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Morning journal and courier., 1892-08-24

Shirreff, gives an interesting account of
his tribulations in Q journey from Chicago
to ST. Louis In 1884. On reaching Chicago
he found the mail wagon that passed down
the Illinois river bad set out a few hours
before and was the only conveyance In that
direction. He could not think of remain
ing week, "waiting for the wagon and,
not finding q suitable horse to purchase, he
engaged Chicago man TO take him a por-
tion of the route, but the latter, on reach
ing the door of his hotel next morning. In
sisted on raising the fare, when Mr.. Sher-
ref, indignant at this attempt at imposi-
ton, shouldered his knspssck and trudged
of on foot, depending on chance rides and
such conveyances as the country affords.
he waded streams. and at length arrived
at Pekin, on-the-Hill- For three days he
had been without shoe-ties, both having
broken after leaving Chicago, and the bark
of trees was substituted. He made appli-
cation for supply at different stores In
Pekin, but without success. In one in
stance he found the tore-keeper stretched
at full length, with his back on the coun-
ter, and his feet touching the roof. He an
swered inquiry absol- -shoestrings dryly
without altering his position.
At Springfield he boarded small stage,
leaving at nine a. m, and reaching Jack
sonville about sunset. The next day the
stage reached Alton after nightfall. The
hotels were crowded and the passengers
stretched themselves on chairs for the
night. he proceeded to St. Charles, where
hr8aIund a conveyance TO st Louis, arriv-
Ing here October /, having left Chicago on
the 18th of September. He spent two days
In st. Louis, visiting the mounds and the
markets. He counted sixteen steamboats,
on the river, exclusive of one plying as a
ferry boat. Tho town then consisted of
two streets of brick houses, running paral-
lei to the river, and q row of stores built
of stone fronting the river.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-08-24

Brown Turkish Bath l0I-9o
Towels, 2ox45 size, 1L1LC
at Each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
AVERY QUIET MAY DAY.
The Threatened General Disturb
anceS in Europe Fail
TO MATERIALIzE ON ACCOUNT OF
The Precautions Taken by the Police and Military.
The Most Serious Affairs Are Reported from
Belgium, Where Some Bombs Were
Used-Generally Qlist and Orderly.

LONDON, May 1.-The expected and long
prepared for labor demonstrations were
held to-day in most OF the large cities OF
the continent and in the various manu-
featuring and mining districts.
In many places the authorities had for
hidden the holding of professions, and the
working men observed the holiday by TAX
ing their families 20 suburban resorts and
passing the day in quiet manner.
In view of the many outrages perpetrat-
ed by Anarchists during the past few
months and the many threats that nave
been made to make the day memorable for
its disorders, the authorities IN all
the continental cities adopted the most
stringent precautions TO prevent or sup
press any outbreak.
Every city has its contingent OF socialists
and anarchists. A bomb was found to-day
in a secluded street beside the Woolwich
arsenal 1t contained quanty OF gun cot
ton, dynamite and gun powder.
In it was also found belt filled with
cartridges and several documents written In
a foreign language recommended person
whom the police are now tracking.
The police refuse TO divulge his name. NO
fuse was attached 10 the explosives, and III
does not appear that any attempt was made
to cause an explosion,
The day was observed in very quiet
manner. A large procession formed on the
Thames embankment and marched TO Hyde
Park where monster meetings were held.
Many speakers addressed the crowd
among them the labor leaders and
Stepniak. the Russian Nihilist. Resolu-
tions were rdopted declaring in favor OF an
eight hour day calling on Parliament TO
pass an eight hour bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02

NEW YokK, May LAT As this morning
FIRE was discovered in the cellar OF the
three story brick house No. ls9 Broadway,
Williamsburg. The lower floor IS occupied
as shoe store. On the second floor lived
John Schalter, his wife, four children.
daughters, Maggie, Mamie, Emma and
Marie, and son John The family be
came panic stricken, and despite the
shouts and warning cries. Maggie jumped
from the window and was horribly
mangled. The third floor was occupied
By Thomas Tubbs- There are ten in the
family. Eve of whom are missing. A two
year-oid Daby and one OF The So were
taken 70 the hospital, frightfully med,
and IL is thought they ca 1ot 1--we
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
CONGRESSIONAL PROSPECTUS.
What That Body Is Liable To DO the
Coming Week-The senate Working
Well.

