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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
HELD FOR RANsoMi
A wealthy Detroit Bachelor kidnapped.
\ Mysterious Case.

DrrEoIr, MICH., March 2O.-loScph
Pcrrien, proprietor OF one of the largest
Touring mills i'm Detroit, and half
millionaire was called 10 the dOOt by a
stranger last night with a message pur-
porting To- come from an intimate friend
who was reported as ill, and desiring
Mr.. Pcrricu'S attendance. Mr.. Perricn
left his home with the stranger In a
coupc. At 10 o'clock this morning the
Pcrrien home door hell was rung aud
au envelope trust in by a young man
who Immediately disappeared. The
envelope contained Il check for $4,000
on the Pc. 'nsular bank of which Mr.
Perrien is ,e-PreSident and large
stockholdcr. a promiSSory note for Sl5,-
600 payable in days and a letter to
Mr. Perrieu'S nephew, Mr.. HeSScl-
bacher, advising him 10 cash
the check negotiate the note, or
failing in either to raise $4,000 on
his own property TO be PAID as a
ransom for Mr.. Pcrrien, who was being
held by some parties whom the latter
did not disclose. The latter appointed
rendezvous. at which the money might
be paid this evening.
The police were Immediately put at
work upon the case, but up to II o'clock
this morning they have no clue either
10 the persons who kidnapped Perrien,
or 10 even his present whereabouts.
| Perrien was a bachelor 5S years old ana
extensively interested in Detroit indus
tries and financial institutions. The
letter 10 Mr.. HesSelbacher stated that
Mr.. Perrien had gotten into trouble
with a woman, and had to pay the wo-
man. but this idea is secuted. Both
note and check bore Mr.. Perrien'S gen
uine signature.
Joseph Perrin, the wealthy miller,
who was kidnapped in so mysterious a
manner last night returned home about
$40 this evening, safe and well, but
somewhat Unerved by his experience.
| He says that upon entering the coupe
/ last night his Sus picionS were not
aroused until he noticed the vehicle
turn I'm the opposite direction To his
| friends house. He then threw open the
door aud attempted to jump out. He
was met by two masked men, who held
revolvcrS 20 his head aud forced him
back into the cab, they following.
They then bound. gagged and blind
folded him. Finally he was removed
from the cab TO a room, where his cap
tors released him from his bonds, and
covering him with revoyers, forced
him TO write the check, promiS-
sorv note and letters. The latter were
dictated from typewriter copies IN the
/ hands of his captorS, who remained
masked and disguised. Mr.. Perrin, was
not further disturbed till late this
afternoon. when his captorS informed
him that their game was up but that
'.they would get him next time lie
was then rebound, gagged and blind
folded and conducted from the room.
/ Their course seemed TO lay over "a
ploughed field after passing which they
entered "a cab. and another roundabout
drive was commenced. At last Mr..
Perrien was unlooScd and thrust from
the cab in a dazed condition. He finally
located himself and hailing street car
returned 10 his home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
A VERY POOR FAkE'
The Inteiilgencer's Sensational falsehoo"
About Italians Arming and Drilling

