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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-23

NOR SALE CHEAP-UPRIGHT PIANO
Il good as new. Also, Domestic Sewing M
chine. Inquire at 3lO3 Chapline street. je2ls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Criminal violence by a Physician.

A. +. Gammage is suing physician OF
Grand Rapids, Mich. for $4,000 for haying
performed an operation upon him against his
will. Gammage was 10 undergo an operation
for gravel. He was placed on the operating
table and everything was ready when his
fion of. DIR. Peterson insisted upon going
ahead with IL. and endeavored. with the assist
ance of attendants, 70 administer chlorotom-
Gammage resisted. Two policemen passing by
were called in, and upon the representation
being made that the patient was insane. as
sisted the doctors and attendants in putting
HIM 10 sleep. The operation was then sue
cessfully performed. When the patient re-
yiyed il was found that his left arm was broken
In two places. the injuries having been sus.
tanned In his struggles against tho annsthetic.
II is for these injuries and his lacerated feel
ings that he brings suit.--New Orleans Plea
yune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
THEIR LABORS FINISHED.
The General Assembly Transacts Considera-
bic Business and AdjOurns.


DETROIT. MrcH.. June 2-The theme chosen
for the PRAYER service Of the last day of the
General Assembly was foreign missions.
A telegram Of congratulation was read from
the Synod of the German Reformed Church.
The following were elected members Of the
board of church erection: Rev. David II. Fra
zer. Rev Charles T. Halsey, Rev. David Nc
Gee, Elders Robert Jeffrey, II. King, Il. IL. L.
Vail, and John j. McCook.
Rev. j. w. Terrence reported back the
reports on worldly amusements. Rev. James
Lewis remarked that the game OF progressive
euchre had run its course and the Assembly
was too late in acting and that part was
stricken out and the report LETT general IN Its
terms and adopted.
The committee on finance reported that all
the funds of the Assembly had been cared
for in a most business-like manner and that
the interest received had more than paid the
salary of the treasurer. The balance on hand
in the treasury is S505, III.
Rev Jchn l.. Nevins, from the committee
on concert of prayer. recommended that the
last Thursday in January be fixed for gene
raj day of prayer.
John J. NcCook was elected trustee of the
General Assembly.
The Moderator announced the following
committee to consult with the directors OF the
Union Seminary on the Briggs matter: Rev.
4. L. Patton, l(eV. d. II. NOiCcotci vi-- 1kOs
w n. Moore Rev. w. II. Roberts. Rev. S. j..
Nichols, Rev. George Alexander, Rev; Her Her
rick Johnson, Rev: John l. Mcintosh. Elders
George Junkin, John }. McCook, Russell
Murdock. George II. Ely, Samuel l. Boadwell,
10. Z. Durant, and George Ketcham.
AT the afternoon session the committee on
church polity reported on certain oyeTtures.
II deci ded that trustees of churches cannot
control the ordinances of worship. The re-
port was adopted.
The reports of committees on synodical re-
ports were read and approved.
A committee of arrangements for the meet
inc at Portland, Ore. was appointed. IL was
voted to furnish copies of the minutes only TO
those presbyteries that have paid their quota
10 the contingent fund
Routine work was disposed of and miscel-
lapeous business attended to. Elder Van
Rennsalaer read resolutions intended TO reach
5000 churches that do not contribute TO all or
any of the boards. Adopted. General reso-
lutions of thanks were then presented and
adopted by unanimous vote. Standing Clerk
Moore read them for approval. and with the
benediction the assembly dissolved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Rig RInze in BROOKLYN.

NEW YoRK. June 1.-The loss by the fire
early this morning at the Brooklyn Cooperage
Companys works is not as great as first re-
ported. The loss will amount to $4,000.
The cooperage company is owned princi-
pally bv the sugar trust. The fire originated
in one of the four-story brick buildings be-
longing to the plant on north Sixth street be-
tween Kent avenue and the river. The
flames spread rapidly and within a
short time swept through all the works, com
pletey destroying them. Three frame build
ings on Kent avenue, owned by the company,
were also DESTROYED, as wa one On Seventh
street. The sugar house OF Dick d Myers
was damaged to the extent of 200.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
"ItisaLie" " Saws the Priest.

