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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
SOUTHWEST is HARD HIT.
Trains in Kansas Fast in Deep Drifts of
Snow.

Snow.
FORT SCoTT, Kas., Feb. 12.-The heav-
lest snow that has fallen in Southern
Kansas for many years lays upon
the ground this morning. Trains
are ali delayed and many are bound
in snow banks. The Missouri Pacific
passenger, which left here yester-
day, was snowbound on a hill near Mo-
ran. Three engines were sent out from
this city to pull it back but neither of
the engines has yet returned, and it is
thought they are also tied up as they
went out during the binding storm.
Many trains due here have not yet ar
rived and those that have are from
twelve to sixteen hours late. The trains
on the Memphis road are running very
late and the Missouri, Kansas * Texas
trains due here last night have not vet
arrived. The street cars in the city are
tied m
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
STEAMER STRIKES A ROCK.
The Vessel Goes Down but all on Board
Are Saved.

SIERRA LEONE, Feb 9.-The steamship
idolph Woermann from Hamburg has
struck on the rocks off Nifou Gov.
Iimmerer, who was recently dis
missed from his position by EN-
SO is said to have infringed upon
the rights and duties of Chancellor Won
CapriVi thereby causing faction be-
tween them, was on board the steam
ship when she went ashore. The
steamship and her cargo will prove a to-
tsl loss. There was no loss of lie
among the crew or DasSengers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
DEATH FROM TRICHINAE,

A Woman Expires at Chicago and Her
Family Fatally Ill.
CHICAGO, H., Feb. 12.-Mrs Charles
Kruger is dead as the result Of eating
trichinae in pork, and the rest Of the
family, seven in all, are beyond hope of
recovery. The members of the family
were taken i'll several days ago and
physicians who were called decided
that they were suffering from trichinae
The doctor announced to-day that all
the sufferers will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Markets by Telegraph.

Flour-Quietand steady. Wheat
Quiet and steady No. , spring, 5612c; No.
5. 354c Oats-Firm, No > white, 29a4c: No. 3
white, 281gQl2934c. Barley-Steady; No. :, 49Ac;
sample on track, $50 4sc Rye-Weak; No l,
NEw YoRK-FIour-Quiet and weaker Wheat
Receipts, none; sales, 100000 bus; options
No. red opened frmer. but soon turned
weak and again sold down to lowest prices on
record. Heavy liquidation and some foreign
selling: March, 621s@63 1l-l6c; May, 60 l-l6@
66c; July, G71gc. Rye-NominaL Ccrn-Re-
ceipts, 700 bYs; sales. $4,000 bus; options No
opened quiet, fairly steady, then eased off with
wheat; May, AZ 3-166r4314c. Oats-Receipts H.
800 bus sales. 10000 bus; options No. . dull
but steady; May, 81 5-160345ac; track, white,
state, 37@41c track, white Western. 37G41c.
BeeEQuiet; family, 12.00@1+.00; extra mess, 500.
Pork-Steady new mess 1400@l425 family,
1900; short clear, 15.00@17.00. Lard-Ste4dy;
prime Western steam. 7.S5, nominal
Butter-Receints, 1852 pkgs; dUll, weaker,
state dairy, i7624c; do, creamery 17@2lc:
Elgins, 2713c Cheese-ReceiptS, rs pk9s; steady;
state, large, 9G1134c; small, 10I2@121sc part
1867 pkgs; active. higher: Western, l4@
15c; Southern, 1870. 1534c. Sugar-Raw, firm;
fair refining, 27sc; centrifugal 90 test, 514c re-
fined, steady; crushed, 41sc; powdered 43sc;
5.10@5.15. Coffee Dull; No Z, 171sc Spirits Tur-
Pentine-Firm ENTHUSIASTICALLY; New Orleans.
4A@4s4c. Freghts- Steady. Rosin Duh;
strained. common to good, 1.071&@1.10. Talow
Dull city hhds, 5@51sc; country, 51s@514e.
-wheat-steady; cash. 56l4c,
Nay. 6O3ac; July. 617sc. Corn-Easier cash,
3,,44c; May, a362s@3G24e; July, $77se. oass-
Pork-Easy; February, l2.0213; May, l2l214.
Iard-Easy; February, 730; May, 10 Short
Ribs-EaSy; February, 6.l213; May, $50. Rye
Nominal; 44c. No. L FldXseed-Steady, 1.39,
Prime Neutrality-suspicious. 4.1O@4.15.
GHICAGo-Cattle-Receip 1000 shipments
800. AS is usual on Saturday there was little
or nothing doing III this market; top steers, 800
05.15; shipping and export steers. 4.00@4.75;
others, 300@8.75. Hogs-Receipts, 1000: ship
ments, 5000; opened 10c lower, closed better,
some as high as Yesterday; packers and mixed,
5.10@320; prime heavy and butchers weights,
5,20a525 Sheep and lambS-ReceiptS, 1870;
shipments none top sheep, 3.0tt13.75; top lambs
4.00a450
ST. -Close-Wheat-Lo cash, Sc;
February. 5514c May, 571sc; July, 5S1&@3S>sc
Corr-LoweI; cash. 3275c; February and March,
33c; May, 337sc; July, 343s@344c. Oats-Lower;
cash 2Sc; February, 2sl4c; May. 2954c. tors
Duh iobbing, 1880. Lard-LoWer l.@O4 -
Enthusiastically; rs. Lead-Dull, 80 sellers
Spelter- Higher, $50
TOLEDO-Wheat--LoW active, No eaSh ana
February 5634c; May, 6035c July. G2Ae. Corn
Lower; No. ? cash, &l34c May, 363sc. Oats
Firm No mixed, 29c; No white, 32c. Rye
Steady: cash soc. loYerSeed-Actiye; prime
cash February and March, 80 April SIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
TORPEDO FLEET DISABLED
PeixOtO'S Vessels Forced TO Return to Per-
nambuCO.

