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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Francisco DeBarriOS Married to Jose
Martinez DeROdS
TTHE BRIDES BEAUTIFUL HOME
In New York City Ysstsrday-Mms. DsBaEiOs Is
the S8OOOO0O Widow of the Late President
Of Guatemala, and Lovely Woman.
DsRoda is Wealthy Spaniard.

NEW YORK, April Gimme. Francisco
de Barrios, the young and beautiful widow
of the late President of the Republic OF
Guatemala, was married this evening 10
Senor Jose MARTINEZ de Roda, Spanish
nobleman, at the magnificent residence OF
the bride, S55 Fifth avenue.
The ceremonies, for there were two, both
civil and religious, were witnessed by rev
of the more intimate friends Of the bride
and groom, and yet it was one OF the most
brilliant weddings that has occurred In
New York in recent years.
In the afternoon the civil ceremony was
performed by Mayor Grant and witnessed
by only a few friends. In the evening the
religious ceremony took place, in which
Archbishop Corrigan officiated.
Francisco de Barrios is native OF Cen
tral America. She was born in Guatemala
in 1860. She married General Barrios In
1875. General de Barrios was very proud
of his beautiful wife. He Travelled with
her through the United States and Europe.
The best masters were secured TO in
struct her in every accomplishment AS
result Nine. de Barrlos is to-day one OF the
best educated women in the world. After
her husbands death in 1885, Nine. de Ber-
rios went to San Francisco and took pos
session of his property. The entire amount
was in the neighborhood of s., 100000 She
remained in San Francisco only few
months. Soon she moved TO New York
and bought house on Fifth avenue.
Senior de Roda is Spaniard by birth.
He is 81 years of age, He Is member OF
the Spanish Chamber of Deputies, and
has large estates near Barcelona, and is
said to be very wealthy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
He WILL WITHDRAW.

senator ,Gorman Has Decided to Give
up the Arduous Duties of a Committee
man.
BALTIMORE, April 21.-The EUenipg
NcjrS uf to-day will print the following
from its Washington correspondent;
referring TO the discussion in the news
papers regarding the prospective retirement
of United States Senator German from his
position as a member of the National Com
mittee. a very close friend Of the distin-
guished Maryland statesman made the fol
lowing statement: Senator GOrman's de-
cision TO retire from the National Commit
tee was made and announced four years
AGO and has been frequently made public
since that time Mr.. German does not
think the party should require him to de-
vote so much of his time TO work
on the committee when there are
others who have more time to spare and
who. in his opinion, are quite as capable OF
performing the duties as he. are ready TO
serve. He will az all times be ready to
counsel and advise with the members when
they desire him 10 do so and help them in
any way that he may be able He thinks
he can be Of quite as much service to the
party in this way without having the ardu-
Gus and difficult detail committee work to
The Senator has made no statement as to
whom he wishes 10 be elected as his success
sor on the committee, nor has he indicated
10 any one what his preferences are in this
regard. He leaves that TO the delegation
10 Oe sent 70 the national convention, and
has no desire 70 hamper their choice in the
natter
Mr.. German is not a candidate for the
nomination at Chicago in the sense that he
is seeking the nomination, either personal
lv or through his friends. But do not be-
lieve he would decline il were ne TO be
nominated. II the people are for Cleve-
land. Mr. German is for MIN. He is Dem
ocrat. He is for the man the people
want. But do not believe the people of
MARYLAND, through their State cOventiOn,
are going TO instruct their delegates TO vote
for any particular candidate They are
going 10 send men to Chicago who Will con-
slider carefully the situation as it presents
itself 70 them when they have met and con-
ferred with delegates and representative
men all over the Union. Then they will
decide what TO do. If such convention
uominates Mr. Cleveland well and good.
II ft nominates Mr.. Hill, no one can COM
plain. but il it should, after mature delib-
Grafton, reject both Cleveland and Hill and
take German, Mr.. German will not decline
nor will be be defeated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
KANAwaA COUNTY COMMITTEE
Meets and Calls the Various Democratic
Conventions.
O,,..;oI 71,Lsor1rn IN fhs Re0istsF.

