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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
since the days when the sheet was low

since the days when the sheet was low
cred down from Heaven --"
"When was that p" calculated deep
voice from the Republican side, amid a
peal OF laughter.
Mr.. GrOSyenor replied that he was
addressing himself to the inddels on the
other side Of the House. Laughter
When this sheet, containing all sorts OF
birds and beasts. aud creeping things,
WAS let down from heaven, there was
not such a menagerie rs would be found
Ia the happy family in which the gen
tleman from Tennessee would shortly
find himself.
Recurring to the discussion Of the
bin, Mr. GrOSvenOr stated that IL would
not exactly meet his views. j. was,
however, the purpose OF bill ik this
10 find a market for the products Of
American labor which had been pro-
duced under the benign Influence of .
protective tariff
80 this bill was a proper cOrOllary Of
che Mckinley bill. The one built up
American products, the other furnished
means of transporting it to foreign
markets.
Pending the conclusion OF Mr.. GroS-
vCnOr'S remarks, the Committee rose
aud the House adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
Vote On Flnancinl Hlu Wednesday

WASHINGTON, January S.-During
the morning hour ia the Senate mum
Der OF public building bills were called
up and passed, after which Mr.. Stewart
called up his motion 20 vote upon the
financial bill tomorrow, Mr.. German
obiectiug and arguing for an elaborate
debate After tedious discussion on
Mr.. Stewards proposition unanimous
consent was given TO proposition made
by Mr. Ingalls, 10 the effect that general
debate on the finance bill shall close at
the adjournment on Tuesday next:
that then ten minute discussions shall
be- In order, and that the final vote on
the bin aud amendments shall be taken
before adjournment Wednesday next.
Mr. Turpie addressed the Senate In
support Of Mr.. Stewards amendment
for the free coinage OF silver. and in the
course OF his remarks declared that il
was impossible that the Senator from
Ohio Mr.. Sherman) could take fair,
impartial, judicial view OF that amend
ment. Mr.. Call next addressed the
senate, and the bill was then laid aside.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
West yirsInIa Po.tmaster..

C|||'-I T'|'IT VI y "" aI-F''"''
WASHINGTON. January S.-Nest Nir-
giuia postmasters were appointed To-
day as follows: c. ROup, vice j. \. Me
Clary. removed, GlenwoOd, Mason
countv: Lizzie Lester. vice J. y. Mark
Ilcv. removed. Evelyn, Writ county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09

New YORK. January s.-The direc-
tors of the Wheeling and Lake Erie To-
lsv declared the regular quarterly dlVi-
deud OF per cent on the preie'ieu
stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
Prominent citizen Of o.. Dead

1llrti-I ItIfFfHUf 70 NJ 4FfII'1Ff
YOUNGSTOWN, o., January s.-Willlam
Eaton, one Of the most prominent and
respected citizens OF this town, died to-
day. in the I'D year Of his age. The
family has long been prominent in social
and business circles In this section Of the
oauufrv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
LANDLORDS

NTH Vacant Houses and Tenants
Wanting riouses readily supply their
needs through the REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
c.,,,rv ryerything They Need.

PIERRE. ). D., January S.-JameS IL.
Cispey. OF Warsaw, Indiana, arrived 10
the city last evening from Montana. lie
is inspector in Indian Agencies and to-
day went 10 Cheyenne Agency. lie mas
insoected all the Agencies OF the Sioux
evcept the Cheyenne. He says al
Standing Rock the Indians are fed IN
snlendid shape. and certainly have moth
inc 10 complain Of. Indeed every
Agency feeds its Indians in good shape
and nowhere has he found ratlohS
short. except at Rosebud and fln'
Ridge. IL these two. appropriations
have been delayed in passing, but .!
this time those who are behaving them
selves are getting everything they need
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
CRlLI'S TURN.
Outbreak in Another South American
Republic.