Rio DE JANEIRo, Feb. 9.-It is an
nounced i'll this city that some disaster
has befallen the fleet Of torpedo
boats which left Pernambuco for the
South. Details as to the disas-
ter do not seem to be obtainable, and
all information on the subject is refused
at the government offices. In spite of
the reticence of the government officials
it is asserted that at least one of the
torp edo boats has been badly damaged.
and the whole fleet has put back 10
Pernambuco for reasons which are not
explained in the dispatches received
here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
GLADSTONE ADMITS DEFEAT.
He Aband0nS the Parish and Employers
Liability Bills,

LONDON, Feb. IA meeting of the
cabinet was held at the official residence
of Mr.. Gladstone, in Downing Street,
to-day prior to the reassembling of the
House Of Commons. 1t is stated that
Mr.. Gladstone proposes to drop the
parish councils bill and the employers
AGILITY bill, and to make an appeal to
the country within month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
HIS INJURIES WERE FATAL.

Prof. Hayes, of St. Louis, Dies from an
Assault by Roughs.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb 12.-Prof. Rich
ard Hayes, one of the leading educators
of the West, and one Of the principal Of
fcers Of the High School of this city,
died here this morning from injuries re-
ceiyed some weeks ago at the hands of
roughs whom he had assisted financially
and who beat him because he declined
to continue his aims. Prof. Hayes was
90 years Of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
sAMoANs THREATEN TO REBEL.
Uprising Feared Over the Plar to- Dis
arm the Natives.

Uprising Feared Over the Plar to Dis
arm the Natives.
VICTORIA, b. c., Feb. 12.-The latest
news from Samoa is that scarcely had
the British warships left those waters
ere rumors of dissatisfaction were
again rife. The cause IS the
proposed disarmament of natives
Thamasaga district natives favor the
proposal if carried out generally, but in
other districts natives declare they will
fight rather than have war implements
impounded by any power, tr+aty or
otherwise. There is trouble brewing.
Consuls have warned the disaffected
SamOans that no nonsense will be
tolerated, but the situation is believed
To NO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
DEATH ANNULLED THE WARRANT.

