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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
SANTA CLAUS BURNED
While Distributing Presents TO the Chill
dren In Springfield. d.

hnilo Distributing Gresents 10 the Shh-
dren In Springfield, q.
SPRINGFIELD, o., December 25.-Last
night at the Hopewell school house, ten
miles from here, horrifying accident to
John Hausberger, aged 20, caused fright
full panic among the spectators who crowd
ed the school house, the occasion being a
Christmas entertainment with q tree
loaded with presents. Hausoerger was
filling the role OF Santa Claus and was
dressed in quilt cotton ana wore false
face of infiammable material. He was dis
tributing presents from tree when his
cap and false face caught fire and in an in
stant his head was allame. A panic at
once ensued, women screaming and
men yelling TO Hausberger, who az first did
not know what was the matter, the heat
being kept from his flesh by the false face.
Soon the heat made itself felt, and Haus-
berger began tearing Off his head-dress.
The flames had by this time spread to his
cotton dress and he rushed through the
crowd voritRblc pillar Of fire. Warren
Hess tore the blazing head dress away, but
not before Hausberger's face In places was
literally cooked, and his hair burned OF.
Both eyes are injured and he may lose one.
Hess was badly burned In his heroic efforts
TO save his friend. The women and chill
dren knocked each other down in their
mad effort TO get out OF the building, but
fortunately none were seriously hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26

& HARR1sBCRe, PA, December 25.-Maior
General Snowden, Division Commander OF
the National Guard, has submitted his an
nual report to the Adiutant General. Con-
sideral space is devoted to the Homestead
affair. He reviews the calling out OF the
troops, the concentration near the scene OF
the trouble and the success OF the move
ment. General Suowden says:
"There is no doubt that the presence OF
so large force, so startling in its sudden
and unexpected appearance, preserved the
peace Of the State, perhaps thoroughly at
large from disturbances such as we nave
not heretofore witnessed, and the First
brigade contributed it's full share"
Referring TO the service at Homestead.
he saws: THE good faith Of the Amalga-
mated Association might well be doubted
While all open resistance ceased, their
scouts and forces drawn in, the censorship
of the press stopped and the State govern
ment erected by them come to an end, yet
for some time they kept up their system OF
intimidation. Large crowds assembled
suddenly and were as promptly dispersed,
but not without abuse and insult heaped
upon the soldiers. These affronts were
borne with forbearance and such dlscre-
ton, self possession and strict obedience to
order by so great a number OF troops are
worthy of the highest praise"
The Major General does not discuss
events prior to his arrival at Homestead,
but doubts if the Sheriff could have raised
a posse equal in numbers or physique to
the opposition. A smaller force sent there
would have invited conflict.
OF THE IAMs CASE
"The admirable military spirit displayed
by all the troops, S,6l5 in number, was
kept I'D throughout, except by one man,
Ians. of the Tenth, The attempted
assassination of Mr. Frick led
TO great excitement and tumult in
Pittsburg and some apprehension in camp.
Guards were doubled, and Colonel Haw-
kns in particular was notified TO be on the
alert Iams jumped up and called for
sthree cheers for the man who killed
Frick.n Frick was no more to the troops
than any other reputable citizen, but the
act was done in sympathy with riot and
anarchy. If the punishment, although
often inflicted in war, may be said 10 be I'M
usual, the circumstances were extraordin-
ary. Now. that it is proper to express an
opinion, he has no hesitation in saying that
Iams was punished according TO the Gus
toms Of war, and no more than he de-
served
Among the recommendations are the fol-
lowing: An increased annual appropria-
ton to provide'for the increasing strength
aud camps for regiments; an army appro.
priation Of cloaks and blankets in view OF
the probable appearance Of the guard at
Washington and Chicago; raising OF anoth-
er troop Of cavalry as well as another bat
terv. making the total strength OF the
division about $500 He also recommends
three battalious to each regiment, and
thinks Majors should be elected sufficient
to command all battalions. Fourteen new
companies would be required to form
twelve regiments of twelve companies
each
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
MIR. BLAINR's RELIGION.
A Washington Priest Says He is a "Noii-
lent Cathollc'-A Story That He sum-
monea a Priest when Ill in Italy.

