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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
DEVILISH WORK.
One Hundred Negroes Poisoned at South
ern Barbacuc.

ern BhrhAtucs
BuMINGuAM. Ala. September IT,
One hundred negroes were poisoned
Sunday. near Collicrue, Dallas county.
Two of them died that day and six others
died Monday.
The latest news from the ueighbor-
hood is to the effect that many others
are dangerously in and the death is
hourly expected.
a big revival meeting had been going
on for a week at , negro church near
the little town of Colliernc, which is in
a remote section of Dallas county. some
30 miles from Selma. The meeting
was TO close last Sunday, and 10 was de-
cidod TO give grand dinner 10 all who
attended. Elaborate preparations We're
made. and there was plenty OF food.
One course OF the dinner consisted OF
barbecued pork, a liberal supply of
which was provided. There was not
enough tables and dishes TO feed the
entire crowd at once or the fatalities
would have been much greater
Soon after those who ate at the first
table had finished they complained OF
/ feeling sick and in few moments Sey-
eral of them were suffering severely.
They decided that it was pork that had
made them sick, and no more pork was
eaten. All the physicians in the neigh
borhood were summoned and at once
pronounced the sickness the result OF
poison. The barbecued pork was eX-
amincd and the physicians found traces
of arsenic in it. The symptoms of all
those taken so were those of arsenica
poison.
Everything possible was done by the
physicians, bnt two children died in a
short time, Next day six grown per
sons-four women and two men-died
i'm great agony. Not less than 20 others
were i'm critical condition and expected
10 die at last accounts. The others are
considered entirely out of danger, but 1t
was narrow escape for all who partooh
of the poisoned meat.
An investigation is being made by the
Coroner. out so far hc has not learned
who placed the poison i'm the meat. Ihe
negroes i'm the deighborhood are much
alarmed, believing there is an enemy In
their midst whois detesmined to destroy
them. The authorities will make every
effort to discover the author of the at
tempt OF such wholesale slaughter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
CLARKsBURG NEWS.
Lots of Candidates Out in Harrison-Minor
Happenings.

SDeciaI telegram to the Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA, September H.
On Yesterday, Wilson Morris wa,
tried for the shooting Of White. \ iulI
account Of the affray some time ago APP
pcared i'm the REGISTER. The Jury re-
turned verdict of guilty of malicious
shooting. Judge HaganS this morning
refused a motion of the defendant Tor a
new trial and sentenced him to conlne-
ment i'm the penitentiary for two years.
The other boys who were with hlm a'
the time OF the shooting were not ln-
dicted by the grand jury.
Last night the store OF Mckeehan ana
Havs. on Main street, was broken open
and robbed. The thieves got con
siderable money and other booty. No
arrests have been made, but the oilcers
are making every effort TO ferret oN'
the matter.
The canvass for the Democratic nom
nations is now becoming interesting
as the primary elections will take place
tomorrow i'm this county. Iher'
is no lack of candidates. Charles
l.. Hickman, Camden Sommers'
A. ). Carder, John Lowe
II. A. Crummit, +. j. Cunningham anu
Matt NJ. Cooper are candidates Ioi '',
Uouse of Delegates; Meigs j. Hartlett ana
Iohn !. Horner for Clerk OF the Clrcul'
Court: c. A. w. Sheeley, q. X. OgdTr'
p NJ Robinson. John c. Vance and W.
NJ Boggess for Clerk Of the County
Court. and j. NJ. Boggess and j. Key
nolds for Commissioners of the county
Court. The best of feeling exists
ononc the Democrats, and suffice it to
saw whoever are nominated will receive
the hearty support of the party Ihe
narty is united and has gone into the
The Republicans held their eonye9-
tion Monday. and by Tuesday the TICK
cts on both sides Will be maze up VI. W
o.d the campaign opened. II
is conceded here that PeDdleton Will be
nominated for Congress and that he
will be elected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

