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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
SILVER OBSTRUCIIONISTS.
They May stop All Legislation Except on
the Tariff Tiu the silver Bin isTaken Up.

They May stop All Legislation Except on
the Tariff Tin the silver Bin isTaken Up.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-There is reason
20 believe that the House may yet find
itself in a position Of embarrassment upon
the silver Question. One of the strongest
advocates Of the silver bill said to-day that
the silver men had about decided on the
course they would pursue. That course Is
one of obstruction 10 all legislation Except
tariff measureS) until their favorite meas
ure is given the right of way.
He did not criticiSe Speaker Crisp in his
action, but be said that when the House
adjourned on the famous "silver Thurs
day. it adjourned under a mlsapprehen-
sion. There were eighty men who would
unite 70 prevent any legislation by the
House, he said. Asked as to whether the
obstruction would be made to appropria-
tiOn bills, he replied; BLESS the appropri-
alton bills; nothing 5Ut tariff until we Sc
cure fair consideration for the silver meas
ure" He did not, however, use the word
"bless"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
A STATE OF SIEGE
Declared Throughout the Entire state-A
Plot to Assassinate Many Members OF
the Government-Plotsn aud Plots


the Government-Piotsn and Plots
BuENos AYREs, April 3.-This city is ina
condition Of excitement that Is well nigh
indescrbaole The crisis IN the political
struggle that has been carried on for
months past with so much bitterness has
been nearly reached.
Tomorrow may witness such scenes Of
violence as have not taken place 10 this
city for long time. The government APP
preciates the gravity Of the situation. All
the troops are gathered in the central part
of the city. They have received orders 10
act with promptness AZ the first note or
warning The police are all on duty.
Thousands OF desperate men, enemies OF
the administration, In ali parts oil the CITY,
are armed. II Is known that largo
quantity OF bombs has been smggled into
the city. Rumors OF plots increase at a
most alarming rate
The late st is about a conspiracy to muir
der President Pelligrni, eS-Prcsldent Roca
and ex. President Mitr the two latter OF
whom had been prominently mentioned rs
candidates for the chief magistracy, but
who res gned in favor OF Saenz PeDa.
When this report reached the govern
ment the police were ordered - ar st every
one VINO was suspected Of completely IN tho
plot Among them was DIR. Aiem, OF the
Union Civica, the organization that Tor
years has been fighting the Celman, Pelh-
grni and Roca factions.
Alem is charged with having planned 10
murder the president and assume a dicta-
torship. The police have raided several OF
the Radical clubs and discovered bombs.
The president to-day issued decree de-
claring state Of siege In the entire re-
nubifc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
SHE WIRED CHRIST"
Concerning Her Husbands body-Mrs
Francis 10 Dwell with "GOd" While Her
Money Lasts.

Concerning Her Husbands bo"y-Mrs'
Franei. 70 Dwell with "GOd" while Her
Money Lasts.
RICHMOND, KY, April 3.-The burial
NJ Mrs. Jonathan I. Estill, who died
in the Lexington Asylum yesterday,
took place in the Biehuond Gem
etery to-day. She had long been
an inmate OF the lunatic asylum
having lost her mind when George o.
Barnes visited the place several years
ago. and had never been restored. Mrs.
Estill is the mother of Mrs. Lew Fran
els. whose husband, believer IN
Schweinfurth, was buried here yester-
dav This makes two deaths OF
Scbweinfurth's followers within the
last four days.
Mrs. Francis, who is a monomaniac
nm the subject of Schweipfurth, was
Dnz2led as to what to do with her huS-
hands body, and telegraphed 10 the
i"Christ Triumphant, "at Rockford. The
pretended "Christ" answered that the
sodv be put in the ground for thu pres
snt. II is believed that Mrs. Francis
wSl 20 soon TO Rockford, where she
will reside permanently with God" or
as tong as her funds last.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
Tn Prosecute Newspaper Ien.

DFs MONIES, Iowa, April 3.-Senator
Finn has begun the work OF prosecuting
the newspaper men who tried to work up
sensations at his expense during the ses-
sion of the Legislature. He has had VIM.
Wells. editor of the alton Democrat, ar
rested and brought to Des Moines on
charge of criminal libel
Wells published severa, illustrated arti
cles in his paper during the session re-
ferripr TO Finn. He also charged him
with being 1.-THE greatest liar in the Legis-
lature y Finn says lie will secure the in
dictments of twenty other newspaper men
who he asserts have libelled him. 1t Is
said the newspaper men will form com
bination and fight the suits collectively.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
WhatMr. Mckmley says.

