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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
FIRES AND INSURANCE.

One of the fiercest confagrations in the
history of Rochester, n. Y, broke out
few minutes before noon yesterday, An
alarm was struck at II o'clock sharp and
when they arrived at the scene they found
the IL story building of the Hiram SlDIey
Seed Company burning fiercely. In
twenty minutes after the alarm, one wall
fellin. The mass of debris fell on the roofs
OF another of Sibley's buildings, and the
Second Baptist church and crushed IN the
rear OF Howe and Bassett's store. The
seed ware house was worth $1,000 and
had been pronounced good risk by insur-
ance men q few days before. The hre
communicated TO block containing fifteen
business firms, but was gotten under con-
troll before it was burned. Ihe loss
amounts TO about half million dollars.
Fire broke out last night in the Benedict
inc Abbey at Pecamp, Department OF
Seine Infourio, France, and potwlthstand-
ing the efforts of the tiremen, who were
aided bv the monks of the abbey, the build
ing was destroyed. The abbey was noted
as being the place where the celebrated
Benedictine liqueur was manufactured.
Fire last evening destroyed the buildings
502 to sos Liberty street, Pittsburgh, oc-
cupied byA. Edlis & Co., barber and sup
plies. Wilson & Phillips, commission mer-
chants, the Farmers Produce Co, and the
Chautauqua Butter Co. Loss, S35, ZOO; full
ly insured.
Yesterday the Academy Of st. Louis de
Gonsaque, Montreal, conducted by the
Providence Nuns, containing over 800
children was burned. All the nuns and
pupils got out safely.
The mansion Of Sir John E. Everatt
Millais, the distinguished English painter,
near Perth, Scotland, caught fire last
night and was burned 10 the ground.
At Worcester, Mass, the mills Of the
Pratt Manufacturing Co., were destroyed
by fire yesterday morning. Loss 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
WITH A LUNATlC.
Judge Gresham Has an Unpleasant
Experience.
HOW HE PACIFIED THE FELLOW.
Several Nsn Had Hard Tine TO .Capnre the
Lanatic After He Discovered That He Was %
Be COnhnsi-Ths Judges Dip!O-
macy Saved Hin.

CHICAGO, January ls,-Judge Walter
Q. Gresham had an experience with a
crazy man to-day, which is best told In
the distinguished jurists own words.
About o'clock this afternoon the de-
mented man entered the chambers In the
court room where / was and told me the
Marshal had money locked up and
would not give IL TO him as / had ordered
he should. Not yet realizing that the
man was out OF mis- mind. i asked him
what money he referred 10, and he said
that five thousand which Jay Gould had
paid for him, and which l had ordered
he should have.
| then looked into his face and OBJ
served wild expression on his counte-
nance and told him To go with me tothe
Marshal and | would see that he got
what he was entitled 10. He declined,
saving anarchists were after him aud
wanted to kill him. had managed 20
get between him and the door, and keep
Ing my eyes on him told him 10 Sit
down and would be back in moment.
He then took a seat, and ] ut once
went TO the Marshars Office, told the
deputies what had occurred and told
them TO inform the police Of the condi-
tion Of the poor man SO that he might
be cared for.
Two policemen and two other men,
after a struggle, succeeded In overpow-
eriug the lunatic. who with u cane he
carried attempted to prevent his cap
ture. lie gave his name as Martin Me-
Conahy. He is OF powerful build and
about so years old. Nothing further Is
known of him. lie will doubtless be
sent TO an insane asylum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
WORSE THAN 1T LOOKS.

The Mckinley Bill has Caused Fifty
Per Cent Decrease In Wooden Inn
ports.
WAsUrvGToN, D. c., January 12.-It
IS probable that the Ways and Means
Committee OF the House will make one
verv radical departure from the past
rroctice OF the committee. This will
be I'm declining to afford prolonged
hearings 10 those various interests that
are likely to be affected by proposed
legislation.
MIR Daniel McEeever, Secretary OF
the New York Association OF Importers
and Mr.. Peter B. WOrreli, member OF
that association, to-day applied TO
Cbafrnan Springer for hearing before
the committee in order to correct what
they characterize as "a general errohe-
Gus impression in regard to the work
ipgs of the Mckinley act.
To Chairman Springer these gentle
men stated that there was much larg-
er falling off in the importations OF
wooden goods under the operations OF
the Mckinley law than appeared by the
reDort of the imports and exports
furnished by the Treasury Depart
rent The fact is that the Mckinley
law provided that all goods in bond
nr,or 10 the first day Of October, 1890,
rouId remaia in bond until February
Ist. 1891, and on being taken out would
no subiect only TO the duties imposed by
the qct of March 3, 1883. Hence, these
gentlemen maintain, the correct basis
for determining the decrease in the i'm
,ortations OF woolen goods, under the
Mckinley act, was to make a statement
dating from February /, 1891, TO the
Drasent time. That statement, they
sai5 would show falling off OF more
than so per cent. in the imports OF
yyooIen goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
SOME VERY COLD WEATHER.

