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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
THEY ASK \ CONFERENCE.
Miners Of the Kanawha valley Want 10
Meet Their Employers.

St.,,ai Yl,1rt, 10 NJ R,gis',r
CHARLESTON. W. VA, April se-Ihe
United Mine Workers Convention re-
assembled this morning. The following
circular was prepared and ordered sent
ont by the Executive Committee To op'r-
atorS:
..Acting under the advice of the OIL
GERS of the United Mine Workers, we re-
spectmly ask YOU To inform us II You
are willing To take part i'm convention
of operators and miners at an early
date. to arrange as 90 price for mining
for the ensuing year. The interests oil
hc operator and miner are SO
closely identified that common
sense and business methods OF
settliue our business ought 90 super
sedc the present system of StrIN'S'
which bring loss of money To the opera
Tor hunger TO his worbmen. ana is
Mot ON our Intelligence. We trust You
win give this question the consideration
II deserves and that you will join with
MS i'm improving the condition OF the
coal trade. without injury TO amy oil the
interest, involved. We are ready To
meet Won dl NNtu u tiii' "''N i
will suit vour convenience.
lSgued r
on BEHALF or TIE EN. BoAIp.
1.a~n that the miners generally do
NOT anticipate strike. as they th'nN
tbe operators will agree 10 conference
and the matter will be settled amicaoly'
I'm case the operators can show mem mem
that they are unable to pay more lnau liu
their present prices, the miners say llcy
are willing to make reasonable 'o3''s,
sions while. ON the other hand u
the operators are able to pay .,.re lre
scale and refuse To do So th're
may be strike. The acton ol
mn, miners Of the Flat Top region oe-
handing an advance of five cents per
tom was indorScd by the Convention ana
the support of the miners OF the S'a'e
pledscd. 4 telegram announcing 'h'
conventions action i'm this matter was
sent to the Flat Top miners this morn
ing. Atll:3O this morning the conN'h-
tion adjourned 10 meet In this city %"
the second Tuesday in April, 1891
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
ALL NAY GO OUT.
THE C0NTsG'0N OF STRIKE SPREADING AT
PlPfSBURG.
All the Railroad Employees Make New Demands on
the Companies Thousands May Go 0ut-A
threatening Outlook Chicago
Situation.

PirrsBURC. PA. April 90 The rail
road situation has never been more
gloomy than tonight. The Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen has taken up the
cause of the Switchmcn. Nari-
GUS meetings have been held
throughout the city. but the most
important was held by the Brotherhood
of trainmen. This angle of the railroad
brotherhood takes I'm the hrakcmcn, fire
men. etc. aud at a meeting to-day they
not only resolved TO cling to the switch
men In their demands, but also present
ed grievances of their own 20 be adjust
ed.
Ia addition To- the trouble now ON hands,
the car inspectors. the freight handlers,
the ear cleaners, and even the clerks ia
the freight Offices and the men employed
m the transportation departments
will present in the morning
a list of their grievances.
The shopmcu employed i'm the numerous
shops about the city will also present
certain demands The yard and shop
men base their demands ON the fact that
the reductions of 1917, followed rs they
were by riots and final compromise.
have never been adjusted.
Grand Master Wil6enS0n says Tonight
that they can call out 1900 men if nee
cSSary. and as the entire brotherhood is
involved the strike will extend from
New York ON the east TO New Orleans
0u the west. lie says also that the mat
ter has now passed out OF individual
hands and has gone to the supreme
Council
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The License Ordinance.

