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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
PUT A SPELL ON HER.
"Dr." Copquest's Mysterious Power Over
q Colored Woman. an Incorrigible Girl
and ''Voodooed" Woman.

Colored Woman. an Incorrigible Girl
and ''voodooed" Woman.
BALTIMORE, Md, April %. -
Whether or not Mary Agnes Carroll.
a thirteen-year-old colored girl, was
born under an unlucky planet was the
question left for Justice Benner to de-
eide yesterday.
The question was not finally deter
mined, but Mary Agnes was adjudged
incorrigible and sent to the Industrial
Home for Colored Girls. twas brought
out in the evidence that Mary's mother,
Rachel Carroll, had been troubled with
the girls actions and had consulted
CDR" Henry Conquest, colored. Before
any information was divulged by the
doctor" he required deposit Of so
cents.
When the cash tickled his palm he in
formed the mother that her daughter
had been "born under an unlucky plan
et." This could be shifted" he as
sured her, but 1t would require a con-
siderably larger sum Of coin than she
had bestowed on him in the first In
stance. Such was the story told Squire
Benner when Rachel CarrolPs daughter
was committed.
To the officers in the station house
the narrative had a suggestion OF for
tune-telling being carried on in the dis
trict, and as a consequence a warrant
was sworn out for "Dr." ConQuests ar
rest.
The doctor" is anything but prepos-
sesslng in appearance. De carries
regular action certificate.
He is a short, chunky, colored man
fat, black and greasy. One OF his eyes
is totally blind and the ball is perfectly
white. The other is almost closed and
ii is with difficulty that he can see at
all. A long, black moustache covers his
upper lip and hangs down over his
mouth.
Sergeant Kalbfleisch was given the
warrant yesterday and he served u on
Conquest at his Office, AIS Tyson street.
When the doctor" was ushered In
before the bar of justice he was con-
fronted with Rachel Carroll. She kiss
ed the book and was about to tell her
story, when Conquest riveted his Dig
white eyes on her. She could scarcely
utter word, and declared that he had
cast a spell over her. Her memory, she
said, had left her and she was unable to
remember q word he had said. No
amount Of persuasion from the officers
could make her talk, as she said she was
'voodooed."
SQUIRE Benner could only fine the
man the costs and he was dismissed.
After he had left the station-house the
woman was 10th to go home, as she said
he would certainly put spell' on her.
She was finally induced to return TO her
dwelling with the promise that the offi-
GERS would look out that no dried chick
ems liver, tacks, salt, or devil-water
should be distributed around her prem
ises by cdr" Conquest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

land had called an extra session OF Con-
gress, and by the aid of "that gray
headed rat from Ohio, John Sherman" "
had been able TO heal the wounds OF the
seventh head by repeating the silver
purchasing bill.
When the General scrambled up awk-
wardly upon the wagon and was intro
dueed, be waved his hat
TO EACH QUARTER OF THE COMPASS.
The citizen launched into bis descrip-
tions Of the millions of starving unem-
ploysd, shouting: we'll stay here all
summer until Congress takes action on
these bills" TGreat Applause, with bell
accompaniment
~ believe they will be passed 10 two
weeks. You only have to pick up the
papers 10 see what desperate straits
Washington. Look at the trains that
have been seized. do not believe In
lawlessness. No, far from it. II makes
no difference il they don't get here
Tuesday, we will go 10 the
Capitol steps and make our demands,
and come back here TO camp and walt.
This revolutionary spirit OF seventy-slx
is making the money lenders trem0ie
now. Congress takes two years 10 vote
on anything IL left TO itself. Twenty
millions Of people are hungry and can't
wait two years TO eat Four million
men idle for nine months. That's
what Grover Cleveland has cost this
country. Great applause. sherman
and Tom Reed have helped him, so the
Republicans have not got the horse on
the Democrats. More applause. II
Congress knows what the people want
and does not give it, Congress is dishon-
est. We propose to give them the BEN
eit OF the doubt and show them the way
out OF the hole"
In this strain COxey talked for half
ap hour, bare headed under the hot
sun, explaining his bill for good roads,
for plenty Of money, and its compan-
ion-piece for universal luxury through
non-lnterest bearing bonds.
Meantime the army inside the eau
Vass has been disposing OF a miserable
meal,
The men lined up before commlssa-
~ wagon from which squares OF the
bread which they called punk was
dealt out TO them. This they took over
TO the camp fire, where several buckets
Of uninvting looking meat stew had
been concOcted. A much more elabor-
ate meal was prepared for the leaders
in the heaeQuarterS tent. The gate re-
ceipts for the day were said to be but
$40.
General Coxsy declares that his army
will march TO the Capitol Tuesday noon,
hold its great mass meeting and then
return TO camp to wait until they be-
come law.
The start OF the army from Rockville
on the final stage OF It's march, was de-
layed this morning by the need OF pro-
visions for seven sick members of the
army. The only provision possible was
the attendance in the aims house or
Montgomery county, Of which Rockville
is the county seat
When il was learned by the sick m en-
that they must be cared for at the poor
house, six of them refused to go there,
but would march the last half mile with
the ranks, If they might ride en- the
wagons to that point. This they did,
but the seventh man was crippled by
rheumatism resulting from exposure
that be could exercise no option as to
mis- course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
ARBITRATION HOOTED DOWN
By the strikers of tho Groat Northern
railroad at st. Paui-business Will Bs
Resumed with Othcr Employees.

