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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
A CRITICAL SITUATION.

The relations of France and England
are so strained that a break is threat
ened at any moment. Already the
French and British Ambassadors have
although diplomatic relations are still
maintained M. Cambons departure
from London is looked upon as pro-
test against Chamberlain Leicester
speech, and it is confidently asserted
that he will remain away I'M
til apology or explanation is offered,
while the British Ambassador stimuli
taneously applied for a two months
leave of absence from Paris. Meanwhile
preparations for war on both sides of
the British channel are reported-such
as usually follow these neighborly
ciyilities among the powers. Evidently
the situation is critical.
While England could easily put an
other tremendous army of trained sol
diers in the field on short notice, she is
hardly in fix to have France jump on
her back just at the present writing.
And behind France stands. grim Rus
STA ready and willing to help strip En-
gland of her imperial domain, while
Germany, despite the hobnobbing of
bitter scoffing at Chamberlain's re-
marks, and would prove very doubt
full ally.
About the only ruler who hasn't
turned his back upon Chamberlain is
our own Emperor-President William Of
Canton, with whose administration
Chamberlain has stated that there was
union, the alliance, if you please,
the understanding, between these two
great nations" Which. by the way,
has yet to be denied from Washington,
where the powers that De appear to be
in sad and speeches. quandary over
the evidently premature discovery of
their secret intrigue with England.
The ambition of our laundering and
hating executive to make capital for
himself by meddling in foreign affairs,
against the advice and solemn warn
ing of wiser and more patriotic Pre-
sidents, may yet embroil this peaceful
ly inclined nation in the quarrels of the
military powers of Europe, who seem
certain sooner or later to come to-
gether in awful conflict.
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DIED..

CARLE-At his home. Leatherwood,
Ohio county, on Sunday morning, Decem-
Der Sd. 1899. at o'clock. Elmer G. earle,
in his 0th year.
Funeral services at Vance Memorial
church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Special cars will leave w. & f. G. Six
teenth street station at 1870 o'clock. Friends
of family respectfully invited to attend.
Interment at Greenwood cemetery
KRUSER-On Saturday. December I'd,
1889 at 100 O'Clock, p. m, Jacob Kruser,
aged IS years.
Funeral from his late residence Tria-
delphia, on Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Friends of the family respectfully invited
to attend. Interment at Stone Church
cemetery.
GATELY-At Benwood Saturday even
ing, December I'd 1889. at 7:20 O'Clock. TIM
othy son of Michael and the late Margaret
Gately, aged 81 years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
REPLY To FORAKER.

mo one desires to retain the Philippines
permanently; the President is most of all
a lover of liberty, truth and justice, as is
the Senator from Massachusetts. and his
love for liberty goes out to the Philippines
as unerringly as his own No one.
SO far as L am able to learn, is prepared by
force and violence to take and hold them.
L have no sympathy with those who
talk of making war on Aguinaldo any more
than have with those who talked of max
ing war on Gomez. Senator Foraker in
the Senate, Jan. Il, 1899
Wut soft words an smooth, an how plaus
Ibly spoken,
To rebut all the butts tibet sprang to our
Speech
"Annexin cont mean to annex-it's to-
ken
o. peace, an tibet only-to stin the fell
Of war eagles clamor. Oh, we're nut re-
lyin'
On OWN them lies by takin' EN- now
Only one thing is settled by sech ratifyin',
An tnet is this fiat: The Spanyud mus
So the treaty wuz ratified eagerly snatch
AT Senators votes with assurances
bland,
While schemes o. dominion an greed were
A-hatchin',
In the COO, crafty brains of Mark Han
Ma DdnGs
With President who, 'sted O. leadin' the
nation
As III kindly, august. fearless head of
the state,
Keep his ear to the groun to extract in
KEEP his tongue thrown all the burden
on Fatei
But now. wen in argument guiIeless an
candid,
Some ,aif}rm those brown men have
''wut. haul down the flag? We've al
ready expanded
Thet question is settled ez settled can
Leave the matter with Congress- the
Presidents tex is:
Wy didn} - do it last spring. eff you
Extry session he summoned to raise tariff
taxes;
cious than these?
I'll tell ye wy not, fer it's plain ez
IT'S The time-worn old play in autocracy's
plan:
Empire-buildin won't do. sir. to trust to
Fust rivet a POLICY on their free han:
Facts accomplish" it pleads, gifts things
Dubbin' Meanwhile all TRAITORS who
Docs the best tiaet il can young nation to
straight;
Ilclk d 4CseS NOW ACL 1DLSTGSS al
tend TO the resti
Buncoed. Mister Mason? the term is
mild one:
Perli1ioal thuggery ne'er wuz excelled.
Wen .slave-drivers' plot arter plot OF en-
piled or
It's fttin,, / guess. to the game as they've
ran her
cTho' nut calkerlated yure grievance to
head
To git slavery back meath the star span
gled banner,
So slaves in .ne Sennit less lonesome may
feel!
Spring Geld Mass Republican.
THE FIGHTING REyERAGE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Notwithstanding all the aspirants for
the Republican nomination for Auditor
profess Indifference with regard to
Ohio county, on account OF the fight
here between Hall and Henning, their
frequent presence in the city can
scarcely be regarded as purely acct
dental. There have been rumors Of
deals among candidates, in which Hall
and Henning figure. but which only
subsequent events will confirm or dis
prove. Charles Swisher found time to
talk politics while ostensibly here to
attend a meeting of the Shriners, and
L. A. La Toilette has made several
visits which his duties as State Auditor
did not require. La Toilette was here
Saturday, and conferred with Republic
can politicians. He is probably the
strongest candidate in Ohio county,
aside from the local aspirants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

