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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

WAsBNGrON, March 1s.-The legal
complications and moral issues Of the
Breckenridge Pollard case, which are
gradually coming 20 light as the trial
progresses, Increase the public interest
here in Washington, where the KEN
tucky orator Is best known, and make it
the most sensational scandal ever re-
viewed To- the criminal courts here.
Curiosity is rampant among lawyers
as TO the lire Of defense which the array
OF five able lawyers retained by the Con-
gresham have marked out for him.
For time after the revelation OF
rHE SECRET MARRIAGE
OF Colonel Breckinridge 90 Mrs. Wing
in New York on April % was made pub
lie 10 was the general opinion shat this
circumstance would form the basis of
the defense, but to-day the attorneys
for Mrs. BreckiDrldge have intimatea
90 the contrary. Even had they not
said so, 30 isl q fact that all the
promises OF marriage alleged by
Miss Pollard 90 have been made
Ha
20 N'lf
.u7 --o o' -.''-ol
-o,o RT,-s,,.- 1t soe-,s to bs estsb.
-.,L.5 r,,', -e-,o,,isr,.rce NJ rbe .1rbor-
i,l-. ,b-, ,to ,.-o,,iss t,. r,srrv ,,sds Inv
--.,--..4 -,-s, f1-,fsbes grorrd for q
s--..-t. .,T -.-o-,iss o,,ir,, f,, csss ft fs ,c-
ceDted in good faith he other party,
who is ignorant OF tb legal disability
~, frrf.- t1s oortrqor
........-..
4a '1''l '' '''' -'
viii be solved in Few days, however
for DO Is the present intention to place
Colonel Breck.nridge on the witness
stand as the brst witness ln his own
behalf. 10 Is evident tlat MS atlor-
neys place their principal reliance upon
the story which be VIII teli ana from
their sauguine state or mind to-day DO
seems probable that they must have in
reserve resources which have not yet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

sps,ial Ttisoran, 90 ,,s RsCsl=-.
NEw YORK. March 1S.-The Eastern
representatives of the Panama railroad
deny the rumOr which has reached here
from San Francisco thatC. Z. Hunting
ton had obtained an option on the
Panama road al set price OF $1,000, 600.
The report is generally believed 10 be
uufrua
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
.DA CANA HAS ESCAPED
The Portuguese Vessel AindellO Puts
Out to Sea with
DA CANA AND 70 OF his MEN.

President Peixoto Demands His
Surrender and that Of His OH
GERS but the Demand was Un-
heeded-Da CANA May now
Join the Rebels Rio Grande do
Sui, who are Still in Arms, and
Continue the Wsr-Peixoto De
mands the Arrest of Da Cana
and His Men as Pirates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
A co-oPEEATIvE COLONY.
SIX Hundred chicago Persons viii start a
IdenI Community

six Hundred Chicago Persons viii start an
Ideal Community
CHICAGO, March 1S-A bout six hun
dred people 10 this city have banded
themselves together for the purpose OF
organizing colony on the cooperative
plan by means Of which the members
can enjoy the necessaries Of life 81 first
cost. Recruits have been enlisted from
all trades, aud the intention is 10 have
each man work at his trade so far as
possible. No wages will be paid,
the members sharing equally
in the wealth the community
shall produce. The colony will do its
own farming and manufacture what
ever may be required. Women will be
REQUIRED TO do no manual LABOR but will
be expected to devote their time to the
mental, moral and physical training Of
their children aud others under their
charge. Pastoral, agricultural and
manufacturing colonies will be estab-
lshed in every State in the union. John
II. Copeland, late OF Texas, who has
given much thought to the question, is
the founder Of the organization.
A1rBouaH many remedies are pushed int the
market bv spicy Advertisements, Dr. Bulls
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
CORBBTTS AMBITION
Is to Become a Successful Business
Mantle will try Theatres.
he EXPECTS TO LEAVE THE RING

AS Soon as the Fight with Jack
son has Taken Place, Though
He will see that the Champion
ship Remains in America-He
will not Fight in June for he
viii Require at Least Three
Months in Which to Train At
ter the Articles are Ratified.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
TROOPS MITHDRAWN
From Denver, Where the Situation still
Seems TO be Rather Critical.


