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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
THE FIRST SINCE SPEAKER REED.

A Savage Occupies tn Speakers Chair
ana Poses as Tammany Brave in
Bourke Cookran's seat
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 25.-There
was an amusing scene in the chamber Of
the House this morning prior 70 the meet
ing. A full bloOded Indian chief Violin, or
the State Of Washington, was seeing the
siahts Of the Capital and Of course his steps
tended towards the large building located
on Capitol Hill Here he was taken Ia
charge BY Frank German, an employe OF
the House, who has a humorous side 20 his
nature. The gaudily bedecked chief, with
feathers waving over him, was taken % the
chair and took the Speakers seat de held
A. with dignity, although ne was somewhat
at sea as TO the use Of the gavel. He mis-
took it for pipe and the end piece went
naturally 20 his mouth. He was corrected
and made several attempts 70 call the
House 70 order.
A facetious member Democrat Of
conrse-suggested tnat this was the hrst
savage who had occupied the Speaker's S
ctair since the retirement Of Speaker
Reed.
Hewas then escorted TO BOurke COckran's S
seat. and amid the laughter and applause
OF all present figured for ten minutes as
typical Tammany brave.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26

According to tradition, women are
never ready in time, and yet the
Women's Building was the hrst Of the
structures a. the White City 70 receive
It's roof and TO be prepared for the con-
tents, and so far as can be determined
the women will still lead the van 10 all
the details and FsnIfcstlons Of receiV-
ing and Installing exhibits The wo-
mans department. has bat three rooms,
furnished with zine desks aud presided
over By nine women from a. @-2y
States. bot IL Is the centre round which
are revolving the patriotic and Gmoltl
Gus impulses Of many lands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
10 amend the ANTITRUST Law.

WAsHINGroN, ID. c., January 25.-Mr.
Scott, Of Illinois, offered in the House to-
day a bill anne ding the antitrust act, so
as 70 require the Attorney General upon
oath of any ten reputable citizens, that a
trust or combination exists, 10 inquire into
the matter and prosecute all persons a
party 70 the combination.
In case O trust is found 20 exist in re-
spect TO anv article upon which duty is
now levied, the tariff on il IS TO be re-
moved. Any property owner under such
contract or trust in the course Of transpor-
tatiOu is made liable TO seizure and forfeit
ure 70 the United States Any person,
whose business tF property, is injured by a
trust is authorlzee TO sue therefore In the
United States District Court and receive
threefOld damaCe sustained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Death of wm. f. simeral.
speeiaI Telegram to the RtgiItsr.

Special Telegram to the Rtgi'teT.
SrEUBESvrLLE. January 25.-This morn
ing at three o'clock William +. Simeral
died at his residence, corner Of Fifth and
Logan streets. after long and serious Ill
ness from complication Of diseases. Mr.
Simeral was born October 6, 1872. For
over thirty years he was Auditor Of Jefier-
son county and mad the reputation OF being
the best Auditor in the State. He was q
member Of the Masonic fraternity of the
Steubenville Commandery, Knights Temp.
lar and the First Presbyterian Church OF
this citv. He leaves a wife and seven
children. The children are: LueLla NJ,
John A, James M, William D, Geo. r.,
Jesse +. and Eva G.. The time Tor the
funeral has not been arranged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
DIsAPpOINrINe as TO NUMBERS.
The Big Dem mocratic banquet at Rich
mond Last Night.


RICHMOND, VA, January 25.-The much
talked-of Democratic banquet took place
tonight at the Masonic Temple. The at
tendance, however, was not what It's pro
iectors had anticipated. Few prominent
politicians outside Of Virginia were pres
ent. Col. Anderson called the assemo!age
to order ana Dr. Hoge asked the blessing,
after which the toasts were announced and
responded TO as follows.
''Phe President-elect and the Demo
cratic Party" Hon. w. Z. P. Brecken-
ridge, OF Kentucky.
Tariff Reform" Hon. W. L. Wilson, Oh
West Virginia.
"The Lessons of the Election" Hon.
Charles S. Fairchild, of New York.
"The Commercial Fruit of the Demo-
cratic Triumph, " Hon. John M. Allen, OF
Mississippi.
Virginia" Gen. F'itzhugh Lee.
Among the distinguished Democrats VINO
sent letters Of regret at not being able TO
attend, were Messrs. A. p. German,
Thomas f. Bayard, w. G. Whitney, Dan
iel Lamont, Senators Brice and Vest, ex-
Governor Campbell, Chief Justice Fuller,
Justice Field, Senators D. b. Hill, Il. b.
Vance, J. G. Carlisle, VIM. f. Harrlty,
Gov. PattisOn and w. +. Russell, Eugene
Kelley and Speaker Crisp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
A YOUNG WIDOWS CHARGE.
How She Was Lured from New York to
Havana by a Proourer.

