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such from getting further contract,
Alter much contention, during whica
the Mobilier was on the verge OF / ii.
ing, Durant consented that Cakes
Ames might take a contract to push
the construction OF the road. Mr.. Ames
was at the time a Mobilier stockholder
and a representative in Congress for
Massachusetts.
During 1867 and 1868 Ames sold
shares OF Credit-Mobilier stock to
many members OF Congress. He gave
away none, but in number of cases
payment was considerably subsequent
10 sale. Though worth much more
every share was sold for par aud in.
crest, just what it cost Ames himself
Colonel II. S McComb, OF Delaware,
in virtue OF asubscli ption that he said
he had made for friend, claimed Of
Ames $25 600 in Mobiler stock which
he alleged had never been received
Letters passed back and forth between
McComb and Ames, in one of which
Ames, blunt, outspoken man, de
clared that he had placed the stock
with influential gentlemen (naming
several CongressmeD) "where it would
do the most good" Press and public
eagerly took up this phrase. Soon il
was in every mouth, all placing upon
it the worst construction which the
words could bear. The scandal ran
through the country like wild.fire, the
allegations being very generally be
lieved, as they probably are still.
But we know that they comprised
partly gross fabrications and partly
gross exsggerations. Mr. Ames' mo
tive was laudabe-the completion of {
great national work, which has Ions
since paid the country many time.
lis cost. He knew that the Pacif,
Railway had bitter enemies in Con
gress and outside, most Of them DO
public,spirited, but the blackmaile
servants OF Durant, who stood ready
should opportunity offer, to work it
ruin. He wished to be fortified. Iii
method certainly carried him to tn
verge of propriety, and perhaps be
you'd but, everything considered, tn
evidence shows little ground for til
peculiar execration visited upon hin
The Poland Committee of the House
reporting on February IS, 1878, dt
| clared that Ames had acted with I'll
tent to influence the votes of men
bers." In the sense that he sought I
I interest men in the enterprise and I
prevent them from sacrificing
through apathy or spite, this wa
probably true. That it was true i
[ any other sense is at least not prove
/ From a History Of the Last Quartz
Century in the United States," By Pre-
q. BENZ. Andrews, IN the April Scri
: ner.
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- Address j. J. BELL, Binghampton, N. Y.
Information Free.

If you are going to the West, North
west, or Southwest on business or
pleasure, and wish correct and reliable
information as to rates, routes, etc the
country and its resources, call on or
address, the undersigned 1t is 10
rouhle for us 10 answer questions and
lonk aItrr comforS Of passengers in
person. Please bear in mind that the
Great Mckenzie Route" offers the
nest facilities for families moving West.
Only one change Of cars from Atlanta
:" Memphis, st Louis Cincinnati, Lou
svillr and Chicago Jno L Edmond
an, So Pass. Agt Chattanooga Tenn. ;
) E. Howell, Pass and Tkt. Agt., Cor.
9th and MarketSts. Oh ltanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

here, and il a switch should be mis.
iIaced the lights would show it. =. "A
little child ci Frank Wilson's, one of
dictionary an !. died on the Both of
March and WA ,viei n,l the Slst. -.
George Bowman, If the Brethren de.
nomination, filled his regular fifth
Sunday appointment at the church
here yesterday He also preached
Saturday night. By request he preach
ed a sermon on baptism, and told why
his church dipped three times, face
foremost. Sam eagle, who was born
aud raised in our neighborhood, and
who has been working in the machine
Saups at Knoxville for some tinno, has
been given job in the tannery. H.
made the change for the benefit Of
his health William j bling, who
has been running the leach house at
the tannery, had the misfortune to get
lot Of fannie acid in his eyes and is
laid up with bad case of infsmma
ton OF these important organs . Our
fishermen have been very lucky the
last few days in catching pome fine
strings Of the inny tribe M. S,
Bennett is having his brick and lum-
her hauled to his lot on Fourth ave.
nue., and calculates to have up a $4,000
brick house of the most modern style
before long "A, r. Wing was visit.
ing friends in our place yesterday.....
W. B, Henry, of Greeneville, anC
Bob Long, of Roam Mountain, travel
ing s4lesmen, were here March 29.
S Webster, representing Mitchell
Powers & Co, of Bristol, was here
Saturday
| April l. D, N. R
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

