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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
SANE OLD GAME.
Democratic County superintendent oil
Kanawha County Counted Out

tufrll lt.~gf4ht ~ .'.f As14so.~'
CHARLESTON, w. VA, June lS.-Ihe
county court to-day, by vote Of to l.
counted out J. B. Wilmington, the re-
cently.elected Democratic County Su-
perintendent, by voting TO throw out
the Third ward precinct, and Kendall 5
Mills. All were thrown ont on mere
technicalities without even alleging any
fraud. Mr. Wilmington was ably rep
resented by Hon. W. E. Chiffon, who
made a strong argument, but the ma
forftv of the court was on the wrong
Side. Both Republican members voted
% throw out the precincts mentioned,
reversing WhittingtOn'S majority of 20,
and making 10 l24 for SamuelS, the Re
publican candidate. The case viii be
appealed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
senator McDonald's Condition Improved

INDIANAPOLIS, md, June 1s.--There
was slight improvement in ex-senator
McDonald's condition to-day, and his
physicians say tonight that if the favor
able symptoms continue tomorrow there
will be some reason to hope for his re-
cOVerV.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
Another Briber Sentenced.

New ORLEANS, La, June 1S.-Ber-
nard Glaudi, convicted some days ago
of having attempted bribery in the
HenneSSey case, was to-day sentenced
by Judge Marr 10 one year at hard
labor in the penitentiary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
Sutt Against Parnell.

DUBLIN, June 1s,-The National
Press of this city says that proceedings
have been commenced against Mr.. Par
nell u recover the sum of $4,000, which
Mr.. PdrneI has been required to pay Is
costs in the O'Shea divorce case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
President Goes to Cape May.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The Prcsl-
dentapd Mrs. Harrison aud their grand
children left Washington at cock
this .orning, via the Pennsylvania rail-
road, for Cape May.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
Funeral of Victims of the Basle Disaster.

BAsLE, June 1s.-A public funeral
was held for a large lumber Of the vic
tins of Sundays disaster on the rail
road near Moenchenftein. The entire
population attended the funeral ser
vices, which were conducted with the
utmost sOlemnity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
His Body Found.

Special Telegram to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, June Is
The body of Gus Merz, drowned Wednes-
day night at Blennerhassett Island, was
found last night and shipped to his peo-
pie at Cincinnati.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
Long Time After.

JOHNSTOwN, PA, June 1S.-Suit is
about 10 be brought against the South
Fork Fishing Club by number o. Those
who suffered in the great Hood for dam
ages for losses sustained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
patri.on veto.s Compulsory Education.

HARRISBURG, Pa. June l8.-GOv.
Pdttison to-day vetoed the compulsory
education bill passed by the Legisla-
;i.rc % few day before its adiGurumcnt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
Na,vlrsiuia'. World. Fair Headqunrter,

- -EkEE>BURG. w. VA. June is
--e board of Directors of West Nir-
'.-.t OF the Worlds Fair have secured
--l arterS in this city. at the
p -t. of Fourth and Julian street.
''> eat W. y. Chancellor is eHerget-
pairing 20 make the State eX-
Successful one. He speaks very
ot the chances for m0SJ eX-
>-ow.ng lt Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
And lie Can Pay 1t.

LONDON, June ls.-The totai costs 10
Sir William GOrdOn-Cumming his
suit amount to Sl2, 600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
THNNEssRE's cONvIcTs.
A Proposition from tho Coal and Iron
Company.

A Proposition from tho Coal and Iron
Company.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Sept. THE chair
mon Of the penitenttary committees Of the
Tennessee legislature have received a prop
osition from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad Company, and it will probably be
submitted when the two houses meet to-
morrow. As far as can be learned the
proposition Is about as follows: The
contract providing for the pay
mont by the lessees of 100000
year 20 the state is TO be- Cancelled. Tho
lessees are to build q new prison at the head
Of the Sequatchie valley, to cost several
hundred thousand dollars, under the direc-
tion Of an architect TO be appointed by the
state In this prison are to be kept prisoners
not able TO work in the mines.
sTocKADEs FOR THE STRONG.
Stockades shall be built for convicts ia
Marion, Bledsoe and Sequatchie counties
and able-bodie convicts arc to be worked
In the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company's mines in those counties, but no.
where else. The lessees are to pay the state
$3.50, 600 for the labor of the convicts during
the leases running from twenty-five to
thirty years. The state is to Day for
clothing, feeding transportating and guard
ing the convicts. The lessees are TO be
given the site in this city on which
the present main prison stands.
TO GIVE A sITE.
They will give BOO acres OF land where the
new prison Is to be built. on which partially
disabled convicts can raise products for
their own consumption. The building OF
the new prison is to begin without much
delay, cUnvicts being employed in erecting.
1t. The Legislators are of the opinion that
1t will pass the general assembly with some
notifications.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
COLOR LINE IN A HOTEL.
a NEGRO GIVEN A ROOM AND DIN
MIR BUT NO SUPPER.

