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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

The Main Line "a tho >ev Work se,-
frsl tfifsf.l..i

sess~rr1sps. y - Marh Il A
miie esu;h n this t5fs. ~ ~ point
uhere the tracks a fhe Delaware al
iifsi~sa Canal company pass ur.fer
tho~e n The Nev York Cenfrzl 4 Had
Asn River ssiifosd. the fo1nsiAtiaA 4
the lsftfr re9d hs@ zsshe.i saay. sfnI
saao ~ fr~fsir f-t<-e@n fhis effs ss<5 Al
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

Loxpox. March II Mr. Gladstone is
confined t. tel with a cold lie lscraaae
indispoec.i while pagiag Welt - l'amp.
stead. about four miles frpm London. on
Saturday and sas slightly fesorish on
returning ~ Duu li1g sffeef ln tho
,aaruire he INN Sdsafiis went a. led
vhs,b his usual re,Ne~ig fer in.iispoeiiian.
a h0llefin issuei 'er pahiic information
saya ss.at his illness - s.iEff
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

Decatur High School s< bosss~ Es-
relied fos Coed Csw~e

D,xs4ta. Mich. March - Prft. p.
A Bacon has expelled eleven pupils ~
the high rrhnr,l. six fr the fuil s,.tsonI
year and Ave fr the f.sisrnt - fbs
term. Which erpircs n about two -eeks
Nrfes a = very sov of8er have teen
written and gs-srd in sfhc-oi ~ the
1nes who were fired. Several ~ them
wnnla have graduated N June The
erhf-ol huard ug,hoi,5t Mr. Becor tnf TIE
shoie affair bas caused much excite
rnenf m fsun.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

oTTtuA. out- March l3 The govern
foeff la. iesr sdsissa that tho t'aua-
dfss, FscSc steamship iine vii lsni at
Ffeserss ~ thinsuen March ~ sies
t4nsd for ths Tored States Tie teief
j. that @ssae veN orzsni<e3 plan fss
iees aarea.iy arranged Tor Smuggling
them sc4s,es the f~,r,ier
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14
TOO HIGH FREIGHr RATES.
A Southern Road Breaks the Inter
State Commerce Law.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Mareh Il The
United States district attorney filed a
bill in the Uniied States circuit court
today in the name of the interstate
commerce commission against the
Louisville 4 Nashville railroad com.
pany The bill states that prior 10 Jnly.
1891. informal complaints had been made
To the commission that the defendant
had ignored the act in making unrea
sonable charges for transportation 81
coal. The bill recites that tie commits.
sion found that the company had sio-
lated some Of the provisions Of the inter
state commerce act, and. notwithsfand-
ing the issuance II an ORDER the com
pany had refused 10 obey il. The peti-
ton asks for an Injunction pending the
settlement OK the case.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

WasHIxcrox. March l3-A report
that Mr Cleveland had told congress-
msr that he did not intend IL appoint
newspaper men % Offices FOR the reason
that be might he accused ~ suhsidizing
the press does not hold good Congress
man Dockery asked Mr.. Cleveland point
blank whether il was true and tho
answer came Just as straight az the
question. that there was 10 such inten-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

HAssissf> No. March IA The ice
in the Mississippi river began running
here yesterday morning. During the
day thr,e targes belonging 10 Park
Blufswere carried away. The riscr -
rapidly rising and further damage is
feared. Al Sioux City the ice went out
a the Missouri riser yesterday carrying
away the pontoon bridge and nearly de-
sfrosing the Pacific short line bridge.
A gorge below the city caused a rise II
several feet during the dak
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

swrpl Fatality 90 locomotive Boiser
Ispl.,sI..n Nes.erliat

Hsvrronr. Ccnn Nsrrh n Loco.
r.asi4e ~. Enef the Philadelphia Read
snz 4 New Engiand rsiiread exTicsse.i AZ
- faao \. y. tbs nerniuz George
4 Shafctit. 6r1man. sn3 tfoface f.am
tsff traxensan. werr Instantly Killed.
AMI she eneia~cr. Jamee Fiannigan v a.
fri4lffasv injured.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

MIssEAPoIls. Mimi. March i3-A
heavy snow storm. accompanied With
high winds, nearly. II not quite. equal 10
the one two weeks ago. ~ prevailing
throughout the northwest. including
Montana. the Dakotas. Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14
col AHTHrn na~kI> prAp


