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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
West Nlrcinln Pensions.

SpstiGl ItlegTam % tlf HegHIsr
WASHINGTON, September Extensions
have been granted to West Nirginians as
follows Original lnvalid-Henry Grove,
New Martinsvillc; Jos. Evans, Bluefield
David Laugherty, Independence; Benz. f.
Kenney, Wheeling; Wm Large, Egypt
Restoration and Reissue-IOhn d..
Thompson, Littletou.
Increase Robert Travis, Sistersville;
Elizabeth, widow OF Josiah Jones, Fetter-
man.
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VIII See Which side They VIII Take.

BosToN, September 26.-The British
American Association Of Massachusetts
has issued a call for a special convention
i'm Boston October Il. TO consider the adop-
tion of platform Tor political action "a
decide what com Sc the party will follow in
the coming campaign. and to give endorse
ment to such candidates as shall ue con
sidered true TO American institutions and
honest government
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
The Dry Good. Trade.

NEW YoRH, September CO. Storm.
weather interrupted trade in dry goods
but there was no material change
in the situation. Jobbcrs bad %
fair buiuesss, and mail and telegraph
orders ~ first hands were of steady pro-
portions for scas0nabio fabrics and .cH
encouraging as regards spring perIaIt.e.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

The Events and Incidents Of the First
Session.

Az fvemnutcS of eleven Mr.. Farr, of
DOddridge. aSceuded the desk, Chair
man Maxwell having previously called
the body t0 order and named the tenn
uorarv officers. Mr.. Farr thanked the
Convention. congratulated the body on
It's size, predicted 10 would name the
next Congressman. alluded 90 Thomas
B. Reed as "that prince OF statesmen,
aad gave DO as his opinion that the First
District and West Virginia were Repub-
lcan. and thought that what he was
pleased tO term ''Wetzel county frauds
would not go this year. After few
more remarks of a kindred nature, Mr..
Earr said the selection OF standing COM
mitteeS were iu order.
Mr. B y. Allison. of Ohio, moved that
four committees Permanent Orgauiza-
ti0u. Credentials, Basis of Representa-
tion. and Revolutionary appointed. \
delegate from Tyler moved 20 amend by
adding O. Committee ON Rules and
Order OF Business, and Mr. Allison aC-
ccptcd it.
General Duyal spoke of a Committee
on Executive Committee, and on mo-
t.ou ot H. =. White that Committee was
also added. this committee, however,
not Co report until after the nomination.
After some further talk the Commit
tees 0u Credentials and order of Bu>i-
ness were combined, and 10 was resolved
to allow the counties % name the Exec
utive Committee after the nomination.
Thecommittees were finally appointed
us follows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
TIE RAILROAD ENJoISED.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie's Work
stopped Temporarily at Steubenyille.

SrEUBENvuLE. o.. September %
The Royal Natural Gas Company this
evening got ont an injunction against
the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Company, to restrain ii from interfering
with its pipes in Alley \. The railroad
company is eXcayating some four feet
below the pipes in making its grade for
an entrance to this city. Among the
allegations made by the Gas Company
is one that the Interference with the
pipes is liable to cause disastrous cX-
ploSion. The Probate Court granted a
restraining order until one o'clock to-
morrow, when the case will be heard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
STOCK Yard, Trouble Over.

CnIoGo, September - The switching
troubles al the stock yards are over f0r tlr
present 40 least. The switching engine. of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rlI
road were sent 30 the yards this morning
without the men whose presence fhrrlf.
ened t0 prccipitate general tc up. ani
everything went on smoothly
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
VIII Attend GalIipoIIs' Centennial.

Special TclegrGm ~ ne R.gis'oT
CHARLESTON, w Va, September 26.
The Governor has accepted AN invitation
to attend with his staff the centennial eel
ebration at Gallipolis, October 18th They
will meet the Governors OF Ohio Indiana
and Kentucky with their stalls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

W,sutSGroN. September 98.-The Presi-
dent has made the following nominations
&. Burd Grubb. Of New Jersey, knYoy TX
traordinary and Minister P.enlPetenuaFy
" Spain. Edwin II. Conger, OIL iowa, IN
vow Fxtraordinard and Minister Plenlpo-
tertiary 10 Brazil
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C0NFEREES
FINALLY AGREE AND THE BILL IS REPORTED
TO THE HOUSE
By Chairman McKinlsy-Ths Reading Of the Report
Commenced but Not Finished Resolution Offered
for the Adjournment Of Congress Next
Tussday-Wil Not Prevail.

