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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
A. A. I. s. W. CONVENTION.
1t VIII Extend the Time of Scale, But No
Change the Basls.

1t VIII Extend the Time of Scale, But Not
Change the Basls.
PITTsBURG, May 22.-The annual con-
vention of the Amalgsmated Association
of Iron and Steel Workers will open in
this city beginning Tuesday, June 4, and
will be one of the most important gather
ings OF that body ever held. Some signif-
cant suggestions have been made by the
different lodges, and one of them will be
specially considered. A proposition has
been made to make scale which will con-
tinus for two or three years, but will be
based on the manufacturers card rate for
bar iron. 1t is also proposed TO change the
scale in the steel mills in accordance with
Andrew Carnegie's idea; but his scale is
not acceptable, and will not be sgreed to
by the organization.
The Association, il is said, is willing to
extend the time of the scale, but will not
change it to the selling price of steel as
proposed. They may make some conces-
siOus as far as the manner of paying the
men is concerned, but will not accept any
reduction on the present ways.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
TREASURY LOOTERS.
Appalling Figures of the Depletion of the
Treasury.

Appalling Figures OF the Depletion OF the
Treasury.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-It looks like
these Republicans were determined to g t
rid of the Surplus without reducing the
taxes. The pension list is growing enor-
mously. The outlay of the public money
for the last six months is appalling. 1t is
not theory, but an alarming condition,
that conironts the American taxpayers.
Within six weeks of the clc3e of the fiscal
year of 1889, the great appropriation Of
over $S2, 600, 900 for the payment OF pen
sions is entirely exhausted, and a deficiency
of$15, ,000, 900 will have accrued before the
1st of July. This will make nearly 500,
900, 900, or one third of the amount it cost
the Government to prosecute the war in
any one year of its existence. These fig
ures are simply amazing, and will sooner
or later cause the Government serious
financial trouble. The World truly Gays:
"WashingtOu dispatches announce that
the $82, 2,000,0 900 appropriated for the pay
ment of pensions this year hes already
been exhausted, with six weeks more of
the fiscal year to be provided for. The
probability of a deficiency is, therefore,
converted into certainty, aud the expec-
tstion-perhaps the bOast-of the bureau,
thai it will be able to dispose of over
800, 900, 600 before July, seems likely to
be realized. In sny other country than
this, or with people less Indifferent than
ours as to what becomes of the revenues,
the extraordinary growth of the pension
fund under the combined efforts of the
claim agents and the political demagogues
would be startling. Ir 1873, thirteen
wears after the close cf the war, when
the claims w0uld naturally have begun
10 diminish, the applications allowed
had decreased from a maximum of $4,000
in 1866, the year after the war, to sbodt
II 900. The disbursements had fallen
from maximum of $33, 900, 900 in 1871,
S26. 900, 900. Last year, twenty-three
wears after the close of the war, the appll-
cations allowed were over 0OO-includ-
inc the survivors of the Mexican wer lately
pepsioned-snd the disbursements this
wear will be at least $50, coo, 900. This
sum exceeds by $27, 900, 900 the total ordi-
nary expenses of the Federal government
the year before the war. 1t equals the
cost of the standing army OF Great Britain
nSO, 600 strong), and nearly equals the
cost of the great German army (almost
500, 900 strong And, with Corporal Tan
ner in charge, there is no telling where it
will etonu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
O'BRIEN'S DEFENSE.
The Gallant Editor Speaks Bravely 10
the League.

The Gallant Editor Speaks Bravely for
the League.
LONDON, May 22.-Mr 0'Brien con-
tinued his testimony before the Parnell
Commission to-day. He denied that he
had ever published in United ireland arti-
cles melting outrage. The league he says
was founded chiefly to oppose secret land
lord combinations. The landlords had
formed a combination having a nominal
capital of !, 200, 900 pounds for the purpose
of carrying out evictions by the wholesale,
and replacing the evicted tenants with
colonies of tenants from other countries.
He had been a member Of the committee
of the League since its organization. Wit
ness had never heard suggestion TO en-
courage outrage. Several branches OF the
League he'd been suppressed in consequence
of the strong language used at the meet
ing and the excessive boycotting to which
they reeorted. Witness attended the con-
vention in America in 1886. He had no
connection with the dynamiters while
there. A vast bulk Of those who attended
the convention were men Of the highest
standing. Witness saw Patrick Foid at
the convention. He appeared to be sorry
for the attitude he had previously taken.
The croes-exsmination of Mr.. oBrien
WAS conducted by Attorney General Web
ster. Witness said he could not produce
any record of the League suppressing
branches or protesting against bOycotting.
He did not consider boycotting unconsti-
tutional. 1t was simply Irish for black
balling. He drew distinction between
criminslity and illegality. ''rhe Irish, "
he said, "have an earnest, healthy repul-
sion for criminality. As to illegality,
meaning irreyerence for the law ~ law,
illegality bred in u.s." This remark
occasioped laughter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
IT WAS A STAND OFF.
Fleming aud Goa Each Lose Two Votes
Yesterday.

