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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
stole Proof. of stanley's Book.

LONDON, June 1.-THE st. James Gdzcttc
says that "A complete set Of proofs of Mr..
Henry NJ. Stanleys forthcoming work,
The Darkest Africa" were obtained in
mysterious manner by some person who
offered copies to one English paper and to
two papers published in the Colonies. The
copies were accepted by the papers but the
publication of the matter was thwarted by
the issue of a circular by the house which
is to publish the book warning any person
against publishing the work, and notifying
any one who did so that he would be held
responsible.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
THE INDIAN IRRITATION.
Governor Toole Investigating the Alleged
Hostile Acts.

HELENA. MoNr.. June l4.-GovernOr
ToOle is in daily communication with his
staff officers sent 70 investigate the alleged
hostile acts or threats of the Cheyenne In
dians. Up to-day no advices have come to
the Governor from his representatives
leading him 10 appresend any serious
trouble. If the distant settlers have been
worked into a scare, the CheyenneS have,
bv the movement Of troops, had worse
fright No Indians have taken the war
path and no lives have been sacrificed.
Cattle have keen killed. and this is all.
One of the largest stock growers, Capt.
Harmon. SAYS. No. there is nothing of
danger i'm the situation" The general
opinion is that If kept upon their reserve
and properly rationed the Cheyennes will
remain wholly peaceable. and give no more
cause for alarm than the Flat Heads or the
kindred tribes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

NEWARK, o., June l4.-News of terri
ble fatality occurring near Johnstown, this
county, has been received here. The vic
tim was Eben Pratt, prominent citizen
aged 30. He. with a brother, were engaged
in cutting down large tree, the top
being partially broken off and lodged
against another tree. In endeavoring to
get out of the way of the falling tree, he
got beneath the broken top and it fell on
and crushed him in a frightful manner, his
death resulting in a short time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

COLUMBIA. Mo. June 14-Congressman
w L. Wilson, of West Virginia, yesterday
delivered an address before the literary so
cieties of William Sewell College OF Lib
ertv. Mo. While there he was waited upon
bv the Committee. on Nominations OF the
Board of Curators of the state University
and was rendered the Presidency of the
state University. He has as yet made no
answer 10 the proposition, but it is gener-
aiIv believed that he will accept.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Worst of the Season at Rockford.

ROCKFORD, LII, June 1.-THE worst
storm of the season visited this city last
night The lightning and thunder were
terrific and the rain fell in torrents, com
pletely inundateng the lower portions of
the city. Five blocks of the newly-laid
pavements were washed out and complete
ly destroyed. Two houses were struck by
lightning and one burned. No one was in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Copldn,t stand the Questions.

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH., JuUe l+-Yester-
dav Mrs. Mary Holland was arrested and
taken before L. =. McQuwan
for refusing 10 answer census enuiner-
ator and driving him out Of her house with
an AK. When arraigned she admitted tne
charre but said he insulted by asking II
her husband was black, q homeless child,
pauper. prisoner or convict, and she would
not stand that from any man. She was
held for the grand jury.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
News From Clarksburg.
ecial 7sleqram 10 the Sunday Register.

SptctUt ItItgFUNt 70 t7It S1IH0Iy Ittgto1t4'
CLARKsBURG, June 14.-Commissioner
Spates held Isaac c. Waldo to answer an
indictment for tampering with the mails.
On Friday evening Miss Gay Duncan
entertained the most select audience that
has ever appeared in our opera house
Solos and choruses We're rendered by chill
dren of to years of age, in manner
that would have been creditable TO stu
dents of maturer years. 1t was pronounced
by our people as the most attractive enter
tainment ever given in our town, and in
many respects phenomenal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

PARI,, June 1.-THE pictures owned by
the late NJ Crabbe. a Belgian Senator,
which were sold in this city on Thursday,
brought unprecedented prices Mr. Nor
ris X. Jessup aud Mr. Cornelius Wander.
bilt represented the New York Metro
politan Museum of Art; Mr.. Hutchinson,
President of the Chicago Art
Museum, Mr. w c. Whitney, and a num-
ber of the most prominent American art
dealers were either present or were repre-
sented The French buyers outbid the
Americans. Although the sale was the
most important since the sale Of the
Sccrctan collection, scarcely single can
vass is going to America.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

