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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
49, Mil. Declines a Chalrmanship.

e,,ei1I TelsgrG1lto % tas hegi1EsT'
W,surxGroS, D. c., January 2O-The
,,,,,,,Dcer,ert made tonight that Mr.
SIIIS SS declined the craftsmanship of the
5l,1Is IIo,,ss Committee on Interstate and For
go a.. Commerce caused something of stir
yrbors Tt5n has an along been a belief, however,
tbst he would finally take this course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
The United states Court.
Sp1ciol 7tllordm 70 me- ReoiIt1y

PLRKERsBuRG, w. VA, January 30
Deputy Marshal Stalnakcr arrived to-day
with John and Andy Butler, Lew Clayton
and Bob DOddrim OF Webster county
They will all be tried during the present
term Of the United States Court for infrac-
tions OF tho Internal Revenue laws.
George w. Shepherd Of Wetzel county
was found guilty in the Federal Court to-
day Of defrauding pensioners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
The Pnne Not Sick

ROME, January 20.-The report that the
Pope was suffering from an attack OF In
fiuenza is pronounced to-day at the Vatican
10 be unfounded. The officials at the Vati-
can say that instead Of being i'll His Holi-
ness is enjoying good health and that be To-
day received the daily reports made By
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
Mr.. BLAINE
Has Recovered and Is Ready for Smother
Square Meal

WASHINGTON, D. C., January 90
Secretary Blaine was sufficiently recov-
ered tbis morning from his slight at
tax of illness in the cabinet meeting
yesterday 20 do considerable work on
Stote Department matters aud receive
zeal callers among whom were Vice
President Morton and Secretary EiKinS.
One Of the officers of the Department
ssi5 that the Secretary "waS as chip
,s,.' ,e- as n lark" and that the fine weather
bos aided him wonderfully in his re-
cOvery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
wnnnded I'm the Arm.

PARIS, January 20.-The duel be-
tween NJ. Delpri, Republican member,
and M. CASTELAR,, Boulangist, the out
come of yesterdays row in the Chamber
OF Deputies, came off this morning.
The result was that NJ. Delpri was
wounded in the arm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
Refused q License.
,..iaI r.lsnr.,n 70 !hs Rsq.stsr.

Special Ttls0rsaa 10 tas RsGlstsT-
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 20.-The
Auditor of State, Hon. p. F. Duffy, to-day
refused 70 grant license to the Lumber
mans Fire Insurance Company, Of Berke-
ley Springs. The company has only q, 600
gross assets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
Want. It Closed on sunday.
sp.efal z.l,aram % q. Reag...

Columns, o., January 20.-Represonta-
tive Kerr, OF Carroll. has prepared a resolu-
ton which he vii shortly Introduce urging
the Worlds Fair Commission 10 close tho
Exhibition on Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
Popular Elections for Senators.
,....s,l ,-.Is,-a,,, m fb1 Rs,yfstsr

COLUMBUS, O., January s0.-A resolution
was introduced in the House this afternoon
urging Ohio Congressman 20 vote for bill
pending in Congress, providing for the
election OF United States Senators by the
people. Paxton, OF Clermont, is the au-
rhNss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
No Indletmsnts Fousd.

COLUMBUS, o., January 20.-The grand
Jury made It's report at ( p. m. today, but
no indictments are returned In the alleged
bribery cases ia the Senatorial contest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21

Sudden Changes OF weather Gauss ] Iasesi
n,...... Their. . no nors snsesusi renedy fos
courh., Colds. etc, than BH"ss' ss0s.-iA-
-.ce.,. sod ealy b boza. Priss . ca
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
HILL AND BLAINE

Are the Choices OF Democrats and Repub-
licans Respectively for President Among
Ohio Legislators.
Spscia! Telegram 10 tie Register
COLUMEUs, o., January Gothic men,
bers of the House and Senate who were in
their seats to- day were polled as to their
Presidential preferences.
Andmber declined to commit thefnselves,
but twO-thirds of all the members on the
Republican side were for Blaine, and two
thirds of the Democrats favored Hill.
Only six Republicans were outspoSen
for Harrison and only four Democrats
were outspoken and uncompromising
Cleveland men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-21
NOTES OF THE RrvEE.

