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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-25
MURDER NEAR LITTLETON.
Benton Huggins waylaid and Robbed.
His Assailants Under Arrest.

Special IeteQFdUt 70 tfe HtytSteFs
LIrrLEToN. October 2i.-The body Of a
man who had been murdered was found
about two miles from town, Yesterday
morning. The victim was Benton Hug
Gins. whose home is on Long Dream creek.
Six miles from Littleton. and two men
charged with the crime are karr kimball
and Bill Main, the former Of Greene coun-
tv, Pa. and the latter of Littleton, or near
here. They are both under arrest at Lit
tleton, and being carefully guarded as
fears of lynching exist. The coroner Jury
is sitting upon the case
The following are the particulars: Tne
three men had met at Littleton and engaged
in card playing,in which Higgins had come
off the winner At the close of the playing,
towards evening, he had started for home.
Witnesses swear that Kimball and Main
were seen following the road OF the dead
man. This was Wednesday. On the sue
ceeding morning, Thursday, boy found
the body by the roadside. The body showed
the skull TO have been 'beaten in at the
back, slightly to the left side, the blow hav-
ing been delivered from behind and cutting
off the upper tip Of the ear on that SIDE.
"A sled standard, which was taken froma
she'd back on the road, was lying oy the
body. showing il was the weapon used.
The coat was found some sixty yards back
on the road. Two nickels lay by the
shoulder of the corpse. His hat lay partly
under his head, and showed the marx OF
the standard. The pockets were turned out
wards and the money, roll OF possibly
some thirty or forty dollars, was gone.
Excitement runs high. The feeling is
very bitter against the prisoners. aug
mented bv their heretofore unsaVory repu-
tations
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ON THE JERSEY, COAST.
The Summer Resorts Damaged, Boats
Upset and Tracks Submerged.

AsBURY PARK, n. j., October "a
Long Branch suffered much by the ter
rife Sserm; The big cut along Ocean
avenue was cut into again by the break
erS. and still further damage sustained.
Scarcely crab pot or fsherman's
net was left uninjured between Long
Branch and Seabright. In several in
stances where the owners OF the crab
pots and fishing ponds set out to take
i'm their traps, their boats were capsized
and the inmates had narrow escape
from drowning.
Noteworthy is the case of John Nor
rison, whose boat was swamped in his
attempt to save the nets. But for his
timely rescue by fellow fisherman, he
would have gone TO the bottom. When
the rescuing party had nearly reached
the shore they met with the same fate
as Mr.. Morrison. Their boat was
swamped and they had to fight hard TO
reach the shore in safety. In each in
stance the boats were lost.
DAT Asbury Park, the patrol of life
saving station No. had difficult time
on their beats. The wind blew The
rain with such force as to make pro-
gress almost impossible, and added to
the rain was the heavy spray from the
breakers, which increased the con-
fusion.
At Keyport the storm ragged with
much severity. Many of the small
oyster sloops were driven ashore, and
the unusually high tide was the means
of doing considerable damage.
The high tide caused much delay to
travel along the line of the New York
and Long Branch railroad. At Bdyway
the tracks for half mile were sub
merged to depth of two feet. AT the
Raritan river draw the storm ragged so
fiercely that extra guards were placed
along the tracks. Guards were also put
on from Morgan TO South Amboy TO
watch the tracks.
The storm is still raging this after
noon. There is three-maSted schoon-
er in distress off Bay Head. The board
walk here has been damaged, and a
number of bath houses have been car
ried away.
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DOVENER DOWNED.
SENATOR FAULKNER FLAYS THE LITTLE
CAPTAIN ALIVE AT SUTTON.
The Republicans Take to the Woods After Faulkners
Speech-A Memorable Meeting-Hon. Wood
Daily Has Fun With Elkins Speech Before
Large Crowd at Martiusburg.
Special telegram to the Register.


