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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07

FUNNY SAM JONES.
He is Afraid He VIII Have to XIII Some
"smart Aleck."


La GRANGE, TfX., February 6.-Rev.
Sam Jones delivered lecture at the
Opera House here last night
On being questioned as to the unpleas-
antness at Palestine, he spoke freely OF
the matter and said he was on the depot
platform, waiting for train, with va
lise in his hand. when man asked: us
this Sam Jone?" TO which he replied,
THAT is my forgiven name"
The fellow" said Mr.. Jones, "then
hit me in the face with cane, cutting
deep cash across my cheek, and also
hit me on the shoulders. ! then put
down my valiSe, grabbed the mans
cane, wrung it out of his hand, and
started in and literally wore him out
We separated. and | left him in the
hands of some doctors. He will know
who 10 jump on the next time. 1t was
a pitiful sight to see the fellow try to
draw his pistol. am glad he could not
get it out, for / would have taken 1t
away from him and might have had TO
kill him. dislike this very much, as |
have been out of this line of business
for the last eighteen years.
81 am afraid this kind of thing is not
going to stop here. Some smart Aleck
will want TO whip me again. | won't
have peace until kill some one. crit
cized the town government at Palestine
for permitting all kinds of violations OF
laws. The keno call Of gambling dens
could be distisctly heard by ladies at
church during hours of service, and !
pleaded for the women and children.
/ never saw the honorable Mayor before.
! called on him TO come up on the stage
II he was in the audience, but he did
not appear. nor did he offer to whip me
last November.
Mr.. Jones seemed to feel sore and
but his lecture here was sue
ceSS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
A MIDNIGHT FIRE.
Castle Garden observation-disclosures Loss
of Life.

At quarter past twelve o'clock this
morning an alarm Of fire from box 80,
called the department to Sixteenth and
Wood streets, where a fire had started
i'm the two story frame annex to historic
and tough Castle Garden, on the east
side OF Wood street, between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth.
"Who lives IN that house, asked
reporter OF young cOlored girl, who
was standing with her arms full oi
crockery aud lamp chImneys, watching
a tonge OF flame creeping ~ through
the roof.
please Gawd, sab, dar's heaps OF
peoples livin' there. There's Mrs.
Main. an thar's Jack Cons, and thar's
Rosa 'Brlen, an thar's John smith, an
thar's Mrs. Bailey, an thar's Jessie
Sells. an thar's-oh, don't Know VINO
all. and live there, too.
The reporter got this edition OF the
directory on paper. and then ascer-
tained that the fire had started from a
defective fine in the second story, ana
had eaten up through tho ceiling under
the roof where II had been shoulder
ing for some time, half suiiOcating a lot
~ the inmates. The fremen soon
cot two or three streams oi
water on the house, while the occupants
reinforced by a strong detachment
from Castle Garden, yanked the per-
sonal property out into the yard ana
Al o'clock the house was decidedly
the worse for wear, being thoroughly
drencbed. and rid Of considerable
percentage OF the insect life with which
it abounds.
The building damaged contains Tour
rooms. and il owned Dy Mrs. Murney'
The police had searched the house ear
lier In the night after suspicious chat'
acters. and found. among the indiscrlm-
mate lot of blacks and whites enough
material for two or three cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
A STAGE RoBBEK TRAPPED.
He Placed Too Much Confidence in a
Former Friend

ST. LOUIS, February G.-United States
Deputy Marshal Eakle arrived here last
night, having in custody w. G. Howell,
of Centreville, Mo-, who is charged with
completely in the stage coach robbery
near Placervilie, Col, August ;, 1890,
the robbers obtaining large amount Of
gold.
Howell, with friend named Gurny,
Just previous to the robbery were en-
ployed as bridge builders near the scene
of the robbery. A dozen or more OF the
bridge men were discharged, among
them being Gurny and Howell. Gurny
came home to 81. Louis, while Howell
remained behind.
A short time after the robbery Howell
arrived in st. Louis. and, meeting
Gurny, told him he knew where some
of the booty was hidden, although, he
said. he had not been connected with
the robbery. Gurny opened up cor
respondencc with the Colorado authori-
ties and a search resulted in the cap
ture of Howell. The latter's arrest is a
great shock to his friends and relatives,
as his father. now dead, was one OF the
most prominent lawyers In Southeast
Missouri, and was at one time MEM
Der of the Legislature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07

