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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

The New York Sun gives much space
to a very sensational review of the out
look for supplying the world with bread
stuffs this year, arriving at the conclu-
sion that there will be a shortage Of
over 600, 900, 900 bushels Of wheat and
rye; that Russia can export none at all;
that famine more dire than ever before
known is imminent in Europe, and that
the grain-growers of the United States
"may command any price for their pro-
ducts that they have the heart to ex-
act"
If anybody believed these predictions
wheat would speedily go up to famine
prices. On the contrary, cable advices
almost Of the same date as the SUMS
article showed a decline Of cent
bushel, Notwithstanding large ex-
port shipments, thus emphatically con-
tradicting the Sun.
1t is beyond question that there is
prospect of deficiency in the worlds
supply OF wheat and rye, but we have
yet to see the data for the Sans figures.
Other authorities disagree with
it. But though there is a defici-
ency the SUMS conclusions do not fol-
low. The farmers Of the United States
can not exact from the world whatever
price they choose for wheat, because
when it becomes too dear vast numbers
OF people will not use it and will resort to
some substitute as is not infreQuently
the case. In this country we have
plentiful and excellent substitute in
Indian corn or maize and this we could
supply to the world In almost unlimited
quantities il it called for it. Other
countries have other substitutes and
will resort, if need be, to oats, barley,
peas, beans, root crops of various kinds
and even nuts as, many European peo-
pie do in case Of necessity. In fact all
crops must fail before American farmers
can compel famine prices.
The situation in Russia is by no means
we'll known owing to the impossibility
of getting accurate news OF the crops.
1t is generally believed, however, that
there will be some deficiency, though
this does not necessarily imply that
there will be no expectation from that
country. Owing to lack of communica-
ton is is possible for one province to be
exporting wheat while another is starv-
ing.
The Commercial Bulletin points out
that the Suns estimate Of 150,000,0OO
bushels exportable surplus for North
America is over 5O,OOO,OOO bushels be-
low the most conservative estimates Of
exports for the United States alone.
Also that the SUMS estimates OF con-
sumption in France and Belgium are
far too high. From all points of view
the Suns sensational view OF the
worlds breadstuff supply is seen to be
and untrustworthy.
Nevertheless, it is evident that there
will be European demand for all the
surplus wheat of the United States
not at any price we may choose to exact,
but at such prices as the people abb DAD
can afford to pay. AS it is evident that
the United StatoS will have more wheat
to export than ever before-certainly
200, OOO, 900 bushels and perhaps much
more-there is every reason to antici-
pate a period of prosperity for our farm
ers, and when the farmers prosper the
whole country prospers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
No CAUSE FOR A SCARE.

New York money-lenders have begun
to insist upon the insertion of a gold
clause in contracts and notes, the bor-
rover agreeing to repay the amount in
United States gold coin Of the present
standard of weight and fneness or its
equivalent. The rate Of interest for
loans of this kind is considerably lower
than for ordinary debts which may be
discharged in any kind of legal tender
currency. 1t is stated that leading
life insurance company will make no
mortgage loans except with the gold
clause.
These are certainly significant facts.
For the present, however, 1t does
not seem probable that the exam
pie of these cautious New York inves-
tors will be generally followed. There
is no present cause for alarm. Crops
are abundant, the business situation OF
the country is encouraging, and it is
believed that the Government will con-
tinue to pay in gold or its equivalent
all its outstanding obligations, bonds,
and legal tender notes, and to maintain
the parity of silver dollars and silver
certificates with cold coin, no matter at
what cost.
There is nothing to fear but reckless
financial legislation and it is unlikely
that the next Congress will allow any
such 60 through.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

John WANAMAKER's latest philosoph-
ical remark in his Philadelphia organs
runs in this wise:
The attempt to make two railway trains
mass each other in opposite directions on
SINGLE track has frequently been made, but
always failed. Success has never attended
the effort to make pint mug hold a quart.
In fact, each pOnderaole body insists upon
occupying its own particular allotment OF
space. Ali that is trite, stupid, perhaps;
but it is a truth that touches your relation
10 this business
The attempt to run a Sunday school
and shady transactions with bank
wreckers at the same time, to unite the
bargain counter and the POstohice De-
partment, and to pay 100000 for a
Cabinet position and TO sing psalms OF
righteousness may be regarded as SIM
liar failures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
South Side Fox Chase.

