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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
A RIVER HORROR.
Twenty People Burned to Death on
the Mississippi.
A BIG COTTON BOAT TAKES FIRE
A. Three O'Clock in the Morning and Burns to the
Waters Idgs-TweEiy People Known to
Fave Psrishsd-HsrOlc Work
Of the Mate.

v1cKsrURG. Miss, October 29.-The
steamer Oliver Becine, used as peas
ure boat during the summer ana as d
cotton carrier in the lower Mississippi
in the fall aud winter, was burned aC
Mfl1ken,s bend, twelve miles from
Vicksburg. The fire was discovered II,
the cotton in the hold at $3.50 a. m, al anu
the flames spread very rapidly. Inc
cargo consisted of about 700 Dales Oh
cotton and one hundred tons OF freignt.
The boat and cargo are total loss one
had about eighty deck and twenty caoin
Messengers. 1t is difficult to ascertain tne
loss of lives, the several reports oilef-
Ing as to the exact number.
Conservatives state twenty were lost'
The following are known to have oeeh
among those who perished:
MRS. WApDELL, an elderly lady OF
New Orleans. .,,,
SAM D. ENTRIcKEN, son OF the clerk
MAMIE AND JAMIE, daughters OF Dr'
Worrell, of Baton Rouge.
Chambermaid and daughter OF MIS-
Adams, of Omaha.
The barber, second cook and pantry
man, five cabin boys, and two white
levee. laborers.
The passengers and crew lost nearly
everything they had in the way OF
clothing and baggage, many leaving
the buring boat in their night cIothes
and hare feet. There were quite d
number Of narrow escapes.
Captain Thorwegan was the iast 10
leave the boat, having to slide down d
guv rod from the upper deck. Piiot
Massie made his escape by pastlng
through the flames TO the stern OF the
boat and jumping into the river.
He was severely burned. The mate
disnIayed his bravery by letting himself
down by rope and holding little child
hv the clothing. The bodies OF the
nantrv man and baker, chambermald
and her daughter have been recovered
The Oliver Bierne was one OF the
frest and largest boats upon the river
being used chiefly as an excursion ooaI'
She belonged in New Orleans, out dur,
ing the summer Captain Thoawegan had
her in St. Louis, where she was run IN
connection with the Grand Republic as
q summer excursion steamer.
AS cold weather made its approach
Captain Thorwegan decided to take the tn
Bierne to New Orleans, and he left 81
steamer tool ." no freight above Mem
phiS, as she drew all the water in the
river at the present low stage. Here,
however, she received seventy-tive tons
and started away Sunday, picking up
freight as she went until she reached
the bend that was the scene OF the un'
fortunate disaster. The Bierne carried
7OS bales of cotton and 100 tons Of other
| freight.
The insurance value of, the boat was
placed at SCI, ,OOO though she was in
sured for only SAC, 600, S25, 900 in VIM.
Railey's agency and the remainder in
Marshall j. Smiths agency in st. Louis.
Total loss OF boat and cargo 100000.
The cotton was also insured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
TIE sALOON MEN.
Another Meeting To be Held To-day-Cir-
cular From the Brewers.

GUAR from the breNeIhs
The newly-organized Saloon Keepers
Association will hold another meeting
this afternoon, at which several import
ant matters are expected 10 come up,
among them being the action OF tho
city brewers, taken a day or two ago, In
which they reduced the price OF beer
from Dominally eight dollars barrel TO
seven dollars net
As was explained by saloon keeper
yesterday, the price OF beer heretofore
has been eight dollars, ten per cent. of
which made IL net seven-twenty, and
they claimed that the beer was sold
cheaper than that 70 Piitsourg.
On the part OF the brewers, Il was
claimed that the drivers and collectors
always spent good deal OF money In
the saloons, In treating, and that the
saloon keepers were to that extent ben
Gifted. At meeting OF the local brew
ers. few days ago, II was agreed 10
make rate of seven dollars barrel,
with twenty-five cents barrel of on
settlement Yith collectors. or the col
lector would spend money 20 the amount
OF twenty-five cents barrel, as he
might elect TO do. This was virtually
making the net price SIX ssventy-dye.
In addition, the brewers agreed that on
and after next Monday the drivers
would not be allowed any more spend
ing money.
Whether .his new order Of things will
be satisfactory 10 the ssIOonists In the
new organization is one Of those things
which cannot be found oht until after
the meeting this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Cashier Hutchln.on Dead.

