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Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
A Mysterious Case.

TACOMA, Wash, June 12.-Frank
Sawyer, railroad switchman, was found
wandering around in the back yard of a
private residence, with his arm badly
mutilated; the flesh was torn off in
strips, and he was insane. He could not
account for his injury, nor remember
when it was done. He was taken to the
hospital, and cannot recover. He came
from Portland
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Collision of Freight Trains.

Las VEGAS, N. NJ, June IA col
lision between two freight trains near
Ortez, yesterday, resulted in the instant
death of the two fremen, named Ed
Hoffman and j. Nicholson. Hoffman
was recently from Kansas City, and
Nicholson from San Francisco. The
cause of the collision is not known.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
He Loved His Money.

STOCKTON, June 12.-L. Howard, an
old resident Of Stockton, who in the
early days was a prosperous money
lender, today shot himself in the left
side, but will probably recover. De-
spondency on account of money losses
was the cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
The Grand Parlor Elects officers for TIL
Ensuing Year.

SANTA Rosa, June 1.-THE grand par
lor of the Native Daughters OF the Col
den West elected the following grand
officers today: Miss W. B. Johnson,
Sacramento, grand president; Miss G. K.
Wittenmyer, Martinez, grand vice pres
ident; Mrs. George Golfer, San Fran
cisco, grand secretary; Miss Minnie
Coulter, Santa Rosa, grand treasurer I;
Miss Kate Mattison, Nevada City, grand
marshal; Miss Matte Wright, Colusa,
grand inside sentinel; Miss V. Huss,
Grass Valley, grand outside sentinel.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Death of a Pioneer,

SAN JOSE, June IN. Cadwallader,
a pioneer OF this county and member
of the state board of trade, died at his
home late this evening OF heart disease.
He was Sc years old and leaves wife
and three children.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Fire in the Astor House

New YORK, June 12.-Fire in build
ing adjoining the Astor house, this even
ing, spread to that hotel, and for time
considerable excitement prevailed. 1t
was brought under control, however.
About $40 900 damage was done.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Celebration at Vassar.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, June 12.-The
completion OF the twenty-ffth academic
year of Vassar college was celebrated to-
day with appropriate ceremonies.
George William Curtis delivered an adj
dress
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, 1890.

Grand trustees: Mae Wilkins, Santa
Cruz; Mrs. Helena Jurnez, Napa; Minnie
Snead, Dixon; Annie Mitchell, Watson
vile Miss L. G. Hike, Fresno: Mrs.
Pauline Nusbaumer, Livermore; Miss
Edith Parks, Willows.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Typorraphical Officers.

ATLANTA, Ga, June 12.-The Typo
graphical Union today elected officers.
Among them are E. 7. Plank presi-
dent, and w. S. McCleevy secretary sand
treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-13
Pleaded Guilty.

PREscoTT, Ariz., June 12.-Andreas
Lopez, who killed and robbed Peter Yer
dier about year ago, pleaded guilty to
the charge today in the district court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
SnaIdinc-Jnlinson Deal.

New YORK. November 19.-Al John
son was to have met A. j. Spalding and
Frank Robinson this afternoon for the
purpose of milking some settlement OF
the muddle IN Cleveland base ball mat
ters. Johnsou has been offered price
for his club aud was to tell the Confer
cnce Committee what he thought he
could sell for. Through some mis-
understanding Mr.. Spalding went home
to Chicago, but when Johnson called al
his office he found j. w. Spalding talk
ing with Mr.. Robinson of the commit
tee, Mr. Frank Robinson, Of New York
and Mr.. Byrne, Of Brooklyn.
An informal talk on the subject fol
lowed and Mr.. Johnson made in writing
an offer to sell his club. The figure:
are not given to the public as they will
be forwarded to Mr.. Spalding for his
approval or disapproval. Mr.. johnson
is to have an answer by Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
OUT OF JAIL,
The Case of n Seventh Day Adventist Who
Plowed on Sunday.

