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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
.PLAYFAIR'S POINTS
ON THE MONUMENTAL IyIQUITY OF THg
MElNLEY BILL.
He Deals Some Very Telling Blows 10 That Measure
and Shows That in the Protected Industries tie
Lowest Wages are Pad-Ths Farmer
is the Greatest Sufferer.

LoNDoN, November li.-In his
speech to isconstituents at Leeds to-
night, upon the new United States
tariff, Right Hon. Sir Lyon Playfair.
after giving the tariff history OF the
United States, said that the promoters
OF the Mckinley bill sought 10 prove
that the measure was needed IN order 10
equallze the difference between the
hlgher wages OF the United States and
the lower wages OF Europe, but their ar
guments would not bear examination.
There is no intimate connection" he
said. between the tariff and wages.
As whole. wages in America had al
ready been reduced under high tariff
ana there seems TO be no tendency To
raise them. Wages are higher In the
unprotected industries and lowest IN the
protected ones" Sir Lyon cited q host
oi statistics 10 show that the consumer
always paid the extra duties. lie en-
tered upon discussion of the effect, of
the tariff. contending that they would
be disastrous TO American agri-
culture. The farmers would
md that while their foreign
markets were dwindling, every ncces-
Slty was increasing in price merely To
enrich few manufacturers. lie
thought that the trainers OF the bill
might be suspected Of covert attack
upon Canada. He declared that Canada
would be able TO supply Great Britain
with all the food she gets from the
United States, In less than ~ years
the United States will have no surplus
food to send, so 1t to England interest
to aid in developing Canadian husbandry.
The natural effect Of the Mckinley act
would be 10 draw England and Canada
closer together. Canada could become
one OF the greatest and most proSperous
countries II she only had a profoundcr
conviction Of the vast benefits Of com
mcrcial freedom.
Referring to the American meat in.
spection bill, he declared that the en-
powering Of the President by Congrcs,
to boycott nations, was unworthy of .
great nation. lie believed that MIR
Blaine intended it rather as a recipro
, city clause than as "A retaliation meas
ure
Commenting on the recent elections %
| the United States. Sir Lyon said tina
: the protectioniSts were not deSiroyc,
q but that they would fight in the futur
with their flags fured.
The Times this morning says that th,
; speech Is the most complete exposure
I yet published on either side Of the Al
lantic on the futlity and absurdiiy 81
the Mckinley tariff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
a SINGULAR SUIT.
Judgment Against u Millionaire for Not
Drilling an Oil Lease.

optctdt IeteJFdW 10 be He0tstT.
WASHINGTON, Pa, November IA
Millionaire John McKeown leased farm
from Joseph II. Denham, near st. Glars
vile, Ohio, to drill for oil. McKeown
failed to commence drilling the well
within a stipulated time, and for every
day thereafter he was to pay Denham
ten dollars per day. The territory
proved unproductIve and McKeown
failed to commence operations and re-
fused to pay the money, claiming that
the lease was null and void under the
usual forfeiture clause. Denham brought
suit for damages in the Belmont county
Court through his attorneys. Newall X.
Kennon and Albert w. Kennon, of st.
ClairSville: NJ. c. Acheson and X. w.
Irwin, of this city, and George Duncan,
of Bridgeport, and j. c. Tallman, Of
Bellaire, were Mckeown's attorneys.
Judge briggs, at st. Clairsville, late last
night rendered his verdict in favor of
the plaintiff for the damages asked,
amounting to something in excess of
81, 900 up to date. McKeown will ap-
peal and it is certain that rather than
pay the per diem rental will drill Il dry
hole.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
rEEpIcrs 4 KrL,oIous WAR.
= New Prophet settles in the Woods Near
Allentown.

ALLENTOWS. November IA new
prophet has risen in the person OF Ed
win Woodriug.of South Whitehall town
ship, this county.
lie is 90 wears OF age, and lives alone
in rude >hauty In the woods. His
clothing is of the cOar>eSt kind, and his
food Scanty in quantity and mean in
quality. He wears beard and makes
himself look On general appearance as
much like pictures of the Messiah rs he
can. He is sometimes seen pacing up
and down the country roads with .
crown Of thorns on his head, which he
places there under the Authorization
that he is thus following the example
of Christ.
Woodring is man OF considerable
wealth, having Inherited an estate from
bis father. He imasincS that the Lord
has % lced him here aS his agent on
earth 20 convert the world. He claims
the power to see into futurity. Recently
the prophet" acted as Il witness in a
law case before an auditor in this city.
On being asked the employment or occu-
patton he replied reverently: Il am a
prophet of the Lord" He then pre-
,lictcd that the world was on the eve Of
a forty years religious war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Cnlllded in the Fog.

