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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

L"NpDH, January - Tn" complete t.rl-
ure 0f rrince ferdinand. a~ % rIl,f, q
diplomat, or IN any other caPrc.'' within
the requirements of tho -, cupaul al tin.
throne OF Bulgaria, has gna'ly weakened
the position Of Austria Hlth regard to his
successor iiavIug been 10 a great extent
rCsp.Gsihlt tot Prince F,rdnand'- election,
Austria is naturally drMure,l from intcri,I-
enc" in the matter "i sri.-sIu.. a prInr.. 10
succced him, ani particularly ~ she c-top.
ped from olIcc:ims: to any Candiani" that
Russia may put f'r"a'd.
As luf Germany, II ~ not believed that
she will object to any action on III. rart o.!
Russia in Bulgaria moi comhaiicd hy An
tria, 30 II would seem that IN. CznI's
chances of obtaining, in TIE near Cutun..
BY peaceful methods, what . short time
ago would have cost war ave particularly
favorable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
Tho Steel Scale StilI lIIrnsigned.

PIrTsEuRG, Pa, January 1.-The mill
OF the Spang, Challant Steel & Iron Com
pauy, at Sharpshurg, was running to day,
despite the fact that the new steel scale
had not been signed Some of the workers
say that no strike will be attempted to cs-
tablis,, the new scale.
II is said that the ironworkcrs employed
in the steel mills may be called out to en-
force the new scale and that hig strike
may he the result. On the other hand
many OF the ironw"Ikers are said to he OPP
posed to such a move The steel men say
that their firms will sign and continue op.
Grafton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
NATURES HIGHWAY.
DoIng- of Boats and Boatmen Along tho
Ohio.

The gorge below has let 20 and river
men were expecting the ice from above
last night.
In the breakup al New Cumberland
Sunday night, the towhnat Clara, the pro-
prllor nut and the ferry boat Chester
were all cut down by the ice. The Dart
heinga light craft, was raised yesterday
morning. The Chester In badly wrecked
and will not he worth saving She is in
surcd. Being small and about worn out
the loss will not he very heavy. The ferry
boat Chester will not likely be raised until
the ice runs ont.
At ten o'clock las. e,eniug the marks at
the landiuE .ndicnte.i six feet four inche~
ani TisIng, with indications that we would
have from ten to twelve feet of water with.
in the next couple of days.
The following kilograms were .ec-Ire,i
by the REGISTER last g,eurng.
Ipc'lGl n ~, .,p. q, ne H,gaJr-.
MuEG ANToWN, W. Va, January .
River " feet inches and stationary.
SDsrtGl T5sgram 10 the Rcgisicr.
BROWNSVILLE, IA, january :. - River
% feet Ia inches and rising.
sgr..GJ T,:lgra,a 10 "a, Re0istcy.
FursBCRG, January 2.-Eiver 9 feet
inches above the dam, and feet inch
below the dam, and on stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
Mnlnan,s Work.

There is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To he asuc-
cesslul housekeeper, the first requisite Is
road health. How can woman contend
avalus. the trials and worries OF house
krrpinr il she he suffering from those Dis
lrrssras irregularities. ailments and weak
ncsscs peculiar 10 her sex: Dr. fierce. 5
F.,yorite Prescription isa specific Tor these
disorders. The only remedy, sold by
druggists, under n positive guarantee from
the Manufacturers. Satisfaction guatan-
feed IN every case, or money refunded.
See printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
OUR MEXICAN TRADE.
4 Great Increase the Direct Result OF the
o-tul Treaty.

