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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Welded AN ANGEL.
The False Saviour is Driven Out of Rox-
ford, Ill.

DRoxFoRD. ILL, August 16.-The city is
in a ferment over the revelations of the
Lord of Oxford's heaven, as the Schwein-
furth colony is called. Several years ago
Schweinfurth, who calls himself Christ,
formed the colony and associated with
him twelve others, who are named after
the Apostles, and a galaxy of male and
female angels. Several days ago the
counterfeit Christ was arrested at the in
stance of one of the angels and compelled
to marry her This produced the fresh
outbreak against the colony, and Schwein-
furth, unless he leaves within several
days, will be carried out of paradise"
on rail and treated to tar and feathers.
The indignation meeting was held by the
citizens at which speeches condemnatory
of the conduct of the saints" were made
and committee of prominent citizens ap-
pointed to see that Schweinfurth and
Rockford parted company as the speaker
of the meeting said, ''p. d. a.
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Look ont For the LocomOtIve.

GOSHEN, IND, August l6.-As Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Troyer were crossing the Goshen
and Michigan Branch Of the Lake Shore
at the Bristol cut, they were struck by a
passenger locomotive and both fatally
hurt. Their wagon was demolished, but
the horses escaped unhurt. Troyer was a
wealthy and prominent farmer OF this
county and about 20 years Of age, while his
wife is aged 6S
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Terrible Rear End Collision at Mansfield

MANSFIELD, PA, August l6-Eight cat
tie cars were thrown over an embankment
by a rear end collision on the Pan Handle
Railroad, this afternoon. Two drovers,
Engineer Reed, of the rear train, and
Fireman Morrison, were badly injured.
The accident delayed trains six hours
Surgeons from here were dispatched to the
scene. \ large number of cattle are re-
ported to be killed and escaped.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
rronnIe Feared ON the Lake shore.

ERIE. Pa, August 16.-The strike on the
New York Central and West Shore is
complicating matters on the Lake shore.
Nothing is going East but the perlsnaole
and live stock All the other New 0rA
9S,-,t-ai tratfir is being side-tracked be-
tween Frie and Buffalo The railroad en-
ploves on the Lake Shore are fearful OF
trouble.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Senator Quay is terribly in earnest in
fighting the Force bill To-day he offered
another resolution much like the other
resolution on order Of business, but omit
ting the Force bill Edmunds objected and
Quay gave notice he would introduce the
resolution next Monday. To your CORES
pondent he said, this evening that his OBJ
ject in offering the second resolution is 10
bring the matter promptly to issue in the
open Senate. He says he does not propose
to wait on the Rules Committee as large
majority Of the Senators favor his position
and he means 10 fight il 10 an early vote
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
PEABODY INSTITUTE.
The Teachers of West Virginia Having an
Interesting Time at Parkersburg.


Special Telegram to he Sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, August l6-The
Peabody Institute is still in session with a
very large attendance and increased inter
est. On Yesterday evening a committee
of five were appointed TO prepare course
of study and manual for country schools.
The committee consisted of State Superin-
tendent Morgan, j. n Hawkes., Geo. $.
Laidley, a. l.. Wade, and j. NJ. Lee. DR..
Dunton's lectures are the feature of the
Institute.
This afternoon the members Of the In
stitute and their friends took an excursion
on the B. S O. railroad TO Belpre, where
they viewed the village and the stOneyard,
after which they were taken TO the manu-
featuring end of this city, above town on
the Little Kanawha. The Camden oil re-
finery and other manufactures were visit
ed. The Institute owes the pleasure of this
excursion to Mr. Claiming NJ. Smith, Of
Smiths lndCr.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
CARPENTERS BATTLE.
A Great Struggle Between the Men and
Bosses at Chicago.


