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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
A SAINT INDEED.
A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL WHO BEARS A
HARD BURDEN
Of Calumny and RsprOach for Number Of Years
Comes Out Of the Fire Better than Refined
Gold in Regard to His Character-The
Vlllainous Plot of Scoundrel

BURLINGTON, a., December 13.-The
good people of Burlington are severely
worked up over a scandal in connection
with the Rev. Euclid B. Rogers, pastor OF
the First Baptist Church here. About
year ago Mr.. Rogers accepted temporary
call here, coming from Franklin, Pa,
where he was pastor of the First Baptist
Church Although married he did not
bring his wife with him. He had not been
here long before rumors began TO circulate
that he had left Franklin under cloud and
his name was connected unfavorably with
a lady in Franklin. Rogers stated 10 the
church officers that he had left his wife on
account of her unwifely conduct, and out Of
no fault of his. This statement was tele-
graphed to an Eastern paper and came
to the cars of the Franklin Baptist people
who Immediately held meeting and adopt
ed lengthy resolutions. They charged Rogers
with having made an engagement TO marry
pretty typewriter girl of his congregation
while vet living with has lawful wife. Then
by cruelty he drove his wife TO secure a
divorce, charging her with intidelity. 1t
was also charged that while receiving
large salary, besides considerable sums in
donations from church members, he left
town owing many debts. These resolutions,
with numerous sworn statements, letters,
etc, from various ucdCOllS anu CitlGCHS Va
Franklin, were sent 10 the church people
here.
A committee was appointed to investi
gate the matter thoroughly. The COM
mittee has now reported TO Church meet
ing at great length, citing the charges and
bringing counter answers, which in their
mind justified a complete eXoneration OF
Mr.. Rogers. The meeting lasted more
than two hours, and when the case was eX-
haustively presented and the final vote
taken, Mr.. Rogers was fully and entirely
exonerated, every person present, without
a single exception so voting. They found
that there existed a gigantic conspiracy OF
which a wealthy individual in Franklin.
Pa, is the head and front, and
who has undertaken to besmirch the char
acter of good man and destroy his
influence in the church. 1t was public
! boast of this blatant rich man, says the re
port, that he would spend $4,000 TO ruin
| the good name of Mr. Rogers and drive him
| from the church, simply because he has be-
come interested in the woman from whom
Mr.. Rogers was divorced, who was the
guilty party, and for whose sake Rogers
had suffered humiliation rather than ex-
pose her frailtes. Rev. Mr.. Rogers was
| overwhelmed with congratulations by the
members of his congregation. He has been
rendered and accepted permanent charge
of a church here. The HdUkeye will pub
| lish in the morning ten-columD review OF
the evidence on both sides.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
4 SILVER POOL
Composed Of Senators and Representa-
tiVes-An Investigation 10 he Made.

Composed Of senators and representa-
tives-An Investigation 20 he Made.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December l3.-By
invitation OF the Committee on Rules, Rep
resentative Dockery, of Missouri, to-day
appeared before that body in order 10 make
a statement relative 10 his resolution for
an inquiry as - the allegation that twelve
Senators and fifteen Representatives were
parties 10 a silver pool prior TO the passage
Of the Silver bill, through which pool
l5,OOO,OOO IN profits We're earned.
Mr. Dockery stated that he had no per-
SOual knowledge of the facts in the case
His resolution cited a statement made IN a
special dispatch 70 the St. Louis Globe
Democrat. While Gisclaiming any know
ledge as 70 the truth of the dispatch, Mr..
Dockery called the attention of the com
mittee 10 the fact that on June -, 1890, MIR.
Conger. the Chairman of the Committee on
Coinage Weights and Measures, had used
the following language: why. Mr.. Chair
man. l have been invited time and again 10
ioin silver pools, but Is long as hold a
seat on this floor or stand here my vote
shall be cast and my voice raised for the
people of this country. for the laborng men
of this country, for the savings bank de
pOsitOrS Of this country, for the crippled
and SCARED soldiers OF this country, III
stead of a few bullion owners.
I Mr. Dockery thought that the matter de-
served investigation, and the committee
took the subiec. under Amusement
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
The financial Dilemma.

WASHINGTON, December 13.-The Cabi-
net meeting yesterday considered the tinan
cial condition of the country, and as re
suit the President, it is understood viii
send q message TO Congress early neX'
week suggesting as a measure of relief the
enactment of legislation for the issue Of ad
ditional currency based on the increased
purchase of silver.
Secretary Window, who is in New York
city to-day onferring with bankers as te
the best method of affording prompt relief
is said TO favor the purchase of the presen
stock of silver amounting to about $4,000,
600 ounces and the purchase also of an addi
tioual amount equal to the annual retire
ment of National bank notes estimated a
$50, ,OOO. 900, thereby adding about $4,000,
600 10 the circulation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
MARTINS FERRY.

