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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
The Silver Caucus.

WASHINGTON, February The caucus
of the Democratic members of the House,
called for tonight at the suggestion Of Mr..
Bland, was slimly attended, only 81 MEM
bers being present. The silver bill was
the sole topic of consideration, and after
several resolutions had been offered and
withdrawn, the following resolution, Of
fered by MIR Richardson, of Tennessee,
was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That it is the sense of this eau
Gus that the Senate Coinage, Weights and
Measures bill, reported nearly one month
ago, is in our opinion an important public
measure, deserving due consideration by
the House, and we earnestly request the
committee TO which the same was referred
to- report 10 the House without delay. The
caucus then adjourned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

CHARLESTON. W. VA. February The
following business was transacted IN the
Supreme Court: Heukiug, Bowie y co.
rs. Anderson, ct a., from Jackson; decree
of Circuit Court affirmed. Cross vs.. West
Virginia Central and Pittsourg Railroad
from Mineral opinion by Holt; ludg-
ment of Circuit Court reversed. Gallagher
n al. vs. City of Moundsville, opinion by
Brannon: decree of Circuit Court reversed
Rumsey. Roods X Reed vs.. Laldiey'
from Cabeu. opinion by English JUG
rnent of Circuit Court affirmed Spence
vS smith. ct a., from Wood, opinion by
English. decree of Circuit Court reversed.
Ralston VS. Never, from Brooke, opinion
bv Lucas: Judgment of Circuit Court re
versed and judgment rendered in favor OF
feaferon
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
North Dakota saloons Closed.

BISMARCK. y. D.. February For the
first time in the history of Bismarck all
the saloons have closed their doors Tor an
indefinite period, and not drink IS oo-
tainable. all in consequence OF the recent
original package decision by the State Su-
preme Court. 1t is believed that no at
tempt will be made 10 run blind pigs ,, OF
SiSobev the law in any particular The
Urohibition law has been in effect since
lime 30 last. but was not enforced, owing
Ia the original package controversy. IL IS
learned that the decision of the Supreme
Court will be rigidly observed all over
North Dakota.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
A CONFLICT IMMINENT.
No Abatement in the Excitement at
Barcelona.

BARCELONA. February The excite
ment caused by the recent electoral contest
bv which the Republican leader, Salmerod,
was. according 70 the Republicans, un-
fairly defeated by the Conservative candl-
date. PUG. has not abated.
The troops of the garrison are confined TO
their barracks. and preparations are being
made TO send strong reinfocements TO TINS
city should the state of affairs call Tor an
additional display of force.
Thousands of people not connected with
the Repu blican party have signed petitions
which have been forwarded TO Madrid,
asking the government 10 dismiss the Civil
Governor and other officers from Office, IN
consequence of the outrageous treatment
ON the part Of the mounted gen d'armes OF
the crowd of people who gathered on
"Wednesday night at the reception rendered
SalmerOd.
A Madrid dispatch says: III Liberdi to-
day publishes a dispatch from Barcelona
in which its correspondent says that If tue
Conservatives tactics are not changed
serious conflict between the Conservatives
and the Republicans is imminent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
\ TsLlaram % Me Sandap Rsqlster.

Jury's Return.
SpeciaE TELEGRAM to the Sunday Register.
STErBENvILLE. February THE jury
in the case of Ann Henderson VS.. AleXan-
der Johnson. suit TO recover $4,000 dam
ages for breach of promise to marry, this
afternoon returned a verdict Of 500 IN
favor of the plaintiff The parties reside
in the Second ward, this city. johnson be-
ing 50 years old and Mrs. Henderson AZ.
Notwithstanding his age Johnson is as
lively as a kitten when women are about.
He had been married three times, being
that many times a widower, when he looked
upon the buXom figure of Mrs. Henderson,
a one-time widow, and the desire for pos
session entered his heart. Accordingly he
made a formal proposal of marriage and
was accepted, but before the contract was
completed he became enamored OF Mrs
Hipsley. another widow, and married her
Mrs. Henderson then instituted this suit
which has just terminated. Johnson is
possessed of some property, but the amount
is not large, and $3.50 will make quite hole
in it.
The Grand Jury made its report this
forenoon, and Prosecutor Erskine has made
the following indictments public, holding
back some for reasons known to himself:
William Briggs, assault with intent to
commit rape, Jacob Epps, assault and bat
terry; John O'Brien, larceny; George
Burke, burglary and larceny, also one for
arson; Ralph Wind, burglary, receiving
and concealing stolen goods; Samuel Will
Jams, assault and battery; George Nc
Bane, burglary and larceny; James Lavell,
robbery; George Harris, larceny; Harry
Weems, burglary and larceny.
The indictments held back are known to
be against persons for keeping gambling
houses and selling liquor on Sunday.
Among these persons are Ben Mettenber
ger. Jimmy Rowan, VIM. McNamee, Jack
Hanlon and John Mckay, oil Of whom kept
saloons on Fourth and Market streets, near
the business centre OF the city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Ric Stakes.

