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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
A BAD DAY.
The Weather Not PrOpituOus for
Work By the Charleston HarbOr
BlOckading Fleet.

Charleston, S. c., February 1.-THE
weather to-day was not propituous for
the vessels of the blockade fleet though
it suited admirably the purposes OF a
blockade runner. No fugitive craft,
however, attempted TO run the gaunt-
let of the fleet guarding the entrance
to the harbor. and the big ships lay at
anchor in the rain unable to engage IN
target or rowing practice, as has been
the daily custom of the men aboard the
ships.
The arrival of the other vessels
which have been ordered to join the
fleet. is being looked forward to with
eagerness. Particularly so the dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius, which IS to run
the blockade.
The monitor Amphitrite came up 10
the city at noon and took a position
in the stream of the custom house.
To-night's work on board the feet
consisted Of search-light drills and
target practice. The battleship Maine
and the cruisers New York, Columbia
and Narblehead. took part in the drills.
The searchlights were flashed across
the sea and every corner and Granny
of the surrounding shore was explored
Inv their rays. The target practice was
with the eight-inch and the fou-inch
erunS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
CARD.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-I wish to make a statement in
reference to the affair in which l was
unfortunately implicated and in which
there seems to be combined effort TO
place the blame upon me-, without re-
gard to any justice in the matter. The
facts are as follows, and are undisputed
by those who are acquainted with
them:
The office which J. d. Elson now oc-
cupies, belongs to j. A. Henry, the real
estate agent. As there has been some
difficulty between Mr.. Henry and Mr..
Elson with regard to the rent Of the
same, Mr.. Henry decided to terminate
Mr. Elson's lease April LIST. Beng
aware Of this fact / rented the BUILDING,
to take possession on that date. De-
string to occupy my new quarters as
soon as possible, l made inquiry OF MIR.
Elson whether he would rent me desk
room in the Office. Being unaware OF
the fact that I had secured the prop
erty from April 1st he consented to
allow me to occupy it with him, and /
moved in at once. Shortly afterward
he learned that / had secured the office
for the ensuing year, and becoming
quite angry because Of the fact, ordered
me to vacate the premises
This l refused to do, and demanded
that the required notice go days. be
given me. Mr. Elson ignored my de-
mand and insisted upon my leaving
the premises Immediately. Knowing
that | had a legal right to stay, re-
fused to go. whereupon he undertook
to forcibly eject me. Failing in this
he called in Constable Bennett and
ordered him to remove me from the
premises.
demanded of Constable Bennett
that he show me his authority to do
this. Ignoring my request, he took
me BIZ the arm and led me out OF the
Office. after my notifying him that !
would proceed against him in case he
interfered. Not having . warrant this
act on his part was simply an assump-
ton of authority. Hence the warrant,
arrest and conviction OF Constable
Bennett. who, as the justice stated, was
simply a tool in the hands of Mr. Elson.
In reference to the statement which
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

Yesterday morning about seven
o'clock William Weiser, aged about 80
years. shot himself in the left breast,
at his home No. 900 alley C, and died
in a few minutes.
As far as can be ascertained, despond-
ency and illness were response
BILE for the act, but nevertheless he
must have acted upon a sudden i'm
pulse, for he only returned home from
a trip TO Bridgeport at half-past six,
and said he would lie down for half an
hour. charging his wife to call him at
seven o'clock, that he might take an
other trip with his wagon, he having
tied the horse near the house on his re-
turn from Bridgeport. When he enter
ed the house, after the trip across the
river to the c. & p. depot, Mr. Weiser
told his wife he did not feel like eating
breakfast, but would take a little nap.
He had gotten up at four o'clock as
usual with him, and at half-past four
he took the mail wagon out OF the
stable and carried the mail across the
river for the early train, as usual. At
seven o'clock, remembering her hus-
bands injunction to awaken him, Mrs.
Weiser started for his room, but before
she reached the door her husband fired
the fatal shot His wife at once sum-
moned help and DR.. Ridgeway was sent
for, but medical aid was Of no avail
and death ensued in ten or twelve min
utes.
Deceased was a native Of Marietta,
but has worked for Burns e Church for
some time, always performing his du-
ties well. He had been in this city
about twelve years, and married here.
His married life was happy, and
he was popular with all his friends
and acquaintance. He was a member
of the United Workmen. Coroner
Schultze held an inquest and rendered
a verdict in accordance with the facts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
]. w. WELLS DEAD.

