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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
CORBETT AND MITCHELL ARRESTED

The DuvalI Club Prepares Test Case to
Discover the Legal Status of Prize
Fighting in Florida.
From the associated Press' sDse'aL CORE
sDOndent.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December %.
Champion Jim Corbett and Charley
Mitchell to-day voluntarily gave them
selves up to the authorities to forestall
arrest and test the legality Of their
contest. II was all pre-arranged,
and so far as the plan IL
self goes, it was cleyerly
devised and satisfactorily carried out.
1t had its amusing features, too, for
Corbett was not on hand atthe appoint
ed hour and Mitchell ragged and tumed
when he discovered that he had to face
the court alone. Champion Jim had all
along viewed his possible arrest with
feelings akin to horror, but towards the
close of the afternoon he came up from
his training quarters and took the sher-
ifs warrant without murmnr.
Manager J. E. 7. Bowden, Of the
Duval Athletic Club, has schemed for
days and nights so that there might be
no interference. Last night the OFF,
cials decided upon final effort. Attor-
ney George +. Acosta, who has worn
an anxious look throughout the
week, was with them. Mr.. Acosta
having carefully searched his law
books sailed forth and procured
warrants for the arrest Of the two puRi'
lists on the ground that they had
agreed to participate "a a fight, which
was to come off within the boundaries
of Florida. Both Corbett and Mitchell
were apprised Of what was in store for
them aud neither offered serious objec-
tion. This morniug Mitchell was ar
rested at the Everett hotel and taken
before Judge Baker, OF the
County Court. The warrant was read
to him and he gave 81, 500 bonds TO ap-
pear January 9, 1894. Mr.. BOwden and
Charles Richardson signed the bond.
Mitchell and his party left for the
training quarters at st. Augustine.
About 4 o'clock in the afternoon Cor
bett came to town from his Mayport
cottage, and was taken before Judge
Baker where he gave bonds.
On January either Mitchell or Cor
bet. will be arrested by his bondsmen.
After he has been taken into custody a
writ of habeas corpus will be applied
for Ii it is decided that the arrest
was an illegal one, then preparations
for the fight will continue witt In
creased vigor. as that will be looked
upon as an evidence that no further OPP
position to the fight can legally be
made. If the arrest is considered legal,
then the Duval managers say that the
battle will be declared of and all work
will be stopped. The managers are con-
fident, however, that the decision will
be favorable TO them, and this feeling
is shared by a majority OF the citizens.
Work on the big arena is being
pushed rapidly forward and tickets for
the contest are being sold 10 large num-
bers. R. B. Archibald, one Of the most
prominent Of the opposition said that
whether the Criminal Court decided
that the arrests were illegal or not,
such a decision would not prevent the
stopping OF the fight by Governor
Mitchell, or by the Sheriff. ThiSvew
is not shared by the majority of
attorneys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
MISS MADGB POLLARD
In Cincinnati Procuring Evidence
Against Breckenridge.
Three Children Born There and
Breckenridge the Father OF
Them All-Miss Pollard Ac-
companied by Her Brother and
Her Attorney = The Young
Woman Recognized at Lying
In Hospitals Where Her Babies
Were Born.

CINCINNATI, O., December 2s.-Mlss
Madge Pollard, OF Pollard-B Breckenridge
notorlety, is in Cincinnati tonight.
Her attorneys, Messrs. Carlisle and
johnson, are also here. Miss Pollard
was brought here incognito to-day by
her attorneys to collect and establish
evidence for the forthcoming suit
against Congressman Breckinridge such
evidence as was impossible for any one
but herself to secure. Certain houses
had to be located, certain psople con-
fronted and certain facts proven, none
of which could be effected otherwise
than by her personal presence In this
city. Her brother came with her and
they are at some hotel incognito. her
case will depend chiefly on testimony OF
people In this city, since most OF the
alleged offenses OF Mr.. BreckinridRe
occurred while she was student at
the Wesleyan Female College, on West
ly avenue, this city, over which Rev.
DR.. d. X. Brown presided.
MR.. BRECKENRIDGE'S son
has been In this city collecting evidence
for the defense, and it is stated that
Miss Pollard's legal representative has
been thwarted in several places where
important evidence was expected. The
young attorney was a friend OF Presi-
dent Brown, and had also been a Pro-
fessor in Wesleyan College, and had
thus acquired special facilities for COL
lectlng evidence.
II is stated that both parties tried to
secure his services and only Miss Poll
ard succeeded. This attorney found his
way unexpectedly blocked in certain
quarters, in that some who knew about
the case refused to talk. This decided
Miss Polard's attorneys TO bring her
here. 1t is stated that Miss Pollard,
under assumed names, at different
lying-in hospitals, gave birth TO three
children IN this city while receiving at
tentlOns from
THE KENTUCKY CONGRESSMAN,
One Of these places she says was the
foundiDg asylum of the Black Cap in
Reading. Here she boie the name OF
Wilson.
Sister Agnes, of the asylum, yester-
day, when Miss Pollard visited her,
recognized her as former inmate.
The news given above thus far has
been collected by the Commercial Ga
zette, independent Of these parties. At
torney Johnson was seen by CONNER
cidL Gazette reporter. He repelled an
attempted interview, declined to affirm
or deny that he was here collecting
evidence in the Polard-Breckenridge
case. lie said his position was such
that be must say nothing. He said,
however that both be and Mr.. Breken-
ridge had denied that any compromise
was contemplated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
MKINLEY AGAINST TEE FIELD, .

