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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
To Close Chinese Business Houses.

SAN Francisco, CAL, November GA
wealthy Chinese merchant Of this city,
speaking OF the expected closing out OF the
large Chinese houses which was reported
last night. said that the firms in China
which had been backing the large houses
here, had become alarmed at the anti-Chi-
nese legislation in this country, and had
concluded TO withdraw their capital in
vested here. The same merchant, speak
ing of the decrease Of Chinese population
on the Pacific coast, said that In the past
year ii had decreased one-third. He said
that not steamer had sailed from this
point for China for months past that bad
not taken from three hundred TO five hun
dred Chinese, and an average Of less than
fifty were coming here on steamers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
ERRORS IN rAE POSTAL LAWS.

The current number Of Printers ms
contains some very valuable sugges-
lions to Congress regarding the desira-
bility of certain amendments to the
postal laws so they may be easily I'M
derstood and properly ad ministered.
Our contemporary points out q fact
which the REGISTER has time and again
had occasion to comment severely upon,
namely, that the Post Office Depart
ments rulings regarding second class
matter have long been inconsistent and
unjust. Printers Ipk suggests, in brief,
that
Tue terms and conditions of the law
should be 50 definite as to be easily under
stood. It works great injustice and loss TO
publishers to permit the Postmaster Gen
eral TO construe it as he does at present, &C
cording 10 his own individual wishes. An
opportunity for such arbitrary rulings
should be made impossible.
Inquiries as to what the law is should re-
ceive definite and comprehensive answers,
supported by proper reference to the sec
tiOns referred to, and, II possible, by decls-
ions and regulations bearing upon the ques-
lions under consideration.
All decisions once made should be treat
ed as presidents in future cases or until
overruled. and all decisions upon similar
statements OF facts should be uniform and
consistent.
Decisions that may be of general or
special interest should be published IN the
Postal Guide.
If there appears ground for withdraw
ing from a publisher the right to second
class rates, why not notify him thereof and
state the grounds for the proposed action
before making the orderl Why issue a
decree before the cause has been heard!
Why permit under-clerks Of no reputa-
ton and less responsibility to issue unlaw-
full DEGREES in such star chamber way as
70 bring disgrace upon the department,
and to make Congressional, political and
pecuniary influence appear more potent
factors than the rights OF citizen or re-
gard for Justice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
Charged with Election Frauds.

LITTLE Book, ARK, November o.
Twelve indictments have been returned by
the Federal Grand Jury against State
election officers for violation of the election
law November =. The first arrest was
made in Lonoke county, when the election
commissioners Of that county were or
dored to appear before Judge Williams.
The men arrested are X. NJ. Griffin, Pat
rick H. Wheat, Jr., and B. EvertoD. Crit
fin and Wheat are Democrats and Everton
Republican. The prisoners pleaded
not guilty, and their trial was set for De
cember %. There are nine counts in the
indictments. The commissioners are
charged with appointing no one but Demo-
cratic judges in nine precincts in Lonoke
county. The defendants say that they
have ample evidence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
The Panama Investigation.

PARIS, November 22.-At plenary meet
ing of the Republican members OF the
Chamber of Deputies to-day it was. decid-
ed that the commit ssion to inquire into the
affairs Of the Panama Canal Company
shall consist OF 25 Republicans, 9 Conser-
natives and one Boulangist, The sum-
mons issued to NJ. de Lesseps and other
defendants charging them with having by
means of fraudulent tactics and with the
view to inducing belief in the existence OF
a commercial event and imaginary credit,
dissipated moneys raised by issues OF
stocks entrusted to them for determined
use, thus swindling others out Of their for
tune. The proceedings on Friday will be
brief. the President OF the Commission
merely calling the names of the accused.
1t is reported this afternoon that M. de
Lesseps is seriously i'll. The newspapers
concur in the opinion that parliamentary
inquiry is absolutely Indispensable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
TIE SOCIAL MAZE.
What La Going ON in Festive Circles Abou
Tnr.rr

