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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
FORTIFICATI0NS
On Canada's Border to be Improved
and Strengthened
BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Inst What it Hsans is Not Clear bat i IS Rumored
That the Annexation Sentiment Has Stirred
Up The British LiOn-NscDOn.ld
Failed to Ob.y Orders

OTTAWA, ONT, October ls.-Follow-
ing close upon the announcement that
the Uuited States Government intended
to abrogate the agreement entered into
with Great Britain In 1877 and place q
fleet of gun boats upon the great lakes,
comes the report to-day that at the re-
quest of British Government, Lord
Stanley had demanded an immediate
report upon the deienses OF the do
minion.
The military authorities here nstu-
rally attached some interest as TO what
the urgency could be that hurriedly
called for this information. For several
years past, TO use the language OF u
prominent military officer here, tho
British government has been hammer
ing at Sir John Mac Donald TO strengthen
the defense OF Canada, that In Che event
of trouble the dominion might not be
solely dependent upon Great Britain for
protection.
This request has not been carried out
TO the satisfaction OF the British govern
ment. IL is stated on the highest au-
thority that the officer commanding the
dominion forces, General Herbert. was
sent out 10 Canada 10 investigate the
actual state Of affairs, which duty his
predecessor appears TO have sorely neg
lected. There appears 10 be little doubt
that IL is the intention OF the British
government 20 send several regiments
TO Canada shortly.
This has been in contemplation for
some time. Again the fortifcations at
Halifax still under tho control OF the
Imperial authorities are being strength
ened 10 make that Naval station Inn
pregnable. The same policy Is To bo
carried out In British Columba.
1t has been suggested that England
has become alarmed at the strong an
nexGtion movement which appears 10
have seized her subjects In Canada, and
is going to take precautionary measures.
II necessary at the point OF the bayonet,
to prevent its further development.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
DIR. HALL GOES.
He Gives Up His Connection With
Union Seminary
ON ACCOUNT OF THE BRIGGS CASE.
Be Has Consented to Remain ia the Directory TIL
ths November Meeting, When BIS Rssig-
nation Will bs Acted
Upon Finally.

New YORK, October lS.-Dr. John
Hall has resigned from the directorate
of Union Theological Seminary. At the
request of several of his fellow direct
ors, DR.. Hall has consented to remain
with the Board until November, when
the annual meeting OF the Board is to be
held. At that time the resignation will
be acted on.
DR.. Hall has been influenced greatly
by his sons attachment to the alleged
hereto. When the Briggs case came
up in Presbytery last May DR.. Hall, ac-
cording to a statement printed to-day,
avoided voting by absenting himself
from the meeting. The Briggs men
elected him q commissioner TO the Gen
eral Assembly. Had he gone he would
have been its Moderator he again
avoided committing himself by surren-
dering his commission. Later, when
the case was discussed by the Directors
of the Union Seminary and action in
defiance of the church was taken, he
withdrew, it is stated, just as the Di-
rectors were on the point of voting.
After his return from abroad, DR..
Hall began an effort TO quiet the prose-
cution of DR.. Briggs in the interest OF
peace and harmony in the Church. He
mustered strong peace party that
would certainly have carried the Pres
bytery at its meeting two weeks ago
and stopped the trial OF DR.. Briggs.
Just as DR.. Hall arose in the PreS6y-
terry to present his plea, the floor was
secured by young Dr. George Alexan-
der, who presented an independent
peace proposition that hsd been con-
cocted by himself and DR.. Charles t.
Thompson.
The debate that followed was bitter.
DR.. Hall was forced from his position
and when the roll was called his vote
was cast against the compromise. As
the Alexander motion was lost by vote
Of sixty-four to sixty-two, DR.. Halls re-
tirement was fatal. Following this
meeting of the Presbytery Dr. Halls
purpose to leave the directorate OF
Union Seminary was formed. DR.. Halls
relationship to Union has been OF long
standing and of great value to the in
stitution. He is not only pastor OF the
richest Presbyterian church in Amer
lea, but he is preacher Of the greatest
intellectual power in the denomination.
His fame abroad is greater than any
other American preacher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
SPIRITUALISM.
Mrs. Nettie COlburn Maynard Says
Lincoln Believed
AND RECEIVED HIS MESSAGES
From the Spirit Land Regularly, and That BE Was
Guided in His Affairs During the War BY
Thsm-Ths Emancipation Fastened
By the Spirit