Foraker, sherman aud Foster working
Against the GovernOr-Seoking Vantage
Points for 80.
Special TslsgTa'n % tbs Regts,sr.
COLUMBUS, o., December 2s.-In the
contest for the Republican House caucus
nomination for Speaker, there were sew
eral peculiar developments to-day that
bear significantly upon the presi-
Dental nomination in 1895. IL ap-
pears that Foraker, Foster and
sherman have combined TO defeat
Mckinley, 10 this contest, at least. IL
is generally understood that the Gov
ernor's choice is Alexander Bowel, or
Warren county. BOXwelPs opponent Is
Chas. p. Griffin, OF Toledo, long For
aker lieutenant, and, of course, For
aker is supporting him. Numerous let
ters have turned up here that
were written by ex-Secretary
Charles Foster, urging members
to vote for Griffin and Captain j. G.
Donaldson, Senator Sherman's old po-
litical lieutenant, is here working hard
among members in Gritin's interest.
BoxwelrS defeat would be interpreted
as a Mckinley defeat aud the construc-
tion put upon this peculiar combination
against the governor IS that 10 Is prac-
tically the field against Mckinley for
advantage in 1896
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
NOTES OF THE sIvRR
News OF the Boats aud BoatmSu Along
th4 Ohi0s

NEWS
tEe Ohios
The Sunshine was yesterdays Park.
ersourg packet, departing at noon.
The Pacific No. 2, and Hornet No. 2
passed down about o'clock with tows
OF coal.
The Iron Queen cleared for the Smoky
City at q. m., and the Hudson for Gin
cinnatl at noon. Both had fair trips.
The Twilight, J. A. Blackmore, J. c.
Rlsher, Iron Duke and Acorn all passed
up Yesterday afternoon, with toWs OF
empties.
]. Fl. KlieVis, the contractor OF this
city, who has accepted a position pilot
ing on the river for this winter, Is now
about TO take his second tow south
from Pittsburg. Mr.. Klevis has had
great luck thus far 10 bis former oecu-
patton. He has the honor OF taking
successfully the largest tow, twenty
barges, from Plttsburg 70 Cincinnati
during the recent coal shipment rush.
The Whe6Iing man will pilot this trip
70 Louisville, and the next time be
will 20 to New Orleans II the shipping
weather continues.
PIrTsBURG, PA, December %. The
return OF many barges from the South
ern cities has given renewed Impetus to
work along the river aud most OF the
mines are now operating steadily Tor
the first time 10 several months. The
high water gives promise Of continued
work ali winter. The scale price hay
ing been generally settled, the miners
are rejoicing over the encouraging state
OF affairs. The coal operators, too,
think that a business revival has CON-
meuced 10 the West which will insure a
ready market for this product. There
is now nine feet Of water ia the Ohio
and the river is rising.
The marks last night showed IL feet
inches Of water in the channel. and
rising slowly.
GREEssBoRO, Pa, December 2s.-
Diver 7 feet inches and stationery;
light rains tonight.
On CITY, PA. December 2s.-River
feet 5 Inches and falling; cloudy and
cool.
WARREN, PA. December 2s.-River
standing feet. with mild weather and
tight rains tonight
NoReANTowS, ". VA, December 2s-
River s feet inches and 5tAtionaryi
raining snd cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
YsIlnu Fever Renortsd.

