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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
Last Nleht's Opera.

Only fair-sizcd audience witnessed the
production Of "Ermnien at the Opera
House, last evening, by Rudolph Arousou
Comic Opera Company. and they saw and
appreciated the best presentation of the
opera ever given in Wheeling The com
pany is good one throughout The COS
tunes were handsome and elegant aud the
scenery beautiful. Miss Helen Lamont
made most charming Enminie and sang
very sweetly. Robert Graham, who is 4
fayorfte in Wheeling. sustained his
reputation In the role Of Raven
mes, while Louis DE Iangr. as
the other thief was very funny. and his
verse, in Listen what the Dickey Birds
saw referring 10 the heavy rains and the
Market street river. brought down the
house. The principal characters were an
well taken, the chorus girls are all pretty
and neat looking, and taking Il all IN an,
the company is one Of the best ever appear
ing in Wheeling
This afternoon BLACK Hussar" will b.
presented. and tonight "Nadiy'' viii be-
seen for the first time In Wheeling. The
company deserves big houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
Across the Continent.

A reporter for the New York Mad and
Erpress, Albert Rappleye, left Pittsburg
yesterday morning al . o'clock In a canoe.
in which he intends 20 cross the continent
as far as the rivers will carry him. He left
New York April 18th, and beyond a delay
OF about ten days at Troy, has been on the
water ever since, reaahing Pittsburg by
way Of the Allegheny. He will follow the
Ohio to Cairo. and from Cairo he will pad
die up the Mississippi, expecting 70 reach
St. Louis In about five days. Above ST
Louis he will enter the Missouri and keep
TO that stream into Montana. He will p0r-
tage across the mountains and strike the
Columbia river ia British America about
900 miles from It's mouth, and thence down
20 the Pacific
He carries Photographic apparatus along
with him, and expects % take a great many
views as he passes through sparsely inhab-
tied portions Of the country, especially Of
the interesting scenery on the Upper Mis-
souri, and in the Columbia river country
So far his voyage has not been distinguish
cd by any particularly thrilling adventure:
but when he strikes the wilds and Is COM
PEELED 10 camp night after night with no
human being within miles OF him, then be
expects 10 find adventure enough 70 suit
him. He is well equipped with all the
paraPhernalia necessary 70 land him safely
on the Pacific coast, which he expects tO
reach in about four months He expected
TO reach this city last night, but was prob
ably delayed by the rain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
BELLAIRE TO MARIETTA.
The New Road to he Built by the
Cleveland and Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, May 23.-The Chronicle
Telegraph publishes the following: The
Cleveland and PittSburg road has begun
an important improvement The road
is to be- extended from Bellaire, the
point where it at present leaves the
Ohio river, to Marietta, distance Of 81
miles. Work was begun on the eX-
tension yesterday, and the contract
for the construction Of sixteen miles OF
the road from Bellaire to Pow
hatan has already been let. The
contract calls for the completion Of the
road-bcd by October !, 1890. Other
portions Of the road will be let at once
and IL is expected the entire 81 miles
will be built by January /, 1891. There
Is much heavy work along the line, and
it is said to complete the road will cost
100000 per mile, and the entire cost
will be almost 81 100000.
At Marietta the new road will make
connections with the Cleveland, Marietta
and GAINESVILLE road, the GAINESVILLE and
Ohio River road and with the Cincin-
natl, Washington and Baltimore. II is
said that the scheme cOntemplates a
bridge at Marietta, and that the road
will be extended through Parkersburg
and make connection with the Black
Diamond system OF roads which have
been surveyed fromParkersburg through
various portions of WSst Virginia. This
will open up vast amount Of land rich
in timber, coal and oil. The Baltimore
and Ohio road has heretofore had the
monopoly In this section, and the extern
sion Of the Cleveland and Pittsburg
road will take II into that territory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Walter Damrosch Ind his bride, nee Mar
garet Blaine. have sailed for Europe.
The action Of the Rochester Convention
of Railway Conductors in eliminating the
strike clause. il is feared will cause dis
ruption in the order.
The Ohio Woman's Suffrage Convention
is in session at Massillon.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has de-
termined to build short line from Balti-
more TO connect with the Virginia Midland
road.
Charles Kent. one of the best known pol
iticians Of California. committed suicide by
drowning himself.
The American Baptist Association at
Chicago has adopted resolution fayoring
a new Catechism.
Edward Kenna. hotel owner Of Lon
dale Ark, committed suicide by hanging
himsels with an American flag.
Three thousand eight hundredand forty
eight emigrants landed at Castle Garden
yesterday.
The National Bank of Owego, n. Y,
has closed its doors. The depositors will
be paid in full.
Sayario Saruidina. New York Italian,
cut his mistress throat and then his own.
Both are In a critical condition.
The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, |. o.
0. F.. has defeated a proposition TO admit
boys over Is.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson spoke at Boston last night He
again urged Republicans 10 give better
support 10 their newspapers.
Blue Rock, Stockton, Fearless, Ballet
Colt, Vivid and Meriden won in the
Gravesend races.
Blarney Stone, Beatrice, Huntress'
Wor.lmate. Berookfeet won IN the LOUIS
vile races.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
M'GILL CAPTURED.
\ Citizen OF RitcIIe County Charged with
Counterfeiting.

