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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
WHY SUGAR ALONE?

A citizen of Ironton, Ohio, sends one or
the newspapers of that place an OBJECT les
son on the tariff which is all the more torcl-
Die because of its simplicity. II is IN the
shape of a bill for a barrel of graduated
sugar. dated November 81, 1879, the net
weight of which was 333 pounds ana the
price Is cents, the cost of the barrel being
S43. 20. The present cost under the Mchln-
lev bill is five cents per pound, or saving
upon the barrel of S26.64, the cost only be-
ing Sl665. This is simply an example OF
what the people and all the people like
P1rkerSburg state Journal, High Protection.
OF course, 1.-THE people and all the
people" like it.
But what has brought about this hap
DIV state of affairs? The high tariff?
When the high tariff had the sugar
consumers in its grasp they paid the
$500. Now that the tariffs grip
has been removed from the tax
payers throat he pays but S1665. Our
Republican ParkerSburg contemporary
speaks most truly when it says that this
is IAN object lesson on the tariff, which
is all the more forcible because of its
simplicity" Nothing could show more
plainly how enormous this tariff
tax is. While the Republican
tariff was on sugar, this IrontOn
citizen paid S43.26 for his barrel Of
sugar now that the tariff has been taken
of sugar, and we have free trade in that
article, the same barrel costs him but
$40 65!
But why confne this great benefit to
but one necessary of life? Why brag
about the benefits of free trade in sugar
and in the same breath boast of the
benefceut effects of an almost prohib-
itory tariff on the other necessaries of
life?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

Squire Felber, who was returning
from a meeting of the Supreme Lodge
Of X. of II. at Columbus, Thursday
night, with other members Of his order,
on the b. & O. New York express, re-
ports quite serious accident at New
ark. About 4 mile and half this side
OF Newark, the express collided with 4
freight at siding, and the engineer
and fireman on one of the trains was so
seriously hurt that it is reported both
will die. -Four members Of the X. Of
II. who were on their way East were
also badly hurt. Three Of the names Of
those who were hurt are Mr.. Stout, OF
Wilmington, Del: DR.. Finck, Supreme
Medical Examiner, Philadelphia, and i
Mr. Bart, Of New Jersey, as well as one
other X. OF II. man whose name could
not be learned was hurt badly. There
was so much confusion and excitement
that correct information could not oe
gathered, and the railroad OH ,laiS
would give ont nothing. The tram que
here from Columbus at midnight ana
not arrive till three o'clock in the morn
Ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
THE FOREP4UGH SHOW.
The Haulon-volters Viewed by the Beau
ties in the Harem.

ties In the 1ATtms
The VOTERS, gymnasts, ath-
letes and performers of wonderful phys
zeal feats generally, are, without doubt,
the most celebrated in their line, OF any
i'm the universe.
Not long since, in their journey
around the world, while performing at
Constantinople, they were invited to give
a private exhibition before the Sultan
and his seraglio. The grand reception
hall of the palace, was used for the pur-
nose of the exhibition, and the ladies Of
the Royal Harem delightedly viewed
the performance from behind lattaced
balcony.
These distinguished performers have
twice made the circuit of the world,
and have exhibited in every large city
in the old world. and pefore every prince
and potentate of every country in Eu-
rope. Their performance needs no in
terpreter. it can be understood and APP
preciated by all nationalities. No pro-
feSSionalS have had more experience,
are more widely known, or have
travelled farther than the Hanlon-
VOTERS. They are the only erialistS
capable of performing the great Leo
tard's 1ral act known as the Leap for
Life" This they daily execute in Fore
paugh'S Circus, at an altitude of 40 feet
in mid-air. The exhibition is announced
to come here on Monday, exhibiting on
the Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
LOOKING BACKWARD.