Drrrof1. Nich- Naseh II rpi
srfhnr hantir d,ed his rossrlfk - fhs
Hotel Dfen. Wsnd-s sffe = ipnf ~
fie<e.
Coinse Esnkin aas fsnf - 'is rerrt
frnez,,roops figures ir tsrsfish hie
Tory. and vas . gsAEHt ~.i1.er fre
a-.sr- S-.aIis.< s,@fi,ssrenf f~sf-ir1-<
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

Cfr4 oy Nsxrco. Msrch u sithuagh
President Dssa DEGREES the free inrs.xta
iiarI a MAZE snd t~anssa sh indefinite
T~srin5. fhe high fsiixsy rates. Il j. en-
F-sf~d eiii ese~k 5mprtstson
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14
Fzpo Is IN ASHES
A Paine Fire Destroys a Kansas
Town.
AN ENTIRE COUNTY BURNED.
A Furious Gale Carries a Wave OF
Fire Miles Wide Across Two
Counties

PLArsvfrLE. kas. March i3-A
prairie fire started yestefda, IN Western
Books county and was driven by a
furious gale southeast across Books into
Ellis county. Nearly everything Was
swept away in the path Of the firc.which
was several miles Wide. The town os
Palio was burned. except three build
ings The total loss is about $4,000.
The buildings of Sam Wise. farmer.
We're burned with their contents. The
loss is heavy. The Bopra sehoolhouss
southwest Of Plainville was also burned.
The fire ran southeast across the Saline
river, and much damage was done 10
stock. feed and buildings
Swept Into Kansas.
DENVER. Col. March l3.-A. Grenada.
Col. telegram says: A sweeping and
disastrous prairie fire. starting near
Lamar. has done great amount
of damage in Prowery county.
The flames = swept the country
south OF here. destroying thousands
Of dollars worth of stored hay and
grain. The fire was the largest ever
known in this section and reports re-
ceived at noon today indicate that IL has
crossed the Colorado and Kansas
border.
From Holyoke also comes news of a
destructive fire. 4 great many farmers
lost all ~ their feed and buildings. The
fire swept over an area of twenty five
miles long by five miles vide.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

Sr. PvrxssntaRc. March Il MAJOR
Fa<o-bssns. f,sgmsriy - he JsFaDeae
legation - Berlin. esoF.eted Yesterday
af ksasIse6<te>s ~ hofss'fserk r5te
scrass European and Asiztic hassia.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

\ Buiiding In Carlsbad Coilap>es
RurYing Twenty Men.

BERLIN. March l3 \ building in the
Spri,deI Strasse. Carlsbad. collapsed TO
day while twenty men were repairing II.
Fourteen were killed. Seven of the
bodies have been taken from the ruins.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

FrusHi~o. Mich. March u An ,c~
gorge in the Flint firer - fhis Place
went out. carrying with II the dam ~
Hart a Clark The damage vii amount
e. si0oo The ice also damaged The
G :. 4 NJ. 10 the extent - about go
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14
GRAND RAPIDS MICH TUESDAY MORNING, H. 1893

Ing 70 get az the center of the scandsl,
The charges that he had Threatened
Madame Cotsu of had promised her any
favor ia retarn FOR Information which
she night give him were utterly faise.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-14

Ns<nwIsax- Tenn. March n rhe
Terfessee breeders insuearal sale 10
rsn tSsias S<FfBty fb-as anlmsis pere
dispersed = - s1a1fa Sone froofhf ~
ss.ssr.f "a esss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
RECRUITING STATION CLOSED.
Yesterday Was the Last Day For the q. 3
A. Rendezvous.

Yesterday Was the Last Day For the q. 8.
A. Rendezvous
In accordance with orders from the
War Department received some time
ago. Capt. Hewitt yesterday closed the
q. 5. Army recruiting office In this city.
The reason given was because few re-
cruits have been sent from this city OF
late years. Capt. Hewitt will be trans
ferred to Chattanooga. Sergeants KY
der and Long will go to Knoxville and
st. Louis respectively. All will leave
the city to-day.
Last night the o. w. L. Club gave
farewell reception in honor OF Sergeant
Long. During the evening, Mr.. Long
was called upon, and spoke as follows:
Il cannot find words enough 10 thank
you for the honor you have shown me.
have been very nearly two years In this
lovely city of Wheeling, w. Va, and DUR
ing that time l have made good many
friends. l am sorry that | am about to
leave the city. II would give me great
pleasure to remain with you, but In the
position / am l have TO obey the orders OF
superiorS. | am ordered 10 take station at
ll20 Vine street, ST. Louis, and hope that
will be as pleasurably located there as was
here l will also say for the people In
general Of the city of Wheeling that have
never come in contact with better or
a more generous class OF people than there
are IN this city. ACain, gentlemen,
thank you for this farewell reception you
have rendered me, and | also wish you al
the best success in the world"
There was good attendance at the
Club rooms, and all had merry time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