3RAXToN c. H., w. VA, October "a.
"A joint discussion took place here to-
day between Senator Faulkner and b.
B. Dovener, at the Democratic barbecue,
in the presence of 1,200 people, 1000 OF
whom were Democrats. The Senator
opened in an hour and thirty minutes,
Dovener followed in two hours. and
Faulkner closed in thirty minutes. Sen
ator Faulkner's speech was a mastery
effort. He discussed the tariff question
in a clear and forcible manner, and
showed himself entirely acquainted
with his subject, even to the
minutest details. He asked the Captain
to follow him in his argument, and gave
him number OF nuts to crack. His
was undoubtedly the ablest and most
logical speech on the tariff question ever
delivered here.
He also discussed State politics, the
force bill and the colonization scheme oi
Quay, Lindsay and others. Never was
an argument made better or seemed tC
carry more force.
Dovener's reply was composed OF LOT
of stuff taken from Goffs last years
speech. He made no attempt to answer
Faulkner, but peppered away indiscrlm-
inatey like little boy with a pop gun.
He claimed that the consumer paid
none of the tax imposed by the
tariff; that it was paid wholly by the
foreign importers. He ventured fur
ther on this line than any of his party
have yet done. Upon being pressed by
Senator Faulkner, Dovener admitted
that the policy of the Mckinley bill is
to restrict American products wholly to
home markets. He bravely avoided the
negro colonization scheme. He told a
few anecdotes and made himself ridicu-
lous generally to the thinking part OF
the audience by his reckless and un-
founded assertions. The moment Do
vener closed, his Republican brethren,
with the exception of half dozen, ig-
ANONYMOUSLY fed to the fields. Senator
Faulkner's closing remarks were TO the
point and very forcible. He caught
Dovener up on on some OF his asser-
tions, and showed the absurdity of the
policy of his party, especially in regard
to the Mckinley bill. The whole affair
was grand success and the Democrats
are jubilant over it.
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STORM pE1.rED NEW YORK.
A Terrific Rain Storm Strikes the Metrop.
olis-Damage Done on the Coast.

New YORK, October 24.-New York
was pelted last night and to-day with
one of the most pitiless storms which IL
has endured for manv day. The fierce
northeasterly gale drove the heavy rain
in almost horizontal sheets, rendering
umbrellas of little use, and the wind
throughout the night ratified signs and
shutters, till unbrokcn sleep became
well nigh impossible.
This morning stories of damage along
the coast began to come in, but it is
feared that the worst will not be known
till tomorrow.
Along New Jerseys coast wires are
reported down and several vessels
ashore, while others have been driven
from their course. Very high tides re-
suited from the storm. Several small
boats were capsized off Long BraI ch,
but the occupants were rescued.
The storm did considerable damage
IN Brooklyn this morning. Shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock four-story brick build
ing in the course Of erection on Halsey
street was blown down, and John Lind
say, passer-by, was buried in the
ruins. His injuries are thought to be
fatal. The damage to the building is
estimated at s., 1000.
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What worries the President.

WASHINGTON, October 24.-President
Harrison has not yet decided whether
he will go to Indiana to vote or not.
He is desirous of doing so, but the
pressure Of business at the Executive
Mansion Just now is so great that he
may be prevented from doiug so.
Besides, the President has several
important engagements which will re-
quire his attention. His friends in In
diana believe that the presence OF the
President on election day would be
worth many votes to the party, but his
visit will depend altogether upon his
ability TO arrange his official duties in
such manner as will enable him to go
without neglccting the public business.
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pendletnn at Moundsvllle.
7,,l1oro,n no me- Rf0isffr.

Special Telegram 10 the Register
MoUNpsvILLE, w. VA, October "a
Desnite the incemency of the weather
and the many Democrats who went to
Wheeling to hear Gov. Hill last night,
Hon. John O. Pendleton spoke to three
hundred people in the Court House here.
Hon L. S. Newman was chosen chair
man. and IN a neat speech introduced
Hon. John o. Pendleton, who was re-
ceived with cheers. The first part OF
his speech was thorough exposition
of the fundamental principles OF
our government, and the relation OF the
government to the people. He spoke OF
the great wrongs being practiced on the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-25

Yesterdays ou,pouring OF The Deu-
arv of this city and county 10 listen
A.. Governor David B. Hill surprised
,.. those who were foremost in the
,rarement of the affair. while the
p p..ublieans were dumbtouuded 30
..e spontaneous enthusiasm. and
.se undoubtei manifestations of popa-
sr interest. It showed, more than
ANYTHING else during the present can
bass. the deep and earnest feeling OF
people in this fight waged in their
l't and may be- accepted as a fore
4 ,3f that success which the peo-
m decreed shall perch upon the
Of Democracy.
Below will be found the details of the
option 90 Governor Hill and his
ury. aud a verbatim reproduction Of
portion % the Governors speech
plating t0 the great economic question
b urf There is also some very
Interesting facts and figures presented
tg Senator Eeuna, and a passing refer
.ar-au ,aa, was posSible-to the ex-
rert addresses of Governor Fleming
.ll senator Grady.
This afternoon senator Grady and
l-e Jacob viii speak at Wellsburg-
i thi, evening Senator Grady and
1a. John %. Pcudleton will speak AT
brand Opera House.
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Good Words From Wood.