WHEN til United States govern
ment sends, as it will at an early
date in compliance with an act of
Congress, its own engineers to Off
cially inspect the route of the pro-
posed Nicaragua canal, it serves no.
tice to all concerned that it proposes
to control that canal when it is con,
structed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04
ROGERS VILE.
D, N. R

The Southern Institute OF ExpIes
sion, El0cution and Delsarte, which
ha been held in the halls of the Sy-
nodical College for the past two weeks,
closed it's very successful session on
lsst Friday night, The institute grew
in numbers and interest from the very
first and all who attended were de.
lighted with the excellent instruction
and helpful lectures and entertain
ments. DR.. and Mrs, King received
many compliments for their thorough
instruction and helpful influence. The
institute was a success in every par
ncular, but the attendance was not 0s
large as Was expected. President
Graybill, of the Synodical College, has
secured DR.. King for a three weeks
institute next session. Beside the reg
alar course of instruction, he gave at
least one lecture each day to the en-
tire school and to a large number OF
citizens. His lectures of Shakespeare
were pronounced equal to the best
actors. The esteem in which he was
held by all here is expressed in the
following resolutions, which were Of
fered by Rev. Frank McCutchan and
adopted:
We,the citizens of Rogeisville, Tenn.
assembled at this the closing enter
tainment of the Southern Institute OIL
Expression, Elocution, De!ssrte and
Physical Culture, feel called upon To
express, and do hereby express, our
grateful appreciation OF the work done
amongst us by DR.. and Mrs. Byron W
King By their public entertainment
aud lectures, aud by their instruction
in the class room marked by genia
good humor, kindness of heart, refine
ment of taste, and unusual profession
al talent, they have been OF great
practical benefit to our school and s
delight and inspiration OF good to III
all May heavens richest blessings
attend them and theirs.
The Spring session Of the Presbytery
of Holston will meet at this place mex
Wednesday. The opening sermon
will be preached by Rev. W. R. Laird
of Bristol. A large attendance is OK
pected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

IT is positively stated that a deal
has been completed whereby the
Republican Senators will get the
votes of the Populist Senators and
reorganize the Senate as soon as
Congress meets. There is nothing
surprising in this, as it was expected
by everybody. One result of the
deal will be to make John Sherman
chairman of the finance committee
Think of the Populists helping to do
that.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has
moved his family and his Office out to
"Woodley," his suburban residence,
and will only be at the White House
on the days the Cabinet meets
twice week--f for some time to
come. This will give him an OPP
portunity to dispose of minor mat
tiers which he could not find time
TO get at as he was accessible to
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

THE new ministry of Spain lost
no time in proving that President
Cleveland was correct in thinking
that it would do the proper thing
about the Alliance outrage, and
there is little doubt that the apology
demanded by Secretary Gresham
will in due time follow the explana
tory communication already re.
ceived.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

IF you are interested in building
up Johnson City, read the article
on Cotton Factories in another col
umn and the remarks of Col. 7. E.
Matscn. THE COMET will take
pleasure in publishing your views
and suggestions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

UP to the hour of going to press,
no other designations had been
handed in, and it is fair to presume
Gov. Turney still has corporal's
guard, including the heads of bu-
reaux and his staff officers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

JUDGE KIRKPATRIcK has resign
ed as colonel an tide on Governor
Turney's staff. He was moved to
do so because he can not endorse
the methods of the Publication bu-
raau
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

the personal callers who are nearly
always on hand at the White
House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04
CY H. LYLE.

If all should desert him but
Frank Smith, Judge Turney could
still put up good fight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

SCIENTIFIC SUSPENDERS
Made for hSa tn comfort, durability and per
feet freedom for every motion \ the bod No
dragging on The shoul3ersl Trousers always
kept In shape and position Easy in attioni
Preventing al strain on thu buttons when sit
ting or stopping. 1fn0t on sslA by your dealer
we viii send by mail on receipt pliee SOC, to
50 90 postpaid State height aud weight.
Scientific Suspender Co 0Liml Buffalo, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-04-04

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest Award.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21

& Prominent Physician Derangcd Through
the Constant So Of Cocaine.