Special Telegram. to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, May 23.-
James McGill, who resided in Richie
county short time since was captured
and brought to this city to-day, by
Deputy L. 5. Marshal Showalter, in
Calhoun county. McGill is charged
with countcrfciting. Some time ago he
had trouble with his wife, whom he
had terribly abused, and she left him.
After McGill left the neighborhOOd
the woman gave information that Me-
Gill and others had been systematically
passing counterfeit money for a long
time in Ritchie and other counties. The
monldS are said TO - in the hands OF
magistrate in Ritchic. Halves and
quarters and even nickelS are reported
to have been made. The belief is that
there is a gang OF counterfeiterS con-
nected with McGill i'm making and alter
ing countcrfeitS, and the officers have
gone after several of them. McGill will
be examined before L. 5. Commissioner
Tavenner as soon as the officers return
with the witnesses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
FIGHTING FOR AFRICA.
England Has Been Aroused From Her
Apathy-ForeIgn News.

LONDON. May 23.-Sir Francis de
Winton, Sir John Willoughby and
CaptS. Smith and Williams will take
their departure from London, for South
east Africa, tonight, in the interest OF
the British and East African COmhany,
and it is expected that active results
will follow their arrival there. 1t is
stated that exceptional powers have
been granted by the government to
Sir Francis. comprising authority TO
take any action that may seem to him
best calculated to conserve the interests
of England in Africa, and at the same
time extend her sphere OF influence. 1t
is an open secret that this step has been
taken in Difference to the recommends
tionS and warnings of Mr.. Stanley, who
has perSiStently contended since his ar
rival here that Germany'S activity was
rapidly drawing to her the influence in
Africa that England was losing by her
aDathV
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
THROUGH THE STATE
NEWS EVENTS OF INTEREST FROM MANY
POINTS.
Commencement Exercises Of the Wellsburg Public
SchOOls-Dr. Turner Speaks-SeriOus Railroad
Accident Near WeStOn-Jail Breakers
Arrested by Uncle Sam.
sp.ciql Ttiearam 10 the Rsqlster.

Spcciai Telegram 10 the Register.
WELLsBURG, w. Va, May 23.-The
twelfth annual commencement of the
Wellsburg High School was held this
evening in Barth's Opera House. There
was present very large gathering of
the most cultured residents of our city
to witness the exercises. The class
consisted of six young ladies and two
young men. After prayer by Rev. j.
Wright, Principal Shields introduced
Miss Lucy Bayne, who read an excellent
essay on Half Way Doings." Grafton,
american Grit" by Pat c. Campbell,
was next on the programme. This
speaker set forth very energetically that
there is not an achievement in
the arts, sciences and inven-
tionS that can Withstand American grit.
Debate followed. The question was:
ReSOlUed, That Il collegiate education
offers greater incentive to Il young per-
son than an industrial one.
To affirm, Richard w. Palmer To
deny, Mary WOrthen.
The affirmative speaker claimed that
a college training made life sublime and
valuable and shapes the truths that
control of the world, and besides the av-
enueS Of usefulness and honor are
opened more largely through the profeS-
Sional than through industrial training.
The negative speaker claimed, in neat
speech, that the professions could
not accomplish much without the skill of
the mechanic. She insisted that in pur
suit of Industrial knowledge the mind
was more highly developed and useful
than in the life spent in classical train
ing. She said the mechanic held within
his grasp the destiny of the world, and
not the pale face graduate. The next
performances were: Grafton, Voices of
Nature" Virginia K. Kerr, and Grafton,
THE Greatness of Small Things" Jean
nette O. Campbell.
An address and comforting of diplo-
mas by President f. +, Turner, of Nor
gantown University, followed. The
address was a practical and scholarly
exposition. President Turner clearly
and fOrcibly demonstrated that all
thorough success in lifeswaS achieved
through collegiate cducation: Profes-
sorS Rocmer and Jordan, of Linsly III
Stitute, Wheeling. and Mitchell, of ST.
ClairSvile, were among the visitors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
THE BUILDERS STRIKE.
Interesting Developments Yesterday
President Mcdonald Here.

