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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
SUDDEN DEATH.
B. L. Bartletts Succumbs to Heart Dis
ease, Yesterday Morning.

About eight o'clock yesterday morn
ing. while B. f. Bartletts. of Grafton,
was passing along Main street, near the
intersection Of Twcnty-SiXth. he sud-
denly lost his balance and fell over into
a basement area. in front OF dwelling.
Several persons who saw him fall ran TO
his assistance, but were Mortified TO find
the man was dead.
Coroner Schultzc was summoned. and
after the body had been examined by
physician. returned verdict that death
was the result OF heart disease.
The dead man was resident OF Nimp-
son. small town about eight miles
from Grafton. He leaves wife and
three children. He was out of work,
and a short time ago hc was
examined by DR.. Sinscll, the
B. so. railroad physicians FOR position
on the line. He was rejected, and asked
the reason Of the physician. DR.. Sin
sell was not inclined TO tell him at first,
but ON being pressed. said he was af-
nicted with heart disease and liable TO
drop dead. This prediction was real
izcd.
The body Of Mr.. Bartlctts was taken
10 Zimmcrman's undertaking rooms,
where II was prepared for burial. and
his family notified. His father and
brother arrived on the train last even
ing. and will take the body 10 Grafton
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ANIUsEMENTS.
4 Coming Attraction.

Next Thursday evening funny George
II. Adams and charming Toma Hanlon,
supported by splendid company, will
present at the Opera House the great
laughing success, "Ile, She, Him and
Her" speaking pantomime The
Brooklyn Times says Of the play:
...Hc, She, Him and Her has caught
on in great shape at the Peoples The
atre. The play is likely 10 prove one Of
the most popular pieces yet produced.
II is of the Brass Monkey Hole in the
Ground order, only that IL is funnier
than any Of its predecessors, for George
n. Adams and Miss Toma Hanlon are In
the cast with a score Of pretty girls, APP
propriate scenery and handsome cos
tunes The author has given these
clever people a really meritOri0us play
that is so funny that the audience is
kept roaring with laughter for three
hours. The house was packed last
night. and every song and every joke,
TOO. was encored."
Reserved seats 90 on sale Wednesday
at Houses
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
DEATH OF HENRY LOGAN.
Parkersburg Loses One of Her Most
Prominent and Charitably Disposed Citi-
. IN Nle Snndau Rlnisllr.


Special telegram to tie Sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, March %
Mr. Henry Logan. President Of the
Parkcrsburg National Bank and founder
of the Henry Logan Children'S Home,
died this morning at four o'clock OF
pneumonia. He was one Of the wealth
lest and most prominent men in Park
crsburg. and was the most charitable
citizen this city ever had. A conServa-
tive estimate OF the amount Of his gifts
of charity is Sl5O,OOO. He was con-
Stantly helping poor people and was
the largest financial pillar Of the Meth
odiSt church. He was SO unaSSuming
that he never seemed to know that he
was doing so much good, and hundreds
Of people have had flour. coal and cloth
ing sent TO them by him without their
knowing from whom il came. He died
in his Seycnty-cighth year, leaving q
wife but no children. The funeral will
occur Monday. There is general Sor-
row at his death.
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AT ARCHER'S HOME.
His Wife and Daughter Prostrated-Con-
dltion of the States Securities.

ditiOn OF the states SECURITIES
BALTIMORE, March 99.-Hazel Dell,
the home of State Treasurer Archer, is
in dazed condition. His daughter
Stella was only informed yesterday of
the wrong doing of her father. She
was precipitatcd into such a state of
nervous proStration that it was late at
night before the graveSt consequences
could be averted The facts were later
made known to Mrs. Archer and she
keenly felt the blow.
Archer'S real and personal property is
assessed at S2s. 900. The condition of
the estates which he had in charge is
not known, but the people interested are
moving in the matter.
The box in the Trust Deposit Com
pany in which the States securities
were kept was found in the greatest dis
order and confusion. Negotiable bonds,
cancelled and insurance bonds were
scattered about. Archer was elected to
the Office of Treasurer in 1856. In 1887
he began his operations, and they have
been conducted with method since.
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REPORT COSTRADICTED.
Not a Death is Recorded From the Town
of Bowling Green.

New York, Mach ga Cincinnati
special to the World says: No one was
killed at Bowling Green. The storm
did much damage there, but the town
was net in the direct path OF the cy-
clone.
Representative Goodnight of Ken
tuckv. received the following telegram
at Washington to-day;
Bowling Green not touched by
storm. No damage to property or loss
of life i'm your district"
IContinucd on Third Page
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Cndiz LIQUOR Sellers Indicted.