By the Strikers of tho Groat Northern
railroad at St Paui-Business Will BE
Resumed with Other Employees.
ST.. PAUL, MINI, April 90. Business
will be resumed on the Great Northern
tomorrow. In some respects the strike
situation is unchanged from last night,
although there have been some inter-
esting developments. The proposition
OF the commercial bodies OF the two
cities for submission TO an arbitration
board OF five disinterested persons, has
been generally discussed. being the chief
tonic at the Union mems mass meeting
at Labor Hall this afternoon. Mayor
Eustis, OF Minneapolis, and State Labor
Commits sioner Powers were present and
addressed the men, urging them to ac-
cept the new proposition for aroitra-
tion. Their suggestions were fairly
hooted down.
At the same hour of the day, that In
another part OF the city, President
Hill was telling some business men he
would agree to any fair propositions
for arbitration on the sole condition
that the men resume work at once.
this same proposal was being
bissed by the strikers and their
friends at the Labor Hall meeting. Mr..
Hill explained that he could not fight
and arbitrate both at the same time,
and therefore made this one condition
Of immediate resumption OF work In
case arbitration was agreed upon.
President Debs privately said ne was
In favor OF the scheme proposed by the
commercial bodies, but when be ad-
dressed the labor hall mass meeting, he
spoke as q mouth-piece OF COMMITTEES
whose majority Is against him. and very
radical. and he said that this man had
demanded justice, and that arbi-
tration was therefore out OF
the question. After this announcement
and the formal rejection Of the arbitra-
ton by the mass meeting Mr..
Debs went to his hotel with other lead
ers for the purpose Of seeing II 1t was
not possible to come TO some agreement
that would be acceptable to both the
men and the company. Publicly and
officially he has opposed arbltra-
ton, but privately was ready 70 adopt
that or Any other plan that favored any
nromise of success. So far as any OH
cial action OF the union is concerned.
the proposition for arbitration has been
again rejected and the strikers are 10
the same position as last night-de-
handing their last years pay and ad-
hitting the possibility Of no compromise.
The Brotherhood Of engineers OF the
Grsat Northern met tonight 70 discuss
the situation, and stand where they
have all along. They will resume work
at once, and as the other Brotherhoods
ara with them, the company feels as
sured of its ability to carry on business.
ample protection being assured by tho
government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
WHEEITNG W. Va. MONDAY MORNING. APRIL 80. 1884,

one Of the proprietors. at the COM
mencement of the war, WAS relative
OF General Buffers wife, whose maid
en- name was Hildreth. When Butter
took charge of the city in 1862, Mr..
HIldreth refused to receive Butler In
the hotel and a riot was narrowly
prevented in consequences. The doors
thrown open to returning eI-Confeoer-
ates at the close OF the war and there
they were welcomed without money and
without price. The hotel comfortably
accommodated between 600 and 700
guests; there were. besides, thirty par
lors and one hundred bath rooms. The
lower. or ground floor, contained q num-
Der of fine stores fronting on st. Charles,
Common and Gravier streets. insur-
ance on hotel S219, 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