Fieming and GoH Zach Lose Two Votes
Yesterday.
special gtleoram 10 he Register.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, May 22.-The
Fleming-Goff Gubernatorial Contest Com
mittss met and examined number Of
deposiri0ns. After much work, the COM
mittes decided as follows: In Clay county
there Sero five votes challenged by Flem-
ing and two OF the challenges we're sus-
tanned Goff challenged in the same coun-
ty ten votes. but only one we9 sustained.
Grant county was next taken up, and it
wAs found that Fleming had challenged
three votes, hut no evidence wrs taken.
Goff challenged four votes, but the evi-
dence wa insufficient 10 sustain the
charges and the C uuty Wss allowed to 20
as il voted
Pocahontas county was then taken mp.
ln this couoty Gotf challenged two votes,
snd the challenges were sustained by the
CON mittse. la one of the challenges by
Cot it was alleged that Capt. Turk, the
Prosecuting Attorney of POcahontas cOun-
ty, had sold his property IN the county
and hsd made arrangements to move to
KansEs, but not until after the election.
His wife went 10 Siaunton, Va, and re-
NAMED with Capt. Turks father. Capt.
Turk went to Kansas and bought property,
after which he returned TO Pocahontss
and attended to his duty as prosecutor at
the October term Of court. The evidence
showed that neither he nor his wife left for
Kansas until November Z, 1888, the next
dsy after the election. Messrs. Kee and
Lively. Of the committee, claimed that
Cant. Turk had not lost his vote, but
NIessrs. Sprigg, Morris and Maxwell de-
cided otherwise, which threw Capt. Turks
vote out Sprigg voted with the Republi-
cans. This matter alone took mp about
three hours Of the committees time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
PROCTOR'S TRAGEDY
Coaaa1ss 10 Absorb AusnhOn-ImpOriant Develop
usls Expected To-day-OoVnsel for the
Defense Confident Of Aequtal.

special Teiegram 10 ne Register
NEW MARTINsvILLE, May 22.-OOn-
trary to general expectation, nothing OF
special interest, beyond what has already
been made public, transpired to-day in the
case Of the two Doctors Cox, held here on
the charge Of criminal abortion. The
greater part Of the day was consumed by
the grand ury in the examination of wit
nesses in other cases, and the persons who
we're before the jury to testify as to Lizzie
Taggart's death, did not aid anything to
their testimony at the cOrOner's inquest.
It is expected that some very interesting
developments will be made in part to-mOr-
row. when some witnesses who have not
testified before will ID put on the stand.
These will throw some light on the cir
cumstances attending Lizzie Tsggart's stay
in Wheeling, and the manner in which
she came under the care of Dr.. 7. A. Cox.
Two stories are told regarding this here;
one ia to the effect that she called at Nc
Lain's drug store in Wheeling and asked
to be directed to DR.. COx's office, and the
other is that she asked for physician and
some person connected with the establish
ment directed her to DR.. Cox, because ne
had room in the building. The differ
ence may be a very essential eircum-
stance.
The representative of the REGISTER had
short interview with Captain MeEl-
Downey, who, with Mr.. Basil I. Bowers,
will conduct the defense. Mr.. MeEldow-
new said that he did not anticipats any
difficulty in securing an acquittal. The
finding Of the COrOner's jury, and the re-
turn made by the two physicians who ex-
smined Lizzie TaggaIt's body, were
directly contradictory, and ne be-
lieved the expert testimony itself would
show very clearly that there was nothing
criminal in the operation. The most, IN
his Judgment, the State could hope 10
prove was that the operation was not
skillfullv performed, and he was prepared
Ia combat that view of the matter. de
desired speedy trial, and both he ana
his clients would facilitate matters as
much as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
OHIO DEMOCRATS
win Hold Their Convention at Dayton
August "a.


