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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
HOME UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
dow a Party Left over in the Wheelin'
Flood Returned.

Flood Returned.
The Wcllsburg Hero'd Of yesterday
says
.A rather funny experience happened I'D
so.ae Young men of this town who were
cargltal Wheeling during the high water
ami wanted badly &c gel home. The roa0
OH This side was impas able. and they come
up Oh tue &. ~ -. ou The other side, ass Tar
as Portland. where hey round au em bank
ueut washed AWAY and &c long string of ties
hanging iu tlc air., suspended aud held to-
retlcr Ov iron rails Cl8mbeung overt his
a. tue peri. Oh their necss they struck the
rear end OF "a grave. train, VITA an eng -nc
attached. Dur n0 train men m sight and
they mounted tue gravel twain 20 ride up 20
Brilliant After proceeding about TWO
miles on the way. the man IN
charge came along and was for put
tius them off. declaring that 10 .was
AGAINST the rules 20 carry passengers and
against orders aud that he couldn't hear to
IL. 40 the risk OF losing his place. The
Young men argued the case, That it was an
extraordinary occasion, etc, etc, killing
time all the while. like SO many Congress
men, and the train running on toward their
getting Oh place.
Finally the conductor became desperate
and stopped the train, telling them that
there was an Official OF The company, Mr..
Tucker. in the forward car and that they
could state their case 10 him. They inter
viewed the official forthwith, and what
was their surprise 10 find the Mr.. Tucker,
Mr.. Wm Tucker, editor Of the Graphic,
who was pcrs0natiug an officer, So that like
themselves, ne might get home. The sur
prise was mutual and loud Oh both sides,
and the upshot oft was, thatthe conductor
had 90 acknowledge himself beat and
brought them on 10 Brilliant, whence they
were soon in the bosom of their families. 90
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
PRAYING FOR DEATH.
\ Young American Unjustly Confined III a
Mexican Prison.

y .0unE RnltFlFs-H Justly NNAAtAN' 80 ~
Mexican Prison.
CHICAGO. February 2S.-M G. Bernard,
a mining engineer. who has Just returned
from Mexico says that young American
named Graham is IN prison al GuanaluatO.
under a sentence of twenty years on an IN
lust conviction of murder.
1t seems that Graham was attacked on
the streets Of Lagas by Mexican and d
German who were drunk, and that he shot
the German in selfdeiense. Bernard says
he was an eve witness 10 the affair, and
testified rs to the facts on the Trial, but
ten MeXicans, who did not see the tight.
testified that Graham started it. Mr. Ber-
uard adds:
Graham might just as well have been
sentenced TO death, for he will not live
three years in prison at Guauajuato. The
penitentiary is the dlthiest institution IN
The Republic. There are 800 prisoners in
place that was made TO accommodate 3CJ
The victims die every week. Suicides.
have heard. are of frequent occurrence.
The cells are alive with vermin, and filth
abounds everywhere. Men. women and
children are all piled into the same place,
and every one becomes covered with YER
min soon after being put in. Their diet
consists The year around Of corn and pep
pers. with a little grease.
1t is a difficult matter TO gain admit
tanco 10 the pententiary out some intiu-
entail friends finally succeeded in securing
for me q pass. Knowing that prison lare
is not the best, on several occasions, before
being able to reach the prison, ! sent era
ham few delicacies. They never reached
him. he said. The only way 10 get any
thing of the kind was TO pay the Keeper to
buy il. ] gave him two Mexican dollars to
pav for It. and be said one would have TO
be given to the keeper in order TO be able
TO procure something with the other dol
lar II was six months after sentence when
I saw the Michigan boy. He had changed
terribly in that time. From big robust
fellow he had become nothing but skele-
ton. He prayed to die and said he wished
he had been sentenced to death instead OF
Imprisonment This is death, ne said to
me- but it is long time coming.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
stin Another English Scandal.

LONDON, February 2S.-The Central
News Association announces to-day that il
learns in connection with the application
made by Lady Russell, wife OF Earl Rus
sell. in the divorce in the high court OF JUS
tice, for writ of separation from her nus
band, that the details Of the case will be
most painful. and that the evidence will
probably be heard in chambers. Adulterv
is not charged against the defendant. The
petitioner is only p years Of ace. Earl
Russell mas filed complete denial cl the
charges brought against him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
Another Strike in Prospect.