TO greet the army were forbidden and
brass bands were put under the Dan.
All this incensed the laboring men ana
created sympathy for the industriais
and tonight the authorities are mucn
exercised over the unexpectedly raplo
developments of sentiment favoraoie 10
Kelly. The mayor announced that the
city would furnish one days provisions
and then request the army TO move on'
The Trades and Labor Assembly
called a meeting, denounced the autnori-
ties and appointed committees 10 secure
food and raise money for transports
tiou. The impression was zeneral tnet
the Chicago and Great Western railroad
would furnish a stock train to Cnlcago
if paid for it. Division Superintendent
Egan said tonight that ne hao DO Or
ders to carry the men
FOR LESS THAN FULL FARE,
but that he did not know what ORDERS
might be issued by his superiors. Dun
lap. of the Rock Island, reported TO-
night that the army could not rae on
his road for less than full fare. heiIy
was weary but determined wnen ne
reached the camp and seemed Ia no
wise discouraged.
.'Of course we will get train" he
said. 1--WE will stay here until we do
get one. That is certain. have oeen
informed that arrangements are being
made to take us out Tuesday with
teams. But we won't 20 until we go on
a train and on one furnished by the
railway officials. We will not seize one,
however; there need be no fear on tnat
score"
The army expects to remain quietly
in camp tomorrow. awaiting the re-
suits of the efforts OF the Trades and
Labor Assembly TO secure transporta-
tion. To- morrow's mass meeting IS ex-
pected to decide what will De DONE
Governor Jackson said to an Associa'
ted Press representative tonight that
he would take no action until requested
TO do so by the county authorities.
The matter is entirely In the hanos
OF the city and county," he said, and
I will do nothing until called upon"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
FREE FIGHT IN The OHIO PRISON.

The Warden and Two Deputies Draw
Blood and Pommel Zach Other In tie
Presence of 1000 COnvicts at the CloSe
of Religious worship.
Speetdl 7slsoran 70 tas Re0's's--
COLUMBUS, o., April 29.-There was
a sensational scene in the chapel OF the
State prison to-day in the pre- sence
of 1000 prisoners, that came near
causing an insurrection. because
of strained relations, Warden
James did not reappoint Deputy War
den Playford for q second term, and to-
morrow the latter is to retire. At the
close of the religious services Playford
arose from his seat on the rostrum and
asked Chaplain Meinset to oe allowed
To SAY A PARTING WORD
to the prisoners. Permission being
given, Playford began by saying: Boys,
don't you wish you were going out to-
morrow as l amp" he got no further
Warden James seized him and ordered
him TO sit down. Playford refused
and wrenched himself out of the war
den's grasp. Deputy Warden Stackhouse
came to Warden Js.mes' aid and Play
ford struck him under the left eye,
knocking him from the platform over
among the prisoners from the con-
demned department.. Stackhouse at
once
CANE BACK BLEEDING BADLY
and cljnched wilh Playford, the two
rolling down the stairs so the chapel
floor. Here number OF guards inter-
ferred. stopped the tight, and
hustled Playford out. There was
a hum OF conversation among the pris-
ouers and many stood up. They hate
Stackhouse because he administers
the prison punishment Playford will
cause the arrest of Warden James and
Deputy Ssackhouse tomorrow.
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swin's Industrial Delegation.

New LONDON, CONN, April 60
Morrison l. Swift's Commonwealers, or
Industrial delegation as he calls 1t,
spent a quiet Sunday here in comforta-
Bile quarters aud were supplied with
food, including a hot dinner which was
prepared ior them in Knights
of Labor hall. The leaders
expressed much satisfaction at the at
tltude of the Connecticut people towards
them as evidenced in New London.
Tomorrow mornisg they leave for
New Haven, where they expect a re-
ception from Yale students and trans
portstion by boat to New York. The
delegation now numbers sixty men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
BY NOON TO-DAY.
The Calvin Army VIII Be Ready to Leave
For Wheeling.

FOR NnSeluEs
COLUMBUS, O., April 99.-The Calvin
contingent of the Coxey army reached
this city last night. They went into
camp beyond the west bank OF the
Scioto a part, however, sleeping in
the Trades Assembly Hall. To-day
all went into camp. Their wants we're
being supplied by the Trades Assembly
of this city, which is furnishing them
provisions and raising a sum OF money
to transport the army as far rs Wheel
ing or Pittsburg. Mr.. Bracken
labor agitator, who is active in securing
subscriptions, said tonight that the
army would be ready to depart by noon
tomorrow, and that. by that time at
least $500 will have been secured for
that purpose. The men all slept under
a big tent tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
THE VAUGHAN LIBRARY
Burned at Ashland, Wis.-Quite n De-
structiye Fire.


