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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
JEFFERSON AND BERKELEY
The Only Two Counties Where the Tax
Was Collected Directly.


WAsHINGroN, d. c., April LIT is
believed here that Controller Matthews,
OF the Treasury, will be sat down upon
by the administration for holding back
In some instances the money which the
late Congress appropriated TO pay the
loyal States the direct tax levied on
them during the war. Ii was clearly
the purpose of Congress that the money
should be paid without reference TO any
claims held by the government against
the States for the money distributed by
the Treasury 10 the States in ls4O.
The latter was generally regarded
as a gift, and not as loan, aud Mat
thews therefore is thought to have made
a blunder in attempting TO use IL as an
offset TO the direct tax charges OF the
States against the general government.
Besides this. several of the States had
got their direct tax money safely slowed
away in their treasures before this gift
OF iS4O was thought Of. These States,
therefore, cannot be brought to time
i'm the 1910 matter. This, OF course,
does not affect the case OF
West Virginia. whose share Of the direct
tax is held back on a different ground.
II is now thought that two West Nir-
ginia counties, Berkeley and Jefferson
NAV be found to be entitled to their
direct tax money, whether the rest OF
the State gets il or not. When the tax
was levied 10 seems the status Of those
counties was not fixed, and the Governor
collected directly from their citizens
their share Of the direct tax, those be-
ing the only counties in which this was
done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
The Reception He is Meeting With In the
Southern States.

ROANOKE, VA, April 1.-THE Presi-
dental train arrived at $3.50 o'clock this
morning. There were no special Incl
dents on the route. A large crowd was
gathered at Lynchburg, but there was
no demonstration. The reception at
Roanoke was most enthusiastic. The
President shook hands with many hun
dred people from the rear platform, and
in response to repeated demands made
a short speech. The entire population
of the place seemed to have gathered at
the station, and as many Of them as
could do embraced the chance to shake
hands with the President.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 14.-The
town of Radford acknowledged the
honor Of the Presidents visit in a cor
dial way. Many OF the inhabitants
were assembled at the station, and they
cheered the President heartily. He went
out on the back platform and shook
hands with all within reach.
A vast crowd was found maSSed in the
station at Bristol, and a committee
from that city boarded the train and es-
corted the President to high bluff,
Wnere ne was lhtTOuuceu 10 lue people.
The President made a speech.
The Presidential party then re-enter-
ed their carriages and started for the
train, but they had not gone far when
the horses drawing the carriage con-
tanning Secretary Rusk and others, took
fright and dashed into the
Presidents carriage. There was
a great deal of excitement for
the moment, as both the President and
Mrs. Harrison were seen to be In immi-
nent danger. They managed, however,
to get out OF the carriage uninjured.
The frightened horses were finally con-
troled. but not until they had wrecked
Secretary Rusk's carriage.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-THE
next stopping place was Johnson City,
and there the party met with a royal re-
ception. There were about 1900 people
gathered and the Presidents appear
ance was greeted with loud cheers.
At Greenville, Tenn, the home Of
Andrew Johnson, was specially cordial
in its welcome TO the Presidential
party. The President addressed the
peOple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
A sINGULAR LIFE.
A Man Found Dead in a Deserted Cabin.
A Case OF suicide.

Spsrli Tsi-Tmn 70 NJ Register.
WASHINGTON. PA. April a.. YeSter-
4ay morning q young girl, the daughter
of d miner, discovered a mans dead
body in a deserted cabin near Coal
Bluffs. A piece OF broken rope tightly
drawn was around his neck and the
cord which had parted hanging from a
rafter overhead told "a story OF misery,
despair and suicide. The body was
that OF James Wright, Il coal miner,
about 25 years old. The man diSap-
peared from his home near Coal Bluffs
about two weeks ago. Nothing had
been heard of him until his dead body
Was found yesterday Wright had been
living with the wife OF a teamSter OF
this city named Hannen by compact
with the woman'S husband. Mrs.
Haunen some months ago be
came enamored of Wright and
had succeeded en- obtaining her huS-
bands consent 90 her living with
Wright The couple have lived togeth-
er 40 Coal Bluffs, az different intervals,
Tor the past six months. Wright 10
seems frequently experienced pangS
OF remOrse at the life be was leading,
and at such times would absent himself
from Coal Bluffs and Mrs. Hannen. On
such occasions the woman's husband
had hunted mp his wife's absent lover
and by persuasion had always succeeded
in effectiug his return. OF late Wright 5
relatives have chided him FOR the life he
was leading, and filed with remorse and
unable 90 face the reproaches he was
subjected to from his friends, he had
brooded over his troubles until death at
his own hands relieved him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
RIOTING RENEWED


