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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Our Assortment

Though somwhat broken, has many
beautiful pieces that would gladden.
the heart of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
CHRISTMAS IS PAST
But the
New Year Has
Still to Come

There Is Still an Opportunity
to Square Yourself by Getting
Something Fine In JeweIry as
q New Years Surprise
To Offset that elegant gift you so
Unexpectedly received Christmas
eve
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

| Last night the coal miners employed
by the Wheeling Iron e Steel Company,
at Benwood, decided to refuse to ac-
cept reduction of wages which was
proposed to them by the company a
couple of days ago. The miners who
fare employed at the company's mines
have been getting 40 cents a ton, ac-
cording TO the run OF mine, and the
company asked them TO work for SO 1-3
cents a ton, which means reduction of
G % cents a ton The men met last
night and unanimously decided not TO
accept the reduction, and SO notified
Supt Riddle
Supt Riddle was seen by Register
reporter last night and said that the
company had asked the men to work
for less for the reason that coal could
be purchased cheaper from .Fairmont
and Glendale than it could be mined
lat the company's bank. He explained
how these other operators could sell
their coal cheaper than the company
could mine it. and pay their own min
ers union wages These operators paid
the diggers for the amount Of coal
weighed over the screen, and after
wards mixed the screened coal with
the slack and sold it to their Gus
toners, thus beating the diggers by
this transaction and selling the mixed
product at a considerably lower price
than that paid the company's own dig
gers.
1t is very likely that the company
will close down their bank altogether.
About forty men have been employed
at the bank The reduction comes to
the Benwood miners at a time when
they were considering the matter of
asking for the seven cents per ton in
crease, as agreed upon by the national
conference of mine operators and mine
workers held recently. Instead of get
ting At cents a ton, as they were hop
ing for. they are asked to work for
33 1-3 cents per ton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
SISTERSVILLE.

Thursday evening the members of
the Americas Club, accompanied by
a number of guests. will go to Mat
amoras, where they will be entertain
ed by the young people of that city.
w. Seymour Edwards, of Charleston,
left yesterday for home.
George Summers was in the city to-
day on his way from Charleston to
Wheeling.
Frank SHETLAND left yesterday after
noon for Pittsburg
Thomas Gartlan returned yesterday
The city election will be held one
week from to-day.
Mrs A. G. Storer, of New Concord,
Ohio, who has been the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. D. T. McWilliams, left
yesterday for home.
Mr. and Mrs. o. G. Cuyton have
returned from Marietta.
DR.. H. G. Meek is the guest Of
friends in Bellaire.
G. B. Stathers left yesterday to visit
in Wheeling.
Miss Josephine Riggs, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever, is getting along
nicely.
The following have been appointed
judges of the municipal election to be
held in this city next week: II. J..
Connolly, G. w. Bishop and D. B..
Kinney.
The proposed performance of the
Arabian Nights" for the benefit of
the fund being raised for the families
of the sailors killed on the Maine,
will be held in the city about April g..
Clint Moore, of the Leidecker Tool
Company is in Asheyille, n. c., where
he will visit his daughter Miss Mabel,
who has been there some time for her
health.
Frank D. Young went to New Mar
tinsviIle yesterday.
James Jackson. of Darlington. died
Tuesday of heart disease. and his ne
mains were removed to Darlington
yesterday for interment.
w g. Kohl, of Parkershurg, left
yesterday for home.
Mrs. f. V. Skies. of Williamstown.
who was the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Joe Prettyman, has returned
home
Mrs. II. P. Myers. of Wells street.
has gone to her former home in st.
Marys. Ohio. where she will be the
guest of her parents for couple of
weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
THE CORPORATION LICENSE TAX.

The Intelligencer makes a lame de-
tense OF the position taken by the At
torney General. If our neighbor Will
read carefully a communication from
Fairmont bearing upon the conse-
quences to the State of such course as
General Rucker has outlined in his
own defense, we believe it will agree
with the Register that he hasn't leg
TO stand upon.
Now it is plain that the Secretary OF
State cannot be made liable under his
bond if the State places him in the
position of being the agent Of the cor
porations. which the Attorney General
proposes to do The State cannot sue
the agent of a corporation. But it can
sue its own agent. Now. what is pro-
posed to be done? Virtually to free
the Secretary of State and his bond
from all responsibility in the premises.
Plainly and briefly, the present State
administration proposes TO annoy and
harrass the corporations by making
them pay their initial license tax over
again and let the Secretary of State go
scot free. The collection of these
license taxes a second time cannot be
enforced under the penalty of forfeiture
of the charters (See Sec. 80 of Chap.
80 of the Code) of corporations if they
wish to resist, and herein is where At
torney General Fuckers advice de-
serves the severest censure.
After all, is there not some Interior
and unworthy motive in the course
mapped out by the powers that be at
Charleston Is it not true, as our cor
respondent intimates, that political cap
ital for the Republican party is the
power behind this attempt to
mulct the corporations second time
Under a certain process Of reasoning,
it may have been concluded that if
the screws are put to the corporations
it will arouse an intense feeling against
the opposition. Our friends should re-
fleet that such policy often shapes
and YIELDS a powerful two edged sword.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

