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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
OF THE Loss.

BellaIre had a 5000 fire last nlEht.

- NFtNNN HsN1h sthbANS rI
About 1880 o'clock. p~assere-by saw q
lickerlns light In the rear portion OF the
Elysian theatre buildlng-formcrly a
skating rlnk-located at the corner OF
Belmont and Th!rty-slxth streets. An
alarm OF fire was at once turned in, but
In m Incredibly short time the entire
wooden structure was a a OF fire. and
when the fire department arrived after a
severe Rtruggle In the rough snow
covered streets, no attempt was made TO
save this building.
Instead, the efforts Of che lrement were
turned In the direction OF saving ada
cent property, which was threatened by
the fire in the Elyslan. The blaze rose
high in the air and for miles around Bel
laire the sky was illuminated. II was but
q short time when the theatre building
had been entirely destroyed, Its style OF
Constructions skeleton f~rame--being Of
a kind upon which the fire fed greedy.
North OF the theatre, on Belmont
street, stood three residences. which
were threatened. The first OF these is a
brick house occupied by Rev. H. A. L..
King. and beyond are two frame houses
occupied by Isaac Blum and County
Treasurer w. c, Bergundlhal respective
". BY hard work the fire department
saved the three, but il 1t were not that
the King house was Of brick, all would
have been destroyed.
In the, rear of these houses In the same
square, is located q large thrce-story
brick and frame structure occupied by.
William Bradley, undertaken and up
holster. The lower end Of this building
nearest to the burning theatre-caught
fire. but the blaze was extinsuished AFTER
hard work. The flying sparks covered
the building in a binding shower, and
soon the building was again on fire near
the roof. This time the fire secured an
entrance into the building. and before 1t
had been placed under control had dam
aged the building considerable and also
injured the stock. Five streams OF water
were kept directed on the Bradley build
ing, but In the face of these tons OF
water the fire attacked the building.
The Elysian theatre. building was built
In 1889 by John McDermott, and was
used as a skating rink, the roller skating
craze being at its height at that time.
Later It was converted into a theatre, It's
ownership passing to John Christal, for
merly of Bellaire and now a resident OF
Fulton. back OF Wheeling. who also
owns the ground. The theatre has been
conducted by Edward Moore. He loses
a piano, scenery and other property.
A statement Of the losses, all OF which
are estimates, Is as follows:
John Christai. theatre building. ......s 81, 500
Edward Moore. property in theatre. 500
William Bradley
eHi'NhInS ..,..........-.........Sl,GV
Stock .,VVV- 3,CUO
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
a PLEASANT ENENT.

President C. a. Robinson, Of the La
Belle iron works, Saturday evening, at
his home Oh South Penn street, enter
tanned the management and the Office
force with an elaborate dinner. \ pleas
Ing feature of the occasion was the
presentation TO Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
OF two handsome chairs. NJ. a. j.
Clarke made The presentation speech.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
SLEIGHING PARTY.

There promises to be al enjoyable
sleighing party this evening II the
weather is favorable. The Christian.
E~ndcavorers OF the Third Presbyterian
church Intend taking advantage Of the
s!eighing, and are to meet for that pur-
pose at 7:3O o'clock this evening, at the
home Of Miss Retta Wolvington, Thirty
third street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
"yIR. POSTMASTER WISE"

1t Is now Mr.. Postmaster Wise. for
he assumed office on New Years morn
Ing, together with Assistant Postmaster
w b. Simpson, they replacing Messrs.
NJ. J.. OIKane and George Baird. No
other changes nre made. the c'vll ser
vice having taken from the postmaster
power to dismiss unless for cause. The
public feels assured that Mcssrs. Wise
and Simpson will give as good a bust
ness administration as that OF Messrs.
O'kane and Baird.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
NOttcs

Persons having watches, clocks, few
clry. ETC.. left at u store for repairs,
had better call for same on or before
January !, 1898. We are going out OF
business. Our entire stock, Including
safe and fixtures. for sale. Goods not
called for Will be sold for charges.
w. J.fLuKENS & co..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

$50 styles Of elegant Ali-Wooi Trouscr.
ingS reduced from SO 10 Sc; 1G0 styles of
elegant !AN-Wool Trouscriugs reduced
from ~ t" 81. which We are prepared to
make 1" ordor on short notice. Many Of
these goods arc loss than cost. and great
bargains. G.. HESS & SONS.
Fashionable Tailors nnh Publishers, 1891
and 1898 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
THE NEW cREMAToRY.

