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, 1891-10-14
FEARFUL ENDING.
DIR. Joseph Benson burned TO Deaf
in the Casper jan.
Denver News

CASPER, Wyo., Oct. l2--The county
Jail at this place burned down about 4
O'Clock this morning, and Its one occu-
pant, DR.. Joseph Benson was burned To
death. The doctor has been on a pro-
tracted spree for the past sixty DAYS, and
has been arrested several times during
that period and was placed in jail. He
was a physician in charge OF Diethoff
Kramofft, who was shot by Virgil Turner
near here about two weeks ago, and last
night he got on a big drunk and it was
feared he would do something desperate,
and perhaps kill his patient, SO he was
arrested and put In Jail.
The jail was a frame building 10 a re-
mote part of the town, and it is pre-
sumed that he set it on fire in order to
burn his way out. as upon former
occasions when incarcerated be would cry
out fire and help, as a means to be let out.
80 hat when he repeated this cry early
this morning no attention was paid to
him, until the building was in flames, and
it was too late to save his lille. He was
burned beyond recognition.
DR.. Benson was 81 years of age, and
has been a noted character in Wyoming
and Montana for the past fifteen years.
though his history is mixed. 1t is shrouded
in mystery.
His true name was Joseph Z. Riley,
and he has a brother, a lawyer, some-
where near Boston. He was an army
surgeon at Fort Robinson several years
ago and spent a number OF years in and
around Miles City, Mont.
When on his frequent sprces. he gave
various reasons for having changed his
name. One was that he had been ordained
a Catholic priest, but was silenced on
account Of drink, aud often when in his
room at night drunk. he would chant the
service OF high mass with all the
solemnity of the priest on the altar. At
other times he claimed he killed a man
near Harrington, Mass, and was
sentenced to fifteen years in the state
prlson, but through the assistance of his
brother, he escaped in a baker wagon. He
was a fine surgeon and a man of brilliant
attainments, but he could not overcome
his appetite for strong drink.
, 1891-10-14
BRING 1T TO A HEAD.

The city council should not stand upon
ceremony in bringing the yiaduct matter
to an immediate issue with the street car
company. The extra cost to the city for
LAYING the double car tracks across the
yiaduct was 81 ,S9s. 33. Under the ordi-
nance the FIRST company to avail itself OF
the privileges of these tracks was to pay
the city the amount OF its outlay. AT a
council meeting held the middle o. Au-
gust Mr.. Kent asked that the street car
company be granted the privilege of cross
ing the viaduct until such times as the
directors of the company could be COM
municated with aud a satisfactory ar
rangement entered into between the COM
pany and city. This request was granted,
on motion Of Mr.. Bond, provided the
street car company before the next egu
lar meeting submitted a proposition with
relation to the matter.
Since that date the company has been
running its cars across the viaduct, but
instead Of submitting a proposition a re-
quest was made by the officials that a
committee of the city council meet a like
number of representatives of the street
car company with the object OF agreeing
upon a proposition to be submitted to
the city council. As its committee the
council selected the street and alley com
mittee, OF which Henry Harrington is
chairman. The matter has been hanging
FIRE ever since simply because the street
car officials have been ~dillydallying and
apparently indisposed to make any ad-
vance movement. The affair has drawn
out some formal correspondence. As it
now stands the committee has asked for
a definite proposition to submit to the
council. To this communication the com
PAW has not condescended to reply and
so the matter rests.
Some members OF the city council hest
tate to bring the matter to an issue.
They say that while negotiations were in
progress Senator Warren telegraphed
from the East to entirely withdraw the
cars from the streets in the event that the
ordinance in relation to the passage over
the viaduct was enforced. A fear that
this threat will be carried into execution
is alleged as the cause tor delay in taking
definite action on the part of the city
council,
If the car company is 20 disposed il
should be cheeriully permitted to with
draw its cars from the city streets. 1t
will thereby forfeit its franchise, and that
should be worth something. 1t did mt
cost the company anything in the first
place, but the city may realize something
from it through granting 1t to another
company. The Cheyenne street car com
pany is only assessed a nominal sum by
the city and pays taxes on about ten cents
on the dollar Of its possessions. This
should be enough without placing the
costly Central avenue viaduct at its dispo-
sal free of charge, and we believe the tax
payers of this own would almost unani-
mously sustain the council in proceeding
at once to a settlement of the matter nov
at issue.
, 1891-10-14
Great Fruit Country.