1t is seldom a public man feels COM
plimented by reference to a failing
that the "hurrah boys" would say I'M
fitted him for public life. But in the
instance below referred to. it has
brought success to The suh1-t of dis
cussion and has saved many dollar
to the taxpayers of the State, and will
save much to taxpayers of Charleston:
1t ought TO be a pleasure--we won't say
the higher word duty-for the men who
are entitled TO vote in the Fifth ward to
go to the polls to-day and cast their bal
lots for r. S. Morgan for member of the
city Council We haven't word to sa y
against Mr. Cassidy, the Republican can
didate in the Fifth ward. We only wish
that all men offered to us by partisan
conventions or caucuses were Of as good
character as Mr. Cassidy. But ii is a
fact that you might ransack the United
States from Bangor to Galveston and You
couldn't find a better man for member
of the city Council than Ben Morgan.
He is Just stingy enough to be publicly
admirable. while privately subject to very
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

One Of the most important actions
in connection with the preparations
for national defense is the agreement
reached by the House Committee on
Naval Affairs to construct five new
dry docks. capable of receiving the
largest battle ships. Heretofore we
have been sadly crippled in this re-
gard, having to send battle ships on
the Pacific coast to British Columbia
TO be locked, and on the Atlantic sea-
board to Halifax. If Congress acts
promptly in the direction Of curing
this state of affairs it will have done
well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
PEACE NNY rKIC1--HANNa.


Does the Junior Senator of Ohio
Mark HANNAH fairly and truly repre-
sent the people OF Ohio on the Cuban
question. or does he simply represent
himself? He is quoted in an inter-
view thus: Il AM ONE OF THOSE
WHO WOULD GO so FAR AS TO
ADVOCATE PEACE AT ANY
PRICE?"
At any price, What does this
mean? Would he sacrifice national
honor love of country-if he has any
and all the traditions surrounding
the Republic since the firing of the
first gun of the revolution? Mr..
Hanna talks as if he were insane on
the almighty dollar for only that
would inspire such a sentiment.
Now. no one cares a rap about what
Mr.. Hanna thinks or does as a private
citizen, or how far he may let dollars
and cents control his actions, but
when it comes to representing the
great State of Ohio in the Senate of
the United States his utterances
count. He has been accused of con-
trolling the President No doubt he
does, more or less, and more's the
pity That being so is il not reason
able conclusion that this humiliating
utterance will have its weight with the
Executive of the Nation in all that
transpires upon the Cuban question?
And for this reason is there not cause
for general uneasiness at the earnest
hope Of the President that Congress
will adjourn quickly.
We believe no right minded citizen
wants to see bloodshed. War is a ter
rible thing, and before it ends would
cost vast outlay and the loss of
many lives, but peace at any price
is far worse 1t is the temporary COM
pensation of a craven who would be
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
THE SAN JOSE SCALE.

Washington, March 1.-THE Agricul-
tural Department has just issued bull
letin on the San Jose scale, 1861
prepared by Entomologist l.. 0. How
ard. 1t is of much interest at this
time because of the recent edict of
the German government prohibiting the
importation of living plants, fruits. etc,
because of the alleged discovery of the
scale on pears shipped from California
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Miss Mary Lorentz, of Parkersburg.
did the correct thing when, after
going as far as Seattle on her way to
the Klondike, she changed her mind
and married her old lover Jackson
Porr, Of Spokane. with whom she had
a lovers quarrel five years ago. She
will have larger share of happiness
and more TO eat than if she had gone
further north.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

