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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

The Ohio Legislature has decided
that the city officials Of Cincinnati are
not corrupt, but very near it. This
does not. however, equal the West
Virginia Legislature, which declared
that the book agent was not guilty OF
bribery, but he must never do it again.
-
THE death OF Gen. Joseph E. John
ston recalls the fact that General
Sherman never made but one request
OF President Harrison. He asked
that his old and dear friend, General
Johnston, be not removed from the
officer OF railroad commissioner. Pres
ident Harrison, however, wasted no
time in removing that gentleman and
giving the place to Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

w ANTED-A live Insurance or Real rs
w tate Agent in this place TO organize
branch for The Peoples Building, Loan and
SaFing Association OF Geneva, y. Y. Loans
filled promptly. 4 liberal contract will be
written. Address early, with references.
i. 4. WALTON. Tresls., Geneva Ny
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

NJ CLEANS NEDICINEs.-Ala large stock of
VI Dr. j. III. HcLean's celebrated medicines
just received, viz: Strengthening Cordial.
Volcanic OH Liniment, Sarsaparilla Vegeta-
bic Condition Powders. Pills. vermifuae. Tar
Wine and Lung Balsam. Catarrh Powder
Liver and Kidney Balm, &c. AT
McAURRAS'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of Deeds.
w Power of Attorney. Afiidayifs, DEPOSIT
tons, and attend TO all bushes connected
with the Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
"Equipoise Waists! !"
FOR
Ladies, Misses and Children |!
CALL AND SEE THEM
Ellen Welshans.
FOR SALE.

THREE Valuable Young Horses Tor riding
l. and driving; are we'll broken and good
travellers. Two OF them are perfectly gentle
and do not frighten at the cars. One and
two6 years old. They belong TO two of INV
sons VINO are away from home aud want 10
sell item, aud are IN my possession for that
purpose. Buyers are invited To call ana see
them at Duflields, VIVA.
March Is. ls9I-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

NEW SEEDS B Jqst rs & S6@pa fFS% a
large stock OF Fresh GARDEN SEEDS, both
early and tate. Call early and you can get
any kind you want. The supply is limited
this season. Don't forget the place
MCMIRRAN'S ORIG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
Guarantee Six Boxes

TO cure any case. with each order received
by us for six boxes. accompanied with 500
we will send the purchaser q written guaran-
tee 10 refund the money u the treatment does
not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only
through
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
MeLAIy BROTfgERs,

Druggists. Sole agents. McLsin Block. cor.
Market and Twelfth Streets. Wheeling. W.
Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
1he Iinhr nne.tIon s,lll. D.

NRw YORK, January 2l-Ihe suff0
gates court where Eva Hamilton i,
contesting for @ widow dover was 10
day crowded The interest iy "that
baby" j. the explanation for
this and they heard considerable 10
satisfy their Interest. Counsel f0r Eva
stated that bis client had received q
telegram that her mother wa, dead. aud
that In order 10 reach hOm" she must
leave the court 40 noon. They were.
therefore, prepared 10 make concessions.
II the Surrogate would consent to her
departure Eva was then called 10 tu'i
stand and the following read % her.
1T is admitted by the contestant that
the child which the contestant te-f.ie-
was born IN Pennsylvania on November
10, lsss, wasn't the child o. Robert
Ray Hamilton. IL is admitted b. tle
contestant that the child known as
Beatrice Ray and chrisiened as such a.
Atlantic CITY and respondent in this pro
ceeding Is not the child oi Robert Kay
Hamilton
"Did you hear that9' asked the sur
rogate Of Eva. aud is 30 SD?
Yes" she replied very family ald
the court room was disturbed ~ % cone
.lderale sensation which lasted several
minutes Thus the baby question va,
settled for good and aii.
After further questioning she admit
ted that her relations 10 Mann were mat
OF a mistress. She also admitted rli-
ing the bank officials that she was The
wife OF Mann. Other witnesses corro-
borated the testimony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
Ohio Man Gagged.

BIRMiNGHAM, ALA, January III
Charles f. Mclaughlin, alias Charles
Freeman was arrested at the suburb Of
Avondale to-day by Marshall Fitzgerald
upon telegram from Sheriff c. NJ. 7.
Tucker. Of Ninton county, Ohio. charg'
ing Mclaughlin with specializing IN
counterfeit coin, and also with living IN
adultery, having deserted his Lawful
wife. Mclaughlin. alias Freeman,
when arrested. denied his identity, Civ
ing mis- name as Charles +. johnson. H'
was locked up at the county jail charged
with passing counterfeit money, adult
cry and wife deSertiOn. He admitted
having left his wife and children in Ohio
but denied having skipped with another
woman. The woman with whom he had
been living. appeared at the jail yester.
day and also incarcerated. The Sheriff
Of Vinton county, o., was notified OF
the arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
Senator Cameron Reelected.

