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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
BLAINE COMES BACK
At Rudini and Draws the Verified Record
On Him.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The following
dispatch was sent by Secretary Blaine
to-day:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, May 4, 1891. !
Porter, american Minister, Rome:
A series OF statements addressed to the
Marquis Imperiali by the Marquis Ru-
dini was telegraphed from Rome yester-
day and was published by the Associ-
ated Press Of the United States to-day.
Only part of the Marquis di Rudi-
mis- communication which this gov
ernment desires to notice is the one
here quoted, namely: 81 have now be-
fore me note addressed to you by Sec
retary Blaine, April IA. Its perusal
produces most painful impression
upon me. will not stop to lay stress
upon the lack of conformity with diplo-
matte usages displayed in making use,
as Mr.. Blaine did not hesitate 10 do, OF
portion OF telegraph OF mine, COM
municated to him in strict confidence,
In order to get rid of a question clearly
defined in our official documents which
alone possess diplomatic value.
The telegram Of March cath, concern
ing whose public use the Marquis Ru-
dini complains, is the following, which
was quoted in full in my note of April
IA, to Maronis Imperiali, charge Of Italy
at this Capitol:
ROME, March "a, 1891.
Italian Minister, Washington:
Our requests to the Federal Govern
cir nj
subjects acquitted by the American
magistrates have been murdered in
prison, while under the immediate pro-
lection Of the authorities. Our right,
therefore, to demand and obtain the
punishment of the murderers and
an indemnity for the victims Is
unquestionable. / wish TO add that the
public opinion in Italy is justly impa-
tient, and il concrete provisions were
not at once taken should find myself
in the painful necessity OF showing
openly our dissatisfaction by recalling
the Minister. of His Majesty from a
country where he is unable to obtain
justice. Signed. RUDINI.
The intimation Of the Marquis Rudini
that the telegram in question was deliv-
cred in strict confidence is total error.
As the telegram expressed the demand
OF the Italian government it was impos'
sible that Marquis Rudini could trans
nit it in strict confidence. AS l have
already stated, it was communicated to
me in person by Baron Fava, writ
ten in English in his own handwrit
ing, without suggestion OF privacy
and the telegram itself has not single
mark upon it, denoting a confidential
character. l have caused number Of
copies of the telegram to be forwarded
to you to-day in fac-simile. The usLa
mark for italic printing was used by mi
under four lines, and they appear in
the copies. You will use the fac-simile:
in such manner as will most effectual!
prove the error into which the Marquis
Rudini has fallen.
Signed BLAINE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Westinghouse Electric Light Company.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, May 4.-The annual
meeting Of the Westinghouse Electric
Company, which was called for to-day,
has been postponed until the 18th inst.
This was done at the request of Mr..
Westinghouse, who stated the negotia-
tions for settlement of the financial
troubles Of the concern were in such a
shape that il would not be advisable to
make report before that date. Mr..
Westinghouse stated further that the
negotiations were in the interest OF the
common stockholders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
4 Queens Tragedy.

VIENNA, May 4.-The first perform
ance of Carmen Sylva's (the Queen Of
Roumania) tragedy, master Manole.' y
was given in the presence of Emperor
Francis Joseph and his suit. Herr Son
nenthal, who had the title role, and
Frauen Hohenfels and WOlter, who had
the leading female parts, made ereat
success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05

Nsa YORK, May 4-JeSSe IL. Lippin-
r ,o. lessee of the American Crap
and President of the North
American Phouograph Company. with
anon on Wall street assigned to-day
OF s. Wair. with preferences no the
Rochester Tumb,er Company OF Penn
HF-cA i0r an claims now Que to Har-
1r, liup,ocotr. of PittSburg' Pa, So
'r', OBJ sarah N. Vance, S6,s60; 90 An
N. Lpuiucott of Pittsburg, 81, 16O.
and oJ. A. Bush of this city for 80
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05

bANGoE, Mr.. May THE amend
nent Co tho pronibitory law, providing
that the penalty shall bc fine and i'm
pr.Sonment FOR sixty days in cases Of
>a.e and seizure. went into effect sun
Day. This clause will cause cOnSidera-
ole change IN affairs il the temperance
enthusiasts attempt to have its provi-
Nuu> carried out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
80 Mnlkers, >trIke Avorted.