LONDON. January s.-Cable messa yes
received here to-day from Buenos Ayres
announce that revolution has broken
out In Chill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09
pIea,ed with Pierce's appointment,

PINE RDGR AGENCY, 5. D., January
s.-The appointment OF Capt. = T.
Pierce greatly pleased Gen. Miles, VINO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09

BUYS the DAILY REGISTER during
the Session Of the Legislature. Com
p'ete TeleSraphic Reports from
Charleston. No Wes. Vrginian should
be without it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-09

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has been before The
n,'bli, fSr wears. and is pronounced by thou
sapds superior 10 all other articles Tor me ca :
Of coughs. colds influenza and all Puiihon'''
complaints.
! used lYaiion OIL for rheumatism /. VI, ",
soet and after several applications was entirely
relieved OF pain aud con a walk as well Us eyer
ANN r. WATKINS. Baltimore, Nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06

While party Of soldiers were practicing the
construction of a pontoon bridge across the
Aar river, near Solure. Switzerland, yesterday,
the structure upon which they were at work
capsized and eighteen Of the party were
drowned.
The water near Salton in the Colorado desert
is slowly rising and is said to be growing
fresher. 1t is not believed the water will reach
the railroad tracks.
The squadron of evolution arrived at Boston
on Saturday and will remain in the harbor sew
eral weeks in order to instruct Massachusetts
naval militia.
The new auditorium at Asbury Park, Nj,
yesterday was formally opened in the presence
OF an audience of 1000 people. DR.. McGlynn
and Robert Porter delivered the principal ad-
dresses
W. X. vanderbilfs yacht Alva yesterday res
cued the crew Of the schooner Wake. which
was discovered of Brenton reefs in a sinking
condition. Shortly after the men were taken
of the schooner she disappeared in the waters
of the channel.
Gottfriend Mueller, cigar box manufacturer.
ana simon Strauss who was in his company,
were run over by a I'd avenue street car at SOth
street and I'd avenue, New York, Saturday
night Mueller was instantly killed and Strauss
was so badly injured that he will probably die.
Henry ID. Young a well-known business man
OF Erie, Pa, was beaten almost to death and
robbed by foot pads while on his way home
from picnic on Saturday night He is in a
critical condition and it is thought he will die.
His assailants escaped.
VIM. E. Nelson. a telegraph operator. sup
posed to have come to Boston from Pittsburg.
fell of the roof of building on fremont
street yesterday and was instantly killed.
The Park Theater at st. Paul, Mimi, was
burned yesterday morning. Loss, $35, 600.
Seven hundred workmen in the royal rife
works at Erfurt, Germany, have been dis
missed.
Fire in Jacksonville, Fla, yesterday morning
destroyed twelve frame buildings causing a
loss OF $4,000; insurance, 5000.
len thousand nationalist yesterday saw I'M
yelled at Killragh a memorial cross on the
grave of Timothy DAILY, the Fenian martyr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06

The meeting of Perseverance Lodge of Good
Templars last evening was well attended.
Among the vizitors was Mr.. Julius Hobson. the
grand councillor of the Grand Lodge of vir-
ginia. The committee on foreign correspond
ence made an interesting report. Fraternal
delegates for the present week were appointed
a follows: Mr.. NJ. c. Edison, lodge deputy. and
Mrs. A. ii. Frear. p. G. T.. to Minnehahs
Lodge. Mr.. Hal Warren. the chief remplar and
Mrs a q. Powell, vice templar to d. p Hol-
loway Lodge. and Mr.. John Bryson, the secfe-
tary. and Mrs Jacobs. to Star of Hope Lodge
An invitation from the Grand Lodge commit
tee ON public meetings to arrange for and con-
duct public meeting at Good Templars' Hall
OF Sunday, the 18th instant was accepted.
The program OF exercises during the social
session at the meeting next Saturday evening
Is being prepared by Mr.. Fowler. chief templar
OF Columbia Lodge; Capt. Dean. secretary Of
d. Il. Holloway Lodge, and Mrs. Carrie L.
smith OF 1iinnehaha Lodge. Before closing
the lodge was entertained with piano solo bT
Miss Carrie V. Brookfeld, remarks by MI
Mooers. past chief templar Of Columbia Lodge
recitation by Mr.. McCallon vocal solo bv Mas
kalstrom. remarks by Capt. T. NJ Miisteai
recitation by Mr.. Hal Warren, vocal solo nv
Miss Thomas. selected reading by Mira A a
Powell remarks by Mr.. s. W. Russell. vocal
solo by Mr. Hawley and remarks by M. John
Bryson-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