precedent in this case would be far
more dangerous to our national welfare
than the seating Of score Of poly
gamist Congressman. II Congress may
GUST one member on other than Con-
stitutional grounds 1t may GUST score
or the whole minority if it should see
fit, and there is no constitutional limit
to the power of the majority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

It appears TO be definitely settled
that the test of strength of Hall and
Henning is to be made in the selection
of delegates at primary election. Hall
is unquestionably the machine candi-
date. and has been keeping very quiet,
but doing considerable work neverthe-
less. Henning depends largely upon
his own popularity. and has rallied
such following as to brighten some Of
the friends of Mr.. Hall. The bitter
ness of the fight will no doubt result
in a big vote at the primary election,
and there is certain to be fun which
viii be enjoyed by the Democrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
TIE LATEST TIN PLATE TRUST FACTS.


The Register this morning publishes
a letter from Mr.. Henry W. Lamb,
which calls attention to some of the
remarkable testimony given before the
Industrial Commission recently. 1t
furnishes ample confirmation of the
statements made in a previous letter
published in the Register early in Octo-
Der, from Mr. Byron w. Holt, on the
Tin Plate Trust and adds evidence
which has accumulated since.
Mr.. Holt had then stated that, in
order to adjust the supply to its
artificially high prices, the Trust had
closed nine plants, comprising thirty
four mills, an average of somewhat
less than fifty men to a mill being
thrown out. But before the Industrial
Commission a tin plate manufacturer
has since testified that eighty mills
have been closed by the Trust!
Nor is this all. So apprehensive are
the workmen in the Trusts mills of
still further closing down that this
same manufacturer testified that out
of their 500 rollers $50 had made appli
cation for places in a plant which he
proposed to establish outside of the
combination.
Our readers, even those who have
read from time to time in the daily
news the gloomy story of these closed
plants, can hardly have realized that
of 272 mills controlled by the Trust,
according to this manufacturer, Mr..
VIM. H. Griffiths, of Washington, Pa,
eighty mills have been closed. And
this in a period of great prosperity and
indus trial activity everywhere else!
First hundreds and then thousands
thrown out of employment in order
that the Trust may pocket the last
cent which can be extorted from Ameri
can consumers.
Thus do trusts use the power excess
i've protective duties put into their
hands Never was there a clearer case
of the false pretences under which
this protection" is secured And by
that same token there can be no juster
remedy for trust extortion than the re-
moval of the trusts protective" duty
by means of which they despoil labor
and rob the consumer.
Apropos to this tin plate robbery
under cover of the tariff, since Mr.
Hollis letter of last October was writ
ten the prices of the steel and tin in a
100 pound box of tin plates have fallen
nearly twenty-five cents, yet the sell
ing price is still pegged at $4.65, dol
lar a box more than tin plates bring
in Great Britain. Under open compe-
tition such state of things could not
continue. The Trust would be offering
tin plates freely to-day at % cents a
box lower than on October 6th Then
the general price would correspond to
the reduction in the price of materials
ly as the price of imported tin plates
used to respond to changes In the cost
of steel and pig tin before the tariff
shut out foreign competition, and so
enabled the Trust to shut out all com
petition.
The remedy for trust extortion is
simple and just-take off or cut down
the protection which has bred the
trust.
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NOTICE.