What is the matter with our Electric
Light Company, and why is 1t that Coun-
Gil, or Council Committee on Lights do
not compel the company to either keep
their lamps in good shape or throw up
the contract and let the city build plant
Of her own! tits getting to be unbearaole
On Jefferson street, the most dangerous
place in the city, at the Bridge, near the
Wine cellar, not { light these dark nights
II the Company cannot get lamp 10 take
the place of the one burned out, let them
take one from some place where il is not so
badly needed, and place it at the bridge
until they can get a new one. Unless
something is done very soon TO give us a
better light, the people will petition Coun-
Gil TO build plant, 10 be run in the inter
est of the citizens, and it cannot be done
too soon.
HAt the Hardly Able ball Friday evening,
at Seiferth's hall, Charlie Crosby won the
gents prize and Miss Hattie Almonds the
ladies prize. There was large crowd
present.
Moses Mccain. the engineer on the Gil
max, was hurt yesterday morning while re-
pairing the steam chest of the engine. His
injuries are painful but not serious.
Quail shooting in this State ended yes
terday.
me AdJuOllC ldll ttb u tHS Pooe
few nights, was well attended by our clti-
zens.
Go to Hanes' News Stand, where you
can get your Toys for 90 per cent less than
they can be purchased for at any other
place
Robert Francis, of Updegraff, Jefferson
county, is visiting friends in Martins Fer
ry.
The divorce suit Of Alex. Defbaugh
comes off tomorrow at St. Clairsville to-
morrow.
Grandmother Hopkins, of Benwood, is
visiting her grandson, John Tevoile
Different districts in this county are
forming charter organizations to enforce
the law against hunters.
Among the recent cases filed in Belmont
| County Common Pleas Court is that OF
Louis Long who wants $4,000 damages
! from Samuel Jones, who he charges with
alternating the affections of his wife
The second Of the series OF the Y. NJ. 1.
A. will take place on January 9TH, and
will consist OF lecture by Col. Cope
land.
The cheapest place to buy Toys is at
Hanes' News Depot, where you will nnd
an assortment of the very cheapest Toys
in the city.
The County Commissioners will, in Feb
ruary offer $1,000 of Pultney township pike
bonds for sale, and probably some of the
Pike Creek pike bonds.
The finest and best lot of Mixed Candies
and Nuts is TO be found at Jacob Lotz's. on
Fourth street Santa Claus has made this
his headquarters, and any one wanting
ANYTHING in this line of goods, or the gro
Gerry line, ought to give him u call.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
MAGGIE MITCHELL YOUNG YET.
Some of the Future Plans Of the Great
Actress.

Actress.
The name of Maggie Mitchell nowadays
seems to invariably excite inquiries as 10
her age. and every time she is piled 10 APP
near anywhere an avalanche OF questions
are nropounded in this line by a curious
nubiic. Now, the fact is, Maggie Mltcheii
E NOT near so old as most people would
nress She was born in 1882, and is conse-
ouentIv but IS years old, and the lie
and energy which she puts into those mimi
cahle iuyenile creations shows that the
GREAT actress is as yet hardly out OF her
prime. ,;,,,o o,.for,,.
ance of Little Barefoot" last evening,
Mrs. Mitchell, who by the way Is now Mrs.
Charles Abbott, accompanied Dy ner nus
band and nurse, repaired TO the McLure
House. Shortly after her arrival her nus
band ordered couple OF quail from Con
ard,s IN be sent to their apartments, also
some bass ale and lager beer. The REGIS
TrR representative chanced to meet MT.
Abbott and had a pleasant chat with MN.
He is a very large built man, and genial;
talkative and entertaining. he laughed
AT the statement in the evening paper ABOUT
Mrs. Mitchell having son ID years oiu;
sWhy.- said he, "her son is not over 10
wears old, and he is student at the Coium-
bia I Law School. She also has daughter,
and she is not over 20 years old" -,
Mr.. Abbott said that Mrs. Mitchell VIII
annear next season in a new play called
Lady Tom" written by the author OF
ssThe Editor 1t will be In the same
juvenile line and is said to be aplay irresist-
ablv attractive. Mrs. Mitchell is covering
FIVE different roles. She will appear IN
Bellaire tomorrow night, then Marietta,
Parkersburg and other towns, giving the
Christmas week to Pittsburg, then pro-
ceeding Vest -
Mr. Abbott was for seventeen years on
,be stage. but is now engaged only in the
managerial department. A telegram was
rsce;yed here last night saying that the
mother of Miss Mitchell's maid had died
suddenly. and the maid started Tor mel
home on the Pullman train.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of In
dividuals.