The California Athletic Club offer a
purse Of 81. 500 for Gitzsimmons, Of New
Zealand, and Jack Dempsey 70 fight in
August. Fitzsimmons agrees to fight
Dempsey for the purse, and II he re-
fuses he will challenge the winner Of
the Young Mitchell and La Blanche
fight. which takes place on the 27th.
Billy Murphy, Of Australia. has post
poned his departure TO fight Larkin, the
New Jersey champion, for 81, 500 and
the Police Gazette championship belt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
West virginia Pensions.

I-1m 10 fls Register.
.,rNsroN. June 14-PenSions have
rlted West Virgiuians as follows
Francis NJ. Allen. Center Point
I Cunningham. Huntington; Mat
T. Bupe. Hurricane; Adam Kingsley,
Loriug Florence, ParkerS0vrg
fomliuson. Moundsvile; George
- Wheeling. L. Oliver. deceased.
-ol. John n. LipScomb. Macomoy.
Henry =. Collins. Davisville'
punick. Hartford City, George
ralce. Center Point; Harrison Ed
Clifton. VIM. Sigmau, Legg. Or
Widows Minor of Levi Shafer, Hun
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Searching for BircheIl Evidence.

LocKroRr, n. Y.,::June:l4.-Chief of Po-
lice Wills, of Woodstock, Ont. has been
searching for evidence that might have a
bearing upon the trial Birchell the En-
glishman now held at Woodstock for
the murder of his associate Benwell.
The Chief found and examined very large
trunk AZ the Erie depot in Tonawansa,
which came there checked to Birchell just
before Benwell is believed to have been
murdered. Chief Mills believes the trunk
was designed TO enclose BirChell's victim
and he sent over Niagra Falls. Birchell
will be tried in October.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Hinges on the Autumn Session.

LONDON, June l4--If the proposition to
hold an autumn session Of Parliament is
carried out Mr.. Smith, First Lord Of the
Treasury, and Government leader in the
House OF Commons, will resign, as he be-
leves that his health is not sufficiently
good to stand the additional strain that
will be put upon him Should he resign IL
is believed that he will be succeeded by
Mr. Goschen, at present Chancellor Of the
EXchequer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Decorating Ex-Confederate Graves

Special telegram to ne SHNddy Reg'ster.
CHARLESTON, W: VA, June 1.-THE Con-
federate veterans, under the leadership of
Camp Patton, to-day decorated the graves
of x-Confederates. The exercises were
simple but largely attended and the floral
offerings were large and beautiful. There
was no grafton. but religious exercises and
a poem together with military display and
music comprised the ceremonies. The city
was decorated with the American flag.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
JOHN L. TO PLAY LOVER.
The Champion of the Prize Ring to star
With Duncan Ii. Harrison Next Season.

With Duncan Ii. Harrison Next Season.
New YORK, June John L. Sullivan
will next season become real star in Il
drama which Duncan B. Harrison is writ
ing for him. He will have a good many
lines to speak, and among other things he
will have to make love to Il pretty girl
His drama will be replete with in
teresting situations, exciting climaxes
and special features, among which
will be the shOeing of live
horse before real forge in full view Of
the audience. John will assume the role Of
a blacksmith's helper, and Harrison will
appear as the ''smithy." Both of them all
in love with a sweet, pretty girl, and the
blacksmith is driven almost TO frenzy when
he discovers that the girls heart leans a
trifle towards his handsome assistant. He
then challenges the favored one to fistic
encounter, and both agree that the victor
shall marry the fair damsal who has
caused all the trouble. Duncan b. Harrl-
son is a pretty big man. and can box lit
tie. but of course he will make poor show
ing with the big fellow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
The Johnstown VaIuables.