\ g@ovmENCE, R. J., April S.-Gov, Nc
-.ey, ot Ohio, SAYS he thinks that har-
"a VIII oe nominated by the Republicans
,S.eveland by the Democrats.
"li the silver question enter into the
-1g campaign 3"
TO not see very we'll how it can be
oll With a majority of the Demo
-t party in favor OF the free coinage or
f IS evidenced by the vote in the
.Se OF Representative, and the Repuo-
.-s united for a good dollar, / should say
would be an issue g
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
NEVSFROM VENEZUELA
An Attempt to Blow Up President
PalaciO in His Home.
THE REBELS EMPLOY DYNAMITE
To Aid Them in Their Plans 10 TerrOrIle the Prcsi-
dent and the GOyernmsai-Danger Of Battle
Between the Government Troops and
,he Insurgents is Imminent

CARACAS, VENEZUELA, April 2-Presi-
dent Palacio has had narrow escape from
death from dynamite. The other evening
a bomb was thrown by some unknown per
son at the Casa Amarilla, or Presidents
Yellow House, which is one OF the most
notable edirees in Caracas, aud CORE
spends 10 the White House NJ Washington.
Palacio was then In one OF his rooms con-
ferring with some one Of his leaders as 10
the plan OF campaign against Gen. Crespo
and army of rebels.
The bombs tremendous detonation caused
a fearful panic. Such citizens as nad the
teInerity 10 be- out OF doors at that hour
rushed TO the nearest place OF refuge, Tear
ing that the insurgents had entered Carca-
cas- and scene Of pillage and carnage was
TO ensue.
All the windows OF the houses in tho
neish shborhood were filled with blanched
faces. The telephone at once notlned the
police OF the attempted assassination, ana
In short time they dashed up 10 the casa
Amarillo. The troops also hurried 10 the
scene. They drew up IA front OF the Vel
low House and remained on guard through
out the night. All the window panes In
the building were smashed.
PRlacio was unhurt, but pretty badly
frightened The withdrawal from all 9TH
er parts of the city both OF the police aud
military To protect the President gave the
revolutionists concerned in the plot every
chance to escape When search was made
for them not trace could be found. IL Is
rumored that on the morning following the
bomb explosion, Palacio's family privately
left the capitol.
All OF the members Of the Federal Coun-
Gil are In Jail. Everybody OF any promi-
nence is IN constant fear OF his personal
safety The slightest suspicion is ecoOgh
residents of Caracas.
Gen. Crespo is with Manzano at San
Carlos They have alarge army OF lancers
and 800 infantry. The surrounding coun-
tryls level, and fight there would be
nearly all 10 the advantage OF the lancers.
II is hardly probable that the government
troops will dare 10 give battle 10 the enemy
In Cotedes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
FOR MASsLAUGBrER.
Mrs. Monfagu Must Answer for Her Cru
city 20 Her Children.

DrBLIy, April 3.--The Grand jury oi
this Dublin county, 70 which the yenu OF
the case OF Mrs Annie Margaret Nontagu
was changed from Colerain, Londonderry
comfy, to-day returned true bin Of man-
slaughter against the accused for killing
her three year-old daughter Helen. IL also
returned true bill, charging her with viii
fully III treating Austin, Walter and Gil
bert. her three sons. all Of whom are under
"a years. Mrs. Moniagu, IL will b. re-
called, is the wife OF Mr. X. A. 9. Mon
tagu. a Justice Of the Peace Of Londonderry
county, and daughterin-law Of Lord Mon
tagu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
muRDEKED HER
Because She Would Not Favor His Suit.
Iried TO UIe Via Lsudanufn. hut Failed.

Because She Would Not Favor His suit.
Iried TO UIe Via Lsudanufn. hut Failed.
HUSrISGrox. W. Va, April 3.-Allen
Harrison shot and instantly killed Bette
Adams. of Little CaDell creek, shout six
miles from this city, last night.
The cause OF the killing was that Bette
refused TO marry Allen. He has been pay
ing her attention for some time 70 which
she refused TO give any encouragement.
Yesterday afternoon ne went 70 the home
of Miss Adams and repeated his request
ana was refused he left the house, went
TO a neighbor, borrowed revolver and re-
turning 70 the house Of Betty. shot her dead
without saying a word 70 her.
Returning home be took large dose Of
laudanum. but later 90 he was resuscitated
and placed in Jail here. There are threats
OF lynching tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04

Sr. PErEEsBugs, April 5.--The trial is
about to be opened In the city OF wilma OF
women charged with infanticide. Inrec
hundred and hfty witnesses have been
summoned drawn from all classes. The
prosecution expect 70 disclose q system of
murder. which has been practlced for a
number Of years. The first clue was Oh
tained by the finding of SIX bodies In a cehs
pool. This led 10 an investigation ana tns
discovery OF an enormous list Of crimes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
INA DRUNKEN ROW.
A Man Takes His Companion Home and
Gets Killed for 1t.