address Of the history Of the Sabbath
school connected with the church by
Rev George Mcdonald. The school
has continued without interruption, and
is one Of the Oldest schools On the
PreSbytery. and is now in a flouriShing
condition. \ scholarship in one Of the
schools OF India has for more than %
years been supported by its benefactors.
Interesting remarks followed by DR..
L. !. BrOwnsOn and Dr. VIM. Speers. Of
Washington, and Rev. Layerty Greer.
Rev. W. II. Cooke, d. D.. OF Wheeling.
also made a very interesting address,
which was listened to throughout with
marked attention. There were also re-
marks by Rev. d. y. Cunningham. who
never fails to please his hearers.
The evening was devoted 20 the read
ing Of letters from DR. +. VI. Blayney,
of Frankfort, KY, and remarks by Rev.
NJ. Fish, Of ClaySyillc.
NOTES OF THE CELEBRATION.
The music was excellent.
Judge G.. l.. Cramncr was among those
present
Miss Cook Wilson, OF thi, city. was
among the guests.
Mr.. Joseph Lawson. wifc and son
were Interested visitors
Rev Drs. Cunningham and Cooke
were among the visitors.
John X. Botsford and daughter. Mrs.
Emma Boyd took in the centennial.
Among the prominent Wheeling audi
tors in the assembly was $. J.. Brce, of
Wheeling.
The Bible ana watch belonging 10 the
first minister, Rev. John Brice, was ON
exhibition.
The offerings in lSss from the church
outside Of the amount necessary for sup
port was 1850.
The hospitality Of the people was un-
bounded and old Hard Scrabble did
herself proud on the occasion.
One Of the first endowment gifts
(S2, ,OOO) to jefferson College was made by
John McPherrin, one of the first elders
of the church, near the year $500.
j. y. Charnock, the proprietor OF the
Lawson House, was wearing broad
smile and shaking.hauds with numerous
friends.
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NEW ENGLAND RAIDS
IN THREE STATES HOLD THEIR STATE CON
VENTIONS
And Name Their Tickets Massachusetts New
Hampshire and Connecticut Republicans
Ildlrse the Administrator and
Reeds Congress

BoSr0N. September l7.-The Rcpun-
lican State Convention was called to
order shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning in fremont Temple, and y. %.
Burdctte was made temporary Chair
man. The usual committees were ape
pointed
\ novel feature in the platform ar
rangement was the placing thcreupon
Of three ballot boxes placardcd respect
lively Attorney General, Auditor,
and secretary Of State there being
uo contest for the head oi the ticket
This system is designated for the partc-
ular purpose of expcditing business. and
will also have the effect of preventing
great deal of log rolling, possible under
the old plan.
The Committee on Permanent Or-aa-
izatiou reported Hon. Frederick IT,.
Grccnhaigc as chairman and the usual
list of yicc-presidents at large.
ON motion Governor Brackctt. Lieu.
tenant Governor Halle and Treasurer
Mardcu were rcnomnatcd bY acc.am1-
ton.
The platform expresses unqualified
NIIlUf 40 anu iNIlNNiAAN lNi NtN.
tration of President Harrison; devote,
paragraph TO praise OF the able man
ner in which the affairs of the Depart
ment of State have been conducted ui
Secretary Blaine: also another, cndor--
ing the other members of the Cabinet
Speaker Reed was heartily thanked
for his course in the House. and thr
work of the majority is endorsed a,
strongly as the actions of the minority
are condemned The Mckinley u.L
the Lodge election bill, and the disability
Pension bills are mentioned 90, be.D-
especially worthy of praise. A -eul-
rate plank is devoted To calling on the
senate 10 pass the Lodge biI II.
party Is earnestly pledged 90 support tHr
principles of Civil Service reform. and
calls on the President to oNtcud tHe
principles of the Civil Service IaN
wherever practicable, and insructs th.
Representatives of the State BOO to1.
grcss To support the Civil Service Conn
mission by such appropriations as mly
be- rcuuired for its greatest efficiency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
REVENGE THEIR MOTIVE.
Confessions Made by the New York Central
Train Wreckers.

Troy, n. Y, September 17.-R. A.
Parmenter. counsel for the New York
Central Railroad Company, has in his
possession the written confessions of
Reed, Cain and Buett, giving all the de-
tails of the wreckng of the Montreal
Express near CaStlet0n, on September T..
These confessions We're produced last
night at a conference held at Mr.. Par
monter'S residence The conference
did not terminate until 1890 o'clock.
There were also present at the confer
ence Detective Pinkcrton, Chief Detect
i've Humphrey. of the New York Cen
trail road, and the District Attorney,
Reeds confession was the first one
made 10 is subscribed TO by seven wit
neSSeS. Ii states i'm substance that the
wrecking was not advocated at any
meeting OF the Local Assembly OF the
X. of H., of which the prisoners are
members. but was devised and carried
out by the five men under arrest. Their
sole purpose was TO injure the railroad
company, and they did not stop TO think
whether the first train due was pasSen-
ger or a freight.
Cain and Buctt made their statements
i'm the presence of three persons, and
these corroborate the details furnished
by Reed 1t is claimed that the confeS-
sionS were voluntarily made, and that
none of the men were promised eXcmp-
tion from punishment. The confessions
will be presented To- the grand jury thi,
week
Two cells at the Jail are occupied 10y
the accused men. Herman and Cordial
are in one, and Reed, Cain and Buctt IN
the other Kiernan and Cordial will
have nothing to do with the other three
and vice versa. All OF the men have
their meals furnished from the iailer',
table. The X. of L. are paying IN,
board bill of Kiernan and Cordial. Thai
fact is admitted at the Jail. Who i:
footing the charges for the extra food
FOR Reed. Cain and Buett is, of course
known To the Sheriff, but lac does not
disclose any information on the point.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
A S200OOOO FAILURE
The banking and Rrokiug Firm OF Gard
ncr. Chase a Co. Go Under.