NASHVILLE, November l9.-R. NJ.
King, of Obion county, who last week
made application for Il writ of habeas
corpus before Judge E. 5. Hammond, Of
the Federal Court, was released from
confinement on Saturday. The petition
stated that he was illegally imprisoned
in the county Jail of Obion county by
virtue of an alleged mttimus issued by
the Circuit Court Clerk of Obion. He
claimed that he was falsely imprisoned
and deprived of his liberty contrary to
the fourteenth amendment OF the Con-
stitution of the United States.
King is a citizen of Obion, living near
Union City, and is a member of the soci-
ETY. known as the Scvcnth-day Advent
lists. He is farmer by occupation and
was arrested on charge of violating
the Sabbath day by plowing in his field
one Sunday. He was tried in the Cir
emit Court and convicted. From this
decision King appealed to the State Su-
preme Court.
This court sustained the decision Of
the lower court and Mr.. King was sent
to jail. His attorney then applied for
writ of habcas corpus, and it was
granted by Judge Hammond, as above
stated. The writ is returnable on the
fourth Monday in November, at which
time the case will be- given hearing at
Jackson by Judge Hammond.
This is a case of National interest and
importance and the decision of the
Court will be awaited with interest by
the religious sect of which Mr.. King is
4 member all over the United States.
Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson, who was a
member OF President Cleveland's Cabi-
net, has been retained rs counsel by the
order of the General Society of Adven-
lists of the United States. 1t is Il num-
erous body and embraces over 100000
members.
Mr.. Dickinson has been retained as
counsel to examine into the matter OF
the prosecution of the members for
Sabbath breaking throughout the coun-
try. He proposes, if possible, to devise
some means of testing the validity OF
conviction in States, especially when
the prosecutions have savOrcd Of relig-
ious persecution. The ease of Mr..
King is TO be made test case, and no
matter what the decision of Judge
Hammond may be, an appeal will be
taken to the United States Supreme
Court.
The Society of the Seventh-day Adj
ventistS do not recognize the Christian
Sabbath, but observe Saturday as day
of rest, and insist upon working or seek
ing amusement as they may see tit upon
the Christian Sabbath. The society
contends that its members have a right
to worship as they may see fit, and OBJ
serve such Sabbath days aS they like
that under the Constitution OF the Uni
ted States they should be protected il
their religious views. The case will b'
watched with interest, not only by this
society. but by other sccts who do moi
believe in the compulsory observance Of
tho Oh hristinn Sabbath.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
TWO GREAT POOLS.
TIE HARVESTING AND WINDOW GLASS CON.
PANIES HAVE COMBINED.
The Harvesting Machinery Company Will Have q
Capital Of Thiry-fvs Millions-Ths Win
dow Glass Trust Comprises Forty Firms
The Aim Of the Combination.

CHICAGO, November l9.-There was
organized in this city during the past
few days one Of the largest corporations
in its line in the world. The charter
was filed in Springfield to-day and the
name Of the new company will be known
as the American Harvester Company for
the manufacture of harvesting machn-
cry, with a capital stock Of S35, 900, 900.
The directors of the new company will
be c. ii. Rush, Mccormick, William
Deering, Hon. Walter A. Wood. Lewis
Miller, Col. A. l.. Conger and Gen. 4. =.
Bushnell.
"The purpose OF the new company is
the building of harvesting machines, .
said Col. Conger. "The present demor-
alization of the business necessitated
the formation Of a new company.
can recall over eighty different compa-
nies engaged in the business which have
failed, cntailing loss upon farmers, la
boring men and manufacturers and 9TH
ers Of between S35, 1000, 900 and SO, 900,
600. There is 10 intention TO raise the
prices OF the machines. We do not ex-
pect to check competition, but shall
probably carry on the manufacture of
the present machines at the several diff
ferent works. We have not decided
upon all the officers, but it is understood
that Mr.. Mccormick is to be President,
Mr.. Wood Vice President, and Mr.
Deering Chairman OF the Board of Di-
rectOrS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
Son.Partisan Temperance.

