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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
my COULDN'T AGREE.
!, ware Once Divorced, but She
= Married Again
? HER CHILDRENS SAKE.
3. hand Objected Is Her Alleged E1traVa-
40, Hsr 10 Deaih, ard Then Blew
IN, lis Own BrSins-A Very SAd
Trsg,dy-Hs was q
Count

-, KAs.. September s.-one OF
I~,,t terrible tragedies occurred in
.,,s This morning at half past seven
.y A German named Gustav Ber-
ia his wife, johanna, were seated
..s,r breakfast with their three chill
bovs aged 4, 6 and S years. The
.,r5 and wife had been quarreling
saturday over some rent paid TO
The wife wished a dollar to buy
clothing for one Of the boys. The
,,rd did not wish her to spend the
v for the purpose and threatened
I'M bis wife, who in fear, ran from
5,,inr room out upon the porch.
5usbsnd rushed for his revolver,
rsd his wife out Of doors and shot
.,br3urh the back, killing her in
Nv He then turned the pistol upon
.-.s'faui blew out mis- brains.
r.r,ar smigrated from Germany TO
!. (. -,tarwards coming TO this country
..,, ten wears ago. He had liven in
-,,ssa for six years, and owned three
Ear houses besides the one ne oc-
Med. The couple had been divorced
4 we're remarked in Topeka about
,5 year ago.
g.reer was German Count, 46 years
lace His wife was 20. She was re-
.rsablv pretty. She came TO this
rn,ry ten years ago to marry the man
h, murdered her this morning. Ber-
sr was in good circumstances.
Two wears ago he beat his wife un-
sr,ifpily because Of alleged extrava-
,r,e. and she obtained q divorce. Six
gr,bs later she was taken sick and the
tepding physicians advised her TO re-
,rry Berger and rear their children.
3 Que of her neigh5ors she said at that
rs. II will marry aim again and live
INV children though he kills me"
The neighbors say that Mrs. Berger
p, economical, but wanted her children
dress as we'll as those Of her neigh
--s Her husband aad no bad habits
-this tem6er was ungovernable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
Powers-Broun.
SPECIAL Telegram to ths Register.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, September g.
Mr.. Philip S. Powers, of Richmond,
Va, and Miss Conway Broun, daughter
OF Major Thomas L. Brown, were
united in marriage at st. Johns Epis-
copal church tonight. Rev. Bishop
Peterkin performed the ceremony, as
sisted by the Rector, Rev. r. ID. Roller.
The wedding was a very elaborate one,
the dressing being very elegant and the
attendants numbering fourteen couples.
An elegant reception followed. The
bride and groom are prominent society
people. They left tonight for their
home in Richmond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Historian of the Exposition-The MIN
ing Department.

The Historian of the EXpOsition-The MIN
ing Department.
CHICAGO, September S.-The National
Commission resumed its sessions this
morning. Commissioner Martindale, OF
Indiana, presented resolution for the
appointment OF historian of the Fair. 1t
was referred to the Committee on Ju-
dietary, with instructions to report what
salary should be paid to that
official. The President then an
nouoced the members of the
standing committee. Among them are:
Commissioners j. w. St. Clair, Of West
Virginia; Allen, of North Carolina;
Woodside, of Pennsylvania; Jones, OF
Missouri; Ritchie, of Ohio, and Harris,
of Virginia.
Decidedly the most important meet
ing OF the Worlds Fair National Com
miSSioners yet held was concluded this
afternoon with significant action
regarding the mines and mining
department. The mining committee OF
the CeVPjssj9nO cQRsiStH0hS SiFF&ssfkas FF&saks Ts' as a
practical expert. This committee
adopted flattering resolution conErat-
ulatiug Director General Davis on the
appointment of Chief Skiff and
pledging their individual and united
assistance to make the department
success. The action, 1t
is understood, insures solid backing
of resources reaching we'll up into the
millions. During the discussion it was
declared that if Commissioner Skiff'S
plans are carried out on the broad plan
he has inaugurated, the mining exhibit
will not only be the most instructive,
but the most magnificent and interest
ing the world has ever seen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
Spirtz-Rauch.
SpeefaL telegram to TIE REGISTER.