ncr Chase a Co. Go Under.
BoSroN. September I-.-R. Gardner.
Chase s. Co.. bankers and brokers at
las D0veushire street. boz the Equitable
building. have failed The firm has
assigned Co James II. Phelps, the gem
errl manager of the National Life lu-
,urauce Company, l59 Dovenshire street.
Tho frm is Che Boston corresp spondeut OF
s.. n. White N Co... of New York. The
members are Is. Chase and Chas. T.. Lcgg
0l Chelsea. It is stated that lately thcy
have been doing o. large business u
western railroad stock. and ON the street
tle general cause given Tor the failure
Is that they were caught short of the
market. The news was d surprise
to almost everybody, although quiet
rumors of trouble have been float
ing about ior a day or two.
Both mcmbers OF tho house have
O. most excellent standing ou the street,
aud both have hosts of friends. As
sguec Phelps viii 40 once make O. thor
0ugb examination. Iic says chat the
liabilities are likely t0 amount to So
100000, aud may go over that What
thcas>ests are can be determined only
hy au examination.
SIR. George R. Chase. son OF the see
u.or member aud chief clerk, said this
afternoon. "The trouble is due wholly
t0 tlrht money. The calls upon us have
been greater than wc could withstand;
our ooIIatOraIs have shruuk iu value be-
vaul al expectation. and much as we
euiclyorej ,0 avert suspension, we
I..gn h..r forced I'D f. No outside
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND
In Session at Toledo-Judge II. II. Coeh-
ran Delivers Address of Welcome.

ToLrpo. September l7.-At II a. IA.
the Society of the Army Of the Cumber.
berland began its reunion at Memorial
Han The trcasurer's report showed a
balance of s.. 100 on hand. The com
mittce on membership reported in favor
of not changing the present provision
regarding honorary membership, and
unfayorably upon allowing the children
of members to join the society. The
nermauont committees were appointed
and a message OF fraternal greeting sent
IN the Army of West Virginia. now in
session at Parkersburg. Atteradjourn-
mant the members We're driven In car
riagcs about the city.
Intheeyening the society was escorted
TO Memorial Hall by the local military
for formal reception. After prayer
Judge Z. II. Cochran delivered the adj
dress of welcome, which was responded
IN by GeneIal Rosecrans in three
minute speech. General Yates Thurs
ton. Of Nashville, then delivered the an-
nual Grafton. The meeting closed with
camp fire. 40 which remarks were
made by number Of comrades.
Tomorrow the closing business meet
ing will be held, and the reunion close
with a banquet at the Boody House al
night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18
erArEMALA's DEFENSE.
irving to saddle the Blame ON Captain
Pitt.

CITY OF MEXICO, september 1'.-Ihe
Guatemalan governments documents
lav the blame for Barrundia,s death ON
Can't. PITT. who only partially disarmed
Barrundia when he boarded the steamer
no Acapulco. .,.
saws: Guatemala was forced 10 war
not so much By Salyadoran happenings
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

w. II Hired DIV ThIeve.s

LoNDoN, December IA dispatch
has been received On this city from
Granada. which gives currency 10 the
report that the fire in the AIhambra
Palace was Of incendiary origin and
that IL wa, the work Of thieves who set
fire o. the historic building in order Ia
screen the theft OF some Of the many
work, ~ art contained iu thc palace.
The damage % the Alhambra amounts
Z. --n nuu
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Editor Watt Warren, now OF Nelson
Vile, Ohio, is here.
Editor Matt Holt, Of the Weston Re
publican. is in the city.
Governor Fleming held quite lcycc
at the Blcuny this morning.
Major Dowusain and quite number
of Putnam county people came up yes
tcrday.
Major Barclay, Lieut.. French, Capt.
Colmar and number OF others are here
from PittSburg, Pa.
Capt. r. II. Mckee, one Of the Vice
Presidents of the Society of the Army of
West Virginia, is at the Blenny.
Mr.. George Mallory, a member OF one
of the Reunion committees, has the
REGISTERS thanks for kindnesses.
Can't. W. II. Collett, of Knoxville,
Tenn, formerly a citizen of this city.
arrived to-day to attend the Reunion.
Major Simpson, the General Manager
of the affair. is one OF the best eXccu-
tive officers connected with the Re
union.
Mr.. d. r. Stutlcr, Of Doddridge, who
is - years old. came in to-day. The
old gentleman saw a steamboat to-day
for the first time in his life.
Generals Hayes, Gibson, and num-
Der Of other noted Buckeye statesmen,
and old soldiers, were given u cordial
reception this morning at the Hotel
Rlauncrhassctt.
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THE CENTRAL STRIKE OFF.