COMPLAINT AGAINST THE JAIL PHYSICIAN
Inc commissioners this morning received a
complaint against the physician at the Jail.
Arthur Cromwell writes that he has been suf-
iering Tor some time with a severe toothache
ana was unable to eat his meals. He has asked
the jail doctor to have it pulled and he has put
" on from time to time and has not pulled it
yet. The writer urges the Commissioners to
nave this attended to at once.
CAN'T RETURN THE MONEY.
In the case Of Charles E. Jackson, whose son
was wrongfully arrested on suspicion of having
fired cannon and who requested the return OF
IS left as collateral. the Commissioners have
decided, in view of the opinion from the special
assistant attorney for the District. that as the
money has been turned over to the United
States treasury it is beyond the control of both
the court and the Commissioners, and could
only be reached by claim upon the United
States treasury.
PIcNIcs SAID TO BE A NUISANCE.
The Commissioners have received petition
from the property owners in the immediate
neighborhood of Beckers pleasure garden,
praying that they will take steps at once to
protect them against the nuisance which pre-
walls at the Monday night picnics or dances
given at this place. They say that they are
annoyed and kept awake until midnight bv the
music combined with the hideous outcries and
yelling OF the intoxicated crowd within. The
Commissioners have forwarded the matter to
the police for investigation.
MISCELLANEOUS.
petition was received by the Commission
ers this morning from the property holders re-
siding on street southeast urging the abate-
ment Of nuisance in front of said premises
consisting of a furniture wagon stand The
letter has been referred to the police for recon-
mendatiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
A Child's Miraculous Escape.

little child, the son of Mr.. Charles Hamps-
ton, the contractor. who lives on 18th street
extended. near Kennesaw. had a miraculous
escape from death Saturday evening in the
Geological Park. Mr.. Hampston had driven to
the park with his family. He left his horse
hitched in the woods on the hill and the
members the family started off afoot leaving
the little boy playing about the carriage. In
course of time the child climbed into the car
riaSe and began to play driver. OF course the
little one could not resist the opportunity to
use the whip, and the horse. not used to such
treatment broke away and tore madly along
the road leading down hill to the temporary
bridge crossing the creek. The little fellow
chung u his seat. When the horse reached the
bridge the carriage struck the railing and was
upset with suddenness that threw the boy
twenty or twenty-five feet into the creek. The
carriage was wrecked and also fell into the
creek. A park Waterman stationed at the
bridge plunged into the water and rescued the
little boy, who was not seriously injured, hav-
ing received only a drenching and a few
bruises inflicted by some fragments OF the car
riage that struck him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
MIR. 4. MORRISON DEAD.


Mr.. Ebenezer Morrison, the well-known
paper dealer. died yesterday afternoon at his
residence, 9l7 l street. of pneumonia. He had
been sick for some time. but fatal termination
was not expected Mr.. Morrison was at the
head of a large Wholesale paper house at the
time Of his death. He was born in Mortified,
" H.. In 1882. where he spent his boyhood. He
came to this city in 1868 and has been engaged
in business here since that time As he was
without capital his first start was in a very
humble fashion and he was in the habit of de-
hyerlng goods to his customers in a wheel
barrow, which he trundled through the streets
by industry. close application to his calling
and combination of excellent business quail
ties he succeeded In building up an extensive
business He was man of high integrity and
the most serupulous honesty. and during his
long career In this city he won the respect and
esteem of all who knew him. OF retiring.
modest disposition, his sterling qualities and
lovable nature bound to him by the strong
ties of affection a large circle of friends.
For years he has beena member of the board
of trustees of the First Congregational Church,
and his active interest in the affairs of the
church well as his excellent business judg-
ment has contributed very materially to the
prosperity which the church enjoys. In church
circles as well as in the wider circle of his bust
ness and personal acquaintance his death will
be sincerely mourned. He lost his wife several
years ago and his surviving family consists Of
son and daughter. who have the heartfelt
sympathy of all in this affliction which has come
to them. The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the First Congregational
church and the remains will be laid at rest ut
the side OF his wife in Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06

