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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
fIrlah Affairs.

LONDON, February 5.-John Dillon, anti
Parnellite for East Mayo, ip a speech at
Burnley to-day, deprecated the attempt to
force the amnesty question upon the gov
eminent at the present critical juncture.
The prospects that amnesty would be
granted to all Irish political prisoners, he
said, had Gained the agitation consider
ably in Ireland, and the Irish peo-
pie were in mood 10 wait
with this question until the more
important matter Of home rule was dis
posed Of Many leading Irishmen had
tried TO impress upon Mr.. Redmond this
correct view Of the situation, but he had
refused to listen TO them. The only wise
course for Irishmen just now was to sub
ordinate other issues to home rule. James
Egan, the released Irish dynsmiter, was
entertained at public dinner at Limerick
last evening. The Mayor of Limerick pre-
sided In response 10 toast Egan said he
did not care for the ugly names certain
Conservative journals were calling him, as
he was conscious of his innocence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
Discussing Clarkson,s Letter.

WASHINGTON, February 5.-The criticism
upon the appointment oy President Hsrri-
son of Judge jackson TO succeed late Asso-
ciate Justice Lamar on the Supreme Bencn
made by Mr.. j. S. Clarkson and published
this morning, was the subject of consider
able discussion among politicians today,
The fact that rs Clarkson had requested
Senator Cullam to protest against the con-
firmation Of Judge Jackson's nomination
added interest TO the affair. Senator Gull
lon was seen this afternoon by reporter
and was asked what action he had
determined TO take He said that he
had been so busy with other matters thath
been unable to consider the subject, and
had nothing 10 say as TO his intentions
with regard to course of nomination. He
said Mr.. Clarkson's letter came 10 him
Yesterday; he considered it to be personal
in its nature, and he did not expect 10
make public either it or his reply thereto,
which has not yet been sent. It's not con
sidered probable by many Senator'S that
Judge Jackson's nomination will be OBJ
iected to, Notwithstanding there has arisen
a considerable opposition to him among
the Democratic members. They sayJudge
Jackson is not satisfactory TO them as
psrty man, and Senator Harris is quoted
as having referred to him as no more OF
Democrat than linen on the other side OF
the chamber
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
IS oHEAPEG WHISKY TIE oAUsEq
Sensational Experience of Kentucky
sIoighing Party Who See GhOstiy
Lights

Sensational Experience of Kentucky
sloiehing Party who See Ghostiy
Lights.
RICHMOND, KY, February 5.-Wil-
liam O'Connor, who resides at Kinks
Vile, in this county, is very much puz-
zIed and excited over an experience he
had with a CHASTITY fire phenomenon,
three miles from this city, recently. He
PROCESSES to be skeptic on the subject
of spiritualism, and relates remarkable
and interesting story OF his late adven-
ture.
In company with two young men and
two young ladies, Mr.. O'Connor left
Richmond, on Monday night, January
16, in a sleigh drawn by two fleet horses.
They were on their way TO party at
KirkSville.
The night was cold and light snow
was falling, but it was not too dark to
see objects twenty-five yards away.
When they reached a point about three
miles southwest Of this city one Of the
Young men saw brilliant light over on
q hillside, about one hundred yards
from the roadside, and called attention
OF the party to it, The crowd thought
1t was the reflection Of lamp burning
in house near by, but as the latter
was three hundred yards away and the
light on the hillside exceedingly bright,
they were unwilling to accept this.
They stopped to investigate the strange
scene. At this time the light began to
slowly circle round, rising great dis
lance from the ground, then falling to
the earth again in large circles.
Mr.. O'Connor describes the appear
ance of the light as electric in brill
liancy, and says there was no human
near the spot; had there been he would
have been visible, as the light was so
bright The curiosity Of the young
men arose to high pitch at this time,
and two Of them alighted and waded
throuhh deep snowdrifts, and stood for
quarter of an hour watching the
strange phenomenon. Being chilled,
the party resumed their journey. They
drove to the farmhouse where
the party was to be given, and witness
ed the same peculiar spectacle which
they had come in contact with an hour
before. At the farm gate they again
watched the light another quarter OF
an hour, which continued to approach
them, circling as it came. Mr.. O'Con-
nor and companions are unable TO
fathom the mystery, and others who
have witnessed the same sight at or
near this spot are likewise puzzed to
know what it is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06