President Mcdonald Here.
Members OF Bricklayers and Stone
maSonS' local Union Nos. and . Of
West Virginia. and No. OF Ohio. met
at Stonemasons' Hall, at Water and
Twelfth streets, last evening, for the
purpose Of talking over the situation in
the present building trades trouble.
Mr.. Alfred Mcdonald, of Pittsburg,
President of the international Union of
Bricklaycrs and Stonemasons, was pres
ent. and took part in the discussion.
1t was decided that nothing further
could be accomplished between the com
mittces OF the two unions and the Build
ers' Exchange committee. and the work
mems committee was discharged from
further duty.
However il seemed 10 be the sense Of
the meeting that another attempt At set
tlcment be made, and another Confer
encc Committee was appointed, com
posed Of President Mcdonald and John
Emmert, OF the StoneBasOnS, and I. A.
Furguson and Burke Watson. OF the
Bricklayers Unions. II Is understood
this committeewill call upon the officers
OF the Builders Exchange some time to-
day to talk over the matter and asccr-
tain If anything can be done.
a meeting OF the local unions has
been called for this afternoon at )
o'clock at StonemasOn's Hall. No. 1920
Markef Sfrcet AT which President Nc
Donald will be present,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
Base Bah Notes.

The Bridgeport Clippers challenge any
nine in Wheeling under Is years of age.
The Clippers wonld like TO hear from the
Wheeling Juniors. If accepted answer
through REGISTER.
The Comets, Of Benwood, and Standards,
of the Island, will cross bats on Benw0od
grounds to-day at , 80 o'clock.
The Sixth Ward Athletics would like TO
hear from the Centrals for game next
Saturday afternoon. If the challenge is ac-
ceDted answer through this paper.
The Twenty-fifth street Stars will play
the Centrals this afternoon on the Twenty
seventh street grounds.
The Mark Twain base ball club would
like TO hear from any club under 10 years
of age. If the challenge is accepted please
answer through this paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
NEW CORPORATIONS
Charters Issued to Wheeling oil Com
pany and Other Enterprises.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 23.-
Among the new corporation chartered
by Secretary of State Ohley is the Fish
ing Creek Booming Company, which
was organized by New Martinsvilc par
ties for the purpose of constructing
boOmS and dams with or without piers.
for stopping and securing boats, logs,
RATS, railroad ties, maStS Spars, lum-
Der and other timber in Big Fishing
Creek, in WetZel county. Also for the
purpose of driving logs and floating logs,
railroad ties. slaves sparS and lumber
down or out of Big Fishing creek and
its tributaries. The capital stock is
$500, with the privilege of increasing to
$40. 900. Shares are So each, held aS
follows: ID. II. Cox, twelve shares; ). |.
Robinson, Samuel Cox, 5. 7. Cox and
A. +. BraSt, two shares each.
The Harper'S Ferry Mining. Manu-
featuring and Impro ,cment Company
has been incorporated for the purpoSes,aS
set forth in the articles OF agreement,
of mining, selling and shipping min
erals and ores and for manufacturing said
ores: to own, buy, sell or lease timber.
mineral or agricultural lands and to build
and operate the necessary railroads,
tramways, etc, and to carry on any
business incident thereto. The capital
stock is S425 with the privilege of in
crcaSing to $500, 900. 1t is held in -
shares by thirteen Harpcr's Ferry and
four Washington men.
The Thomas Prince Oil Company has
also received a charter The incorpOr-
ators, all of Wheeling. are: A. Wilson
Kelley, f. c. Myers. Geo. r. Taylor,
Thomas Prince and j. l.. Stroehlein.
The capital stock is $500, each of the
incorpOrators holding five shares. They
have the privilege of increasing the
canital To $500. 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
Farmers. Alliance Organized.

