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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
No Danger inaLOw Tariff.

The effort of certain northern
protectionIsts to make it appear
that the Wilson tariff is a menace to
our prosperity is ridiculous in the
light of our history.
The truth is, the policy embodied
in the Wilson bill has prevailed in
this country for long periods and
without injury to the people. IN
der the low tariff of 1916 and 1857
many industries were established
and the result was the building up
of our large manufacturing centers-
From 1916 to 1860 the average
tariff rate was about 20 per cent,
fully 10 per cent under the Wilson
rate. Yet under this low tariff rate
the country prospered and develop
ed.
Our high protective tariff was i'm
posed to pay theexpenses caused by
the war. People who see in it a
factor of prosperity simply take the
absurd position that we can grow
rich by taxing ourselves.
From 1850 to 1860 the cash value
of our farms doubled. The increase
was 1O3 per cent From 1860 to
1880, under a high tariff, the cash
value of our farms increased only
40 per cent. Real and personal
property in ten years of low tariff
increased 1s4 per cent, but in ten
years of high tariff, from 1860 to
1870, they have decreased 3 per
cent. Under a low tariff we built
shops and increased our foreign
trade, built 81 900 miles of railway,
started new towns and enjoyed such
general prosperity that at the end
of our low tariff period there were
only PAL ,242 families without separ-
ate homes
Against this record we have the
poverty, idle labor and depression
that follow a long period of high
tariff. Under the latter system a
few grow rich, but the many are
taxed to death.
The new tariff cannot hurt the
country. It's lower than the Nc
KinIey rate, but it is not as low as
the tariff of our prosperous days be-
fore the war. The false cIamor
about it's menace to industry will
alarm no one who is familiar with
the history of our country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

reductions Seem to carry. because Win
the rapid widening of his market the
manufacturer is able to sell at a smaller
profit. 1t Is therefore, very narrow
and shortrsighted view which supposes
that we release the duties on iron ore
and coal. and wool, and other like
articles for the benefit Of those who
manufacture our iron, steel, wooden and
other fabrics. We ara
LesislatinE For the Great sIlIIions
of consumers as well and for the scores
of thousands of laborers to whom they
may thus give steady and well paid en-
ployment. 1t Is no less narrow and
short-sighted view that supposes that a
removal of tine tariff duties on such
necessafies of industry viii infict any
real loss upon those who produce in our
own country.
The enlargement of markets for our
products In other countries. the increase
in the internal commerce and in the car
rying trade of our own country, viii in
sure
A Growing Home Market
for all these things that viii quickly out
strip anything they could have under the
protective system
I'm addition to these so-called raw ma
terials we have released from tariff duties
certain important articles and manufac-
lures which we have shown cur capacity
to produce cheaper than any other coun-
try, such as pig copper and the more inn
portant agricultural implements
ANY article of manufacture which
can sustain the competition OF like for
eign articles in other markets can defy
competition IN the home market, and Is
not protected by the duts but by its
own intrinsic superior cheapness and
quality.
In adjusting duties upon what may
be called the finished products, we have
tried to impose such rates as viii not de
stroy or distress any of the home indus
tries ON the one hand, nor on the other
secure to them an Oppressive monopoly of
the home market
The majority report is signed by the
Democratic members of the committee.
The Republican members will here a tier
submit minority report, attacking the
Wilson bill and majority report.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
REMARkAsLE PHENOMENON.