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, September 8.
Mr.. David Spirtz, prominent Hebrew
OF Cincinnati, and Miss Carrie Rauch,
the beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter of Mr.. C.. NJ. Rauch, Of this city,
were married last night at Progress
Club Hall in this city. Rabbi Levi, OF
Cincinnati, performed the ceremony.
Quite large number of friends and
relatives of the bride and groom were
present from Cincinnati, Baltimore and
other cities. The marriage cere-
mony was performed about nine
O'Clock, after which followed an
elaborate dinner. The presents were
many and very handsome. The dancing
and festivities were continued during
the night and the bridal couple left this
morning for Cincinnati where they will
hereafter make their homes. The
friends of the happy couple wish them
long life and continued happiness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
LAST DAYS OF PoMPETI.
Need a Kindergarten.

COLUMBUS, o., September s.-A mock
election held here last evening under
the auspices of the Board Of Elections,
to enable voters to familIarize them
selves with the requirements OF the
Australian ballot law gave the startling
result that 10 per cent, OF those voting
made mistakes that would practically
disfranchise them in regular election,
and those who voted belonged 10 the
more intelligent classes, too. A cam
paign of education in the new law IS
plainly q necessity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
Rpro,ar. ON the Island.

About quarter TO twelve o'clock last
night, Mr.. Elwood Hughes heard some
person IN his residence at the corner OF
South Broadway and Ohio streets, and
locking out OF the window saw light
shining from the cellar. He sent for
the police Oflicers Lukens and Nc
Nicolls responded. They made a
thorough search Of the premises but
failed to find anybody or any evidence
1hat robbers had been I'm the house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09

dent John Mcclure, asking that Council
consider the matter OF granting them u
little more land at the foot of Twelfth
street, In order that they may not be
compelled 10 locate their station else
where. The communication was re-
ferred to the committees on railroads,
streets, alleys, grades and wharves.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09

PAPERs granting power OF attorney 20
George Wise for the Wheeling and Con-
nellsville Railroad, and 10 George Caddle
for the Star Building Association. were
left for record in Clerk Hooks Office yes
terday.
FRANK LoEFFLER, a four-year-old lad,
who lives In the Eighth ward strayed out 70
Fourteenth street yesterda sBA pus Ataken
TO the City Building, when he was aftss-
ward secured by his parents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
Ritohie county Fair.
sp.ial zsLeararn % tAs R.asstsr.

ELLESBoEo, w. VA. September s.
The Richie county fair opened to-day,
with good prospects of being success
full. The exhibits are unusually good.
The feature to-day was a local ball
game between the Harrisville and Beach
Grove clubs, resulting In q score OF Is
to In favor of Harrisville. To-mor-
row and next dag promises to be big
ones.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
senator Kenna.s Health

Special Telegram 70 tas he0tstT.
WASHINGTON, September s.-Senator
Kenna arrived in Washington from Red
sulphur to-day. He is here TO put his
children at school, and will remain only
two or three days. His health is great
ly improved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
MnI Have 30 OpposLtIou.
sp,essl T,Eeoraru 10 IRE REGISTER.

optctaI 4 IeIegTaf7stV % tlze Ise9Est".
COLUMBUS, o., September s.-Ex-Con-
gresham S. s. Yoder, of Lima, who
passed through here to-day on his way
home from Washington, said he would
have no opposition for Sergeant-at-Arms
OF the next National House Of Repre-
sentatiVes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09

PARrs, TEXAS, September s.-Tom
Britton fell on o carrier 10 saw mill.
The saw struck him Just at the juno
tion of the neck and shoulders, and
split his body wide open lengthwise, one
arm, one half the trunk and one leg,
being thrown on the other side Of the
saw.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
An Ingenious west virginIan.

SPECIAL Telegram to ns Register
WASHINGTON, d. c., September s.-A
patent was granted to-day to Harry c..
Burdette, of Martinsburg, w. Va, for a
car coupler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
wsstern union Dividend.

