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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27
FLAME SWEPT TOWN
FIRE FEEDS ON HUNDREDS OF JAPANESE
HOUSES IN TOXIC
Two Persons Killed and About Twenty-Five Fire
men Injured Several Serious Encounters Re
ported Between the Dutch Troops and a
Party Of ChineSe-Dutch Loss.

SAN Francisco. March 26.-The
steamer City of Pekin, which arrived
yesterday from China and Japan, brings
information that on February p many
Japanese houses were destroyed by fire
in Toxic, and 200 partially burned.
Two persons were killed and about -
tiremen more or less injured. One hun
dred and eighty-seyen houses were
burned in the city on the preceding day
and on March about 500 were destroy
ed and several iiremen injured. The
fires originated accidentally.
Several serious encounters between
the Dutch troops and party of Chinese
are reported, with rather severe losses
to the former. \ party of Dutch con-
yictS were sent out to clear jungle and
were fired on from ambush. The de-
tachment of troops were driven back
next day with nine wounded, and on the
Sth of March Lieut.. Muller, who went
out i'm command of two companies. was
killed, and Capt. Van HeaSt, who sue
ceedcd him. was also shot down. and
seven OF his men received severe
wounds.
LArER.-The conflicts which were
mentioned i'm these dispatches as having
taken place between the Dutch troops
and a body of Chinese natives. occurred
ON the Island Of Sumatra, ON January 6
and ;. and several on each side were
killed The Singapore Free Press Of
January 30 contains an account of the
disturbance ON board the ship by
the coolies bound for Delhi. Thieves
was the Chow Chow Foo. 4 German
steamer, which left Annoy and Swatow
with about 80 coolies aboard. -Four
days of Singapore trouble arose among
them and they demanded TO be brought
into Singapore. OF the actual proceed
ingS that took place on the ship the de-
tails at hand differ in particulars.
The accounts, however, agree that the
coolies threatened the officers and the
Captain. They took kerosene oil from
the lamps and Strewcd it on the deck,
attempting 10 set fire to the ship. The
Captain. officers and crew were driven
ON the bridge, and the chief engineer
took charge OF the stoke hole.
reSomtcly determined To hold
their own. IL was feared the mutinouS
coolies would murder every European.
set fire 70 the ship, take to the boats and
escape. Accounts differ as to how the
difficulties were met.
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BISMARCK MOVED.
RENEWED ASSURANCE OF AFFECTION on TIE
PART OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
An Affecting Scene on the Occasion of an Accident
Bouquets and Kisses in the Al-The New Chan
cellor Reads EmperOr's Acceptance Of
Count Herberi'S Resignation.

BERLIN, March 26.-Thc farewell au-
dience between the Emperor and Prince
Bismarck was held this morning. The
interview lasted three quarters of an
hour
The retiring Chancellor was heartily
chccred or his way to the palace by
crowds which had gathered along the
route.
As the Prince was driving past the
bridge between the LuStgarten and
Ctcr den Linden. his horses SHE'D. aud
one Of them became cntangled In the
traces. II was necessary 10 stop the
carriage until the harness was rear
ranged. \ crowd quietly gathered
about the cX-Chanccllor. and ladies
threw him bouquets and kissed their
hands 10 him. Prince Bismarck was 81
greatly affected that he shed tears. lie
shook hands with a number OF thOS"
about his carriage. and his voice ialt"r-
ed as he thanked the people for their
demonstrations of affection. The acci-
dent was Of a triiling nature. and ~
soon as the harness was arranged the
Prince resumed his drive amid cheers.
In the lower House OF the Prus>ian
Diet to-day Chancellor Won Caprivi read
the Empcror's acceptance Of Count Her
berts Bismarck : resignation OF thc'Oilicc
of Imperial Foreign Minister. and the
appointment Of himself Gen. Won Cap
rivi) to succeed him.
Herr Won Alycnslcbcn has declined
the Office Of Imperial Secretary Tor For
cign Affairs.
The Rcichshdn-igcr In announcing
Prince Bismarck's farewell interview
with the Emperor retains for the Prince
the title OF Duke Of Laucnburg. At a
sitting of the Prussian Council to-day.
Gen. Won Capriyi took the oath "a, Prcsi-
dent Of Council.
Herr Won AlycnlcSbcn will probably
become foreign secretary, the office for
mcrly held by Count Herbert Bismarck.
1t Is stated that Gen. Won CapriNi ls
only tpmDOrary foreign minister.
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FOR \ STEEL PLANT.
Colorado Capitalists viii Invest in Com
pIete New Works.