JoHxsrOwN, PA, June H.-For months
after the food great many valuable ar
ticles were found. which no one claimed
A committee of several of our citizens de
voted the whole summer to the matter and
succeeded in placing many OF the ar
ticles with the parties to whom
they belonged. Many owners, however,
never appeared. The collection IS very
valuable in iewelry, watches etc, ana Is IN
the hands of the flood hnance colnuilItee' '5s
This committee has decided to offer the ar
ticles for sale. and the proceeds will be de
voted to monument for the unknown
dead
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
The Government Wins.

VICTORIA. b. c., June 1.-THE Provin-
cial elections resulted in the Government
being sustained by a large majority.
Victoria returned three opposition and
one Government representative, the latter
being Turner, the Finance Minister. Two
outlying districts on Vancouver Island are
vet to be heard from, but the result will
probably be ten Government supporters,
two Independent Government and four
Oppositionists.
The result on mainland will probably be
ten Government supporters, four Opposi-
tionists and three Independents. 1t IS eX-
pected the Government will have major
ity of eight in the House.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Perished With His Cattle.

MADISON, IND, June IA. - During a
furious lightning storm here last night a
bolt struck the the large barn of VIM.
Turner, farmer living near here, and set
it on fire. Turner attempted TO get out
some valuable stock that was in the barn,
but was consumed in the flames, as well as
barn, horses and cattle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
PATHS Voice All Right.

NEW NoRK. June IA cable has been
received from Nine. Patti. authorizing con-
tradiction of the report that her voice had
given out. She will sing at Court con
cert on the 24th, and Albert Hall on the
2Sth inst. IL was only cold caught on her
Journey.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Fell from "A Tree.

Special Telegram to tie sunday Register.
WASHINGTON, PA, June l4.-Ruius Ster-
ritt. the 12-year-old son Of David Sterrltt,
a prominent attorney of this place, fell
from tree distance of twenty-five feet
to the ground, while at Sunday school
picnic to-day, and was seriously injured III
is said by the attending physician to-highO
that he will probably die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Whitney Banoueted in Paris.

PARIS, June IA banquet in honor Of
ex-Secretary Whitney and Mrs. Whitney,
who are about to return TO the United
States. was given last evening by the
American Minister. Mr. Whitelaw Reid
Many distinguished Parisians and others
were present as guests.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Great Sculling Race.

BosTON. June l4-Teemer has telegraph
ed acceptance Of the offer made by Charles
Thayer of a 81 900 purse for a race at Point
of Pines. between himself, Hanlan and
Gaudaur on June %. AS Hanlan declines
TO row for less than 3 200 il is expected the
race will be contested by Gaudaur and
Teemer
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

.'nN.roN. June Secretary Blaine
.i Instructions 90 the alternates 20
-0 Worlds Fair Commissioners,
-e will not be expected 20 attend
o-a- t0 be held in Chicago ON the
t, unless they learn that the Com
rs whom they are to represent
-ot 1c ableto attend. Alternates viii
lec-ei to keep themselves informed of
-.el-0us OF the Commissioners.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Congregational Charity.

LONDON. June 1.-THE Congregational
lists of London are preparing 70 erect a
magnificent building in East London. in
which will be established university for
the education Of the poor exclusively. The
institution will be called THE Mansfield
House -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
steamhoatmen to BE Tried.

Special Telegram 10 the sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va. June 1.-THE
trial of John Rodell, clerk of the Valley
Belle. against whom there are eight indict-
ments in the L. S. Court for alleged carry
ing of C. o. d. liquors, will come of on the
24th. The trial of Charles Wilton, clerk
of the steamer Knox, for the same oifense
is set for the same day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
They Arc Liable I.

The doctors are all liable to be mistaken.
They were in my case. 1t cost me $4,000,
because they said had the Heart disease,
and then told me must die. Grandmother
said it was Liver complaint, and S!W
worth of Sulphur Bitters cured me.-Jon-
mic Poor, R0ckp0rt, Mass.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
T,r, Ohio VoIlev building Association

TIE Ohio Valley Building Association
started with a rush for stock last even
ing. This association will be carefully
and economically managed and be 4 safe
place to deposit your earnings.
Room I, 1918 Market street, Crangle'S
Block.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
FOR TIRED BRAIN
rse Horsford,s Acid Phosphate.