Postal Treaty.
So.rir. 2, 7,l,groa 20 lie Kconl'r.
WASHINGTON, d. c, January Few
people in this country have any idea OF
the importance Of the postal treaties which
have recently been negotiated between the
United States on the one hand and Mex
leo, the Bahamas, the Bermudas aud ia
malca On the other hand, and of the simi-
lar treaties which are now in process Of
negotiation between the United States and
the Central and South American cOun-
tries. These treaties are expected to
largely increase the retail trade between
the people Of the United States aud those
uI the countries to the south Of us. Tint
this expectation Is well founded is demon
~tUtrd by the fact that since the Mexican
treaty Was signed the business at the GUS
tom house ut paso del Norte has increased
20 wonderful extent, showing that
American goods are fast find
ing their way into the hands
OF the Mexicaus through the post
A. a further evidence OF tins fact the toll
lowing advertisement, which is displayed
prominently IN - paper called The YwO
EcYuHicS, published III the City OF Mex
leo, will testify:
The MeNicO-American Purchasing
Agency has been established at tins capt
tai II offers its invaluable services to the
inhabitants thereof.
This agency, which has its headquart-
rrs tor the present at the office OF the Y,yn
E,pubiirs, is prepared to purchase any thmy
ia the United States that is permitted To
coIue through the mails under the terms Of
the latest postal convention.
Catalogues aud price lists for all the
large houses in New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, Chicago, st. Louis and other
cities in the United States, are on hand,
aud ready to he shown to persons wishing
To purchase the innumerable articles OF
necessity aud luxury which are to be had
better and cheaper in the large commercial
cities OF the American Union than else
where on this continent.
The M,liCO-AmerlCan purchasing
Agency viii, receive the orders and send
tor goods desired. 1t will pay all the
duties and attend to the business OF seeing
the articles safely through the custom
houses
II the monetary convention, which is
talked OF between the United States and
Mexico produces the result which is eN-
pectrd, namely, IN international silver
certificate, which can be used in transact
ing business between the two republics, the
prospects of the United States for mOnOp0l-
iNug the Mexican markets will be material
II enhanced, iu fact IT will be- almost inn
possible Tor any other country on the
globe to compete with us in supplying the
NrNuans with the products ot our fac
tories our machine shops and our looms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

EhEIEflILLE, lND., January jas.
Hendricks, brother of the late vice presi-
dent, Thomas A. Hendricks, and the last
one remaining of the family, died at his
home in this city at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning oflung fever, aged % years lie
had been sick since last Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
Churchill'z Visit.

ST. PETEgsErRG, Jannary > The visit
of Lord Randolph Churchill 10 Russia o
casiOns a general press advocacy ot ar
entente with England. The Nn,oaJr.mgo
argues that British Statesmen must admit
that England during tn" last thirty years
has lost more through hostility in Russia
than she ha, gained by friendship with
other power.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
4 scnsnIInn EAploded.

NEW YORK, January IA Hrd'n
Washington special gays the story tele.
gaphcd from Iowa, Mich, alleging 4
scene" ut a reception given here two
weeks ago, between Congressman liender
son. Of Sorlh Carolina, and Nj. Iarsney
of Missouri, is pronounced false in every
particular by all who were present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

New YORK, January > Rev. Hugh O.
Prurirost who resigned from the Belle
viUrayruuc Congregational Church, New
ark, y. j., because the congregation we're
not ripe tor his advanced ideas on the
i>~ur Of the day, opened his Unity con
vrtsatirn IN Library Hall, Newark, last
night. The attendance WAS large and
Mr.. prnticnsl met with a cordial recep
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
nEMOCItATIC InHIFT.
Coilrct"r Srrburger, oi Chicago, Reduces
the Expenses ni Iiis ONCE.

Collector Srrburgor, at Chicago, Reduces
the Expenses ni Ils Once.
CmCNG", Jmumy 1.-The friends ot
Pre- rIcut Cleveland here are highly
pleased 1T the annual showing Of The col
hector OF this port, Just mad" public. In
l~sl. the hast y"ir oi ih" iurumhcnry al
the Republican collector, over 2o,uuo YES
sel9 were entered and cleared. The collcc-
tons that year were Si,lGi,0OO aud tn"
expenses were Sl5i,723, being Il
percentage of expenses of O37. Last year
the appointce Of President Cleveland re-
duced the percentage of expense 10 .O5i.
During 1887 over -, 600 vessels were en-.
tered and cleared, and collections Of st.
700, 900 were made at total expense ol
Sl31, ,O0O. This shows percentage cI cN-
pence OF O2g, the lowest OH record
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
Thc Coal Fleet Coming

rtrr~m Eo, January 2.-Rrtwrcu g.
Uuu. UuD and 7,UOO, 600 bushels OF coal will
be- shipped by river to Cincinnati and
Louisville tomorrow morning il the water
does not rrccdc too rapidly. There was
ample water for coal shipment to-day,
but there was too much ice in the river.
The stage Of water this evening was feet
, inches. IT the coal fleet starts it will I've
the lir~t shipment to lower ports since last
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
THE SUPREME BENCH.
An Increase Ia thc Number of Justices
Highly Probable.

