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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
WHY he DIDN'T VOTE.
Mr.. Sherman Hoar. of Massachusetts,,
Could not get Mr.. Crisp to Make

Mr.. Sherman Hoar, of Massachusetts,
Could not get Mr.. Crisp to Make a
Pledge.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December E.
Mr.. Sherman Hoar, of Massachusetts,
when asked WHY he did not vote for
Speaker on thu roll call to-day said:
Last fall, in an interview
which 1 had during our campaign
in Massachusetts,, 1 stated that in the
contest for the Speakership, l would
vote for no candidate who would not
promise to use his influence, if elected
Speaker, against the consideration OF
bad financial legislation, and the ex-
tension Of silver coinage.
"When Mr.. C,isp became candidate
of the party, l sent to him and asked
him to give me this premise which he
declined to do. There was then moth
ing left for me to do but to refrain from
voting for him. Having gone into eau
Gus I did not care to vote for any one
else but its nominee, but l could not
vote for him anc keep my word.
'In my Judgment however, he will do
exactly what hs refused to promise TO
do; use his influence as Speaker against
the consideration of measures looking
to the extension Of the coinage OF silver.
I feel fairly sure that such will be his
action but as could not get his promise,
he could not get my vote"
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opinion Tin which the Vice-President
concurred) that the first business was
the question OF administering the oath
to Mr.. Dubois, Of Idaho. Mr.. Cullom's
motion Of yesterday Ito that effect)
was put and agreed to, and the oath
was accordingly administered to Mr..
Dubois. Mr.. Hoar's similar motion as
to Mr.. Call, Of Florida, was also agreed
to, and the oath was administered to
Mr.. Call.
On further motion of Mr.. Hoar. the
papers in the matter of the credentials
of Mr.. Davidson claimant for Mr..
Calls seat, were referred to the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections,
with instructions to investigate and
report at an early day, and on motion
of Mr.. Haie a like reference was made
of the papers in the case Of Mr.. Clag-
gett, claiming the seat of Mr.. Dubois.
The Senate then at 1890 took re-
cess until 2 p. m. Shortly before 3
o'clock the House members of the
Joint Committee made their appear
ance, and being joined by Messrs.
Sherman and Harris, proceeded to the
White House.
After waiting twenty minutes Mr..
Voorhees, moved an adjournment, STAT
ing that the House had already ad-
journed. The motion was agreed to
and the Senate, at $50, adjourned till
tomorrow.
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NIECT YOUR SEATS.
Il, psrilsto1 Gets a Very Nice LOca-
ton in the New House.
rr2TAKES ASEAT AWAYBACK,
..rrssqni SITS on Each Side-Ihe Or
'-.-,- Of The House Scenes and In
-.s Of -he FRS. Day-The Sen
era Gels Ready Er Work Too.
..r,gr1n 10 t4s Reguts-.

.aTFIIfia ~ -.ee 49,
.-,l9r0v, d. c., December s.
.s,ra interest in the new House
A.'. l.--s to-day, after reading the
+Fe election of the Speaker and
-. --...sra,fon in office, was in the
~ ,ssts by the members.
-r-.~ Nr. Mills, whose name was
'-- .1muaratiyely early in the pro-
-.-.- -.'.-,s chose a seat on the last row,
...,ss. from tAe Speakers chair, II
-..l comment, especially as Mr..
...-,-.t-e. Of kentucky and Mr..
,~. two Of Mr.. Mills leading sup
.-. took seats on each side Of him.
.-,a4 ms ff these gentlemen had not
covered from the effects OF their
%. and were inclined TO make them
,s, conspicuous.
~, -ss West Virginia delegates, Mr..
aston was the only man who was
..--ats enough TO get a good seat.
-sr. WAS drawn early, and he Sc
-...f d seat on the middid aisle about
..fvsv back from the Speakers desk.
81. rsrIrer0n said, in speaking or the
y. .', 9f last nights caucus: ''As 1 was
NJ the original Crisp men, l am
..--srv entirely pleased with the
-.-.s FOR Speaker / believe the House
-. selected the best man in IL for its
-s.tlt1g officer. 1 have been fortunate
= .ls way through. Ny candidates
sneaker for clerk, for dOOrkeeper,
~ for sergeant-st-arms have been
.si. and I have got a good seat. ="
The popularity and bigh-standing OF
,--.o- Faulkner among his Democrat
...reiateS I'm the Senate was further
.-Tr today by his unanimous re-elec-
t,as secretary Of the Democratic Sen
r--8. caucus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
THE YOUNG MAN DEAD.