End of the Hunt for Huntington, the
Cleveland EmbezzIer.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The steamer
Alps which arrived from Haytien ports
to-day brings Marshal Henry, who went
inoton, who is said to have made away
with 1000 from Cleveland, Q. Hunt
ington consented, after much urging on
the part Of the marshal, to voluntarily
board the Alps, but on the day he was
to have gone aboard he died
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
HEAVY DIAMOND ROBBERY.
Ten Thousand Dollars Worth of Gem
stolen at New York

NEW YORK, Feb. "a diamond rob-
berry on a large scale is reported at the
central station. j. Kahn, a pawn
broker, was robbed of $4,000 worth of
gems, which were stolen from his flat at
berry was committed in broad daylight.
SO far no clue has been obtained to the
burglars. The police are at work on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
sherifs viii Get tho T7aes

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 1O.-The supreme
court decided to-day that sherifs are
entitled to the fees given them under
the old{law in all foreclosures of mort
cages dated prior to the law Of 1898.
This is an important decision to sher-.
it's, giving them thousands of dollars in
fees that have been in dispute up to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
WHY THE PRINCESS FLED.
Coionna's Wife Tells of a Plot to Steal
Her Child.

.
Her Child.
NEW York, Feb. 12-W. J. Mackay,
Jr., was seen this morning and said he
was authorized TO make public the fol-
lowing statement, written and signed
by the Princess COlonna.
/ authorize you to state that my sudden
decision to leave France and come to Amer
ica was due solely TO plot which | discoY-
cred that Prince de Galatro Colonna, my
husband, had formed to steal one Of my chill
dren from me as a hostage; individuals
having been employed by him to that effect
as well as co watch my movements.
Princess EYELINE DE GALATRO CoLONNA.
Mr.. Mackay said he had nothing fur
ther to say in reference to the matter
and that the Princess had no plans for
future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Deyoured by a Rear

SILVER CITY, N. NJ, Feb PA Mexi-
can woman named Sisto Wesley, who
had lost a little child short
time since, went to the graveyard
on the Upper ella to mourn over
the grave of her little one, and while
there two bears set upon Ter and de-
,rnurad her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Sheriff Would Not Hang Him

COLUMBIA, Miss, Feb. 8.-The ex-
ecution of Will PurVis, set for yester-
day, was a failure. The rope broke at
the first drop without in any way in
juring Purvis. The spectators inter
the sheriff to refuse to proceed with
hanging. An effort will now be made
to secure executive clemencY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
IHREE DEAD In A WRECk.
Fatal Collision Between Freight Trains
on the Wheeling Road in
Ohio.

BELLEVUE, O., Feb. 12.-Fwo freight
trains collided on the Wheeling & LAX e
Erie road in the storm this morning
two miles west of this place. Three
one fireman
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
CAPTURE OF A PIRATE CRAFT.
Vessel Taken that Has Ravaged Long
Island Farms.

New York, Feb. y. : The "black
sloop," practical craft that has raw
aged the Sound the past season, has
been captured. A reign of terror was
inaugurated by the boat and her crew,
and people having homes close to the
water were on the alert at all times to
repel the robbers. The boat was found
at Millions Point and one of the crew
was arrested. The boat was loaded with
1,1JnHar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Milwaukee Dairy Market.

BUTTER-Fancy creamery, p ID, 25@22Gc infe
ror to good, do, Hoppe; best dairy selections, 10
@2oe; lines. fair to choice do, 12@l Ice; packing
stock, do, lie; roll, 11@l4c.
CHEEsE-FulI cream flats, p 70, 111%@121@c;
ched dars, do. 111a@12c brick, 12@l3c; Young
America, 1114t91212c; limburger, l2@l5c; Swiss
. 121I@13c.
EGGs-Fresh, 2 doz, 13@15c; ice-house, 6@lOc;
picked, 6@1Oc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
INSANE AT THE ALTAR.
One Priest Fiercely Attacks Another in
a Brooklyn Church.