August "a.
COLUMBUS, o., May 22.-The Demo-
cratic State Central COMMITTEES met here yes
terdsy and fixed on August 81 and % as
the dates, and Dayton as the place for
holding the next State Convention. Col
umbus, Toledo Cleveland and Dayton, were
contestants for the location, but Dayton
won on the sixth ballot, Tol6 do and Olev-
eland casting their votes against Columbus.
The twenty-one districts were all repre-
seDtod by committeeman or proxies
Hon. James E Campbell, of Butler, and
Hon. T. Neal. of Ross, prominent candi-
dates TOR the gubsrnatorial nomination,
had their managers here watching tine pro-
ceedings. Edward Hughes, of Hamilton,
represented Mr. Campbell. while Frank
Harper, of the Ohillcothe Advertiser, did a
like service for Mr.. Neal These gentle
men were industriously talking up senti-
ment in favor of their chiefs Mr. Allen
G Thurman, of Columbus, another gen.
tleman whose name is prominently men
toned for Governor, did not appear to be
making any special efforts in his own be-
half, but this did not prevent frequent
complimentary mention of the son OF the
Old Roman for the head of the ticket
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
VIRAG0S AND KNIVES
MAKE UP A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY NEAR
HUNTINGTON.
Two Girls Quarrel About Man and Fight TO the
Death With Kuivss-0ne Of Them Fear
fully Woundsd-Ths Other
Released.
Special Telegram to the Register.

special Telegram 70 the Register
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, May % A
special telegram to the Times from Ironton
says two young ladies belonging to thu
vicinity of Alfalfa, Lawrence county, o.,
engaged in bloody and desperate combat,
on their way home from church, last Sun.
day evening. Weapons in the form OF
knives were employed, and both girls were
quite seriously injured. The origin of the
trouble was young man, whose company
each of the girls insisted on mOnopolizing.
High words ensued, and then, all at once,
in spite of the efforts of friends, the two
ladies came together with the open knives
in their hands, which they used with such
scientific and murderops effect that they
were soon covered with blood, but not
word, not moan, nor the usual scream
was uttered by either party. Finally,
after wounds had been given on each side.
the least injured, Miss Rucker, started
away on the run. with Miss
Kyle in close pursuit, which was
kept MP but q short distance, when ex.
hausted from the loss Of blood the pursuers
fell close to her home. She was carried in
and found to have a deep wound in the
back, the knife cutting from the spine TO
the left forearm and penetrating to the
bone.
Miss Rucker was arrested and brought
before Squire Bowen, of Rome township,
who upon hearing the evidence, decided
the defendant acted in self defense, aud in
accordance Herewith dismissed the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
FONDLY WAITING.
Major Gaines Still Looking for the Com
mission That Never Came.
SDfciQl TeleoT0ua IN fbs Peoisi4r


Special Telegram 10 The Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.-sscre-
tary Window to-day spent some hours
with the President in discussing the ap-
pOintments to be made in the Treasury
Department. One of these which was
under discussion YVES that of the First Au-
ditorship; and it is probable that decis-
ion was reached in the case, though it will
not, under the new ruling Of the Depart
meat, be made public until the commits
sion is signed. This is the position for
which MSjOr Gaines is an applicant, and
to which his friends hope he will be ap-
pointed. At the Department to-day, the
officials were 10th to say what the Majors
chances were, but intimated that they
were about on an equality with the Others
A private letter received in this city
within the past few days from Gsn. Goff
says that he will be here shortly. 1t is
expected that he may arrive tomorrow or
next day. 1t is also rumored that Mr.
Atkinson may join him and that they will
look after some matters which they were
unable TO settle during their visit here
before.
1t was found in the departments to. day
that Mr.. MenAger bad not given up the
fight for the collectorship of the internal
revenue for West Virginia. He is pushing
his case very vigorously and expects his
friends to stand by him.
Mr.. Parrish is still here waiting for a
decision in the matter of his appointment.
He is to be made chief of division in the
Sixth Auditors office Mr.. Coulter is all
right, and they are merely waiting for Sec
retary Window to send up the appoint
ments. Mr.. Parrish is at loss to know
what to do, and don't know whether to
press matters now or wait until after the
meeting of the Legislature, of which be is
a member.
Meesrs Boggs, Wilson and Mathews are
still here waiting for action to be taken in
their cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
A Paper stolen From Bishop.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Walter Hubbard +,
an actor, called at the COroner's Office and
said that at the Lambs Club, on the night
that Bishop performed the trick that end
ed in his death, Louis Aldrich saw ply
sician take paper from among the effects
found on Bishops person, and that the
physician Immediately destroyed it. 1t
ia supposed to have been paper request
ing physicians, in case Bishop was seized
with cataleptic fit, not to perform an au-
tOpsy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
ELECTRICIANS FALL OUT.
Arguments IN the Case of Edison Against
Westinghouse.