BUENos AYREs. December 27.-Very
bad news has reached here from Rio de
Janeiro. 1t is announced that the I'M
fortunate city, which has for months
past been suffering from the rayages OF
war, is now victim 70 the rayages OF
the worst and most dreaded OF all dis
eases yellow fever--and five deaths
from this disease are already reported.
BUENos AYREs, December 9s.-Ad-
vices from Rio de JaneirO say that the
Portuguese inhabitants have been au-
thorized 20 organize defense battallions.
PERNAMBUCo, December 2S.-The
suspension laws will bs continued in
full force until January 81.
Following the news that the black
vomit has broken out At Rio De Janeiro,
comes the additional information that
the bombardment of the city and forts
continues, and that the forces OF both
parties for the government and the In
surgents seem determined 10 bring mat
ters 81 termination In one way or the
other.
The fire OF the rebel warships upon
the forts is said TO have been unusually
severe AID TO have resulted in killing a
number OF the defenders of Presid ent
Peixto's fortifcations. II is also said
that. several people have been killed in
the streets OF Rio De Janero, and that
the people of that city are so panic
stricken that all the stores have been
closed and that business is practically
at a stand still.
The forts have been replying fiercely
to the heavy fire OF the 'hipS and have,
50 far, succeeded in holding their own.
IL is reported that battle at sea be-
tween the rebel ships aud the cruisers
fitted out for President Peixoto at New
York may soon be expected, and that
upon this engagement will depond the
fate of the rebellion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
soNrE INTERESTED KNAvE
A GALL ON ME. GLADsroNn.
A Delegation OF the Unemployed OF Lon
don Suggest Public Works.

a Delegation OF the Unemployed OF Lon
don suggest Public Works.
LONDON, December 2s.-A deputa-
tion from the unemployed was intro
duced to Mr.. Gladstone AZ his official
Downing street residence by Prof.
James Stuart. NJ. A. The deputation
argued that light railways, similar 10
those IN use aud under course OF con-
strtction in Ireland should be built by
the government In order 10 give EN-
ployment TO the people now so badly Ia
need OF work and that the Vestrles
should be furnished with sufficient
financial assistance 10 enable them 10
deal with the unemployed people OF this
city.
Mr.. Gladstone said that be had the
fullest sympathy for the unemployed.
The distress caused by want OF work
was not confined 10 London, or 10 Great
Britain, but existed with greater In
tensity In other countries.
The dsputation, said MIR. Gladstone,
appeared sSnguine Of the almost omnip-
otence OF the government; but tho lat
ter. Mr.. Gladstone said, could not go
beyond It's limits. Continuing, Mr..
Gladstone said that be was In favor OF
the government becoming proprletors
OF the railroads In order 70 control rail-
way rates, but a commission which had
the matter In charge had decided
against 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
FOUND AN INTERNAL MACHINE.

It was Add ressed to the President, and
Was Alleged 90 Have Come from =
Colorado Miner
DENVER, Colo, December 2s.-A
special TO the Republican from Love-
land, Colo, saws: An internal ma
chine was picked up in the alley this
afternoon by six-year-old boy who
took 20 home. Ii was a wooden box
about four inches rsQusre, neatly wrap
ped and addressed 20 the president,
Executive Mansion, Washington, ID.
c." On the lid was written "COmpli-
ments OF a Colorado Miner"
The boa contained some chemical
compound mixed with gunpowder and a
decorating cap, so arranged that when
the lid was removed il would explode.
The chemical composition Of the con-
tents OF the box is not known, but that
it was an explosive OF considerable pow
er has been proved by experiment. Who
prepared the machine, or what was his
object, Is a mystery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
BELIEVED TO BE LOST.

Wilson and harrow and Their hIen Were
In . Critical Position When Last Heard
FROM.
LONDON, December 2s.-There seems
to be little nope OF the safety OF the
Two British detaehments commanded
respectively by Captains Wilson aud
Barrow, who are now reported 70 have
been massscred by the Matabeles. Cap
tain Wilson is an officer OF the BechuanG
Land Company and the agents Of this
company AZ CapetoWn have cabled that
little hope remains Of the safety Of the
party. The absence Of news from the
Wilson and Barrow columns and the
fact that when Major Forbes left the
ShanaBi district the Wilson detachment
was beyond any doubt In critical posi-
tion. causes the general belief that one
Of the detAchments has met with dis
aSter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
c0pvri0atea, 1895, oy a. A.sOiatod PrssI.


