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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
MRS. rIrzsImmoNs' TRIAL.
Her Connection with GIlhiDson's Murder.
Detective Murphy's Testimony.

Detective Murphy's Testimony
PIrTsBURG, September 22.-The trial
OF Mrs. Lucy X. Fitzsimmons was re-
sumed before Jupge Ewing at $3.50 this
morning. The attendance was slight,
owing TO the order made yesterday
by Judge Ewing to keep out the curious
ones. Judge McClung sat on the bench
with Judge Ewing. Mrs. Fltzsimmons
appeared calm as usual, but her face
exhibited lines apparently caused by
mental worry.
On the Commonwealth side Of the
table Mrs. Gilkinson, the widow OF the
murdered detective, sat behind the
prosecuting counsel. She was dressed
In deep mourning. and exhibited a deep
interest in the proceedings. The scene
presented by the two women, the huS-
band OF one OF whom was the murderer
OF the husband OF the other, was rather
unusual.
Most OF the day was taken up with
proving the Schmit robbery az Home
stead, and identifying tho goods found
In satchel on Fitzslmmon's place.
Detective Murphy's testimony was "a
follows:
lie testified as 10 the trip whlch bo
and Detective Gilkinson took 20 Bulls
Run TO arrest FltZsimmons. he de-
scribed the encounter with Mrs. Fitz-
simmons at the door and said She kept
her right hand concealed under her
apron. She denied them admission 10
the house and tried 10 close the door
with her left hand. Detective Murphy
testified further that he rushed in and
was about to lead his warrant when q
shot rang out from the next room. That
he and Gilkinson rush into the next
room where FitzsImmons was and the
latter fired three shots, killing Gilkin-
son. That when FitzsImmons' revolver
was emptied hIs wife handed him an
other exclaiming:
"Freddy, you've got one; now Kill
the other"
Detective Murphy further testified
that when he returned 20 the house
with assistance Mrs. Fltzsimmons was
there, and when she saw him said:
"My God, Murphy, will you shoot
mep VIII you kill me?"
Under cross-examination the witness
said he could not tell whether or not
Mrs. Fitzsimmons fred any shots.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
STANDARD OIL COMPANY.
The Report Of It's European Agent as 90
Its Purposes I'm Germany.


BERLIN. September 22.-As cabled
from this city on September II. there
has been much talk recently concern
ing the efforts Of the Standard OIL
Company to establish German monop-
oily that the United States Minister,
the Hon. william Walter Phelps, be-
lieyIng that injustice was being done 70
American interest, requested the Eu-
ropean agent OF the company, Mr.. LIB
by. 10 present TO him a report on the
position OF the Standard OIL Company
in Germany with view OF communion
ting the truth In the matter 70 Baron
Won Berlepsch, head OF the Department
OF Commerce In Germany. This
report has just been furnished
70 the United States Minister.
In It Mr. Libby declares that she Stand
ard OH Compan's policy Is simply that
OF competitive commerce, and that
IL Is dictated and stimulated by a
desire TO sustain the consumption Of
the American petroleum In Europe In
face OF the competition OF other conn
tries, especially that Of Russia. Contin-
uing, the report says:
"We seek 20 discourage all specula-
tlons in our products. The company
has no agreement OF any nature with
the Rothchilds, Nobels. and Russian In
terests. or any combination 20 exact an
artificial price. That would be In con-
filct with the history and policy OF the
company at home and abroad"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
BLAINE'S CANDIDACY.
Col. Shephard's Moral Organ Has Al
legged Exclusive News
IN REGARD TO THE MATTER.
Il Says That the Bar HarbOr Invalid Will Notify
Bis Friends After New Years fha He
Will Not Allow Bis Name 10
be ussd-Heis ior
Harrison.