The annual license ordinance. reported
from the Committee on Ordinances, was
taken up and considered in detail. The
license fora paWnbrOker. left blank last
year. was filled with $50. The license for
ferries landing M the wharf. whether skin,
steamboat. hatboat or yachts, and includ-
ing temporary bridges of iiatboats, was the
subject of lively discussion, Mr..
Pollock Offering an amendment max
ing the annual .liccnsc tax -, 10 ,bc
collected as wharfage. The City Solicitor
was asked for an opinion rs TO the right Ia
tax skiifs, etc. and he replied that he would
have 90 examine the acts or Congress
first.
Mr. Tracy moved 20 lay the amendment
on the table. and IL was carried. Mr. Pol
loci, raised the point that the motion carried
the ordinance with H., and discussion ON
fine Parliamentary points followed, during
which Mr. Pollock quoted literally from
Gushing and the Rules The Mayor ruled
against Mr. Pollock, and the matter drop
ped. but . was revived by DR.. Campbell,
who moved 20 insert a charge OF so for
those landing ferries al amy of the public
LANDINGS. Mr. Tracy was opposed 10 the
amendment. and said 10 was another move
ON the part OF the Wheeling and Belmont
Bridge Company. % squeeze few poor
devils. Mr. Robinson bitterly opposed the
movement. characteriziug IL as an outrage.
Only few weeks ago, the Is
land citizens were urged to vote
for stone bridge, aud when the time
came the Island people would be benefited
iu return Here was a great convenience
to Island people and yet it was pro
posed to pat tax OF 50 or 50 ON the
skifs Mr.. Emsheimer woyed 10 amend
by making the tax 50, for each ferry, and
il was lost, ayes >, noes r.. The original
motion of Dr. Campbell was then put and
lost. ayes ,. noes r.. tao former Campbell
and Pollock.
The tax for the sale of dynamite was
made -. and for base ball rooms -
The ordinance was then passed.
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SHE CHARMED STANLEY.
The Dwarf Queen Who Rules over Tribe
of the Forest.

LONDON. April 22.-Stanlcy's arrival
at Brussels practically completed his
great journey and formally starts dis
cussiOn upon its results. France and
Germany are both attacking him venom
Ously through the public press. but hc
seems less sensitive 10 that sort OF
thing than formerly, and, so far as he
replies at all, does SO quietly and with
out acrimony. lie specially declines tp
abuse Emin or to characterize harShly
his recent conduct.
The Independence Beige has secured
from Stanley most interesting srric,
OF letters. the latest OF which deals
largely with the dwarf tribe Of the for
est. lie says they are the oldest -aristo
Gratis In the world. with institutions
dating back ifty centuries. They are
ruled by queen. beautiful. charming
little woman. who was exceptionally
kind to Stanley and his comrades. lie
intended to bring her 90 Europe along
with other dwarf>. but she was so ill ON
the road that she had 20 bee sent back
and the others died when they emerged
from hc forest To the plains. There
are numerous photographs OF them, and
Stanley makes the queen conspicuous
figure In his book. The dwarl- are OF
olive complexion, remarkably mtcili-
gent, ingenious artiliccrs in iron and
ivory, and probably the only monoea-
nous race iu Africa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
BASE BAIL.
National League,

At Cincinnati Cincinnati g: Chicago l3.
Attendance 1900 Earned runs, Cincin-
natl .. Chicago 4; pitchers. Baldwin and
Viau: base hits. Cincinnati =, Chicago II;
errors, Ciuciunati6, Chicago umpire, Me
Quade
At New Yorll-New York .: Philadel-
phia Z. Attendance, $40. Pitchers. Bur
kctt and Gleason; base hits. New York T.,
philadelphia q; errors. New York =. Mia
dclphia 4: earned runs, New York D.
Philadelphia 4 umpire. Quinn.
Al Boston Boston II. Brooklyn J.
Earned. Boston >; hits, Boston T., Brook
lyn ,: errors Boston I, Brooklyn 9; pitch
Clrksn and Terry; attendance, 5000;
umpire. Weeden.
RAt pittsbmg- Allegheny !; Cleveland Z.
Attendance iOO: base hits, Allegheny :,
Cleveland g; earned runs. one each errors.
Allegheny 3. Cleveland !; pitchers. Sow
ders and Jones. and Beatin; umpire, Aach-
arias SsSE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
ArrER MIpNIGnT NEWS.

