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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
THE FIGhT SEEMS SURE
Mitchell Decides to Put Up His Ten
Thousand PIuuks and Make the Match
CVItn (,orbett

Mitchell Decides to Put Up His Ten
Thousand Piuuks and Make the Match
Witn Corbett.
New York, February 21.-Charley
Mitchell has finally agreed to deposit "a sIO,-
OOO ferfeit and fight Champion Coroett.
This decision was arrived at at midnight
to night, when VIM. a. Brady, CorbeJts
manager and solicitor Bernard Aorahams,
representing Mitchell, met at the Gedney
House, and came TO terms.
At midnight Abrahams and Brady met
at the Gedney House. Abrahams apollo
giZed for Mitchei's absence by saplng there
mad been so much commenting about
Mitchell talking too much and making
speeches instead of coming TO terms that
his friends decided that it would be better
for him to remain al Lakewood.
James II. Blanchard was decided upon
as temporary stakeholder. Brady, after
The preliminaries had been agreed upon,
proposed that a certified cheek for $4,000
be deposlted with Blanchard in Boston Oe-
fore Thursday.
Ambrahams said the money would be
forthcoming. 1t was then agreed that
Mitchell and Brady should meet IN the
Office of dramatic papar in this city
Thursday evening at seven o'clock.
After the Thursday evening meeting the
whole party will start for Niagara Fails,
where the articles Of agreement for the
fight will be signed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February Elm
the House to-day the ''car coupler"
measure was the one which met with
determined, opposition. Mr.. Richard
son led the opposing forces, and by par
liamentarY manoeuvres prevented any
actien being taken on it.
The hour fixed for consideration of
the car coupler bill having arrived, the
committee rose and Mr.. Wise moved
that the Senate amendments thereto be
concurred in, pending which Mr.. Rich
ardson moved that its consideration be
postponed until Tuesday next. Sub
sdquently Mr.. Richardson Withdrew
his motion to postpone and moved the
reference of the bill to the Committee
on Commerce. After some discussion
on appointment OF order as to whether
the latter motion was debatabIe, the
Speaker ruled that it was not. The
motion to refer was defeated, yeas 64;
nays l64.
Filibustering then began, aud after
various dilatory motions, vote was
ordered on q motion to adjourn until
Thursday.
No quorum appearing, there were
several attempts made to reach a COM
promise.
Mr.. Hatch said that he did not desire
to antagoniZe the bill, but he was sure
that the friends of the Dill (and he came
to this conclusion after careful ex-
animation OF the rules) would lose moth
ing if the House adjourned now, be-
cause the bill would be laid before the
body Immediately after the approval Of
the journal tomorrow.
AT IL p. M, there was no change in
the situation of the House. Both side
seemed determined, and the prospects
were for an all night fight. The usual
scenes incident to night session were
enacted. There ware several amusing
episodes, but, taken as whole, the ses-
sion was q dresry one.
The Senate was at work till after 10
o'clock on the pension appropriation
bill, without result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
GENERAL BEAUREGARD'S FUNERAL.
The Services Postponed so They May be
PubIic-The Remains to Lie In state.

The Services Postponed so They May be
PubIic-The Remains to Lie In state
New ORLEANS, February 2l.-The
funeral of General Beauregard will not
take place on Wednesday, as announced
last night, but has been postponed to
Thursday evening.
General John Glynn, on behalf OF the
Veterans, called on the family OF the
dead soldier and urged that the date OF
the funeral be delayed in order that the
public might be given an opportunity
to view the remains and participate In
the obsequies. The family acceded to
this request and Gen. Glynn had them
fix the funeral for three o'clock on
Thursday and also had the family con-
sent to let the body lie in state.
The Washington Artillery Hall has
been offered FOR that purpose, but as
the City Council meets this evening, the
chamber OF the City Hall will probably
be placed at the disposal of those who
have the arrangements for the funeral
in charge, in which event the body will
be moved thither tomorrow morning.
The remains OF Jefferson Davis lay In
this chamber prior 10 the funeral. All
the veteran associations with the citizen
soldiery will take part In the obsequles
on Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22