BROOKLYN, n. Y. Feb. 12.-While cell
ebrating mass in St. Peters Church
yesterday the Rev. Father Patrick V.
Mcdonald became suddenly insane and
attacked Father Hill, knocking him
down the altar steps and again striking
him. Father Mcdonald was finally
oyerpowered by members Of the con-
gregation and placed in police custody.
The congregation was thrown into a
panic bY the fierce encounter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
NATIONAL BEER WAR.
The Fight at St. Louis win be Made Cen

era2.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 8.-The beer de-
livery drivers war here against the So
called syndicate breweries will be
made national by the knights of
Labor. The strikers have placed
it in the hands of t. B. Mcclure, Of the
Knights of Labor, who states that ma
tional boycott will be placed upon the
controlled by foreign capital. The
Knights of Labor will also urge Con-
gress to tax foreign capital invested
here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
SIR HARRY VERNEY DEAD.
e is Succeeded by His Son, Notorious
Capt. Harry Verneys

He is Succeeded by His Son, NOTORIOUS
Capt. Harry Verney.
LONDON, Feb. l2.-Sir Harry Verney
is dead. He was born in 1901, has held
several important positions and will be
succeeded by his son, Capt Yer
ney, formerly member of Par
lament and who had retired
from the navy. Capt. Nerney
was sentenced to years Imprisonment
for being connected with the procura-
ton Of a young goyerness who was alb
Quoted from London to Paris at the in
stigation, it is claimed of the captain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
FRANCE ANGRY AT RUSSIA.
The Paris Press Stirred Up by the Gel
man Treaty.

PARIS, Feb. 8.-The Russo-German
treaty is causing pretty row in France.
Four months ago the people were fall
ing on the necks of the Russian naval
officers and kissing them. The treaty
talk is causing a change of feeling
Some Of the Paris papers are already
accusing Russia of betraying France.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Piano Factory in Ashes.

LEoMNsTER, Mass, Feb. 12.-The
piano factory of Rice 4 Holden burned
this morning. The building and its con-
tents are a total loss. The loss will be
between $4,000 and $4,000, fully in
81;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
PRINCESS ENA WILL RECOVER.
of Queen Victoria viii

GfanuuduSNitI OF UUtBH FIcbOfIa VIII
Not Die.
LONDON. Feb. 12.-The Princess Ena,
the little daughter Of Prince Henry of
Battenburg and Princess Beatrice, who
met with a serious accident while out
riding in the grounds at Osborne, Isle
OF Wight, and who it was feared was
fatally IL .ured, is recovering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
LATEST MARKET REPORTS
MILWAUKEE. Wis. Feb. 10
Chicago Potato Market.

Carbohydrates are held steady, but have
not improved any to speak Of There is a fair
demand for fancy stock, but very few really
choice lots are offered Burbanks, Wisconsin,
are quotable at 50@55c; Hebrons. 48@52c; rose.
50tG55c. Mixed lots range from Acc to soc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT DULUTH.
Board of Trade Building Destroyed by a
Sunday Blaze.

SUNDAY FSIaZe.
DULUTH Mimi, Feb 12-The Duluth
Board of Trade building on the corner of
Superior Street and Third Avenue was de-
strOyed by fire this afternoon causing a
total loss of over $4,000 with in
s1Tance aggregating $50, 600. The fire
started shortly after noon in Guthrie 4 Ear
hart's office and is said to have originated in
desk. When discovered it could easily
have been extinguished had any water been
available
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
SMALLPOX PATIENT DEAD.
One Fatality Occurs at Duluth from tn.
ScOurge.

DULUTH, Wis, Feb. 8.-Joseph Wolf,
the smallpox patient, died this morn
ing and was buried before noon by the
in quarantine are doing we'll The
death of Wolf is believed to have been
fastened by exposure in moving the
patient to the hospital.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-31
MARTINS FERRY.