NEW YORK, September 22.-The
Mail and Express prints the following
special from Washington: Mr.. James
e. Blaine will soon after the first OF the
new year notify his friends and adj
mirers, who are now urging his nomi-
nation for the Presidency, that under
no circumstances could he ac-
cept such an honor, and that
he is for the denomination and
reelection OF Benjamin Harrison.
This information is given the Moa and
Express on the authority OF a man
whose name Is national and whose posi-
tion as friend of Mr.. Harrison and OF
Mr.. Blaine is unQuestloned.
The situation rs here given has been
known To the President for some time,
and Mr.. Blalne's postponed notification
is for good and sufficient reasons, best
known 10 himself
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
WHEELING W. Va WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 2s

Pittsburg correspondents, to suspend
business. The suspension, however, is
said to be only temporary, and it is
thought that the firm will be able to
resume in few days. The notice
posted on the door states that in view
OF the announcement that all Of their
deals with White & Co. had been closed
out, 1t was deemed advisable to tempo
rarily suspend business, pending fur
ther advices from New York. The
brokerage firm of Rea Bros. & Co. is
one Of the largest in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23

o'clock. / located my claim and imme-
diately left for Guthrie. There was
much firing going on when / left, but l
do not know whether any one was killed
or injured"
Up. m.-Mr. Robertson, a photogra-
pher, who is just in, says: 1.-TWO negroes
were killed at Langston, about a mile
south OF the town. One of them was
dead when 1 first reached there and the
other died a few minutes before left" :"
1t is reported by Lee Whistler, the
Treasurer of the Sac and Fox Nation,
who Just arrived here in company with
Joe Springer, another Indian, that they
were passed on the road l6 miles east
by the Dalton boys. The leader of the
gang was seen here at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. Guards have been placed
around all the banks, and it is feared
the depredators are planning an attack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Marriage Boom at Charleston.


CHARLESTON, w. VA, September %.
Malcolm Jackson, of Brown & Jack
son, one Of the most prominent attor-
news in this city, was married at St.
Johns Episcopal church tonight to.
Miss Louise +. Brown, daughter OF Maj.
and Mrs. Thomas L. Brown, in the
presence Of a brilliant assembly OF
friends.
Miss Florence Slack, young lady OF
this city, and Col. Floyd L. Smith, a
widower of Portsmouth, o., were
welded at II o'clock this morning here.
Capt. William II. Patrick, one OF the
most popular river pilots above Gncin-
natl. will be married tomorrow morn
ing to Miss Fannie Fox. The members
Of the family are well known on the
river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
ANOTHER CANADIAN SCANDAL.
The Postmaster-General to be Arraigned
for Impeachment-A Big Sensation.

The Postmaster-Generalt to be Arraigned
for Impeachment-A Big Sensation.
OTTAWA, ONT, September 22.-This
afternoon in the House of Commons Mr.;
Lister, NJ. P, for West Lamton, gave
notice that tomorrow he will make an
impeachment Of Hon. j. G. Taggart,
Postmaster-G In connection
with the construction of Sec
tion eight of the Canadian
Pacific railway. The charge will be
that while member Mr.. Haggart was
interested in this contract given by the
government for the construction of that
part of the railway which lies between
Keetwan and Eagle river. Mr.. Haggart
was at the time a member Of the min
istry, being given a portfolio only in
1883. This is now the sensation OF the
day and browns the McGrevy and
Langevin debate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
A METEOR's SLOW FLIGHT
Across the Heavens at Wellsburg-It Had
Slow, Kite Movement.

Across the Heavens at WeHsDurg-lt dao
Slow, Kite Movement.
Special Telegram to the REGISTER.
WELLsBURG, September 22.-An un-
usual phenomenon of a metoric sub
stance was witnessed here at dusk last
evening. While the overhanging stars
were shut out from view by a deep
mist, or it being most too early for
their appearance, an unusual meteoric
display was witnessed here, descrip-
tion of which, as near as can
be given, presented to its specta-
tors train OF meteoric fire.
To an eye witness, it would seem
a yard in length. while its headway and
travel was of klte-fashion, and cone
shaped lava appearance Of a blue tinge
travelling from a southeasterly course
with a slow, floating kite movement.
It's duration was fully half minute.
When near the earth 1t quickly disap-
peared with no report, and the more pc
culiar part was the slow motion from
the dark, misty heaven simply floating
in the air in plain sight. Its long view
astonished all who were lucky enough
to witness such a display of meteoric
movement.
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Eject at Chicago.