Sr. LOUIS, June 2-German intermeddling
in Catholic affairs in the United States has
caused trouble in ST. Louis Very Rev.
Henry Muchlsiepen, German Vicar General
of the Catholic diocese of ST. Louis has in
public called Father Phelan, the most noted
editor of the Western Watchman, a liar. In
Sundays Western Watchman appeared the
following editorial "A petition dated at Zu-
rich, in Der Schweiz. and signed by Cahensly,
was written in st. Louis, Mo, Z. S. A. This
is confidential" 1T is lie" said Father
Muchlsiepen to q reporter who was sent to
see him regarding the charge made in Father
Phelan's paper. mo matter who makes It,
Father Phelan or anyone else. l say plainly
that statement IS a falsehood."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

Connor and Ewing in the eighth inning Con
nor. while on a run. stopped terrlnc hner
from Davis bat Ewing and DAVIS then raced
for first. Just as the former touched the bag
he stretched out his long body and caught
the wild throw by Connor. Glasscock ana
Davis batted hard. Attendance, 1,754. Score;
New Yorks ..............1 ! 0 y
Clevelands ds..............0 0 0 0 0 0 O. o
Batteries: Ewing and Clark: Seward Viau
and thinner. Umpire, Powers,
BosToN, Mass. June 2.-Staley, who per-
formed so we'll in the box for the Bostons
the other day, started in TO pitch again to-day.
lie seemed to have lost his cunning. however,
and was batted out Of the box in one inning.
Clarkson relieved him and Jared almost as
badly as his brother-twlrler. Score;
BOstons s..................O $1,000 1 o.
Cincinnatis. .............3 0 0 4 1 x-l0
Batteries Staley, Clarkson and Cancel;
Radbourne and Clark. Umpire, McQuade.
Umpire McQuade was hurt and Morrill, took
his place.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 2.-Chcago was
"Chicagoed" to-day because of their inability
10 bat Gleason. who pitched a great game and
who received good support. Delhanty's bat
ting was a feature, as was also Dahlen's and
Pfeter's fielding. Arson tried a new man.
Honan. behind the bat and he did we'll At
tendance. 2,62s. Score:
Philadelphias. ...........2 O21OO00 3 8
Chicagos ................O o D U u U
Batteries: Gleason and Clements Gumbert
and Honan. Umpire, Powers.
BRooKLYN. n Y, June 2.-To-day's game
was very one-sided. owing to the listiess play
ing of the visitors. Their errors were costly,
and generally were followed by safe hits or
sacrifices by the home team. Besides batting
hard the Bridegrooms played in the field.
Pinckney's catch of Brownings red hot. liner
was the feature of the game. Attendance,
1867. Score:
Brookyns yns...............O 0 Id
Pittsburgs. gs...............1 0 0 o 0 2 O. 6
Batteries Barrett and Daily; King and
Mack. Umpire Lynch.
ASSOCIATION GAMES.
Rain prevented the games at Columbus,
Cincinnati and Louisville.
At st. Louis:
st. Louis is.................O 20 OO020 Q G
Baltimores. ..........0 0 / 0 / o
Batteries Stiyetts and Boyle Mcmahon
and Townspnd TTmpire FERGUSON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

Two Claimants to the Treasurership of the
Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 2.-The legal fight
over the Philadelphia city treasury was be-
gun this morning in the Court Of Common
Pleas before Judges Wilson and Arnold. when
the case of Wright versus Oelers was argued.
During the last few DAYS there have
been frequent conferences between John
&. johnson, Mayor Sulzberger and Ovid f..
Johnson. who represent Richard G.. Oelers.
City Solicitor Warwick and Furman Sheppard
and ). ). Hollingsworth regarding the case.
and before going before the court this morn
ing another long conference was had
". Redwood Wright, Governor Pattson's
appOintee. is represented by Messrs. Sheppard
and Holliugsworth.
Ex-Cry Treasurer Bardsley has steadily i'm
proved in his physical condition since his con-
fnement in Moyamensing prison. This
morning he was so much better that he spent
much of his time in pacing up and down in
his cell IN the hospital ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
DELIBERATE REVEYGE.
A Bold, Heartless Murder-A Woman Was
the Sole Cause.