Spccial telegram 10 0eRtgister.
WASHINGTON, September 2G.-It is
not expected that the resolution for ad-
journment next Tuesday will be adopted
with the date named, aS Senators say
they cannot get through by that time.
Congress will probably adjourn in about
n Wppk
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sixth Delegate District nomination,

Spfciai IeisgrdmtO ne Register.
CHARLESTON, September26. 26.-J. NJ Boggs.
of Clay, and j. a. Sam, Of Roane, have
been nominated for the House Of Delegates
By the Democrats Of the Sixth Delegate
District
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

Ointment cures skin Humors, Pimp!es,
FIesh Worms. Ring Worm, letter, salt
Rheum. Frosted Feet. Chilb.ains, Itch
wv Poison, BARRIERS Itch Scald Head
Fczema. JDc Druggists or mail.
+. s. WELLs, Jersey City y. J.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

GRAND Forks, y D.. September ID
Late last night the State Farmers Alliance
nominated Walter Muir for Governors Au-
ditor. II. Il Dickinson. Treasurer. d. j.
Nomland: Attorney General, y. {. Young.
A vigorous campaign will be made
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27
strnnre Hnrse DIsease.

MANcnE,rER, y. H., September pa
idistemper has broken out among horses in
this CITY. which has baflied the veterina-
rians. The disease begins in a slight lame
ness. and eliminates in swollen limbs and
l.lLunlnn .lros.
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CREDENTIALS.

BraXt0u-A. j. Rudkin
Br0o6c-Jes>e McNare.
Doddr.dge-G W. Farr.
GImer-J. NJ Holt
Hancock 90. y. Marshall
UarriSou-C. NJ Hart.
Lcwis-A. ID. Law.
Marshall B. Mceombs.
Ohi0-J. G.. Brady.
Tyler Dr. Z. T.. Conway.
Wctlc -. A. Carney.
rEuNANENT ORGANIZATION.
BrlNtcu-J. NJ. Marplcs.
Br1okc-Esbia Wells.
D1djr.igU-J w. Stuck.
Gnmer-C. a. S-alnaker.
ulucocb -R. II Brown.
U4rr. soa-E. o. Denham.
Lews-N =. Holt.
Nar>hau-C. F. Purdy.
OLu-N =. Whitaker.
Ty'er-W. NJ. Powell
Wctle' -J x. Clark.
BASIS oF REPRESENTATION AND oiptt
oF BUSINESS.
Braxt0u-J. H. Dun.
BrooSe-L III. puyaL
Doddr.ic-Bert Nuttcr.
Gnmer -Johu H. Brann0n.
Hauc0cE R. Swauey.
Harr.sou-John Lodge.
Lewis-G. IL. Plrothers.
Marshal Robert Riggs.
Ohio-T. g. Modat.
Ty,cr-Authouy smith.
lV.f..r-T = NrEiduwnoV.
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stage HeidUp.

REppiVG, Cal, September ~ The 2eI.
ding and Cedaryille stage was held up .ast
night, by two masked men. about 20 miir.
from here. Tho Wells Fargo Expn.es b,K
and The government way pouch Wcr rll.
he'd OF about f~uI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