New. Of the Boats and Bostmsn Along
the Ohio.
BeowysvLLE, PA, Jsnuery %
piysr feet 8 inches and stationErys
M Ioeaa ayrowS, W. VA, January 2J.--
pi1e, ? feet inches and fallingi clear,
cold. oo pfv.r
foot 2-IO. fair, cold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

and regard, because of his connection with
those near and dear to him, who had been
in his charge. The question is often ask
ed, "Who can fill DIR. Diapers place?'
Much sympathy is expressed for his wife,
and for his sister, Mrs. O. w. Phelps, who
until lately was resident of this place.
While living here Mrs. Phelps buried her
father and mother, and the death of her
brother between whom and herself there
was the closest sympathy, must fall with
the force of a crushing blow
Early in April the town of Walpole vote
again on the question of erecting a $4,000
school building in North Walpole, and as
the meeting is called in that village, there
is little question but the new building will
be assured. The North Walpole district
now have only one building of two rooms
and are hiring two inconvenient rooms out
side. They have nearly 300 scholars and
are increasing in members rapidly. The
discussion of this question brings out the
fact that Is or 20 years ago there were only
about 20 families in all in North Walpole,
while today there are 277 families in the
village connected with the Catholic church
alone, while there is a large sprinkling of
the Protestant faith. 1t makes IA healthy
growing suburb of Bellows Falls. The
district ought to get their new school build
ing and they undoubtedly will. Under the
school laws of New Hampshire the town
will have to pay two-thirds of the cost,
while the district will pay the other third,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
WESTMINSTER.

Sugar makers don't spend much time
reckoning up returns as yet.
Henry Haskell of Hartford, Conn, has
hired one-half of Ivan Fairs house on
School street. and will soon move his fam
lily here. He is to work for Charles Arm
old.
Judge Stoddard's grandsons from Brat
tleboro are visiting him this week.
The real estate of the late Fannie c.
Richardson is to be sold by auction April
). 1t consists Of II acres of meadow land,
40 acres of pasture, with apple and sugar
orchard. etc.
Our post-oflice is soon to be money or
der office.
Eugene Bidwel is recovering from a
light run of scarlet fever.
Two empty houses are on our streets
waiting for purchasers. Both are pleas
antly located.
We have had two light snow falls during
the week, which has kept the dust laid,
and fair wheeling all the while
Scene from life: An industrious farmer
and his wife who own and live on their
farm at the south part of the town, took
part in domestic farce recently, she be-
lllG tllt SliltN. III tOlllSt VI llt pay NllC
usually dutifu and submissive husband S
ire rose and he choked her until the blood
settled,so the story goes. \ neighbor, act
ing the part of good Samaritan, has given
her home for the present. Moral: Hus-
bands should leave for more congenial
cline before resorting to brute force.
Frank Leeman has hired tenement of
b. f. Atcherson, not p. f. Atcherson,
which will make a shift of tenants. as it is
now occupied by Fred Bingham's family.
The corn canning enterprise Is progress
ing favorably. The Baxter Brothers agent,
A. NJ. FOgg, is now here making the nee
essary arrangements. We hear. by way of
a prominent Maine man, that they are a
wealthy firm and honorable in their deal
ings. \ stock company has been formed
for the purpose of buying the land and
giving them the use of it free as long as
they may conduct the proposed business
upon it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
STATIONS RIVER.

Last Saturday George Carey sold five
horses and twelve cows and bought out the
blacksmith's tools and business of Messrs.
Clough Il Davis. On April LIST Will Carey
will occupy the shop vacated by Clough &
Davis.
Mr.. Harris of Athens, owing to impaired
health, leaves his farm and returns to
Saxtons River, He rents the Homer
Norcross place.
For several days Mr.. Milton Wiley has
been confined to the house. He is quite
i'll with pneumonia.
According to report Mr.. and Mrs. |. Il.
Bancroft of Buffalo, y. V, intend to re-
turn TO their summer home in April.
Miss Eloise Tower will 90 to Sunder-
land, Mass, this week to resume her work
as teacher for another year.
Vacation at Amherst and Brown allow
our college boys the pleasure of few days
at home. Messrs Pettingill Barry and
RouX always find hearty welcome home.
Miss Mary E. Chaplin of Wellesley
college passes her vacation with her rel
atives at Medford, Mass.
DR.. Williams, principal of Vermont
academy, is suffering with erysipelas in his
face. The doctor calls him a sick man.
Annual school meeting March 2G, at
1870.
Owing to the death of her husband,
Mrs. Hugh Christy offers on April 9th, at
auction, her farm, cows, horses, farming
tools, carriages, hay and grain, etc This
will be rare opportunity to purchase an
excellent farm and fine cows and horses.
This farm is pleasantly located some four
miles north of SaNtOnS River ON the Chester
road, and about one and one-half miles
from Rockingham town,
Mrs. Lasalle and both her daughters are
down with the grip. The case of Mrs.
Lasalle seems very critical.
Mrs John Farnsworth is reported as
better this, Thursday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
Academy Notes.