For some time past fox owned by an
Eighth ward saloon keeper has been
committing sundry depredations, in
GLIDING the burglarizlng OF hen roosts
in that section OF the city after dark
Yesterday the animal was seen near
Bloch Bros. tobacco factory, and a
number of young men got after it. Sew
eral employees of the tobacco works
Joined in the chase. The animal took
refuge in stable, and was caught.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
WHY NEPOTIsM SHOULD BE DIS
e COURAGED.

COURAGED.
A gentleman asks the New YORK
Herald wherein consists the harm OF
what is called nepotism, why RAUM
should not give an Office with good
salary attached, to his son as we'll as to
anybody else, or why Indian Commits
sioner MORGAN should not make his
wife his private secretary, provided she
is capable of filing the Office. The
Herald thinks there are two very
strong reasons why the people regard
an official with suspicion who does that
sort of thing, and why they frown upon
him with emphatic disapproval.
SIN the first place" it says "the pub
lie service is likely to suffer. If a son
is appointed by his father, the boy may
be entirely untitled for his duty, may
neglect or bungle it, to the detriment
Of official business, and yet the old gen.
tleman will make thousand excuses
and overlook thousand misdemeanors.
His paternal pride Snd affection, not to
speak Of his avarice, will I'LL his ears
with cotton when tAe rumor Of wrong
doing is in the air. On the contrary, il
a stranger occupies the clerkship, the
head of the department looks after him
with a sharp eye. he must keep him
self up to time or he will be threatened
with instant dismissal. II he can do
the work, all right; II he can't, he must
get out and give way to some one else. 7"
That there is sound sense and reason
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News About the Boats and Boatmen
the Ohio.


the Ohio.
The Liberty made her usual trips be-
tween here and Darlington yesterday.
The Bachelor passed up for Pittsburg
yesterday, and will be the Sunday
packet for Cincinnati.
A new shaft is being made for the j.
C. Risher while the broken shaft Of the
Acorn will be welded.
The James Fl. Lucas time from st.
Louis to st. Joseph was two days and
twelve hours, the fastest on record.
The John A. Wood was reported
aground on the bar at Caseyville on
Tuesday, where only g. = feet of water
was reported.
The Liberty met with quite an acct
dent yesterday while landing opposite
Wegee. First the cylinder rod, then
then the piston head and croos head fol-
owed. 1t will take a week TO repair
he break.
Work has been commenced on a new
railroad bridge across the Ohio at Evans
Vile to be used by the Ohio Valley rail-
road, which was built and owned by
Capt. Sam Brown, but who recently
sold the whole business to c. P. Hunt
ington. The bridge will cross just be-
low the mouth of Green river.
The marks on the landing at midnight
showed five feet seven inches of water in
the channel and falling.
MoRGANTowN. w. VA, August T.
River four feet six inches and stationary.
warm.
BROWNSVILLE, Pa, August 6.-River
four feet nine inches and clear.
WARREN, Pa, August 7.-River one
foot one-tenth and falling. Clear and
warm.
PTTTsBURG, PA, August River
four feet five inches and falling. Clear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

Mr.. BLAINE's reciprocity tail to the
MCKINLEY tariff kite does not have the
slightest effect upon British trade in
South America, as was expected. In
deed, since the MCKINLEY bill became
a law. Great Britain has made greater
progress in Brazil, showing q general
increase in British goods imported into
TINT country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

THE Brooklyn Citizen tells q rather
terrifying story Of the action Of a thun-
der storm on the Brooklyn & Coney
Island trolley line, ''when, in the midst
Of the fiery shower which proved the
presence Of enough electricity to move
Il. 600 cars, not car would move until
the dreadful storm had passed over, and
other vehicles had to be sent 10 take
the passengers to their destination" 1t
saws that the wires were touched by
lightning flashes" sand the car and
the surrounding atmosphere were alive
with furious sparks" Still it does not
appear thst anybody was hurt-Only
unpleasantly frightened. The Citizen
and other papers are making stout cp-
position to the introduction Of the troll
lev system in the city proper
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
A Horse Stolen.

