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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
FORTY MASKED MEN
Attack "A Jail and shoot to JeAth Two
Vicious Criminals.

SEATTLE. WASH, April ll.-Forty mask
ed men broke into the jail here at o'clock
this morning, and shot TO death John Rose
and John Edwards, who were convicted of
the murderOf Hans Fredericksen and his
wife. acout a year ago The men were con
fiued in Jail awaiting new trial. The
murder was committed in cold blood, and
was for the purpose of obtaining. posses
sion of a piece of land on which
Fredericksen was living. Edward Gibben
and George Rose were also charged with
assisting in the murder. Gibben was ac-
Quilted. George Rose was convicted Of
murder in the first degree, but afterwards
escaped Jail The mob overpowered the
taller and going TO the cell where the pris-
oners were confined, riddled their bodies
with bullets. The mob then quietly dis
Dersed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
The Vile Aristocracy.

BELFAST, April IA warrant was re-
Gently issued in this city for the arrcs' oil
Mr. Edward Decooain, Member OF Parlia-
ment fer East Belfast. on the charge OF
having repeatedly committed indecent as
saults on boys. Mr. Dec0bain succeeded
ia making his escape. however,
and disappeared from the country
going. IL is believed, 10 Spain
To-Day another warrant for his arrest was
granted. and efforts will be made 10 take
him into custody - soon IS possible. The
accused mau is prominent member o. INC
institution. being DcputyjGraud Master
for ireland and The son OF " esIs an an
minister He is 81 years OF ase; l.I,il,,s ana nas
been "a member of the House Of Coni'''''''
since ISM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Cardinal Gibbons on the Rights of Labor.

PARIs. April I'm letter Of Cardinal
Gibbons 10 the Count De Nun, which has
appeared IN LcmOndc. this appears
1T may ce difficult indeed to determine
bv law how many hours should constitute
"A DAVIS labor for man, but it IS not difficult
for the authorities 10 fix maximum stand
ard beyond which he should not be ob iged
to work All fair-mnded Legislators will
agree that labor should be 50 restricted as
to allow a reasonable period for bodily r. ST
and fer healthful reaction. Above all, the
Sunday rest should be insisted on. Fer
nothing is more calculated 20 degrade man
and 10 emLitter his days aud 10 crush out
from bis heart the blessed influences OF
Christianity than the desecrati0n Of the
Lords dav bv forced manual labor"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
4 Rich klnntomanIac.

KANSAS CITY, April ll.-Carrie B. BIS
,-1rTb ihe danghter of the wealthy com
,,i-sioY merchant of that name and who
has recently figured here as Kleptoma-
-. waS arrested last night. The firm
ron whom she procured goods under false
pretenses. declined 10 prosecute her out
the grand jury took up tue case ana pen1,
ing its action she was arrested on oehch
" Nlrranl Mr. Ellsworth arrived mere 10
dav TO look CATER his daughter, anu went
80, har. horH
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
New Charters Issued.

Special 7elegrGm 70 ne sunday Rtgtster.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 1.-THE
Continental Coal and Iron Company was
incorporated to-day. The Office will be
kept at this city. Capital $4,000, with the
privilege of increasing it TO 81 100000. The
incorpOrators are Boston men.
The American Endowment Order was
also Incorporated by Massachusetts men
for fraternal and beneficial purposes; office
TO be kept in Charleston. Capital Sl,2OO,
with the privilege of increasing it to $780,
OO0
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Murderer Gives Himself Up

ALBURQuRQUE, n. NJ, April IL Thomas
Kelly. a barber, walked up to policeman
Van Leven, Thursday evening, and an
nounced that he had shot man named
Harvel in Denver Sunday night, and gave
himself up In an interview he said: 81
was lately in the service of the United
States army, being discharged from Troop
l. Sixth cavalry, at Pine Ridge, and came
to Denver and opened barber shop. Sun
day night | and chance acquaintance,
named Allison, were drunk, and becoming
involved in quarrel with pressman
named Marvel, | shot and killed him, and
the same night escaped and came here. |
am willing to return
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Sister.ville Operations.

SpseiGl Telegram 10 he sunday Register.
SIsTERsvuLE, W. Va, April 1.-THE
early summer will be lively about this
place on account of the oil wells that will
20 down. At present arran ngementS are
made for sinking five wells as soon as the
weather will permit.
The well about two miles above here,
which was begun last fall, is down about
200 feet, and has some oil, but is going
deeper Work will be resumed on il in
day or so.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
rn.,er.. Meatner rreaIctIons.