Special telegram 10 the Register.
PARKERsBURG, October a4.-Hon.
Eustace Gibson and several other prom
inent Democratic speakers will address
the Democrats of this city and section
on the Goth inst.
The Democratic clubs are enthusias-
tic and rapidly growing in number, and
many of them are sanguine that the
party will sweep the county. Quite a
number who lately associated with the
Republicans have Joined the Democratic
clubs, and many others who are opposed
to the tariff robbery will vote the Demo-
cratic ticket this fall.
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WHAT DO WHITE wORKINGMEN
THINK OF THIS?

"But speaking of ofcolonization,it wouldn't
hurt West Virginia to import ten thousand
good negroes. We are practically white
State, and 1t wouldn't hurt us to have a
larger negro population. They are good,
safe citizens. Negroes will work, and 1
know lots of white people who won't. The
Democratic party is afraid of the negroes
and the mAlionaires coming into the
state."-Stephea B. ELtiHs' Endorsement Of
QUAY Colonization Scheme.
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A Silver Find in Wisconsin.

Chicago, October PA dispatch
from West Superior, Wis, says: MessrS.
Hill ahd Wolf have returned from Fond
du Lac, Mimi, where they had gone to
inspect the silver find on the Island
owned by j. C. Scoville. They made a
careful inspection of the land on which
the vein was discovered and spent some
time in prospecting for further indica-
tions of the precious metal. They re-
port that without doubt rich grade OF
silver exists on the Island, and are con-
ident that the supply is almost unlim-
ftoI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-25

before the doors of the main entrance
were opened the rear entrance to the
stage was also opened, and those hold
ing cards emitting them TO the privi-
legc of the stage filed in rapidly 10 the
number of about one hundred and fifty.
While this was going on, the members
of the Young Mems Democratic Club,
who had assembled at the Democratic
Club House, at Main and Twenty-First
streets. marched TO the Main street en-
trance TO the Windsor hotel. where they
were Joined by the Island Democratic
Club and number of representatives
of the other district and ward clubs OF
the city, the column to act as an
escort to Governor Hill. The Governor,
Senator Kenna, Senator Camden and
Governor Fleming were escorted TO their
carriages about half-paSt seven, by
Chairman Reilly, of the State Executive
Committee, and the committee deSig-
mated for that purpose, and headed by
the Opera House band, the column
marched down Main street TO Four
teenth. east on Fourteenth to Market,
and north on Market TO the Grand
Opera House. the streets all along the
route being brilliant with red fire and
echoing with the cheers Of those lining
the sidewalks. 1t was great open air
ovation.
Governor Hill, Senator Thos +. Grady,
and those accompanying them, entered
the theatre from the Market street
front, and n moment later appeared on
the stage. their presence being the signal
f.T, Z ba l.
Gus audience. The eScOrting clubs en-
tered the building by the main stair
way. and marched to seats reserved for
them i'm the rows next the stage.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman T. ;. Riley, of the State EX-
ecutive Committee, and as he stepped TO
the front Of the stage TO announce the
presiding officer and the Vice PreSi-
dents, the scene before him was one sell
dom duplicated in this city. The stage
was filled 10 its utmost capacity with
the representative democrats Of this
city and county, reinforced by goodly
number from across the river, and those
there congregated looked out upon an
audience which packed the lower hoor
and gallery 10 point far beyond the
line of comfort. And it was an audi
ence of voters; boys had been excluded,
that there might be room for at least a
majority of those anxious to listen to the
speech of the New Yorker,
bat had the building had double the
capacity, il would still have been over
crowded. and many hundreds would
have been unable TO gain admission. IL
was n great OutpOuring of the people.
In addition to Governor Hill, Hon.
Thos. f. Grady, Adjutant General Nc
Even and Senator Kenna, there were
upon the stage the following gentle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-25
Against the Public Schools.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, October 2i.-That
the Catholic clergy, in opposition to the
public schools, intend TO poll its full
strength in the approaching election is
best evidenced from the registering in
the sixth ward of twenty-five friarS OF
the St. Francis Capuchin Convent.
Never before have the Capuchin monks
in Milwaukee had sufficient interest in
an election to go the polls, but now
they intend to cast their full strength
against the Bennett law.
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Hubbard Disappoints Salem Audience.
.Spscidk TELEGRAM TO tie Re0ister.