HARRISBURG, PA, January 2l.-The
Senate at noon repaired to the House,
and, in conjunction with the lower
branch, computed the vote cast yester-
day afternoon by both Houses for L. 5.
Senator.
The following was announced as the
result: Cameron-Senate, 81; House,
ll3. Black-Senate, Is; House. y.
Taggart - Senate, none House, Z.
Flood-Senate, none; House, ,. Sib-
ley-Seuate, /; House. none. White
Senate, none; House, l.
Lieutenant Governor Watres an
nounccd that James Donald Cameron
was duly elected Sedator to represent
Pennsylvania in the United States SEN
ate for the term commencing March 4,
1891, and then signed the certificate OF
election. The Senate then returned TO
its chamber.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
HORRIBLE DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Drunken Boarder Kills His Landlady aud
Suicides.

FINDLAY, o., January 2l.-Horton
Sharkey shot and killed Mrs. Carrie \.
Austin in the Wickham House at
o'clock this afternoon, and then shot
himself dead. Sharkey, who is an oil
well driller, gambler and general tough,
has boarded with the AustinS for nearly
three years. lie went to the house last
night under the influence OF liquor and
got into a quarrel with Mrs. Austin, the
landady, about his board bill, which was
in arrears several weeks. As they had
had many such SpatS, no attention was
paid to ,his one. Sharkey was abont
the house nearly all forenoon, and
chatted pleasantly with all. Ate o'clock
this afternoon Sharkey commenced Ia
get ready to leave the city.
Mrs. Austin went to his room up stairs,
and it is supposed again demanded pay
med. Sharkey drew a revolver which
he had stolen from Mrs. Austin and shot
her dead, the ball passing through her
head and spattered brains on the wall.
lie picked up the remains, carried them
to the head Of the stairs and threw them
down TO the bottom. He then went
back into his room, sat down against
the wall, and shot his own brains out.
No one witnessed the affair, as all the
employees were in the kitchen. Mrs.
Austin is 30 years old, and leaves Il
husband and three small children.
Sharkey is 80, single, and has a wealthy
mother in Rochester, \. Y. He is re-
ported to have had crazy spells after a
general drunk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22

Kalakaua's Body Embalmed-The Funeral
Arrangements

SAN FRANCIsCo, January 2l.-The
body of the late King Kalakaua, who
died ut $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
was embalmed last night, and to-day the
remains were placed in metal caSket
permanently sealed, and conveyed To
the mortuary chapel OF Trinity Church,
whore they will be guarded by detail
from Che United States Army forces
here.
The remains will not lie in state, and
will not be- exhibited to the public. Al
O'Clock Thursday afternoon the
funeral services viii be held at Trinity
Church. The remains will then be
escorted by United States troops Sec
ond Brigade. California National Guard,
aud various Masonic bodies, TO the
wharf. where they will be officially re-
ceiyed by Rear Admiral Brown and con
yeycd on board the flagship Charleston,
which came down from Mare Island
Yesterday. The Charleston will sail for
Honolulu at o'clock Thursday after
noon. Coils. Macfarane and Baker and
the late Kings personal attendants will
accompany the remains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
THE SILVER root.
some Interesting Developments Prom
ised--Cameron's Claw ia the Pool.
s,,..i,f y,,f-gr.,r, IN M Peyfsfer

some Interesting Developments FROM
ised--Cameron's Claw ia the Pool.
special Tslsgrgm % ne Register.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 2l-A
sensation was caused here to-day by the
discovery that one of the men impli-
Gated iu the silver pool scandal OF last
session was Senator Cameron, Of Penn
Sylvania. The fact that Cameron was
the only Eastern Republican Senator
who voted for the free coinage bill
which passed the Senate last session
caused much comment at the time. The
fact. taken iu connection with the state
neut made 90 the investigating commit
Tee to-day by senator Vest that Cameron
ackHow ledged 20 him that he had
>Decu'atcd In silver while the bill was
pending makes it look very bad for the
PENNSYLVANIA Senator. The latter, ac-
cordiug 90 Senator Vest, claimed that
hc did not begin 20 buy silver until al
Ter he had voted 90 pass the bill IN the
senate. But this does not help Came
ron's case much. Cameron, will, OF
course, Doe given a chance 10 make an
explanation OF his connection with the
pool before the investigating committee
lie had not returned 70 Washington to-
night. He is still ia Harrisburg, whore
he was reelected on Tuesday.
10 is said that the Silver Pool lnv9Sti-
eating Committee took means 20 delay
the presentation OF the evidence against
Cameron unit. after he had been re-
elected. II to-day's revelations had
been made earlier Cameron might have
had some difficulty in getting re-elect-
ed. rs there was strong opposition TO
him in his own party. The next thing
now is an investigating committee.
Further revelations OF a sensational
character regarding the connection OF
senators and Representatives with the
silver pool are promised.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
Platt Reelected.

