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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27

THE MARBLEHEAD FIRE.
Fuller Details of the Terrible Blaze In the
Historic Old Town.

Fuller Details of the Terrible Blaze In the
Historic Old Town.
MARBLEHEAD, MASS, December 26.-
This town was visitsd by copAagrsiion,
last night, that devoursd the entire bus
iness portion Of the town, about 12 acres.
The fire was first discovered in the house
furnishing store of D. B. H. Powers, on
Pleasant street, at sbOut 10 o'clock. The
direct cause of the fire is not knswn. The
first waning was announced by loud ex.
plosion of nspths in the store. The alarm
was quickly rupg in, and Immediately fol-
flowed by a second and third. When
the flenen reached the burning
building it fell with mighty
crash. II was a wooden structure and
was rapidly consumed. The firemen did
their btst to hold the flames in check, bat
their efforts amounted to nothing. The
buildings were but mere shells and it
seemed as if everywhere a spark fell fire
started. In fifteen minutes from the time
the first alarm was runE in the entire
buJiregs portion was a sea Of flame. 1t is
estimated that the loss is between $500, 600
and 5000, 900.
The entire sboe manufacturing district,
the principal business Of the town, was
burned to the ground. Fully. eixty build
ings were consumed. The people were
frantic and rushed to snd fro as through
c.azel. TIE flames spread with such
rapidity that scarcely anything was saved.
The tenants residing in the dwelling
houses were completely cleaned out, snd
% they stood watching their homes con-
sumed they presented pitiable sight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
ANDERSON-BARRETT.
The Approaching Wedding Puto All Bos-
ton Agog.

The Approaching Wedding Puto All Bos-
ton AGog.
POsTON, December 26 The approach
ing marriage Ct Miss Barrett, daughter OF
Lawrence Barrett, the actor, and Joseph
Anderson, brother Of May Anderson, is
the leading topic of soci.l gossip here.
TIE marriage will be s>lemnized in the
Cath lie Cathedral by Archbishop Will
bams on Thursday, January 3 A large
number of invitations have been Issued
and the wedding will be brilliant one.
Miss Mary Arderson was expected 10 be
one Of the bridesmaids, bat she has de-
clined for reason that will appear singu-
lar TO most people.
Miss Anderson says she is afraid Of stage
fright. The fact that her brother is one
of the contracting parties, and that the
wedding ia 10 be in church, in the pIe'-
ence of many people, wonld probably
make her somewhat neryous, notwith-
standing her experience on the stage.
Miss Anderson will, therefore, he present
a. spectator. Antonio DeNvarro, Of
New York, will be the best man Ond Law
rer CO Barrett will give his daughter away.
Mr.. Booth and a number Of other promi-
rent people are expected to be present
among the guests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
KILRAIN'S TERM
He Issues His UItimatum to Fight John L.

He Issues His UItimatum to Fight John L.
Sullivan.
New YORK, December Ok drain, the
alleged champion, makes public the terms
upon which ne will fight Champion Sui
livan. Among other stipulstions he insists
that the stakes be $50, 900 side, open to
SOS, 600 side; that the battle be fought
within 200 miles of any city that may be
mutually sge:d upon. Should Sullivan
object to meeting Kilrain earlier than
within four months, then the
data OF the meeting must
be decided upon by toss, the party
winning to have the privilege Of naming
thIes, four or six months from sigDing ar
ticlss. Under no consideration will Kill
rains representatives agres to sign articles
unless the Police Gszette diamond belt,
which represents the championship Of the
world, is 10 be competed for. Kilrain's
representatives will insist on the referee
being appointed at the posting Of the final
deposit, in order that there will he TO
wrauglirg at the ring and no fiasco.
Should Sullivan's bIckeIs object TO
these terms there will be no match made,
for Kilrain does not wish to 90 into train
inn Tor five weeks and then when he cutters
the ring find out that the opposition will
not agree upon any responsible psron to
fill this important position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
MRS. BLAINE, JR.'S PLANS.
Working Hard for the Stage-The Choic
of a PLAY,

Working Hard for the Stsge-The Choics
of Play.
New YORK, December 26.-Y0uDg Mrs.
]. G. Blaine is pursuing her theatrical
studies with vigor that promises good
results when her debut is made. Her
father, Colonel Nevins, wss at first op-
posed to her going on the stage, but row
Joins with her mother in looking forward
hopefully to that event. The selection Of
a play has caused her much trouble. She
has bssn besieged by p!ay-writers, all anx-
ious to write ec'ally adapted to her
talents" Her choice, however, lies be-
tween four plays: airline" made famous
in England by Mrs. Bernard Beere; one of
SardOu's best efforts; joint composition
of David BelaScO and Miss Msyberry; and
a play cut and altered to suit her by A. c.
Wheeler (Nym Crinkle). Her wardrobe
is being prepared and is said to he quite
elaborate. 1t will be the work of strictly
American artists and is not intended 10 be
feature of her stage career.
The manager of dime museum has had
the temelity to write Mrs. Blaine several
letters making offers, which 1859 tiom 500
to 500 week. OF course no notice was
take of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
MRS CLEvELAND's PRESENTS.