j, is with peculiar feelings that the
REGISTER of this year of grace 1891,
must look back upon copy of the
Wheeling Semi Weekly Argus, one Of its
iorefathers.
We have before us a faded and tat
tered copy of the argus of June II,
ls45. Then the argus was the leading
paper OF this section, as the REGISTER
OF 1s91-46 years later-iS now. 1t was
then the handsomest paper Of It's day,
in this neck Of the woods, as the REG
lister, it's offspring, is a half century
later.
In the Wheeling Argus Of Tuesday
evening, June II, 1915 we lind re-
corded the death Of Gen. ANDREW JACK
.oN. It's column rules are turned. The
.4rl,ts was as staunch in its Democracy
a half century ago as the REGISTEE IS
ROW and the very brevity of the com
ments of the editor on the event
shows the depth Of his feeling and the
strength Of his love for the great Demo
crat:
We are called upon to perform melan-
choly duty GEN. JIclsS0u is dead. Reader,
pause a moment. and reflect. Do not the
burning tears chase each other over your
cheeks. The great, the good, the patriouc
Jackson is no more. He has filled the
measure Of his cOunUry's glory, and mas
been gathered home TO his fathers. We can
not write more. Our feelings are as though
a near relative had gone. RequeSc0t a"
PACE.
1t has been forty-SiX years since these
Few mournful lines were written-evi-
IDENTIFY by one whose genuine grief inca
pacitated his pen for high flights OF ed
itorial rhetoric-but the descendant Of
the argus to-day. the REGISTER, cher
ishes the memory of the grand old DEM
ocrat as sincerely Is the Arg'tS mourned
his death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
TIE MINERS.
Strike of Several Hundred at the Wheeling
Creek Mines-What Others are Doing.

Creek mineS-Hhat OuneTS are DoiuB'
Yesterday morning between four and
five hundred coal miners, employed at
the Wheeling Creek Coal Companys
mines. a couple of miles west of Bridge
port, refused to go TO work, because the
scale of wages had not been agreed TO
by the operating company. The men
are awaiting the action OF the confer
ence of mine workers and operators,
now in session at Columbus. and it is
not likely they will resume work until
definite action is taken there. As far
as present information goes, there seems
to be no demand for the eight-hour day
at these mines.
At Yorkvile 4 committee of miners
Yesterday made demand on the opera
tors for the eight-hour day, the COM
mittee presenting the demand to Mana
ger Ewing. The demand was resisted
bv the management, and upon refusal
to grant the shortened day, the men,
numbering about sixty, quit work. 1t Is
thought, as this point, that the action
of the Columbus conference will bring
about a settlement.
The miners at Short creek, Long Run
and Dlllonville are working on condi-
lions. The men at Kelley's, at Warren
ton. are working on the same condi-
tons. The difficulties regarding the
size of screens have been settled at some
of the mines, but more trouble is antlci-
paten regarding the question of the
number of hours to constitute days
work.
There is no trouble in the vicinity of
Bellaire, where the operators are pay
ing the seventy cent rate and awaiting
action at Columbus.
Matters are quiet at the local mines,
and there is no danger of trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
OUR nANKRuPr TREASURY.

Last summer the Treasury was en-
gagged i'm relieving the Stringency IN
Wall street" Now the Treasury is
calling on Wall street to relieve the
awful striugeucy in the Treasury.
Despite the alleged explanation Of the
Secretary's order Of Saturday last,
IN is practically an announcement that
these bonds. over S5O,OO0,o 600 Of which
become due ju September, cannot be
paid when due for the lack o; funds in the
Treasury, and must be extended at any
rate of interest which the banks will &C
cent. In other words, the Government
cannot pay its debts in September, and
now asks for am extension Of time and a
compromise with its creditors. In his
order the Secretary distinctly says that,
after July /, he hopes to adjust the
balance of the four and one-haIf per
cents. He promises nothing.
The technical language Of the Secre-
tsry Of the Treasury may be overlooked
Tor he has frankly stated several times
the necessity for postponing the pay
meut Of this fifty odd millions of debts
which come due in the fall. The EEK
plapation" of the Director Of the Mint,
however. cannot be so excused. That
explanation is 81 palpable attempt to de-
ceive. II bank statement were pre-
pared in the same fashion it would
hrins down upon its author the vista
Hon of q bauk Inspector i'm short order.
NJ. Leech tells the people that the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
They Took an Appeal.