SpE1SsFrELD, Mass, May AT
meeting OF the Federation OF Labor
Yesterday, it was reported that the
cigar manufacturers had acceded TO the
demand for higher wages. thus avert
ing "A strike to-day. Under the new
schedule she workmen will receive 50
cents to 81 more per thousand for max
ing the cheaper brands, aud are TO be
apportioned larger number of moldS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Ohio State Apportionment Commission
s,ecicL TsLsnrntn 10 The Rs0iSter.

COLUMBUS, O., May 4.-To-mOrrow
Senator Lowry will file petition for an
alternative writ of mandamuS to compel
the State Apportionment Commission to
show cause why they should not reappor-
tion the State for representation in the
Senate, in accordance with the consti-
tuition, instead of the present gerry
mander as made last week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Two More Rascally Financlers

BosroN, May 4.-Andrew A. Meyer
and B. P. Walker, respectively treas
urer aud director OF the Eastern Invest
Company, which concern was ordered
Saturday last TO suspend business IN
this State, were arrested this afternoon
Oh a charge of conspiracy to defraud.
The charge is made by Nathaniel Wink
ley. one Of the stockholders OF the COM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Fonr Persons Drowned.

PoMFRoY, o., May 4.-Last night a
party of ten young persons returning
from a dance near Chester, tried to
cross mill pond in boat to save dis
tance. The boat sank. Six persons eS-
capped and the following four were
drowned: Miss Bertha McKain, Miss
Lutte Ridenour, Charles Frank and
Smith McDalc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
rathsr and ChIld Drowned

OssAwoTroMIE, KAs., May 4.-Late
Yesterday afternoon Frank Williamson
and his wife and three-monthS-old chlld
attempted 70 ford the Marais DescogynleS
river. The wagon was upset ana VII
hanson and mis- child were drowned.
Mrs. Williamson clung to the wagon
box and was saved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05

tWCAGo, May 4.-B. L. Hutchinson,
tle aged aud eccentric Board OF Trade
>pecuator, about whose sudden diSap-
pe-rarce and return 80 much has re-
'" been published. left here this
morning For Boston IL is his intention
.' .,ea Vacation in thc East. la the
"aume his affairs W. be >traiglreued
'y his sons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Big steel Works Burned.

Troy, n. Y, May "A fire i'll the
steel works at Breaker Island tonight,
caused loss OF S4OO, 900. Several West
ingbouse engines were destroyed.
Nearly 200 people are deprived Of cm-
DlOyment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
Nsn Works Employees Wages Reduced.

READING, PA, May 4.-The Brooke
Iron Company. OF Birdsboro, this coun-
ty, has notified the employees Of its nail
factory that u reduction of 10 per cent
IN their wages will be made on May l..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05
r,vs ChiIdren burned to Death.

MARLBOROUGH, MD, May 4.-On
Saturday the mouse Of James Cole (col-
ored). was burned III Prince Georges
county, and his five children perished
in the flames.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05

FITS. Spaslns, St. Vitus dance. Drunken,
ness, Opium habit, cured oy Or. Miles
Nervine. Free samples al Ihe Logan Drug
Co.'S and K. s. Burt'S ana al Bowie
Bros. Bridgeport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The following
dispatch was sent by Secretary Blaine
to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29
"What is your own opinion, M. Quinul"

"What is your own opinion, M Quinn9"
asked the reporter.
swell" said Mr.. Quinn, taking a Key
West cigar from between his lips, 81 be-
lieve in the Bible, and don't see anything
stranger in the story than Jonah and the
whale. say this as Christian, but il you
want to know my opinion as a sailor that
knows these coasts, it is a little different.
You see, fat rat couldn't get beyond the
breakers at Long Island unknown to people,
let alone Sammy and Eva. Why, look at
the hundreds on the iron pier always watch
ing and a-giggling at the bathers. Then
there is them life savers with eyes like
hawks, not TO mention the Rockaway steam
ers running at the time, one every hour.
this way and that way. which means every
half hour. No. practically they cuould not
float out TO sea without having been seen.
Our captain says so, too; he thinks the story
is fishy."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29

PRINCE OSCAR Of Sweden, who married Miss
Ella Munck some two years ago, distinguished
himself a short time ago by rescuing three men
from drowning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29

