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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

construction Of the presen. building TO
T. B. Townsend, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, at
the contract price Of s109, 900, upon the
plans OF Architects Sheriff & Hiram, OF
Richmond, Va. On September 20 fol-
lowing ground was broken, and on the
18th of last month the building was
formally turned over to the county by
the contractor.
The total cost OF the building. includ-
ing furniture aud all appointments, Is
S137, 600, for which county orders have
been issued with levy laid sufficient to
entirely liquidate the Indebtedness this
year. =,
Universal regret Is heard expressed
on ali sides, irrespective of party, that
death removed Col. Cunningham before
this work was accomplished. 1t was
his cherished project for the county,
and most assiduously did he labor In
his lifetime toward the perfecting OF
the plans in the early days OF the build
| ing.
But the proudest of all the proud
county officials is the "little giant
County Clerk j. W. Goshorn, known far
and wide iamiliarly as "Bill Dave" He
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

motsness from the sources Of supply is
In itself enough disadvantage to any
section Of the country without further
burdens in tariff taxes. There are
parts Of the country which are remote
from the domestic sources Of supply,
but near certain foreign deposits. Upon
the manufacturers in those parts the
duty is a considerable tax, imposed
upon an Important raw material.
The effect OF q removal OF the duty
would be to relieve the manufacturers
on the Pacific coast Of this tax on one
Of their raw materials, and to bring re-
lief in the same way to manufacturers
in New England. ut is not prob
able" says the New York Times,
''that the imports would ever exceed 10
per cent. OF the domestic output, but
the change would give relief to many
from whom it should not be withheld,
and would unquestlonably tend not
only to reduce the cost Of manuiac-
tured goods TO domestic consumers, but
also to enlarge our exports OF coal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
AID vALORsN vs., SPECIFIC DUTIES


Among the hlmsy objections of the
high tariff demagOgues TO the new tariff
bill is its general abolition OF specific
for ad valorem duties, 1t is claimed
that this will cheat the Government of
revenue. II this is so the Mckinley
tariff has been rO6bng the Government
for the past three OF four years on most
Of the articles OF necessity which it
taxes. The Mckinley law embodies
both methods of taxation. There are
thousands Of articles covered. Many
are taxed specifically; many on their
value. al valorem, and many have TO
nay both a specific aud ad valOrem
duty. II the ad valorsm method opens
the door to fraud, why does his law
close it in some instances and open it in
others?
The fact is, as the Plttsburg Post
in discussing the subject explains,
that the composite duties Of the
Mckinley law are generally laid with
a purpose to keep from the public
an accurate knowledge Of how much
they are taxed. The ad vaiorem system
shows this clearly.
It's the essence Of good government
that the people should at all times
know the extent to which they are
taxed.
To illustrate the composite system OF
the Mckinley bill: On articles Of wool
en- clothing, worn by the working
classes, the Mckinley law imposes
duties Of 90 cents a pound and 60 per
cent. ad valorem. That kept the secret
very we'll, and did not let the purchaser
know he was paying Sl.2O tax on every
dollars worth he was buying. Through
out the Mckinley law there are plenty
Of instances where, by the use of com
posite duties, the imported article is
taxed from 100 TO l25 per cent.
Many highly protected moIopOlies are
quietly bleeding the people aud hurrah-
ing for MCKINLEY under this sort Of
protection.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

has, probably, the finest office in the
building, and he deserves it. Early and
late since the first spade of earth was
turned in digging the cellar, Bill Dave
has been ever on hand, suggesting here,
watching there; in fact his has been the
care Of details, and faithfully and well
has he performed HIS self-imposed trust,
to the congratulations OF his brother
officials and appreciative public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
E1PoRTs on HTUNoCs coAI.

It appears, therefore that the pro-
ducers Of soft coal in this country are
selling their coal in foreign countries in
open competition with the foreign Goals
against which they ought 20 be pro-
tscted here at nome by duty Of 20
cents a ton. In what countries do they
sell it? And from what countries do
our i'm ports Of similar coal come? The
following table answers these questions:
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Wider RDhere.

