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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
MOST JUST JUDGES.
The American Cracker Trust Knocked Out
in the L.. y. Court at New Orleans.


in the L. y. Court at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, January 0.-ln the
Circuit Court of the United States, In
the case OF the American Biscuit and
Cracker Manufacturing Company vs..
Bernard Klotz, ct al, Judges Pardee
and Billing handed down their decision.
The application was refused on the
grounds that any attempt TO accumulate
In the hand OF single organization the
business OF supplying bread itself to 50
large a portion of the poor, as well Is to
the rich people OF the United states,
should not be favored by Court Of
equity. 1t carries with it too much dan
ger OF excluding healthy competition,
thereby increasing the dislcnlty to the
general public OF participating in a most
useful business, as well as adding to the
possibility OF multitudeS OF citizens be-
ing temporarily at least compelled to
pay an arbitrary and high price for dai-
ly food.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10

Wt-mNcroN. January 9.-lu the Sen
lt. To-day after thc transaction ot ron-
'.. 0u>iuc,, thc finance hIll was iaNcn
.. and Senators BacNburu aud Nor
-.. addressed thc Senate in behalf OF
>...tar ~tcwsrt'~ free coinage amend
The Dim was finally laid aside Tor
... business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10

r,u-. january g.-fae fire in the
.rsr piano forte warehoa>s Qn tne
EYa.evard 81 Martin, which was a.
.o.er-i last night. has resulted iu the
.'most t-t-- destruction oi the building
several p-ype ce-e injured during the
rrosres, %, thr tire. atg loss isestima-
.ed 80 one million frames
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
Another Good snake story.

GAINESVILLE. GA, January ANDY
Mitchell, OF Apple Valley, who was bit
ten by rattlcsnake Wednesday, had
his hand amputatcd at the wrist to-day.
The manner in which his wrist was Bit
ten is peculiar lie was descending
intoan old well and placed his hand on
a step that his foot had just occupied,
when he felt an acute sting. With
drawing his hand, be beheld ground
rattlesnake hanging to it, with the
fangs implanted deeply in the flesh. 1t
was necessary to shake his hand Vigor-
ously before the snake would let 90.
The reptile fell into the bottom OF the
we'll, which was one mass OF tangle-
wood. On flashing light into the old
well. what was their aStoniShment to
see a living mass OF sQuirming adders,
twining and untwining. Throwing
some fire into the well, the dry matter
caught and the hideouS reptiles were
pausutnqd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
THE BIG FIGHT
Between Demsey and Fit1simmons-Pre-
parations for the Mill.

NEW ORLEANS, January 9.-An eX-
cursion train left San Francisco last
night wltA a number of sporting men,
who will witness the fight. To-day the
New York contingent is booked to
leave for this point.
Chicago and st. Louis are arranging
excursions for the big mill, with pros
poets Of good patronage. The Dempsey
party, with Il following from Galveston,
Is expected 10 reach here Sunday night
or Monday morning. The letters re-
ceivsd by the Olympic Club from plant
ers and prominent commercial men out
side of the city indicate that big inter
est is being felt, and that the town will
be flooded with the people as during the
carnival.
a number of Memphis people are en-
deavoring TO get up an excursion party
to witness the Dempsey-FitzsimmonS
fight. Memphis sports are profeSsed
FitzSimmons men, although the sprink-
ling of Demseyites have money to place
on their man. Most Guest, Of San Fran
cisco, and Joseph Thompson, of Aus
tralia, prominent sporting men, arrived
here to-day They will stay and see
the fight. Members OF the Olympic
Club say that the arena is 50 arranged
that every one present can see the fight.
The private boxes around the ring are
sunk In the ground, so as not TO obscure
the vision, and the heads OF those occu-
pying them will be about ON level with
the ring, as in Il theater. The club paid
It's license for the fight TO the Mayor
yeSterday-S5OO
All the boxes have been sold, and
nothing but reserved seats and general
admission tickets remain TO be disposed
Of No bets OF any account have been
made here, it being impossible to come
to terms. The FitzSimmOnS people are
holding off for odds, and Dempsey's
friends do not seem disposed to give
them.
Corbett will second Doc OConnell in
a fight before the Audubon Club here
Monday night. From here he goes to
Cincinnati, where he will give an exhi-
bition, and finally to Chicago, from
which city he will take out comblna-
tion, arranging the route so as TO reach
San Francisco in March, when he will
go into training for his match with
Peter Jackson.
A sparring exhibition has been ar
ranged by the Audubon Club for Thurs
day. January l., the day after the
DempSey-Fitzsimmons' fight. The pro-
gramme A. so far arranged, includes
four-round contest between Jim Cor
bett and Felix Vaquelin Andy Bowen
will box four rounds with an unknown;
Tommy Warren. eX-featherwelght
champion OF America, who recently de-
feated Tommy Miller, of Indianapolis,
the second time, will spar three rounds;
a number of local men will also spar
and wrestle. Jack McAuliife, it Is said,
will be rendered benefit next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
r.h,n,, cr,.I. I'M spain.

