Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-01
LONDON GOSSIP.
Choice Bits OF Intelligence from the
British Capital.

British Capital.
LoHpOS, March 3l.-The presence OF the
Duke OF Connaught prince Arthur at the
elephant fight, given by the Rsiah OF
Bhur,pore, India will be made the subject
of a question in Parliament. Elephants
sre made 10 tight by giving them copious
draughts OF rum. Some become so drunk
that they can scarcely stand, while others
are rendered furious.
Return of wallace Ross.
Wallace Ross, the New Brunswick oars
man, who recently won the race with
Bubear. sailed for America 10 day by the
Guion steamer Alaska. The handicap race
10 test Ross rowing powers, whicn had
been arran yed by a number Of Thames aud
Tyne osrsmen, and which was announced
to take place on April II, had TO be aban.
doned.
The Breach OF Promise Case.
The latest news IN the Fortescue.Gar-
movie bresch OF promise case is that Lord
Garmoyle has been summoned TO deliver
within u month to the solicitors OF the
plaintiff an eilidayit stating what docu-
ments are in his possession and at the
same time TO answer certain interrogauons.
Miss Forteseue's Future.
W. S Gilbert writes TO the Era, in de.
fence OF Miss Fortescue's engagement at
the Court Theatre. He says II was not due
entirely 10 the nOto!iety which Mss For-
tesaue had gained. lie Gays that her SOL
ary at the Savoy Theatre wes 1900 yearly.
At the Court her engagement is only Tor
three months and her stipend is - week
NOT $50 as has been stated. She has been
a rising sctress, be says, for the last three
wears. When he selected Marion Terry for
The original cast Of Dorothy, she was fui-
illing sn engagement as walking lady at a
much smaller salary than Miss tortescue
used TO receive at the Stvoy. Marion Ter
~ has since attained high rank in the pro-
iession. Miss FOrtescue may attain the
same success.
General GOrdon's Pate.
Generally Gordon bss totally disap-
psared from view. IL is not known whether
The government are preparing any relief
expedition, except the semi peaceful en-
ttrpIise by way Of Berber. General Cor.
don's last messase Was q request for Fog
lish troops. Since tb.n there has been
silPrce. Energetic protests are hearJ
sgaipst the plan Of sending native instead
of English cavalry. The party Oi action
prophesles disaster alike ia London an1 10
Berber from the hbanGonment OF Genera
Gordon.
Nr. GIadsi0he's Health.
The. .mssgre accounts appearing in the
daily papers regarding Mr.. Gladstone,s
health supply no real information. thenis
who have been allowed 10 see him describe
him ss looking seriously III, and bis voice
Az hardly audible across the room-as talk
ing lIttlp. yet confident OF an early return
to the House. This confidence nobody
sbares His colleagues no longer believe
that the Premier will be able 70 take part
In public business before Raster, nor will
Sir Andrew Clark allow mis- patifnt 70
deliver the intended speech at the COZ.
clusion OF the debate on the second real
ing OF the Franchise bill. Private accounts
to- day cay that his voice is better and his
general condition decidedly improved. He
himself hopes 10 move the vote OF condo
lence with the Queen on Monday.
The O1ford.Cembridge University boat
race, which was TO have occurred next
Saturday, has been postponed on account
of the death Of Prince Leopold uotil
April 7,b,