paired and fitted up generally. The
coal mine will resume again In full this
morning: carpenters are at work im-
proving the mine entrance. Work on the
extending OF the loading platform Is
progressing well. ARRANGEMENTS are
about completed in the new nail mill,
for the large shears to be moved there.
The skslp mill started on last Monday
after a two weeks shut down, but the
rolls didn't work right, and this depart
ment again was closed till repairs would
be made, by large force OF new WORK.
men yesterday. The department VIII
be able to resume this morning. The
pudding department at the factory Is
not running, but it is said four furnaces
at least will be put on next Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

severely hurt his finger in the friendly
bout.
TUNNEL GREEN, on decoration morn
ing, was the scene OF the ball game be-
tween the Union depot nine and the
Panhandle club The game was ex-
citing, resulting in a score OF ID to II In
favor of the Union depot club. The
victorious club is so elated that they
want to play the Pan, Handles again for
o stake.
THE members OF the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union are making pre-
parations to hold a silver offering this
Thursday evening, at s O'Clock, at
the residence of the State President,
Mrs. Jennie P. Sisson, No. Sc South
Huron street, Island. A programme
consisting of solos, recitations and an
address by the local president. DR.. Har-
riett B. Jones, will be given. The men,
bers and friends o. temperance are
cordially invited to be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
LAST SAD RITES.
Funeral of the Late John Fallon Yester'
daY Morning.

Funeral of the Late John Fallon Yester-
day Morning.
The isneral of John Fallon took place
yesterday morning at $50 o'clock from
his late residence on Main street. The
remains were taken to st. Joseph's
Cathedral, where requiem mass was
celebrated. Rev. Mgr. j. T. Sullivan
delivered touching funeral sermon.
Mrs. NJ. E. Whitaker also sang "Nearer
My God to Thee" in an effective man
ner. After the services the remains
we're taken to Mt. Calvary cemetery for
interment.
The pallbearers were Fred Hayes,
Harry Campbell, Adrian WnRerter,
Chas Madden, Chas. Aul, Frank
Carenbauer, Chas. Noble, James Ian
try, John Bosley, and Chas. Gaus. The
first four mentioned carried the floral
offerings, which were profuse and hand
some. Among the prettiest pieces was
a large cross sent by members OF the
old Bachelor club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
DIED.

MILLER-Tuesday, May S0st, 1898, at 4:3C
O'CLOCK p. m. AUGUsT @. MILLER, aged 4S years,
months and IS days
HFunerAl services at family residence, No.
li39 Market street, this Thursday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock. Friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend. Interment private al
Mt Zion cemetery.
DICKEY-On Wednesday afternoon at four
o'clock. Mrs. ELIZABETH DIcKEY, aged sixty
eight years.
Funeral services at her late residence, llSi
Chapline street, on Friday afternoon, at two
o'clock Interment at Stone Church cemetery
Friends will please not send lowers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
A Boy Injured.

Willie Jones, a South Side boy, in the
employ OF man named Adamson, of
the Ne-Hi Tea Company, met with an
accident yesterday and made a very
narrow escape. The lad was driving,
aud at Twenty-sixth aud Eoif streets
the wagon gave sudden turn, throw
ing the boy out, severely brulsing him.
His escape from being run over was very
nArrOW.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
South Side FIshermen,

South Side lovers of fishing are en-
Toying the sport these days. John
Madden, flagman at FOrd's crossing,
caught ten-poun1 cat fish at che
mouth OF CaldwelI's run, few days
ago. In the river, of Twenty-fourth
street, there is an abundance of excel
lent fish. Every day the river bank is
lined there. Fish, herring and shad,
weighing from two to three pounds, are
taken by the hook and line. One young
man caught twenty Of this sort Of FISH
there Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
A street Cars Escape.

A FEW evenings ago street car made
a narrow escape from being hit by the
Mouudsville accommodation, at the
Eoff street, B. *. D. crossing. As it
was the train glazed the end Of the
street car. Engineer John Carney had
his train under perfect eODtrol, and he
was unable TO so slacken its eed as TO
prevent the accident. The car was
filled with people, who were greatly
excited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
The McMechen Hotel

The thirty-tWo rOomed brick hotel,
now under the process Of construction,
at McMechen, 10 be owned by Mr.. T..
Dolan, is TO be an excellent structure.
The barge OF bricks which struck a
pier of the Benwood bridge, and which
was towed to shore, has been purchased
by Mr.. DOlan for the erection Of his
building. There are $1,000 Thousand
Of these bricks. The work will be ad-
vanced so rapidly by Mr.. Dolan that he
expects TO have the building ready for
occupancy by next August.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
Tn. Renwood Railway Loop.

