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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

To n Criticism of himself, and In So Do
ing Proclaims AIS Error In Estimating
Blaine.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, February H.
Some time ago the AppeGt-AUdldncile
contained the following paragraph:
Murat Halstead has his nerve with
him. In his comment on Blaine's death,
for instance, he says that those who
condemned Blaine when he was con-
fronted by deadly antagonists while
Speaker of the House did so upon in
sufficient evidence" yet Murat himself
condemned him on that evidence. The
dear, delightful laundering Field Mar
shall will now have to do some more ex-
planning.
This worked from Mr.. Halstead the
following letter, which appears this
morning:
This paragraph has peculiarities 10
suggest to me few words in review.
do 80 that / assaulted Blaine at that time
uDop insufficient evidence, and had
hardly made the fight against him until
the understanding came TO me that
had been too swift in condemnation.
! There were three Republican editors
who, at Cincinnati in 1876, attacked
Blaine and have been regretfu ever
since-Mr. Joseph Medill, Mr.. Richard
Smith and myself As for myself, feel
that 1 did Blaine a wrong then In
being so perpendicular. l leaned
backward. He was so pleasing
a man that l resisted his fascinating
qualities too Strenuously to be quite
fair to him. The saying was that he
was irresistible, and that stimulated
opposition and animated antagonism.
Perhaps the paradox does not seem to
you wholly irrational or incredible.
Take the Mulligan letters, and when
Blaine had read them in the House
there were two stories told without
ceasing that for time broke the force
| OF his wonderful vlndicatiOn. One was
that he did not read the right package,
and another that the important letters
were missing. Both ara confessions that
Blaine was wronged by his ac-cusers.
The mugwumps never ceased to say that
the missing letters would be supplied.
Blaine ran for President. Some scraps
were scratched from pigeon holes, but
| they weakened the case against Blaine
! instead OF strengthening 1t. There was
no missing letters of the least conse-
queuce, but his enemies multiplied them
In their minds. II Blaine had been an
alleged lawyer, forty times what he
was charged with could have been
made virtuous as "iees." He was most
rudely attacked by lawyers and poets.
The latter colored misinformatlon with
fancy. The former distorted truth
professionally. l gave for little while
too much credit to the indictments
of fancy and the arguments OF distor-
ton. Is your experience so happy that
you do not know how it was, or Is, your
self? 1 have loved James G. Blaine
and believed In him for fifteen years.
His death is to me personal loss. 1t
| is a public misfortune. Shall an epis-
ode OF error In the estimation OF evil
dence condemn me to silence when he
is in his grave, and it is in my heart
and head and hand to do him justice?
think not.
(Signed) MURAT HALsTEAD,
Brooklyn, N. Y, Feb. 8, 1898.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
EDDIE MYEa KNOCKED OUT
by George LavIgne In Tweuty-three
Kounds-A whirIwind Fight.

By George LavIene In Twenty-three
Rounds-A WhirIwind Fight.
SraEArER, ILLs., February 12.-The
match bstween Eddie Myer, of this city,
brother OF Billy Myer, and George La
vigne, of Saginaw, was decided ii an
old skating rink in Dana, small town
on the Santa Fe railroad, seventeen
miles south OF Streator, before an audi
ence OF three hundred and resulted in
Myer being knocked out in the twenty
third round by blow on the chin. The
fight was OF the whirlwind order, both
men evidently trying TO make quick
work OF his opponent. 1t was anyoody'S
fight up to the twenty-third round.
After sparring for short time La
vigne struck Myer heavy right-hand
blow over the heart, which stunned
him, and followed it up with another
right-hander on the jaw, knocking
Myer down, and he was counted out.
Myer has not mark on him to-day,
while Lavigne's face is badly punished
aud one eye swelled shut and badly cut.
Large sums OF money changed hands.
The Sheriff and six deputies started
ia sleighs to stop the fight, but failed to
reach Dana until after the fighters had
returned 10 Streator. The officers say
they are going to prosecute the prin-
cipals, their hackers and the seconds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