CHICAGO, September 22.-BefOre bus
mess on the Board of Trade this morn
1-, the secretary gave notice that
White & Co.. finding themselves unable
90 meet their obligations, desired those
who had trades with them TO close
them out under the rules. This an
-olocement, though not unexpected in
some quarters, caused CONSERVATION for
4nouent, especially In the corn pits,
Were the firm had the heaviest line OF
open trades. This firm was
aaowu 20 be the leading one
OF The band Of brokers who have
oeen representing the clique in the bull
yea. which has been running in Septem-
ger and October corn for several weeks.
Many millions of bushels of September
ana October futures have been bought
~ this mysterious syndicate, whose
.-enlty traders have in vain tried TO
~>c.oSe, but whose names may come out
ss The result Of to-day's failure. Octo-
.sf corn, which closed az 51& last night,
oesan rapidly TO decline, but reacted
ana held rather steadily towards noon
4. 1sG49i4, when the excitement began
70 quiet down, whether because the
Iaaes were all covered or because
'le cooler heads decided TO pre-
vent a panic by waiting till matters
.y''ed down a little, cannot be deter
mined Certain it is, however, that the
@aolng became less violent and the pit
o0re nearly assumed its normal appear
1le understanding here is that the
1'n has been wrong for some time, both
- grains aud in stocks, being long on
.1e Iormer and short on the latter, and
'-s' '-S' this position has brought the re-
,l ,S.' already known, Manager Allen, OF
I ny chicago frm, could not be seen, and
NJ Lester, his assistant, said that It
S impossible 10 make any statement
''sarding the firms affairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
BETRAYED BY A KISS.
How a Love Match Was Broken or by
the OdOr of Whisky.

BRUNSWICK, GA, September ga
six o'clock marriage this morning was
surprising, not only because OF the
early hour, but because OF the story IL
renewed. Miss Inez Anderson is one OF
the leading society bellies OF Georgia
and an heiress as well. Her marriage
with Mr.. Bingham, leading business
man of this city, was fixed for Tuesday
OF last week. 1t was 10 be a church
wedding, with dozen bridesmaids, ar-
rayed in costumes ordered from New
York. Mr.. Thorwald Winter was sum-
mened from France to act as best man.
Sunday Mr.. Bingham called for the
Anderson family and kissed the mother
as well as the girls. The mother dis
covered the smell OF whisky. She
rushed her daughter off to a distant
city on the next train, declared the
wedding off, and sent Mr.. Bingham all
his love tokens. Mr.. Winter arrived In
time to find everything disarranged.
He at once sought the bride, proposed,
was accepted, and became her husband
at the o'clock wedding this morning.
Mr.. Bingham, when told OF II, remark
ed: "He laughs best who laughs last" "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
M'DONALD's DECLINE.
When One Good Well Comes In Several
Others Stop Flowing.

Others Stop Flowing.
PIrrsBURG, September 22.-The be-
ginning of the end Of Mcdonald has
made its appearance, and even sooner
than il was expected. Since Saturday
morning ValIilee, Lecount & Co.'s Short
well, Clark & Bannister's Butler and
the syndicate's church lot have stopped
flowing, never TO flow any more. This
was expected TO occur sooner or later,
but its occurrence was both premature
and sndden. 1t is somewhat significant
that these circumstances followed close
upon the striking of good well on the
George lot, just southwest OF
the church, which was done on Friday.
II the cessation Of the flow in the well
designated was a result OF opening OF
the George, IL followed because the lat
ter took their gas. II that is really the
case. the end is already In sight. But
IL is exactly what has been predicted all
along. Every succeeding well In the
vicinity OF an original good one will not
only be smaller one, but will quickly
reduce the first one 10 its owo level and
both will soon drop ont Of sight. The
George itself, that did nearly or quite
600 barrels on Saturday, had defined
Yesterday to one-half that amount. The
decline may have been caused by sedi-
ment settling ino the sand, as Mr.. Black
said last night he thought IL was, but 1t
is likely that it Is suffering from lack
OF both the gas and oil It would have
had il it had been the first to reach
them. Mr.. Blacks Crook lot well, a
little further in advance, did not reach
the fifth sand yesterday. A bailer was
lost in it on Saturday evening and had
TO be drilled out yesterday. That Job
was finished, and II no further accident
occurs 1t will tell its story to-day. III IL
should in turn rob the George OF gas.
which is not unlikely, there win be q
string of bumpers going in 9 very short
fimQ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Chlcago Lady sulcIdes at tle Falls.

NIAGARA Falls, ONT, September q
A lady about 40 years Of age, who arrived
at Falls View this morning from Chicago,
committed suicide in Niagara river by
drowning. On her fingers were four rings.
two Of them gold band rings, on one OF
which Is the inscription. "Dell 10 Charlie. y
Her travelling bag contained a railway
ticket from Woodland Park TO Pullman,
Ills. Considerable money was found with
her. The body Is being embalmed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
wants His wife Produced.