4 Prominent Physician Derangcd Through
the Constant SCI Of Cocaine.
A sad case was brought to light yes
Jcrdav when Dr.. Geo b. Cushing was
removed from his Office. No. 1913 Mar
ket street. and placed in Jail. Dr..
Cushing was q young physician who
started I'm his chosen profession with
The brightest prospects He was espc-
cially skillul i'm surgery. Some time
ago he became addicted TO the use Of
cocaine. and the habit grew upon him
until he was o slave 90 its use IL is
said that he has not left his office on
Market street i'm the past four weeks,
and he has annoyed the other tenants
DOB the building One or two profess
sioual friends have called upon him
occasionally.
About seven o'clock last evening.
acting upon the advice of the physi>
clans friends. Lieut.. Supler. of the po-
lice force. went mp to his room accom-
panied by DR.. Dickey. He refused TO
open the door. and the Lieutenant was
compelled TO enter through a window.
It required the services of four officers
90 remove him from the room, and he
positively refused TO put on his cloths
Ing He was placed in a cell in the
county Jail and WAS regularly cOm>
mitted by Justice Phillips for an eX-
animation ON FRIDAY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
Cyrenc Commanders Excursion to Boston
via the Picturesque Baltimore and Ohio.

No finer cars will roll in and out OF
Wheeling than those to be used by
Cyrene Commandery on their pilgrim
age leaving Wheeling Friday after
noon, August 23d.
This is a trip no one should miss on
account of the exceedingly low rate and
the unequalled advantages for COM
fort afforded by the Committee.
Instead Of depending upon station
eating houses. the B. & 0. Co. have
placed at the disposal Of the committee
a Pullman buffet car, so that the tour
lists are always assured Of a lunch
without leaving the car
Thearrangements are now complete
in every detail, even the state room
tickets Oh the steamer Pilgrim leav-
ing New York Saturday evening al $50
o'clock, are in the hands of the COM
mittee. and every person will know
Jus, where his state room is before he
starts.
Then the hotel accommodations in
Boston. A very large number Of COM
manderies must sleep in their own
cars owing to failure in securing hotel
UUal ltIS. ~ lEAt . uilrklllt- AD4iiiA4ii
tee made a contract for quarters eight
months ago, and members Of the party
are assured Of comfortable quarters
while in Boston. Such a combination,
all the comforts of modern railroad
travel. the magnificent scenery along
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. the beautiful Bound Brook
route, the sumptuously appointed
steamers of the Fall River Line, to-
gether with the hotel Accommodations in
Boston a certainty. is something no
other excursion party out OF Wheeling
were ever promised.
Parties going are notified that train
leaves Baltimore and Ohio station on
Friday al > p. m. sharp. The COM
mittee can accommodate few more,
but arrangements must be made i'm
mediately by applying 10 w. F. Shaffer,
Chairman, or T. c. Burke, Passenger
and Ticket Agent B. & 0. Ry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
ROCHESTER, RACES.
4 Very Small Crowd Attends the Meet
Only Two Surprises.

Only Two Surprises.
Rochester, n Y. August ~ ne
opening day of The Grand Circuit meet
ing furnished surprises. The size OF
the crowd surprised the meet promo'-
ers. as it was so much smaller than any
gathering of previous years that COM
parison was out of the question.
Fitzroyals victory in the go troL
and the showing made by 10 He IN tnel
2:1O pace were the surprises Tor the
crowd. -,
After Ell Rami, a strong favorite, had
taken two heats in the trot, ne laiu up
a third heat. Then when he wanted
to win he could not reach and rltz-
royal took the race. 10 He was the
favorite in the first pace, but he was
never in it. Each time after gettlhs
the word he fell way behind and pare
" saved himself from the flag.
Although the 2:17 trot was settled IN
straight heats. it furr-Shed pretty
contest and was in doubt until the last
heat was won.
Major Quimby, Andy Welch and ga
kinney were at the track with their
assistants ready to do business, but
they found few patrons. So far as
could be learned no money changed
hands. Summary:
2:7 class, trotting; purse $1,000:
Bouncer. b. M, by Sir Hummer, dam
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
stand Privileges Mt Labor Day Picnic
SOrTH SIDE RUNAMAY.