SueeiaI telegram TO the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 21.-The
Democratic Executive Committee for
Kanawha county, met here to-day and
called county convention, to be held
on the 2Sth of May, to select delegates
to the Democratic Senatorial, State,
Congressional and National conventions.
The district mass meetings to Sc
lect delegates to the county
conventions were ordered for May
DIST. Hon. John NJ. Collins was
chosen member Of the committee to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of VIM. Counts, OF Maiden district.
The committee invited any Democrat to
make any suggestion to the committee
he may desire, and Judge c. II. Snyder,
Judge Okey Johnson, Jos. Chiffon, j.
w. Goshorn and +. L. Turner addressed
the committee.
1t was generally supposed that the
committee would order primary cleo
ton TO ascertain the exact strength OF
each candidate for Congress in order
that each may receive his just percent
age of Kanawha'S vote in the Congress
ional Convention. As this was recon-
mended by the Congressional Committee
and majority of the county committee
had indicated their intention to vote a
urinary election, and there seemed to
be a general desire in the county for 1t,
considerable disappointment at the ac-
tion of the committee is expressed this
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
FREELAND PARDoNED.
A Case OF Unusual Interest-The Cover
nor's Reasons for Exercising Clemency
1his Early.

a case OF UNUSUAL lnJeroat-Ano UOFoE-
nor's Reasons for Exercising Clemency
1his Early.
Special Telegram toths Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 11.-Gov-
ernor Fleming to-day issued his order
for the pardon of John Z. Freeland,
who was sentenced from Wetzel county,
in May 1877, to confinement in the pen
itentiary for life. Although the crime
of murder with which the prisoner was
charged was committed fifteen years
ago, the case is one that has been kept
fresh in the minds Of the people OF this
section. Ever since the con-
viction of the prisoner an al
most constant effort has been made
to secure his release, and his case has
always excited more or less pity. Free
land, who was about twenty years old,
was one Of the men who went to the
house of old man Starkey with intent to
commit larceny. In an alteration with
one of the party, supposed to be Carl
Cartwright, the old man was shot and
killed. Cartwright and the other mem
bers of the party were acquitted; Free
land alone was convicted, and every
thing developed in the trial seemed to
indicate that Freeland was less guilty
than the others.
The application for pardon is sup
ported by a strong public sentiment, as
is manifest from the papers filed, signed
by thousands of persons, including min
listers Of the Gospel, members OF the
bar, newspaper men and county officers.
The pardon is recommended by all the
surviving Jurors who tried the case, the
Prosecuting Attorney who prosecuted,
by former and the present Superin-
.endent of the PeniteDtiary, the prison
physician, and by special committee
Of the Legislature, who In their
report, House Journal, 1891, page
297, say: "Your committee Investigated
the case OF John E. Freeland, OF Wetzel
county, convict for life who has
served fourteen years and found him
suffering from blood poison and in gem
eral bad health, and we recommend him
to the Governor for pardon. Many
prominent citizens who were active In
securing the arrest and conviction OF
the convict have urged his pardon. The
feeling that executive clemency should
be extended results principally from
the following facts: /. That the pris-
oner was young when the crime was
committed, and was, perhaps,
less guilty than his three
associates, who were older and VINO eS-
caped the penalties of the law. =. That
he is thoroughly repentant and has been
one of the best behaved and most SUB
missive OF prisoners, B. That he mas
been great sufferer from disease and
cannot live but short time, being a
consumptive and sufferer from blood
poisoning. 4. Because of well found
ed belief, based upon developments sub
sequent to the trial, that another, who
was acquitted, fired the fatal ana only
shot and that the prisoner never con-
temDlated murder in the attempt 10
commit burglary and larceny.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
Jo.eph. was nominated on the arst