Arguments IN the Case OF Edison Against
Westinghouse.
PIrTsBURG, PA, May 22.-The argu-
ments in the great electric light cass were
continued in the United States Court to-
day. Messrs. GrOsvenor, Lowry and Dyer,
of New York, counsel for the defendant,
Edison. occupied the court the entire day.
Mr.. Lowrey's propositions in general were
that the electric light, by the incandes-
cence of conductors in lamp
WAS old; that the use Of
carbon, fibrous or non-fbrous, is
old; thata lamp chamber hermitically
sealed and containing nothing but carbon
conductors in an arch form is old, and that
Mr.. Edison began experimenting on the
subject of electric lighting in 1877, prior
to the profe1sed invention of Sawyer, and
made use in his experiments of carbonized
paper. Among other numerous things,
Mr. Dyer discussed in detail the techinal
features of the case.
The plaintiffs counsel will have their
final inning tomorrow. A large audience
was present to-day and the arguments
were listened to with marked attention.
Among the interested spectators were the
two inventors, Thomas A. Edison and
George Westinghouse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
THE IRISH VICER0Y.
Parnenites VIII Fight tho Move to AbOi-
iah IL.

Parnellites Will Fight tho Move To Aboi-
ish It.
LONDON, May ga meeting OF the
Unionist members of the House Of Lords
and House of Commons, held at the resi-
dence of the Marquis Of Waterford to-day,
adopted a memorial to the government
praying for the abolition of the Viceroy-
ship of Ireland and the transfer of its iunc-
tions to Secretary Of State. The memo
rial further asks for the establishment and
maintenance of royal residence in Dublin.
A deputation was appointed to present the
memorial TO Lord Salisbury.
At a meeting of the Dublin branch Of
the National League to-day Prof. Galbralth
denounced the proposal to abolish the Office
Of Viceroy of Ireland as an insidious at
tempt TO further absorption Of that conn
try. Any interference with the office
would fail, he said, especially if the Par
nellites chose to obstruct it, "As, please
God, they would do when the proper time
Prof. Galbraith's remarks were
greeted with cheers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
FIENDS IN CLOVER.
Horrible Revelations Of the Management Of the
Chicago Alphabetically, Filth and
Neglect the Rule.

CHICAGO, May 22.-In the inquiry as
to the state of affairs at the Cook county
insane asylum to-day, DIR. Clevenger form
erly member of the medical staff there,
testified that it was impossible for rspu-
table practitioner to stay there.
There has been repeated testimony that
lice abounded in the wards, and DIR.
Roller, an assistant physician, found mag
gots in the wounds Of neglected patients.
Bed bugs would torture patients under
their straight jackets, and rats would mu-
tilate the bodies of those who had died ud-
attended during the night. Male attend
ants were usuelly appointed by the commits
sioners for their fighting abilities ut the
polls in fraudulently carrying elections,
and seemed to want to keep in practice at
the expense of the insane. They often
openly defied the superintendent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23

WD. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
ti6es. ''I can recommend Electric Bltters
as the very best remedy. Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case. One
man took six bottles, and WAS cured OF
rheumatism of 10 years standing" Aora-
ham Hare, druggist, Bellville, 0, stiirms;
THE best selling medicine 1 have ever
handled in my 20 years experience, Is
Electric Bitters" Thousands Of others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases Of the liver, kidneys or
blood. Only half dollar bottle at Lo-
gan & Co. drug store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
rhair RusInass Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Logan & 20. g
Drug Store as their giving away to their
customers of so many free trial hotties oil
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Their trade is simply enormous in
this very valuable article from the fact that
II always cures and never dissppoints.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test it before buying by
getting a trial bottle free, large size 81.
e. xhottle warranted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
THE GOOD WANAMAKER
Objects vigorously to q Texan Congress
man Who Swears.