Out-Of-tOWn subscribers who
have paid our travelling collect
or and fail to observe the proper
credit for same on the yellow
tab on their paper, will confer a
favor on the management by
reporting the omission imme-
diatelV,
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ably received throughout the State.
If the First district is given this place
on the State ticket, it would be difficult
to find a stronger or more available
candidate than Mr.. Handlan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04


OTHER MATTERS.
On the priciple that 'sthe early bird
catches the worm" perhaps, there are
great many candidates already
for the Republican nomination for
County Commissioner, and as in some
previous years, the fight over this place
may be paramount to all other ques-
lions to be settled at the primaries.
The nomination will not go a-begging,
even in the districts in which all in
dications point to the selection of
Democrat.
In Washington, for example, the dis
position on the Democratic side of the
fence appears to be ito renominate
Chas. Stahnke, who is deservedly popu-
lar, has made an excellent official, and
will probably be reelected. The Re
publicans are urging Mr.. ]. Howard
Wells to make the race against him,
and no other names are mentioned as
yet in connection with the place.
IN Madison, Councilman McKelvey
and George Bradbury are both talked
of, and will make matters lively.
Will Gutman is understood to desire
denomination in Clay, and his friends
say that his jealous work for the party
interests entities him to this consid-
Grafton. His pathway will not be
strewn with roses, however, as it is un-
derstood that 'Chas. E. Vankeuren, DR..
l.. N. Refer and R. S. Fair are looking
with covetous eyes upon the Commits
sionership. Clay can always be de-
pended upon to furnish full quota of
candidates.
In Union, Otto Tyson is mentioned
as his own successor, and if his health
permits, he will probably secure the
nomination. John Beckett is under
stood to be an avowed candidate, and
Ben Higgins also has The bee a-buzzing
under his hat.
1t is said that Andrew s, Hare is
not overly anxious to make the race
again in Center district, but he will
undoubtedly consent to do IF the mat
ter is put to him in the light of party
expediency. Frank Caldwell and
Frank Auber are mentioned as Demo-
cratic candidates, and either would
make splendid run.
1t comes from good Republican au-
thority that Henry Schmulbach may be
a candidate for the Republican nomin-
alton in Webster, and Charles Moore,
the present Commissioner, wants an
other term.
Adolph Fritz is the Oldest member of
the Board in point of service, having
represented Richie district for many
years. Mr.. Fritz is understood to seek
denomination. Councilmen August
Knoke and Ed. Radcliffe are also re-
ported to be candidates, so that Mr..
Fritz will certainly not have walk
over
In Triadelphia district, ]. c. McCurdy
is anxious to be retained as Commits
sioner. Charles Seibert will oppose
him at the primaries, and the name of
G. Ed. Mendel is frequently heard in
connection with the place.
Three candidates are mentioned on
the Republican side in Richland. Bert
Mccullough, Port Glass and Charles
Busbey.
Mr.. Bowman is the present Commits
sioner from Liberty, and is Democrat.
The Republicans are said to be trying
to select strong man, upon whom all
the leaders can unite, to oppose him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Those who have gone cunning after
Congressman Roberts should remember
dat the preservation of the Const.su-
sson is more important than oustihg
the member from Utah, and that the
establishments of an unconstitutional
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

The number of pensioners on the
rolls is 1,519, which is likely to be in
creased during the current fiscal year
because of the Spanish war. And the
Philippines war is yet to be heard from.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

One thing is dead certain. If Scott
were a Democrat he would be promptly
turned down by the Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Mr.. Mckinley can now lie down on
Congress and indulge in his favorite
game of waiting for events to come his
way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

