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REAL MEAN OF THEM.

Mr.. Pcntlcton and alr. Anderson Treat
Their Colleague, 9Ir. Capchart, With
Ranl, Discourtcsy-Tho West Virginia
Delegation Not n Happy Family.
Special Dispatch TO tie Inteiiig.nctr. #
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S.-Thcre
was n little unpleasantness on the iloor
yesterday evening before the caucus
reached its decision on the speakcrship
question, in which three West Virgin
ians were involved. 1t seems that, Mr.
Capeliart, tho new member from the
Huntington district, was sick, and be-
fore going homo after tho six o'clock
recess he wpnt to Mr.. Anderson and told
him Of his illness and requested the
gentleman from tho capital district to
pair with him on the speakcrship con-
test. Mr.. Anderson declined to do SO.
lie had been voting with Mr.. Pcndlc.
ton on every ballot for Mr.. Crisp and
he declined 10 pair with any one, but
suggested that probably Mr.. Pendlcton
might be willing to pair with him.
CapeharL went to the statesman from
Wheeling and endeavorpd to make an
arrangement with him but was not
successful. At any rate both declined
to obligc their colleague.
When the caucus Tc-assemb!ed at S
o'clock and it was discovered that Cape
hart had not voted, Mr.. Breckinridge,
OF otArkansas, who managed Mills inter.
cs,s in the caucus, stated that Mr.. Cape
hart was paired with either Anderson,
or Pendlcton. The former made state
ment to the effect that lie was not and
related the facts OF the case. Then tho
Arkansas gentleman insisted that Pen.
dleton must have paired with Capehart.
The latter stated that the contrary was
the TACT. lie had positively declined to
pair with Capchart. lie ihtiinRtcd that
ifMr. Capehart thought his health was
worth more to him than Mr.. Nlills's
election he ought to abandon the latter
| aud remain indoors last night after lie
got home. Brcckinridge reluctantly ac-
cepted the, statements, but did SO in
such Il manner as TO indicate that he
doubted tho statements made by ithc
West Nirsinians. So Mr.. Capehart did
no, vote at all at the evening and final
session oil the caucus -
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TIE CnAIRnlANsIIlrs.
spoeulations as to How They VIII DO Fill.
cd-Tammuny VIII Be Submlssiyely

spoeulntlons rs to How They VIII 10 Fill-
cd-Tammuny VIII he submissiyeIy
iionurcd.
Special Dispatch to dc Mcliqrnctr.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S.-Tho cleo
tion OF Speaker Crisp is Immediately
followed by speculation as TO the chair
maashir Of tho thrce committees whose
work this session will frame tho policy
OF the Democratic party in tho prcsi-
DENTAL campaign-namely, coinage,
weights and measures, ways and means
and appropriations. Mr.. Crisp's tic.
c!arntioa that his elevation to the speak
ership would mot impede the cause Of
tariff reform" is atiirst blush taken TO
mean that he intends TO offer the ways
and means craftsmanship 10 Mr.. Mills.
Such an appointment, unless the rest
Of the committee were so formed rs to
ito the hands OF the chairman, would
appear TO be in effect reversal
oil the decision OF the house in
choosing Crisp and free silver
rather than Mills and free trade. For
chairman OF tho coinage committee tho
name OF Mr.. Bland, OF Missouri, would
naturally suggest itself were it not FOR
the fact that he voted persistcntly for
MIR. Mills for speaker. Mr.. Crisp, how
ever, cannot well afford to indulge in
too much retaliation. For the appro-
priation chairmanship the gossips have
already selected either Mr.. Holman, for
the sake OF donogogic contrast with the
so-callcd "billion dollar congress- or
Mr.. MclIillin, OF Tennessee. McMDlin
is much the best fitted. 1t is believed
that nearly all tho more important
chairmunsIips will go the eastern south,
whence Mr.. Crisp's support principal
ly came. New England and the north
west will receive 4 meagre share OF the
spoils, but tho imperative demands OF
Tammany in New York will be sub
missiyely lonored.
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G, W. VA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1891