Reports from all parts Of the northwest
show the coolest weather Of the season.
At Parker, s. D., it was IS below zero
last night at Aberdeen 25 below, and at
Yanktou 30 below
At Huron, s. D., it was % degrees below
zero, the coldest of the season.
At Fergus Falls, Mimi, the mercury re-
gistered % below last night with no wind.
At WHITEHALL Wis, il was 2l below
early this morning. This is the coldest OF
the season at that point.
AT Cincinnati, o., heavy fall OF snow
began at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
still continued at midnight.
Memphis, Tenn, is having the worst
weather it has experienced in five years,
and the cold snap seems general through
out the South. A sleet storm set in early
yesterday morning, and continued steadily
until last night All lines of cars, as well
as telegraphic communication are severely
interfered with.
AT Monroe, La, sleet and snow storm
that commenced at 1 a. m, yesterday,
still continued last night.
Specials to the Houston, Texas, Post,
from fifty points in the South and East
Texas are to the effect that the worst
weather prevails that has been known for
many years. Ice is common and sleet and
snow cover the ground in many places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
The Flrst Commlttee BnI.

WAsuNGToN, D. c., January 12.-In
the House, Speaker Crisp, being still
unable 70 preside, his duties were agaiu
reformed by the Speaker pro tenn.
The first business reported from any
Of the standing committees was pre-
sented by Z. b. Taylor, Of Ohio, from
the Committee on Judiciary who re-
ported a bill fixing the time for holding
the terms Of Circuit and District Courts
i'm the northern district OF Iowa.
Passed. - -
Mr.. Fellows, Of New York, introduced
a bill increasing the pensions OF those
soldiers who have the use Of eyes or
limbs. Referred.
Mr. Long, of Texas, introduced a
bill for the development and encourage
ment of silk culture in the United
States, under the direction OF Secretary
of Agriculture. Referred.
The House then, on motion OF Mr..
Springer, adjourned till tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
HERE YOU HAVE
In Black and White the Little Newsiets
of the Night.

Ol Nnt NlkhS'
An explosion Of dynamite occurred in the
| street in Boston yesterday where some
men were repairing a sewer. One man
was severely hurt.
In the matter of the Hastings accident on
the New York Central road, the New
York State Board Of Railroad Commission
ers finds that the immediate cause Of the
accident was the criminal failure OF Her
rick to signal the St Louis express.
Anti-Jewish outbreaks have occurred in
many villages in Peusa and Sarativ, Rus
sia. The houses Of a number Of Jews sus-
pected Of boarding corn for the purpose OF
raising the price III the market have been
! burned and many Jews killed.
A telegram from the General Manager of
| the South Pacific Railroad, states that l..
| S. Ingram, Chief Arthur's assistant, wires
that the strike is illegal. The Grand
| Chief will instruct his men not 10 particl-
patein it.
NJ. Floquet was reelected President Of
the French Chamber Of Deputies, yester-
day.
The Brook Iron Co., Of Birdsboro, Pa,
last evening, notified its employees of a gen.
| eral reduction in wages. Puddlers are re-
duced from $3.50 TO S3.l5 per ton, sheet
employees from 40 TO SO cents ton and
nailers about 10 per cent. The firm en-
| ployes about 400 hands.
Senator Edwards the independent Re-
publican whose presence resulted in a
! quorum being present at the organiza.
zation OF the New York Senate by the
| Democatic majority has beeu made chair
man OF the Committee on Railroads.
The United States Potteries Association
convened at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chi
cago, yesterday, for three days annual
| meeting. They have already arranged 10
I'LL 80. 900 square feet with exhibits at the
Worlds Fair. About sixty delegates are
present.
At Cincinnati, o., Frank Rutherford, q
carriage painter, while under the influence
Of liquor, Quarrelled with his wife Lizzie
| last evening. and picking up large pair
OF shears stabbed her in the back, killing
her almost instantly.
A rear end collision between two Lehigh
Valley freight trains occurred in the Erie
ward at CASTLE, n. Y, yesterday. The
| fiagman, named Mccarthy. of Buffalo, and
a brakeman named Woodruff, who was
making his trip, were in the caboose and
were instantly killed. The cars were
wrecked, and five OF them, loaded with oil,
caught fire and were consumed, burning
the bodies of the dead men.
The strike Of the cab drivers in Paris Is
ended, the men having succeeded in fore
ing their employers TO grant their demands
| though in a somewhat modified form.
| They will return TO work to-day.
All the Southern Express Company's
messengers struck at Nashville, Yesterday
morning, but new men were at once put in
their places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
PREMIUM OIL.
Report that the Standard VIII Put Pre-
MUM on McDonald's Product.