the sole
RoAcHDALE. IND. June 2.-Dick Adams. a
married man. was shot through the heart and
instantly killed early this morning by Noah
Evans. whose wife claimed that Adams assault
ed her some time ago. Evans and hls wife drove
into Roachdale and deliberately drove up 10
the home of Adams. Evans stepped from the
vehicle. pointed 10 Adams and asked his wife:
rs this the man who assaulted you" She
replied, Yes" Evans Immediately drew two
revolvers and fred eight shots, five Of which
took effect, one ball going through the heart
and two entering the back Of the head.
Evans then jumped into the cart with his
wife and drove off. cautioning the crowd
which had gathered not to follow at the peril
of their lives. Recovering from the shock
the citizens formed posse. with shot-guns
and other weapons. and started IN pursuit
Admas, who was addicted 70 the opium
habit. had been curedat sanitarium. Evans
intrusted his wife, also an opium eater, to
Adams, who took her to the same physician
After returning, Adams. while drunk.
boasted Of having been intimate with Mrs.
Evans. which caused the murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
NO CHANGE YET.
Sir John Macdonald Rests Quietly, But LITTLE
Hope of Recovery.

OTTAWA. ONT, Juno 2.-The following
bulletin regarding Sir John Macdonald's con-
dition was issued at A. NJ: "Sir John passed
the night composedly and comfortably. With
out any drawback. The several periods Of
serious depression that occurred throughout
Yesterday have not been repeated since
O'Clock last night. AS l write this bulletin be
is sleeping"
Drs. Powell. Grant and Wright issued tho
following at IL o'clock:
I'VE find Sir John resting quietly at time
of our visit having recently partaken OF
light refreshment. Past night has been salts
factory. as expressed in o o'clock bulletin
this morning. While we are gratihed TO ma
such an exhibition of vital strength as we rec
exemplifed in him. yet we cannot alter our
opinion as to final results of his illness"
At l O'Clock Z. NJ. the following bulletin
was issued by DR.. Powell; 49,.
There is no change IN Sir Johns condition
since the sending Of our last bulletin"
1045 p. M.--The Premier has passed qtnet
day without much notable change till 7:30 4.
M. Since that time be has shown signs of
prostration, evidenced by perspiration and
labored respiration. His pulse is 1876 and
Irregular. He partook Of the usual nourish'
ment at 9 p. NJ.
DEATH HOURLY EXPECTED.
2 A. M-Sir John Macdonald is sinking
gradually. Precipitation of extreme weakness
continues and breathing IS heavy and labored.
and at intervals becomes stertorious. Heart
failure may come at any moment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Cardinal Gibbons Improved.

BALTIMORE. June. 2.-Cardinal Gibbons re-
turned 10 Baltimore this morning from South
ern Baltimore. where he was taken suddenly
in with malarial fever last week while filing
his engagements in the southern Maryland
counties He is very much improved. and
with rest will soon be entirely restored to
health. His illness has prevented him from
keeping all of his engagements, one of which
was the part he was to take in the unveiling
of the Calvert monument at st. Mary's City.
Bishop Curtis, of Delaware, will take charge
Of all of them for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
AHusband's Brutality.

Cov1NGToN. KY, June Miss Mollie Ash
croft returned to her home Sunday afternoon
after an absence Of several days, and found
her mother chained to the floor and unable TO
move a limb.
She was covered with blood and almost un-
conscious Her head had been beaten, face
bruised, and in her struggles the chains had
cut into her flesh.
1t was learned that the horrible brutalties
had been the work of Mrs Ashcrofts hus-
band. The woman had been four DAYS with
ont food or attention when found and will
rrnha hlV die
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
The Reports Denied.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. June 2.--Governor
Fleming has received from Judge McClaugh-
ertv, of the Mcdowell Circuit Court, certi-
fed copy of the grand jury's report concern
ing the alleged i'll treatment Of Hungarian la
borers on the Norfolk and Western railroad
extension. After thorough investigation they
report that no person of foreign or native
birth has been subject to cruel treatment as
laborers or otherwise on said railroad extern
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
SEAL FISHING.
seaIers Making Ready for Grand Harvest.
Instructions 70 Cutters.
by Gable to the Times.l

by Gable to the Timesl
LONDON. June A dispatch from Vancou-
vers says that the parties interested in the
Behring sea fisheries are known 10 be getting
ready 70 sail under the German or Italian
flags. in the event of close time
arrangement between Great Britain and the
United States. The sealers had made ready
for grand harvest this season and do not
feel like being baked. whatever the two na-
tions may agree upon. The same dispatch
says sensational rumors are afloat concern
ingsa party of seal producers who have or
ganized TO raid the American plans and carry
off seal skins. In England the sentiment of
the bill II divided. although IL Is certain TO
pass, the majority both of the Tories and
Liberals being in favor Of it.
INSTRUCTIONS 20 CUTTERS.
WASHINGTON, June 2-The Treasury Depart
ment will. rs soon as the bill now before the
British Parliament regulating sealing becomes
a law. issue supplemental Instructions 70 the
revenue cutters as 10 the catch Of the North
American Commercial Company. II the bill
passes by Thursday next these instructions
will be sent 10 the Seal Islands
by vessel of tho Commercial
Company, which will leave San Francisco ON
that day. otherwise they will have 10 be sent
by the Corwin or a United States man-of. war
The opinion is expressed very freely IN offciai
circles that the poachers will have the season
to themselves II is simply impossipie 70
reach them in time before the season closes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
a Woman Suicides.