ASHLAND, Wis. April 29.-Ths
Vaughan Library building was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning,
causing loss of about S175,000. The
fire originated in the basement OF +. j.
Polls dry goods store, which occupies
the whole first floor Of the library
building. The upper stories OF
the building were used for
offices and sleeping rooms,
AMI there were several narrow escapes
but no lives were lost. AT o'clock the
fire was under control, but it had COM
pletely gutted the building, the loss on
which is $50, 900, with S35, 900 insurance.
Polls loss SS0,O00, with S50,o00 insur-
ance. The other losses range from $500
to 5000. and are covered by Insurance.
The Vaughan Library. on the second
floor. was one of the finest in the State.
The books were damaged by water TO
the extent of SO, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
WILL PAY THE SCALE
And Put His Men to work ~ Living
Wagss

CHICAGO, April 2o.-rf the coal strike
IS not settled within the nsrt few days
At least one Chicago operator Will nsEs
a breach in the ranks Of the bosses
and set his men to work a.
their old prices early next week.
w. p. Rend. who has large Interests IN
coal fields of Pennsylvania and Ohio 10
growing tired OF bis effects 70 sna tes
strike and may break loose from the
bos,es and start up bis mines this week.
Ais son. j. P. Rsnd, said
tonight "Fashsr cannot snord
IN be losing money oecans
some of the operators are obstinate. de
IL willing that the miners should 90
back A. some II not slI Of what had been
cut OF the old rates, for be does DOT De-
Iieye there Is more than than living
wages In IL for the men"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
CANE BACK 'BI.EEDIEG BADLY
Arob-puk, Jo.,ph shot At.

LONDON, April SO.-A despatch to the
Standard from Vienna says that
the express train in which Arch
Duke Joseph was travelling from
Buda Pesth to Gratz was shot at
yesterday. The bullet entered the COM
parsnent next TO the one occupied
by the Archduke. Nobody was injured.
II is believed that the affair WAS con-
nected with the attacks made on the
ArchdRke by Hungarian papers for his
attitude on the Kossuth question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
Fed by Uncle Sam.

PORTLAND, ORE, April 29.-The Port
land contingent of Coxey's army, who
seized a Union Pacific train at Trout
dale yesterday and were arrested
by United States troops at
Arlington, were brobght back TO this
city early this morning. The Indus
trials number 507 In all. They are be-
ing fed at the expense Of the United
States, and express no desire TO escape.
The leaders will be arraigned in the
Federal Court tomorrow on the charge
Of contempt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
CONFERENCES OF LABOR MEN
To Be Held Before the First OF July to
Protest Against Wage Reddetions-

Protest Against Wage Reddetions-
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 29.-The
labor conference, called together In
this city by Joseph Buchanan, ad-
journed In secret session at q late hour
last night, after deciding to meet
again on September 14th, at q
place to be selected by Chair
man Buchanan. Before adjourning, reso-
lutions were adopting declaring that
conference representing all the labor
organizations should be held on or be-
fore July 2, and unless the Knights OF
Labor con yention is not held prior to
July .. the chairman OF this conference
is authorized TO call conven-
tion for September 14th. The reso-
lutions call upon the labor forces
to resist any further reduction of wages
and to labor for a reduction OF the
hours Of labor.
The place for holding the September
convention will be, it is thought, a
Western city. President Gompsrs, OF
the Federation, was not enthusiastic
when the idea of holding another con-
yention was broached. He said be was
opposed to il. 1t Is said he would like
more action and less talk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
ADe.trncsIye FIre.

BOONE, Ia, April 29.-A fire which
started late last evening in the business
portion of the town was not brought un-
der control until long after midnight.
Eight buildings were destroyed, the
losses aggregating $4,000, with insur-
ance OF about $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
"The Greatest March of the Nineteenth
Century Has Been Accomplished
AND COXEY IS IN WASHINGTON.
Browne DOnS His Preacher Suit and
Proceeds to EIpOund
THE REVELATIONS OF ST. JOHN.