The Proprietor willing to Allow Him
to Eat in the Ordinary-Ths Matter
Taken Up by Republicans ana
Quarters for the Black Guest Sc
cured Elsewhere.
CINCINNATI, o., Sept. John P. Green
Of Cleveland came to Cincinnati to partici-
pate in the Labor day celebration on the
special invitation Of the amalgamated coun-
Gil of trades to make an address. Green
is O colored man. He Is the author
of a bill making Labor day
a legal holiday. He is lawyer
with/a fine reputation, well>to-do and a
man of brilliant attainments He has repre-
sented Cuyahoga county in the state legis-
lature two terms, and is candidate for the
nomination for state senator on the repub-
lican ticket this fall
GIVEN ONE MEAL.
Green arrived In Cincinnati Saturday
morning and registered at the Gibson house.
He was assigned a room and when the
dinner hour arrived he entered tho dining
room and took his meal. In the evening he
went to supper but was told that he would
have TO take his meal in the ordinary. He
objected and reported at the office Manager
Dunbar was called In and the case was laid
before him. He said that he wished to treat
the man as a gentleman but he could posi-
lively not eat in the public dining room.
QUITS THE HOTEL.
Green thereupon paid his bill and went to
the Burnet house and secured lodgings
Tue insult soon became nosed about and
the labor committee were indignant and
reported the matter to a number OF repub-
licans. The rooms secured for Maj. Nc.
kinney were at once cancelled and quarters
were secured at the Burnet house, where
Mai. Mckinley was escorted on mis- arrival
in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
RUssIA's GRAIN CROPS.
GOOD Outlook In the Caucasus
Livonia Offers TO Loan.

A Good OUTLOOK In the Caucasus
Livonia Offers to Loan.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. THE prospects
for a good harvest in the Caucasus are
splendid. The government has reduced by
90 per cent. the rates hitherto levied upon
the cereals transported on the Caucasus rail-
roads in order To facilitate the conveyance
OF grain from one part Of the country to the
other. In addition the navigation COM
panies on the Caspian sea and on the river
Nolga have come to a determination that
they also will lessen their tariffs.
LIvoNIA's RESERVE.
IL 10 officially announced that there are
large reserves OF rye stored in the granaries
OF the Baltic province of Livonia and the
governor of that province has offered TO
lend 100000 poods to provinces which
find themselves deficient in their sup
ply OF rye owing TO bad crops or
from other reasons. This loan is to be
repaid TO Livonia when the next harvest is
gathered. The peasants of Courtland,
another Of the Baltic provinces, have made
a similar offer They announce their will
lingness to lend 100000 poods of rye TO
less fortunate provinces on the sole condi-
ton thar the imperial governments will SEQ
that the grain loaned is restored in due
course of time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
SAMOA STILL In A STEW.
MArAAFA STILL AT MALICE WITH
500 OR 400 MEN.