HARRIsBURG. PA, April 3-Wm. T. Nc
Laughlin and JACOB McAllister Were
drinking together last night. Aoout mid
night Mclaughlin took McAllister home
and left him outside. Threats were heard.
but McAllister entered his house. He
shortly reappeared, however, with shot
gun. and following Mclaughlin, shot him
in the abdomen. The wounded man jumped
on his assaiiant and would have killed him
but for weakness from loss of blood. Nc
Laughlin died this afternoon. Both men
have families. They have been on friendly
terms. McAllister surrendered himself
and is in Jail. He claims Mclaughlin hrst
attacked him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
NEWSLETS.
Interesting Pieces of Teiegrsphss News in
email space

Chairman Springer was able TO attend
church Yesterday and latter 10 take adrlye
A manifesto OF the Socialist Secretary OF
Labor calls upon workmen 70 organize IN
order that this years. May Day demostra-
tiou in Paris may oe OF surprising strength.
Hon Whitelaw Re d was interviewed
last night lie spoke hztteriagiy of reci-
procisy aid the results of the agreement
with France, thought the stability Of the
French Government was increasing. said
he was not candidate and boomed Harri-
son mildly.
Berlin was agifated yesterday BY the an
nouncement OF supposed Jack the Rip
per- murder. The body OF prostitute
named "Amalie'' was found strangled on
the staircase of house near the Police
Bureau In Kaiser Wilhelm Strasse. The
murder had apparently been disturbed
while At work and compelled 70 escape be-
fore he had time TO maDgle the woman
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
1n.tice Lnmnr,s serlous Conditlon.

WASHINGTON, d. c., AprilS.-The condi-
ton OF Justice Lamar of the Supreme
Court, is much more serious than the pub
lie generally is aware OF. He has suffered
with hemOrrhages from the lungs
for several days, and in addition is
said TO have symptoms of Bright's disease.
His family is greatly worried at his condi-
ton. The recurrence OF the hemOrrhages
in his sleep causes great anxiety.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
MEASURING.
Tee Government of vepszueis Taking
Heroic Measures TO Prevent Revolt.

LoxDoS. April 3.--A special dispatch TO
the inns from Buenos Ayrcs says: The
Minister OF the Interior has ordered the
arrest OF everybody who incites the people
% revolution or who raises seditlous cries
The Minister OF War has commanded that
two squadrons OF cavalry and two batteries
OF artillery from the reserves 70 aid the
police in preserving order. These meas
ures are slightly reassuring 10 the pub
lie which had become frightened by the
serious aspect OF affairs and have alarmed
the radical leaders. who are issuing appeals
10 their supporters 70 avoid all ground OF
offense against the government The cop-
pons OF the last interior loan viii be paid
to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
startlur a Revolution.

IorEoUr. April 2.-Ex-President Pcrole;
of peru. has introduced q quantity OF
arms into this city and il hard az WORK ~
caring recruits for a revolution. A. nc ~
tends 10 try and regain the ehief nAela-
traey OF that country. Government Ifvvks
have been sent from Iacn4 70 ~. .'.,.D -
ha nis a. An early date.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
West Virginia POslmasters.

Special Telegram % he Register
WASHINGTON. d. c., April S.-The fol e
10 owing West Virginia pOstmasters have
been appointed: II. p. Anderson at Cor
inth, Preston county, in place Of G. A.
DeBary, removed; 5. Bernhard at Dry-
land, Morgan county, in place Of Q. p.
Pentoney, resigned; M. CARLY at Endi-
com, Wetzeu county, sin place Of ). j..
Moore resigned; I. j. Hanley at Win
field, Putnam county, in place Of NJ. L..
Peck, resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
rhr.e unInclsr Tramps.

PlrrsprRs. Pa, April S.-The west
bouod EXPRESS on the B. & o. r. T. struck
three trans. who were walking on the
track near Oakdale, Pa. this afternoon.
One OF the tramps named Connolly was
instantly killed, and John Lavelle, OF Jer-
sey City, had his legs cut on, and the tniro,
vhoss name was not learned, had one foot
crushed. Connolly home IS unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
Now york weekly Bank Statement.