now 9ne was AuItu @NC" ~SAN ~
Havana by a Procurer.
New YoRK. January 25.-Mr. Flora Wal
ter, a young widow, who was a passenger
on the City Of Washington, which arrived
to-day from Havana, told a government in
spector that she had been lured
to Havana under false pretenses by a
man named Henry Cohn, Of this city, and
that the danger she escaped after much
trial was a constant menace to girls In this
city, According to her story, her husband
died three years ago, leaving her destitute
with a child G year old. She worked IN
restaurant until the man Cohn, who fire.
ouented the place. offered her the position
OF manager of restaurant Havana, which
ne said he owned.
She was eager to make more money for
her child and went. Cohn, she saws, took
her to a disorderly house in Havana and
when she made disturbance sold her TO
another for s25.
From that one she succeeded in escaping
after much difficulty. Cohn, Mrs. Walter
says, is in the habit of taking girls from
this city TO Havana, by :the means used in
her case. She intends, she says, to have
him arrested.
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Ohio Legislative Affairs.


COLUMBUS, o., January 25.-The House
spent all afternoon considering Brittain's 5
joint resolution providing for proposition
10 the electors to change the constitution so
as to permit the State TO tax franchise and
other valuable privileges. IL was adopted
with but two dissenting votes. 1t looks as
though this question would again be sub
mitted to the vote of the people. Several
times it has failed, because OF
indifference on the part OF
voters. Dodge. Of Cleveland, introduced
In the House joint resolution authorizing
the Governor to appoint a commission Of
four to investigate and report aplan for the
general improvement OF country roads.
Mcclure introduced in the House bill 10
provide that the state insurance commission
shall determine the actual cash value OF
policies allowed TO lapse by reason OF in
sured being unable to pay premiums and TO
bring action to recover the sum. Governor
Mckinley has appointed Bertrand An
drews OF Mt. Gilead, probate Judge OF
Morrow county, to fill a vacancy caused by
death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
catholIo stafIstIcs.

New YoRK. January 2j.-Adyance sheets
OF the oficial Catholic directory for 1919
have Just been issued. The Catholic popu.
lgtion is given as $500, ,09j. 70 whom spirit
ual guidance is given by l3 Archbishops,
75 Bishops aud g,3g7 priests. OF whom {, :
954 are secular and ?, ,443 are regular priests.
There are s,477 churches, 3.4s5 sta
tlons aud l,763 Chapels. The ] .545 students
for the secular priesthood are educated in
80 seminaries. There are l27 colleges. 657
academies and 3.5s7 parochial schools;
rs. .209 children attend the parochial schools
2G. .533 orphans are cared for IN 245 orphan
asylums, besides which there are 4o3 other
charitable institutions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Bic Wooden Hotel Burned.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, January 25.-A fire
started at l o'clock this morning in the
Grapdview Hotel at Fort Hamilton. The
hotel was a large wooden structure and
was a popular summer resort for New
York and Brooklyn people. About thirty
people who make the hotel their residence
throughout the year were asleep at the
time, but nearly all were enabled TO escape
without injury. The loss IS estimated az
500, 900: no insurance. An explosion Of
Photographic chemicals caused the fire.
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m,ooMAs CONFIRMED.
The Republican Majority Decides That he
shall be q Member OF the District Court.

The Republican Majority Decides That he
shall be = Member OF the District Court.
WAsHrNGrON, ID. c., January 25.-For
the first time this session there was pro-
fraeted struggle in the executive session Of
the Senate over Presidential nomination.
chat of Louis McCOmas, eX-Secretary OF
the National Republican Committee, 70 be
Associate Justice Of the District OF Col
umbia Supreme Court.
Within 8 few days after the reception Of
the nomination the opposition 10 the con-
drmation began 10 develop in the shape Of
various more or less vague charges touch
ing the business integrity Of
tH3 nominee The Judiciary Com
mite sifted each Of these charges
and declared in its report to the Senate that
IN its Judgment that there was nothing in
anv way tending 70 show that MIR Nc
Conas was not fitted for the place 20 which
the President 70 appoint him.
The opposition was then transferred
from the outside 70 the Senate chamber it
self. To day at l O'Clock the Senate went
into executive session with determine
tion-on the part Of the Republican Sena-
tors 70 confirm the nomination before ad
iournment More than four hours were
consumed in the debate.
The opposition TO the nominee in the
Senate was based almost entirely upon
the ground that Mr.. McComas was not
resident Of the District. The Republicans
replied 70 the Democrats on this point by
referring 70 the precedents set by AIR.
cleveland in his district and territorial APP
nointments and asserted that Mr.. Cleveland
night feel disposed 70 again ignore plat
flrn declarations la that respect, and Sc
I3et the best fitted men for Federal ap-
nointnents regardless Of residence. When
, IL came 70 vote there was no attempt to
Rlibuster and the result was decisive. the
800 standing IS for con- nation 70 IS for
IS opposition Bs1 pf s>1aIure to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Murder Near BrandOnville.
- g;,y,,,,.,,. IN tAs Pr0fStsr