DENVER, Coz, March 1s.-General
McCook to-day withdrew the Federal
troops from this city TO Fort Logan.
The proceedings against Mayor Van
Horn and Police Commissioners Rodg-
ers, Barnes and Mullins for contempt
of court in having violated the injunc-
tion issued by Judge Graham on benalf
of Messrs. Orr and Martin, the commits
sioners removed by Gov. Waite, will
come up before Judge McGlynn tO-mor-
row morning, ,JudgeGraham having gone
on a vacation. The hearing will prob
ably be postponed until after the case
in the Supreme Court, submitted By
Governor Waite, for the purpose of as
certaining who are legally entitled to
act as commissioners is disposed of. 1t
is set for hearing tomorrow afternoon.
The situation is still critical, for Orr
and Martin, acting on the advice OF
their counsel, declare they will not be
governed by the opinion of the Supreme
Court, but will insist on holding Office
until a decision is obtained in regular
manner in the case pending in he Dis
triCt Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

draw constructive fees but only mile
age, etc, for actual work in serving le-
gal papers, has passed the Senate.
HaskelPs bill amending the minor-sa-
loon law has passed the Senate and is
now a law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
THE ROW AMONG TIE ELKs,

Granu hNaIteu huIet HppV1It %
the Trustees--Proba5le Action OF the
Next Annual Meeting.
Special telegram 70 ths sunday Register
CoLusrBUs, O., March lS.-Graud Exalt-
ed Ruler Apperly, of the Order Of Elks,
has removed the Grand Trustees, w. &.
Vanderlip, Of Boston; p. j. Camp0lee, Of
Baltimore, and Joseph Lamb Of Rich
mond, Va, for calling the annual meeting
at Atlantic City when he had ordered IL 10
be held at jamestown, y. y.
Itis probable that delegates representing
q large majority of the lodges viii meet al
Atlantic City aud elect officers. Grand
Exalted Ruler Apperly and Grand Secre-
tary Allen O. Meyers will probably be
removed and the Courts will be invoked TO
secure from them the records Of the order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
stock Barn Burned.

OwENsBoRO, KY, March 1s.-John
KOpp, a wealthy stockman, lost a splen-
didly equipped stock barn and a number
Of valuable race horses by fire to-day.
lightning struck the barn on which
there we're five lightning rods. The
building and contents were in ashes in
thirty minutes.
The loss will reach over $4,000 with
no insurance except on the pacing
mares.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

SAN Francisco, GALA, March Is
The Chronicle prints a story 60 the ef-
fect that Mrs. stanford is about 60 dis
nose of her large holdings in the south
ern Pacific and the associate corpora
tion. che Pacific improvement Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

lSDer.f 7fIs0rdW @ ~ EestsIfr.
New YORK, March 1S.-The owners
Of Geol gia Central debentures are up
in arms against the holders Of that
roads 7, ceivers certificates, and claim
that the plan now being drawn up is
not fair. inasmuch as it is uReQual.
A committee has been appointed TO try
and adjnst~,natters, but it is expected
that an e,tiOn programme from the
certRca indebtedness will be set
uD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

i.eass 7seeraD 70 ~ Es"ss0

q felaI ItIf0T171 y y fIsIlfs"
SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH, March Is
Justice Merrill. Of this city, has signed
az order In the case Of the Union Pacific
Railroad instruetlng the receivers %
sell such realty Of that company - is
not necessary in is business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
sUPERHUsIAN EFFORT,
Gold 20 Europe;


S1tti1' I8If1rG71 n ~ hl1lf-f
NRw York, March 1S.-A shipment
of gold Just made by Lazard Freres is
producing considerable comment here,
as no is rumored that ITS destination is
England. which, it true, makes 10 the
frst gold shipment 90 shat country in
many months. To is further surprising
from the fact that England now has
larger gold reserve than ever before in
It's financial history; in fact, it holds the
largest reserve on record. The ship
ment is also considered significant from
the low rate OF discount now prevailing
in London.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

Sre-tai Isle1T0r 90 tts Rt9.f,sr-
BOsroN, March 1S.-The bank clear
inrs at this centre for the week shows
exchanges amounted 60 Sl3,0l6,5S4, and
balances S1,749.1T2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
na Gnmn ana nls Msn CaIIsd PIratsa

BUENos AYREs, March 1s.-Advices
have been received here from Rio do
Janelro TO the effect that Admiral Da
Cana and his officers will be conveyed
to this port by the Portuguese corvette
Mudelo. President PeiEoto said he has
ordered the Brazilian minister az Buenos
Ayrss to demand that the Government
OF the Argentine Republic consider Ad-
miral Ia Cana and his officers pirates
and not allow them 70 dIsdmbark.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
SEMINAR Bovs beaten.