PITTsBURG, PA, October 29.-F. C.
Hutchinson, Cashier of the Allegheny
National Bank, died yesterday at Colo
rado Springs from the result of injuries
received in a runaway at that place on
the 18th.
Mr.. Hutchinson was born in July,
1855. and is 81 years of age. He en-
tered the Allegheny National Bank as
messenger in 1871. Robert Mackie
was then Vice President and Wilson p.
McCandlesS Cashier. By close atten-
tion to business he gradually rose to
the position OF Cashier. He was noted
for his accuracy in figures and good
Judgment in financial matters. Mr.
Hutchinson was we'll known through
out business circles OF the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
AoEsriON OF vERAoITY.
Mr.. La Toilette Makes a Sensational He-
ply to senator sawyer's statement.

Tt
ply to senator sawyer's statement.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, October 29.-More
light was to-day thrown on the mystery
surrounding the sudden refusal OF Judge
Slebecker to try the suit to recover In
terest from Ex-State Treasurer Har-
shaw, by public statement from Ex-
Congressman La Toilette.
On Tuesday morning Mr.. Sawyer
caused the duplication OF carefully
prepared statement in regerd 10 GER
tain meeting between him and Mr. La
Toilette about q month ago, at which,
Mr.. SAWYER claims, he profered re-
tainer in the case to Mr.. La toliette,,
and also requested the latter TO sound
Judge Siebecker TO ascertain whether
he was prejudiced against Harshaw'
According to Mr.. Sawyer's story, La
Toilette refused the retainer on the
ground that IL would be Improper FOR
him 10 be introduced in the suit, as
Judge Siebecker is his brother-ln-law
In his communication to-day Mr.. La
Toilette pronounceS the interview De
tween him and Mr.. Sawyer. given by the
latter, as false and not true state
ment OF what transpired." He says he
met Mr.. SAWYER at the Pinkerton House,
in this city, on the nth OF Septem oer'
in response to an urgent letter from the
Senator: that the latter Immediately be-
gan to question him in regard TO Judge
Siebecker's feelings towards the defend
J ant in the case, Mr. Harshaw, and that
he LA Follette) assured Sawyer that the
| Judge was feir-minded man VINO
would not let the fact that Harshaw had
I-rr~-- - ,-noiat-ae-s Ni@s MO JuUe
mont.
Then, according to Mr.. La Toilette,
Mr.. Sawyer said: These cases are
awful important to us in the State, and
we cannot afford to lose them. 1t costs
me lots OF anxiety. | don't want TO
have to pay (naming 100000 or more,
Mr. La Toilette is not certain.) Now,
! came down here to see you alone. No
one knows am to meet you here.
don't want TO hire you as an attorney
in the case, Mr.. La Toilette, and don't
want You to go into Court, but here is
$50; 1 will give you $500 more, or $1,000,
or $500 more and 81, 900 (Mr. La Toilette
is uncertain which he said,) when Sci
becker decides the case right"
Mr.. La Toilette says be Immediately
told Sawyer that II he had struck him
in the face he would not have insulted
him as he insulted him then; that he
(Sawyer) was endeavoring to get him to
talk TO the Judge about the case off the
bench and that be had not money
enough to employ him as an attorney
after what had transpired. Mr.. La
Toilette says he gave the whole matter
careful consideration, end, on the ad-
vice of personal friends, called the at
tention of the Court TO the incident.
The publication OF Mr.. La FOllette's
side OF the story has created profound
sensation in political circles. The whole
matter will undoubtedly simmer down
to a question Of veracity between SEN
ator Sawyer and Mr.. La Toilette.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
MATT QUAY SUES
The "Pittsburg Post" for Libel and Brings
Criminal Action Against the Kditor and
President of the Company.

President of the Company.
PITTsBURG, PA, October 29.-Hon.
Matthew Stanley Quay entered suits
for criminal libel this afternoon against
Albert J. Barr, president Of the Pitts
burg Post Publishing Company and
James Mills, editor Of the Post.
The suits are the outgrowth of lead
ing editorials yesterday and to-day on
the Bardsley certificate OF deposit, fac
simile OF which was also published in
the Post. The affidavit says the charges
are false and malicious, and says he
never had any business with Bardsley,
either as Treasurer of the city OF Pills
delphia or as an individual.
Warrants were issued for Messrs. Barr
and Mills, who came from their homes
tonight and entered bail in the sum OF
81, 900 each for a hearing. Papers In
civil suit have also been prepared
and will be filed tomorrow against the
Post, asking 100000 damages.
Senator Quay's counsel say that suits
will be entered tomorrow against the
Beaver Star and probably two papers IN
Philadelphia. 1t is their intention
they say, TO make information agains'
State Chairman Kerr, OF the Democratic
Committee, for circulating the story.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
AT BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
Number OF Vessels That Could
NotteD Into Shane In a short rIrne.

