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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
ELKINS CONFIRMED.
The Senate Takes Action On Big Lot of
Appointments.


WASHINGTON, d. c., December 22.-In
executive session to-day the Senate con-
firmed the following appointments:
To be Secretary of War, Stephen B. FL
kius, of West Virginia; Enoch Neoeker, Of
Indiana, Treasurer; William Brooks, Col
lector OF Revenue for the First Pennsyl-
vania distict; w. E. Simouds, OF Con
necticut, Commissioner Of Patents; Post
masters in West Virginia.. w. Holt,
Grafton; ]. NJ. MILAN, Warrington; a. j.
Hearn, Blueheld.
The judicial nominations were not con-
sidered, as they have not yet received ac-
tion bv the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator Stanford introduced his bill OF
last session appropriating S95O,0O0 for the
extension of the executive mansion in ac-
cordance with plans prepared by Mrs. Har-
riSon.
Among the papers presented and referred
were resolutions from the military Order
of LOYAL Legion Of the United States, adop-
ted at st Paul, presented by Mr.. MGnder-
son, urging the completion at the earliest
moment practicable of navy sufficient
in ships and armament TO command and en-
force the respect due the flag Of this nation
the world over"
The House concurrent resolutions for
payment of the December salaries 10 en-
ploves Of congress on the twenty-fourth
instant and for holiday recess from to-
morrow until Tuesday, January ), were
presented and concurred in, then as mark
of respect 10 the memory of the late Rep
resentative Ford, of Michigan, whose
death during the last recess had been form
allv communicated from the House the
Senate at 20 adjourned until tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
CLEVELAND OR HILL.
The jackson Club of Columbus QuarrellnS
About Who Shall BE at Their Banquet.
SDsc,dL Jsieordr TO ne Re01s,er.

The jackson Club of Columbus QuarrelinS
About Who Shall BE at Their Banquet.
SPECIAL telegram 10 ne Re0is,er.
COLUMBUS, o., December 22.-In pre-
pairing their programme for the celebra-
tion Of St. Jackson Day, the jackson
Club, Of this city has precipitated the
contest between Cleveland and Hill. 1t
developed when the matter was dis
cussed that the Hill members proposed
to invite Gov. Hill to be present and
make the benquet the occasion OF start
ing the Hill ball rolling in Ohio.
The Cleveland members objected and
were reinforced by the admirers OF
Governor Campbell, who are not well
disposed toward Hill on account of his
refusal to come into the Ohio campaign.
Said one OF the Governors friends
last evening: "Hill came here in 1890
when there was no question OF the de-
feat Of Mckinley for Congress, but he
would not come when there was need OF
his help, lest our defeat here, II we
shonld be defeated. might hurt him,
thus showing himself TO be peanut
politician"
At meeting Of the club tonight, it
was resolved TO leave the programme
as it had been arranged. This leaves
Governor Hill out. In the speeches
made at the club Governor Hill was
severely criticised for sulking when
his services were needed by his party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
Irish ELECTIONS.
The Regular Ante-POllins Day Riots
Are in Full Sway.
MR.. DALTON AND Mr.. SHEEHY
Nee. and Almost Come 10 Blows in Wat~brd-
McCarhyites Have Encounters With PsrnAi-
its Mobs-H will be Luck If no one u
Killed To-Day.

