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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
MONROE'S BAD BREAK.
Big Sensation (, the "hy Aunt Bridget
company.

a BlG SeDBAllOn J tne my tuut DEtpkct
company.
Hundreds Of Wheeling people know
"Bob" Monroe, of the my Aunt
Bridget Company, which has been here
a number of times, and in whose honor q
bar quet wss given at the Mcclure House,
about q month ago, By the Wheeling
Lodge Of Elks.
The following telegram from st. Louis,
to the Cincinnati Enquirer, shows that
Monroe has made bad break in the
Mound City, and succeeded in creating a
big sensation
Robert Monroe, one of the proprietors
of the NV Aunt Bridget Company, now
playing at the Peoples, attempted to cut
the throat Of an actor vino had the rash
ness to quit the company. Monroe is ex'
ceedingly offensive in his manner and is
generally disliked. John Riffel, who plays
Jack in the Hodge-Podge, left the compa-
nv to engage with another aggregation and
gave the usual weeks notice. This go en-
ragged Monroe that after the show he pick
ed quarrel with R4ffel in the Peoples
Theater saloon and jumped on him with q
knife. He tried TO cut his throat bat
succeeded only in iniictine 4 severe gssb
on the face that laid bare the cheek bone.
The wounded man was removed to the
hospital. and Montoe lid TO parts un-
known"
Another telegram says:
The wounded man WAS taken back 10 the
Lacltde Hotel, where several actors re-
msined with him all night. To Joe Ha-
warsh he said:
"The cause Of this whole affair is wo-
man. Monroe was jealous OF me, claim
ing that | bad blen Il rting with his
wife. But swear that never had any
desire OF running his happiness. His wife
told me that her husband became jesl-
Gus Of her and sent her home from
the company and that she told him | had
been writing letters to her. l bad never
written a letter to her, bat she told me che
made her husband believe she had been
corresp lnding with me, so that she could
make him jealons. She bAs repeatedly
mace advances of friendly nature to me,
bot l have never treated her in any way
other than SO o mere acquaintance.
'In Louisville she Was introduced to q
youny man about town who had asked
eeyersl members Of the company to intro
duce him. She told her husband that !
wss the one who introduced the stranger,
bat che knew that was untrue. Monroe
did not Ike the manner Of the stranger
a. thought | was to blame for the in
PRODUCTION. Then 10 make matters
wdree, Mrs. Monroe had let
ter in her pOesession which she
had writton to me and her husband found
il. have never received cry letter from
her, but her husband was now more angry
than ever As be has bad record had
expected trouble, and had tried TO avoid
it. But pretty woman who falls in love
with a man, no matter if he does discOur
age her attentions, can get him in trouble.
| shall prosecute Monroe for assault, with
intent to kill"
Mrs Monroe is pretty brunette, %
years Of age, aud wss Misc Katie Filzger-
aid before her marriage. She is New
York girl, aud has been on the stage only
short time Mr. Rahel, singular to say,
ssng a cong entitled THY Face" just be-
fore he wss slashtd with the knife. Last
season he was with the Mccall Opera Com
pany.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
MORE SCARED THAN HURT.
A Morgantown Man Who Was Not Ready
to Die.

Morgsntown Man Who Was Not Ready
to Die.
Special TSie0rdm 10 ge REGISTER.
MoReANTowE, WA, December 30
A few nights since John Wells, living
about mile from this place, shot Gsorge
Blosser, and so scared the latter individual
that he has not yet turned up TO tell bis
tale Of woe. Wells ard Blosser got on high
old tear here and proceeded to Wells house.
Wells repeated Peversl times during the
evening the threat: 81 will have to shoot
you tonight, George.N This was regarded
as q joke by him, bat on reaching Wells
hOuse they went to the cellar to drink
cider. Blosser was in the act Of drinking
when Wells fred, the ball entering at the
elbow, coming out at the wrist and Rrsz
ing the breast. Blosser ran and has been
so alarmed that until to day he was afraid
to send for doctor for fear Wells would
come and finish the job Of killing He
was attended to-day. Wells has not been
arrested, nor has be been seen since.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
BRIEFLY CONDENSED.