duty of 50 per cent on manufactures OF tin
plate is replaced by an absolute single duty
of 50 per cent, and its stipulation for tree
G3-pound tin af 1896 in case of failure OF
domestic works TO produce one-third of the
consumption, is retained.
On iron and steel bars or plates cold
rolled or blued, the higher House rates are
retained.
THE TAX OK TOBACCO.
OF the changes made in the internal rev
snue sctiors, the conferees' statement is as
follows: "The Senate struck out all of the
provisions of the bill as passed by the
House. providing for the reduction of inter
nal revenue taxes and the abolition of the
special taxes or annual license on dealers
in tobacco, cigars and peddlers of tobacco
and cigars. The Conference Committee
restored these provisions and those reduc
ing the tax on manufactured tobacco and
and snuff 10 six cents per pound
instead of four cents, as provided
by the House bill. The paragraphs
relating to the sale of tobacco grown by
small farmers without being required tC
pay a special tax have been restored BY
the restoration of those paragraphs nearly
seven hundred thousand persons are re
lieved from the payment of the annoying
special taxes which are now imposed by
law. The reduction which will be made tC
the revenue by these changes in the Inter
nal Revenue laws will be over S6,OOO,OOO on
the basis of the receipts of the fiscal yeal
ending June 30, 1890, and nearly S,OOO,OOC
on the basis of the receipts for the prece
ding fiscal year.
THE WOOL : HEDULE.
The rates established in the wool sched
ule where amendments were made were as
follows;
On wooden or worstcd yarns made from
the hair Of the camel, goat, alpaca, or Other
animals valued above 80 cents pyund, :
times the duty on unwashed wool OF the
first class; on woolen or worsted cloths
valued above 30 cents pound, three times
the duty on unwashed wool of the first
class; on clothing ready made and articles
of wearing apparel of every description
made up. or manufactured wholly, or in
part, not specially provided for in this act
felts or woven, and not specially provided
for in this act, and plushes and other pile
fabrics all the foregoing composed wholly
or in part of wool, wOrsted, the hair OF the
camel. goat, alpaca, or other animals, be
four and one-half the duty imposed by TINS
act on unWashed wool of the first class, and
sixty per centum al valorem; carpets and
carpeting of wool, flax or cotton, not espec
tally provided for, 30 per cent al valorem
In the liquor schedule the Senate made
increases on the various forms Of wines and
liquors The House rates were restored
except on champagne and spirits, leaving
still wines and malt liquors at the existing
rates of duty.
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Association.

At Louisville Louisville !, Rochester /,
hits, > and q; 10 errors; earned, Rochester
/; pitchers. Daily and Barr Umpire,
kerins.
At 81. Louis-St. Louis -, Athletics3 3;
hits. Il and 3; errors, and Z; earned runs,
aud {: pitchers, Neal and O'Neil.
Second eame-St. Louis :, Athletics 3:
hits, 10 and !, errors, st. Louis >; earned
runs. ST. Louis ,; pitchers, Nichols and
Strealer: umpire, DOescher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

upon the regular vote OF the county.
The resolution having this end in view
was offered by George Robinson, aud
was promptly turned down. IL marked
the beginning Of the end for Captain
Tn,...r.r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-27

the campaign would be- little different
from the usual practice, in that the
same speech 20 be made in the agrlcul-
tural counties would be made in the
manufacturing city of Wheeling.
Chairman Farr rang the changes upon
these ideas for quite while, and then
changed Oft upon what he termed "the
nefariOus rascality at Charleston" and
under this title he INDUCED in number
Of time-worn platitudes. He called EX-
Governor Wilson "windy demogogue, 3"
Hon. John O. Pendlet0n "back-num-
Der politician" and applied like epithets
to other distinguished Democrats, and
wound up by calling for the report Of
the Committee on Basis of Representa-
tiou.
The committee recommended that
the vote cast for General Gof in 1883
be made the basis, emitting the several
counties TO the following votes in the
Convention:
Braxton. II; Brooke, ;; DOddridge,
IA, Gilmer. ;; Hancock, :; Harrison, 9G;
Lewis, rs; Marshall, %; Ohio, is; Tyler,
rs, and Wetzel, "a. Total vote, l95;
necessary To elect, 9S.
The Committee on Credentials recon-
mended that proxies be thrown out, and
submitted the usual list of delegates
from each county, which were read in
detail by the Secretary, while the Con-
ventiOn stood the infictiOn As best It
could.
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Players League.

At Chicago-C Chicago :, Philadelphia ;
hits. Q and 3; errors, , and 3; pitchers,
Baldwin and Hustled; earned runs, Chica-
go (; umpires, Ferguson and Holbert.
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National League.

