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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
HARRIS MUST DIE
Unless Governor Flower or Presioen'
Cleveland Irterferes in His Behalf.


New YORK, March l6.-Recorder Smytne
has refused to grant a new trial in the case
of CARLYLE Harris, who Is under sentence
of death for poisoning his girl wife, VINO
was Helen Potts. There is now no nope
for Harris, save from the Governor or
President.
The Recorder in reviewing the affidavit
presented by the prisoner himself, says
that the fact that Harris was medical
man and in position to know the HABITS OF
Helen Potts, and was unable to prove tnst
the deceased was addicted 10 the use OF
morphine or any other drug, was most
convincing proof that she was not.
When informed of the adverse decision,
Harris said it was just what he expected,
adding: "Well, I'm satisfied; only want
the public to know die an innocent man.
He stood still for moment then asked
how his mother bore up under II. FOR once
he seemed to consider more how she would
feel than what the decision meant for him.
Harrss counsel will at once file an apph-
oation with Governor Flower for executive
clemency.
Mrs. Harris, after being thoroughly
searched by the matron, was admitted 10
the cell of her son. Mrs. Harris renamed
talking with her son for nearly hall an
hour, and the interview was heartrenolng'
When she left, Harris was interviewed by
reporters. He was told that the recorder
considered there was no legal evidence IN
the affidavits.
mo legal evidence" exclaimed Harris,
why it is simply because these afidavits
of mine were drawn by persons not ac-
quainted with the requirements OF suca
evidence. think it is an outrage that l
am not permitted to see the afidavits on
which have been condemned TO death. In
answer to those did see, l prepared and
submitted brief showing concluslvely oy
comparing the afficavits with each other
and the testimony Of the same witnesses
on the trial that they were probably the
result OF perjury in their preparation"
Harris said further: at is not cues
tion OF life with me; havea consciousness
Of my own innocence, and believe the
American people believe am innocent"
District Attorney Nicol said to-day that
Harriss would be arraigned before Re
corder Smyth on Monday for sentence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
BOLAN DEFEATED.
Vokes, the Kentucky Champion. Gives
Him "a Severe Drubbing in an Eighteen
Round Mill.

Vokes, the Kentucky Champion, Gives
Him "a Severe Drubb;ng in an Eighteen
Round Mill.
COLUMBUS, O., March 16.-One OF the
most exciting fights that has ever been
witnessed in this city was the light
weight battle between Charles Vokes,
champion OF Kentucky, and Jack
Bolau, cham pion OF Ohio, at tho Casino
tonight, under the auspices Of the
Franklin County Athletic Club.
The fight was Voke's from start TO
finish. With q guard that nothing
could break and great lead be chased
Bolsd around the ring for eighteen hot
rounds.
At no time did the fight lag and the
500 and more people who witnessed 1t
were kept in breathleSS excitement.
Bolen failed TO come up in time and
was counted out by Referee John Duffy,
OF New Orleans. Denver Ed. Smith,
the champion heavy weight" who was
behind BOlan, claimed foul and the
utmost confusion and excitement reign
ed.
In the latter part OF the eighteenth
round Vokes forced Bolan'tO his corner,
and rushed him against the ropes and
over in the newspaper tables.
Before Bolan could regain his guard,
Vokes punched him half dozen times
in the stomach and he fell on the floor.
The crowd rushed forward to the
stage and the police were almost power
less to keep them back. Everything
was confusion and disorder, and 1t was
scarcely be:tered by the referees an
nouncement that be would have TO con-
suit at least two doctors before he gave
his decision.
Bolan lay in his corner the picture OF
distress. Dr. John A. Russell, Of Col
umbus. and DR.. L. q. Senior, OF Mill
dale, KY, examined Bolan and gave
their decisions on slip Of paper TO
referee Duty.
Both held that Bolan was not rup-
tured and the referee gave the fight TO
Vokas whose friends went wild. Nokes
was hardly scratched and walked 10 the
depot and took a train for Covington.
The fight was for $1,000 side and a
purse Of S7O0,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
MILLER AND JEPsON.
JepsOn Likely to Get There if Miller Is
Left Out.
Special TslsOram 10 ne Register.