Mrs. Erwin and her daughters Mary and
Bessie we're ssphyxiated by gas in hotel
at Oakland, Cal. They were from Missouri.
Rsd Lspgsll and Choctaw Pete, notori-
ous despersdoes, terro1ized Tishaws, in
Indian Territory, on Christmas. Mr.
Winchester Frank" shOt and killed both
of them.
Gertrude Raft, granddaughter of the
founder of the Economite Society, died at
Economy, Pa, Sunday.
LAST evening Miss Dolly Brown, eyed
IL, died while kneeling 10 prayer at her
bedside, in Middletown, n. Y.
Ex-Methodist Minister Jas P. Wright,
but recently a Richmond, Va, letter car
rier, is under arrest as mail rObber.
Mr.. Gladstone has written public letter
Of thanks for the numerous coDgratula-
tiOus on his eightieth birthday.
Forty seven Socialists have been convict
ed at ElbeIaeld, Germany, of conspiriDg to
disturb the peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
RAILROADS UNITED.
The Two State Line Companies Console
date Iuto One.

date Iuto One.
PITTsBURG, December 30.-A copy OF
the articles OF association and Of the char
ter Of the PittsbuTg, Canonsburg & State
Line Railroad Company have been filed at
Charleston, W. Va, in compliance with the
law of that State. Negotiations are pending,
and are substantially agreed upon,
for the consolidation of tie above men
toned line with the Wheeling, Wellsburg
and State Line railroad, and TO form one
company. The charter for the former COM
psny is granted by Pennsylvania, of the
latter by West Virginia.
A meeting of the Directors Of the two
companies will be held sometime in the
near future, when the consolidation Of the
two companies will be formally mfectFd,
and new set of officers will be elected for
the consolidated company. Tbs proposed
route Of the new line is not yet deinitaly
settled upon, although the right OF way, 100
feet in width, has already been secured from
Wheeling TO the Moreapzl tarm in Wash
iDgton county. Surveys have been made,
and lire established seven miles west Of
Canonsburg. From the latter point there
are two or three routes proposed by which
TO Tesch the Ohio river at Wheeling. The
route westward will depend largely upon
the interest manifested in the read by resi-
dents along the proposed liEes. Ga one
route the right Of way has been already OBJ
tained fer q considerable distance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
STEEL REVOLUTION.
A New Process Of Manufacturing Open Hearth Stss
"A Gigantic Corporation Formed to
Operate 1t.

PIrTsBURG, December 30-It is stated
that the steel trade of the country is to be
revolutionized by a new process for
making open hearth steel as cheap
or cheaper than Bsssemer steel. A test
wss made in Indianapolis a few
days ago, which was entirely satisfactory
to those interested. A syndicate Of CAPT.
tslsts representing SIS, 0O0,O 900 has been
formed TO operate the new process and
work will be commenced in Indianapolis
in a short time.
Among those interested are Col. Ray. Of
indianapolis; the De Pau heirs, of New
Albany, Iud.; Premier Steel Company, Of
Indianapolis, and T. S. Blair and F.
PrObs,. OF this city. At present open
hearth steel sells for S. ton more than
Beesemer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
TALK ABOUT ROYALTY.
The Unhappy Love Ansir OF the Boy
Emperor If China Which HISS Dsvei-
optd Iuto An Imperial Fsud.