7. W. Wells died at 80 o'clock last
nignT at his home on South Penn
street. He was q victim of the dread
malady. consumption. In the hope Of
improving his health, he spent about
a year in the South, returning about
six months ago. A week ago he went
to bed and sank rapidly until the end
came. Deceased was telegraph oper-
ator. and has been employed for ten
years in the local Office of the West
ern Union Company He was born in
GAINESVILLE. and came to Wheeling to
accept a position at the Western Union
Telegraph Company's office. His wife
was Miss Jessie Oliver before marriage.
Mr.. Wells was of quiet unassuming
disposition, was faithful and conscien-
tious in his work. and a devoted hus-
band. He had the respect of all his
acauaintances, and the highest esteem
of those who knew him intimately.
He was a member of Ohio Valley
Lodge No. 81. K. Of P, which lodge
will have charge of the funeral.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
DIED.

WELLs-Thursday February 1ith, 1871,
nj $3.50 u. M. AT the residence OF ms protneI-
in-law. A. L. Edwards, No. lG SCUM Penn
street. John w. Wells. I'm his 3ih year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
WIESER-On Thursday. February H.
1897. at o'clock q. m, William Nleser' III
his 3Ith year.
Funeral from his late residence head oil
Ninth street. Saturday morning at
O'Clock. Friends of the family respectfully
invited to attend. Interment at Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
RTRKI.E-SteIla c.. daughter Of VIM
r. and Ida Burke, aged IL months ana
days
Funeral Friday at p. m, from residence
l. Twentieth street
T11oKE-On Tuesday February 9th
1S57' Mt II p. m. Fredericka, wife Of August
Kuoke, aged - years.
Funeral Friday February l2th' at p
M from the late residence, NO. 4Oot EoH
street Interment at Redmen's cemetery
Friends Of the family invited to attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
SHALL TALA
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told
The Holiday planning mill will start
up Monday.
1t is reported that the Whitaker
mill will resume Monday.
"A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Johnson, of Twenty-seyenth street Will
be buried to-day.
There were seventeen cases in Police
Court yesterday morning, the result
of the raids of the night before.
William Chessman, agent of the
Goebel Brewing Company, is in the
city, making arrangements to build a
storage house at this point.
A marriage license was issued to
Charles Thonen, a native of Ohio
county, aged 27 and Clara Keil, a
native of Ohio county, aged q.
The executive committee of the BIZ
metallic Club has meeting tonight to
transact business Of Importance and get
the organization in working order.
None of the courts were in session
yesterday. The case Of John RITZ, adj
ministrator of Sarah Ritz, VS.. the city,
action in damages, Will come on to-
day.
August Seamon, who died Tuesday
at his home on South Market street, be-
low Thirty-second, will be buried to-
day. The deceased was one Of the old
est residents Of Wheeling, being 80
years of age.
Mr.. Joseph Barum has purchased
the Mart Chisnell place, corner Tween
tieth and Main streets, and will con-
duct a first class saloon, restaurant
and hotel, under the name of the B. q
O. Hotel. He deserves success.
There IS hardly any doubt tdi that
the project to start the North Wheeling
pottery has fallen through completely.
The gentleman who has been in the city
for nearly a year past trying to secure
the cooperation Of local capitalists an
nounces that he is discouraged OF max
ing any success with the plan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