What That Body Is Liable to DO the
Coming Week-The senate Working
Welt.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Not
withStandIng tue time lost in adjourn
ments from Thursday or Friday of each
week until the following Monday, the
Senate is dispoSing OF business with a
degree OF rapidity that is in marked
contrast with the conduct Of affairs in
the House. But two OF the regular an
nual appropriation bills, which have
passed the latter body, remain TO be
acted upon by the Senate. One OF them,
the Naval Appropriation bill, will doubt
less be disposed OF within ten days, and
the other, the Pension Appropriation
bill, is purpoSely withheld in committee
in order TO obtain a clearer insight into
the needs Of the Pension bureau than is
possible at this time.
The resolution in relation to the
Choctaw claims is the unfinished 0usi-
ness and may be further debated to-
morrow When il is out Of the way,
the bill for the protection Of aliens will
be taken no. The discussion under this
head promises 10 be interesting because
il Will doubtless touch upon the killing
OF the Italians at New Orleans and will
also involve a free expression OF opinion
upon the proper definitions Of the func-
tiOuS of the National and the State
governments The revenue marine
transfer bill, according 10 Mr.. Buffers
notice, will be called up Tuesday, and
Friday afternoon is set apart for the
delivery of eulogies upon the late Sena-
tor Wilson, OF Maryland.
As the session begins to lengthen
while business in the House is proceed
ing at a snail pace. owing to dilatory
tactics, the desire of friends of particu-
lar measures TO advance the bills COM
mltted 10 their charge is becoming more
and more marked. There are now four
measures pressing upon the attention Of
the House, early consideration OF which
Is urged on various special grounds.
These measures are the Bryan free bind
ing twine bill, the Hatch anti-options
bill, the sundry civil appropriation bill,
in charge of Mr.. Holman, and the river
and harbor appropriation bill, in charge
of Mr.. Blanchard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02

Departments, and, of course, the most
popular excuse is that he has been TO
the Pension Office. This Congress,
however, has opened a way for the
avoidance of much of this "legging"
and while this means is not known to
all members, those who have been
shrewd enough to discover IL are grow
ing fat In the enjoyment OF their good
fortune.
In little window-sink In the main
corridor Of the House, there is table
inclOsed by an iron fence armed with
sharp spikes, and behind this sits the
Government telegrapher, who fingers
key which keeps him in communication
with the White House and with every
Department in Washington. Hereto
fore, a man occupying the place OF gov
ernment telegrapher, has been a tele-
grapher aud nothing more, and the
wires have been made use Of only Tor
short dispatches of inquiry on official
business which members have taken
their time to write hastily, but In the
organization of the present House,
change was made in this disposition,
aud Congress has now discovered that
il is entertaining an angel unaware
The young man who was appointed TO
this position after a hot contest, is a
stenographer as well as q telegTapher,
and what is still more important, he can
telegraph freely and accurately from
his notes without transcribing them.
Members have been gradually getting
on 10 this fact, and there are between
thirty and forty, probably, who, as soon
as they get letter Of inquiry from one
OF their constituents regarding informa-
tiOn from any one Of the departments,
will quietly slip of 10 the telegraph
desk aud dictate a long letter of inquiry
to the Stenographer, who sends
10 free of charge instantly by
wire 10 the official addressed,
and receives reply in the same
manner. Even letters Of three or four
hundred words are dictated and sent in
this way, and sometimes a member sits
there and holds conversation with the
heads Of his bureaus as satisfactory as
II they were talking face TO face. The
member who have discovered this boon
find that 10 is very seldom necessary for
them 70 visit a department and they are
not Overanxious for their colleagues on
the floor 70 discover the source OF their
relief and satisfaction. But the thing
is getting so general now that the new
emplOye is kept constantly on the
Jump.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
LAYMEN OBJECT.
They See No Reason Why the Ministerial
delegates should Outnumber Them.