Yesterday afternoon at / O'Clock a
team of horses of a Marshall county
farmer took fright on Chapline street
at Thirty-sixth street. They ran up
Chapline street, upsetting the baby
carriage of Mrs. VIM. Bursey, which
contained twin babies, at the corner of
Thirty-ffth street, throwing them to
the ground. They we're taken care of
by neighbors, as Mrs Bursey, when she
saw the sight, tainted, also Miss Be
bout. A physician was summoned,
who took care of the ladies and soon
brought them around all right. The
twins were not injured in any way.
The horses were stopped at Ford
crossing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
THE EYES!

1t has been demonstrated that there is
more eve and head aches from the defects
of refraction and the use of glasses not
properly adjusted than from all other
causes. and that 1t is absolutely necessary
To have the ewes scientifically and si1infully
examined and fitted with glasses 10 secure
reIicfa and proven injury.
Those needing spectaclcs. or their eyes
tire or head ache, when reading OF sewing
can consult and have their eyes examined
FOR glasses without charge by Prof. Shelf,
the scientific optician. ITO Main street.
next door to SnOOk y Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21

The people Of this vicinity who have
not had the opportunity to see the
famous electric trolly car Of Philadel-
phia, which was fitted up with a star
and an arch of incandescent electric
red, white and blue lights, which was
so profusely illustrated in the eastern
papers, were afforded the opportunity
to witness a fac smile Of the Phila-
delphia car by the Bellaire, Bridgeport
and Martins Ferry Railway Company
last night
A week ago Mr.. J. X. Jolly, the Pres
ident OF the Company, notified Superin-
tendent w. J. Berry, of the car barns,
10 fit up car similar to the Philadel-
phia car. In doing this seyenty-four
incandescent lights were placed on the
car. On the front end of the car star
was placed, arranged with red, white
and blue vari colOred globes. On top
of the car an arch was placed. The
sides and ends were also lined with
the colored lights The entire car was
decorated with red white and blue
bunting and on the rear end large
L. $. flag waved.
Invitations were issued to the fol-
lowing persons who participated in
last evenings ride The Directors
were MeSsrs. A. NJ. +. L. and j. Il.
Jolly. ]. G. Owrey, j. w. Fowler, w. w.
Baggs and A. J. Heinlein, Superinten-
dent j. G.. Owery, John Wisener and
Edward Fessenden, Of Beaver Falls,
Pa. Mrs. J. X. Jolly and sons, Masters
Erskine Lee and Eugene, ages respec-
lively Z and "A years, who figured as
operator and conductor on the first car
run on the road in August 1898, Miss
Gertrude Jolly. who just returned from
the New England Conservatory Of
Music at Boston. Misses Sarah Y. and
Alice c. Jolly. Miss Emma Jolly, Of
DAYTON. Kentucky, Messrs. Judge J. b..
briggs. w. w. Baggs, j. j. Owrey, j. c..
Heinlen, J. W. Fowler, Geo. Duncan
and wife. Dr. A. J. Heinlein, Miss
Lucy Baggs and Miss Matte Howell.
At eight o'clock sharp the car moved
from the Bridgeport Office down the
line TO BeHaire amid great cheering
from the throng Of people which ed
congregated there. The Silver Tone
Quartette," of Wheeling, occupied seats
ON the front end of the car and render
ed some faultless selections. As the
car moved down the line electric sparks
were burned and red and green Bengal
lights We're burned. The trolley party
was cheered all along the line. The
trip was a very pleasant one to EIar-
tins Ferry. Returning a trip was
made out the pike. where the party
upon invitation of Mr.. Jolly repaired
TO Mrs. L. Coss restaurant where a
tempting banquet was served. After
the vianis had been disposed Of
speeches were made and the party adj
journed.
W B. Baugh officiated as conductor.
while Richard Henderson, handled the
brakes. POND Dexter. the colored por-
ter of South Bros, who was attired in
a clown suit, created a great deal Of
merriment all along the line.
Tonight the car will be run over
the lines. containing the Mayor Clerks.
Solicitors and Councilmen of Bellaire.
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry.
Tappan & Cornell will take a flash
light photograph Of the car tonight in
front of the cOmpany's Office at Bridge
port.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
NOT SATISFACTORY.
Trial Race Between Defence aud virilapt
Pro1e' Nothing.

