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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
THE RAIN MACHINE.
The Inventor VIII Test Its Merits on the
soil of Kansas.

CANTON, ONO, June 2S.-Not only 10
this city, but in the Office of Secretary
Rusk, at Washington, Is interest leit IN
the public announcement MADE oy
Frank Melbourne, of this place, tnat on
Tuesday he will cause rain to fall over
at least an area Of 10000 square miles.
The disastrous flood that visited mere
one geek ago on the day announced oy
Melbourne for rain is still fresh IN tne
minds of the people They are anXiously
awaiting the dawn OF TUESDAY. NJ
rain has fallen here since the heaVy
storm of Friday week. The appro-
priation of Sl5, 900 by Congress Tor the
purpose of carrying on experiments
looking toward the bringing OF ram,
has proved too great bait for Mel
bourne to resist, and he has written
Secretary Rusk letter, asking that the
Government use his machine, warranted
TO bring rain in from three 10 SIX houIs'
In reply, he was informed that the
government was at present experiment.
ing through the person OF eX-Commis-
sioner of Patents Dyenforth by the eA-
ploding of balloons, and Mr.. Dyentorth
would leave soon for Kansas, there 10
carry on his experiments on large
scale. Mr.. Melbourne was no.
t-de.&..s ma vuure Drohgnr rain at
will, his invention would be adopted by
the government. Mr.. Melbourne III
formed reporter this evening that he
proposed to avail himself of the inven-
ton to demonstrate what he could do in
the matter of relieving Kansas Of the
great droughts. He has money in abund-
ance, and, while he says it will not be
necessary, he will visit Kansas and op-
crate his invention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
FRENCH AFFAIRS.
4 NEW PARTY TO BE FORMED TO OPPOSE
CARDINAL LAVIGgRIB.
lis Policy in Support Of the Republic Dsappr0vsd'
Organization Will Admit Prctsstants-Czar
Will Visit the French Squadron-COndi-
ton Of Primes Victor's Bounty.
corvrioht by NJ Y. Associated Press


PARIS, June 2s.-Under promptings
from Cardinal Richard, the other lead
crs of the Epscopacy In France have
united in opposition to Cardinal Lavi-
geries policy in support of the republic.
and new party is forming called the
Union de la France Chretienne. The
organizing committee includes the prin-
cipal conservative Senators and Depu-
ties. The committee aims to embrace
pro testants within the union, although
the pervading spirit is Catholic.
NJ. Ribot, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
has obtained an assurance that the Car
and his family will visit the French
squadron at Cronstadt on August 8,
and that the Czarewith, on his return
from Siberia, will also visit the fleet.
Ex-Empress Eugenie makes 1t con-
dtion of her granting an annuity to
Prince Victor and also Of her bequest
him of her whole fortune, estimated at
over a million pounds sterling, that he
rupture his lason now of several years
duration. The ex-Empress in Us that
the Prince must abandon his mistress
and effect marriage with member OF
some reignng family.
Auguste Moreau, In an article in the
coming number OF the Reuuc Des Deur
Mondes will say: The Mckinley tariff,
which was TO shut the door against
European manufactures in the Ameri-
can market, has so far done harm only
AS IL affects consumers. M. Moreau
proceeds TO advocate the abrogation OF
the French decree against American
pork. and commends the United States
Minister'S efforts to obtain the rescind-
ing of the measure. He also praises
Secretary Rusk's action in the matter
and the regulation for the inspection of
meat.
Consul General King learns from
leading champagne houses that prices
will be higher this autumn, owing to
threatened scarcity OF the vintage.
Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harrl-
son were present at Madame Carnots
great garden party at the Palace
D'Elysee. Mr.. Reid, the American
Minister, presented them to the Presi-
dent and wife. Mr.. Reid also presented
Mr.. Thomas B. Beed, the ex-Speaker OF
the American House Of Representatives,
and Mr.. A. S. Hewitt, ex-Mayor of New
York. The party was the event OF the
season. two thousand invitations having
been issued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Knights Of Labor aIeeting.

COLUMBUS, o., June 2S.-The Execu-
.ve Board Of the Knights Of Labor to-
-y held consultation with represen-
-avcS from the local assemblies in the
Safe, there being fifty delegates pres
,-t The conference was private and
'soutlon adopted to not diyulge the
.'oceedingS. The business it is under
>.'od looks to the perfection and extern
, OK the order in the State. Mr..
. "derly and other members of the
-.ecatiye Board state there was moth
.-' oi political nature in the confer
'-'e and the subject was not dis
,lSseG.
- A Joint meeting will be held with the
--Agcutiye Board of the United Mine
workers tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Where Diamonds Flash.

