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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
GODFREY WON THE BATTLE.
He Defeats Lannon in Five Rounds Be-
fore the Coney Island Athletic Club.


fore the Coney Island Athletic Club.
New YoRK. May l6.-The chief topic of
conversation in sporting circlesin this Vi
cinity, besides the Brooklyn handicap was
the great heavy weight glove contest be-
tween Joe Lannon and George Godfrey,
before the Coney Island Athletic Club.
Nearly all the sporting people who at
tended the races made their arrangements
so as 10 take in the prize fight. Tbs hall
was filled with admirers Of the turf, who
are also thorough believers in the art of
self defense Lannon was seconded by
Jack Barnett and Billy Mahoney and
weighed lis pounds Godfrey by Howie
Hodgkins and Frank Steele and weighed
lS5 pounds.
First round-Godfrey was the first 10
lead and he landed hard, with both rignt
and left. He followed up his advantage
and landed many good blows before Lam.
non got down to his work but when he did
commence 10 fight he got in some good left
handed iabs and several hard right handed
swinging blows.
Second round-Godfrey forced the fight
ing, but Lannon met his rush with saw
age rush-counter which made him a tribe
more cautious. Both men fought hard
and in a vicious manner until the call OF
time
Third round-Both men were full OF
fight when this round commenced, and
some telling blows were struck. Lannon
was knocked down in this round, but was
up quickly and at his work again IKE
Gladiator.
Fourth round-This was the fercest and
most exciting round of the fight and the
one which settled the battle. Launon
directed all his blows for Godfrey's
stomach, while the colored man played for
Lannon's head entirely.
He kept iabbing him straight in the face
with his left and swinging his right back
of Lannon's ear until he had him so groggy
that he could hardly stand on his feet.
Lannon swung a vicious right but fell
short. and before Lannon could recover
Godfrey landed q right-hauded upper-cut
which sent Lannon staggering across the
stage, and another one straight from the
shoulder with the left knocked him down
and almost out.
He got up just in time to prevent being
counted out. Godfrey followed up his ad-
vantage and sent the blowsin like hot shot.
Lannon fought back to the best OF his
ability, but was growing weaker every sec
ond from the punishment he was receiving.
When time was called both men kept
right on fighting, and both delivered foul
blows. The seconds of both men sprang
into the ring yelling "toul,n but by that
time Al Smith, the referee, had grabbed
Godfrey and dragged him away from Ian
non. The entire crowd shouted "foul," J"
and the widest kind Of excitement pre-
vailed.
The referee ordered the men to go on
fighting, and at the call of time for the
fifth round Godfrey responded and the
referee walked over to Lannon's corner
amid most exciting state of confusion and
ordered him to get up and fight and when
he refused to do so, Mr.. Smith awarded the
victory TO Godfrey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
SENATOR BARBOUR,S FUNERAL.
For The First Time. a Prelate Of the
Catholic Church Conducts Funeral Ser
vices In the senate Chamber.