CHICAGO, February 2S.-Last spring the
union carpenters OF this city went on a
strike, and after a time portion Of the
boss carpenters association Withdrew and
formed a new association, which agreed
to the terms of the men as TO hours and
wages and contract TO run until April !
was entered into. There has been CON
siderable friction since that time. each
side accusing the other Of bad faith. Mat
tiers have now been brought TO a crisis, the
bosses having unanimously resolved that
they will not longer be bound By the agree
ment. This. in effect, puts them at outs
with the other boss carpenters, and
the outlook now is that q general strike OF
the union carpenters OF this city will take
place on April l, if, indeed, this action
does not precipitate it before.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
A Race War i'm Prnsnen,

TRINIDAD, Col, February 2S.-The fro,
bic in the Mermijo country over the ass,-
sination of Officer Russell has taken 80, no,.
turn. Mexicans have notified every VII If"
settler in the valley TO leave. II t6ev - ~
fuse TO go they must take the Consequence.
A night or two ago the hay stack Of Tn
Gillum, one OF the Oldest settlers in the
valley, were set on fire and il was with Sss
ficulty the dwelling and out BUILDINGS W.,
saved. 1t now looks as il the kilIine ~,
Russell is only the beginning Of what nr,., ~
ises TO be bloody race fight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
NEW IDEAS IN SILKS.

Brocaded glace taffeta is French nov
city lately shown here.
Brocades with corded grounds are rare
and full Of novel effects.
A new idea in brocades is a scroll work
of lace inclosing flowers.
A novelty in French brocades shows
black, mails and "bird's egg' blue.
The imported hats show velvet ribbon
of peculiar red shade like a deep Ma
genta.
Embroidered shoulder-shawls OF China
crepe will be more generally worn this
summer.
Night dresses of chaffon, trimmed with
lace and embroidery, is fad Of Partisan
origin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

DAYTON, o., February 2S.-Four prison
ers overcame the turnkey. McNealy, and
escaped from jail at breakfast hour this
morning. John Grabnock, under 10 years
sentence 10 the penitentiary, and John Nc
Grath, desperate. under life sentence as
an habitual criminal. both for street car
robbery, Edward Lock. burglar, and Geo.
Moxam. counterfeiting, sawed away fifteen
heavy bars and braces. making a hole
throngh which they crawLed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
TIE NEWS OE TEE DAY.


Friday evening as the delivery wagon oil
Waterhouse Bros. was passing the corner
of Thirty. eighth and Jacob streets, the
colored driver, John Davis, fell from ms
seat. his head down between the two horses
and his feet on the dash board Passers
by rescued him from his perilous positi0n,
He sustained severe bruises about the
fqea
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
Evangellstic Hall.

The reunion service at Mr.. Sawyer
meeting tonight will be enjoyable and full
Of interest Mr.. R. II. Parker IS. after
serious illness, able TO conduct the music
and has many new attractions 10 present;
The union class for Bible study Will be leo
by Mr.. Clemence c. Smith at o'clock IN
the afternoon. Mr.. G. w. Sawyer and MI.
Zach Fogel, Of New York, will be present
In hoth meanings.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

with the Trustees and Supervisors at the
Township Clerks office. ,,.,.,a
The Furnace Company is building large
fence around the plant. They claim that
some parties are stealing their pig metal.
A new telephone was put in the ONCE OF
the new Erenino Times. They will get out
their first issue tomorrow.
George McGlumphrey has purchased tne
undivided half Of the lot adjoining MS
premises for the sum of s2O2
Richard Stewart took charge OF the
heating department of the Mclaughlin
mill yesterday. n,,oao,
Prof. Mannix got back from Philadel-
phia Yesterday and reports a good Tune
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

r,..,< February SD spatches re-
....i,-e5 here from Bissao, an island. ana
p...fnguese settlement, opposite the uel'a
~ me Jeha river. and once the great
Stronghold Of the Portuguese slave trade
ir Most Africa. brings news of q serious
..,eriion which has broken out there
...,,.nst Portuguese rule. The Portuguese
8abitants of Bissal are said 10 oe IN an
.....,I Dol. fe'rfoSS condition.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
Eiotous strikers.

SCoTTDALE. PA. February 2S.-The en-
ployes at the Fort Hill and PAUL mines
were again driven from the works by the
strikers this morning, but 10 damage was
done Captain Linden. Of Molly Mcguire
fame, with fifty PinkertOn officers, is eX-
peeted in the coke region Monday, when
wholesale arrests of labor leaders are ex-
pected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
ont If the FRYING Pan Into the Fire.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, February 2S.-James Fl.
Ward to-day completed his term OF eleven
wears in the penitentiary, for killing Miss
Mary Means, in Westmoreland county.
Upon stepping from the penitentiary doors
he was arrested and placed in jail for trial.
for the killing of Mrs. Ellen Means, whom
he had assaulted at the same time he killed
her sister.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
IMinNexer.