The BeIlaire Democrat, in a recent
issue. made the point against Congress
man HAErER being a candidate for the
Ohio Gnbernatorial nomination, that he
was elected 10 serve the people from a
district IN which it is not probable that
onv other Democrat can be elected.
And further, his ability and influence
IN Congress made it essential thar he
sbopld remain there. After thus dis
,osing Of friend HARTEE il pays our es-
teemed nelghbor across the river the
following we'll deser sed compliment
which tba RzdIsi1R takes pleasure in
Sng:
Nhere are many good Democrats IN the
stare from whom TO choose candidate for
Governor. Belmont county has men OF
mat starnp. and Eastern Ohio is entitled 20
recognition in the presentation or canul-
6ate Hon. Ross j. Alexander, or BrluSe-
,,orr a man of brilliant attachments, recog-
1ized ability on all matters Of State import,
"a vyide ac0uaintanCe, an impressive speak
or. courteous and genial temperament,
would make an ideal candidate.
In the year following Presidential cleo
ton. when apathy generally prevails IN
the dominant party, candidate should
POSSESS the ability 10 enthuse his party ana
make a ringing campaign. This Mr.. Alex
ander can DO in a manner unsurpassed Oy
any man in the state.
We have not spoken % Mr.. Alexander on
this subject, and do not know what IS MS
desire. but are almost certain that II he IS
called bv his party 20 lead the fight against
Mckinley and o roboer tariff in this State,
heis not the man 70 say nay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
- rrpERAL PATRONAGE.

The Clarksburg NelcS oommendS Hon.
WILLIAM. WILSON for his decision to
leave all the local federal patronage in
his district to the respective county ex-
ecutive committees. 1t says:
This is a wise conclusion and one that
COncressmen will do well 20 adopt.
The different county committees are
nearer the peOple than q Congressman or
Senator can possibly be, and have better
facility for knowing what the majority OF
fhe Democrats want. These committees
ALWAYS consist Of one or more persons from
each magisterial district aud mingle with
the peoDle every day. They lave better
opportunity of hearing the people discuss
the pOStOnlCes and other offices OF Jnelr re-
sDective neighbOrhOOds and express them
selves on the subject.
Tbis course also saves q Congressman
great deal OF time that should be devoted
10 more important subjects than SQUAD
bic for ofiCa; and will i'm the end enable
him 10 come nearer the wishes Of the peo-
ple than he can possibly do by undertaking
10 settle all contests for places in his dis
arict himself
THE REGISTER agrees with the Nelcs
only in part.
In some instances it might be well
for the County Executive Committee
20 have the say. In others it would
not. Ii is often the case that a county
committee may ne so constituted as to
make selections that would not be the
best or the most popular. Also by
making the aforesaid committee the
arbiter in such matters, it might result
in imDairing or destroying the usefulness
Of the committee for the most import
ant work for which it was chosen, viz;
Organization, party harmony and sue
cess. II 1t were generally understood
that county committees were to be
the dictators and distributors
of the federal plums in their respective
counties then 10 would resolve itself in
70 a scramble for committeeman who
might not think it amiss to award
themselves the plums, and II not them
selves, their closest friends. Under
such circumstances it would not be too
great q stretch OF the Imagination to
see the ambitious workers Of the party
who were not fortunate enough TO get
on the committees resolving unto them
selves that "as there is nothing in it for
us if the party is successful, what's
the use Of working for nOthing?" and
much more TO the same effect.
After all then il goes back to-iOme
responsible head-ythe congress or
senator, or both-WhO is not %
assume the pressur9 and so >
the patronage in a way that
dound to the greatest credit
greatest benefit TO theNparty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
PROBATE OF WILL.

OFFICE OF THE CLERK or THE CoUN.
" Is court. Ohio county, w. Va In tho
matter Of the probate OF the viii OF Margaret
steurnagel deceased The object OF the peil-
ton filed In this matter on the 2lst day OF jan
uAry A. ID. lSt3, Is to have admitted to probate
a paper writing purpofting 70 be- the "iil OF
the ist day OF October, A. d. lsg2. and appear
ing from an AFFIDAVIT 6lod with me In my ONCE
that John Steurnagel, George Steurnagel, Clara
Steurnagel. Margaret Steurnaael william BE
Ter. Alfred Eiler, Jacob Ether aud werner
Steurnagle are therein aud by said peutiond de-
clnred 10 be interested in the probate OF sald'
will. are non-residents OF this state 70 10 or
dered that they do appear az my once IN the
city Of wheeling. In the county and State aiote'
said within one month after the date OF the
first publication hereof and do what 10 neoes-
sary 10 protect their interest In said matter
The hearing Of said petition Il set Tor The slts
day OF February, A. ID. 1898, at 10 o'clock A. M
published the lrst time January 2ird. lsg3)
jag3,306,l5 GEORGE HUM Ciefk'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
CABINET GOSSIP.