Spseial Council Committee to Inspect
Sites This Afternoon.
This afternoon q subcommittee of the
council committees on health and ordi-
nances will meet ut 8 O'clock at the city
building for the purpose Of Inspecting
sites for the new crematory or reduce
ton plant. At $50 p. m. a meeting OF
the two committees named Will be held
and the subcommittee will report. after
which 1t is possible the site may be de-
termined upon and recommended to
council,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

SHOULD be In every home-sloan's
Liniment; your druggist keeps K; costs
you nothing II not satisfactory; every
bottle sold with a warrant. For sale by
William Schwertfeger, ll46 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

Total estimated loss.............$5.3o 800
Notwithstanding the cold weather and
the high wind from the south. the volun-
teer flremen Of Bellaire did most effective
work in keeping dangerous fire within
almost Its original limits. The heat from
the fire in the theatre was intense and
made It difficult for the iirement TO main
tain the most advantageous posts in
fighting the blaze.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinjnc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t
falls 10 cure. &c. The genuine hasN l..
y. 9. on each tablet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

SPECIAL Bargains this week at
Iulkens {. Cos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
Golden Opportunity.

To secure The greatest bargains or your
life. We have some choice Cut Glass,
Gold Watches for men and ladies, Dia-
mond Rings, Studs. Cuff Buttons, Ear
rings, Scarf Fins, etc. Our sale will con-
tInuc this week. Great reductions in all
our goods. "a,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

Second Hand Uprlsh, Plano For Sale.
We have one good upright piano Of
well known make. which we are Offering
at a very low price.
r, W, BANNER co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

Entire North side snnn Of big Big, cloak *
used for display and sale of Muslin Tn
deawear. Our great sale Of Cloaks will
continue just the I'M
GEO. NJ. SHOOK s co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

For the holidays We are Offering q
good upright piano OF standard make,
fully guaranteed. in fancy walnut, ma
hoganv or oak case, at S2e5. This plano
Is extra good raluc.
T. ". BANNER CO,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03

Thn,IcanIc OF pieces Of Muslin
lliOQodtlNo Underwear on sale.
Each piece marked In plain figures.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK 4 CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
THAT HEAVY, TIRED FEELING"

Caused by rcnding tim safeguarding ais.
or self-nanhetl optical experts a., dog
torh III, professors ~ nnd cIairvoynnis o.
Grnbb, Ortlcinn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
THEATRE Burns.
Bsllhire's ElYsianT heator Entire.
Wy Consumed by Fire.
THE BLAzELOOKED DANGEROUS.

FOR a TIME, BUT FINALLY THE
EFFORTS OF THE rTRsMEN
wERD SUCCESSFUL AND THE.
FIRES SPREAD TO ADJACENT
VALUABLE BUSINESS PROPER.
TY WAS pREvENTED-THE IL
Illuminated SKY CALLED GEN.
ERAL ATTENTION TO THE FIRE.
STATEMENT OF THE Loss.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-03
RUN ON PANTS,

sains!-Whitc, Handley & Foster
d Page.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Flags and Fourth of July.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 Alabama has led all the southern states in the matter of preparing for war; in fact when equipments are considered, she has led the whole country from the very first The first tender of services was made by an Alabamian, and the first volunteer troops to announce ready were Alabam- fans. This patriotism on the part of Ala bamians is inherent. There are at least one hundred soldiers in the two Alabama regiments of volunteers who never heard fourth of July oration, and some of them had never seen regimental flag un- til they went to Mobile. But they are fighters to the manor-born and will give an excellent account of themselves when standing in front of the enemys guns. We need a larger number of flags. Our public schools, court houses and other pub lie buildings should have flags from their domes in such times as these. It is we'll for the children to learn what our national flag represents while they are yet young. When they attain their majority they, too. may be called upon to defend 1t and in that case their early teachings will prove most serviceable.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Let each man do his best; and here I draac sword, aohose temper I intend to staia. HENRY IV.
Socialism Rampant.