CHICAGO, February 2l.-A report
which will attract widespread attention
was made to-day by the committee OF
the Illinois Legislature TO investigate
the terrible Wann railroad disaster on
the Big Four railroad.
The report caused a sensation In the
House aud provoked lively discussion,
which promises TO result in drastic en-
actments. The report says:
There was no element OF accident In
the killing OF twenty-eight persons and
maiming thirty-two, but IL was the en-
evitabe result OF mismanagement OF
the road by its officers, showing an alb
solute disregard OF the sanctity or
human life and no reasonable precau-
tion for the protection OF property.
"At the time OF the fatal collision
the switches were in charge Of A, Il.
Gatten. barber. who had been em-
ployed in the yards only twenty-four
days, and no evidence shows that he
ever had any railroad experiences aud
one John Ray, a farm laborer, who had
been in the employ Of railroad only
eighteen days In his life-time; and the
keys To the main track switch No. .
were put into the hands OF Gatten by
James Lyons, a man that had been in
the employ Of said road only twenty
four days. Witnesses working In the
yard at the time had TO enquire each
others names while testlfying.
"Hhe proof also shows that for the
last two years the road has failed 10
keep any crews in said yard long
enough for them TO become competent
to manage said yard properly, but
changed its men so often that the crews
were always composed OF more green
and incompetent men than anybody
else, and many OF them without suil-
cient mental ability to ever become
competent; and that the management
OF the said roads made no reasonable ef-
fort to keep competent men. but show
ed a decided preference Tor green men,
until the yards became a Kind OF "kin-
dergartan" for them, and they were put
in charge OF important places upon their
second day OF raiiroading, to the,as2A
ger OF all trains running through Eald
ward"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
CABINET GOSSIP.
Various Opiaions as to What Mr.. Cleve-
land is Likely to- Do.

land Is Likely to DO.
New YORK, February 21.-Referring
10 cabinet possibilities, the Washington
cores pondent of a morning paper, says:
"The friends Of Representative Her
bert, Of Alabama, still think that he
has q chance TO be Secretary OF the
Navy. The information that came to
the Southern men to day is, that re-
garding his selection Of Attorney Gem
eral, Mr.. Cleveland is hesitatlng be-
tween Judge Cubertson, OF Texas, ex'
Representative Rogers, Of Arkansas,
and William Rose, said TO be the best
lawyer in the last named State. Mr..
Rogers friends are the most alert ana
energetic of all men now engaged In
cabinet hunting. The rumor that Jo-
siah Quincy, of Boston, and George A.
jerks, of Pennsylvania, may be chosen
for the two cabinet places still untitled,
causes the Southern men, and in fact
some from the North, much disquietude." "
A Lakewood dispatch upon the same
subject says:
"Mr. Alexander K. Mcclure has ar
rived from Philadelphia and will see
Mr.. Cleveland before leaving. His
visit is supposed to be in connection
with the Cabinet positions remaining
to be filed, especially the Attorney
Generalship."
The Washington correspondent OF a
local paper says:
sit is said upon impeachable author
ity that the Cousul General of the
United States at London, under the ad-
ministration, will be Congressman Pat
rick A. Collins, Of Massachusetts. 1t
may DO further affirmed that Mr.. COL
Inns appointment was decided upon at
an early stage in the formal delibera-
tions over the distribution Of important
places in the gift OF the President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22

SDecfdt Isssgr0m 70 tle fseRtstr.
New MARTINsvMLE, w. VA, Febru-
airy 21.-A fine team OF horses, attached
to a wagon. belonging TO MIR. Fred Nc
Henry, OF State Road run, this county,
ran off here this afternoon about five
O'Clock. Mr.. McHenry had left his
horses In front Of the Point House, and
had gone inside 10 geta bucket TO water
them. While he was gone the team
started, running up the alley near the
hotel. After going short distance they
were stopped by colliding with another
team belonging TO Alex. Lyons. The
result was a fine black mare, one OF the
runaway team, wgs struck by the
the tongue Of the other wagon, cut
ting a cash through into the wind
pipe. The mare will nol likely recover
from the effects OF the wound.
This is only one Of the many warnings
to owners OF horses against leaving
them unhitched ia the streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
MURDEROUS BURGLARS
Thieves Surprised While Opening Bank.
Murder "A Cltizen-Great Exoitem ent and
Threats of Lynching.