method for constructing and keeping in
repair county roads, was made the
special order FOR II o'clock tomorrow.
The Judiciary Committee reported
back senate Bill No. 10, % prevent
county courts from transferring rail-
road and other county stock without the
consent OF the voters Of said county,
and Senate Bill No. 20, 10
regulate charges for bOomage
on logs and timber. with the recon-
mendation that they do not pass. Also,
senate BIN No. Sc, permitting railroads
ia certain cases 70 appropriate At estate
less than q fee; No. 6S, TO permit county
courts 20 prescribe for bonds issued by
work of internal Improvement; No. 90,
relating % subscription By county courts
90 railroad companies aud 10 the con-
>tructIou OF branch aud lateral rail-
roads. recommended 90 pass, and Senate
bi.l No. 9d, providing FOR the more elli-
cieut prevention Of Illegal sale Of spirit
uouS liquors, without recommendation.
Senate bill No. %, providing for
warning Ofapproaching traius, stopping
0f passenger trains at crossings and
functions, notice az telegraph stations
whether passenger trains are on Sched-
uie time or not, on its second reading
was made the special order for Wednes-
iay at q o'clock
Senate BIZ NO. r., providing for the
relocation OF county seats, was made the
special order for Il o'clock tomorrow.
A communication was received from
the Auditor showing the amount of fees
received by him for the year ending
December 3lSt. 1880, as follows; Amount
Tor filing annual statements of inSnr-
iuce companies and FOR issuing certii-
'ates of authority 70 insurance agents,
% $50. For certificates showing re-
iemption Of land at the Auditors Office,
'364.5O. Total, Sl.954.50.
MeSsrS. Parks, Gall. Hardman, Low
her and Garrison. were appointed
ON Enrolled Bills.
House Bin No. 8, ia regard 10 appeals
rom the Police Court Of Wheeling. was
.rdered 90 its third reading.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
A GENUINE nIMonl.l.

Robert j. Burdette, the world.fc-
nowned humoriSt, who lecture. in the
\. NJ. c. A. course next Thursday oven
ing, at the Opera House. receive, the
most latterlDg notices wherever le
goes. The following is from the Buda-
10, y. Y, CoWicr:
Mr.. Robert j. Burdette, the popular
humorist, lecturod last evening before
large aud good-natured audience. and
few went away who had not been thor
oughly shaken up beneath the lunu-
ence OF his grotesque and quaint imag-
fuatfau
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
ANUsEiIENTs.


The sale Of seats for the Stanley lrrt.
ure, at the Opera House, next Tuesday
night, is still in progress at Hou.e'>
music store. Here is an expression
about Mr.. Stanley, by Rev Frederlrh
Burrill Graves, ia Zion's HcuR B1s-
ton: As speaker Mr. Stanley Is cer-
tainly fascinating. His voice is NOT
strong, but 1t is exceedingly pleasant
The rapt attention OF the great audience
In Music Hall proved this. II was not
only the story be had To tell. bnt ii was
the way In which be- told IT," Peoplr
living out OF town can secure seats FOR
Stanley's lecture at the Opera House.
next Tuesday evening, by mailing the
price to c. A. House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Status of the Coke Strike.

ScoTTDALE, Pa, February 6.-Many
of the small operators Of the Connells-
vile region are willing to cOnciliate the
present wage difficulties with their en-
ployes in the hope OF ayerting the
threatened strike. They are under
stood to have plenty OF orders for pro-
duction for the incoming year and are
deslrous of keeping their works running.
To-day four of these operators were met
by James Mcbride, OF the Miners Scale
Committee, and stated conditions on
which they will keep their mines in op
Grafton. They propose to pay the ex-
isting rates of wages until March 1st, or
to such time as another settlement
can be effected. The Mine Workers
Scale Committee will assemble
here tomorrow, and take the
proposition into consideration.
IL developed to-day that nearly all the
small or dependent operators favor an
amica ole Sc,i'"meut rather than costly
strike. The big operators have not
changed their attitude in the least, how
ever. and strike, the largest the coke
region has experienced, will likely be in
augurated next Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
THE ROUND TABLE.
Interesting Meeting at Superintendent
Anderson's Ofiice Last Night.