CHICAGO, August 16.-The district coun-
Gil of the United Brotherhood of Carpen-
tees and Joiners met at the rooms Of the
Carpenters Council last night. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of-notifying
the Executive Board at Philadelphia
Of the recent action of the council in
ordering a strike. This is necessitated
by the provisions of the const tuition.
Notice was also sent the local unions in
this city. On receipt of the communica-
ton General Secretary Mcclure will
notify every union in the United States
and Canada and practical blockade will
be established against Chicago. On Tuesday
evening the district council of the Amalga-
mated carpenters viii meet, and give notice
to their executive body of the proposed
strike BY the Sd of September money
will be on the way 10 assist the carpenters
in their fight 1t is rumored that for the
purposes of defense, the two bosses asso-
Citations, the old and the new, will affiliate.
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The Mackey system Strike Ended.

PEORIA, Ills, August l6.-The strike OF
the Mackey system, which has tied III
freight traffic over the Peoria, Decatur anC
Evansville road for three days, ended yes
terdav. The switchmen at Mattoon ano
Evansville went out and were joined oy
the brakemen and conductors here. - h'
men struck for the Chicago scale, which
has been granted.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
SURRENDER OR RUIN.
The Alternative offered Nova Scotia
Mine Owners.

OTTAWA. ONT. August l6.-A dispatch
from Spring Hill. y ), coal mines says
tbe strike which has lasted eight weeks at
n los of Sl2OOOO TO the men, has reached
critical point. The tremen and engineers
bad been allowed 10 continue work until
last night when they were ordered to quit.
Once the pumps are idle, the whole under
Ground workways will quickly be Hooded
and the mine ruined The management
must either accede 20 the men demand or
see their property destroyed, and it is ex-
pected that a settlement will soon be
effected
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
NIoKLE-PLA n
WIN Meet and Discuss -,

TT WAYNE, IND, August l6.-A secret
meeting Of all the trainmen on the Nickel
Plate road has been called for tomorrow
% take place at Bellevue, o. The meeting
win include engineers. hremen, switchmen
and brakemen. IL cannot be ascertained
for what purpose the meeting has been
called. but, as the Nickel-Plate is a part of
the Vanderbilt system, it is surmised that
matters pertaining TO the strike on the New
York Central will be discussed.
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coNsmERING THE STRIKE.
bets. OIL. Executive Board at Work in
New York.

tt l.. Executive Board at Work i'm
New York.
N YORK. August l6-The Executive
-l ~ -he knights of Labor with Mas
Workman Lee. went into executive
ulriOr lO Of the 81. Cloud Hotel,
-v after teu o'clock this morning.
lir poNIerly. iu the course OF an inter
r sld "rhc Executive Board aud
local Board including Messrs. Lee
ll0..ov. are iu secret session now. We
going over aud carefully considering
rr phase of the strike ON the New York
rrrl railroad We are discussing the
fais without prejudice either tO the
sar, ortl tle Company. i cannot say
present whether 0r not i shall call upon
We11 To is Che policy of the knights
L.o.r- -0 avoid strikes as much as pos
e alI win try t0 carry out this prin-
Brof course I shall be influenced
.s lu Che ease. which have not an
presented t0 me yet
company has issued the following
August rs. 1890.
crr locals due 90 run Sunday viii
'r0rr1w The fun city local service
rl Monday and thereafter. This
ee -ae resumption of the entire
,,1-ec train service.
> "rHEO VOORHEES,,
General Superintendent
H. WALTER WEBB,
Third Vice President
N.l MEET WEBB MONDAY.
.e members of the Executive Board Of
na-.s of Labor were In conference
--t Tonight Grand Master Workman
"--ry said. we have endeavOred %
oa. WY '1e officials of the New York
-.-.- and Hudson River railroad com
..,-s sset our members from the SER
.ae company, and SD far as our own
..l.s ora concerned. we have their side
,e,e vii noe communicate with
webb unit. Monday
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To Change the Financial Policy

WASHINGTON, August l6.-Gen. Nettle-
ton, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,
spent some time to-day in consultation
with the President upon the fiscal policy
of the Government. 1t had been generally
expected that some change would be an
nounced to-day in the Governments policy
with reference to bond purchases, but after
leaving the President, Gen. Nettleton said
that there would be no change for the
present.
There might be some modification of the
policy in the near future, however, he
said. and further stated that publicity
would be given hereafter to the rates paid
by the Government for silver.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Pensions Granted,
,necinl Tslfaram 10 he Rlqister.