LIsgoy. January "A cabinet crisis
l. considered imminent, aud it Is stated
that there is a probability that 'he new
cabinet will be completely composer oil
nembers Of the Progressist party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
Sl.irI.inrin Now McxIco.

ALBUQuERQUE, \. NJ, January y
Nearly three inches of snow fell here
last night Such an unusual occurrence
was 4 signal for general carnival, but
,be snow did not last long. and the op-
nortunity to use the improvised sleighs
has already passed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
Thai rrasduIeut Pension case.

Special lslegflA To re "'s''"'
PARkrssnvru. ". Va, January r.
James Bailey. OF Peasants county, was
brought here by United states ohlcsIs
charged with acting as middieman Oe-
tween John Salisbury, an applicant Ior
nonsion aud samuel Russell. who Swofe
to false anldavits Bailey was held IN
the sum OF $1,000 20 answer Indictment
j. q. Townsend, member OF the FieaS-
ants county bar, who has praeticed law
I'M that county number OF years was
.iso arrested by the government author,
it.es and brought here on charge oil
eersiiy.ng the aeidavits OF Samuel Rus
self In tbe same o1Se.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10

Diseases. desperate grown, by. desperate ap
rlir,tiops are relieved or not Il all ne pn'h' NJ
- wisdom Is 10 check them before they r.acn %
far by buying bottle Of salvation Oh f'le' - ,
"Coussiraeies should 9e ,ni5 no >'I "a, .oooer lie
,stap man bottle OF Dr Bulls Cough syrup
sbouIa he bought and used according TO the di-
rectious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
s,,Ia . stallion.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, January "a
thief entered the stable OF Hon. !. 7.
Nicola, OF Woodbury., last night and
Stole the noted stallion Dick Weekly.
The animal was valued at $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
- ro.tn,a.ler ArpoIated.

r.-lrtu 20 . h.Ils-r
NA.mNoloN. January Sd. e.. Car
..-.h. ,icc A. Garrison, resigned, has
... .p.a.u.cd postmaster 40 fedier :
N.rnu-lIil county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
Hydrophobla! I!

Dogs transmit it through their teeth.
Teeth should lee kept free from virus. Use
SOZODONT, keep the human teeth clean'
ana no damage can be done by the man
VIC Gays 70 his girl, Il feel like eating you
up, dearest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-10
COMMITTEE WORK
Done by Councilmen at the City Hall
Yesterday

Several OF the Committees OF Council
are making efforts TO close up their busi-
ness preliminary to the expiration of
the terms Of Office Of the members.
Yesterday afternoon the Committee
on Health met and cleared the table of
pending bills, the total amount recon-
mended being S342.35. OF this amount
the advertising bills footed up SeeO. 30.
the remainder being miscellaneous.
One bill dlsallowed was s62. % claimed
by Lawrence Clark, TO DC due him on a
garbage contract, under the old Sys-
TEN. The committee decided that Mr..
Clark had been paid in full for his ser
vices. When the report OF the keeper
OF the crematOry for the month OF De-
cember had been read, showing but "A
barrels OF night soil burned during the
month, one member OF the Committee
expressed his astonishment, and when
questioned. said he had sent 81 barrels
up himself
A member-"You mean you paid for
% barrels"
The astonished one-"Well. yes"
The report was marked 10 be read to
the Superintendent at the next meeting
Of the Health Committee, which will be
after the new Council is in Office.
The Committee passed vote OF
thanks to its Chairman, DR.. Campbell.
and then adjourned sine die.
The Committee on Railroads met dur
ing the afternoon, and after listening to
tho ahfa.tfaus ~ two ar . a raa .f fyar- o.,
the laying down Of the switch asked for
by the Wheeling and Elm Grove rail-
road on Sixteenth street, opposite the
City Hall, decided 10 recommend that
the ordinance do not pass.
The Board OF Equalization aud APP
peals met last evening and took up the
application from Rt. Rev. j. J. Kain,
Tor correction OF assessment on the
school property at the corner OF Four
teenth and Byron streets. The Solici-
tor was called in to give his interpreta
tiOn OF the State exemption law. and
after full discussion. the matter was
sent to Council without recommends
tion. 1t lies within the power Of Coun-
ell to exempt the property if it sees fit TO
do 50.
W. 4. Wilson, on behalf OF Wilson 4
Co., presented 4 petition for correction
Of the assessment on their planning mill
property. The Assessor listed the per-
sonal property at sll,5OO, while Mr..
Wilson presented i statement showing
that as the firm would have 10 sell
-, 3O9GO OF It's real estate to pay its
debts, ii had no personal property with
In the meaning Of the law. The Com
mttee recommended that the assess
ment be stricken from the books.
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ONE DOLLAR