PITTSBURGH, PA, January 12.-"ln
less than two months premium will be
placed on Mcdonald OIL" said pro-
ducer yesterday. When asked what
led him to make the statement that the
premium would be restored he said that
the two pipe lines recently completed
into the field were getting a consider
able quantity Of oil and that the Nation
al Transit would soon be compelled TO
make some move to hold its present car
rying trade.
He thought it would be advanced to
about seventy or seventy-five cents.
The new lines could stand this advance
but when the seventy-five cent point
was reached premium Of fifteen or
perhaps twenty-five cents barrel would
be placed on the crude article, which
would be equivalent to dollar a bar
rel. The Standard trust he maintained
would first try high prices on the COM
peting pipe lines and il that proved in
effectual It would resort TO some more
heroic measures.
There is a considerable degree OF
guess work in the talk Of the operators
in regard TO the opposition OF the
Standard since it will hardly resort TO
methods not legitimate to defeat a com
petitor. The production to-day was 2S,-
600 barrels. The stock in the field was
II, 600 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Latest News and Views On That
Important Question.
The NATIONAL HONOR AT STAKE
Is he Way President Harrison Sees It-Terronin
and Champagne Have Been Wasted in Large
Lots But to No Purpose-The Cor
reSPondeace Goes to Congress-
- T.l.7r1rn . tAs Re1tst.r.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 12.-
To is very clear the war party has
a-ain got the upper hand in the admin
.s.ratiOn. The atmosphere about the
Navy and War Departments is loaded
with beliigerency toward Chile. From
,le drift Of talk among naval people
and those who train with them, an uu-
informed outsider would be led to be-
Haye the last step had been taken, short
gr g declaration OF war.
Reports are again current that the
President and Secretary Blaine are seri-
rrs.y at variance over the conduct Of
the Chilean affair, and that as couSe-
rrauCe Mr.. Blaine abSentS himself from
Cabinet meetings and from the White
House. The talk is that Harrison wants
war; because he believes that i'm the
event OF a brush with Chile, nothing
could prevent his denomination and re-
election.
Blaine on the other hand, takes the
ground that Chile must not be hurried,
that we can afford 70 be very patient
with her and that the risk of war should
not be taken until it becomes unmis-
taxable hat Chile is bent od Offering
no sort @ apology or reparation.
But 10 seems clear that Mr.. Blaine's
influence is not in the aScendent now.
This is shown by the fact that the Pres
dents message 70 Congress on the Chill
can situation was read to the Cabinet
to-day. II is said 20 be q very fOrcible
and thoroughly ''jluCoic2l" presentation
of the case of the United States, aud it
is expected TO make a tremendous i'm
preston on the country when il is read
I'm the Senate and House tomorrow or
next day.
The President stated 70 his official
ADVISORS that there is nothing in the cor
r.suOudeuCe which indicates that Chile
desires 10 have settlement within a
reasonable time, or any settlement at
all, for that matter.
The most outrageous OF the Incidents
where Americans were mal-treated is
the case Of the sailor Shields, but the
Department Of Justice which has been
iugestlga,ing that particular matter,
has not vet established the fact that
Shields is an American citizen.
The controversy has reached q stage
where this country cannot let matters
yes. without involving its honor and
d.-uity. A considerable amount Of
champaign aud terrapin has been con-
sumed in trying TO bring about a settle
uent, but so far nothing in the way Of
Justice or reparation has been offered.
The president would prefer 10 have
the House OF Representative call for the
c-rresp0udeuCe between the United
States and Chile and also the testimony
taken iu regard to the Ontrages rather
than 70 take the initiative himself by
Voluntarily sending them TO Congress.
The reason for this is said 70 be that
the Democratic House is not regarded
AS anxious 10 make big appropriations
% put the army and navy on war foot
ing unless national honor cOmpellS such
o course.
To is evident that the President him
seIf believes that the time for temper
ling Is past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
THE INFLUENZA.
The Ravages of the Disease in this Country
and Europe.