Sp,r.n T|,grra ,o N, E,nnilr
WASHINGTON. January "A PROPOSE
tion will likely he made in Congress this
winter tor the increase orthe bench of the
supreme Court OF the United States. At
present there are nine members OF the Su-
prrmr Court, including the Chief Justice
The proposed increase IL on account ot the
largely increased hu,luesS and the great
delay Ia trying causes. The docket IL two
or three years behind in some instances,
ull il is believed it four or six more mem
h,r. were added 70 the Suprem" bench,
that business would be greatly facilitated,
especially on the circuits. In discussing
the Increase Of the Supreme bench, refer
rnyr is never made to fewer than four
luogc Assur,atp Justices. This would in
crease the number to thirteen, but as thir-
teen is au unlucRy number the increase
will be-. when it comes, to fifteen, in all
probability.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

READING, Pa, January 3-Advces re-
ceyed here tonight from the interior
towns oI the coal regions say the coal
miners VIII undoubtedly strike tomorrow
morning, when all coal traffic will oi
course. be- suspended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

iiNlNhbIk 'lNNN fh''''N '"'''' ~
Prrr-WrRG, January ,. The Fort Pitt
glass factory, in this city, resumed opera
tions this morning. While one Of the pro
prirtors, Mr. Paul zimmerman, was pres
ent at the manufacturers meeting, when
the objectionable rules were formulated,
against " hich the men struck, hc haS not
presented them III hiS own factory, and
the men resumed work this morning. The
factory was idle for Il wcek-thr regular
New Years shut down. There are two or
three other factories, one at Brooklyn and
one NJ New Bedford which have refused to
present the new rules.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

ROME, January The Italian papers
say that Mr.. Gladstone will treat with the
Vatican tor its support in the efforts being
made to obtain autonomy for Ireland,
Monsignnr persico having commenced ne-
guliLtIuuS
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Fight Among PIttsbnr, Row.

PrTTsBURG, PA, January 2.-During
fight between rival factions of boys in
the Twelfth ward, Allegheny City, this
afternoon, Joseph Johnston, aged 10 years,
was shot in the abdomen and fatally
wounded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

has yet been made upon him to make
general assessment to help carry on the
strike, and, if this were to be done, he
could not in his present condition under
take so extensive an effort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

tashugtou, the millionaire,
Married "a lady iar from fair;
But when smiles litup her face
You forgot her want Of grace.
SOXODONU I gave brilliant teeth
That won her bridal wreath.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

SAN KENO, January 2.-The Crown
Prime, Of Germany sharcd in the amuse-
mrrt- oi his family circle yesterday. Pri.
vate theatricals were given, in which
Prince Henry and Princess Victoria, his
children, took part The Crown Prince
received the congratulations Of the civil
and military authorities OF San Reno. He
was also the recipient Of an immense num-
hrr ut tc,rlrams and addresses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
OUT OF THE WOODS.
THR NEW KINGW0OD AND TUNNELTON
RAILROAD COMPLETED.
The First Passenger Car Will be Run TO-Day-
Freight Regularly Hauled Over the Road
The Formal Opening and Grand Cele-
brahOn Saturday.
sl.cinI Ttlerrnm 10 he Rcni.tcr.


KINGwOOD, w. Va, January 2.-Sev.
eral years ago the people Of kingwOOd
district determined to have communication
with the outer world. A company was
organized for the purpose of building a
railroad from KingwOOd TO TunnetOn, on
the i. & o.; charter was obtained for
the Kingwood Railway Company. The
district voted $25, 900 for that purpose
Civil Engineer Jackson, OF Clarksburr,
was engaged TO make the preliminary sur
veys, plots, etc, and his report was adop-
ted by The company.
Messrs. Barrett and McKeever under
took TO grade and equip the road and eli
inmate the hugaboO-the tunnel-Rarrett
and McKeever after grading the entire dis
tance make IN assignment; So the road bed
at cost perhaps, ot forty thousand dol
lars iSlO,WO) was an elephant on the
hands of the company. At this Juncture
Mr.. George WhiterCarver OF Grafton, made
proposition To form q syndicate Ia loan
the company sufficient money to finish the
road. which proposition hcing unanimously
agreed to Mr.. W. nt once took steps TO lurn-
ish the money; and We would have heard
the toot of the engine ere this had not cir
cumstances interviewed over which human
aid could not bc available.
Thanks 10 Mr.. Whitcscarver We are now
out Of the woods. The tilst train rolled
into the depot to-day amidst great enthu-
siasm. We are now connected by railroad
with the great u. Il o. at TunncltOn
Freight will sOon hc hauled regularly. 4
passenger coach goes on the road to-mnr-
row. Saturday, the 9TH, has been ac' apart
AZ day of jubilee. On that day the last
spike will he formally driven with appro.
pirate ceremonies 1t is expected that
there will be an OK roast, speeches by en-
incnt orators, illumination at night, free
rides on the new railroad and other good
things 10 celebrate the opening and COM
pletiOn of the ucw road
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WHAT JEALOUSY WILL DO.
Tho Lamentable Condition sf the H,ilhire
independents"