sys ,bs DAILY REGISTER during
,bs session Of the Legislature. Com
,.ste Te'egraphic Reports from
cs,r.eston. No West V.rginian should
re without it.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-24

Second Lieutenant John L. Hayden Of the First
United states artillery, and who took a promi-
nent part in the battles of the recent Sioux war,
arrived in the city yesterday by the steamer
Columbia from San Francisco and is now the
guest OF his father, Major James X. Hayden.
Major William w. McCammon, a recruiting
officer OF the United States army, is at the Grand
hotel. Major McCammon, who is in the Four
tenth infantry, has been twenty-seven years in
the service.
d. f. Iesh, of North Yakima, the sergeant at
arms Of the House of Representatives,wa in the
city yesterday and stopped at the Arlington.
Mr.. s. y. dustin and Mr.. Eugene Smith, Of
North Bend. and Mr.. George w. Tibbetts, of Gil
man, are registered at the snoqualme.
Sir. r. T.. Drake, of Wisconsin, and Mr. W. r.
Dennis aud Mr.. W. A. Halternarl, of Dayton, are
among the guests at the Diller.
Collector G. II. Bradshaw, OF Port Townsend, is
at the Arlington, having come from Olympia
yesterday.
Mr.. r. r. Price and Mr. w. O. Dimmick, of
Blue Hill, Neb., are at the Grand.
W. W. Evans, of Port Townsend, is at the
Grand hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Amcs of Port Gamble are at
the Rainier.
Mr.. NJ. V. B. Stacy has returned from trip to
the East.
Mr.. Y. c. Blaiocks, OF walla walla, is at the
Mr. W r. Petttbone, of Fairhaven, is at the
Arlington
Mr. Thomas r. Brown, of Tacoma, is at the
Diller hotel
Mr. l. D. Stcdman is at Port Townsend today.
Mr. Herman Chaplin is in the East.
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Sumas CITY Nexs.

SuMAs CITY, WASH, Feb. o3.-lspecial IL B.
German, of Nooksack City, has the contract for
erecting the new Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern
depot on Front street. and with his large force
of carpenters is pushing the work to rapid COM
pletion.
The foundation for the Canadian Pacific de-
pot is laid about quarter OF mile back from
the boundary line.
The Bellingham Bay & British Columbia is
authority for the statement that the depot of
that road will be built some distance south of
the boundary line
The chief engineer of the Beilingham Bay &
British Columbia road is within about two
miles of the boundary line, and will doubtless
reach Sumas City about next Monday or Tues
day.
The l. o. o. F. and l. o. G. T. have already or
ganized, while the Masons and Knights of
Pythias arc taking the preliminary steps toward
organization.
The matter of organizing local board of
trade to cooperate with the Safe Board of
Trade has been taken under advisement BY the
citizens.
Captain s. p Conuor has just received the ap-
pointment of postmaster. He is an old soldier
and good citizen, and was the choice OF citizens
irrespective of party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-24
A DYING STATEMENT.
Dennis v. Moran, Alias Ell
more. Tells His Story.
DOES NOT KNOW WHO SHOT HIM.
Post Mortem Examination Fails TO Bring
Out New Evidence Conserving the
Adelaide saloon Shooting.