The IntelllgenCcr yesterday morning
gave a considerable amount OF Its space
to a fake sensation about ltaliahs arm,
ing and drilling along the line OF ihe
pittsburg, Cincinnati and ONO Nalley
railroad, south OF Bellaire, and quoted
one "intellisent" and "reliable" gentle
man as saying he had seen the drilling,
and smother eyewitness who testlned
that he had seen FIVE different bodies OF
dagos, numbering 100 each, drilling,
and that they were armed with guns,
pick handles, etc. This story then
went on to the effect that not all the
Italians employed along the road, 10y
several hundreds" were engaged III the
movement, and closed with the state
ment that there had been rumors OF an
Italian meeting in this city, and that
there was a great deal Of excitement
among city Italians.
But the yarn appeared to its best ad-
vantage as seen away from home.
kilograms were sent to out OF town
papers that ~. 500 Italian laborers en-
ployed on the road mentioned most OF
them on the upper end OF the line, be-
south" had been "uncontrollable" since
the New Orleans affair ana that they
had been "listening TO incendlary
speeches" that they were ''armed with
all kinds OF weapons, from shot guns TO
powder pistols" Some were quoted as
carrying clubs while going through
the manual OF arms, and stilettos are TO
be seen on almost every man. This
unbridled rOmancer then went on to
tell how the dagoS sometimes drilled IN
companies, and then formed a regiment
of eight companies for regimental tao
ties, etc.
OF course. no reasonable man close to
Wheeling believed a word OF this stun,
but il doubtless found credence In other
cities. Yesterday reporter Tor the
REGISTER saw one of the MeSSrS. Glib
ney, and he denounced the whole thing
as false.
"In the first place" said he. Iii there
was any trouble brewing we would be
the first to hear OF il. Again, there are
not |. 500 Italians in Belmont county,
nor one-third that number. AT present
we are tIlllDl lux ooihtNhih- N'''
hundred workmen and that number
equals half OF the Italian laborers in
this part OF Ohio. The oil man who
gave the information TO the paper was
evidently anxious to rope in some re-
porter and he has done IL nicely. The
Italians, as a class, are not fools, and
they are not gcing to run the chances
of being hung up by the necks. The
only kind OF drilling the Gibney compa-
ny laborerS are doing at present is that
with a steel drill in the rocks"
The following telegram was received
from Chicago last night:
CHICAGO, March 20.-lnquiries here
fail to reveal the existence OF an armed
organization among Italians to join in
attempt to revenge the lynching in New
Orleans, as spoken Of in dispatch from
Wheeling. w. Va. Italians spoken to
about the society said they would know
IL il existed. but it does not. 1--WE are
here to obey the law and we think ltal-
ianS will make as good citizens as any
other nationality"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
CRIMES CARNIVAL.
THIEVES HOLD SWAY AROUND POMER0Y
BEND, MASON COUNTY.
Safe Cracked and Store Fired at hartford City and
Clihon-Ausmpt TO Wreck the Ohio River
Train-"POmSisr" Graham, Of Parksrs-
burg Finds Himself in a Tight HOle
Special Telegram to he Register.

Special telegram 20 ne Register.
MASON CITY, w. Va March 20
Thieves held high carnival around the
Pomeroy Bend last night. The safe in
the Office of the Liverpool salt COM
pauy. at Hartford City, two miles above
here. was blown open and $500 taken
therefrom. A few hours before the
store room OF VIII c. Russell, at Cliff
ton, two miles below here, was fired by
an incendiary, and goods TO the amount
of thousand dollars destroyed.
Passenger train No. 3, running tw9
hours late, last night, was saved from a
wreck by the timely discovery OF sew
eral ties. which had been stuck endwiSe
in the cattle guards at Sehon's crossing
about half mile below Hartford City.
10 was Just after dark, and the devil or
devils who put them on the track must
have done so In the early twilight OF
evening. The object must have been
robbery, aud this failing they resOrtcd
20 safe cracking and robbery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Rilliardists Ginning.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 20.-Jacob
Schaefer, who is playing billiards with
Frank Ives, at Macauley's Theatre here,
said last night. in answer to a recent in
tervlew with Geo. SlOSson, published in
a New York paper: "As champion, |
think I ought to receive, not to offer
challenges, and ! have the right 10
name time and place. But will play
Slosson in New York City a champion
ship game for $500 to $1,000, any time
between May = and May Is, he to pay
$3.50 for my expenses, or | will play him
championship game in Chicago for
$500 a side. and | will pay him $3.50 for
his expenses"
Ives said: II will play Slosson ten
DAYS after his game with Schaefer, at
$500 a side"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Mn.icaI Matter.

MINIATURES, WIS, March 2o.-The
National League of Musicians to-day
discussed resolutions bearing on the
charges of Theodore Thomas alleged
hovcott of Chicago musicians. After Il
heated discussion the resolutions were
finally withdrawn AT the urgent request
/ of the New York Union, because the
Chicago delegates did not have any
documentary proof of their charges
against Mr.. Thomas The proposition
To ioin the Federation OF Labor was iia-
ally ruled out Of order, and resolution
10 make low pitch the standard musical
mitch of the United States was adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Earmers, EatnI OnnrreI

DALLAS, Tx, March 20.-At Mos
quito. this State, at Il dance last night.
in quarrel over a trivial matter, Ike
Allen cut Jim Wcatherford'S throat
with knife. Bud Weatherford, brother
of Jim. opened fire on Allen and killed
him. the ball entering his breast and
causing his death in four hours. Bud
Weatherford made no attempt to escape
and was arrested this morning by the
sheriff. Jim Wcatherford is alive, but
is expected to die to-day. All are
Young farmers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
COMMISSIONER MORGAN
Has Been Asked for His Resi- ignation-Mis-
managed Indian Affairs.
o.....,T T.I.,rrsa IN me p.Cigfer