1t is reported in Washington that
Spain his enquired what construction
is to be placed upon the purchase of
war ships by the United States. 1t
would not, probably, be in accord
ance with diplomatic usages, but it
would be a good thing to tell Spain
she is at liberty to place whatever
construction upon the matter she
pleases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

the shuttlecock, as he would deserve
of everyone who cared to fling an in
suit or give him a kick
If Mark Hanna is correctly quoted,
we opine that either there will be
indignation meetings all over the
State of Ohio to refute any such senti-
ment, or the spirit of that common
wealth is sadly degraded under the
guidance and government of dollar
politics.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

grave comment between you and me-.
Ben Morgan services member of
the city Council of Charleston would be
really worth 5000 a year TO the taxpay-
ers of the city.-Charleston Gazette.
The taxpayers Oh Charleston evident
~ understood what ''stingy" Ben Nor
gan stood for, as he was elected by
the largest majority of any of those
associated on the ticket with him.
There will be no more license schemes
attempted in the City Council of Char
lesion for the purpose of enriching
few men at the expense of the aver
age property holder; no propositions
to lay extra taxes to pay lawyers
fees. or other schemes to buy prop
erty at eXtortionate figures for city
purposes. The citizens of Charleston
may we'll feel proud of the election of
Mr. Morgan as their representatives,
and the ex-State Superintendent OF
Schools should feel proud of the cogno-
men of "Stingy Ben Morgan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

Washington. March l6.-To-day's
statement of the condition Of the
treasury: Available cash balance,
s224,919, 1874; gold reserve, 1863. 973.SS4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
PowDERLY CONFIRMED.

Washington, March 1.-THE Senate
confirmed T. Y Powderly as commits
sioner of immigration to-day Several
Democrats voted for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
SPANISH FEMININE DIPLOMACY.

There is an interesting explanation
of the alleged remark of the German
Emperor that so long as he was upon
the throne of Germany Cuba shouiu
never belong to the United States. II
is circumstantially asserted IN Berlin
that some time ago the beautfui ana
captivating Infanta Eulalie was sent
nv the Spanish government TO st.
Petersburg with instructions to enlist
the sympathy of the Emperor In favor
of Spain, and that in this she was
eminentlv successful. with the aid of
the Grand Duke and Duchess Vladimir,
who spend every summer at San Sc
bastian in the company of the Queen
Regent and the infant King. Her mis-
sion at the Russian capital accomplish
ed. the Infanta proceeded to Berlin
for the conquest of the German En-
peror. and it is alleged that she cap
tured him out of hand with little diff
Guilty, the way being paved by the
fact that the Empress was i'll. 1t is
stated the Emperor was constantly
with Eulalie, driving. at the opera, the
two dining together, etc, and that the
Emperor was very much smitten, and
that it was during the course of
dinner, when the conversation related
to the Spanish crisis, that William
brought his hand down upon the
table and with much earnestness made
the remark attributed to him. The
words were repeated, possibly by the
Infanta herself, and produced so great
a sensation that the Minister of For
eign Affairs denied that any such
statement had been made by the En-
peror. Meanwhile, it is interesting to
note. Eulalie has proceeded TO Vienna,
and coincident with her arrival Aus
tria has shown a leaning to the side
of Spain. Previous to going to St.
Petersburg, the Infanta paid brief
visit to Copenhagen and Stockholm,
and from Vienna she will visit The
Hague and Brussels. If the story is
true. SPANS move was a clever one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
COAL MINERS REDUCED.
Benwood Miners Refuse 10 Accept Re-
duCtion.

Wheeling Steel and Iron Company
Ask Their Miners to Work for
Seven Cents Less Per Miners
Hold Meeting and Vote Against
the Reduction--Su Riddle Says
Company Can Buy Coal Cheaper
Than They Can Mine 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Il am opposed to the annexation OF
Cuba for we neither need nor want the
Island with it's motley population
Mark Hanna, in Washington interview
Just So Then why not oppose the
annexation Of Hawaii for the same rea-
sons, only more pronounced in all par
ticulars and without the excuse of be-
ing contiguous to the United States?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Mr. Bailey, the Democratic leader
in the House, announces over his own
signature that the Democrats in Con-
gress will oppose an adjournment in
the present crisis, and many Republi-
cans also, particularly in the Senate,
are of the same mind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
EnrRrLI PACE

Statement of the condition of the Nor
walk Fire Insurance Company.
Wanted-Harness Maker.
Notice to the Pubic--Jos. Speidel Gro
Gerry Co.
Commissioner Sale
Auction Sale of Household Goods c.
HerYey.
Ladies Fine Wei Kid Shoes-John Din
ger. Shoe Seller.
Wanted White Girl for General House
work.
For Sale Counters and Tables.
Grand Opera House-Shannon, of the
Sixth.
Wanted-Agents
EIGHTH PAGE.
Have You Noticed our Window Dis
play-Nay Brothers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Will Mr.. Dingley seek to collect duty
in the two cruisers just purchased
from Brazil?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

1t is said in Washington that we
paid Brazil $2,50o,oOo for the two
cruisers just added to our navy. and
that the original contract price be-
tween Brazil and the Armstrong; was
$1,S00,000. Brazil thus made profit
Of 100000 on the transaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