Peculiar Column Of Light seen By the
People Of FindIay, o.
FEpLAY, Dec. ia strange and re
markable phenomenon occurred IN this
city Monday night. Almost dine west IN
the sky appeared column of intense
light, reaching almost to the zenith. II
was unwavering and stood out IN daz-
cling briIhancy against the dark slzy.
Another strange feature of theoccurrence
was that the column extended from Z
mass of hickering light at the horizon,
from which occasional sparks or meteors
would Seem to shoot out The base be-
and the top of the column was the Last
10 fade away. It being IN the sky due
vest would seem to prevent its being an
urora borealis, though no doubt It was
rom some such cause
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

If Gov. MacCorkle is out of line
with his party on the question of
placing coal on the free list in the
Wilson Bill, he is in line with tho
whole people of his State, prospect
i've of party, in his recent letter to
the Philadelphia Record concerning
the late attempt to adjust the So
called West Virginia State debt
The letter was timely, able and for
chile, and most clearly and emphat-
ically dlsprovcs the claim that our
State owes any part of the Virginia
debt. He says:
"These certificates have never
been recognized by West Virginia.
She utterly repudiates any liability
Hereunder and had nothing to do
with them, and SO far as she is con-
eerned they are not worth the pa
per upon which they are written
West Virginia has no debt nor is
she liable for any part of the vir-
ginia debt West Virginia never
issued a bond, asks no credit, and
owes neither. in law or equity a
dollar.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The Carnegie steel rail combine
are 70 pay the Maryland Steel
company 300 900 a year not to
operate their plant This contract
just made public is to be effective
right in the shadow of the national
capital II Mr. Wilson's committee
will knock ont entirely the tariff on
steel rails the steel rail combine
viii go 70 pieces and every rail viii
stand upon its own bottom, and
their business viii depend upon the
price and the merit of their product,
By closing down the Maryland mill
several thousand persons are thrown
out of employment Parkersturg
Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Cape Colony Wool in America.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Times has a
dispatch from Cape Town, which says
that Mr.. Wiener, candidate for the as
sembly and late commissioner to Chi
cago, said that the government at Wash
ington was asking the government of
Cape Colony to give guild pro quo for
wool. Mr.. Wiener is reported to have
added that the United States government
would not diferentiate, but urged gem
eral reduction of the duty upon petrol
cum and timber, which are chiefly Amer
lean products, which reduction would
have the same effect.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

When a firm with $4,000, GOO 81
assets fails for $1,000, 900, as Ault-
man & Co, of Canton. O. did. il
shows that boarded money is what
ails business. There is moro money
in the country now than there has
been for many years, but those who
have not yet got over the currency
scare are sitting down on it. Il
they would return it TO the chan
nels of trade the times would be
flush.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
nlr Inn., snit n.nI.l..,.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-Judge John r.
Phillips, In the United States circuit
court has decided the case of Mary A. q.
Kingman ct al vs. Louis j. Holthaus.
trustee for the Fourth National bank. for
he defendant. This is suit In eject
nent for land In the best residence dis
rict valued at $500, 600. The IindeII
heirs and representatives have occupied
the property over 20 years. The Efiga-
ton was originally instituted june 10,
1874.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Kllled in a Saloon Row.

WASHINGTON, Ind. Dec. 19.-Another
murder occurred in Pike county Monday
at the small village of Orwell, about 10
miles southeast of this city. George
Campbell and j. w. Phillips were en-
gagged in a saloon quarrel and George
Debruler endeayored to act as peace
maker, which enraged Campbell, who
drew pistol, but was disa11ned by De
bruler. Campbell then attempted to
strike Debruler with an ice pick when
the latter shot him through the head,
from which he died in two hours. De-
blnler is noM in Jail at Petersburg.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Intended to Murder and Rob Her

HoPKNsvnIE, KY, Dec. 19.-The two
colored fiends, Nettie Irving and Laura
Taylor, who SO brutally assaulted and
almost choked to death Miss Bette Gar
nett, an aged lady living alone ON Main
street, several nights since, had their
examining II al in the city court. Upon
their own confession they were held for
the circuit court Their bail was fixed
at $3.50 each, in default of which they
were sent back to jail From their own
testimony it was shown that it was the
intention of the women to Murder and
rob Miss Garrett, and burn her house to
hide their crime.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
A Fighting sheriH.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Dec, 19.-Deputy
Sheriff Bob Scruggs, from South Caro-
lima, went to Henrietta mills and arrest
ed man for petty offense When
three miles from the mill with his pris-
oner a crowd of toughs attempted to res
cue the man, but the officer resisted.
using his knife with deadly effect, as the
dead body of one of the mob, Bryan
Goode, was found In the woods near the
place the next plorning. Another man,
whose name could not be learned, is also
in critical condition from knife wounds
received at the hands of the officer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