ST. JosEPu, Mo, April ll-Prof. Foster
uaSes the following weather predictions;
NV last letter gave forecasts OF the storm
due 90 cross the continent from the 10Th TO
the 2Oth ON the 2ist the weather will be
VERY uncertain. with probabilities Of an eN-
ira storm wave iu the Rocky-Allegheny
valley no thar time. and In the Eastern
States about the 22d The regular storm
wave viii be due % leave the Pacific coast
about the 23d cross the Rocky-Ailegbeny
yaifer from the 3Sd 10 the 25th. and reach
the Eastern States about the 26th. The
storm will be the most severe on the Pact
5c coast aud in The mountains east OF 1t
about the 22d All this period, 2lSt 10 2bth.
will be very chaugcahe weather. attended
hv bica winds aud sudden changes OF tenn
ucr4turc Following t1ese storm waves
rne weather wi.. be- cool for the time OF
YEAR. with frO~ts in rhe aortaoru lautudes-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
A singular Accident.

MEADvILLE, PA, April ll.-As the Chi
cago vestibule limited express train No. >,
was leaving this city this morning and
passing through the lower freight yards at
a speed of perhaps thirty miles an hour,
the rear truck of the rear sleeper jumped a
frog and instantly killed Edward Haley,
an employe of the Phoenix Iron Works,
who was standing on the steps of switch
engine. on a side track, on his way TO work.
The coach was badly damaged by swinging
into two engines on the side track, but
aside from a severe shaking up the passen
gers were uninjured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
rhev RiddIed the EI.c.

RoNpoUT, N. Y. April 1.-THE Prd''
post 6. \. X appointed a committee 20 I'M
vestigaie the recent Italian outrage al LIE
Fevre Falls. where several Italians em
ploved al the cement quarry ho.sted an
American flag 10 the top Of pole and rid
died il with bullets ia retaliation for The
New Orleans tragedy The Ulster county
veterans are determined, if possible, to
bring these men TO justice. and VIII pro
cure the evidence in the affair and lay il
before the District Attorney.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
nlLo IA TO KiDIoULE


,is., of tbe Latest Hostile Utterances ia
Italy
N.N April IA Rome dispatch
>.,... r.ry body is ou the gu rirr for
aet u tle lta.an-Americau
a..
tlI Crsp has openly stated that
cabinet dare uot make serious
.. redress upon Che United States
-ae Italian people have been held
rIr ov Che vaculatlOu OF the
.ueuf that American utteranCes
r influence iu provoking hostile
confirmed % addition 10 the
Dispatches the Consul General 40
' l.rt aa, sept his Government fully
-. -la editorial expressions OF the
s .1lf city. These are considered
extremely obnoxious In their tone of
0r Ifay's strength, both nava.
A. ..rl Ile caricature which is said
-,. rrgr personal OdenSe 20 King
uueu which q monkey figures,
'' -.rHc ol ,s head and features bear
resemblance rO those of King Hum
t- l.el.ec-4l or Vatican, faction are
have circulated wood cuts OF
- l..r.,, us showing American
r..up- for the QuiriuaL Alto
whatever tle outcome of the dltii-
.ug toward American high
very bitter
urer orders the complica-
contrary effect. The peo-
anticipate that the gates of
paradise are ABOUT 90 bee shut
Iut there is rush 90 get in be-
.rsH.. Hfrs nrs|tr
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Parkersburs Elks.
! T.lscram % Me Sanday Renster.

SpeciGl Telegram % ne Sunday Re0lster.
PARKERsBURG, W VA, April IA
lodge of Elks, Parkersburg, was insti-
tuted last night and to-day in this city.
District Deputy c. E. Tracy and twelve
other Elks Of Wheeling organized the
lodge. The following officers were elected
by the charter members: Exalted Ruler,
Geo. w. Boss; Esteemed Leading knight,
Major w. Simpson; Esteemed Loyal
Knight, Ashby Smith; Esteemed Lecturing
Knight, Mayor G B. Giobens; Secretary,
Henry f. Tully; Treasurer, w. p. Smith ;
Tyler, John Mortimer.
The remaining charter members were in
stalled during the afternoon of to day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Reats Bridge Jumper.