The OniciaI Notice Read in All the New
York Central Assemblies.
ALBANY, y. y, September 17.-The
order declaring the New York Central
strike OH. was read this morning i'm
every local assembly between New York
and Buffalo. 1t cmauated from head
quarters of District Assembly No. 2iG.
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rll.bars steel Wen In WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. September lS.-Gcu. L..
u. tiIbugh. representing the Shoeu-
berger steel Company. and j. e. Porter
o. rEe Spraug Iron and Steel Company
arrived here to-day t1 urge upon the
tariff conference au increase of the rate
on ,toe. plates over chat fixed by the
Senate b.L They viii not Doe able TO
present their views to the conference,
D., uo hearings win 0e given. but they
wI talk t0 tle members individually
and l0 what they can iu that way.
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as by the fact that the time Menendez
was murdered and Ezeta came into
power, revolutionary bands were formed
ON the frontiers of Salvador and Mexico,
near Guatemala. 1t was in consequence
of the formation OF these bands that
Guatemala armed herself. Salvador
pretended to consider this a threat, and
war enSued without Guatemala wishing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

GEORGETOWN, O., September I'm
the 97oth ballot in the Eleventh District
democratic Congressional Convention
Messrs. Hough and Taylor Withdrew
and Hon. j. NJ, PattiSOn was nominated
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CHOLERA SPREADING.
II is Attacking the Upper Glasses in Span.
ish Towns

MADRID. September l7.-The hot
weather has increased the number OF
cholera victims in Toledo and Valencia
aud has caused the appearance Of the
disease I'm many villages.
In Albaccte, Alicante, Ca>tellon d,
La Plana, Tarragoua and Toledo, Tia,
epidemic is attacking the upper classes
Most of the victims are women or chill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

II. Mckee, Chaplain J. w. Bolton, Gen.
w. b. Curtis, Capt. E. L. Ewing, Col.
Gilmer, Gen. w. II. Enochs.
Committee on Next Meeting-Gen.
Duval, Capt. c. +. Irwin, Major ]. w.
Overturf, Capt. a. II. Lang, Gen. V. II.
Bukey.
Committee to Select Contributions for
the Crooks Monument-Capt. j. L. Bots
ford, Gen. l. II. Duyal, Gen. Bukey,
Gen. II. F. Deyol, Major Il. VI. Skinner,
Capt. J. VI. Burns.
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MILLIONS HOMELESS.
Ravages OF the Hoods and Cholera in
China.

SAN FRANcI-co. September l7.-The
steamship City Of Rio Janeir0 arrived
this morning from Hong Kong and YO-
kohama. via Victoria; Il: c.
She brings Chinese adyices TO August
81. and japanese adyices 10 August 20.
The Yellow river food and other floods
continue 10 absorb attention ia China.
In the province Of Chihli 4,OOO,O peo-
pie are homeless and the misery in Shan
tung is almost as great.
Cholera is prevalent in Shanghai and
also iu the Northern districts. Several
Europeans have succumbed 70 IT,
VIII Langden. who killed his wife's mur
derer AZ ClinfOn. Ia was released
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

NEw YORK, September Will com.
tnued heavy rains business in dry eo3i.
was considerably moderated az first hand.
but loDoers had surprisingly good 1u.
ness under the circumstances Prices are
firm Ia most an cases
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

Lightning struck telephones In the Flen
ing building, Jersey CITY. doing sl0Dnl
damage and cutting OF telephone connee-
tion with New York
~ Hartman. Tenn, two little DAUGHTER.
OF samuel Goddert, u and "a wears. wen.
struck by an engine on the Belt Inc road
] ly injured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-09-18

The treaty of peace, consisting Of
nine articles, was signed by the Minis
terS of the United States, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua, France, Spain, Belgium and
the Charges d'AffairS Of England and
Germany.
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THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
Songs and Addresses-An Eulogy of Cen
Crooks-Politics Introduced.