Thieves Surprised While Opening Bank.
Murder "A CItizen-Great Exoitem ent and
Threats of Lynching.
PIrTsBURG, PA, February 21.-A
Post Leechburg, Pa, special says:
This town was threwn into the most
intense excite this evening by an at
tempted bank robbery aud the murder
OF prominent citizen In attempting TO
capture the burglars.
One OF the men was captured and
narrowly escaped lynchlng.
About7 o'clock number OF boys on
the street saw five men trying TO force
an entrance into one OF the back win
dows OF the Leechburg bank building.
The boys ran up street and gave the
alarm 10 Constable Collar. ). =. Me-
CulIough aud Councilman William
Schaier.
The three men huarled 10 the bank
building and went around to tho rear
door. Just az they arrived there one
OF the burglars came out and was or
dered by the constable to surrender.
Without saying a word he drew his re-
voiver and fred. Schafer threw mp
his hands and fell dead, shot thaough
the heart.
Mccullough returned the burglars
fire and shot three times. Just then a
second robber emerged from the build
ing and started on a run for a high
fence near by. Mccullough opened
fire on this man IS hs ran and brought
him down. The man fell on his back,
but before the officers could come up
and capture him he jumped the fence
and made his escape.
While the shooting was going on eight
shots were exchanged, and great num-
Der OF people collected. The man who
shot Councilman Schafer was caught by
the crowd and hurried 70 the lookup.
The fellow fought desperately and
was with difficulty oyerpowered. AZ
least one hundred citizens formed them
selves into posse and started after
the other man. The murderer was
locked up and the prison was sur
rbunded by crowd OF armed men and
threats Of lynching were freely In
dulged In, bot the cooler heads pre-
vailed and the crowd dispersed.
But little can be learned about the
gang that did the business. The man
that was captured refuses 20 say any
thing about himself or even give bis
name. Inside the bank building was
found a black mask and brown hat
which the burglars left behind them.
Its certain that the second burglar
was wounded. and the chances OF cap
ture are good. There is great excite
ment in the town, and the whole town
Is securing the country for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
ANNA Dlokinson sues for Damages.

NEW YORK, February 2l.-Miss Anna
F. Dickinson has commenced four actions
for libol against four morning newspapers
of this city already. The articles claimed
as hbelous were published about the time
that Miss Dickinson claimed she was for
cibly and wrongfully taken TO and incar-
cerated in the asylum for the insane
at Dauville, Pa, the latter part
of February, 1891, and the parts she
claims as libellous are those wherein she
is described as a raving maniac and the
strange things stated to have been done oy
her as showing her to have been insane.
Miss Dickinson denies that she was insane
and denies that she did the acts published
of her. In each case damages are laid at
$4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
nrinn Rn,ted Rnchnnan ONT.

BUFFALO. n. Y, February 21.-The Bu-
chanan-Grifln fight came of here tonight
in Turner Hall before large crowd. IL
wound up in a sensational manner.
After two rounds OF fierce rushing on
Grifin's part. and an unusually clever bit
of evasion work by Buchanan. the former
put sudden termination to the contest by
outting his opponent on the side Of the
head and knocking him out.
Both men were injured by the concus-
sion. Referee Denny Ryan promptly gave
the decision TO the insensible man, Bu-
chanan.
Ed. Buchanan, the winner, halls from
Boston, and p. j. Griffin comes from Phil
adelphia.
The fight was under the auspices OF the
Crescent Athletic Club for purse OF S4OO
and a bona fide bet OF 81, ,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
Reading in the New York Exchange.

NEW YoRK. February 2l-When the
Stock Exchange hammer fell at 10 o'clock
to-day the bulk Of the crowd of brokers on
the floor was closely pressed around the
Reading board, and operators at once with
an uproar that caused the initiated in the
visitors galleries to think the bottom had
dropped out of Wall street. But the
thrOng of traders was not as great as
that of yesterday, nor were observations
nearly so heavy. Reading opened at a
slight advance over yesterdays closing,
viz: l per cent to 81. The hammering
which began as soon as voices could be
lifted and hands upraised quickly nullitied
the Improvement and in less than three
minutes the unlucky stock dipped down to
2S%. In ten minutes, however, the Read
ing crowd melted away to about 30 ope-
rators, who maintained the war with vigor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
ATeIerram Irom stevens.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 2l.-Ine
following telegram from Minister stevens
at Honolulu, received Saturday last, was
made public to-day:
''The affairs of State continue to be hope
full Hosting flag in protection OF this
government was expected; subjects who
were doubtful are now for annexation. The
natives show unexpected regard for the
United States flag. Prudent conduct OF
Can't. Wiltse, the officers aud crew OF the
Boston, credit to the navy. Cannot send
by mall
Up 10 the hour of the Cabinet to-day Mr..
Paul Neuman, the Queens envoy to the
United States, had nOt called at the state
Department 10 see Secretary Foster, and
the latter had received no explanations
from him OF the failure TO keep the engage
ment made for last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
A RUNAWAY LOCOMOTIVE
Creates Great Excitement ut Columbus
A Remarkable Escape.