LAKEWOOD, n. j., February Eff phys
ical condition and confidence can be taken
as criterion of pugllists capabilities,
Jim Hall should certainly win the victory
on March S, when he and Bob Fitzsimmons
will contend before the Crescent City
Athletic Club at New Orleans for the ex-
traordinary large purse Of $4,000, No man
has ever entered the ring, it Is safe to say,
more hopeful OF defeating his opponent
than will jim Hall on the night Of the fight.
Hall now tips the beam at 1888 pounds. II
he should lose this fight Hall says that he
can yet make considerable money by whip
ping at least dozen men of his weight.
For each fight he is sure of getting q, 600
or s.. 600 purses. Should he win the fight
he will challenge Corbett, Mitchell or
jackson for the heavy weight championship
OF the world.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

SAN Francisco, February l2.-Peter
jackson yesterday sent letter to
New York sporting paper, in which he
makes the following challenge: II viii
fight James Corbett to finish, Marquis
Of Queenberry rules, for the champion
ship Of the world and side bet OF $50,
600 $50 eco q side) and the largest
purse offered by any club mutually
agreed upon the contest to take place
not sooner than six, nor later than ten
months from the date of this challenge.
My manager, Mr.. Chas. f. Davies, has
enclosed you his certified check for
81, 500 in evidence of my good faith in
issuing this challenge Should Coroett
fail 70 cover this amount within the
specified time, you will kindly return
the same to Davies, the said the $4,000
to be held by you for 80 days from cate
Of this challenge, February 10, 1898"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
COMMENT OF THE STATE PRESS.

st. MdrUS OrdcIe-The Worlds Fair
people seem to think the State, or
rather. the people of West Virginia,
onght to give them at least twenty-five
thousand dollars more to spend at Chi
cago, in order to make = good showing
at the Worlds Fair next summer.
We are not so sure of that. The peo-
pie have already given forty thou
sand dollars in order that few blue
blooded gentlemen and ladies may
60 out there and fix up a suitable
house for US to look at when we 90,
(which some OF us WON'T aud 1t really
seems as il that ought to be enough. II
the other twenty-five thousand 10 needed
10 prepare exhibits OF lumber. coal, &C.,
we would suggest that those who ex-
pect to reap the benefit 'chip" In and
make up the sum needed. We are sure
some OF them ars able to pay the whole
sum and not miss It as much as thous-
ands of our people would miss the few
cents by which the appropriation would
increase their taxes. II that twenty
Eve Thousand has TO be spent, there are
other things at home which iced 1t
more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

spend a smaller percentage Of their in
come for drink than is exhausted in this
way in Europe. The cost Of the work
inQman's dwelling, either in rent or in
terest upon mortgage, is greater than
similar expenditures in the old world,
in spite OF the fact that the average
family in the United States is smaller
than in Europe.
In those two prime essentials Of a
comfortable existence, food and lodg-
ings. the American workman stands
pre-eminent-and it is this that, in Mr.
GoULD's opinion. accounts in no small
degree for the success he attains in
earning the higher pay he receives.
That IS, the American workingman and
his family are better nOurished than
those in corresponding positions on the
other side Of the Atlantic, and hence
are better able to do the work they are
called upon to perform than those OF
lower phySlcai aOiisy'
In comparison with other nationah-
ties, Mr. GOULD finds that the Amer
ican workingman is not as saving as the
foreign workingmau, for while the
amount OF money he puts aside each
year may equal that thus reserved
abroad, its percentage OF his earnings
is considerably smaller.
One fact that is brought out by these
comparative statements IS the entire in-
utility Of protective tariffs as a means
OF determining the amount OF wages
paid. The American wOrknigmsn is a
superior producer, in consequence OF
greater physical and mental efforts. BY
these means he obtains larger returns.
Following come the English wage earn
ers, who have for nearly half a century
been compelled to meet the competition
of continental workmen without the
least alleged tariff barrier standing be-
tween them, aud yet the wages received
by the English workmen are relatively
much higher than those paid to Ameri-
can workmen, when the latter's earn
ings are compared with their Eng lish
co-laborers' So far as the wage fund
goes, the next Congress can leglslate
with entire freedom, knowing that
while tariff taxes may embarrass indus
try, their entire removal would not in
any way cut down the rates of wages
paid 10 this country. In other words,
according to Mr.. GOULD, the worlds
industrial supremacy will pass TO those
who earn the most and live the best.
The PARKHURsT reform movement
has been laid up at the shop for re-
pairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
BELLAIRE.