Samuel West, Charles Workenauer
and Charles Dixon were before the Police
Court, yesterday morning, on a charge
OF disorderly conduct in Stella Chester
house, the arrests being made by Officer
Buch. The men were not in the house
when arrested, but one was put under
arrest just as he left the door, no war
rants having been issued and the dis
disturbance being over. In Police Court
the charge OF disOrderly conduct, pre-
ferred, was dismissed, and the Court
fined the defendants five dollars and
costs for being in the house, there be-
ing no charge of that nature against the
men.
The defendants took an appeal TO the
Circuit Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

the pupil in advancing him from leader
shin in his class to an advanced one
where he would be compelled to follow.
Mr.. Mertz thought that the dull
pupils that cannot keep up with their
grades, should have as much individual
help as possible from their teachers.
Care should be taken to give dull pupils
an opportunity to answer full share
of the questions. Teachers cannot fur
nish capacity.
The other topics discussed were, How
can we make teachers meetings more
profitable to the teachers and pupils"
also, language and text books, and a
proper course of study for towns in the
vicinity of Wheeling. 1t was decided to
hold meeting and picnic in August, TO
arrange for the next years work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
GLASS; WORKERS.
THEY HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE FROM PRESI-
DENT SMITH TO HOLD ON.
The Coal Miners Over the River Involved in the
Big Strike Some Out, and Others at
Work on Conditions.

The differences between the Ameri-
can Flint GlaSsworkers Union and the
manufacturers have not yet been ad-
juSted, and there is little prospect OF a
compromise. 1t is thought that strike
will not occur Immediately, yet it may
be the matter Of but week.
Inasmuch as the disagreement has
been prolonged to the present extent, 1t
was thought that strike would be pre-
cipitated yesterday, but the officials Of
the Glassworker's Union have received
notice from President Smith in Pitts
burg to take no action until he is again
heard from, as it is believed that an-
other conference between the aggrieved
parties may possibly be the means OF
affecting compromise.
In the event of a strike large num-
Der of employees will be out OF work.
There are $50 members OF the Glass
workers Union in Wheeling, los OF
these being employed at the Central
Glass Works. There are also 100
members in Bellaire, and $50 in Martins
Ferry, so that this immediate locality
will be quite seriously affected. But
this does not include all who will be
thrown out of employment. There are
great many attaches Of a
glaSShouse that are not members
of the Union, notably the boys
of which there are large numbers, and
also many girls. 1t is estimated that a
strike would alone effect Wheeling to
the tune of between 700 and 500 people.
There is no other industry that employs
so much small help. and in many cases
widows are dependent upon the chill
dren's wages at the glass house. So a
a strike would severely effect this
locality, and it is hoped the same may
be averted by compromise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Rnse Ball Notes

The Wheeling Business College de-
feated the Linsly Cadets by score OF
2S to 20.
The Hazelettes accept the challenge
of the Shorts, provided the Shorts club
is not made up Of Ohio Valley League
players.
The Linsly Cadet Juniors defeated the
Third ward school base ball club by a
score Of 10 to-. The Linslys challenge
any ciuo in the city ander - years Of
age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Circuit Court.

In Judge Paulls Court, yesterday,
the only business transacted was con-
ditional decree of sale in the case Of
VIM. Porter'S administrator V. VIM. Por-
ter'S heirs.
In Judge Campbell's Court the West
brook case was postponed.
In the case of the Columbia Rubber
Company V. the Standard Insurance
Company, there was judgment for plain
tiff for S510.S0.
The case of the First National Bank
OF Santa Barbara, Cal, V. Neil & Ell
bingham, interpreter in the case OF NELL
& Ellingham V. Rogers Bros. Produce
Company, about So, 600 being involved.
was put on trial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Was Probably Drowned.

As yet there is no trace of George
Engle, the engineer of the yacht Ger
trude, and there is general belief
among those who know him best that
he was drowned. 1t is not thought he
voluntarily left the city, as there was
money due him from the yacht COM
pany, and his clothing and personal
effects are in the boat at the Fink street
wharf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
The Weather in Aprll.

Druggist Schnepf furnishes the fol-
lowing summary of the weather for the
month of April: There were u days
clear, days fair, day cloudy, day
snow and s days rain. The coolest day
was on the eth, 80 degreee, and the
warmest on the 22nd, 81 degrees. The
average temperature of the month was
81 degrees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
A Change of Plan.