The Round Table met at the office OF
Prof. Anderson, last night, with the
following superintendent present:
Mertz, OF Steubenville; Merrick, OF
Cadiz: Peck, of Barnesville; Jones, Of
Bellaire; Duncan, OF Bridgeport; Will
iams, of Moundsville; Shields, OF Wells
burg: and Mitchell, Of st. Clairsville.
Prof. Mertz asked consideration Of
the teachers as to the best encyclopedia
for use In the schOols-Chambers'
or Peoples. Tho question "What
part does memory play in the
work OF the school," was taken
up. Mr.. Duncan was of the opinion
that that part in the child's education
has overestimated. Mr.. Mitchell thought
il was OF very great Importance In all
educational work. A number OF the
principals thought teachers were doing
mechanically through the memory, that
which should be done through the
reasoning powers. The individuality of
the teacher, as against ron-clad rules'
brought out a warm discussion
The date of the next meeting was set
for the 18th of March
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07

BrINE. February 6.-NewS OF terri
BILE disaster comes from the village oil
Ruetti, Cantoa GlaruS.
A large number of wood cutters were
at work. cutting wood on the side OF a
mountain near that village, when sud
denly a rumbling, crashing sound was
heard. and before the men could escape
n hinge avalanche Numbered down
hrrvinp twenty-two Of them beneath a
mass of snow, ice, rocks and trees.
Every effort is being made by neigh'
boring villagers to rescue those who
may be alive and to recover the bodies
of tbe dead. Up to the present, how
ever. only three bodies have been re-
covered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Furoaeemen strike.

CmCAGo, February "a strike oi
the nirnacemeu iu the Illinois Seeel
Companv's works no South Chicago. has
virtually caused shut down OF eight
big rolling mills. Yesterday afternoon
the day force, consisting OF $50 men,
walked out. Tie night shil,came IN al
Is o'clock. aud Sheu She msn learned OF
situation they also struck. Three iur=
naces were partially manned and we're
kept going throughout the night. Tue
situation to-day was unsettled. There
are 5O0 ucn ou;. They demand AN adj
,,rc, in wages aud the discharge ot an
.hnoNlsus foreman. The company
claims that the strike is in violation oi
the terms OF the agreement Sigued oy
Inc mon snme time ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
GOT A BLACK EYE.
THB FREE COINAGE PEOPLE ARE SET BACK A
PEG Or TWO
n the Souss Yesterday bat They Do Net Despair Of
Getting There in Some Shape OF Othsr-Ths
Republican View Of the Sitnahon-Har-
rison's Ideas on the Matter.
sp.eiaL T.lsqran. % ne R.gi.t.r.

Special Telegram 10 ne Register
WASHINGTON, February 6.-Silver re-
ceiyed black eye in the House to-day,
which was quite unexpected to the free
coinage men. They had counted on
being able To sustain Mr.. BANDS free
coinage amendment TO the Sundry
civil bill, but under pressure of the
anti-Silyer leaders some of the free sill
yer men We're whipped into line, and
the ruling Of the Chair against BANDS
amendment was sustained by a
majority Of seven, the exact
number OF Eastern Democrats who
voted in the affirmative. Although
this vote was not fair test of the
strength of free coinage in the House it
is believed to indicate that 10 chance
now remains for the passage of free
coinage bill this session. The silver
men still hope that the Senate will put
free coinage amendment in some other
appropriation bill which, if sent to the
House, will thus get the question before
the latter body in way that will not
cause such an ENHANCEMENT as occurred
to-day, but even II the amendment
were sent 70 the House by the Senate
10 is probable that the House Commit
tee on Appropriations would devise
some means OF getting rid of it. 1t may
De that there is 4 majority in the House
in favor OF free coinage of silver, but il
is not bold determined majority with
the earneStneSs necessary TO force the
issue. The leaders Of the Republicans
do not propose TO let free coinage
bill 90 TO the President as
rider on an appropriation bill if
they can help il, as this would make his
position particularly embarrassing and
would probably result In the failure of
an appropriation bill. making an extra
session necessary. II is asserted with q
pOsitiveneSS which indicated knowledge
that the President has made up his mind
that he will veto any bill which carries
free coinage, even if it should be one Of
the regular appropriation bills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
rh. Ma,n Line to be Changed.