Headache, Indigestion. and all disorders of
the liver, Simmons Liver Regulator surely
cures-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29
ApERpEEN. o. July p. tso1

ABEHDEAN, U July II, I5yI.
Messr& Lippmdn Bros, Sdudnndh Ga:
DEAR SIRs-I bought bottle of your P. F. P
at Hot Springs, Ark. and 1t has done me more
good than three months treatment at the Hot
Springs.
Have you no agent in this part of the country
or let me know how much 1t will cost to get
three or six bottles from your city by express.
Respectfully Yours,
JAS NJ. NEWTON,
I'D. Aberdeen, Brown County, o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29

Pictures in great variety ana all prices.
II. T. Taylor. 1856 York street.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-29
EDUCATIONAL.

Artists Materials, all kinds, at II. T. Tay-
lo'r 1876 York street.-Ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10

As the mines were on the summit OF the noun
tain the transportation of the coal to the boats
was solely by means of gravity, the empty cars
being hauled up to the mines by mules, who
| rode down with the loaded train on a car pro-
vided for their special accommodation. This
railroad was the original switchback, and was
in use for quite a number of years, but was
| finally abandoned for the better facilities
afforded by steam. After its discontinuance
for the purpose OF carrying coal it was turned
into its present use by adding to it an addi-
tional track on the opposite side Of the noun
tain. thereby making complete circuit Of the
mountain.
1t was a day early in June thai we found our.
selves climbing marvelously steep and wind
ing street in Mauch Chunk on our way to the
depot Of the switchback railroad The ascent
was not accomplished without the exercise Of q
large degree of unwonted labor and the loss of
considerable breath, and as we came putting
and painting to the top of the street we could
not help wondering how the Mauch Chunkers
manage to endure the constant necessity of
climbing hills. Most of their streets are "a
steep and rugged as when they were nothing
more than mountain paths .raversed by the
Indians and wild animals while the cross
streets run along the mountain sides in
tiers, enabling the small boys Of one street
to drop stones from their back fences
into the chimneys of the houses on the
street below. Arrived at the depot we pur.
chased our tickets in advance in conformity
with printed infexible rule and took our
chances Of having pleasant and safe journey
and receiving the worth of our dollars. Be-
fore long an open car, resembling one of the
summer street cars to be seen in this city
came gliding around the corner of a neighbor-
Ing ledge and stopped in front OF the platform
at the depot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10

At Mauch Chunk the traveller is readily able
70 comprehend the aptness of the appellation.
1.-THE Switzerland Of America" Behind him
towers the steep. cone-shaped hill. Bear noun
tain, about whose base the railroad winds it's
serpsntine length and whose dark image is dis
tortly reflected in the swe .oing river which at
this point whirls and eddies in turbulent rapids
On the opposite side Of the stream rises another
ridge of the mountains no less imposing than
Its lofty neighbor. Its dense. somber forest
looks down upon of buildings
struggling along its base and seeming TO start
suddenly from the dark wall of the noun
tain and to terminate as suddenly at
the foot of an adjacent hill mar
row street. with the river on one side
and its hotel. stores. dwellings and church on
the other against the almost perpendicular side
Of the mountain. presents to the visitor his
Ing name-derived from the language Of the
Indians signifying Bear mountain-seems fully
In keeping with its singular appearance. APP
pareutly the overshadowing mount tain has been
the barrier to its further possible growth and
has compelled il to be content with its one
street and its few houses. In reality however
this il but a small portion of the town, for
nestled between the folds Of the mountain the
major portion Of this unique place is hidden
from the gaze Of the outside world behind the
high ridges which border the rivers
edge There in the very heart Of
the mountains lies busy, thriving town, with
its fine churches and schools. its stores ard
factories and the magnificent residences of its
Chunk, like nearly all towns in the Lehigh
valley, owes its origin, prosperity and wealth
to the discovery of anthracite coal in the vfcin-
Sfy Of Bear mountain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10
ON THE SWIfCHBACK.
Coasting for Miles Down a Mountain
on Railway Car.
IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY
The Region Where Anthracite Coal Was Dis
covered-Picturesque Combinations of Steep
Mountains, Narrow Gorxes and swIft-Ru
ming Rivers-Miies Of Rolling Mills