CHICAGO, June Mrs. Grace Potter, wife
of George r. Potter. one of the wealthiest
and most prominent men of Fort Worth,
Texas. committed suicide yesterday morning
at Lincoln Park Sanitarium by throwing her
self from a fourth-story window. Mrs. Pot
ter recently underwent painful operation
and her sufTerings and the strain upon her
nerves caused her TO commit the fatal deed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
ParnelI Charged with Stealing.

[By Cable TO The Timesl
DUBLIN, June 2.-The National Press to.
day accuses Mr. Parnell OF misapplying GER
tain funds and announces its intention OF re-
iterating the charge in order to compel nim to
take legal proceedings against the publishers
of the National Press. The paper adds: Our
secretary waits in his Office to receive service
of court from Mr. Parnell."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
KILLED by His Fathsr-in-L Law.

BrRM1soHAM. Ala. June Brook White,
n prominent farmer Of Round Mountain,
Cherokee county, was shot and killed Satur-
day night by his father-iD-law, whose name is
Edge. There has been trouble between the
two men ever since White married Edges
danehter which eliminated in the killing Of
the former when he went to Edges house to
whip him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
sub-Treasury scheme Condemned.

CoruMBIA, S. c., June 2-Hon. Ben Terrell,
national lecturer of the Farmers Alliance,
and Governor Tillman addressed large meet
ing of the farmers at Abbeville to-day. Gov
ernor Iillman condemned the sub-treasury
scheme in unmeasured terms and predicted
that it would split the Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Influenza for the Queen.
[RY Gable 10 the Times.l

LONDON June Intelligence has been re.
ceved here from Balmoral, the Queens
summer residence in the Highlands of Scot
land that influenza in n severe form has
broken out there A large number of the do
mestics attached TO the Queens household
have been attacked by the disease and many
of them are confined to their beds Her
Majesty is afraid that she may contract the
disease, and is consequently taking the great
est precautions TO avoid It..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Amateur Prize FIGHT.

RoANoKE. VA, June 2.-lSpeciaLl-A fight
to a finish has been arranged between Carter
Lyons. of Roanoke, and Professor W. M.
Slayton, of Winston, n. c., the contest TO
occur within twenty-five miles of this place
before July lat. and for a purse of $1,000.
Lyons has never been whipped, and has an
unbroken record of victories. SlaytOn is pro-
fessor of boxing school at his home in North
Carolina. and defeated Reddy Gallagher sew
eral Nnars 400
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Secretary Blaine in Boston.

BosFoN. June 2.-Senretary Blaine, who was
decided TO remain here until to-mOrraw, when
he will start for Bar Harbor. This afternoon
Mr.. Blaine will drive through the city accom-
panied by his nephew, Francis w. Stanwood.
Mrs. Eugene Hale who is now on her way to
Detroit, called on Mr. and Mrs Blaine this
morning. while Mr.. Jefferson Csllidge sent
bouquet TO the wife Of the secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
Mississippi viii Unveil One To-day Will
Imposing Ceremonies.

imposing tereihOnIes.
JACKSON, Miss, June 2.-All the evening
trains are crowded with visitors to witness the
unyeiling Of the Confederate monument to-
morrow. General Cabell of Dallas, General
Glynn of New Orleans, and many other dis
tinguished soldiers have arrived. Generals
John B. Gordon and Kirby Smith are expec-
ted today
The capitol and other public and private
buildings are profusely decorated with the
Federal and Confederate flags, intertwined
and above them all, over the dome of the
capitol, float the stars and stripes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
a Financial stringency.