half tho names had been drawn. lie
got a good seat next 10 the main aisle Of
the hall about half way back on the
Democratic side. Mr.. Wilson was not
called until nearly ull tho other mcm-
bors had been seated. lie got m undc-
sirab.c scat on the Democratic side next
to the speakers lobby. Anderson, how
ever, farcd tho worst. His was among
the very last half dozen names drawn
and he had to take an undesirable scat
over on tho Republican side in tho
locality where Charlie Smith and Lang
ston and other successful contestants
were seated during the last congress,
Ex-senator Camden was hcro yester.
day and the day before. 1t ia said he
was here for tho purpose Of capturing
Mr.. Capehart for Crisp, there being a
rumor TO that effect around the capitol
yesterday. lIc was not, however, cap
tured, rs tho newest member stuck 10
Mills till he got too sick to stick any
longer. 'N'at
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ROMANTIC SEQUEL
To tho Famous Nutt-Dukes Trage-
+ dy at Uniontown.
MISS MUTT is TO BE MARRIED
To-day to n Lover Who Romaincd
Faithful Through All Her Troubles.
A Sensation Which Attracted Ma
tional Attention Nine Years Ago Re-
Called by tho Announcement.

UNloSTowH, Pa, Dec, S.-A romantic
sequel to tho famous Nutt.Dukcs trage-
dy Of nine years ago will take place at
noon tomorrow in the marriage OF Miss
Lizzie Mutt to Mr.. Samuel Krcpps, OF
Brownsville. It will be remembered
that tho young lady played a principal
part in tho terrible affair. Ono day,
nino years ago, tho country was startled
by tho intelligence that Capt. William
Mutt, cashier OF the state treasury, had
been shot and killed byLymanS. Dukes,
a member-clcct OF the state legislature.
Dukes, who was engaged to marry Capt.
Nuts daughter Lizzie, had cast aspcr-
sions on the young lady's character and
her father called him TO account.
Dukes claimed that Mutt tried to kill
him, and he, in self defense, killed hia
assailant. Public opinion was entirely
with the Nuts, but after memorable
trial Dukes was acquitted. The judge
denounced the verdict and indignation
ran high. A short time later james
Mutt, q brother OF Lizzie, shot and kill
ed Dukes on tho street. Young Mutt
waa tried in Pittsburgh and acquitted.
Since that time Miss Mutt has been liv-
ing i'll retirement at her mothers. MIR.
Krepps. was always al admirer OF the
young lady and tomorrow will mako
her his wife. The young man ID u
travelling agent OF Chicago hat house.
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DEATH IN THE WATER SUPPLY.
A Terrible Stnte'ot AifnIrs ut Stoubcnvlllc.
Typhoid Ecver and tho Cause OF 1t.
C. Ii. L.

4 Terrible Stnte'u AffnIrs ut Stcubcnvlllc.
Typhoid Ecver and tho Cause OF 1t.
Special Dispatch 10 the Initiligsncer.
STEuDENviLLE, o., Dec. S.-Your cor
respondent learned some startling news
tonight from well known river man as
to the cause OF the unusual amount OF
sickness prevalent in the city. Tic
local papers have allowed a terrible
state OF affairs to exist without calling
attention to it. All summer u pump
set outside the water works had been
used to supply water for city use while
4 new pump was being placed in water
works. Where the water is being pump
ed from in the river is an eddy into
which tile main sewer flows with all the
filth and water from tho main part OF
the city.
On the streets where the dead pipes
run the typhoid fever is more noticca-
BILE than OIL others. The plugs OIL these
streets have not been opened formonths
and it is claimed filth has gathered in
at the end OF these pipes. On Sherman
avenue, where one OF these dead pipes
lays, there are five cases OF typhoid fever
within one square. People say q stencil
arises from the water when allowed to
stand any time. For 100 yards above
and 200 yards below the water works
there is bad eddy in the river or be-
tween Market and Wclls's bar below,
where the filth from the water closets
gathers and is washed back over the
water pipe drain and is pumped into
the city reservoir. When it is known
that cases Of typhoid fever are being
treated, along with other diseases aris-
ing from the filthy condition OF the
river, tho affair is rather sensational.
Charges OF neglect to use even ordinary
measures OF prccaution to sec that peo-
pie are given a pure supply OF water
arc freely made. The publication OF
the facts about the proximity 'of the
main sewer to the main water pipe will
cause 4 sensation. The construction OF
the sewer emptying so near tho water
works always has been matter OF ad-
verse comment. Several citizens seen
tonight say they will ask ior IN inves-
tisation into tho affairs OF the water
works Immediately.
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Pouts Like q School Boy Since His
Defeat for Speaker.
TAKES II WITH VERY BAD GRGSSff
And "Bitcs OF His Nose to Spite
His Face" b5 Choosing
THE WORST SEAT He COULD FIND.
Tho House Formally Organized
and Congress Cots to Work.
ONE INTERESTING FEATURE

