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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
FRANKLIN COLLEGE


WIN Be RebuIIt-Women Of New Athens
willing to Clean Brick and Work for it TO
Stay in Their Town.
The faculty of Franklin College have
not been idle, although the college is in
ashes. After the fire they immediate
ly turned the dormitory into a recita-
ton room and also secured n of the
churches for the same work. The de-
mand of other towns and cities for the
college set the population of the little
town of New Athens al a high pitch.
and some of the wealthiest women Of
the town volunteered to help clean the
burned brick and also offered their ser
vices in any way that might help hold
the college in the town. A subscrip-
ton has already been started, and Mr..
James Mcfarland headed 1t with 81, 900,
and was followed by several others who
subscribed $500 and down to 500. Al
ready the amount donated as about
$1,000, and this with the $500 insur-
ance, makes it almost an assured fact
that the college will remain in New
Athens. One of the surprising features
is that almost all of its notable gradu-
ates are dead, who. If living, would
have been a great help. One of the
most notable of all is the Hon. John A.
Bingham, of Cadiz, who represented his
district in Congress tor many years,
and was also minister to China under
President Grant. Probably n of his
most prominent acts before the public
was his defense of Andrew Johnston
in his impeachment. Mr.. Bingham has
never failed to be present at the gradu-
alton exercises of the college except
when he was in a foreign country, but
to-day he has nc money, and when told
of the disaster broke down and shed
tears. Franklin College has always
been a good school and may the town
of New Athens still hold it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

other forms Of vice are maintained and
conducted.
A number of business men who sign
ed the petitions have been frightened
by the report that saloon keepers pro-
pose to withdraw their patronage from
merchants whose names were found on
the petitions.
The following communication Is self
explanatory:
To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-I have had enough experience
in newspaper work to know that 1t
does not generally pay to try to correct
incorrect reports; but, nevertheless, no
nan likes to be placed in a false light.
l do not think the reporter willfully
misrepresented the part / played in
the presentation of the petition to the
Honorable Mayor and Chief by the
ministers, but he did it un~wittingly.
The Mayor objected to the exclusion OF
reporters on the ground that he n
the Chief had not had their say in
the public press, while the preachers
had. DR.. Sooy said the articles that
appeared had not been written by the
ministers. The Mayor said n OF the
ministers wrote an article and had 1t
printed over his signature, and men
toned me as the man.
l arose and said: Il wrote, Mr..
Mayor, an article and sent it to the
News last Friday, on What Citizens
Say l did not give my own opln-
ions; 1 merely wrote what people are
saying" That was the title | gave the
article; l do not know what title the
News gave it. l did not say, Il have
no personal knowledge of what |
wrote, but have good authority for
saying what l did" That would imply
that | tried to write about something
l did not know anything about. l
knew what | wanted to say, and l SAID
it. I could, If it were necessary, at
tach the names of reliable men to each
statement or opinion of the article.
And l could give a number more that
are still less complimentary to our city,
gathered in that short canvass, IL L
wanted to do SO. l have no unkind
feeling towards the Mayor or the
Chief. / thought it would do them no
harm to know what some of the re-
spectacle citizens of our city are say
ing about affairs.
| did not understand the Mayor to
say, "The article is unjust, unwar-
ranted by the facts, and at best, in
bad taste" But if he said it, l have
no quarrel with him on that score; he
is entitled to his opinion. AS to the
truth and propriety of the things writ
ten, | leave that to the judgment OF
the readers.
Respectfully,
SAMUEL SCHWARM.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Considerable public interest is be-
ing manifested regarding the reply
which Mayor Sweeney and Chief
Clemans will make to the statement
given to them by the committee of
clergymen who presented the anti-slot
machine petitions Tuesday night.
To a Register reporter who endeav-
ored to secure a statement from these
gentlemen yesterday, both were non
committal. They have all along de-
clined to enter into a controversy
through the newspapers. They stated
that their reply will be prepared and
presented to the committee, in accord
ance with their promise, and that it
will embrace what they have to say
upon the subject.
The Mayor and Chief were at work
yesterday upon the police docket and
other records of the office of Captain
Clemans. 1t is presumed that they
are compiling data with reference to
the evils Of which the clergymen COM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
MARTINS FERRY.
Local lettings From the City OF
Workshops and Mills.