Scores of Them Exhibited to Friends-Ser-
wants Remembered by the President
WASHINGTON, December 26 "A few OF
Mrs. Clsveland's perennial friends were
Yesterday permitted to look upon the
scores of presents which had been sent to
her and the President.
The Christmas tokens were spread ont
in Mrs. Clevelard's boudoir. The apart
meut might have been easily mistaken for
combination store, 40 varied wss the as
sortments of gifts. One Of the most snowy
presents was an onyx ard gold toilet stand
for Mrs. Cleveland. JeWelry, silverwars,
canes, umbrellas, fancy articles, cigars,
wines and packages OF every description
were displayed to the best advantsge.
Mrs. Cleveland enacted the rcli CT Santa
Claus among the household servants, and
each one was literally remembered by hi1
Young mistress. To some she gave useful
articles and to Others she gave sums Of
money The President also remembered
the men servants with g,f5s of money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
THE DEAD PAULIST.
Impressive Ceremonies at the Funeral Of
Father ThrsckCr.

Impressive Ceremonies at the Funeral Of
Father ThreckOr.
NEW YORK, December 26.-Fully 5000
people attended the funeral services Of
Rev. Father Isaac Tnrscker to-day. The
body WAS attired ia the robes Of tie
Paulist Fathers, of which body the de-
ceased priest WAS Superior, and lay in
state before the altar. The solemn office
of the dead was chautei by a choir of 100
votes. Archbishop Corrlgan celebrated
the mass.
Among the church dignitaries present
weIs Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphis
Bishop Mclaughlin, OF Brooklyn; Bishop
Conroy, and Man gsrs Preston, Seton and
Farley, aud shout 200 priests. TIE funeral
discourse was preached By Rev. Father
Tbomss Campbell, who pronounced a
fitting eulogy over the dead priest. TIE
interment wsS in the vault underneath st.
Patrick's Church, and the concluding SER
vices were Ct lebrated there by Rev. Father
kearnsy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
A SAD CHRISTMAS.
It Brought Misfortune and. Sorrow Into
These Homes.

1t Brought Misfortune and. Sorrow Into
These Homes.
CHICAGO, December 27.-Three fatali'
ties and number of minor casualties re-
suliing from accidents at Christmas iestiv-
tiles in this vicinity are reported in this
mornings dispatchee.
At Geneva, H., John NJ Stillwell was
impersonating Santa Claus at q church
festival. His costume caught fire from
candle and Stillwell WAS fatally burned.
There was quite panic 10 the church,
several women and children being badly
bro tsed in the scramble for the door.
At D41ville, ILL.,, F. W. Smith dressed
himself as Santa Claus, making liberal
use Of cotton batting snd then incautiously
set 10 work to light the Christmas tree
The cotton took FIRE, aud Smith wss go
horribly burned that recovery Is impossi-
BILE.
At Milwaukee, Mrs. Leidel stepped out
to a store, leaving her children in bed
During her absence her forr year old boy
got out of bed and started to lignt the can
dies On the Christmas tree, which be had
seen illuminated the night before. Il
night. dress took fire and the little fellow
was horribly burned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
Cossamptioa Curad.

An old ply Jdcian, retired from ptsctic,,
having had placed In his hands bJ n East
Indis missioosry the formula Of admp,s
vegetable remedy for the speedy spd pss-
msrent cure Of Consumption, Broachitt,
Csiarrh, Asthma snd all Throat and Lupg
Affection, sleo positive and radical cure
Tor Nervous Debility and al Nervous oou.
plsipfs, altar having tested its woptssfol
curative powers In Thousands Of cases. has
felt il bis duty 70 make IL known 70 his
suffering fellows. Actuated By this mo-
tive and desire 10 relieve human suffer.
ing, I will send free Of charge, 70 ali wbo
desire II, this recipe. in German, French OF
Ecgiish. with full directions fof psepssiss
and using. Sent By mail by addreaise,
with stamp, naming this paper, W. A.
NoYEs, As Powers Black, Rochsstsr,
n "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
THEY CUT 1T SHORT.
The Chicago Police Take Summary Meas-
ures with Mrs. Parsons Lecture.

