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he raised during the past season $3.50
worth Of peppermint offs little piece Of
ground that wouldn't have pastured
100 geese.
Mrs. Josiah Hayes, OF Watsontown,
Pa, has two tame rats that are the best
roach exterminators in the world.
These and similar household pests are
hunted and greedily devoured by the
rodents.
The sorrowing parents OF young
man who used the butt OF his gun to
punch mink out OF brush pile have
the sympathy Of the entire community
in Cowley county.-KansdS City Star.
Morgantown, N. O., lays claim to the
youngest father onrecord. His name
Is w. II. Sullivan, and he is said to be
but sixteen years old. y
IfMr. Cleveland should call Congress
together in extra session, it would be
the twelfth extra session since the
foundation Of the republic.
Soldiers in the italian army are al.
lowed cigars as part of their daily ra-
tions.
A machine for sharpening razors is,a
late invention.
Canada pensions her teachers.
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TaE TALE OF A CONTRACT.
Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged by
the Addition of New and Interesting
Matte.


ChipterL
Interview wiA Worlds Fdir Commissioner 81 Csa'F'
IN Chicago ErsIling Poat. Dc. H.
'The whole story OF my connection
with fancy is this: lam member OF
the West Virginia state senate. Some
time ago a bill affecting municipal
electric light contract in the city Of
Wheeling was introduced in the legisla-
ture. The bill would, if passed, violate
the terms of contract by which the
city was bound. The Register, OF which
James fancy Is managing editor and
Charles II. fancy business manager, ad-
vocated tho passage of the bill. op.
posed it The bill was defeated, and
the Taneys, in the Register, criticised
very harshly myself and all who had
anything to do with the defeat OF the
bill. When I was appointed Worlds
Fair commissioner the Registers OPPOSE
ton to me continued. The paper at
tackled the exposition and opposed any
appropriation for 1t, either by the state
or the nation.
"The question OF the appropriation
was coming on in Congress. | was
member Of the, committee on .legisla-
lation Of tho national commission, and
it panied me tothink l could not get
the congressional delegation from my
own state to support the worlds fair
bill. could not do so, however, while
the Register was fighting US and l cast
about for method to bring the Taneys
into line. About this time-which was
last spring-there had been some talk
here, / don't remember just by whom,
about the publication OF directory in
the form Of aconcession. ! saw here q
chance to reach the Taneys.
Vi" 1wEoto Rsfriend OF theirs in Wheel
ing to the effect that there was print
ing concession to be let they might be
able to handle. Charlie fancy came
on hero. told him frankly We desired
the support OF his paper for the fair and
that l would like to see him identified
with the fairs Interest. Told him. how
ever, that there could be no favors
shown; that he would have competition
and that all could do would be to pre-
sent his bid. He looked the ground
over, figured on the probable attends
ance at the fair and so on, and then
went homo. Not long afterward he
Gang back and said his firm was pre-
pared TO offer $4,000 bonus for
the concession. The bid was sub
mitted to the committee on
ways and means and by them
recommended to the executive commit
tee. Andrew Mentally said to some one
that fancy could not afford to pay S20;-
600 for the concession. TO this fancy
replied that he knew his business and
would give satisfactory bond. The ex-
ecutlye committee passed an order au-
'thorizing tho board Of control to close
the contract With fancy. l do not
know whether tho contract has been
completed. All this is matter Of
record in tho Worlds Fair proceedings.
This won over the Taneys and the
Register, we got the vote Of every West
Virginian in Congress for the national
appropriation and Of every member Of
the state senate and house. This was
What I wanted"
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Haze
you tper heard
4 lie
Krakapr Piano2

Doyou wish to know the quickest
way to cure cold2 We will tell you.
10 cure cold quickly, it must be
treated before the cold has become set
tied in the system. The first symp-
toms arc dry loud cough and sneez-
ing. The cough is soon followed by
watery expectoration and the sneezing
by profuse watery discharge from
the nose In severe eases there is a
thin white coating on the tongue.
What to do? 1t Is only necessary to
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
double doses every hour. That will
greatly lessen the severity Of the cold
and in many cases will edectually coun.
teract it, and cure what would have
been severe cold within one or two
days time. Try it and DO convinced..
50cent bottles for sale by druggists.
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rhe Country,s BusIness.