Charley Reynolds, Mortimer's Victim
Dies in Horrible Agony After Several
Days.
Special telegram to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, December $.
Charley Reynolds, the boy victim OF
Murderer Mortimer's pistol, died this
morning at the home of his parents, on
First street, after hours OF terrible
agony. The shooting was done last
Thursday night at the Academy OF
Music. Mortimer, the slayer OF an In
nocent boy, is citizen OF this city With
large and respectable family, which
has the sympathy of the entire commun-
ity, but there is very little, II any,
sentiment for the murderer.
Mortimer has reputation OF being
quarrellsome while drunk; has been
abusive to his family, and has figured in
several rows and fights, in which his
pistol has always been a factor. lie
shot CASTOR at the Casino some time
ago in a quarrel but fortunately did
not inflict fatal wound. On the day
OF the killing of young Reynolds, Nor
timer was drunk and quarrelsome. lie
drew and flourished his pistol in a hotel,
and threatened 20 kill an alleged enemy,
and later in the day created co nsterna-
tion in a house of prostitution by draw
ing his pistol and making threats. Some
one OF the inmates secured the pistol
and took the cartridges out OF 1t and
returned the weapon, but Mortimer was
sober, vicious and murderous enough to
reload the weapon before he went 10 the
theatre. He was taken out Of the thea
tire by an acquaintance, for fear OF a
disturbance, and when descending the
stairs he drew his pistol and fired into a
bunch Of boys standing on the pave
ment.
Tne shooting was done without the
slightest aggravation-nOneo OF the boys
even paying any attention TO him, or in
any way interfering with him. The affair
is the subject OF general interest. Public
opinion in this city is becoming mani
tested in determination TO have such
guilty wretches punished to the extent
Of the law. Too many are escaping
Scot free on a technicallty in this city and
the people are beginning TO open their
eyes to this fact. The general opinion
in this case is that IL was vicious,
cowardly, unprovoked murder, without
redeeming feature.
The autopsy held on the body of Rey-
nods disclosed the fact that the boys
intestines had been severed in four
places and that the pistol ball had pene-
trated the peritonitial cavity. The bull
let could not be found.
The Coroner's inquest was held this
evening. The testimony was conclu-
sive that Charles Reynolds came TO his
death by a pistol-shot wound inflicted
by John Mortimer, who will be held to
answer indictment.
Not single redeeming feature has
been shown.
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To Aid Weak Churches.

ALTOONA, PA, December s.-The Ex-
ecutIve Committee OF the Presbyterian
Synodical Committee for the sustenta-
ton of the weak churches in the States
OF Pennsylvania and West Virginia, met
at the Logan House to-day. oRev.
James 5. Mcintosh, ID. D., Of
Philadelphia; Rev. j. NJ. McJunkin, OF
Oskdale Station; Rev. w. II. White, ID.
D., Germantown; Rev. w. ii. Cooke, ID.
D., Wheeling, w. Va, and Rev. Geo. Il.
Steart, Harrisburg, are in attendance.
The Committee grants to about 100
Presbyterian churches in these States
for the support OF their pastor the total
amount OF s2l,OO The Committee
also considered plans for raising this
amount and for enlarging missions in
the growing cities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
BY a FALLING WALL.
Dust Explosion in Buffalo Planning
Mill Tears Down Brick Building.