A Washiugton Priest Says He is "Neh-
lent CatholIc"-A Story That He Sum-
monea a Priest when Ill in Italy.
WARRINGTON, December 25.---The pres
ence of Rev. Mr.. DuCey here this week
has revived the story that Mr.. Blaine has
again embraced the Roman Catholic faith.
Mr.. Ducey certainly did visit the Blame
house. When someone asked him about
these visits, saying that they were mys-
terious, the priest replied: Let 1t re-
main mystery"
The family pronounce the story that
Cardinal Gibbons was telegraphed for
Thursday false.
Rev. MIR. Walter. ofS Patrick's Roman
Catholic Church, of this city, who enter
tanned the Cardinal on his visit here, said
the Cardinal had not seen Mr.. Blaine, and
then he added:
"Mr Blaine is 8 negligent Catholic. He
was baptized into our church, but has been
lax in his attention TO his duties: conse-
ouently the last sacrementS could not De
administered to him before he was in ex-
tremis We would have TO know what mis-
desires were before we accepted him as a
penitent Catholic, and therefore some con-
versation would have to be held with him
while he was in his right mind. We would
not wait until he became unconscious
lnSre Is why SdlOihdA NAb
bons should be summoned. Any priest
could receive Mr.. Blaine into the hurch;
but, as YOU well know, there is strong at
tachment between the Cardinal and the ex-
Secretary
The following is published this morning
in the Baltimore american, the home paper
of Cardinal Gibbons, and throws some In
teresting light on the subject:
at is now said, upon the authority or
certain United States consul who was very
kind and attentive to Mr.. Blaine during
his foreign tour, that when stricken in
Firenzi and, believing himself to be upon
his deathbed, the American statesman
summoned a priest who performed for him
the last rites of the church. 1t will be re-
membered that the celebrated letter of Mr..
Blaine, refusing to accept the Presidential
nomination was written at F'irenzi.
This story OF Mr.. Blaine turning to the
church of his infancy when he believed
himself TO be on the verge Of death in a for
eien land comes from Catholic authority.
SIN his desire to establish himself thor
oughly in the Catholic faith Mr.. Blaine has
most able supporter in the person OF Miss
Hattie. She inclines TO that faith herself,
as it was the chosen religion Of her eldest
sister, the late Mrs. Coppinger. Miss Hat
tie insists that the religious inclination OF
her father must not be thwarted, and in
the presence Of the shadow OF death, which
has so recently hovered over the house
hold, Mrs. Blaine abandoned her objections
to her husbands adoption of his chosen re-
ligion.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Tol.do Electric Iinemen Strike.

TOLEDO, o., December 25.-A strike mas
been declared OF all the electric linemen IN
the employ OF the Toledo Electric Llg1I'
Western Electric Light and Power, Iole-
do Electric Railway and Consolidated
Street Railway Companies. Although the
strike was not ordered until o'clock thus
morning, the men went out last evening
They gave no warning of what the pro
posed TO do, and the city was unaware tnat
there was any trouble until the light al
over the city went out and the street cars
Stopped. The linemen held meeting
which lasted nearly all night, and they u
nally decided TO fight until the companies
Granted an increase Of ten per cent IN
wages All day the companies hao men
ont repairing the Gust in the wires which
caused last nights darkness. Cars are
running all right tonight, but when the
lights were turned on the cutting oega1i
again. The city is still in darkness, ana
me strikers are cutting faster than repairs
,,o,, be made
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
RAILROADERS TO AMALGAMATE.
All the Organizations Except the Switch
men TO Form an Association.