LONDON, December 9S.-In reply 10
the dispatch sent to Mr.. Michael
Davitt, the distinguished Irish Nation
alist, on Decem ber "a, addressed to tne>
Land League Cottage, the following
letter was received to-day, dated from
Bally Beach. County Dublin, December
27:-
II am obliged to Mr.. Melville +.
Stone, General Manager OF the Assoel-
ated Press, for asking me to reply
through the Associated Press TO state
ments made in some OF tho Chicago
papers alleging that / had advised the
removal OF DIR. Cronin.
81 can only answer that II would DO
just as true TO charge me with having
advised the removal of julius Cesar,
OR ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
never even heard OF DR.. Crcnin's name
or existance until the spy-Le Caron-
spoke OF him AZ the Parnell Commission
hearings and the news OF his brutal
murder came 10 Europe.
THE further allegations that wrote
a letter TO Detective Coughlin AZ that
or any other time Is without the shadow
OF foundation, as | neither knew him
or OF him, or wrote 10 him directly or
Indirectly, nor have | written 10 any
body on his behalf in my life. The
whole story Is 4 malicious fabrication
from beginning to end, and must en-
anate from some madman, or perhaps
SOME INTERESTED KNAvE
who wishes to satisfy some feeling OF
malignity in coupling my name with
the commission OF so foul and cowardly
crime. am reluctantly compelled 10
say 10 connection with this Infamous
slander, that the press Of America Is
the only press in the civilized world to-
day through which ruffianly attempts
like this at the moral assassination Of
public men can be made with impunity,
MICHAEL DAvITr."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29

CAPE TowS, December 2s.-No
further news has been received re-
gardlng the reported massacre Of Cap
tain Wilson's and Captain BarroW's de-
tachments.
There is no doubt that when Major
Forbes was on the Shanghai river
Captain Wilson and his party were
very hard pressed. But reinforeements
have since been sent 70 him, and Il 10
hoped that the two forces have effected
3 junction and they will soon be IA
communication with their base OF
0peratioue
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29

WASHINGTON, December 2s.-General
changes in the personnel Of the Pension
Bureau are expected to be made next
Tuesday Most OF these changes will
be promotions, while large number of
reductions are expected. A few dis
missals may be ordered. Although the
officials decline TO confirm the report of
the changes and have made great effort
TO keep the changes quiet, It Is gener-
ally expected that between fifty and q
hundred promotions and reductions
will be made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29

FRANKFoBr, IND, December 2S.-
Thrty days have passed since George
Woodruff, a wealthy farmer OF this
county. has slept Mr. Woodruff was
afflicted with she same strange maiady
q year ago, when be went sixty-6ve
days without sleep. He is, 60 all ap-
pearances. healthy and works each day.
His case is attracting great interest
.ani0ng the medical fraternity. His
physicians have utterly failed 70 pro-
ldnca even a slupOr win drugs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
A Great Day for Lover.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, IND, December %.
Never in the history Of the famous
Gretna Green for runaway lovers did so
so many eioping parties come here as
came to-day. Ten young men from
Kentucky, with their sweethearts, were
married here within a few hours. They
seemed to be all well-5o-do and came in
great style. One magistrate married
eight pairs and his fees were $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
An Alleged Flim-fiam Artist
Special T,.soran 90 M Esosss-

PARKGRsBURG, w. Va, December 2S.
&C. A. Morrison, a tailor who resides
in Eiberon, a suburb, was arrested to-
day by Chief Of Police HeatOn as the
man who tlin-1ammed the clerk at
Paulus Reps store last Saturday out OF a
watch and SIS dollars. The watch was
found in Norrison's possession, aud it
and the money returned TO the owner.
Morrison was taken before Justice
Beckwith where, in default Of 500 bail,
he was sent 70 Jail until tomorrow
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
JUST LIKE A MAN.
Sent Bis Wife to Call the Children While
He Escaped in Safety.

HARRoDsBURG, KY, December 2S.-
Thomas Randall, well-to-do farmer,
living near BobOn, KY, awakened this
morning to find his house in flames.
He jumped out of bed carrying his
baby with him, at the same time call
ing to his wife to wake their three
children who were sleeping up stairs.
She went TO follow his instructions but
the house collapsed and she and the
three children perished. The house
and contents were a total loss. The
father is frantic with grief and is now
almost a raving maniac.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
san dragged and Robbed.
Ir.aal 7s!.gram o ne R.gl..e-.

PARKERsBUBG, w, VA, December
s.-Capt Thomas Dewey, conductor on
a local freight between this city and
Chiliicothe, o., was sandbagged aud
robbed Of $40 and a revolver while going
20 his boarding house, on Sixth street,
between Green and Harris, last night,
near midnight. He was found by a
passer by and taken 70 his boarding
house. Dewey was taken to his home
10 Chillic0the this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
Mms RnIIa In arnnd Opera.