JWWTIIV IVT1TI T NJ 7TII . -II'0VE7''
The Martinsburg World says: at Is
said that Judge Daniel B. Lucas will
accept the Presidency of the West Vir-
glnia University If the position is tend
cred him by the Board of Regents. We
do not believe the Board could do bet
ter thing. Mr.. Lucas is cultured gem
tlemau, aud his intellectually would
make itself felt in the institution" Our
impression is that there is much wider
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

Nearly 100000 tons are sold In the
West Indies in competition with the
coal or Nova Scotia aud England. Sales
are made in all the leading countries OF
Euroue and the exports TO Canada
Deed the imports from that coun-
y, although the Canadian duty Is
most as high as our own. oar
ducers undersell in Ontario and
bee the coal Of the Canadian mari
provinces. Nine-tenths OF the
aported from Canada comes in on
cifccoast from British Columbia.
tile is Imported now from Nova
possible compstltiop," says
WILSON. .'canint9ffere with
producers. 4 Jew miles
Of tie oun'ry. Re
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viii Break the Strings.
parkersburg Sentinel.

The Kanawha Gazette should get
down off the fence and run with the
Democratic sheep or the Republican
goats. It's stumbling effort to play q
Republican tune on Democratic fiddle
is sure to break all the strings.
The policy of the Democratic party
is outlined, and the Gazette and all other
people and papers must go forward or
backward, with US or against US.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
Nothing to Fear.
UogrOs RqkcLmdJ.

West Virginia has nothing to fear
from the placing of coal and lumber on
the free list. A State as rich in natnr-
al resources as ours can well afford 10
invite competition TO the world. This
thing of clamoring for protection to the
products of one State while demanding
that it be withdrawn from the rest OF
the Union is too shamefully one'sided,
selfish and unreasonable TO be sustained
for moment by fair-minded men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
STATE PRESS OPINIONS.
Only n Step.

While the new tariff bill is q good
one, the NelCs must say that it regards
it as only a step in the right direction.
1t will afford great and substantial re-
lief to the masses Of the people and
prepare the way for the removal Of
every vestige of law that stands be-
tween this country and free commerce
with al nations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
No Ro,e without It's ThOrns.

James B. Fowler, of Braxton county,
is a candidate for Congress in the First
district, against Pendfeton. With LATE
Garden chasing delegates in the pan
handle, and Capt. Fowler shaking the
bushes in the interior, our friend Pen
dleton may find his road to another
nomination in the first district quite
thorDy one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
NEW COURT HOUSE
TO BE DEDICATED TO-DAY AT CHARLESTON,
KANAWHA COUNTY.
The Building is Entirely Of Stone and Iron, and
Absolutely Firs-ProOf-Ths Cost Nearly
$4,000, and All Paid For.
SpeeiaI TsIearam o tAs Rscis.sr.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, December g.
Tomorrow Kanawha county's new and
handsome court house will be dedicated to
the public with appropriate ceremonies
and feelings Of universal pride upon the
part of not only CharlestOnians, but all
Kanawhans. And well they may be
proud, for as a court house OF its size,
no more imposing structure is 20 be
seen anywhere, while It's interior ap-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
HatlcetO Market GaIdenGIsand Farmers

There will be offered a. priya.c sale for
short ne. AZ the residence % the ia-e John u.
OH z, ghree mics n Of tie eltI. hls e. t.ls
oafd. Of Sarc en- ~ AID farm ng An pisIne ais.
consisting Of tnrse good ~ork NJ horses. one
tWo-hoFse spring A,On, one one-hofse fp'inz
wsgou 0 e farm EAgoB. one cars. one sst OF
dsu j. harness. one set Of singls harEesgy cas-
one zarden seed drill and hand cultiTst0f con.
bined hot bed. sash. a'ts- shutters et'. III
ce,i-aJ.r viii sell al one psTty easJ
terms, For particulars p l. on TIE ns es
or II. " 800 -
de2evdg Ein Ofoie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

STATE Superintendent Of Free
Schools, VIRGIL A. LEWIS, has just
published for the use aud instruction OF
teachers, a manual and graded course
Of primary instruction. 1t is compre-
hensivs work and gives much infor-
nation and valuable instruction to the
teacher. It should be carefully studied
by every teacher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

ANYHOW. as the Boston Herald re-
marks, president CLEVELAND hasn't
offered to give LILICORALANI $50, 1000 a
year and her daughter sI5O,OOO IN cash,
as Mr.. HARRISON did" They are not
worth H.
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r.ast Ersninr,s Rshearsal.