CAD1z, o.. March 29-In Common Pleas
Court. yesterday, the grand jury found an
indictment against s. Hamilton, a grocer
here, for selling hard cider. and he was SEN
fenced to five days in Jail and 80 fine and
costs.
-Four indictments for selling liquor were
also found against j. A. Holland, a cigar
and tobacco dealer Cadiz has been local
option town for three years, and "speak-
casies'' are resOrted TO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

WATERFOWL. Mass, March 29-Miss
Fanny Davenport, who played LA Tosca'
to an immense audience here last night, is
confined to her bed at the Woodruff House
and cannot 20 TO Ogdensburg tonight. She
has been suffering for Il week, and was
obliged 10 cancel Tuesday night at Buffalo.
Her physician says she must have weeks
rest. and Arthur Thomas. her manager, an
nounces that all engagements for next week
have been cancelled.
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ouarreiled With Her Manager.

CHICAGO, March 29.-Nellie Bly's present
trip in the west seems to be causing her
more trouble than her journey around the
world She and her manager quarreled in
Chicago The pair parted in huff, and
too late in the afternoon TO take any train.
Miss BLY, learned that she was booked to
appear in Milwaukee at night The little
woman chartered u special engine and
coach all for herself over the Chicago Mil
waukee and St. Paul, and made the run at
the rate of fifty miles an hour, arriving on
time.
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The deficiency niIi..

Special Telegram 10 tie sunday Register
WASHINGTON. March 29.-Mr. Hale, in
the House to-day, presented the conference
report on the urgent deficiency bill and it
was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. voorhees,, the Senate
bill appropriating Sl4,615 for the purchase
of the Capron collection of Japanese works
of art now in the National museum was ia
ken up and discussed.
The bill was passed Yeas y, nays 10
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4 Murderer's Terrible Confession.

PrrrsBoRo. \. c., March 29-James p.
Davis was hanged here yesterday, in the
presence Of 1000 spectators, for the murder
of John Horton, a young farmer, in No
vember last. He confessed his crime, and
further stated that his real name was
Shackelford. and that while livingln South
Carolina several years ago he had murder
ed his six children.
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VISIT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
poDular Excursions Via the Pennsylvania
Lines.

on Thursdays, April 3rd and 24th,
ovcnrsion tickets will be sold from
Wheeling TO Washington. d. C.. at rate
of $1,000. good returning within ten
Gavs from date of sale. and for stop-oh
~ baltimore in either direction.
For further information apply to Jno.
G. Tomlinson. or Jno. Bailie: agents -
2 { ii. l.. Ry., Wheeling, W. Va.
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row Roat Caught by the T.Iood.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 29.-Noru
has lust been received that the tow boat
Nail CITY was caught by the cyclone
Thursday night at GayoSo. 1875 miles
above here. The entire tow was lost
including coal. one fuel and two produce
bargeS. Six of the crew were lost
Names are not given. The boat was
uninsured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

Special telegram 70 he Sunday Register.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The following
West Virginians were awarded pensions:
Original Invalid-John w. Cripp, of Rock
Vile: James Porter, of Wheeling; AleXan-
der Defibaugh, of Wheeling. Increase
BENJAMIN f. Holbert, of Glenville; Andrew
Lewis. of Liberty. Re-issue-Columbus
c. Coy, of Hurricane.
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License Ticket Wins.

Special Telegram 10 the Sunday Register.
RAvENswooD. w. Va, March %
At the municipal election held at Jack
son c. H., yesterday, the issue was
license or no license. The license ticket
was elected by small majortieS. This is
the first time license has ever carried in
jackson county.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

BALTIMORE, March 29.-The town Of
Mitchelrs Station, about 10 miles from
Culpepper. Va. was almost totally de
stroved by fire. 1t started in the saw mill.
and the heavy gale at the time quickly car
ried the flames TO the Virginia Midland
railroad depot and the houses around about.
Insurance trifiing.
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ROYAL ADIEU.
BISMARCK OFFICIALLY RETIRES.
An Efectng Scene at the Final De-
parture.
PROMINENT GUESTS PAY RESPECTS.
The History of the ChancellOrship Crisis Yet
aAystery. a