At Chicago Chicago I, Philadelphia );
hits, 6 and II errors, and G.; earned runs.
Philadelphia ,; pitchers, Hutchinson and
Gleason; umpire, Powers.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20

more only haye died. This speaks
well for the skillful treatment by DIR.
Behle and the careful nursing by
superintendent Williams and his en-
ployes.
The Baptist Sunday school are pre-
pairing for their annual Christmas eve
entertainment. The exercises VIII be
held in the church, an ample treat,
programme, Christmas tree and soci-
able will be the order Of the evening
Sitting Bull, the great and trouble
some Indian chief of the Sioux tribe
is dead He was arrested by Indian
police and resisting killed 4 police
men and wounded 3 others, and. in
turn, was himself killed together with
his son Crow Root and followers.
Call on Hafer & Mester and look
over their new stock OF furniture and
carpets, window shades, etc, we have
the finest ever brought TO Blackfoot,
and the cheapest Call and see us be.
fore you buy.
Salt Lake City and Ogden were rep
resented il the Commercial Conven
ton AZ Boise salt Lake City by Hon
1 O. J salisbury and w c. B. Allen,
and Ogden by Mayor Keisel. The
commercial relation between those
cities and Idaho should be very close
and should be mutually encouraged
at every opportunity.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
Would Reward a Kind Deed.

Last week a Colorado woman elop-
ed with a neigbor and friend Of her
husband. When the husband found
she was gone, he seized six shooter,
went 10 the bank and drew out $500
and started IN rapid pursuit Over
taking the guilty party he presented
his friend his purse Of $500 which
the friend declined to accept Next
drawing his six shooter he said" Now
IL YOU don't take the $500 Ill blow
YOUR head OF. The friend accepted
the money, and the husband then bid
ding him and wife good by said-"No
man shall ever do me a deed of kind
ness like that without being vel
paid for it y
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
Missing.

Hank Merrill, superintendent of
Keeny's farm near Blackfoot, myste-
riously disappeared more than a week
ago and no clue to his whereabouts
has been gotten by his anxious fami-
IL and friends as we 20 to press to-
day. He disappeared early in the night
time and was tracked the next morn
ing to the asylum grounds going in
the direction of Blackfoot river. His
family resides in Cache Valley, Utah,
Merrill is about 40 years old, D feet 3
inches high and wore a heavy black
beard. For some time he has been IN
despondcnt mood and his friends
fear that in tt of insanity he has
wandered off and is lost
LATER-As we go to press a tele
gram has been received that Merrel
has been found IN Franklin Canon
Utah.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
GOOD REASONS
For Location of The Agricultural
College at BIGcIsfOOt.

For Location of The agricultural
College at BlGcI:fOOt.
Blacktoot is the county seat of the
largest farming and stock raising
county in the state
Blackfoot is the most accessible of
all the places claiming its location
being in direct railroad communica-
tion with the north, east, south and
west.
Blackfoot is situated near thc con-
huence of the Blackfoot and Snake
rivers, and therefore has an advan.
tage possessed by no other claimant
for experimenting, testing and PROV.
ing the irrigation system of arid lands
Blackfoot is near the Blackfoot river
and that stream has the finest sites
for natural reservoirs of any stream
in all the west.
Blackfoot is in the center of the
great stock raising district of the state
and therefore offers best facilities fol
experimenting with, improving ant
treating stock.
Blackfoot is convenient to the low
lands OF Snake and Blackfoot rivers
the table lands that rise above then
and the foothills that partly surrounC
them and therefore, from the variet,
Of soil, offers the best advantages TO
experimenting in the growth Of trees
grains, vegetables and fruits.
Blackfoot is the home of a mora
intelligent and church going people,
people who will appreciate the advar
tages of such an institution OF learr
ing and will do everything possibl
to advance its interest and promot
its growth and prosperity from yes
to year,
THE News respectfully asks of tt
! General Assembly that these facts
carefully considered and weighed b
+ fore the work of location is done.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
IN MEM0RIAM.