Town.
The Kings Daughters Of the Fourth
Street NJ. E. Church will hold bazaar
in the church Friday afternoon and
evening.
The Primus Club will give a hop this
evening at Franzheim's Hall, which
will probably call out all the members.
a splendid time is assured.
The Kings Builders of the Third
Presbyterian Church gave an enter
tainment last night In the basement OF
the church. A very interesting pro-
gramme was rendered.
Miss Agnes Davies, of Nineteenth
street, entertained number Of her
friends at her home Monday night.
The main feature OF amusements was
progressive euchre. Prizes were offered
and the evening was pleasantly passed.
The marriage of Mr.. R. Huebel and
Miss Minnie Schultz, both well-known
young people of the South Side, will
take place this evening at the residence
Of the brides parents in the Eighth
ward. The contracting parties are well
known and popular young people.
There was a very pretty wedding at
Bridgeport last night, the affair occurr-
ing at st. Anthony's church. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Hugh Clark,
q popular roller ut the Standard mill,
and Mrs. Alice Malone, sister OF Mrs.
Eberle South. The affair took
place at eight o'clock, and was
witnessed by quite a large assemblage
Of friends of the principals. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Joseph
Weigand Mr.. Tom Miller, Of Wheel
ing, OBLIGATED as best man, while the
bridesmaid was Miss Mollie South, OF
Philadelphia. At the conclusion OF the
ceremony a reception was held at the
home Of Mr.. Eberle South. A large
number of handsome presents were re-
ceiVed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
c. MENDEL &Ct
1924 Main Street.
RaiIwaYa of the World. I

WASHINGTON, d. c., November 22.-The
census Office to-day issued bulletin giving
statistics Of railway mileage OF the worla
in 1880. IL shows that out of total rail-
way mileage for the world Of 37O, $50 miles
the United States have no less than 1857
miles, or AIS per cent. of the whole; and
that the railway mileage Of the United
States exceeds by 3,4S3 miles the entire
mileage of the Old World; Europe's 1885,
SOS miles, Asia's 1878 miles and
Africa's 39S2 miles, making an
aggregate OF but 1868 miles.
1t is interesting to note the astonishing
growth Of the railway mileage OF the uni
ted States from the census year Of 1880,
when there were less than forty miles OF
were 2.755 miles, in 1850 they had risen to
ssh miles, in 1860 the total had swelled to
$3.50 miles; the census Of 1870 showed tho
mileage TO be 49, l6S miles; that of 1850
placed the figures at 81, IA miles, while the
elev enth census figures give the astonish-
ing total of 163,5 97 miles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23

The people do not want an extra ses-
sion Of Congress unless it is absolutely
necessary to the conduct Of the govern
ment.
If, in view OF the deficiency in the
Treasury, it is necessary to call Con-
gress out Of the regular order, no one
will object, and at present it looks as if
such action will have to be taken to re-
heye the government from actual
bankruptcy.
The extraordinary extravaganza Of
the last Republican Congress has sad
died on the country permanent appro-
priations thai must be met. And
there viii not be money enough to
meet them by ABOUT one hundred mil
lions Of dollars.
The present administration found
that much surplus when Mr.. CEE1k-
LAND vacated the Presidency When
Mr.. CLEvELAxp e'~s IL White
House ~ 1t that
much
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23

all over nearly all the time, and my body felt
as sore as il il had been pounded with club. 1
had q constant pain over my eyes and through
my temples aud my eye-balls Gched and panied
me away buck into my head. ! also had shoot
ing pains through my chest TO each shoulder
blade pain and soreness IN the small OF my
back over the region Of the kidneys, and pain
shooting down the legs TO the knees, with at
times a numbness and pricking sensation. as Of
needless tagging me ] had rheumatism all
through my body, SO bad at times could not
20 TO sleep.
''My nose and throat were constantly stopped
up with sticky, tenacious mucus and would
often hawk out little chunks OF hard stuif as
black as coal. Ny throat finally got o sore and
swollen ! could scarcely swallow. hyears were
also affected by roaring and Kissing sounds.
'Thr appetite became affected and nothing
ate seemed TO agree with me. After eating my
stomach would swell u1 like drum, and was
troubled with belching OF gas, palpitation OF
heart, dizzy and smothering sensations. etc.
IL could not sleep well. my sleep was troubled
with horrid dreams, and worked all night in
these dreams. aud awoke In the morning tired,
unrefreshed, sore and aching all over. Finally
nj ht sweats set in, which made me very weak
and nervous.
81 shall always bless the dsy was directed
to Drs. Copeland. Bell and Davis, for they have
done for me what no other doctors could do
they have cured ne safe and sound, and now /
feel like a new person. / have no aches nor
pains eat and sleep WELL and awake in the
morning rested and anxious for my daily work.
l shall never forget what they have done for
me-"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
GIVE HIm A REST.