1t is now definitely understood that
the Ohio Valley railroad will not go
farther down the river than Powhatan,
and that from that point line will be
run westward, bearing little south,
perhaps, to some point in the interior OF
the State. Surveys have already been
made over more than one line in the
direction indicated. but no one who will
give it away" knows the objective
point. This movement viii be good for
Powhatan.-B cU0ire Independent,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
THE ROUND TABLE.
Interesting Session at Superintendent An
derson's Office Last Night.

The Ohio Valley Round Table met
last night at Superintendent Anderson
Office, with the following Superinteu-
dents present: Merit, of Steubenville;
Williams, of MoundSville; Rea, OF
GAINESVILLE; Merrick, of Cadiz; Duncan,
of Bridgeport; Shields, Of WellSburg,
and Ford, Of BenwoOd
In the discussion, What can be done
in our schools that the brighter pupils
may be allowed 10 advance as rapidly as
they Should?" was opened by Mr.. Dun
can. who thought there Was q danger TO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

A CONFERENCE Of committees of the
fucorporators Of the Wheeling and Con-
peuSvIle Railroad Company and the
County Commissioners was held last
evening. "a full report Of which Will be
found in our local columns. a great
deal was brought out in the discussion
that enlightened the Commissioners as
20 the intentions of the Company
and what they want from Ohio
county. No decision was reached and
another conference will be held Mon
day. This is the way to arrive at a
thorough understanding. We want the
road and the county is willing TO sub
scribe to the extent of its means to get
il. But at the same time the sum asked
for is large and it is the part Of wisdom
10 have a thorough understanding Of
the situation. Then we can make more
rapid and intelligent progress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Bismarck Wins in Canter.

BERLIN, May 1.-As tae .ater returns
of the election at Geestmvnde come H.
they show that the return Of Prince
Bismarck to the Reichstag is now
certain, as it will be impossible for Herr
Schmalfeld, his Socialist opponent, in
the district not vet heard from, TO over
come the present majority given 10
Prince Bismarck. Further returns
show that Prince Bismarck mas received
about 10, 900 votes, and Herr Schmelfelc
about 1000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

REED Il Co. have made way with a bill
ion dollars Of the peoples money, bank
rupted d treasury which the Democrats
left bursting with money, and saddled
on the country tariff that has raised
the cost of living to every person in the
United States. On, the people will get
even With the z. o. pl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
The Fire system Damaged.

Yesterday morning an express wagon
upset at the corner Of Jacob and
Twelfth streets, caused by the driver
attempting to make TOO short turn.
and the fire alarm pole on the corner
was broken down and the wires pulled
off the poles for considerable dis
lance
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
A Peculiar Accident.
d IlLenram 20 IA Rlqister.

Spread Telegram 10 me REGISTER
CHARLESTON, May Mrs. Rhoda
Wilmington, of Elk City, was danger
ously injured this afternoon in pecu-
liar manner. She was lowering win
dow, when in some way it dropped and
fell on her wrist, almost severing her
hand from her arm. 1t is not thought
that amputatiOn will be necessary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Good Indications for Oil.

The well being put down by the Glenn's
Run Oil & Gas Company, about two
miles back of Martins Ferry, on a site
selected by Prof |. C. White about two
years ago, is now down about 1000
feet, with the best of Indications. Gas
was found at $50 feet, but drilling will
be continued. The outlook is regarded
by experts as being very favorable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Accident at Rellaire. =

Last night, while man named Ba-
ker, workman, was passing the rolls
at the Belaire steel works, he was
struck on the ankle by piece of metal
coming through the rolls, and his leg
was so badly hurt that amputation was
necessary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Remarkable Escape.

About one o'clock yesterday after
noon a three-year-old son of Henry
Frohnapple, who resides on Twenty
fifth street, fell from a second-story
window to the ground below, and es-
capped without a scratch. The child
was sitting in a nigh chair, when it was
overturned and fell with the child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

THE police have captured "Old
Hutch" in Evansville. He was wander
ing about aimlessly. A photograph OF
o. mis- breath taken on the spot might
Gear no the mystery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

The eight-hour strike inaugurated
yesterday is not so big an affair as was
anticipated Still, it is too big for the
good of anybody connected with it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
THE NEWS OF THE DAY.
Market Street Property Sold.