4 Dust Explosion in Buffalo Planning
Mill Tears Down Brick Building.
BTFFALo, n. Y, December s.-A few
minutes past seven this morning an
alarm of fire ran throug the planning
mill and yards of Lee, Homand & Co,
on Court street, and the workmen has
tened to help in putting out the fire.
1t was found to be located in the
shaving room, into which shavings
are brought by suction through pipes.
This room is walled up solidly with
brick and is completely tire-proof. A
fire starting in it cannot under ordinary
circumstances communicate with other
portions Of the building. 1t burns it.
self out in that waled-up room.
But there is another danger common
to such rooms and other places where
! dust accumulates. Dust is as explosive
as powder and its destroying force is
almost as powerful. 1t was the dust in
the shaving room that exploded this
morning and caused the disaster.
Through a slide from tie shaving
room above, the fire was working down
into the boiler room, and it was for the
purpose of drowning out this little
blaze that the workmen rushed forward,
hose in hand. They were standing in
narrow passage when the explosion
occurred. Directly in front of them
was the boiler room and shaving room
occupying about thirty feet,
The top portion OF this wall was blown
out, fell upon the light roof over the
passagewaY, carried it down and buried
the workmen beneath. The steam was
shut off as soon as possible, and willing
hands were quickly at work to rescue
the imprisoned workmen. 1t was found
that five were caught in all.
One was completely out Of sight,
while the others were buried up to the
breast. 1t took about twenty minutes
to get them all out. Nick Brader, the
first man resued, was only slightly hurt.
Two boys, named Martin Volk and John
Steve, were caught together. Volk
seemed to be suffering greatly.
The fourth reached was Peter Wurtz.
He did not appear to be very badly
bruised, but he was terribly scalded by
escaping steam. The fifth and last man
taken out was dead. His name was
Louis Loesch, unmarried, aged 30 years.
The dead man and three injured were
taken away by ambulances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
WARRANTS ISSUED
For the Members of the Famous Defunct
Wall Street Firm of Swindlers.'

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, December s.
Robert E. Dietz, of New York City, to-day
placed in the hands of Sheriff Schirmer, Of
Westchester county, a summons and com
plaint to be served on Edward M. Field,
David +. Weichars and Herman Hilmers,
the defunct firm of Wall street brokers.
The complaint claims that on June IS,
1891, the plaintiff obtained 100000 from the
rirm, for which he deposited with defend
ants certain stocks as collateral security
Tor the loan, which was to be paid on De
cember Is, 1891.
The plaintiff claims that the firm never
demanded of him to take up the securities,
but appropriated these to their own use,
aud wrongfully and fraudulently convert
ed the same into money and applied the
proceeds TO their own use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
VIII Rlnme II ON the Clerks.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, December s.--Sensa-
tional features marked the opening address
of w. A. Wallace, Attorney for exCity
Treasurer William Weeke who is being
tried in the Criminal Court on the charge
of embezzling s25, 900 of the citys money.
Mr.. Wallace stated that the defense pro
posed t. show that the city treasury was
robbed by the clerks in the Office, all Of
whom had been in the habit OF gambling.
All of them had freouented a well-known
gambling resort during their employment
in the City Treasurer's Office
When they needed money they would alb
stract il from the cash drawer and add the
amount stolen 70 one of the City Treas
urer's tickets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
JOAQUIN MILLER'S son
Locked Up in California for RObbing a
Stage Coach
WAS NO MONEY IN CUTTING WOOD
So He Tried RObbing the Stage - Miller Neve'
Did Anything for the Boy, and He Had
No Incentive to Do Well - is
Only twenty-five Years Old.

SAN Francisco, December s.
Joseph Mckay, who is in Jail at Ukiah,
CAL, charged with stage robbery, has
been found to be the son of joaquin
Miller, the poet of the Sierras.
The real name of the young man is
Harry Miller. He is % years. OF age,
and is the son of the poet and the lat
ter's first wife, Minnie Myntle.
Miller says he was hard up and as
there was no money in cutting wood, he
thought he would try stage robbing.
Joaquin Miller does not have anything
TO do with the boy and the latter says
his life might have been different but
that he was never encouraged to go to
school or make anything of himself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
South Carolina Prohibition.

COLUMBIA, S. c., December S.-The
House of Representatives has passed the
Childs' bill to prohibit the manufacture and
sale of spirits and intoxicating liquors in
South Carolina, except under certain re-
strictions. The bill now goes to the Sen
ate in which body it is expected to receive
twenty-five votes out of the thirty-fve.
The liquor men are at fever heat and the
fate of the bill in the Senate will be
watched with intense interest throughout
the State. The attitude of the State press
as rule has been hostile to the passage Of
the prohibition bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
A New Trial Granted.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. December s.-Judge
Acheson fled an opinion in the United
States Circuit Court this morning granting
q new trial in the last hat-trimming case in
which the Government was victorious.
The new trial was granted because publi-
cations were made in number Of morn
ing newspapers, most Of them dispatches
from Washington or purporting 70 be,
which it was held precluded the chances
of fair trial and were calculated to preju-
dice the minds of the Jury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
An Evangelist Insane.