TrRRr HArrE, IND, February The
Vigo Agricultural Society is out with an
other big stake, sll 800, for foals OF 1871; TO
he trotted in 1894. at the same time that
their four-year-old stake IS trotted ior.
The overwhelming success oil Tue ldIyer ,,,,
,,.., ~ ted the tbree-vear old stake The
49, - navment is $40 May lst with total
- - SON for the starters The money di-
Vides Vi b 90 10 first, 8. 500 to second. s., 800
70 third 81 900 to fourth, and $500 to the
driver of the winner. II is estimated that
f;rst money will amount to $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Indlann Minrr. strike.

EVANSVILLE, IND, February ALI the
miners employed in an the coal mines
along the line of the Louisville, Evansville
and 81 Louis railroad between this city
and Huntington, Iud., with the exception
of one mine at Chandler Station have gone
out ou strike. The prime cause OF the
trouble is that 10 is impossible FOR operators
who mine the coal bv manual labor t0 COM
pete with the machine engine. They were
compelled iu the face OF this competition 20
reduce the scale of wages, which resulted
n. . .llll,a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
The OldStory.

SAN FRANCIsCo, February The body
of l.eonidas Tobias, the young man who
committed suicide in hOrel in Nokahoma
some time ago, was brought here IN the
steamer Gaelic. it is reported. and is now
at the mail dock awaiting transportation TO
New York on the steamship City OF Sydney
which leaves here on the 18th inst IL IS said
Tobias committed suicide through jealousy
of a woman who passed as his wife,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

>fstn Register
W. VA February The
introduced 1v senator Call,
.-c ODD Fellows order and
legislature.
Lrr>tsre af West I-ir-
-.t subordinate lodge 0f the
'.aero- odd Fellows Ia this
under tle jurisdiction of
'.r sand State. shall dis
, charter. and cease 90
perry, rea. and personal.
-ao1 such disband.ng.
lodge of thc State. Co be
'lr the charitable uses Of
.., State according tO It's
ors and said Grand
n rs corporate name
..'ttr said property. real
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
The Fight Against senator-Elect Dubois.

BOISE CITY, IDAHO, February In the
Senate Yesterday resolution was offered
that. as doubt existed as TO the validity oi
the election of Mr.. Dubois as united
States Senator for the term beginning
March 1 next. the Legislature meet IN
ioint session and elect Senator for that
term. The resolution was adopted by
vole of Q to ;, the Democrats voting with
the friends of Judge Claggett. The reso-
luton will soon come up in the House
where its fate is in doubt, though there
seems TO be a probability of its success.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
uov In Was,

At the battle of Gettysburg l was sno'
through the left leg and was sent 10 the
hospital The army surgeons rSlieNSu :. ii1 Hle
cSsrged Srs pieces of bone, and for years |
bav.e suffered with running sore. tried
e,-ervthino which my limited means would
aIlow and experienced no relief until |
tried Snlphur Bitters. | am now almost
well " and shall continue their use.-Old Sol
der
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Valuable Racer Drops Dead.

ST. Paul, MINI, February "A Senssa-
tional episode occurred yesterday at the
races on the ice at saltwater, IN the sud
den death of Mike Wilkes, the famous
PAGER The horse appeared perfectly well
when taken from his stable, but dropped
like a stone after the first heat OF the race
He ran his pacing record down TO 10. IN
the grand circuit races OF leo,. He was II
wears old and was valued at 5000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
ELECTRIC LIGHT BILL
still In statu ouo-Mr Whitaker Will Say
Nothing.