OMAHA, NEB, May about the first
thing the Methodist General Conference
will strike when its business session opens
tomorrow morning will be snag In the
seape of a declaration OF independence on
the part Of lay delegates. The meeting OF lay
delegates held at the First Methodist
church tonight was something OF starter
itself. Very few lay men knew when they
went to church what the object OF the
meeting was, but they had not been there
more than twenty minutes until pretty
large sized conference had broken loose
right there.
DR.. John E. Jones, OF the laymen,
opened the discussion by saying that 1t
was the belief of the Philedelphia lay
men that the time had come to ask
equal representation with the ministers
In the general conference. The idea OF
their being only $50 laymen to $50 min
isterial delegates in the general confer
ence has been strange to the minds OF
good many laymen.
So, many Of them had been called be-
fore the Conference met, In order that
the laymen might present request for
the privilege OF being seated In body
separate srom the ministers in the Con-
ference and also to express desire for
equal representation In the next General
Conference.
Mr.. Shinkle, OF Kentucky, was very
much opposed to the idea OF separate
seats. He thought 1t would look like
antagonism and dissension TO have the
ministerial and lay delegates separated
on the conference floor. Mr.. Shinkle's
remarks seemed TO carry conviction to
the minds Of the delegates, for he was
applauded, but there was something TO
follow that turned the tide.
Mr.. Thomas Murray, Of Pennsylva.
MIA, next secured the floor, and before
he relinquished 1t he had evidently
changed the face Of things a good deal.
Mr.. Murray spoke deliberately and
logically. He held that there was no
intention on the part of the laymen to
create antagonism between the orders
OF delegates, but the lay delegates GER
tainly came to the conference for pur-
pose. and they shouln see to it that they
accomplished something for the good OF
the church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
A DISASTROUS FIRE
Sweeps Away n Large Part OF Winnipeg,
han-Started In "a Theatre.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, May IA
special to the Tribune from Winnipeg.
Man, says: The most extensive fire In
the history of Winnipeg occurred about
two o'clock this morning, and before IT
was gotten under control sixteen or
eighteen buildings were totally de-
stroyed. A space covering three acres
is now a mass OF smouldering ruins.
The fire started under the stage OF
the Princess Opera House and was
burning, ii is supposed, about an hour
before discovered, and by that time the
Opera House and Ave or six stores In
the opera house block were completely
wrapped in flames, and so quickly did
the block burn that not dollars worth
of stuff was rescued.
The flames spread with fearful ra-
pidity and fifteen minutes after the
alarm had been sounded they had
crossed an alley and caught McGregor's
large livery stable in which were thous-
ands of dollars wofth Of carriages, etc,
including all the wagons OF the Domin-
ion Express Company.
So hot was the fire that none OF these
WeTe SdNcu. 1ucu III splIc Va oii ohoi es
of the fremen the flames sped
upon the buildings on the opposite side
of the street
Frost & Woods large agricultural
implement warehouse. Greens extern
slve feed store, Bawlens' grain ware
house, carriage repairing shop,
the Salvation army barracks,
and three private residences across the
street, were all on fire at the same
time, and all were burned to the ground
with their contents. Three residences
and two large stables on the streets
running back from the Opera House
were also destroyed and nothing saved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
CLEVELAND AND WILSON CLUB,
A Big Political Event in Oharlestown-
The Campaign Opened with Splendid
Meeting.

A Big Political Event In OharlestoWn-
The Campaign Opened with Splendid
Meeting.
Special Telegram 10 the RsGtster.
CHARLEsTowN, w. VA, May la
meeting OF the Cleveland and Wilson
Democratic Club was held IN the court
house last night and large crowd was
in attendance. Congressman VIM. l..
Wilson, of this district, arrived here
early in the evening from Washington,
bringing with him Congressman Henry
St. George Tucker, Of Staunton, Va, a
son of the distinguished Randolph Tuck
er; and CongresSsaan Paul Edmunds,
of the Lynchburg, Va, district
This meeting was formal opening of
the campaign In this county. At eight
o'clock the assembly was called to
order by Chairman j. c. Holmes, who
introduced Mr.. Tucker TO the audience.
Mr.. Tucker is a brilliant and witty
campaign orator, and made many
happy points In his discussion of the
tariff. He discussed the Mckinley bill
and showed its unjust, unfair and un-
equal provisions of taxation in impos-
ing the greatest hardships upon those
least able to bear them-the farmers,
laborers and mechanics, while the rich
men escape with less than half the tax
alton Of these classes.
Mr.. Edmunds made short and
humorous speech upon free silver.
Mr.. Wilson was then called. and
while he stated he did not expect to
make a speech, yet he made bright,
brief alusion to the tariff, and then de-
voted some time 20 explaining his posi-
tion on the issues of the day and his
action in connection with the Bland
bill. He stated that the greatest issue
is the tariff, on which the Democratic
party is united, and to the discussion OF
which in the campaign he intended to
devote all his energy; that the
party was divided on the silver issue,
and to precipitate discussion and action
upon it. at this time upon the party
would be hazardous and dangerous;
therefore, he considered it his duty not
to aid in bringing il up at this time, as
it is of Jar less magnitude and import
ance than the tariff. His course was
heartily received and applauded, and so
far as this county is concerned he will
not lose single vote by his action on
the Bland bill.
The meeting was attended by over
one hundred ladies, and the large audi
ence was enthusiastic in applauding all
the speakers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
A BOMB Thrown.
Generally Quiet in Italy-King Humbert
Takes His Usual Drive.