Last evening at the Methodist church
the Epworth League gave a musicale
and literary entertainment in honor OF
the first meeting Of the year. The
evenings entertainment was opened
by Miss Myrtle Frazier singing that
old but ever new song, Aud Lang
Syne." The programme was then car
ried through as follows, each performer
doing his or her best TO please the au-
diepCe:
Song, mixed quartstte. Jubilate Dec;
selection, Music as an Expression
of Praise, Miss Mamie Cochran;
vocal solo, Sweet Genevieve,
Mrs. George Rnbertshaw; selection,
"The Key Board" Miss Ollie Haynes;
instrumental Duet, lie Chart Du BIZ
vonac," Misses Ira Robins and Jennie
Lytle: vocal solo, the Only l Love, "
Miss Carrie Crossley; selection, street
Musicians, Miss Lena keohler; Dreams,
sang by mix QusrteIte; selection, How
Ruby Played" Chas. c. Mitchell; vocal
solo, The Old Sexton, Jesse HipkinS;
Instrumental duet, Messrs. Eberly and
Ebe-ts; piano solo, Moonlight on the
Hudson. Miss Laura Hipklns; Softly
the Night Breeze Is Signing, sang by
Crescent Quartette; piano SOLO, Miss
Jennie Lyle.
Ia the Police Court Yesterday, James
Lenard and Tim Foley were assessed 81
aud costs for being intoxicated. James
Lang add Charles Riser 90 and costs
for disorderly conduct. John McCiin-
ton, exposure OF person, s. and costs.
A. NJ. Goudy, of Toronto, was in the
city Yesterday.
Lewis over, OF Muncie, Ind, is the
guest OF Wm. JOY for few days.
There will be a meeting of the Anti
Saloon League Committee this evening
al 100. in the Commercial building.
They will probably organize a permA-
neut society OF the league al this place.
w. b. Seameu, one Of the football
team of Washington, Pa, was in the
CITY calling on friends.
The game between the home clubs
Will be Friday and Saturday instead Of
Thursday and Friday, as mentioned yes
erday.
The young son OF Hiram Sibert, who
died Sunday, will be buried to-day at
10 o'clock.
Sam Eckles was arrested yesterday,
charged with assaulting Susan Perry.
S. Barndollar, of Pittsbprg, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Walter Ong, OF Cleveland, who has
been visiting here for several days, re-
turned home Yesterday.
L. NJ. Bull, OF Dayton, was in the city
yesterday.
]. Press left last evening for CUunec-
,icut to visit relatives
Miss Lucy Ebert returned home
last evening from Pontiac, w. Va.
G. Rust, of East Liverpool. Is the
guest OF his brother, DR.. Carl Rust
Mrs. A. P. Meyers, of Pittsburg, is
visiting Mrs. Z. link.
James TanDahill. wife aud son,
James, leave this morning for . visit
with relatives liz West Virginia.
John f. Miller, OF Wellsburg, was in
the city yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-31
SISTERSVILLE NOTES
s,seial 10 As RsESss-.

6Dset0t 20 u1s hs5s'se.-
SIsrERsvILLE, W. VA. July 30.
The receipts OF the Eureka Pipe
Line Company, as reported by the en-
glneers at the Thistle Pump Station Tor
the twenty-four hours ending at q. IN.
were 10. zee barrels, and for the same
time ending yesterday morning, 1854
barrels
Alb. Moore. OF New Martinsville,
editor OF the WCtzel Republican, was In
the city to-day.
MissJ. L. Defult aud little ones, who
have been visiting relatives al Raven
Rock, returned home yesterday even
InE. W.,
:. Byron Billingsiee went 10 Will
Jamestown aud Marietta yesterday 10
spend Sunday with friends.
Miss Isle Graham, OF Wells street, Is
the guest Of her aunt az Belpre, o.
Henry II. Benedict was At Parkers-
burg FRIDAY.
William lsham, OF Wheeling, was the
guest OF friends 10 the city Yesterday.
Hon. Sep Hall. OF New Martlnsyllle,
was in the city to-day on business.
William Neueuschwander spent sun
dav with his parents al Hannibal, ..
Col. James w. Frame, OF the ONO
River railroad, was at New Martins
Vile visiting his family Sunday.
A man named Robinson was severely
hurt az CochrensyilIe this morning
While he was doing some work with an
AZ il glanced aud struck him on the
leg cutting a big cash. DR.. Meek at
tended him. Robinson is peculiarly rn-
fortunate, having just come from the
hospital at Wheeling, where he has
been confined for some time with To-
jurlss received by falling from DER
rick.
Miss Efle Kerns. OF New Martins
Vile, is the guest of friends at Doven-
port.
w. E. Detler left this morning for
Warrington on business.
Geo. b. Thompson went up the river
on business trip this morning.
Ben ;. Baer, OF Wheeling, was in
the city to-day.
Fred Bucher, a contractor, OF New
Martinsville, was in the city to-day on
business.
The work on the new residence
which Mr.. John Morrison is erecting
on Main street is progressing nicely.
The foundation is about finished, and
the carpenters will go TO work on the
fra me part in a few days.
The REGISTER has opened branch office
in the building formerly occupied by NC
Cows furniture store on the Diamond.
The office is in charge Of Mr.. Charles II:
Baker. Subscriptions TO any edition OF
the REGISTER will be received by Mr.
Baker and promptly forwarded to the Office
Of publication. W..
Sample copies of the WHEELING WEEK
LY REGISTER always on hand
Estimates on JOB work cheerfully fur
nisNed.
Estimates for advertising in any edition
Of the REGISTER will be furnished prompt
ly upon application.
The DAILY REGISTER is delivered in SIS
tersville az the publishers rate, viz: l5c
per week for daily and lSc for daily and
Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-31