DUBLIN, December 22.-As the time
draws near for the polling In the water
ford election, which will be held to-mor-
row, feeling on both sides runs higher
and higher. and 1t will be 4 matter OF
congratulation II somebody Is not hurt
before the polls are closed.
Several prominent members or ootn
factions OF the Irish Parliamentary par
" are in Waterford working energetic
ally in the interest Of their candidates,
and among them is Michael OBrien
Dalton, the Parnellite who assaulted
Timothy Healy, in Cork, in March last.
To-day Dalton met Mr.. David Sheehy,
NJ. p, for South Galway, who is In
Waterford supporting the candidacy OF
Mr.. Michael Davitt, the nominee OF the
McCarthyites and stopped him. Dalton
violently abused Sheehy, who retail
ated In kind.
A large crowd OF supporters OF Mr..
Redmond, the Parnell candidate gath
cred about the two disputants, and for
a time it appeared as though the whole
crowd would fall upon Mr.. Sheehy.
They threatened him with all manner
OF bodily harm and undoubtedly would
have carried their threats into execu-
ton had il not been for the police who
were attracted 10 the scene by the noise
OF the quarrel. They rescued Mr..
Sheehy from his perilous position and
escorted him To place OF safety.
Mr.. James c. Plynn, M. r., for the
Northern Division OF Cork county, and
Mr.. Thomas j. Condor, NJ. p, for East
LaA aH N
with mob OF Parnellites. They were
quietly passing along when they were
set upon by rabble. and for few mo-
ments their predicament was very Sc
rious. q
They finally got away from their as
sailants and took refuge In the room OF
the McCarthyite election committee.
The mob pursued them TO the very
doors. which they tried TO force, but
were unsuccessful.
The McCarthyites are acting together
on the defensive so far as their personal
battles are concerned, but they claim
that the ballotIng will show that they
have carried the political war into the
enemv's own country.
NJ. nael Davtt, in an interview to-
day, said that IL he proved victorious In
to-morrow's contest, IL would put an
end to the split in the ranks OF the Irish
party. His friends expected that no
would receive majority OF 900; he,
himself, however, thought that ho
would only have one hundred majority.
Mr. Redmond was also interviewed In
regard to the approaching contest. He
said that II he suffered defeat In the
polling for the Waterford seat the mem
bers OF the Parnellite section
would then consider whether they
would continue the struggle. Person
ally he was Of the opinion that whether
they scored a victory or sustained de-
feat they would still continue TO con-
test every election In which they had a
chance OF success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
A FIGHT MADE.
CHARLEY MITCHELL AND JIM C0RBETP TO
BOX AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

New YORK, December 22.-After I
vast amount OF talk, Charlie Mitchell,
OF England, and James J. COrbett, Of
California, have signed articles Of agree
ment 70 meet in six round glove con-
test in Madison Square Garden, within
seven weeks from to-day. The men
met in the office Of sport
ing paper this afternoon. Corbett
opened the negotiations. The men soon
found that a finish fight was out of the
question. as Mitchell stuck TO London
prize-ring rules. II was then agreed
that there should be scientific contest
for points, with ordinary sized gloves.
The following articles were drawn and
signed:
1--WE, the undersigned, agree to box
scientifically for six rounds, Marquis Of
Queensberry rules, at Madison Square
Garden within seven weeks Of this
date"
No money was posted. There will be
no stake. Both uen seemed agreed to
make the meeting one in which to simp-
IL decide which is the more clever.
The stipulation made between Slavin
and Sullivan's representatives this
afternoon was that the men should fight
within fifteen weeks after Sulhvan's
theatrical contracts expire, which will
bring the fight into September. 1t was
agreed that if Peter Jackson should
whip Slavin in their coming fight in
London, then Sullivan would not meet
Slavin. Charley Mitchell acted as
Spokesman for Slavin, and objected to
II,
Arthur Lumley offered TO pay Slavin
interest on the money until September.
1t is said that Richard X. Fox will put
up Slavin's forfeit next Tuesday. So
far as can be learned, no direct authori-
zation has been received by Sullivan's
representative to make the match, but
Sullivan has said he would meet Slavin
when his engagements permitted, and
his hacker, Charlie johnson, has taken
him at his word.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23