Dennis v. Moran, alias Frank Elmorc, who
has been dying at Providence hospital since
January is from the effects of . gunshot wound
in the liver and kidneys, yesterday made his
ntc-mortcm statement to Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Caldwell. telling al he knew Of the
circumstances of the fatal AFFAIR at the Adelaide
saloon, on Railroad avenue.
Dr. Sparkling, city health ofhcer, called upon
the dying man yesterday, and finding that he
was failing, without chance of recovery, he
tclephoned to Prosecuting Attorney Miller that
II the statement was desired it could not safely
be delayed any longer.
About 5 o'clock in the afternoon Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney Caldwell, Justice Won
Tobel and w. H. Moore, attorney for Ditton,
accompanied by DR.. Sparkling called upon Moran
at his ward In Providence hospital. He was
very weak and was suffering great agony. and
talked with difficulty.
In eliciting his statement 1t was necessary 70
assist him by putting the greater portion OF the
matter in the form OF questions. His statement
contains but little evidence a. 70 the guilty
Justice Won Tobel wrote down the sub
stance OF what he said. He said
that he was born in Nova Scotia twenty.
five years ago, and that his true name Is Dennis
and the morning OF January Is he went into the
Cayuga saloon, on Railroad avenue. While
there with three comrades named Chloe, Finne-
eould net say, presented q revolver to the bar
tender and called for the drinks. Some scuf-
filing ensued, in which he took no part. When
he saw there was going to be a fight he left the
party and went over to the Adelaide sa-
LOOM While he was standing there near
the bar some one opened the door, put gun
barrel through the opening aud fired, the shot
striking him in the back.
That was all Moran could recall of the affair."
He said he had afterward heard that It was Dit
ton who fired the shot. but did not know that IL
was He said he did not know Ditton and had
never seen him. He had no recollection a. to
who was present at the Adelaide saloon. He
did not know any one present except the bar
tender. He said he had given up all hope of re-
covery, but was going to try to live as long az
ton.
DIR. Sparkling says that 1t is possible he may
live two or three days, but has no hope Of saw
ing his life.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.
The Deeds Recorded with the Auditor
Yesterday.


Real estate transactions from January 1, 1891,
to date, are $5.470, 266Sl There were filed for
record yesterday y deeds, the considerations ag-
gregating $1,000, an average Of $Ss1.72. Fol-
lowing is the list as furnished by Osborne, Trem-
per Co., abstractors OF title, rooms Q, 10, IL and
III Colman block:
P.s Reese to C. W. Berry. lots in P. s. PIX, Des
NJ, 500:
n. +. X. R. Co. to O. f. Ole, ee Of sw sec 8, q, 5,
$780,
: 9. G. Bradner to l. Grunstead. lot Is. blk /,
II; Craven to E. L. Stone, u lot 5. blk 80, Gil
). 4. Moore to ). P. Kavanaugh. lot 49, blk II,
4. Boynton to B. R. shaw. tract 6, sunnyside,
1880.
&. Buchanan to G. A. Baker ct a., seq sec %.
W. t. Russell to A. Larson, lots a and Is,
block IL, Ballard PIX, $685.
s.w. Barnes ct al. to !. s. Mccandless, tract l,
Little Homes E. r., 80.
b. Wetmore to X. A. +. Ry. Co., swl< Of swL
D.:Ksuiman 70 /. r. whittier ct al, lots in
B. NJ Drumheller to E. F. Whittier ct al, lot s,
block sc" Phinneys, 81.
F. A. Bell to James st. Const. Co., lots and 10,
r r. Brown to James ST. Const Co., lot /,
block rs, Central, 81.
II. l. Pearce to Z. F. Whittier ct al, lot 8. block
IS, Central, 81.
A. B. Young to James St. Const Co., lots in T.
Hanfords, 81.
g. E. Hussey to James st. Const Co., lot 8,
block "a, Central 81.
H. u. Richards TO G. G. Richards, lot II, block
A., Denny A. Hoyt's, 81.
H. II. Richards to G. G. Richards, Il lot 5,
block /, Billiards. LIST, 81
G. G. Richards to G. Swift, lot II, block As,
Denny d Hoyt's, $3.50.
G: 6. Richards to c. Swift, "a lot S, block As,
Billiards. LIST, $500
II. NJ. Hall to /. \. Bronson, blocks Z. s and Q,
Halls to Kid, 100.
L. W. Ballard to l. A. Nadeau, lot g. block l,
Billiards. to Slaughter, $l25.
NJ. A. Gardner to II. Ferguson ct al, pit. 10 and
5, tp n, 4, $50.
$50.
[. f. Russell to s. E. Campbell. lot 8, block 2,
Kid Synd LIST, $50.
L. S. Clark to W. Fransen, lots IS and 80, block
6. Lakeview, $3.50.
H. c. Wahlberg to N. X. Eikoos, block Q, Kid
Steel Works, $500.
C. E. Russell to n. 4 WaIberg, lots to Il,
block 4, Kid Synd LIST, 500.
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niture stored there BY the plaintiff. and had -
on beard cars at the DEPOT ready TO take II 20
Portland. The furniture was bought IN the
East and no demand was made on CiausSen q
Co. for what was owing Shindier 4 Co.
Much adverse comment is heard on the streets
criricisiug the action OF the coiinciimcn VINO
called q special session Of the city council last
Saturday night for the purpose OF defeating the
opening OF Third street The scheme faied,
however, n this important thoroughfare VIII oe
opened at once.
William McAilister, q rancher, while riding .
fractions colt on the range after some cattle near
Touchet yesterday. was thrown oil, ana, the
horse rearing, fell back on him, the pOmmel OF
the saddle striking him in the groin, fnntcting
injuries from which he died shortly after. he
was aged about 20.
Concerning the cscapade Of Dr. J. r. Cropp,
recently In Spokane Falls, published heretofore
In local papers, the doctor comes out In letter
denying the entire thing, saying that 1t was not
he, but some other man, but not mucn
credence il given it by people generally as the
local evidence caused more than the usual nine
days talk, and the denial reawakens interest In
the scandal.
Yesterday nearly all day snow fell. the first OF
the season, and fully six inches now covers the
ground. Farmers all are very much pleased be-
cause the ground is not frozen and The moisture
will all sink into the earth, doing an immense
amount OF good to the crops
Tonight being clear and moonlight, every
sleigh and cutter in the country is pushed into
service, and the jingle OF sleigh bells 10 contin
uous, with an occasional load of young folks
passing singing merrily.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-24
WINTER IN CALIFORNIA