For The First Time, a Prelate Of the
Catholic Church Conducts Funeral Ser
vices in the senate Chamber.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 16.--
To-day for the second time within
less than six months the United States
Senate was called upon 20 mourn the
loss OF one Of its members and 10 pay
last tribute of respect 10 the memory Of
t1e late senator John ). Barbour, Of
Virginia.
The remains in a black cloth casket
were brought 20 the capitol at IL a. m,
and were deposited in the Senate cham
berwere capitol police stood guard over
'nem. The chamber was arranged for
l1e ceremonies in the usual manner.
The chair occupied last Friday by the
dead senator was draped In black. The
chaplain opening prayer had only one
direct al.uSion 20 the occasion, render
ng Of thanks for the true and faithful
a.e spored so long.
Immediately after the journal OF Fri
gay ast vas read. Mr. kenna rose and
formally announced, in the absence, on
l.coln, of sickness, OF Senator Daniel
G Virginia, the death OF Gen. Barbour.
ne proceeded with a personal sketch OF
'le dead, the story OF his sudden TAX
as on and warm words of eulOgy for
.-e man and his character. Mr.. Kenna
0.'sd with the usual resolutions OF re-
ssect when a committee of nine Sena-
"N mad been named 90 accompany the
remains TO Virginia. Recess was had at
Ei0 p. M.
There were on the Clerks desk when
-e senate rec0uvened two gilt can
-l.s0r 10 each OF which three lighted
s--ues and between them stood a cru
AUX ABOUT 10 inches high. Although
~ lead Senator was not a protesting
.Aoer OF any church denomination his
u mad been Catholic aud the re-
,.elS ceremonies were 90 be conducted
zoe request Of family, by Bishop
-'-e, rector of the Catholic univers-
IniS was the first occasion in the
,,-o'I OF the oldest officer OF the Sen
IN ell perhaps Ia fact when Catholic
-,.-.ed In such manner in the Senate.
az I-'o' thr members Of the House
'e,e0 The chamber followed by the
,.ene Court Judges and members Of
1ao.aet, Mr.. Harrison being out OF
a.,s. 4nen came the members Of the
,,1 senator's family and near friends
~, las' the coffin, preceded by the
s-yels OF the committee Of the two
w.. wearing white Scarfs. These
vi.,. followed by acolytes robed in
r,s..,a ana bearing lighted candles, who
M s'-ea aoout a dozen priests wearing
'-CCerdo,al yeStmentS. who ranged
TIs' T1I's'Ves around the coffin.
o. ~ tne fumes from the censor rose
Cr,-I ar, Father Gillespie, of the
s,,s.-l an OF St. AlOysiuS, read the pray
va. 1le dead. Then Bishop Keane,
ho- 'ne purple robes Of his Office,
is.i,-...' - stand at the foot of the coffin to
,s,". ,s'ss the funeral sermon. During his
ti ~ ~. s1e Bishop said; "When about
l.s,' 80 - ago Senator Barbour, shortly
.,.s . .le death OF his 5aintly and be-
wife, gave him toE,pdsrs,snd tba.
es D., would be felldw-CathOlics' he
essbiossoPl had reioicf ID that the lus-
ss - sne SenatorHeivie virtues re-
va ~ as State likewise TO be-
49,. .y TIE 81 eh ofall ages. y
''ess sluded n the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17

CRcAGo, May 16-The delegates elected
to the Illinois State convention of the
Peoples party have been instructed to
urge that the State shall secure possession
OF the coal mines, than the interest on pub
lie mines 20 into the State treasury and in
order that all citizens have access it is nee
essary 70 provide sufficient room for all
children OF school age; free text books,
proper clothing for children unprOvideduf for
and a warm meal each day without eXpSSs Sc
10 the children; and further TO demand the
enactment and enforcement Of adequate
laws preventing the employment of chill
dren under 10 years Ofage in works, shops,
mines and factories
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Squire PhiIlIps' Court.

Joseph Hart, young man who has
been out OF jail but short time, got $50
from Miss Mary Martin, young lady
whom he has only known since last
Friday under promise Of marrying her.
Last night the couple were brought
down to Justice Phillips, and both were
anxious to have the ceremony perform
ed. The Justice, however, would not
permit the ceremony, but sent Hart 10
Jail for one year under the not OF good
fo mo not
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
THE FLOOD sUBsIDING.
Kansas CIty's Suburbs Once More Com
ing Out Dry, -. .s.


ing Out Dry. a--a-s...-
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 16.-Kansas
City's much moistened suburbs are be-
ing slowly relieved of their burden OF
waters. The Ksw is falling at a rate of
TWO feet day, while the Missouri is
slowly going into its channel. The
panic in Argentine and Armourdale is
subsiding, and the people who moved
out Of their houses are returning as fast
as the water subsidies. Marion, across
the river, is still submerged to depth
of three or four feet, and it will be some
days before the flood subsidies.
In Armourdale all the big packing
houses resumed work this morning, the
waters having withdrawn from their
neighborhood. The railroads are rap
idly resuming their traffic. The
melter at Argentine is again in full
blast and all the other manufacturing
establishments which suspended opera
tions have also resumed. The Missouri
at 10 registered stage of an even %
feet and the flood may now be said to be
at an end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Belmont Court Proceedings.
,-;ai y,ksorn,n fOths Rsoiste-.

