary No
Bile has issued an order directing DR..
George Wing and H. L. Bruce, of the
Board of Pension Appeals, and Judge
Frank L Campbell, of the Assistant At
torney Generals Office, Interior Depart
ment, as a committee to forthwith enter
upon an investigation of all re-ratings of
pension, as made by the Pension Bureau
during the last twelve months. and espe-
cially those of pensioners In the govern
ment service, with view to ascertainiDg
whether any such re-ratings have been
made in violation of law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24

Earned runs. Mansfield 2, Wheeling 2;
two-base hit, Remsep; home run, Kelly;
first base on balls, by Dale 3, by Meehan
1; stolen bases, Mansfield 3. Wheeling L;
struck out, by Dale 5, by Meehan 3;
double plays, Dunn, Speidel and Bowman,
Damn and Speidel, Shamus unsssisted; F;
passed balls, Bird l, Bowman 1; wild
pitches, Meehan 2; time las; umpire,
Barrett.
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ADVICE to Mothers.

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup foi
children teething, is the prescription oi
one of the best female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been used
for forty years with never failing success
nv millions of mothers for their children.
Durine the process of teethiDg its value IL
incalcuable. 1t relesves the child from
main cures dysentery aud diarrhea, griping
In the bowels, and wind collie. BY givins
health TO the child it rests is mother
p,;ca 15c a bottle.
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NOTHING IN 1T.
A Gauzy Story About Flemon Being q
Political Refugee.

A Gauzy Story About Flemon Being 3
Political Refugee.
PITTsBURa. July 23.-The story that
has been so grandiloquently told of the
Flemon- Y eldell- Blackwell afray having
grown out ofa political contest, turns out,
upon investigation to be rather weak in
the knees.
The statement published yesterday that
Deputy Marshal Strom intended to prose-
cute his defsmers, caused some commotion
among Flemon's friends. At least four
of the colored ministers to whom had
been attributed statements derogstory to
the South Carolinian called on him and
Marshall Lyon at the Central station and
assured them they had never made state
menis reflscting upon them, and they
knew nothing about the riot at Parkville
or the killing of young Blackwell.
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DID NOT WANT WAR.
The Pope Gives His Reasons for Refui

The Pope Gives His Reasons for Refusing
to Leave Rome.
LONDON, July 23.-The Standards cor
respondent at Rome says am authorized
to state that the principle reason for con-
yenine the recent secret consistory was
the fact that th French gov
ernment had advised the Pope 10
Quit Rome, and had offered him an asylum
in France. The Pope told the cardinals
that he bad refused the offer because he
would not cause France to declare war
against Italy for his sake. he being person
ally we'll disposed toward Italy.
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FIGHTING THE TRUST.
The PIttsburg Salt Company Refuses to
Join the Combine.

The PIttsburg Salt Company Refuses to
Join the Combine.
PITTsBURe, July 23.-The Pittsburg
Salt Company has positively refused to sell
out or enter into an agreement with the
Salt Trust, known as the North American
Salt Company, and as a consequence the
latter is determined to crush the big Pitts
burg firm if possible. The Pittsburg Salt
Company is the largest firm opposed to the
trust. 1t comprises Haller, Beck q Co, e,
the Allegheny Salt Company, Dimited, OF
Etna; Graham & Co, W. G. and J. M
Taylor, and Haller & Beck. These firms
also own considerable salt-producing terri
tory in Ohio.
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A Game as Was a Game.

There was game of base ball on the
Island part yesterday afternoon that knock
ed anything in that line seen there since
the police-clerks game. The playe were
a number OF young gentlemen well known
in the city, and the ball some OF them put
up would have given professional players
pointers on the game. Capt. Smith was
the umpire, and when kick occurred in
the sixth inning with the score standing
10 to 10, he called the game, and pro-
nounced it draw. A number OF ladies
and gentlemen were present, and all en-
joyed it.
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sMELr A LABOR RAT.

scab shsetIron Workers Try to Get Into
the X. OIL.
CHICAGO. July 23.-An application was
received to-day by the Executive Board Of
the Knights of Labor, asking charter for
a local assembly of sheet-ir workers Of
Pittsburg. Mr.. Powderly thought he
smelled rat There is strike among the
sheet-iron men, and Mr.. Powderly thought
that some of the non-union men who had
taken the places Of the strikers were seek
ing to get into the order. The application
was denied until an investigation can be
made.
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Brooks and His Comet.

GENEVA, N. Y, July 23.-Pfofsssor
Brooks has just secured the first observa-
tions Of his new comet since the moon in
terrupted his work. The comets position
now is in right ascension 90 hours, 81
minutes and so seconds; inclination south
degIees 45 minutes, with daily motion
east one minute and north six minutes.
The comet is in the constellation of the
wheel
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Elixir of Dates.