The Albany, New York, Evening Journal, after presenting copy of North Carolina circular inviting investments in North Carolina mills, because in that state there are mo strikes, no laws regulating the hours of labor and the ages of employees" says:
 'Every workingman and everybody con- cerned in labor affairs will see in this the deyelopment of a movement which is go- ing to have an important bearing on the cotton industries of the New England states It is obvious that the south is go- ing to make a strong effort to wrest that industry from the section which has en- joyed it for so many years, and unless the labor of the south comes under the same regulations which are observed in the north it is certain that New England will suffer serious loss. This is a matter of the first importance which no doubt will re- ceive prompt attention"
 Here is the old spirit of protection again. It is paternalism that is invoked-social- ism of the extremest sort It is government carried beyond sense or reason.
 For years the eastern cotton mills thrived by barring out foreign-made goods. leav- ing the home consumer at the mercy of the mills. This sort of legislation at length than the country needed, and it became difficult to market the surplus in the coun- tries whose products were barred out by the tariff
 At length many mills were built amid the cotton fields; and against these tariff law was of course ineffective. But the arbitrary interference with exchanges that is the spirit and intent and final effect of & tariff law, is now invoked in the form of national legislation intended to bring la- bor in cotton mills under common national laws. The scheme is alike superb in cour- age and absurd in fact. Such a law can neither be passed, nor enforced if passed. It is paternalistic dream of the vanquish- ed that will not materialize. Under what section of the constitution, pray, would the esteemed Journal have the national legis- iators proceed? What limit will it put upon national socialism under it's suggested pro- gramme?
 The absurdity of the scheme should be apparent. The cotton mills of the north and cotton mills of the south must fight out their battles, unaided by national legisla- tion. They are both hampered by tariff legislation. Instead of more legislation they need less. They both need wider mar kets, and the trade restrictions of Dingley- ism render inc task very diffie11It If fho Journal and other papers of its school would turn their attention to Dingleyism as applied to cotton manufacturing, it would aid the mills much more than it can by advocating system of socialism that is simply absurd.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

There has been enough of this anti English business in this country, and 1t is high time that common sense asserted itself. Common interests will prevail. When this country has to choose. as 1t soon will, between Russian ideas and Angio-Saxon ideas. there will be very little hesitation or very little doubt. The big contest for supremacy in this world is coming between Slav and Anglo-Saxon. and this country will play no unimportant part in that con test between liberty and oppression, be- tween light and darkness, between progress sion and recession.
 This country should not only pay the Behring sea claims, but it should aid England in maintaining an open China-a China that American cotton goods can be sold in as well as German or Russian goods. It should promte in every possible way a tacit understanding with country that has proved an ally in the Spanish war, and that can render this country in- vincible in any future war. The great Anglo-Saxon community is, in fact, the worlds best hope-perhaps, it's only hope against Russian domination.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
From Cairo to the Cape.