A large number OF delighted lovers Of
good music were attracted 70 Arion
Hall last evening 20 listen To the splen-
did programme rehearsed by the Opera
House orchestra. The selections were
unusually good and were finely given, as
a matter OF course.
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snyder's sayings.

tphf kftcs LstOSft AstsN'NN''
Chairman Wilson, your work has been
well done.
The new tariff bill says that there are
some tubs that must stand on their own
bottoms. 1t is well.
The Wilson bill takes the duty from
all agricultural implements. The Nc
Kinley bill put a useless duty on wheat.
Intelligent farmers can see for them
selves who had their real interest at
heart.
AS was anticipated, the new tarlit
bill has placed coal on the free list. or
course strong effort will be made by
the Republicans to raise a tremendous
howl in West Virginia, but no Demo-
crat should be misled by ii. We do not
believe il will honestly affect the wages
OF q single miner in the State. AS for
the operators, with all their protests,
not one of them will go out of the coal
business.
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sphere Of usefulness for Mr.. Lucas In
West Virginia politics.
want to Try Him Again,
Weston World.

After an interview with many OF the
leading Republicans of our county 1t
is universally conceded that Capt. b. b.
Dovener is the most available man Tor
Congress In the First district, and that
he should again be rendered the nomi-
nation by acclamation. In the election
of '92 ne made the best canvass ever
made OF the district, and considering
the great land slide in that election,
made a remarkable race. With DO
veneer as the nominee the Republicans
of the First district can feel confident
Of victory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

IT HAS become a matter Of note that
ex-President HARRISON preserves an
impressive silence on the subject Of
the Wilson bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

THE sooner several loud mOuthed poll
ticians come down of the Hawaiian
perch and 90 to school, the better it
will be for all concerned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

IF AMERICAN interests are net safe in
the hands of a government chosen by an
overwhelming majority Of the American
people our form OF government is a
,failurs.e1 IL is not
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

TIE REGISTER AT CHARLESTON
, The DAILY and SUNDAY REaIsrER can
be- procured in Charleston at the Hotel
Ruhner News stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

THE REGISTER AT WASHINGTON.
The DAILY and SUNDAY REGISTER can
be procured in Washington City at the
Newspaper Exchange opposite Wlllard's
Gotel. and Queens News Stand Nation&
lptel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

WEST VIRGINIA has nothing to COM
plain Of and everything to expect from
the new tariff bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

If EN-MINIsTER STEVENS had ii to
say over again he wouldn't say it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

THE Hawaiian question is not a pOlit-
ical "sasSlng" match.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

lTAIN has a Credit Mobilier scandal.
Poor Italy!
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MCKINLEY doesn't like the Wilson
bin. This is as il should be.
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IF you wish TO nave the best local and
telegraphic paper in the city lett nc your
door regularly every morning, subscribe
or The DAILY and Sunday editions OF the
Register. Is cents per week.
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NAyANTED-WHoLE GROCERY Sales.
w man to travel on the B. u O. K. K. and
branches. Address GROCERY, care this once.
de3dqer
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WANTED-BY A REGISTERED PH HAN
as manager or assistant. Salary moderate and
no objection as to locality in West Virginia
Address PHARMACIST, care or THIS paper.
de1r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

OANvAssERS WANTED BY THE WHEEL
~ ing Benefit and Life Insurance Company
terms Is times) no lSpses or collecting. Apply
body Building. deSdQeq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

It will be seen that a large increase Of
exports for the current year is Indicated
by the report for che arst quarter. The
following table shows how this export
trada has gro Nn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