City Receiver Woeber is improving.
Officer Jack West is on the sick list.
E. NJ. Holiday has returned from bus
mess trip TO Michigan.
WI. Saylor has accepted position as
salesman with, Stole Bros.
The Pan Handle freight handlers will
give ball January 20, 1871.
Clark Hamilton, Jr. is able to be out
again after severe attack OF quinsy.
ia. Hobson and two ladies', of Flush
ing, registered at the Windsor yesterday.
Frank j. LeMoyne, of Washington, Pa,
is in the city TO spend Sunday.
Chief Engineer Job Abbott, of the Ter
minal Railroad Company, is in the city.
Hon. John o. Pendleton is back from an
extended trip East.
The Misses Moore, of Proctor, were in
the city last week.
J. :. Naylor and son Joe are in Sharon
on a short visit TO relatives there.
James Lantry and sister, Miss Mollie,
will leave shortly for GAINESVILLE TO vlsl'
their brother.
f. w. Cram, of Bangor, Me, who has
been the guest of Job Abbott at the Nc
Lure House, left yesterday for New YORK
Ex-Gov. Francis II. Pierpoint, OF FAR
mont. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sew
tier, in Pittsburg.
Mr.. Jesse Gill will 90 to Boston on Janu-
arv 10 to attend the international Conven-
ton which meets in that city.
Miss Eva Heath. who has been the guest
of Miss Lillian Statler, of the Island, re-
turned to her home near st. Clairsville yes
terday.
Conrad A. Sipe the General Agent OF the
Vermont Life Insurance Company for West
Virginia, left for his home at Falrmont
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Sands, OF Fairmont,
are visiting their son, Mr.. Lawrence Sands
on the Island.
Mr.. NJ. w. Lambert, who will be remem-
bered as the cashier of the Windsor, In
ISSS. is now chief clerk of The Randall.
Washington City. The friends OF Mr.
Lambert in Wheeling will be glad to learn
of his advancement.
Mr.. r. S. Kincheloe has returned home
after a brief visit to New York and eastern
cities accompanied by Mrs. A. b. Reveley
and little daughter, Annie Dade, OF Orange,
Virginia, to be the guest OF her cousin
Mrs. r. S. Kincheloe on Virginia street,
Island.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14

proceede to -e Edison automatic phono-
graph, W n .ood in another portion of
the lobby, and having adjusted the ear
pieces 10 his large. generous ears, pulled
out the bar that sets the music going and
waited AS the music struck up, gentle
smile stole over the countenance OF the
Texas statesman, ana light of deep pleas
ure shown in his blue eyes. Whatever the
tune was that the phonograph was playing,
il evidently gave Mr.. Mills great satisfac-
tiOn.
As the newspaper man, who stood by and
had watched the proceedings from the be
ginning, placed his ear in the way and was
lust able TO catch the faint sounds of the
music ana discern the tune, then he un-
derStoOd why Mr.. Mills smiled so pleas
antly His mind was evidently dwelling
on the Speakership contest, and he regard
ed the air which the phonograph was play
ing as OminOUs of the future. The air was
Near il. Very Near it,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Hitting ParnelI Between the Eyes.

KLKENNY, December 13-The commlt-
tee appointed last night to conduct the cam
paign of Sir John Pope Hennessey, the
nominee of the Mccarthy faction for MEM
ber of Parliament, held a meeting to-day
Mr.. Timothy Healy made an address in
which he attacked Mr.. Parnell for Mr..
ParnelI for employing mob violence to pre-
vent tho arguments of his opponents from
reaching the ears of the people. lie charg-
ed that Mr.. Parnell was supplying the mob
with drink, and that he was spending the
Nationalists fund. Mr.. Healy said OF the
O'Shea case that unfortunately it was not
stopped at the time of O'Shea's nomlna-
ton for Galway. but had been allowed to
grow. Mrs O'Shea was the Tory Joan OF
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14

PoTTSTowN, Pas December ia disaS-
trous fire occurred here at o'clock this
morning. The fire was discovered on the
second floor of John X. Shaner's clothing
store, and occupied by Miss Geigher, dress
maker. The alarm was quickly given, but
high wind prevailed and the flames which
originoted from and over-heated stove,
spread with wonderful rapidity and burned
out half dozen business firms and their
buildings as follows: Knights millinery
store; l.. Il w. c. Breher, dry goods; II. NJ.
Root, halter; A. Evans, book store; w;
Stone, jewelry; H. A. Custer, book and
stationary; John r. Shaner clothing; n.
Leopold. dry goods; Miss Geiger, millin-
ery. The loss is estimated at Sl50,OOO,
partially insured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Supreme Court pecisi.ns.