All the Organizations Except the Switch
men TO Form an Association.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, December 25.-
All the railroad organizations with the ex-
ception Of the switchmen are, it is said, TO
once more form themselves into an Anal
eamated Association. The meeting for the
nurpese of this amalgsmation will take
nlace on December %, and will be composed
Of the following Brotherhoods OF railroad
EMPLOYEES: Locomotive Engineers. Loco
motive Firemen. Trainmen, Conductors and
Telegraphers. 1t is said that the object OF
This amalgamationist 10 prevent any railroad
strike that might occur during tue time OF
the great exposition. II is feared tnat II
the various Brotherhoods were left TO their
own discretion and in view OF the dissatis-
faction already existing among the organ
izations. strikes would ensue on many OF
the prominent roads Of the country. Every
State in the union will send one represen-
tative from each of the five orders. Dele
yates from Brotherhoods in New YORK,
PENNSYLVANIA, New Jersey, Massschus-
etts. Delaware and Maryland left Chicago
for this city tonight. Grand Chief Ar
thur. of the Engineers, aud CHIEF Ramsey,
of the Telegraphers, were in the party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPITAL.
Executive Circles Quiet But the Season
As Lively as Usual.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 25.-Not-
withstanding the quietude that reigns in
executive circles at the Capital, the holi-
day season is as lively as usual, the large
number OF events transplring in the world
outside the highest official ranks mt King
compensation for the dearth OF them there.
The Decemoe Der gaieties quite beat the rec
ord so far and the last week OF the old year
will be the busiest OF all. The White
House will remain closed on New
Years day for the third time In
its history The first occasion was
January |, 1874, out Of respect 10 the mem
ory OF the second wife of the late General
Belknap. II was the first year OF General
Grams SECOND term that General Bel
knab, at thas tlme Secretary OF War, lost
his wife on the both OF December. They
were living in the Blaine house on Lafay-
ette Square, and Mrs. Belknap, apparently
recovering from en- illness, was looking
forward TO sitting up In the drawing room
and receiving visitors on New Years
day. Instead, her funeral took
place from st. Johns Church,
the President and the cabinet, and the dip
lomatic corps attending in body. The
death of the Hawaiian Minister, Mr.. Allen,
Just after the reception OF the Diplomatic
Corps, during the administration OF Presi-
dent Arthur, was the reason for the other
time that the White House was closed 70
the public on the first day Of the year
The other official receptions were also
omitted the moment that the news OF the
death went around.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Pork Packing Dull.

CHICAGO, December 25.-The packing
house business has reached q dullness not
nsraIleled for many years. Five thousand
men have been discharged, and the plants
of big packers have been working at less
than half their capacity since December l.
This unusual condition OF tSingsis brought
csSnfs Unless the supply is speedily in
crersed further reductions in the operating
FORCES viii be made necessary. Leading
rsckers admit that there does not seem 10
be anv Immediate relief, since the shortage
is daily becoming greater, and some OF
them 20 so far as to assert that no RELIEF
can can come until next springs crop Of hogs Is
marketed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26

VALPARAISO, December 25.-Diplomatic
.,rstions between Chile and Argentina may
h. ssriously interrupted. A correspondent
a. Buenos Ayres telegraphs that serious
trouble is likely TO grow out Of pamphlet
-sreutlv written by Mr.. Guerrero, the
chilean Minister, and Senor Tupper.
crrero and Upper represented the Chill
,ar Junta de GObiernO in Venezuela during
the revolution against Balmaceda's gov
eminent. They said in the pamphlet,
which may cause a war between Chile and
ARGENTINA. that they used certain sums Of
money i'm Oribing telegraph operators 70 re-
~s8I the secrets sent TO Europe oy Balme-
esis during the revolution 10 Chile IN 1871.
Minister Guerrero, at BuenOs Ayres, in
an interview on the affair, insisted that the
statements in the pamphlet were correct
BIT said they were printed upon the re-
sn0psi0iity Of Mr.. Upper. Re said he
lad no reply TO make 10 the attacks IN the
newspapers.
The affair is causing
GREAT EXCITEMENT
!, Argentina. Exchange has fallen. A
meeting Of Congress was held, at which
considerable feeling was displayed. Con-
yress will request the Government 70 give
I'm details Of the controversy. II is re-
norted that the President mas ordered
arrentina's Charge d'Ahaires at Santiago
to demand q full explanation from the
Government Of Chile and 10 ask the recall
Of Minister Guerrero as persona non
VltG.
rested a number Of persons who are
charged with a conspiracy against the gov
ernment
The TACT that war is probable gives en-
pbssis 10 my former cable suggesting that
aUnited States war ship be keptin Chilean
waters.
A telegram from MOntevideO says that a
hand Of Castilhistas from Rio Grande do
SuI. Brazil, eluded the frontier guard and
have arrived at Rivera. they killed the
Federalist general who had sought refuge
on Uruguayan territory. The affair mas
caused great excitement, and an engage
ment between Uruguayan troops and the
Casulhistas viii probably take place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
STARVING.