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, October 1S.-
In a work entitled "Was Abraham Lin
coin. a Spiritualist," Mrs. Nettie Col
burn Maynard, of this city makes some
startling declarations in regard to Mr..
Lincoln's belief in supernatural commu-
nication. She says Mr.. Lincoln was
present at several seances and was
warned through the unconscious me-
dlum not to postpone his issuance OF
the emancipation proclamation.
The February following that occasion
Mr.. Lincoln was again present at
seance given by Miss COlburn, who at
that time held clerkship in Washing
ton. A spirit, through her, told the
company present that precarious con-
dition of things prevailed in the army
at the front, and threatened its useful
ness. The President said:
"You seem to understand the situ-
alton, can you point out the remedy|'
The spirit asked him to go to the front
personally with his family, and go
among the soldiers without ceremony,
inquiring into their grievances and
showing them that he was the father OF
his people.
Mr.. Lincoln said he would do as ad-
vsed and he afterward did 80 with good
results. The next time Nj. Lincoln and
Miss Colburn met was on the day OF the
battle of Charlottesville. The President
was very anxious and at the suggestion
of Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Colburn invited
and received word from the spirit land.
1t was to the effect that the Union forces
were holding their own. The next day
this was confirmed by the ordinary OIL
cial adyices.
During the winter Of 1S64-5 Charles
Colchester and Charles Foster, two we'll
known mediums, held seances for the
the President, and through Miss Col
burn the President was warned OF his
approaching fate. He did not admit,
however, that he placed any reliance
upon these prophesies.
Beside the account given by the writer
OF Mr.. Lincoln's words and actions at
seanceS, she gives many interesting
"reminiscences of Mr.. LincOln'S general
life, which she had many opportunities
of observing. The writer is now the
wife of VIM. Porter Maynard and re-
SIDES with him at this place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
PREACHER GONE WRONG.
A Methodist Clergyman Steals Horses,
FOrges Paper and skiPs.

BLUE EARrHY CITY, MINI, October
1S.-Albert +. Cline, until recently a
Methodist minister, has run away. He
has forged notes and checks TO the ex
tent OF several thousand dollars and is Il
blgamiSt. Some time since he met the
pastor OF the Methodist Church at Win
nebago City and offered to preach for
him.
During the sermon the regular pastor
thought he recognized Cline'S face, and
before he finished recalled that he had
been tried in Indiana for horse stealing,
the Winnebago City pastor being one of
the Jurors in the case. 4 few days later
at a conference of ministers delegate
from Iowa recognized Cline as George
e. Darby. who two years ago lived 10
Iowa and left a heavy defaulter to the
Church Publishing House.
The Iowa delegate reported Cline at
once and ne was stripped of all minis
teriai prerOgatjve by the conference.
Cline then turned his attention to rails
ing money on forged paper, and, Secur-
ing a large amount, moved over into an
other State. Cline leaves wife and
two children here, eStimable people,
and is said to have a wife and daughter
in Indiana. Upon departing he told a
friend that he was going to join north
western Wyoming mining expedition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
ROYAL MATCHMAKING.
Twin Sisters Who Appear to BE In Demand
as Brides for Princes.

LONDON, October 1S.-Nearly dozen
explanations of the Russian Chancellor's
visit TO King Humbert have been offered
since it took place. The only one that
is really interesting and not palpably
absurd comes TO the front to-day.
1t Is to the effect that NJ. De Giers
went TO Villa Mousa TO propose match
between one OF the twin daughters Of
the Grand Duchess Vera, widow Of
Prince Eugene OF Wurtemburg, and the
Prince of Naples, who, by the way,
had been betrothed by the newspapers
to a score of Princesses, including two
OF the Prince OF Wales daughters.
The twins are described as reason
ably good looking and entirely devoid Of
prejudices or predictions. They are
fancy free, and although nominally
Lutherans they have not formally
adopted any religion, pending the ar
rival of the expected man. One Of
them, II is vaguely stated, is des-
tined for the Czarewitch, in which event
she will become dutiful daughter OF
the Greek Catholic Church. The other,
II she should not find favor in the eyes
OF the Italian Crown Prince and en-
brace Roman Catholicism, may become
an Anglican Protestant and the bride OF
Prince Albert Victor, OF Wales.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
worId.s Fair workmen Strike.

