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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-31
WHEELING, W. MORNING. MAY 81 1890

weaknesses, the limitations, the imper-
fections incident TO human nature and
which every man must humbly acknowl-
ebge his share in, may here be dropped
from view and the model to be initiated
is made up of those noble and generous
qualities which were so marked in the
man we honor to-day. The people of
this land, far and near, at this very
hour decorating the graves Of their fall
en- patriots and heroes with affectionate
and heartfelt love and reverence. Our
task is part Of theirs. We join our
countrymen in their loving duty, This
memorial is a permanent decoration OF
the tomb where lies the body of
\ SOLDIER AND A PATRIOT,
whose services to his country were so
great and so brilliant that the dignity
of this structure and the durability of
this monument only gives fitting ex-
preston to the solidity OF trust, the
honor and the regard with which the
American people cherish the memory of
such as he. May II be TO us and our
children the continuing lesson in pa
triotic endeavOr which il was designed
to be, and may many generations as
they look upon it find it stimulating
them to that nobler manhood which
shall develop our free institutions into
all they ought to be.
The Hallelujah Chorus, by Handel,
was next sung, after which President
Harrison, Vice President Morton, the
members and eX-memberS OF the Cabi-
net, the General OF the army and the
Governor Of Ohio were presented. This
was followed by brief ceremonies by the
Knights Templar, after which the d0X-
ology was sung and the benedictiOn pro-
nounced by Rev. T. ID. Powers, ID. ID.
Then followed an impressive service
by the knights Templar, Grand Captain,
General NJ. j. Hook, Grand Commander
Henry Perkins and Grand Prelate l.. +.
Van Cleve, officiating. The service con-
sisted of responsive reading, music and
the invocation by the Grand Prelate,
whic was Solcmnly delivered, and was
listened to with rapt attention through
out. This closed the exercises and the
crowds returned to the city.
The day is perfect and not a cloud
can be seen in the sky.
The procession, which was a very
long one, was viewed by two solid lines
of people extending from Erie street to
Lake View Cemetery, five miles. Presi-
dent Harrison, Gen. Sherman, ex-Presi-
dent Hayes, Vice President Morton and
Gen. Schofeld were applauded very
frequently. The spectacle, barring
Garfeld'S funeral procession was the
most imposing ever seen in Cleveland.
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sCOTCH-IRIsH CONGRESS.


i
burg.
PITTSBURG, May 30-Far more people
attended the session Of the Scotch-Irish
Congress in Mechanical Hall this morn
ing than yesterday. Many members
from far away also having swcllcd the
number. There was Mr.. =. j. Alex
ander, Secretary Of the California
Scotch-lrish society; Rev. DR.. MofTett. q
Presbyterian clergyman, Of Lexington,
Va; Dr. Henry Mcdonnell, Vice Prcsi-
don't OF the Kentucky society, and
others. The meeting was opened boy
President Bonner at 1920 o'clock. and
after prayer by Rev. DR.. J. j. MoGctt,
President Of Washington and jefferson
College, Hon. John Dalzell, OF this city.
was introduced and spoke on The
Scotch-Irish of Western Pennsylvania.
He was followed by lIon.W T.. Robinson.
oof Brooklyn, who read an interesting
paper on "John Preston and his de-
scendantS." The meeting took recess
until o'clock tonight. In the mean
time, the visitors will attend memorial
services, after which they will be shown
about the city. At a meeting of the
Committee Of the Whole, held later tho
following officers were elected: Prcsi-
dent. Robert Bonner, New York: Vice
PrcSident-in-Gcneral. DIR. j. :. Mackin-
tosh, Philadelphia; First Vice President
at-large, Joseph L. Johntton. Birming-
ham, Ala: Second Vice Presidential
Large, Il. Il. Wright. Nash
yill:e Vice President-at-IaTge for
British America, Mr.. Thomas Kerr,
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THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
A Pleasant Reunion of the Forces at Fort
Gibson.