Delegate @. II. McHenry, en- route
from Junction CITY, N. NJ. to Sioux
City, was seen tor a moment on the
Omaha train yesterday evening. Mr..
McHenry had some fine specimens Of
luscious fruit, which was raised in the
Williams and Mchenry orchards, in San
Juan county, New Mexico. A sample
pear, peach and apple measured respect
lively ia, 10 and lot inches in circum-
ference each. Mr.. McHenry says he halls
from the finest fruit country in the world.
That the only thing needed there is CAPT
tai for the promotion Of irrigation.
, 1891-10-14
The Yield of Banner Flat.

A Banner correspondent of the Sheri'
dan Post says that Al, 900 bushels OF grain
was the yield of the fat this season.
Oats yielded fifty bushels to the acre and
some fields of wheat the same. The
average weight OF the oats was forty-two
and a half pounds to the bushel and of
wheat sixty.six pounds. A Mr.. Storey
raised l16 bushels of oats on one acre and
lost a key Of beer by the returns.
, 1891-10-14
Not the Man with the wh,skers.

An individual who said he had been on
a protracted spree told in Colorado City,
Colo, the other Gay that he was the man
with the whiskers, tho liberator of Park
son and Miller. Sheriff Kelley made a
flying trip to Colorado and wired back
yesterday that the man had been cap
tured in Pueblo but was not Curley the
deli yerer-
, 1891-10-14

Articles Of incorporation of the First
Congregations church of Rock Springs
have been filed with the secretary of state,
The Association is composed of members
and las no capital stock. The trustees
for the first year are: John Clarke. A.
Ellsworth, James MaDill, William Ace
and III. A. Smith.
, 1891-10-14
REAL ESTATE.

Deeds for these transfers have been
fled for record at the Office OF the county
clerk:
Theo. W. Chaffee and wife to
Hillsdale Land & Cattle Co.,
north halt of the southeast
quarter and north half of south
west quarter of section SO. town
ship Is. north Of range "a, 100
l
Theo. V. Stoker and wife to Thee.
@. Dickson, lot 4, in block 4l6... 5000
James B. Shepherd to Jay Il.
Adams, lot l, IN block 9, Bur-
lington Heights addiuon-....... $50
James K. Whitehead, Sr. to Ed
ward c. David, 100 acres in sec
ton l, township Is. north of
range ]
, 1891-10-14
The Old Durant Engine.

Superintendent O'Hearne says the old
Durant engine may as well be taken out
of the shops, as to repair it here will cost
more than it is worth. A fireman sug-
gested last night that it be ''hauled out on
the dumps where it belongs"
, 1891-10-14

he has recently HARLE EBERHARDT.
played in Kansas City for the champion.
ship OF the southwest, but was defeated by
Nh. Cravens. Mr.. Bredin surprised the
Kansas City people by plsyinga whirlwind
kind of a game, and also by his use of the
Lawford stroke.
, 1891-10-14

Eberhardt Bros,
by which name
they are Familiarity
known, are promi-
nent young men
In active and sue.
cessful business 4.
Salina, Kansas.
Each is an excel
lent singles S"
player, and as a
team they hsv.
won a fine reputa-
ton. Mr.. Charles
Eberhardt was tn,
e IN a to
whom was award.
, 1891-10-14

THIS much must be admitted: While
Senator Warren is Ralivanting over the
state patching up his political fences, SEN
atoF Carey stays at home working like a
hired man to improve his city property.
, 1891-10-14
FAIR WOMEN.

All bright, beautiful and fascinating
are made more charming BY the
artistic use of Wisdom's famous Rober-
tine. 1t enlivens the most regular beauty
by adding freshness, purity and brilliancy
to the complexion.
, 1891-10-14
KANSAS TENNIS CHAMPIONS.

Good Work In the Courts by j. w. II.
Bredin and the Eberhsrdt Brothers
John ]. and Charles Eberhardt were re-
cent winners of the championship in
doubles" at the meeting of the Kansas
State Tennis league held in Wichita. The
, 1891-10-14

ed a special prize for the most graceful
playing.
At the same time and place j. W. H.
Bredin was winner of the first prize in
singles"
Mr.. Bredin is a citizen of Runnymeade,
Kan, an English colony organized and
, 1891-10-14

managed by Mr..
Turnler, whose idea
is TO bring to Kansas
the younger SONS OF
English gentlemen
and teach them tn
art OF farming. All
athletic games ar.
practiced by thes,
, 1891-10-14

Go to Germania Hall if you want a
good. pure and undulterated 5.year-old
Stonewall whiskey $1.00 per quart.
, 1891-10-14

All kinds of Job Printing neatly and
promptly executed at the Leader Office.
, 1891-10-14

J. ]. EBERHARDT.
young men, and
Mr.. Bredin has in
this way gained the
strength which won
for him the a
pionship of
, 1891-10-14