To the victOrs belong the spells, most
certainly, but those among the victors
who take this sentiment as license to
poster the President-elect at this time
with applications for Office make a sad
mistake. They not only do not under
stand Mr.. CLEVELAND, but display re-
markedly bad judgment and worse
taste.
To ask HIN for Office before his in
auguration is not so very far removed
from an insult, and it is entirely proper
that he should publicly resent it and
warn these premature applicants that it
will do them no good. 1t would be well
for those who are ambitious to serve
1heir country in Office to bear in mind
that Mr.. CLEVELAND is not a man to be
trifed with, or bulldOzed, or talked
into" anything. When the change of
administration comes the necessary
change OF government officials will be
made, and then will be the proper time
TO file applications.
Those who have by their importuni-
Nes practically forced the President
elect to take a journey and TO keep his
whereabouts a secret will gain nothing
by their haste.
Mr.. HARRISON has had the same ex-
perience. So had Mr.. CLEVELAND.
once before No one can blame him for
refusing to 90 through it again, before
his Inauguration.
II any man needs rest ana strength
aud peace il is be who will be given the
rsins OF power next March.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
'sBam,s Horn" Facts.

II the whole truth were known the
world would be full Of people with hang
ing heads.
The time when It makes man the
maddest TO call him liar is when he
knows you tell the truth.
One trouble with the world Is that so
many people have more reputation than
character.
The grave digger would have more
time to rest II some other people would
learn to live without always being In a
hurry.
The farmer who undertakes to earn
his bread by the sweat OF hired mans
brow had better make up his mind that
pie once q month will do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
they Want an Extra Session.

SgsctGt 36iCGrGm 10 TIE Rsgtttsr.
WASHINGTON, November 22.-Both Sen
ators Vest and CCckrel. of Missouri, in
interviews tonight, declared themselves
in favor or an extra session of Congress IN
in the spring. Senator Vest, in speaking
of the deEcit in the Treasury, said that
whatever the shortage mightIbe, it must
be made up in some way at the coming reg
ular session and not be allowed to 90 over
to the incoming administration.
Senator Cockrell declared emphatically
that an extra session should be held and
the tariff attacked at once. 1t could be
done at an extra session in the spring as
well as year later. The Democrats had
been talking for years, and it was the
great issue in the last campaign. Demo-
Gratis in Congress were as familiar with
the tariff question now as they would be
later, and the great wrong Of the Mckinley
bill could not be righted too soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23

meet this condition Of thlngs-probably
will be. In that case no one Will OBJ
iect to an extra session.
And while Congress is about 1t, it
might as well declare itself on the SUD-
ieet Of the tariff and at once let the
country know the details Of its scheme
of tariff reform.
While no sensible business man fears
that any radical or dangerous step will
be taken there is marked curiosity on
the subject. The sooner it is satisfied
the better, and the sooner the new law
is put in operation the sooner the peo-
pie will be able to judge of its effects
and render their decision wisely at the
next congressional election.
10 short, if an extra session is neces-
sarY to meet the Treasury deficiency let
Congress get to work and enact the
Democratic tariff law at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
MURPaY's ROCKY ROAD.
he WIN Not Sc Carried to the Senate on
FIowery Beds of Ease.


NEW YORK, November 22.-An Albany
special indicates that in o secret meeting
the anti-Suappers have determined that
Edward Murphy shall, if he reaches the
United States Senate, have rocky road
70 travel. II is stated that, counting Nc
Laughlin, of Brooklyn, a neutral at pres
ent, the anti Murphy men have just nine
State legislators upon whom they can rely
on Joint ballot for Federal Senator. The
cold reality in the Senatorial matter up to
the present time is this: There are seven
ty-four Democratic Assemblymen and
one Senator, who will decide the question.
That is 81 al told and As will be a major
ity. Even with Kings county against him
Mr.. Murphy would have lead that would
be hard to overcome. While this battle is
going on the Hill-Murphy men are not los
ing sight Of the future struggle. They are
an well aware that every county Will be
contested when the time comes to elect del
egstes to the next State convention. That
is what the continued existence OF the anti
Snapper organization means. Meanwhile
one OF the leading anti-machine men says:
"The political deals within the next few
weeks viii make the State ring. II Will
hit more than one man, too, but they are
all OF the machine stamp and our people
did not Care.N
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
THAT COMMIT.
Prof Virgins Tells What He Is Alleged
TO Know About 1t.