The Chicago Police Take Summary Meas-
ures with Mrs. Parsons Lecture.
CHICAGO, December 26.-Hsnd bills
we're widely distributed to-day announc'
ing that Mrs. Lucy Parsons, the wife OF
the executed Anarchist, would lecture in
Wsverly Hall tonight. One of the bills
was handed to Cnief of Police Hubbard,
who sent Lieutenant Lsughliu 10 Mr..
Laurie, the proprietor Of the hall with in
structions to order him not to open the
place. Mr.. Laurie was not satisfsd with
the message and called Immediately upon
the chief.
81 shall send sn officer to you tonight, "
said the Cbief to Mr.. Laurie, "who will
demand the ley of the hall from you. He
will then sta'iOa d policeman Mt the door
who will forbid admission 20 the hall. You
are perfectly helpless in this matter, and
any .esponsibility there is will be upon the
police,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
A STORM COMING.
The Temperature Falls Sharply Through
ont the North West.

The Temperature Falls Sharply Through
out the North West.
CHICAGO, December 26.-Ths Signal
Ssrvics gives uctics that cold wave hiss
appeared in the northwest, and that the
temperature in this region will fall from
Is to 20 degrees before tomorrow morn
ing. A dispatch from Cedar Rapids la !,
says that heavy snow storm accompanied
by q high wind has prevailed there all
dsy.
As far a. heard from the storm extend
ed throughout Iowa. Northwestern MIS-
sour and part of Ksnsas. ThroG%hout
most Of this region a wet snow ls fsi1pg
In the nsighbortood Of Kansas Ci'y " nAs
taken the form Of sleet. About noon 70 10
day the telegraphic service between tnis
city and Ksnsas City was almost entirely
prostrsted. Since then some improve
ment has taken plsce, but it is still ser'
iously crippled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
A DOCTOR BEATEN.
A Lively Little Fracas at Hopedais,
Ohio.

A Lively Little Frscas at Hopedais,
Ohio.
A case savoring somewhat Of White Cap
ism lie reported from the little town Of
Hopedsle, Ohio. Hcredsle is quiet lit
tie place in Harrison county, about Eenty
miles from here II contains college and
all the sdjurcls Of the ordinary country
town, including the common ta,tler and
the class of citizens who pry into ether peo-
ple's business.
About four weeks sgo some ere, who
hsd evidently been reading of the White
Cap msrauders in other psrts Ct the Buck
eye State, posted nct'ce on the window
of J. W. Fogle's meat shop, warning DR..
John Parkhill to leave town inside OF two
days, and naming as a penalty for nom
conformity to the warning, treat to q
whipping aI d coat of tsr and feathers.
DR.. Parkhill, who is the |, aiding physi-
clan of the towr, and universally respected
in the community, paid no attention to
the warning. The time went by and no
one paid any attention to the matter sx-
cept Mr.. Fogle, who was quite indignant
that his chop window should be msde tie
posting place Of such notice..
On Saturday evening, however, there
was an occurrence which, while IL DOES
not materially connect with the warning,
makes il apparent that species Of rowdy-
ism exista IN the town which may lead 10
serious trouble unless it is put down.
A boy named Hsndley, about iiftseo
years old, has been doing chores about Dr..
Psrkhill's residence and office. Ga S,tur.
day night the boy showed sy mptoms OF in
toxicaticn, ard his fsther called and took
him home from Parkhil's residence
The old gentleman seemed to be
in very bad humor end the
Doctor, fearing he might be blamed with
the boys condition. went TO Handley' q
house 10 protest against any imputation that
might be made against him. He called ut
the door. and no sooner was his identity
discovered than one of Hapdley's brothers
marched out and, seizing him by the vest,
pulled half of it of, taking with IL ihs
watch and chsip attached TO it. Another
brother knocked ths Doctor down, and
then the father jGined in the melee. The
three Handleys KEEP: up the pummeling
till the Doctors eyes were blackeoed and
nearly all the cothing torn from him.
The Doctor tinslIy escaped and the Hand
lye's went back into the bouae, swearing
further vengeance. They claim that the
DJctor gave the boy some drug or drink
which intoxicated him.
DIR. Parkbill is member of the Disciplfs
Church aud is respected in the community
as Christian gentleman and physician
Of ability. He went TO church on Sunday
with both eyes blackened az If nothing had
happened. In the public heart he has all
the sympathy, and the Handleys will have
hard job to keep tn ,msalves out o! trOuble
or drive the Doctor away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
DEATH AS 4 FACTOR.
A Dying Congressman and the Political In
tsrests That Are Involved.