New ORLEANS, May 30.-The Plea
inillo Port Gibson special says: A large
excursion party arrived here this morn
ing from the Blue and Gray reunion OF
Vicksburg. in response to an invitation
from the Claiborne County Memorial AS
sociation, C. 5. A. They were accom-
panied by the Continental Band of New
Orleans and section of the Warren
Light Artillery. The city was elabo-
rately decorated with flowers. The
guests were escorted TO the barbecue
grounds, where an address Of welcome
was made by the mayor.
Col. Martin then spoke of the blend
ing of the blue and the gray In uniform
and spirit and impressed his audience
with the sincerity with which we greet
ed our guests.
Col. J. Grover replied on the part OF
the blue and made a fine address, which
was enthusiastically received. Other
speeches followed and with an old fash
ioned barbecue dinner, To which all
done Justice. The guests impressed
themselves upon our people most favor
ably and we but hope that all reunions
will be as pleasant and agreeable as this.
To the good people of Vicksburg we are
materially indebted for eXertions in
making this meeting a success,
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GOFF'S BITTER PILL.
STEVE ELKINS TREADS ON THE TOES OF THE
HAUGaTY WEST vIRGINlAN.
The Narrow Limits u Which COTS Political lnHu-
ence is Now Confnsd-He Drops in the
Back Ground-SOme Of the
Causes Of His Grievance.
Snecial 1llearam % ae Regisier.

Special telegram 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Now it is
given out that Steve Elkins may not
run for Congress against Mr.. Wilson,
but there are reasons to suspect that
this rumor is circulated for some pur-
pose of misleading nature. Until the
last few days the Republican leaders OF
West Virginia who temporarily abide
in Washington, agreed in the declara-
tion that Elkins would certainly make
the race. The rImor Of doubt seems TO
be an after-thought, possibly with the
idea of deceiving the Democrats rs TO
the real purpose Of the Republicans. 1t
may be, however, that Elkins will hesi-
tate TO put himself up as a public target,
that he
MAY FEEL. DISINCLINED
to have his whole record opened up, lol
If he enters the race Mr.. Wilson Will
not be left to fight his battle alone. In
the first place the Democratic party
which admires and estcems Mr.. wilson,
will give him united and cordial sup
port and aid; and, in the second place,
there are Republicans and Democrats
who are anxious TO get chance Tor
fair. square strike at Elkins. These
latter will gladly take advantage of the
opportunity offered by his candidacy
TO "get even" for real or fancied grleV-
ances against the man who aspires to
succeed Gen. Goff, late boss. 1t
must be humiliating TO Gen. Con
I IL Axrf.lt
his party rushes to the support
of Elkins because of the belief that the
latter will tap barrel" and Literally
distribute its contents. General Con Is
scarcely mentioned since Elkins-thls
new Richmond-entered the field. lie
is shamefully ignored, and it is an open
secret that Goff and his immediate and
faithful friends are really indignant at
the treatment he has received. 1t will
he remembered that during tiIe pending
of the gubernatoral contest the REGIS
TER published an interview with Gcner-
al Goff. in which he complained OF the
Indifference shown him by the Republi-
can Committee and Of the treatment he
had received at the hands OF the admin
istration. By the latter GoH was al
most wholly ignored. Since then
HIS CAUSE OF GRIEVANCE
has largely increased. All that he is
allowed is now and then to name pet
ty postmaster in Mr. Wilson's district:
He is not given anything in the Third
district. There McGinniS is allowed to
boss.
The striking feature OF Republican
politics in West Virginia is that the
party leaders seem inclined to hold Goh
responsible for past defeats. This feel
ing mas no doubt been inspired by ElkinS
and his henchmen. They are contend
ing that the party needs new blood;
new leadership and documents have
been prepared for circulation crediting
Elkins with neariy all of the wonderful
growth and development of the State.
1t is already apparent that the Elkins
barrel is on tap and it threatens to over
whelm Goff as Ae has already been
humiiatcd.
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A SERIOUS CHARGE
Brought Against Daniel Conway. Of
Fulton.


Fulton.
Yesterday, Tillie Wurster. a North
Wheeling girl, went before Justice W
! II. Davis. and swOre out warrant Tor
Daniel Conway, Of Fulton, charging
him with an attempt 10 commit rape on
her, last Tuesday afternoon. on oath
the girl made the following statement.
"On Tuesday afternoon, about one
o'clock, | left my home In town and
went out on the Nichols farm, back of
Fulton, 10 gather greens. | have often
gone there for greens. Tuesday after
noon, when ! was about half
mile from Mr. Nichols house,
In hollow, and while going
towards the house, net the old man.
(pointing to Conaway) coming towards
me, and going In the direction Of Full
ton. As we passed each other, he asked
me TO take a walk with him. / said /
would not. He then asked me the see
ond time, and made the same reply.
He caught hold Of me. and threw me- on
the grass, and held me down by both
arms for about half an hour / screamed
murder" but there was no one near
enough to hear me. ! struggled until
got away from him and ran 20 Mr..
Nichols house and gave the alarm"
The warrant for COnaway's arrest was
given to Officer Terrell, and he went
over to Fulton to get his man. lie found
Conoway, but the latter refused 10 20
with him, threatening him with cane.
Finally he surrendered. and was brought
to town. On being arraigned before the
Justice he was committed, in default Of
II 900 for a hearing at : o'clock last
night, and at that hearing, when the
girls story was heard, he was again
committed, in default OF $1,000. for
Court.
Conoway Is large, rough-looking
man, 81 years OF age. He took his ar
rest very cody, and seemed to care little
for the charge. He was formerly river
man, but has been living on the Mich
OILS farm.
The complainant is 2s years OF age.
and seems 10 be little of a. 10 her
mental condition.
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LAYING the Corner Stone.