Messrs. R. G. Dun & Co., in thOir
weekly trade review say: 1.-THE ap-
preaching close of the year will find q
larger volume of business, both foreign
and domestic, than has ever been known
before" This, mark you, under tho
Mckinley tariff. This is the state of
affairs which tho country is supposed to
have pronounced aGainst-too much
general prosperity.
Ii tho Democratic party will hold fast
to its pledges the country will have
another state Of alaira to pronounce
against four years hence, and it will do
its pyonouncing with strong American
accent.
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The Pope Manufacturing company,
OF Boston, again deserves the credit Of
presenting the most practical business
and professional calendar for the year.
For eight consecutive years this COM
pany has issued what is known as the
Columbia Desk Calendar and Stand,
consisting of pad OF $3.50 leaves, one
for each day in the year, and one for
the entire year. Upon each leaf are
short sermons on the gospel of "0ut-of-
door Happiness and Health" with au-
thoritative advice on national road
making by the most eminent experts.
The pad rests upon metallic stand,
arranged to take up very little room,
and is indeed an indispensable article
for the desk.
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Ghe GatelEigenrer,
wuEELlNc, DEoEmDEn 10, 1909.
REPUBLICAN, CITY TICKET.
For Chief orPolice.

The Register OF Saturday, speaking of
the city sergeantcy and desiring, Of
course, to help the Republican side,
said: I'm discussing this matter yester-
day Republican said it would not sur
prise him if the INrELLrGENcER openly
advocated the candidacy OF Chief Nc
Nichol after to-day" The Register never
has any trouble to quote an anonymous
Republican when that is thought to
serve its purpose.
The INrELLlGRScER could not under
any circumstances support the present
candidacy Of Chief McNichol. He is
too great disappointment. When he
entered the office the INrELLleENCER
had reason to believe that it was his in
tention to discharge his duties no mat
ter who might oppose. He was the
successor of Democratic chief of po-
lice who had been put Of the Office in
disgrace.
Believing in his good intentions and
desiring a good administration of this
important office, the INrELLraENcER
gave Chief McNichol all the support
and encouragement it knew how to
give. The more no seemed disposed to
do his duty the more the ISTEbItGENcER
sought to encourage him. Support
continued to 90 with encouragement.
Chief McNichol was doing SO well
that he was informed by influential
persons in his party that he could not
hope for another term, specifically that
he could not get the Democratic nomi.
nation. About this time he began to
close his eyes. The explanation given
was that IL was useless for him to make
enemies in an attempt to discharge his
duties when the mayor gave him no
official encouragement
Atal events the chiefs relapse and
the utter collapse OF his reform policy
made him all right with those elements
of his party that have most reason to
want chief of police who will not en-
force tho laws.
It's for this reason that he allows the
open Sunday saloon traffic, which he
stopped quickly and easily enough
when he was SO disposed. 1t is for this
reason that professional lawbreakers Of
influence have no dread of the law and
will give Chief McNichol their support.
He is now before the people on the
broad platform OF everything goes"
The INrELLloENcER hopes for the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Bennett, who is pledged to
discharge his duty under the law and
makes the pledge with the determine
ton to keepit. Mr.. Bennett is man
Of intelligence and undoubted courage,
isfamiliar with the Office and will take
hold withia firm grip.
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500 . 20 CIlap,or v.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 1902.