ora Day is tho Drawing Of Seats.
Nlcssrs. Pcndlcton and Anderson, of
West Virginia, front Their Col
lcasuc, MIR. Capchart, With Dis.
courtcsy.-Each Re fuses to Pair With
Him In tho spcakcrship Contest
When Hc Is lll.-Nir. Pcndlcton Goes
So Far us to Make an Unkind Re-
mark in tho Caucus About the
Fourth District Man, Who Was Sup
porting Mills-.-Routinc Business of
Congress.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Only four miners were killed in the
colliery accident at Nika, in Russia, in
stead OF $50 as first reported.
In quarrel at Goodrich, Tennessee,
Henry Crutchcr and Anthony Lock-
ridge (coloroil wero shot by james
Lawson. The coroncr's jury decided
that it was justiiiablc homicide.
A dispatch from Vladivstock, Russia,
says that thieves have robbed the
government treasury there OF $3.50, 900.
The thieves entered and escaped from
the treasury by means OF an under
ground passage.
The wreck which occurred two miles
north OF West Rapids, No., Monday
night was more disastrous than first
reported. lnthe caboosc OF the con-
strtction train wcre "a men and not
one OF them cscapedinjury. Four were
killed and nineteen others dangerously
hurt.
Al a meeting OF tho Pittsburgh Pres
bytery yesterday, Rev. J. II. Bausman,
OF the Beaver Falls Presbyterian church,
WHO'S charged with llercsy, was re.
questcd to resign his pastorate, but re.
fused 10 do so. As the congregation is
with Mr.. Bausman, he will not DO dis
missed. t8'2a &
Mrs. Mary Lewis, wife OF Richard P.
Lewis, travelling agent OF the United
States Glass Company, attempted sui
eide with chloroiorm ut the st. Charles
Hotel, Pittsburgh, yesterday, but was
discovered in time and revived. Nj
Lewis filed libel in divorce charging
his wiic with inlidelity, and her reason
for the attempt upon her liie was that
she could not live without her hus.
band. 35 1-
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WHERE THEY SIT.

West Virginia Members Got Left in tho
Drawing of scats-senator camden's Fu-
silo Mission.
Special Dispatch 10 The Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. S.--shortly
after the. house met to-day some one
sent in 4 nice basket Of flowers TO John
0. Pendleton, which the West Nirginian
kept on desk liz sat by illthe men,
bcrs rerircd to draw for seats. Mr..
Pcndleton's name was called after about
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.
Tho Executive Committee of tho, Synod
Meets Mt Altoonu. Pu, !tsE

Tho Executive Committee of tho Synod
Meets Mt Altoona. Pa.
ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. S.-Thc executive
committee OF tho Presbyterian synodi-
cal committee for the sustentation OF
the weak churches in the states of Penn
sylvania ard West Virginia met at the
Logan House to-day. Rev. Jas. S. Nc.
Intosh, D. D., of Philadelphia,
Rev. J. NJ. NIcJunkin, of Oakdale
Station, Rev. W. II. White, D.
D., OF Germantown. Rev. w. H.
Cooke, D. D., OF Wheeling, W. Va, and
Ecv. George B. Stcart, OF Harrisburg,
are in attendance. The committee
grants to about one hundred Presby-
tcrian churches in these states for the
support Of. their pastor, the total
amount being $4,000. The committee
also considered plans for raising this
amount and for enlarging missions in.
the growing cities.
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ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. S.-This alter
noon General Merritt sent his aide,
Lieut.. Oscar J. Brown, first calvary, out
to Tongue River Agency an agency in
Montana to investigate the reported
Indian trouble and report to him. No
serious trouble is anticipated and tho
troops have merely been sent out as
precautionary measure,
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Congressman Taylor Ill,

CAMBRIDGE, O., Dec. S.-Congrcssman
J. D. Taylor, OF the Eighteenth district,
is confined to his room with rhcuma-
tism, resulting from injuries sustained
by an accident last summer, and was
not able to attend the opening OF con-
gress to-day. His family will not 90 to
Washington this winter.
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PORTLAND. ORE, Dec. s.-A violent
wind and rain storm prevailed here to-
day along the Columbia and William
etto rivers in this state. Tho most SO.
rious damage appears to have been
done 10 telegraph wires along tho
Southern Pacific and Union Pacific
railroads. E1gsf
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NOT SINCE THE AKHoOND