CHICAGO, October 1s.-One hundred
and twenty men employed on the cleo
tricity building at the Worlds Fair
grounds quit work yesterday because
their foreman, William Irwin, had been
given the alternative TO accept a posi-
tion at forty cents Gn hour or quit. He
has been a great favorite with the men.
Yesterday he received the above no
tlce. The men assert he was reduced
because he strictly enforced all Of the
State laws regarding the wages and
hours OF labor. He was the only fore
man at the grounds, il is said, who In
sisted upon the weekly pay day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
CAUSE OF TuE HIoksvnLE WRECK.
Not the Spreading of the Rails, but Some
Object Falling From the Engine

Not the Spreading of the Rails, but Some
Object Falling From the Engine.
NEWARK. o., October 1s.-False and
Injurious reports having been sent con-
cerning the cause Of the railroad dis
aSter TO the Baltimore and Ohio train at
Hicksville. State Railroad Commissioner
J. A. Norton sent NJ. j. McMarana TO
investigate the matter. His official re-
port was furnished last night, and is as
follows:
I find the accident was caused by
some hard substance which had fallen
from some car upon the track, and, get
ting wedged i'm between the rail and
fiange of one Of the driving wheels on
the engine. it caused the driving wheel
TO leave the track, which Immediately
crowded the opposite track rail out OF
place and caused the derailment OF the
remainder of the train. There were
three people killed, five seriously in
iured and nine slightly injured. The
track was in good condition, being we'll
tied and spiked and of good gauge be-
fore the accident occurred, and there
was no such thing as the spreading Of
the rails as reported by the dispatches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
MIR. BLAINE's FRIENDS CONFER.
Would Senator Allison he the Residuary
Legatee?

CHICAGO, October 1S.-There was a
conference of Mr.. Blaine'S political
friends at the Grand Pacific Hotel yes
terday, among them J. S. Clareson, Of
Iowa; Col. Conger, of Ohio, member of
the National Republican Committee;
Senator Allison, Col. Nathan Goff, of
West Virginia, and John r. Tanner,
who recently broke with the Admins
tration in Illinois.
These gentlemen refuse to say what
took place at the conference, and even
go so far as to assert that there was no
conference. The fact that there was an
informal meeting is vouched for on the
best authority, and furthermore, it is
averred, the gentlemen eanvassed the
situation and discussed the men and
measures necessary to spring in case
Mr.. Blane'S health prevented his name
from coming before the Convention.
Senator Allison is said to have Presi-
dental bee of large and active char
acter buzzing in his bonnet, and II Nc
Kinley is defeated Allison will be the
choice Of the West.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
TWO WOMEN MlsTREATED
By Trsmps, Who Came Upon Them In the
Absence OF Their Male Escort.

CELINA, o., October 1S.-Two women,
one named Bixler, the other Hays,
claiming to be en- route from Kansas to
Pennsylvania, came into town last night
in a sorrowful plight. They were COW
cred with blood and told the following
story: They, in company with
the husband of the Bixler woman,
were travelling in covered wagon,
and had just struck camp, about three
miles west of here, and were left alone
while Bixler had gone TO a farmers
house for some milk. During his ao-
sence two burly-looking tramps came
along, and made an attack on their per-
sons, and in the struggle they were
horribly mistreated. Tney ran to town,
not being able to raise assistance by
their cries, as no house was in hearing
distance.
A posse OF men escorted the two wo-
men back TO their camp. Should the
story prove true, the country will be
searched for the villains. This vicinity
has been overrun by the tramps, and
several petty offenses have been COM
mtted in the past month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
THE TYPk-sETTING CONTEST.
The Machines VIII BE on Exhibition This
Week-COld stereotyping Process.

CHICAGO, Ill, October 1s.-The pri-
vate test of type-setting machines held
in the Chicago EUenipg Post building,
under the auspices of q committee Of
the American Newspaper Publishers
Association closed last evening. The
test has been very satisfactory in many
respects, and the reporter Of the COM
mittee will give newspaper publishers
definite idea as to the work which can
be done by the various machines.
All Of next week the machines will be
on exhibition to newspaper publishers
and the public, and the indications are
that a large number of newspaper men
from all parts Of the United States will
visit Chicago to see the machines and
also to inspect the cold process OF steor-
tipping which will be on exhibition also
throughout the week. A meeting OF the
Executive Committee of the Newspapers
Publishers Association will be held In
Chicago Monday, October 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
JOHN DILLON SPEAKS.
He Tells Why He Was Not ut Parneirs
Funeral and Rebukes His Defamers