and Europe.
A dispatch from jamestown, n. j., an
nounces the death from grip yesterday OF
Richard Pratt MarviA, eX-Justlce Oh the
Supreme Court, which passed upon the
question of making greenbacks legal ten
der.
There is no abatement whatever in the
epidemic of influenza which is sweeping
over England. Among the persons proml-
nent in society who have been attacked oy
the disease are Lord and Lady Brooke,
who are both Frustrated at warwick
Castle.
The latest announcement of prominent
death is that of TT. Rev. VIM. Reeves, ID.
D., of the Church Of Ireland (Protestant),
Bishop of Down.
continues 70 increase everywhere In
France, and the number of deaths result
ing from the disease is very large.
DISPATCHES from Berlin and Vienna state
that the disease shows no signs OF aoate-
ment in Germany and Austria. and that II
is now OF more virulent type than pre-
viously.
In Belgium influenza continues to be
widespread in its ravages.
A dispatca from Biarritz announces the
death at that place of the Earl OF Charlie
mont from influenza.
Mgr. Magnasco, Archbishop Of Genoa,
Italy, whose serions illness from influenza
was announced few days ago, died yes
terday.
Herr Wermuth, the German Commis-
sioner to the Columbian Exposition, VINO IS
i'll with influenza. at Berlin, is In crltlcal
condition.
Cardinal Manning is i'll at London ofcon-
gestion of the lungs and bronchitis super
induced by influenza. .
Mr.. Lincoln, the United States minister
at England is suffering from slight cold.
There are no pronounced symptoms OF IN
fiuenza in his case and il he is really al
fected with influenza, it is very mild at
tack. Last night he declared himself TO be
fealinp unite comfortable
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
PARKERsBCRG POINTS.
O. S. Court-Steve Worman Arraigned.
Plane for the City Building.
SpectdL TsLeqTdm 20 the Register.