K1NGwooD. January 25.-Alten Strauser
hit Albert Fickey over the head with
club. last night. The skull was crushed
and death followed in an hour or two. The
two were at the house of Leroy Guth-
rie, six miles southwest of Brandonville,
this county. Strauser and tickey were
both drunk, and Fickey made a lunge at
Strauser with q knife. Both were under
twenty years Of age, and were fast friends
until this quarrel began. A post mortem
examination will be held tomorrow.
Strauser is in the hands of the officers, and
will be landed in Jail here tomorrow. He
has a family
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
ADAY OF FILIBUsrERING.
Mr.. Kmgore. of Texas, Causes the House to
waste a Day.


WASHINGTON, January 25.-Fthbustering
against the bankruptcy bill was lnaugur-
sfed today by MIR. kugOre Democrat Of
Texas). la the first place be insisted on
the reading Of the Journal III lun. 1hen
he objected 10 the approval OF that dOCu-
ment' and an hour was consumed before it
was finally agreed 70 as a portion
NJ the records Of the House. He was ably
seconded in his endeavOr % defeat the bank
ruptcy bill by Mr.. Pierce, Of Tennessee,
who supplemented his every nhoustering
motion with another which was calculated
10 prevent action and the tlibustering con-
finued. Another wasted day. WAS the
comment of the Republicans and their
comments were echoed by a majority Of the
democrats But the few Democrats
opposed 70 the bankruptcy measure held
arm and the House adjourned without
action. thus exhausiing the two days as
signed to the Judiciary Committee and the
bankruptcy BILL
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NONE WILL BE RESCUED ALIVE.

All Hope For the ImprISoned Miners Mt
Dux Given Up-One Hundred and Thirty
Lives Lost.
VIENNA, January 25.-All hope Of rescu-
ing alive the men who were entOmbed by
the explosion OF fre-dsmp in the Fortschritt
mine at Dux, Bohemia, yesterday, has been
abandoned. An investigation of the list OF
employees reveals the fact that one hundred
ahd thirty men lost their lives IN the dis
aster, as IL is generally conceded that those
who were not killed by the explosion must
have been suffocated by the after damp.
The mine is being cleared OF wreckage as
rapidly as possible but the work is neces-
sarily slow Every effort will be made 70
recover the bodies. No explanation has
yet been made as to how the explosion oc-
Cured.
An immense quantity Of after damp has
accumulated in the mine. Late this after
noon while party OF rescuers were at
work the gas filed the mine so rapidly that
every man Of the party had 10 flee for his
life. The ventilstlng apparatus cannot be
worked, and it is absolutely impossible 70
enter the mine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
A Kea.onahls Conelu,lon.

A tough youngster, about five years
old, stepped up behind the policeman
and pulled his coat tails.
Hello" exclaimed the officer, wheel.
ing around, whats the natter?"
''Say, mister won't you take me
homer" was the bIubbering reply.
ssOf course I will, sonny. Don't cry.
Where is your homer" and the officer
patted the wsif on the head kindly.
II don't know where It is" blubber-
ed the boy. "If did. do you 'sDose I'D
be stoppIn' here. askin' you to take me
there2s
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
All Charged with Larceny.

LONG ISLAND CITY, January 24.--Search
for the missing public records was begun
today when warrants were issued for the
arrest of ex- ex-Commissioner OF Public Works
Patrick j. Harrison, ex-City Water Tap
per VIM Hewitt. Stableman Bernard Fox
and the whole Gleason Board Of Educa-
ton. They are all accused Of larceny in
the second degree. A warrant has also
been issued for the arrest Of ex-Mayor
Gleason charged with larceny in the sec
ond degree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
NO RINDoo BLOOD
In MAhoney's Veins, And Ho II Pre-
pared TO Prove IL.