Vermont academy has raised 5000 for
the support Of her base ball team this
season. The boys are now in training
and the makeup of the nine will be arranged
soon. The boys hold their indoor athletic
meet Saturday evening, March 26. The
contest is to be by classes, and the class
winning the greatest number of points will
secure a beautiful banner. The contests
consists of running, jumping, kicking and
shooting, and beside these events there
will be exhibition drills on the horizontal
and parallel bars and with the dumb-bells
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Joel Redfeld, who has been very i'll with
pneumonia, is improving.
5. NJ. Dimond, who has been spending
a few days with friends here, returned to
New Hampshire this week
Miss Belle Dimond of Somerville, Mass,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. j. Weaver.
Chas. White and Norman Blodgett ex-
pect to start for Kansas this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
"Strange, but True,
truth always strange" Nevertheless it is true that
selling all kinds of
Boston and WOOnS0Cket
Rubber Footwear Cheaper
Than we have ever KNOW
Of their being Sold
Anywhere else in New England

And the strange part of it that the goods all fresh
whereas it the usual custom when prices cut to sell in
riOr article Prices same before quOed-Or spot cash.
1t is not all surprising that should be Sceptica what
advertised because deception often praCced but this
truly that during the that
these columns have Intentionally deceived the people,
You always be finding stock just
tSe just advertised For ladies' gentlemen bays
chden fine and medium priced boots and shoes you will always
find us at the front.
Our facilities for making all kinds of boots and special
measure the best We make extra
guarantee fit No need tting outside
BrattebOrO to have their taken.
pairing at reasonable prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
RncLIen,n Arnicn anIre.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers salt rheum, fever sores letter chap
ped hands, chilhlains corns and all skin eruptiOni
and positively cures piles or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Fer sale by
f. II. Holden & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

of Hoods Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier entities
it to your confidence. No other preparation has
such a record Of cures of Scrofua Salt Rheum
Blood Poisoning, or other blood diseases To try
il is TO know its merit. Be sure TO get Hood :,
SarsapaTla
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

This certifies that have used DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup and found it to be what il is represented
can safely say it has helped my cough (which !
might say was chronicl and cheerfully recon-
mend it to all those at1lcted.-H. W. Donnelly,
Ga East l3lst street New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

Their gentle action and good effect on the sys-
TEN really make them perfect little pill They
please those who use them. Carriers Little Liver
Pills may well he termed perfection"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
WANTED.

n CAtABi4E young man in general a store
"A ana ON delivery team References and az
Northheld Mass - Ni'r''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
NOTICE.

HE Windham County Agricultural Society
a VIII mold its annual meeting at the Windham
county House, Newfane, on April list lSG2 81
1880 A NJ Per order manager. -
Newfane, Vt, March "a 1889 13Y lay
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
Wanted.

A BRIGHT, INTELLIGENT YOUNG MAN 10 10
"A, 2Oyears old to learn butter making STEADY
e"iPoyi leh' ana good pay 70 the right person
Walpole N, II. isN% 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

lot what we say, but what the
people say is what sells DA\NS
SARSAPARILLA. BE sure il is
made in Belfast. Maine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
THAT SUPREME COURT LEAK.

