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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
NEW PENSION SCHEME
To Provide for the Aged and Faithful
Government Clerks.


Government Clerks.
WASHINGTON, May 10.-The Sunday
Herald says: A movement is on foot in
the various departments of government
located in this city to establish what
might be termed a comparative pension
scheme for the benefit of those clerks
who through advanced age or physical
disability, incurred by their service for
the government, become unable TO at
tend to their duties. 1t is suggested
that percentage of about per cent. Il
month be deducted FROM the salary Of
each government clerk and deposited
in the Z. 6. treasury, to be
neid there in trust as IA
pension fund. Definite steps are being
taken with the H. Atention OF carrying the
proposition into effect. 1t is very prob
able bill will be submitted TO the next
Congress legalizing their action.
They ask no money or aid, but simply
the legal sanction of that body. The
number OF clerks of an advanced age,
who are retained in the Departments
simply because of their faithful service
for maay years, is very large. They
have outlived their actual usefulness,
and are allowed to remain only for the
reason that if dismissed they would be
i'm actual want. A clerk receiving a
salary Of 81. 200 would be Obliged 10 pay
annually S24
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
ROBERT AND MINNIE
Captured and the Arms Recovered-Pilot
Dill IL Under Arrest.

Los ANGELES, CALL, May 10.-Before
the schooner Robert and Minnie was
captured by the L. S. Marshal. Pilot
Dill, who took the Itata out OF San
Diego harbor, went ashore. Dill was
arrested at San Pedro. Supervisor Of
Cargo Burch at first denied that he was
the man wanted, but aftcrward acknowl-
edged il and he was arrested by Detec-
tive Harry Morse and is now in the Gus
todv of the L. S. Marshal. Burch says
he landed the arms, but declined to say
at what point; but it is supposed to have
been at Catalina or San Clemens Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
The Presidents sunday.

GIENwOOD SPRINGs, COL, May 10
The special train bearing the Presi-
Dental party arrived here at 4 o'clock
this morning and was welcomed by
Gov. Routt, ex-senator Hill, Mayor
Rogers and others. The President,
Postmaster General Wanamaker and
Mrs. Mckee afterwards attended divine
service at the First Presbyterian Church
at Glenwood Springs. After receiving
delegations from Leadville and other
places. the President addressed an iu-
mense children'S meeting in the afSer-
noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
The Newfoundland Difficulties.

PARIS. May 10.-The report made TO
the Senate by the Committee on the
Newfoundland Arbitration Convention,
after referring to treaties upon which
France bases her claims, concludes by
urging the Senate to adopt the bill. The
committee looks forward with conf
dence to the decision Of the arbitrators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
MINNIE SURNENOEKS.
Rogers Takes All the B'sme To Himself
and Peace il Declared for "a Year.

-f'~FN~ AAkrN Az AiAt - tttttf ~ thttANNAi.
and Peace il Declared for "A Year.
NEw YORK, May ia special cable
from London 20 q morning paper SAYS:
Minnie Palmer has capitulatcd. She
has not sat upon Yours Merrily.
Alas Minnie couldn't keep 10 up. The
>ccuc was too short. Rogers came, saw
and conquered Alfred Beyfu>, an at
torney, had an easy task in settling diff
iereuceS. Yours Merrily" told chr
respondent there had never been any
thing more than It'll" and he appr0-
priated TO himself all the blame He
SAID, Minnie agrees not 10 play under
Tie Abud management, and not 10 re-
Turn to America 10 see her mother for 4
year. Per contra. promise To take a
'heater in London for a year, and TO b.
a good dutifUl hubby That's the
story In a npt-sheIl -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
Nm One VIII BE Hurt.

PARIS, May 1O.-M. Rochefort, in the
Intrdnsigcant, has blamed M. Isaacs,
Sub-prefect of Avesnes, for ordering
the troops 20 fire on the rioters at
Fourlnies The result will be duel
between NJ. Isaacs and NJ. Rochefort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-11
Germany Grows Faster Than France.

LoNDON. May l0.-Tae census in
France shows an increase in population
Of los, ,000 yearly, aS compared with an
Increase OF 49,. coo yearly in Germany.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
A SENSATIONAL MURDER.
A Faithful officer Is Shot Down while
Discl,arsing His Duty by Il Noted
Desperate.