BERLIN. March 29.-Prince Bismarck
left Berlin for FREDERICKSBURG, his
country seat, to-day. Prior to his de-
parture from Berlin he paid farewell
visits to the Royal Princes.
Later in the day thousands
of persons gathered in the
Wilhelm straSse and along the route 10
the railway station To witness the final
scene Of the Bismarck drama. Wearing
the uniform Of the curaSSiers. Prince
Bismarck left the palace OF the Chancel-
lor at o'clock in the afternoon and en-
entered an open carriage that
stood in waiting. As soon aS lac APP
pcared he was greeted with stormy
enthusiasm. The windows OF the houses
in the vicinity were crowded with spec
tatorS. The entire route was a sea Of
waving handkerchicfS. When the party
arrived at the station a squadron OF CUR
asserS with a band. formed guard Of
honor. All the ministers. the diplomatic
corps. and the court and state officials
were waiting To bid farewell To the Prince
and there was Il great mass OF people
outside the station. Mountains Of bou-
Quets for the Prince and Princess were
piled in the waiting rooms, which were
gaily decorated in honor Of the occasion.
Prince Bismarck in hearty voice
BID ALL FAREWELL,
Mr. Phelps, the American Minister and
Chancellor Won Capriyi being among
the last to shake hands with him.
Many tears were shed, and it was alto
gether an affecting scene. At $40 the
train started. amid cheering, singing
and the strains OF the band.
In connection with the regard eyinced
by Prince Bismarck for Mr.. Phelps, tits
worthy Of note that on Tuesday last he
denied himself TO all others and received
the Minister at private audience.
They spent a large part OF hcaiternOon
i'm discussion. the object OF which has
excited curiosity here. Rumor says
that the Prince made a careful state
ment of recent events with view 10
the future The real history of the
ChancelorShip crisis is still
WRAPPED N MYSTERY,
which the Emperor shows no intention
to unyeil. The intervention of the
Grand Duke of Baden and other infucn-
tial personages has. 10 large extent,
stopped the newspaper polemic ON the
subject.
The appointment Of Baron Marschal
Bierberstcin as Foreign Secretary Of
State has not yet been gazetted. but the
appointment is regarded as definite.
Ills appointment, the Cologne Gazette
says. is a guarantee Of continued peace.
He will make no change in the diplo-
matte service.
1t is stated that the Emperor received
Count Herbert Bismarcks resignation
with the greatest reluctance, because
Prince Bismarck trained nobody but his
son thoroughly in his policy and ideas.
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An Experimcntal Balloon Trip.

BERLIN, March pa balloon, containing
an army captain, a lieutenant and aprivate,
who were making an experimental ascen-
sion. collapsed while over the forest OF
Schrimm. in Posen. The private was kill
ed and both of the captains legs were
broken. The lieutenant escaped with slight
bruises
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

No medicine has had greater success
in checking consumption. in its early
stages. than Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
1t stops coughing, soothes the throat ana
lungs. pnd induces much-needed repose.
Hundreds have testified TO the remark
ahle virtues Of this preparation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

CoNroocooK. y. H., March pa shock
of earthquake was distinctly felt last night
shortly after 10 o'clock. Most OF the peo-
ple were in bed and very sensibly noticed
the positive, though brief, rumble and mo-
ton. twas also noticeable III several sur
rounding towns.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
None a. Good.
NDIIt ~ N""N'
WAsuINGTOE. Pa. March II.

WAsmINGros. PA, March -.
McsSrs. 5. Bdcr'S Sons;
GExrLEMEN:-mclosed find - Pam
Handle Coffee tickets. Please send me
oil painting No. 40. like Panhandle
coffee very much and think I can get
none as good. Please send oil painting
in care of John \. Best, Washington
Pa. Respectfully.
+. +. HAGGERTY.
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Enrtr Thonsand strikers.

MADRID. March 29-Forty thousand en-
ploves in the factories in Catalonia have
gone out on a strike. 4 conferences being
held between the leaders Of the strikers ana
mont of the differences. The strikers are
quiet.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

Who have that tired and all-gone feel
ing. and don't like to be- disturbed, will
continue to be troubled with the same
complaint until they renew their impure
blood. Sulphur Btters will cause new
and rich blood 10 course through every
artery and vein in the human system.
See another column.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

BARNrsvuLE, o., March 29.-The farm
residence Of Perley Pickett. two miles east
of here, burned this morning The oc-
cupants barely escaped with their lives.
The fire is supposed TO have been of incen-
diary origin. Loss, $1,000 Insured for
500.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

FoR purifying the blood, stimulating
the appetite and invigoratlng the sys-
TEN in the Spring and early Summer,
Ayers SarSaparilla is unsurpassed. BE
sure YOU get Ayers Sarsaparilla and no
other: else the result may be anything
bpt satisfactory.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
Protests Against the Tobacco Schedule

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March %. At a
meeting Of Havana cigar operatives held
last night, resolutions were adopted pro
testing against the passage of the Mckin-
lev bill. as now drawn. in raising the tariff
ON clear Havana tobacco. The Board OF
Trade took like action.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
Time of Enir Changed.