Much pressure is being brought to
hear on Mr.. James Griersto be a candi-
date for city treasurer on the RepuDll-
can ticket. Mr.. Grier without a doubt
Is the strongest man yet mentioned
for this Office, and will have q follow
ing of young workers that will make
him the next nominee of the party.
The ladies' bazaar at the Presbyter-
ian church, next Friday and Saturday
evenings promises to be a great success
as a great effort is being made by the
members.
AT the Council meeting Tuesday eve
ming, Thomas Green. Stephen Hipkins,
and Edward Springer were appointed
a committee to assess the abutting
property on Sixth street, through the
Hoyle property. The bill ordered paid
was that of L. J. @. Drennen. which
has beer held back for some time.
MIR. Harry Chessel was ealing on
friends here yesterday.
The members of the Methodist church
of our city are taking decided steps in
the way of building a new church. A
strong committee has been appointed.
The membership of the church amounts
to over six hundred. and while none
of the members are wealthy, yet they
are able to build a church that Will
surpass any church in the city and
their object Is o ask no outside help
but build it out of their own resources.
The case Of Edward Tobin against
the city comes up Friday. This will be
one of the most interesting cases ever
brought against the city, and the tes-
timony may be Of a character that will
show that Mr.. Tobin's injuries never
| came from the accident claimed. The
best medical authority Of the county
will testify in the case and much in
| terest is being manifested.
The street cars have been running
| very irregularly for the past few days,
owing to the new water pipes being
laid under the tracks near the Stanton
heater works.
The township trustees held a meet
ing last Tuesday evening and ordered
all bills paid, except that of Alex,
| Weatherson, who asked damages to
the extent of s25 for rubbish being
| dumne on hia p1ace- II was ordered
investigated before paid.
The next meeting of the Belmont
county teachers association will be
held in this city.
MI. Robert Boyle, who has been
quite sick for some time Is able to be
out again.
Robt. Jenkins, of Point Mills, West
Va, is visiting his mother.
Mr.. Will Owens and wife are visit
ing friends in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
Jewelry Novelty Store.
w. J. LUKENS, One-Price Jewelel
A DONATION TREAT.

Miss Marjorie Funk, the child dra-
matte reader, will appear at the First
Christian church this evening and will,
no doubt, be greeted by a large aud
fence.
Miss Funk's selections will include
"Lasca," by F. Desprez; want to be
Where Mother is" by James Whit
comb Riley; "Hagar's Punishment" by
Eliza Nicholson; Seen Things" by
Eugene Field; selections from Romeo
and Juliet, by Shakespeare, and
"Chad's Story of the One-Legged
Goose" by Hopkinson Smith. A num-
Der Of musical selections will be rem
dered during the evening. Miss Funk
who is only nine years old, very skill
fully recites the most difficult selections
and is spoken of as a veritable child
wonder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
THE BANKS Of THE STATE.
A Remarkable Increase in Their Num-
Der and Volume of Business.
THERE ARE NOW ONE HUNDRED
AND SEVENTEEN BANKING IN
SITUATIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA,
WITH AN AGGREGATE CAPT
TAI OF NEARLY SEVEN MIL
LIONS. AND DEPOSITS OF
TWENTY-FOUR MILLIONS.

One of the most noticeable lndlca-
tions of the business and industrial de-
velopment of West Virginia is AFFORDED
in the phenomenal growth OF the
banks of the State. In 1858, when q
State came into existence, there were
less than ten banks between the Al
legheny mountains and the Ohio river,
five of them being in Wheeling. Now
there are no fewer than one hundred
and seventeen banks, eighty-three
State and thirty-four national, with an
aggregate capital of s6,773,00 and de-
posits of $23, 971, $40, and loans and dis
counts of $22, 1885, 1890. The following
table gives a concise and interesting
exhibit of the growth of the banking
business during the past ten or twelve
wears.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
BIDS ON A COURT HOUSE

Special 10 the REGISTER.
NEW MARTINSVILLE. W. Va. De-
cember 6.-The bids for the building
of the new court house were opened
to-day by the commissioners of the
County Court, and it was found that
H. w. Hugger, of Knoxville. Tenn, was
the lowest bidder. The bids stood az
follows: H. w. Hugger, $44,S00; A.
Burkhart, $60,S52; Johnson & Co.,
S6S,6 go Coleman & Blake, $44,970; p.
@. Stewart, $50, 900: Scott 4 Elliott,
S51,99S; James P. Chaplin, s5s,s92; c.
T. Stephenson, s50,445. There is a diff
ference of s2S.S7O between the highest
and lowest bid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