PIrTsBURG, March 9G.-Colorado is
reaching out after larger share of the
steel trade. Denver capitalists are be-
hind project to erect big steel plant
in Colorado. The company will have a
capital of 81. 500, 600.
A representative Of the company is in
the city to look over the situation, con
ditionS OF trade and to secure estimates.
Everybody recognizes the fact. said
the gentleman. that Pittsburg is the
head center for iron and steel in this
country.
He is negotiating with the Steel and
Iron Improvement Company for licenses
TO use the adams Direct Process" in
his State. His company comprises some
OF the strongest men in Denver from
financial standpoint. They seek to con-
troll the Adams process in Colorado.
The new company has coal and ore on
its property. The quality of coke made
from this coal is perfectly available, it
is claimed for this process.
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Discussion on the Tobacco Tax.

New York, March 26.-An important
meeting of manufacturers of clear Havana
cigars was held this afternoon at the office
of Lozano. Pandas Il Co, 2O9 Pearl street,
with Fascina Lozano in the chair, to con
slider the course of action to be taken on
the proposed schedule for taxes on tobacco
included in the Mckinley tariff bill now
before "a committee of the House. Resolu-
tions were passed that the adoption OF the
schedule was inimical 10 the interests OF
this section of the trade to such an extent
that il would drive manufacturers oil clear
Havana into competition with those who
make lower grades. A committee was ap-
pointed to 90 to Washington to protest
against the passage of the bill with the
schedule regarding tobacco Us it stands at
present
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GREAT VARSITY RACE.
oxford Wins the Contest In Twenty-Five
Minute, and Three Seconds.

oxford wins the contest IN lN'LiA Two
Minutes and Three Seconds.
LoNpoN. March 9G.-OXford won the
University boat race to-day.
The result was a surprise in betting
circles. A startling change took place
in the bctting ON Monday. going six to
four on Cambridge. The immediate
cause Of the change was the fact that
Northmorc. who last year was coNswain
of the Cambridge crew, replaced Laid
ley.
1t was an exciting race. but the light
blue were too much for the dark men.
Oxford was first away. The Cambridge
crew pulled the faster stroke and over
took oxford and passed them and led nj
ClaSpcrS. By the time the Craven steps
six furlOngS from the start was reached.
oxford had gone to the front again.
Hammcrsmith bridge. amilc further ON.
was reached at 4:55. When passing
this point. Cambridge had lead OF half
length. At i:js Cambridge passed Tia"
Thorncy Croft yard leading by a foot.
When the DeVonshirc Meadows. three
miles from the starting point were
reached. at 800, both crews were pull
ing on even terms. oxford led az Barnes
bridge. four furlOngS further ON. by half
length. She passed that point AT 5:02.
Oxford then forced ahead and won the
race by length Her time was 22 min
utcs and seconds. The course was the
usual one from Putncy to Mortlakc. "A
distance OF four miles and two furl0ngs.
Oxford's time was - minutes and 3
spconds
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Ewing Wins His Case.

New YoRK. March 2G.-In the case Of the
Metropolitan Exhibition Company against
Buck" Ewing asking for an injunction to
restrain the latter from playing with any
other club. Judge Wallace this morning,
sitting in the United States Circuit Court
denied the motion.
Judge Wallace's opinion covers fifteen
tvpe-written pages. He gives the National
League some pretty hard raps concerning
the inequality and uniustness of the con
tract between its clubs and its players.
He also goes into the points of law con-
ceruing the case
LAWYER George +. Duysters. attorney Tor
the New York club, in speaking OF the de
cisiOn. said:
"While. Of course. l am disappointed at
the decision. as il is not in favor OF my
clients. still think we should be satisfied,
as the opinion is, I consider, one Of the far
est ever handed down by Judge.
The Players League people are more
than ever jubilant. and consider that the
local fight against them is now finished in
New York and probably everywhere else.
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ONO APPOINTMENTS.
Governor Campbell selects the Various
Omcials for Important Ohices.