The News Han burger Ndchi fculeH'
+ acknowledged to be the organ of Prince
Bismarck. claims. and gives substan-
rial reasons for the claim. that Eng
lands colonial policy means what
I Lord Castlereagh said. Our ordnance
/ consists in our capital Great Britain
controls her empire by holding the
people Of her colonies in debt to her so
that the soul of Great Britain is her
uoueyed power: therein consists her
imperialism Two hundred and twenty
million pounds sterling, or S10OO,OOO,-
600 is paid annually. so the paper
states. TO England for interest by other
nations of the globe. Therein is her
/ power. therein may be her great weak
ness in the future.
That paper claims that England is
passing from an industrial community
to O community based upon interest
bearing capital As agriculture has
4 ceased i'm England TO form an essential
factor i'm her political system, so Brit
ish industry is fast passing away to
give place 10 the monopoly of capital
i'm the shape of interest bearing obli-
cations from other countries. 1t is
this capitalisric Imperialism that, I'M
der the guidance Of British power, is
subfugating other countries. The
writer saws. May 1 be permitted to
show by the aid of a few substantial
/ figures. which are based on reliable
estimate. how from this standpoint the
United States. despite their glorious
Declaration of independence, still be-
long in the foremost ranks Of the sys-
tenn of the British empire of COM
mercc? british India pays annually
about $1,000. 100000: Australia, So
100000. the United States pays annual
dividends of about S25O,00O,ooO to Eng
land. Examining these figures in an
imuartial and clear manner, one can
not help admitting that the star
sDangled banner covers only another
province of Great Britain. irrespective
OF the fact. whether the political forces
Of this province are being managed in
Washington in perfect independence
from Lombard street or not. AT the
New York exchange this London SUI
premacy reaches its mighty expression.
/ Lombard street sovereignty manifests
itself in Wall street and how decisive
this kind of control will be in the
actual course Of events was manifested
lately. to the surprise of all Europe,
during the Venezuelan question, when
I England. after President Cleveland's
aggressive message TO Congress, threw
part of her American securities upon
the market. thereby stripping America
/ i'm a single day of about one thousand
( million dollars and cooling off the war
/ like tendencies OF the United States
Immediately"
That is an opinion of distinguished
/ German paper. one which Prince Bis
marck uses as the medium of express
ing his thoughts to the world.
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DEAD On THE STAGE.
Armand Customary While Singing Drop
ped TO the 2 loor and Expired.

Armand Customary While Singing Drop
ped TO the Eloor and Expired.
New York. February 11.-Armand
Customary. while singing the role OF
Trfs-ano i'm Flotows opera house last
rfsh.. dropped dead in front of the
f1orlichrs almost in full view of one OF
the most brilliant audiences that has
fued the theatre this winter. Castel-
mary was to sing the part of Tristano,
who is represented as a weak Old man.
Ir was near the end of the second scene
of the first act. All the principals, in
Guiding Marie Engle, Edward de
Reszke and SignOr CremOni, were on
the stage.
The chorus were dancing and singing
around the aged TristanO, when Cas-
talmarv fell to the floor. In moment
the SINGER arose TO his feet, and his
great voice could be heard above the
united chorus. He darted toward a
table az one side of the stage and
arasDet hold of it. Then he dropped
r1 the floor with a groan as the curtain
was wrUng down. and died in a few
minutes.
The audience was told that Castel-
mary was iu A substitute was put on
and the Cpera was continued.
The dead singer was born in Paris
I'm 1880 His name was Armand de
CASTOR. When he went on the stage he
took his mothers name of Customary.
His rrst appearance in this country
was i'm 1879. with Max Strakosch,
when ne played i'm French opera in
New Orleans He was known for
many years as the BLACK Mephisto'
in Faust
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

81 NHa.htr NllE NrtbLllAbA g. VA Az
Mr.. Bill Chandler. who was more or
less of a fre-brand In the Mckinley
camp i'm tine last campaign, and is now
i'm outer political darkness, recently
presented i'm the Senate a resolution
declaring it TO be "the sense of the SEN
ats that the United States should not
r- mspently acQuiesce in the single
~fl standard. and that the efforts OF
tie government i'm all its branches
st.r-1 he steadily directed to secure
end maintain the use of silver as well
as gold as standard money, with the
free coinaee of both under % system of
bi-merallism TO be established through
International agreement with such
safeguards of legislation as Will insure
ttruarity of the values at a fixed ratio;
Furnish sufficient volume of metallic
money and give immunity to the world
nj trade from violent fluctuations of
exchange
This measure which is i'm line with
Peprblfcan platform promises, indi-
Gates desire To- rest from political
AGITATION of the money question, so Ear
y ,,ssfbIe. while negotiations for am
.-.errqrionaI settlement of the ques-
..or s-s proceeding. 1t is course in
M, MINI the financial plank of the
..,.,..,~ .r,rforaI platform and with
--. -r r~fers God position of Major
7r.rrreg and his immediate po-lJieai
friends and advisers.
r,sre viii be another outourst OF
.,~ and abuse by the extreme sold
f-..t... over this action of Senator
-,.-s,.- The New York Evening
- usirb supported Mckinley i'm che
1..,rsier with an it's might after de-
rorncinz and lampoonins him contin-
,o,s,v before his nomination said the
1t-meralic speeches Of Hoar' Chandler
,Iison i'm the Senate on the biz
1-,- commission bin were "a
l,,,rs almost q criminal. viola
-. ~ political good faith. In a
t,r of rase IL said.
--.....r Ind dared to- make such speeches .......
Li ... of the cdnp-l-A' t'.1 ...-
l ,...s been elected, lt WIS., -'. t.., .
ar IS -rue tI1 -~+- '1s,., .,r
have | Dtr. 1880 ...,. Ia.
slo..1 f,..-....a ON Che money
-F confess o .n ms ,...5 .~
p .r me- said t1't an W. .ai
1898 ---..-.I IIi-m 70 pom. 10 --
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