CHICAGO, September 22.-On petition OF
William c. Carlin, setting forth that his
wife is restrained Of her liberty by Lawyer
Frank A. Moore and wife, Judge Cliff
ford to-day issued a writ for her
production in court Thursday. Carlin
Is a laborer in the Illinois steel
Works, his wife is the daughter Of a
wealthy Cleveland manufacturer, who re-
Gently died, leaving her legacy OF $500
600. Mr. Moore says the woman came TO
his house a few days ago suffering from
typhoid fever; that Carlin had deserted
her and neglected her, and that his only
object In desiring 70 sec her is 10 extract
money from her TO spend in drink. Carlin
denies this and says Moore is endeavoring
TO get the management OF his
wife's property. He says his wife comes OF
the Hurlbut family Of Cleveland, and that
at the time of his marriage 10 her she was
the widow Of Mr.. Watson, St. Louis iron
man. The Carlins formerly lived in Pitts
burg. Mrs. Carlin will receive the legacy
on November IL, when her son becomes OF
age
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Robinson n winner.

SCRANTON, Pa, September 29.-The
committee OF the State League OF Republi-
can Clubs has met and adjourned and Sen
ator Robinson is again winner. IL be is
not elected President Of the League at the
session tomorrow, then indications are do
ceptiye indeed. Just before the Executive
Committee met Mr.. Dalzell informed a
reporter thas II the committee threw out
ali clubs organized after July !, Mr. Robin
son must win as matter Of course. That
is lust what the Executive Committee has
done, and Mr.. Dalzell ought TO know
whether or not he has chances OF success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Elephant Remains in Illinois.

GALEsBuRG. ILL.,, September 22.-Local
scientists are excited over the discovery OF
the remains Of an elephant in Cedar Fork
Valley in the western part Of the city. I'm
mense yertebre were found and subse-
ouently three teeth discovered. Two OF
these teeth are in fine state Of preserya-
tiou. The larger one is ten inches long,
five and one-quarter inches wide and six
inches high and weighs six pounds. There
were found portions Of tusk and some
fragments OF other bones. These remains
were discovered ten feet below the ground
next 10 a bed Of gravel. Near this same
locality have been found tusks six inches
long
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
MUS Confident Campbell win be Elected.
.Speesat Telegram 10 tie Register.

COLUMBUS, O., September 22.-Hou.
Roger Q. Mills, who speaks here to-
night, arrived early this morning and
was to-day the guest Of Governor Camp
bell. In an interview upon the cam
psiQn in Ohio as he had seen It, he said
il was very hopeful for the Democrats
and he felt confident that the whole
Democratic State ticket would be elect
ed. he had met many active Democrats
and his opportunity for gathering in
formation had been extensive consider
ing the short time he had been in the
State.
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nAh raIlnr. Grand Lodge.

Sr. LOUIS, September 2.-Ihe Sover-
eiSn Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows met
sgsin this morning, but after brief ses-
sion adjourned until tomorrow. Al the
inrisSictiop SrJ are represented in the lodge ex.
cent Denmark and Switzerland. Two I on
tbe most important questions which VIII
Come before the Grand Lodge are those OF
ace Limitation and the eligibility OF liquor
dealers
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Ingenious West virginians.
!, Tslsornn 20 ~ RsQtstsr.

WASHINGTON, D. c., September 22.-
The following patents have been grant
ed to West Virginia inventors; 10
James w. Hammett, Eureka, West
Virginia, a patent for an agricultural.
implement; TO James w. Hartigsu, OF
Morgantown, West Virginia, q patent
ON a car brake; to Harry ii. Hiooard,
wheeling, a patent on natural gas
hnAnars
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She Didn't suIcIde.

CHICAGO, September 22.-Mrs. Rothbun,
the wealthy widow, Of Buffalo, n. Y, who
mysteriously disappeared from the house
Of her friend, Er. Buck, OF this city, did
not commit suicide as was feared, but IS
cow on her way 70 Buffalo. DIR. Buck re-
ceiyed letter so informing him this morn
frO
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Murder I'm a Prison.

san Francisco, September 22.-San
Quentin prison was the scene OF bloody
murder last evening. Just as the conyicts
were being seated for supper Henry Baker.
q San Francisco crook, now serving nfteen
years for burglary, slipped up behind an.
other inmate, James Bailey, and plunged a
knife into his neck. Bailey died few
minutes later. There was an old grudge
between the men
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
RInchaned Waste.