Nine. Rolla, OF this city, who has
been singing In concerts In New York
during the present season, appeared In
grand opera at the metropolitan Opera
House Wednesday night, taking the
prima donna role Of Donna Clara" In
"Don Giovanni" the part usually sung
bv Nine. Nordice. a telegram from
New York Yesterday says Nine. Rolla
achieved q plendid success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
Inc MasonIc Fair.

The Finance committee Of the Ma
sonic fair and festival which is to be
held at the Masonic Temple from Janu-
arv 2srd to eth, met last night and
made an estimate Of the cost OF getting
no the fair, which viii be about $500.
Tse committee will start out 20 solicit
funds in q few days. The object Is 70
net enough money 70 furnish the Ma
sonic Temple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
FAVOR ABOLISHNG THE SUMNER STOP.

PITTsBUBG, PA, December 2s.-The
members Of the American Flint Glass
Workers Uuion are voting on the ques-
tion Of abOlishing the annual summer
shut down. The vote in so far indi-
Gates that the men favor the abolition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
For Ro0blng = Freight Car.

.rfcill a AelctfaIlt 90 aar AA-a-i--s-
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, December 2S.
Sam Riser and VIM. GrandOn, resi-
tents Of Riverside, were run down and
rrested after q long chase to-day by
lficer Petty, Of the Ohio River railroad,
or robbing a freight car on the Ohio
River railroad. The men confessed,
4 nd we're sent to Jail In default Of $500
!. ond each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29

LONDON, December 2s.-The Times
says that a relative OF Captain Wilson
living 10 Acerington has received tel
egram 20 the effect that Premier Rhodes
and Major Clifford fear that the worst
has happened 70 the Wilson party. The
Colonial ONCE is sill without any news
10 relation 70 Captain Wilson snd his
men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
BEFoRE rHE MAsONs.
Breckenridge Makes the Effort OF His
Life and Receives an Ovation.

LEXINGTON, KY, December 2s.-Con-
gressman Breckenridge mnde his first
public address since the institution
of the Pollard suit this morning
at the Turf Club before
the Masonic lodges who were given
their annual banquet. The Congress
man was on his metal and was heartily
applauded. The reception he received
when he closed amounted TO an ovation.
The speech is pronounced the effort Of
his life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
THE BIG BICYCLE RACE.

NEW YORK, December 90. AT one
o'clock this morning in the bicycle
match the score stood as follows:
Schock, 1899; Waller, 1875; Martin,
1, 1913; Albert, 1,l27; Hosmer, 940; Meix-
ell, 1.O29; Van EmburR, 1,o25; Golden,
GAS; Forster, 907; Barton, 763; Ashinger,
SIP.
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Rnnrhtit for Million

YoEKERs, N. Y, December 2&-J.
Pierpoint Morgan. representing the
New York Central, bought the New
York and Northern railroad for 81, ,000.-
600 at the foreclosure sale to-day. His
was the only bid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29

Of SOZODONT renders it the most agree
able article ever used as tooth wash. It
has none Of the acrid properties Of the as
tringent tooth powders, and instead u con-
tracing the gums, it renders them firm aad
elastic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
ExrRAvAeANCE IN OHIO.
Approximatsd Expenditures Exceed the
Revenues Over n Million.

Sgsaaf 7sleGram 10 ne Rs1ts,sr.
COLUMBUS, D., December 2s.-For
the information Of members Of the
General Assembly, State Auditor Poe
issued pamphlets showing the appro-
priations asked for next year by the
State departments and institutions.
The total is 81, 959. 764.3 80, Gn increase
over last year OF about half million
dollars. and It is estimated that II will
exceed the revenue Of the State by
about a million and quarter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
THE PRESS OF AMERICA
Is the Only Press in the Civilized
World To-Day, Through
WHICH RUFFIANLY ATTEMPTS

at the Moral Assassination OF
Public Men Can be Made With
Impunity-These are the Words
OF Michael Davitt and They are
Called Forth by the Offer Of the
Associated Press to Correct
Glaring Falsehoods Printed in
Sensational Chicago Papers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-29
HIR TOMAHATK ALOFI.
They Nay Bury Mary Ellen Lease
for Keeps, But They Can't
MAKE HER GIVEUP HER HATCHET

5he Says She's One OF the Kind
of Populists Who Believe in
Keeping the Middle of the Road
and Not TempOrizing With
Democrats, Republicans, Beer
Elements, and Things-Lewel-
ling Has Removed Her, How
ever.