PARKERsBURG, W. VA, January 12.
Deputy United States Marshal j. H..
Herndon, of Mercer county, arrived
! this morning with the following priS-
oners John Mills, Jerry Davis, Bob
Hewitt, John Brown, John Bolan, Oliver
| EameS, Emiline Eeames, Lou Terribly,
James Harper and w. +. Acres, all
OF whom are charged with moOnShining
and selling to miners and workers at
! the coke ovens on the n. IL w. railroad
| in Mercer comfy.
Several Of the prisoners are said to be
notorious Illicit sellers of whisky. The
whole gang was sent TO jail to await
trial.
Capt. Robinson arrived from Wheel
ing this morning with Patrick Moran,
David Carbon, Jr., Minnie Zulauf, Joshua
Ryan, Ed. Flanagan and Cynthia Miller,
ali of whom are charged with selling
beer and liquor without license. The
cases ofoZulauf and Miller were trans
ferred TO Wheeling, both giving bond in
the sum of $500 each to appear at the
next term of the United States Court in
that city.
VIM. PuCh, a boy Of Is years, was
found guilty of stealing from post
Office in Peasants county. He was
sentenced to one year in the Reform
School.
r. S. Hosey, of Braxton, was fined
500 and thirty days in jail for viola
tions Of the internal revenue laws.
Steinberger, retail liquor dealer of
Huntington, was found guilty Of whole
sailing on retailers license, and was
fined $50; Imprisonment suspended.
Mr.. Steinberger paid up.
Sam Smith, of Lewis county, was
fined 500 and thirty days in the Lewis
county jail for selling liquors without
license.
Deputy Marshal Cunningham arrived
this evening with Pres Nullin, Johnson
and Miller, mOonshinerS, OF Mcdowell
county. Deputy Dawson brought in
Gus D. Wilmuth, who is charged with
breaking into 4 store and poStotfice in
Gilmer county.
The case OF Steve Warman, for killing
Sylvester Ditman, went TO trial in the
Criminal Court to-day. Prosecutor
Caldwell, who has been i'll with the
grip, asked for assistance in the prose-
cution, and Attorney Peck was appoint
ed. Warman, the prisoner, was married
about one week ago. The case is at
tracing a great deal OF attention.
Judge McCluer is defending the priS-
oner.
Architect o. S. Philpott presented
his plans and specifications for the new
city building, together with his bill,
$3.50, 2l5 per cent on the estimated
cost, to the City Council. Mr.. Hiehle
moved that half the amount Of the bill
be allowed on account, and Mr.. Wright
moved as an amendment that Mr.. Phil
pott be allowed $3.50, the payment Of
such sum not TO bind the city in any
way as to the acceptance Of Mr.. Phil
potts plans.
When Mr.. Philpott asked that the
minutes in regard to his engagement to
furnish plans be read, it was shown
that it was done by an unanimous
vote. nothing having been said about
accepting or rejecting. Mr.. Philpott
claims that he has fulfilled his part OF
the contract. The matter will probably
be settled at the Hext meeting.
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Indians for cession of more than half
their reservation on the Wind River in
Wyoming. The lands comprise !, 100000
acres, and the prise to be paid Is 100000
or 55 cents an acre.
Secretary Tracy denies the widely pub
ished statement that he had said Chile
was a stronger naval power than the
United States He said Chile aimed to be
the strongest on the Pacific, but she is not
as strong as the United States.
A telegram was received at the War De
partment, yesterday, saying that a guard
Of soldiers accompanying an Army Pay
master had been attacked by roughs at
NOgales, Arizona, and that the Sergeant
had been arrested by the civil authorities
for his share in the fight that followed.
Speaker Crisp continues to improve,
Monday night was the most comfortable
since his illness began.
A reception was given last evening at
the White House by the President and
Mrs. Harrison 10 the Diplomatic Corps, to
which Congress, Army and Navy, and all
persons prominent in official life, besides
many others of equal note in Washington
and elsewhere were invited, and which in
point Of brilliancy has not been eQualled in
years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-13
BRAINS AND MONEY
For the Cara Revolution Furnished by
Meyicans in MexicO - CARA Not the

For the Cara Revolution Furnished by
Mexicans in Mexico - CARA NOT the
Head.
AUSTIN. TEXAS, January ia let
ter from a member of the Texas LegiS-
lature from his home in one or the
southwestern counties dated January y,
addressed to Adjutant General Ma6rey,
Is interesting in view Of the situation
on the Rio Grand.
After requesting the appointment OF
his son as special in the Ranger SER
vice, he says: While l do not think we
are in danger from Garza's following,
vet their dispersions presageS much
trouble from thieves and trigands. In
fact the country is in such direful con-
dition that none will stay who can get
away.
We have had no rain yet. Everything
is dried up. Nobody can subsist unless
by transported subsistence. Cara is
undoubtedly hors de combat, who
ever he may be, from the effects OF a
rupture and wounds. You may rest as
sured he is not the head Of the move
ment. Both the brains and funds are
furnished from Mexico.
He is being used aS means to divert
attention from the real danger. You
NAV expect to hear more in the near
future on this subject. | am sure 80
per cent of the Mexicans on Texas soil
are in deep sympathy with any move
ment versus Diaz. II not actively, pass
lively, and this is my reason for solicit
ing my sons appointment as an author
lied help.
We have to attend to our own securl-
tv. There are but few white men or
settlers in all the country south and
east of the International Railroad down
to the coast, which is consequently at
the mercy of the ill-disDosed, should
they combine as they have no love for
those they consider intruders.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

All members Of the Cabinet were present
~ vesrerdav's meeting except Secretary
Foster. who is at Fortress Monroe,
Bills appropriating over million dollars alr.
g.. ,,ayv pnblic buildings over the country
1Ue ,,,e,,s introduced in the House yesterday.
The hin introduced in the House yeSter-
aoI, nv Representative Harter, OF ONO
20! So .Ie CONSOLIDATION of customs commits
~, ~ '5tstricts authorizes the Secretary Oh
sbs re, treasury TO consolidate districts so so
tto+ .h ,beir humber shall be reduced. In
New New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, ana .a
west Virginia, there will be four als1ric'S'
The President yesterday sent to Conress
LEV a recommendation urging It's carry
snS favorable consideration the agree
ments nw with the Shoshone and ArspanoS