1t is stated upon what appears to
be fair authority that strike OF the
West Virginia miners is probable on
the first of the coming month, the
cause being the refusal of the 10-cent
ad Jance agreed upon at the Chicago
convention. The miners OF this State
are now divided into three organiza-
tions-the l.. of L., the United Mine
Workers of America. and the new
State organization, and this fact will
render unity of action somewhat diff
cult.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Over in New Jersey they have
broken the larceny record by stealing
brick building. Not trace Of the
structure can be found, and the owner
is just a little anxious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part of the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by suitcient
postage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

At least, for the sake of the good
name of Ohio, the Register trusts Mr..
Hanna has been misquoted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

The fact that the world moves is
shown by the opening of an electric
railway from Cairo to the Pyramids.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

If there be danger of war why
should Congress adjourn?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
wbrelin9 Resister
CHARLES h. TANEY, GENERAL MANAGER
Delivered by Carriers.
Dahy and sunday. by Mail, Postage Pre-

Tributes o. Respect and Obituary NO
tees five cents per lire.
Stamps of the denomination of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less than
one dollar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
1T WAS NOT A DREAM.

1T WAS NOT A DREAM.
A. ]. Knapp, "A Thirty-third street,
suffered from corns; could hardly
walk. Tried U-No Corn Cure-picked
corn out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions is entered at tho Postofhce at
Wheehng. W. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
AGENTS WAN ED

AGENTS Ladies or Gents make $500 to
$500 per day. Pleasant employment at
your own home or to travel J. II.
EWING 524 Market street mar17esdq
WANTED-AgentS to sell Murat Hal
Halstead's Great Cuba Book; all about
Cuba; Spain: and war: great excitement;
everyone buys it; one agent sold 81 in one
day. another made 90 in one hour; 500
pages: magnificent illustrations: photo
graph. etc; low price: we guarantee the
most liberal terms freight paid 20 days
credit: outfit free; send 2-cent stamps
to pay postage, THE BIBLE HOUSE,
3A Dearborn street, Chicago. mh11ev
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
Are we to have a dictatorship?

ST Patrick's Day in the morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
BUSINESS CHANCES.

$50 INVESTED enables you to join enter
prise now yielding $50 per cent monthly
No stock or klondille scheme. Safe prac-
teal success. DAVID SLOANE. 10 St.
Paul street, Baltimore Nd mrStu, tn Dirt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
DIED.

WILKIE-On Wednesday, March 18th.
1898 a 1915 a, m. Bernice D., infant
daughter of Albert l.. and Louisa B.
Wilkie. aged 6 months and 20 days.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BIRH g G55:ii DAYTON
HENRY Sells EN-.

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The morning news., 1898-12-26
BANKER CLEws' VIEWS.
The Financial Outlook as Seen From
Will street.


New York, Dec 24-The stock market
displayed more than expected strength
throughout the week. Professionals made
several attempts to force a reaction, but
failed and those who had sold expecting
to repurchase in a lower market We're dis
appointed. The reasons for the present
strength of the market are plain. They
are based upon the great changes in the
financial, industrial and mercantile
branches which have developed during the
last few years. Confidence in the future
is universal These conditions, which are
already familiar. We're first recognized by
the large no ders Of securities and shreWd
buyers. Finally the great outside public
has become impressed with these same
beliefs, and is buying with more or less
determination. Speculation is consequent
ly increasing, and al a rapid rate, but the
danger point is not yet in sight. New
buyers as a rule have ample margins, and
their success has not been sufficient to in
toXicate them although caution is neces-
sary. An unusual amount of stocks and
bonds have been paid for outright; so that
the floating supply is steadily diminish
ing, while no new. capital creations of i'm
portance have thus far been reported; the
induStrials which have been hOated not
being strictly cassed as new enterprises.
AS for the future of the market, it is
exceptionally promising, and its course
cannot be calculated by ordinary prece-
dents. Everybody desires a reaction eth
er TO test values or to buy back stocks
which they have lost. Such desires do not
seem likely to be graufied so far as the
general market is concerned; though it is
quite likely that overtrading will soon pro
duce weak spots. Confidence in the gen.
eral market is based upon two important
factors-increasing railroad prosperity and
easy money. Increased earnings inevita-
bly, exercise an important effect upon the
value of securities whose dividends and
interest haze hitherto been a matter of
doubt When non-dividend paying stocks
join the ranks of dividend payers active
speculation is inevitable; while kigh-glass
5 and per cent. securities have risen to
about a 4 per cent. basis, because of cheap
money. There is no prospect of any Sc
rious disturbance of money rates for some
time to come. Any stringency here would
quickly draw large sums from abroad in
settlement of Europe's Indebtedness.
Rates are not only low in New York, but
at Chicago and all interior centers; indi-
eating a universal abundance seeking en-
DlOVment