Aho thusppJ Love Hualf OF the BOY
Emperor af China Witch Bss Dsvei-
optd Iuto An Imperial Feud.
CoirDr journal
For some time past there have been ru.
mors tha. sll was not goirg well within
the imperial palace; that there was domes-
tic trouble, and Get myself 10 investigate
them with the aid Of = trusty agent, writes
a China correspondent Of the New York
Herald. The result il the disclosing Of on
imperial romance aud the usual adjunct
Of subsequent nnhappiness In iact. the
boy Emperor, KwsDg Hsu, is the hero Of O
love affair and the victim OF an ubhapy
marriage. The wicked fairy IN the
story is the Empress Dow
ager, who has lately nominally
retired from the helm OF state on her i'm
psrial nephew attaining his msjority,
which be did in March, this year. With
this august lady, who has proved such a
wise and successful ruler, the young En-
peror is now at 0esdly feud, aud there are
serious troubles in store for the dynasty in
consequence
FOR the origin ofthe imperial foud must
20 back to the time when the eligible
daughters Of the great Mauchu nohles
were assembled, in November, 1883. no
the Talace in the cunors competition
By which the Chnese Book of Rite
prescribes that the occupant Of the dragon
throne shall provide himself with
consort. shall not pause here % discuss
the respective merits OF the fair candl.
dates for the matrimonial przs
who were tTotted out aod put through
their places by many arxious Manchu-
patfr fsmilies. But / have learned since
that the Emperor WGs deeply smiiien with
the charms Of The daughter Cf % high
Msnchu military officer, and be expressed
his intention to share biz throne with Der
He also selected another fsir damsei.
whose beauly struck his youthful heart
With admiration, for biz second Ni e, or
fret conbubire.
But the wary old lady, Eao has 70 long
and 20 ably welded the scCpter during
bis minority, had no intention cf allow
ing the yOdnR Emperor 20 follow biz bent
in this matter, bad lresdy made "a match
for him heTseM By which the throre
Houlu Dr hntitu ~ Que VI ntI own family.
The lady whome she selected Was hes
own niece, Yehehnala, the asugh-
ter of the youngest brolhfr Of
TIE Empress Djwsger She is any
thing bat a beauty from Chintse
or Manehu point Of view, and after great
many 'scenes" and violent alterations
between the boy Emperor ard The Empress
DOwager abe proved her authority by hay-
iug the marriage with her niece consuni-
mated. The Emperor regards both The
Empress consort and bsr imperial aunt
With an intense hatred, which is daily
growing stronger.
Nor would the so.gon Of the dragon
throne ALLOW IT. youthful ocCupsni 70 con
sole himself by bringing the hir E'yira
into bis harem, but selected two stfoag-
minded damssls, also Of the imperial clan,
to form the bucl, ,ul OF The aeIaglio which
Chinese custom preecfibes shall be limited
to seven, bat which IS practically unlim-
tied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
EIGHT DEAD BODIES.
The Fearful Evidences of the Barnwel
LVuchlDR

The Fearful Evidences of the Barnweli
LyBchlng.
NEW YORK, December 30 "A special
from Columbia, S. c., save: The COroner's
inquest into the death Of the eight negroes
who were lynched at Bsrpwell was held
Saturday at the scsne of the tragedy. 1t
was 3 terrible sight which the jurymen
locked upon. Ga the left side of the road
were the bodies Of Ripley Johnson and
Mitchell Adams. chsrged with the murder
OF HtfferDan. Ga the opposite side we're
the six bodies OF the negroes charged with
implication in the murder of Young Robert
Martin. They wsre tied to young oak
trees on the roadside, except Mitchell
Adams, who was tied to the post which
marked the corporation limits OF Barn
we'll. johnson was tied to a little tree
close By Adams. The others across the
road were tied two TO the same tree with
their backs TO the saplings. The rope
passed around the tree and around the
body of the msn ia some Instances nearly
all the way from head TO foot. The jury
returned a verdict that the eight men
ceme 10 their death from gunshot wounds
inflicted by some party or parties un-
kpOgp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
NoLives Lost.