SALEM, w. VA, October 24.-W. p.
Hubbard spoke to a small audience here
tonight. He berated Ex-Gov. Wilson
and spoke at length of the last Congress
sional elections in this State. He failed
to elucidate the tariff which is the vital
issue, and the Republicans were evil
IDENTIFY dissatisfied as they expected TO
hear a manly discussion of the tariff in
stead of villification of the Democratic
party. Col. w. w. Arnett speaks here
tomorrow night.
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. SHINING Tie-up Threatened.

LONDON, October 24.-The Shipping
telegraphed to the different
branches of that organization on Mon
dav to call meetings to discuss the ques-
tion of possible general tie-up. Let
tors followed explaining that immediate
action was intended, but that the sub
iect required earnest and thorough con-
Sideration so that they might be ready
IN act if compelled to do so.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-25

The ercellcnce Of our garments has IRON Jor
them a reputation; the perfection Of the ft'
and reliability of materials used here are mat
ters of Importance to particular people; and
and then hare learned that our eoStuner Is
nm erpeyt in all Of these. Then The goods tcerc
all bought IN before the nelc tariff 'rcnt into
operation, and that circumstance makes them
rs per cent chedper.-Advertisement in Phil
odolnhio Tnouirer
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A Fly-Wheel Bursts.

Special Telegram to the Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. VA, October "a
An accident happened at the Parkers-
burg Mill Company's mill this morning
which will put stop to the work for
several days. The governor blew of,
and one of the tremendous fly-wheels
burst, sending pieces which weighed
100 pounds through great heavy timbers
up into one of the working rooms. by
the greatest good fortune no one was
struck by the flying pieces of iron, which
tore their way in every direction.
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Hon. t. f. Grady at Ravenswood.

cptCtut LctcBfe"e ~ @ee hes'''".
RAvENswooD, w. VA, October "a
Hon. Thomas +. Grady, Of New York
city, spoke to large audience last
evening at Wells Opera House. His
address was noticeable for its eloquent
logic and rhetoric, and was convinc-
ing argument. The meeting was
called to order by DR.. Il. ii. Hoyt, who,
in a short and neat address, introduced
the speaker. Mr.. Grady delivered one
of the most enthusiastic speeches heard
in Jackson county for some time.
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nalfour Investigating the Crop Stories.

DUBLIN, October 24.-Mr. Balfour,
Chief Secretary for Ireland, has started
on tour through the western counties,
in which it is alleged distress prevails
in consequence of the failure. of the
potato crop, Mr.. Balfour's object in
making the tour is to make personal
investigation as to the truth of the
statements regarding the condition of
the crOD.
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Col. Arnett at Clarksburg.

Special telegram 10 NE Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA, October "a
Col. w. w. Arnett made an excellent
speech to large and enthusiastic crowd
in this city tonight. He presented the
issues of the campaign in a fercible and
eloquent manner, and every one was
pleased with his effort, which made
votes for the Democratic ticket.
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Stabbed to the Heart.

.SpeciaE Telegram 10 the Register
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, October "a
The report of a fatal quarrfl between
two Young men named Richards, cousins
in Calhoun county, has reached here
The men fell out over woman. One
of them stabbed the other to the heart
and escaped, but was captured and con-
fined in the Grantsville Jail. The men
are said to be members of good families.
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Clarl<sbure Notes.

Special Tsleordn1 to the Reoister.
CLARKsBURG, October 24.-John j.
Miller. son-in-law of b. +. F.Shuttlesworthr
is very i'll.
DIR. A. f. Barnes, who has been sick
for several days, is not expected to live
There was wreck on the B. ~ o.
railroad this morning near WilSonburg.
No one was hurt, but the freight trains
were badly damaged.
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WHEELING, VA, SATURDAY MORNING. oCToBER2a

people and especially upon the
farmer, through the exorbitant tariff
Then Mr. Pendleton entered into an
elaborate discussion of the nefarious
"Force bill," and proved conclusively
that it was one of the most impolitic
and diabolical outrages that had ever
been brought to bear on an intelligent
and civilized nation.
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CALLED TO ORDER.