Last night the central conference of Ameri-
can Rabbits began its sessions at the rooms Of
the Young Mems Hebrew Association in Balti-
more. There were present: Rev. DR.. Isaac NJ.
Wise Of Cincinnati, the president. and Rev.
DIR. Philipson of the same city corresponding
secretary of the association, Professors Milzi-
ener and Charles Levy Of the Hebrew Union
College, Rev. Drs. T. Schanfarber and A. Quit
macher Of Baltimore Rev. Drs. ]. SHERMAN
and Starger Of New York, Stern Of Washington
Schlesinger Of Albany, n Y, Leo Reech Of At
lanta, Ga, Max Heller Of New Orleans, La,
Moses Cries Of Chattanooga, Tenn, Faber Of
Titusville, Pa, Bien Of vicksburg, L Moses Of
Chicago. s. Hecht Of Milwaukee, J. Greenfield,
Chas. Rubenstein and Hershburg Of Cincin-
natl, J. Rubenstein of Springfield. H., ". Will
ner Of Houston, Tex. L. Mayer of Pittsburg
VIM. Risenan Of Omaha. Neb., Isaac r. Rypens
OF Evansville, Ind. Alex. Giessmar Of Column
bus. Ohio, ]. Joseph Of Wilkesbarre, Pa, and
Leucht of New Orleans. Rev. DR.. Chas. Levi
was elected recording secretary.
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The Feneibie- Got No Prize.

The decisions made by the judges in the in
tsrstate drill tournament at indianapolis were
made public at the dress parade last evening
and il was found that the National Fencibles
we're not il the list of prize-winners. The
awards were made as follows: First prize of
-. 800 and Galveston championship cup Branch
Guards. company e., 81. Louis; second prize.
$1,000. Belknap Rifles, san Antonio. Tex: third
prize. $500. seely Rifles. Galveston. Tex.
Arullery--First prize. 500. Dallas (Tex }
Artillery; second prize. $50. Rockville (Ind J
Battery; third prize, -l5, Dickinson Battery of
Danville. IL.
Maiden infantry-First prize. $50. Dealin
Cadets. jackson. Mich; second prize. ESQ.
Fletcher Rifles Little Rock
ZOuaye drill-FIrst prize. 81 600 Aurora
ZOuaves. Aurora. Ill; second prize, $500.
Melsh Zou.yes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
TAKE the Manchester tomorrow night. $50,


A sad accident, which will probably result
fatally for Washing onian, took place yester-
day afternoon at Camden station in Balti-
more John strott. aged fifty-nine years. who
is an assistant to George J. Smith, the shoe
maker, at $40 10th street northwest, was Sc
siously hurt by an outgoing train. Mr.. Strott.
who Is a widower. went to Baltimore to see his
young children and intended to take the 2:lO
train to this city. He arrived at the station a
little late, as the train was pulling out He ran
down the platform and jumped for the
car steps, but. missing his footing. fell between
the moving train and the platform. Nearly all
Of his ribs were broken and other injuries sus-
tanned. The injured man was taken ut once to
the Maryland University Hospital, where every
attention was rendered. but his condition is an
exceedingly serious one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
a Sugge-tion for the Il. and 10.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1 notice in one of the daily papers that the
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
states that Saturdays travel was the largest
for years on that road. Would it not be an ex-
cellent idea for this company to establish
branch ticket offices around the station for the
sale of Bay Ridge tickets on occasions when
there is large crowd going to that place? The
writer in the line Saturday morning and it
required nearly an hour of crowding and push
ing to reach the ticket Office from the front
door. There we're a number Of ladies in the
line, who must have suffered considerably.
EyCUpsroyrsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06

About $50 o'clock last Saturday night a
small colored boy named Howard Fauntleroy
residing at 1920 N street northwest, met with a
most painful accident, which will probably re-
suit in the loss of both eyes. He was shooting
OFF fireworks in front of his house when a
flower pot, which he thought had gone out. ex-
ploded In his face. He was carried to Eliot's
drug store and later removed to his home
where he was attended by DIR. Walter. The
scene inside the house a most pathetic one
The poor little fellow at times delirious
and IN his delirium his cries for help were
agonizing- The poor old father and mother
did all they could for the little unfortunate
and kind neighbors lent all aid possible. DIR.
Walter said he could not tell the extent of the
injury, but thought lie would lose the sight of
both eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
EXCURSIONS.