Omcials for Important Ohices.
Special T.isgrua 20 ne Register.
Corr,BrS. O.. March Ex-Governor
Campbell to-day made the following APP
Doinrments: William b. Burnett, OF
Clarke county, to be made Manager Of
the Intermediate Pcnitentiary, TO take
the place of W. j. Elliot, resigned; J.
II. Newton. Licking county, Commis-
siouer of Fish and Game, vice j. c.
Hopper. resigned; Bartholomew Tristran,
Marion county, Trustee Girls Indus
trial Home: C. c. Cook. Hamilton, John
w. Baughman. Wayne county, and Ed
ward j. Kennedy, Of Cuyahoga, Mem
bcrs Of the Board of Pardons; John c.
HutSinpIlar., GalHa county. Trustee
Athens Insane Asylum; Alfred Z. Lee,
Franklin county. Trustee soldiers and
Sailors Orphans Home; II. d. Marsh,
Mercer. Trustee Of the Blind Asylum;
Il. Briukerof. of Richland and John G..
Doren, of Montgomery, members of
Board State Charities; John Blythe, of
Crawford. and W C. Bennett, of Nor
row, Trustees of Working Home for the
Blind: r.. G.. CumminS, of Green; Isaac
y. Walker. of Warren; Peter Murphy,
of Butler, Trustees of Dayton Insane
ASylum j. ). Hare. of Wyaudotte, and
II. T. Evans of Montgomery,
Trustee, of the Asylum for the
Deaf aud Dumb. and John Beatty. of
Franklin. Trustee of the Soldiers and
Sailors Orphans Home. John Beatty
and Alfred f. Lee, both OF this city. are
Republicans. but openly and actively
fought against Foraker in the late cam
paIgu
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AlIUSEMENTS.
Robert Downing in THE Gladiator" at the
Opera House.

The thcatre-goers Of Wheeling turned
out in large numbers, last evening, to
greet their old fayorite. Mr.. Robert
Downing. in the title role of Saumet's
tragedy. The Gladiator" Mr. Down
ing was accorded an enthusiastic recep-
ton. and applause was frequent
throughout the production OF the play.
there being one or two recalls. The
plav was an unfamiliar one to Wheel
ing audience. although having num-
ber Of features intimately enough con-
uectcd with "Sparticus." and plays OF
that character to make Mr.. Downing
seem thoroughly at home in its leading
mart. The scene OF the action is in
Rome. during the days OF the perSccu-
tion Of the early Christians. and the
honors Of the evening are evenly divid-
ed between The Gladiator" the EN-
press Faustina," aSSayed by Mrs. +. NJ.
Bates. "Ncodamia." taken by Miss
Eugcnia Blair; Hernia" by Miss Olga
Verne. and the "Flavian' Of Mr.. How
ard Gould The theme Of the tragedy
is a noble one. and its success has been
great wherever presented.
The Gladiator" will be- repeated this
evening. and the Opera House should be
crowded.
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Nn,,s i,rnm Cnlnnhns.

Special IslegrGD, 10 NE Register
CoLrMBrs. o., March 26.-Thc Thurman
Club is perfecting arrangements Tor the
grand celebration of the coming birthday OF
Allen G. Thurman. 1t occurs on November
l3. and he will then be -. President Lentz
of the Thurman Club has just returned
from New York where he had consulta-
tion with ex-President Cleveland regarding
the matter. Mr.. Cleveland promised TO be
here. and besides him, il is expected that
ex-Spealzer Carlisle, Don Nj. Dickinson;
Chief Justice Fuller, Roger q. Mllls ana
other prominent Democrats Will Parucl-
The discussion of the canal question IN
the House this afternoon developed a strong
feeling that the canal question should be
a ahandoup1
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COMMITTEE ON RE-BURIAL
Looking After the Dead of the Johnstown
Valley.

JoHNSrowN. PA, March ga meet
ing of the Committee ON Re-burial of the
Johnstown dead was held to-day. 1t was
reported that all the unknown dead who
had been buried in all parts of the val
ley (745 or more) had been removed to a
plot in the Grandyiew Cemetery provid-
ed by the committee and that contract
had been made for suitable marble
hcadstone over each grave. All the eX-
penscs to this point have been borne by
the Flood Relief Commission. 1t was
decided that the committee be con-
tinucd until it was feasible to erect on
the plat a monument to the unknown
dead. of such character as would be- a
fitting memorial of this unparalleled
disaster. Sums for this pur-
pose will be raised by pri-
vatc subscription, though il IS
thought small balances may be called
upon in the hands of various commit
tees throughout the country, and the
chairman was instructed to correspond
with any such committees of which he
NAV learn. These committees will con-
fer favor by writing to J. B. Kramer,
chairman Of the JohnStOwn committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27
WOKE At THE WAKE.
4 Curious Circumstance in the Case of
Supposed Death.