The DeVonde Stock Company
two records at the Grand Opera House
last night, playing to the banner house
Of the season, and the largest which
has ever assembled in the theatre to
see a repetoire company. The bill was
Or. Jekyll and MIR. Hyde" with Ches-
ter De Vonde in the title role. His
work was excellent, and he was given
very capable support. So many per-
sons were unable to ecu seats that
the management has decided to re-
peat the play Friday night. This eve
ming the company will present Grimes
of New York" 1t is a melodrama with
an abundance Of bright comedy. and
requiring a great amount Of special
scenery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

plain, and particularly the slot ma
chine, which will be referred to in
their answer, and upon which it is
probable that the answer or a portion
of it will be based.
There were a great many business
men who breathed a sigh OF
relief yesterday when they learned
that the signatures to the
petition were not published. Some OF
the clergymen who assisted in the can
vass of the city, started out with the
intention of publishing the names IL
they were desired by the newspapers.
They met with so many requests for
suppression of names, however, that
this course was soon abandoned.
Some of the explanations made by
the gentlemen who signed the petit
tions, are amusing. Il just signed to
get rid of them" many say, and there
is no doubt that many petitions are
signed in the same manner One
young man said he signed at the solicit
tation of his father, because he thought
his parent would construe a refusal as
a confession that he played the ma
chimes. In many instances the clergy
men brought their petitions into Dusl-
ness houses in which there were cigar
or candy machines. One clergyman
had an unpleasant experience in n
of the offices in the City Building, re-
sulting in a wordy war between him
self and an official who declined to
sign. One justice of the peace who de-
clined limited rather broadly that the
clergymen should get after members
of their W congregations who rent
property upon which slot machines and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
rection OF the wen known conductor
and producer, Frank NJ. Wills.

MI. Hennessy Leroyle and his clever
company play an engagement of n
night, Monday, December 18th, at the
Opera House. In this funny farce,
.Other Peoples Money" Mr.. Leroyle
has a tried success, and with his clever
supporting company, this season offers
the theatre-goers Of our city one of the
cleanest and brightest farces OF the
season. Chief among Mr.. Leroyle's
clever support will be found such we'll
known names as Miss May Sargent,
who for three seasons was Madame
Modjeska's leading support; Mr.. Add
son Pitts, son of that famous old actor.
Harry Pitts, who has just closed a three
years season with the Frohman Empire
Company. Little Miss Helen Young
comes from that old school of acting,
the Augustin DAILY Theatre road COM
pany, which has made almost half OF
our leading stars of to-day. In Other
Peoples Money" with these clever peo-
pie, theatre-goers of. our city have a
comedy treat not to be missed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

A really u~p-to-date comedy is "In
Atlantic City" which will be the at
traction at the Grand Opera House the
first half Of next week. The fun In
this musical comedy is fast and furi-
GUS, and a laugh a minute is guaran-
teed. Just one Of those pieces every
theatre-goer likes, no tears, all laughs,
full Of surprises, good music and high
class s~pecialties. There are also many
pretty girls in handsome costumes; in
fact, taking it all in all, 1t Is a live one.
The management has engaged for this
seasons tour a most excellent company
of artists, including Frank NJ. Wills.
the prince of Dutch comedians, John
B. and Estella Wills, famous Yeddish
character artists, James Leslie, Nc
Shane and harrington, three Holston
Sisters, H. McComas Watts, Ely and
Harvey, the Littleield Sisters, Lands
and Delanty, the Sweet Singer of Maine,
Miss Ethel Tfllson. The musical por-
ton of the programme is under the di-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
| e FROM A FALL.
Special to the Register.