oNcCl4t 4tic0T4Nt 70 ttc AeGtdtcfs
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 16.-The
following information comes from
very reliable source, and indicates that
your man Jepson would likely get there
If Miller was out of the way. The
statement comes from gentleman who
is on the inside Of affairs at Washing
ton.
It is generally believed here that
Miller is slated for his old place. dou't
think there is any likelihood that
Cleveland will give two OF the most i'm
portant bureaus in the Treasury TO
West Virginia. Kentucky would, l
think, get the Commlssionership OF In
ternal Revenue were it not for the hot
fight between the friends OF Willis and
Cox. the candidates for the place from
that State. Carlisle is very anxious TO
give the place to Willis. II the Ken
tucky fight is patched up before Cleve-
land sends Miller's name 70 the Senate,
it is possible Miller might be left out.
II this occurred, JepSon would have a
good chance for the TreasurerShip. lie
has good backing. The President has
given no promise as yet to appoint Mil
Ter. He told Senator Camden that II
be decided not to appoint Miller he
would let him know.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
The Boomers Ready to Boom.

TOPEKA, KAN, March 16.-The uncer-
taintv about the time of the opening Of the
Cherokee strip has not had the effect OF
diminishing the rush to the border. On
the contrary as spring has advanced the
tide of travel has increased and the Santa
Fe and Rock Island trains are extra
crowded. Many of the passengers are wO-
men with their children following their
husbands. who are driving overland with
their stock and household effects. These
people are said 10 be gathering in
little colonies along the border be-
tween Arkansas City and Caldwell. They
live in tents and beneath wagon covers.
Some have plenty to eat and wear, but the
great majority have little means and unless
they can find work on the adjacent farms,
will have TO be taken care OF by their more
fortunate fellow boomers or the govern
ment. Troops of cavalry are in camp along
the northern border of the strip and daily
they patrol the line to see that intruders
are kept out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
THE GERMAN ARMY BILL
Under Discussion In the Rsichstag-Pro-
posaIs from Both sides.


BERLIN, March i6.-The committee
OF the ReIchstag on the army bill dis
cussed the second reading OF the bill to-
day. Herr Bennigsen. on behalf OF the
National Liberals, proposed that the ef-
fectlye force OF the army In time OF
peace should be fixed al f62, 900 Infant
nv. TO serve two years with the colors
and five In the reserve. The cavalry 70
consist OF 4G5 squEdrons. The field ar
tillery 70 consist OF 81 battalions; the
pioneer battalIons 10 number 20, and
cadre, or skeleton battalions OF infant
ry. 70 be formed 70 the number OF 1913.
only for a period, for which term VI
two years service should De fixed.
Chancellor Caprivl admitted that the
proposal implied a recognition OF the
general principles OF the bill, bat would
not suffice for the general needs Of the
German empire. Regarding the means
Of meeting the increased outlay the
government, the Chancellor added, was
prepared 20 entertain fresh proposals,
but could not accept Herr Lleoers
amendment.
Herr Richter. introduced an amend
men, fixing the peace footing at 4S6,9ss,
from October /, 1893, 70 March 81, 1925.
This would substantially continue the
present peace footing for longer pc
riod as under the law Of July IS. 1890,
20 continue ia force 20 March 81. 1924,
the peace strength OF the army Is 49,
9s3 men, besides officers. surgeons, pay
masters. etc. The debate was ad-
iourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
win rnllow Fo.ter,. PRECEDENT.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 16-Secre-
tary Carlisle is at present inclined to ad-
here to the ruling made by Secretary FoS-
ter ne to licensing the engineer cfllces OF
the steamships New York and Paris on the
American line. The law provided that
when the intention of becoming an Ameri-
can citizen is declared six months previous
70 the application for license the Secretary
Of the Treasury may issue licenses to for
eiguers as engineers on American ships.
The engineers on the Paris and New York
declare their intentions in accordance with
law and will have TO take out their natural
lzati ion papers in due course. Cases Of this
kind are quite common on ships and steam
ers that ply on the great lakes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
pi.ous,ing Marilime Quarantine.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March l6.-A con-
ference OF maritime quarantine officers
and officers OF the marine hospital service
convened to-day at the Office of Supervis-
ing Surgeon General Wyman, of the
Marine Hospital Service. The Office is TO
secure cooperation Of the State and local
maritime quarantine officers in the adop-
tion of set Of uniform quarantine regula-
lions in order that along the entire coast
there may be concert and uniformity OF
quarantine during the coming summer
wnen cholera may visit the country. When
these regulations are agreed upon DR..
Wyman will ask the Treasury Department
10 sanction and promulgate them. Those
present from outside the city were: DR..
BENJAMIN Lee, Secretary of the State
Board Of Health of Pennsylvania; Moses
Veale. Health Oficer of Philadelphia; Or.
$. c. Ohphant, President Board of Health
of Louisiana, and DR.. Il. NJ. Swearingen,
State Health Officer Of Texas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Onto LerislntIye AHalrs.
tal TlL1aram % tAe R.qis.er.