The singular charms o. a California winter
contrast striksngly with the present winter at
the famous resorts Of semi-tropie Europe While
IN California there has been an almost unbroken
succession of bright aud halniy days. with ten
der flowers blooming in the open air. and or
anges ripening all over the state there have
been elsewhere a cold winter and great suffer
ing. As result. the popular winter resorts OF
California hold thousands of happy refugees
from all parts OF the world who wish 10 eniov
life while they live. tnvalids OF every Kind tind
in the wonderful variety of California; hot and
cold medicinal springs, in the delicious warmth
of her sunshine and in the presence of her fruits
and flowers charm and = relief which all the
spas oil Eisrope Put together cannot equal
There are waters for every complaint, climates
for every temperament; and eyerywhere beauty.
comfort and health. AL these places are reached
by the lines of the Southern Pacific Company
The scenic beauties Of the shasta route from
Portland 20 San Francisco are uurivaled
Any information desired will he furnished bv
the following agents OF the Southern Pacific
Company. 7. H. Goodman, general passenger
sgent san Francisco. Cal; +. T.. Rogers. assist
ant general passenger agent, Portland, Ore !.
Thomas A. Graham, district passenger agent
Tacoma. Wash.
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ROUTE OF THE GREAT NORTHERN.
The Pass Across the Cascade Mountains
Not Yet Selected.


The Pass Across the Cascade Mountains
Not Yet Selected.
FAfRHAvEs, Fen. ss.-fSpecial. Vice Presi-
dent Ciough and Chief Engineer Becker, Of the
Great Northern. and party accompanied By
President Larrabec. Chief Engineer Donovan
and Chief coupscl thompson OF the Fairhaven
4 Southern, returned this evening from trip to
Scdr0 and the Fairhaycn coal mines. They had
previously inspected the northern division to
New Westminster aud have low been over the
entire completed portion Of the road, which will
In few days be transferred TO the control OF the
Great Northern.
In an interview this evening Colonel Ciough
stated 10 the PoyT correspondent
that while the route across the mountains nau
not been definitely determined the company
was very DESTROYS of adopting the Cascade or
cations will be made, but this route il probable.
Mr.. clouga stated positively that the location
OF the maiu construction and repair shop had
not BEEN fully decided upon. He expressed
himself as being greatly pleased with the APP
pearAncc of the Fashaycn mine, md said that
work upon the bunkers here, and also fine
depot, would be commenced shortly. The finest
logging equipment ON the Coast is now en- route
hers for Use on this division.
The transfer cf the road is not likely to result
in many changes in the management for some
time, and contracts for construction up the skagit
and Nooksack valleys may not be let for several
weeks
Mr. Richardson. superintendent of the North
cfn steamship line, Is confined to his room at
the hotel, but lis illness is not serious. HIS
presence gives soisir color OF truthto the rumors
that the company will put on steamers to ply
between this city and the san Juan islands ana
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BREvITIEs.

Pat OBricn was arrested last night on sus-
pcion OF stealing pair Of new shoes. He
offered the shoes In pawn Tor drink ut White.
chapel saloon. and was caught by an officer.
In Difference to Washington's birthday, the
general delivery of the postofce was closed yes.
terday after l. o'clock noon.
The Young Womcn's Christian Temperance
Union will meet i'll the First Baptist church at
$3.50 O'Clock this afternoon.
Caroline Conrad, aged % years. died at Provi-
dencc hospital yesterday morning of typhoid
fever