Troy, y. Y. May 3O.-The laying Of
the corner stone Of the Renessalar
county soldiers and sailors monument
was feature OF the observance Of
Memorial day in this city. At Wash
ingtOn square, the site OF the monu-
ment, grand stand was erected 10 hold
l,GOO persons. On the platform were
700 school children who sang patriotic
songs.
The corner stone was laid by Col, C.,
L. Macarthur, President Of the Monu-
ment Association. He made the dedl-
catory address. Rev. Peter Hayer-
mans, the oldest Catholic priest in ser
vice in the United States aud who kept
the stars and stripes flying from the
steeple Of ST. Mary's church in thi.
city all during the war, made an al.
dress.
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At Martins Ferry.

Decoration Day was observed here TO a
greater extent Yesterday than was ever
known in the history of Martins Ferry.
Early in the morning the flags that were
presented TO the public schools by the
Senior and Junior Order of American
Mechanics" were unfurled over the North
and South school houses by a committee
appointed TO hoist the fiags-for the North
school being Robert Duff and James Raj
ston, and on the South school VIM. Coss
and Harry Chessell. The Bellaire firemen
came up ON the c. & p X. X. early in the
morning There We're 100 Of them. headed
by Chief Muth, and they made splendid
appearance. The different orders began TO
in line little before nine. The
First Ward Company was the first
of the home companies to put
in an appearance, headed by the
Martins Ferry Cornet Band, which rem
dered excellent music They marched TO
Fourth street and was joined by the 9TH
ers The line Of march was as follows
First, the Fire Department; Hook and
Ladder Co, drawn by four horses, com
posing T. men; Bellaire Firemen, 100 men !;
First Ward Hose Company, Ii men; Sec
ond Ward, IL men. and the Third Ward. IL
men; then came the Grand Army, with 20
men. followed by the school children, of
which there were about LOO; then came
the American Mechanics, headed by the
Union Cornet Band of -Etnaville. There
were about 1000 in line when they started
down Hanover to Second, down Second 10
Clay. down Clay TO First, down First TO
Washington, up Washington TO Second, up
Second to Locust, up Locust TO Third, up
Third TO Clay, up QClay to Fourth,
80, IN,,,.th "a HapnVar mn Han
over to Fifth and up Fifth to the
Walnut Grove. where the memorial SER
vices were held. After singing by the
choir. Prof T.. T.. Sparks introduced the
Rev. G.. c. Sedgwick, who delivered the
Grafton Of the day. At the conclusion OF
the services the G.. a. X. led the procession
out of the Grove, where they opened ranks
to let the school children march through,
followed by the 4. O. U. NJ, with the G..
A. X. next, followed by the fire department,
when they proceeded TO the Central school,
where the following exercises took place
Star Spangled Hammer Union Cornet Band
Invocation on.................Re Rev. II, y. Campbell
Song" America" a"...,..,,........B By l,lm Pupils
Presentation Address. ........ Rev. |. :. Winters
Soug-"Red. White and Blue '........ BY Pupils
During which the flag was unfurled by Matt
Aldridge. OF the Seniors. assisted by Jas.
Ralston and Harry Chessell. Of the Juniors.
Response .........-..........S .Supt. T.. T.. Sparks
Music-Hail Columbia, Union Cornet
Band-after which the different orders,
sc, marched to their hall and dispersed.
The Grand Army met their hall ut
o'clock and proceeded TO the cemetery and
decorated the graves Of the dead heroes,
In the morning at the Grove the Junior Or
der had the picture of the lodge taken; also
the Third Ward Hose Company and the
Hook and Ladder Company. Chiefs Dun
ming, Of Wheeling, George Muth, Of Bell
aire, and A. X. Ong, OF Martins Ferry,
were taken with the group Of the Hook and
Ladder Company.
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Smashed All Record.