HARTFORD, Conn, January 2l.-Both
houses OF the Legislature met at II
o'clock this morning. In the Senate a
resolution was offered declaring that
the announcement made yesterday by
Gen. ;. l.. Mcrwin that he may later
return and take up the gayel as the
Lieutenant Governor was threat OF
usnrpation, and that the Senate would
resist such action.
After some debate the Senate at ll:30
took Il recess 10 attend the joint con-
yention for the election of United
States Senator The House did the
same.
The adjourned Democratic caucus
this morning nominated Carlos French
for Senator. Both Houses met in joint
convention at noon. The roll call be-
gan on the vote for United States Sen
ator at l2:4O, and the result announced
was as follows ; Total number OF votes,
975; necessary TO elect, l3s.
Orville Il. platt received lil. and
Carlo French 1874. Mr.. Platt was de-
clared elected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
SNOWBOUND ROPE.
Wide pread Misery aud Many Deaths
Reported


LONDON. January - The latest re-
ports from all parts OF England show
an average rise in temperature of %,
degrees. the mercury now standing 40
the highest point il has reached since
November.
A southwesterly gale prevail, on The
Scotch and Irish coasts, aud rain is
falling in all parts Of the kingdom On
the Continent the thaw Is less decided.
a Paris dispatch says: u is estimated
that $4,000 persons have been thrown
out Of employment by the severe
weather. aud that the total loss 90
France. In wages, the stOppagc OF trade.
and the blighting Of crops, Will probably
reach J0,OoO,O00 francs. All the hos
pitals aud iuhrmarics are crowded.
The administration has placed ihc dead
wOsd in the state forest az the disposal
Of the poor. The Figono to-day makes
an appeal TO the churches To keep their
doors open all nigh. and 10 take other
steps necessary 10 transform them into
night shelters for the homeless poor Of
Paris.
A dispatch from Vienna says Several
trains and snow plows are stuck fast
near Gump0ldskircher The passengers
were compelled t0 leave the cars aud
wade through the deep snow Co ih"
nearest station. Numerous iatIliiir-.
due to the exceedingly rigorou. weather.
are reported from all parts of thc c0un-
try. They include case, Of men being
frozen 20 death with their horses while
driving.
Seven fishermen have crossed the
Zuyder Dee on the fee. The accom-
plishment Of the feat. which BE- without
precedent since 1910. ha, been formally
attested by burgomastcr.
From Africa appalling stories are re-
ceiyed. aud reports are current that
whole tribes have pcrished in Algeria.
II is not believed. however. that any
such wholesale disasters have orrurnd,
although until the more remote region,
Of Algeria have been heard from much
anxiety will be felt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
TALK WITH DEMPSEY.
He StilI Shows SIgus of the Fight--Ap-
proves Fitzsimmons' Refusal OF FoN's


NEW ORLEANS, La, January eli
Jack Dempsey was Sat home" to news
paper men to-day for the first time since
the fight. There are no marks OF the
fight about his face but black eye and
a bruised nose.
"You haven't been hurt much, iudg-
ing by your looks" remarked the cor
respondent.
ats almost week now since 1t oc-
Cured" said Dempsey, land ! still feel
the effects of the fight. II you saw my
body you would think So" Rolling up
his left sleeve he exposed his magniii-
cent arm. which was still discolored as
far up as the elbow. Just look at
that" he said, "the left side of my
chest from the arm to the waist is in
the same condition. My legs also near
the knees are cut, from coming in con-
tact with the ropes" and with a good
natnred smile he remarked, Il know
I've been in Il fight"
did YOU ever see Fitzsimmons be-
fore?''
mo, never until saw him in the
ring that night. He is mighty good
man. ! knew nothing Of the fight after
the eighth or ninth round. and | was
surprised when was told that had
fought thirteen rounds. didn't hit him
more than five times. When | tried
to hit him he would stand up. bend
his chest out so as TO save his stomach,
aud never could reach him. All ]
know after the cigth and ninth rounds,
and have only slight recollection OF
them, is that Fitzsimmons was touching
me on the shoulders and ! was standing
up to fight. see that Fitzsmmons has
also refused to accept the Police Gdzcttc
belt, and he is right. There IS nothing
in these belts. | have one, aud was
compelled to get out Of sick bed and
defend II against Regain"
Dempsey will leave for Texas on sat
urday or Sunday, and from there will 60
to his home, in Portland, Ore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
HOUSE AFFAIRS.
The Routine Proceedings of that Body.
Bills Introduced.
-. 4. Il...fnt
SPECIAL telegram 10 the Rfgtstsr.