There is But One Way to Get His
Rights, Says Coxey, and That
is Through the Courts-He VIII
Camp Near Washington All
Summer, Unnecessary, to Reach
the Capitol Steps, and If the
Courts Decide Against Him
There Will Be a Revolution.
The Capital Depopulated, and
Browne breaches to the Whole
of Washington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY
1t is Believed Will Weaken the Re-
publican Opposition
AND TIE TARIFF BILL NAY PASS

Without Any Further Serious
Obstruction From the Rspubli-
can Side-The Republicans Still
Hope the Democrats viii Not
Agree Upon a Bill-Coxey Will
Not Be Discussed In the House
and a Special Order May Be
Necessary to Prevent Fflibus-
tering Over Appropriations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

LoypoS, April sO.--A dispatch TO the
T,u<s from Lisbon says there were forty
evs cases of choIers reported yesterday.
Sir.y-four patients were DISCHARGED -
cursd. There were under freatmsns
as4. No deaths occurred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

~.~.-ox d c.. April 2a-For West
v,sas.ss ma,si FAR during the day; rain 81 night;
scglcs1Wss e Ws,ssrn Peussyivzpis and Ohio. fz4
,Ir;.e the dsy. followed By rain ~ nis3
southsast winds; wsrmsx
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

THr BLOOD Is the SURGE Of health
Keep II pure by taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. which Is peculiar 70 'tseifs and
superior in strength, sco1Amy and
medIcinaI merit -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
KELLEH'S ARMY AT DES MONIES.


Footsors, Hungry and Wet to the skin,
They Are sent Beyond the CITY Be-
fore They Are Fed-Siisht Prospects of
transportation TO Chicago.
DEs MONIES. Iowa, April 29.-Des
Moinss is in a state of excitement to-
night over the arrival Of Kelly'S Indus
trial army. The men had marched
twenty-seVen miles last night without
food and were held by the police i've
miles out OF the city in driving rain
storm all day with no provisions or
shelter. The action OF the authorities
aroused much indignation among the
laboring people and when at ; o'clock
this evening the army finally marched
up Grand avenue TO the camp on the
east side of the town, wet, haggard and
weary, their Ditiable condition aroused
sympathy almost as great as that which
WAS theirs u Council Bluffs. A mass
meeting of la6oring men has been called
for tomorrow, committees are at work
soliciting food and money, and threats
are made that unless transportation Is
secured at Chicago radical steps will be
taken. During the last twenty-four
hours the army has undergone greater
hardships than at any time since II left
Utah, but Notwithstanding the severe
test not twenty-five men were missing
when Des MOines was reached.
The start from Van Meter was made
last night in a heavy storm, and when
day dawned the column was still fifteen
miles from its destination. The COM
missary wagons were empty, and the
men,
WET AND HUNGRY,
Nodded along, the advance guard
reaching Walnut Creek, five miles west
OF Des Moines, before noon. The men
struggled in during the afternoon, and
by 3 O'Clock one thousand men had
gathered.
Mavor Hills had sent thirty police
men and the sheriff as many deputies TO
meet them and inform them that they
would have TO pass on through Des
Moinss TO a deserted stove factory,
where ample food and shelter was pro-
vided. This Kelly fatty refused to do,
saying that his men must be fed before
they marched the additional miles. The
officers were obdurate and the 1000
hungry men stood stood shyering in
the rain uLtn half after four
o'clock, hoping for provisions. General
Weaver sent out forty loaves of bread
and that served as breakfast and dinner,
Mayor Hills saying that If the men
would not go to where the food was they
should have none. AT last Kelley con-
sented to move and the march began.
Dozens OF carriages lined the route into
town, and with the sheriff, chief Of po-
lice, mayor and a guard Of officers and
deputies the industrisls moved up the
citv's principal streets, feeGly singing
their army songs.
The streets were lined with spectators
and as the weary men marched by,
weary with hunger, women wept and
sympathizers grew violent in denoun-
cling the authorities. The stove factory,
one and = half miles east OF the Capitol,
furnished shelter for all the men, and
their spirits soon revived, when
A WHOLESOME SUPPER,
furnished by the was given them.
Many struggled ug the evening,
and l.25O slept 1p.
All day long >horities were
In a turmoil o. Professions
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30
NEAR HALE A MILLION
Will Be the Loss Caused By the Big
New Orleans Fire,
WHILE FOUR LIVES WERE LOST.

The Big st. Charles Hotel and The
atre Destroyed-Many Guest at
the Hotel Escaped But Partially
Glad, While Others Leaped
From Upper Story Windows
Into the Seething Sheets OF
Flame and Never Have Been
Seen Since-The Audience Had
Just Left the Theatre or the
Loss of Life Might Have Been
Greater.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-30

THE EARLIER symptoms Of dyspep-
sia. such as distress after eating, heart
burn, and occasional headaches, should
not be neglected. Take Hood's Sarsa-
parilla If you wish to be cured.