family have rented ex-senator wagon
er's cottage and will occupy 1t during
the meeting.
The people living along Hall street
are putting in their winter coal from
the railroad. frcm what is known as
dumps. Several hundred bushels OF COCO
coal has been gathered.
The West End NJ. E. Church held a
very successful entertainment on sat
urday night. Quite q crowd was pres
ent, aud a handsome sum realized Tor
the Church.
Lew Anthony, the popular railroader,
will leave for Texas In few days, 10
N axe a home and grow up with the
country.
Report has IL that the contractor viii
begin work on the sewers this week.
A great many men are building on Joo
AT that WORK. Understand IL will be
Il. 50 pei day for digging and SL25 Tor
tlling in, ten hours 10 nuke a day.
The Board Of Health has appointed
Henry Bryant as Health Officer TO smell
out the stinks and he is proving himself
an efficient and careful officer
Mrs. Lawrence Tracy went to visit
her daughter at Meadville, Pa. dis
patch came on Sunday with news that
she was dying. The family went i'm
mediately to her, as she was In good
health when she started few days ago.
This will De sad news 10 her many
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-31
CON. nrN w1lsoN ZOE CoNGKEss.
To N. Edi.Or Of tas Rsois,s-;

TO ne Editor OF to Rs0ists1:
SIR.-Dame rumor has 1t that Mr..
Pendleton is unwilling 10 make the race
for Congress this time, and from the
same source il is learned that Attorney
w. w. Arnstt and States Attorney John
A. Howard are candidates. The writer
Is OF the opinion that il viii be difficult
this fall 10 succeed with any one OF the
gentlemen named. For the sake OF our
county ticket, and for tns sake OF our
continued control OF Congress, l thlnS
the duty OF the hour Is 70 nominate
Col. Ben Wilson, OF the coanty OF Har-
rlson. He is by all odds the strongest
man ia the district, aud the only one Tor
whom election is certain.
Win Colonel Wilson as our nominee
for Congress, We will certainly elect our
Legislative ticket. ! don't think the
Colonel will refuse the nomination; In
deed am Of the opinion that ne cannot
well refuse acceptance.
Send Col0ne, Ben 70 Congress and our
district will have man who will take
high rank az once Ia tue councils OF the
party and natiOn-a man VINO mas
served our people well and faithfully Ia
the past, and who will be a leader on
the floor of Congress from the start
Colonel Wilson was ia Congress when
Congressmeu became miiiionaires, and
he retired 5000 poorer than when he
became member Of Congress. HIS
hands are clean; his ability Is OF the
highest order lie can certainly De
elected, and be will greatly aid our
county ticket. Give US Col. Ben Wilson
and and the battle IS won.
DEMOCRAT.