LONDON, October 1s.-John Dillon,
NJ. P.for East Mayo, In speech at Dun
garven, yesterday, explained that he
and his colleagues were absent from Mr..
Parnell's funeral in order to prevent
unseemly disorder. he charged that
his opponents hired men, whom they
piled with drink, to publicly call him a
murderer"
He regretted that snch devices had
debarred him from the funeral OF the
funeral of the great illustrious leader,
for whom he moIrned more than those
loudest in their professions of grief and
who In spite OF the events Of the past
year would hand down his name TO be
remembered in remote generations OF
IriShmen.
He denounced those who are making
on fresh grave platform Of infamous
gospel, perpetual hostility and national
dissension. He hoped that the bitter at
tacks upon Mr.. Parnel'S memory, such
as had been printed by the Irish Cath
olic, which were uncatholic, unchriS-
tian and 4 disgrace TO Irish journalism
would not be repeated. The latter re-
mark created a sensation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Tho London money MARKET.

LONDON, October 1s.-DiscOunt was
quiet during the week past. The quo
tatlons were "a for three months and
~ for short. The stock exchange rate
tor loans until next account ranged from
3 TO 81. II money remains cheap IA
New York, II IS evident that heavy with
drawaIs Of gold from Europe will not bo
made, however enormous American
shipments OF cereals. American rail-
way securities early in the week were
notably depressed. Values were ther
daily receding. but recovered somewhat
after "Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Are Yoar Children subloc, to oroup.

As 2 preventive and cure for Group,
ChamberlaIn's Congh Remedy has 10
rival. II IL, In fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon aud
that Is pleasant and safe 20 take. There
Is not the least danger IN giving IL 10
children, as IL contains no Injurious
subFtances. For sale at 80 cents per
bottle by c. X. G0etze. w. W. Irwin,
Jno. Klari. c: Schnepf. c. MenkemiIler,
w. s. Mccullough, NJ. w. Helnrici. w.
z. Williams, 5. L. Brice. Jno. Coleman
and W. H. Williams, Wheeling, w. Va.
Bowie q Co, Bridgeport. Ohio. B.F.
Peabody. Benwood, w. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
A CHICAGO SCANDAL.
Tho Insane Asylum stOrekeeper Arrested
Charges Against Others.

CHICAGO, October 1s.-John A. Cell,
storekeeper of the county insane asy-
lum, was arrested last night for making
false and fraudulent entries in the Off
cisl records of the county. He is said
to be one Of the thieves who have been
systematically robbing Cook county OF
unknown sums of money.
An investigation is now being made OF
the poor house business. Mrs. 5. D..
Franks. the housekeeper who was dis
charged last week preferred charges Of
assault against superintendent Payne,
and stories that reflect on some Of the
officials of the institution are told by in
mates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
THE FRENCH TARIFF
To be Taken on American Pork-Irish
Parliame entary Fund

PARIS, October 1S.-When the Senate
Tariff Committee begins the debate on
the proposition to remove the prohl6i-
tlon of the importation OF American
pork, the protectionist members
will attempt to secure an adverse re-
port on the scheme. Neither M. Jules
Ferry nor NJ. Tirard, who are both
members of this important committee,
are very sanguine that the proposal can
be carried.
NJ. Millaud, another member OF the
committee, told the Associated Press
representative to-day that he thought
the bill would ultimately prevail in
spite OF the tendencies OF the ultra-pro-
tectionistS, but it would not go through
without great deal OF opposition. Mr..
Reid, the American Minister, found II
advisable TO call upon NJ. Ferry yester-
day evening. Mr.. Reid found him hope
full of success In overcoming the opposi-
tion.
There must be either moderate pro-
lection or none at all. Several eminent
French lawyers have been consulted up
don the matter OF the release OF the fund
OF the Irish Parliamentary party now
on deposit here. They agree that the
problem Is a knotty one and believe
that the first step must be an applica-
tion to the court OF chanccry by the
heirs OF Mr.. Parnell and those OF Mr..
Biggar, for Mr.. Biggar was a trustee Of
the fund at the same time that Mr.. Par
nell was.
The French judges will not act prob
ably contrary to the decision OF the
English court unless in declaring them
selves incompetent to adopt. This
would cause prolonged trouble. II the
money goes into the Gals des consigna-
tions il to lost Ito all but the French
treasury. Legal proceedings will serve
to keep It from everybody for many
wears and then it will fall 70 the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
A SALVATION ARMY OFFER.
The Sum OF 10000 rendered For n site
For Its PROPOSED New Building.