ST. LOUIS, December 3O.-The Academy
of Music, in course of erection at Thir-
teenth street and Washington avenue, fell
in heap at 1890 this morning. Several
workmen were missing after ths crash, and
the fremen searched the ruins. The search
revealed only one wounded man, William
Litford, who has rib broken and is some
what bruised. Nobody was killed, as was
at first reported. The building, which
was being constructed in part of the old
Cyclorams, and was to be opened in March
by Mr. Jacobs, the Chicago manager, is a
mass Of rubbish. The cause of the acci-
dent is not yet known, bat it is thought
there Hss q bed Of quicksand undtr il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
coNrRARY OPINIONS.
An Old salt sud Erastrs Wiman Disagree
ON Canadian Relations.

An Old salt sud Erastrs Wlman Disagree
ON Canadian Relations.
NEW YORK, December 30-Cap.ain
Peter J. Bapson. Of Gloucester Mass. was
the frst witness called before the Senate
Committee on Canadian Affairs, which
met here to-day Mr.. Bapsoa claimed
that the treaty of isis was entirely use
less. in 90 much as "a portion Of the rights
under 10 have been surrendered and those
tbat remain are useless. Fishing vessels,
che witness maintained. should be allowed
The same commercial privileges as regular
ly registered vessels.
When asked by Senator D0lph for rem
edy iust at present, the witness said that
the only remedy be knew Of Just % pres
ent was retaliation. "Deny commercial
rights 70 Canada, sbrogate tbs treaty Of
1918 rather than permit IL TO exist put
their vessels here under the same restric-
tions that ours are there and the American
vii secure bis rights
Mr.. Eastus Wiman followed. his
opinion was that the Canadians showed q
desire Tor closer intercourse and should be
recognized If for commercially, why then
politically. The Mcdonald administra-
tion wss the cause Of the present Difficult
aes in the fisheries question, the witness
thouRht.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
PARNELL SCANDAL.
O'shea Deoies That tho "Times" Insi-
gat.d fha Sntf

O'shea DenIes That tho "Timss" Iusu-
gated the Suit
LONDON, December 30.-An attempt
was made today to interview Capt. O'Shes
regarding the statements made by Mr..
Parnell in connection with the formers
divorce SUIT. Capt. O'shea refused to dis
cuss the matter, but said he advised Mr..
Parnell to assume the usual position OF CO.
respondent and to allow himself TO be
served With citation. Capt. 0'Shea sub
sequently stated that there was not the
slightest truth in Mr.. ParnelPs assertion
that the suit had been instigsted By the
Times Neither the Times nor Mr.. Houston,
be said, knew any thing Of the action be-
fore IL became known TO the public. In
proof of this assertion be produced a letter
from the editor OF the Times, dated last
evening, asking him to cOpftm or correct
the report tina; he had filed petition for a
divorce.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
CABLE BREVITIEs.

Two French nj ni.sionsries were murdered
by natives on the east coast Of Africa.
Quen Olga. OF Westernb burg, !. suffering
from severe influenza.
The French dispatch boat BOuvet is
ashore at Zanzibar.
President Csrnot aud Foreign Af',irs
Minister Spuller, of FrsDcs, yesterday
seot dispatches OF condoleuce TO DJm Pc
dro.
Stanley, yesterday, sailed for Momboz,.
The French War Minister, Freycinet,
has var quished the grippe.
The Car is rid of hia cold, and attend ed
theatre Sunday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
AN OUTSIDE ESTIMATE.
Figures ION the Strength OF the Various
Candidates.