Thomas NJ. King. first vice president
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was
in Pittsburg yesterday in relation to
business connected with the junction
road. of which he is president. When
seen M the Office of the latter company,
Mr. King said: at is an assured fact
that the Baltimore and Ohio has secured
control of the Pttsburg and Western
railroad and its leased lines, but further
than that can say nothing, for know
nothing more. Whether there will be
any change in the management OF the
Pittsburg and Western is a question !
am unable to answer, but | am inclined
to the belief that there will not. 1t Will
follow. believe, rs natural sequence
that the Baltimore and Ohio will change
the direction ofitS through line, and in
stead of running its through trains
around by way OF Wheeling and New
ark. II will send them north from Cum
berland. The PittSburg and Western
will then become a part OF the BaltI-
more and Ohio main line. 1t would
certainly be more advantageous than
the present route. 1t would run through
a more populouS country and would
avoid A number OF heavy grades. PITTS
burg would then be one Of the most I'M
portant points on the main line Instead
of the terminus Of d branch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
The Hazleton Horror.

UAZLEroN, PA, February G.-Every
effort is being put forth to raise the
water from the fatcfgl mine by means oi
pumping machinery. To the two duplex
pumps and the one Cameron now in posi-
ton was added another Cameron to-day.
If no greater progress is made towards
emptying the mine than has been made
during the past As hours, it is probable
that an immense plunger pump, with
the capacity of several thousand gal
Ions minute, will be placed in
position. Among some of the miners
at the village there is 4
hope that death has not swallowed up
all the imprisoned men. These hopeful
ones urge that there are portions OF
the breasts in the fatal lift of the Hood
ed slope where some of the men may
have got refuge, and it is sufficient to
sustain them for time. With the
more experienced men this theory IS
Scoffed at.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
ba,,in,, had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy ana per
manent cure of Consumption, bronchltis,
Catarrh. Asthma and all throat ana Lung
Affections. also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous com
plaiuts. after having tested It's wonderiul
curative powers in thousands ol cases nas
so,;ag fellows. Actuated by this motive
- : deeire TO relieve human suffering, l
,,.jIl send free of charge. 10 all who desire
" his receipt in German, French or Eng,
iisb with full directions for preparing and
nsinc Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp. naming this paper W. A. MOVES
SSo po,re,s' BlocE, Rochester, y. ].
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
4 Barber in a Bad Fix.

N.Hr.tI. 4r.r4flHt 'N '.t slra.'rf-
CHARLESTON. W. VA, February g.
10 f., said here tonight that. Marshal Ca
bell. "a c0lored barber, drugged and out
RACED his Sl>ter-.u-law Night before last
aud that hc has since skipped. lie de-
coycd hrr into room in the rear oil the
barber shop. where he worked. There
line two drank some beer, which the
woman now claims he had drugged. she
claims that while She was unconscious
be assaulted her. She is said 20 be in
precarious condition. y warrant has
been issued for his arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
What the Mayor Says About 1t.

PALESTINE, Ten, February C.
Mayor J. j. Ward to-day published a
card in which he says the trouble be-
tween Sam Jones and himself was on
account Of personal matters, and not
because the Evangelist criticized his
official actions. "While here, the
Mayor says. "hc took occasion TO A.
perse my private life before my wife
and children. AS for my official con
duet, that is open to the scrutiny OF
right-minded men"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Republican, caught Mapping.

Special telegram to the Register.
CoLUMBUS, O., February Ga large
delegation OF members of the Ohio Gen
eral Assembly left this morning for FL
mira, y. V, to inspect, at the invita-
tion Of officials there, the workings OF
the Intermediate Prison at that place.
On this account there were but fourteen
members of the House in their seats
when Speaker Hysell called it to order,
nine Democrats and five Republicans.
The Democrats embraced the opportun-
ity TO put = QuietuS on Holidays Brice
resolution by moving its reference to a
committee OF one with leave to report at
any time. The Republicans were too
badly confused TO think of demanding
the ayes and nays, so the motion car
ried Speaker HyScil committed 1t to
John l.. Geyer. Democrat, who, OF
course, will never report it at all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
4 silver Caucus.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February Ga
call has been issued for caucus to-
morrow evening of the Democratic
members OF the House. The request
for the caucus was signed by about
twenty Democrats, headed by MesSr>.
Bland aud Enl0e The call does not
state the object for which the caucus is
called, but il is understood that the sill
yer question will be the principal mat
ter discussed, and that there will be a
general interchange of views as TO the
course Of procedure during the remain
der of the session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
rnr the Amerlcnn Flag.