landed a good blow with his right on
the ribs. Round closed in Carrolis Ia
yor.
Round PA great deal of feintine
and boxing was INDUCED in here, wltl
few hits
Round 25-Both men very cautious
neither willing to risk going too far.
Round 26-Carroll landed three LEI
stomach punches. Myers landed righ
and left on CAROLS face. but got ligh
one in return.
Round 27.-Carroll landed left o
the stomach and both men appeared .
be getting wicked.
Round 2S-Carroll landed terrible
left on the ribs aud forced Myers int
the corner from which he escaped.
Round 29-Carroll landed on the stom
ach and wa ted two blows a moment
later for the head,
Round 3O.-Carroll landed a heavy
left swing on the jaw with no return
Myer landed lightly on CarrolPs Jaw
Carroll landed to heavy left swings OF
Myers neck, and another one nearly
knocked him down. Round closed II
Csrroll'S favor.
Round 3l.-Carroll landed heavily
with right and left on the stomach anC
neck. Myer landed a glancing left OF
Csrroll'S jaw, but received left swins
shortly after Myer aimed right ant
left and Carroll ducked away.
Round 32.-About even. No damage
Round 33-Myer received a terribl,
blow from Csrroll's left on the nose
Heavy exchanges followed and Carol
slipped TO the floor. Carroll wa!
knocked down again and looked groggy
This was a desperate round. Myel
seemed TO stand the heavy work the
better.
Round 34-Myer aggressive. Heav!
fighting throughout this round. Botf
men winded.
Round 35-Myer hit Carroll on tht
Jaw and knocked his down. Carol
landed heavy left on Myers jaw, ant
then the right on the same spot. Myel
now landed a good left on Carroll'S jaw
and Myer grew very aggressive.
Round 36-Myer seemed the stronger
Of the two. Both exchanged heavy
blows. Myer was knocked down.
Round 37-Round opened with vigor-
Gus fighting. Myers missed two leads
with left, but received a left on the
nose. Myer received a heavy right on
the jaw and a moment later received q
heavy left onSthe face, but returned 1T.
Carroll got q heavy left on the nose.
Myer seemed good and strong.
Round 3S- Myer was pushing matters.
Carroll landed a good left on Myers
face and avoided return.
Round 39-BOth men ieinted cauti-
ouSly. Myers was strong, but getting
hit often. Myers missed heavy right
drive by Carroll lodging. Carroll jaobed
Myers in the nose, and the round end
ed.
Rounds 40, Al and 49-Myer landed
two lefts on Carrolls head and received
a stomach punch in return. Meyers
received left in the jaw. Desperate
fighting followed. Carroll ducked sew
eral times to avoid vicious swings. Ny
ers forced Carroll around the ring, but
received heavy left on the nose for his
pains The round ended with both
men winded, but Myers the stronger Of
the two.
Round 43-Myer came up aggressive
with Carroll weak. Heavy exchanges
followed and Carroll received heavy
jab from the right on the jaw and was
on the ground fully twenty seconds, and
Myer was declared winner, amidst the
greatest cheering ever heard in the
Club. He fought fair and manly con-
test and deserved the victory for his
conduct and fairness.
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Her History and Cargo.

New York, December 22.-The Abys-
sinia left this port at G:l5 p. m. Sunday,
December 13. bound for Liverpool, Capt.
George S. Murray, of the steamship Alas
ka, in command. She carried eighteen
cabin and thirty-eight steerage passen-
gers.
The Abyssinia carried valuable cargo
of merchandise, the full value Of which can
not vet be given. The Abyssinia was val
ued at 500, 900. and was built for the Cum
ard line by the Thompsons OF Glasgow,
Scotland. she was rated as A and counted
as one of the Cunard lines crack steamers.
For the past five years she has been run
ming between Vancouver, B. G., and Hong
Kong, as one of the Canadian Pacific Line
steamers, and this was her first regular
trip for the Guion Line since she arrived
in this port last September from Hong
Kong with cargo of tea. She had crew
Of eighty men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
THE BOUNDARY LINE
Between Maryland and West Virginia In
Dispute.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December o.
The attorney general of Maryland recently
filed in the Supreme Court of the United
States bill against the State OF West
Virginia, the object of which is to settle
the disputed boundary line between the
two States. II is claimed in the bill that
the South Branch instead of the North
Branch of the Potomac is the true bound
airy.
Should the claims Of Maryland be sus-
tanned and the South Branch be held the
lire, 1t will take from West Virginia large
extent OF territory, and almost separate the
eastern panhandle from the rest OF the
State. Virginia and West Virginia to,
gether have held to the North Branch and
been in possession Of the disputed lands for
more than one hundred years. No fears
are entertained here OF the ultimate success
Of the suit.
Copies of the bill have been procured by
Governor Fleming, and under joint resolu.
tion OF the Legislature he has appointed
the firm Of Price & Flournoy, of this place,
to assist the Attorney General OF this State
in resisting the claims of Maryland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
THE COMMITTEES
Are Still Unsettled-Mllls and Springer
Mr.. Pendleton to Get Craftsmanship.
Speeldt Tst,ord,a 10 tbs Rs0istsr.