Some time Thursday night a bay
horse, weighing about l LOO pounds, ana
belonging to James Tallman, was stolen
from a field at the head OF Stackyard
hollow, and an advertisement appears
in another column. A tramp was seen
loafing about the vicinity the day be-
fore, and he Is supposed to be connected
with the disappearance of the animal.
A bride was also stolen from neighbor.
A horse was stolen near Cadiz lew
days ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
As to Mr.. Hit.
To the Editor of the Register:


SIR:-In your paper of to-day I find a
telegram from Parkersburg, w. Va,
giving an account of the arrest of one
Rev. D. w. Hit, an evangelist of the
U. B. Church. l do not doubt the ar
rest of a man by that name; but
l wish to say, as secretary Of
the Parkersburg Annual Conference, U.
b. church that we have no evangelist
by that name. In fact we have no man
Hy tIIue nomo belonging TO the ConrOI-
ence. We have man by the name OF
K. A. Hit, who is P. E. Of the Buck
harmon district, and many mistake the
man spoken of in the REGISTER for the
above P. E. and l wish to say
that he is not the man
for he was with me at Tunnelton, w.
Va, from the first to the fisteenth, and
went from here direct to Maryland,
where he now is and expects to remain
until next Wednesday. Please let the
people know that it is not our man, K.
A. Hit, who used to be at Parkersburg,
and that we have no evangelist by the
name of D. w. Hit. Yours ETC..
c. H. Cox.
Independence, W. "a, August 7.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

THE details of the GOODWIN murder
in New York and the circumstances
that led up to it, which will be found in
another column, would furnish plot
and characters for a DUMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

DESPITE universal depression OF trade,
traceabe 20 no cause but the oppressive
tariff, our magnificent crops will bring
us great prosperity this year. But,
Heaven help MS, what would tho out
come 5e had the crops tailed? We shall
not always have bounteOus harvest to
pull us through the slough OF Industrial
despond. Then what ?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

MCKINLEY, speaking Of meeting Gov.
CAMPBELL at Lakeside the other day,
said: I'VE came to an understanding
that If he told no lies about us L
would tell the truth about them" Ii
the Democrats are not, now, telling the
truth about the Major and his bill, we
suppose the Major is reciprocating with
broadside of high tariff fiction.
Couldn't he tell the truth, anyhow?
He would better be careful, hereafter,
how he accuses the Democrats of lying.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

THE New York Times which is usual
" Republican in State politics says that
"the Democrats are fairly sure TO elect
their Governor under any conditions.
Up TO date the Republicans have not
succeeded in discovering anyone who
will run.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
no-nar sfone LAYING.

The Knights of st. George ana tne
Ancient Order OF Hibernians have &C
cented the invitation to attend the cor
ner stone laying of the new Catnollc
Church at Washington, Pa, ana VIII 20
ont over the B. & o. at one O'CLOCK.
great many citizens, not members OF
these organizations. have signihed tneir
intention of going.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

The army worm is sadly injuring the
Southern cotton crop. How would 1T do
to buy the army worm of with PEN
sion? He is about the only military
parsonage who isn't getting one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

"GLoRY to GOD! 1 am innocent"
shouted Mr.. THoRoUGHGooD, colored,
as the hangman sprung the trap on him
in Dover, Del. He evidently believed
there was something in name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
SEASIDE AND MOUNTAINS.