PGrTsBURG. November I9.-The first
annual meeting of the National Nom
Partisan w. c. r. L. was opened in AL
legheny this morning by the President,
Mrs. Ellen j. Phinney, of Cleveland, o.
There were present about 100 delegates,
many not having reached the city in
time for the opening of the convention.
The first half hour was devoted to re-
lipious exercises. The report OF the
General Secretary, Miss Jennie Duty,
of Cleveland, was read and showed eX-
cellent work achieved by the Associa-
tion in its ten months existence. The
statistics presented of the financial
standing in the eight States organized
during the last ten months were very
Nattcring and elected hearty applause
as the report was adopted. The con
vention will be in session all week.
considerable discussion is quietly
Going on relative to the next President
Of the organization. 1t was generally
believed that Mrs. Phinney would sue
ceed herself, but quiet movement has
been inaugurated in favor OF Mrs. fos-
ter. of Iowa, and a contest now seems
/ ;,ox-itabl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
Methodist Ecumenical Council.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 10
The General Committee TO make ar
rangemcnts for the assembling OF the
Ecumcnical Council Of the Methodist
church met in Wesley hall, this city, to-
day. Those present included Bishop
Foss. Bowman, Hurst, Hendrix, Cor
man, Payne. Arnett, Chancellor Gar
land, of Vanderbilt University. and
others. Bishop Hurst and DR.. Hamll-
ton presented reports on the action OF
the Wesleyan and Irish conference and
relative to the coming council, and ask
ing to be fully represented in 1t. IL
was resolved that the representation
for the churches in America should be
300 delegates and foreign conference
by 200 delegates. The matter OF select
ing the place for holding the council
was taken up and was finally referred to
n pnmmittpp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
BARBOUR COUNTY's SENSATION.
A Prominent Attorney of Philippi Sued for
Big Amount.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
PHuIPPI, w. Va, November l9.-
The report of the Philippi sensation in
last Sundays REGISTER was slightly err
roneous. Mr.. G. K. Chrislip. the hotel
proprietor, instituted suit yesterday
against j. Hop Woods, to recover $780,
900 damages for alternating his wife's af.
fections and running his home.
All parties concerned have hitherto
stood well in society, and their friends
are very much mortified over the affair;
and while public opinion is divided, the
greater portion of the community seem
to sympathize with Mr.. Chrislip. Mrs.
Chrislip is handsome, young and has
two children, and was married when
only seventeen. while Woods is bach
lor, fine looking and very social, and has
always had host of friends and admir-.
ers OF both sexes. The lady figuring in
this affair is the daughter of Il highly
respected minister who lives in Taylor
county, and her character has Away:
been above reproach.
Since the denouement in this case ugly
rumors have been set ailoat concerning
one of the parties to this affair, but a:
they lack substantial confirmation, nc
good cause will be served in rehearsing
them.
The little social world OF this section
has been completely thrown upside down
by this scandal. Both parties being
highly connected, and both having been
well respected hitherto, makes matter:
all the worse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
TBEY HAVE A DIG SCRAMBLE OVER PARTY
ALLEGIANCE
Some Want Fusion With the Democrats, and Others
With the Republicans or Farmers Alliance.
No Decision Reached-What the Order
Will Demand CO-Opsra-
ton Board Abolished

DENVER, CoL,, November 10. The
Knights of Labor are still wrangling
over the proposition to form new DO
litical party, with but little prospect of
anything being done at this session.
The trouble is there are too many plans
offered. Some want federation with
either the Democrats, Republicans or
Farmers Alliance. while others want a
new party. To-day they recommended
the establishment in every town by the
government Of room where all docu-
ments issued by the government or State
shall be kept for the use of the
public. They declared themselves in
favor of free coinage of silver; the Au-
stralian systo a of balloting: the en-
forcement of the eight-hour law in post
offices and With letter carriers, and
urged upon Congress to pass the Postal
Telegraph bill. the Eight-hour bill, the
alien workman bill and the convict la
Dor bills now pending. The Assembly
abolished their cooperative board, hold
Ing that it was useless, as its work came
before the Executive Board for APP
Droyal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
OF IA Russian Agent i'm Paris-supposed To
Have Been AN Assassination.