Special Telegram to tas RsgistsF.
BUCKHANNoN, w. VA, March IS
The public school base ball nine played
the Seminary nine on the Academy bail
grounds yesterday. Ten innings, score
S to : in favor Of the public school boys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

ST. LOUIS. Mo, March lS.-Mrs. John
W. Noble. wife OF ex-President Harri-
sons Secretary Of the Interior, died
suddenly at her home in this city this
afternO0n.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
tub line Oh DEFENSE
Seems to be Somewhat Different from
what was Thought in the
POLLARD BRECKNRIDGE CASE

Tho Defense that Breckinridge
was Already Married When he
Promised to Marry Miss Pol
lard has been AbandOned-The
Silver Haired, Silver TOngued
Kentuckian win be His own
First Witness - The Trial to
Last Two Weeks or More
Longer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
Specie and Morohandiso ImPortatiOu'.

sBe-r. Iesg-an .o tls Rs1.s-s-
Nav YORK, March 1S.-Gerchandise
Imports, including cry goods, at the
port of New York, for the week ending
March 10 were valued at Sl0,975,31S
against Sl0S34r96 Cor the same date
last year Total imports since January
foot uD S9I. St4,53L For the same
period last year they amount to Sl45,-
963.6sl made uD of SlS3,7O9 in gold and
SI3.IS2 in silver, against Sl,325,5 ,552 for
the same date last year,
Total special Imports since January
amount 20 s., Ss4, POT against SASl1,441
for the same time last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
Werks b b Rs-spensd.
80 T...ersrn . .. III.

PHILADELPHIA. March ls.-Ihe Mar.
shallton Iron Company, which passed
into a receivers hands last January, is
in charge Of q syndicate formed In this
city aud the works will be Te-Opened on
Monday, the 18Th insL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
A PERILOUS POSITION.

Ranging ia Mid-Air, Hundred Feet from
the Ground. a Man Is Rescued by Brave
Fellow Workman.
CHICAGO, March 1S.-People In the
vicinity Of new grain elevator In pro-
cess Of erection az South Chicago yes
tsrday afternoon we're Mortified to sec
Joseph Coates, a carpenter, slip on the
roof and slide rapidly TO the edge. As
he was going over the edge, Coates
grabbed a wall plate with his right
hand and hung 10 it, bis body being sus-
pended at height Of 100 feet. Coates
fellow workmen we're
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

N0sT men bresk down when afflicted With
rheumatism. II they would t,y Salvation oil
they would End relief 40 once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

THz BLOOD IL the SURGE Of health
Keep It pure by taxing Hoods sarsapa.
riIla, which Is peculiar 70 Itself, and
superior IN strength, economy and
medicinal merit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

ALrHOUGH many remedies are pushed int ne
market by spicy Advertisements, Dr. Bulls
cough syrup still taxes toe lead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19

HOOPS Pills ars puF' segetable,
carefully prepared frog ae best In
r--dlsnts. sc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
PARALYZED WIN FRIGHT

and two Of them tainted. Others soon
recovered their senses and set about TO
rescue the man. An this time Coates
was crying out 90 those within sound OF
his voice 10 save him. To the course of
"a few seconds the horrOr-strickeu
watchers on the bridge below saw man
appear sc a window and behind him
were several other men. The hrSt
conner leaned far out until 10 seemed as
if be would tumble headiong from the
heat, but strong hands and a stout rope
about his body held him securely while
De reached toe man hanging from the
wall plate and succeeded IN
getting him 90 the window
ledge. Then, with an almost
sUPERHUMAN EFFORT,
both men were dragged through the
window by the rescuers inside. The
rescued man, when be found himself
saved, fell over To- dead faint, aud the
rescuer. Wm. Jones, another carpenter
collapsed completely A faiat cheer
reached those iu the room at the TOP OF
the elevator. Coates, when he was
finally revived, was in such nervous
condition that be had 90 be assisted
home by two OF bis fellow wOrkmen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-19
sIsrERsv1LLn OIL NEWs.

A Slight Decrease In the Runs of Last
Week Compared With ths Week Be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17
THE -CRATCH.