Engrossed as the people of this country them watch the masterly movements of their cousins across the sea to obtain firm hold of the Dark Continent The movements, too, relate to the control of the densely populated parts, where white men can live and thrive even under the equator. Mir Cecil Rhodes. the promoter of the mighty developments, has been restored to favor, having overcome the prejudices that grew out of the untimeIy and unfortunate Jameson raid, and he is again at the head of the British South Africa chartered com pany which has completed a road from Capetown to Bulawayo, distance nortlr- ward of 1860 miles, He 4is now engaged in procuring funds with which to cross the Zambesi and build the line to Lake Tan ganika.
 At the same time General Kitchener is steadily moving southward along the Nile, and will it is thought, soon be established at IAGeNiSlOWl dl tHc JullCtiOi OL liiS Ao4uS and White Nile, from which point he will readily dominate all of the Egyptian Sou dan. As he advances rails are laid, and he will scarcely be established before railway agents will be selling tickets good to Khar- toum.
 The distance from Khartoum to Lake Victoria Nyanza is considerable. but it is British territory all the way, and it's trade possibilities are very great. railroad will surely be built to Uganda on the great lake. Between Victoria Nyanza and Tan ganika, distance of perhaps one thous- and miles, the line will pass through Ger man territory if it be laid on the east side of the lake, and through Congo territory, if it be laid on the west side. The chances plomacy and money can secure a slice of Congo territory, so that the mighty line may be laid wholly on territory under Brit ish control. The enterprise is so stupend- tries to grasp it.
 There is nothing dreamy or visionary in the fact that whoever controls railway in Central Africa, running from one end of the continent to the other, will control the trade of the entire continent, with it's teem- ing millions, and it's infinite possibilities. All in all. it Is the greatest scheme ever devised in land given over to mighty and enduring conquests.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
AnqI0-Saxon Unity.

When England declared coal in the West Indies contrabrand of war, she became a valuable ally of the United States in the pending war, and this fact is leading peo- pie everywhere to consider an Anglo-Sax- on alliance, or at least tacit understand case either is seriously oppressed by inter- est inimical to both.
 A German writer who withholds his name, but who is said to be widely known recently said when asked if England and the United States would be drawn closer together:
 "Yes, most emphatically so. That will be combination which will be invincible, Europe is settling down under Russian rule, or under Russian influence in her methods of government. Freedom will be represented by England and the United States, and autocracy and militarfsm by the rest of Europe. The Spanish-American troubles will draw England and the United States nearer and will help to divide the world into two great camps which have mentioned"
 This country has outgrown it's swaddling clothes, ana the platltuueS tHdt seeHieu wise when 1t had no strength or standing among the nations. do not fit the case at all now. This country has duties to man kind, as we'll as England has, and it is for tunate that they lie in one direction. Popular rule is as deeply rooted in the one country as the other. The highest civili- zation. including the broadest and deepest humanity, finds It's best seat in the Anglo Saxon world The two countries are one in more respects than one. A common Nt- erature and common traditions and com mon aspirations-one Shakespeare-bina them together, beyond the spites and meanncsscs of little men who come over here burdened with petty grievances.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Irish Immigration

From the New York Mail and Express.
 While immigration from Ireland has ma terially decreased in recent years-the less desirable Latins having assumed first place in the numerical list-there Is shown in a late report of Consul Daniel Swiney, at Queenstown, remarkable and gratifying fact in connection with the Irish seeking betterment of their condition on this side of the Atlantic In 1897 only 33,000 came from the Emerald Isle to the United States, and about half of these were returning immigrants who had gone home as visit ors. The reduced exodus from the other side means that the conditions of life for the masses in Ireland have greatly inn proved, while the great percentage of re- turning visitors indicates the favorable results attending intelligent industry and thrift in this country.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

celent in our art One day. in 1868. after had received my amnesty, l happened to be in Vienna, and by accident went in to a music store for the purpose of learn ing what new publications had appeared. The proprietor handed me q selection of Hungarian dances, which. he said, were then making a sensation all over the con tinent I looked over them feverishly and discovered at once the origin of every one of the ten numbers"
 ''But if these are your own compositions why don't you play them?' he was asked.
 ''For the simple reason that the public may think I am not playing them in the right way, inasmuch as they have been acutomed to hearing them given in style totally different from my own, although I think you will concede that ought to be the best judge of the manner in which my own compositions should be per- formed. l"
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
A WAR SONG.
Bv David James Evans.