LONDON, April IL -Rioting was re-
newed at Bradford this evening. The
mob numbered at least 10000. The
street lamps were eXtinguished by the
rioters. The military, police and spe-
cial constables charged and dispersed
the mob. Many persons were injured.
The first conflict between the strikers
and the police tonight was short and
sharp. The rioters again gathered In
Sunbride street at 10 o'clock tonight.
Strong bodies of the strikers were posted
IN the side streets aud behind all the
boardings In the vicinity, and each
crowd was well supplied with building
materials to be used as missiles, when
the authorities attempted TO disperse
the gathering. The police made several
charges on the men, but all their efforts
to thus disodge the strikers from their
fortified positions proved futile. Even
tually orders were given for the police
to make a flank movement on the riot
ers, aud by these means they succeed ed
In making them beat retreat, but not
without fierce struggle, during which
all the windows OF the buildings on
Sunbride street were smashed by the
shower OF missiles, which the strikers
sought to repulse the police.
At1l o'clock tonight all was quiet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
THE DARDANELLES.
rHR TURKISH GOVERNMENT STOPS A RUSSIAN
VESSEL
From Passing Through the Straits bat Finally
Backs Down and Allows 1t 70 PrOcsed-AB
Old Treaty Brought Up TO Sustain Tur-
key Acton-Gsnsrsl Porsigu News.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April IA Rus
sian war ship belonging to the volunteer
fleet, fitted by popular subscription. has
been stopped by the Turkish authorities
at the Dardanelles. The Russian vessel
was proceeding through that passage
on her way to Vladistock, Asia, near the
northern limit OF Corea. on the Sea Of
Japan. She was loaded with railroad
material and had as passengers large
number OF military workmen" accord
Ing to the term used by the Russians
who are detailed to construct the trans
Siberian railroad, which. II is believed,
will make the harbor and arsenal OF
Vladistock, one OF the most valuable
ports In Russian territory. The officer
In command OF the Russian ship, upon
being brought beneath the guns OF the
forts OF the Dardanelles, Immediately
appealed to the Russian Ambassador at
Constantinople, NJ. DeNeldof, who. I'm
turn, entered the strongest protest pos
sible with the Turkish officials OF this
city. NJ. DeNelidoff claimed in warm
terms that the action OF the Turkish Of
iicers at the Dardanelles was in direct
and fiagrant violation OF the CONNER
cial treaties existing between Russia
and Turkey. After a consider
able interchange Of views on
the subject the Porte finally
came to the conclusion that IL woad be
inadvisable to detain the war ship any
further, and she was allowed to pass the
Dardaneles. The action Of the Turk
ish authorities IN stopping the Russian
war ship was taken ON the ground OF
1871 concluded In that year by the five
great powers and Turkey, by which il
was decided that no ship Of war belong
Ing to any nation save Turkey should
pass the Dardaneles without the per
mission OF Turkey, all merchant ships
being also required 70 show their papers
To the Ottoman authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
VIRGINIA'S CLAIM
on WEST YIRGINIA'S SHARE OF THB DIRECT
TAX REFUNDING.
Ex-Governor Wilson Does Not Think That the
Money Gan Be Held Without the Grossssi In
Jashes 10 the New Stais-Ws Are Not
Paying Any Dsb.s Except Our Own.
SPECIAL Telegram, 70 me Register