-e''e Number OF Vessels That Could
s 'otten Into shape in short Time.
rSA" YORK, October 29.-Captsin
.,oe1' OF the Navy Yard In BROOKLYN.
- ~. made this statement:
.b.. I. I, Is the opinion held at the Yard
~. ma, 'Re trouble between our Govern
rs,...d ,-. ana Chilli will not 90 so far as 10
[o.'. estate the sending to VALPARAISO of
''.le OF the cruisers.
\, Nothing ,Sing official relative to the course
s,c vac government has been received
lasr 40 case it should become neces-
n ar,,-. ~ 70 send part OF the Navy to south
ro"l3 I.'Ja not more than four ships
or. I-.o oe needed TO carry on our opers-
TSo-sa against Chile and its Navy.
"a IJ'e .l, are not more than three or four
lesis,a.pyss i,a.p p IN It's navy which could offer
b,SS,&lee broS,1lIe TO our cruisers. Itis hardly
y o.e al mat England, Germany or spv
'Eopl5 great powers OF Europe
Cd :. interfere between the Upi-
iesul, S'S'eS SS and Chile should war
'be ,s.ot between these countries from
sboDI99 boDT9' episode at Valparaiso, and II
soS SIoold be considered necessarv ~ 20 },
here vi, S.s inayy 10 the South Pacific
1unb 10 % no need Of holding back
4" war ships 70 protses the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
FURTHER TROUBLE
Between the Warning Irish Political
Factions.
THE HERCULEAN JOHN UCONNOR
of,r Mr.. C'Srisn Protection and Thus Saves
What Would No Doubt Hsvs Been VGy
Serious Row-0cOnnOr De-
ncunees Hin LAisr.

CORK, October 29.-Late this after
noon il seemed as II a collision between
the persons present at two opposition
meetings was imminent as many mem-
bers OF both factions appeared resdy at
the least pretext 10 use their weapons
on one another's heads. The threatened
melee was averted, however, by the ac'
tion OF "hurculean" John O'Connor,
who forced his massive form through
the dense and excited crowd 10 the spot
where the car containing Mr.. O'Brien
was standing.
Arriving at the car, Mr. 0'COnnor held
hurried and whispered conversation
with Mr.. 0'Brien, and finally the two
men linked arms and in this manner
passed through the crowd and walked
away In the direction of the hotel. This
had very good effect on the crowd,
for seeing the opposing members so
friendly with each other, the partlSans
of Mr.. OBrien and Mr.. O'Connor al
lowed their ardor to cool and order was
soon restored.
In spite OF his Doctors orders, Mr..
Dillon drove out this afternoon and ad-
dressed several meetings, the Mccarthy
ties being more afraid OF the quiet can
vassing OF the UnioniSts than OF tho
work OF the Parnellites.
At Parnellite meeting held TINS
evening, Mr.. 0Connor produced an In
strument which be described as an as
segai, and said he had wrested IL from
the hand of McCarthyte. Mr.. O'Con-
nor Indignantly declared that he would
never speak TO Mr.. 0'Brien again. Tor
when he interfered TO preserve peace at
tho afternoon meeting Mr.. O'Brien had
the audacity 10 say: Come with me,
John, and / will protect you
Late tonight force OF Parnellites
marched out and made IN attack on an
anti-Parnelite meeting. A terrible
/ fight ensued, Mr.. O'Connor receiving n
/ serious wound behind the ear, from a
police truucheon, he says. Showers OF
stones were thrown and many persons
were injured, including VIM. Redmond.
The police used their oatons freely
At late hohr the streets were sun
filled with excited crowds.
Parnellite adherents this evening
broke all the windows Of the committee
room Of the anti-Parnellites.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
ENGLISH VIEWS.
What the Newspapers Over the Pond
Think of Our War.