ST. CLAIRsvuLE, o., May 16.-The case
of Mary +. McCann against Thomas Cul-
len for money lost by her son in gaming in
rooms over Cullen's saloon in Bellaire, was
concluded to-day, the jury returning a YER
dict for the plaintiff for five hundred dol
lars. Robert. Barker entered a Splea OF
guilty TO the charge OF an assault with in
tent to commit rape, and was sentenced to
the penitentiary for ten years. William
Mcknight and Joe Taylor, of Martins
Ferry, indicted for stealing from the
yvpsies, plead guilty and were fined twenty
dollars each. Andy Taylor, for receiving
stolen property, plead guilty and was fined
ten dollars. Robert Walton, indicted for
the same offense was tried and acquitted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News OF the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.

News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.
The Bennett passed up with a tow OF
empties.
John Nelson Is now watchman on the
keystone State.
The Jim Wood repaired broken cyl
inder at Gallipolis.
The Grand Republic has Govern
ment license allowing her TO carry 5000
people a I one time.
The father OF Captain w. 5. McGln-
ness said to have been the first man
who foated coal from here TO New Or
leans.
The John F. Walton is coming mp the
Mississippi with broken shaft. The
accident happened at Baton Rouge last
week.
Capt. Chas. Muhlman former we'll
known steam boatman, accompanied By
his sister, sailed for Europe on Thurs
day last. Capt. Muhlman built the
Andes and commanded her at the time
she was In the Wheeling and Cincinnati
trade.
The Congo came up Friday night at
o'clock, struck the sunken barge OF the
Sam Brown. The suAken barge lies
straight up and down the river and di-
rectly in the channel. The Congo
struck the stern OF the barge and pro-
ceeded q considerable distance into II
before her headway could be stopped.
The barge was pretty badly shaken up
but the Congo sustained no damage.
There was no light on the barge at the
time,
A great deal OF work was done at the
wreck at Whites ripple yesterday. The
Pacific, the Cruiser and the Joe Gould
went from here and assisted the boats
there. Late In the afternoon the Pacific
brought here barge that was taken
out OF the trap opposite the Government
light. The Cruiser also brought up a
barge. Both Of them were badly dam
aged. The channel at the wreck has
been widened and II is not now so diff
cult to pass, although the boats double
triu IL vet .-Piusbtrg Post
The marks al midnight showed I3
feet inches Of water In the channel
and rising.
BRowxsvILIE, Pa. May l6. River 1
feet inches and rising; clear
MoRGAxTowx, W. Va, May 1911
River . feet and stsdonsry; ffar e
warm.
sesen-tenths; weather, clear
You can lsy The fouDds fo|
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
KEWSLETS
Interesting Pieces of Telegraphic News in
small Space.

A special from Mattoon, H., SAYS that s.
T. Busy, Democratic member Of Congress
from the Fifteenth Illinois district, has
written stating he will decline another
nomination TO that position.
The body of woman was found yester-
day in the Hudson river at Riverdale 1t
was identified as the body Of Mrs. Rosa
mond Peckinpaush, wife Of DR.. Peckin-
paugh, of Mount Vernon, Ind, who disap-
peared month ago, as it answers the de-
scription of the missing woman. There
were $50 in bills in her pockets. DR. Peck
inpaugh was notified.
Capt. P. w. Egan, who went to Chicago
from Cleveland To manage the vessel own
ers shipping Office in opposition to the sea-
mems uhion, has mysteriously disappeared.
Egan was not drinking man. He usual
" carried considerable sum of money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Ther stoppea the Weddlng.

CINCINNATI, O., May ga mob Of fully
- women caused Intense excitement in the
streets of Covington, KY, this morning,
which was intensified when the object 0e-
came known. The purpose of the women
was to prevent a wedding They sue
ceeded. The objection TO the marriage lay
in the fact that the woman had buried her
husband only two weeks ago. The demon
stration by the indignant neighbors was so
full of determination that the bridegroom
hastily fed by the back way aud the widow
herself left the house to prevent further
trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17