After all the worry and scare caused
by contradictory reports in regard to the
big flood that was sweeping down the
Ohio, the highest point has been reached
about ten inches lower than that
reached on Wednesday evening last.
Some yersons had moved TO higher
ground, and many others had their
household goods torn up, ready to move
at moments notice. 1t seems to us
that an arrangement could be made
whereby the United State Weather
Bureau at Pittsburg could send out re-
liable reports in regard to freshets o.:
the Ohio and its headwater tributaries
that wouk be equally as well appre-
ciated and OF much Importance as
weather reports.
A mass meeting OF coal miners will be
held at City Hall this evening, to be ad-
dressed by President John Nugent anG
Joan Fayha, member OF the National
Board, U. NJ. w. of A.
Two plain DRINKS were gathered in
by the police Saturday night, one OF
whom were paid out yesterday morn
ing, while the other spent the day in
dnrance vile.
John Price, Of GAINESVILLE, an old
Bellaire boy, spent yesterday with rela-
tives and old friends in this city.
The little child of Eliza McHenry
that has been sick with pneumonia and
la grippe, is improving.
Patrick Whealan left on Saturday
evening on visit to relatives in Guern-
sey county.
Matt Gordon, c. & P. ticket agent,
has been on the sick list for the past
few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

New York, February l2.-Printed slips
containing suggestion on the school Ques-
ton aud which apparently express the
views held by Archbishop ireland on that
subject are being received through the
mails by clergymen, educators and prom
inent lsymen OF every creed. 1t is said
that these slips are being circulated
throughout the whole country. Following
is a copy of one Of them received in this
city.
/. The city and State might affiliate
parOchial schools TO the public schools, the
secular education being under the State or
city superintendent.
9. The parochial school buildings might
be rented at a nominal price TO the State.
8. The teachers could be Catholic, hold
ing their certificates from the public CON-
missioners, who would have the right TO
examine both teachers and pupils at any
TINA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

TRENTON, ~. j., February 12.-The Del
aware IS again higher tonight and further
damage 70 property is feared. The ice
moved slowly ali day until the return tide
set in, when it became fixed again. There
is talk OF the use of dynamite TO shstter
the huge solid cakes which form a field Of
ice fully three miles long. The gorge at
Perriwig bar attracted thousands of spec
tators to-day. AT that point the ice rises
thirty feet nigh. The low lands at Trenton
are completely submerged. kilograms from
Esston state the ice moved there again to
dsy. Water men here fear its arrival to-
morrow or the next day, in which event all
the buildings win De in danger. The water
invaded every mill along the river this af-
ternonn, and none of them will open for
business tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
GOOD WORK.

The lecture of DR.. RIKER at the
Opera House yesterday afternoon to
males exclusively will be productive OF
much good. What the men, and par
ticularly the young men, should know
are the consequences Of an incorporate
and dissolute life. properly told and ex-
planned. The REGISTER hopes the
divine will continue his labOrs at the
Opera House as long as he can draw an
audience.
II all the other pastors and priests in
the city could take turn about in the
delivery Of such lectures upon Sunday
afternoons it would not only Diversity
and broaden the scope of the topics,
but correspondingly increase the inter
est and extend the good that is con-
templated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

Mr.. E. r. GOULD, OF the United
States labor bureau, who has for some
years been carrying on investigations
into the social and industrial condition
Of the wage sarners Of Europe has re-
Gently published an analysis Of labor
conditions based on tho reports Of the
labor bureau. which is not only inter
ssung, but Is decidedly important as a
guide to future legislation.
Mr.. GOULD finds, as most persons
would have supposed, that the wages re-
eelvsd by the American workers are in
most industries higher than the wages
paid in England in corresponding indus
tries, and very much higher than those
paid upon the continent Of Europe. In
Analysing the use made Of the income
received, he finds that the American
workiDgmen spend more C food than
those living IN the other hntriss, al
though food Is sold st oW prices here
than elsewhere. On thS sr hand, he
dads that she Amsrica Iorkingmen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
ExCELLENr REFORMS.

Three amendments to the legislative
appropriation bill have passed the
House. which It is to be hoped will be-
come law. They are to the effect that
hereafter none Of the public buildings
Of the Government shall be drsped in
mourning. and that none Of Che execu-
tive departments Of the Government
shall be closed upon the death Of any
sx-0facial OF the United State.
Another excellent amendment is that
providing that no officer or employe OF
the Government shall be buried at the
public expense.
The latter will put an eni to the eX-
travagant aud often seandalons funeral
junkets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
NO MEN NEED APPLY.

