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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21

According TO news received in Eu-
rope, the japanese seem bent OH running
all trade and industry in Formosa, for
they have applied to the island the same
barbarous and unc;vilized law that pre-
walls in Japan prohibiting foreigners
from living anywhere in the interior,
restricting them TO certain seaports on
the coast. In Formosa the whole of the
trade and industry is in the hands Of
the Chinese, who number nearly 4,000,-
600 and who are now being expelled as
fast as possible from the interior.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21

A great sensation has been created at
Odessa, and, indeed. throughout south
ern Russia, by the announcement that
the Rev. d. ". Ford, the we'll known
chaplain Of the Anglo-American church
at Odessa, has committed suicide for no
known cause by hanging himself in the
sacred building, which is not to be used
for divine service again until it has
been solemnly reconsecrated by bishop
sent out from England for the purpose
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21

The Russian minister of the interior,
acting under Instructions from the car,
has alleviated the severity of the press
laws in all the larger towns and cities
of the empire-in fact, wherever the
population is over 100, 0O0-by exempt.
ing the newspapers from the obligation
of submitting all articles on political
subjects to the censor before publica'
ton. Hitherto only few OF the prin'
cipal papers at st. Petersburg, MOSCOW
Warsaw and Odessa have enjoyed thu
| immunity. New York Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21

The discussion in connection with
the renewal of the charter of the Bank
of France. which has just been prolong
ed by the national Legislature until the
end of 1920, has brought to light the
measures that were adopted during the
war of 1870 for the preservation of the
specie and valuables confided to the
care of the institution to the extent of
over 800, 900, 600. 1t seems that the
whole of this treasure was packed into
some $4,000 cases, marked explosive
projectiles, and was shipped by rail
10 Brest, where it was cached" in such
a manner in the arsenal that, had even
the Germans captured the port, they
would never have discovered the hiding
place. Indeed, so elaborate were the
precautions adopted that neither the
people who shipped the cases from Par
is nor those who concealed them at
Brest had any idea of the contents OF
the boxes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21

Hollands new franchise laws, under
which elections have just been held,
have resulted IN an overwhelming vic
tory for the Catholic party. The Catho-
hes, 1t may be added, are committed TO
protectionist policy and are strongly
opposed to the attempts which are be-
ing made by the government Just de.
feated at the polls to introduce into the
Kingdom obligatory military service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
HARRY NJ. CLARK,
Arrives in Columbus. Pleads Not
Guilty and Has His Bond Fixed.
$4,000 the Amounl---Declares His
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Columbus, Ohio, December 20.-H
M. Clark, indicted at the recent tern
of the United States Court, on a charge
of defrauding the First National Bank
of Bridgeport, out of about $4,000, was
brought to Columbus this morning by
United States Marshal Lowell, of Grip.
pie Creek, Col, at which place he was
arrested few days ago.
When Clark reached Columbus he
was met at the depot by Judge George
Okey, Of this city, and Judge J. B.
briggs, of Bridgeport, his attorneys
who persuaded the Marshal to take his
prisoner to the Neil House instead OF
the Jail, where he could meet his sister
from Portsmouth,
After the interview with his sister
was over, Clark was permitted to re-
main with his attorneys for the pur-
pose of preparing a defense At two
O'Clock he was taken before Judge Sage,
Of the United States Court, where he
entered plea Of not guilty, and his
bond was fixed at $4,000 In case the
bond is not given Clark will be con-
fined in the st. Clairsvile Jail until the
June term of court, when he will be
placed on trial in this city.
Clark declares that he can establish
his innocence at the proper time.
The United States Court adjourned
to-day until June.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
Index to Now Advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE.

FOURTH PAGE.
Report of Condition of National Bank
of West Virginia.
Carving Sets-Geo. w. Johnsons Sons.
Nuts-H. f. Behrens Co.
Assignees Sale-J. w. Ellenberger AS
signee.
1898 Bicyces-Jason c. Stamp.
Lost-Pocketbool1.
FIFTH PAGE.
Help! Help!-The Racket.
SIXTH PAGE.
DEMONSTRATION, Wheat & Hancher
Co.
EIGHTH PAGE.
The Center of Christmas Beauty-Pal-
ace Furniture Co.
Here's Your Christmas Presents-Mc-
Fadden's One Price Store.
Cutting Them Down-Geo. E. Stifel &
Co.
Wonderful Activity-Stone & Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Senator William E. Chandler. of
New Hampshire, has habit every now
and then, at critical points, of reading
his party a ringing lecture on it's duty.
He is one Of the Republican leaders
who has positively refused to have the
golden muzzle put on his mouth. He
is an outspoken bimetallist, as all Of
them, from Mckinley down, are at
heart. All of them but Chandler, how
ever. have turned their outer coats, for
good and sufficient political reason,
and it is entirely useless for him to ex-
hort his party to throw away its shams
1t is nothing but sham.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
Only About
Fifty Pianos Remain