you published as to my being COM
PEELED to leave the Office which Mr..
Addleman and I occupied as a firm,
would state that you have been mis-
informed, and that the statement is
absolutely false. Mr.. Addleman and
myself dissolved partnership by mutual
agreement. and not because Of any mis-
understanding. l was to remain in the
Office then occupied by us until the eX-
piration Of our lease on April 1st or
until should secure other quarters.
Trusting that credence will be given
this statement. which will be borne
out by witnesses and those who are
intimately acquainted with all the
facts, l am
Very truly yours,
J. Z. n. M'CULLEY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

al of political trust What are the souna
money Republicans Of the House going 20
DO about it2 What has Speaker heeu 20
SAVE VIII they Join Senator Ho2r IN CON
Tossing that they were cheats and hypo-
cr-es an through the canvass. ana tnal
they really believed in Bryan's prmclpieS;
though VOTING and speaking for Mckinney
Nevertheless. these Republican Sen
ators know, as Mr.. Mckinley must
know. that had the Republican plat
form declared unequivocally for gold
and repaliated bi-metallism in plain
language. the election would have gone
against the Republicans in spite OF
some plauks in the Chicago platform
which were unacceptable TO many
friends of silver. If the gold men in
sist ON forcing a fight now they may
regret it i'm 1900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
FIXING THE RATES.
Ways and Means Committee Working on
the Metal Schedules.

Ways and Means Committee Working on
the Metal Schedules.
Washington, February 1.-THE most
important decision to-day by the Ways
and Means Committee was to restore
the Mckinley duty on lead ores, 112c a
pound, the present duty being &c. 1t
was decided also TO admit lead ores I'M
der bond and have them assayed at the
nearest assaying office. Copper, brass,
gold and silver were also restored TO
the Mckinley rates, 50 per cent on cop
per. 10 cents a pound on brass and 80
per cent on gold and silver.
The committee also disposed OF a
number of items among the manufac-
lures of iron and steel by giving them
specific rates equivalent to the present
ad valorem duties. This list includes
nails. spikes. tacks, needles, horse
shoes. nuts and washers, brads, rivets,
engraved steel plates, saws, screws and
umbrella ribs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

Wuii, the military bin before the
LEGISLATURE may not have been every
thing thsl was desirable. some such
legislation. some such measure viii be
necessary to- maintain the State militia
properly. It is too lats now to think
of recousidering the measure. and the
failure 20 amend it so as TO meet the
approval of majority is To- be resrel-
teL The National Guard is a mos im-
r0rlant arm of the law, and should not
he neglected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

Charity in the shape of free food is
a-i The rage i'm New York and Chicago.
This IS O good thing and should be en-
couaged throughout the cold weather
ticuiarly. bur it is said to be MAX
ias .hcse cities the Meccas Of tramp
dom
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
WHY Tue KEGlsrER LEADS.
The People of Clarksburg Have Discovered
the Advantage of Having Truthful
Banpr