SPECIAL Telegram, 20 me Register
CHARLESTON, W. Va, April l4.-EX-
Governor Wilson, who has been in Wash
Ington looking after the collection of
West Vlrgiuia's share of the direct tax
to be refunded to the various States, re-
turned home to-day. His attention be-
ing called To an Associated Press dis
patch sent out from Washington last
night about West Virginia's share being
withheld for payment Of the Virginia
debt, he said: The amount due
this State from the Fed
eral government cannot be
withheld without gross and palpable
Injustice, aud there is no reasonable
doubt that the money will be paid. The
matter has been submitted to the AttOr-
ney-General by the First Comptroller,
and a day will be named for the first
week I'm next month, when | will pre-
sent the case for the State before the
Attorney General. In 1860 the United
States purchased some Si5O,OOO OF 4
per cent. Virginia bonds for the Indian
Trust fund. West Virginia became a
State in 1868, and the act OF Congress
admitting her to the Union imposed
no conditions upon her in relation to
the Virginia nor TO any other debt
West Virginia expended Si59,0O0 in
arming and eQuipping troops during
the war, and she was paid this sum
after the war, less the amount of direct
tax levied upon her under the act of
1861, and the direct TAX paid by way OF
offset. II is not at all likely that any
department Of the Federal government
will attempt to adjust the liabilities be-
tween Virginia aud West Nir-
ginia. In the absence of any
condition in the Congressional act
admitting this State into the Union,
there can be no liability on this State
for the debts OF Virginia, and if joint
liability OF the two States could be
maintained on a bond OF 1860 IL would
require total SubyerSion OF the law to
offset this liability against the several
and separate demands OF West Virginia,
growing out of her claim for war eX-
penditureS. These are only few of the
in the ways of paying Nirginia'S debts
with West Nirginia's money. There are
many others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
RUBY MURDER TRIAL
At CadIz. Ohlo-Only Three Jurors Select
History of the Case.

HNf|l4. ArtfIINN Ii" .I- ltfI.f.rI.
CADIz. o.. April l4.-Nathan Ruby.
charged with murder O the first degree
FOR killing William West, on March 18th,
was placed ou trial to-day. The day
has been spent In trying 20 secure "a
jury, and out of about oue-half OF the
special yeuire of thirty-SiN drawn but
three have been selected.
Wm. West was a farmer living near
here. and Nathan Ruby had worked as
his hired hand FOR several years. They
bad frequent QuarreiS, and 10 is said,
West was ugly with his family when In
liquor. ON the day of the tragedy,
while at diuner there was a family
quarrel but West did no violence.
After the meal West sat down in front
of the fire and ordered Ruby
90 20 and feed the horses.
The latter got his hat and
coat and slipping behind West, without
d word. shot him twice through the
head, killing him Instantly, and On the
the presence % Vests wife, sister aud
children. Ruby went and notified the
neighborS that West was dead, aud,
with the wife and sister, reported the
death 20 be from appopleXy, sending
that word to town. Ruby assisted in
preparing the body for burial and
the fact of the tragedy was not
known until "a relative from town went
out the same night and made the dis
cOvery. A warrant was then issued for
Ruby'S arrest. but the officer failed 90
iud him unit, the next day, when he
was found secreted iu the house OF
Rein Baker, Just across the road, one
90 the wea'tb'est farmers IN the county,
who was in Cadiz the day OF the tragedy
and did not make 10 known.
Several years ago West was charged
with intimacy with Ruby'S wife, and
paid the latter $500 90 settle q suit I'M
>tltuted, and afterward Ruby and hi,
wife were divorced The defense viii
attempt % prove insanity and protection
for the family rs an excuse for the deed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
EVICTI0NS BEGUN
IN THR OONNgLLSVlLE, PA, COKE REGIONS
YESTERDAY.
Many Distressing Cases-Ths Prick Company Is
Determined That il Their Employees Do Not
Go TO Work They Cannot Occupy Their
.HOusss-The Men Reported Weakening.