Of the one hundred purchased at a great reduce
ton expressly for the holiday trade. This sale
is limited to one hundred Pianos only The
time in which to sell them is limited to January
l, 1893. EXCEPTIONAL quality, price and terms
is the attraction we offer. SlS70O will buy fine,
new upright Piano, thoroughly warranted. Pianos
that have been used correspondingly lower.
Come in and see them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

The scheme sounds crazy, Of course,
but who can tell what wild plan OF
conquest the vainglorious ass on the
German throne is capable of entertain
ing and of attempting to carry out?
1t would not be amiss for the author
tiles at Washington to take the pre-
caution of looking into this matter.
If such scheme is in the rattlebrain
Of the German Emperor and is in pro-
gress at Berlin, it may mean very
great deal of trouble for us.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

For the year previous the failures OF
all banks was Los per cent, and OF
savings banks 1.1S per cent. For the
! last year, as will be seen from the
table, the percentage of total failures
to all banks was 125 per cent. The
striking fact of this table is in the fig
ures showing that the percentage of
failures among savings banks is the
highest for any class, or LAG per cent,
whereas institutions that receive in
trust the savings of the poor should be
the safest and soundest of all. The
smallest percentage of failures is for
the national banks institutions
patronized almost exclusively by the
well-to-do.
The gold standard squeezes the
banker as well as it does the million
aire and laborer, and the nearer the
banker is to the people and the more
he depends upon the business and saw
ings of the plain people, the harder
does the gold standard squeeze him.
The safety of all banks not patronized
exclusively by the rich is a prominent
matter of discussion and the number Of
failures among them is the main
reason behind the movement to have
the government establish postal say
ings banks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

The Spanish in Cuba have for sew
eral years been complacently plumber
ing, outraging and butchering the Gu
bans and their defenseless families by
Wholesale; but when the insurgents
catch a brutal Spanish officer and
shoot him, they raise their hands in
horror and characterize the act as one
CT "ferocity' and as Savage and Tn
worthy"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Mr.. Bryan, by the simple force of
his splendid American manhood has
captivated all Mexico, as he already
has the plain people of his own coun-
try. He is one of the best and high
est types of American citizenship, and
fair Columbia may we'll be proud of
him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

| udVS Deeu Ut are DeluS lOIMeu, anu u
others that are to come.
4 A trust has been formed which in
cludes all the manufacturers of ma
chinery for woodworking in this coun
try.
Another heavily oppressive trust tha
was last week launched on its career
Of extortion and robbery is known az
the Stamping Trust. It's output includes
| practically all the varieties of tinware;
! the trust will also absorb and operate
| mills which make tin-plate and sheet
, steel, their products and also porcelain
! and japanned ware. A promoter OF
the trust explained one of it's purposes
as follows:
| When we are ready to start business
we shall take the steel billet and make
j, it into the finished product, instead of
J having one set of men make the billet
into sheet steel or into tin plate, another
enamel it and a third set cut it into var
| lous sizes and shapes before it reaches
! the stamping companies. We expect to
have our own steel making plants, and
all other necessary shops, salesrooms and
StorehouseS.
The combination will begin it's oper-
atoms with capital of $25,000,O0O.
Here is another combination formed
the other day: the biscuit, cracker
and baking trust, which covers the
whole country, and has a capital of
S55 100000.
Still another combination in re-
straint of trade is called the Enamel
ed Ironware Company, which has a
capital of $10,0O0,OO0. 1t is announced
that it will absorb all the independent
and competing companies in that va
riety of manufactures
The old rubber trust has Just resolv-
ed to put another Dingley twist to the
screws and prices of all rubber goods
are advanced from to 10 per cent.
This is the second advance within a
few weeks, and is comforting to the
people who at this season are forced
to buy gum shoes, coats and water
proofs. Another combination formed
at the meeting of the rubber trust is
the Cotton Hose Manufacturing AYo-
citation.
Even John Bull has taken advantage
OF the opening made by the Dingley
bill to blk the American people. and
an English syndicate has been organ
lied to control the linen and cotton
thread output of the United States
The amount of it's capital is not stat
ed Thus does British gold come to this
country to form combinations to con-
troll the prices of the necessaries of ev-
cry needle woman in America. And
the big plutocrats controlling this out
rageous combination will be paid their
dividends in gold
Every branch of industry. every nee
essary of life, has been cornered bv a
trust or is in a fair way to be cor
nered.
These combinations are illegal. Of
course, and there are federal laws and
laws in every State against them.
But what do these laws amount TOP
Nothing. The trust lawyers seem to
De able to drive a coach and six
through them whenever necessary to
rob the people. In fact, the only trust
law that has been found capable of en-
forcement of late years is that which
has to do with melting out justice in
the shape of government by injunc-
ton, and by virtue of which a good
many hungry and ragged striking
workmen have been put in jail
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
LATEsrFKOM wILLIAM,THE wITLEss