Special Tslsoram 20 ne sunday Rs0tster.
CHARLESTON. February There mas
been no action taken upon the WheeIng
electric light bill to-day, and the SITUATION
annarentlv has not materially changed
since YESTERDAY. The opponents of the bill
seeing that the bill will pass are
endeavoring TO have the bill amended
so as 10 REQUIRE the city TO take part Of the
electrical plant off their hands. Your cor
respondent heard to-day that Senator
Whitaker would oppose the bill. / asked
Mr. Whitaker if he would object to state
his position upon the bill, and he replied
that he preferred not 10 say anything upon
the subject To is currently reported that
he will fight the bill unless the city makes
some concession 10 the Electrical company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

Sp..ial Tslsgrqpu % TIE sunday Register
GRAFTON. W. Va. February 1t was
the Jordan House Of KingwOod instead oil
the Gordon House that burnt down last
NIGHT The Jordan House was owned aud
operated by Major Benoni Jordan. IL Will
bc "a serious loss 70 the Major, as ne had
nc insurance on the house.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Bright is Blighted.

Special Telegram 20 the Register
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, January '.-.Lo-
renzo ID. Bright. VITO was arrested IN
Wheeling by deputy marshal some tme
since for sending obscene matter through
me mails was sentenced TO TWO years IN
the penitentiarv to-day by Judge Jackson.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
What a Pity

That the otherwise beautiful girl should
have such bad teeth And all because she
did NOT use SOZODONT. 1t costs so lit
tie TO buy it considering the good it does,
and It's benefits stretch out into her future
life, Poor girl!
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

WASHINGTON, February The PreSi-
dent has approved the act granting pen
sion to Major General Franz Sige! and the
act making an apportionment OF represent,
atives in Congress among the seVeraI
States under the Eleventh Census.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

INDIANAPOLIS. February "A talented
and educated young lady, Miss Caroline
Tavlor. who has gone insane over the
study of theosophy, and who shot ana
killed her aunt while in that condition, mas
been taken TO the insane hospital.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
The neadlY Match.

CHICAGO. February Mrs. Mary Sell
stepped on match this morning ana tnus
set tire TO her dress. Before she could De
reached by neighbors she was horrloiy
burned ana cannot recover
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Another Real Duel.

VIENNA, February AS result Of a
duel with swords at Pesth yesterday a
lieutenant of Hussars was dangerously
wounded by Baron Kollarse.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Big Loss BY Fire.

READING, PA. February The loss on
J. IL. Sternberg X Sons bolt aud nut fac
tory. which was burned last night is
placed at $780, 600. Insurance $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
Accent the OHer.

BElLEyILLE, Ill, February The coal
miners strike which was inaugurated mere
last Tuesday has come 10 an end by the op-
orators offering the men rate OF Ia cents
Der bushel
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08

.....l house has not been ORGANIZED
session owa- '0 t-e absence on vi, ~.
.... .-.-r.e. however tltrc 7 some td-h
.rrar u- nest wee6. ana -lal MAYOR
..r --a.uaacr W.L oa ert-eA oA ,-e liae
cr .- presiding officer
1..eeate pl-b. Republican. b., ,ne rec
rcd u.raf tae House, 4lt scarcely "a
n4,se, that hc does uo- -e- or some
and or.-.la. sally. when always
-. put the members JOB good luWor.
.,t as honest Us any Republican In
House. and tlo attacks tla- are being
.r0l n.m 1v tlc Republican press OF
~-.-. lre u-waralted-
.-.-. William Thompson is one of the
-- ana most popular members of the
-ra Br tle way, he is promi-
sou of .u connection with the
lolerllship of this state.
las IHe EEE iN his BONNET.
.-,.arl ,lat Bill Dave Goshoru
l. or ambitions. and that he will
..,-rre next Democratic State Con
-1 oas-ow that honor upon him.
Armstrong. of the Senate, also has
-1.s direction.
... various committees of the World s
Bure, are diligently at work and
r- indicates that The affair viii be
-..tss
Misses Rufner. of Fast Kanawha
.e. reception yesterday after
-.l uas served in the parior, and
rch u thc dining room.
.ramo0n Mrs. Ex-Governor VIII
drive whist party Oh sum cient
GUESTS to make eleven tables,
.0.Ea number 0f other friends
rI high toa was served.
re bal wi be given Monday
.-ae society people of this city are
forward t0 the event with much
Auuuoer of guests are expected
from aI porti0usof the State.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-08
MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1891.
BREACH OF PROMISE.