Special Tsie0rGm 20 the Sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, April ll.-One of
the most miraculous escapes from violent
death occurred at the new High School
building, on Seventh street. Edward
Schattuck was working on the scaffold di-
rectlv over the wei hole of the stairway,
when the scafToldiug broke, precipitating
Schattuck 40 feet through the timbers into
the cellar Strange 10 say Schattuck,
when the wOrkmen ran down, expecting TO
find him a lifele>s mass of flesh and broken
bones. was standing on his feet. staring
about His injuries haven't kept him oil
his feet
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Bulcarian murderers Ferreted o ut

SoFrA, April 1.-THE Bulgarian author
tiles have paid a reward of 10000 ilorins 10
a Hungarian. whose name is carefully con
cealed from the public, for his services IN
detecting the murderers OF NJ. Beltcheif.
the Bulgarian Minister OF Finance
1t is believed here that the assassins are
now in the power of NJ StamboulOfi. the
Prime Minister whose life ii is supposed
the murderers were endeavOring 10 take.
when NJ. Beltcheff was shot and killed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Electric Light Contract Epjoinsd

special Telegram to tie sunday Register.
PARKERSBURG, April l1.-Mayor Glib.
bens and the City Council were served
with a notice of injunction to-day, restrain
ing them from completing their contract
with the Thompson Houston Electro
Light Company The action is in chancery,
and IS emitted b. ID. Spillman VS. the
Mayor, City Council, etc. Judge Boreman
set the 18th 10 hear the argument.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Two Fatalities on the b. s o.

SEectdS 4sSep'O'"' ~ ''' 'N"'"S 49,
MARrINsBURG. w. VA, April l.-Wm-
McBee, in the employ of the b. " .. rail
road as inspector Of cars, in this city, was
run over by passenger train to-day and
killed instantly. He leaves family.
Fred Link, brakeman on the b. u o.,
was killed AT Patterson Greek last night
He resided in this city, and his remains
were brought here for interment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
An Arkansas Tragedy.

LITTLE Rock, April IA terrible trag-
edv was enacted last night near Pinnacle
Springs. Nj. :. Good, VINO is charged with
forgery in Nebraska, killed James =. Bax-
ton, a Nebraska officer, who was trying TO
arrest him. Good was afterwards cap
tured by TWO men, He fought like tiger,
and was mortallv wounded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
RrnMns rnrhe Table

ST Louis, Mo, April 1.-The Browns
tn,.ned the tables on Cincinnati to-day and
won hauds-down. Attendance $500. Score:
st Louis .......--..-2 l O-l3
cincinnati. ......1 0 o o o. 3
Hits, ST. Louis. 10; Cincinnati, ;. Er
rors 81. Louis. Is: Cincinnati, >. Earned
rms St Louis. >: Cincinnati. q Umpire,
Davis. Pitchers, McGill and Griffith.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
AInmher Decision.


Spscldi Telegram 20 The sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, April ll.-Judge Guthrie,
of the Kanawha Circuit Court, to-day ap-
pointed receiver in the case of the West
Virginia Tie Company VS.. Nickers, the
ett-Mohler Lumber Company and Cudd
N Forbus to take possession and dispose of
ties cut by the defendants on the land
leased by the West Virginia Tie Company,
and granted an injunction to prevent de
PENDANTS from cutting any more.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Favs Sails for Rome.

New York, April ll.-Baron Fava, the
Italian Minister at Washington. sailed for
Europe this morning on the French steamer
La Gascogne A number OF prominent
Italian citizens, and some of the attaches OF
the italian Consul Office were at the pier 10
see him off He will 20 direct to Rome.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Here is Mystery.

CHICAGO, April l1.-Chairman Nye, Of
the Republican Campaign Committee, has
submitted the evidence which he has gath
cred, in regard to Irregularities at the late
election, TO States Attorney Longenecker,
who says that he will submit il TO the
Grand Jury on Monday for its action. The
names of the persons accused and the exact
nature of the offenses are withheld.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12

HAEr. MICH, April 1.-The disappear
auce of little year old Eddie Lips, has
caused great excitement in this city. He
was one of ten children 20 John Lips, a
German farmer living four miles northeast
of this place Monday afternoon Eddie
went with two older brothers into the bush,
half mile east of the house. where the
BOYS were gathering sap The older boys
worked on opposite sides Of the camp and
each thought the latter was looking after
the little fellow Thus il was that the boy
was really lost two hours before IL became
known. when the two older BOYS reached
the house As dilEgent search as pOssi-
bls was instituted that night and next
morning a general alarm was given. A
large number of neighbOrs joined in the
search but all without avail Yesterday
fully 200 men were on the ground where
the bov was last seen. No trace Of the
child was found, but well defined bear
tracks were seen little way from the camp
going into the swamp. The most tenable
theory is that the bear took the child.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
on NEWS.
situation in the Belmont FieId-What is
Doing at Sistersville.