Isa combination Of the active properties
Of dates, figs and prunes, and other tropi,,
cal fruits. It's pleasant taste and benehciai
effects have rendered ii immensely Popu-
lar. 1t cures habitual constipation, indi'
gestion. biliousness, sick headache, piles,
etc. Sold in so cent bottles by W. W.
Irwin. w. z. Williams, John Laughlln,
and o. X. Goethe. J. T. Goodwin q %.
and and Logan & Co., Wholesale Agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
Quay ana Cameron Together.

HARRISBURG, July 23.-SenatOrs Quay
and Cameron to-day left for Donegal,
where they are expected to remain for sew
eral days to discuss political matters IN
which both are interested. When Qaay
arrived On Saturday night be indicated his
purpose to 20 home. bat the conference
with Senator Cameron later on caused a
change Of programme.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
THE WEEKLY CHINESE HORROR

A Great Fire Costing Thousands of Coolie
Lives.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23.-The steamer
Belgic arrived from Hopg Kong and Yaka-
homa this morning. A recent fire at Lu-
Chow burned twenty-three hours, destroy
ing eishty-seven thousand dwellings. over
l, 200 persons perishipg in the flsmss
and 400 Others were killed. Nearly one
hundred and seventy thousand people were
obliged to camp out without shelter and
were dying at the rate Of hundred day
from want aud exposure. The authorities
are proyiding for their necessities.
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WIN RrodIs Jump At Niagara FaIl,g

NIAGARA FALLS. July 23.-It was re-
ported here to-day that Steve Brodie left
New York yesterday with party Of sport
ing men to come here to jump off the new
suspension bridge. Larry Donovan drop
D. d from the bridge that was in the same
place three years ago. The Jump will, ii
Is said decide bet of 81. 0OG. A diligent
search for Brodie was unrewarded and the
bridge officials know nothing about his
coming. They said that BTodie could
iump off the bridge as often as he wanted
10 and nobody would interfere with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24

NEw YORK. July "a Washington
special says: The most authentic informa-
tion il that Harper, the bank deiaulter Of
Cincinnati. will not be pardoued. The
pspers sent here by United States District
Attoroey Heron, Of Cincinnati, are opposed
10 the pardon.
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Attempted vic Murder.

special Isleg-crl 10 tle Register.
HUNTINGTON, July 23.-Jas- O'Neil,
an employe Of the Ensign Manufacturing
Company, attempted to kill his wife this
afternoon by cutting her throat while he
held her under window sash. He in
tiicted a severe bat not dangerous wound.
He was arrested aud is now in Jail. He
was intoxicated at the time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
Ea,.on,. Fight In Canada.

OTTAWA, July 2S.-Edison, the invent
or is contesting the decision of Chief Clerk
of the Patent Office, Pope, cancelling the
Edison patents for incandescent electric
lighting. on the gcound of want of iuris'
dietion. Hon. John Csrling, Minister Of
Agriculture, to-day granted the applica-
tiou of Edison's solicitor for a re-hearing,
this time before himself. 1t was agreed
that the same argument should stand, bat
the advisability of hearing new evidence IL
now under consideration.
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NEW GAS TERRITORY.
The wheeling Natural Gas Company se
cures Valuable Territory.

The Wheeling Natural Gas Company se-
cures Valuable Territory.
PTTTsBURG, July 23.-The Wheeling
Natural Gas Company has just completed
the purchase OF about 5000 acres of gas
and oil territory. Officers of the company
have refused to state where they have
bought the land, because they are nego-
tiating for other leases, and they do not
want to have other natural gas companies
to compete with them.
The purchases include several sections
in different territories. Oae OF them is a
gas we'll and 600 acres in its immediate vi
cinity. Another part of the land amounts
to 2. 900 acres, with an unused gas well.
The remaiding 5000 acres have been Sc
cured on leases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24

Secretary Window has gone to New
York on business connected with the
selection Of q site for the Appraisers ware
house authorized by the last Congress.
Assistant Secretary Tiehsnor, who is also
in New York, will assist TIE Secretary in
the consi ieration Of that question. II is
expected that both gentlemen will return
10 Washington tomorrow eyening
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RACING AT DETROIT.

Twelve Thousand People Attend the
Events of Opening Day.
DETROIT, July 23-To-dsy was the
opening day OF the trotting and pacing
meeting of the Detroit Driving Club. II
proved great success. Twelve thousand
people attended. First race, 2:34 class,
purse s., 900. Veritss won. Time, 2;2O3
Second race, unfinished. Third race, 2:2l
class. bat three heats trotted when dark
ness interfered and programme was not
completed.
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no FOREIGN GLAssBLowERs,
Chambers q Mckee Endeavoring to Secur
Americans for Tank No. 2.