LONDON, June est is estimated
that at recent drawing-room of Queen
Victoria over S6,25O,0O worth Of dia-
monds flashed from the persons of the
fair ones present. OF these the Queen
herself contributes SG50,000 worth.
Amoug the celebrated stones thus dis
played was the Nassau diamond, owned
by her grace the Duchess OF Westmin
ster, alone valued at Sl75,0 600
Then there is the Marchioness Of
Bath, whose necklace of black pearls
has reputation throughout Europe,
and this string is said to be valued at
10000.
The Baroness Burdett-Coutts, whose
sapphires are perhaps even more widely
famed, occupies high place in the list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
4 GREAT CAPTURE.
Gang ,s xDovs-l COUNTY MUaDsRsRs
md go9ysaysaS TRAPPED
v-r rnsi Satss Marshal and Posss-lhs
., '- ns Gang and Another DesPsrado
.-r5 Without Shedding 8lOot--Long
rst -m,s 1srgsd AgsinS Them.


-lm o'ts Register.
.....r,rov. w. Va, June IS
,nu.as. the leader of the notori-
n.' gang Of moonshiners who
...r ns1iar wbiskey, committing
.rd other crimes in defiance OF
over in Mcdowell County, has
r-es,ed. along with Rile Cooper
..-bi, gang. For years Illicit dis
~ mas been conducted on Mullins
,rrr.ain. aud the gang now numbers
... TWENTY-FIVE people, all Of the most
..ra+a character Several posses OF
.#-.r, have attempted 10 get them-
... have been driven back at
uu1l,es Cf WincheSters.
N.nerous cold b,ooGed murders
t.v.. been committed in the vicinity.
-...b have been attributed 10 the
a-. and eight of their number are now
,.l.r Indictment for mJyder. Mu4lhN
.r.self is said 20 have killed hVe mch'
Enough himself d mere boy, ana Is uhGcT
.,ji.--crt for murder, both IN th'S
o.,re and Virginia. He is also under
f.tment I'm both States for moonsEin-
&c.. Ind his capture is one of the most
..rrart and one of the most daring
81. criminal annals OF this State.
r..rfaN desperate attempt 10 cap
..,, tae Gang was made by deputy mar
....,. ts, they were repulSed, several
t.-.s, kiHed and some of the men mar
.au.lv .-.t-ed the balls from the Mullins
: k1~. +irns a fft re- :
a.sr named Cox was shot from am
...h bv the gang. He had been taken
t.~a lnarshg. and was killed by mis-
--.. The day after Mullins capture
-v9 gentlemen. riding along the road
r.,r where the capture was made, were
fired upou from the woods, but made
-.rf. escape. II is supposed they were
taken for deputies.
Tae capture of Mullins was made Ol
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector y
i. Neadle lie and posse OF officers
ina gone cut to break up the gang, ou
uak warming from the fate OF others
..d instead of attacking them made
Hl hunt They .ay hid in the wood
.r several days and at las
....e uron Ierve Mullins anC
t..sr. Both were armed, Mullins VIII
.9.vcr, Cooper with rifle. Mul
-,t.mptcd 10 ire but keadle knock
...s down aud slipped the handouts
..l. several days were spent IL
.,..., loy the rest OF the gang, 6u
.au.t not be secured, and keadle
.r. saunders and john Clay brough
....- r-r iu 90 3 o'clock this morning
a>c,,'0a Mullins is apparently no
over ,Henty-one years old, though b,
doesn't know his aye.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Iu Danger of Assault.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 2S.-The
Gillian legation to-day received the fol-
lowing cablegram:
SANTIAGO, June 2S.-The chief of
the Chilian insurgents, the ex-Captain
of the Chilian navy, George Moutt, has
notified the American admiral at IQui-
que that the crews of the American
vessels ought not to go on shore as they
would run the risk of being assaulted
by revolutionary mobS."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
TERSE TELE6RAMS.

Pa,ov Gui Camnanv a were bnrned % last Soi1 nirb5
Loss $15,O00.
The United States corporation bureau of
Chicago reports the weekly list of new
completed corporatiousi in the United States
for the week ending June 20, 1891, at 3l3;
total capitalization, So, ,937, $50, among them
being coal and iron companies 3, 81 HOS, 900;
building and loan ASSOCIATIONS II, SIS, 49,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
SnndnY Raso Ball.