The National Rifles will give the second Of its
series Of select excursions to Marshall Hall
Wednesday evening, sth. on the steamer
Charles Manchester. leaving at $50. Tickets,
80 cents, to be had of the members.
Invitations are out for a midsummer nights
festival at Schuetzen Park on Wednesday even
ing next, rendered by Messrs. Saks and Com
pany to their employees, from 6 to IL o'clock.
The Florists Club goes to Bay Ridge tomor-
row.
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I.O.O.F., goes on an
excursion to River View next Thursday on the
Samuel J. Pentz. The Emerson Banjo. Guitar
and Either Club will entertain the guests on
the boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
Arrests in FOrty-Eight Hours.

The police reports show total of 236 arrests
in the forty-eight hours ending at o'clock this
morning. On reports of the Fourth there were
16l arrests So in the South Washington (fourth)
precinct. % in the North Washington eighth,
IS in the West Washington (seventh), II each
in the second and third, Is each in fifth and
sixth, IL in the first and in the ninth. The
sixth had As out of the total of Is for this morn
ing, most of them the product of the raids
on the Chinaman last night. The reports of
the second and ninth precincts were without
an arrest or incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
The Rifies' shooting Match.

The result Of the rifle match on Analostan
Island last Saturday afternoon between the
members Of the National Rifles was as follows:
Dubois. Is; Colladay, n; Taylor. IS: Manson,
"a; Arnold, "a; Grannis, 81; Young. 81; Van
yrankin, 20; Warner. 20; Quinn, IS; Holmes. II;
Devine. IA; Moulton. IA; Ellis, 10: Davis. 10:
Drury, 8. and Constant, Z. Private Dubois won
the company gold badge for best score and
Private Colladay the silver badge for second
best score. The Addison badge, contested for
by those Who had not made a score higher
than twenty-five in any previous match was
captured by Private Arnold. Private Con-
slant made score of seven and won the
leather medai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
ANOTHEa CHINESE RAID.
Many Celestials Captured by the Police for
Gambling.

Many Ceaest1eAs captured Dy the PONCE fo1
Gambling.
There was an exciting time in the Chinese
quarter on AZ street below the avenue last
night when Detective Block led a raiding party
to the houses.
More than dozen officers participated in
the raid. and during the excitement one clothes
washer jumped from the second-story window
and alighted On the head of Policeman Croft.
Detective Block, who had charge of the raid
ing party, managed to get in the house unob-
served. and he witnessed a game of some sort
going on and secured 50 from the table.
IN the rooms Of one house the Cinnamon
were on their hunks Uniting the pipe" at a
lively rate and among them was one white
man.
Ihirty-nine almond-eyed celestials and the
Wniie man were arrested and required to de-
post collateral as witnesses, while Hop Wah
ana Moy Quong were held as prisoners The
former was accused of keeping a disorderlv
!, mouse and the latter with conducting a gam
ping house Lawyer Shillington is their coun-
sci and today in the Police Court he secured a
continuance in both cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
REVOLT RIPE IN MEXICO.
It is Said That the Presidents Cruelty Has
Caused o Crisis.

1t II Said That the Presidents Cruelty Hat
Caused . Crisis.
Letters from prominent official in the City
of Mexico bring the startling intelligence tina,
Mexico is on the verge of another revolution
and that already large quantities Of war mate
rails are secreted in the leading cities OF the
country. The revolution. which promises to
be bloody one. has been hastened in its prep
arations by the recent death Of Gen. Dublan,
secretary Of the Mexican treasury, firm
friend and supporter Of President Diaz. The
revolutionists, who include the great mass Of
natives. are led by some Of the sblest politicians
Of Mexico. President Dlaz is already de-
nounced for his cruelties. 1t is said that wiulin
few months many arrests have been made and
no fewer than a dozen Of the enemies of Diaz,
including two newspaper editors, have been Sc
cretly put to death.