Special Telegram 10 he Sunday Register
CLARKsBrRG, W. VA, March 29.-The
time of holding the fair here has been
changed to September , 3 and I, 1890 so as
not to conflict with dates of Parkersburg
and Wheeling
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WENT THROUGH A BRIDGE.

The Report of Terrible Accident to IA
Railroad Train.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 29.-lt is
rumored that near OwenSburg, KY, an
L. 4 y. train went through bridge,
killing several, including the engineer
Not yet confirmed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30
washinrton,s First Legislature Adjourns.

OLYMPIA. WASH, March 29.-The first
7 legislature of the State Of Washington,
after being in session l43 days, adjourned
yesterday sine die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

d, If DesOlatiOn in the
DiSnaltled City.
~r FOR THE VICTIMS.
Panorama Along the Path
Of Run.

Panorama Along the Path
Of Ruin.
COMING FROM ALL SIDES.
- Accurate Estimates Now Place
Unit q The Dad at l5O--A6out
S-ss7 liured--Cihzens
coming Up Bravely With
szrpaons--Ths
Insurance.
-. Kl., March ss.-The
..-ssy. clear, the sun shines
OH. temperature is spring
-s recovering the bodies
- the debris Of Thursday
goes bravely ON, with a
r-ed force. There is
blowing. but scarcely
-.a.rhe waters of the Ohio.
.,-ne flood, which at this
bout alta stand. A prettier.
W'd hardly be- imagined
scarcely I'm keeping with
BEING witnessed ina the
t. Tornado'S track ON Mar
Main street, as the re-
yrErUNArE VICTIMS
-.- view from time 20 time.
..- however, is very favor
- work. of clearing Up the
-moyal Of valuable goods in
and mercantile district 10
.- FROM thc clements.
t.. dos. opmcutS will in all
,r. disclose thc iuii extent vl
r..e lt.un Nlsllru upo" 1iii>
-0t Inspection through Jne ru-
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from ODD, morning lne 'A'i'i''o
a.--ru corner ol llt '',s '.t osS
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occurrence. After the body is placed
on the Stretcher and covered over rev
erently, it is taken TO the improyiSed
morgue in Bucklay's saloon across the
street, where Coroner Miller and his as
SiStantS receive il. Up 10 early this
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-30

and rebuilt Not less than two hun
dred houses were wrecked or damaged.
The Secretary of War has ordered
that four hundred tarpaulinS be loaned
to citizens TO protect their roofeSS
houses.
IL seems certain now that the eSti-
mate of the dead at Falls City Hall has
been over the mark. and that the total
number of persons i'm the building at
the time il crashed was not half is
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ADRON PARK.

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ERICKSON CRANKs.
Oakland Cali People who Believe the
Town is Doomed.

Oakland (Cal.l People who Believe the
Town is Doomed.
San FRANCISCO, March 23.-As the time
draws near for the fulfllment of Crank
Erickson's prophecy Of the inundation Of
Oakland, San Francisco, Chicago and New
York by earthquake April a. hundreds Of
cases are reported from oakland Of a pro
posed retirement by believers to the sur
rounding mountains ana foothills, alone will
save them, they say, from death in the
soothing waters. Rell estate is being sold
by these Ericksonites at one-half and one.
third its asses sed value, furniture for song
70 tho secondhand dealers, while many
useful articles are being given to the
unbelievers. From a reliable source, it IS
learned that already the cranks have secret
iy organized, and all plans have been laid
for their Legira to the hills.
Daily prayer meetings will be held I'D to
the night OF April -, and prov sions in
immense quantities moved to their re ldez.
vous. Among yesterdays disposals of
property was that Of an aged woman in
Berkeley with s., 500 holding, which went
for less than half this sum. A family in
East Oakland offered $4,000 place for
$1,000, while several cords Of woods Were
given to Capt. Fletcher last evening, the
donor saying he would have no ch dnce
TO use it. A family residing at Market and
Fifteenth streets, Oakland, sold their furni-
ture in nine rooms for S35 to a car driver
named Leavitt.
So certain was an East Oakland colored
man that the flood would come that he re-
Trained from paying dues to benevolent
| society Of which he was a member. He
died few days ago, and, in consequence,
his wife loses his death benefit
The humorous side of the story is thus
illustrated. An old Woodworthits was ex-
pounding the prophets doctrines to a Four
tenth street car conductor Yesterday tell
ing him that he had better he guided a d
escape while there was yet time. The con-
ductor replied that he would remain in
Oakland, and as the old man had cottage
which he would not need after April Il. as
it would then be destroyed by the waters.
that he tine conductor would buy il fer a
few hundred dollars. The old mans con
viction changed sufficiently to permit him
to refuse the offer. Many other cases have
come to Light. ana there can be no question
that Oakland will witness q remarkable
| exodus between now and April Il