They will make ii warm also for old
man Quay in the Senate, which may be
too hot to hold either him or Scott.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
AND THE QUEEN GRIEyFp

The Queen is greatly grieyed, we are
informed, over the awful carnage at the
battle of Modder river.
There are other women in England
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

/ We make Fcis-Naptha
soap, that washes with half
the usual rubbing half
hours soaking does most of
the work-and your grocer
returns your SC, if you don't
find it so.
Fsls 8 Co. makers. Philadelphia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Fine Pipes and Match Boxes, gold
and silver.
w. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

When the Board of County Commits
sioners meets to-day, it will be called
upon to select man to fill the vacancy
in the Office of Justice of the
Peace in Washington district,
occasioned by the death of John G.
Haberfeld. 1t was stated last night
that we'll known young attorney is
slated for the position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Feast of good things at Y. NJ. C. A.
supper Thursday evening, followed by
cholce concert. Supper Csc; concert
25c. Supper and concert soc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Wheeling Park Association will be
held at the office Of the German Fire In
suranee Company Monday. December 4th,
at p. M, 1899 for the election of board
of directors and the transaction of such
business as may come regularly before
them. A REYMANN, Prest.
CONRAD HIRSCH. See. no2a, =, deA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

The candidacy Of Mr.. Joseph Hand
I'm, Of this city. for the Democratic
nomination for Auditor, is being favor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

FOR SALESOEIET ADDRESS Cards.
embossed ana engraved. .Ablems for any
society known Handsome and reasonable.
Address or call On Wess Va Printing Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

THE FIGHTING BEVERAGE
Since Kruger drinks but coffee.
sin further We would peer.
Does he take cream and sugar
OR does he like it clear?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

Jewelry Novelty Store.
w. j. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

bNUEA ~ NEW RUvGN tsOLt"ItSsO g
second Page.
Are You a Victim of the Ready Made
Habit?--M Morton @ Stout & Co.
Thh d Page.
Farm for Sale-SimpSon & Tatun-
For Rent-Dwelling. 2125l2 Chapline ST
For Sale-Rolf & Zane.
Fourth Page.
Wanted-Girl at n Maryland Street.
For Sale-Horse.
Cipera House-Je ffries- SharlSey Fight.
Wanted-Young Man to Work In BAKERY.
For Sale-Hartford Typewriter
Fifth rage.
Ladies Seasonable Footwear-LocKe
Shoe Co.
New Features Every Day Till Christmas
Geo. M. Shook & Co.
Eighth Page
We Are Prepared-Stone & Thomas.
Suggestions for Christmas Gifts-Geo. =.
Stifel & Co.
Fortify Yourselves-Kraus Bros.
Diamonds and Fine Jewelry-McN AIMEE
the Jewelry.
Christmas Goods-John Friedel q GO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
POLITICAL POINTERS.
A Lively Scramble for Commissioner
ships is Expected,

ESPECIALLY ON THE REPUBLICAN
SIDE OF THE FENCE "A LIST OF
THE ASPIRANTS so FAR IN THE
DIFFERENT DISTRICTS-ACTIV-
ITY AMONG THE REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATES FOR AUDITOR
OTHER MATTERS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
FOR SALEM sceLLANeouS.

HORSE FOR SALE CHEAP for want of
use Cor Twenty-fourth AMI Market SIS.
FOR SALE-Hartford Typewriter, good as
new Address WEST VIRGINIA PRINT
ING Co. Wheeling, w. Va. de3h
FOR SALE-Blank leases deeds and deeds
of trust. REGISTER COUNTING ROOM,
1875 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

FOR RENT CARDS. Blark House Leases
and Blank Deeds ard Deeds OF Trust for
sale al REGISTER COUNTING ROOM.
LIS Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
DINE STATIONERY

Is as necessary TO the conduct OF a first
class business as the uef>le above the door.
office of the WEST VA. PRINTING CO.,
1925 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04
NAL E HELP WANTED.

MALE HELP WAN 7 I'D.
WANTED-Young man who has had some
experience to work in bakery. Apply at
pas Chapline street. de3dqes
WANTED-An experienced tomato catsup,
pickle and condiment manufacturer. Must
be one who has had practical experience
a small plant with a trade beyond its ca
pacity. Address b.. care Of Carrier No 81.
Boston, Mass no3oea
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DI,eelins Resister
CHARLES II. TANEY, General Manager.
DELIVERED BY CARRIERS.