At Huntsville. Ala. three blast furnaces
with large tracts OF mineral land were sold
nj public sale 10 Napoleon Hill, OF Mem
phis, for S50,0OO.
The Adam Pross Manufacturing Com
panv. of Chicago, was burned out; loss
$4,000
Work has been commenced on the scott
elevated railroad at st Louis.
The Gallagher -four mills at Cairo. Ill.,,
burned: loss S25,OOO.
The Pottawotimie Indians of Kansas
win be paid next week the $1,000 arrear-
ages due from the Government
The city Of Chicago has begun suit
.,,ainst all the city treasurers for ten years
for interest on deposits OF the city S
funds.
At Galesbure. llL, thirty freight cars
were wrecked by collision. No lives
were lost.
The keystone Watch Company, of Ian
caster. Pa. has assigned, Liabilities S>3,
The destructive work of vandals has
made il necessary 20 protect the monument
of Abraham Lincoln at Springfield, Ill.,
with am iron railing.
w. r. Campbell, Assistant Enrolling
Clell, of the Kentucky House, has sent q
challenge 10 fight to Thomas II. Davis,
editor of the Niaysvile Republican.
Governor Campbell has granted a respite
rulil June 2o i'm the case Of otto Leuth. the
cleveland boy murderer, who Was TO have
been hanged Friday.
independent. Conservative and Liberal
Fnqiish newspapers express doubts is u
the practicability of MIR Parnell's land law
proposition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
THEY sLuGGED \ LITTLE.
Australian Murphy and Tommy white
Have "A Bout.

CmCACo, April 22.-A large crowd
filled the Madison Street Theatre last
evening. To see australian Murphy,
thc conqucror of the Belfast Spider
Weir. and Tommy White, the feather
weight champion Of the Northwest,
spar 4 number of the lesser lights
gave an exhibition of their powers.
Early iu the contest Murphy, the Aus
tralian. seemed To- Dee seized with the
idea that Tommy intended knocking
him out. lie thercupon sailed in. ham
mcr and tongs. and let Tommy have "a
right hand swing just behind the ear,
nooring him. Tommy arose rather
groggy. and Murphy pounded him Vie
iously ON the Jaw. This rilcd the
Chicago man aud in the second round he
smashed the Australian repeatedly. fin
ally drawing blood FROM his nose. Muir
phy rushed at him ia return and the
crowd yelled with delight. expecting
10 SEQ lmockou, fight, bat they were
disappointed. The Parson stepped for
ward and cooled the the ardor of the
combatants and the remainder OF the
match was very tame.
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MEMBER EXPELLED.


tOittNUtu JioW foHW 4 bUt.
Mr.. Harrell referred TO the proposition to
double-track Main street
Mr.. Brandfass favored the ordinance.
He characterized the opposition as spite
work.
Mr. Ellingham disclaimed any feeling OF
prejudice in the matter
Mr. Cruise favored the ordinance. He did
not see why the Baer Bros. ordinance
should be passed. giving right on much
more public street. and this ordinance be so
strenuOusly objected 10.
Mr.. Bailey was opposed 10 any more
switches. He was satisfied the city had not
the right to grant a private switch. Alr.
Busby spoke of the existence of a petition
from Neill N Ellingham. NJ. & J. Pollock,
Zarniz Bros, Isham x Digby, Kraft Bros.
X ROsenburg, NJ. Reilly, l.. ). Delaplaine
x Co and Kirbach X Helmbrieht, asking
for permission 10 run a switch from the r..
W. X Nv. X. r. up Fourteenth street, and
thence up Main 10 Alleys.
The City Solicitor was asked for an
opinion. and gave il as his opinion, although
he knew OF no test case having been made,
that Council had no right TO grant the use
Of the streets for railroad switches for the
benefit of private individuals
Mr.. Davidson-Supp0 the b. X O.
cllNuAN NAA'AiN 1fitN "a ttiA
preserving the rights of the public, would
it be legali
Col. White am inclined 10 think that
+ they would present such an ordinance,
providing for the preservation Of the pub
lies rights and the city's rights, IL would
be legal.
Mr.. Davidson-It seems strange that
when a number of the largest taxpayers
in the city ask for a thing il should be
illegal. while if the B. X o. road asks for
the same thing. in effect, il is legal That
may be good law, but it's poor common
sense.
The motion, by Mr. Ellineham 10 refer
70 the CITY Solicitor, was lost, on an aye
and nay vote. but the talk did not cease,
by any means, Bailey, Brandfass, Cruise,
Harrell. and others. carrying on the discus
sion Mr. Harrcll said he would like 10
see a railroad on every street
81 would say % the peopleof Wheeling
said he. "that if they object 10 railroads.
let them 20 10 the hills. For myself, ]
would like 10 see u railroad ON every street
of the city. II looks like business; IL looks
like some one lived here; ii looks like we
Were alive If necessary. / would see
line on every street, and II that Is not
] would lay down two tracks. ]
am always willing to get out of the way To
make room for Progress
The ordinance was passed-aycs ID. noes
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Players, League.