James C. Carter. of New York, Talked OF
for Secretary of State and Judge Grssh-
am for Attorney General-Viilard'
whitney and Collins.
New YORK, Feb. GA local paper
says: 1t is the general impression
among politicians that Mr.. Cleveland
has decided upon only two members OF
his cabinet.
They know that Mr.. Carlisle Is to be
Secretary of the Treasury and Daniel ).
Lamont either Secretary of War or Sec
rotary OF the Navy, but are mystitied as
to the other men who are to have port
folios. The belief is growing that
James c. Carter. of this city Is
now the choice Of Mr. Cleveland for
Secretary of STATE, and in the event OF
his appointment it is said Judge w. T.
Gresham is likely to have his place as
attorney in the Boring Sea controversy.
There is q good deal OF discussion over
Judge Gresham, whose appointment to
a Cabinet Office would be received with
disfaVor by many Democrats. IL IS
limited that Mr.. Cleveland has offered
Judge Gresham an Office and whatever
was offered he declined.
Henry Willard may be in the Cabinet
as Secretary of Interior, but his ap-
poiatment would create considerable
talk because of his railroad connec-
tiOns.
Ex-SecretarY Of Navy VIM. c. Whit
ney Is no longer spoken OF for Cabinet
portfolio. Mr.. Cleveland would like to
have him for Secretary Of Navy, but II
Mr.. Whitney accepts anything it will
probably be the mission to England or
France.
General Patrick Collins, of Boston,
will likely be the New England Repre-
cnntatiua In tho Cabin ct
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06


II is difficult TO see on what ground
England or France could interfere with
whatever course the United States
chose 10 pursue with regard TO Hawaii.
Both Great Britain and France, in 1s43,
signed an agreement, which bound them
..reciprocally to consider the Sandwich
Islands as an independent State, and
never to take possession, either directly
or under title Of protectOrate, or under
any other form, of any other part of the
territory Of which they are composed"
The United States were not a party to
the treaty, and they have never at any
time entered into any obligation with
any foreign nation concerning the ISL
ands. So far as other powers are con-
cerned, this country is free to annex the
islands. to establish a complete protec-
torate, or to follow any other course it
may see fit.
We are bound, however, by treaties
with these islands which 90 raise deli
cate questions, so far as they are con-
cerned. The year after the Anglo
French agreement mentioned, Secretary
CALHOUN, for the United States, guar
anteed the independence Of the islands,
and recently Secretary BAYARD virtu-
ally renewed that guarantee. Our last
convention with Hawaii was ratified
November Q, 1887 That treaty gives
to the United States ''the ercluSiUe right
to enter the harbor OF Pearl river, and
10 establish and maintain there a coal
ing and repair station for the use of the
vessels of the United States" When
Great Britain protested against the ex-
elusive right, Secretary BAYARD re-
sponded in language which does not
admit Of misconstruetiOn; at does
not seem needful for the United
States to Join with other govern
ments in their guarantee TO secure
the neutrality OF Hawaiian terri
tory" In other words, Secretary BAY
ARD affirmed that our attitude toward
the Hawaiians concerned only ourselves
and them, and was not subject for the
consideration Of European powers. At
the.same time, before the ratification of
the treaty Of 1887, Minister CARTER,
representing the Hawaiian government,
inquired specifically from Secretary
BAYARD whether it was the intention
OF the Senate "to invade the autono-
nous Jurisdiction of Hawaii, and to
transfer the absolute property in and
jurisdiction over Pearl river harbor to
the United States, stating that such a
project wSnld be unacceptable to the
Hawaiian government. To this Mr..
BAY .RD replied: mo ambiguity or
o5scurlty in that amendment is ooserv-
able, and 1 can discern therein no sub
traction from Hawaiian sovereignty
over the harbor to which it relates. I"
This guaranty Of sovereignty over part
of the island was a guaranty Of sover-
eighty over the whole.
Having, in short, guaranteed autono-
my to the Hawaiian people it is a ques-
ton II we have the right to abrogate
that guarantee at the request Of the
revolutiouists, most Of whom are Ameri-
cans, and very few Of whom are Hawa-
iians? The recognition of the provi-
sional government as a genuine, stable
government Of the islands, must pre-
cede any consideration of the annexa-
ton problem, and that recognition, in
view of our attitude toward Hawaii for
half century, offers many difficulties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
FIoodsin OueensIaud.