WASInNGroN, March 9O.-The long
fight which has been made on Indian
Commissioner Morgan because of his
anti-Cathoic record of bigotry. seems
about to be crowned with success. Nor
gan'S confirmation in the first instance
was vigorously opposed by the friends
of the Catholic Indian schools. Morgan
was appointed by President Harrison
while Congress was not in session and -
soon as he got into Office 1t has been
alleged he began TO remove the Catholic
employees of the Indian Bureau in pur-
suance Of a settled plan begotten in re-
ligious intolerance. When the Senate
met Morgan'S confirmation was fought
but he pulled through somehow. His
record during the late Indian war was
not good and he was charged with gen
eral mismanagement and incompctency.
Since the Indian troubles have been
settled it is said Morgan has resumed
his fight on the Catholic teachers IN the
Indian schools, and Mly a week ago u
number of these teachers were dis
missed by his orders in Wisconsin. This
is believed to be the immediate cause oil
MorganS retirement, for it is said that
President Harrison has demanded his
Immediate resignation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Demands an Explanation.

New YORK, March 2O.-A bulletin
was issued to-day signed by Patrick
Gleason, President of the Municipal
Council Of the Irish League, denounc-
ing the National League subscription OF
$500 to receive the Parnell ENJOYS. The
President protests and says the money
has been in the treasury for two years
and its being turned to Parneil IS VIC
lation Of honesty and demands an eX
plantation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
GREATACT0R DEAD.
~sOOD NIGHT, SWEET PRINCE now CRACKS
A NOBLE HEART"
Lawrence Barrett The Tragsdian Dies il New York
Last Night, After an Illness Of Rsw Days
Cause Of Hi. Death Said % b
Heart Failure.

NEw YORK. March 2O.-Lawrence
Barrett, the tragedian, died this even
ing at 1875 o'clock at the Windsor Ho-
tel. The demise was due to heart fail
ure. The actor was unconscious bui
short time before he died.
His wife and DR.. Chambers. of thu.
city, were with Mr.. Barrett when hc
breathed his last. His last sickness
dated from Wednesday night, when he
was obliged 10 leave the theatre yhcrr
he was engaged. IL was said
at that time that hc was
merely suffering from severe cold. and
would be out in few days. aud ihc
same report was made the following
day. Even yesterday the reports from
the sick chamber were very favorable.
This evening DR.. Chambers called at
the Windsor Hotel at o'clock to see his
patient. and shortly thereafter an
nounced that he would remain ali night
In the sick room. Heart failurs, the
physician declared. was the cause oi his
death.
OF the physicians i'm charge OF the ease.
There was no noticeable change. II
was, however, decided that another con-
Sultation be held at l0O'clock this cyen-
ing. Between five and ten p. m. there
was rapid change for the worse. When
the time came Tor the consultation
the sick man was In q semi-conScious
condition and had TO be- reused for the
examination, and would lapse back
again into unconsciousncss for D. "a .u
minutes before be died. and the end Wa
very sudden. At the death bed
were present Mrs. Barrett.
DR.. Chambers, the manager for
Booth and Barrett and nurse.
Mr.. Barrett has two daughters now Dos
Europe, one being the wife Of Mary
AnderSon's brother. The funeral will
take place probably in Boston and the
Manager Of Booth and Barrett viii
have full charge Of all the arrange
mentS.
At the time OF his partners and
friends death, Edwin Booth was at the
Players Club in bed asleep. he did not
receive the notice OF his death until
midnight and was deeply affected 40 th"
news OF the demise. he did not, how
ever, go up to the Windsor Hotel to-
night
Mr.. Barrett was born in Paterson. y.
j.. j3 years ago. I'll, father was aL
Irishmau and his mother frugal Amer
lean.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
rl,e Cnrnerch Firht.

CuIcAGo. March 20 0-Domocratic prl-
maries TO determine the party candidate
for Mayor was held throughout the ciiy
to-day The result shown in the count
tonight Is that Mayor Cregier has 40
overwhelming lead as against eN-Mayor
&C.. II. Harrison. The latter, however.
has already recciyed An indcpon-
dent nomination and announced bis To-
tention 70 run whether nominated Boy
the Democratic convention or not. ln
addition 10 the Democrats and Harrison,
the Republican, Citizens and Socialist
have full ncdgcd candidate, which
leads To- five corncrod fight from now
till election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
A Parnellite Riot .