BUENos ARYEs, June 2.--0wing 10 the gen.
eral feeling Of distrust in regard to the tiDan-
cial situation there was run on all the banks
this morning. Large crowds OF depostors
surrounded the various institutions. and con-
siderable excitement prevailed. The outlook
is very unfayorable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
THE GIANTS YICTORfOUs.
They Shut Out the Clevelands-The Chicagos
Beaten-The Other Games.
NEW YORK, June 2

ARMENCITA EW-
ING. for the second
time in the present
series, shut out the
visitors. He was per-
fectly supported by
tn G rest of { h e
Giants. Three earn
ed runs were made
in as many innings.
and he was relieved
by Viau, who was
poorly supported.
The star play of the
game was made by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Accident 20 IA Jockey.

CHICAGO. June 2.-honaghan. the we'll
known jocky who rode the horse hiley iasI
during the Lexington meeting. while lying
asleep on a marble slab in Turkish bath,
room at the Breyoot House this morning, iei
to the floor, striking on his head and cutting
q cash SIX inches long over his LEFT temple.
lootors were summoned and found that he
hsaenetainaia a coneussion OF the brain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

NORFOLK. VA. June 2-This afternoon
young man by the name of Archie jefferson
accidentally fell off boat near the dock OF
the Norfolk and Western railroad and was
drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Killed I'm u Wreck.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June "A train on the
Alabama Mineral road was wrecked justabout
Talladega this afternoon. Engineer Harrng-
ton, Fireman Eilwood and John Hammond,
employed in the rock quarry, were instantly
killed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Rioters Killed by Police.

ROME, June AT Sayona, manufacturing
town of 1900 inhabitants on the Mediter-
ranean. twenty-five miles from Genoa yes
terday mob attempted 10 rescue two prison.
ers from the police. In the melee two of the
rioters were killed and many wounded. A
number of police were also badly injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
They Died Together.

LONDON, June "A man and wife and theif
child were found dead this morning in their
squalid rooms at Kentishtown. a suburb Of
this city All three of the bodies bore terrible
wounds, inflicted with a knife. From the APP
pearance of the bodies and other circum-
stances the police think that the murderer
first cut the throats of his wife and child and
then committed suicide. The reason for the
crime is not known. but it is supposed that
poverty and the fear of starvation led to the
tragedy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Henry Christian Dead.

JACKSONVILLE. June 2.-Henry X. Christian,
of the Ocean Steamship Company. died hero
last night after brief Illness he was Wei
known in transportation circles all along the
Atlantic seaboard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Sir Gordon,a Threat.
LRx Gable 10 Tho Times.l ]

10y NaDlc 10 lHo iAhcS'I
LONDON, June BY private information 10
is learned that Sir Gordon Cumming has
positively stated that if the suit now pending
should be decided against him he would Inn
mediately take his own life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
VIII Nominate sixty Bishops.

by Cable to The Timesl
LONDON. June 2-The Pope will nominate
sixty bishops at Thursdays consistory, IN
cluding bishops for Milwaukee, Salt Lake,
Omaha and Dallas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
& startling Deficit.

by Cable to Tho Iimes.l
ROME, June "A committee of cardinals "a
said 10 have discovered "A deficit OF ten mil
lions Of francs in the Peters pence account.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

MrLFoRD, DEL. June 2.-The standing
committee of the Diocese of Delaware at III
o'clock tonight consented 30 the consecratson
of the Rev. Philips Brooks a6sbishop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
Decrease i'm the irish.


by Gable 10 Inc llmesI
LONDON June 2.-The Irish census shows
total population of 4, ,706 1872, of whom 2,3r, ..
O76 are males. This shows a decrease in h }
total population of 46S. GA since last censu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

Scientific men say that the earths age =
about half q million years for the peounf snS
stellar period, and about $4,000. .ooo--of wh'yn
1900. 600 are pass--foF the period Oh ofssn'o
beings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03
TWELVE HOURS PER DAY.

Uncle Sam Don't Practice the Doctrine He
breaches.
New York. June 2.-The Government is
working its hands on twelve hours time
daily at Portsmouth on the United States
Steamers Chicago and Yorktown. The vessels
will be pushed forward as rapidly rs possible,
but it is not probable that they will be COM
nletad under three weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-03

The sum mary Of yesterdays evidence IN the
Baccarat case was telegraphed the Queen at
Balmoral in accordance with her orders. Du-
ring the court session yesterday telegram
was handed to the Prince of Wales. supposed
to be from his mother. The Queen is said TO
be more deeply affected by the affair than by
any event since the death Of Prince Leopold,
and a leading Liberal connected with tho
trial expressed apprehension yesterday that
it might have an infueace on her health, es-
pecially in the event oSsny incident rejecting
on the Prince.