JAMAICA. l.. l.. November l4.-At
1:3O o'clock this morning the South Side
passenger train on the Long Island rail-
way ran into the rear of the market
train. which was standing still near the
depot here.
No one was killed, but number were
severely injured. The list so far as
known is as follows: Martin Seelly,
Mineola, leg injured; James Murphy,
Rosiyn, cut about the head: George
HiggS. residence unknown, injured IN
ternally: George Mold, clerk OF Il
Brooklyn firm. cut about the head and
face by flying splinters; +. Steward cut
about the face.
Engince Dimick, who was severely
bruised. says he did not see the train
ahead OF him. owing to the fog, and re-
ceived no signal of danger.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Looking to the Eight Hour Movement.

PIrT>BURG, PA, November it.-Ao d
meeting of the Master Builders Asso-
citation of Allegheny county, last night,
a resolution was adopted pledgins It's
members to stand together and oppose
any proposition of their employees IN
the spring looking toward reduction
in present working hours without cor
responding diminution of wages. Inc
action excited considerable comment
among the journcymen to-day, ana was
looked upon as bluff by the oiiclals oi
the labor organizations. 1t Is claimed
that of the p, 900 employees engaged IN
the building trades of this county "a,
GOO are members of the union ana VIII
stand together for the eight hour move
ment in the spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
AMUsEMENTs.
rrEyEs, nrnLEsorE coMrAyY.

REEVES BUILEsQUE COMPANY.
The Middetown. y. Y. Press says OI
the Faust Company which appears at
the Opera House tonight:
Reeves English Operate Burlesquc
Company presented their original satire
on Goethe'S immortal poem Faust at
the Casino last night to 4 crowded house,
and to say the audience was pleased
would be to express it mildly indeed.
"Thc music is all that could be eX-
pccted from the genius and taste 81
Prof. linn. the composer and musical
director. The chorus is strong, and j.
composed Of, by far. the prettiest girls
that have visited this city for some
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
EYerything I'm Seasnn.

Everybody appreciates a delicious
oyster stew and It IS probably for this
reason that the demand for Maryin's
handmade oyster crackers is so great
at this season Of the year, for stew is
not half stew without good crakers.
Marvin's handmade and shell oyster
crackers are the finest in the land. Get
some from your grocer and try them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Persecution of Catholics in Russia.

LONDoN, November IA bitter per
secution OF Roman Catholics is raging
In the western provinces OF Russia;
The Government of Kieff has ordered
that no new Roman Catholic churches
shall be built, and that churches al
rcaey standing shall not be repaired
Many churches are closed by the au-
thoritieS on the pretext of being out of
repair and dangerous. Priests have
bcen warned not to seek to make con-
yerts from the Greek Orthodox religion,
and Dominion monks have been expelled
from OStrOg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
SERIOUS RAILROAD WRECK
Two Trains Come Together on the B. a o.
Near Bellaire.

A wreck occurred on the Il. & o.
four miles west of Bellaire at an
early hour yesterday morning. which
resulted in the death of one man and
the serious lnjuring of three others.
Freight train No. II, which left Bell
aire about two o'clock, was steaming
ahead at lively rate when 1t collided
with helper No. 1902, which was on the
road TO Bellaire. The engines hit with
terrific force and were badly
broken up. The fireman OF the
freight, Wm. Fletcher, was so badly in
jured that he died soon after the acci-
dent. The engineer, John Watson, was
somewhat bruised and burned from
escaping steam, but will be all right
again in few days. Engineer Thos.
Burke, of the helper. and his fireman.
James Barrett, escaped miraculously
with only few cuts and bruises. The
fact that the down engine had no ears
attached, is the only reason that the
latter escaped with their lives.
The local freight was badly demoral-
lied, many of the cars being reduced Ia
kindling wood. A brakeman named
John GOsS was also among the injured
Burke and Barrett both reside in Bel
laire, and were brought to their home.
on the morning passenger. Watson
who resides at Newark, was carried {,
a house near where the wreck occurred,
and his wounds cared for. He wa.
sent to his home last evening.
VIM. Fletcher, the unfortunate fire
man who lost his life, lived at Salesville
o. His body was literally roasted by
escaping steam. His agonieS continue,
for about twenty minutes, when deatl
relieved him. The body was brought
to Bellairc and prepared for burial
after which it was sent TO his lat.
home.
Two wrecking trains were imme
diately dispatched to the scene Of tn,
wreck, one from Newark and one from
Bellare, and after about ten hours tn,
road was cleared so that traffic could b.
resumed.
The helping engines which do dut,
on the grade between Bellaire an
BarneSvlle have figured in two or thre
serious collisions of late years, and al
though the company has taken precau
tions to avoid calamitieS, the accident
continue TO occur, and there is but ON
rcmedy-a double track.
The accident yesterday occurred O
one of the short curves for which tn
eastern end of the division is noted an
the men had not seconds warning.
1t is stated that the helper was to r,
turn after two sections of anothc
freight had passed him. 1t was on
siding all right and part of the first SEE
tion of the freight went by him, bl
this train had broke into two parts. an
the forcpart came back after the cal
that had been left. When the who
train pulled by the helper on the sid
track, Burke, in the belief that it W:
the second section, pulled out and thu
met the second section of the freight +;
the fatal point. The trouble came /
not knowing that the first part OF tn
first section had come back after part {
its train.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Mefhodist Missions.