What the Newspapers Over the Pond
Think Of Our War.
LONDON, October 30-The Post after
remarking that the naval inferioritY of
the United States will make it difficult
for her to coerce Chile, expresses the
hope that both parties will modify their
attitude before proceeding to hostili-
ties.
The Telegraph, referring to the Chilli
imbTOgliO, says:
president Harrison was perfectly
justified in acting as he did. Doubtless
Minister Egan'S appointment has turned
out TO be the worst that could have
been made. His action was notorious
violation OF the obligations of
neutrality. But there is no
reason in the world why
the Chileans should adopt 4 defiant atti-
tude. If they refused to make an lnveS-
tigation and 10 punish the guilty per-
sons, they were acting under the i'm
pulse of insenSate pride. 1t will be
necessary for the United States-doubt-
less Sorely against her will-to give
them SalUtary lesson"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
THE RECORD BROKEN.
james l.. Flood Draws San Francisco Thir-
teen Minutes Nearer TO New York City.

james L. Flood Draws San Francisco Thir-
teen Minutes Nearer TO New York City.
New YORK, October 29.-Another re-
cord has been broken. San Francisco
is thirteen minutes nearer the Metropo-
lis than ever before. John w. Mackay's
recent famous flying trip across the con-
tinent in four days, twelve hours and
thirty minutes, in company with Miss
Fair, in the special "Grassmere, has
been beaten and Mr.. James l.. Flood,
who set out to do that very thing, is
jubilant.
He left San Francisco at Z p. m. Sat-
urday evening, In the Grassmere, the
record breaking car, and following the
fast route selected by Mr.. Mackay,
reached the Grand Central depot at 1O:3O
this morning.
"Beat Mackay by 20 minutes" he
said, cheerIly, as he stepped from the
car, 'or l3 minutes, eh? to put it
exact"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
AN EXPLOSION
In the Dust Room of n Handle Factory
KILLS Two Men and Does Other DAM

In the Dust Room of Handle Factory
Kills Two Men and Does Other Dam
age
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October 29.-An ex-
ploSion occurred at the Chester & Kel-
Ter Manufacturing works on the south
east corner OF Main and Victor streets
to-day. As result, two men will proba-
bly, die.
The concern is handle mandatory,
and employees large number of men.
Edward Weilen, the engineer, and
Henry Kosher, the fireman, entered the
dust room with torch, and directly
afterward the dust ignited and instantly
there was a terrific explosion, followed
by flames.
Firemen Adams, Henry Batz and Cor
nelius rushed in the burning room and
dragged the fireman and engineer out,
but in spite of their bravery, the latter
can hardly live. The fremen were
badly burned, but not fatally. Little
damage was done to the building by the
FIRE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
THE CALDWELL CASE.
The State .Rests-The Defense Has Ill
Witnesses Summoned.
Q,s11 nj Tslsora,a IN tbs Rs0isfsr

witnesses Oummoneu'
SPECIAL Telegram 20 The Register.
STEUBENvILLE, October 29.-The tria
OF II. q. Caldwell for the murder OF
Turkey" Weems on the evening Of
last Easter Sunday is still in progress
in Common Pleas Court. The State
rested Immediately after noon and the
examination Of witnesses for the defense
began. The State made out very
good case Of generalization and malice
aforethought, but the defense is paying
very little attention to that, con-
fining it's efforts to proving irresponsi-
bility for his acts on the prisoner, and
juStifiable homicide, as it clnims that
Caldwell killed Weems because the lat
ter outraged the person Of his wife.
The defense has subpenaed one hun
dred and eleven witnesses, many OF
them leading citizens OF this city, and
their testimony is intended to show that
CALDWELL was not altogether compOS
mentis, and also to prove his previous
good character and peaceable dlsposi-
tion. The evidence thus far presented
by the defense is stongly in favor OF
| these two objects.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Th.re we. No Keoopc,,i.,Ion.

Mrs. jacob 5. Haler, mother OF Roy
RomIck's first wife, denies that Mrs.
Romick became recoDciled tosher hus.
band in the jail, as has been stated.
Her mother says:
"Mrs. Roy RomIck has never at any
time given Roy Romlck or any other
person 70 understand that she was
reconciIed with the actions OF Romick.
She went into the reception room OF
the jail by the solicitation OF Influential
citizens and without the knowledge Of
her father or her family. When they
met Roy asked her not to appear against
him az Parkersburg, and her remark 10
him was, III have to go / will not do
anything dishonorable; l cannot 20
back on my father In this natter"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
PREPARING SHIPS.

Great Activity IN the Navy Yards at VAL
lejo, Cala.-vessels Ordered to 30 Ready
In Two Weeks
VALLEJO, GALA, October %. There
seems to be considerable extra activity
about the vessels at the navy yard.
Naval officers are forbidden to give in
formation regarding the movements Of
vessels.
A telegram came to-day asking for an
estimate of the cost Of preparing the
MOhican for sea duty within two weeks.
IL is expected that a large force of men
will be Immediately set to work upon
her.
The monitor Commanche, though de-
signed for habor defense, can put to sea
in a few days. The Monadonack will
not be in condition for six months yet.
Few vessels are available; all are up
North, at Honolulu or in China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Mcdonald eu.hers Expected.