An Atlanta Congregation Which has No
Use for Men-The Pastor Resigns in
Consequences.
New YORK, February 1.-THE At
lanta, Ca, correspondent Of local pa
per says:
Rev. Carl Bersh has resigned the pas
torate Of the German Lutheran Church
OF this city because there are too many
women in 1t. "You see" said he with
reluctance, ''lt is impossible to run
church where the women take charge
of everything. There are not more
than three or fonr men In the German
Lutheran Church, the rest being
women. They call church meet
ings and claim that they are
ladies meetings and that men should
not be present. If man comes he is
told at once that he is not needed. ii
he insists on going in they will suspend
all business until he leaves. The result
Is that men see that they are not want
ed. When / first assumed the pastor
ate I used TO 90 to the meetings and
occupy the position to which | was en-
titled. very soon found GU that my
presence was not welcome. SucA being
the case wha could do but resign. l
did not preach last Sunday and will not
preach any more for that congregation.
/ will teach their Sunday school until
they can make some other arrange
ments, but as for being pastor of q
church composed entirely Of women, /
must be excused In future"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
CANADA ~ sCAEnD.
She Doesn't Like the Notion OF Americana
Getting Control of the Nova ecotia
Nina.

She Doesn't Like the Notion OF Americana
Getting Control of the Nova eootia
Mines.
TORONTO, ONT, February Ire
garding the acquisition OF the Nova
Scotia coal mines by an American syn
dictate, the Empire, government organ.
says: "The Ubiquitous legislation OF
the Nova Scotia government In the mat
ter of coal monopoly is not to be allow
ed to 60 unchallenged. As the matter
now stands the combine has got control
OF nearly the whole Of the coal areas
of the east. Great Britain has
fortified Halifax harbor, spending
enormous wealth to make sit the most
strongly fortified roadstead in the
world, not even excluding Gibraltar.
This had been none to make lmpregn-
able the great coaling station OF the
british feet on this side OF the Atlantic.
Take away the coal supply aud Halifax
harbor would hardly be worth holding.
1t would largely become trap instead
of place OF refuge and supply.
Under the present legislation this
coal supply will be controlled by syn
dictate OF aliens. The possibility OF the
syndicate having il made worth their
while to fire every one Of their mines In
an emergency that might easily arise,
need not be iilated upon. The entire
British North Atlantic squadron could
be placed 1T the mercy Of these foreign
capitalists"
1t was this consideration that led a
party OF conservative members OF the
House to wait upon the Governor Gen.
eral. The peril to imperial interests
was fully laid before Lord Stanley,
who no donbt will bring the matter to
the attention OF the proper authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

LONDON, February 12.-Discount rates
we're easy during the past week at IL for
three months Rnd one for short. Gold con-
tinues to be in strong demand in the open
market all arrivals being bought for Aus
tria II is regarded as possible, though
distant eventuality, that shipments may be
made to America should Mr.. Cleveland on
assuming the Presidency decline to re-
issuiag bonds The silver market was
quiet during the week. though the tone
was steady. The demand was practically
confined 10 India, the inquiry from that
quarter being sufficient 10 absorb the ma
terial amounts offered. On the stock ex-
change speculation WAS dormant. The in
fiuence OF the cheapness Of money is seen
in a strong demand FOR all safely stocks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
New York Fire.

New York, February AT O'Clock
this morning fire broke out in the five
story apartment house, No POS Fifth ave
nue., extending through to 1877 Broadway.
The damage is estimated at $l40, 900. The
fire was ID the centre Of the Tenderloin dis.
trict. and occssioned the greatest excite
ment The flames started in q basement
under Meals drug store, and extended
through the buildings next door TO Del
monico's, and the late patrons rushed into
Fifth avenue. Lawyer a. H. Hummen
rescued several people. Frazer & Co.,
druggists; Delmonicois; and the dress
maker, Redfern, are the principal losers.
All are probably insured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
Condensed kilograms From Sundays
"ReR ster."