CoNsTANTNoPLE, Dec. 19.-Serious
disorders, resulting in the loss of life,
have occurred at Yuzgat, town of Asia
Minor. The governor general of Angora,
Hedine Pasha. has been recalled. He is
accused by the Mussulmans of having
prof. Greek tendencies and of fayoring
Christians TO the detriment of the Mus
sulmans. a special commission has
been sent to Yuzgat to open an inquiry
with regard to the alleged abuses.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The Kanawha Gazette in its issue
of yesterday, came out in over a
column article, denouncing the
Wilson Revenue Tariff bill, and
calls upon the Democrats in the
House and Senate to oppose the
passage of the bill. What is the
matter with the Gazette2 Is it going
over body and soul to the Republi,
cans2
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Carnegie aud Prick are both OPP
posed to the tariff bill. This is as
it should be. When tariff made
millionaires see anything wrong in
any measure there is surely some
thing in 1t for somebody aside from
the tariff made millionaires afore-
said.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Cattle-Prime 81 1905 %; good. q GOA
4 IS; good butchers. s. COCA 90; rough fat,
s. 2o@3 so; light steers, s. 25@3 so;
fresh cows and springers, so O0G50 90.
Hogs-Ph iladelphias, IS 1905 so; Workers,
S. SOFAS 90; pigs, IS 50@5 SO; good heavy
sows, IS 1905 Is; stays and rough sows,
81 00@4 75c. Sheep = Extra, s. 4003 75;
good, s. 1903 20; fair, 81 1909 so; COM
mon. 5Oc6$i 90.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
THE MARKETS.
Review Of the Grain ana Cattle Markets
For December 10.


Wheat - 5sc. Corn = s6k@n5fc. Cat
tIe-SeIected butchers, g 1904 IS; fair 70
good, s. 25@4 90; common, e O0@S CO.
as %; fair to good packing, s. 0505 20;
common to rough, 81 1906 90. Sheep
s. OO@3 65. Lambs-2 1904 90.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Mormon Encroachments.
yDoy naT 10 Tho Ctooda,.5

LONDON, Dec. 10.-The Standard, com
menting on the bill for the admittance of
Utah to the statehood. says that it is in
clined to the belief that polygamy is
again prac.iced with impunity, and adds
that it is even believed that the Mor1mons
will capture Nevada and exercise con-
siderable influence over American poll
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

There is a prospect of good deal
of building in this town in the
Spring. We are slow in growth,
but we are getting there all the
same.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The Baltimore Sun says Cover
nor Maccorkle was again before
the committee last week urging the
retention of the tariff on coal. The
Governor does not belong among
those classified under the head OF
ga burnt child breads the fire. -
Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
AGED COUPLE MuRpER0o.
lIy.tsrIou. and shocking Tragedy Ne,


Winchester. o.
WINCHESTER. Dec. 19.-L. P. Ryan
and wife, 81 and 7s, were found dead at
their home, a mile and half east of
here. Both lived alone but had not been
seen since Sunday. Neighbors discovered
both bodies lying near the stove. Near
by was found a butcher knife, while a
piece of stove wood was lying ON a bed
in the room. A cash had been cut in
Mrs. Ryan's head
The old mans head was bruised and
one ear was OF, supposed eaten by rats.
The supposition Is they were murdered
with the intention of robbery, although
the old people were never known to have
much money about the house.
An Investigation Is now being made
The murder, If It was that, is Thought to
have been done ON Sunday night. as both
bodies were stiff when found
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Tariff tinkering is all right as
long as it is in obedience to the will
of the manufacturer, but it's all
wrong when a change is at hand,
favoring the people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Every Democrat who has a seat
in Congress was sent there to aid in
reducing The tariff to a revenue
basis. Any Democrat that ignores
the instructions of the people and
favors special interests is guilty of
the highest treason.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Less tariff, more trade. Less pro-
lection, more manufacture export,
ed. Less private business in part
nership with government, more
safety, stability and enterprise in
commercial circles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Since the publication of the Will
son tariff bill the telegraph wires
have been laden with reports of the
dissatisfaction of manufacturers
with the proposed reduction of du
ties. Nothing else was expected
No dog ever lost a bone without
growing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