ST. LOUIS, June 2S.-In the ninth
inning Knell became wild, giving bases
on balls and losing the game. Atten-
dance 4,50O. Score: st. Louis 10.
Columbus :. Hitr, II each. Errors, 0
and 6. Earned runs, ST. Louis l. CO.
lumbuS 3. Pitchers, Stivetts and Knell.
Umpir" Davis.
LoUsIvILLE, KY, June 2S.-The
LouiSvilleS played magnifcently this
afternoon, and had no trouble in de-
feating the CincinnatiS. Score: Louis
villeS :, CincinnatiS l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
A BROOKLYN TRAGEDY,
And, of Course, There WAS Woman in
1.-THE Murderer Arrested.

1.-THE Murderer Arrested.
New YORK, June 2S.-Darwin j.
Mezerole, the 23-year-old son of Gen. j.
NJ. Mezerole. who shot and killed Theo
Larbig at Mrs. ID. +. Comstock's fiat,
37S Sackett street, Brooklyn, on Satur-
day night, was to-day committed to the
Raymond street Jail by Justice Tighe.
Mrs. Comstock was also committed as 4
witness.
Larbig was q travelling salesman for
the Phillips Insulated Wire Company,
of Providence, r. l. He was 43 years
old and leaves a wife and two children.
Mrs. Comstock comes from the same
city. She was widowed some time ago,
and under the protection of Lar
big came to the City OF
Churches to live. The deceased
fitted up the flat where the murder was
committed, and when not travelling
lived in it with Mrs Comstock. Young
Mezeroe rented a part of the fiat on his
return from Europe Il month ago.
A sudden friendship sprung up
between Mrs. Comstock and the
young man. They went to
Coney Island yesterday and were
met there by Larbig. The latter grew
indignant, but did not allow his temper
to get the best Of him until Mrs. Com
stock returned to the fiat. While Mez-
eroIe was seated on his bed, after re-
turning from the island. Larbig started
in to abuse her. She rushed into Mez-
erole's room and Larbig followed her.
A general fight ensued and in the melee
Mezerolc drew out his pistol and shot
Larbig dead. The body was removed
to an undertakers to-day. Mrs. Com
stock is thirty years old and is said to
be preposseSsing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Are Amply Provided For.

BALTIMORE, Md, June 2s.-Cardinal
Gibbons returned this afternoon from
Washington, where he had ofliciated at
the dedication of st. Mary's Catholic
Church. The Cardinal took occasion to
refute the statements made to the Holy
See that the spiritual condition and
needs of foreign speaking Catholics in
the United States was not properly pro-
vided for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Kenova Wants N BOILER Works.
'ecial Telegram 10 ns Renster.

oEeCI4t IttegFUM 70 Ue HtQtSIeF.
SPRINGFIELD, o., June 2S.-PartieS
from Kenoya, West Virginia, are here
negotiating for the removal of the big
boiler works Of this city to that place.
1t is understood that liberal induce
ments are held out to locate in the
thriving West Virginia town, and may
be successful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
No Work There

New YORK, June 2S.-The Central
Labor Federation was informed to-day
by the States Trades Assembly of Col
Orado that thousands Of men are out OF
employment in that State and it would
not be 10 the interest Of workmen to 60
there at present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
r. so. Goes into Chicago

CHICAGO, June 2s.-The negotiations
between the Chicago aud Northern Pa
citic and the Baltimore & Ohio for al
lowing the latter to come into the city
over the Chicago Central, which the
Chicago and Northern Pacific is now
building between Blue Island and the
Grand Central depot, are said to have
been concluded. 1t is understood that
the Chicago Central will be completed
within month when the Baltimore q
Ohio will withdraw from the lake fror
and begin running trains into the Grand
Central station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Half Million Dollar Fire.

WILMINGTON, DEL, June 2s.-Tbe
cid ferry rolling mill was destroyed by
fire this evening and some adjoining
property damaged. Loss is estimated
at $500, OOO,. and is about half covered
by insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
SENATOR BRICE
Talks Freely on Ohio Politics-Foster's
Hand in It.