PAIIS, November i9.-Gon. SeliYer-
skoff. 4 Russian agent in France. died
to-day from the effects of bullet wound
in his head, inflicted I'm a manner which
at present is mystery. Conflicting re-
ports are current as To how he was shot.
One report says that a stranger called
upon him yesterday at his residence.
and that half an hour after his visitor
had departed Gen. Sc,iverskon Wa,
found by his valet lying unconscious boz
his room shot in the head. other re-
ports state that the General received uo
visitors. No weapon was found and
the furniture in the room was not dis
arranged. The police attach some sus.
picion to the valet and he Is carefully
watched.
The judicial authorities are conduct
ing an inquiry at the Hotel Baden, and
have arraycd 4 number Of servants. The
police have become convinced that the
valet had nothing To do with the shoot
ing OF his master, and they have therf-
fore withdrawn their watch on him.
The evidence clearly points to an assa>-
sination. A clcw has been obtained
which will probably lead to the dctec-
tion of the murderer. A few days ago
NM. BernOn, the owners OF the Franco
Russian rooms, on the Rue ROyale, en-
gagged an emplOye, Russian Pole.
named Podlesky Podlesky was en-
trusted 10y his employers with an inNi-
tation TO a ball which he was to deliver
to Gen. Scliycrkon. This enabled him
To obtain access TO the Gcneral's room.
Podlesky has absconded.
The police have visited the lodging
Of all the Russians who were implicated
in the February affair and have dis
coved that Podlcsky was one of them.
In Podlcsky's lodgings they found cart
ridges OF the same callbrc aS the reyol-
yer used by the murderer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
GIRL WRECKERS.
Female Tramps Block a Track and Try to
Wreck Train.

DAYTON, ONO, November 19.-Lillie
and Maggie Moore, sisters, aged 16 and
Is years, respectively, were arrested
and locked up to-day on a charge OF
placing an obstruction on u railroad
track. The offcnSc was committed on
the afternoon OF sunday, the 10th, on
the Panhandle tracks, three miles west
Of Dayton. The girls were tramping
from TrOtwOOd, a station six miles west,
% the city. At the point named they
deliberately carried and piled across the
track two ties. section OF telegraph
pole. and number of fence-railS, and
then filled the interSticeS with bowl
derS.
About an hour later an eaSt-bOund
wild freight approached running at
full speed. Luckily though the engi-
neer discovered the obstruction in time
20 stop his train. The track was clear
ed. and on the arrival Of the train IN
the city the affair was reported TO the
general Office. The matter was placed
in the hands OF Detective Boyle, OF Co.
umbuS, who Immediately came To this
city. and as the result of his labOrS,
aided by the Dayton police, ran down
the culprits The girls at first main
tained their innocence, but finally broke
down and confessed. They said that
they could only account for their CON
duet except from pure devilment
and spirit OF fun. They diSclaimed
any malicious motive, and apparently
first realized the enormity Of the oifenSe
when the possibilities Of disaster and
death from the act were pictured. 1t
was fortunate that the ''wild' freight
was on the track, and the discovery OF
the obstruction was made. The Chicago
express followed the freight an hour la
ter. This train runs at frightful speed,
and is due in the city at 5:l5. Had this
train run into the distractions wreck
age and calamity far greater than that
pictured to the girls might have oc-
currpd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
THE INDIAN SCARE
Assuming More Serious Proportions Than
Was Predicted


WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 10
Secretary Proctor returned to Washing
ton from the west this morning and was
at once shown the following telegram
from Gen. Miles:
CHICAGO, November Is.
To tie AdJUtdnt General Of he Ar7ny:
Instructions Of President and Major
General commanding the army received
yesterday, with accompanying docu-
mentS, and transmitted to Department
Commander with additional inStruc-
tionS. The reports to-day are of the
same threatening tenor from Pine
Ridge. Troops have been ordered 10
that agency and Rosebud, to give pro-
lection, encourage the loyal, and re-
strain. If possible, the turbulent. The
military are now using every effort 10
restrain and avoid an outbreak, at least
10 bridge over the time between this
and severe cold weather. Ii is believed
any other course may precipitate hOStil-
tiles. Thus far no Indians have been
reported as having left their reSerya-
tiOn with hostile intent. Please inform
me il this course is approved by the
Major General Commando the Army.
(Signed) MILES.
In reply % the above Mai. Gen. ScLo-
field to-day sent the following dispatch
10 Gen. Miles:
Il approve OF the measures you have
taken in sending troops TO the Rosebud
and Pine Ridge agencies, and also your
proposed efforts while giving necessary
protection 20 the agencies, and strain
ing as far rs possible the turbulent In
dianS TO avoid, if possible, an outbreak
or any active hoStilitieS for the present
until the advancing season and further
preparation shall make the operation Of
the troops more efficient. The cavalry
aud artillery at Fort Riley and all
other available troops will be placed
under your orders if the emergencies
there was 20 require il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
ON To- the Front.