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives g. Histori
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
IGNATIUs vs.. NEWTON.
An Effort Has Been Started to Discipline
the Monk


New YORK. April 2l.-Father Igna-
thus charges Of heresy against the Rev.
Heber Newton were actively discussed
yesterday, and friends OF Mr.. Newton
are understood to be at work trying to
secure revocation OF the Bishops
license to preach, that being about the
only punishment that can be adpinis-
tered to the monk for his bold utter
ances. II his license were revoked
Father Ignatius could no longer preach
in churches.
A prominent clergyman limited that a
meeting of ministers would probably be
called to discuss the best plan to sup
press Father Ignatius.
Mr.. Newton was at Garden City yes
terday.
Bishop Potter freely admitted that
Fa ther Ignatius's letters of order were
all right, but he refused to express any
opinion about the monk or his preach
ing. When asked about the proposed
meeting OF those opposed to the foreign
evangelist, he stated Significantly
though no date had been coupled with
the queston-that ''if any such meet
inh is held tomorrow afternoon there
will be nothing to give out to the news
papers"
~ received an important letter from
wel-known clergyman Of this city,"
Father Ingatius said to World repor-
ter. at reads thus: 'On Sunday. Jan.
13, 1889, distinctly heard the Rev.
Heber Newton utter these words In a
sermon to his congregation OF All
Souls: "God, the word, was as truly
incarnate in the person OF the monk
Martin Luther as in the person OF Jesus
Christ" Thanks for your discourse on
Newton last evening. | don't know
what is the matter with Mr.. Newton. |
think his brain must be paralyzed on
this subject of the resurrection, which is
one OF the fundamental doctrines OF the
Church. Such words as those ] have
read seem to me the quintessencc OF
solid blasphemy."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE.
Lord Salisbury Makes Very Significant
Speech-Attacls Parnell.

LONDON, April 2l.-The annual meet
ing OF the Grand IIabtation OF the
Primrose League was held at Covent
Garden, this city, this afternoon. An
immense assemblage OF Conservatives
was present.
Referring to the political situation
Lord Salisbury said that though the
present aspect OF affairs was encouraging
the Conservatives must not dot ther
armor. ,,,-
The Irish question was one which this
generation must solve. Lord Salisbury
however. did not believe that the com
ing general election would solve the
question, adding that which ever way
the elections went he sould promise
that the other party would have no rest
so far as the Irish question was con-
cerned. Great cheeringl. :,
The Times, Lord Salisbury SAID had
done enough service TO the community
at large in showing Mr.. Parnells CON
nection with the most violent lrlsh agi-
tators. The speaker also said that ne
would regard Mr.. ParnelFs success as
one OF the greatest blows which the
Empire could receive, and ne auueu,
the success Of the anti-Parneliites wonld
be no less injurious.
They knew, said Lord Salisbury, Una. @
Mr.. Parnell had the sympathy ana tua'
be received the money OF all uLion news
papers. while Mr.. Mccarthy, they were
also aware. represented the secular
efforts of some people who helu hlgh
sniritnal rank in the Romish Church.
Applause. III. ~. las, 70.
mark called forth had subsidized hora m
Salisbury said that he had not the
slightest intention in anything he had
said of speaking Indignantly OF Roman
Catholics, but he desired to warn thehl
of the dangers which arose from the
ministers Of any religion using thelr
positions as religious teachers as a
means OF figuring as political leaders
TChaars
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
STREET CARS TIED UP.
4 Little ScrimmaGe Between Detroit
strikers aud the Police.

~tfihtIH AhN Aht
DETROIT. April 21.-Trouble has been
brewing between the Detroit CouSoi-
dated Street Railway and its employees
for some time past, and IL eliminated
this morning in $50 conductors and driv-
ers refusing 20 20 10 work.
Some Of the lines are completely tied
up. while others are running very ir-
regular under police protection.
The first attempt TO start car was
made at 7:3O o'clock. As the car pulled
out Of the barn the crowd began To yell
and ieer. aud the conductor and driver
no once showed fright. As the car turned
upon the main track the strikers made
a rush for il. The first striker who
mounted the platform was seized by an
officer and placed under arrest. In the
melee Capt. Burger received blow in
neck. the skin was abraded. and the
Captain shed the first blood Of the
strike.
Fifteen minutes later another car was
pulled out and four patrolmen took
their stand on the platform. The crowd,
probably ovcrawed by the arrest OF one
of their number, made no demOnstra-
tion except TO shout and jeer. The
strikers refuse to divulge their inten-
tion>, but their appearance this morn
lag was OminouS.
The trouble was caused by the rail
way officials refusing 10 reconsider their
decision in regard To the discharge of
several employees who were found to be
.'agitating" and organizing in view of
the antagoniSm of the company TO the
proposed ten hour per day bill for street
railway employees now before the Legis-
lature, to meet the expected effect OF
which the company changed it's method
OF pay 20 per hour instead OF per day.
Several OF the roads are partially Grip
pied, but it is thought the trouble will
be Short-liVed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
BUTLER IN TEARS.
Hs is POROIBLY REMOVED FROM A COURT
ROOM
b. Order Of the Judge Whose Dignity Be had
Offended Very Sensational Scsns-Ihe Gen
eral Subsequently Returns to the Room and
Makes Characteristic Observation.