New York, September s.-The West
ern Union Executive Committee to-day
recommended the payment o. the regu-
lar quarterly dividend Of IA per cent.
payable october Is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
Emperor william enthusiastically Re
ceived.

MUNICH, September s.-The Emperor
of Germany, upon his arrival here last
night from the scene Of the Austrian
Army maneuvres, was received with the
utmost enthusiasm and respect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-09
eadsman CiarksOn May succeed Proctor.
IBsclQt ISle0rQsa 20 ne RsOtster.

I -l1911 NIllI HeuII MY otlNNNotH = = -
p'e'0I telegram 70 ne Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c. September s.
dc suggestion Of Mr.. Elkin's name in
o1nectiOn with the succession 10 Mr..
rector in the Cabinet has met with
ouslderable opposition. Though IL is
4'a that the President would like TO
Oaor him with the appointment, 1t is
aored to-day that the opposition Is
u9clent to prevent his appointment
~ tnat gentleman, j. S. Clarkson. will
'O0&oly go into the Cabinet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01

Mountain. l asked him what he did with his
hat and he replied that he lost 1t In Seattle anu
stole the cap from drunk.
We met Ben Stretch and Baker on the sfesuc
on their way from Maple Valley and TOOK the
prisoner to the Bellevue hotel This was about
clock, and az $50 We received word inat tns
miners were talking about lynehIns, SO we toox
NoTdstrom secretly from the house ana placeo
him In a cabin in the woods, where ne was
guarded by three men named Roberts, BLOCK
and striebel. and myself At IL O'Clock yester-
day he was taken back to the hotel. sherin
Woolery arrived on the train from Seattle and
at 55 O'Clock we all started for Seattle with the
prisoner.
During the morning Deputy Mcdonald TOOK
the black cap worn by Nordstrom to Thomas
LinGsley's house. All the family recognized II
as being the property OF James Ismey, who ives
in section 8. township %, range 9 east, ana IN
direct lire one-half mile from Mason's house,
where the killing took place. One OF the child
rem told how the cap was burned, and pointed
to patch which had been sewed on. On the
way to Gilman Nordstrom stated that he lost MS
hat on the Renton road, 800 yards from John
Reenwalds cabin, and went into the CABIN
and found the cap.
The two conflicting stories about the hat Will
cause Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald to leave for
Cedar Mountain this morning to hunt Tor Nord-
strorns hat, which is believed to be some
where between James Ismey's and Mason's
houses. should it be found Sheriff Wooiery
says the chain of evidence will be conclusive
against Nordstrom.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The Park Board Urges Its Amendment
Street Grades.

The Park Board Urges Its Amendment
Street Grades.
Eight delegates were present when President
Jones called to order. Three more members
came in during the session.
The corporation counsel submitted a report
upon the petition of Watson C. Squire for the
grading of the streets in Squire Park addition
The grading has been delayed for several
months on a technicality, and the residents of
the addition are clamoring for the work to be
done The clerk was instructed TO furnish the
corporation counsel with list of all the plats
approved since the life OF the present council
petition for the lighting OF Thirteenth street
was referred to the street light committee.
The board of public works submitted the bids
offered in the matter of the purchase of lot for
an engine-house in the vicinity OF the Renton
addition. On motion OF Mr. Bagley the bids
were referred to a committee consisting of
Messrs Haniord, Davis and Shipley.
Mr.. Bagley moved q reconsideration OF the
proposed amendment of the matter relative to
the park commissioners. He thsn introduced
an amendment requiring any action taken by
the PARK commissioners to be ratified by the
city council. The amendment was voted down
after considerable discussion, and it was agreed
to decide the authority OF the park commission
by putting the question TO a vote OF the people.
An ordinance for the grading of Franklin
street was adopted.
The house eoncurred in joint resolution
granting the corporation counsel assistance in
preparing an ordinance to refund the citys in.
debtedness.
The board OF alderman joint resolution auth
orizing a rebate OF per cent. on city taxes
was referred 20 a comm ittee.
The bill of Captain Kent of 800 10 Tor reim-
bursement for money spent while on the police
force was referred TO the claims committee
An ordinance appropriating $4,000 to Benezette
Williams in full payment for his services as
engineer in locating and perfecting u sewer sys-
TEN, was passed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01
BREVITIES.