BosroN, Mass, November li.-Bishop
Warren was in the chair at the opening
session Of the Methodist General Mis-
sionary Convention to-day. The first
business was the report OF the sub
committee, appointed to bring in re-
commendation on the appropriation for
China. The committee recommended
that slO7, ,O19 be appropriated, which
was done. An additional appropriation
of the $1,000 indemnity paid by the
Chinese Government. on account of the
destruction by mob OF Mission Hos
pital and Church in West China, was
placed in the hands Of the Board OF
Managers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
o'Keefe and Party to go to the Pen.

Spsclu. ItItgFlNt 70 INt HtUIoIT.
SrEUBENvILLE, O.. November IL
Shortly after Court convened this morn
ing Paddy O'kecfe, Dick Evarts and
Tim Mcdonald, convicted of burglar
izing the residence of Frank Lynch,
were brought in and sentenced by the
Judge TO six years each in the pcniten-
tiary at hard labor and to pay the costs
of prosecution. The party was immedi-
ately taken to the Panhandle depot
aad shipped to Columbus in charge OF
special officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
The O'shea Divorce Case.

LONDON, November 1.-THE O'Shca
divorce case will come up for trial be-
fore Justice Butt in the divorce court
tomorrow. 1t IS likely that II will take
more than day 10 hear all the evil
dence. Sir Charles Russell will not ap-
pear for Mr.. Parnell, the correspondent
in the case, as IL was previously an
nounced he would. II is rumored that
Mr.. Parnell will appear before the court
and conduct his own ease In person.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15

CHICAGO, November l4.-Forty white
walters, the entire night and day force,
struck at noon to-day in the Boston
Oyster House. The colored walters at
Milan's restaurant are also out, having
quit ia a body some days ago. The
walters claim an organized attempt is
being made TO break up their Unions in
this city by the systematic introduction
of nOn-U niOu men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
p.ns,ons for school Teachers.

ST.. PAUL, November lin the re,
mort of the schools of st. Paul just MADE
by superintendent Gilbert, that gentle
man suggests the feasibility OF pension
mo old teachers who have no compe.
te1cy. and argues strongly in favor OF
tho nronosition as duty both to the
superannuated teachers ana 10 'ne
schools.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
rnL MAIr, or NNw NoRk

This celebrated drama seems to have
set the town wild. The Grand was
crowded with ladies last night to wit
ness the second production OF this great
play. This afternoon there will be a
grand matinee and the ladies should Sc
cure their seats without delay II they
want to see the play. as the house Is
sure to be crowded TO the doors at the
matinee and evening performance. Seats
OH sale at Wcirs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
ingalls, is Confident.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, November l4.-A
spccial from AtchiSon. Kansas, contains
a reported interview with Senator In
gals regarding his chances for re-elee-
ton to the United States Senate. His
reply To inquiries intimated extreme
confidence in his reelection.
What" he said, mot win when
am certain OF going into the fight with
seventy votes. within fourteen of
enough 20 elect me. would make the
fight il had but three votes, and |
knew | would get no more. But ! will
have the best Of il at the start, and
enough votes will come to me TO return
me 10 the next senate
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
rEyxrrr-uouLrox OPERA 60.

Concerning the Bennett-Mouton
Opera Company which appears here all
next week. the Nclcs-Prcss Of Pough-
keepsie says: "The Bennett & Moulton
opera company received an enthusiaS-
tic reception at Collingwood Opera
House last night. The house was well
filled and the presentation Of the opera
"Boccacio'' was very agreeable indeed.
Miss Vincent made an excellent impress
sion. She has a voice that promises
much agreeable entertainment during
the week. The choruses were pleasing
and BETRAYED careful training.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Belmont Oil News.