Special Telegram 10 NE Register.
WASHINGTON, February G.-Mr. At
kinSon to-day presented in the House a
petition from all the American orders
in Wheeling. twenty-five or thirty in
number, asking Congress to pass a law
10 prevent the deSecration Of the Amer
lean flag This petition grows ont Of
the tearing down and trampling in the
mud OF the American flag at the b. x o..
railroad station. i'm Wheeling. some
months ago by 4 Pole. The petition
WIS nnite q hnlkY document.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Ohio Rennhllonns WIN LolIify.
VIIIU NNFW"'IV't'1' " TIT
SDecidl telegram 10 ne Register.

optctdt 4etegfCM ~ bte Aegtescf.
CoLUMBUS, o., February 6.-Thc full
programme for the banquet by the Ohio
Republican League at Toledo on the
evening OF February 10 is given out to-
night. The only name that has
been added t. the list Of speak
ers since the outline OF the speak
ing was given in these dispatches
two weeks ago is that Of Congressman
McComaS, of Maryland, whose theme is,
Forward TO 1892" His sentiment is
this quotation from Beecher: victories
that are cheap, are cheap; those only
are worth having which come as the re-
suit of hard fighting.
McKlnley'S will be the speech OF the
evening. His theme is AN American
tariff for the American people" and
the sentiment, "Our country'S welfare
is our first concern, and who promotes
that best, best knows his duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Almost "A Catastrophe.

LIVERPOOL, February 6.-What might
have proved terrible disaster occur
red to-day. but fortunately the only
damage done was the sinking Of a
steamer.
The British steamer Knutsford, Capt.
Harrison, which arrived here February
from Galveston, collided in the river
Mersey with the steamer Drumhendrie,
iniuring the latter vessel to so great an
extent that she soon filled.
The Drumhendrie had on board a
cargo OF dynamite. Though the force
Of impact OF the two steamers was sum
Gent TO crush in the plates Of the Drum
bendrie. allowing the water to rush into
her held. IT was not sufficient to explode
the dynamite. Had the dynamite eA-
nIoded the result would have been ter
ribly disastrous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Tn IA. Congratulated.

The City Council Of the thriving littIe y,
city Of Wheeling have elected DR.. !. !.
Shearer to the position Of Health Osleer
of that city. a very important POSITION
which paws a salary Of sl,2O0 per year
Dr : i A son Of our fellow-citizen' Mr..
p. T. Shearer. This election j. quite q
compliment TO our young friend, consld-
ering that he i the youngest physician
IN ever receive the appointment ana
that hi, opponent was an old aud prom
inrnt pbysician.-Souh Brunch inieiH-
Oencer,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Beskeley's Farmers Institute.

Specal Tslsgyam 70 ne REGISTER.
MAErINSBURG, VIVA, February O.
The first annual meeting of the Berke-
ley County Farmers Institute, for the
purpose of showing and educating the
farmer on the different subjects, polite
ally as we'll as agriculturally, was held
in the Court House in this city today.
William T. Noll, the President, called
the meeting to order. NJ. V. Small and
Hunter Horton were made secretaries.
A number OF papers were then read on
different subjects. DrS. Derood and
Millspaugh and Prof. Hopkins, OF the
Experimental Station at MOrgantown,
were present. aud tonight they gave
an exhibition OF their method OF con
ducting experiments with a magic
lantern. They will give another eXhibi-
tiOn tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
Charlie VIII Probably Die.

S,,eeial Telegram 10 the Register:
ST. CLAlRSvILLE, o., February d.
Charlie Meirer, formerly well known
butcher Of Bellaire, but latterly an in
mate OF the County lniirmary. attempt
ed suicide about noon to-day by cutting
his throat with Il razor. The razor was
taken from the barbering department
while all were ut dinner. Meirer's
throat was cut from ear to ear, almost
sryering the wind pipe. He will prob
ablV die
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-07
IA. shaken Carroll.

Nrw ORLEANS, February 6.-Bob
Fit1simmons. the middle-weight cham
n,on ~ the world. signed q contract TO-
day to travel under the management oi
otioC Clato. who is backed by George
p Clark. OF Chicago. The contract
i for & 500. and fifteen weeks. FItz-
1in,mons = IT who has been gradually
drifting away from Carroll since . tne
divisio1 OF the spoils, thinking that
Carroll got more than he should nave
received. determined to stand alone,
and signed the contract, although ne
Ala AID not tell Carroll personally that their
partnership was oil.