A GENTS-SALARY OR COMMISSION. The
"a greatest invention OF the age. The New
Patent Chemical Ink Erasing Pencil Sells on
sight. Works like magic Agents are maxi &
from sos 90 to $500 per week. For further
particulars write the MONROE ERASER MEG.
CO., X-75S, La Crosse, Wis. ocsSeb
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PR TEAR, BY NAIL PssrAsn PRrPAm
DAILY, six days in the week ........-..... a %
DAILY, three days in the week 4O0
DAILY, two days n the week. .......... 100
DAILY. one day I'm the week ............... $50
WEEKLY, one year, in advances. ......,.. Ice
WEEKLY, SIX months. .................. 90
SUNDAY only, one -ear.................... 900
SUNDAY only, six months ................ 100
DELIVERED BY NARRIRRa
DAILY, per week, 70 be paio weekly. IS
DAILY and SUNDAY, per week ..... .... Is
The DAILY will be delivered BY carrisria
any other city OF town at-................ IS
Single Copies Of DAILY or WEEKLY ..... )
EU-Tributss OF Respect and Obituary Notices
I've cents per line.
Stamps OF the denomination OF twoeents and
lessaccspted Tor amounts less than one collar
y-CoRREsPONDBNcE CONTAINING IMPORTANT
EKws SOLICITED TRoa EVEAT PART OF EHE sur
NoUNDrNa COUNTRY.
Rejected communications viii not Be returned
unless accompanied by sufficient postage
The REGISTER, embracing It's several sdl.
lions. Is entered at the Postofice IN Wheel
ne, ". Va, IS sseond.elass matter.
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WANTED.

OR AGENTS.
w Good pay: selling pants TO order $500,
suits, SIS HUNTER TAILORING CO., Cin-
cinnatl, OHIO. oeieouVL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
FREE COAL.

The New York Times has collated
some figures aud statistics on the coal
tariff that are not only beyond contro-
versy, but convincing so far as the coal
tariff is concerned.
The Wilson bill puts bisuminous coal
on the free list. The duty is now 90
cents per ton. The quantity of btu
minous coal imported nov is equal to
about 1 per cent. Of the domestic out
put. which Is about 1lOOOQO0O tons,
and we export more OF this kind Of coal
than is brought iu. Indeed, we export
even TO Canada more bituminOus coal
than is imported from that country.
Here are the official figures, which
show the imports and exports in tons
for the last TWO fiscal years and part
Of the current fiscal year:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

IN To the Officers and Members OF B lu-
more Ledge, No. 9, X. Of F.: You are hereby
notified to attend the funeral OF our deceased
brother. Wa l.. MANNERS, on Tuesday, Decem-
Der 9Th; to meet a. Castle Hall at p. IN. sharp.
Members OF sister lodges are invited to attend.
JAMES H. BABB G. q.
John I. MILLS. X r S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

DLLTARD TABLES. &c, FOR sALE-The
ID rune. 81 lard parlofs, consisting Of I've
billiard ri two pool tables. with Dals, cues,
cssh rsgtssrr and ether fnraitsre. are offered
az private sac. T. }. HUGUs. ASsisnos, Bl1
Chapline rect oeS-'"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04
no WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

i
Having sold our business and good will at
Wheeling. W. Va, to accompany 10 be hereafter
known as the thompson Electric Company,
who are authorized to collect debts due US here
and will paw all just claims against us, notice
Is hereby gwen that We have discontinued our
business at Wheeling. and no person has au-
thor!ty TO contract for or charge US IN Sny mat
ter whatsoever. HIN, CROSBY w.
TO THE PUBLIC:
Having purchased the business OF Hix, Crosby
& Co. including their stock OF Electrical Sup
plies. book accounts aud good will, We are pre-
pared 70 do satisfactory electrical contracting
and construction work OF all kinds, and Ie-
specially solicit "a continuation OF the public
PATRONAGE. Office at No. % Twentieth street,
Wheeling. To be known hereafter IS the
de4q THOMPSON ELECTRIC co.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
? or P, FUNERAL NOTICE.