MOT THE LEAST INTERESTING FEAT
A>ure Of q visit to Mauch Chunk is the ride
through the Lehigh valley. with its incongruous
commingling of the unsightly and prosaic
institutions of civilization with the pristine
slories Of nature. Beginning with the small
city Of Easton, at which point the Lehigh river
empties into the Delaware, the traveller finds
himself speeding through a country in which
every town. village and habitation is marked
by the smoke of furnaces and the rumble and
roar Of machinery. For a distance of nearly
two miles he is passing the famous rolling millA
and ordnance works at South Bethlehem, where
the armor plates and cannon for the United
States navy are being made and where he may
bear the thump OF the greatest of all
steam hammers in the world as, with
its weight of $50 tons. IL FORCES the immense
shields for the protection of Uncle Sans war
vessels. few miles beyond are the rollin z
mills at Allentown, from which city may be
seen the smoke of the mills at Catasauqua, mile
or two farther up the river. while beyond are
the iron works at Hokendauqua, and thus in
endless succession shops. mills and furnaces
loom up on all sides and mingle their smoke
and noise with the almost incessant rumble of
the long trains Of coal cars coming from and
returning to the mines.
In the midst Of all this noisy and humdrum
industry the romantic Lehigh river meanders
onward In Its caPricious course to pour its clear
waters into the dark bosom of the Delaware
Now dashing and splashing over rocks and
lodges, now playing at hide and seek with the
sunlight beneath the shadows of great forests
and wooded islets, and now glittering like a
placid lake beneath the radiance of a summers
sun. it flows babbling and purling. winding in
and out among the hills and mountains which
here rise precipitately from its edge in great
walls Of rocks and overshadow its sparkling
waters and there slope away in an irregular sue
cession Of gentle folds Of varying shades and
hues, covered with their verdant mantels of
green meadows, primeval forests and fields of
waving grain, until merging into the deep
eerulean Of distance they loom up like mighty
barriers against the horizon. Creeping its
narrow way along the river side is the old Lee
high canal, with its coal-loaded boats on their
tedious journey to the sea; and ever and anon
the slow, mournful note of the boatman's horn.
signalling the lazy lock keeper, is waited over
the water in poetieal suggestiveness of the
primitive days when the canal afforded the
only means OF transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10

After waiting a sufficient time to allow the
passengers to take their seats and work them
selves up into proper degree of expectancy a
solemn individual with dirty hands turned the
wheel which regulated the brakes and the car
moved slowly forward on the beginning OF one
of the most novel rides to be had in any part of
the world. The sole motive power is gravity
and the instant the brakes were released the
car moved forward of its own accord down a
deep. curving grade until ii reached the bot
tom Of the mountain and arrived at the foot Of
Mount Pisgah. The possibility of riding up
this PERCEPTIONS incline at first not only
somewhat appalling, but incomprehensble
The plane seemed to be about as steep
as it was possible for it to be
without being actually perpendicular and
the means Of gaining its summit could surely
not be by gravity. Presently, however. in
obedience to a signal from below, the engines
at the top were set in motion. and an instant
later We were being drawn slowly upward BY
means Of two fat iron bands. resembling
leather betting which ran over small pulleys
In the center of the track. Had there been no
backs to the seats in the car the incline would
have been many times sufficient to have slid
each Of us from his seat, and even as it was the
positions We were obliged to assume were any,
thing but comfortable. For distance of 2, 322
feet. or almost half mile, we were obliged to
suffer the modification of feeling that our
feet were higher than our heads. in addition
to the foreboding that something might
give way and hurl US headlong to the
bottom of this fearful hill. But the view that
met our gaze upon emerging from the engine
house at the summit far more than compen-
sated us for the embarrassment and trepida-
tion experienced in climbing up.
There are few places in the world where so
much OF the truly sublime and picturesque is
so lavishly. wonderfully and magnifcentfy dis
played as from the summit of Mount Pisgah
Seeming to lie directly below at a distance Of
nearly a thousand feet, is the shining, spark
ling Lehigh river. twisting in and ont among
its dark hills like a silvery thread, while along
its shores creep the long coal trains with their
toy-like cars. and occasionally NAV be heard
the shrill whistle of locomotive family echoing
in the valley, and the dull, dreamy hum of the
busy town below. As far as the eve can
reach-to a distance Of nearly sixty miles
meadows and hills, planes and mountain ridges,
with their farms and forests, their towns and
streams. stretch away in a gradual blending of
form and shade until they sink into the great
mountains which loom up liz fold upon fold in
the hazy distance and finally meet, minglc and
melt away in the soft azure of the sky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10
CAUGHT ON A STEAMSHIP.
An English Eloping Couple Who Were Bound
for America.