NoKrox, July 30.-Shortly after noon
on Saturday last Enos Hylton, the local
officer, was walking toward West Norton
from the depot to arrest one Bates Tor
whom he had u warrant. He met Bates
and companion Tate Hall. Proceeding
to arrest Bates he discovered Il revolver
on his person which he summoned him TO
surrender. He was about to do so when
Hall interfered, and said lie would not
allow the officer to take the pistol from
Bates. A scuflle cnsued in which Hylton S
hands were held by Bates while Hall shot
him clean through The right chest. Hylton
fingered some hours dying early Sunday
moning. After rallying from the first
shock he gave the above account OF the
shooting and asked who did it, and was
much surprised that it was Tate Hall
whom he did not know but had often
heard Of
HyIton was resOlute officer who knew
no fear. His loss will he greatly felt at
Norton where almost single handed he
had struggled to control the rough Gle
ments that gather about new railroads.
A meeting OF US many citizens as the in
cpient town affords was at once held and
a reward of two hundred dollars offered
for the apprehension of the murderer,
who is from Kentucky and bears the rep
utation of general all around desperate.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
A warrant had been sworn out for the
arrest of Miles Bates, an associate of
Halls, and given to Hylton for execution.
Armed alone with the authority Of the
Law, he went ont to find Bates. He had
not far to 60. He came upon the latter a
short distance West of the depot. He ar
rested him and disarmed him. Tate Hall
coming up, demanded the release of the
prisoner and the return Of his arms. Mr.
Hylton seeing that he was completely in
the hands of this man, did as he was
ordered. Then without any provocation
whatever Hall discharged shot at Mr..
Hyton, who knocked the pistol aside. A
second shot was fired, the ball striking the
victim in the side and causing his death
few hours later. Hall and Bates were
holding HyIton by the arms when the last
shot was fired. Hall fed and Bates is in
Jail at Wise G. H.
A good man has been shot down like
dog. gentle and loving wife has been
turned in one brief hour, into weeping
widow. The blood of Enos Hylton cries
from the ground for vengeance. Honest
men should not rest till this vile assassin
has been hunted down and brought to
Justice.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
ALL HAD "FOURS,"
Rnt the Man Who "DOlt" the Cards aud
Held Aces Didn't Rake In the Pot
Because the Others Kicked.
louisville Post


There was Il very interesting little game
of poker Immediately opposite the City
Hall Yesterday afternoon. Councilman
George Bierod, City Contractor Henry
'Stickrod; Sinking Fund Bieensev4nspecter
Martin Donahue, Councilman Jake Miller,
John Hines, ex-Councilman Steve Dunl-
gan and Billy Elsccheidt, sat down to
play nice, quiet little game. City Pros
ecutins Attorney Will Thurman was not
in it, but it is said he was umpire. Mr..
Donahuc, after playing while, said he
vas tired, and went down stairs. Pres
emily he returned and joined the game.
It came his turn to deaf, and everybody
about the board pronounced him the best
dealer in town. Dir. Stickrod received
four queens, Steve DUNCAN four scvens
and all of the other gentlemen "fours' .
Of smaller varieties. Mfr. Donahue hap
pencd TO receive four aces somehow or
other, as he was playing in great luck.
or course everybody ''staid:" the "limlt'
was taken Oft and the pot soon reached
the tidy sum OF $3.50. When it came
time to show down Mr. Stickrod, who has
PLAYED cards before, remarked that in his
long experience lie had never witnessed
such an array Of fours," in fact, Mr..
Stickrod made kick whom he found that
MIR. Doahuc had four aces. After some
little controversy, all bets were declared
off and each player took down his money
and the game was stopped. The party
broke up without a row. There was con-
siderable talk about The matter in the
C;tr Hall To-day
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
THE THREE C'S BONDS.
a Sale of u Number Of Them Takes Place
In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA Press

Bonds of the Charleston Cincinnati &
Chicago Railroad Company to the amount
of $40, 900 were sold in New York at auc-
ton. The bidding started at per cent
and the bonds were finally knocked down
at Q, or $500 for the block. This is the
company that was promoted by Mir. " har-
ton Barker of this city and the securities
of which are mainly held by Barker
Brothers & Co., the Investment company
and the Finance company, The bonds
were originally placed at about 50, and it
is probable that the block referred to we're
pledged as collateral for a loan and we're
bought in by the lender, who was also
the seller, for his own protection. The
Finance company is said to hold S2,O0O, OOO
and the Investment company 81, O00, 600 of
these bonds. AS stated recently i'll the
Press scheme for the reorganization OF
the "Three C's" is progressing fayorably,
which if successful will place the company
on sound financial footing. An expert
has Just returned from two weeks in
spection of the road and the report which
he will make to the reorganization conf
mittee is of a highly favorable nature.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31