Trouble Ahead for the Man who An
nounced the Boyd-Thayer Decision.
WAsHINGToS, Jan Awhile no official
information can be secured in regard To the
report that the United States supreme
court had by a vote Of SIX 30 three decided
the contest between Boyd and 1hRyer for
the governorship Of Nebraska in favor OF
the former, it can be positively stated that
the court viii render such a decision 1t
can also be stated in consequence that
there is serious ssouble ahead for the per-
son or persons who gave out the informa-
tion before the decision WAS formally rem
dered by the court Chief Justice Fuller
has instituted an investigation with a view
TO ferreting out the guilty parties The
opinion of the court in the case was
reached last week at which the question
involed was discussed at length and a vote
taken.
1t is learned on trustworthy authority
that the notes of the opinion, which We're
dictated by the chief justice to a steuog-
rapher, have not yet been transcribed
Each private secretary to the associate jus
tice, as well as a page and messenger, are
usually the only persons having access to
the private sessions of the court, and the
scope Of the investigation viii extend to
them Since the premature announcement
and publication OF the decision reached By
the court, the chief justice has been in any
thing but a pleasant frame Of mind, and
intends to make the culprit suffer for his
misdemeanor 1t is said that since the an
ticipation Of the courts decision the chief
justice has dismissed from his mind his in
tention TO go to Berlin, where his daughter
has been lying quite ill.,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04

VALPARAISO, Jan Alt appears that at a
meeting of President Months old cabinet,
called to discuss President Harrison's mes
sage, Minister Malta was authorized to re-
ply to il. He wrote out the document
which was cabled to Chilis ministers in
Europe and America as the provisional gov
ernments reply to the United States with
out ever having submitted IL to President
Montt or the other members Of the cabinet
In spite Of this omission Minister Malta.
In sending message to Minister Egan on
the same subject, stated that the document
was the official utterance Of the Chilian gov
Eminent
When the truth was known it was then
too late for President MOntt or the other
members Of the cabinet to disavow respon-
dbiiity for the curt tone Of the reply and at
the same time avoid giving offense Just then.
10 the radical party.
Now, however, the radical party, as we'll
as the Leading members Of congress, are
fully inclined 10 disavow and condemn the
retired minister's words The present min
lstry is preparing another document as a
substitute for Senior Matta's undiplomatic
letter.
II Is stated here that the German emperor
viii be proposed as an arbitrator in the Bal
timore case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
EX-SENATOR oUsHEE SHOT.


Tho Maine Politician Said to Have Been
Caught in the Wrong House.
RocKLAND, Ne, Jan "A sensational
shooting affray occurred here Thursday
night, but the fact of which has only Just
leaked out. Ex-senator stephen j. Gushee,
politician widely known in the state, was
the victim, while the shot was fired with
murderous intent by young man named
Weed. Gushee is badly wounded and may
die and Weed is held to await the results Of
his injuries There is a scandal connected
with the affair, If young Weeds explanation
of the shooting can be believed He says
he started on a hunting expedition on
Thursday, when he announced that he
would be gone several days. On that night,
however, a severe storm arose and Weed.
who had left his young wife alone at home,
decided 10 return at once 80 as 10 assure her
Of his safety He reached his home about
midnight, entered the house and went TO
his room. He was stunned to iind therein a
man, nearly nude.
The interloper, whom be saw the wronged
husband, made dash for the window, and
Weed says he then raised his gun and i'm
pulsiyely fired at the retreating figure. BY
the fash OF the gun be recognized the man
as ex-senator Gushee. Gushee was badly
wounded but nevertheless succeeded ii
reaching his own home. The aiIair has cre.
ated great sensation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
SPEAKER CRISP STILL ILL.



WASHINGTON, Jan. Although Speaker
Crisp's condition shows a decided tendency
10 steadily improve, il Is doubtful whether
he will be in the house on Tuesday when
congress reassembles. There seems to b.
some doubt whether bills can be introduced
on that day, not because of tho absence OF
the speakeF sor his place viii be filed by q
speaker pro tem., but Ia the absence of any
rules. Tho formation Of the latter has been
terioualy interferod with by tho illness Of
The speaker
Representative Springer said that he did
not believe thai bills could be introduced
unlees ruls defining tho dutiee had been
adopted Il rs understood that this diff
calty will be overcome by the adoption Of
the rules Of the Fiftieth congress, these rules
TO remain in force until the new code has
ueen framed
The senate committee on elections win
take mp the Idaho senatorial contest either
on Jan OF II. Senator Dubois was elected
rs n third senator from Idaho 70 succeed
Judge Mcconnell, and Mr. Clagett claims
that the election was Illegal He has pre-
pared a brief setting forth his statement Of
the case, and Senator Dubois has also pre-
pared pamphlet ia which his side Of the
controversy Is elaboRtely argued
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04