At Boston Boston :, Brooklyn 10. At
tendance, 5000 Earned. Brooklyn :, Bos-
ton = homerms. Owl, Ward . base hits,
BROOKLYN 10. Boston II; errors. Brooklyn
T. Boston !: umprcs, Gaffney and Barnes;
pitchers. Sowders. Kilroy and Radbourn.
AT Buffalo Buffalo 10, Cleveland -
earned. Buffalo l3. Cleveland /; errors,
Buffalo .. Cleveland 4; pitchers, Gruber,
Bakclev and Kcefc; base.hits. Buffalo n.
Cleveland 4; umpircs, Jones and Knight.
At New York New York l3, Philadel-
phia = Attendance l.@5. Base hits, New
York Is. Philadelphia d.; errors, New
York ,. Philadelphia I: earned, New YORK
Z. philadelphia >; pitchers, Caneand Gun
umpircs- Ferguson and iiol0ert
At Pittsburg- -Pittsburg 3, Chicago .:
attendance 500: errors. Pittsburg B.,
Chicago ,: hits. Pittsburg 3, Chicago l3:
pitchers. King and Teuer, umpires, Mat
Ihcws and Cunning.
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so SOUTHERN TOUR.
PAN American Delegation Give Up the
Proposed Trip.

WASHINGTON. April 22-The Secretary
,f state Yesterday morning tclegraphed
Cantain Bourl1c. I'm charge of the special
t,.,in that was carrying the PAN Americans
ON their Southern tour. 20 return 10 Wash
inston from Richmond. This was done be.
cause l3 of the foreign delegates accepted
the invitation. but only two of them-Dr
Nartircz-Silia. of Colombia, and DR.. Ie-
',erra. of Peru, left Washington with the
Marty The others sent letters OF regret
'rhe Secretary of State decided that the
number OF those going would not justify the
expense of the journey, which would cost
ms much as if the entire conference had
.-.,,a- Sfulau
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

NEW ORLEANS. April ee.-At about :
o'clock last evening the bank of the old
canal, near Gcviz street. in this city.
succumbcd to the pressure Of the water
and gave way. Unless stopped soon the
water will flood the center of the city as
far up as Clarhmc street. The bulk
head at Orleans canal. above Carrollton.
the upper suburb Of this city, is moving
away under the pruSSurc Of the back
water. and the upper streets are being
covered with wafer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

An Accldcnt out the Road.

Tom Lacy and Ed McEnice were out the
pike driving last evening in a road cart.
They were coming toward the city about
$50 o'clock and were driving AZ a high rate
Of speed. leaving a cloud OF dust in their
wake. When they reached the Thompson
residence they met with mishap that
might have proved serious IL seems that
owing 10 the dust they did not see Il post at
the point mentioned. The cart struck IL
and the air was fun OF spokes and other
pieces Of the cart. Lacy was
thrown over an embankment about ten
feet high. The cart fell on top
Of him. but the horse managed 10 keep out.
McEutee also saved himself from going
over. Assistance arrived and Lacy was
extricated. and DR. Ashbrook. Of Fulton,
sent for II was found Lacy had two ribs
broken. his face was badly cut ane one Of
his legs was painfully injured, besides be
ing otherwise badly bruised McEntee's s
face was quite badly cut on the left side
and he was pretty well shaken. The men
We're brought 90 the city In carriage later
Thehor escaped uninlured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