in the atmosphere ut any time. When
there is a large quantity Of such vapor in
the air, and the temperature is high up in
the eighties or over into The nineties, the
weather is much more ..sultry" or CLOSE
that is, mucli-more Observation-Disclosures
when there is but small proportion of
moisture in the air. The difference in
feeling and in comfort We are apt to charge
to the difference in HE heat. whereas in
point Of fact VIC may feel mere ccuiforta-
bile if the air is dry and in melton with
the thermometer at % than when the mer-
curry is at S. if the air at The time is bur-
lencd with moisture aud is at rest or only
moving in sluggish way. While the mo-
ton of the air helps to mitigate high
apprenticeship between s. and IS
there would be much greater mitigation if
at the same time The air w"s dry. The
reason is that when The air is dry or in
motion the heat and moisture trying to
escape rron. the uman body arc radiatcd,
evaroratcd, and carried MI more readily
than when The air is fully charged with
moisture and almost calm. Both are OBJ
structcd, and, so TO speak, notified up,
making US feel very uncomfortable there
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
Summer school Work.

Among those who have been attending
the sessions of the Normal Department,
under the charge of Mr.. Beckford, during
the last three weeks, are the following:
Misses Esther and Sallie Kennedy, Misses
Mollie and Emma Wampler, Miss Lula
Moore, Messrs. j. P. Brahe, w. B. Willis,
j. B. Kilbourn, E. A. BLENDED, j. d. and
T. G. Kilbourn, DIR. E. NJ. Young and A.
w. Tracy. The work has consisted OF
brief reviews of the subjects required for
teachers certificates in this county. Ex-
aminations for certificates have been held
here this week at the same times az AZ
GladevilIe, and Of the seven candidates
for certificates all are thought to have
been, successful. though the announce. !.
ment has not yet been made. Several
passed the examinations with high grade
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
AN ALLEGED FAMILY SECRET.
Held Over Booth-4an Actor Uses 1t to Ex-
tort Money

NEW YORK, July Goodwin Booth, the
distinguished tragcdian, has, it is said or
good authority, been the object Of con-
spiracy to obtain money from him. The
report has been current for some time. 1t
vas that n disrcputable newspaper man
and person connected with the stage had
for years in their possession document
relating to an incident in Mr.. Booths
family, but of which Mr. Booth was not
aware until informed ly the conspirators,
and for which he was in no way RESPONSE
bic, and that they had used this knowledge
to blackmail him.
The story went on to say that Mr.. Booth
had been harassed 10y these men, that
persecution had even affected his brain,
and that this, the breakdown Of his mem
tai powers, was the primary cause of his
retirement from the stage. The late
Lawrence Barrett, it was said, had inter-
posed between the supposed conspirators
and his friend. Mr.. Barrett did not be-
levc the story which these men said they
had to tell, and argued that all possbii-
ties and probabilities were against its
truth. Nevertheless, rather than see his
colleague and friend put to the trouble
and annoyance of coming out in public
and denying allegations, Barrett paid
them to discontinue their annoyances.
When, however, Barrett died the alleg-
ed backmailers began once more to annoy
Mr. Booth. He had been i'll some time
before his colleagues demise, but the lat
ter's sudden death was sudden shock to
his nervous system, and he was forced to
retire from the stage. In this condition
he was an easy prey, it was rumored, to
the alleged conspirators, hut one of his
remaining staunchest friends was his
brother actor, Mr. Joseph Jefferson. Mr..
Jefferson has magnificent residence at
Buzzard Bay, Mass, in the region Of Cape
Cod. Hither Mr.. Jefferson invited his
friend, and here the sick man is secure
from all intruders.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
TALE FOR TIE MARINES.
The Highly Improbable Exploits OF
Darky Desperate.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July 2S.-A Gaines
Vile special to the Times Union says;
The widest and most Improbable dime
,ovo, scems to be outdone and rendered
tame beside the exploits of the negro out
law and murderer Murray. Hc is now
anneoring in the new role of hiShwayman
This morning a message came IN from
Wacbeetic. in the southern part OF the
county TO the effect that the Sheriff was
wonted there to arrest Murray, who was
terrorxing the whole country. de had
ro,a TO the house of man named
McK;nne. in that region, called him out
of thc house, and shot at him, telling hin
tbot he had been hunting him (MurraD
md he must die. Mr.. Mckinne, who was
not hit. returned the fire, but Murray was
out Of range by that time. From there
w wont after man named Woods. he
,not him ON the road and told him that he
was another of those who had been hunt
;rr him and that he was going to hans
him. He then put rope around ooo >
mock threw it over the limb of tree ana
ne &c n, red ,aIt to swing him up. Then Woods
paered for his life, and gave him his
w nec and all his money. Murray then
w.; a The mans hands behind his back, led
hin; lin 70 his house, and made negro there
h ',i, out Woods pistol and give it to him;
Word was sent here Immediately, anu
.ome men have gone out to arrest him.
hut Murray is in place SURROUNDED ny
two o miles of hammock and swamps,
a nd" one man there could keep regiment
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
TIE BAKER TRIAL.
The Case Is Resumed After Being Post
poned for IL Day Because OF Mrs.
Campbcll's Death.