A Dying Congressman and the Political In
tsrests That Are Involved.
WASHINGTON, December 26.-Advices
received here tonight state that Congress
man Laird, OF Nebraska, IS lying hopeless
ly i'll at Eoreka Springs, Ark. Mr.. Lsird
is an old member of the House, and has
b, eu reelected to the Fifty-First Congress-
The character of the advices received since
the first announcement arc less encourag-
ing, and his recovery is not expected by
his friends here. The dying member has
hesn prominent on the Republican side OF
the House, and the fact of his fatal i'll
ness is pscoliarly significant. The slender
majority which the Republicans ara con-
ceded in the next House will be entirely
cyerthrOwn if that majority ia only one, IS
some estimates put it, or will bs made un-
comfortably close if it is even as great as
thre
The district which Mr.. Laird represent
ed has reelected him by majority Of
about 4, 600, but he ran so far ahead Of his
ticket that the district Is not considered
TAltlN hSpuDiNdN, III A-SO hAS~'HSH'>'
Democratic candidate for governor. carried
Laird's own county by small majority,
and it is this county that has been MIR.
Lsird's main dependence in all previous
contests. Hence the Democrats feel that
they have good fighting chance in this
district, inssmuch as it has heretofore been
carried mainly by reason of Mr.. Lsird's
personal popularity.
In the event of Mr.. Laird's death it is
possible that the Republicans will recon-
slider their determination to have an extra
session of Congress called Immediately
after the expiration OF the present session.
They cannot afr1rd to take the chances OF
. Democrat being returned to fill the
rcbable vacancy, while il the result Of the
special election should bs that Republl-
can will succeed Mr.. Laird, tbs President
can then convene Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
RAILROAD MAGNATES
SUGGEST AMENDMENTS 10 YHE INFER
STATE C0NIgRCR Law.
Is PruviGous Not fbcraehly hbrcsd-hsasarss
hat Will k,ks Ii More ISsctvs-
The Duty 10 Proia he In
tsrsh Involved.

CHICAGO, December ga number OF
additional interviews with railroad man
ayers on the Interstate Commerce law are
printed to-day.
Traffic Manager Reeves, Of the Chicago
and Gracd Trunk ruad, says: For the pas.
twelve months do not believe that the
provisions Of the Inter State Commerce Law
have hen properly observed by many Of
the railwaya On the contrary, they have
reso,tsd to various schemes contrary 10
law to svade the act such - undsIbill-
ing. payment OF commissions, appointing
shippers As agents, etc. From the begin
ming, believe the Law WAS coed one. l
also WAS Of the opinion to-day, ard
although believe il could be attended 10,
so as t. make il more operative in every
respect, ! still thir K that II all roads would
strictly obey the present Law in spirit and
letter, IL would b. far better fE the rail.
WAYS themselves, and more satisfactory TO
the commercial community st large.
Vice President Bond. Of the Cbicsgo,
Milw aukte a,d s.. Paul railway, wants
the section prohibiting pooling repealed.
an amendment adopted requiring that like
public notice shall be given when rates are
reduced as when raised, nnd make such
notice not less than twenty days-tnirty
would bs prsftrable--irstea Of ten ~
now. The commission should have au.
thoiity - suspend such notice when ntce-
ssry TO meet the composition Of liucs
working wholly or In part by water or via
Car ada. He als) fAvors an amendment
prohibiting transportation contracts with
shippers 70; . longer period than fiftseu
days, with a light restriction o. 10 the
prizes of tickets sold through CT - outids
sgencies
President s Stickney, Of the Chicago, Kan
sp City and st Papl railway gives tnpts.
sion 10 much tho same idea set forth In
bis speech b. fore the Western Freight
Assoc alton last week. He wants more
vigorous adminitt trstion Of the Law. 1t 10,
he says, fatally defective In one respect.
The right 70 control carries with u tfc
duty 10 protect. No government can right
fully take away from the Individual tbe
power of protecting bimslf, without at
the same time extending the protection Of
the government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
DISCHARGED THEM ALL.