Come to the "Deestrct SKule" at Market
street Baptist church tonight.
Seattle Stock Exchange at IL O'clock. See ad-
vertisement in financial column.
license to wed was issued yesterday for W.
T. Hoeomb and Amy s. Gilbert, of Seattle
There were filed with the clerk of the superior
court during the month OF November 1876 new
suits.
There were filed with the county auditor dur
ing the month OF November COS deeds, the con-
siderations aggregatng 1870, 4945 5, an average
of s., 377.S2.
The Ministerial Association did not meet yes
terday. owing TO the stormy weather, which
made it extremely disagreeable for many of the
members to come out.
Richard Lee aud Ed Kay were arrested last
evening on complaint OF secondhan store
keeper, who charged them with the larceny of
several carpenters steel bits
An alarm from box %. at Gas o'clock last
night. was for slight blaze in the house of F.
Piummer on Third street, caused by an over
turned lamp, Damage trifiing.
VI. NJ, Young arrested last evening on
complaint of Waterman at the Seattle Lake
Shore & Eastern Railway Company's depot, who
charged him with petty larceny.
All those who called yesterday and were un-
able TO secure the premium map may now be
supplied, as large shipment OF maps arrived
tate yesterday evening" Oait RI the puhlicatlou
Office OF the PoSr IN ELLIGENCER and examine
the map.
There is registered letter at police headquar-
tiers Tor A. /. simmons, which sent in care
of the chief of police. The letter is from sim
mons sister, Miss Bessie simmons, OF The
Da.les, Oregon, who stated in a letter 10 The
chief that she did not know her brothers adj
dress.
Auditor Twichell will turn over to Treasurer
Phelps today two OF the corrected assessment
rolls. One of the rolls is II record of personal
property, and the other is record Of property
not included IN school district No. l. Just ms
soon each individual roll is com pletcd il
Will be turned over 10 the treasurer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01

the call of the chair and by two-thirds vote at
the next session reconsider our action.
ar. bagiey expressed IL o weli-sustained
axiom OF law that the acts of an executive act
ing under color of authority were binding.
lney would be recognized in any court OF law
Mr.. Muldoon read the charter TO show that the
course OF the council was Enthusiastically correct.
The resignation being outside OF the three
months limit special election was necessary.
Until that election the presiden. of the board OF
aldermen is the acting mayor
Mr.. Wilcox-An acting mayor is one who acts
Tor another. There is no mayor, therefore there
can be no acting mayor
Mr.. Ingraham said nobody would deny that
Mr.. Hall was acting mayor now, because there
was certainly vacancy.
''The mayor has resigned remarked Bo-
gardus. There are plenty here TO take bis
place. There was nothing more to do than ad-
joUrn'
The motion was put, and amidst a scene OF
great excitement the assembly broke UP, gather
ing into groups and earnestly aud excitedly de-
batting the extraordinary events OF the night.
The aldermen went once more into conclave,
and Mr.. Hall received congratulations, he
was conceded to be the acting mayor.
Il move that Alderman Miller be by aecla-
nation chosen president of this board" said
Wilcox.
Bogardus seconded the motion, and Miller was
declared elected.
President Hall resigned the gavel to his sue
eessor Alderman Snyder escorting the new
presiding officer 10 the chair
The last scene, after President Miller had de-
elared the board adjourned till next Monday
night, was a general Handwriting, in which
Acting Mayor Hall and President Miller were
the prominent actors
Mayor White was seen last night at his resi-
dence by a PosT-INTELLrGEEcER reporter, bat
had little to say concerning his resignation.
'The reason for my action, said he, sis i'll
health. have not been at all well for months,
and / feel that my health is of more importance
than the duty owe the city. l am troubled
not only with my lungs. but with ca.arrh. and
need treatment and change of climate expect
TO leave soon Tor an extended absence from
seattle. shall go first to California and remain
there for some time. Afterwards shall prob
ably visit Hot Springs, Ark, where have been
before for catarrhal trouble"
Judge Jacobs was at his residence last
night, and after being informed of the event,
was asked his opinion to the legal status of
Mr. Hall as acting mayor Judge Jacobs did
not have copy of the charter with him, and
declined to be quoted as speaking authori-
tatiyely
al have no doubt, however" be said, "from
my recollection of the charters provisions, that
the president of the board OF aldermen becomes
at once the acting mayor on the resignation of
the mayor, and until a successor 10 appointed or
elected all his acts will be valid"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01
THE MORAN FOUNDRY STRIKE.
Iron Molders Seeking to Bring About q
Settlement.