independents"
Last evenings Bellaire hdcp,ndcm con
tanned the following:
THE REGISTER yesterday morning pnb
lished map attempting Ia show what Il
great railroad centre Wheeling might he,
and the anImuS of the paper towards this
city was very apparent when il marks the
small village OF Proctor in West Virginia,
but entirely omitted Bellaire. The APP
prarancc Of this city on this side oi the
river on the REGISIER'S map would have
been too plain an indication Of our superior
railroad facilities 10 suit that papers pur-
pose, hence the snub. But since we have
the G., J.. Il w. now with us, the REGIS
ter il welcome TO build air castles con
rerning the Lake Erie and other lines Just
III it used to do about the Wheeling and
LOTain. When the tracks are laid, how
ever Rellaire will he the connecting point
Just as il has heen and is now.
II the REGISTER was Jealous" of the
superior railroad facilities" of Bellaire
what shall be said of Martins Ferry,
Bridgeport, Welsburg, MOundsyille, Par
kersburg, and other cities and towns,
which were left of" of the map along
with Bellairt? by the reasoning of the
editor of the iGdpcadcni, the REGISTER
must have Jealous" of all these several
places. The truth is, the REGISTERS map
was designed solely and only TO give its
readers an idea of the new territory which
the completion of the Union bridge and the
road 10 BOwerstOwn will open up 10
Wheeling trade and Wheeling enterprise,
and 80 far from desiring to ''snub" Bel
laire, or leave her out in the cold the same
issue Of the paper containing the map also
contained long review of the years busi-
ncss in Eelaire, and while congratulating
her people on the past, held out high hopes
for prosperity in the future. No uo, Mr..
hd'prndcH, you have simply taken very
bad cue and made silly hlunder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

Only DC. for bottle OF Salvation Oil
the hest liuiment known. Take no other
The sun is o., OO6, OO0 miles away. Dr.
Bulls COugh Syrup costs only 25c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

SANDWICH, Mass January As was
expected, the glass workers employed in
the Boston AMI Sandwich glass factory did
not return 10 work to-day. Work in the
decorating, etching and other departments
will continue until the stock is used up,
whcu if the difficulties are not settled 4
general suspension will undoubtedly occur.
The differences are To bc settled by a COM
mIilr,. from the American Flint Glass Man
utacturrrs' Association, and their decision
Is To h~ final tor workmcn in all factories.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
ICt.T'- Fence.

ROM, JaunMy : The rrIcra pence
collected at the IubIlc" mG.ss amouui,d io
~, 900 pounds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
.EEr,NlLE rnE EEnnNrs

aud the secretary of the Smithsonian instl'
tuition. she commissioner Of agriculture,
therl5' service commissioners, the inter.
State commrrre commission. the assistant
secretaries uJ the departments, the solicitor
general. the assistant attorney generals,
the hrads OF Oh, hrrrauS ot the several de
partmguts. and the president oI the Column
bia Institute for the drat and dumb.
A notable break III the programme at
this point We, the non appearance Of the
ss.orjtf,d soldiers of the war Of l~l2
Last wear they numbered ~iN hut to-day
not one made his appearance. The q. \.
K with a large number ot members, and
tb. oldest inhabitants association OF the
District ot Columbia were the last organ
lled bodies to exchange greetings with the
Presidential party. and it was halt past
l2 before the western gate was thrown open
and the general public admitted. Al
though the people were present IN large
numbers the crowd WAS hardly equal to
those OF previous years, presumably ioT
the reason that most Of the citizens have
orru able to gratify their desire To meet
| the PRESIDENT at his weekly receptions dur
| INK the tall and wiuter. The reception
terminated at > o'clock, having passed oii
successfully in every PartcuLar and with
uni""ard incident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03

ALBANY, n. Y, January AT the
Republican assembly caucus meeting to,
night the following resolutions, offered by
Assemhlyman john |. Platt, of duchess
county, were passed:
Rc>"ird, That the nomination to sea
on that bench OF l.. q. G. Lamar, whC
violated his oath of allegiance Ia
20 into rebellion against the Union,
who has declared hy his vote that the
amendments TO the Constitution which
were pledges Of reconstruction and th,
emhodimcnts OF the results Of the wal
are not equally binding with the rest oI
the Constitution was an insult to the loyal
population OF this linion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-03
AnEArIhnnnkc In MnNIcn.