ROME, May 1.-The day passed quietly
here. AS measure Of precaution detach-
ments of Italian troops were kept in guard
at the Vatican all day.
King Humbert at the accustomed hours
set forth on his usual daily drive through
the crowded streets. He met with a con-
tinuous ovation.
At Bologna and Ravenna, persistent at
tempts made TO hold outdoor labor meet
ings led TO scufles with police
At Bologna 1t was considered necessary
to have detachment of cavalry clear the
streets, and an order to that effect was car
ried out
A wreath of flowers to which was at
tached black ribbon inscribed ITO the
Victims of May Day." was placed to-day
on the tomb of man who was killed in
the riot in the Piazza Santa Groce last
year.
IA. MA dispatch sent from Arcane at
midnight says that during the evening
bomb was thrown into Casino in Sini-
gaglia City.
The missile exploded with great force.
The windows of the building and all the
furniture in the Casino were demolished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
The Gilmer Convention.

WESTON, w. VA, May 1.-The Gilmer
county convention was held yesterday at
Glenville, for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the Weston convention which Sc
lects delegates to the Chicago convention,
and also to select delegates TO the State
convention. II was magnificent meeting,
both in point of numbers and enthusiasm
Senator Faulkner, Congressman Pendle-
ton and Col MacCorkle all made speeches.
The convention instructed for Kidd for
Attornev-Ge General and Ward Arnable for
delegate to Chicago. The delegation is
about equally divided between MacCorkle
and Bennett ON the Governorship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
FROM OILDOM.
News From the Wells for the Month of
ApriI-Some Statistics

OIL CITY, PA, May 1.-The oil re-
gions of New York, Pennsylvania,
Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia,
completed 1GS wells in April, and 33 of
the number were dry. The new
production figures up 6,S61 bar
rels. Compared with March there is an
increase Of 10 wells and decrease OF
800 barrels of production. New opera
tions April 30, were represented by 90
rigs and 23l drilling wellf, total of $50
ace decline Of twelve rigs and twenty
wells drilling from the figures for March
81. The Buckeye field completed %
wells in April with production Of 66O
barrels. This is an increase Of three
wells and 6S7 barrels over
the March report. There were
thirteen dry holes in April. New work
consists OF fifty-one rigs, and liz wells
drilling, total increase of nineteen.
In Indiana there were fourteen wells
completed with two dry holes, and
production of 3l6 barrels. This is
decrease of four each in completed
wells and dry holes, and an increase OF
twenty-seven barrels in new produc-
ton. The new work in Indiana con-
sists Of twelve rigs and twenty-five drill
ing wells. This is the same total as
last month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
THE DIRECT TAN.
Resolution is now la the House In Charge
of Mr.. Wilson.
s.,.-irI TaIarrar, % fha Rsniafkr