"A he mAfkADAc EhCapcs
Special Telegram TO the Register.
COLUMBUS, O., February 2l.-As the
engineer of "Big Four" yard engine
was backing rapidly on a main track In
the western suburbs Of the city at noon
he suddenly discerned through the blind
ing snow aud just ahead, the Columbus
and Cincinnati Midland passenger train
behind time and running very fast.
The engineer OF the yard engine re-
versed his engine and with his fireman
jumped. The engines struck and were
badly damaged.
The yard engine Immediately started
in the opposite direction, and as the
throttle was wide open, soon attained
a high rate Of speed.
The crash broke the cab, and the
whistle Of the wild engine was held
open.
Across the principal streets through
the Union depot and into the yards the
runaway machine dashed at forty miles
an hour, it's whistle shrieking wildly.
Two miles east the engine was
ditched by telegraphic orders and com
pletely wrecked.
Fortunately no one but Shed Johns,
the fireman, was injured, and he slight
ly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
The Direct Tax Resolution.


special Tsls0rGfa 90 tlS 6s0istsr.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 2l.-The
West Virginia members have not given up
the fight for the passage Of the direct tax
resolution at this session. They will try
TO get 10 up next week, probably on Mon
day, when il viii be ia order % suspend
the rules for the passage Of pills by two
thirds vote
ing Al the matter. has promised TO recognize
one Of the West Virginia members, on
Monday, 70 call up the resolution
If il cannot be done on the first Tial, then
the attempt 70 get the measure 70 vote
will be made as often as necessary until 3
vote is reached.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
steamboat pilot, FIRED at by rouShs.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, February d.
Steam boat pilots on some of the crafts
passing along the Ohio have had narrow
escapes from being shot by Joughs living
on house boats in this vicinity in the last
few days. Charley Warner, the pilot Of
the Carrie Brown, had a narrow escape
from a bullet yesterday, and this morning
the matter was reported to the United
States Commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
THE QUEENS ENVOY
Calls Upon Secretary of State Foster
Efforts TO Defeat the Treaty.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 21.-
This afternoon Mr.. Paul Neuman, the
deposed Queens envoy, called at the
State Department and had a conference
with Secretary Foster. A statement OF
the conference between the TWO will
be sent 70 the President for transmits
sion 70 tds. Senate for consideration
in connection Eyth the other informa-
tion on this subject now before that
body.
The character Of the fight that has
developed against the Hawaiian treaty
has caused its friends considerable IN
eaSineSS.
Mr.. Tucker of Virginia; Mr.. Springer,
Of Illinois, and others, propose TO get a
resolution through the House TO ascer-
tain why a treaty, which will involve
the Government in expenditures, and
require the raising Of revenues, has
been submitted to.the Senate without
being submitted 10 the House also. The
effort to defeat the treaty is very earn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22

WASHINGTON, February 21.-The West
Virginia Senators and members had day
OF to-day in the matter Of listening to the
arguments OF constituents who desired 70
serve their country under she next admin
issration- The only new arrival in town
from the State was Col John A. Robinson,
Of Patterson's Greek, who is not candi-
date FOR ofic8 but Is supposed 70 have q
friend whom ha would like % see well
riaesd When cioPeland comea IN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
ANOTHER CABINET RUMOR.