CHICAGO, Jan. A feeling Of decided
decided hostility to President Gompers, Of
the American Federation Of Labor, Showed
itself at the meeting Of the Chicago trade
and labor assembly. Delegate John C.
Harding, who has just returned from the
Birmingham convention, made a report at
tacking Mr.. Gompers and a resolution was
passed by the assembly to the effect that no
president should be permitted to serve
more than two years in succession A
resolution asking Mr., Goinpers 10 resign
failed TO pass
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
He wants cleveland Nominatod

BosToN, Jan. 4-Hon Moorfield Storey
presided at the meeting Of the Massaehu-
setts Reform club, at which the new poiit-
ical party was discussed James Means said
the time was ripe for the new party because
every man who believed in honest money,
a low tariff and the abolition Of the spoils
system was without party. He declared
for the nomination OF Cleveland in 1902
saying that Clevelandism and Democracy
are two distinct things, and the new party
wanted no Democracy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04

FouR euRNEp Do pEATH.
tx Others Fatally Injured In a Sanford

Six Others Fatally Injured In Sanford
Cali Fire.
SAN Francesca, Jan. 4.-Elmer S. Hof-
ford, Of Chester, N. H.; T. r. Tucker, of
Sacramento, and e. w. Foster, Of Sanford,
We're burned to death in their boarding
house at Sanford T. Q. Hammond, a
printer, was fatally hurt by jumping from
the second story window and died Six
others, whose names are unknown, were
fatally burned,
The fire was started by the explosion Of a
coal oil stove in the boarding house. The
Methodist church and several adjoining
dwellings were also destroyed,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
CABLE BREvlTlES.

The Paris Official Gazette publishes a de-
cree to the effect that the port Of Boulogne
is open 70 the admission Of American salt
pork.
Albert Bachert, chairman Of the White
chapel murder vigilance committee, has re-
ceived a letter signed "Jack the Ripper
stating that the writer intends TO begin
operations again shortly.
Advices from Tangier, Morocco, say that
the tribes in revolt viii meet at Gharvia to
decide whether or not to attack the pasha's
property near Tangier and to sack the place.
Baron Mile Lewia Victor De Laveleye, a
well known Belgian writer on political
economy, is dead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Later information Is TO
the effect that fifteen Of the crew Of the
Childwell were drowned ia the collision
with the Noordland The survivors who
were rescued by the British steamer Ips-
wick, Of the Great Eastern line, claim that
the Noordland, after crushing the bark,
made no effort 20 help the crew, but hur-
ried away from the spot, as If afraid Of sink
ing, leaving the crew OF the wrecked vessel
to save themselves.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04

WAsHNGroN Jan A-secIQa,ry Foster,
speaking about the Ohio speAlygship caucus
nomination aud the senatorial contest in
that state, says; ~ look upon the outcome
OF the caucus upon the speakership fight in
the nomination Of Laylin as practically dis
posing of the senatorial question. Mr.
Sherman win be the nominee OF his party
and win De returned 70 the eersste, as have
all along believed he would, and ought to be-
Had the Foraker men secured the control Of
the house organization they might, by
promises OF patronage and committeeship
have been able 70 influence some weak
lmeed men, but they cannot do it now
The struggle has, however, practically
endedn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-01-04
THE cENTRAL's BLOCK SIGNALS.
President Depew Says the Rond win BE
Partly Eqnipnch.

President Depew Says the Rond win BE
Partly Equipped.
Pou0HKEEPsIE, n Y, Jan 4.-Chauncey
NJ Depew, president Of the New York Gem
tral railroad, has written a letterto the rail-
road commissioners in response TO their in
quiry as to what steps if any have been
taken by the Central 20 provide an effective
and safe system of block signals, ia which
he says that as early as September the COM
pany decided 10 put IN the Sykes system be-
tween Spuyten Duyvil and Nonkers. just
before the accident it was determined TO ez-
tend the system TO Poughkeepsie The COM
pany, Mr.. Depew adds, are taking bids for
equipping the road from Poughkeepsie to
Albany with the sykes system cir Depew
concludes his letter by saying that he had
framed his letter for the commissioners be-
fore hereceived their letter Of inquiry.