Joseph #. Valentine, second vice president of
the Iron Molders' International Union, arrived
III the city Sunday for the purpose of endeavor-
ing to bring about an understanding between
the local union and Moran Bros, in whose
foundry strike inaugurated about two
years ago and has never been settled as far as
the union is concerned
Mr. Valentine called on Moran Bros yester-
day morning and arranged TO have a committee
nom the local union call on them within the
next day or so with view to bringing about an
agreement whereby union men will again be
employed in the shop He then left for Victoria,
where he was TO address a meeting of molders
last night From there he goes to Vancouver
today, and then returns to Seattle Wednesday to
conclude the agreement with Moran Bros. If
possible. From here Mr.. Valentine gees to
Butte City, Mont. He was the principal leader
in the great strike OF moders in San Francisco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01

Statements Made by Returning LaboreF
List of Laborers from Seattle.

List of Laborers from Seattle.
Workmen from Seattle who were at Eagle
Gorge when the landslide occurred there last
week have returned TO this city, and they seem
of the opinion that the loss of life in the acct
dent is greater than generally believed. Four
gangs were sent from here by C. G. Bradford,
who succeeds Bennett L. Byers in their employ
ment agency. Some of the men who were ad-
vanced money by Charles Mccormick, who runs
the Reception saloon, on Railroad avenue, have
told him that all of the last gang of seventeen
who went out were killed. They were working
close under the bank when the disaster oc-
Cured. Bradford yesterday furnished the fol-
lowing list of the men who went from here
The first gang, which left on November 10, con-
sisted of: f. Erickson, A. Crossman, N. Ander-
son, NJ. McGregor, r. Harrison, AL Peterson p
Flack, c. Linquist, A Erickson, T. C. Brown,
Godery, J. Hendriekson, G. Erickson, J. Lund
and Z. Harrison.
The second gang. which started on the day
following, included J. Felson, ]. Miller, ].
Davis, c. Anderson, A. Johnson, H. Peterson,
]. Hedand, W. Downing, A. Erickson, r. Cor
man, Schlesing, r. Middlenhori, Holm P.
King, j. Johnson. G. Folsing, J. Hilson,
Herbskr. Tannagm, James Carr, NJ. Foley, F.
Halse, o. Olson, ]. Oebrka and Fl. Quante
The third party went November 81 They
were: ]. Wilson, D. Walker R. Gibson, J. Sea-
lander, ]. Hobson, Mclean, d. Mclean, /.
Anderson, A. Carlson, G. Ludwick A. Rick C.
schmale, c. Johnson, p. Obery and George
Wilson.
The last gang set out two days later The
members were: W. English, A. Erickson, P.
Wagner, II. Gilbertson, Samson, B. jackson.
Murphy, G. c. Smith, s. Hmm, c. Nelson, J.
Fost, T. Peterson, ID. Ogilve, D. Campbell, j.
II. Wallace, G. K. Bendick and John smith
Mr.. Bradford says he has received word that
A. Erickson OF the first gang, schlesing of the
second and Mclean of the third were certainly
killed ana that the blankets of the fourth
gang are lying in the cabins, showing that the
men have disappeared. He says that as a rail-
road man usual takes his blankets with him
the chances are that the men are dead. He
also makes the statement that several of the
first gang had refused 10 work under the over.
hanging bank