Special Telegram 10 the sunday REGISTER.
BELMONT. w. VA, April 1.-THE situa-
ton in oil matters remains very much the
same as il has been for week or so. The
rigs, lauks and fixtures damaged by the
floods are with one or two exceptions re
paired or replaced. The production has
materially fallen off and the wells in the
Belmont field proper are pumping.
The mud is drying somewhat and nice
weather may give fresh impetus to the
development of the surrounding territory
The Simpron Oil Company has sold its
lease, property, etc, TO the Duncan Oil
Company, of Pittsburg.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
Kase Rail Yesterday.

LOUISVILLE KY, April l1.-Knell was a
puzzler to Louisville left-handed batters to-
day and they could not touch him. Score
Louisville o , o 0 o. ,
Columbus .........5 > 0 0 o u
Pitchers. Knell and Doran; base hits,
Louisville ). Columbus ;: errors, Louis
vile ,, Columbus 3; umpire, McCullar,
earned runs, Columbus I, Louisville l.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
SWIFT JUSTICE.
HOW IT is DONE IN LAW IN WEST VlR-
GINA.
Sin" Johnson Was Arrested on Tuesday, In
dicted on Wednesday, Tried on Friday, Found
Guilty on Saturday; and for His Crime He
Will Hang-Othsr State News.
SPECIAL Telegram to ne sunday Register.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, April I.-"Sim'
johnson, the negro who committed rape
on Miss Alice Bailey, last Tuesday even
ing, was to-day found guilty in the Grim
inal Court. The jury returned verdict of
guilty with no recommendation as to the
sentence, which under the law is death, un-
less otherwise recommended by the jury.
Johnson will then hang; but sentence has
not yet been pronounced. johnson was ar
rested immediately after the commission of
the crime on Tuesday evening, indicted
Wednesday, tried Friday and found guilty
this morning after the jury had been out
but ten minutes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
RecaIeitant witne..e. Arrested

DUBLIN, April ia host Of crown wit.
nesses against Parnellite disturbers Of the
McCarthyite meeting were arrested al
Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday for refus.
ing 10 attend the Court proceedings. The
arrested witnesses include clergvmeu
poor law guardians, the coroner. and Nh
Tully, editor Of the Roscommon Herald.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
watson and Ziun sentenced.

sDsc7Gi fslsGrRHs 90 ne sunday hegtSs|-
C1ARKsPrRG. w. Va. April IL Watson
and linn of Preston county, were convict
ed 10 dav of roobiug the mail. The former
was sentenced 70 TWO years in the peniJen-
tlarv and the latter to TWO years IN the ke-
form School. and both were fined Sl,OOO
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12

DExNtSoN. TEXAS, April 1l.-At a negro
dance last night. given ~ the Finch settle
ment. North COLDER Station, l. 7. Pike
Morris was stabbed 10 death by "A Cherokee
Indian named williamson Whisky was
nj the bottom of the trouble. Williamson
eScappd
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12

BAlr,uonr. April lll;lIIosia, llmI5es 9'fIei0a aied
steel corPa.a:y,;i q Court r.i3a SO today a,k
petition IN tl'e1lS ,eiver be appointed for the
inr that " and Eastern Shore railroad
BdliiHoi,1' nv = lleges ,L-- .lo railroad owes
rae .,eel so,Iiii rails to the amount Of $4,000
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
state Republican League.

spse,al Ist,gram 70 tes sunday Hsyi'''f.
PARGERsBrRG, W. VA, April ll.-Ihe
State Republican League OF Cluos eiecteo
John = Burdette. oi Charleston res
Genf. and II. \. Alexander. of tins city,
Secretary. Twenty delegates 70 the Ma
lonal LeagueSJ Cincinnati were appointed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12

CHICAGO. April ll.-ln view Of the fact
tha, the Minnesd2a State Senate has pass
ed the anti-tights Dill. the McCaull Opera
company has cancelled its dates there
Manager Avery to-day telegraphed 70 -
Paul, No tights, no show"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
suroeatedby Gas.

MILWAUKEE, Apri, 1l.-Mr- and Mrs
Christian PresusS, aged - and s3 respect
lively. we're suffocated by coal gas at t@nelr @
nome in Waukesha They. had not oee9
SEN since Tuesday. The old man expired
soon after the discovery last night
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
The Utori. l..s,ter.