ABINGDON, July 3O.-The Baker case
was resumed to-day after The postpone
ment of Yesterday caused by the death OF
Mrs Eliza Campbell, who was related 10
three Of the leading counsel in the case
The case progresses slowly.
DR.. W. H. Taylor, the expert from
Richmond, is quite talkativc old gentle
man. While he declines to give any ink
ling Of what he will testify, it is evident
from the tenor of his conversation that
he will testify to the finding of poison in
the remains of Mrs baker, though not
enough n-itself to kilt. The Dr.-tisured,
it is said, in the celebrated Clnyerius case
at Richmond a few years ago, he holding
to the suicide theory.
Mrs. Gimeri is stopping at her husbands
home near Montgomery Switch
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
POTTER AND BELLE"'
49,. .,e.t Gossip About This Unsavors
Pair.

y,r youK, July ga gentleman who
.ocen,ly returned from trip around
ia. ."s norM and who WAS friend of Mrs
' ,.nas po,,er states that he met the ac-
, 's Kvrle Bcllew in Calcutta about
,t,ee months ago. He says that upon
.ha;, srst arrival in India they received
Sh;lIinr reception, and that the doors OF
ia rorrTnment and social houses were
. a., ,raipst them. Suddenly all chang
al dno i was widely stated, to the receipt
If letter from The Prince of Wales, and
the mir were Immediately invited to gov
eminent houses at Calcutta, and were
shovercd with attentions OF all KINDS ana
PLAYED to large houses.
The senteman asked Mrs Potter when
she va. going to return TO America ana
she replied: "Whcn they go down the bay
With tugs and brass bands to meet me and
mol before. -,
The Nizam of Hyderabad was one of the
Eastern potentates who worshiped at Mrs
Potter, shrine and is said TO have pre-
,cntcd her with most magnificent pearls
aud several lacS of rupees. When the
gentleman left India Mrs. Potter and
Bcllew were about to start for China. 1t
is said that they lost i'll China all their
profits from their Australian and Indian
tours
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
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PROUD GIRLS SUICIDE.
nenendent ON Relatives who She Thought
were IRVING to Prevent her Marriage.

BALr,aonE, July as.-Miss Mary Pas
sono committed suicide last night in q
country boarding house near this city be-
cause she thought her relatives we're try
;np TO prevent her from marrying the man
she loved. and to whom she was engaged.
she was the daughter of Joseph Passano,
q leading attorney who died some years
:, 200 and left his drughter without a penny.
she became dependant on her relatives,
and n, in payment for her board agreed to I,
care for the children Of her cousin, Wal
ter Guy, and was looked Upon as Q servant |,
Last spring she became acquainted With
Dr cal,ell, of DanFill, Va, who fell in
1--we with her and proposed marriage, de
was accepted. They corresponded regui,,
larly until Miss Passano became possessed
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
TALK WITH SCOTT hAf.
u,s Political Questions without Disguise
New York Sum-