Figures ION the Strength OF the Various
Candidates.
CHICAGO, December 30.-The Tribune
Columbus correspondent telegraphs to-
night as follows: The candidacy OF
Messrs Baker and Hunt is not regarded
as at all serious. They will divide the
delegation from Hamilton on the informal
ballot, and then drop out Of the race.
John A. McMahon has some positive
strength, and will 20 into the canvass
with q handful Of votes John Mes Weeney
has the the two representatives from his
county (Wsynel and the Senator from
that district, and that is the ex-
tent Of his following. Powell and Oath
waite are candidates from franklin. They
will get two OF three votes apiece from
this (the Thirteenih) Congressional Dis
/ trict Mr.. Warwick has the votes Of SEN
ator Anthony HOWels, Ex-Treasurer OF
State, and of mis- two local representatives,
/ DR.. Esbach and Monnot The gentleman
/ last named was pledged to John h.
/ Thomas, and has been working for him.
/ Warwick 8 candidacy takes him away from
Thomas. Mr.. Geddes, of Mansfield, is
candidate, because one Representative,
| c. n. GAumer, declares his intention OF
voting for him. This leaves Mr..
Geddes thirty votes shor: of a nom.
ination, but be hopes to fill in the draw.
Congressman Seney has about three votes
for an informal ballot. These are Senator
Perry, OF Adams; Brsnt, of Seneca, and
Brown, OF Hancock. Not one Of these
three is at all Jealous in Seney's behalf,
as will more fully appear when the first
/ formal ballot is had in caucus. Neal, oi
Ham ilton, gets two local Representatives,
Goldrick and McMacken. Senator d. Ste
vsns seems TO have strayed away, and IL
consortiug with McMshon's friends. He
may come home in few days. 1t is Brice
/ against Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
SOMETHING ROTTEN.

sensational Charges Against -. Louis
Mayor
ST. LOUIS. December Sd The Post
DsDatct tonight prints page OF seDsa-
tional statements aud interviews With
reference to the s0-called robber gas bill,
in which the claim is made that Ed But
Ter. well known local lobbyist, who
hears the title of "boss OF the General
Assembly" offered 60 secure the veto OF
the gas bdl by the Mayor. through
the infoenCe OF Hon. John h. Meafa,
Mayor Noonao's resrest friend lt 3
claimed that the clsr was made 20 james
Campbell. the broker who holds $500, 900
of gss stock, and that Mr Butler's figures
for veto we're $3.50, OOO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
DESPERATE BOOMERS.

An Attempt 10 Form New Town In
Dakota.
PIERRE, S. D., December 80 Toe few
erish excitement over the attempt of boom
ers to found a town site on the reservation
across the river from this point continues
unsbated. The boomers have been acting
mysteriously, and it has been learned they
are still making preparations TO execute
their scheme. 1t is learned that they con-
templsted moving over the river tonight
or tomorrow night. ]. w. Shinn, a
former member Of the Ohio Legislature, is
the leader of the boomers and he has un-
dcubtedly bis plans we'll mstured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
KING WINTERS RULE.
THg MONARCH OF THB NORTH STRETCHES
FORTH HIS WAND.
4 Severe Drop in Temperature Throughout the North
and Wsst-Ohicago Gets Her First
Toueh-Storms in Kansas
aud Dakota.

CHICAGO, December 3O-Chicago is ex
periencing the fret touch Of winter 30 fal
this year. On Saturday the weather wal
very mild, the thermometer indicating
about sixty degrees above zsro. On Sat
urday night a very peculiar meteorologi'
cal condition obtained. While the tenn
peratuIe continued mild the city wss
lashed by the whip ends Of a cyclone on
flying business trip fIom the Rocky noun
tains TO the valley of the st. Lawrence
river. Yesterday morning broke gray and
dismal with a heavy gale from the west,
and shortly before noon the mercury began
to smuggle down toward the bulb. At Z
O'Clock in the morning the temperature
was OF GO degrees; IL hours later il was al
28. aud this morning it was at Is, showine
perpendicular plunge OF over 40 degrees
in "a hours.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
HURT THE CROPS.
Violent Wind Storm In Kansas and
Missouri.