BosToN, MASS, April 2l.-The case
of Mrs. johnson, convicted OF perjury
in pension application, came up in the
United States District Court this morn
ing, before Judge Carpenter, of Rhode
Island, the question being on the arrest
of Judgment. When the case was last
before the Court, Gen. Butler, counsel
of Mrs. Johnson, incurred the dis
pleasure OF Judge Carpenter, whom the
General later characterized as an ''infe-
rior Judge of an inferior. Court OF an infe-
rior State" and was forbidden by him
to again appear before that Court.
Gen. Butler thereupon carried his right
of appearance 10 the United states Su-
preme Court. As result Mrs. John
son this morning appeared without coun-
sci. The Judge asked her who was her
counsel. "Gen. Butler" was the an
swer.
"Wel," said the Judge, che can't APP
pear before this Court"
General Butler was sent for by his
client, and appeared in the court room
about o'clock. District Attorney Al
len, when he entered moved for SEN
tence, when General Butler arose to ad
dress the Court.
Judge Carpenter, saying that the gen
tleman was diSorderly, ordered Marshal
Doherty to remove him from the court
room.
The Marshal aud an assistant ad-
vanced to General Buffers side and
took him by the arms. General Butler
again endeavored to address the Court,
when he was again ordered out
Marshal Dohcrty said to General But
ler:-"You hear the order Of the Judge,
General?"
General Butler-'I am ready to"
His Honor-"Remove him, Mr.. Mar
shal. | can't allow him to create any
further disturbance.
General Butler-'I am here"
Before he could finish the sentence
he was taken hold OF by the Marshal
and his assistants and escorted from
the room.
General Buffers voice was very
much affected, and his eyes full OF tears,
as he exclaimed 81 yield to force"
When the Marshal released him In the
corridor, Gen. Butler Immediately re-
turned to the Court room. The Judge
had just left the bench, however, and
the General having looked around and
seeing the bench vacant, exclaimed,
well. the room smells little better
now than it did a few minutes ago"
He then left the Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
PRESIDENTS TOUR.
Mexicans Vie With Texans In Greeting
Him-Indians Take IA Hand.

Ell PAso, Ten, April 2l.-The Presi-
dental party arrived here at o'clock
this morning. One of the incidents of
the run from San Antonio was the
hearty reception accorded the President
at the village of Del Rio, Tex. It's in
habitantS, mostly OF Mexican descent,
turned out in force. The station and
and neighboring buildings were beauti-
fully decorated. Brief speeches were
made by the President, Postmaster
General Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk
from the rear platform.
FL PaSo celebrated the occasion OF the
first visit ever made TO it by the Chief
Magistrate Of the Nation by grand in
ternational demonstration by the citi-
zenS OF the two Republics, there was
also general participation on the part
OF the resident Indians. The reception
was perfect ovation. The city was
elaborately decorated with American
and Mexican decorations.
The President was greeted on the
platform with cheers, in which citizens
of both countries participated. Gov.
Carlton, of Chihuahua, and his staff,
with large military band of 35 pieces,
participated in the reception as the
Mexico. who was unable TO be present.
A procession was formed and the party
escorted to the Court House, where
formal addresses were made.
Gov. Prince, of New Mexico, joined
the President at this point. The Presi
dent arrived here at 10 o'clock, schedule
time, and after visit of two hours, left
at 10 o'clock, Pacific time, for Tucson,
Arizona.
The following is the Presidents ad-
dress in part at FL Paso this morning:
This is fitting close TO the magnifi-
cent expressions which the people OF
this State have given us. am glad TO
stand at this gateway of trade with the
great Republic of Mexico (cries of
"hear, hear" and cheerS). am glad
to know that it is not only gateway OF
commerce, but a gateway of friendship
(crieS of "hear, hear and cheers.
| receive with great satisfaction these
tributes Of respect which have been
brought to me by the Governor OF Chi
huahua and the representatives of the
army VI MtAiCo. lNHttlS. ut>llt
to return to them, and through them to
the people of Mexico. and to that illus
triouS and progressive statesman, who
besides over her destinieS cheers !, not
only my sincere personal regard, but
an assurance of the friendliness and
respect of the American government
aud the American people. | look for
ward with interest TO larger develop
ment of our trade; to the opening Of
new lines of commerce, and new avenues
OF friendship. We have passed that
year in our history, hope, when
we were aggressive and uLpleas-
ant neighbors. We do not covet
the territory OF any of the
other people (eheers), but do covet their
friendship, and those trade exchanges
which are mutually profitable (cheerS),
aud now to you, my fellow-citizens, |
bring congratulations for the rapid de-
velopment which you are making here,
and extend the most cordial good wishes
for the realization of every hope you
have for El PaSO and its neighbOrhood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
ENJOYABLE MUSICALE
by the Pupils Of ST Joseph's Academy
Last Night.