OF Swat Went Dend Has Anybody Such
Stirring News Rond-King George, of
Greece, hus the Chicken Pox-Now, IL Its
Catching tho Hoynl Crew All over
Europe will IInvo 1t, Too-And the Cablo
will be in n Terrible Box:
ATHENS, Dec. Sizing George is suf-
fering from all attack OF chicken pox.
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tor German chairman and Senator
Faulkner secretary OF the caucus for the
ensuing term OF congress Acom,nit.
tee was appointed to I'LL the vacancies
in the minority representation upon
tho various committees, after which
the caucus adjourned without consider
ing any other matters whatever.
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Republican scnnnto Caucus Committee.

WASHINGTON. d. G., Dec. S.-Thc Sen
alto Republican caucus committee, which
is charged with n Encouragement OF the
Senate committees, held 4 short meet
ing to-day. 1t was agreed that efforts
should be made to learn the individual
wishes OF the Republican senators on
the question OF their assignment, and
in pursuance OF that purpose letters OF
inquiry have been addressed to such
senators as have not yetorally expressed
their preference.
The caucus committee will be guided
in its work by the well established prac.
ticc OF promoting to chnirinanslips
where vacancies exist, the senior sena.
tor in noint Of service. A.
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WAsnlxGToS, D. c., Dec. S.-The
president had q very busy time OF it
Today. Callers were coming and going
all the morning and the pressure did
not cease until the hour ior the meeting
OF the congress.
The cabinet met ut 1880 o'clock as
usual, but the session was q short one.
Tho state, war and treasury depart
mems were not represented. Secretary
Blaine was detained at the state de-
partment BY conference with the
British minister on West Indies rcci-
procity matters, Secretary Foster Is III,
and there is no secretary Of war.
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WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. S.-Immedi-
ately after tho reading OF the journal
the oath OF Office was administered to
Mr.. Jones, Of Arkansas, reelected, and
Mr.. Iloar expressed the opinion lin
which the vice president concurrcd)
that the first business was the question
OF administering the oath to Mr.. Du-
bois, OF Idaho. Mr.. Culom's motion OF
yesterday to that effect was put and
agreed to, and the oath was accordingly
administered TO MIR. Dubois. Mr.. Iloar's
similar motion as 10 Mr.. Call, of Florida,
was also agreed 10, and the oath was ad-
ministercd to Mr.. Call.
On further motion OF Mr.. Hoar. the
papers in the matter OF the credentials
OF MIR. Davidson claimant for Mr.. Calls
seat were referred to tho committee on
privileges and elections. with instruc.
tions to investigate and report at an
early day, and on motion OF Mr.. Hale, n
like reference was made OF the papers
in the case OF Mr.. Cluggett, claiming the
seat OF Mr.. Dubois.
The senate then, at 1890, took q re-
cess till 2p. m.
A few minutes before three o'clock
the house members OF tho joint COM
mittce made their appearance, and being
joined by Nlessrs. Sherman and Harris,
proceedel to the White House.
After waiting twenty minutes Mr..
Voorhees, moved an adjournment, stat
ing that the housc had already ad-
journed. The motion was agreed to and
tho senate, at $3.50, adjourned till to-
morrow.
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RECIPROCITY WITH GERMANY.
Tho President Soon to Issue Proclanin-
ton that II Tronty Has Heen Sigucd.