SpeetGl TtLsprGnl 10 te RFgis'er.
COLUMBUS. o.. March 1G.-The Senate
today passed Senator Nichols's bill provi-
ding that at the end of the term Of the pres
ent Secretary of State the $1,000 special
compensation as election supervisor shall
cease.
The House passed Clark's bill providing
for the organization Of fidelity insurance
companies.
The Senate voted down resolution TO
reconsider the vote by which the Thomas
coal screening bill was lost yesterday
Bva vote of ~ yeas 10 "a nays Doty's
bill, giving women the right TO vote in
school elections, was defeated, not receiv-
ing a constitutional majority. a motion
70 reconsider the vote made by Doty. was
indefinitely postponed, indicating that the
question is settled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
WANT M,LEOD REMOVED.
The Reading Bondholders Hold q Meet
lnR-Their Charges.

New YORK, March 16.-The commit
tee OF the general mortgage bondhold-
ers of the Philadelphia and Reading
railroad held meeting this afternoon
at the Mercantile Trust Company. 1t
was decided to Invite bOnd-owners TO
send in their names and ohe amounts of
their holdings. The committee yester-
day sent a letter TO the Pennsylvania
Company for Insurance and Annnltles,
the trustee of tbs bonds demanding
that it should compel the Reading Com
pany TO comply with the agree
ment made when the mortgage @
was negotiated and put ten
cents on each ton Of coal mined into
the sinking fund. The trustee was also
requested to move for the removal OF
President Mcleod as one OF the re-
ceivers of the Reading. II is charged
that since he had been President, Mr..
Mcleod had not set aside the. 10 cents
On each ton of coal produced and fur
thermore had used up the fund accum-
ulated during the two years when Aus
tin Corbin was President. A letter was
received from the counsel for the trus-
tee OF the general mortgage saying that
the interests OF the bondholders would
be fully protected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

NEw YoRK. March 1G.-Spec.al advicss
from Berlin TO the Erenfno PoSt;
Prince Bismarck IN al inspired arrcle ia
The Hooblroer Naehrf,en defends the speech
of the Premier Of Anbalt, made last Mon
dav- protesting against the financial bur-
dens caused by excessive government, etc,
ard against court strictures. Blsmarck
,oses as the champion OF federal independ-
fnce and declares that the title Of German
t,rooeror coufers 20 right Of suzerainty
o,er the federal allies OF the King OF Prus-
xia bismarck will Elakc another political
tour in Southern Germany this summer.
Adyices from ST. Petersburg say tnat ~
villages around Warsaw ano tne to"n o.
Archon have Deen inundsien oy seooeD
fhzw
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
THE RULE HOLDS.

The Man Who Held ONCE Under Mr..
cleveland Before win Not Get in, II
Opposed.
WAsHINGTON, ID. c., March 16.-Post-
master General BisSell stated to-day TO
Senator Harris aud Representatives
McMillin, Richardson, Cox and Snod-
grass, OF Tennessee, that whenever
there is a contest for any poStoifice, the
person who held the office under Mr.
Cleveland'S former administration is not
20 be considered. He further stated
that the full power Of this rule applied
70 the fourth-class postofhces and he.
and not the President, was responsible
for it. This statement leaves open the
prospect Of reappoiutment of postmas.
ters who held Office under Mr.. Cleveland
before when there is no other applicant
FOR Office, but holds strictly to the rule
that as between two applicants he who
has not before held office shall be the
one selected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
CHINESE HIGRBINDERs.
San Francisco Police Active i'm Driving
Them Out of the City.