Messengers Sent Out to Drum Up Re-
cruits-The Government Only Await
ing the Arrival of Warship Before
Taking Decisive Action-The Cur
rency Question q Burning Issue.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAT, Sept. 7-Advices
from Samoa per steamer Mariposa say
that the country is in a great state of uu-
rest. Mataafa Is still ct Malice with 500 or
or 400 men. and has sent out messengers to
raise party in his behalf. It is understood
that the governments is only awaiting the
arrival Of an English warship to make q
joint demonstration in the three nations.
and to punish the natives who refuse to
obey Malletoa. Unless some action is taken
without delay there will probably be
trouble.
THE CAUSE or COMPLAINT.
The great cause OF complaint among the
natives is the way In which the salary list 10
climbing up. Two Swedish gentlemen
came out with the chief justice to act az
clerk of the court aud marshal. As 10
turned OUT there was nothing in these po-
sitioRs, two new places were created for
them, chief Of police and secretary TO the
chief justice. The people, however, havs
confidence In the chief Justices impartial
ity The only objection is that he is very
slow. Much dissatisfaction has been
caused by the acts Of President Baron Won
PilSack.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
The currency question is the burning
issue of the hour. A German firm i'm.
ported number of silver marks from Gers
many some time ago and wished to pass
them ut the gold value in payment of taxes,
etc Most of these coins are old marks OF
Wurtemburg and other small princi-
pnlities. The residents objected to
them, as they cannot pass them
except at discount in America: or the
colonies. The president, however, insisted
that they be received. The king and gov-
ernment would not take them but the presi-
dent again ordered them TO do so or Ger
many would be angry. They again refused,
but President Pilsack still declined TO aos
cept their decision and the question re-
mains open.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
LOVE AND DEATH.
a Doctor Kills His Sweetheart and
Himself.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. Sept. miss Bertha
Ison of Baker City, Ore., was college
student in this city. DR.. Charles E. Ballard
of Saybrook, ILL.,, wished to marry her. She
was willing, but wished to wait until her
education was completed. Ballard wished
her to elope, which she declined to do, and
yesterday Ballard took his leave, bidding
her last adieu, saying he was going to
Chicago never TO return to bother her.
SHOT DEAD.
This morning, however, he appeared at
her house and asked TO see Miss Ison Just
for minute. An interview was granted
and while in the parlor Ballard suddenly
produced a revolver and shot her twice,
once in the temple and once through the
heart, killing her instantly. With the
smoking revolver still in his hand he rushed
wildly to the garden in the rear of the
house and there shot himself FIVE times
once in the head and four times in the
region Of the heart. He died in few
minutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
The Latter City Not in Favor OF the
Proposed Union.

The Latter City Not in Favor of the
Proposed Union.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Sept. 7.-Minneap-
oils to-day sat down hard on st. PauIs ap-
peals for union of the two cities. The St.
Paul Chamber of Commerce appointed a
committee. aud asked the Minneapolis Board
of Trade to appoint committe to confer
on a union. st. Paurs request
was referred to q committee, which
reported to the Minneapolis board to-day.
The report says that the appointment of a
committee would be OF no benefit to Min
neapolis, that the territory which separates
the two cities proper by space
OF five miles is comparatively
open country, making consolidation
under one government practically impossi-
bic; that St Paul has never agreed to a
division of this inter-urban territory, but
has simply sought to induce Minneapolis to
come in and help build up that portion of
st. Paul, and that there is no inducemeat
for Minneapolis to do this, particularly as
the municipal Indebtedness OF St. Paul is
much greater than that Of Minneapolis. The
report was unanimously adopted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
PRoCToR's SUCCESSOR.

The sscretaryship Of War offered to
Gen. Hawley.
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE Post this
morning says that private advices received
has been offered the war secretaryship 20
succeed Secretary Proctor, and that he is
now at Cape May conferring with President
Harrison about the matter.
HAwLEY NOT AT CAPE MAY.
CAPE MAY POINT, n. j., Sept. Cen.
Hawley has not been TO Cape May, as
stated in the Washington Post this morning,
and Private Secretary Halford denies any
knowledge Of Gen. Hawley being offered
the war secretaryship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08

oy parade OF any combined demonstration
OF any character, but there were numerous
excursions and games by different societies.
The weather was all that could be desired,
being clear and cool.
A BIG CROWD AT NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, TENN. Sept. labor day
IN this city was celebrated with more en-.
thusiasm than was ever seen before.
Fully 20, 900 people were on the streets to
witness the parade, which was composed of
all the labor unions of this vicinity. The
procession journeyed TO West Side park,
where speeches were made by prominent
labor advocates and politicians
PRINTERS CUT SWELL.
RICHMOND, VA, Sept. Labor day was
celebrated here by the largest parade of
union organizations within its history.
Singular TO relate, there was not q union
band Of music in the line. Typographical
Union No. 1870 carried Off the honors. They
wore white beavers and linen busters, and
carried canes.
KNOxVILLE's PARADE.
KNOXVILLE. TENN, Sept. Tabor day
passed off quietly. In the forenoon about
1000 men, representing twenty labor organ
lzations, paraded the streets. A great dem
onstration was also made at Lake Ottosee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
"a VE7NN W ' VIV III 71TIN9s
ORDERED TO CANADA.
AUsTRIA's MANaUVERs.