Speciai telegram 10 he Register.
CHARLESTON. w. Va, May 23.-COl. G..
T. Barber. of Bridgcwater, Va, President
of the Farmers Alliance of Virginia, and
State Organizer, spoke at Hinton to-day in
advocacy of the order AT the conclusion OF
his speech, a County Alliance was organ
lied. with 5. X Bande, Presi-
dent: Samuel Huffman, Vice Presi-
dent: y. Bacon, Secretary; James Boyd.
Treasurer; II. ". Fink, Chaplain; A. l..
Cotton, Lecturer; c. 4. Baber, Business
Agent; c. NJ. Ball, Assistant Lecturer; j.
" Ramsey. Doorkeeper: WILDER Barger,
Assistant Doorkecper; James NJ. Taylor.
Sergeant-at-Arms Delegates from the
sub-alliances of Barger's Springs, Forest
Hill. New Richmond, Pipestem, Indian
Mills. Handle, Wolf Creek, Stock
Yards and Pisgah were present The next
meeting will be in July.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
knew ofthe Plot.

WASHINGTON. May eat is said that
the Government had information before
the press about the rum0rcd plot 20
capture Lower California. and that last
Saturday Secretary Blaine ordered the
cruiser Charleston 20 proceed from san
Francisco 90 the Lower Californian
coast. and instructed the commander Of
the troops at san Diego TO dispose his
command So as 20 Intercept all persons
attempting to violate the Nutrality law
by demonstration against Mexico.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
HAVOC AT PITTSBURG.
Houses Lifted From Their Foundations by
the Winds.

PITTSBURG. May 93.-The storm
struck Pittsburg about o'clock, but no
serious damage was done in the old city.
In the East End, however, the
wind played havoc. Houses
were blown down, trees uprooted
and small buildings demolished. On
Widebiedlc avenue, five new frame
houses were lifted from their founda-
tionS and completely destroyed. An
other house on Black Horse hill, occu-
pied by John Miller, was lifted bodily
from the foundations and blown
a considerable distance. The family
were in the sitting room at the time but
were not injured. At least score Of
other houses in the vicinity We're un-
rooted. \ large number Of persons re-
ccived slight injuries but as far as
known at this time there were no fatali-
ties. The loss is estimated at from S25, =
600 to $50, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
TORRENTS OF RAIN
DESCEND THROUGHOUT TEE NORTHERN OHIO
VALLEY.
Western Pennsylvania Swep! by the Falling Floods
Great Destruction TO Life and Property.
Streams All Rising and Worse
is Feared.

PITTsBURG. Pa, May 23.-The heay-
lest rain and electrical storm known in
years passed over large section OF
Western Pennsylvania this evening, do
ing great damage TO property and re-
sulting in the loss of several lives. In
this city, as far as reported, these was
no serious damage, but on the outskirts
trees were blown down and cellars we're
flooded.
At Greensburg Wm. Fry, the gard
ner at st. JoSeph'S Academy, was struck
and instantly killed by Il bolt of light
ming. A COW standing near him was
also killed. The heavy rains caused
great damage by the flood in the low
lands in the vicinity, and basement
kitchens were flooded. Lightning also
struck Col. Hut's residence, the First
Reformed Church and other buildings,
doing great damage in every instance.
I'm Fayettc county the rainfall was eX-
tensive and did much damage TO the
railroads.
RAILROAD TRAFFIC. CHECKED.
In the Third ward swamps the South
west Pennsylvania railroad tracks were
flooded several feet deep and trains were
delayed several hours. The Baltimore
and Ohio is heavy sufferer. At Brad
ford the tracks are covered with water.
4 heavy landslide occurred at Oakdale,
and as it was being cleared away still
heavier one came down, blocking both
tracks. The flood in MoritZ creek car
red away many small buildings. AT
Lapton station an immense amount OF
mud, rocks and trees came down on the
i. x o. tracks about ) o'clock this
evening. The east-bound track was
cleared at o'clock, but later word says
it has again been covered for long dis
tancc by more of the hill coming down.
The rain there this afternoon amounted
almost to cloudburst. Trainmen say
the streams from the hills flowed over
the tracks. The wcst-bound track will
be- cleared before tomorrow night.
BRIDGES IN DANGER.
At Scottdalc the storm was particu-
arly destructive. The cellars along the
principal streets are nearly filled with
water, and the goods that many of the
merchants had stored away are satu-
rated The creek Is rising steadily and
the safety Of couple of the railroad
bridges between Scottdale and Fair
chance is endangered. The construc-
ton train has been ordered to the scene.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
a Card From Mr.. Louis y. Britt.
WHEELING, W. Va, May %.