LONDON, October Isl anything
was needed to show the resources OF
the Salvation Army, II would be forth
coming by their offer to pay ground
rent Of fl0, 500 yearly for plot OF land
on the Thames embankment. This does
not, OF course. cover anything beyond
the land. There would still be
required an enormous sum 20 erect
their proposed buildings on the site.
but the city fathers are not In love
with the Salvation Army, and though
business Is business, the city OF London
Is not likely to hand over one OF the
finest sites In the Metropolis 10 the
brass band disciples OF the blood and
fire fraternity.
The Army Is getting up n gigantic
wake, which they cali memorial SER
vice, OF the late Mrs Booth a. Crystal
Palace on Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Tho Best PhySIc.

St. Patrick's Pills are carefully pre-
pared from the best material and accord
Ing TO the most approved formula, and
are the most perfect cathartIc and liver
pill that can be produced. We sell them:
C. r. Goetze, w. ". Irwin, John
Klari, C. Schnepf, c. Menkemiller, W..
S. Mccullough, NJ. w. Heinrich, w. L.
Williams. S. L. Brice, John Coleman
and w. ii. Williams, Wheeling, w. Va;
Bowie s. Co., Bridgeport, Ohio; B. f..
Peabody, Benwood, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Mas Celebrated on shlpboard.

New YORK, October 1S.-ArchbiShop
Corrigan celebrated mass at 10 o'clock
to-day on board the flagship Fade, OF
the North Atlantic squadron OF the
French navy at the request OF Admiral
J. DeCsveliex DeCuveryiile. The flag
ship is lying in the north river off forty
second street. The service was cele-
brated on the upper deck, where an al
tar had been erected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
MRS. TRURMAN's FUNERAL
VIII Take Place at Columbus on Tuesday
Senator Thurman Stin Very Weak.

COLUMBUS, o., October 1S.-The fu-
neral OF Mrs. Allen &. Thurman will
take place from the residence on East
Rich street at o'clock Tuesday asd
will be private as also will be the burial.
Interment will be made In the family
lot at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus.
Governor Campbell and wife and ex-
Governor George Hoadley, Of New York
were among the callers at the residence
to-day. Judge Thurman is feeling as
well as could be expected under the cir
cumStances though he is quite feeble.
Ex-Governor p. Mccormick will arrive
from New York tomorrow and be pres
ent at the funeral.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Fires and Losses.

PIrrsBURG, PA, October 1s.-Phil-
lips glass warehouse on the South Side
was damaged by fire tonight TO the ex
tent of $4,000. During the progress
of the bridge a temporary bridge fell
ten feet, carrying with it a score or
more OF men, women and children.
Several persons were injured but none
seriously. Fireman Martin was also
painfully injured by falling glass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
veterans at Lees Funeral.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 1S.-The
funeral services over the remains Of Gen.
VIM. Fitzhugh Lee, representative in Con-
gress from the Eighth Virginia district,
were held from his late residence at
Ravenswood to day. The Lee camp of
Confederate Veterans and the Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans of Alexandria and the
ex.confederates of Washington attended
the funeral The services were conducted
by DR. Randolph McKim, Of Washington.
After the body had been lowered into the
grave and before the attendants commenced
TO NIL it in, many OF the veterans in turn
took possession of the shovels and depos-
ited some earth over the remains Of the
ono they loved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
Kenua's Reception in New York.
ps~,7l Tslcgram 90 the Register.

WASHINGTON, October 16.-Senator
Kenna returned from New York i'm
mediately after the big meeting on
Thursday night. lie was so beSieged
with callers at the Hoffman House on
Thursday that he did not have chance
10 go out at all.
The Senator was greatly gratitied by
the outlook for the Democrats in New
York this fall He found the party
more united than it has been in years.
All those who were inclined TO talk or
were indifferent last year and in lSSS,
are in line and the prospect is that
Flower will have one OF the biggest
maiorities ever given a Democratic
candidate for governor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-19
AD,sricap Pork TO Italy.

NEW YORK, October 1s.-President
Louis Contenirn, of the Italian Chamber
of Commerce, received to-day a cable
gram from the Italian Cabinet Ministry
at Rome, stating that It had unani-
mously decided to abolish the decree
against American pork. A proclama-
tion will be issued TO that effect by the
italian Government.