supposed Death'
New BRUNSWICK. \. j., March 90
There was wake at Christopher
O'Ncil'S house in this city last night.
Word had been sent out that O'Neil'S in
FAINT child, which had not been well for
some time. was dead and friends crowded
the house to offer their sympathy. The
babe was carefully laid out and coiiincd.
Early in the evening while the inter
change Of condolences was going on. one
of the mournerS thought he saw the
child move. and as the people
grouped about the child open
ed its eyes and began TO
cry. Immediately the wake was changed
into iollifcation and the mourncrs
spent the next hour i'm singing and
dancing. The babe was alive this
morning and the doctor believes its re-
cOvcry is permanent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

IAroKrE. INp.. March 26.-Ihe alleged
shortage of over 5000 iu the accounts Of
ex-Citv Treasurer Herman Hausher now
appears to Dee "a fact. a careful eNamina-
ton of the records has been made. and
nothing was discovered 90 substantiate the
claim that the shortage was due 90 "a cleri-
cal error The Council has directed the
CITY Attorney 20 effect "a settlement with
the heirs of the deceased Treasurer n pos
sible. bv accepting the amount of the short
age without interest If they refuse 90 set
tie on the terms proposed. suit Will DE
brought % recover the original amount
with the accrued interest of ten years,
which VIII increase the sum 20 5000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

Special TisTrlll f1 NE Register
CoLrNws. O., March 26.-Attorney
General Watson. on behalf of the State, to-
day filed a petition i'm mandamus in the
Supreme Court t0 Oust the Mt Vernon.
Coshoctou and Wheeling Railroad Com
pauv from the occupancy of six miles Of
Walhouuding Canal. In COShOcton county.
The railroad company is preparing 10 build
ou Canal Burbank from Roscoe 20 Roches-
rer. % distance of six miles and claims the
right t0 do SD through "a deed for that much
or the property conveyed 20 il by the state
Board of Public Works in lSS2 The State
uav claims that the Board of Public Works
hai no right % convey the deed and the
transaction was illegal To is said that the
PENNSYLVANIA Company is desirous of get
ting possession Of the property.
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SAV FRANcsCO. March 26.-There is no
doubt that the unknown man who commit
ted suicide near san Pablo. on Saturday
last. was Iucwig Won Romanycar the Aus
triau adveuturer. who created such STIR
"a few months ago by advertising % procure
California hciresses FOR German and Aus
tr.m mobiles. whose titles could be vouched
for
Recently am Austrian girl. who lived as a
servant ON R0manyer's ranch, near san
Jose. brought suit against him for assault
This worried Bomanvcr greatly. as he was
oulaged to pa Young woman of good family
.u SAN Jose He became depressed and his
friends feared that he contemplated suicide.
Do. disappeared from his home last Nednes-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

WiurA KA-.. March 26-The recep-
tion rendered Gen. Russell a Alger yes
,eriav by the Kansas c.. \. r. was at
tended by $500 old soldiers, and over TO-
W0 other citizens. An hour was spent in
the forenoon az the citizens reception. and
iu the afternoon 40 Garfield Hail. General
Alger spoke 90 the old soldiers ON the pen
sion question After giving "a history OF
thc pension bills. he said that under the
circumstances 10 would bo advisable 70
press the Dependent Pension bill and not
the Service Pension
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

ToRoNro. ONT, March 26.-The inter
pational Base Ball League continued ltS
meeting here today and adopted a schedule
for the coming season. No new CLUBS Were ,
admitted and the League will Therefore ore
consist of only six clubs-the Detroit the
Saginaw and Bay City-which cities sup
mort a club between them, London, BuHalo'
Hamilton and Toronto. The schedule pro
t-ides for l2O games. The season opens
April y. in the East, and closes September
26iu the West
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,1o,o fnr Cnmnletc Reclprocity.

OTTAWA. ONT. March 26.-In the Do
minion House of Commons, Mr.. Graham
oives notice of the following notion That
in the opinion of the House it is desirable
that closer relations should exist between
the United States of America and the Do
minion of Canada, and that the House do
humbly petition the Dominion Of Canada
To take such steps as they may deem eXpe-
dieni to bring about unrestricted recipro-
CITY between the United States OF America
ana tho Dominion Of Canada.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

puir ,pEIpHIA. March 26.-Naylgation on
the canals operated by the Lchigh Coal and
Navigation Company is now open. but mas
not become very active yet. Boats Will not
be moved freely until after April l. The
company has operated It's mines with only
the usual restriction through the winter.
and 10 now has % large amount of coal ready
for TRANSFORMATION % market The Della
ware and Hudson Canal viii begin opera
ton April e. The coal company has iO.OO
tons of anthracite at Homcsdale reaey FOR
shipment The rates viii not be changed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-27

Nrw YORK. Mar'h PA Rome special
saws that "a large section Of the Cardinals
are advocating the idea that the future
Pope tO bc elected % succeed Leo XIII.
shall leave Italy Immediately after he IS
elected They declare that the position OF
thc Pope there IS mtenable Pope Leo Is
very strongly opposed 90 this scheme and
hc has appealed to the Cardinals that his
last days on earth shall bee comforted 10y
the assurance that such course shall be
definitely abandoned
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Attorney General Trowbridge Resigns.