At eight o'clock Mr.. Riley, Chairman
of the Committee, stepped to the front
of the platform, and was greeted with
applause. When it had subsidized he
Said:-
Il deeply regret that the capacity of
this hall is not sufficient TO hold the
vast crowd in the streets, clamoring for
admission. Among the many distin-
guiShed West VirginianS present this
evening is the first Democratic Gov
ernOr of the State-a man who has gone
through many a political conflict, and
who has emerged from them without a
Scar-a man whose name is known, and
who is honored and respected from
Cabell TO Hancock, and from Wood TO
JefferSon-a man who has brought
honor to every position he has occupied,
from Governor TO Judge. That man is
John J. Jacob, whom l now present TO
you as Chairman" Applause.
In assuming control of the meeting
Judge Jacob said:-
Il thank you, my fellow citizens, for
your very cordial reception. but am
not here to make Il speech TO you to-
night. | wish to announce, however,
that tomorrow evening, in this hall,
Senator Thomas o. Grady, of New York
Applause and Hon. John o. Pendleton
iapplause will address you. Tonight
the great Empire State of New York
sends greeting to you, fellow citizens OF
the State of West Virginia, in the per-
son of her honored Governor. | have
the pleasure of presenting to you man
whose name is household word
throughout this Union. present Gov
ernor David B. Hill, of New York. "
wild applause, continuing for several
minutes
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THE eovERNoR's ARRIVAL.
He Is Met at bridgeport by a Committee
and Escorted To the Windsor.

He I, Met at bridgeport by Committee
and Escorted To the Windsor.
Oovernor Hn and party arrived at
the G.. * y. depot az bridgeport az half
|past three yesterday Afternoon, the
Itrau ou which he was expected having
j e.l DELAYED about half an hour while
nutc Ou leaving che ears Governor
was greeted by Chairman T. ;. Ri
Che Democratic State Executive
Conn .tee. who cordially welcomed
ad presented the gentlemen of the
D-'on committee, which consisted
Governor j. j. Jacob, Mayor C. W
>-lr.ght, W. c. Handlau, Robert
lr>oa. j. b. Taney. j.
wood Hughes, Peter Farrell,
j. Wilson. Abram Wilson,
j Sweeney, II. VI. Russell. John
Hal. and John IL. Hobbs. Greetings
.ns been exchanged with Governor
as vel. as those of his party, which
,''ed Of j. :. McEweu. Assistant
ani General of New York: ]. G..
1-'.e. representing the Associated
N E A. Farreliy, New York World,
'.orse w. Blake, New York sun,
-,.'e party entered carriages, which
waiting, and We're driven TO the
q Windsor.
-' al impromtu reception was
-' curing which quite a large num-
utmQcrats called upon Governor
Iae Governor was necessarily
"la, ,at.gued, and shortly after
-.i'l. sought the privacy OF his
-'-eat, 90 secure some rest before
aas of the big meeting in the
.rlg
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stoned "a Train.

.SDecial Telegram to the Register
PARKERsBURG, October 24.-ThomaS
Uadkins. who stoned a Baltimore and
Ohio passenger train two years since since
and escaped, but was recently captured
in the west, was tried at Harrisvllie,
Richie county, to-day and found
guilty. He will be sentenced to the
penitentiary tomorrow.
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The Sultan VIII Fight.

ZANZIBAR, October 24.-The Sultan
of With has refused TO surrender to
British authority or to afford redress for
the recent massacre. On the contrary
he is actively preparing for hostilities.
Hundreds of natives from the surround
ing tribes are adhering his standard.
Fighting is inevitable.
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Has Nothing to Say.

CHICAGO, October 24.-Ex-President
O. w. Potter, of the Illinois Steel Com
pany. was asked by reporter as to the
truth of the dispatch from Boston that
he is at the head OF a syndicate which
is endeavoring TO secure control OF the
Company. Il prefer not to talk on this
subject" he replied, II have nothing to
say for publication"