An energetic Washington correspond
ent has discovered that Emperor Will
liam Of Germany has on foot plan to
smash the Monroe doctrine and con-
quer Argentina in South America.
A German diplomat, who is described
as an intimate friend of the Kaiser is
quoted as saying in effect that none
but an over-confdent nation would put
forth such foolish international prop
osition as the "accursed Monroe doc
trine," which, it is alleged, is the Ger
man despot's favorite characterization
of that bulwark of the New World
against Europena greed.
"You have frightened the English -
this diplomat declares, with your Mon
roe doctrine, because England is friend
less and helpless; but you will not find
us so easy to back down"
Then the Kaisers friend proceeds to
unfold the scheme. The Germans have
been quietly making preparations for
the conquest of Argentina for years, be
says. With this object in view more
than a hundred thousand good Ger
man emigrants have settled in the
South American republic, and they are
still going there. Every German who
goes to Argentina understands what is
expected by the Kaiser, and is willing
l. to serve him. Many are in the employ
the Berlin government on secre
Eance and they are looking afte,
Gwth of German sentiment. O
Ne next thing on the pro
he rising of this colon,
kentine government, ant
\s to do about it?"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Why spoil a good Christmas dinner
with poor butter, when you can get
three pounds for soc. Also on hand a
good supply Of Dressed Poultry. Elgie
Myers, rear Of Stone & Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

The icy condition Of our pavements
yesterday was so unpopular that many
of our citizens took prompt occasion to
sit down on it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

If the weather man continues to i'm
prove things on the plan of yesterday,
we may look for a dark brown Christ
mas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

"Fun With Magnetism" and Fun
With Electricity" are two instructive
and amusing games. For sale at
STANTON'S OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

The latest and best games, Arch
Arena and Carroms, for sale at
SIANTONiS OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Leather Goods CT the only practical
and experienced house in the city,
VIM. Schwertfeger has beeH in this
line all his life, and is the only one
in the city who has such experience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Child's Rockers, Csc.
I aides Reed Rocker, $2.35.
WHITE, HANDLEY & FOSTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Our S2.75 line of Mems Shoes $500
pair. Genuine Wilton Calf All styles
and sizes. c. G. SHOE co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

The new oblong shape of P. E. Pray
ers and Hymnals. with or without
metal corners. for sale at
STATIONS OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
PlANOs-c. A. HOUSE.
Extraordinary Event

Of selling ONE HUNDRED PIANOS IN ONE MONTH,
at prices lower than has ever before been known.
is approaching its close
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Mems Fine Dress Shoes. heavy soles
10 EsIp.IiI 81 CcC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Renaissance and Applique Tides. Scarfs
and fable Covers SstABACHEK'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Parlor Suits and odd chairs ant
fancy rockers at one-half price.
WHITE, HANDLEY & FOSTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Paine's Duplicate Whist Set, from
to "a trays per set. For sale at
STATIONS OLD CITY BOOK STORE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Christmas fine Silk Neckties latest STYLES
for men and boys, 25c at McFadden's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Xmas Turkeys at 121ac per pound
can be obtained either at our meat
market, 2344 Chapline street, or at our
stalls in both city markets. Leave
your order or telephone.
HOFFMAN, BROS,
Telephone 53S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