twenty-five Children without Food or
Clothing, with Bare Feet Exposed TO the
snow and Bodies FrIghtfuliy Emaclated.
ST. LOUIS, No, December 25.-One Of
the most Ditiful cases Of deSututOn that
has come 70 light here was reported 10 the
Humane Society to-day. According TO the
police there are twenty-five children abSo-
iutely starving 70 death, their little forms
unprotected from the December winds
by warm clothing, and tiny feet eN-
posed 70 wintry SHOWS. This morn
ing Miss Sarah A. Mcclure, principal
Of the Ashland school, located on New
stead avenue, near the Natural Bridge
rOad. called on Captain Campbell, OF the
Sixth District police station. The prln-
c.Dal told Captain Campbell that she had
three pupils, who were half starved and
half clad. They are Ruth and Willie
Shepherd and Elmer Junior. The children
attended school, coming from the private
nursery Kept by Mrs. Kelly at 4256 Ash
land avenue When they arrived at school
the principal said their teeth chattered
with cold, and they huddled together over
heater for hours at time. Their faces
were pinched with hunger and their little
i frames shruuken.
Often, the Principal said, she had watch
ell them when other pupils threw away
norsels OF food the three orphans would
rush on the particles, scramOling for irSt
selection, aud they devOured the waste
food ravenously. Her heart was touched,
sad she often gave the little ones food.
They became attached to her, and she
Questioned them From this question
ing she learned that Mrs. Kelly had twen-
ly-two children In the nursery. Scarce
4 iy any clothing was in the place, and only
three could De fitted out for school Very
It'll food was given the children, ana
they often cried for bread. After hearing
his story Captain Canpoell sent officers
Oinvestigate. In his report TO Chief Har-
ngan hestates that matters are even worse
han Miss Mcclure pictured them. de
says the children are in an absolute state
Of starvation. and must die If not given
Immediate relief.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
MR.. BLAINE'S CONDITION.
A Restful Night for the Distinguished
Patient Anticipated.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December 25.-At
10 o'clock the Blaine mansion was closed
for the night and all Of the lights IN the
main structure were extinguished with the
exception of single gas jet in the sick
room, which was burning dimly. AT the
same hour Mr.. Blaine's phyician had re-
tired for the night. Everything at this
hour indicates that every one connected
with the household anticipate a restful
night for Mr.. Blaine.
The day that means so much for millions
throughout the Christian world, was
passed by the family of Mr.. Blaine, now
gathered under his roof, in O manner
BETTING a Christian Sabbath and
the condition of its revered
head. 1t was a happy Christmas, in tnat
the beloved husband and father was still
spared to them. Pathetically significant
indeed were the vacant chairs, but no part
of the depression felt at the absence OF
those wont to occupy them was allowed to
enter the sick room.
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WHERE ARE THEY?
rissiones boundary Commissioners From
Argentina Mysteriously Missing.

Argentina Mysteriously missing.
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 25.-
Some speculation is going on in Official cir
cles over the Whereabouts Of the Commis-
sioners of the Argentine Republic appoint
ed TO represent that country in the matter
of the settlement Of the Missiones boundary
which is in controversy with Brazil. The
Brazilian Commissioners have arrived in
New York and are awaiting the appear
pearance Of the Argentine delegation,
which has been expected for some time.
News of their leaving Buenos Ayres
reached the United States some
time ago, and it is supposed they
are spending the holiday season in
Europe. When they come, arrangements
will be made for presenting the merits OF
the controversy 10 the Presidsnt OF the
United States. TO whom the two countries
nave referred il for decision. This case is
the direct outgrowth of sessions Of the
Pan-American Congress Of 1SS9-90. After
that body adopted resolutions In favor OF
compulsory arbitration as an expedient, in
avertipg war, Brazil was almost the first
State TO act upon the high mora policy
which had been proclaimed. 1t not only
exerted its influence strongly in favor Of
the negotiation of arbitration treaties
which should have binding force upon
American States. but also in its new con-
stitutiou it expressly prohibits wars OF
conquest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Wrecked Chris, ma. Presents.

New YORK, December 25.-The mail from
the West via Pittsburg, which was due at
the postoffice at 3: so p. m, Friday, was not
received until nearly midnight OK that day,
and a large quantity Of 1t was found 70
have been badly damaged by fire and water
the result OF the wreck which occurred
near Altoona, Pa. The contents OF seven
bags of this mail, consisting mainly OF
"Christmas boxesp for delivery In this
city, were thoroughly saturated by water,
a portion being completely destroyed. Such
OF this matter as may be saved will be dried
and delivered as promptly as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
~ Indge updolds the StrIEers.