New YORK, May 3O.-The Normannia,
the latest addition to the fleet of the Ham
burg-American Packet Co., company came
into port this morning. She covered her
self with glory by smashing all records for
maiden voyages and fulfilled the expecta-
tions of her owners and admirers. Her
trip was from Hamburg and SOuthamp
ton and she made the voyage from Queens
town to New York in six days, five hours
and one minute The best previous record
was made by the Columbia of the same
line in six days, five hours and forty'siS
,,,fp
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A French Love Story,
NO. 321

account of the curve. The stories oil
the engineer and fireman have not been
obtained, as they disappeared as soon as
rescued. The scene at the morgue on
Washington street, was terrible one
Hudreds OF anxious people catered IN
front of the building and struggling TO
gain admittance. The building was
in charge OF Sheriff Hale
who with large force
OF deputies and police kept the crowd
back. One white-haired old man fran
tically sought to gain admittance, say
ing he was looking for his boy. There
are no boys in here, said the sheriff.
Then he was 35 years old, said the old
man. but he was my only SON."
The people who lost their lives were
nearly all OF the better classes and be-
lOnged to well-known San Francisco and
Oakland families.
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THOUSANDS IN LINE.
The Great Metropolis Pays Her Respects
TO the Comrades.

New YORK, May 3O.-The parade in
this city to-day, though not as large as
that OF the recent celebration, was
equally as fine. Fully 10000 people
participated, and the avenues along the
line OF march were crowded with peo-
pie. The parade started at Central
Park, Fifty-ninth street and Fifth Ave
nue.. and proceeded down Fifth Avenue
to the reviewing stands at Madison and
| Union squares, and thence to the Ma
tional monument At the graves the
exercises were: Ceremonies by the
Grand Army of the Republic;
strewing Of flowers by the public school
children and military company; music
by a select choir, Decoration" and
Let Them Rest" The line of march
then proceeded to the rostrum at the
south end Of the grounds. Here Hon.
Edward McPhetSOn acted as master OF
ceremonies, and the prayer was made
bv Rev. w. III. Keith, of Luzerne
county. There was music by the choir,
dropping from ranks, an Grafton by
Senator ingalls,, music, 'Oh starry
Flag" and a benediction Oy Rev. {. a.
! Hay, of Gettysburg.
The Congressional delegates will rest
at the Blue Mountain house. Pen Mar,
tonight, and leave for Washington to-
morrow morning by Baltimore and Ohio
railroad via Antietam.
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Appropriate Exercises at Falrmont.

| Special Telegram 10 Ne HegiS'tF.
FAIRMoNr, V. VA, May 30.-Nery
appropriate Memorial services were
conducted by the G.. a. Il. and Sons of
Veterans here to-day. They marched
this morning from their hall on Main
street to Woodlawn and the old Fair
mont cemeteries, and the graves of their
comrades were strewn with beautiful
flowers. This afternoon they marched
to the Alfred Fleming grave yard
where appropriate exercises were also
held, and the graves there were like
wise remembered.
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Soldiers Honored at Weston.

Speci1I IeTtgTdW 70 nc AtyI7IsF
WESTON, w. VA, May 30.-Decocra'
tion Day was generally observed here
to-day, a large crowd participating in
the ceremonies. The parade began al
l. and flowers were Strewn at > p. m,
followed by addresses by all the clergy
men of this city, and Rev. Bolton, OF
Palatine. The Weston Light Guards,
Knights Of PythiaS, Loyal Legion and
Knights of st. George were in line, the
Grand Army of the Republic being in
command.
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italian Miner Killed.