LIMA, o., June 2S.-A correspondent
lel quite an entertaining chat with Sen
ar0rCllviu :. Brice before his depart
ure from home on pleasure trip. lie
talked quite freely on Ohio pol
tiles; and, while not tax
ug sides ON the GubernatOrial
contest ROW going on in this State, said
le thought thar Governor Campbell
would be renOminated. On regard TO
Campbell or Neal and Mckinley Mr..
Erce said they We're all good, honest
m.a, and either would make good
Governor. but IL was not u question Of
their ability, but of the principles they
represent.
The nomination OF Major Mckinley"
continued the Senator, ''mcanS that the
campaign in Ohio this fan will be con-
Quoted on the tariff. While Mckinley
was nominated under favorable auspices,
think 10 did not meet with universal
epproval, and good many Republicans
ubtcd its advlSability at the time.
The Democrats are sure 10 win on the
.arifl question alone, 10 matter who is
nominated"
Don't you think the election will
have some bearing on the National cam
paign, Mr. Brice?'
Not 50 very much, although Repub-
icanS throughout the country will be
Interested in seeing how Mckinley
fares. We Buckeyes are inclined to
cvcrrate ourselves
Ia speaking OF the Republican con-
veutiou Senator Brice gave his friend
Foster credit for the result, and said
that he IS worth 5,OOOvOteS tOhiS party,
and il was his ShrewdpeSS which man
aged the campaign.
The defeat of Mckinley last fall made
Am martyr in the eyes of the Republi-
eau party, who think he was the object
u, personal attack by the Democracy.
Having given Mckinley boom Eos
,or got Foraker 10 make the nominating
speech, and thus appeaSed him. John
Sherman received special mention in the
platform, and he was satisfied, and TO
complete his work Foster purpOSely alb
santcd himself from the convention,
lest his popularity might cause JEALOUS |
IoeiiugS 20 arise and spoil il ali.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Fatal Accident at Tsylorstown, Pa.
SpecilL TsleoyGn 10 the Re0ster.

WASHINGTON, PA, June 2s.-Samuel
Fuller was run over by freight train
near Taylorstown, early this morning,
and received injuries from which he
died after being brought to this city.
Fuller was a single man, and had lived
before coming to Taylorstown at West
Liberty, w. Va. He had attended a
colored picnic the day before, and had
become involved in quarrel, which led
to a fight in which he came out second
best. Foul play was suspected, but an
investigation by the officers showed the
mans death to be accidental.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Illinois Centrnl.s Soft snan

=, O1iCAGo, June 2S.-With one stroke
,I. Of. OilclaIS of the Worlds Fair have
nm S''eu Ihe Illinois Central railroad a
r,s...py r-,oG..po'y OF carrying people to the ex
position grounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Good for the American.

BERLIN, June 2S.-In Greco-Roman
contest here to-day, Tom Cannon, the
American wrestler, defeated the Ger
man Rhinow and the French ath lete
Cristol in succession.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-29
Coffee MN Rprned

tea Unions, an Mn, June 2s.-The cof
wbart -. 10. OI Z. Levering & Co., on Chase
100000. '"su 'nls evening" Loss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29
SoIren Alnsicalc.

BUFBEv1ILE, Va. Nov 2S.-lSpecial THE
pink and light blue colors of the Southside
FEMME Institute Mt this place could DO seen
here in profusion yesterday adornlng the
wraps OF the young ladies of that institution.
rs we'll as tho lapeis OF their young gentlemen
admirers. who were in attendance upon the
soiree musicale, which was tho occasion of so
much gayety.
The musicale. which occurred last evening
in the chapel OF the Southslde Female In
stitute. given by the young ladies of that
school, and arranged by Professor W. B. Grid
In and his assistant, Miss Anna Chalkley,
was decided success, and gave evidence of
the thorough training of those taking pa-t.
IN tho select and well arranged programme
the young ladies distinguished themselves 10
the splendid rendition Of their parts.
Misses r. tfix Word and Mamie Erad
delighted the audience with their vocal duet
Sigh in the Henrt.'
Misses atie Franklin. Belle Currin. Kate
Hatcherand Willie Budd received great APP
plau-e. as did also Misses NJ. Bradshaw, Bes-
sie Gaines Carrie Jeremy and Lille Wells ~
the rendition Of their instrumental quar-
tettes.
All Of the young ladies elected hearty ap,
piause from the large audience which greeted
them. Quite n number of visitors from 9
distance were in attendance ano expressed
themselves rs grathed at the rapid progress
being made by this promising school foi
young ladies'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29