MAKDAS, n. D., September 22.-The fire
which swept over the Sioux reservation
Saturday proves TO have burned nearly
everything in the shape Of hay, wheat in
stacks, snd ranged from the Cannon Ball
river TO Moreau river. Parties IN town
from the scene of the fire say the reserva-
ton Is blackened waste. So far no fire
has done any damage Ii this county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Internal Revenue vIOiatOrs Arrested.

PARKERSRURG, w. VA, September %.
George Deem, an ex-Convict and
George DilwOrth, son Of a notorious
revenue vioator Of that name were ar
rested and brought here by deputy
marshal Stalnaker on warrants charging
them with a violation of the revenue
laws. Deem gave $500 bond and Dill
worth was sent TO Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23

Sp.esoi Tss<grGm 70 ne Rsgsstv.

CHARLESTON, September 22.-John
Cooper, of Hinton, one OF the largest
retail merchants in the New River val
ley, made an assignment yesterday for
the benefit of his creditors, with NJ. V.
Galloway and w. w. Adams as trustees.
Assets about ss5. ZOO; liabilities, $50, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Amnntated by the Cars.
,eetal Tslsoram to ths Register.

Spect0l 4tteQfulft tV sfee A'A'NN'''
PARKERsBURG, September 22'-!he
Ohio River railroad passenger tram due
here last evening, ran over man on
the bridge across Middle Island creek;
One OF the mans legs were severed, ana
be was otherwise injured. de was
placed in charge of people living close
to the scene Of the accident. The man
was a stranger.
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Hon. H. $. walkers Funeral

CHARLESTON, September 2@.-The
funeral of the late II. 5. Walker was
largely attended this morning by prom
inent business and professional men,
some coming from various parts OF the
state. The services were conducted oy
Rev. DR.. Barr, assisted by Kew H. w
Towence and Rev. +. ID. Roller.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23

TRENTON, n. j., September 22.-Judge
Greene rendered decision in the case OF
VIM. A Jewett against RoDt- Garrett. OF
the B. & o. railroad, this morning. Three
million dollars are involved In the suit
The decision this morning refuses to set
aside the summons served upon Garrett
and the suit will continue.
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HORRIBLE DEATH.
A B. O. Brakeman Run Over at Park
ersburg.
Sr.-inI TsESoroEa TO TIE RS2iFte~.

PARKERsBURG, September z9.-Brake-
man Sharp LETT this city Monday evening
about 5 o'clock on an east bound freight OF
the 3. & o. branch. At Easton's station,
Sharp must have fallen of the train,
alirhting on the track. Several cars
passed over him and when the train was
stopped he was pickad up. dead The
head and right arm were nearly severed
from the body, which was nearly mashed
into a pulp. The remains were brought TO
this CITY at 2:45 and sent to Cherry Camp,
the home of the deceased.
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Great anme or narI.

One Of the best games OF ball ever
witnessed on the Tunnel Green was
plyed between a picked nine and tho
Shamrocks, Sunday afternoon. For
nlte innings the Shsmrocks went down,
beipre smiths curves, only one hit
being made of Of his delivery. Score
by innings:
n IT, z.
shsmrocks 20 0 0 0 o % 90 l.
Batteries, Shamrocks. Henry and Nil
Ter; Picked Nine. Smith and Ritz.
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HEADACHE, Neuralgia, Dizziness, Ner-
vousness, spasms. Siseplessness. cured BY
DR.. Miles Nervine. Samples free ~ The
Logan Drug Co.'S and r. b. Burts aud =
Bowie Bros, Bridgeport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
REPORTED KILLING

OfNegroes at Langston-The Dalton Boys
Around-Banks Guarded
GUTHRIE, September 22.-McCaoe,
the founder of the negro town Of LanRs-
ton, has just arrived. He says: "our
people agreed this morning TO form
line and st the discharge Of shots rush
for the lands. This was done at II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-23
Pittsburg FIRM LAYS Down.

,tTTsBURG, PA, Sept. 22.-The fail
W OF s. V. White & Co., the New
io.A iSIA brokers, this morning, has
."eed Rea Bros. & Co, their