Charles Kurtz, the druggist, has sold
his Market street property, fronting %
feet, to Peter Bachman, for so, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
New Postmaster Apnolnted
mi TsiIgr0,n 10 ne Re1istfr.

Special IstSQFQf1 20 ne hegtSteF
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May ii. c.
Hunt, vice J. T. Kremer, resigned, has
been appointed postmaster AT Mayberry,
Mcdowell county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
Letter Carriers, Report.

The following figures, furnished by
Ralph Whitehead, superintendent of
carriers, show the amount Of work done
by the letter carriers OF this city during
the month OF April:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

TIE Legislature of New York has adj
iourned without making any provision
for q state exhibition at the World 5
Fair. And so, if the Empire State is TO
be represented the bill must be footed
bv private subscription, or by the Leg
lslature at a special session, which it IS
not likely Gov. HILL will call
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
JUDGEMENTS.
FAUST NEXT WEEK.


"Fauso" will be produced at the
Opera House On Monday and Tuesday
evenings OF next week. The Daily
Times OF San Antonio says: Goethe's
Faust" has long been popular as a
poem: has furnished the subject OF
Gounod'S famous opera of that name,
has been frequently translated and
many times dramatiZed. The intelli-
gent public are therefore well acquaint-
ed with the plot and text. In present
ing such a play good cast and magni-
icent scenery are essential to its effect,
and Mr.. Lewis Morrison in presenting
the play at the Grand Opera House last
night showed, that he had fully realized
this fact. The beauty, grace and intel
llgence Of Miss Rosabel Morrison enable
her to present q simple and loving
Marguerite, such as the poet created.
OF course the "Star character" Of the
piece is Mr.. Lewis MorriSOn'S "Mephis-
to-" and it is the character that has
made him famous.
IANAUSCHEK N WHEELING.
The greatest living tragic actress,
Madame Janauschek, will appear at our
Opera House on Friday and Saturday
in her wonderful representations in
Essex: or the Queens Favorite, in
THE Harvest Moon" and as Lady Mae
beth. In the mention OF Essex last
week the Cincinnati Enquirer said:
Nine JanauSchek continues to hold 4
high place in the estimation of patrons
of the best dramatic productions. The
talented tragedienne made her reap
pearance in Cincinnati last night, and
received a cordial welcome from cult
waited audience at the Pike. She
presented q tragedy of superior
merit, which has never been
heard in this city. 1t is called
Essex, or the Queens Favorite, and
deals with the time of Queen Elizabeth,
that most interesting period OF English
history. The story is powerful one,
Astounding i'm strong situations, while
the dialogue is classical in the highest
degree. The play iSa translation of the
famous creation of DR.. Laube, and the
English version has lost nothing by the
translation. Nine. JanauSchek does
some splendid acting as Queen Eliza
beth, exhibiting those qualities which
have won her such worldwide fame.
LITTLE NUNGET.
The Grand contained another good
audience last night to see the laughable
comedy of Little Nugget" The Cav
thornS are Il whole show themselves
and created a perfect uproar Of laugh
ter the entire evening. Miss Gilmore is
a fine singer and dancer and the entire
co .apany is good. There will be grand
matinee for ladies and children this
afternoon and the house is sure TO be
crowded. This evening closes the en-
gagement, aud those who want hearty
laugh should not fail to be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02

WILL Miss PHOEBE CoUzINS please sit
down
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f rHrREl No more oysters for four
months
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-02
COLLEGE MELODY.
WASHINGTON JEFFERSON STUDENTS DIsIIN-
GUISg THEMSELVES At TIE OPERA HOUSE.
An Exceptionally Fine Programme Rendered Be
fore a Critical Audlencs-The Hand
some Reception that Followed.

Through the ba1my air Of night,
How they ring out their delight
-. - ...11.,,, ,,,Il.p nntac
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DELIVERED.
COLLECTED.
Serious Accident.

Total pieces handled,....
Increase over April, 1890, ,"sl.