Violent Wind Storm In Kansas and
Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. d cembsr 3O.-A
violent wind storm prevailed in Kansas
ard Missouri yesterday, accompanied by q
hurry of snow early in the day and de-
cided drop in the temperature.
The Thermometer fell to near the zero
point, but about room the weather cleared
and only The high wind continued.
At Macon, Mo-, fences were leyeled to
the ground. Sversl oulhouses at Aoi-
lens. Kiss, were blown down. and barn
at Wichita WAS demolished. Beyond these
slight losses the wind did but little
damage to buildiDgs. The greslest dsmsge
was done to the crops. The winter wheat
has been forcsd by the recent mild rains to
an advanced state oi development, and,
with nothing to protect it, the severe cold,
it is feared, will kill the roots, thus causing
considerable damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31

BALTIMORE, ND, December 30.-The
Maryland Jockey Club held q meeting to-
day for the purpose of deciding whether or
not running races in the future shall be
given TO Plmlico under the auspices Of
that organization. The opinion was
almost unanimous that the club should
disband, and a resolution to that effect
was adopted. A committee of three ex-
Gov. Oden Bowie. T. o. Hall and John S.
GeltinRs, we're appointed to dispose Of the
clubs property, which il valued at $780,
OO9, divide the proceeds among the mem
bers, and wind up the affairs Of the con-
Germ
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HE DENIES 1T NOT.
What PaTneil Says About the o'shea d.
Voroa Oaaa.

What PaTneil Says About the o'shes d.
voroe Case.
LONDON, December 30.-Mr. Parnell has
written letter TO the FreeadR'S Journal,
in which he says that he has received no
notice of having been made correspond
ent in the suit brought by Capt. OShea
against his wife.
Mr. Parnell also says that since 1880 he
has resided at Capt O'Shea's house at Eli
ham. He was frequently there when
Capt. 0'Shes was absent, but the latter
was cogni2aut of his being there. He de-
clsres that Mr. Houston, Secretary of the
Loyal and Patriotic Union, instigsted
Capt. OShea to institute proceedings for a
divorce in order to diminish tba damages
which may be awarded to Mr.. Parnell in
his libe! suit against the Times
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-31
HONOBED DUST.
Browning's Remains to BE Buried To
Morrow.

Brownina's Remains to BE Buried To
MORROW.
LONDON, December 30.-All arrange
ments have been completed for the burial
of the remains of Poet Browning, to.mor'
row, at Westminster Abbey.
The grave will be Just below Chaucer't
tomb, and within a few few of Spepcer'c
bones. The poet will lie side by eide with
Abraham CoWley, who died in 1867.
The ersves in the Abbey are about four
feet; the soil is dry, red sand. When the
coffins are placed in the earth a quantity
of charcoal is added as a sanitary preosu
tion. One Of the gruesome traditions Of
the Abbey is that nothing but a handful
of bones remain after seventy.fve or one
hundred years. The actual decomposition
is accomplished within half century.
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PROTECTED MINERS.
American WorkiDGmen to be Intimidated
by PlnKertOn Dete ctives.

American WorkiDGmen to be Intimidated d
by PinKerton Dete orives.
PUYxsUTAwNEY, PA, December 30
Oae hundred and six Pinkerton men ar
rived tonight from New York, Phil
adelphia and Chicago. 1t is now
over two weeks since the strike
was insugursttd at Watson, and
Adrian, involving about 1,600 men and
boys. Shortly after the strike notices were
served on the miners occupying the com.
psny's houses all to vGcate them within
ten days. The time will be up
tomorrow and the general supposi-
tion is that the Pinkerton men
we're brought here to assist in
the work of evicting in case of trouble.
1t is also stated here that there are 600
Hungsriaus and Italians on the way here
and that the company purposes putting
them TO work and projecting them.
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speeal Ts-sgrars 70 tas Rs0isssr.
MORGANTOwN, W. Va, December 3D.
Miss Emma Muller lies at the house of her
sister, Mrs. DR.. JamisOn, at Arnettsville,
near here, in dangerous condition, result
ing from being thrown from horse. The
lady is q resident of BrucstOwn, Preston
county, and is visiting the lady named
above. Saturday evening she started on
horseback with a company OF friends from
a dlncs at Lowesville, and in arranging
her clothing the horse SHE'D aud threw her.
So hard was her fall that she was rendered
unconscious, and there are grave doubts OF
her recovery.