N
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 2l.-
The House met at > p. m. to-day, ana
was opened with prayer by Rev. Mick,
of the State Street NJ. Il. church. Bills
reported back from the committees were
as follows: So, IS, 90, 81, (Cumber-
land road, "a, 80, l6, 3S, 4, recon-
mended to pass, and 81 adversely.
The Claims and Grievances Committee
recommend the Taxation and Finance
Committee to report item l6s (erro-
neouS tax collected), for Charles ID.
WySong in the appropriation bill.
Bills, resolutions and petitions were
been offered and disposed OF as follows:
By Mr.. Miller, of jackson, petition
OF John p. Campbell and fifty others,
Praying for a change in the county line
of Jackson and Writ.
Ry Mr.. Thomas, of Putnam, bill to
amend section 80 of chapter 40 OF the
code, regulating the salaries OF county
officers.
By Mr.. Gibson, of jefferson, petit
tion of Charles Wysong and others,
praying for a change of laws for regu,,
lating wire fences, adding additional
wire.
Judge SamuelS took the chair and
Speaker Bennett offered House Bill No.
lip, to amend the acts of 1881. concern
ing Circuit Courts, providing for special
terms when needed. Also House Bill
No. ll3. to amend the code. regarding
detinue. Also III, 10 amend the code,
concerning offenSes against the peace.
By Mr.. White, of Ohio. House Bill No.
li5. TO amend the code. relating TO the
enforcement of the judgment OF liens.
BY Mr.. Viewer, of Berkeley, House
Bill No. ll6, to amend the code concern
ing diseased animals.
BY Mr.. Randall. of Harrison; the pc
tition of Harry Raymond, praying the
passage Of House Bill No. 9.
By Mr.. Simpson, of Ohio, House BIZ
No. III, by request to facilitate the set
tlement of real estate boundary dis
putcS.
By Mr.. Moore, OF Pokahontas, House
Bill No. lis, to amend the code regard
ing the right Of railroads to extend their
lines beyond the limits given In their
charter.
Bv Mr.. Lynch, of Harrison, House
Bill No. ll9, TO amend sections %, q ~
II, Chapter 3, Acts of 80, relating to
the manner OF receiving inmates in the
Reform School.
Bv Mr.. Samuels. of Cabell, House
Bill No. 12O, to prevent the assignment
or transfer of certain claims outside OF
the State.
Mr.. Lynch. of Harrison. moved to
amend Rule Number "a, changing the
number of members on the standing
committees from "thirteen" to "iif-
teen" Tie motion prevailed.
A communication from the Governor
was received, enclosing eommunlca-
tion from the Secretary of War, Sug-
gesting the ceding and control OF the
National Cemetery at Grafton to the
United States; and from Judge Nc
Whorter, concerning the prosecution Of
matters before the United States Court
of Claims.
Adjourned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
Bancroft's Inierment.

WORCESTER, MASS, January 2l.-
The burial Of the late George Bancroft
took place this forenoon. The funeral
party reached here on the New York
and New England railway at Gas a. m.
The caskct was taken to the baggage
room where hundreds OF people viewed
it and the magnificent floral tributes,
which included those OF the Emperor Of
Germany. the President, the Vice Pres
ident, Chief Justice Fuller and many
others. Accompanying the remains
were Mr.. John c. Bancroft, son Of the
deceased, Col. Alexander Bliss, stepson,
and Mr.. A. Taylor. At 1880 process
sion was formed and the remains were
taken to the rural cemetery and in
TERED in the family lot. Meanwhile the
bells were tolled, and in the public
school exercises commemorative OF the
dead historian were held.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
W. "A. THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY %

the Committee on Education to inquire
into and report upon the advisability OF
holding school elections at general elec-
tions. Adopted.
by Mr.. Davis, of Taylor, instructing
the Committee ON Education to report
the expediency of enacting a law to fur
niSh school books free to pupils OF pub
lie schools Adopted.
by. Mr. Campbell, of Jackson, asking
the Committee on Humane Institutions
and Public Buildings to report upon the
practicability OF lighting the Capitol
with electricity, the State To own the
plant. Adopted.
Senate Bill No. was read sec
ond time, and the bill referred to the
Judiciary Committee for amendments.
Senate Bill No. "a passed TO the iirst
reading and ordered TO Il second. AT
1855 L. IN. the Senate adjourned until
10 a. IN. Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22

was on his feet with demand for the
previous question on the approval Of the
Journal, and he was recognized by the
Speaker.
Mr.. Breckinridge, Of Kentucky, made
the point that there was no quorum
present.
After a sharp discussion the Demo
cratic flibustererS again broke loose, and
the scenes rivalled those Of yesterday.
MesSrs. Bland. OF Missouri, Rogers, Of
Arkansas, aud Mills, Of Texas, de-
nounced the Speaker, and the latter, in
calm manner, stated that he was ad-
miuistering the rules aS he understood
them and as sustained by the House,
and that he would continue to admiu-
isler them as long as ho retained the
exalted position TO which he had been
elected by the votes Of the House.
Mr.. Kerr, of Iowa, added somewhat
Co the confusion by a criticism OF the
report Of Mr.. Mills remarks as published
iu the Record to-day. asserting that IL
did not coincide with the report in the
public press.
Mr.. Mills excitedly demanded to know
~ NAN AAANN AAAN -NNANANAAAel az tAnHM AAnA VI
having mutiiatcd the record, but Mr..
Kerr disclaimed any such intention.
The tumuit was finally quelied by a roll
call on the approval Of the Journal.
Mr. Bland then proceeded 10 arguc
in favor of his proposition 70 fix Tues
day next for the consideration Of the
free coinage bin. when he was called 10
order by the Speaker on the ground
that be was discussing matter irreve-
liant 20 the pending question.
Mr. Bland" Nobody else has called
20 order, and the Chair has no right to
do 50. intend TO press this bill At
every opportunity
Mr.. Mckinley, Of Ohio, said that il
was manifest 70 the House and 10 the
country that the minority intended TO
resort to every obstructive tactic in or
der 90 stop an legislation by Congress
until DO should bc settled that a certain
Oi.l now pending In the Senate should
bc laid aside or defeated. These tactics
were not new. The Democrats had in
the Forty-lifth and Forty-SiXth Con-
crosses practiced the same methods.
Never before in the history Of the gov
erument had any public man received
such bitter assaults as had been heaped
upon the Speaker of this House.
Several Democrats And they are
deserved by the gentlemen who pre-
sides over this House"
Mr.Mckjnley-''We understand about
the Silyer H.ll. The action Of the Speaker
was for a moment reversed bY the ma
.ority. but the majority ultimately az
.lrmed 10 and gentlemen on your side
helped 90 do &c. You say we lost the
election; SO we did. but We are the
agents of the popular will until the
fourth of March next, and we propose
.ocarry out our trust" Republican ap-
DlauSe.
The House finally went into Commit
tee of the Whole Mr.. Burrows, Of
Michigan, in the chair on the District
lf Columbia appropriation bill.
After debate the committee rose and
reported the bill 10 the House. No
quorum being present, the House ad-
.Ourued
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-22
NOTES or THE RIVER.
New. About the Boats and Boatmen on
the Ohio.

The Adele passed up yesterday with
two bargcs Of cross ties.
The ferry boat Charon collided with
the packet L. +. Phillips opposite Bel
laire Yesterday. doing slight damage TO
the former.
Brownsville, Pa. river feet II inches
and stationary, cloudy: Morgantown,
W. Va, river feet Is inches and falling;
cloudy and cool; Warren, Pa, river ?
feet and falling, light rain; Pittsburg'
river feet inches and slowly falling
drizzllng rain.
The Congo and Andes, which have
not been running in the Cincinnati and
Pittsburg trade for some time. will re-
sumo their regular trips, and there will
be a Cincinnati packet each day. The
Congo will be the Sunday morning, and
the Andes the Wednesday morning
packet for Cincinnati.
The ferry boat Charon coliided with the
Bellaire and Wheeling packet X. y. Phil
lips yesterday, doing considerable damage
10 the former. The left guard was torn on
and the railing crushed. The collision
was probably due 10 a misunderstanding in
regard 10 the signal bells. IL created con
siderable excitement on both boats and
among the spectators on both banks.
The marks at the landing last night
showed feel, inches Of water Ia the
channel.