DAILY AND SUNDAY. BY MAIL.
Postage Prepaid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-10
CROWD WITNESSES MURDER.
Sensational Double Tragedy at Allen
town, Pa, This Morning.

ALLENTOWN. Pa. November 10-A
sensational murder and suicide occurred
here this morning. when George w. Kern,
proprietor of the Hotel Mecca shot and
instantly killed his wife and himself The
pair had not been living together for the
past three months. owing to Kern's i'll
treatment of his wife. Mrs. Kern was en-
piOyed in laundry, and when she boarded
a trolley car at $50 o'clock this morning.
to go to her work, her husband followed
her and stood on the rear platform, dis
playing a revolver.
When Mrs. Kern observed him she ran
screaming out of the front door of the car,
and sought the protection Of about 200
wire mill employees, who had just finished
work on the night shift. Kern hastened
after her and twice pulled the trigger of
the pistol, but the weapon failed to dis
charge.
The husband then dragged his wife into
his hotel and, barricading the door with Il
chair, in full view of the crowd, shot her
dead.
He ran into another room and there
killed himself. Kern was thirty-eight
years old and his wife twenty-nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-10
bout head and body and scalded.

about head and body and scalded.
The other injured received slight cuts
and bruises, and most of them We're able
to walk without assistance. Their names
are: Mrs. r. Schoen; Miss Grace Mat
thews. Detroit; Orlando Gatwinkell, Merri-
mac, Wis; Ben Reinhardt, Toledo; Leroy
Spencer, Detroit: Thomas II. Conway, De-
troit; D. NJ. Ashmore, Detroit; Mrs. Whip
pie, Monroe; Charles A. Bgelow, Detroit;
A. III. Calvin, New York; j. r. Lenthal.
Detroit, Charles Calvert Detroit; George
Crazy, Toledo; J. Fl. Madison, Cleveland; !;
Jacob Rosenthal, Detroit John Mckay,
Indianapolis; VIM. Hamilton, engineer,
Detroit; Harry Fielding, brakeman, De-
troit; George Palmer, express agent, De-
troit; Paul Madeau, baggage master, De-
trOit
The railroad officials assert that the rails
were tampered with, causing them to
spread when the apidly moving train
struck the curve.
The engine and four or five of the cars
were thrown on their sides, the rear
car remaining upright. 1t is almost mi
1aculous that the passengers escaped with
such slight injuries There was no panic
after the wreck, and most of the passengers
ana crew were able to eXtricate themselves
from the debris. Relief trains were sent
from Detroit and Toledo, and all but two
or three passengers continued their journey
Inc track was torn up for about 30 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-10
ADMIRAL SCHLEY'S DEPARTURE
ordered TO Hoist His Flag on the Chi
caEO November IS.

Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, who has just
returned to this city from visit to
Georgia and Alabama, where he was ac-
corded most enthusiastic welcome, has
received formal orders from the Navy De
partment to hoist his flag on the cruiser
Chicago at New York, on the 18th instant,
and assume command of the South Atlantic
station. Orders to report to Admiral Schley
on the date named have been issued to
Lieut. Commander J. II. Sears and Lieut..
B. w. Wells, who will constitute his staff.
There is not likely to be any delay in the
departure of the Chicago from New York.
The question as to whether all or part of
the South Atlantic fleet will visit South AT
riCan waters is still held in abeyance by
the officers of the administration. At pres
ent the disposition is to leave that question
entirely to the discretion of Admiral Schley,
veiopments of the situation. Inasmuch
South Africa is within the geographical
limits of the South Atlantic station it
would be entirely within the province of
Admiral Schley to send one or more of his
fleet to that quarter in such action
should become necessary for the protection
of American interests 1t is believed that
Admiral Schley will have conference with
the officials of the Navy Department on
this question before he assumes formal
comma nd of the station, at which time 1t
will undoubtedly be settled whether he will
proceed on the Chicago to Brazil, or will go
to DelagOa bay by way of Cape Town.