NEW York, May 16.-After session
lasting three hours today the Richmond
Terminal Reorganization COMMITTEES for
mslly announced that the plan proposed ~
them was a failure. and they declared u
Imperative. One Of the COMMITTEES said, In
speaking Of the action: "The attempt has
resulted In q complete failure, and no mc1i-
fications or alterations can be looked Tor
II any further attempt Is made 70 reorgan.
nize II must be on entirely new iinet aud
with a new committee. The present. com
nittee will remain in existence, In order 20
take care OF the securities deposited under
the plan.p
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
A Hung Jury Strong Gas Well
,nsei0I TIslsOray,l tO The RsOisfsr.

oVeCtUt 7 Lt9sgTII0E 70 VI1o IF9NV90VF'
PARKERsBUR7 w. VA, May 16.-The
trial in the damage case against the Ohio
River railroad in which the railroad was
sued for the killing of the two Mays child
ren in Mason county. ended Saturday in a
hung jury. This was the third trial OF this
case. In the first there was hung jury,
in the second the court set the verdict
aside and in the third there was also a
hung jury.
The w. V. Vernon oil5well, short dis
tance east Of Newark, last Saturday, at the
depth of $40 feet, struck such a powerful
vein of gas that the owners were compelled
to shut down work. The gas vein is so
strong that the natural gas company which
has the privilege of laying its pipes into
this city believe that they have field with
q production strong enough without going
to Doddridge county
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
To Prosecute sunday Papers.

PrrrsBURG. PA, May 16.-InformatiOns
were made to-day against the proprietOrs
Of the Dispatch, Leader and Press by Robert
Mcclure, agent or the Law aud Order. So
ciety for pursuing worldly employment on
SUNDAY. The defendants will give bail for
Court For several months past the Law
and Order Society has been arreSting news
dealers, neWsOOvs aud carriers for selling
papers on Sunday and the war which has
been quite unpopular has now been trans
ferred 20 the proprietOrs. The informa-
ions are made under the blue laws OF 1874.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Failed for 100000.

CHICAGO. May l6.--Dennis Leahy & Co,
wholesale dealers in wOolen clothes, have
failed with liabilities estimated at $1,000
and assets nOminallv the same. Attach
ment proceedings by Victor x Achelis and
x Co, of New Y 0rk. for SIS, 900
each were followed by entry Of Judgment
in favor of James Leahy for $4,000 upon
which the sheriff has taken possession.
The stock is worth S50,O Other assets
are book accounts and bills receivable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
A Mexican Chinese Came in.

SAN ANTNNio, TEX, May 16-FOon
Chuck, a Chinaman but naturalized citi-
zen Of Mexico. has been arrested here He
entered the United States in violation Of
the exclusion act. Chuck is known through
out northern Mexico, and is worth SlOO,C6O.
He is a contractor and owns an extensive
ranch in Mexico The Mexican govern
ment has ben appealed to by the consul
here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Newspaper Company Chartered.
4NuW WNpHNVI NV"I I""J
nerinl TIelsaraln 10 he RsClster.

1UFfIIL ItItVTUTt 70 lItt Ittl0"ItIs
CHARLESTON, w. VA, May 16.-The Her
aid Company was chartered to-day for the
purpose of conducting general printing
and publishing business. The principal
Office will be at Huntington. The capital
stock is two thousand dollars, with priv
privilege to increase to five thousand, The
incorporators are J. f. Ellis, +. NJ. Camp
bell. A. j. Beardsly, w. b. Tomlinson and
l.. =. Creek baum, all Of Huntington, w.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Drnamite in Nebraska.

STEELE CRY, NEB., May ga dyna.
mite bomb was exploded under the resi-
dence of J. B. Johnson Saturday night.
The building and contents were partly de-
stroyed. The only member of the family
injured was ten year old girl. The bomb
exploded near her bed, and she isnow deaf.
Until recently the house was occupied by
a notorious family. and it is believed that
the person responsible for the explosion
was unaware that the disreputable people
had moved out, and intended merely to
freighten them into leaving.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
DATE CHANGED.
The A. D. H. Street Parade VIII Take
Place on June 18Th.


The committee OF the Local Division
OF the Ancient Order OF Hibernians
having in charge the arrangements Tor
the coming State Contention, held q
meeting yesterday. Favorable replies
were received from number OF .cities
throughout the State in regard to the
invitation to participate in the street
parade, and the committee is much
pleased with the prospects. The HI
bernians OF Pittsbnrg and SteubenviIle
were also invited to take part.
The convention will be in session two
days, June 10th and 1lth, and as the
business will probably occupy the at
tention Of the delegates during the en-
tire time, II was decided to postpone
the street parade until Monday, June
18th. 1t will. be followed by an outing
at Wheeling Park.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
End Of the Convention.
Tsleoram 10 ths ReoiIter.