MI. Sidney DHIon's Sharp Language About
the Condition Of tho Suspended Brokers.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2s.-The suspicion that
the firm Of Field, Wiechers, Lindley d Co.,
which failed yesterday. had rehypothecated
the securities held bY them on loan tor
$500. 900 and amounting to sl,OJO,0O0. deyel-
oped into q certainty this morning
At the stock exchange $50 0U0 OF the mon
Pacific Denver and Gulf consolidated first
mortgage SIS were sold out under the rule on
the account of the firm.
Upon hearing of this fact Judge Dillon
sent for Assistant Secretary Burnham of the
stock exchange and had O conference with
him at his Office. Sidney Dillon was present.
Mr.. Burnham was notified that the entire
list of securities are not good delivery and
was requested 90 post the notice.
A meeting OF the committee on securities
was hurriedy called by Secretary Ely
and they came 10 the decision that
the securities would not be good
delivery and posted notice TO that
elect and sent word 80 the various banks.
The securities named in the protest sent 10
nom bers of the Exchange include l.OJ0shares
of Texas Pacific railway stock certificates, 100
shares of Oregon and Short Line, 100 shares
of tah and Northern, first mortgage bonds
of the Union Pacific and Gulf Oregon Bail-
way and Navigation, Union Pacific, Denver
and Gulf consolidated per cent. first mort
gave bonds, III al amounting TO about $1,000, =
600
Mr.. Sidney Dillon was met on Broad street
hurrying 20 his oilice. He spoke about the
notice and said. Their hypothecatlon OF
these securities Is what term criminal bor-
rowing don't think there can be any
milder view OF their action taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29
TO GUARANTEE FONsECA,S SAFETY.
President Peixotto's Manifesto Exhorts
Peace.

RIO DE JAEETRo, Nov. 2S.--President Peix-
otto bas issued another manifesto, in which
he appeals to the people of Rio Grande do Sui
to cease all further revolutionary proceedings.
He assures them and other Brazlians that
the resignation of Dictator fonseca Will re
suit in benefit 70 the country. as 1t would
avoid the shedding OF blood. The President
also promises TO reduce the national expenses
and TO re-establish the credit of Brazil. The
army and navy officials conferred yesterday
for tho purpose of devising means for the
preservation of order throughout the repub-
lic The military tribunal issued proelama-
tion in which it guarantees to protect the lie
Of Fonseca.
An enrased mob attacked and sacked the
Offices Of the newspapers that supported
Fonseca.
Dr. Brazil. president Of the late Provi-
yisonal Junta of Rio Grand do Sui, has
been appointed Governor of that State. His
appointment is most popular one.
IL can be safely said that the revolution in
Brazil is at an end.
President PeixottO announces the successful
completion of the reciprocity treaty with the
Argentine Republic.
Yellow-feyer prevails in this city 70 an
alarming extent. There are seventy cases OF
fever hero daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29

I.YvcHBUno. Va. Nov 2s.-l Special. Rev.
II. NJ. Wharton the evangelist, OF Baltimore.
arrived in this city this afternoon from Dam
yille and is the guest of Mr.. f. D. Johnson.
he viii begin a series of meetings at the First
Baptist church here tomorrow morning.
The friends of Rev. George W. Carter have
decided that he will remain in lyncbburg.
and somo provision viii lie made to keep him
employed as q preacher
Receipts of tobacco for the week Just closed
have been very large. aggregating nearly
oae million pounds. While the prices for the
common grades have been fairly sustained.
there has been a continued demand To-. good
filters and bright wrappers and good heavy
shipping has sold exceptionally well. Some
fear ls expressed among the dealers here that
ife-9 is a considerable shortage Oi the more
desirable hllers in this crop.
Thomas Nelson Page IS booked for read
ing in this city December sth. The pro-
ceeds of the entertainment Will go to the Col
lege reading-room OF Emory and Henry
Judge X. T. W..Duke, Jr., of Charlottes-
vile, IS in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29
TEMPORAL POWER OF THE PAPA0f
Tho Agitation in Favor or Its Restoration
Referred TO I'm tho Chamber.

by Cable 20 Inc llmes.I
ROME, Nov 2S.-During debate in the
Chamber Of Deputies to-day member took
occasion to allude to the agitation persistent
ly maintained in certain quarters in favor OF
the restoration Of the temporal power Of the
papacy. The member based his remarks on
the query addressed to the Hungarian delega-
tion yesterday by Herr Zollinger to Count kai-
nOky, the Austrian Hungarian minister OF for
eign affairs. rs to whether the Catholic nation
of Austro- Hungary should not support the
claim Of the Pope TO temporal sovereignty.
since that claim was OF international and not
local interest. The member pointed out that
although Count Kalnoky had replied that
Austria did not propose TO offend her i'm
portant ally. Italy. by interfering with her
domestic arrangements. vet the raising OF the
question by Herr Iollinger taken together
with occasional unofficial utterances on the
same subject in other quarters. showed feel
ing existed that italys attitude toward the
Vatican was not irreyocabie. Such feeling was
q source of irritation and OF possible danger.
and should be banlshed by some official de-
claration on the subject
In the reply. Slgnor Nicotera. Minister OF
the Interior. stated that regardless of what
might be said inside or outside the country,
Italy considers the question Of the status OF
the papacy As having been finally settled
The Minister'S declaration was received by
the Chamber with loud and long continued
applause.