Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-24
NEWSLETS.
Interesting Pieces of TslegraphIc News
in small space.

HrDsoN. MICH, February 23.-The
home Of VIM, Smith, two miles from the
city. was destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning. While attempting 10
extinguish the flames. Mrs. Smith crazed
with excitement, rushed into the names
and was burned TO death.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, February o.
Phelps condition is unchanged.
ALEXANDRIA, February 23-The Fuerst
Bismarck arrived here two days late.
The steamship encountered a tornado on
her voyage from Genoa. Several sailors
were injured aud some minor damages was
done to the ship. All the passengers are
well.
TORONTO. February 23.-Delegates from
Orilla have had an interview with Parson
Davies aud Peter Jackson. They guaran-
teed S3O, ,O0J for the Corbett fight. but could
make no guarantee 70 bring OF the mill.
Their offer thus practically amounts TO
nothing.
MANSFIELD. o., February 23-At Shell
by. ten miles north Of this place, az ten
o'clock last night, buggy containing wal
ter Blackman. aged ~, and Miss Ainta
Rogers. aged 2l, was struck by west
bound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train,
ana both were instantly killed.
DULUTH. MINI, February %. - The
Scottish Rite Masons here have revived
an old practice, once sanctioned ia France,
and have admitted by adoption, two ladies',
wives Of Masons. % the consIstory. The
admission carries with it the right 70 wear
the masonic apron.
CrcurTA. February %. - The Bengal
Chamber OF Commerce to-day discussed
the resolution that the best interests OF the
country demand that the mints be re
opened. But the Chamber OF Commerce
adopted. by a vote OF 81 10 10, an amend
ment to the effect that the mints should not
be re-Opencd.
JACKSON. Tenn. February 23.-The four
New York witnesses in the late trial OF
Dr. Howard. who pleaded guilty 70 the
charge Of perjury. were each fined 500 and
sentenced 70 three years imprisonment In
the Columbus, .. penitenuary oy Juoge
Hammond today
LONDON, February 23.-The telegraph
announces the failure OF Hill, Comes & Co,
merchants OF Manchester, Buenos Ayres
and Rio De Janiero.
LONDON. February 23-The Ttmes, in It's
financial article, comments on the bauk
statement. which IL says is remarkable
and shows the highest reserve on record.
the prolonged chespness Of money.
RoME, February 23.-J. G. Haywood, an
American resident has presented 70 the
Pope manuscripts giving the complete cor
respondence OF the Popes with the King
and Queen Of Spain concerning the voyage
of Columbus.
UPPER SANDUsKY, o., February IA
broken axle on the southbouud local Colum.
BUS. Hooking Valley aud Toledo ditcned
six cars this morning Three tramPs VINO
were stealing a ride were seriously IN
iured- The trainmen eacaped unburt
san FRAycIscO. GAIA. February q
There were IS, 40 admissions 70 the MID
winter Fair yesterday.
LoSDoS, February 23.-A despatch from
Faval. one Of the Azore Islands, announces
the loss Of eight OF the crew lncluding al
the officers OF the barque MONTGOMERY
Castle. The men were washsu oyer0oara
during a terrible storm
CHICAGO. Ill. February 23.-';nai r..- r.Iian
Carter. Of the Republic1n National Com-
nittee. says il is probable that the repre-
sentation in the next national corEeati.o ti.oa
viii be one for each Congressional ri5,riet
and one for each 1900 RepublicanFotes 10
each district