Special Telegram 70 ne RtglsIer.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August l6.-Pen-
sions have been granted as follows:
Original Invalid-Jas. NJ. Keerns. Rob
insons Mills; John K. Harvey, Center
Point; Jas. Anderson, Parkersburg; Geo
W. Mcbride, Sistersville; Gideon H
Taught, Pennington; Benz. +. Mount,
Dallison; C. d. Martin, Rhinestone; Ell ).
Sheets, Big Isaac; John Farnsworth, New
Cumberland
Increase-Wm. McPeck, Herring.
Original Widows Margaret NJ, widow
Of John f. NOrdyck, Terra Alta.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
COMMENDED BY SENATORS.
What They Say About the Chamberlain
Interview.

WASHINGTON, August l6.-The Chamber
lain interview concerning the Behring Sea
controversy is generally commended here
by conservative Senators and the two com
mittees of Congress on Foreign Affairs.
II is intimated that Chamberlain knew
the contents of Lord Salisbury's reply to
Blaine's last letter, and that the British
Government has backed down from its
position and are willing TO adopt any meth
cd that will prevent the extermination Of
the seals. This is all that Secretary Blaine
and our Government have sought from the
beginning. leaving the question open as to
the right of nations to navigation in these
waters. provided they do not interfere with
the seals or seal fisheries.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
MOORE Is FINED.
The ClarIssburg Colonel Takes Govern
ment Position.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August ga. c.
Moore of Clarksburg, w. Va, has at last
found position he is willing to accept
Several months ago he was nominated TO
the Senate by the President for the United
States Consulship at st. Thomas, in the
West Indies. After considering the Ques-
tion of accepting the place for few weeks
he declined it. A few weeks ago his name
was again sent to the Senate for the posi-
ton of Minister to Siam. After inquiry
he concluded this was no more desirable
than the St. Thomas Job and declined it,.
He was then offered position in the De-
partment of Justice as one of the Assistant
Attorneys, which pays $500 per year.
This he declared to accept and he was ap-
pointed to-day 1t is understood that he
succeeds ex-Congressman Ben Wilson, also
of West Virginia who rendered his resig-
nation, to take effect on the first inst.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Mrs. Lincoln Going to Her old Home.

CHICAGO. August 16.-Mrs. Robert I;
Lincoln and daughter, Sarah, have arrived
here from London, and registered at the
Palmer House They leave to-day for Mrs.
Lincoln's old home in Iowa, where they ex-
pect TO remain for the remainder OF the
summer. The date of their return to Eng
land is mt present uncertain.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Gnrernnr HoveY wants His Salary.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August l6.-Gover-
nor Hovey proposes TO bring a suit to COM
pei the State Auditor to pay him his salary
The Democratic Legislature provided by
law that all money should be held to pay
the bills of the benevolent institutions,
and the result has been that the other OIL
GERS have to 90 without.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Running as UsunI.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, August l6.-At noon
everything was running as usual at the
Central Depot No more men have gone
out. Passenger trains from the last are
an hour late. Not many treights H.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
WELL ARMED NATIVES
Threaten the Continuance of German
Supremacy in Africa.