wheat-No. 2 cash and December, coke;
May, 66skc. Corn-No cash, SIC; May,
SSZc. Oats-Cash, SOC; May, Sic Rye
Cash, 49c. bid Cloverseed- cash
and December, 80 90 asked; January,
So 021S asked; February, So 05 bid; March,
SO 10 bid.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

West Virginia coal men declare
that the tariff on coal is necessary
to protect them in our own markets.
Then how can they afford to ship
their coal to Canada, pay a duty of
so cents ton, and still compete
with Canada and other GOALS
Wayne Netes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Charleston Gazette, is still keeping
up the struggle for a tariff on coal;
but it is no use, the odds are too
heavy againstit. There is precious
little sentiment in West Virginia in
favor of a duty on coal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Next year John Sherman will de-
clare that he was not in favor ofthe
unconditional repeal of the sher-
man law. He and all the Republi-
cans will try to shift the response
bility.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
pope Dispieased yith the Car.

VIENNA, Dec. 19.-The relations be-
tween the Vatican and Russia are less
cordial than they were some time ago.
The pope in his recent autograph letter
to the car, complained of various acts
against the liberty of Polish Catholics.
The Russian charge d;affaires had an
audience on Dec. 2, and is reported to
have conveyed the cars reply to his
holiness Should the car decline to ac-
cede to the pope's request, it is confident
~ stated that the pope may make the
question the subject of a public pro-
f1nr1ncarnanh
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The Silver Senator from Indiana,
Dan. Voorhees,, is accused of har-
boring Presidential aspirations. 1t
begins to look a little like he is
trying to play fast and loose with
all parties on the currency question.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
DoMEsTTCs

OF every description, at prices
that would astonishI Quilting
Flannels in red. blue, black, grey
and brown, striped and figured.
The best makes of standard
calico at SC. The best Sc muslin
in the city. For Be, &c, &c, 73c,
83c and Zoe, the very best values
and makes of Canton Flannels in
the market.
Ask for our all wool red fan
nels at zoe, worth 25c. A choice
line of Eiderdown at 333c.
Blankets at 33c each. Mothers
friend is not in it with our $1.9e
Blankets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The postofice department has
5sO,oOO,OOO Columbian stamps on
hand and no demand. The people
don't seem to be stuck on them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Nen ronris.

Representative Capehart has in
PRODUCED bill providing for hold.
ing terms of the Federal Circuit
and District Courts at Huntington
in the district OF West Virginia on
the first daysin July and February
of each year. Mr. Capehart says
Huntington is go situated that a
very large part of the business of
the courts at Charleston passes
through the town. and it would be
great economy On. the part of the
government to hold a court there.
a Ravenswood correspondent of
the Wheeling Register strongly
urges Hon. a. @. Henderson. OF
Wood county, for Congress. The
correspondent says:
81 find there is large and grow
ing sentiment In the district favora-
BILE to the "horny handed son of
ioil." The people want to be rel :
resented in Congress by farmer,
a genuine agriculturalist. Outside
of the towns you can hear very pro.
nounced and outspoken opposition
to any candidate to represent this
district in the Fifty-fourth Congress
If he does not belong to the farming
class, and it goes without saying
that the farmers are the bone, Drawn
and sinew of the country, and com
pose quite a large majority of the
voters. In other words, they arc
the sovereign power of this coun
try, and they must be recognized.
The Democrats must be equal to
the occasion and if they would sue
coed in keeping the Fourth Con-
gressional District in the Demo
cratic line, they must nominate a
farmer.
"The prople of this district were
never so emphatic in their mandate
and choice of a representative as
when they spoke at the polls in the
elections of 1890 and 1892, ard il
the Democratic party of the Fourth
Congressional district wishes to ride
on the wave of popularity AID
anchor in the harbor of victory in
1894, she must secure a worthy
farmer for her standard bearer,
otherwise she must expect political
defeat. OF course, we must have
more efficient qualifications for our
representative than mere Drawn or
muscle, for "brawn without brain
is more useless than an engine with
out governor or ship without a
rudder. This district possesses
plenty of material among the farm
ers whose ability and efficiency can.
not be gainsaid, and prominent
among them is Senator II. G. Hen
derson, of the county of Wood"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Ci,innrn.