Replying TO our request that the Dis
patch will state what part Of the Times
course or conduct amounts TO betrayal
OF the Democratic party, he Dispatch
admits categorically and distinctly that
it intended to charge the Times with
having betrayed that party and. in its
self-satisfied confidence that it has given
the Times very severe fall in the
Judas lscariot incident. 1t reminds the
Times that il introduced that individual
into the discussion and not the Dispatch.
Thcreupon, it tells the old joke of the
powerful fellow that sot hold of the tail
OF a bull that was pursuing him. and.
on twisting 1t until the bull beloved,
called out TO him ''bollow as much as
you please; but who began this rowT'
The Dispatch may fool itself with be-
lieving that it is the powerful fellow;
but the Times declines the part of the
bull 1t has no idea of believing. On the
contrary. it insists that the contest shall
be kept going right straight along until
the Dispatch has stated every item OF
what it thinks justiiies the charge that
the Times has betrayed the Democratic
party. and We are very glad 10 note
that it says if the Times really desires
that II shall furnish bill of particulars
as to how and where IL betrayed the
Democratic party. it will be pleased to
accommodate it, The Times really
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17

payment of debts due by commission
merchants.
by Mr.. Williams TO prescribe the
amount Of recovery from any insurance
company or association I'm case OF dam
age or loss by fire. water, lightning.
cyclone, tornado, or otherwise.
At 3 o'clock the Senate adjourned.
Notes.
senator Williams, Of Meckienburg. who
this week introduced bill to define more
accurately the line between MeckIenburg
county and adjoining counties i'm the
state OF North Carolina, yesterday re-
ceived a largely signed petition to be
presented 10 the Legislature in the in
terest Of this measure. The petition re-
cites that no survey has been made
since That made by Col. William Byrd
and that the uncertainty Of the location
OF the lines has caused great annoyance
and disputes between nclghbors IN the
two States. Senator Williams says also
that the matter involves d question OF
several thousand dollars OF revenue 10
the state per year
\ number OF Underwater citizens were
in the Senate to-day in expectation OK the
discussion OF the oyster question, nut
owing 10 the absence Of senators VINO
expected 10 discuss the bill, It was not
taken up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17
Honesty AbOut BallOt-BOxes.

4 public sentiment which will con-
done the acts Of men who deiile and
falsify the suffrage-who stuff ballot
boxes and make the count lie, will not
long keep society together. II is rotten.
Truth is the foundation Of all things
and without il. between men and men,
politically, socially. and i'm every way,
life is but n mOckery. Honest politics
are just as important as honest dealing
in any other direction. The strong hand
of the Federal Government has been
Withdrawn for our elections in the South
and we are left with the full liberty Of
citizens. without intimidation, without
other legal restraint than that Of our
State election laws. Let them be obeyed
or those who violate them be punished.
Let honesty and fair dealing prevail
outside, inside, and all around the ballot
boxes. Electoral boards and their APP
pointees are alike amenable to the laws,
which should be rigidly enforced-Norfolk
Landmark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17

| is serious in thinking this betrayal OF
Democracy. The Dispatch. 1t Is true'
does not know everything. but IL knows
some things. and If It had never iearne"
the fact anywhere else. the recent Hayes
and Tilden controversy would nave
taught Il that one OF the essential prih-
ciples OF Democratic doctrine ~ 'h"'
IT requires very serious case 70 au-
thorize Congress to interfere with what
state officers have done In an election
Democracy imputes almost absolute veri,
~ 70 the action OF the States officers
our remark. then. was nothing IN SUP
atance but n statement of this Demo-
cratic doctrine.
We are surely not TO be thought
traitor 10 the Democratic party because
we say It sends many men 10 Congress
who Will strain Democratic doc0ine 10
keen fellow Democrats in seats to when
state officers regularly and duly certify
they were elected. II this Is to go, there
will be found many treacherous Demo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17
Il SORRO WFUL TRIO.
Justice John and His Two Bowers Mourn
Greatly.