MACON, GA, December 25.-Judge Emo
rv Speer. OF the U. S. Court, rendered .
decision yesterday yesterday IN the case oi
the striking telegraphers, on the Central
Railroad. against the receiver Juuse
Speer said that the fact that a man was ;. d q
member Of a labor organization was no
reason for his discharge, ON the mo NJ
tion of the strikers asking tne
Court TO reinstate them IN their poSitlotaS, ~, :
Judge Speer decided IN their isVor ~ tSa tso
as 10 srder the receiver 10 repiaoe 20 a. 49, so
men except where their posltlons nau 80 80
,Iate yictorv for the labor organizStans
ines-nuch ae it established the precedens
that a laborer cannot be discharge lot t9e ne
soIe reason that he has allied himseli 10
u hor r,rfonS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Rough Passsge.

NEW YORK, December 25.-The steam
mp Saale, from Bremen, which was due
-ere 20 arrive on Saturday, entered quar-
-alne this morning. She carried lSO caoin
go 240 steerage passengers. captain
A.ngE reported that the trip was one OF the
.ongtest be has ever experienced. The
Weather, be said. was extremely Geld and
Nounued so until they were near this port
5oen il became more moderate. During
le entire voyage the passengers were com
ge..ed % remain under deck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Go,ham's Christmas.

NEW YoRK, December 25.-Just enough
snow fell to-day TO prevent New Workers
having a green Christmas. The day dawn.
ed clear enough, but soon the SKY clouded
up and when late risers took their nrsl
peeps from their windows they saw the
houses ana streets mantled in white. A
high wind prevailed all day, and this, with
the unusually frigid temperature, induced
most people TO stay indoors. Rev. Dr.
Edward McGlynn, the reinstated priest.
celebrated mass in private in the chapel oi
St Johns College, Brooklyn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Falal Elevator Accident.

FORT WAYNE, IND, December 25.-A
erri0le accident occurred in the Plerson
book store last evening. Mrs. Mary Noonan
lodher daughter, Mrs. John Swaidner,
We're passengers in the elevator, between
he third and fourth floors Of the building,
Enea they became frightened and leaped
iron The car upon a narrow landing. Tney
ieI backward down the shaft, distance
forty feet. Mrs. Sweidner died imme-
2teiy, and Mrs. NoOnan died at llo,clocS
ast night The remains were not identl-
e1 until midnight. The store was crowd
I when the accident occurred and q panic
elsuef
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End Of . school Boys Quarrel.

CIScrsSArI, December 25.-A dispatch
from Macarthur. Ohio, tells OF trsgical
ending TO a school boys quarrel. The
children of Sidney Dig AID Pearl Dutro,
farmers in Jackson township: had quar-
rel Dutro when hearing Of 1t went last
Tuesday night 10 digs house armed with
An axe. ON being admitted he almost i'm
mediatsly began murderous assault upon
Dig. The latter made vigorous defense
and with the help of corn knife which
his wife succeeded in slipping into his
hand, be fought Dutro OF after wounding
him severely. Durro was brought TO Nc
Arthur where it was found the man was
insane and he was ordered removed 70 the
insane asylum Last might in some way
he set fire to bis cell n NE Jail and that
structure and the Sheri1s residence was
destroyed. All the pris&hers except Dutro
were rescued aud heA perished. The
county building were iase ered for $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-26
Mromlng contest sam Undeolded.

CHEYENNE, WYo., December 24.-Action
or the election case, in which the prize IS
two seats in the Legislature. has been pnt
over by the Supreme Court until IL O'CLOCK
next Tuesday.
In setting new day the Chief Justice
advised the lawyers 10 be prepared 10 pro-
c ed further at once in case either SIDE was
dissatisfied with the result Tuesday.
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Tho CIovel.nd Chrlstmas.

NEW YORK. December 25.-Presldent.
elect and Mrs. Cleveland celebrated Christ
mas day in orthordox fashion. In the
morning they attended the Central Prcsby'
terian Church, in the afternoon they re-
ceiyed few callers and the Christmas
dinner was served at six. Baby Ruth's
stocking was hung up on Christmas eve
and lot Of presents were awaiting her
this morning. A number OF well-knoIn
public men spent Christmas day quietly at
the hotels in this city.