HftLlNh. W ~ Way -.
To the E,iitOr ofth< Register:
SIR: see by your morning paper the ac-
ti0n taken by the Builders Exchange, and
il all sounded very sweet TO the public, who
only hear one side Of a thing / will now
try to give you our side Of the question.
! wish it understood that am not opposed
10 the Builders Exchange for being organ
lied am glad 10 see them combined to-
gether TO protect themselves, the same as
we are; but am opposed to the manner in
which they are treating US at present. OF
course. do not blame the Exchange for
all that transpired in our conference meet
ings. as their committee had full power TO
act and settle with US To show the public
what we offered them will try as near as
| can Now, on the first meeting night
we got along well as far as wages was
concerned, but the next question was in re
gard 10 the nOn-union men. They wanted
Us 10 20 TO work with these non-union men
and try and coax them in the union. This
we refused TO do: but we did agree 10 take
them in the union If they were willing 70
come in; SO we adjourned TO see if we could
not induce these men 10 come in the union
with Us. So Mr.. Long went 10 see the
men. They were all willing except one,
but the trouble with them was they claimed
they had no money. Mr.. Long then told
them TO get little money from their bosses
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
INGALLS, GETTING SCARED.
Preparing to Defend His Record ON the
Farm Mortgage Question.

Ell DORADO, KAs., May Ex-senator
ingalls, is preparing a speech upon the
Western farm-mortgage question, and
to that end is obtaining data from various
county officers In Kansas. The Clerk
of the Court OF Butler county yesterday
received a circular letter from Senator
ingalls,, asking how many foreclosures
and sales had been made in his county
and the amount of claims during the
last three years. During the time men
toned there have been l6s mortgage
sales on farm lands, in which the
amnnnf Is over Sl64 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
LEE STATUE UNvEILING.


RICHMOND, Va. May s3.-A telegram
from New York announces that Miss
Mary Lee. the eldest daughter OF Gen.
K. r. Lee. has arrived there and will be
present at the unveiling Of the equeS-
trian statue Of the General. 10 is stated
that troops and veterans will be given
position in line in which the States Sc
ceded. This will put South Carolina
first. The uniformed troops will be un-
der the command Of Brig. Gen. Charles
j. Anderson. OF Virginia. The hymn.
How Firm a Foundation, will be sung
by the vast aSSemblage. with a full
brass band accompaniment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
National League.

At Philadelphia Chicago 10, Philadel-
phia 5; hits. IL and IL; errors, and o.;
pitchers, Hutchinson and Vickery, umpire,
McQuaide.
AT Brooklyn Brooklyn >, Cincinnati 4;
earned, and >; hits, Q and II; errors, 3 and
/; pitchers, Terry and Viau; umpire,
Lynon.
At New York-New York Il, Pittsburg
10; earned, and 4 hits. 10 and II; errors,
3 and 10; pitchers, Welch and Schmitt.
At Boston-Boston 4, Cleveland g.;
earned, each; hits, ) and Q; errors, 3 each /;
pitchers, Clarkson and Lincoln; umpire
MrDnrmnff
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
rgan a WALL. Model COMEDY comp,nl

Egan a Walls Model Comedy Company
VIII commence a weeks engagement at
the Grand on Monday evening next The
price will be 10, 20 and ~ cents. This com
pany is composed Of good artists who give
the best Of satisfaction wherever they have
The opening play will be-
''FanchOn,n and they change the pro
gramme every evening. This company
gives a first class performance and the
Grand will surely be crowded every even
ing at these reduced prices. Seats on sale
AZ Weir's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24
WEATHER vANE OF TRADE
Dun A. Co.'s Review Of the Past Weeks
business.

New York, May ?3.-R. G.. Dun &
Co. 5 weekly review OF trade: All the
ordinary business indications grow more
favorable. The volume Of legitimate
business is ON the whole greater than IL
has been at this season in any
previous year Money Is COM
paratyely easy and commercial
credits undisturbed. The great Industries
also look better, for even at Pittsburg.
where the recent decline In iron was felt
most. there is decided improvement,
pig iron being higher and BeSsemer
fully 81 per ton, with manufactured
iron stronger In the speculative mar
ketS, wheat has been stronger, rising
. cents, corn has declined nearly a cent.
and oats risen as much.
The business failures occurring
throughout the country during the last
seven days number 222, as compared
with 9l2 last week. For the correspond
ing week last year the figures were 222.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-24

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