SDecidL TELEGRAM to the .SUlldy Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, December l3.-ln
the Supreme Court to-dE the blowing or
ders were made: Newham IS. Z. N ..
Railway Company, froI Putlam county,
writ of error allowed; bnd so. Daniels,
administrator, VS.. {. * y. Runway Com
pauy, from Summers comfy, writ of error
allowed; bond $1,000. tx pate Robert
Green, from Monroe county, writ OF error
allowed; bond $50 Batlettys. Loundes
and Lynch. from Harrisn comfy, opinion
bv Brannon, Judgment O Cirdit Court re-
versed in part and i pat affirmed.
Spicer's administrators IS. c. - 0. Rail
way. from Cabell county opirpn by Bran
non, Judgment of Circuit Cdrt affirmed;
Davis, administrator, vs. Nutleourg Coal
Company, from Fayettaount, opinion by
English, judgment of Circul Court re-
versed and case remandd.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Philippi Points
.Snsciai Tslsoyam 10 the Sunday

Special Telegram % Ne Sunday NtSteF.
PHILIpPI. w. VA, DecemT l3.-Cards
Lillian Hall to Mr. Charles' Teter here
on Wednesday, the Eth. ir. Teter is
Prosecuting Attorney of thi county and
and Miss Hall is the only dashter of Jas.
f. Hall, General Manager d the G. " q.
X. X.
There has been a series of ery interest
ing meeting in the Presbytian Church
here for some time, conducteIby Rev. Mr..
Bitunger.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Ex-Governor Wilson's Appointment.

Special Tsleordm 10 he Sg'dGy pister.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, Decqber l3.-By
virtue of authority corferredln him by a
Joint resolution of the Legislature adopted
February 1887, the Governor as appointed
Hon. +. w. Wilson, Of Kanwha county,
in the place of Beverly TuclT, deceased,
to take charge of the intessts of this
State in relation to the bill ow pending
in the Congress of the Uniu States or
any bills which may hereaer be intro
duced with reference to thereturning OF
the tax imposed by the genial governor
on the several States and teitorles as
war tax, the said +. w. Wilm shall re-
ceive for his services in the after afore.
said such part of the funds wen collected
as the Legislature of the Ste may pro-
vide
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
ChandIer,s Hand In 1t.

BosroN, Mass, December Is "A special
from Concord, n. H., to the 1duertiscr'
CRep0 saws, "Your correspondent has II on
the best authority that Clerk Jewett, OF
the House of Representatives, has declded
10 place on the roll of memoers-elect OF the
next House the "If entitled" representa-
tives. This will give the House 10 tue 5 ne,
publcans by large working InaJVriSs mi's,, ane
Governor and a United States1 Senator.
He has not vet formally announced tnat
this is his determination, but your CORES
pondent is able to give it on authority
which cannot be questioned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
, WEEK OF Music.

The Gilbert Comic Opera Company open
their engagement at the Grand Opera
House Monday evening and begins week
of I comic opera attractions, which promise
70 70 he most interesting to the amusement
nnbI;c ~ hi la Mascotte is the opera chosen
For the onening night. and jolly evening
NAV ma he expected by those who attend TINS
nerformance. The handsome presence ana
cultivated voice OF Miss May sylvester IA as
Betina, the irresistible magnetlsm ol MI NJ,
Gnv NV Woodward as Lorenzo, and Harry
7 'eo3nard 3 as Rocco, and the makeup OF n.
II Howard as the Doctor, assist 10
carry m the piece from start to finish with a
ssgo,' that never Tags.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
They Want Scale Wages.

PrTTsBURG. December 13.-The coal mi
ners in the Fourth Pool are preparing de
mand for an advance in wages TO pa cents
over a straight screen. A meeting Will be
held at Monongahela City Monday to form
ula;e the demand.
Mr.. James Eagan, mining boss at the
Buffalo Mine, was in the city this after
noon. He said that the miners IN the
Fourth Pool have not been paid scale
wages for several months. and as all the
mines are running in full they believe
this is the best time to insist upon a ful-
filment of the scale agreement.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
After short Bull.