LONDON, August l6.-Advices from East
Africa represent that hOstilities are again
apprehended on the part of the natives
toward the German settlements. The
Mafitis, not discouraged by the defeats
which they received last year by Major
Wissmann. are contemplatin another at
tack. They are said TO be well armed with
repeating rifles purchased from traders at
Zanzibar The Germans are getting ready
to give them a lively reception. German
trade in East Africa shows marked in
crease
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aul vrEr wEBB MoNDAr.
RIOT AT ALBANY.
r Wan Shot by the Pinkertons-Un
necessary Firing.

van shot hy the Pinkertons--Un I'm
necessary Firing.
ALBANY. N.N August l6-The situa-
.le strike here tonight Is appar-
..' same as yesterday, except that
0-l IS losing time ou The passenger
u.s. The knights are jubiant t0-rirnt
ine situation 40 Buffalo. and saw
.leF are stronger The greatest eX-
" resus among the stri kers
. plolc generally over q fracas be-
me fllkertOns and "a crowd of peO-
Arer1r train was run down the
west Albany about e O'Clock.
- -No Fnkert0ns 0n DO, aud as
a ile Van Wort street cross
..- nred q stone, striking one
Instantly the fellow brought
M s shoulder and fired.
-.-..- the boy but struck "a
.-- Mccarthy, who was i'm
1 the leg. Instantly the
who lined the track
NE moteusive crowd near
rs l ly magic. the place sud-
with strikers, but almost
pad OF b.ue-c0ated police
rln. The crowd was kept
Aiy. Chief of Police VIII
-.. -e arrest of five Pinkerton
..l tO shoot They We're
--- -. Thomas O'COnnOr. Edward
sr---es Parkhurst and Joseph
g ,,-, ''' were locked up and telegrams
lr.s. ~ o-- -9 intercept the train and
sag VINO nred the shot
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Nnw rher MilI AppeaI TO Congress

ADMoRE, l. T., August l6.-The Indian
Militia were paid or and discharged by
Governor Byrd yesterday. The appllca-
tion of the Sauaw men TO test the validity
of Wednesdays vote will not be considered
bv the Indian courts. Their grievances
will be laid before Congress.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
sninide ut ZanesviIle.

ZANEsvILLE, o., August l6.-Miss Betsy
Huffman, a single woman aged 90 who has
been depented since birth, committed
suicide this afternoon by drowning herself
in the muskingum near this city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
TO COST seO,OOO,OOO.
Movement to Establish National Baptist
University in New York.

New YORK, August ga movement is
on foot for the establishment here OF Ma
tional Baptist University, with an endow-
ment at the start of S20OO0,OOO. John D..
Rockefeller, President of the Standard Oil
Company, and Rev. DR.. II. S. Macarthur,
pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Of
this city, are the two men most interested
in the project. The promoters have agreed
that the man who should be their president
is Prof. Harper, of Yale, who has already
been selected to guide the affairs OF the
Chicago University. II is proposed TO have
the ablest professors in every department
that can be obtained in this country and
Europe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
A Melcomo Rain In oI,Iahoma.

OKLAHOMA, l. T., August l6.-This VI
cinitv was visited by a very heavy rain
storm Yesterday. Several buildings IN the
city were struck by lightning. The rain
promises good pastures and second growth
of garden product.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
BELMONT OIL.
Two Good Wells Come in Yesterday
Others Contracted for.

Special Telegram to the Sunday Register.
BELMONT, w. VA, August 16.-Johnson
& Brockunier's No. on the river bank,
known as the Willow well, reached the
sand this evening and shows for good
producer. The product of the well is
variously estimated at from 300 to 400 bar
rells day. The Two Brothers No. g on
the Island reached the sand about the same
time and also shows for good one. 1t
will probably do about 40 barrels day.
The Acre-and-a-Half Co. has started its
second well. 1t is intended only for shall
low oil. The Simpson Oil Co. has con
tracted with Driller Eberhardt for another
well
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,,,st,ncum county Democrats.

Z,NrsvrLLE, o., August l6.-At the
Democratic County Convention to-day, the
following ticket was nominated: FroSe-
cutting Attorney, Simon Nlnni Sherln'
W n Balin. probate Judge, Benz. +.
Powers: Commissioner, Samuel Rutledge;
Infrmary Director, John Wise.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
BIG LEASE RECORDED.
The baltimore and Ohio Company Secures
Loan of -. .OOO.O .OOO.