The Last Days Bvolutions the Most
Brilliant of the Seriee.
VIENNA, Sept. Tho Austrian army
maneuvers closed to-day. and the EN-
peror of Germany, who had besn watch
ing them, has gone to Munich. accompanied
by Chancellor Won Caprivi.
A drenching rain made the maneuverinR
ground at doepfrit2 extremely heavy to-
day. Nevertheless the days maneu ers were
the most brilliant of the whole series Both
the German and Austrian emperors warmly
commended the conduct OF the officers and
men, especially their marching power.
fighting tactics and steadIness Of fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
DROPPED INTO A LAKE.
The Wife Of Aeronaut Keifer Dyir
Like Her Husband.

The Wife OF Aeronaut Keifer Dying
Like Her Husband
PEORIA, ILL, Sept. 7.-Another onaut
fell into Peoria lake yesterday. This time
it was Nine. Keifcr. wife of the man who
fell into the lake week ago. Nine. Keifer
made the ascension under protest of the
citizens. The wind was blowing over the
lake. but the pluekY little woman sailed
away, and when at hight of 500 feet cut
her parachute loose and dropped, she had
connted on reaching tho Tazewell county
shore, but the parachute did not open
soon enough and she fell into the lake. The
immense crowds on the shore were horri-
fed to see her sink and the big parachute
settle over her. Anticipating repetition of
last Sundays accident, boats were in
waiting and the woman was hshed out.
She still olung to the trapeze bar and was
unconscious. SIZE has not regained con-
seriousness and will probably die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
HAWAII's CRISIS.

An American Man-ofwar Ordered to
Honolulu
WASHINGTON. Sept. 7.-Secretary Tracy
this afternoon issued orders for the United
States steamer Pensacola, now ct San
Francisco, to proceed at once to Honolulu.
The state of affairs at the Hawaiian islands
resulting from the death OF the prince con-
sort is such that the presence there OF an
American man-of-war 10 regarded as neees.
sary to guard American interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
A TRADES UNION ooNeR ass.

over 500 Delegates Present - Burt
Elected President.
NEWCASTLE, Sept. THE trades union
congress opened here this morning. Over
500 delegates were present, representing
about $4,000 British workmen, skilled
and unskilled. Thomas Burt, member of
parliament for Monpheth, Northumber-
land, member of the royal labor commits
sion, wns elected president. He is the son
of coal miner and formerly worked In the
coal pits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
HANGED BY A MASKED MOB.
A Negro Pays the Penalty for as
saulting a White Woman.

A Negro Pays the Penalty for as
saulting White Woman.
W1LMINGToN. n. c., Sept. 7.-On Ssturs
day afternoon last near Garland, a station
on the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail-
road, a negro man assaulted Mrs. V.
R. Peterson, middle-aged white
woman, while she was on her way
to her sons house The negro knocked
Mrs. Peterson down, but her shrieks for
help frightened him off. The man was ar
rested Saturday evening. was identified by
his victim and confessed the crime. He was
kept at Parkersburg under guard Of two
men. The intention was to send him to jail
at Clinton, the county seat, to-day, but last
night about fifty masked meu took him
from the guard, carried him TO the place
where the assault was committed and
hanged him TO a telegraph pole alongside
the road. The negro gave his name as Mc-
Best and said he had been discharged from
the penitentiery about ten days ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
STRUCK BY A STORM.

Twelve Houses Damaged by Light
ming and Lives Reported Lost.
ALLIANCE, o., Sept. THE most de-
structive storm ever known here passed
over the place early yesterday morning.
Twelve houses aud barns were struck by
lightning. The aggregate loss is $50, 900.
TIE electrical display was bewildering in it'd
intensity. 1t is reported that a number OF
lives were lost, but nothing definite can be
learned owing to the damaged condition OF
the taienrnnh and telephone wires
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
CHILE'S NEW REGIME.
Minister Bga1 in Cordial Communica-
ton With 1t,

ton With 1t.
WASHINGTON. Sept. THE department
of state telegraphed to Minister Egan on
Sept that, if a government had been
formed by the congressional party which
was acceptable to the people, that he should
recognize it and open communication with
its head.
To-day the department received tele-
gram from Minister Egan in answer to the
above stating that g provisional government
had been established on Sept. 4, with Jorje
Montt as president, and was universally ac-
cepted by the people; aud that he (Minister
Egan) was in very cordial communication
with it.
Senior Lascano, the Chilean minister, be-
fore leaving Washington. Saturday. Off
cially informed Acting Secretary Wharton
OF the department of state that be was
about to leave Washington for time and
had designated Jorje Asa Burnaga, secre-
tary of the legation, as charge d'affaires.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
A VETERAN OF TaREE WARS.
Death at Mobile of n Surgeon Who Ha,
Seen Much Service.