DUBLIN, March 2O.-Sligo was the
scene of a conflict between Parnelites
and anti -Parnelites to-day. The Par
nelites were attacked by the anti-Par-
nellites, who stoned them and pelted
them with stones, and finally succeed
ed in breaking up their meeting. The
anti-Parnellites also stoned the police
and general scrimmage ensued. After
the ParneliteS had been compelled TO
retire their opponents held a meeting
OF their own.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
The Grip Catches PIttsburG.

PITrsBURG, PA, March 90.-The grip
is thoroughly epidemic in Pittsburg and
fully 40, 600 cases are reported. Several
OF the most prominent physicians are
afflicted and almost every business firm
numbers at least one down with the
disease. Among those whose death can
be directly attributed to the grip is
Alderman Cassidy, well known in city
affairs. who died to-day. The desease is
far more acute than ever known here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Malta Warnings.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, March Obs
patches from Texas say that the New
Orleans Malta are sending threatening
letters TO persons who have expressed
disapproval OF their methods. As re-
suit Of his free expression OF conviction
that the New Orleans killing Of Maha
members was right, John Ling, d
wealthy and prominent citizen Of Hous
ton, is in receipt OF letter purportinG
to have been signed by Mafa authority
warning him to keep his mouth shut ol
he will be done for. II is written II
red ink, with the customary skull anC
bones, and there is no mistakinI
the intent OF the warning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Rn,her Late WIN the Report.

CoLUMBUS, O., March 2O.-The Lcgis-
lativc Committee, investigating charges
against the Cincinnati Board OF In
provementS, has submitted report
finding the evidence was largely hear
saw: that there was doubt aS to any ir-
regularity of the part of Council; that
Comptroller Stevens had been guilty OF
malfeaSancc in office: that the teStl-
mony does not sustain the charges OF
malieasance and corruption against
members Of the Board Of improvements;
that the existing conditions before all
the Board was lcgiSlatcd out OF Office
would have justified the Governor IN
taking summary action had power oi
removal been vested in him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Excitcs Comment.

OrEBEC. ONT, March 2O.-For some
unknown reason, scene of remarkable
activity is shown at the Government
cartridge factory here. The factory is
running full time, and orders have been
received from Ottawa for an Immediate
establishment Of a factory to manufac-
ture large Martini-Henry ammunition.
These rush orders for war-like material
without known cause eXciteS comment
i'm militia circles
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
v'cAEruY's MIsmAPs.

There was light audience 1t the
Opera House last night 70 see "McCar-
tby's Mishaps.n II is perhaps safe 70
saw that # it appeared here again TINS
season the audience would be sun
lighter. The piece was largely made up
of pointless and meaningless sayings
and doinps. and lots OF loose time was
killcd that had no appreciable effect on
the audience. The dancing was great
and thi, was about the only redeeming
feature OF the show.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
DnyItt Don't Believe II.

LoNDoN. March 9O.-Referring to
Mr.. Parncll's delegation to the
United States, Mr.. Davitt said: "The
gentlemen composing Mr.. Parnell's
deputation to the United States esti-
mate that 30 per cent. OF the Irish
Americans are supporting Mr.. Parnell.
This estimate is greatly exaggerated.
The number should be nearer 3 per
cent. | will not believe that 81, 500 was
subscribed at the meeting in Cooper
Union last night unless count the
money myself. Ry far the greatest
number OF IriShmen in England are
against Parnel. Out of 100000 Irish
In London Mr.. Parnell only received
500 names. Mr.. Parnel's candidate,
Alderman Dillon. will be beaten by
. 900 votes in North Sligo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21

GNLENA. lIi-, March e0.-At the
ncichb0rug village of Ccutory.lle, Wis,
four critical cases of trichiuoSiS, caused
by eating raw or partially cooked ham,
exist The sick are confined 20 TWO
families, hut 30 is expected that Others
w., be- affected. as the diseased meat
was partaken OF generally. Examined
under the microscope 10 was found 20 oe
fairly swarmug with the deadly para
sites
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21

Fr. DoDGE. Iowa, March sO.-WritS
of injunction have been issued against
thirty saloon men who have been selling
liquor Tae iniuuctions operate against
bartcuder>, owners OF saloons and own
ers 90 property. These suits were in-
Stitutcd by the State Temperance Ali
aucc. iu it> efforts az enforcement all
over the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Malta Denounced.