ScoTTDALE, PA, April 1.-THE
dreaded evictions that have threatened
here for long time, began to-day in a
most determined way. The Ager and
McEnery families at Morgan's were
thrown out of their houses to-day, and
their poor furniture piled in the road
while great crowd of strikers silently
watched the proceeding. The two men
who were evicted have been conspicu-
Gus as taking an active part in all labor
demonstrations. EvictionS were also
carried out at Summit and Adelaide,
and the scenes on the roads to-day are
likely To be repeated a hundred fold as
the managers OF the great Frick firm
say the strikers cannot live in the COM
pany'S houses.
Tonight the operators say the strik-
ers are wavering and breaking at a
number OF plants, and eviction notices
have been fairly showered at the Pain
ter and other works. This is power
full weapon in the hands Of the opera
tors and it looks as if they were now
playing their last card in winning
game against the men.
An infuriated crowd of foreign strik-
ers attacked the houses Of several men
who had returned to work al the Trot-
ter plant. Windows and doors were
smashed and the inmates were obliged
to appeal to the deputy Sheriifs for pro-
lection. A woman was badly injured,
but the crowd withdrew before doing
other damage. Over thirty warrants
have been issued and the rioters are be-
ing arrested tonight. The strikers say
the women led the mob.
The bankers here say steady run
has been going on ever since the strike.
The Hungarians are drawing out their
money and going home. Some have as
high as 81, 500 TO their credit and say
they will be considered wealthy in their
own country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
phoshe Isin Contempt Again.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE Executive
Committee of the Lady Managers OF the
Worlds Fair and Miss Phoebe Couzins,
Secretary OF the Board, have struck an
other rock OF offense. They are now at
loggerheads over the printing OF the
minutes Of the November meeting OF
the Board. A committee was appointed
at that time to see that the minutes
were correct, but Miss CouzinS pro-
ceeded to have them printed without
submitting them to the committee,
claiming that she had Il right to do so.
The matter was considered at a meet
ing of the Executive Committee to-day,
and resolutions were passed declaring
Miss Couzins' action as "a serious viola
tion of the respect due the Lady Mana
gers"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
CONNECTICUT's MUDDLE.
Action Brought In Court Against the
Acting Governor OF that state.

New HAVEN, Conn, April A.-The
gubernatorial muddle when has agi-
tated the people OF this and other
States was formally ushered into Court
in this city this morning when papers In
the qua lOdrrdntO proceedings brought
by Governor Morris against Morgan u.
Bulkeley were presented IN the civil
side OF the Superior Court by State
Attorney Doolittle, one OF the cousel
for Judge Morris.
Proceedings were also brought against
Lieut.. Governor 5. +. Merwin by DR..
Alsop, the Democratic Lieutenant Gov
ernor.elect. 1t is thought Gen. Merwin
was brought into the case in order that
Bulkeley may not be alone in position
TO delay action or to endeayor to narrow
the case before the court. The writ
was made returnable on April 81, but
Judge Prentice thought the time wa
too short and the date was changed tc
April "a.
The Sheriff will serve the papers Oh
Gen. Merwin this afternoon aud on Gov
Bulkeley probably tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
To Improve the Ohio Navigation.

Special Telegram 10 ne Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. VA, April IA
An improvement Of great Importance
TO steamboatmen will be begun as soon
as the water drops in the Ohio foot or
two more MeSSrS. Richards & Monroe,
government contractors, of Portsmouth,
Ohio, will begin with large force of
men to cap, crib and raise the dam at
BennerhaSSett Island. The new work
will give a Seven-foot stage Of water in
the channel, as required under the ma
rine law. The present dam is an old
and tumbled-down affair. 1t has been
wrecked and washed away so badly that
some 30 inches Of water is about all il
can afford. About S35, 900 will be spent
on the work. This will be gratifying
LewS TO Steamboatmen, who have pro-
tested against the dangerous condition
OF the dam for several years. The work
will be pushed when begun, and will be
completed in two or three months time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
, Farmers Foolish Freak.

PORTLAND, ORE, April 14.-Word has
reached here from Lac Enter, Wash
ington, of a terrible accident which oc-
Cured near the latter place yesterday.
A farmer named Holcomb had placed
some giant powder in a stove. The
powder exploded, demolishing the
house and setting fire to the ruins. Two
daughters OF Holcomb, aged II and l6
years, respectively, were killed and
Holcomb and his wife were seriously,
If not fatally, injured by the force Of
the explosion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
p...,dsn, of the worlds Fair Directory.

CHICAGO. April I'M. 7. Baker,
President of the Chicago Board OF
Trade. was tonight elected President
Of the Boar1 of Directors Of the Worlds
Fair. vice Lyman j. Gage, resigned.
Mr.. Bakers election was unanimous.
The other officers Of the Board were re-
elected without exception. Mr.. Gage
started to-day on six months trip to
California, to recuperate his health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
Pardoned by the Governor

oIIF ItIIE 7 FIrIT IITTI 70 I7If ItFVt0ItI
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 1.-THE
Governor has pardoned ChaS. Secrist,
who is serving a six months sentence in
the Marion county Jail for miSdemeanOr.
He was fined $50 in addition to the i'm
priSonment. The fine was paid, but
upon the recommendation of Judge j. NJ.
Hagans, the Prosecuting Attorney, Sher-
iff, clerks OF court and los others, and it
being found that he has very weak
mind, the Governor pardoned him out
of Jail. Numerous applications for par
don are constantly coming in, but few
Of which are ever heard OF by the pub
lie. The Governor has in the last few
days refused five applications for par
don. among them one for the pardon OF
Harry SeybOld
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
The Flrst whist Congress.