Joseph, was nominated on the first
ballot.
Geo. L. Reinhardt, Of Spencer coun-
ty, was nominated for Judge of Appel
late Court for the First district; Frank
+. Gavin, of Decatur county, was nom
mated for Judge of the Appellate Court
for the Second district, and Theo. Z.
Davis, Of Hamilton county, was nom
mated for Appellate Judge Of the T9lrd
district.
For Appellate, Judge of the Fourth
district, j. Doty, of Delaware, was nom
mated, and for the Fifth district, u r.
Ross, OF Cass county, on the third pal
lot.
At this iunciure, the most amusing incl
dent of the dav occurred. Large slzed
portraits of GRAY, Cleveland and Hend-
ricks mad been suspended in row ABOVE
the stage during the proceedings. sud
denly the portrait Of Gray began TO swing,
probably impelled by slight droughts
Of air. and finally turning
with the face 10 the wall,
rested in that position. Instantly tnere
was a wild veil OF applause from the CIeVe-
land men, who regarded this as an omen oI
the retirement Of Isaac Pusey Gray from
the Presidential arena. Frantic attempts
were made by the Gray men on the stage
TO restore the picture TO its original posi-
ton, but 1t persisted repeatedly IN swing
ing back with the face 10 the wall.
Another draught of air caught Cleve-
lands portrait. and it. too, began 70 swing
to one side. Immediately there were dear
ening ieers Of delight from the Gray men,
but their enthusiasm was short lived. Inc
portrait only swung half way round, ana
when it stopped facing the ladies' galleries,
and the fair admirers OF the eX-PresluenI
applauded this unconscious Difference 10
their sex. The Cleveland men caughJ IL
up, and the late mishap was made the ocea-
sion for another enthusiastic Cleveland
demonstration.
The great contest Of the day began when
the nomination of a candidate for Governor
was declared IN order. John G. Shanklln,
of Evansville, Mason j. NiOlack, OF Vim
cennes. and Mortimer Nye, OF Laporte,
were each placed in nomination, with the
usual manifestations OF enthusiasm, out
the widest demons Lration OF the day TOOK
place when Claude Matthews, Of Clinton,
was presented as "the farmer candidate"
At the conclusion of the first ballot he
was within a few votes OF the nomination,
the result being Matthews 6lo, Shankhn
800 NiblacK 173, and Nye loo. lmme-
diately two counties changed tnelr Votes'
giving him A. votes, and his nomination
was assured. On the motion of the friends
Of Shanklin, Nye and Niblack, the nomina-
ton OtMr Matthews was made unanimous.
Amid great enthusiasm Matthews was
introduced and in a brief speech thanked
the delegates. Mortimer Nye was noml-
mated Lieutenant Governor. The follow
ing candidates were then nominated by ac-
clamatiOn, and the convention adjourned:
Secretary Of State, VIM. K. Myers; Audi
tor of State. John Oscar Henderson; Treas
nrer of State, Albert Gall; Attorney Cen
eral, ,Alouzo Greensmith; Reporter Supreme
Court, Sydney Moon; Superintendent OF
Public Instruction, Harvey ID. Norels;
State Statistician, VIM. A. Peele.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
ENGLAND And FRANCE.
May Have a Little TusSle Over the
Arrest of Englishmen
UNJUSTLY WHILEON FRENCH SOIL.
Several 0senses Have Been Committed Lately bat
the --latest Is the Most Aggrayating-Ihs His
tory Of the Case Shows an Apparent De-
sire TO Humiliaie English Prisoners

LONDON. April 2l.-Another arrest OF an
Englishman has been made In Paris,
which, coming as II does so shortly after
the arrest OF Mr.. Purdie and his brother,
the two Englishmen were taken into custo-
d. at the Auteuil races on suspicion or Do
ing pickpocKets, which arrest led 70 diplo-
matte correspondence, is likely 10 result Ia
tension between England and France.
France refused 10 make either reparation
or apology for the arrest OF the Purdies, but
in this last case il is believed that England
will take such steps as will leave no douot
as TO her intentions in the matter. T1o
last victim OF the extraordinary vigilance
of the French police is Mr. Delmard.
He was the agent OF an English prolec-
tile company and had previously been en-
ployed by the Nordenfeldt Company On
March 3ist he was discharged, the manager
OF the company saying that he was IN bad
odor with the police and IL would be best
for him 10 leave Paris.
On the following Monday Delmard start
ed 10 visit Madame Rougeron, for whom
he was writing the music Tor a ballet wnicn
had been accepted for production IN Wen
ma. AS he was entering Mime. Rougeron's
residence he was stopped by gendarme
who seized him, chained his wrists and
hustled him into cab.
The gendarme took him 20 the Profect-
ure OF Police, aud Notwithstanding Del
mard's request for an explanation, no rea-
son was given for his arrest He was put
into wretched cell, where he was confined
until the next morning. He was then
taken TO his lodgings. Once there he de-
clined 20 move until warrant for his ar
rest was shown. Delmard said that he was
a British subject and that he would appeal
10 the British Embassy for protection.
The following dav he was taken 10 the
Mazas prison. Here he was stripped and
kept naked for an hour and half. Then
he was put in cell measuring six feet oy
two feet six inches. His companion IN
this cell was Anastay, who was executed 4
few days ago for the brutal murder OF Ba-
roness Dellard.
Delmard, was subsequently, subjected 70
another examination Oy the Judge who
said that he had letters addressed 70 him
Delmard) by foreign Governments asking
for information in regard 10 tho French
ballooning corps. Delmard proved that
these letters were old and Of no import
ance. On April l4th Delmard was noer-
ated. The Judge apologized 70 him for his
arrest aud said that the police were N
blame.
Delmard returned TO LoDdon, and the
matter has been laid before the foreign
Office Delmard demands heavy compensa-
tion from France for his outrageous treat
ment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22