Everybody is getting very sad down in
Justice Johns sanctum. The old court.
where his Honor has dispensed Justice
these many years. will in a few days be
but thing of the past. Many an ach-
ing heart will long for the familiar scenes.
many marvellous tale will be told Of the
days when his Honor held sway on the
corner OF Mayo and Franklin streets.
The sanctum is being rapidly dismantled
with view TO moving in the new quar-
ters a. soon as possible. The grand trio.
Justice John, ana his two bowers. have
worn very sallow cast of cOuntenance
for the last few days. His Honor sits
in Semi-mOrose state in his Office chew
ing his favorite weed by the pound, and
eNpectorating enough tobacco saliva 10
flood a transatlantic steamer. No smile
has played over his classic features for
days past; "he is indeed different man"
Poor old Sergeant Ihomas-treat big
honest tears trickie down from his ewes.
rs he re- ms around the sawdust-ccvcrcd
arena, where since time immemorial h.
has raped for order, and called for
witnesses by The thousands But words
are weak III attempting to describe the
wrctched state OF Clerk White: his con-
di;fon Is source of great alarm 10 both
OF his associates. Continually he spout
eth poetry. like tile sportive young bub-
ber whale spouting his tiny hydraulic
streams. Indeed sadder trio would be
hard 70 iiEd.
There was one case sent on TO the
grand jury yesterday. The remaining
We're OF no Importance. and were dis
missed.
City Circuit Court.
The City Circuit Court held its first
session in the new courtroom in the
new City Hall yesterday No business
OF Importance was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17

vass Of the vstes in the House, by States
end he finds IN favor OF the bill. nine
from Alabama. six from Arkansas, two
from Florida, eleven from Georgia. ten
from Kentucky. four from io"'s'a"a'
one from Maryland. seven from Mississip-.
p. nine from North Caroline SIX TOM
South Carolina. eight from Tennessee
thirteen from Texas. ten from NifsiHia'
and three from West Virginia. Ninety
rjre votes th,n VIII be given for the
hl.l I'm the House OF Representatives
from the Southern States. In other
words thesc states will practically pass
the bill II II passes. Should .hay be sur
raised that the rest of the country re-
II ses 10 allow them any potential voice
IN the government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17
Berkeiey-Cheatham.

Mr.. Carter Nelson Berkeley and Miss
Ellen Bruce Cheatham were married on
the 18th, at sl5 east Marshall street. by
Rev. j. j. Newton Both Of the parties
are residents Of this city. Mr. Berkeley
Is sketch artist OF fine talent. who
worked AT A. Hoen d. Company's In this
city. lie illustrated the Morning Herald.
or Baltimore. for some time. His keenly-
pointed daily political cartoons on the
bulletin causing an immense amount OF
amusement. He is the son OF the late
Rev. +. F. Berkeley and Mary +. Berke-
ley, or Amelia county. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17

Tic pilus maids will spend this month
I'm church going and charity as all pious
mails should but even the most re-
ligiously inclined viii dream dreams or
jews to come when the forty days or re-
tireu.cnt are over. some oi our Girls.
y hose papas are not 80 rich rs they USED
10 Le. will put these dreams to some
account by making practical preparations
for their realization
\ little care and attention To dainty
dresses now will add beauty and per-
haps another gown TO OUR wardrobe next
summer. The little narrow ribbons,
which enhance the beauty of himsy
sbmmery things but consume 50 much Of
a modisto'~ time in sewing chem on.
might be added TO the flounces by the
dainty fingers Of her who is ID wear
them.
Short fancy waists ere not beyond the
compass OF girl of ordinary inteNi-
gence, and one cannot have too many OF
them. The material for these may be
purchased very cheap fl YOU watch the
pretty soft silks on the bargain counter.
A remnant OF six yards, at 30 cents. IS
a good investment, for 1t VIII make u
useful and pretty waist, with sleeves as
ample as the most ardent devotee 10
1920 styles could wish once nave Il I'M
ing 0l1tl D1 NDhi hhtH1itAAN'f 49, fr4>
can easily make your own silk waist.
Another waist. pretty enough for even
ing. is made of ribbons and lace inser-
ticn sewed together. Neivet ribbon, i'm a
crimson. shade might be used with pref
tv effect. The dainty little gown shown
I'm the cut was made OF rose tulie and
trimmed with narrow black velvet rib
bon. This would be very fetching made
ont of some of the new organizes which
are already displayed in shop windows.
The three or four iiounces for the bot
tom may be- cut out. ana it will be
nleasant as we'll as profitable occupation
10 sew them ON now-twO rows on each
rufle. The Gchu for the neck will bee
very easy 10 make, and when IL is fin
ished nearly all the trimming is made.
Then 81 viii be a small matter for the
dressmakcr 20 make the bare skeleton Of
vcur Citss. This operation will be the
stitch in time" which you viii appre-
clate the benefit Of next summer