Chambers a. Mckee Endeavoring TO Secure
Americans for Tank No. 2.
PITTsBURG, PA, July 23.-The full
complement of blowers for No. tank, Of
Chambers & McKee's Jeanette Glass
Works is now on hand. The firm is rap
idly securing sufficient number TO oper-
ate tank No. 2, which will be ready by
September 1. 1t is the intention to secure
all American blowers, if possible. Appli-
cations for positions have been made by
men from various parts Of the country. A
few who have recently been employed in
the glass works at Brownsville will likely
work at Jeanette after September 1.
Others will come from New Jersey and
New York.
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oA,ahomA,s constitution.

GUTHRIE. OKLAHOMA, July 23-The
Territorial Convention adjourned yester-
dsy at noon until August 20. Committees
on organic law, the Judiciary, the Leglsla,
ture, &c. were appointed. 1t was decided
to partition the Territory into tweiVs
counties. Between the present time ana
August 90 the committee will meet ana
prepare their reports.
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Roosevelt Kicks Tanner.

WASHINGTON, July 23-It is said that
the Civil Service Commission is not salts
fed with. the present administration of the
civil service law in the pension Office.
Commissioner Roosevelt, it is understood,
will make q remonstrsnce against the
covrse thot has been pursued.
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araanfell wants Help.

LONDON, July 23-Gen. Greenfell, the
British commander in Egypt, reported to
the War Office that he intended to make an
ADVANCE against the Dervishes at the end Of
the present month, at which time the Brit,
;sb endorsements will have arrived and sll
aTrangements r will be completed for the
r,ovamant
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Flsmon,. Case Postponed.

PIrTsBURG, PA, July 23.-Judge
Ewing held q special session of Common
Pleas to-day to hear what there was to offer
in the Flemon case. After hearing the
arguments of Flemon's counsel, the
Judge granted more time. The Judge
said he would allow it to 90 over until
Saturday and no more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
THE "CHEROKEE STRIP"
Ohief Msyes Says 1t VIII Be Sold Only on
Satisfactory Terms.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, July 23-News
received from Indian Territory is to the
effect that Chief Joel B. Msyes has not
decided what action to take regarding the
proposed sale Of the six million and odd
acres of land known as the Cherokee
Strip" to the United States.
A discussion of the proposed sale has
aroused much feeling among the Chero-
KEGS, which has been greatly intensified
by editorials in Eastern papers alleging
that they have no title to the land. Chief
Msyes says they hold the land through
Government patent, and will dispose of it
on terms satisfactory to majority of the
Oherokees.
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The Transcontlnental Association Shaking

The TranscontinentalA Association Shaking.
CHICAGO, July 23.-Another meeting OF
managers OF lines in the TranscontineDtal
Railway Association was held to-day to
further consider the matter of the proposed
withdrawal of the Northern and Southern
Pacific railroads. After discussion a COM
mittes of five was appointed to labor with
these roads with view to persuading them
to withdraw their designations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-24
ARIr Dav for the Hanrman.

NEW YORK, July 23.-In the Court of
Oyer and Terminer to-day Charles Giblin
and Ferdinand Csrolin were sentenced to
be hanged on August %. Judge Van
Brunt sentenced Carolie and Judge Barrett
pronounced the doom OF Giblin. This will
make five men who are to be executed in
the Tsmbs on the same day. The other
three are James Nolan, JOhn Lewis and
Patrick Packenham.
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The Boston Wool Market.

BOSTON, July 23.-The wool market is
steady and prices unchanged; Ohio and
Pennsylvania hseces 34a35c for Y and 35c
for Xxx, and No. Michigan Y 33c; comb
ing and delsine feeces No. l, 4Oc; Michi-
gan delaine 35a35c; Ohio delaine 36a37i
Territory wool 62 Csc for fine, and 55a57c
for medium; pulled woods 33a3sc; extra at
26a32; foreign woods, quiet.
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THROWS UP TIE SPONGE.
New York's Doodle Aldermen WIN All Go
Free

New York's Doodle Aldermen WIN All Go
Free.
NEw YORK, July 23.-Dislrict Attorney
Fssows and bis assistant, Mckenzie Sem
ple, returned from Saratoga yesterday. Mr..
Fellows was rosy and smiling as usual
He said that be was certain that he had
done his best and that the responsibility for
McQuade's acquittal rested with the lury.
There was a failure Of Identification on the
part of Fullgraf and Katie Metz.
"WIl any further trials Of bribery cases
take placer was asked.
''Not unless additional evidence is OBJ
tanned and do not know how any can be
had. -
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A Death of shame.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 23.-Mary Geld
ers, daughter OF merchant on the Cum
berlaud river. near Somerset, KY, shot
and killed herself yesterday. She had
been engaged to VIM. Simpson, who ac-
complished her ruin, and she preferred
death to disgrace.