lNcw York Sum-
A Sun reporter caught Mr. Scott nay
oa;,or Of the shclbyvillc Ind. Democrat
On Tho Az this evening. The distinguish
81 ea;tor ia here enjoying the ocean
l.. ,roe-es and for rest aud quetude.
The Sun reporter asked him: m,
..Wbot do YOU think Of Henry waiter
.o,,.. estimate Of your friend, Governor
Hill?" n.rsa Of
the ocean from the corner u '"'
End Hotel. Mr.. Ray said: ,ou,d,oss rc-
uWatterson is a crank OF bo"nol 1W ~. ~,
sources aud great possibilities, ~ .no o.,
understand md him out in Indiana ana III 'he
Snuth and West Wattcrson, while a man M. u
~ hr;ilioncy, lis too apt to slop over; l'h =
10 Lear ON the iron steamers, tnerc - !,
w.. ."o much froth and foam to suit the So, soi.u
WV, ,'on Mr.. Watterson talks more 'o'uIy
u. nj liz aa,,ore inch than any man IN pun,
~, ~ t ,;ee Wis influence in Kentucky coa' e
nv rovent The Democratic ConSen!ioi'
s s."w nassing frce-coinage resoIe'io '.c
IRON, ,5. oppst I eforts to bring himself lh'o
a 1s:eo hv saving mean things about 10Y
no.' ". NH ~ ' are simply laughed at in the
J,nu Mansion at Albany.
The Sun reporter asked H., yort noli-
what Do yos ss spt ss Of Governor osw Hi at
Albany" a. oily nancr that re-
o.ts ID me ns correctly ON that occasion a,in
Mr. Raw replied, II have seen y nu unilie
~ ii, nv talk with politicians aI,a p CIV.
IN a ~ - change my convictions tha. o ~
arnos David b. Hill is the great iasplh. :,
e s;.t the New York Democrats ana .ha a.
s me- State will go instructed io 'n,t h, Sem
200 300 But heara great deal apoas as :; :
a9 9oS Gor,,sn, and would not De snrpr,s :,
at 81 - see him carry Oft the prize -, y
60 . ~ eSg that he would harmonic q, =,
s sas's d;seorlant elements in New 10Th as
vet every Democratic yote Il. !ns eo .;n, /,
e. appears haze E g's ss Ssness !.
New aof s. democrat, just The Kind 8. q
shae w,o . can carry indiana Democrats emo
. aa a,g Mns of magwumpery about INN,
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
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ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
General Grand Chapter Held ut Men
neapOlls.

MNyrAroLls, MIN, July 3O.-Thc Cen
cral Grand Chapter, ROYAL Arch Masons,
Of the United States of America, is hold
ins its rwenly-sixth lricnuial Convoca-
ton here
This body is tho largest in the world,
having Il membership of IA, sol. 1t is
the oldest body in the United States, and
will celebrate It's centennial in 1891. The
address Of welcome was delivered by
Mayor + g. Winston, and the response
by General Grand High Priest D. F. Day,
OF Buffalo, n. Y. The report of the Gen
eral ''rand Scribe showed that in two
years the net growth Of the order has been
li.9i2.
The membership now is al sol. Since
'>SSNSG,19 were collected and $l68,097
expended. There are 2.O69enrolled chap
tiers. interesting reference was made to
The growth OF the order in Asia, Mexico
and South America. The grand chapter
III VhI' had hot been heard from on ac-
count OF the civil war The General
orand High Priest, in his address, said
Una, Una the grand chapter Of Pennsylvania,
"a aud West Virginia, which were still
independent would probably be brought
under The general chapter, as we'll as the
V"naaiah grand chapters before the Cen
lcnnial
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
DEATH OF a CEsrENAnIAN.
Miss Rhoda Tabor Wesley In the lO5th
Year O: Her Age.

Died July Is, 1891, at her residence
near News Ferry, Halifax county, Va,
Miss Rhoda Tabor Wesley, in the lc5th
year of her age
This remarkable old woman was born
December II, 1871. For forty years or
more three old maiden sisters have lived
together, owning about three hundred
acre of land, partly on Dan river, but
from inefficient management they have
received from this only bare subsistence
Their habits were simple, their wants hui
few. Quiet and unobtrusivc, they inter
ferred with no one and had no enemies
The oldest, Miss Lucy, died about ninety
years old Miss Mary lived upwards Of
one hundred years.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-07-31
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
a Recommendation That Expenditures on
New River be Stopped.

WAsulxaroS, July 2S.-In the annual
rcport of Col. w. p. Craighill of the i'm
movements of rivers, it is set forth that a
balance of $2,34l.79 remains of the last
appropriation of $4,000 for New River
and it is recommended that the balance
he not expended, as it would he but
waste of money inasmuch as the deyel-
opment of railroad systems in the New
River country have made the river as
means of transportation comparatively
unimportant. In time, as population IN
creases and great mining, manufacturing
and agricultural interests become enlars-
ed, the Importance of the natural water
vay may again increase. The completion,
Of the improvement of this or river would d
entail heavy expense, SIS 600 being the
estimate for The present project, and Col
Craighill says: 1.-THE expenditure of the
remaining balance almost entirely on the
excavation of rock on the limited part OF
the river to which it is specifically appli'
cable under the Law would not accomplish
any useful result"