u ANAa " - = MS ACA+a NN+@e-N -
to Know About 1t.
OTTAWA, ONT, November 23.-In regard
to the assertion Of Prof Colbert that the
earth is liable 10 collide with the alleged
Biela's comet, Prof Virgins says:
you can judge as to the danger OF that
when 1 say that Father Seechi, the cele-
brated Italian astronomer, a few years
ago, was looking through his glass at this
same comet when he saw it burst IN two,
thus becoming two electrical comets. These
have since gradually receded from each
other and are now considered two distinct
comets and have periodic times entirely
dissimilar There is no danger Of their
running upon each other, and why should
they run against the earth? Moreover,
some of the asteroids, as for instance Mel
pomoue and Nyassa, are continually cross
ing and recrossing the path Of Mars and
never collide with that planet. Comets,
however, may do US a great deal Of damage,
for if one should run between us and our
moon, as Lexelrs comet ran among the
moons Of Jupiter in lIIS, its powerful at
traction would so contract the earth as to
cause the water Of our oceans to overflow
our continent as no doubt happened at the
MoachiSm deluge."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
For InFractiOn OF the Interstate Com
merce Law.

CHICAGO, November 22.-There was a
good deal of concealed excitement in the
United States District Court to-day when
District Attorney Milchrist announced:
1.-The United States VS.. Thomas Miller
Ii was the first of the many cases against
Messrs. Swift, Egan, Spriggs and other
commercial magnates under indictment Tor
violating the anti-diScrimination clause Of
the Interstate Commerce law. An impos-
ing array of counsel were present, both for
the government and for the defendant
The specific unlawful acts charged In
the Miller case are that during the summer
Of 1890 the defendant gave TO a. NJ. War
rem & Co. and Wright g. Hoy, Nebraska
shippers, certain rates per 100 pounds for
the transportation OF corn from Addison,
Ashland, Red Cloud and other points TO
Chicago, lower than the published tariff
rates on file with the Interstate Commerce
Commission at Washington. The defense
waived an address TO the jury, and the ex-
animation of witnesses was at once begun,
the first witness being Thomas A. Wright,
Of the firm Of Wright s. Hoy, Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Hon. A. d, Garden Thrown From Car
rlage In a Democratic Parade at Mar
tinsbUrg.
SDeetgl gsie9Tdn1 to TIE Rs0i'ttr-
MARTINsBURG, w. VA, November 90
The Democrats OF Berkeley celebrated
the victory of the Sth here to-day with
much enthusiasm. For the benefit Of the
country people there was parade in the
afternoon. at night the town was bril-
Hantly illuminated and large torch light
procession took place in which fully thou
sand people took part.
There were many appropriate inscrlp-
tons aud amusing cartoons. Hon 4. ID.
Garden, of Wheeling, was present and
narrowly escaped a serious accident. The
surrey he was driving was overturned in
the public square, throwing the other oc-
cupants on top Of him. AL escaped, how
ever, with only q few Slight bruises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
Another Man who Knows the Comet.

ST. LOUIS, November 22.--Dr. James E.
Sullivan, city chemist, and an astronomer
OF some note, in discussing some promised
celestial phenomena in connection with
Biela's comet, said that the stars would
probably fall on the night OF the 9th inst.
There are men living now, ne said, who re-
member the year, two generations ago,
when the stars fell 1t was the most bril-
liant meteoric shower recorded in history.
he says the comets appearance at the time
set for the display of meteors in the con-
stellatiOn Leo every years will add to the
phenomena exhibited in that quarter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
Hunting an Absconding Fruit Dealer.
Srs-ial TsI6orutn to the Register.