Seen Much Service.
MOBILE. ALA, Sept. 7.-William A. W.
Spotswood, born in Virginia in 1906 and a
veteran of three wars, died here to-day.
After bis graduation as physician he was
appointed in 1899 to the navy aud served as
post surgeon in Florida during the Seminole
war. He then served on the United States
sloop st. Louis on the coast
Of Peru and was post surgeon in
New York city during and after the cholera
epidemic of 1880. Later he went through
season OF yellow fever at Pensacola, aud
then as feet surgeon served on the coasts of
China and Japan. He was in service next
in the Mexican war and was at the siege Of
Vera Cruz. and was twice wrecked on the
Mexican coast.
SURGEON OF THE coEFEDRRACY.
In January, 1861, he resigned from the
navy and was appointed full surgeon in
the confederate service and stationed at
Richmond. where he remained with distinc-
tion throughout the war. His life was one
OF unusual adventure. He was a man Of
great physical strength and Of fine charac-
ter. His father was Gen. Alexander Spots
wood, aud a much priced relic is a sword OF
elegant workmanship presented in 1889 to
Gen. Spotswood by Gen. Washington as ev.
idence Of the high esteem 10 which his serv-
ices during the revolutionary war were
held
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
AnnraisArs Ramoved.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. Z. - Upon
charges preferred by City Treasurer Wright
the entire board of mercantile appraisers,
Eve in number, were t1-day suspended
from office by Auditor General McCamont.
The district attorney asserts that the evil
dence against them warrants the commence
mept of criminal procesdipgs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
BAVARIA AND rHR KAISER.
The Papers HailinR Bis Coming Vieii
With q Warm Welcome.

The Papers HailinR BIS Coming Visit
With q Warm Welcome.
MUNICH, Sept. 7.-Emperor Williams
coming visit to Bavaria is recognized as an
event Of the first Importance. No German
emperor has been here since 1871. IL 10
hoped that the coming visit will weld closer
than ever the ties uniting Bavaria with the
fatherland. AL the evening papers
here extend hearty welcome Co
the emperor. The AH0euIsine Zeitu,ig
describes the visit as one Of historical
significance and says that as the present
moment it will give fresh and ardent life to
tho loyalty OF Southern Germany. The
NeUesten Ndchrichten greets Emperor
William as the prince protector OF peace,
and says that Bavaria will stand In the
front rank for tho defense of the father
land IN the hour of danger.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
A JOURNALIST JUGGBD.
publication of an Anti-Lottery Law
Decision the Cause.

Publication of On Anti-Lottery Law
Decision the Cause.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. John F.
Cramer of the firm of Craner, Atkins &
Cramer, proprietors Of the Evening WIS
consin, was arrested this morning by the
United States authorities on a charge OF
publishing lottery matter. Arrests OF
other members of the firm will prob
ably follow. The article on which
the prosecution is based is ons copied from
a San Francisco paper attacking the valid
ity of the lottery law. Thus far Peok's Sun
aud the Evening Wisconsin have been
hauled up by the authorities, but as all the
other city papers printed the article Uncle
Sam will have his net fun of newspaper
men before be gets through.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
A PANIC IN A TaEArER.

A Stage Carpenter Torn to Shreds by
a Dynamo.
PARIS, Sept. 7-During the performance
Of "Lakme" at the Opera Comique tonight
the electric lights were suddenly
extinguished. The audience became panic
stricken, but order was soon restored. An
investigation being made it was found that
G stage carpenter had become entangled in
the belts Of the dynamo and had been torn
into ehrods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
Norfolk,s pnhlin Rnlldinp.

WASHINGTON. Sept 7.-The treasury de-
partment has selected as the site OF the new
public building at Norfolk, Va, the prop
erty offered by n. Burruss at the southwest
corner of Atlantic and Plume streets, which
was recommended by the treasury agent.