LONDON, April lit was announced to-
dav that up to date there had been received
the bodies of 45l OF the passengers OF the
British steamer Utopia, leaving "a victims
uuaccOunted for.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
The Kentucky Cou.tltutio.a.l Convention

Lori-yiLLE. Ky, April 1.-THE Ken
tucSv Constitutional Convention to-day
completed the constitution to ue offered
aud ad iouruci 10 has cost the State about
S2oo,C0n, aud has made very many changes
la the Fundamental laws of h. State.
some OF these are recognized as wise, but
macy are untried aad considered of uucer-
tain benefit On account of The latter the
new constitution will be opposed by many
strong public men and may be rejected by
the people when voted upon in August.
/ The convention was in session l99 days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12
A PRIZE FIGHT
BY Two Young Men For the Affections of
lady.

PUrsBURG, April 1.-Two young men,
wei. known m lower Allegheny, are des-
perately in love with the same girl.
The Young lady In question admires both
young men. but was at a loss 10 know
which one OF the two 70 choose. The two
young men have had frequent quarrels on
several occasions, and q challenge TO fight
with bare knucklcs To "a finish was ac-
cepted. 10 being agreed that the winner
was 90 DE the choice of the lady. The fore
part o. this week the young men met in the
stable of Ligget's steel works and fought a
number of rounds that would envy John
l.. Sullivan To is now understood that the
Young lady intends 20 marry the winner.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-12

specie, Tslegram 70 ne Ssndiy Register.
PARKERsBURG, April ll.-Michael Brad,
lev. an Old cltizen OF the East End ieII
intO cellar on Seventh street ana otoAe
three rims His condition is critical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-20
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The repairs to Christ Church have been COM
menced, snd the congregation Ct that church now
attend services at tie lecture room.
Mr.. ". b. Smith has eold to Mr.. Henry Green
tho frame buildings on the east side OF Alfred
street, south of Per dleton, for So 600.
The remains OF Gen. B. F. Kelley were brought
from Oakland, Nd, to Arlington yesterday even
ing and inferred near the grave Of Ger. ehe1idan.
number Of persons left here to-day for Lex
ington to attend the unwilling ceremonies OF the
Jackson monument. Others will leave here to-
night.
Four colored men convicted OF hoLsebreakipg,
| larceny, &c, in the Corporation Court last week
will be taken to the penitentiary at Richmond to-
| morrow.
Extensive repsirs are being m lde to the Syns-
gogue on Washington street The building will
be reprinted within and without and otherwise
| improved.
| A fight took place near st. Esaph Junction last
| night between number OF country people daring
which, it is reported to-dsy, ono man was shot in
the neck by another named Petty.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. Geo. B. Hill
died at Amissvile, Rappahannock county, yester-
day Of ]ocbjaw which was caused by tho animal
sticking nail in its foot in this city about two
weeks ago.
Tho funeral Of the late Orlando Nightingale
took place yesterday evening from his late resi-
dence. on south Patrick street, and was largely
attended. A number Of the police force attended
the funeral.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad has es
tablished telegraph office at Montpelier, open
day and night. This is tho hallway point be-
tween Alexandria and Jyncbb1rg, and the local
freights stay there over night
The Dramatic Association OF the Young Mems
Sodslity Lyceum have chosen "Tho Ticket-of-
Leave Man. which they will produce early in
autumn. All The members are requested to DO
present at the meeting tomorrow night, as i'm
portant business is to be transacted.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have for sale in market to-
morrow fine lot Of salt water croskers, tailors
and trout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-20
THEC 4 O CANAL-Ths CheBapeake

THEC. & o. CANAL.-The Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal is now open fer transportation
from Cumbsrland to Willismsport and boats from
Cumberland find the canal fairly navigate.
Those heavily ladened experience some difficulty
in shallow places. Friday evening three bosts
loaded with coal arrived at Williamsport, from
Cumberland, having been two years and two
months on the way. These boats were caught by
the flood near the tunnel, and had been high and
dry ever since 1889. Repairs upon the canal
from Wiliamsport to Georgetown are being pushed
rapidly, 81 boats will be run to Rock Greek with.
In q month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-20

MIDNIGHT SERENADE.-The nelghbor-
hood of the corner OF st. Assph and Queen
streets, is up In arms and complaints are
loud and long, by reason of q violin serenade
given gratuitousIy, shortly afser twelve
O'Clock last night, by some one who bad
evidently been on one of the Sunday excur-
elous or else was non compos mentis. His
their execution horrible. Sleep WIS ban
ished In that section and bitter imprecaiions
were hurled at the dlsiurber OF the mid
night peace.