To arms! to arms! the eagle screams,
 The bugle sounds the call; The roar of battles on the breeze Our gallant navy ploughs the seas
 We're ready-one and all. A Spartan spirit fills the land,
 And mounts upon the gale; Our flying squadrons furious ride Upon the ocean, deep and wide
 Surcharged with iron haill The Stars and Stripes our orifiamme-
 The Maine-our battle cry; We'll swift avenge our shipmates' death Spair1--execrate, at every breath
 And fight her till we die. We'll arbitrate with cannon balls,
 Teach rapine to refrain: Oerturn by force of arms, the wrong In God our trust-in justice, strong Till liberty obtain! we'll double-shot each believing gun, And tinge the oceans red; Rain down upon Spain's vaunted feet An avalanche of iron sleet-
 And pave their decks with dead. As bravely speed our gallant stars,
 Across the raging sea; Wen charge upon the Spanish mafn- Annihilate the hordes of Spain
 And set poor Cuba free.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Al Volunteer City.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Savannah, Ga., is not only one of the most beautiful and progressive cities in the south, but it is also evidently one of the most patriotic in the country. Accord ing to the Daily News of that city, over 800 Savannah soldiers have already vol unteered to serve the government any where, and 1t is expected the roll will be increased to 500 in a few days. By the cen sus of 1890 Savannah had a population of 60000, liberal estimate, the percentage of volunteers will probably equal that of any city in the country.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

The mortality reports of the Spanish army in Cuba for 1897 discloses fearful loss by disease. The number of deaths in 1897 from disease was 32.534, besides 3oO9 who died on board ship while returning to Spain. Dysentery carried off 12,000, mal- alarial fever 1000, yellow fever 6,034, ty- phoid fever 250o, and other diseases 5000. The wretched condition of Havana and poor sanitary arrangements led up to the excessive mortality.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
His Son Must With Spurs.


 From the Chicago Tribune.
 Senator Allen, of Nebraska, is deter mined that his son shall not go to war as an officer. If the boy goes at all, he says, 1t must be as a private.
 The son, who is twenty years of age, was appointed to a lieutenant-colonelcy of Nebraska volunteers and has been commits stoned for active duty. The senator inn mediately telegraphed the boy to resign, and was reluctantly obeyed He will not enlist as g. private in the ranks
 Senator Allen says he is not willing that his soon shall be given preference over other men because of his political inf1u- ence.
 'Tf the boy shows himself capable he can rise from the ranks by merit. But I shall not permit him to go in as an officer before he proves to the satisfaction of his companions that he is entitled to the place."
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
RemenyI and Brahms/

When Remenyi was asked by reporter during his last visit in the west, says the Chicago Record, why he never played the Hungarian Dances of Brahms, Remen-
 vi told the following story, which is char acteristic of the man: Brahms and my self, in our early days. when our country denied us a home, travelled from village
 to village, earning a few dollars by the waysde In the hotels at night, for the
 purpose of killing time, it was my habit to compose Hungarian melodies. Some of these I showed to Brahms To several, for the purpose of making an innocent deception, I gave the name of national written, and my pleasure was always boundless when heard him describe them as good, knowing that he was an impartial judge and appreciated that which was ex-
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Patriotic Pajamas.

There are few men, women and children that do not carry the national colors somewhere about their attire. The Stars and Stripes are seen in neckties, belts, collars and badges, and it is whispered that there are star-spangled hose.
 It has remained for a Broadway manu- facturer of nightwear to go to the limit in patriotic apparel. In his window is rep resented a waxen man dressed in pajamas made of the national flag.
 There is an admiring crowd around the window most of the time, and a specula- tive look can be seen in the eyes of young wives as they pause for a few moments, indicating that there will be many New York husband wearing "Old Glory for a night robe before many days have passed. From the New York Journal
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
JmprobabJe Folly.

From the New York Mail and Express
 Under present conditions any European nation that had the nerve to take posi- ton of open hostility to the United Statrs would simply be marking up the price of bread and meat for its people. No for eign country should engage in such reckless folly unless she is perfectly able and will ing to pay the freight.