NEw YoRK. April 3-The New York
weekly bank statement shows the follow
ing changes: Reserve, increase, $40, 40;
loans. decrease, S7l0, 200; specie, increase,
sos, 500: legal tenders, decrease, sl,OS5, ON :
denosits. decrease. 81 So, 800; circulation,
decrease. SSl.3O0. The banks now hold
siSOl7. $50 in excess OF the requirements OF
the % per cent. rule
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
tn. Amsnd,d Articles signed.

New YORK, April s.-The amended ar
ticles of agreement between John l.. Sulii-
van. James j. Corbett and the Olympic
Club. of New Orleans. were signed yester-
dav. There is now no loophole for either
of the heavyweiGhts 10 avoid battling for
the worlds championship and $4,000 IN
money on September ..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
THE FEARFUL STORM
Which Cut a Path of Destruction
Through This City and
VICINITY YESTERDAY EVENING.
Wind, Rain and Hail Over Wide Path From
Beyond St. Clairsvills Through Martins
Ferry, and Out Towards Clinton.
Much Damage Done

HE most Sc
rious storm
in this vicin-
ity since the
big Martins
K cy-
clou OF
April, 1SSS,
Il n d I h Q
worst n al l
storm since
that never
to be for
gotten dis
a S er o {
May, 1869,
passed over
the region
ID 2 L W Z e II
Lloydsville,
B Q | m on t
..-..N,- nAA
& i n on ,
Ohio county
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
THINKS HE'SA MARTYR
RavachoI Imbued With the Idea That
Prevailed Among some OF the Chicago
Anarchists Before They Were Hung.


Prevailed Among some OF the Chicago
Anarchists Before They Were Hung.
PARIS. April 3-Ravachol said 70 the
magistrate to-day: 81 am proud OF what
have done. You will not get a single word
of repentance or Of me. III had not been
arrested would continue my explosions,
sparing no one connected with the conden-
nation of the anarchists. / would like TO
have blown up the Chamber Of Deputies
for imposing on dynamiters the penalty Of
death.
II murdered the two sisters, Marcou and
others simply TO procure money 10 assist
the cause. could never stop 70 begging
No Anarchist begs. won't work. Labor
is an injustice as long as it enriches an en-
ployer who gives his workers just enough
70 keep body and soul together. Everyone
having nothing ought 70 rob and murder
When there are many men like me the rich
will come TO terms l am martyr IN
humanitarian cause"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04

II you want to be on the sale side, STICK
TO the old reliable. DR.. Bull's Cough syrup.
II is sold everywhere for only . cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04

New York was dry yesterday owing 70
the recent Grand Jury findings as result
OF DR.. Parkhurst's fight Even hotel bars
were closed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
it's Not What We say.

what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that
,Nes 70 sell, aud has given it such a
\ aud lasting hold upon the conf
-'e Of the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04

.Ora dinner pill and general family
~arnc We confidently recommend
'0O's Pills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-04
TIE Loss Annrr rHr CITY.

North of the city, along the bottom gar
den farms. the destruction was terrible,
and the loss will foot up something like
i've thousand dollars between Wheeling
and Gisnu's run. distance Of three miles
Haii stones fell as large as an inch and
half in diameter, covering the ground two
inches deep in places, and doing an i'm
mense amount of harm to fruit trees, hot
houses, etc. At John Lasch's two large
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-07-30
This Tree Grows Needles and
Threads Them.

That there are more wonders on the
earth, in the sea, "beneath the earth,
and in the sky above it than ever
Horatio imagined, is well-know fact
which that worthv's most ardent ad.
mirers will not attempt to deny. Take
for an instance the famous needle-and-
thread tree. Imagine such luxury
and the delights of going out to your
tree and plucking needle threaded
all ready for use! Odd as it may seem
to us there is. on the Mexican plains,
just such forest growth. The "tree"
may not exactly be a tree in the true
sense of the word, partaking as it does
more of the nature and characteristics
of gigantic species of asparagus. 1t
has large, thick, tleshy leaves, such as
would remind one of the cactus,
especially of the one popularity known
us sprickly pear" The needles" of
the needle-and-thrcad tree are set
along the edges of these thick, tleshy
leaves. In order to obtain one fully
equipped Tor sewing, it is only neces-
sary to push the needle gently back
ward into the heshy sheath (this to
loosen it from the tough outside cover
ing of the leaf), and then pull it gent
ly from the socket. If this operation
be properly carried out. 100 or more
fine iibres adhere to the thorn like so
many spider webs. BY twisting the
needle" during the drawing operation,
the thread can be made of any length
desired. The action of the air on the
libres toughens them amazingly, q
thread from it not larger than common
No. 40 being capable of sustaining a
weight of five pounds; about three
times tho tensile strength of common
"six cord" spool cotton.-Phi!Gdclphia
Press
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-07-30