BLrINoRE. August ia lease was re-
corded in the Clerks Office of the Superior
Court to-day from the Finance Company of
Pennsylvania 10 the Baltimore aud OHIO
Railroad Company. The Baltimore aud
Ohio has borrowed S2,O00,O0O from the
Finance Company, aud equipment bonds
have been issued to that amount
This is 20 be redeemed az the rate OF
10000 annually. The money was bor-
r0wed 20 buy 80 engines, p 200 freight cars
and l1 passenger cars.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Representative Wilson, Senator Fauik-
ner and all others coming from West Nir-
ginia, after having taken part in the pre-
liminary canvasses there, give encourag-
ing reports of the earnestness and enthusi-
asm of the Democrats.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Golden wedding.

Special Telegram 10 the Sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, August l6.-Mr.
and Mrs Echols, two of the oldest citizens
of this county, celebrated their golden
wedding. at their home yesterday. The
old couple were congratulated by large
assemblage of friends who were present.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
Strauss-Bradford.

Special Telegram to the Sunday Re0ister.
PARKERsBURG, August 16.-Cards are
out for the wedding of Prof w. NJ. Struss,
superintendent of the Parkersburg city
school, and Miss Josie Bradford, one Of
Parkersburg's most popular, beautiful and
cultivated young ladies. The date of the
wedding is fixed for August %.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
INC strlkers wm Get TheIr cash

CHICAGO, Aug 1.-two O'clock this
afternoon will in all probability see the
end of the switchmen's peculiar fight on
the Wabash system. A regular passenger
train due here at l o'clock will bring with
it the pay checks of the striking switch
mon
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
WILL SOON BECOME EXTINCT.
a Statement From the North American
Commercial Company.

SAN FRANCIsco, August l6.-H. Liebes,
President of the North American Com
mercial Company, said to-day:
"A report from our agent says that up
to July only 10000 seal skins had been
taken. and the seal r0Okeries had
been almost deserted. / pre-
dict that unless Behring Sea is closed 70
all nations during July, August and Sep
tember our seals win become extinct
This state of affairs is due to poachers.
who kill the females Of all ages, while the
Commercial Company is allowed TO kill
only Young malesn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
GREAT SHOOT CLOSED.
Success of the International Blue Rock
Tournament.

TORONTO, August 16.-The Inter-Na-
tional Blue Rock tournameut has closed
after four days of the most successful
shooting ever held in Canada. The man
agement was about perfect and the shoot
ing was of a quality not excelled at any of
the large American tournaments Kelsey
made the best average of the week, with
Harrison a good second. Rolla Herkes
won the largest amount of cash during the
tournament. Many of the American shots
have left for Cory, Pa, where they shoot
on Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

DETROIT. Mich, August 16--The OFF
cials of the Lake Shore Il Michigan
Southern road say there is 10 trouble anti
cipstsd with their employees at this point.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt has
shown himself to be the fastest talker yet
before the House Investigating Committee.
Yesterday he talked for three hours and
aggregated nearly "a, 600 words or over 80
a minute.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
FREE LOVERS.
scandalous Condition of Affairs Among n
New Indiana Sect.

NtW IIItIIHIIft oNNt'
New ALBANY, IND, August l6.-Consid-
cradle indignation is felt against society
calling itself tho Free Methodistsn which
has made numerous converts here. The
tendencies and practices are towards free
love. IL is not an uncommon occurrence
for male members TO take the wives Of
other men long distances away and stay
for several days, and as result there are
numerous divorce cases on the docket.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
EDMUNDs OBJECTED.
The senate Refused to Receive 0uay's
Resolution.

WAsuINGroN. August l6.-In the Senate
Mr. Quay asked unanimous consent 10
offer a resolution for a change of the rules,
SO as 10 bring the Senate 10 a vote on the
tariff bin on August 30 and TO limit other
legislation TO appropriation bills, public
building bills, conference reports, &c., but
Mr.. Edmunds objected and the resolution
was not received.