DR.. O. c. Stout, Syracuse, y. Y, says:
u gave it TO one patient who was unable TO
transact the most ordinary business, be
cause his brain was tired aud confused
upon the least mental exertion. Immediate
benefit. and ultimate recovery followed -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

WASHINGTON. June II Senator Evarts,
Chairman Of the Committee on Library,
to-day reported bill from that committee
appr0priating $4,000 purchase the manu-
script papers and correspondence oil mos
Jefferson in the possession OF his descend
ants
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
HE NEVER AROSE.
A Fatal Blow Dealt Wesley Brown by
Charles Robinson.

OntrlSs hoDihSoh'
Special Telegram 10 the Sunday Re0tster
CHARLESTON, w. VA, June l4.-Wesley
Brown, alias Minters, and Charles Robin
son, colored roustabouts, became engaged
in quarrel yesterday, on the steamer Ro-
selle. on the Kanawha river, above Charles
ton. Robinson picked up board and dealt
Brown a blow on the head, which sent him
to the bottom of the river He never rose.
Robinson is now in Jail. 1t is not known
vet whether Brown was killed by the blow,
or drowned, as his body has not yet been
recovered.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Buildings Wrecked.

ABERDEEN, S. D., June IA heavy
wind storm in Western ..Marshall County,
yesterday demolished seven barns and the
residence of George Secard at Burch. Mrs.
Secord and her G-year old boy were buried
in the ruins. The boy was killed but the
mother will recover.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
Illegally Held.

Special Tslegram 10 ne Saadqy Register.
Columns. O.. June 1.-THE Canal Com
mission report that it has found 2,6OO acres
of land belonging 10 the State in Mercer
county. now illegally held by citizens. II
is worth al least $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
rhe New Excursion steamer.

Speeial Teiegyam 10 NE Sladqy Rsgister.
PARKERsBrRG. w. V, June 1.-THE
propeller Gazelle, Biddle x GordOn's Blen-
nerhassett Island excursion steamer is now
running. She is kept busy carrying pic
nickers and parties from this and other
cities 10 the famed island.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
RAUN WILL GO.


uter Business.
l,a.y1roN. June 1.-THE resolution Of
'- Copper. of Indiana. providing for an
,r-a'i0u of Commissioner Raum on al
-> ,ha, he has had improper Official
with Pension Attorney Lemon,
oe acted upon at present by the
,ee on Rules. 20 which 10 was refer
Ee-ariiess of the issue in that pres
agaucc. Gen. Raum is likely 20 retire
ae Pension Division. He has great
f money Invested i'm the retrigeratng
P. and the affairs of the company de
his attention 20 prevent the invest
sof simself and his friends from being
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

Slight arrangements of the stomach and
bowels may often be corrected by taking
only one Of Ayre's Pills. through not
having the Pills at hand, your diSorder IN
creasss and a regular fit of sickness fol
lows hFor the want Of 4 nail, the shoe
was lost etc.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
CHOLERA IN SPAIN.
Fourteen Deaths in One Town intro
duced by Soldiers.

MADRID, June l4.-Cholera has broken
out at Puebla de Rugat, in the Province of
Valencia.
There have already been # deaths from
the disease.
1t is believed that the disease was con-
veyed to the place by some soldiers who
recently arrived there from North Africa.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
AFTER THE MONEY.
PECULIAR SUIT ENTERED IN A TOWN IN
INDIANA.
A Case That Threatens % Revive the Question
of Clarksville's Statehood Trying 70 Recover
an Old Sum Of S8OOOO-StOry
Of the Case.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, IND, June IA pecul-
lar suit has just been entered in the Circuit
Court here, which will open up again
questions long thought TO be settled.
II is brought by the trustees Of the town
of Clarksville, the oldest incorporated, and
probably
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
lightning Killed Him.