SHICAGO, OeC. 4Vt 4oVSs
To The Editor q ne Register.
s1R:-The imputation that the Regis
Ter has bartered to me its influence. or
has any connection with the publica-
ton OF the official directory Of the
Worlds Fair is entirely without foun-
idalon,, h. aY3u
i have attempted, in an honorable
way, to serve all the people of my state,
irrespective OF politics, in my relations
to the Worlds Fair.
l endorsed Mr.. G. h fancy as a
proper man to be licensed to publish
the fair directory, as l have often en-
dorsed other West Virginiansfor honor
BILE stations in the work of the exposl-
ton.
/. l have made no bargain" with the
Register, nor has any been mentioned or
discussed by which / am to receive its
support in politics or otherwise, and it
is free, SO far rs / am concerned, to pur-
sue whatever course 1t may elect to-
wards me.
In ally-matters tho present manage.
ment of that paper is to be congratu-
lated for its consistent and unselfsh
policy in tho politics of our state, and 1
shall do nothing to impede its efforts in
that direction.
The Register is in no wise connected.
with the concession granted to Mr..
Charles II. fancy.
[signed.l ]. w. ST. CLAIR.
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A Progre,,iy. IInllload Man.

Vice President Harrahan, OF tho
Illinois Central railroad, has made q
progressive move that will meet with
popular approval and should be imi-
lated by railroad maCnates all over the
country. In a circular sent out to the
agents, officers and employees. Of tho
road he urges them to furnish to tho
press the facts in matters in which the
public has an interest" The too
prevalent practice Of railroad people in
refusing information with regard to
wrecks and disasters is a source OF an
noyance TO travellers and grave but need
less anxiety to their friends. A truth
fully told is never SO bad as an account
of disaster yelled in mystery and
punctuated with uncertainty. The pub
lie has right to full and reliable in
formation as to things that so closely
concern it us do any occurrences that
disturb or obstruct its means of trans
portation. No benefit is obtainable by
the corporations in Withholding in
formation, and in granting it promptly
they will do more than q public duty.
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EXAMINATION MUST GO.
Cleveland school Authorities VIII Try n
= New Test for Promotions.


CLEVELAND, Dec. 17.-This city is first
to do away with harassing-mental strain
upon pupils in the public. schools, who
have been annually compelled to take
examinations for promotion before pass
ing from a lower to a higher grade. Ex-
aminations are done away with, and the
teachers are required to keep a re-
cord Of proficiency of pupils. Each
teacher will make out list for promo
ton and bandit to the superintendent.
Pupils in the first seven grades who
are not advanced may demand an ex-
animation. In the eighth grade the
recommendation of the teacher counts
but so per cent, an examination by the
superintendent counting the other 5O
per cent, II satisfactory. No pupil IS to
Be kept in ono grade more than two
without, permission OF the principal,
and the superintendent must be noti-
lled of such cases. Eighth grade pupils.
who pass will be given certificate OF
graduation from the elementary schools.
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Office is Public Trust, . thegrealnovel
written by Mr.. Cleveland few years
ago.
commissloner St. Clair aud tho ''Reg.

SeS'
Commissioner St. Clair aud tho s'Reg.
ister."
Col. ST. Clair, being on the witness
stand on Saturday, said under oath what
he said in his Chicago Eyening Post in.
terview-that The RegistThad opposed
him, he wanted its help in tho matter
of the appropriation bill before Con.
gross and therefore gave the printing
contract tip to Mr.. fancy. It is he
who has made the connection between
the Register and. the contract, and If the
Register has grievance it isagatnst Col.
St. Clair.
Nor is the wicked Brother Charley SO
easily repudiated. This is not the first
time his name has appeared in public
contract He has now, and for several
years has had, The contract for the state
binding, and the Regier Office does the
work. Whether the Register company
was to be lot in on the Worlds Fair
contract, no outsider can know.
That the newspaper was to be pla-
Gated and its influence secured through
the concession tip, Col. St. Clair said
freely and frankly in an interview and
has now repeated under oath. If his
testimony in Chicago does not harmon
ize with the certificate Of character fur
nished to the Register, this is because q
heavy stress of circumstances stands in
the way.
A thousand such certificates would
not wipe out what Col. St. Clair is pub
licly recorded as saying about the Regis
Ter in this connection. whepthe opened
himselfin Chicago it was to repel with
an honest mans indignation tho
insinuation that he had dishonorable
interest in thecontracti and presumably
without the slightest thought that what
he was saying would reach home.
Col. st. Clair had no desire to place
the Register where he placed it. But
there it is.
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THE New York Sun, which has been
looking into the election returns, says
to its party: obviously, the Democ-
racy doesn't come into power by a vast
and spontaneous uprising. So the best
advice to give it is, Don't got gay" The
Democratic party will get no better ad-
vice than this. Will it take it? This
is the question.
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A Ponular n1an,s Fall.