AAov myself to- suffer cEain what have
suffered for the last year That vile dis
ease. Dyspepsia, gave me 40 comfort. /
could not eat uor enjoy ANY tlng The doc
tors amounted 70 nothing nothing seemed
Tn ,,lieve me. until used bottle of sal
Dhur Bitters. Four bottles made me Well
-Tasspl Br,cAcllcr, Muster OF Schooner q. 4.
Boxer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
General Court Bill Passed.

WAsHINGroN, February 2s.-The Cen
eral Court Bill was passed by the Senate.
II provides for the appointment in each
circuit of an additional Circuit Judge,
and creates in each circuit a Circuit
Court of Appeals. to consist OF three
Judges. of whom two shall constitute a
quorum. This Court shall have final
jurisdiction in some classes of cases on
which appeals are now allowed to the
United States Supreme Court.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
Anouhle Tragedy.

san FRNNctsCo. February 2S.-Russell
THOMPSON. a conductor on the cable rail
road. was shot aud killed this morning by
A H. Cochrane, his father-iulaw, who
killed himself Cochrane has
been violent FOR some time, and was sup
nosed tO be insane.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
sIr John aas a sore Throat.

KINGSTON. ONT. February 2S.-Sir John
MacDoua is still confined TO the resi-
deuce OF his hrother-iu-law. lie has q sore
throat aud Il heavy cold, which he contract
ed by exposure on Monday and Tuesday
last DR.. Sullivan says he is rather better
than yesterday. but that he cannot resume
work for several days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

BELMONT, w. VA, February 2S.-The
George Boss & Co. well. on the town lot
within the borough limits, is in and as dry
as an old colonial powder horn. The Hug
gins & Co. well, across the river, IS
through the sand and is buster.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

LANCASTER. PA. February 2S.-Rev.
John B BoeukUs. prominent Catholic
priest. for the past sixteen wears stationed
nj Helena. ARK. died i'm hospital mere to-
dav. aro3 - wears
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

HANGlNGs at best are certainly shock
Ing. but We have the consolation Of
knowing that very fen undergo That
our shment who don't deserve b..
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

WHEN this city is in possession of the
bees. electric light system 10 be- mad
hov astounded Nhe people will be 20
th..k they did without 10 So long.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

CANADA will vote on the tariff ques-
t.on in three or four days. Mr.. BLAINE
and reciprocity are considerably mixed
up with il up there.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

AFTER a long and hard struggle with
grim death, Senator HEARST last night
succumbed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

As sooN As the beautiful snow touches
the streets of Wheeling it seems 70 turn
into mud.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
rhe Rernlar Onarlerlv Dividend.

New YORK. February 2S.-The directors
Of the Chicago and Northwestern to-day
declared the regular quarterly divident of
10 per cent on the preferred stock, pay
able March "A.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

III is obe hoped that the Governors Oh
New York and Connecticut Will not ue-
clare war on each other.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

NERVOUS PRosTRATIoN, sleeplessuess
opium habit, dizziness, blues, cured by Dr.
Miles Nervine. Samples Tree IN ~,
Logan Drug Coz and RIB. Burt's an
Rovie Bros Bridgeport
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

UoN'r get previous in your habits over
sweet springtime. It's rather pneumon-
i0u>.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

SEVERAL 1000 candle power tights 90
Che new stone bridge across tue creek
SSH. make that section Of the city Tree
from the footpads who now infest iJ.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
xuoDE ISLAND ELEOrIoN REFORM.

EuoDE ISLAND ELECTION REFORM.
r-iSirter,stiug TO observe the tendon
~ or LEGISLATURES .a other State, 90
-,,e up thc matter of preventing the
undue and corrupt use Of money 10 e'ec-
-.ons and Tor securing 81 properaccouut-
.. bv candidates and political. commit
ices of the funds expended for election
purposes.
a bin introduced at the january >"s-
.io. off the Rhode Island legislature is
.,..n- th. bodies, and most radical. of
these plans. 4, forbids without quoIid-
.,+on the contribution sf money oy
..,.,en, OPP associations in Rhode Island
-,~r.e IA, connection with any election
., amy other state; and 70. oi course,
...ablishes the same prohibition in cou-
..,tion with elections in Rhode Island,
.,eept ,hat money may be collected and
used Co pay for the printing and diStri-
s,,ion of ballots. for advertising and FOR
-b. carriage of voters TO aud from the
,o,ls When these expenditures exceed
s-o sworn notices are required TO be-
ss5 with Tine Secretary of State within
CON day. following ,he e.ect.ou-
Tho Trainer OF this Din had The right
.,i ian view. but his measure is mani
,,sdy mpracucable and could never be-
enforced in Rhode Island.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

SWEET Springtime has evidently stop
nel on the road somewhere.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

AFTER a long seciusior somewhere
,r.cainosis has turned up iu Iowa ana
.iued several people The doctor, say'
cook your pork well ana ,hers Is no
danger.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01
cIscUircoURr.
Close Of the November rerm-The Husi-
ness e. Transacted.