Special Telegram 10 ne Register.
BELMONT, November 1.-THE Storey
Oil Company'S well on the Stewart farm
came in yesterday. Ii is probable she
will not show up over l2-barrcl well.
The Duncan Oil Company are erect
ing derrick at the south end, and
adjoining the Simpson Oil Company'S
territory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
THE RANCH KING.

Joseph d. Cifton's great Ranch King
Company commencesa three nights en-
gagement at the Grand on Monday
evening next. On Monday and Tuesday
evenings Mr.. Clifton presents his drama
Of the Ranch King and Wednesday mat
inea and evening the beautiful drama
called Libby Prison.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
New Daily for washington, Pa.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, PA, November H.
The daily morning Petroleum Exchange
heretofore published by X. 7. Jones
has been purchased by +. +. Acheson
editor and proprietor of the weekly
Observer, The Exchange will be pub
liShcd in the future as the daily morning
Observer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
n.aa =, One Hundred and sixteen Years.

SNN ANTONIO, IEAAN, NONtNIUVI N
The death Of Robert Kidd, who was
probably the oldest personin Texas, oc-
Cured yesterday at his home in Seaiey'
He was llG years and months old:
The deceased had been resident oil
Texas for eighty-three years, and was
married AZ the age Of Ga, and has four
grown children. He was born in Vir-
ginia. and up to two years ago, when
his memory partially failed him, he
conld recount many of his interesting
experiences during the early history OF
the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Aged Citizen Dead.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
MARTINSBURG, November l4.-Mr.
Smith Gardner, an aged and well-known
citizen of this city, died this morning,
after 4 lingering illness, in the SID year
of his age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Catch n Tartar

and when caught scrub well with 500. 70.
Don't. Don't spare it. Brush for dear sal.
lie If You destroy it, all the better iSe fCr
Won and your teeth. 1t will destroy tine tne
health of the mouth, its beauty, and your
sweet breath.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
Got Chenille.

SPECIAL ItlsJrdn 70 NE Registf-
PARKERSBUIG, November 1.-THE
steamer Hilton arrived down the Little
Kanawha at 3 o'clock, having made the
round trip to Glenville, 100 miles above
Burning Springs, on high water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-15
TERRIBLE CRASH.
asyS Of An EXPRESS TRAIN COME
VIOLENTLY TOGETHER
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-11
RoME,s NEW RAILROAD.
Col Willie n1son Said to Have Ar
ranged for IN Important Combine.

Col. Willie mson Said TO Have Ar
ranged for IN Important Combine.
ROME, Ga. Feb. 1O.-The Tribune viii
publish tomorrow as authoritative a state
ment concerning a new ra lTOad deal which
is likely TO mater ally change the railr ad
situation in the south. Col. John D. Will
amso 1. president Of the Chattanooga, Rome
and Columbus railroad. has qllely organ
lied new syad cate, including some Of the
present owners of the Chattanooga, Rome
ard Columbus railroad. This syndicate
has OBJ med control f the Rome ami
Decatur railroad whether by purchase
or by a strong traffic arrangement Is not
know. j be r me railroad, from Rome to
X ngst n, which Is already owned b. the
Williamson marty, "ll be extended u
juno ion with the Marietta ana North Geor-
gia road near Canton.
FORMS A NEW LINE TO ATLANTA.
The Rome and Decatur road viii soon he
completed to Decatur. and by the new ar
rangement a through line Will be perfected
from Decatur via Ga isdel and Rome
and Canton to Atlanta, where 1t
will have Close traffic arrang sments
18th the Seaboard Airline to Por. mouth
Va, and on the northwest to Knoxville.
with an early extension 70 the o 10 river.
It is thought this syndicate op rating the
new line from Decatur 10 Canton las ms
stronger hold than a mere traffic agreeme no
with the two otaer syste rs. and that it
promises a consoida, ion Of the Seaboari
Airline, Mar eta and North Georgia road,
aud the Decatur and Caat1u liae. At all
events it gives to Rome another
great through liue covering
some 1900 miles Of rail. The people are
jubIlant over this impor ant combination,
which Is supposed u have traffic connec-
tons with the Louisville and Nashville and
Memphis and Charleston roads at Decatur.
A NEW ROAD FOR WALKER COUNTY.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 10.-A contract was
let to-day for building the Chattanooga
Southern railroad, to run from this city to
McLem 1re's Cove, in Walker county, Geor-
gia, a distance of twenty-five miles. The
road will open up forests of fiue timber AID