Them Out of the City
SAN Francisco, March 16.-Never
since the Chinese first came to the Pa
clfc coast have the San Francisco po-
lice been so energetic in their efforts TO
suppress highbinderS and their methods
as now.
This action was brought about by the
fact that within the last ten days dur
ing one Of the periodical wars between
the highbider societies three Chinese
have been shot aud killed on the streets
OF Chinatown and one fatally wounded
One of the highbinders was caught
and hanged after committing the last
murder. and nine others who have been
arrested on suspicion have been indicted
by the grand jury for murder.
Usually il is extremely difficult to
convict Chinese Of crime, unless he Is
caught in the act or the crime Is Wit
messed by the whites. Chinese witness
es are afraid to testify, and the friends
of the accused have no scruples about
committing perjury in his behalf.
This time the police have adopted
new tactics. They realize that II the
highlander is pulled downed from his
Dedestal as a bad man in the eyes OF his
countrymen, his power for exacting
tribute will be gone.
Accordingly the police have been
raiding Chinatown for the past lew days
and every known highbinder and each
whose looks proclaim him such Is
searched for arms. and IL none are
found they are kicked and dubbed un-
iii they disappear from sight.
Their meeting places are invaded,
their idols and decorations destroyed,
and everything known 10 inventive po-
lice Is done to humiliate them.
The consul general has united with
the police in his efforts TO crush the
highbinders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Robbed and thrown from a Train.

CLEVELAND, o., March l6-Andrew
Johnson, the Swede, who disappeared
from a Fort Wayne train between Chicago
and Pittsburg. was found wandering near
Massillou, Ohio, to-day. He was in a
dazed condition and BADLY injured. After
coming TO himself be said that be was
robbed by two men on the train as he was
passing with them from one car 10 another
and thrown from the platform. The rob
Oers took all but Sl3 Of the money Johnson
had when be left Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
rolenn Theatre Burning.

TOLEDO. o., March l7.-At one O'Clock
this morning fire broke out in the Wheeler
Opera House, and at this hour, l:3O, the
building is one mass Of flames
The whole department hts been called
ont The building is a four-story one, sit
,afed on the corner Of Monroe and ST.
Clair streets. owned by the Wheeler es-
tate. Il was leased by the Whitney &
Garwood Circuit, and was occupied last
evening ov the Tuxedo company. The
loss will be at least $loo, 900; fully covered
by insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Will Confirm the Appointments.

WASHINGTON, d. C., March Ex-senator
Murphy, of New York, was asked to-
night II il was true that he would at
tempt 70 prevent the confirmation Of Presi.
dent Cleveland's New York appointments.
There is no truth in il whatever" re-
piled the Senator
"HOw a0Out the confirmation OF Robert
+ Maxwell and Edward B Whitney,"
"The New York Senators will do moth
inc 10 delay their confirmation. On the
contrary they will aid in having them con-
nrma6 "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Fought in West virginia.

SDscial 7eieQrgn 10 ths Rfqtstsr.
MARIETTA. o.. March ia cock fight in
which Marietta birds alone we're fought
TOOK place in West Virginia, about quar-
ter of a mile below this city. last night.
There were only six fights, but IL was great
snort while il lasted. some Of them lasting
fully 35 minutes. The East Side was pit
ted against the West Side and won four
ont of the six Several hundred dollars
changed hands. The police did not get on
at ali
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Parkersbnrg Points.
cr.,,ol Tst>orau 70 ne Rsoiner.

Special Tff(0rdT7 20 me- Es0tstST.
PARKERsBURG. w. VA, March lG-The
residence OF w. Il. Powell, on Swami
street. caught fire about 3 o'clock this
morning. The damage done before the fire
could be distinguished will amount to $500
The preliminary examination OF the
cornferfeiters arrested few davs since
is still in progress before United States
commissioner Tavenuer. Mills. one Of the
parties. confessed to-day and gave MANY
details OF the extent OF the counterfeitinR
business which were unknown before. II
is said that there will be more arrests
shortly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

CHICAGO. March l6.-Joseph Basa, q
lsther. was found at tee corner OF Waisn
and Nav streets late last night with bis
head split open with al axe. He Was un-
ahle to tell who had assaulted him and died
in the patrol wagon while being conveyed
10 the hospital It is supposed that he was
kilIed bv some laboriug man with whom
he had bsen ouarreling early in the ey-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
A Ten Minutes Senate Session.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE only items
of business transacted by the Senate to
day were the presentation Of vaciOus me-
MORALS from the Legislature Of North Da-
kota and the reference Of resolution for
the appointment OF clerk to the Commit
tee on National Eanks, at 81, 40 per an
mum. Then Mr.. German moved an ad-
iournment and the Senate, at 12;lO, ad-
iourned till Monday mex.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Raum Has Resigned.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 16-The
Secretary OF the Interior to-day accepted
the resignation Of Green B. Rsum as Com
missioner Of Pensions, and has designated
Deputy Commissioner Andrew Davidson
10 take charge Of that Office until the ap-
pointment by the President Of Gen.
Rannnrs SUCCESSORS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

WASHINGTON, D. c., March l6.-Ar-
raugements have been made for a recep-
ton Of the memoers Of the diplomatic
corps by President Cleveland at the White
House Saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The notifications were sent out from the
State Department today. The diplomats
will then be formally presented TO the
Prasidanf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Believed to Have Been Robbed and nur-
dered.