Special 10 Inc ReEfster-
MARIETTA, o., December 6.-Wil-
lis Crooks, aged thirty-seven, died at
his home near Beverly, this county,
from injuries received two months ago
by a fall from a bicycle. He fell on
his head but was not believed to be
badly hurt until a few days since,
when ne became unconscious from the
effects Of the blow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
PARKERSBURG PRINTERS.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, December
Ga preliminary organization was eff
fected by the printers of this town
last night. Officers were chosen and
an application for a charter was author
lied and made. Every Office in the
town save one, an evening daily, were
represented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
A PIC SHOWING

The last statement of the National Ex-
change Bank shows total resources of ST.
929. 1850 I, which Includes loans and dis
counts of $974,54.T, and cash on hand of
S186, $500, which does not include cash
items of over $500. COO. The deposits subject
to check are 1886, 531.71, and total deposits
of about 81, 10000.
The report of the National Bank of West
Virginia, published this morning, shows
total resources of $797, $3.50, of which $751;
494.7 10 is loans and discounts; individual de-
posts subject to check of sS6S, S22.60, and to-
tai deposits of over $401,N0.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses were
issued by Clerk Robertson, yesterday:
John Craig, a native of Amherst
county, Va, aged 20, and Decile Muir
ray, a native Of Grafton, aged %.
George Brandfass, a native of Wheel
ing, aged 81, and Salina Reusser, a
native of Sardis, o., aged 27.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
MUSEMENTS

GRAND OPERA HoUSEAAH this week,
DeVonde Stock Company, in repertoire at
popular prices: Tonight Grimes OF New
York"
OPERA HOUEE-To-ntght, kaleidoscope
Fight Pictures; Tuesday night, Other
PEOPLES Money"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

There was a good sized audience at
the Opera House last night to witness
the kaleidoscope fight pictures, and the
wonderful machine and the battle
which was so wildly and realistically
pictured, gave general satisfaction.
Whatever contrary views might have
been held about the justice of the decis-
ion, all who saw the pictures last night
agreed that it was very properly given
to J%effries, who clearly demonstrated
his superiority over the smaller man.
The views were interspersed with very
pleasing illustrated songs, rendered by
Mr.. Thompsonl The entertainment will
be repeated tonight, and will doubtless
be witnessed by q large audience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.

THE HAZLETT QUOTATIONS..
The following quotations on Ameri-
can Tin, Federal Steel, Hoop and Tube
stocks were received yesterday by
Howard Hazlett & Son, National Elk
change Bank building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

This shows a wonderful increase in
a single branch of business, and marks
the development Of the State as moth
ing else can.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
CIRCIIIT COuRT.

In this Court, Judge Hervey, yester-
day, in the case Of J.. T. Gorden VS..
Richard Ryan, assignee, the sale of the
Mcclure House pharmacy for 81, 200 was
confirmed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Come to supper! Fried oysters,
chicken salad, cold meats, hot biscuits,
etc, at the Y. M. G. A. tonight from
$50 to 7:30. Supper 35c. Supper and
concert SOC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
LEFT FOR THE EAST.

Mr.. c. B. Calhoun general manager Of
the Brown Coal & Coke Company, was
called East last evening in connection with
some large transfers of coal property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

= Closing quotations not received.
Tube opened at IS bid for preferred and
95% asked; 1874 bid for. common and 4IA
asked. Closed, % bid and 95 asked for
preferred, and 461s bid n AN asked for
common.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Pearl Handle Pen, Gold Point, I5c.
w. ]. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

China Cup and Saucer with Solid
Silver Spoon, S1.00.
w. J. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Sv Get Florida Oranges and high grade
Box candy. ALEX BURST & SONS,
Nos. 1888 and 1040 Main St.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Choice supper at Y. OF. G. A. tonight,
Csc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Sweet Florida range and hieh grade
Roy CANDY. ALEX DUR>T & SONS.
Nos. Les and 1o4o Main ST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07

Chatelain Watches In gold and silver.
w. J. LUKENS One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
ANSWER OF OFFICIALS
To the Committee Of Clergymsn Will
Be Given Tomorrow

by THE MAYOR AND CHIEF-BOTH
NOW COMPILING DATA WHICH
WILL PROBABLY FIGURE IN
THE REPLY-OFFICIALS ARE
NOT DISPOSED TO TALK-A
CARD FROM REV. SAMUEL
SCHWARM.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
EN- VISTA ALtGRE