BRISBANE, February 5.-Incessant rain
for several days has caused floods through
out Queensland. Part OF this city is under
water. People are DESERVING the low.lying
districts, as many houses are submerged to
the second floor and the water is still ris-
ing. The towns of Bunaberg, Ipswich and
Bundamba are suffering most severely and
are threatened with total demolition. All
domestic animals and hundreds Of cattle
have been drowned. A large loss OF hu-
man life is reported, but nothing definite
can be ascertained as TO the total number
A mine near Bundamba was flooded and
seven miners were drowned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
SNAKE IN HER STOMACH.
a Woman Who Lived for Twelve Years
With an EyeIess Serpent Inside Her.

-
with an EyeIess Serpent Inside Her
MILLvILLE, n. j.. February o.
Rachel NJ. Moore is lying 10 danger
Gus condition at her home In South
Millville, and is not expected to live,
Her case is puzzling score OF physi-
clans. For twelve years she carried q
snake In her stomach, and on last Sunday
the reptile crawled out Of her mouth.
Since that time she has daily been
growing weaker and refuses all solid
food. The fact OF Miss Moore having
q snake in her stomach has been known
bp her friends for years. In the sum-
mer Of 1880 she attended a garden par
ty near Cedarville. where she then re-
sided.
The party was given on farm, and
in a spirit Of fun she drank out OF a
bucket which was used TO hoist water
out OF the well. She felt something
slipping down her throat at the time,
but forgot the occurrence until = year
after, when she and her friends no
tIced her ravenous appetits. She al
ways felt hungry, and ate nearly
enough for two persons. She soon felt
the moving Of some creature within
her, and the occurrence OF her drinking
out of the bucket ut the well was re-
membersd. Physicians were consulted,
and they decided that Miss Moore's
body was the dwelling-place OF q snake.
They tried by various methods 10
kill the reptile, but without success,
As she continued to enjoy good health,
and for weeks at time was not both
cred by the creature, 1t was decided
best to permit natu.e to take its course,
in hopes the snake would some time
come out Of its own accord. Years
passed on, but the snake continued to
make its abode In the young woman.
Once when she ate honey ii crawled up
into her mouth and part way out be-
tween her lips. Its body was not more
than a quarter Of an inch thick, there
were no eyes and the general color was
green. Her mother grasped the hideous
reptile and attempted to pull II out al
together, but the Shiny body
slipped through her hands and
down the girls throat as though
it had been creased. Miss Moore
frequently ate honey after that In hopes
of the snake again making its appear
ance, but 1t never came up further than
her month. A year ago while In bed
she was awakened in her sleep by some
thing cold crawling over her breast.
She screamed and the snake quickly
drew itself back In her mouth and down
her throat.
Late Saturday night she was seized
with a choking sensation, which contin-
ued periodically during the night, and
early Sunday morning the snake crawled
out OF her mouth several inches. With
great presence of mind she closed her
teeth on the body of the repulsiye Great
ure and ran to her mother, who succeed
ed in entirely relieving her daughter
of the unwelcome tenant. The snake
was fifteen inches long. and died few
minutes after being In the air. Miss
Moore tainted several times on Sunday,
and during the night became violently
i'll. Her stomach refuses to hold food
except in liquid form. She is 80 years
old and weighs 1875 pounds, and until
the present time has enjoyed exception
ally good health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
VERT sOKE
Is Colonel Clarkson Over Judge Jack
sonra Amendment

sons appointment
Dies MONIES, Iowa, February 81.
S. Clarkson, late chairman OF the Re-
publican National Committee, has writ
ten a letter here In which be severely
criticises President Harrison for the ap-
pointment OF Judge Jackson to the Su-
preme Bench. He says that sin the pres
emit national situation, with the judiciary
the emily branch of the government
now standing between the South and
its avowed hostility TO the principles
and policies accepted by the rest OF the
American people as the result OF the
war, the appointment is gross betrayal
of public trust and of party faith, and
that it is an act OF party perhdy little
short of moral crime.
whether this act" says Mr.. Clark
son, twas done fn personal pique over
his own defeat or from whatever mo-
tive or cause, the Republican Senate
owes it to the party of Lincoln, Grant
aud Blaine to condemn it. To accept
and confirm it would be to confess Re
publicanism q sham and all its glorious
principles ranting hypocrisies."
The letter throughout is very bitter
in tone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
No Reflection Intended.