Another one OF earth's noble work
ers has been called from the field to
the Harvest Home, another one of its
faithful laborers to the Saints Rest
in Glory. Mother Charles, Mother
Superior at St. Mary's Academy, Salt
Lake City, is no more. Wednesday
morning December 10th, Death s
Messenger came and she bought with
breath of purest life home among
the eternal, home where the flowers
are ever fresh in their beauty and
where the brightness Of the rainbows
never fade. For thirteen years she
was at the head of St Mary's, and,
by her untiring labors of love and of
superior management, made it one of
the foremost institutions of learning
for young ladies in all the inter moan
tain region and even in all the far
West. Each returning scholastic year
of her charge noted larger attend.
ance of pupils and better work done
than the year preceding, thus grow
ing, from year TO year, up to the pres
ent year when its prosperity exceeds
all former years and it can be truth
fully said This years success crowns
them all. In the midst then of hel
crowning work, in the middle of the
most prosperous session of her schoo
management and in the autumn time
OF life when the trees she had planted
were laden with the choicest fruits th'
Messenger came to her with the mes
saqe-"You have toiled enough, come
up higher and rest from your labors.
The Sisters and pupils now at st
Marys will feel her loss, ST. Mary
patrons and friends will miss her kint
, and motherly greetings and her pupil
of former years, scattered here an'
, there, will miss her cherished words tina
, fell like so many pleasing benedit
tions upon willing ears. In quiet an
honored repose her remains have bee
, laid to final rest at Notre Dame i
! fsraway Indiana, but those who kne'
her here in the West will cherish he
Z name until the moss shall have grow
i green on their memory as it will d
5 on the marble shaft that marks ht
!, resting place
{ May those who knew her, esteeme
/. her, and loved her, meet her at Il
4 CRYSTAL Rivers brink where she wi
> know them as she herself is know
S some sweet day, by and by.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
Legislative Proceedings.

The actual legislative work done in
the two weeks now past by the Gen
eral Assembly in session at Boise is
NOT of the character to count much
IN formulating a code Of laws for our
new state. Apart from a complete
organization Of the two branches and
some other preparatory work and the
introduction Of a few bills of pressing
necessity under the emergency clause
but very little of the practical has
heen done. The United States Sena.
torial question overshadows all else
and win continue to do so until that
Question is finally disposed of. Weeks
before the meeting of the Assembly
TuE News in anticipation of delays
urged the election of Senators at the
earliest day practicable that the As
sembly might get down to active
counting work, and the delays have
come as anticipated Those members
now who will move to break the Sena
,or,al lock and remove the stumbling
blocks in the way of active Legislation
will he counted truest to themselye
and the people who sent them there
The work to be done at the presen
session is not only of the greatest i'm
n, rtance but it is great in quantity AM
EVERYDAY lost is hazardous to th'
rood that can be done. THE NEW
Iooks for nothing of special interes
now TO the general reader until afte
the holiday vacation unless ii be tn
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
Card Of Thanks.

In recognition Of the many acts of
kindness and expressions Of sincere
sympathy from friends and neighbors
in my late afiliction and bereavement
| respectfully beg to return the sin
cere thanks OF myself and children to
one and all with the assurance that
the same will never be forgotten.
II. H. HOPKINS.
Blackfoot, December 18th 1890.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
haliH, a.sItsurs And Ranch Property

Chnicc town lots ID ms oWn
pls oi Hlarkiont and ia the Idaho
.Aad Coz addition to Blacktuoi for
'as,h am agent Am also agent
iz he Liverpool, London aud Globc
'Ezaa American and the Northwest
~ and Marine Insurance Co.'S The
NrioaAl School Furnishing Con pany
@taieago. the North German lloyd
Staaship Co Secretary ard Ttcas
sss Of bastcru Idaho WH'tr G. ,hf
slSsf,o, Irrigation aa1 " Bun"h
Ciaal Companics
HLAxp ArrosNEY Moran prRLt,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20

election Of the Senators and the pas
sage OF bill looking to the time of
holding courts, but whatever may turn
up we will turn it over to our readers.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20

Don't forget to read Beithan's new
"ad" this week,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-12-20
|IEE MESSAGE!
Il HarrlsOn's, bat DanilsOn's.

v, congratulate our Friends
,,a Customers upon the Great
Bargains ,hey have heretofore
.oosh, Of Us, and do recon,
u,sd tbs, they call upon us
~ 70, Something still Bet.
w We are carry ing a spIen'
"a Stock ioy the Season As
sal ~ Holiday Goods, and We
vi %, Be undersold by an,
.asss in the county Aa in'
Esc,ion u Stock and Prices
rill satisfy tie closes, buyer