The Ties which so much DELAYED the
finishing of the Benwood double track
street car system arrived yesterday
from Moundsville. Enough were sent
to complete the loop, which is being
very rapidly done. tbs said the tracks
forming the loop can be made to meet
to-day. The employees wol ked late last
night that this might be completed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

WE will commence running our
bicycle merry-Ro-round, near Albinger's
saloon, on Thirty-frst street, to-day.
The patronage OF the public is solicited.
This machine is the patent Of William
Schaefer. Persons wishing to learn TO
ride bicycle can learn with ease on
this machine.
The Messrs. Schaefer & Co. are pre-
pared to make contracts to furnish the
above novel machine TO any party wish
ing to buy. Call and examine the one
now in operation.
WA. ScHAEFEB & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

MIS-. Lou FALKENsTEIS, who has
been keeping green grocery at the
corner of Eleventh and Market streets,
for the past two years. has removed to
JOSS Market street, where she will al
ways be found willing TO wait on her
many customers In her usual pleasing
and accommodating manner. Mrs.
Falkenstein always keeps on hand a
fresh supply ofsall kinds Of vegetables,
fruits, etc. Her stock consists OF ev-
erything in the line OF a trst-class
green" grocery. and anything she sells
can be depended upon as represented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
nlviainn Instituted.

Tonight a new division OF the uni
form rank Knights Of Pythias, will be
instituted, TO be known as "B Stanley
Division No. l." A short parade of the
Knights will precede The exercises. The
line will be headed by Meister's Band.
After the exercises, which will take
pace at Arion Hall, banque, will be
served.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
Fortune seeking Emlrrantu.

Many poor 'amily that seeks the western
Wild. in the hope OF win ing fortune IS pre-
served from that insidious foe Of the emigFant
md frontiersman-chiilsa and fever-by Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters. So efectaally does that
uncomfortable medic nal defense .fortify the
system against tn cQpbined influence OF 3
M a arious atmosphere and the linsma-tAinted
wa.er. that prot cited By il the pioneer. the
miner or the tourist provided with IL, may
safely encounter the dznzer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
Fnnsral of NIra. aundIIng.

The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret Gund-
ling took place yesterday marning from
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L.
Bentz, on Main street. II was largely
attended. Requiem mass was celeora-
ted at St. Alphonsus church by Rev.
Father Didacus. The interment was
al Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
Report Filed.

The report Of George E. Boyd and T.
J. Hugus, the committee appointed to
examine the Circuit Clerks office, was
handed in yesterday. The committee
reported the Office we'll kept
and all the duties faithfully
performed; recommended that a
typewriter be purchased; that addi-
ticnal shelves be placed In the vault for
books, aud that books be provided for
the recording OF supersedeas and suS-
pending bonds. The Court ordered the
0onl books, and the other matters were
referred 70 the Commissioners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

Chief McNlchol has notified poker,
policy aud faro players, as well as
those gambling bv other methods, that
their games must be closed up or
trouble will ensue. AS result OF this
order several gentlemen are talking OF
taxing q vacation and going to the
Worlds Fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
PIONEERs' OUTING.
German Citizens Enjoy an Afternoon at
wheeling Park


The annual outing Of the German
Pioneers took place yesterday after
noon at the Park. The members of,the
organization went out on the one
o'clock motor, accompanied by the
Opera House band. The members,
with their families, made crowd Of
about three hundred people.
The band was stationed on the sum-
NIT OF the mound, and played pro-
gramme OF concert and promenade
music. The Pioneers aud their friends
sat about in groups, chatting pleasant
", or INDUCED in contests of skill at the
bowling alleys. AT three o'clock,
the speech making began. President
Aug. Weidebusch was the first
speaker. tie delivered an excellent
though brief address 10 German. DR..
c. L. Ulrich followed 10 a happy effort,
which was well received. Then Fred
G. Mayors, the poet OF the organization,
read an address 10 verse, which was
frequently interrupted by applause.
DR.. Ulrlch also read a cOngratulatorv
telegram from A. +. Mist, Of Daven-
port. Ia, formerly OF this city. II was
sent TO Hugo Loose.
After the literary exercises, the re-
guar amusements were resumed, and
all made merry for several hours.
There was an abundance OF refresh
ments, both at the little stand on the
hill, and in the well-StOcked baskets OF
the lady Pioneers. Later in the after
noon, the orchestra went down to the
dancing pavilion, and some time was
spent In terpsichorean pleasures, the
Pioneers joingiHg with the zest Of
youth. All returned on the seven
o'clock motor, after one Of their most
pleasant reunions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
Work Resumed.