MINIATURES, WIS, April 1.-THE
first American Whist Congress was
opened here this afternoon by Presi-
dent Payne, OF the Milwaukee Club.
Eugene ). Elliott, Of this city, was
elected permanent chairman, and a
committee was appointed to report rules
to govern the games OF the tournament
which will begin tomorrow. Repre-
sentative whist players from all parts
OF the country are present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
4 City of InIunctIons.
Speeial Tsleordm 10 NE Register

SDecTII ItI0IFuNI % INs IsfyI6'sI.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, April Ia
This is a city or injunctionS, aud conse-
Quently interjectionS. The bridge
question has been brought up month
after month with injunctions and now
comes the question OF lighting the
streets The ThompSon-Huston Com
pany got the contract by undertaking
the home company, and the home com
pany, through its attorneys, now en-
joins the city. The consequence will
probably be that the city will be with
out lights for some time TO come, un-
less the "light of other days" oil
lamps, candles, kerosene or pine torches
can be dignifed in these latter days in
the light Of an absence of darkness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
nusIness TroubIes worried HIm


Special Telegram 10 he RsaSfer.
MARrINsBURG, w. VA, April IA
Mr.. WIN. A. wilson. who, shortly after
his financial trouble in Baltimore, Md,
came to this city and has since resided
with his brother, Mr. Geo. wilson, on
North Raleigh street, died this morning
at o'clock, aged - years. Mr.. wilson
has been extremely III for the past three
weeks, but his condition was not con-
sidered critical His death this morn
ing was unexpected both by his physi-
clans and his family, and without any
warning. He stated about ten days ago
that he wanted to get well so he could
return to Baltimore and put his business
troubles in proper shape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15

ClNClNNArI. O.. April l4.-In 4 quar-
rel following "a game Of "freeze-out'
in a saloon on Vine street, north Of the
canal. at $3.50 o'clock this morning,
Joseph Hughes, the barkeeper, shot and
killed Frank Bell. a former ball player,
aud now a Private policeman. Hughes
said Bell was beaten ia the game, and
began 90 attack him first by kicking,
then throwing chairs, and az last was
drawing his revolver when Hughes got
a revolver and killed him. Bell played
first base for the Wheeling team in
iSS7.-ED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
WHEELING, WEDNESDAY, MORNING, APRIL To- 1891
WEST VIRGINIA MINERS.
Meeting of District Assembly No. IL at
Charleston-Matters TO Be Considered.
SDseiqI TsIsor1tu IN The Rs0fsfer

Charleston-Matters TO Be Considered
Special telegram 10 the REGISTER.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 14.-Dis-
trict Assembly No. II, United Mine
Workers of America, which embraces
all the mining regions of West Virginia,
met in this city this afternoon. Presi-
devt NJ. f. Moran, Of Wheeling, Vice
President Horace NJ. Smith, Of Pocahon-
tas, and Secretary Henry Stephenson, Of
Coalburg, are in attendance, with 80
delegates, representing over 5000 Or
ganized miners. The election OF officers
will occur tomorrow, when the meeting
will adjourn.
Among the matters to be considered
are the cases of the Raymond City
miners, who have been on strike for
several months, and where the opera
tors are attempting to get them out OF
the cOmpany'S houses by legal proceed
ings. The question as to whether the
mine workers Of this State shall join in
the general strike for an eight-hOur day
on the first OF May viii! also be consid
cred. There is growing demand
among the miners Of this State for an
eight-hour day, and the question now is
whether 10 is advisable at present 10 de-
mand il or not.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-15
R-azIl,s New President.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Newspapers
which have arrived here from Rio, show
that the Inauguration Of the arst Con-
stitutional President of Brazil was a
very simple but impressive ceremony.
On the oath Of February three printed
copies of the constitution were brought
into the Chamber of Deputies and
signed by the 226 Senators and Depu-
ties present.