Persons going out Of the city for the summer
months can have the Daily REGISTER mailed 70
them at any point in the United States or Can
ada at the following rates, including postage:
Daily and sunday, one week. &c
Daily, omittihg sunday, one week.. l0c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

THE last ten years Of high protection
has reduced the value of Ohio farm
lands $4,000, 600. And MCKINLEY S
bill turns the screw several turns
tighter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

GEN. GoFF has been in New York
talking to the Republican League. DE
thinks the Democrats there will have to
hustle to win. The General does not
agree with people who know something
about New York politics. He knows a
good deal more about the lay OF the
political landscape in West Virginia, as
is evidenced by his stated determination
never again to be candidate, although
he will "always take an interest In
politics." The General has been there
and hereafter will look on and enjoy
the fun from a distance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

-. Advertisers might paste this axiom
- In their hats with profit "a news
paper that will lie about It's own circuiA-
ton VIII lie about that OF Its contemPor-
aries"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

AFTER appointing JAMES w. HOLT
postmaster at Grafton, w. Va, say
our dispatches. the President took a
surf bath. The President probably did
not care to risk carrying the weighty
controversy into the water with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
REGISTER AT WASHINGTON, D. Q.

The DAILY REGISTER is on sale regularly at
the News Exchange, on Fourteenth street, Dc
ween Pennsylvania avenue and street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
TERMS:

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WEEKLY, one year, in advance. ........... "
WEEKLY, six months. '"
DELIVERED BY CARRIER
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The DAILY will be delivered by carrier In
any other city or town at.................. 10
Single Copies Of DAILY or WEEKLY. 3
WTributes OF Respect and Obituary Notices
Ncents per inch.
Stamps OF the denomination Of two cents and
less accepted for amounts .ess than one dollar.
Eg-CoRREsPoNDENoE CONTAINING nFoRrANT
nws SOLICITED FROM EVERY PART OF TIE SUR
BOUNDING COUNTRY.
Rejected communications will not be returned
unlsss accompanied by sufficient postage
IhsREGLSTER. embracing Us sSUerGI editions
bsntersd at tie Posto6les IN Whes!in0 ". Va.'
assSc0ndclsSs mater.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
ANOTHER BRIDGE SUGGESTED
To Span the Ohio Between Wheeling and
Bellaire.

A gentleman who was formerly we'll
known citizen of Belmont county, and
is now visiting his old home, after an
absence of thirty years, in conversation
with a REGISTER reporter yesterday,
stated that he was surprised at the re-
markable changes here, and especially
with the growth Of Bellaire, which was
then but small town.
81 think there is one improvement,
however" he continued, (which Is very
important and should be made. / re-
fer to the connection OF the two cities
by q bridge across the Ohio at Boggs'
Island. Then Bellaire and Wheeling
would be as one city, and with
electric cars across the bridge
the trade Of the southern and
western part of Belmont county would
naturally be drawn to Wheeling. The
old pike could be opened up, giving q
direct route to Wheeling through Bel
laire, which would increase the trade Of
both cities. I have no doubt but that
the investment would be paying one"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08
THE NEWS OF THE DAT.
rrenrsion to chippewa.

The Knights of Pythias will run al
excursion to Chippewa Lake next
Thursday, August 18th. a sPlen tha
nrogramme has been prepared for the
occasion, including a prize drlii oy 'ne
uniform rank. Trains on the y. ~. "
w. road will leave Bridgeport at o:lo q.
M, and returning leave Chippewa d.
$40 d. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

FRS, Spasms, St vitus dance, Drunken
ness, Opium habit, cured by DR.. Miles
Nervine. Free samples at The Logan Drug
Co.'S and r. B. Burt's and ct Bowie
Bros, Bridgeport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

''It is a fact" that Hoods Sarsaparilla
does cure scrofula. salt rheum. and
other diseases or affections arising from
impure state or low condition Of the
blood, overcomes that tired feeling,
creates good appetite and gives
strength to every part OF the system.
Try It.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