Condensed kilograms From Sundays
"ReR ster."
Near Sioux City, Ia, there Is bliz-
gard on at present. The snow is in
some places ten feet deep. Railroads
are blockaded. 1t IS said game In this
locality is dying by hundreds.
The Cheasapek and Ohio depot at
Gauley, w. Va, was burned last Satur-
day. A dwelling house near by was
also destroyed. The Adams Express
Company, which had room in the de-
not. sustained q loss Of $500. The
loss to the depot is So, 900. The station
agent made narrow escape. Cause OF
FIRE not known.
The steamer Pomeranian, en-route 70
New York from Glasgow, when about
one thousand miles from Glasgow, was
badly dismantled by terrible storm.
The storm was entirely unexpected.
Those killed, follow: VIM. Daiziel,
master of the vessel. both legs broken
and internal injuries resulting in death;
John Cook, second officer, swept over
board: John Hamilton. fourth officer,
swept overheard; John Stewart. Of
Glasgow, first cabin passenger; James
Gibson. OF Dalkeith, first cabin passen-
GER swept overheard; Lillian Gibson, Of
Dalkeith, FIRST cabin passenger. swept
overheard: John Caffrey, Of Dondonder-
nv. first cabin passenger. swept over
hoard: David Forbes. Of Dundee, second
cabin passenger. washed overheard;
James Pritchard, steward, swept over
hoard: Fred Yestbury, steward, Swept
overheard: Peter McDdan. seaman,
swept overheard; VIM. Urquart, sea-
man. swept overheard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13
R|1ta!:'!:I!. B BsM5s,!
"a @zgz@@ 4 OW0VA
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Highest of all in Leavening Power.--Latest U. S.
Fnr rrimmed Broc.ds.

A young lady's ball or theatre wrap
Is here shown. The material could be
either pink or blue brocade with an en-
bossed design; the passementerie trim
ming is OF gold, and the fur edging Is
white Angora. The back is short but
fairly broad. The fronts are consider
ably longer aud hooked down the
middle. The sleeves divide At the back
and are separate from the back
breadths. making dolmSn sleeves In
front. White Chinese zoatskin may be
used instead of Angora. n preferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

Any train skirt will make over into
an Empire skirt, though OF course, the
longer the train the better. Take from
the train to piece up or down the length
of the front part, and set the back up
high enough to make thu skirt short in
the back. II you are going to cover
the skirt with lace, tulle or crepe, then
piece at the top, for Of course 1t will
not show there. II the skirt is cloth,
silk stuff or velvet fine enough TO use
uncovered, piece at the bottom edge,
and either set row OF bead work, or q
band OF lace to inst cover
the seam, or else edge the
skirt with lace or embroidery
laid fat and as wide exactly as the piece
put on, or have ruffie of lace as deep
as the piece. or course, II the old skirt
will not allow a short WASTED skirt to
be gotten out Of 1t, you can make as
much of one as possible, and then match
the materioi for the rest, If your old
stuff is brocade, get plain material for
the lower part OF the skirt and cover 1t
with lace. The outlay is certainly less
than a whole dress would cost and the
result is quite in the best taste. l never
advocate making over into outlandish
things just for the sake OF using up stuff.
That spoils the goods, the dress and you,
too. Better lay the stuff away, twill
use we'll some time, and buy new.
ETORrTTF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

MartinSbtTo Independent-We have
received q copy Of the proposed new
law for the transaction Of business By
married women, and defining their legal
status. While there are many import
ant beneficial changes, yet there are 50
many dubious. doubtful and uncertain
limitations As TO cause serious ques-
tious II it is any better than the act Of
1891 or as good as the act Of 1857. The
idea OF making them suable - II she
were . feBie sole and then add that the
judgment shall not constitute IiabIl.
ity, or be lien upon the corpus Of her
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-13

Huntington AdUe1ttser-The Demo-
Gratis at Wheeling are not made OF the
same stuff as Cabell county voters Of
that persuasion. The result OF the re-
cent municipal election in that city
gave them a majority in the upper and
a tie in the lower branches OF the City
Legislature. A deadlock ensued In the
attempt to organize the lower branch.
and TO break II the Democrats gave
away nearly everything in sight for the
election of q Democratic President.
They have the President but the Re-
pu blicans all the important committees
and will shape legislation to suit them
selves. Down this way, the same con-
dItions prevailing, the next Presiden-
tial election would have found the De-
mocracy IN the fight, asking no CON-
promise and In the fight 10 win.