Alexander johnson, S3 Years of Age, to
Pay Ann Henderson, Aged 40, the sum
of $3.50 for Damaged AffectiOns-Grand
Jury's Return.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25

the third maid ~ She was just going &c
leave the room as | spoke; instead o.
replying she turned round with such 4
scared look on her face that felt quite
alarmed; then, hurriedly catching W
her tray, she left the room. Thinking
| that further inquiry would be very dis;t-
greeable TO her, forbore again men,
| tioning the subject. Next day, our
week being up, we departed for fresh
woods and pastures new.
Our tour led us considerably farther
North, but IA month later saw lis home
ward bound. The nearest route by rail
led us by N. As We drew up at the
station we noticed on the platform q
parSon, III whom We recognized one OF
the clergy of Y, whose church we had
been 10. Presently the door of com
partment was opened and he put in
a lady, wished her good-bv. the guard :
whistle blew, and We were Oft After a
short time We fell into conversation
with the lady and found her To he the
clergyman's wife. Among other things
we asked after Miss q.
"Oh, Miss e., she replied. ''she is
very well, but | hear, poor thing, she
has not had a very good season.
Il am sorry to hear that | replied
"Why is il ~
She was silent for minute and then
related to us the following facts:
Vt the beginning of the seasonal rather
untoWard event occurred At Miss G'~
lodgings An elderly lady took one OF
the flats fora month. She had with heran
attendant of about 80. Before long Miss
G.. observed that they were not on very
good terms, and one morning the old
lady was found dead in bed
y doctor was at once called in, who.
on viewing the body found there We're
very suspicious marks around the neck
and throat as if Il persons fingers bad
been tightly pressed upon them. The
maid on hearing this M once became
very restless, and going to her bedroom.
which was at the top of the house,
packed Il small bag and, having put on
her things, was about To descend the
stairs, when, from hurry or agitation,
she missed her footing and, falling to
the bottom. broke her neck
But not the least extraordinary part
of the business was that not the slightest
cicW could be obtained IL H. who the
lady was. the linen of herself and her
mutd having only initials marked on il.
The police did their best by advertising
and inquiry, but all they could find ont
y
from Liverpool. where they had arrived
from America. There they We're traced
to the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York
where they had been only known by
the number of their room, and where
they had come from no one knew.
Enough money was found in the lady :
box to pay the expense of their funerals.
An open verdict was returned at the in
quests which We're held. The police
took possession of their belongings and
has them, no doubt, at the present mo-
ment.
At this point the train stopped. the
lady wished lis good morning and left
the carriage; and We, as we steamed
south were left to mediate on this
strange but perfectly true story and To
solve as we best could the still Unan-
swered question of who was the third
maid ?'-irgOsV.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
A SMALL EDITION..
The Tot Had Fallen Into the Habit of
Talking Like Father.

On Howard Street, the other day, Il
benevolent old gentleman beheld little
6-year-old girl walking gravely along
with a basket on her arm. Patting the
chubby tot under her chin, he said:
And where are YOU going, my pretty
maid?r
"Give thee good day, graybeard."
replied the midget. ''Ny father babe
me to the shambles HE for a fat
haunch.'
"W-w-hat ," calculated the old party.
Happy thou knowest him-the good
man Skidmore?' inquired the tiny
dame.
"No-o-o," said the gentleman, much
puzzled. You re a quain; little thing.
Come with me and I'll buy YOU some
candy
"Aiack, am forbid to tarrv, gentle
sir. need be blythe. Their patience
STAYS upon my coming"
''Good-bve, then, said the old gen
Rest You, merry MASTER" and
dipping Il little courtesy, the mite
trotted off
Bless me, what an extraordinary
child said the gentleman to a by
stander.
cob that's nothing" replied the
other. ''lou see, she's the daughter of
the heavy tragedian at Morosco' 5
Theatcr, and | suppose they talk so
much of that kind of lingo in the family
that ii comes natural to her. Don't
hear anything else, you see. San
Francisco Examiner
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
His Figures Lled.

"Sav ." began teamster as he en-
tered Detroit grocery, II want you to
do little figuring for me-"
well ?'
81 worked for man five days at 8. )
a day How much is that?"
That's Sl3.775.'
"Well, he paid me 1925. How much
was the balance ?"
why, $50, of course"
sure about that
Certainly. How else can you figure
it?''
81 made it 81"
Then you are away off. How did
the other man make ii ~
Same as you, but"
But what?'
"Why, called him liar and fraud
and punched his head, and have just
paid fine of So in the police court
Hang this new way of figuring, any
how ~
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Musical Criticism at the Hub.