DUBLrS. January 25-Pierce Mahoney,
formerly Parnellite Member Of Parliament
for north Meath, is determined 20 prove
that his mother was not a "cross bred Hin.
doo'' as alleged by Mr.. Matthew J. Kenny,
anti-Parneliite member for middle Tyrone,
In an address delivered on Sunday which
allegation led 10 Mr.. Mahoney giving Dir.
Kenny black eye yesterday. Mr. Mahoney
Is therefore publishing the pedigree OF his
family from the beginning Of tho last cen
tury In order % show that there Is no Hin
dooo blood In the stock and that therefore
his mother could not have been cross bred
Hindoo. The public are greatly Interested
IN the discussion and Parnellites and anti
Parnellites are almos. as much excited
over the Hindoo question as they were on
the subject Of she O'Shea divorce.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
OnIv FrIgl,tened the Passenger.

SEDALIA, Mo-, January 25.-Two men,
supposed to be two of the prisoners who
escaped from the jail at Springfield, Sat
urday, boarded a train on the Sedalia,
Warsaw and Southern railroad, at Cole
Camp, Berlin county. yesterday. They
were both armed with revolvers and ter
rorized the passengers. The women took
refuge in the baggage car while the men on
the train were powerless in face OF the
ruffians' revolvers. The two men left the
train before it reached here having done no
further damage than to frighten its pas
sengers thoroughly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Arre.ted for opIum smuggling

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, January 25.-
Last night Special Agent c. E. Lewis, OF
this city, arrested S. j. Henry and G. j.
Bend, the colored portor and conductor OF
the sleeping car salmon River,n for
opium smuggling. Forty packages Of
opium were found under one of the seats in
the car on its arrival in this city. The car
is q Toronto-New YORK sleeper.
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Counsul to southampton.
Sneeial Tslear ON 10 ne Rs1if.sr.

WASHINGTON. d. c., January 25-Mr.
Geo. L. Bambrick, Of Hancock county,
viii 90 an applicant for Consul 10 South
hampton, Engl5nd. He is at present at
MorgantOwn University, and has the repu-
tatiOn of beingleveryway qualified for the
position. He Isl OF an old Democratic fami-
ly, aud his falher. Mr. Lewis SteenrOd
BAN brick, is krcat worker in the party.
The position 7 Is filled by Mr.. Renry Pen
dletOn, Of OH county, under Cleveland,
and is now nd by Mr. j. p. Bradley,
Of Hancock Nunty, so that it is not i'm
probable tina the coming occupant may
also be a Han tcOck county man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Tns FuperaI of Col. Rucker.

CHICAGO, January 25.-Preceded by the
Eighth infantry companies OF the FifteeEth
Regiment of the United States Army, the
body of Col. VIM. A. Rucker, Psymaster
of the Department Of the Missouri, was
borne with military pomp from st. James
Episcopal church, TO the Grand Central
Depot this afternoon, to be taken TO Wash
inpton for interment at Arlington. Col
Rucker was brother Of Gen. Rucker, and
uncle OF Gen. Phil. Sheridans wife.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
ARGUMENTS FOR THE DEFENSE.
Maitrs Barboux Talks for DeLesscps an'
the Panama SwindIers.

PARIS, January 25-Maitre Barbour re-
sumed his argument to-day In behalf OF the
accused Panama directors. He contended
that both Ferdinand DeLesseps and
Charles DeLesseps were perfectly justified
in doing their utmost 10 maintain public
confidence in the Panama canal scheme In
hope OF avoiding menacing dangers.
Therefore the lectures delivered In the
provinces in aid Of the scheme
were legitimate. II Ferdinand de Lesseps
erred IL was rs an excessive optimisL
"But," exclaimed NJ. Barbour, "tho
world belongs 10 optimists." 10 was true,
continued M. Barboux, that Ferdinand aud
Charles do Lesseps might have been de-
ceived by events. bat such an error could
not be regarded as culpable 10 sexpected
that NJ. Barboux will conclude his address
tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Padernal Peak in ERUPTION.