HyO LOAN-MOEEY OK CITY REAL Estate.
i I. J. HUGUS, l4l7 Chaplne st. de3dqeV
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TOR RENT AND FOR SALE CARDS AT
REofsrRn Counting Room. , cts eaon-
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NOR sALE-COKE PLANT, COAL WORKS.
II FArma. Houses and Lots. Hotels, H. B.sBr
ants. saloons. Confecti1nerIes. Grocery o.osss,
Fiss stands. ExDre5s Teams. nesk Small
Counter. Business Chance. BUSINESS IA
CHANGE lIl2 Main street. celeAdA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-04

FOR SALE.

TlOR sALE - BICYCLE, NEW. LATEST
Il make. Call en- or address J. ID. D., Eegis
ter Office. Aal.ea1
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TOR SALE-Two POOL TABLES; CHAP
IL for cash n sold 1t once. Inquire Of J. j.
MAULE, BellGire, o. hol9sA
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T1oR SALE-oNE WOODEN SAW TABLE
II suitable for wood worker OF box-mAkef.
will be sold cheap. Call AZ this o1ice. SEGA
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seen anywhere, while It's interior a
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-06-01
McARTHUR CRAMPIONED.
What Our Tyro Correspondent Says
of the Swain Race.

Correspondence of The sentinel.I
TYRo SHOPS, n. c., May 20.-We
have several visitors this week.
Among them are: Misses Lizzie and
Minnie Thompson, of Lexington, who
are visiting relatives.
Mr.. Charles Reisner, of Salisbury,
beats the record, but of course he
came to see his hest girl. He came
from Salisbury on his bicycle, a dis
tance of twelve miles, including the
crossing of the river.
In looking over the Republican we
find it is doing its utmost to find
fault with Sheriff McArthur In
speaking Of his being after Mr.. Swain
of this county, it says your sheriff
followed him some distance until Mr..
Swain stopped and waved for him to
come no further, and the sheriff
turned back. Like most things you
see in the Republican, this is not
true, as / know whereof | speak. Mr..
Swain told me himself that Mr.. Nc
Arthur was after him for five miles,
when he thought he was out of reach,
and stopped to water his horse and
looked back and saw them still COM
ing and put whip to his horse and
made for Davidson. Since then Mr..
Swain has been captured and lodged
in the Lexington jail. Forsyth,
like Davidson, has sheriff that the
entire county might be proud of. Our
honest opinion is that the Republican.
will have to wait until you get an
other Sheriff before he can compare
him with Mr.. league. The only
mistake Mr.. Macarthur made was in
not taking flying machine to catch
Mr.. Swain, as he says (using his own
expression) he can burn the wind on
Georgia Buck. Z.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-06-01

THE GREAT COMMoNER."
A Statue of Alexander H, Stephens
Unveiled

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ga, May 25.-
Yesterday in the presence of a vast
multitude of admiring Georgians,
many of whom had listened to his pa
triot;c speeches, the statue of A1exan-
der Ii. Stephens, the great commoner,
was unveiled in the shadow of Liber-
ty Hall.
An involuntary shout went up from
the eager thrOng as the covering
which draped the marble figure drop
ped to the ground. 1t waS instantly
followed by burst of enthusiastic
admiration as the perfect work of the
artist was revealed in the clear sun
light which seemed to fall with a
reyerentiaI touch upon the noble
workmanship.
The sculptor had performed his
work so cleverly that the crowd for a
moment stood entranced.
Here, chiseled in stone, was the eX-
act, almost living, image CT the great
commoner, or as they delighted to call
him 1.-THE little giant" 1t seemed as
if he were about to speak to them in
his wonted eloquence, and breathless
with impatient interest, they stood
in silence waiting for his words.
The exercises were diveSted of all
pomp save that which was made
inevitable by the presence of the great
crowd. They were simple, unostenta-
tious and solemn-just such a cere-
mony as Stephens might have dictated
himself-and from beginning to end
they breathed with the lofty spirit
which animated his own life and
conduct.
1t was great occasion, and the
memories of the day will have an
abiding place in the heart of every
one present.