The Houser robbery case will be a
shock to everybody who knows the man.
he was probably the most popular man
of all the letter carriers. Nothing
seemed to be any trouble to him so long
as he could oblige. He had the good
opinion of the community, and it is safe
to say that in all his wide acquaintance
there was not man or woman who did
not believe him to be of rock-ribbed in
tegritY.
Hewas not given to carousing. So
far as is known he had none Of the
habits which lead men into the pi
into which he has fallen. He has con-
tossed and restored nearly the whole
amount represented by the shortage in
the postofiice stamp account. All sorts
of goods have been found in his house,
among them articles for which he had
no use whatever. He seems to have
had mania for taking what did not be-
long to him.
The case is as remarkable as it is sad.
The explanation is, that having oppor-
tunities he could not resist them.
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B.F. caldwell for Mayor.

For the Republican nomination for
mayor Mr.. B. F. Caldwell has large
plurality, carries five wards out of
eight and in each of the three others is
second on the ticket. This is no dis
paragement of the other aspirants.
There was a widespread belief that
under the leadership of Mr.. Caldwell
the people could with more certainty
regain control of the high office Of
mayor aud restore it to the dignity
from which it has fallen. No man in
this community stands better as citi-
zen and business man than B. F. Cald-
we'll.
II the people of Wheeling want a
first-rate man for mayor they will rally
to his support and elect him. he is in
every respect worthy.
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Mr. Clevolaud,s Great Work,

A Democratic senator whose name
the courisr-Jounal is not permitted to
print, has been talking with Mr.. oleye-
land about the spoils and brings away
from that august presence an assurance
that will immensely tickle the boys.
mo consideration will be shown to Re
publican otIiceholders."
Tothe great work of showing no con-
sideration Mr.. Cleveland will devote his
"odd moments" In due time will be
issued a revised edition OF "Public
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FATuER CoRnIoAN comes down sud.
denly and completely. He had some
very rough things about his bishop and
had said them in the public prints. He
promises not to attack him any more,
and he will be likely to keep his prom
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WHEN Mr.. @. H. fancy said to the
Worlds Fair Investigators that he
would throw up the printing contract
rather than have a row. because i've
employ union labor at home" whom
did he mean by "we"2 Not himself
alone; that would have been az" He
referred to the Register establishment,
which is trying to repudiate him.
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Holiday ltes.

The Ohio River Railroad will sell on
December 20, "a, %, 90, and 81, 1892,
and on January l and 2, 1893, excursion
tickets between all stations on its line
Mt ONE FARE for the round trip with re.
turn limit until January Srd, 1898.
WI. RoBINsoN,
G. 2. A.
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, should Annul 1t.

Chicago Pot
The sandbag is not in high favor in
Chicago Just now. Hence if the Worlds
Fair directors cure fig for decent pub.
lie opinion they will annul the fancy
concession forthwith.
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BEWARE OF Fa4uDs.-Be sure you get
the genuine DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
It cures colds, Group, asthma, deafness
and rheumatism. D&w
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Tue Republican nominations for
council are Of an exceptionally high
average. Some of tho best men in the
city have consented 10 serve in the
local legislature, and they are now
offered to the people. If the people
want good servants this year they have
tho chance to get them.-.----
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Perhaps uO Did.