Mrs. E. d. T. N. Southworth has been
the longest iu the harness; in other
words, in the authors chair With
almost incredible rapidity - she has
sometimes written three voumes
yenr-she turned out about sixty novels
many Of them really dramatic and most
OF them decidedly sensational. 6ensa-
tional they may all be, but never impure
It would seem that a woman who had
written continuously for forty-elght
years and. III her old age, is still writ
ingi would have written herself dry OF
Incidents and plot. But her ingenuity
and her energy seem boundless. The
National Era, which brought out Mrs.
Stowe and Gail Hamilton" published
Mrs. Southworth's first serial, "Retrbu.
tion," and II wns the first serial which
Issued from an American pen. Mrs.
6outhworlhs first story was published
by the Baltimore Saturday Visitor, and
was called 1.-The Irish Refugee" Sho
was teacher at the time and continued
so for several years, but demands upon
her strength rs an author became so
pressing TINT she soon devoted herself
entirely to her destined vocation. The
Harpers, Pctersons. and Bonners fought
for the products of her pen, tho N. Y.
Ledger monopolizing her stories for
many years. Mrs. Southworth's novels
have been translated into French. Ger
man, and Spanish. having been re.
published in London, Paris. Le;psic,
Madrid, and Montreal.
For twenty-three years the famous
novelist lived in her beautiful villa on
the Potomac Heights, near Washington.
During the Centennial year she lcf,
Peasant Cottage, in which she had
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-07-30
BAY clrY.s BIC BLAZE.
IT Lick. Up Over el.ooo.ooo Worth

Il Licks Up Over A1,O0O.00O Worth Of
Property.
BAY CITY, Mich, July 26.-The
greatest conflagration which ever Wis
ted this city broke out at o'clock
yesterday afternoon in the lumber
manufacturing establishment of Miller
s. Turner, situated on the west side of
Water street at tho foot of Twenty
ninth street. A brisk wind famed thu
flames into roaring conhagration
IN swept them across Water street
nto the settled district. The cast side
If Water street, wherc the fire crossed,
was built up with stores. hotels and
restaurants Nearly all the buildings
we're constructed ,sf wood and burned
ike tinder.
At o'clock upwards of 900 dwell
ings had been destroyed, and the con-
lagration was still sweeping toward
the eastern limits of the city.
While tho majority of the buildings
ourned belonged to working people,
many fine residences were consumed.
Two churches, four hotels, and about
forty stores of all varieties are IN
:luded among the structures which
have contributed fuel to the flames.
So far MS it is positivesy " known, only
one death has occurred. that of sick
woman who was burned to death be-
fore assistance could be rendered her.
1t is reported also thnt two children
we're burned to death, but the story
acks confirmation.
Miller & Thurber. on whose prem.
ses the fire started. last about $780,
700. mostly covered by insurance. The
entire loss will reach upwards o.
81 OOO ONn
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GOT THE DEOP ON HIM.
a Murderous New Orleans Man Killed Il
His sBrother-in-Law.

A Murderous New Orioans Man Killed b.,
His Brother-in-Law.
New ORLEANS, La, July 26.-A. w.
Alexander, labor agent 30 years old.
was shot and killed by his brother-in.
,aw, A. Ii. Jones, 26 years old, ut the
door of the lattcrs residence last night.
Alexander was native of Annistan.
Four years ago he marsied Miss Jones,
daughter of Joseph Jones. real es-
sate agent. Alexander illtreated his
wife and Sunday night he threatened
to cut her throat with razor Yes
terday morning he repeated tho
threats Yesterday afternoon Paul
Jones' aged IL, a brother of
Mrs. Alexander. was playing
on the street. Alexander walked
past the lad, called him and showing
him sword bnyonet, said: ~ will
lie home tonight and kill the last one
of YOU" The boy ran home and told
his sister what occurred At Gao last
night Alexander called at tho house
and on the door being opened by his
brother-in-law, A. II. Jones, fnort
conversation ensued and on Alexander
making motion in the direction Of
his hip pocket, Jones drew revolver
md shot him twice, death being al
most instantaneous. Jones was placed
under arrest and the body OF Alexander
taken to the morgue. The sword bay
onct and a razor were fo md under-
meath the coat of the dead man.