PADERNAL PEAK, NEAR ABIoUIU. N. NJ,
January 25-Padernal Peak, situated in
the wilds of Rio Arriba county. N. NJ, is
now in violent state of eruption and is
belching forth sulphurous fumes and lava
at intervals of about three hours each,
lasting about thirty minutes. This has
been going on, as far as known, since the
last week in December. Some Of the ma
tive Mexicans are greatly frightened and
PROSTATE themselves 10 the earth, begging
forgiveness for their sins. Others think ii
is Montezuma taking this method to an
nounce his return. Altogether great ex-
citemeut and reign Of superstitious terror
prevails.
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- T.I.rrqm b ~ Rsgistsr

speeds leltJrQW 20 tHc AegtStW
CHARLEsTON. W. VA, Jan. 25.-George
X. Welch, mail and banking page in the
House, this morning, left his satchel, con-
tainiLg money and mail matter, at
the mail box under the Speakers stand,
while he stepped into the waSh-room.
Upon returning he alleges that he found
$50 less in his vslise than when he left.
The money belonged TO members Of the
House, aud he agrees to pay the loss out Of
his sialarv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-26
Fatal Mine Accident in Mexico

MEXICO, January 25.-A fatal accident
has occurred in the Conception mine, at
Atoric, in the State Of San Louis Potosi
The main shaft caved in, causing heavy
loss Of life. Thirteen corpses have already
been recovered. The destruction Of prop
erty will entail loss Of upwards Of mill
ion dollars to the company.
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WORLDS FAIR MATTERS.
The State ,BOard in Session at Charleston
Want $4,000.
lyllset1E TsLd rr41a 10 fha ReTigtsr

CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 25.-The
West Virginia Board Of Worlds Fsir Com
sjoners mel at the Capitol to-day and took
up for consideration some important mat
ters connected wit the business Of the
Board The question OF the amount Of the
appropriation needed to defray the eXDen-
ses OF the West Virginia exhibit at the
Worlds Fair was discussed. The estt-
mate Of Governor Fleming in his biennial
message % the Legislature Of $4,000
was insufficient for the purpose and
the board will probably ask for an
appropriation OF $4,000. Col. j. w. st.
Clair. the West Virginia member Of the
National Board Of Worlds Fair Man
ayers, WIS before the Board and stated
that West Virginia had q standing at the
Worlds "a sr enjoyed by but few States in
the union, and that the opportunity afford
ed the STAKE 70 make an exhibit OF her
mineral, tiut Der, agricultural, manufactur-
ing and other products was Of immense
imp0rtarcel and the State could not afford
70 fail to take advantage Of 10.
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The Senatorial Election Announced.
Special TelsCrGm 90 Ns Register.

CHAkLEsroN, w. Va, January 25.-
Promptly at noon to-day both houses Of the
Legislature met IN joint session in the hall
Of the House Of Delegates to compare the
vote cast yesterday for the full and unex-
piGed Senatorial terms. Clerk Byrne of
the Senate, and Clerk Peyton Of the House,
read the record Of the proceedings Of the
respective bodies, and President Wiley Of
the Senate formally announced that Charles
j. Faulkner and Johnson n. Camden hav-
ing received a majority Of the votes cast in
both houses for the full and unexpired
terms in the Senate Of the United States,
by authority Of the power vested In him, he
declared them duly elected according TO
law. The Joint session was then dissolved.
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Drank Solution OF COpperas.
IL ~ r.r........ -, a.. .s,,tsr.-

ZANESvLLE, o., January 25.-Kittie All
bright. a domestic In the family of ex-
sheriff Ballou, committed suicide this
morning, by drinking solution Of copperas.
She lived in a remote part Of the county,
and nothing had been learned Of the actu-
ating cause, more than that young man
who had been paying her attention had left
the eighb0rhOOd
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LopisvIIIe NAV DIsband.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, January 25.-Base
ball people here are giving credence to a
story that the Louisville club will disband
owing to internal dissension, and having
large monetary losses last season. Their
franchise will be put up and Indianapolis
will buy II. John Brush, the report says,
will control the team. Mr.. Brush was
seen to-day, but would neither confirm nor
deny the story.
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Anxiety About the stockholm City.

BosToN. January 25.-Considerable anx-
iety is felt at the Office Of the Furness
steamship line over the non-arrival Of the
steamship Stockholm City. which sailed
from London January l. Even with the
bad weather the steamer should have ar
rived at least four or FIVE days ago.
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- Innul.ilorIal ra1 am.

SDscf1l TslsgrGm 10 tas Register.
C8ARLEsroN, W. Va, January 25.-The
inQuisitOrial tax bill will come up to-day
before the Committee on Finance and q
sharp fight is expected. Stuart W. Walk
or left this evening for his home in Mar
tinsDurg. where he represents the defend
ant in a murder case. He expects to be
absent a week