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, February IL
The Register now is the paper that is de
manded here by every peeson WHO wants
to be up with the times. Its news is re-
liable People don't want the sensational
stuff sent out from here every day. much
of which is without foundation, hut they
perfer the facts, which cannot be pub
lished unless they occur. The Register
has the largest daily circulation in Clarks-
burg. and it will not be long until it will
have driven all other papers from this
field.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
MAY ASK INFORMATION.
The Retiring City Council of Clarksburg
Hiding It's Light UnGer Bushel'

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, February IL
Notwithstanding the new Council has or
ganized, the old Council has not closed
its business Tor tue year ending January
81. 1897. 1t has made no settlement with
its sergeant. nor published any financial
statement of its affairs. It has not turn
ed over TO the new Council one cent Of
money. as yet, and the people are dis
cussing the matter. and before long, it is
no more than likely. they will insist upon
knowing how the municipal affairs of the
town stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
HAS DISAPPEARED,
But Can Hardly BE Called Case of Mys-
terions Disappearance.

CHICAGO. February 11.-William T.
Jebb. owner Of the United States sugar re
fnery at Waukegan. H.. has Disappeared.
A subpoena was issued for him by the
Lexow committee, which wished him to
explain why he had closed his sugar re-
fnarv and starch works.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
EWING BROS.
EAPDINIERS :
~ MOne-Hf the Marked Prices for The Various Sizes While IN OocA
ExIInc RROS 1915 Market Street.
THROUGH TIE HEART.
Suicide Of William Weiser, at His
Home, Yesterday Morning

The Unfortunate Man was a Driver
for Burns 81 Church -Despon-
dency and Illness Responsible for
the Act-The Bullet Entered the
Left Breast Very Near the Heart.
Leaves a Wife and Three Child
rem.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
FOUR HUNDRED MEN STRIKE.

Elwood. Ind, February flowing
to differences between the McBeth
Glass Company and its employees, 400
men went on a strike. The men claim
that the glass has been so bad for sew
eral weeks that they were greatly ham
Dered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

Washington, February 11-To-day' S
statement Of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance. S216,325,251; gold reserve, $145,-
9O5,O73.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

While the Bradley Martin function
was iunctioning the other night huu-
eteds were starving i'm another quar-
ter OF New York. Such is life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

nEPEW SUCCEEDS ROBERTS.
New York. February 1L-Chauncey
NJ. DeDew has been appointed perma-
nent chairman of the board OF control
of the Joint traffic association, to sue
coed the late George b. Roberts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

40" that the Bradley Martins have
llnctloned We trust the New York
papers viii devote a little space TO the
news Of the day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

and so. Admiral Bunce's squadron
'@lae through a tremendous storm and
oidnt fan apart or sink, Wonder of
Wonders
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
HANGED HIMSELF.

H0Hdavsburg. Pa. February IL
Charles Robinson. colCred. hanged him
self This morning. Robinson was a
heavy loser in the recent bank failures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

IAis session Of the Legislature has
'een both uninteresJing and unprodt-
able.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
SIXTY CENTS

H~ya the Daily Register. by mail only.
onrins the session Of the Legislature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
A BIG TEXAS FIRE.

DALLAS. Texas. February u.-An in
csndiary fire At Plano. Texas this morning
harmed thirty buildings. Loss. $1,000
practically no insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
An Aged Lady, Dies Near Morgantown.
Widow Of Thomas Watson.

Special 10 the Lcslsler.
Morgantown, w. Va, February IL
Mrs. Rebecca Watson, aged about 13,
widow Of Thomas Watson, died sudden
Iy at her home near Smithtown, this
county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
@beelin9 8e9ister
CHARLES T. TaNEY. General Maaaysr.

..s.. -,s ll'f-.iISfER. embracing its several
, T,,,'.o,ls' Is entered at the Postoficc in
e7'-iis' W. Va, as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
ind'1 to New Advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE.

20 New Advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE.
ss- --.,$lceI Insyruetion-Wheelng Con-
Rb ,-,.,.'eS lid Glove Bargain 5.
ro T~.'.,5Ie Steel Co. Stock for Sale
FIFTH PAGE.
opera House-The BELLS
SIXTH PAGE.
wall Paper-John Friedel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12

-OFfIti- .--a
Market Street, near
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-12
MRS. K-BECCA WATSON

Very truly yours,
J. Z. ". M'CULLEY.