for America
An exciting scene was witnessed Thursday at
Queenstown on board the White Star Line
steamer Teutonic, which left Liverpool on
Wednesday for New York. When the Teutonic
dropped anchor at Queenstown in order to take
mail and passengers on board a gentleman Of
clerical appearance was seen on the company's
tender as she approached the steamship. He
seemed to be in state OF considerable excite
ment, and, upon boarding the Teutonic, asked
after young lady and gentleman, whose de-
scription he furnished to everybody right and
left, with the result that he was soon placed in
communication with young couple. who
seemed dreadfully frightened and ashamed
when confronted by him. No sooner did he
catch sight of the young lady than he seized
her violently by the arm. dragged her from
her companion. at whose head he hurled
shower of abuse, and then literally by force
side and on board the tender.
The clerical gentleman was the Rev. BARLEY
Ellis Of Wigan, Lancashire, near Preston. and
the young lady WAS his daughter, Harriet Ellis.
who had eloped with a young man named Ar
thur Mottram. The captain of the Teutonic,
upon being made aware of the facts in the case
interposed no objection to the removal of his
passenger. especially as the young lady did not
deny the truth of the allegations made, and
could only sob in reply to questions put 10 her
Mottram also landed, amid the jeers of the
passengers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10
THE HoMEsTRErCH.

in length and as straight as an arrow. II Law
through the heart of the woods. forming a
magnificent vista, through which the car sped
with velocity that caused the wind to whistle
and shrek and bring tears to the eyes and sent
the trees whirling past in dizzy rspidity.
Suddenly the car slowed up, and ere We had
time to regain our breath and release the hold
on our hats We fouod ourselves at the depot
and the car ready to once more make its cir
cuitous journey of eighteen miles over the
switchback. CHI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-10

A little over . hundred years ago the pos
nble existence Of the hard coal which is now used
everywhere and with which we ar all familiar.
was known to only a few mineralogists The
nrst discovery Of il WAS made by an old Ger
man hunter, David Ginter, who dwelt in the
vllds Of the Lehigh mountains and supported
himself and his family BY means of his gun.
HIS rude hut was the only habitation for miles
around, and the light in its windows was his
guiding star on his return at night from his
wearisoms wanderings through tie forests
Returning home one evening across the noun
tam his foot struck a large black stone, and on
looking about him he discovered a number OF
these black stones lying near the roots
OF fallen tree. He took two or three Of them
home with him and several DAYS later carried
them to the neighboring settlement where they
were recognized as coal by one Col Weiss. who
submitted them to the inspection Of several
mineralogists and scientists at PHILADELPHIA
and the result was that Ginter was offered q
Large sum Of money to point out the spot where
the ''stones" had been found Thus was !
poor; unknown, ignorant hunter the discoverer
OF what has SINCE become Of incalculable bene
NJ to mankind and civilization, the source O.
enormous fortunes and most essential facto,
in the existence of great and vital indus
tries- But the finding of this valuabl,
n ssnsse,. ,.. nGs a. once productive
vas made to use il for fuel 1t had the unhapp,
eject Of putting the IRE out. and thus it cam,
into badrspute almost a. soon as il was brough
into the market One man. who succeeded il
selling few tons Of i; in Philadelphia, was ar
rested Is an impostor for selling stones for coal
and nearly all Of IL that had been brought dow
from the mountains in the anticipation of IL
being burned in the stoves and furnaces il
place Of wood was broken up and used 70
making sidewalks. Fortunately through tn
ssgzcity and persistence Of a few, the prope
mode Of using this hard coal was discovere,
before long and shipments Of il were the
regularly made TO Philadelphia, first by way o
the river on large RATS or arks and later b
canal
THg ORIGINAL svrrcHBAcK.
For the purpose Of conveying the coal fror
the mines to the river a railroad was built o.
Ne mountain side for distance Of nine miles