PrrrsBURG, May 9O-A Punxsutawney,
Pa. special says Vincenzo Feraro, an
Italian miner. was shot and killed by Offi-
Ger John McGovern this afternoon. Feraro
was intoxicated and had started out to
clean out the town. McGovern ordered
him TO surrender, when Feraro opened fire
upon him. Several shots were exchanged,
McGovern receiving an ugly flesh wound.
but he finally brought his man down with
n shot through the abdomen. Feraro had
a wife and five children in Italy.
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Tho Day at Parkersburg.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
PARKERsBUEG, May 30.-Decoration Day
was generally observed by our citizens.
The graves Of both Union and Confederate
dead were decorated with flowers and ever
green. Camp Jenkins Post, ex,Confederate
veterans and their lady friends decorated the
graves of the dead Confederates in River
view and Holidays Cemeteries, while the
Andrew Mathes Post, G.. A. r., performed
the same sacred duty at the different ceme-
teries. Many eX-soldiers went TO Grafton
on an excursion, to be present at the deco
ration of the State Cemetery.
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uonorIng the Heroes in Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 3O.-Decoration Day is
being generally observed in this city.
Business is suspended. The day is
bright and warm; this morning the
Grand Army Posts of the city gathered
at their respective headquarters, and led
by bands Of musicians and carrying
wreathS and flowers, proceeded to the
cemeteries where the graves of the
soldier dead were decorated.
CHICAGO. May 3O.-In addition to
decorating the Park statues, the usual
military and civic parade was had this
afternoon. The day was excessively
hot for this season of the year, the ther-
mometer marking 90 degrees at , o'clock
this afternoon,
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SAD END OF a BALL.
a Large Number of Persons Burned to
Death.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 3O.-A
special from Fort Worth, Texas, says
the Spring Palace was burned tonight
during the progress of large ball, al
which there were present many of tho
most prominent people from all ovel
the State. A large number of persons
were burned to death.
FoRr WORTH, May 3O.-The Texas
Spring Palace was burned to the
ground at 1890 tonight. One life was
lost and five persons were injured. The
loss is estimated at 100000. As the cX-
hibition was to have closed on Sunday,
and Il grand ball was the
closing event of tonight, sew
eral thousand persons were present.
1t is impossible to find out whether the
loss of life is large or not, but many
think none were burned. Again many
fear that at least % persons have per
iShed and some even place the number
larger All estimates are merely con
iecturcd at this writing.
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Veterans of Kanawha County.

Special Telegram 10 me htgiettF'
CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 30.-Mem.
orial day passed off very quietly. The
parade was larger than ever before and
veterans from all parts of the kanawha
Valley were present to take part in the
exercises. The streets were decorated
irrespective of politics or feeling of the
residents. At the cemetery speeches
were made. a lunch eaten and war time
music INDUCED in. The graves were
decorated by little girls.
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QUAY Runs Things.

BEAVER, PA, May 3O.-Returns from
Republican primaries held yesterday
was completed this afternoon. The
official count gives Townsend
for Congress, 4.4OG; Jackson, 7S7
Buay. for Assembly, 3,s07; Sterling,
9454: Mansfield, l,622; and Lockhart
1'1s5. The result is looked upon as
decisive Quay victory and a crushing de
feat TO the factions opposing him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-31

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. 1t
never fails to cure old chronic cases Of
long standing.
Judge Coons, Maysville, KY, says:
"Dr. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
cured me after years Of suffering"
For sale by Logan Drug Co.
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Flag Hosting.

Members of the G.. A. r., the Jr. o. U.
A. NJ. and the Patriotic Sons of America
marched TO the Fifth ward school building
Yesterday afternoon TO formally hoist TO
the breezes the new flag presented to
the school by the latter order. Quite a
large crowd of people assembled in the
vicinity, notwithstanding the suns hot
rays. A new band composed OF members
of the Jr. O. u. A. NJ, under leadership OF
Prof. McClelland, made the music, and as
they played. the flag, handsome silk one,
was hauled to its place on the pole amidst
the cheers of the crowd, and chorus OF
school children sang THE Red White and
Blue
Rev. w. G.. Riheldaffer then formally
presented the flag on behalf of the Jr. o. L.
A. NJ. He referred TO the value OF patriot
ism being instilled in the minds of children
and the difference between this and other
countries where men are menials while
here they are kings.
Professor Anderson, Superintendent OF
Schools, responded and received the flag
on behalf Of the schools. He said patriot
ism ought to be encouraged, and went on TO
explain the symbolism Of the American
flag, the colOrs, stars, stripes, &c.
George Waterhouse, on behalf OF the
school, in a.neat speech, received the nag,
after which short speeches were made by
w. S. Meek. of Holiday Post, and Samuel
Nesbitt, Esq. The chorus sang America"
Frank Dow, Master of Ceremonies, made
brief remarks, and the affair was at an end.
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Fitting Ceremonies at Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 5O.-Memo-
rial Day is being generally observed in
this city. This morning lifting cere-
monies were conducted at Union, Elm
wood and ST. Mary'S cemeteries, under
the direction of G. \. r. Posts. \ great
narade will occur this afternoon.
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Minchester. virginia.

WINCHESTER, VA, May 3o.-The To-
cal q. 4. X. Post, accompanied by the
winchester Light Infantry and citi-
zens, marched to the Nationol Cemetery
this morning, and after appropriate
ceremonies, decorated with flowers, the
graves of the Union dead.