II L interior
Of the tent
was crowded
with people
before t h &
session began
in the after.
noon, hun
drcds being
compelled tC
stand outside
or go away.
The number
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BOOM FOR SLAVE TRADERS.
Sorry Commentary on williams Glib
Professions


ZANZIBAE. September l1.-Thc >iay-
cry proclamation was signed by the
German commanders of the respective
stations Broker houses now full of
slaves. have been established under
German license. Permits To- recover
rnaways will lead 20 much Kidnapping
uf free natives Tho news of the proc
lamation has spread over the whole
coast. and traffic has revived tO au cX-
tent unknown IN thirty years.
BERLIN. September l7.-Ohicial cir
cles and the Government newspapers
take the tone of the Past in regard 10 the
slavery question in Africa. The liberal
press. ON the other hand, loudly con-
demns the action Of the German author
titles at Bagamoyo.
LONDON, September l7.-The morn
ing paper, are full OF diatribcs against
the German slayc decree at BagamOyO,
which +, denounced as q mon-trOus per-
version OF treaty ,tipulations, and sad
commentary upon Emperor Williams
glib profession, OF humanity IL is dee
clarcd to bee the duty OF the civilized
world To protest against Germany
action.
False Report.
BERLIN, September l7.-The Ro'cl-
rqnzcigc. says that thr principal Ger
man official OF Zanzibar replying TO
cable dispatch from the home govern
mcnt on the subject. denies that
proclamation sanctiJning slave dealing.
has been published 40 Bagamoyo. The
false report. he says was probably cir
culatcd by the Arabs.
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weston window Gla1, mus.

CHcAco. September l.-Thc West
crn Window Gla,, Manufacturer. lr
session here from aii part, OF the cDuu-
try west OF the Alleghenics completed
their work to-day The result +, that
the output OF all the flct0rIe, thi- sid
of Ptt>burg is 90 Doe under ono
control. Tho smaller house. wcre mot
inclined 90 surrender their rights to iu-
dependent action without a handsome
equivalent. After two days discussion.
however, their objection. wer.
overcome, and the proposed arr.,.
ment with some modification.
was accepted by the convention. Tho d..
100 attendance 40 the meeting were tcry
,ecrctiye tonight. bir it is rcDOrI.l
that the American Glass Company. r.-
Gently incorporated under the lHino..
statutes, is 10 Dee the visible head
of the Associated Western GIa..
manufacturers, inst rs the United Ga-.
Co. of New York represents the com
binod factories east OF Pitt,burg. THE
object is 10 regulate production and
maintain prices. The new company. r
is stated, has a capital OF t.n million
dollars
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II THE GHANIrE STATE.
Proceedings AT the Republican state Con
Ygutiou.


CONCORD, y. H., September l9.-Ih.
Republican State Convention was called
90 order shortly after Do o'clock ih..
morning and Joshua g.. Bellows wa- u-
mcdiately elected permanent chairman.
Tho usual committees were then an-
pointed.
On taking the chair Mr. BELOW.
spoke at length, cougratulatng fhe
party ON 10, restoration 90 power u fhc
nation and the results of the work 0.
the past two years in the addition ol -.N
new States. AID save possibly One Eo
publican: the additional representation
gained boy Republican States boo Dou-
grc,s through the new ccasu. tI.
Legislation effected through thc cUlr-
age honesty and ability OF Speaker
Reed aud the latter's yindicltiou 300 'Ie
polls.
The work OF the Republican party u
the passage of the Tariff. Silver arI
Original Package bills was commended.
and the hope expressed chat the Federal
Elections BIN would also becom. Boss.
Allusion was made t0 thr pl--le. ol
thc Bankruptcy bin, and thc act tY r.
ilcNc the oNcrhurdencd supreme iNNf
Each one of thc aforementioned DI.
was defended by thc speaker lir
denied the charge that tho Republican
party had been oNtraYagant in State.
administration. defended .is atDud.
on the liquor question, and closed
with touching reference to tlr
State leader Rollins Marstou anI
Tappan- who have passed away during
the year.
The names OF Hiram a. TmHe. of
PittsicId, and Joseph A. Walker w.r
then placed before thc convention ul
Governor, and on thc first ballot InuI.
was nominated.
Senator Chandler reported thc r..a'..
tiou-. which were adopted. after which
thc convention adjourned.
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GLORIOUS TINE
1T TIE BIG REUNION At PARKERSBURG
YESTERDAY.
A Procsssion-SOugs and Speeches at the CamE
Grounds-Gen. PowelIs Eloquent Eulogy On
Zen. Crook-A DemagOgue Tries 70
Make a Political Speech

s,3eeiai telegram 10 The REGISTER.
PAuEERsBURG, w. VA, September l..