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of tle uc1 rotj.af Term
Henry h~re,on '-)lus 7leeI.vU' a.
mia .~frdror hii'i,'" iaVNeu ~ ',l 80
portion oi ut-neut' ana nearing 'ou'il' -.'i
v-,l PERMISSION 20 can .' "P go St1'-''
term W. ~.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

WrstEtis.sNIA ought 90 Doe repre-
ea.ed n Va words Fair ald hi'y
,housa9d ,sSltAFe carefully handed
.r-bt s6SSS,sinlsshS { worry credia1 te dis
play. In proportion 20 our population
.,a wealai t3etA us uo State n .he
10. atld8s.aII 81 /. l.''''.'. "'.'''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-01

AUbeeiiu9 2e9ister
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING Co.
PusLIsHERs AND PRorErEToRs.
JAS. 8. TANEY. General Manager.
SWEET Springtime has evidently stop
ne on the road somewhere.
Don't get previous in your habits over
sweet springtime It's rather pneumon-
ious.
As sooN as the beautiful snow touches
the streets Of Wheeling it seems TO turn
into mud.
AFTER a long and hard struggle with
grim death, Senator HEARST last night
succumbed.
Ir is to be hoped that the Governors Of
New York and Connecticut will not de-
clare war on each other.
CANADA will vote on tine tariff Ques-
tion in three or four days. Mr.. BLAINE
and reciprocity are considerably mixed
,.- .,-frb a. mn there
WuEN this city is in possession Of the
bees. electric light system TO be- mad
hoe astouuded +he people will be 20
thIak they did without il So long.
HANGiNGs at best are certainly shock
Ing. bat We have the consolation Of
showing that very few undergo that
punishment who don't deserve I-.
SEVERAL 1000 candle power Ightson
Che new stone bridge across Tie creek
wi make that section of tine city free
from the foorpads who now iniest it
AFTER long seclusiou somewhere
,-.eaino>is has turned mp iu Iowa and
.H.ed several people. The doctor, say'
cook your pork well ana ,here is no
danger.
FANNY DAVENPORT seems 10 tA'oN
C.oapatra was % sort Of feminine SUR
fvaa. SARA BERNHARD evidently
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30
Alliance Leader.

Official Organ of the F. A. and l.
U. of the State of New York.
Ho, brother workers of the Great
West! We send you greeting !
Our interests are identical in this
our common cause. You look upon
eastern capital as the curse of your
fair and beautiful west, but in your
anger do not forget the poor toilers
of the east, who are under the d.
rect rays of the scorching, wither-
ing, blistering blast-that home of
traitorous fiends, the Jews paradise
our Wall street hell. The Leader
will keep you posted upon our east
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Anna D. Weaver, (the Harriet
Beecher Stowe of this great indus
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Richards Crown" and one of the
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Of the present age. She will have
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of this paper in the future. Sub
scription price 81 a year, invariably
in advance. Special club rates.
Address all communications to
G. M. MAxsoN,
Manager and Proprietor.
Bolivar, n. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30
Attention, Alliancemen!
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30

AT the Republican state conven-
ton held in Columbus, Ohio, gag
law was thoroughly put in force
No nominee was permitted to appear
upon the floor of that convention
but Major Mckinley, jr., to the ex-
clusion of all other honest Repub-
lican voters. This was a grand
masterpiece Of bossism Republic
an jugglery; gross fraud and an
insult to the honest Republican
voters of the great state of Ohio
This convention was 80 thoroughly
packed that when Ex-Governor
Foraker arose to open that conven-
ton to make his nominating speech
to put in nomination Major McKin-
ley, jr., and recommended in very
strong terms that he be put in NOM
nation by reclamation, no man
dared to object, or even offer the
name of any other person as a can
didate, although better men were
present. REPUBLICAN VOTER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30

march on to victory by following
the principles of cooperation. Then
millions of wage slaves will soon be
emancipated and happiness and
prosperity will be our reward. The
laborer is worthy of his hire, and he
shall have it. kansas City Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30

which at least $500 is involved,
this thing" that is noted for fixing
big bonds which supreme courts
reduce, fixed this bond at the enor-
nous (?) figure of 500. We are a
little skeptical as regards the old
fashioned orthodox hell, but we be-
lieve there ought to be one to put
miserable ours, who, for paltry
fee, are willing to aid in robbing
the toiler, into.-People's Advocate,
Coldwate, Commando Co., Kas.