Special Tslt0rGDl 70 ths Reotster.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, May 16.-The Y.
NJ. C.. A. convention adjourned last night
after a very profitable meeting. Resolu-
tions were adopted declaring it the sense
OF the convention that the Worlds Fair
should be closed on Sunday and that no
alcoholic liquors should be sold on the
grounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Storm at Hunting gton.

Special TsleQrdn1 10 me Rf0tstsr
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, May l6.-The
heavy wind yesterday afternoon blew down
two new buildings in Central City. One
was the large three-story medicine fac
tory Of d. w. Custer, and the other two
story frame building being built for sa-
loon. The medicine factory was almost
ready for occupancy, and the loss IS heavy.
Several thousand dollars worth OF damage
YVES done hereabout. In the country the
storm was severe
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
A Pension for Mrs. Davis.

New ORLEANs, La, May l6.-General j.
B. Gordon, president of the United Con-
federate Veterans, has appointed commit
tee Of nineteen, one from each Of the South
orn States, TO present memorial and petit
ton before the legislature Of each Of those
States asking them to vote life pension
70 the widow of Jefferson Davis. Joseph
W. Mercer, Of Kansas City, is the Missouri
representative.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
sad Death at Martinsburg.
- ,y,.t,,..,,,, ~, "a. pso;s,sr

MARTINsBURG, w. VA, May 16.-Mr.
John Lee Fout, aged about thirty years and
nephew Of ex-senator j. Howard Gettyner,
died at the home of his uncle on Burke
street, afte linger NJ illness, Of con-
sumption. This is a particularly sad death,
as he leaves three sisters to mourn his
loss and who but two months ago followed
to the grave the remains of their mother.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
wr.o. ON the Coast of pembroks.

LONDON. May lC.-The British bark
Earle Of Aberdeen. Captain Patrick, from
Barry dock for Monteyideo. ran on the
coast OF the county OF Pembroke. heavy
sea was running. II Is supposed that I6
Of the crew were drowned by the capsfzinR
OF their boat after they had got away
from the wreck Thirteen have landed at
Milford Haven.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
E,ra in Brooklvn.

New YoRK, May 16.-Early this morn
inc in Warner institute four story brick
building on Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn. de-
stroved the structure, causing loss OF
100000. A dance had been in progress
through the night, and pia boy in the
bowling alley is missing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17

Is true of old coats. and mouths. when
the foruer shows the drst detect take =
s.stitch. y and always keep the mouth RIGHT
bv using SOZODONT. It cosra less for a
new coat than set Of teeth. Else teeth
are uot as pleasant Is natural \
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Ohio Insurance Receipts.
s,,seiaE TslsorayH 10 the Register.

CoIUMBus, O.. May 16.-State Insurance
Commissioner Kinder to-day turned into
the State treasury $3l,37g44, the receipts
or his Office.
NJ. c. Lilly & Co., this city, were to-day
awarded the contract for furnishing to the
State militia II, 900 uniforms at 80. - each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Minnie HAD 10 Chance.

COLUMBUS, o., May le.-MInncspolis
had 40 chance TO win to-day. Up 70 tDe
eighth inning but one hit was made on
Clausen. when he eased up Score
Columbus o20f o.
Minneapolis ......y0 o o o 0 - y
Hits, u and o; errors, and 9; pitchers.
Clauscn and Corbett
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Champ Gets Five Years.

Special Tste0rdm 20 The Register
CLARKsBURG, w VA, May To- The
Court to-day sentenced Champ to five years
in the penitenuary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17
Dan Has 4 Tame yYorm.

JoLIET, Ills, May 16.-The reports in
Chicago that Daniel Coughlin is critically
i'll are stated by the prison officials 70 be
untrue. They state that he is troubled
with tape worm, and the doctor is treat
Ing him for its removal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-17

chamber, the remains were removed to
the late residence Of the deceased and
then on motion Of Senator Henderson
the Senate adjourned.