P1rrsBURG, October 29.-No new
wells were brought in to-day in the Nc
Donald oil field, but the production was
considerably increased by the agitation
of old ones. Elliott No. l, of the De-
vonian Oil Company, which had declined
to about 100 barrels an hour, was drilled
deeper and the flow increased to 500
barrels an hour.
The Heron No. 4, of jennings, Cuff
fey & Co., was also stirred up and the
flow increased to 45O barrels an hour.
All the other wells are declining. The
average production for the past week
was 1000 barrels per day. -Four or five
wells are expected to tap the sand to-
morrow and as most OF them are in good
territory some gushers are looked for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
TIE NEWS CONFIRAED.

Serioes Earthquakes In Japan, PartIc-
uIarIy Along the Coast Of the Island
Nippon.
YOKOHAMA, October 29.-There have
been terrible earthquakes along the
southern coast Of Nippon, the principal
island In Japan.
The shocks were most severely felt at
Osaka and at Kobe, where most OF the
foreign merchants have their homes.
Hundreds OF houses have been de-
stroyed, but the extent of the fatalities
is still unknown, and may remain so
for some time to come owing TO the de-
struction Of the telegraph lines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
DavItt WIN BE a Candidate.

DUBLIN October 29.-Michael Davitt
announced at Killarney to-day that he
would be a candidate for Parliament al
the general election in order TO have
the honor Of assisting in the passage of
the Home Rule bill.
He said that it was the universal feel
ing in America that the strife in Ire
land must cease, and he appealed to the
common sense and patriotism Of the
country tO insist on peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Reauiem Mass CeIebrnted.

BALTIMORE, Nd, October 29.-An
altar was erected this morning in the
great improvised assembly hall OF the
Seminary OF St. Mary, aud there was
celebrated on this second day OF the
Centenary Of the Seminary q solemn
pontiical mass Of requiem for the ben
eft of all who were ever connected with
the Seminary and who have died dur
ing the century. The eelebrant was
Right Rev. DR.. Phelan, Bishop OF Pitts
burg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
An Answer to the chaIIenre

NEW YORK, October 29.-Bllly Mad
den, the manager OF Peter Maher, tho
Irish champion, yesterday received the
following telegram from Tony Sage,
the Dublin book-maker
"Saw challenge from McAulIffe TO
Maher. Do not accept. Let him fight
Jackson or Corbett, the recognized
champions, or any other that has not
been beaten. BE sure small gloves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
CHAIN AND COLLAR
Is What President Polk, of the Alliance,
Calls Political Parties

NORFOLK, VA, October 29.-Col. L..
L. Polk, President of the Farmers Al
lance. in speaking at Elizabeth City to-
day, said in part: '"They talk about
politics. Thu Alliance is as full of poll
ties as an egg is full of meat. Yes, sir;
we are into politics, and in there TO
stay. They talk about party. What is
party? 1t is a nice little collar with a
chain. l don't care who is nominated.
l will vote as please"
Polk then spoke of the sub-Treasury
bill, and said that there were eighteen
States pledged to stand by this scheme.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Crusade Against the Saloons.

AsHEvLLE, n. c., October 20.-A re-
ligious revival is in progress here, con-
Quoted by Bill Fife, known as the Drum
mer Evangelist.
At Fife's request twelve OF the lead
ing women in the city visited the saloons
and asked the saloon keepers to close
up during the religious services. This
is the first time such a crusade has been
made here by women, and their visit to
the saloons caused great sensation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
Auo,her slueeing Match Arranged.

CHICAGO, October 29.-Tom Ryan,
welter weight champion of the United
States. and Frank Hawson, the Eng
lish 14O-pound champion, who once de-
feated Dick Burge, were matched to-
night. The men signed articles to meet
at I4O pounds on December IL, for 81, 900
q side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
To Erect a Monument to Davis.

CHARLESTON, S. c., October CO.
Representatives from the colleges of
South Carolina, North Carolina, eVir-
ginia, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi
and Tennessee met here to-day for the
purpose of organizing a Southern Mon
umental College Association, TO erect q
monument TO Jefferson Davis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-30
suuOrs Two-Year-Old Record Tied

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, October 90
SunopS and Monbar'S record for two
year-olds are again tied in a grand mile
made here to-day by Ralph Wilkes,
b. $, by Red Wilkes. c. w. Williams
handled the ribbons and sent him TO
the first quarter in PAX, half in 1:O91s,
and the mile In 2:lS Hat.