In the Feb llth drawing Of The Louis
lama State Lottery two citizens drew cash
prizes which have made them wealthy. II.
A Hulburd 3S Metropolitan Block, Is one
of The lucky citizens To "a IrGrdcr repre-
sentative Mr. Hulburd said II held one
quarter of ticket No 409l9. which drew
me third capital prize of $4,000. The cash.
sl2. .5D0. was promptly received by ne
through the American Express Co.
Ms. Kolmiusd * Co. bankers at l6s
IVoebington ST. collected for a customer,
tbronob the State Natl Bank of New Or
leans one-twentieth of ticket No. Gi.3N5.
which drew the first capital prize of 800
an I'm the same drawing Chicdgo di) ir-
t.,,,.r. Trnrelfr. March Is.
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STRIKERS RIOTOJS.
Chicago Carpenters Intimidate Non-Union
Men.

CHICAGO, April 92.-A body Of strk-
ing carpenters caused a riot I'M the south
western part of this city this forenoon.
and as a result about fifty of them are
locked up and sergeant of police is
under physicians care, seriously
hurt
Some nou-uiou carpenters were put To-
work ON Wallace street. near Thirty
third, this morning The strikers failed
to induce the hOn-uuiouistS 90 quit and
then iccgcd them and riot then follow
cd. Police Sergeant Bcglcy mterfercd
when he was set upoa and beaten by the
strikers An alarm was sent % the
nearest police station and q detachment
of police was sent out and succeeded n
awc~tiug about fifty of the rioters. The
rest escaped but the police are hunting
for them. Sergeant Beglcy was taken
90 his home and medical assistance sum
moucd. The u0u-union men 100 the
meantime dropped their tools and Ned.
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rnn Kccne Cnmnnnr.

The T. ". Keonc Company, of which
Mr.. Frank Honng. OF this city, IS lead
inc and talented member, opened at Pitts
burg last Monday aud has been playing 20
large and appreciative audiences mighty
.Frapl, Henuig. of r. ". Keene's Com
ra,,v will have "a benefit IN Wheeling his
6ative city. on April D Mr. Keen" aud
Ills entire company wi. play. Mr. Hen
mi, has many friends ia This city who ~iil
Le olal to hear that he is making rapid
strides iu his profession
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BRIcKMAKERS STRIKE.
Another Reinforcement TO Chicleo's
Army Of Unemployed.

Cuic,co. April -. All the brickmakers
I'm the northern and northwestern part Of
The city 20 the number of i,eJ men went
on a strike to-ay. \ meeting was held on
SUNDAY az which al was determined
o., demand that seven thousand brick
should constitute q DAYS work instead Of
S0n0 MS heretofore. and that pay which
r,noes from S!to $50 q day should be the
eoue. This was not agreed 10 by the
bosses and this morning the men struck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

There will be- an auction sale Of Road
Carts. P'owS. Feed Cutters, Pumps, Cut
lerv. Mechanics Tools. Fertilizers. Cen
cral Hardware. etc.. at 1854 Market
street. Wheeling. w. Va, commencing
ON saturday. April IT, 1890, at l0o'clock
a. m. In the meantime said goods VIII
Doe offered for sale az prices lower than
can be- found elsewhere.
j. y. SoMrEv1LLE. Assignee.
". II. HAIIEE. AuctioneeE
The above sale will bc continued on
Friday. April Goth, 1890. beginning at
10 o'clock %. m.
j. B. So>pmEvILI.E, Assignee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
DISSATISFIED LABOR.
Chicago Gas. sash, Door and Blind Men
VIII strike.

CWCAGo. April 22.-lt is announced
that the gas men have decided To 20 out
Monday next. Their demands are AN
eight hour day and an increase of pay
from S3.25 to S3.aO day. The sash.
door and blind men are making rapid
proercss toward pcrfcctmg largo and
powerful organization. They will de-
mand eight hours by the first of May.
Case, of intimidation and violence 10y
thc striking carpenters are becoming
more numerous. The patrol wagons
were kept busy yesterday afternoon in
several sections answering calls. Only
two serious rows occurred, however
and l,w arrests were made.
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As.ncIatlon Gnmes.