PARIS, February s. The IntrdnsegeGHt
publishes despatch from Henri Roche
fort in which he disclsims any desire to
reflect upon Clemenceau, Herr or anybody
connected with the Panama scandal. he
saws he wishes merely to repeat what he
has heard from good authority. He de-
mands that Herr be examined as so on as
possible, and for himself, refuses the hu-
initiation of returning 10 France with
safe conduct for the purpose Of testifying
in the Panama case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
The Treasury Report.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February SCOPES
of Secretary Fosters report to the Senate
under the Sherman resolution of July last
are in demand The first part Of the re-
port will be delivered tomorrow. 1t is one
of the most valuable statistical reports
published by the government, and, when
completed, will contain a summary Of
banking history from its formation down
TO 1882. with full aud compile history Of
the State and national banking systems
from 1882 TO June 80, 1892.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
Milder in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, MINI, February 5.-!The cold
wave seemed broken to-day, the mercury
going up TO about % above, but this even
ing a stiff wind set in and the mercury
started 10 drop, going down rapidly. AT
10 o'clock tonight it had passed below
zero, and much colder weather is antici-
pated. To the west and northwest of this
city the mercury NJ o'clock ranged from
u TO so below in the DakOtas, Montana and
Manitoba, and at 10 o'clock zero weather
prevailed in Minnesota
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
Assure sign.

A Woodward avenue youngster was
given q large doll for Christmas. 1t was
a thing OF beauty and was attlred in the
full dress of fashionable woman.
"Oh, said lady TO the little one,
"what a pretty doll"
Eyes, Santa Claus gave it to me, " re-
piled the kid.
1T isn't little girl doll, either; it's
a grown woman, isn't it?"
Nom, II isn't; its only dolly doll.
1t isn't woman"
Eyes, out il is. Look at it's dress. "
That doesn't make any difference.
It's just a little girl doll. 1t doesn't
talk all the time"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
TIE STEEL Output.

A greater increase than had been ex-
pected is shown in the figures of the
American Iron and Steel Association
covering the production Of Bessemer
steel ingots aud steel rails last year.
The output Of ingots rose from 3,247,-
AT gross tons in 1891 to 4,16O,972 tons
in 1892, and was the largest on record.
The steel rail production was 33s, 764
tons less than in 1890, but, in spite of
the comparatively small amount Of new
railroad mileage in 1892, there was an
increase over the output Of 1891 of 219,-
$50 gross tons. The actual figures
were 1,4js,743 tons in 1892, as against
1888, 1913 tons in 1891 and 1867 s9 in
1890.
OF the gross production of last year
but a little more than third
would have been required to lay the
4, 100 miles of new track that were ad-
ded to the railway system Of the coun-
try during the twelve months. The
enormous balance has been used in run
ming and paralleing existing tracks
and in substituting steel for iron. The
continued tendency to a substitution OF
steel for iron on other lines of consump-
tion is shown in the growth of the ingot
output. And yet, at the same time,
the consumption OF iron last year was
the largest on record, exceeding even
that Of 1890 when the production of pig
iron was $4,000 tons greater than ia
1892.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06
England Ahead of Us.

LONDON, February 5.-Lord Salisbury
opened the Liverpool Electric Railway to
dsy. He FIRST visited the generating sta
ton and started the engines. Accompanied
bv the Earl of Lathom and Lord Kelvin,
the Mayor of Liverpool. and the directors
Of the railroad. Lord Salisbury entered a
train and passed along the line. The train
ran smoothly, at the rate OF twenty-five
miles an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-06

LONDON. February 5.-A dispatch from
Zanzibar says that band Of Somalis at
tackled and beat the Kifmsyou agent Of the
British East Africa Company and his
guards. The marines from the British
war ship Widgeon eventually were landed,
and. after killing eight Somalis, put the
rest 70 flight