BRANTFORD, ONT, June l4.-Yesterday
at Harrisburg, during a severe storm, An
drew Longnecker herder was struck and
instantly killed by lightning.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
THE OLDEST TOWN

PROBABLY
THE OLDEST TOWN
in Indiana, if not in the Union. The trus-
tees of this corporation intend to make an
effort TO recover $4,000, which they allege
is due them from the Ohio Falls Power
Milling Campany.
The company owns an extensive flour
mill in Clarksville and the trustees claim
that the strip of ground upon which the
mill and race are located has only been
given TO the company on condition that they
pay one per cent on all manufactured ar
ticles. During the occupancy by the pres
ent incumbentS, ii is claimed, SS,OOOOOO
worth Of floor has been manufactured and
the town wants its $4,000 1t is under
stood that the company will
PLEAD TIE STATUE
of limitation, and if that fails the entire
question whether Clarksville is really u
portion of Indiana will probably be re-
vived.
The town was founded under charter
and grant TO the soldiers of Gen. George
Rodgers Clark in 1864, and until few
wears ago claimed separate existence
from Indiana. In the treaty of Greenville
il is mentioned separately from the North
west Territory, and special privileges are
granted 1t had at first a self-perpetuat-
ing Board of Trustees, but in 1855 Indiana
took upon herself the right TO change this
and legislate for the little State within the
State, and its Supreme Court
CONFIRMED THE ACT,
though Clarksville objected.
Once the United States Supreme Court
decided that possibly the little corporation
might at one time have been a sovereign
State, but it had since slept on its rights
too long. What chance there would be
for an ambitious politician if Clarksville
could receive her rights 1t is only 1000
acres large, and has about l,5OO of popu-
lation. Should the town win its present
suit the entire question of separate State
hood may be opened up again, and the lndl-
ana Penitentiary, now located in the town,
,,.,,,1| b,,-o 70, 90
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15

WATERFOWL. N Y, June l4.-John II;
Sweenv. of Clyde. Ohio, was convicted
here today Of swindling John B. Chapman,
a farmer, Of s., ,O4O in the gold brick scheme.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-06-15
SCHOOL FUND,
What the Several Counties and Indepen-
dent Districts Receive,

Special Telegram to the Sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, June 1.-THE fol-
lowing table shows the apportionment of
the General School Fund for the year COM
mencing July /, 1890:
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-01-26
STYLES AND FASHIONS.
Fashionable Fabrics, Hats and Trim
mings.


Fashionable Fabrics, Hats and Trim
mings.
Wool, cloth and corduroy are being
trimmed with jet in accordance with
the latest English style.
1t is now fashionable to cord the
seams OF woollen gowns with some
contrasting shade.
A new style petticoat has lately APP
peared. 1t is made of light weight
silk sewed in a yoke with gathered
back. About the hem is a Greek
border done in bullion threads and
steel beads to hold it down
Shoulder capes do not in any way
abate in popularity, and they are GER
tainly handsome finish to a walking
costume.
The half long coat with vest and
pockets is much worn, and is a hand
some garment when made of wooden
goods. Deep almond or chamois-
colored wool goods with a vest of ecru
silk, pockets in style OF Louis XVI.
cuffs, and revers of brown velvet is
very stylish.
An elegant finishtto costume is a
bonnet, rogue or turban, which
matches the costume, and is braided
or embroidered TO correspond.
Bridal wells now appear with scrolls.
lines or feathery designs woven in fine
silver thread as finish to the inner
or outer edge.
Long plunes are growing in favor
for hat trimmings.
Large waved astrakhan fur is now
called caracal, which is the most popu-
far of this class of furs.
Austrian cloth has been much used
for cloaks this winter and makes a
handsome garment.
Quill pens and sealing wax are now
indispensable articles to the fashion.
able letter writer.
Silk aprons are again fashionable
and are seen in ali the pretty shades.
Black is nowmore popular than any
color for street wear, and continues to
grow ia popularity For street gown
a black serge plain skirt and bright
red basque is considered fashionable
and stylish combination.
Orish poplin in gold brown shades
will he much worn.
Soft folds and shirring are used for
bodice decorations.
The latest novelty in house costumes
Il the Japanese TEA gown, which il
made q Grape, broca(.e OF self silk.
SIMPLY figured OF embroidered IA gold