In Boston q musical criticism consists
OF a long article, historical, philosophic
and retrospective in It's constituent
parts. The critic uses very large words
and obscure phrases and dwells usually
upon the fact that the musicians might
have done better if they had tried. and
he Is careful 10 talk in extravagant
terms Of some foreign artists dead and
gone of whom few have heard and 10
whom still fewer have ever listened.
This Is called instruction. We
who understand il and particularly by
those who do not. but who deceive
themselves and their friends into
believing that they do. This may
Be called the school Of mystical criti-
cism.-Phiiadelpkla Inquire.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25

Mark Twain in his talk at Bryn Mawr
College, where he has daughter, told
OF minister who took advantage of a
christening To display his oratorical pow
ers. Taking the infant in his arms the
preacher said to the audience: He is
little fellow-yes. IA little fellow, and
az look in your faces | see an express
sion OF scorn which suggests, that vou
despIse him. But if You had the soul
Of a poet or the gift Of prophecy YOU
would not despise him. You would
look far INTO the future and see what
might be. 80 this little child may be a
great poet and write tragedies, or per
haps great warrior wading in blood To-
his neck-he NAV be-er-wbat k his
name his name. oh is Mary Ann -
Netr York World.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
UNIQUE ADVERTISING.
How the Associated Press is Sometime.
.sWOrked.''

L
..WOrked.''
\ good many people are trying to
"wOrk" the Associated Press lately for
their own private ends, says the Indian
apolis Journal, and. SO far as the Assocl-
alton is concerned, with considerable
success.
The ever watchful telegraph editor is
apt to catch these free advertisements
on the fly, SO to speak, and suppress
them, but this circumstance does not
prevent other enterprising persons
from attempting the same game.
Once in a while an adj is SO glaring
that it is recognized III transmission and
killed: by the press managers. Such
a one started from Nashville. Tenn, on
Saturday, and related that a certain
'authoress,' name given, but not Ia
miliar, offered diamond pin to the
person sending her the most striking
passage from her new NOVELETTE, men
toned NOV creating such a sensation
throughout the country
That young woman will doubtless
feel greatly agyrieved at the disinclina
ton to make her scheme known to the
world; but the public will be CORE
spondingly benefited by being deprived
of an acquaintance with another sensa-
tional novel.
The public never half realizes how
much it owes to the newspapers for the
stuff they do not print
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
BAILADE OF THE BOOZE MAN.

What is the footstep steadily treading
The dusky way of lifes secret stair?
We hear it fall, with an infinite dreading,
1t talters never, il pauses ne'er,
Let laugh ruffie the midnight air,
While the red wine fiusheS in cap and can,
What chills the cheek with a SUDDEN scare?
only the step of the Bcgie Man.
He comes unbid to the lovers wedding,
He stands at the foot as they bless the heir
He traces the text on the tom bstone heading.
And sits by the hearth in the vacant chair
Is faith a failure, and hope snare.
A nd all things barren that eer began?
What haunts the hearth in its lonely lair
Only The step of the Boyle Man.
Though blossoms fall in the over-spreading,
Grief holds a branch that is never bare;
Though tear drops fail in the over shedding,
The springs of sorrow are never spare.
As the night looks ont with its spectral stare
On the dreams and deeds of this dolorous span
What lifts TO the lip the bitter prayer?
Only the step OF the Bogie Man.
When the wheels are broken beyond repair
And the prize is missed. and the last race ran
What whispers low TO the soul, .Prepare?"
only the step of the Bogie Man.
London H'orid.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-04-25
Deadlock at the White House.

\ Chicago man tells Of deadlock that
prevailed at the White House when the
Emperor of Brazil was entertained
there A United States senator kindly
informed the distinguished guest that
he. the Emperor. would be expected 10
remain until the other guests had taken
their leave. The mistress of the White
House had also notified her guests that
they would be expected To follow, not
precede. the royal party in leaving the
house. The time came to 20. but no
one dared depart first. The Emperor
according TO instructions, was waiting
for the others to go. and the others vera
waiting for him 10 move. The deadlock
continued for an hour or more, 10 the
embarrassment of everybody. and was
only broken by tired-out woman who
pretended sudden illness