CALL AND SEE 1T.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Far the purpose of erecting the channel span
., the Norfolk and Western K. r. Co.'S Bridge
over the Ohio River near Ceredo. W. Va, false.
works will be placed between the main channel
niers about August Goth. and removed Septem
her SOth, or as soon thereafter as practicable
The channel bays upon each side OF the main
channel piers will remain unobstructed during
the period the main channel Is obstructed.
aug B
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-08

in this cannot be denied. The Herdtd's
second reason, however, will probably
have moro weight:
Second, all offices under the government,
together with the emoluments thereon, are
considered as the peoples perquisites. Inc
distribution of them should therefore % as
wide as possible. If the incumbent OF
prominent and influential position mas AZ
his disposal a score or two OF lucratlve
places it is not fair play for him to ABSORB
them all by appointing the members OF
his own family, his sons and daugnters, us
nncles and aunts. He takes more than his
share and Is looked upon as pig who gets
into the trough with all four feet and keeps
others out. When an official does that ne
deserves to lose caste, for Americans are
prominently square and despise selfsn-
ness.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-05-06
A Carload Indicator.

A device that will enable q railroad
employe to determine when a car is
loaded consistent with safety or with
economical wear has been long felt
want" in railroad circles. An appara-
tus has been invented to supply this
demand, and owing to its simplicity it
is likely to come into great favor. The
device consists of two distinct parts,
the upper part being attached to the
truck, above the spring on the side of
the car, while the other part is fixed
below the spring An adjustable pin
is carried by the top part, and the bot
tom end of this touches an index finger
that works over the dial of the bottom
piece. When the apparatus is once adj
justed the index, as the car is loaded,
will indicate on the dial full load" or
overloaded" as the case may be-
Philadelphia Record.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-05-06
He Was the Man.

AS a peddler of rugs was passing house
on Joy street woman opened the door
and called to him:
you man, there-sayp'
He halted and looked at her, and saw the
grim determination in her eye.
"Ain't you the same young Teller that
sold me a rng las spring.
He was, but something in her voice made
him forget to tell the truth
Nom, this is a new root for me. That
mus have been Soapy Jim. He's out Of
the bis'ness now"
II reckon it was you" persisted the
woman; ''think spell 1t was red and
yaller rug with green border, and paid
for it once week for two months. do
believe you're the same young Teller"
Never was in this part of the town afore,
ma'am," vowed the man.
SIS that so? Well, If you'd been the
same man l was goin' to buy another rug
for myself and one for my sister who is 60.
ing to Dakoty, but wouldn't want to
deal with stranger. Excuse me for
doubtin' your word. but you do favor that
young man amazingly. I see now you
amt him."
She went in and shut the door, and he
knew then that he had made the mistake
OF lifetime.-Detroit Free Press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-05-06
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications, as they capnot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There ;s
only one way to cure deafness, and thai is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness 10
eau 'ed by infampd condition of the mucous
lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets iatlamed you have a rum.
bling sound or imperfect hearing. and
when i. is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. and unless the Inflammation Can he
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition OF The mucous surfaces
awe will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF deafness (caused bv catarrh)
that we cannot cure by taxing Hairs
Caia-rh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY 8 Co., T. ledo. O.
Sold by druggists, rs cents. NAV 6 I'm
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-05-06
Safe Roof Building.

An architectural expert has recently
given some sound advice in the mat
ter of safe roof building He premises
that the true principle is, first, to un-
derstand what the purpose is in the
building proposed, and to build to that
purpose. The ordinary method of
building should be reversed, and the
roof planned first. The purpose of the
roof is not merely to keep out rain, but
it should also protect from changes of
weather, fire, etc. The ordinary roof
meets none of these points, The slate
cracks easily under either heat or cold
admitting rain, attracting heat and in
viting confagration.
Some of the very best roofs are over
the Oldest factories, with solid framed,
matched boards, covered with lined
mortar, upon which the shingles were
laid. The ideal roof is nearly flat-an
entirely fat roof will shed rain. The
best way is to pitch the roof of indus
trial buildings toward the center, with
a pitch Of only half an inch to a foot.
This carries the water away through
channel not exposed to frost, and ad-
units OF much better advantages in the
matter OF light in the upper story. -
New York Commercial Advertiser.