Are Still Unsettled-MIlls and Springer.
Mr.. PendIeton to Get Chairmanship.
Speetdl Tsteordm TO ths Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 22.-Al-
though there was much talk about the
makeup OF the House committees to-day
and tonight, and many lists Of committees
purporting TO be correct were discussed,
the truth seems to be that Speaker Crisp
has as yet authorized but very few an
nouncements regarding his wish. He IS
still busy trying TO get the important COM
mittees into shape, and there is reason TO
believe that much that was done had TO be
changed to-day. because OF the strong
pressure brought to bear on the Speaker.
A desperate fight has been made against
the appointment of Springer as Chairman
Of the Ways and Means Committee and IN
favor of Mills, but it is not believed 1t Will
be successful.
Mr.. Wilson, of West Virginia, will, there
seems no doubt, be in this important com
mlttee.
Mr.. Pendleton is expected to get chair
manship. Mr.. Anderson will probably be
placed on the Rivers and Harbors Commit
tee, where he can be of great service to his
district. There is nothing to indicate
where Mr.. Capehart will go.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
AN IMPORTANT CASE
Before the Supreme Court-A DECISION
That seems to Reverse n Rule.
Special telegram 10 the Rs0tstsr.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, December %.
In the case OF Stockton's heirs VS..
Morris ct al, the Supreme Court on
Saturday rendered a decision touching
the question of inclusive surveys that Is
supposed by many lawyers TO change a
rule OF property of long standing In
this State. The case comes up from
Fayette county. and reverses judg-
ment by Holt, Judge, when upon that
circuit. The syllabus, as it seems to be
of great interest to the bar, will be re-
ported as soon as il can be procured,
unless the bending petition TO rehear
shall prevail. Opinion by Brannon.
Before adiourning yesterday the
Court ordered the petition for rehear-
ing to be docketed and the Judgment OF
the Court rendered on Saturday TO be
suspended. AT the January term the
Court will hear arguments on the petit
tion, and it is hoped by many members
OF the bar here that the Court will see
fit TO change its decision. Under the
circumstances the syllabus cannot be
reported.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
BLRNED AT SEA.
The Abyssinia Destroyed in Mid-ocean-
All on Board Saved.

LONDON, December 22-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Spree, Captain Will
gerod, which left New York December IA
for Bremen passed the Sicily Islands this
morning and signalled that the steamship
AbyssiDia, of the Guion line. which sailed
from;Now York on December l3, under
command of Capt. Murray, bound for
Liverpool, had been burned at sea in lati-
tude AZ north, longitude 29 west.
The Spree signalled also that on
the burned steamship were saved. The
date of the burning of the Abyssinia, how
ever, was not signalled. Although the
Spree did not report that the Aoyssinia's
passengers and crew were on board of her,
it is supposed that such was the case. The
burned vessel was an iron bark rigged
screw steamer of 2,346 tons net, and 1861
tons gross. She was built at Govan, Scot
land, in 1870. She had compound engines
of 800 horse power
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Adif'irai Brown Taking Options on Ships
FOR 'he United States Naval Ser

PNNaSH 80
vice
CHICAGO, December GA specia!
dlspatcA from San Francisco says: From
informston gained here it looks as if
the reports sent out from Washington
OF preparations of war with Chile were
true. Admiral Brown has secured an
option On the new and powerful tug
Fearless Just finished at the Union Iron
works. She has speed of sixteen knots
an hour.
II purchased by the Government she
VIII be supplied with two five-inch guns
and secondary battery Of four six
FOUNDERS and four torpedo tubes. She
is swlf'ar than the Chilean torpedo
cruiser aud far more powerful.
Admiral Brown also secured options
on four Of Spreckles'. big steamers, the
Healanda, Australia, Mariposa and Ala
media, 10 be used for transport service.
The Zealandia can be ready at ten hours
notice, and all the others inside OF three
weeks. The coast defence vessel Mon
terey can DO ready in three days after
her armOr plate is received.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
New York Republicans.

New YoEK, December 22.-The State
Republican Committee met at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel this afternoon and discussed
the ballot reform bill. The result Of their
conference was the appointment Of sub
committee Of three, consisting OF Messrs.
Hustled, Donaldson and Hoag, TO meet will
l.. L. Delafield and Gustav Schwab, the
representatives of the Peoples Municipal
League, and endeavor 10 agree on suita-
ble ballot. The resignation Of Postmaster
Cornelius Van Cott was accepted, and
Lucius Van Allen, well-known lawyer,
was elected to succeed him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
THE GRAVES CASE.
DIR. Graves Seemed Happier and Enjoyed
a witnesses Indignation.

DENVER, Col, December 22.-In the
Graves case the Doctor seemed happier To-
day than ne die yesterday. He appeared
10 enjoy John Conrad's increasing indigna-
tion as his cross examination progressed.
There were times though when the old
look Of detection came over bis face and he
appeared III al ease.
Mr.. Conrad was recalled and Judge Ma
con proceeded 10 cross-eIamine him. Mr.
Conrad said that he had been badly dis
posed towards any one who mad taken DR.
Graves part. He admitted making state
ment accusing Col Ballou OF being in
terested in roobing Mrs. Bsrnaby, and be
declared that il was true.
Since November he had some communi-
cation with the Denver papers. and had
talked with reporters. he was asked IL be
had authorized what Col Ricksrd had
said. Mr.. Stevens objected TO him answer.
ing and was sustained. The witness con-
tinued that he knew Detective Keith, who
was employed by the defense. He denied
that be had said certain things and then
bad told reporter that Keith had said
them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
Rus.In Take. france. side.