LANSING. MICH. March 26-Hon. = v.
IL Trowbridge has resigned his position as
Attorney General of Michigan on account
of continued ill health, and Governor Luce
has appointed the Hon Benjamin w. Hus-
ton. of Nassar. Tuscola county. 10 nil the
vacancy The appOintee has been man OF
prominence iu the State since ls3+ He
served with credit In the army, has been
member of both branches Of the Michigan
Legislature and is one of the most proml-
uent attorneys of the State.
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American Cattle in Canada.

OTTAWA, ONT, March 2G.-Although the
Government has already declared that 1t
will not allow American cattle TO be
brought into Canada without conforming
with the quaratine regulations, the recent
visit of the Three Rivers deputation, ask
ing for that privilege presumably to aid the
Canadian Dressed Beef Company, has
aroused apprehension on the subject. Sen
ator Reid will inquire whether the Gov
canment has any intention of permitting it..
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The onccn.s ImpedImcnt..

LONDON. March 2G-Among the impcdi-
mcnts with which the Queen started ON her
continental tour on Monday may be men
toned three cOachmen, nine gr00ms, eight
horses. one donkey, three carriages, seven
ty-two trunks, three special beds, a special
cooking stove. wine. two doctors, one sur
geon. three ladies in waiting nine women
servants. one lord, TO equcrries and seven
dogs. Her Majesty was in an unusually
gracious mood and on the Dover boat
smiled swectly on Prince Battcnberg now
restored 10 rOyal favor.
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Roof Blown OTa Car.

Sr>QCEHANNA, PA, March 26.-As an
Erie freight train was passing over the
hirh viaduct az Lauesboro, this morning,
the wind blew the roof from car and II fell
upon Patrick Menahen and Thomas
Shaughuessy. track lab0rers, who were
at work 0nthe bridge Menshen Will die.
but Shaughncssy was only slightly injured.
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snnerintendcnt Resigns.

NEW YoRK, March 26.-Wm. J: Murphy
General Superintendent Of the New, I 1ork,
Lake Erie and Western railroad, sailed 1or
Europe to-day on the steamer Saale. Pre-
vious 10 his departure Mr.. Murphy ten
dercd his resignation as General Supeflh-
tendent of the Erie. on account of poor
hath About three months ago he had an
attack of In grippe from which he has not
fullv recovered. He will remain IN Europe
nhnnf two months.
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Clo.er Kclatlons De.lred.

OTTAWA. March 26.-In the Dominion
House of Commons. Mr.. Graham gives
notice Of the following motion: That in the
opinion Of the House it is desirable that
closer relations should exist between the
United states of America and the Dominion
Of Canada. and that the House do humbly
petition the Dominion Of Canada 70 take
sgch steps as they may deem expedient to
bring about unrestricted reciprocity be,
tween the United States Of America and
tho Dominion Of Canada.
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Lumber Nen frying to Form "A Pool.

TACOMA. WASH. March % Represen-
tutives of the big lumber mills of Tacoma
are eudeayoring 20 form pool for the pur-
pose of maintaining prices and averting "a
general cut in prices. which is seriously
threatened Two of the largest mills have
been shut down good deal lately and this
was caused. 10 is said. by q reduction in
the demand upon them as q consequence OF
"a considerable cut from schedule rates by
certain other mills If the pool is not
formed "a general decentralization of lumber
rates i, expected.
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Her power was retained by force Of
nersonal charms She led the old
boys" captive whenever she talked
..prettv'' to them and showed her teeth:
History should tell rs that She used
SOZODONT. but it don't. The prepa-
ration she used might have had another
name then.
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NV NoEk. March 26-The New York.
Ontario aud Western Railroad has given
notice that. ou and after April I, it viii not
receive corn from It's Western connections
40 q less rate than on the basis of - cents
per 100 pounds from Chicago to New York
The present schedule rate is 20 cents, SO
that the notice amounts practically 20 an
uouuccmeut that the Ontario and Western
does not wish % carry east bound coru