Anoche entire once doce hubo I'll
a Fescandalo maynsculo en- ell c6ie6re siti'
conocido porVista Allegro.
Venticinco treinta americanos ar
mados de palos y revolver asaltaron e
castillo .fan,oso de la sultana Domingo
Velazquez (a) Pochola.
Penetro La horda, y ante aquella AGO
metida, las pdiom0s san hte huyeror
campo traviesa, una envueltas en- paha
les, otras Ell ell traje de Eva y las mas
sin traje de ninguna clase, mientras los
soldados descargaban So furia sobre los
muebles camas, sin dejar uno sano,
disparando al aire las armas de fuego
que portaban. El tiroteo dentro de la
casa fue horroroso. Duefios del campo,
Sc dedicaron al saqueo, pues seghn con-
fesi6n de La duefa de la casa, lie descc-
rraiaron un ropero llevandole ciento
cincuenta pesos que allf guardaba.
La policfa NADIA pudo hacer para evil
tar esta moderna entrada de los bdrb0
roS en- Vista Allegro, pues soIo habfa
por aquel sitio dos guardias un cabo
desa1maados. Tan POGO pudieron estos
contar con ell auxilio de Capta Ciaro
que no Sc dej6 yer por allf.
Dfcese que e. .furor de los soIdados
obedece d que hace aIgunas noches,
pernoctaron en- ell castillo dos de ellos,
d quienes la nieve y ell viento impidie-
ron continuar su camino, y que la f1-
Ds0sa casteilDa1 les cobro su hospitali-
dad sustray6 y6ndoles de los bolsillos una
regular cantidad en- billetes de banco
Juraron vengarse, y anoche, al frente
de sus mesnadas, pusieron sitio al cas-
iLl0s.
Es necesario que estas costumbres de
Ia Edad Media, desaparezcan cuanto
antes. La autoridad local y la autori-
dad militar deben ponerse de acuerdo
con este fin.
iPorqu6 no Sc acuartelan dc. noche i
esos soldados?
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

tor de La Ligu O6rarn, aquelios, cofi-
testando d prcguntas de este, mssifies
tan que los naestros, patronos, i rema-
/ Itistas de trabaios, han. .sitio nnos tiranos
icon sus operafiosi que Sc les desconta-
ba parte del dfa one sc lestrataba NAL,
sin respetos nj oonsideracion; que con
ltrabajo tan rndoy exigente &c .bando-
lnaba el trabajo sin Amino para entire
garse al estudio, y ponerse 81 oorriente
de La marcha polftico-social del
pats, por cpya causa sc halIatan en- nm
estado de instruction lamentable, que
sc abusaba de sus fuerzas, y por iisti-
mo que todos esos esfuerzos Gran re-
tribuidos y con sun fnfimoijornal de Il
reales.
Despues entra el defensor incaasable
de la clase obrera senior. Matfas, direc-
tor de La Liga Obrera, i hacer de
duciones que lie surgieren las ma
nifestaciones de los senores Zayas Y
Gomez, sc atreve afrmar que cn
Puerto Rico Ell que ha sobresalido en-
un arte u oticio y ha llegado 4 calarse
ell tftulo de maestro, al Zanzibar de si-
tuacion ha sido ell primer verdugo lie
sus compaheros ha seguido Y ha obli
gado seguir la rutina los obreros
que ha tenido bajo su mando.
sNo hay que buscar las causas en- el
eapitalista de los males que atiigen al
obrero, hay one buscarla en- e. mismo
maestro, en- ell companero de aver que
erIgido en- burgues ajusta una obra para
levantar fortuna para dar rienda 4
sus placeres Il costa del infeliz operario,
Iol a. Il do al han
&&5.
Ell silencio que hubiGramos dado i
ese cumulo de falsedades, 10 juzgaria-
mos criminal, porque seria dejar SEN
tados como verdad, 10 que ha de resul-
tar mentira, ignorancia mala fe.
Cuando Sc sirve a la justicia la
razon, libre de.pasiones bastardas, todo
10 que sc proponga con ell tin dc hacer
que brillcn con todo su esplendor esos
dos astros que han de regular los actos
de la humanidad, todo nos parecerfa
POGO, por cuyo motive inyitamos al
senior Matfas para que explore a los Sc
nores operarios que han trabajado con
nosotros para que atirmen o nieguen,
10 que dicen los senores Zayas y Gomez
para entonces, aplazamos al senor
Matfas, Zayas Y Gomez.
Ponce, 10 de Febrero de 1890.
Julio Ricera.
Y para los efectos oportunos hemo :
enviado al senior Matfas reracion de los
operarios que han trabajado bajo nues-
tras ordenes.
Andres Musignac, Antonio Sanchez,
a ruego de Sebastian Colon; Juan Ca
rreras, Elias Conception, Monserrate
Martinez, Juan Coppin, Olimpio Divi
du, David Oiza, III. Vigo Felix Rojas.