PINE RIDGE, S. D., December I3.-ke,
ports of fights with Indians in the Bad
Lands are confirmed Two Strikes and
his party were victorious and left the Bad
Lands for Pine Ridge agency, coming on
White river. The chief sent in to Gen.
Brooke asking for help to capture. Short
Bull and his warriors. The Genera called
in the American House, Big Road, and
other chiefs and sent them at work re-
cruiting fighters. Fully 300 warriors are
now on the way to bring in all who remain
in the Bad Lands. Many fear it will end
simply in the fight of Short Bull who will
return to his stronghold as soon as this
hand returns
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
MANNINGroN OF FIELD.
The Bad Roads Interfei With the De-
velopment of tn District.

WASHINGTON, PA, Detnber l3.-An oil
operator recently returnt from Manning
ton, w. Va, states that respects for ope-
rating there this winte1re very bad, as
the roads are in such coHtlon that 1t is al
most impossible to get Ichinery and coal
to the leases Last wd1 he paid $50 to
have load of coal haulf to well three
miles from the town. Jek Montgomery,
the Washington man whopened the Man
nington field, is consideif the most fortu-
nate man in the district as ne recently
brought in "A tirst-clas gasser, a rare
thing in that field. whid assures him an
abundant supply OF fuelPr some time.
A representative ofh West Virginia
leasor was at this placdseveIal days ago,
and offered to assign lejes on $4,000 acres
of ground to any operatd who would devel-
op the territory and i've lis principal
ii quarter interest in thu hproducton.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Gas Strike in Pitikburp.

PIrrsBURG, Pa, Dec. 10. "A heavy flow
of natural gas was struck mis- morning in
the well being drilled by the Exposition
Society in this city. The we'll was started
as an exhibit last fall on tho grounds of the
Exposition, and is in theIhsart of the city.
The directors of the Exposition and people
generally are jubilant, as the well will De
a big source of revenue to the society and
opens up considerable tract of new ter
ritory. The pressure is about 400 pounds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
Rorcotters Were Fined.

SACRAMENTO, GALA, December 13.-The
case of contempt agains six persons, for
iisobeying an injunction OF the Superior
Court in conducting boycott against the
Ersning Bee. was concluded to-day. w. w.
Cuthbert. President of the Typographical
Union. ]. ID. Laing, manager of the paper
published by the boycotters, and e. NJ.
McKillan. assistant thereon. were each
fined twenty dollars, but the Court stated
that further disobedience would be punish
ed severely. The other defendants were
discharged for want of evidence.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS A
TIE BosroNIANs.

The Bostonians will appear at the Opera
House Monday evening, in Robin Hood
The score is rich with beautiful numbers,
many of which are strikingly original. Mr.
smith has distinguished himself by the
cJeverness OF his libretto. IL is bright In
humor. and the theme is admirably devel-
oped, and he deserves hearty congratuia-
tions. 1t can be said that the music Is
pretty, the trios and choruses ~, navlns
vibrant swing that is pleasing. Inc story
is romantic and sentimental, ana the Iun Is
sought for in the antics OF the oherin na,, anu
Friar Tuck. Altogether "hoolh hoou ID
a creditable production.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
First senatorial plst1et Election.

Special telegram 10 the Sundd Reo'Ster.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, Dcember 13.-The
Governor has issued hiswrit of election.
directed to the sheriffs d the counties OF
Brooke, Hancock and ohio, prescribing
Saturday, the 3d day of January, 1891, as
the day of election for choding State Sen
ator in the First Senatori} District OF this
State, to fill the vacand caused by the
death of the late Hon. B. =, Smith, OF Han
cock county.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
The Woman tins.

Special Telegram 10 the SUndG Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, december l3.-
The breach of promise cse of Mary E.
Wheaton. the well KNOW and popular
voupg lady. plaintiff. and Nhrion Cooper, a
prosperous Young farmer, defendant, went
10 the iury this afternoon. They remained
ont few minutes before thy brought in Il
verdict for Miss Wheaton In the sum of
5000
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-12-14
To shut OT.the LIQUOR Supply.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December l3.-The
House Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor
Traffic to-day agreed to report favorably
to the House bill to prevent the manu-
facture and sale of spirituous and intoXi-
eating liquors. in the District of Columbia
eycept for medicinal. mercantile and sclen-
tific purposes. The act is to take effect
February |. 1891. There was but one vote
against the bill recorded, although three OF
four members of the Committee were ao-
ont