PARIS, April 2l.-The outlook for May
Day took on new aspect To-Day wnlcT
gives promise Of anording the Anarchist.
and other Iawless characters an opportun-
ity to make trouble. The police threaten
10 strike. The DIR Neurtcmc Sfcls- Ia ia
issue of to-day publishes proclamation
signed by a number Of policemen. In which
they detail az length their grievances and
threated 20 strike on the eyo OF May Day
unless their wages are increased. IL IL
hardly believed that any trouble VIII occur
with the police OF the country,
as IL is thought that some OF the matters Of
which they complain will be corrected ana
they will render their usual good services
on May Day. II they are called upon 70
suppress disturbances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
GOVERNMENT TROOPS ROUTED.
The Insurgents Drive Them From the
FieId-Many Killed and Wounded.


New YORK, April 2l.-Un nder date OF
Puerto Cabelo. Venezuela, the Herald
this morning prints the following cable
news: This picturesque seaport Is In
terrible state OF excitement over the
utter rout Of the government troops on
April IA. At sundown on that date
Palacca's army made its final and futile
attempt to dislodge force OF insurgents
under the command of General Mora,
who were intrenched at spot just be-
yond Pclito.
Twice the government soldiers had
attacked the enemy and failed TO divert
it from its position. Discouraged over
their iii success, the Palaces troops
showed signs Of panic, but under APP
peals OF their leader, they rallied and
again charged the foe. The encounter
was brief but furious. They were de-
feated all along the line. and turning
fled in every direction. The insurgents
followed in hot pursuit, and did not
abandon il until the terror-strlcken
government troops were well on the
road to this town.
There were many dead, dying aud
wounded left upon the battle field.
Some OF them were rebels, but the
large majority were followers OF Palacca.
The government soldiers did not stop to
carry their deal and injured from the
scene OF the rout, but struggled into
Puerto Cabello, startling the whole
town with their story OF complete de-
feat.
Nothing definite could be learned as
to the exact number OF those killed, but
il is officially announced that the gov
ernment lost one-third OF It's force In
the encounter. OF this loss by far the
greater proportion was caused oy deser-
tions. As soon as Palacca's men saw
that they were overcome, many OF them
threw down their arms and went over
to the enemy.
Every one here ia expecting that
Puerto Cabello will be attacked at any
moment by the revolutionists. People
are hurrying from town to places OF
safety, taking with them their move
able property.
1t is probable that General Mora will
not at present attempt the capture OF
Puerto Cabello.
In all likelihood he will remain where
he now is, at Moran and Punta Chavez,
two important points, and endeavor TO
hold them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
STILL SHAKING.
San Francisco Shocked Agsin-The Culver
Lasted 20 Seconds.

Lasted 20 Seconds.
SAN Francisco, April 2l.-A slight
earthquake shock visited San Francisco
at GAS this morning. The vibrations
were from north to south, lasting TWEEN
ty-seconds. The disturbance was felt at
Sacramento, Biggs, Woodland and Chi
co, in this State, and at Reno, Nevada.
At Biggs eight distinctive vibrations
were felt, clocks stopped and plaster
fell.
In Woodland the shock was more Sc
we're than the one Monday night, when
a number of chimneys lost brick and
walls were cracked. This mornings
shock caused about fifty feet OF fire
wall OF the Capitol Hotel to collapse and
fall to the sidewalk. Other brick build
ings were also damaged.
Vacavile reports the earthquake
there was not as severe as those OF
precedlug days. Some shaky walls were
demolished and a number OF ceilings
cracked.
At Winters, Ala, the result OF to-
days shock was the throwing down OF
the Masonic Hall, a frail two-story brick
building. One man was badly hurt by
a falling wall. Others were more or
less injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
They Quit Digging.
....n., u M Rarfsfer

TORONTO, o.. April 2l.-The Toronto Oil
and Gas Company attempted, with fore
man and force Of men TO day, TO lift some
OF their pipe on the land Of Samuel Wyant
The foreman and workmen were solicited
10 desist bv Mr. Wyant's son, and finally
importuned by his wife, but it remained
for the owner 10 stop the work.
Seating himself in the newly dug trench,
with pale and determined face, he detied
the foreman aud his gang to stick pick
into the ground at the peril of their lives.
Further attempts at lifting the pipe then
ceased
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
r,e Amoup, OF the Thefts.