of Mr.. Wilson.
SrsesGl Tsls0rsHs 70 ne RsgiStSr.
WASHINGTON, May THE West Vir-
ginia direct tax resolution which passed
the Senate recently is now in the House
and has not yet been referred TO any
committee. IL is in charge of Mr.. Will
son and il is his intention to make an
endeavOr to have it taken up by the
House aud passed under suspension Of
the rules without sending it to a COM
mittee. He will do this in order TO
save time. for If il is referred to a COM
mittee for consideration 1t would be
some time before a report could be Sc
cured and then the resolution would
have to go on the calendar and take the
usual course. This might delay action
on the resolution for weeks, and there
would even be danger Of its failing TO
be reached at all this session. Mr..
Wilson will make his motion for
immediate action under a suspension
Of the rules az the first favorable oppOr-
tunity. There will be no opposition TO
immediate action from the members OF
the Virginia delegation, as they are en-
tirely satisfied with the dill as amended
by Senator Daniel. Opposition is most
likely 70 come from some of the econo-
miStS of the House because the bill will
take from the United States Treasury
Sl53, OO0. But in view Of the fact that the
last Congress, controlled by Repubii-
cans, passed the bill under which West
Virginia will be ordered to be paid her
share OF the direct tax money, it is hard
70 see how any Democrat can object TO
the State getting her money in common
with Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland aad
the rest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
Germany Wins Again.

ST. LOUIS, May1.-Umpire McCrum was
the feature of to-dsy's game between
Washington and St Louis, He was guyed
numerically by crowd $500 cranks for
numerous bad breaks. Dwyer was in good
form and in addition to keeping the Wash
ington's hits scattered played his position
superbly. Score:
St. Louis. ..0O2 g o o 2-6
Washington .......O 0 0 l O.
Hits, ST. Louis II, Washington IL;
errors, ST. Louis 3, Washington 3; pitch
ers, Dwyer and Gastright; umpire, Nc
Crum; earned, st. Louis 4, Washington 2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
THEIR IMPORTS WE'RE BOILED.
How Fifteen Per Cent. Duty was Saved
on shrunken Cassimeres.

New YORK. May 1.-The Botany
Worsted Mills, OF PassaIc, have been
fined $4,000 for differentiation OF
goods, and compelled to pay $4,000
more duty on two recent invoices OF
unfinished and undyed cassImeres from
Leipsic. CassImeres have never been
imported In this State before, aud
the appraisers accepted the valua-
tlons furnished by the importers on the
400. 900 yards. Shortly after the deliy-
cry OF the goods Chief Appraiser Coop
er was informed that the cassimercs
had been boiled before they were sent
TO America. He sent piece OF the
goods TO the Atlantic Mills, Rhode Is
land, to be finished. and when II was re-
turned 1t was found TO have increased
in width from thirty-eight 10 forty-fiye
inches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
The Day in Paris.

PARIS, May MAY Day was ushered
in with the police on the qui vive, and
strongly enforced garrisons Of troops ready
for instant service.
At 5 O'Clock this morning the city wore
its usual aspect and the police expected
the day TO pass quietly, except for scuffies.
At an early hour the procession began TO
form for their march in the Sale Favie.
There was only 1900 present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
All Quiet in Germany.

BERE1N, May Except for few pri-
vate fights, the day here was one Of un-
broken peace. The inclemency Of the
weather prevented the holding Of outdoor
fetes TO any extent.
The breweries used as places Of meeting
were profusely draped with red material
and packed with auditors, Lips brewery
accommodated 900 people, Books, 6,0OO
and the New World brewery $4,000.
During the day the Socialists held in all
twenty-four meetings in the city proper.
At several of these gatherings Lichkecht
spoke. AtBremen there was parade but
the procession was much smaller than that
OF year ago.
Throughout Saxony and Thuringia there
was marked falling of in the attendance
at labor meetings as compared with those
of last May Day,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
RoIIer m.ker. 70 Str ke.

CHICAGO. May 1.-The boiler makers of
this city who have been threatening a
strike for some time held mass meeting
last night and at q late hour resolved not TO
return TO work until their demands of - IS
as q minimum wage for nine hours day
are granted.l The union has received teie-
grams piedgipg support from Cincinnati.
number 2.O04 hands and as the employers
declars that Key cannot accede to the terms
laid down = their men the fight is likely
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-02
A Dangerous Man.

JACKSON, Miss, May John Rogers,
Town Marshal of Indianaola and SEN
fenced to nine years, was landed in the
penitentiary this evening He is also sus-
pected of being Rufus BuIress, for whom Al
corn county offers $500 reward, being want
ed there for numerous house-ournines. tits
also thought he is the murderer OF ). A.
Brooke, a Saltillo druggist, who was muir
dered while in his bedroom talking TO his
young wife. A reward of $1,000 is offered
in this case. Burress is as dangeroug a
criminal as ever lived. and, it is said, has
burned SlOO,0 goo worth Of property in North
Mississippi