& Report in Detroit That Don M. Dick
inson Has Accepted the Attorney Gen
erAlship.
DETROIT, Mich, February 21.-It Is
rumored in this city that Don NJ. Dick
inson, Notwithstanding his previous
statements to the contrary, has par
TALLY promised TO enter the Cabinet OF
Mr.. Cleveland as Attorney General.
1t is believed that Mr.. Dickinson's re-
luctance to give up his large private
practice has been overcome. His hur-
ried trip to this city, presumably to ar
range his personal affairs, so that with
out great loss he can accept seat in
the cabinet, and the fact that Mr.
Cleveland has given no sign as to who
is to be the next Attorney General,
coupled with his generally accepted de-
sire to have Mr.. Dickinson IN the cab
met, is offered to substantiate the
rumor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
rher Sold "MoonahIne." !"

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, February b.
For months a number Of shsnty- boat men
have been selling "moonshineu along the
West Virginia oank Of the Big Sandy
river. Deputy Marshal Mays, of Ceredo,
succeeded in capturing two Of the leaders.
Sylvester Alif and Hiram Osborne, and
brought them here, and they will have a
hearing before United States Commission
er Gibson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

James Anderson Charged with Kl'ing
Van Samples Last summer at Elk City.
spletaL 7sle0rSn 20 The ReGister.
WASHINGTON, d. c., February 2L-
James Anderson was arrested aud
lodged In Jail this evening charged with
the murder Of Van Samples, In Elk
City, last summer. The murder OF
Samples has been the great mystery OF
Elk City since IL occurred, six months
ago. Detectives have been at work on
the case and are confident they have the
right man: Anderson is a resident OF
Charleston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
Plimmer and Mcbride 10 Meet.

NEW YoRK, February 2L-Billy Plim-
mer and Benny Mcbride met this after
noon and signed articles TO light before the
Newark Athletic Club for q purse Of
8, 500 and side bet Of $1,000. They will
meet again Saturday and deposit in addi-
ton TO the fz0o already up, <3O0 more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
Young Man Committed suicIde.
,.,of 1.t.oror. In fhs n<otsts-

CHARLESTON, w. VA, February 2l.-
John O'Mara, prominent young man OF
this city, committed suicide this morning
by taking poison. Financial difficulties
are said TO have led 10 the desperate deed.
O'Mara was married five months ago.
He was formerly connected with the
postofie in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22

New YoRE, February 2l.-Mrs McKin-
lev. who has been visiting the family of
her husbands brother, Ahner Mckinley,
started for the West last night Abner
Mckinley accompanied her. Before start
ing for the train Abner Mckinley said that
his brother would be fully able to meet all
losses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
A DISTINGUISHED PARTY
From Warrington VIII Attend the Flag
Raising on the New York.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 21.-A
distinguished party will leave here to-
morrow morning for New York To wit
ness the raising Of the American flag
over tue steamer New York. 1t will IN
clude President Harrison, who will run
up the flag; Secretary Rusk, Postmaster
General Wanamaker and Secretary
Tracy, many senators, representatives,
naval officers aud prominent officials.
They will make the trip on special
train over the Pennsylvania road, leav-
ing here at o'clock q. N. and return
ing the same .day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
ThInk.it win be sati,factory.

New YORK, February 2l.-Ex-Senator
Thomas C.Plstt, who applied for the Read
ing receiverShip to-day, returned from Phil
adelphia. and is quoted as saying; "The
results Of the receivership. I am positive,
willie be emiuently satisfactory 70 both the
stock and bOndholderS Of the company.
Neither Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan nor the
Vanderbilts had anything to- DO with it.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
STAYING UP LATE.

The House Was sim in Session at II p. m.
and Prospects Were Good for All Night.
WASHINGTON, d. c., February 22.-
a. IN. There is 40 change in the situ-
alton except that the House has lost
the humor for debate and is listening
to the monotonous voice of the clerk
engaged in one Of the numerous roll
calls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
TO Increase Letter Carer Salaries.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February 2l.-Sen-
ator Dixon, Of Rhode Island, gave notice
in the Senate to-day that he would offer
an amendment 70 the pOStOffice appropria-
tiOu bill, 10 pay after June so, 1898, TO the
letter carriers in cities where free delivery
has been established, for the first year the
sum Of $500; second year. $500; third year,
81 900; fourth wear aud thereafter, 81 200.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-22
zen and BROKE His Arm.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 2l.-Rep-
resentative McCreary, of Kentucky, while
leaving the Capitol about half past six
O'Clock this evening, slipped on the icy
sidewalk and fell, breaking one Of MS
arms. He was conveyed 70 his home at
once and received medical attention.