The steel works at the Lower Ben
wood mill have resumed agsin in full,
since the caving in OF the sewer. Some
OF the new machinery for the improve
ment this summer has arrived, such as
tables, etc. These tables are being fit
ted ND in the plant, workmen of the
mill being employed. Large quantities
III brick are arriving daily for the
i'm movements. Among the changes
which will be made will be the raising
az the three immense cupolas, nearly
eIaht feet. Several Of the Company's
houses inside the plant are being re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
NEWS THE DAY.
Mashed.

Theodore Tur Of South Chapline
street, had thre OF his fingers very
painfully mas "a while at work al
Sweeney's old bndry yesterday. The
fingers were caught in the large crane
The injury Is very painful, but, it Is
said, their arlputation will not be nee
esSarY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
New potntoe. and Cabbage.

On and after to-day we will receive
Potatoes and Cabbage. The stock will
be, as heretofore. the best In the mar
ket. ZARNITs BROS. u Co.,
1910 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
FOR SALE.

House eight rooms, Sixteenth street, in good
condition, t3,7l
House four rooms aid stable. Twelfth street,
500.
House seven rooms, Jacob street, Centre
Wheeling sleO).
House Eve rooms, Eof street, Centre Wheel
ing, cheag 81 D
Tots IN Nc Mechen s2OO To $3.50. on easy terms
Business properly, best location, In .Etna-
vile, house eight rooms. storero IN and good
stable on easy terms food reasons Tor selling
House with lull lot, Wood street, near Forty
third street. sl.2Q
House. three rooms, with full LOT, east end OF
Twelfth street s425; half cash, balance on easy
terms.
House rooms and stable. Eighteenth street.
$3.50
Fine suburban homse miles east OF city at
moderate price. -
lois in Fiian, white q Gallagher addition,
50xi00 feet, RIO each.
3 lols on CGIdweli's run, EO each
Fine farm. l43 acres. on katioasl road, nine
miles east OF city. on easy terms
House ~ rooms. Fifteenth street with modsfs
House rooms, SiItssnth street. % 90.
House rooms Tsenty-thlrd street. q, 2o.
House rooms, North Market street i,5go.
SIX lots in good locations In fAfk We"
cheap.
Make; street business property At moderate
price. -
Lot on Twenty. ninth street. ssoa
one-half loo on hcColloch street. Csstfs
On. 81 TIA bss, manufacturing sitssi In tss
III, frsnting on two railrosdL
NESBITT Il DEVINE
sns !.Ss Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01

The Omaha WOrld-Herdld Of Sunday
says:
Yesterday afternoon when Patrick
Moran, q mac hiniSt at the Union
Pacific shops, was engaged with his
helper repairing an engine, the torch Of
one Of the men fell into a can Of gaso-
line which had been left by painters.
THE can exploded and Immediately
that part Of the building was full Of
flames. Moran and his helper was
badly burned about the face and arms,
and were taken to st. JoSeph's hospital.
The doctor says that they will recover.
moran was to have been married
next week, but this accident will cause
a postponenent of the nuptials."
Mr.. Moran is we'll known here, he
having spent his youth in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-01
The Benwood shooting Array.

West McGruder, the colored man
OF Martins Ferry, was given hearing
before Mayor Mahood, OF Benwood,
yesterday afternoon. McGruder is the
man who on Tuesday evening shot twice
at John Wagner, white man, an en-
plOye Of the Riverside Tube Works.
The whole Yost family was present as
witnesses, as II was at their house on
McMechen street that the ARRAY &C.
Cured. The colored man, McGruder,
and the man Wagner, both married sis
ters in the YoSt family. The evidence
brought out the fact that the colored
man had threatened Wagner The
fight published in yesterdays REGISTER
ensued, and the colored man fed up the
steep hill. Members of the police force
followed, but could not catch him. Over
one hundred boys were also on the trail.
The colOred man was caught in Wheel
ing and brought down. MeGruder got
S25 and costs, and il he can't pay he
will be taken to jail at Moundsville for
80 days. 1t is probable be can't pay
the gne and costs.