OMAHA, NEB., November 19.-Gen.
Brooke, commander OF the Department
of the Platte, left for the scene of the
expected Indian troubles last night at
10 o'clock. lie was accompanied by his
aide, Lieutenant Charles NJ. Truitt. OF
the Twenty-irSt Infantry. Gen.
BroOke'S command will, it is expected,
leave RuShville tonight. and the cav
airy are under orders TO move from
there not later than 10 o'clock p m.
with the intention Of reaching Pine
Ridge at o'clock tomorrow morning.
The intention of the commander is &c
mass aS many troops aS poSsibler> the
same moment in the vicinity Of the
agency
IL was rumored that the Indians had
attempted the life Of the agency. II
has later been announced that the In
dianS OF Rosebud have risen en- maSSe
and were proceeding TO Pine Ridge, the
adjoining agency, which is about tiftl
miles distant
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
Arrest Them and Spank Them.

BALTIMORE, MD. November 49,
The story is in general circulation that
two students Of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity are preparing to fight duel near
Drnid Hin Park early Saturday morn
ing. The challenged is Southerner OF
GOOD family and the challenger belongs
to oneof Baltimore's best known families.
The difference grew out OF an appa-
rentiy innocent remark dropped by the
Southerner regarding the sister oi
his opponent, who is in few months 10
make her debut in fashionable society
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20
r. 4 %. Consolidation.

New YORK, November 19.-An I'm
portant consolidation Of the coal ano
| iron interests of the Hooking valley Is
under way.
The companies united up to date arc
the Superior Coal and Iron Company ol
Athens: the Shawnee and iron rom
Coal and Iron Company, and the ono
and Western Coal and Iron company
under the name of the Hooking valley
Coal and Iron Company. A mortgage
of 1900. 900, through the Mercantile
Trust Company, of New York, has oeen
filed in the counties Vinton, Athens and
Perry, Ohio. ,o.
The company was Incorporated uhuer
the laws of West Virginia, with capi-
tai stock of 81, ,5OO,O 900. John c. stan
ton. of New York. is President OF the
company. and David j. McNeice' Secre-
tary and Treasurer. The point OF I'M
pOrtance is that the Baltimore ana ohio
Railroad. through several of its oihcerS
as individual holders, has secured
large interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-20

BELMONT OIL FIELD.
The Operations that Are Going on There
The New Pipe Line.

Special telegram n the REGISTER.
BELMONT, w. VA, November i9.-
The oil field here continues to attract
distance and the near by towns, but
there have been no new wells brought
in for few days past.
1t is so very muddy here that in order
to get about over the field one needs
high-top boots and plenty of courage.
The Tom Cat well, Johnson, Brocku-
nier & Co., on French creek, about four
miles from here, was cased below the
salt sand on the 18th. Considerable in
tereSt is manifested in this well, chiefly
on account of its being so far up the
creek.
There are now about eighty producing
wells here, yielding an aggregate OF
1000 barrels per day, which is slight
decrease from the production hereto
fore.
This is an immense amount of oil 10
come from territory about a fourth of
mile wide by mile and half long,
having an arm running up the creek
about half mile, yet such is the case
and such is the size of the Belmont
field, so far as developed.
The new pipe line recently completed,
connecting this and adjacent fields with
Warrington, will carry great deal OF
the oil to that point, instead of it all go
Ing to Parkersburg and Marietta, as
heretofore.
While there is marked decrease in
the production of every old well, the
amount yielded by the new ones, which
are brought in every few days, keeps
the aggregate production up to about
one thing.