Objects vigorously to Texan Congress-
man Who swesrs.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-One of the
Texas statesmen now in the city has had
an interview with the Postmaster General,
some of the features of which are extraor-
dinary.
1t appears that the Texan wanted
change in one of the Presidential postoffices
in his State, and was endeavoring to secure
Mr.. Wanamaker's recommendation to that
effect. The term had not expired, how
ever, and the Postmaster General declined
to make the change.
The Texan showed that the present in
cumbent Of the postoffice in question was
an offensive partisan of the worst charac-
ter, and that Democratic as well as Repub-
lican patrons Joined in the request for an
immediate change. Mr.. Wanamaker was
absolute in his refusal, and finally ex-
planned that clerical friend of his had re-
quested the continuance of the present
postmaster in Office until the end Of his
term. The Texan grew furious at this in
reference of the clergy and expostulated,
but all to no purpose.
81 can do nothing now," said Mr.. Wan
amaker, ''for l have assured the Rev Mr..
- that no change will be made"
'But, my God, Mr.. Wansmaker," ex-
claimed the Lone Star statesman with
petulsnce, "what has this pulpit-pounder
got to do with it?''
Postmaster General Wanamsker was
shocked. 1t was evident that he was pain
fully shocked. After fully recovering his
breath he said, in the mildest possible
manner: MY dear sir, you must not swear
it is wrong, it is wicked, it is ungentle-
manly. You must not swear in my pres.
ence."
The Texan wilted, and in apologetic
profusion he said: II beg your pardon,
Mr.. Wanamaker, but that was not pfofan-
ity; l tried not TO swear; merely"
"Oh, yes, you did" interrupted the
Postmaster General; you said My God
and that's taking the name Of our Lord in
vain You know the Good Book tells us
that it is wicked TO use the name of the
Lord in any spirit but that of reverence
and DEVOTION" and then Mr.. Wanamaker
entered into long and earnest lecture on
the subject of profanity in general and the
Texans offense in particular.
When Mr.. Wenamaker had finished, the
Texan statesman, in solemn silence, took
his hat and walked out. The lecture was
lost upon him, however, for when he found
himself in the hall outside he broke loose.
He said many things Of sulphu,ous char
acter that would have deeply gIieved Mr..
Wsnsmsker had he been there to hear.
For about five minutes the names Of all
the deity, biblical, classical, NEUROLOGICAL
or otherwise, were taken in vain; and then
the representative of the State Of Texas,
feeling somewhat better, walked out into
the street and the sunshine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
rAndran Starving 70 Death

IN account of their inability to digest food,
Iii T IF f;nd a most marvellous food and rem,
VI IL % n sCorrIs EMULSION of Pure God
9Gy Yer oil with HypOphOsphites. Very
nSIstabIe r.,ESa and easily digested. DR.: s; w.
Cohen, of Waco, Texas, says; vs., noat;n9 Ha09
used your Emulsion in lntantlle Wasting Wasting
with good results. 1t not only restores ;w
r.atad Wit tiSsues, but gives strength, and IN
crssses ~sss the appetite. am glad to use suen
a reliable article"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-23
Rnh Lincoln at LIverpooI.

LIVERPOOL, May 22.-UpOn the arrival
Of the steamer City of Paris in the Mersey
this morning, a special tender decorated
with flags put out TO the vessel for The pur-
pose of conveying Mt. Robert Lincoln, the
new American Minister, ashore. Among
those in the tender who went TO welcome
Mr.. Lincoln were Henry White, First
Secretary of the American Legation at
London; Mr.. Russell. the American Con
sui at Liverpool, and the members Of the
corporation of this city. The Mayor met
Mr.. Lincoln at the landing stage and vel
coined him to the city. Mr.. Lincoln spent
no time in Liverpool, but proceeded i'm
mediately for London.