Sandy Hook, y. J.. August 2O.-Ths
frs trial race between Defender and
Vigilant ended unsatisfactory. as De.
fender withdrew a,.er making one
round. V.gilan- continued. On the heat
Defender gained about five minutes. In
the run home Vig.'aa, elinel about a
minute When the yachts returned af-
ter the frs, round the committee order
ed a second round Defender turned
the light ship as though about to pro-
coed. Suddenly She o3sad of and head
ed for anchorage Tie wind had been
fresh and increasing al day. When De-
fender stopped f. was twenty knots from
the south with promise Of more. As
Defender left for anchorage a reporter
asked what the trouble was. CAPTAIN
Half answered: "No trouble" The
inference drawn by W4termcn was that
Defender had strained something. or
was afraid Of dory So in blow that
seemed to impcnd.
When Vig.'ant was 3bou. a mile and
half on her second round the COM
mittee beat stopped her. and she did not
finish.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
prRLLC INSTALLATION.

A public installation of officers Of
Nail City Lodge l. o. G. T., was held
last night at their hall in the McLaip
building. The interesting exercises
were conducted by the lodge deputy,
Sadie McLain. An address was de-
livered by the Rev. Jeremiah Engle,
pastor of the Zane Street NJ. e. Church,
and an excellent musical andliterary
programme was rendered. An hour
was afterwards spent in social amuse-
ments. Next Monday evening Enter
prise Lodge No. will give public in
stallatiOn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
\ SERIOUS CHARGE.
Arrested for Assault and Batteryand Held
fora Felony.

Arrested for Assault and Batteryaud Held
fora Felony.
John Cline. who was arrested a few
days ago on a warrant sworn out by
his wife, Ida Cline, charging him with
assault and battery, was given a hear
ing last night. There were two war;
rants for assault and battery. Upon
one the defendant was held to Court in
the sum of 500. The testimony in the
other case showed that Mrs Cline was
kicked over the eye by her husband.
and she showed a scar. The Justice
decided that there was probable cause
TO sustain charge of felony. and he
was held to await the action of the
grand jury, furnishing bail in the sum
of 5000. re was also required to fur
nish bond i'm the sum of $500 on a
peace warrant.
The case Of State VS.. Joseph Bentz.
charged by Joseph Mooney with threat
euing to take his life, was set for a
hearing last night, but was postponed
until this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21

The marks on the landing last night
showed feet Z inches of water in the
channel
The Alice Brown and a part Of tho
coal fleet of w. H. Brown K Sons was
blown away from the bank on the
South Side, Sunday, but no damage was
done
The Lexington yesterday-the Fayo-
rite to-day. for down river points.
PiusbWg. August 20.-River feet
8 inches and rising at the dam Wealth
er clear and pleasant
Warren, Pa, August 20.-River 40
of foot and stationary. Weather clear
and cool.
Morgantown. w Va. August 20
River Is feet and stationary. Weather
cloudy and cooler.
Steubenyille. o.. August 2O.-River
/ foot II inches and falling. Weather
clear and warm.
Greensboro. Pa, August 20.-River 6
feet . inches and stationary Weather
cloudy and cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21

at the home Of the brides parents at
eleven o'clock Sunday morning, in the
presence of but few invited guests.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. L. Moss, pastor of the Bap-
list Church in Webster Springs. The
bride is a charming and talented young
lady, the daughter of DR.. c. w Bene,
dunn, clerk of the County Court of
Webster county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
WATER TO WASHINGTON.

The B. & o. Railroad Company has
been very, busy hauling water from
this city to Washington. Pa. The
tanks are being filed at the Hempiieid
yards. Thirty cars have been sent out
since Saturday evening, each car con-
tanning $500 gallons of water. One
hundred and ninety-eight thousand
gallons have already been sent out by
the company, which is almost sufficient
to keep one pump at the water works
In nnnra finn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
Will BE No Bull EIGHT

Atlanta, Ga. August 20.-The bull
fight which has been so extensively adj
vertised TO take place in connection with
the Cotton States and International EN-
position viii not come off. The pro-
posed exhibition has never had any con-
nection with the exposition itself. being
merely a side show intended 70 be pre-
scented in the Midway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-21
w. VA. POSTAL MATTERS.

Washington, D. c., August 2O.-J. II.
Greathoust was to-day appointed post
master at Hyer, Braxton county, w.
Va. vice w. c. Jenkins, dead
The postofice at McWhorter, Kan
awha county, and Oakton. Berkeley
county, have been discontinued.