SANDWICH, Mass, December S.-Clfton
Dennis, a well known song evangelist from
Chicago, who has been holding revivals in
New England the past year, arrived I'M
expectedly last night at the residence of a
relative Later, with nothing on but a
night garment, he walked to the residence
of neighbor where he broke down the
fence and the front door and made great
disturbance.
He was arrested with much difficulty and
is now under guard a raving maniac. He
talks on religious matters almost unceas-
ingly and is anxious to leave for Chicago.
He will probably be committed to an asylum
to-day.
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WAS A SERIOUS WRECK.

Four Killed Outright and Thirty Injured.
Due to An Engineers Carelessness.
WEST PLAINS, Mo-, December S.-The
wreck which occurred two miles north
of here last night, was more disastrous
than first reported.
The scene that followed the collision
was horrible. In the caboose Of the
construction train were thirty-four men,
and not one OF them escaped injury.
Four were killed and nineteen others
dangerously hurt. The cause OF the
wreck was the negligence of the con-
ductor of the construction train.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Won't Work for the Govcrnment.

ST. PETERSBURG, December S.-Many
peasants In the famine stricken districts
refuse to accept employment on govern
ment relief works.
Nihilist agents are working actively 20
persuade the peasants that they ought 10
supply them with food The large factor
les at Lodsi are stopping work for want OF
orders, leaving the operatives insa desti-
tute condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Rennhlican senatorial Caucus.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December S.--The
Senate Republican Caucus Committee.
which is charged with Encouragement Of
the Senate Committees held short meet
ing to-day. 1t was agreed that efforts
should be made to learn the individual
wishes of the Republican Senators on the
question of their assignment and in pursu-
ance of that purpose letters ofinquiry have
been addressed to such Senator'S as have
not vet orally expressed their preferences.
The Caucus Committees will be guided in
its work by the well established practice
Of promoting to Chairmanships where va
cancies exist the senior Senator in point Of
service
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
The People on the Preacher Side.

PITTsBURG, PA, December Sat a
meeting of the sPittsburg Presbytery to-
dav Rev. Mr.. J. H. Bausman, Of the
Beaver Falls Presbyterian Church, who is
charged with heresy, was requested to re-
sign his pastorate, but refused to do so.
As the congregation are with Mr.. Baus-
man. he will not be dismissed.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to use their influence in persuad-
ing Mr. Bausman to give up his heretical
ideas was continued with instructions to
repart finally at the spring meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Annihcr Roxal Wedding.

LONDON, December miss Mary The
resa Olivia CORVALLIS West, daughter Of
Col. Cornwalls West, NJ. r., OF Ruthiu
Castle, and Mrs. CORVALLIS West. fa-
nous society beauty, was married to-day at
the historic Church of St Margrrets,
Westminster to Prince Hans Heinrich. of
Pless, who is best known in Washington
as former Secretary Of the Embassy,
who has retired from the German diplo-
matte service. There was q brilliant
gathering at the church of relatives and
friends Of the contracting parties. The
most prominent guests among the large
number present were the Prince and
Princess OF Wales.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
BUSINESS RESUMED.
Russell Sage Has an Office Open in the Old
Building


New YORK, December S.-The busi-
ness of Russell Sage was going on as
usual this morning in the Office Of
George Gould, at II Broadway, under
the superintendent Of Gen. Slocum.
Mr.. Sage himself has so far recovered
from the shock that is able to go about
the house.
He had comfortable sleep last night
and this morning was able to rise be-
fore breakfast time. He will, however,
keep to his apartments for a few days
longer. Osborn and Robinson, two of
the men who were injured by the ex-
plosion are improving.
i : Mr.. Sage went for drive in Central
Park this afternoon and was out nearly
an hour.
Though,the head of the dead bomb
thrower has not been positively identi-
fed as yet, everything points to it being
that Of "Prof." A. A. Denton, well
known crank, who for years has fire.
quented dime museums and was well
known figure at Coney Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
A Very Light Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December S.-The
President had very busy time of it to-day.
Callers were coming and going all the
morning, and the pressure did not cease
until the hour for the meeting Of the Con-
greSS.
The Cabinet met at 11:30 o'clock, as
usual, but the session was short one.
The State, War, and Treasury Depart
mencs, were not represented. Secretary
Blaine was detained at the State Depart
ment by O conference with the British Min
lister on West Indies reciprocity matters.
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In Favor of the Plaintiff.