At Observation-Disclosures l., Syracuse
e. Attendance. 2,lW Base hits, II each
errors. II each: earned. Athletics >, Syra
cuse g; pitchers. Casey, Morrison and
Green umpire, Emslic,
AtLouisville- Louisville >. Columbus !
earned. ! each. hits, Louisvillc9 Colum-
bus =: errors. Louisville o, Columbus ].
umpire. Connell Pitchers, Ehret and
Gasiright
AtSt. Louis St. Louis 9; Toledo q. Al
tendance 800; earned runs, Toledo >. st
Louis 3; home runs, Werd: pitchers Cham
bcrlain and Healy. base hits, 81 .ous lO'
Toledo :: erro-s. ST. Louis 3, Toledo ?.
umpire. Odca.
At Brooklyn Brooklyn ,, Rochester ,
batteries. Callihau and Mckeogh, VII
liams and PITT: base hits, Rochester $,
Brooklyn ,; errors, Rochester none
Brooklyn . umpire Bamum.
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GOMrER'S APPEAL.
Labor Must Concentrate to Aid the Chi
caco strikers.

CucNGo. April 22.-Prcsideut SAM
ucl Gompcrs. of the Federation of La
bor. issued % circular to-day To organ
ilcd labor In it hc declares that cm-
ploying builders are determined to OPP
pose the the eight hour movement No
.quartcr is TO be given labor. IL asks That
mo- other trades begin the strike Tor
eight hours until the carpenters strike
is settled. The address concludes with
am appeal for contributions 60 be'scut To-
secretary Evans. No. 81 Clinton Place.
Nv N.rA
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carnol at NapoIeon.. nIrlhrIaee.

AJAccIo. CoR-icA. April - President
Carnot to-lny visited tine house in which
Napoleon J. was born Upon the arrival of
the President here yesterday a number oi
ladies streWed rice and corn before him as
q sign of welcome 90 the city. NJ Cmuot
started to-day for Bastia, 90 miles northeast
nf this riIr
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AMUSEMENTS.


N"Fh"hi 'Ai"'a" ~ 'h" "i'''" h""'''
NeuOna Jarbcau, castancts, kick and
all. will make her bow at the Opera Hous"
Friday and Saturday evenings Of this
week.
She will produce q bright musical
comedy OF the Charlie Iloyt order, called
starlight" Like all plays that answer
10 this description. starlight is con-
fused tumble Of pretty music, catchy
dances aud charming costumes, and serves
AS am admirable foil 10 show 90 the best
advantage the various specialtics for
which Miss laIheau is dcseryedly famous
Reserved seats will 20 on sale al Hou9e n
music store Thursday morning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23
Washington News.

Senator Mitchell addressed the Senate
yesterday iu favor of his bin making the
election 9f u. y. Senators oy the people
rle Senate has passed the hill establish
-r Geological garden iu Washington,
trct oi Columbia bear half ot the expense.
fhc House passed the Worlds Fair bil.
aIfA the Senate amendment yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

Bo~rov. April 22.-John NJ. Ward is dc.
hehtcG with the success OF the Players
League. lie declares: THE movement IS
I'm accord with the spirit of the times; II
means advance; the elevation oJ the ball
PLAYER Intellectually and the elevation Of
the game I'm a way impossible with the old
masters. The ball We are playing is the
kind we intend TO put up the entire season.
An mines play for all they are worth and
l.fh want ia Vyiti ''
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-23

The general memorial commitiec oi the
= n Posts OF the city. bold meeting
an sunday and decided to have no general
narade on Decoration Day, IL being The Oh
icct 10 diyost the day Of all pomp aud un-
necessary display, feeling that IL Is mol. a
e-ala dav. The posts viii attend divine
service on the Sunday preceding Memorial
Dav and will have general meeting az g..
A. II Hall ou the evening Of that day. Ih'
committee win meet again "a week iion4