CITY OF MEXICO, January "A sharp
shock of earthquake was felt here this
morning.. Daring the last three months
Ilrrr have been seismic Disturbances
lhnn. .:hout the country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-02
THE 7WREcks OF GOTHAM.
Men Who Have Fallen from Prosperity
Into tho Depths of Ruin.

Into tho Depths of Ruin.
This is city Of wrecks Stand with me in
the cafe of the Astor house. l will show you
in that tremendous professional panorama in
less than an hours time a hundred men,
mingling with the thousands who enter and
iabber, who have slid gradually but surely
from the very attitudes of prosperity into
the absolute depths of penury, of poverty,
and of mental, moral, and physical ruin
How do they liver They beg, they borrow;
that they would steal dare say is no violent
presumption.
Come out upon the sidewalk You are a
well known man. Stand there a half hour
and l venture to predict you will be accosted
twenty times by tramps-loathsome, repul-
sive, nasty-who will beg with offensive
familiarity the gift of dime. speak net
of professional beggars. The city is overrun
with them, the famed artists of petition, who
have illustrated every history told Of the city
OF Rome, VINO are no moro adopts in their
craft than are scores of well known men and
women who go from point to point in this
city, the place being farmed out with mathe-
NAUTICAL exactness. reaping rich harvests
from the careless, the generous, the off
handed, to whom dime or quarter is moth
ing, but finding in the aggregate very sub
stantial income
But it isn't of that class l speak I call the
attention Of the public not to tine dirty Ital-
ians, not to the poor devils in the lodging
houses. not to the underpaid, overworked
shopgirls and shopmen. nor to the vast
army of unfortunates who beg of old
time acquaintance, but to the multitude Of
men, women, and children who literally
walk the streets early in the morning, look
ing in the ash barrel Of chance for the crust
of sustenance. They suffer in the summer.
What are they going to do in the winteri
How long are they-this tremendous aggre-
cation Of unhappy hunanity-how longsare
they to be oontented with the violent, sharp,
accumulated contrasts between their cendi-
ton and yoursa
What do you suppose man who has not
cent in the world thinks as be walks by some
of our magnificent establishments, the cary
ing on the very stones that lead to the front
door costing thousands of dollars, and the
great floods Of light that come from the
superbly illuminated interior pressing out
toward the chill atmosphere through gorge
ously decorated windows. What do YOU
suppose they think as they stand and look,
end when the door opens and q man no taller,
no wider, no thicker, no nothing, except
richer, than themselves, steps into his car
riage and drives off, bis steeds prancing
along the avenue. making choice harmonies
with their brightly shcdden hoofsl What do
you suppose he thinks as be shuffles lamely
down the side street. looking into the ash
barrel OF into the garbage box for a partially
eaten melon rind or a cast away piece of
breadl Well, he must think something, and
when you get great many thinks together,
remembering that in unity there is strength,
very likely some time something viii hop
pen.-Jos Howard II Chicago News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-02

B. ?. Hutchinson, the noted board Of trade
uan, keeps al bis bushes right IN his bed,
And when II tbs end Of days hard work
some clark a. broker makes . mistake Of
$500 bushels the old man detects it IN q
minute and j4nps 90 hAm N . way that DO
doesn't soon forget One day IN tie club
some ons tasklad the old K.An on this very
point and minated doubt a. to whetoer
the old speculatcr knew wbe-s 10 stood ca
the days trading. Hutch drew his 80
Ting BOOKS from his poke: aid throwing
them ct tss doahsef, nid:
Open those books and keep tab On wha:
say II I make toe mistake Of . brshei
either way I'll give yVu ny prefss fo< The
day and be began rse.cing ca tie tr.d,nss
Of his brokers from whae he remembered of
his own orders 70 them he didn't r2aks 9
single slip
O,e day he WIS On the Hocr when . nsv
telegraph bog appeared with . message 70.
hi;n Not knowing tie Cad man tes boy
stood right y tie a6s q "HuscA' caiiiaS
sR. P. EatezasouP
Got menSs for rOA Euscar- Ea;d tAs
vstar.n dealer. grizzly.
Yea, gue1 so.s sd shs hcy.
Wed, tee old food in1 haH Re csrs
read, anyway. Taxa il Over th<ys - fsaAk
kagA Nal