ST. PETERsBURG, December 22.-The
semi-oficial Journal de 81. Petersburg pub
fishes an article to-day on the Chadouins
incident. IL takes the ground that In ac-
cordance with international treaties Bul-
gsria was bound 10 actthrough the French
at Sofa in any action she
may have desired 10 take 10 secure the es-
pulsion OF NJ. Chadouine from the country,
aud failure 10 secure permission 70 do 30
a fragrant Infringement OF the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
Il l. Case Dead

RACINE, Wis, December 22.-Jerome
l. Case the we'll known manufacturer
and horse breeder Of this city died at
his home here at . O'Clock this morn
ing. Mr.. Case was nearly seventy years
old. 1t Is estimated that his fortune
amounts to S5,OOO,OOO or more, About
fifteen years ago Mr.. Case began breed
ing trotting horses and his stable still
boats such famous cracks as Jay Eye
See
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Found Him Guilty.

New YORK, December 22.-Edwin W.
Stoddard, the ingenious forger, who has
caused the Jersey City authorities no
end of trouble by the sending out Of
fraudulent letters while in jail and un-
der their very noses, was put on trial
in the Hudson county court to-day.
There have been six distinct indict-
ments pending against Stoddard, and
on the first OF these he was put to trial
to-day. It took but an hour and half
to bring verdict Of guilty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
Bad Counterfeiter Caught.

CHICAGO, December 22.-Harry G. Nye,
charged with being a member Of the dan
gerous Ada, o., gang Of counterfeiters, was
arrested here to-day. He said his father,
David Nye. and several other men were
captured at Fort Wayne, Ind, about a year
ago, charged with circulating counterfeit
so treasury note. The elder Nye was con-
victed and is now in the penitentiary.
Young Nye jumped his bail, and one OF his
bondsmen offered a reward OF $500 for his
arrest He will be taken to Indianapolis
tn-mOrroW.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-23
Extradition Papers Issuet-.
p,cidL 7sLeorGm 10 ne Rs2ts,er.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, December e.
The Governor has issued his requisition
upon the Governor OF Pennsylvania for the
extradition of Harry Holden, who stands
charged with the crime of burglary in this
county. Holden is desperate character,
aud is wanted by the authorities here for
several offeuses. j. II. Carwithen, con-
stable Of this county, was appointed TO re-
ceive and return the prisoner, who Is un-
der the surveillance OF the officers at Nc
Keesport, Pa.
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ADMITS SHE STOLE 1T.

Mrs Osborne Admits Having stolen tho
JeweIry and "a Verdict Has Been Found
For the Defense.
LONDON, December 22.-Sir Charles
Russell and the other counsel for the plain
u n in the action for libel brought by Mrs.
Osborne, wife OF Capt. Osborne, against
Mrs. Hargreace, wife Of Major Hargreave,
announced 10 the court, that acting under
instructions from Capt. Osborne they
withdrew the case
Sir Charles Russell announced In addi-
ton that Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne accepted q
. ,rdict for the defendants Justice Deman
thereupon instructed the jury 70 find YER
dict for the defendants and 10 was accord
ingly done. After the case had thus been de-
cided the audience dispersed and many and
various were the comments made on the
result Mrs. Osborne now admits sho
stole the jewelry. and that she sold IL "
the jeweer for $3.50.
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SAFE ON SHORE.
The Passengers and Crew Landed at
Southampton.

southampton
SOUTHAMPTON. December 22.-The North
German Lloyd steamer Spree, with the
passengers and crew Of the burned steamer
Abysinnia on board, arrived here
at late hour tonight. II
appears that the passengers aboard the
Abyssinnia first heard Of the fire last Fri
day afternoon. The steamer was then on
fire at both ends. Three hours afterward
the steamer Spree was sighted, and she
was asked 10 take of the Abyssinnia's pas
sengers and crew.
The spree Immediately sent her boats to
rescue, ana all On board were safely trans
ferred TO the spree, with the exception Of
one seaman, who jumped overheard and
was dsowned. AS there was then not the
slightest chance Of saving the AbYssiunia,
she was abandoned, and the Spree
proceed on her voyage. The origin OF the
fire is unknown. but il is attributed 70
spontaneous combustion in the cargo Of
cotton.
AL Of the Abyssinis's passengers were
landed here. The value Of the cargo, is
estimated at s75G, 900.