COLUMBUS, o., November &C. H.
Teffteman, New Orleans lawyer, who
came here last week after Antonio Laca-
vara, left for Detroit to-day, having heard
that Lacavara is there. He says Lacavara
beat New Orleans merchants out Of $4,000.
Lacavara did big fruit business here
since last spring, and has considerable
money on deposit at the Merchants and
Manufacturers Bank. He claimed here
that he was a member of the grand jury
that rendered indictments against the
Malta mem bers, and by that act earned the
enmity of his countrymen and had to Fly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
WILL CONSOLIDATE.
The Two Permanent Republican Clubs to
be aerged Into One.


be Herged Into One.
A meeting of the newly organized
permanent Republican Club, formed
out Of the Tariff Champions, was held
last night at Bus5ey's Hall. A number
of new members were admitted. A
committee of the Escort Club, which
also organized permanently, appeared
and urged a consolidation of the two
clubs. They ask that both clubs dis
band, aud the new organization select
new officers.
This movement on the part Of the
Escort Club, met with some opposition,
a great many members holding that If
they wished TO join the new organization
they should come forward like any 9TH
err person who applied for membership.
A suspicion appeared to prevail that the
Escort Club wanted some Of the offices.
1t was finally decided to call meeting
OF both organizations for Friday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
Senator Kenna Buch Better,

SDtctCt Iete0TuND 20 Us htVISIeF.
WASHINGTON, D. c., November 22.-The
improvement in Senator Keuna's condition
continued to-day. He obtained about five
hours of good sleep last night and was
greatly benefited by it. The Senator is
able to look after his mail now and reads
the papers regularly. The doctors say
that they will not permit him to go out for
a month yet, but their patient intimstes
that he will have something to say about
that himself little later on.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
mr.. HOODS EXPERIENCE.

That ones occupation often has considerable
influence over his health is shown in the case
of MT. August Hood, as coal miner In The en-
ploy Of the Laughlin Nail Company, VINO llves
~ lion p q a little hamlet one mile west from
Martins Ferry.
Mr.. Hood says: "I had been troubled of and
on for several years, aud doctored from time to
time with little or no benefit, TIL hnaliy grew
so bad / became seriously alarmed about my
condition and felt that | would have to have
immediate relief or give up my work. ached
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
DIDN'T ExPEOT INDIANS,
But What He Sees Surprises Hlm-Ital-
fans Do Not Understand Lynchings.


ians Do Not Understand Lynchings.
NEW York, November 22.-Marquis
Charles di Rudini, the son Of the EXPIRE
mier of Italy, is in this city, having come
to this country TO take position in the
Italian legation at Washington. He
reached New York by way Of Japan and
San Francisco. The young Marquis takes
a delight in the things he sees in the United
States. 81 think Chicago is the fastest
city in the world. =" be declared.
'l have never been to this country be-
fore. 1 knew enough not to expect to see
Indians on Broadway, but l never expect
ed to see such magnificent development
as there is here.
During the troubles over the New Or
leans lynchiDgs my father, who was Pre-
mier, wrote me that there was never any
danger of a conflict between the two coun-
tries. The trouble is that the Italian peo-
pie don't understand lynchings. They
think they are necessarily malicious, and
that particular one they believed TO he a
demonstration against a nation. That
idea, however, Is dying out
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
40 Meet AGAIN in ChIcago.

NEW YORK, November 22.-When the re-
cent conference of the Roman Catholic
Archbishops adjourned it was TO meet
again at Chicago on September -, 1898,
while the Worlds Fair was in progress.
The conference also provided for Con-
gress Of Catholic laymen to be held at
Chicago on September 3, 1898. Eminent
speakers from Europe, as well as this
country will address the Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.

OhAOs
There were 2 feet of water in the
channel at midnight and falling.
The Lizzie Bay for Charleston, the
Ben Hur for Parkersburg, and the
Bachelor for Pittsburg, are the packets
scheduled for to-day.
The keystone State departed for
Cincinnati yesterday morning, with a
good freight and passenger list. The
Hudson passed up for Pittsburg.
The Sunshine deparsed for Parkers-
burg at O'Clock, with good trip.
BROWNSVILLE, PA, November e.
River feet inches and stationary;
weather, cloudy and cool.
MoReAET w. VA. November %.
River Get aud stationery; weather,
cloudy old.