\ large number OF the parents and
friends of the pupils Of ST. Joseph S
Academy assembled in Convent Hall,
last night. and they were well repaid in
the pleasure OF listening TO the excel
lent musical and literary programme
which was rendered by the pupils under
the direction OF the Sisters OF st. Joseph
In charge of the Academy.
The programme opened with piano
trio Sunshine Waltz" which was rem
dered in a splendid manner by Misses
Birdie Desmond, Minnie Aul and Mag
gle Gillegan. A dialogue in German,
Misses A. DOnahue, Il. Loecher ana ID.
Ackerman took part. A solo, 1.-The
Broken Flower" by ROsung. was rem
dered in feeling manner by Miss
Kate Gather, whose voice shows
marked improvement. Miss Mary
Weitzell followed with piano
solo, Moonlight" which showed
great ability in one so young. keep
ing His Word" was the subject OF a
recitation which was admirably rem
dered by Miss Mollie Kenney. Misses
Gertie Riestcr and Lucy Cameron FOL
lowed with a piano duet, FESTIVAL
Polka" which was well received. The
sweet soprano voice OF Miss Flora Nor
gan was heard to good advantage In
Good Night, Sweet Dreams by Blsch-
off. Miss Morgan was rewarded with a
round of applause.
The second part OF the programme
opened with piano trio "GalOp," by
Streabbog, which was played by Misses
Mary Schaub, Maggie Jones and
Nellie Black. Miss Julia Clark re-
cited the "Martyrdom OF st.
Agnes" in manner which
displayed considerable elocutionary
ability. A vocal solo, ''Bygone Dreams,
by Strelyke, was sung by Miss Lottie
Nelson In a faultless manner pure
as Snow" piano solo. which was rem
dered by Miss Della McFadden, was one
OF the best things OF the evening. Miss
Susie Riestcr sang "Thou Art Like
Unto Flower" a very pretty selection,
which was composed and set to music
by Rev. Father Bauer, OF the Cathedral.
Misses Linnie Schaifer and Katie cam
eron followed with an instrumental
duet. which showed careful study on
the part of the young ladies'. The pro
pramme closed with a vocal trio might
on the Wave" which was one of the
gems OF the evening. IL was sung Dy
Misses Sue Riester, Josie Flading and
Kate Gaithet, and was an evidence OF
the high musical standard attained by
the Academy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-22
NOT A LIFE LOST.
A Passenger Train Runs Into an open
DIawbridge.

New YORK, April 21.-A train on the
Staten Island Rapid Transit Railway
ran into an open drawbridge at Bodine's 5
creek, between Port Richmond and
West New Brighton, last night, but al
though a portion Of the train plunged
into the creek no lives were lost, and no
one was dangerously injured.
The train left Port Richmond at Cos
o'clock, and was composed of five pas
senger ears and smoker-baggage COM
binaton car. Engineer.O Hara whistled
down brakes when the train was within
fifty feet Of the open draw, and also re-
versed his engine, but it did not stop the
train. When the engine was within a
few feet OF the open draw Engineer
O'Hara and Fireman Thompson jumped
out of the cab. The engine plunged
into the open draw, dragging the smoker
after it.
There were about 90 passengers on
the train. and about 90 in the smoking
car. The smoker did not go into the
creek all the way, the front trucks rest
ing under water on the cab OF the loco
motive, and the car slanting upward.
The men in the smoker climbed upon
the platform and thus easily escaped.
Some of them were cut and bruised by
broken glass The car directly behind
the smoker ran upon the rear platform
Of the smoker and wrecked il. The
passengers in the other cars were badly
shaken up, but not Injured. The acci
dent was due to the gross carelessnes'
of Engineer O'Hara. He and Fireman
Thompson have disappeared.