It's to be hoped that concessionaire
fancy left his sandbag in Virginia
this time.
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"Falth, now, It's not that I'm after complaInin'
Ia welcome taste Of tho inenly's fire,
It's only I'm weary OF waItln' and thraiuIn,,
And thraInIu' ana waItin'," says Private Ma
gutre
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Register Editorial, Ike. 10.

Rt1L9ltT EuNUF7d Ike 10
The Register doubted If General St;
Clair had made such q statement, and
in confirmation of that doubt General
st. 0Eiir tslegraphed yesterday to Mr..
Ce2H.D fancy that the interview was
not correctly reported"
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FIND Salvation Oil the best cure
for rheumatism I have ever known.
Joshua Zimmerman, Wetheredville, Nd.
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"And, lad, II you're hit 10. bcdadlthat internal
Jimmy 0'D0wd would make up to MarIGl
Whether ye'rc captain, or major, or colonel,
gulre.
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"Liyin' In clover, they think it's triae,
To be out all night IN the rain and the miro.
DoIn' sentry go, wild Il magazine rifle,
But jest lot 'Cm try II, says Private Maguirc
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TnE verdict Of tho people is that DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is the best remedy
for coughs, colds, sore throat, asthma,
etc.
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Nor much moro of this life remains
for Mr.. Blaine. The great man is near
the great end. God be with him in his
last moments.
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Chapter III.
WHEELING, Dec. 16,


Register quotes St. Clair as saying he
was not correctly reported. How is
thisP i1gF .'a INTELLIaENcER.
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GotoH. i. HILLmAN s CO.'S for your
Diamonds and Watches. NO. 2S Eleventh
street.
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RARE CHANCE.

an elegant Upright Piano, Z 1.S octaves;
in perfect condition; must be sold al once;
sdtistaclory reasons will be given 10 he pttr-
chaser. Piano ipdrrdntei for fve years.
f. W. BAUlfER 6 co.
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AsM Mr. Philip Armour looks over tho
newspapers he cannot wish to exchange
places with Jay Gould, yet he has not
eaualed the Gould millions.
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''They can go sparkin' and playin' at billiards.
With money 10 spend on their slightest desire
LOAfn'. and atm, and shmokin', aud drlnkin'
While we'rG doIn' gaard, " says Private Na
gllrc.
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MeM ADVERTISEMENTS

WTANTED-TWo EXPERIENCED
w clothing salesmen. KRAus BROS. &
BAER. 1et
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n osT-LAST NIGHT. ABOUT I
oicioek on Min street. between Eighlh aud
FIeventh. a fur cape. Please ret urn % pa MlE
StTeet del9
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VYTANTED-GIRL 10 DO COOKING
w form small family, at Pleasant Valley. on
Notnr line. Good wages Will DO paid Adde'S
siTS y cnre inteillgencer Office. DELI
Decorah-posten., 1892-03-29
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oct Wieite al e~tauplnapsr. Si bar 8 glepa.
tors, ct Sarebus, 5 general stores, 2 Saros
mare Stpres, 9 Smeoier, 2 Malfin'6 orrets
nineer, ct isriie alasies Sotel, en- Geitaus
rant, ct 3rus StOre, % life at forslemme
en- "blind pig, ianlt mango andre 6orret'
niuasbule af miuorc Setponins, enoiflent
8peu fnn er 3 glar gnmmel. gottonipoop
liaaer ,nb til ben berpmte COTTONWOOD Safe,
iaa oens Naturifipnbeb tan males meo
boiltetiomheIit Steo.
Sslaeuoe Sfanoiuaper blep betruet Sp'
gmbeber iibIte Sals: 6. Z. Sanion, ettp
Reeoroer: 8. 2arion, alderman; Die 8.
Srenna, ST., Suffice Of the Yeaee; ebas.
@au, Sreaiurer, os Ole Sobnion, Gonitable,
- ale er fine Stiliuser porne.
Dor Brett er gaitOr 6. sborfteniOn, iom
er sObt Iist af ollie.
Sea pnIfer 17ecorab Soften" % oens
mango 9aiere Smile % Selo.
Gu Sfanbiuap.