BERLIN, April 2L--It has been learned
that the money stolen by Jaeger, The de-
faulting chief cashier OF the Rocnschild's.
AZ Frankfort. amounts 70 100000 marks.
He had used part Of the proceeds oi nh
robberics in speculation In fruit in Berlin
and Odessa. Thse speculations turned out
unremunerative, and when be thought
there was chance Of his speculatious being
discovered he fed. AS yet the police have
discovered no clue as 70 his whereabouts
and the opinion gains strength that nc mas
committed suicide Search Is being made
for him IN every direction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-22
CONGRESSMAN PENDLETON
And One of West Nirginia's Senator'S Will
Speak at SuttOn-CapitalG Gossip.
S,s.;gL 7slsoro,n 10 the RsJLster


WASHINGTON, April Representative
Pendleton will leave here tomorrow, ac-
companied either by Senator Kenna or
Faulkner, for Sutton, BraXton county,
where they will address mass meeting OF
Democrats, On the 3Oth Senator Faulkner
and Mr.. Peudleton will deliver addresses
at Glenville
Senator Faulkner will deliver an address
before a Democratic mass meeting at
Clar6sburg on the 24th.
The people OF Grafton have treat in
store for them for the 3Oth, when
Representative Bryan, the brilliant
Young otator from Nebraska, will
deliver an address there. Mr.. Bryan
made one of the most interesting and able
speeches delivered in the House during
the debate on the wool bill He is still
very youg man. with fine expressive
face, a strong, clear voice and most at
tractive manner. He is one Of the greatest
students of the tariff question in the House
and his speech on the wool bill at once
gave him place in the foremost rank OF
tariff refOrmerS in that body.
Word has been received here that Repre-
sentative Anderson has been quite III at his
home in West Virginia since he left here,
but is now much better. He expected to
return here to-day or tomorrow.
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis, ex-Marshal
Columbus SehOn, of Point Pleasant, Col.
John A. Robinson. candidate for delegate
10 the Chicago Convention, Of Mineral
county, and MIR Ran Stalnaker. of Wheel
ing, are among the West Virginia visitors
in the city.
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THE imperial railway train that has
lust been made to order for the German
Emperor has cost the Prussian ex-
cheauer nearly sl,OOO,Oo 1t is COM
posed of eleven carriages connected by
corridors, and all constructed on style
Of unJsraIleled luxury and magnifcence.
One garbage, which is designed to be
the Kaises's study, is hung with the
reaI GobeIir tapestry from Charlotten-
herp and thu salon carriage Is uphol-
stared IN whit. satin The remaining
c.rs comprise q nursery, q reception
roon, adorned with marbIe,statuary, an
osk dining room. kitchen and bed
rooms for several guests. s.--Neso 1ork
World.
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TO SING COMIC OPERA.
A Nun Decides to Leave the Church 10
Join n Theatrical Company-ouite
Sensation.

a Nun DectQeS 10 Lchtc thC -
Join n Theatrical Company-ouite
Sensation.
HARrFoRD, Conn, April 21.-A bomb
shell has been thrown in the camp OF
Catholicism in this part OF Connecticut
by the withdrawal of the most promi-
nent nunI the State from st. Joseph's
Convent to become member OF comic
opera company. Hartford people re-
member the stir occasioRed some fifteen
years ago by the conversion from Pro-
tes:anism to the Roman Catholic Church
of Miss Lulu Wilcox, q member OF one OF
the best Catholic societies anc beau
tiful, charming and brilliant girl.
Whatever may be the reason why Miss
Wilcox left the convent she was led to
make that resolve quickly. When she
announced her intentions OF leaving she
was prevailed upon to remain until the
bishop, who was away, would return,
when she could apply for dispensa-
tion; but she declined to do this. This
looks as IL she meant TO renounce the
Roman Catholic religion as we'll as her
vow. She intends to join comic opera
troupe, where her musical accomplish
nents will be utilized.