For Appropriate and Desirable Holiday
Gifts,
Peloubet's Sunday School Notes now
on sale at STANTON'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
RHINE WINES

Xmas Ties, the latest designs, at L.
Schafer's, 1904 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
STaNTON'S SUGGESTIONS

Christmas fine Initial Handkerchtefs, all
letters, only IL lie at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Standard Pocket Diaries for 1898, in
leather bindings. Names stamped in
gold when desired.
STATIONS OLD CITY BOOK STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
large line, handsome and cheaper than
ever SWABACkER'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

We can sell Chatter-Box Books at
wholesale prices to Sunday school
superintendents and others who may
wish them.
STATIONS OLD CITY BOOK STORE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Fine Gold Stick Pins at McNamee's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Christmas fine Umbrellas for men. latest
style handles, 15c, Csc at McFadden's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Christmas fine Suspenders for men, ca eli
pair in box. only soc at NEctadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Jardiniers, Fern Dishes and Umbrella
Stands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
wbeelin9 Re9ister
CHARLES II. TANEY, General Manager.
Deli, cred by Carriers.

Tributes of Respect and Obituary No
tees five cents per line
Stamps OF the denomination of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less than
one dollar.
Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part of the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by sufficient
postage.
The REGISTER, embracing its several
editions. is entered at the Postoffice at
Wheeling, w. Va, as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

We have all the Latest Books of
leading publishers Of New York and
London; all sold at discounts from
publishers prices and to meet any
and all competition.
STANTON'S OLD CITY BOOK STORE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Christmas fine Fur Top Kid Gloves for
men and boys. SOC at McFadden's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Go to Jos. Buchs liquor store fol
anything in that line for medicinal
purposes, 1856 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
AT FRIEDEL'S.
Chamber Sets and Cuspidors.
CHARGES WITHDRAWN.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Fairmont, W. Va, Decem Ser 90
The cases against the sheriff and
prosecuting attorney were dismissed at
the request of A. 7. Hill, who swore
out the charges. w. II. Martin, the
attorney in the case, left the town
Wednesday night with the papers, and
has not been seen since.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
WANTED.

WANTED-Two young men to run as
news agents on railroad trains. Must
have $1,000 cash security. Apply or ad-
dress UNION NEWS CO., Office B. q o.
depot, Wheeling. del2e&dn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
CHANlP rs

Quo de Moptcbelio, GreDo and Pommery
Sec. q. II. Mumns Cooks Imperial, Great
Western. Gold seal, Itoi !c'Or
II WEIVY & co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Diamond Cuff Links at McNamee's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Wool Mitts, Leggins, Hoods and Fascina-
tors SWABACkERS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
GOLD STANDARD AND THE BANKS.

The report of the comptroller of the
currency for 1896 as compared with
his report for 1897 shows that the
banks have had their share of suffer-
ing under the contraction Of the gold
standard as well as the rest of us. The
following table gives the number and
percentage of bank failures for the
year:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21

Satchels from 25 cents to $4,000, at
WIN. SCHWERTFEGER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-21
AT FRfEDEL,S

Telephone 53S.
The record-union., 1897-01-05
A HUNDRED YEARS.
VIII People be Stronger and Live
Longer at That Times

VIII People be Stronger and Live
Longer at That Tfmes
A well-known scientist says that in a
hundred years from now disease will be
almost unknown, because people will have
learned how to take care of themselves
and medical science will have made such
wonderful advancement. This statement
may be true, but it is also true that II
people were only to take advantage of the
great discoveries of science even at the
present time they might go through life
without ever having days illness. Many
people have realized this fact and many
have discovered way to keep strong and
well the whole year round. Here is an
opinion on the subject which shows how
they manage to do it:
Mrs. Ella Feddermann, 291 w. Fayette
ST., Baltimore, Nd, says: Some time
ago / suffered from terrible sinking spells
and headaches, as the result of a run down
system and extreme nervousness. l OBJ
tanned no relief until a friend persuaded
me to try Duffy's pure malt whisky After
using it a short time l became fully re-
stored to health
Science has proved that for building up
a run down system nothing compares with
a reliable Stimulant-preferably pure
whisky. Every person who has ever tried
Duffy's pure malt whisky finds that it is
unequaled for promoting health. There is
nothing like it for making sickly people
strong and vigorous. Thousands have tes-
titled to the wonderful benefit derived from
taking it.