Hogs3Select heavy and prime butchers,
s. 25@5 35; packers, IS 10@5 25. Cattle
Prime to extra natives, a S5@5 so; others
s. 0O@4 %; stockers, - 50@3 SO. Sheep
s. 00@3 20; lambs, s. 50@4 so.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Now, while other people talk of
hard times and "hope" for some
thing better is your time to lay
plans for making something better.
1t is well to carefully prepare for
the coming years business. 1894
win be q prosperous year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Penslon Attornsr b. Trnnhla.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 19.-The federal
grand jury has found large number of
indictments against Van Leayen, the
Lime Springs pension attorney. Their
exact nature is not learned.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Col. Dan. johnson, prominent
citizen of this State, died at his
home in Tyler county Monday
afternoon.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

/ kins at soc, Csc, S5c and 81.O0
per set. a good pair of all
linen towels at 25c, 35c and SOC a
pair. Side board and, drawer
scarfs to suit the most fastidious.
See our drives in
GLOVES g MITTENS.
For men a fine kid glove at
$1.25, worth $500. For men a
good cashmere feeced-lined glove
at Csc. For men good Scotch
all wool glove at soc. Our work
ing gloves at SOC.
For ladies and extra fine dress
kid, large buttoned glove at 81 .25,
regular price s1.50. For ladies a
choice line of undressed kid
gloves at soc, reduced from s1-00,
sizes 6, 81, 81. All wool mittens
for lodies at 15c. All wool nit
tens for ladies at zoe. All wool
mittens for children at Toe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
AMBASSADOR 10 ITALY.
Wayne dcyeash of Pennsylvania Gets the
Place Van Allen Gave Up.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The president
Monday, among others, sent the follow
ing nomination to the senate: Wayne
McYeagh of Pennsylvania to be ambas-
sador of the United States to Italy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
nfntIng In siciIy.

ROME, Dec. i9.-owing to the situa-
ton IN Sicily, growing out of the new
taxation schemes, the government is
sending troops to augment the present
forces ON the island, which number 5000
men. A determined attempt viii be
made to put down the rioting that has
occurred of late In connection with the
popular agitation against the new taxes
Efforts viii, it is said, also be made to
break the influence of the secret society,
the Malta, which is held to be response
BILE for much evil now prevalent Sicily.
Premier Crispi will visit Sicily in
January to inquire into the popular
grievances which gave rise to the recent
riots.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Mr. Clevelandss motto of strict
economy in all the departments aud
his advice of the same nature 10
Congress is as good Democracy as
was ever conceived. Trim down the
appropriations and there will be
less embarrassment about devices
for raising revenues.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
LINENS.

You can not make a better OF
more seryiceable Christmas pres
ent than a nice table cloth al
S1.25. An elegant set of nap
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

BERLIN, Dec ia hundred anarch-
lists, some of whom were recently hber-
ated from prison, met at Weissensee,
near this city. The mention Of the
names of Rayachol, PaIlas, valiant and
other anarchists, who have taken part
in outrages, was cheered. It was de-
clared by the speakers that the doings of
these men were mere child's play conn
pared to what will be done in fhe future.