PITTsBuRS, Pa, March l6.-Andrew
johnson, a Swede, en- route from Chicago
70 New York with bis family, is missing,
and Il is believed that be was robbed aud
murdered. He had 8, 500 in bis possession
and was last seen on tne traih near hassii-
Ion. Ohio. with four strangers thought 70
be Chicago gamblers. His fur cap. stained
with blood. was picked up near Massiilon
Yesterday. II is believed that the men in
duced him 70 leave the train and then
robbed and murdered him His family Is
stranded in PittsburR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
NH. Dyer to Secure COPIES OF the Land
Books Of Virginia.
"A, IL

CHARLEsrov. W. Va. March l6.-Gover-
NOR MacCorkle will select NJ. n. Dyer,
who has had charge ofthe Land Depart
ment in the State Auditors Office for the
last eight years. as State agent TO procure
from the register Of the land Office in Vir-
ginia the copies OF the grants and patents
proyided for By tue last Legislature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
LATEST FROM HAWAII,
President CleVeland'S Action Causes
Chagrin Among Those
WHO FAVORED THE ANNEXATION

OF the Islands-Minister Stevens
Interviewed on the Situation.
He Thinks the Action Taken by
Him Was Proper and Timely.
General Good Feeling Over the
Prospect Of an Immediate and
Thorough Investigation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
aarza RevolutIon,st. surrendsr.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March l6.-A tele-
gram was received at the War Department
from Gen. Wheaton, commanding the de-
partment Of Texas, announcing the sur
render yesterday to United States troops
st Fort Ringgold Of six more Of the Cara
regolutionists. They viii be turned over
10 the civil authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
Unfounded Rumors.

NEW YoRK, March 16.-Rumors that the
Naronic-had been sighted hove into town
TO-DAY from various places az distance.
At3D. 70. there was no foundation for
these rumors known at any Of the sighting
posts on this coast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

SDsci7i IsifgrGm 10 ne hegistsr.
WAsHINGTo$, d. D.. March 15.-Hon. d.
w. Gall is here. He desires il stated that
be is in no way responsible for the commu-
nication from Phihppi censuring Hon. w.
L. Wilson for neglect Of Barbour county.
He regrets exceedingly its appearance in
nriut
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
co,nv to EnrIand,

CHICAGO. March I6.-Charley Mitchell
and lin Hall will sail for England On Mon
dav. Mitchell says Hall viii make him
ready for his fight with Corbett
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

Nzw YoRK. March i6 Among the pass.
sngeru ON the steamer LahB, which arrived
mere from Bremen, Is Prof ylrchow, the
eonineut surgeon OF Berlin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17

THE Rev. Vim. Stout. Wharton, Ont..
states: After being Intellectually treated
by seventeen different doctors for
scrofuIa and blood disease. was cured
by Burdoek Blood Bitters. Write him
for proof.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
A Reonntion to ths Princas,.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March l6.-PrinceSs
Kauilani and suite were entertained az
luncheon today on the receiving ship Dale,
stationed at the Washington Navy Yard,
by the commanding oficerS and Ays. HOus-
-,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
FIned under the New Law.

CAMDEN. y. J.. March l6-"Bslly''
Thomson this morning was fined $50 ann
costs for running the Gloucester race track.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
THE WEATHER.

w,.rroSsy-. D. c.. Mach is.-For West
v,r.-nis ~ "a PenBsy lsanit ard Ohio,
.ao. =, or q 5 81 Winds; slight rise in ''H.'
pefxtDrs -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-17
ltha Rnssian Treaty.

larch IA petition 20 Sec
Gresham against the Rus
S been signed BY q large
sons ia this city. Amtng
re signed the petition are
b. Felix Adler, Francis G.
|iglow, the Rev. DR.. Robert
ey NJ. Depew, Mayor Gil
/ Bros.