The Pottstown Iron Company Wants to
Get Cheaper Hands.
PoTrsrOwN, December 26.-The Potts-
town Iron Company paid eff its $50 nsilers
and other employees last evening, and pre-
sented each Que with the following notice:
Please take notice that the accompany
ing pay is in full Of all your wages to date
and terminates yoUr employment with
this company.
THE POTTsTowN IRON COMPANY.
About $50 men will he thrown out OF
work. 1t is believed that when the
works resume the company will send for
such men as are TO be employed in the fu-
TUE. The summary discharge Of the
firms employees created considerable talk,
and it ia generally believed the step was
taken 20 prevent any trouble following q
decrease OF wsgss which is shortly 10 be
ordered aud TO which the men are opposed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
DnlIcata Childron. Nnr,inz

Mothers, Oysrworked Men, and for all
diseases where the tisues are wasting
away from the inability 10 digest ordinary
food, or from overwork of the brain or
body, all such sbould take Scott's Emul.
zion CT Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites. II used the Emulsion on q lady
who was delicate, and threatened with
Bronchitis. 1t put her in such good
health and strength, that I must say it is
the best Emulsion ever used. IL. P,
Waddell, N. D., Hugh's Mills, s. G.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
A HORRIBLE FIND.
The DIsmrmbsrsd Body Of q Man Near
Reservoir.

The DIsmrmbsrsd Body Of q Man Near
Reservoir.
PHILADELPHIA, December 26.-A party
of boys while playing in Paramount Park
to-day 10 the vicinity Of the new city res
ervoir founi tso bundles in section Of
the wafer msin stored thsre. Fer curios-
ity's sake one Of the boys cut the
string tf one ef the bundles and
was horri6ed when q human head
rolled out. The polics authorities wore
at orce notified and further investigation
developed the fact that the bundle FIRST
opened contained the dismembered trunk
Of q human Eody. The other bundle on
being opened disclosed the nude ltgs be-
longing to the trunk found In the other
p,cksgs. Evidently 8 most horrible mur-
der had been committed. There 10 no clue
whatever 10 the perpetrstor Of the crimS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
STARTLING RUMORS.

Another Race Riot Reported From a
Mississippi Town.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dscsmber ga
private telyg'am was received here to-
night, saying there was negro liot in
progress at Lamar, Miss, and asking tina:
some Winchester rifles be sent on the first
tram. Lamar is Just twelve miles south
OF Grand Junction, Tenn, on the line Of
the Illinois Central railrOsd. Every effort
hss heen mads - get at the tacts, but 70
response 10 kilograms sent have been re-
celyrd up to midnight. 1t isrunOred that
two whites and i've negroes have been
killed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
MEN WHO WILL FIGHT
THB COMING BATTLE BETWEEN NAULIPPB
AND JACKSON.
The Californian Ready TO Fight Kilrain For
Any Sum Of Money Klrain's Terms
10 Sullivsn-Many highly Un-
necessary StPulatOnG

New YORK, December 26.-Tbe follow
ing dispatch was received from the Cali
fornia Athletic Club to-day:
SAN FRANCISCO, December 26.
The prizs fight 70; the s.. 500 purie
offered by this club for Joe McAuliffe, the
champion of the Pacific slope, and Peter
Jackson, the heavyweight champion of
New South Wales, will lie fought on Fri
day. The Fox rules will govern, and
there will he no draw. II John l.. Sulli-
van refuses to fight Jake Kilrsin for
$40, 900 and the Police Gdzette's diamond
belt, which represents the championship,
Joe McAuliffe will take Sullivan's place
Signed W. r. VICE.
Columbia A. O.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
CABLE FLAsHRs.

A dispatch from Nice nporb the death
Of Gen. Lois Melitof, the famous Russian
officer. He was "a years old
Mr.. John Bright Is again improved.
The employees Of She Bsl'oa cotton msn.
ufactarers sre on . strike. A prolonged
struggle Ia looked for.
s;gpor Msnciai. formerly italian Min
istsr Of ForSgo Affairr, is dad. He wss
70 ysars OF age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
American Investments Very Popular.

LONDON. December %. Continental
loans are decidedly unpopular In the city
now, and will b, while the expectation Of
war is renewed by every incident that c.
cuIs OF the courts tf Europe. Capitalists
declined 10 cr, dit the Car with any addi-
tioual sum. Russia, for obvious reasons,
being out Of favor inst now.
American inves tments, on the contrary,
are very popular, the monied classes hAv.
ing over come the prejudicss instilled by nm.
fortunate ventures made In former years.
The English PRESS VAS mainly rsepoosible
for the long continuance Of snimu, against
every thing American, whether securities or
food products, bot the suectsI Of more ven
tnresome or shre~der people has led 70 .
general desire to place capital in the Wsst'
ern world which bids fair 70 become .
mania.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-27
AnIUnIon Against BouiapEsr.

PARIS, December % The leading
French soldiers condemn Roulsngei sction
in deciding TO ccntett the vacant seat 10
the Department of tbs Seine. A strong
clique is organizing 70 oppose
him.
The Stnstors and Deputic, Of the R.pub-
lican groups held . meeting to-day and
adopted resolution In favor Of the candi-
ture Of N. Pierre BAudin against General
BoulanRer