PHILADELPHIA, March 20.-A meet
iug Of Italians was held here to-day
The chief speaker said: We as Italians
do not recognize any such thing as the
Malta. There is no Suoh thing. 1t is
simply Il bugbcar. We denOunce any
such organization aS this secret matter,
and say that nothing of the sort is going
on here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
rhrrc ChLldren Drowned.

BiBWNcuAN. Ala March .O-lSa3c
Bufori. farmer. yesterday attempted
To- cross Valley Greek iu a wagon in
which we're his wife and three children.
The creek was much swollen ard the
wagon and team were washed down
stream. The three children were
drowned, the father and mother barely
escaping with their lives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
GRAHAM'S GRAB.
The Farkersburg oil SPeculator Threat
encd with suit by Angry Stockholders.
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Special Isi.gran 10 ne Register.
PAERERsBUEC. w. Va. March 20
a. Il. Graham, who was sued for $40, 600
damages for libel by c. +. Caldwell, as
noted in the REGISTER, is figuring i'm
another great sensation. Graham got
up an oil company some time ago and
the stockholders will bring suit for the
recovery of money and threaten to have
Graham Indicted They charge that
Graham circulated subscription papers for
subscribers TO the Graham Oil Co., which
papers contained names and amounts
which did not legitimately belong there.
IL is alleged that telegram, bogus stock
purchases and other dubious methods
are charged against Graham. Another
complaint is that property was unloaded
on the company for much moro than il
really cost, aud the differences are sup
posed 90 be in the pockets of Graham.
The attorney for the stockholders has
notified his clients that they have
abundant grounds for criminal action
and they now threaten TO have Graham
arrested and indicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
cnnner NIIne. shnl nnwn.

BUTTE. MoNr., March 20.-An noon
to-day a' mines belonging 90 the Ana
couda company. the greatest copper pro-
iuccr u the world. shut down. This
Was caused by disagreement with the
Montana uiou railway. who wanted 20
advance rates. The company hauiS the
ore from Butte 90 the Sme'terS iu Ana
conda The shutdown will throw about
$4,000 mon ont oi work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
New York Italians Excited.

New York, March 9O.-The great
hall Of Cooper Union was packed with
:, 900 Italians of New York and vicinity
tonight. called together TO denounce
last Saturdays tragedy in New Orleans,
and outside, Notwithstanding a drizzling
rain, more than as many more were
unable to gain entrance to the hall.
The speeches we're nearly all in Ital-
ian and the donunclatiOns of the
New Orleans tragedy were almost terri
fying in their vchemence. Hardly a
sentence but that was applaudcd to the
echo, and especially when the speakers
spoke OF the necessity for satisfaction
for the killing. The meeting was an
orderly one, barring the great excite
ment shown. Resolutions deplOring
and dcnouncing the tragedy and de-
manding reparation were passed and or
dered sent to President Harrison and
ltaly'S Premier
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
Il. & o. rranic House. Chicago Burned

CHICAGO, March 2O.-A disastrous
fire broke out tonight in the +. n o.
traffic house, South Chicago. 1t is sup
posed the fire originated from lOcOmo-
tive sparks falling on combuStible
freight contained in the structure.
Scarcity of water made the work Of the
fireman difficult. -Four car loads Of val
uable mercandise was destroyed, and
the transfer house is total ruin. The
loss is estimated at 500, 1000. Insurance,
unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
A singular Suicide.

CLEVELAND. o.. March 20.-Eugene
Ritchart, a prominent young man at
Fostoria, Ohio, killed himself to-day
without apparent cause. He was at
work with a friend on mechanical de-
vice In a shop near his house, and with,
out a word OF explanation, be walked
into the house and shot himself in the
head. diving instantly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
bismarck and the King.

BERLIN, March 2G:+The Hamburger
Reform says it doubts the truth Of the
report that Prince Bismarck and En-
peror William will shortly dine together
af Count Won Waldersees. The FrciSin'
nigc Zeitlng says that Prince Bismarcb
has bought two houses in the Koniggri'
strasse in this city, where he intends tC
establish his home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-21
What silly Talk.

ToEoNro, ONT, March 9O.-ln reply
To communication from the United
States Michael BaSSo, an Italian inter
prefer here, says that Canada can be
depended upon to supply 1000 armed
Italians to ayenge the men killed in the
New Orleans Jail, in the event of the
italian government failing to secure
redress from the United States govern
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