WAsIIlSGroS, D. c., Dec. S.-Whilc it
is impossible 10 obtain M official ac-
acknowledgement to that effect, it is known
that a commercial convention under
the reciprocity clause OF the Mckinley
act has been practically concluded be-
tween Germany and the United States
and that the President will soon issue 4
proclamation announcing tine fact. Tho
convention contemplatcs the free i'm
portation OF German sugar to the
United States and the reduction OF duty
ON American cereals imported into Ger
many from marks 10 % marks.
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1t might well have been the proudest
momcut Of tho life Of the son OF the
English actor when, with the elephant
inc Tom Reed on one side and the has-
gard Mills on the other. he walked
down the main aisle OF the house amid
4 perfect salvo OF hand-clapping, pune
tuatcd with tho familiar "rebel yell"
The southcrners seemed to feel that
for the two long years this yell had been
one OF despair instead OF triumph, and
SO they improved the opportunity. MIR.
Crisp raised his right hand as the oath
was read to him, and then there was
another outburst Of cXultant triumph
when he ascendcd to the desk and gave
the first official rap with the gavcl.
Mr.. Crisp's speech was agreeably
brief. Its most significant sentence
was his declaration that his election
would not impede the progress OF "tar-
itf REFORM"
DRAWING THE SEATS.
The mos. interesting feature oil the
day was the drawing OF seats. The
places on the floor which will be occu-
pied by the actors in the drama OF con-
gressional lie during the next two
years are determined by lot The MEN,
bers all retire i'll dense mass behind
the screens at the rear OF the seats,
leaving the floor OF the house vacant. 4
blindfolded page draws marble bear
ing 4 number from Il box, and the clerk
calls the name OF the member who
bears that number in alphabetical! col
.umn OF tho house. Tho member thus
called advances and occupies the desk
which he may select.
MR. OATES MAKES AN ASS OF HIMSELF.
1t has been tho custom for years to
allow the cx-spealier and the oldest
member on each side in point OF service
TO select their seats in advance OF the
drawing. To-day Mr.. Blount, OF Georgia,
asked ior unanimous consent that this
be done rs usual. Instantly Col. Oates,
OF Alabama, bounded into the aisle,
and raising his only arm shouted vim
dictiycly, II object" His animosity
toward ex-Speaker Reed was evident.
There were protests from other Demo
Gratis, aud evidently the Democratic
majority felt itself too big 10 do so
small thing Mr.. Blount then made q
formal notice that the old custom be
followed, which was carried, despite Il
small but ugly chorus OF noes" from
some OF the Democrats who had run
counter to Speaker Reeds rulings.
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Democratic senatorial Caucus.

WAsitlSdroS, Dec. 4s.-The Demo-
cratic senators, Mt n caucus held this
morning, unanimously e.clcCtcd Scna-
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BosroS, Dec. S.-Arrivcd, Pavonia,
Liverpool.
QuEEssrowS, Dec. s.-Ariyed, Both
mia, New York.
AlqylLLE, Dec. s.-Arrivcd, Furnossia,
New York. F3.
Loynoy, Dec. s.-sightcd, Majestic,
New York. =
BREMErHAvEs, Dec. s.-Arrivcd, Ems,
New York. ,
SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. s-Arrived, Hazel,
New York.
NEw YoRK, Dec. s.-Arrivcd, steamers
Rhactia, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Rotter-
dam. as.
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cohorts had been clnshins for SO many
honrs IN tho caucus were closely
watched. Mr.. Crisp, victorious and
smiling, remained in tho appropri.
atoms committee r3oln and did
not enter tho hal. OF the house until his
erection rs speaker had been accom-.
rlishca. Mr., Mills secluded himself In
70 ways and means committee room,
evidently wishing to escape tho embar-
rassment OF coincidence. When ho did
como upon the floor exactly at noon, ho
boro himself with unruilled dignity, nj.
though his open countenanco betrayed
traces Of slccplcss night. Springer
was as clipper rs usual, and the carna-
ton in his buttonhole was US vivid as
ever McAlillin looked MS Ii lic was SUI
nr!emely confident Of good chairman
ship. rs
CONSISTENT HONEST MONEY MEN.
Tho only incidents OF the roll call for
election OF officers were the vigorous
tone In which Mr.. Mills, when his name
was called, announced tho name OF
Crisp, and the noticeable fact that lloar
and Williams, OF Massachusetts, both OF
whom werc present, declined 10 vote ut
all. They gave MS 4 reason for their re-
iusal to vote for the caucus nominee the
fact that they could not. under the cir.
cumstanccs, put themselves on record
as in favor OF free silver candidate.
uriousenough, Mr.. O'Ncill, tile Boston
Democrat, who SO pcrsistcntly voted in
caucus for Stevens OH the same ground,
acknowledged the victory Of tile liill-
Gorman-Tammany combination b;
obcdicntly voting Tor Crisp. Thcrowas
an outburst OF applause nc this on the
Democrntic sido.
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B The National Convention Of the sub
treasury Alliance has been postponed
from December 16 10 nm indefinite date.
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sfE Wchther + orccast Tor To.d1y. 1+
For West Virginia and Western pe,lnsyirnnln.
warmer, fair weather, sonilwcsterly winds, In.
creNsinS In force. aisa fGt 'I7 I,''af
For Ohio, ,faIr and warmer, westerly winds.
TEsrEEATrEr YESTERDAY. i
es furnished bj Z scitXErp. d.ussis. opcr,
House corner: IL y ~ : - -