BUFFALO, N. Y, December S.-The great
suit of Schoelkopf and Matthews against
A p. Wright & Son. which has been on
trial before Judge Daniels, in the Supreme
Court for week past, came to close this
morning, with verdict for the plaintiffs.
The suit was brought to recover s., 200
on commissions and other charges claimed
by the Weights on 100000 bushels of
wheat bought by them for the plaintiffs.
The verdict awarding S4,O67 to plaintiffs.
A stay of ninety days was granted by the
court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09

ST. Pau. MINI, December s-Tbis
afternoon General Merritt, sent his aide
Lieut. Oscar J. Brown, first cavalry. onf
70 Tongue River Agency, TO an agency
Montana; 70 investigate the reporter Io-
dian trouble and report TO him. no eric
trouble is anticipated and the troons 80 -
merely been sent out as a precautionary
measure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Crisn Getting Telerrams.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-Speaker
Crisp mas received several hundred con-
gratulatory kilograms from all parts Of
the country. Gov. Hill, Of New York,
says: Accept my heartiest congratuls-
tions. Similar messages were received
from Gov. Abbott, Of New Jersey, and
Gov. Northern, Of Georgia.
In no case did the enthusiasm run
quite as high or seem quite as exuber-
ant as in the messages from all the fel-
low-citlzens OF Mr. Crisp is Georgia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Uncle Dave McGregor Dead.
Sn1-inI 7,sLS1rs,n In fhs Rs0istsr.

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, December s.
David McGregor, one of the oldest and
most prominent citizens of Ritchie county,
died Yesterday, in Writ county, at
the age Of so years. "Uncle Dave" was
one of the leading Democrats of this sec
ton OF the State. He served in the State
Senate several sessions. He was well
known in Wheeling, and in fact, all over
the State, and was highly respected as a
citizen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Murder and Suicide.

MADRID, December S.-A dispatch from
San Sebastian, an Important port In the
Province of Guipuzco, on the bay OF Biscay,
brings intelligence OF a tragedy that has
occurred there. The Chief OF the Chancel-
lory Department Of the French Consulate
at San Sebastian, shot and killed the
French Consul, M. Despreaux do ST. Sau-
veur. He then committed suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Democratic senatorial Caucus.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December S,-The
Democratic Senators at a caucus held this
morning unanimously reelected Senator
German Chairman and Senator Faulkner,
Secretary of the caucus for the ensuing
term of Congress. A committee was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancies in the minority
representation upon the various committees
afIer which the caucus adjourned without
considering any other matters whatever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
rirst Arrest Under the Law.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, December s.-J. II
Steiner. Secretary Of the American Trot-
ting Association, caused the arrest in
Oshkosh to-day OF J. o. Gsrrity,
a well known trotting horse driver and
Captain Officer, Of Tracy, MINI, on the
charge OF ringing the horse Josslyn at
the Oshkosh Fair This is the first arrest
under the new State law making ringing
a States prison ofiense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
To Be Married March 10.

LONDON, December Sat the desire OF
the Queen, the wedding OF Princess Vic
toria Mary Of Teck and the Duke OF Clsr.
ence and Avondale is being arranged for
March 10, the twenty-eighth anniversary
Of the wedding OF the Prince and Princess
of Wales
The ceremony will take place in ST.
Georges chapel, Windsor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Her Husband Applied for Divorce and
She Could Not Live without Him.

She NOuiu Not Live hAthout hAu'
PITTSBURG, PA, December S.-Mrs.
Mary Lewis, wife of Richard p. Lewis,
travelling agent of the United States Glass
Company, attempted suicide with chloro-
form at the ST. Charles Hotel, this after
noon, but was discovered in time and re-
vived.
MIR Lewis filed libel in divorce to-day,
charging his wife with infdelity, and her
reason for the attempt upon her lie was
that she could not live without her husband.
The latter alleges that he found letters
in his wife's bureau duplicating several
men. Mrs. Lewis was formerly OF Clncln-
natl, and her mother, Mrs. Lelah sprawl,
who is still living in that city, has oeen
notified of her daughters attempted
suicide
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-09
Auotl,er south American War.

san FRANCISCO, GALA, December s.
Paul Bergner, the special agent for Amer
lea for the Krupp gun works, of Germany,
arrived here from Mexico yesterday. He
received a cablegram from the Krupp Com
pany, informing him that il was probable
war would break out between Chile and
the Argentine Confederation and ordering
him to proceed 10 Valparaiso at once.