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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06
Local Tobacco and stogle Manu-.
facturers arc doius q
VERY HEAVY BUSINESS NOW.
ON ACCOUNT OF THE WAR TAX
SOON TO GO INTO EFFECT, BUT
IT IS NOW ASSURED THAT
THESE "RUsH" ORDERS WILL
NOT ENABLE RETAIL DEALERS
TO EvApE THE ADDED TAX.
THE IRON AND STEEL TRADE
REVIEWED.

Recently, The In%telllgencer chronlcled
tho fact that there was great activity in
the local establishments that produce
tobacco in various manufactured forms.
particularly in the stogie trade. caused
by the large number of rush orders
received from dealers who desired to
lay in large stocks before the war reye-
nuc bill. which carries q doubled to-
bacco tax, goes into effect.
The rush in tho many factories IN
Wheeling continues. but there Is no
particular reason for the quick filling OF
orders, for the reason that It Is now
practically assured the war revenue law
will have a provision 10 the effect that
oil stocks on hand, whether In the hand
OF manufacturer, jobber or retail deal
er. shall be subject to the additional
fay lL.t4H Ha@ ~ h
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06
IRON N steel TRADE.

Valley Manufacturer: The conditions
that obtained last week continue TO ex-
erclse control; In most OF the standard
systems there Is q notable lack OF new
business and consequently a weakening
OF prices. There Is no good reason for
this condition; the war cannot affect the
interior or domestic trade, uncertainty
on this account. therefore, Is a mere pre-
tence. The volume of production Is ex-
cessive, and the competition for new
business can have but one effect, that Is
the lowering Of prices. a curtailment.
to be effective. must; be participated in
by at least one-flfth OF the producing
capacity.
In copper a fair demand Is reported.
but little business, as sellers are ouAof
the market. Spot copper Is very scarce.
Lead has advanced in sympathy with
2the upward movement OF the London
market, where an advancerof almost G2
per ton Is reported. Spain. not having
ample supply OF coal. Is thereby restrict
ed In the output of lead. A fact OF Sig
nificance, as Spain is second only 10 the
United States as a producer. the annual
production there being about 100 0
tons, or only 10000 less than is produced
here. The arrivals OF tin have been be-
low the consumptive demand but large
quantities are to arrive. Spefter Is
easier owing to q falling of in the de-
mand.
GOOD DEMAND AT WHEELING.
The American Manufacturer, OF
Pittsburgh, In its weekly trade review
to-day. will say:
As yet there has been nothing start
ling in the iron and steel trade. The
opening Of war has made no material
change in the market, and things are
still being held back. A few l~inesshSye
moved upward during the past week.
but only one advance. can be traced d.
rectly as 4 war effect. AT 1.-THE Varlous
points the trade remains about as 1t
was at last report. In the eastern mar
ket war uncertainty Is still having q
bad effect on trade. At New York there
is a fair consumption OF pig iron. but all
finished lines are very quiet. Philadel-
phia reports q big effort to sell bar
steel. BIliets are in fair demand and
the situation In Bessemer steel seems to
be, improving. The plate mills are very
active. and there are Indications OF big
pusinss coming in structural material.
AT Chicago there Is some little i'm
provement shown. The makers OF ag-
ricultural implements are quite busy
all are putting in new supplies. About
5000 tons Of southern pig Iron have
been sold In this market recently and
northern charcoal Iron Is In quite good
demand. The plate mills are busy and
sheets are In good demand. Some little
improvement Is shown in the Cincin-
natl pig iron market, but warrant iron
IS Still pressing the trade. The plate
and tank mills are well employed and
there are heavy shipments OF sheets
being made. The st. Louis consumers
OF pig iron are busy, but they continue
to buy for present wants only. Cleve-
land reports no change from the condl-
tions Of last week. At Wheeling there
Is a somewhat better demand In some
lines, but prices are no better.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06
APPOINTED CAMP POSTMASTER.

APPOINTED CAMP POSTMASTER.
William Tccumsch Crawford, who en-
JOYS the honor OF being the first Wheel
ing recruit. sent a letter to his relatives
here yesterday from Camp Lee, stating
that he had been appointed postmaster
OF the camp, by Adjutant White. This
position entities Mr.. Crawford to the
privileges of the officers mess, he rays,
and relieves him from the bugaEoo Of all
s~oldiers-guard duty. He has n tent OF
his W for his postal duties, and ex-
presses delight at the new order OF
things.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06
B. & O, REORGANIZATION.
Report that the Piun was Signed Doubt.
--- eli In NnIIImnrr. - - -

Report that the Plan was Signed Doubt.
ell In baltimore.
NEW YORK. May 5.-The Evening
Post says. The Baltimore & Ohio plan OF
reorganization was signed to-day by all
interests, including Brown. Shipley &
Co., of London. 1t provides for 20 per
cent assessment on the stock. The adj
vance in the price of the stock was based
on early information in regard to this
action.
BALTIMORE, May 5.-President
Cowen, OF the Baltlmore& Ohio Railway
Company, Is in Washington. and al his
Office It was stated that nothing was
known as to the progress Of the reorgan-
.ization plans. At the Office OF F. T.
Hambleton & Co.. leading members OF
the Baltimore reorganization committee.
II was said that unless J.. p. Morgan &
Co., had agreed to the proposition 1t
would be of no avail. and that It was
doubtfulNif they had signed such IAN
agreement. The Morgan syndicate
holds about $50. 900, 900 Of the company's
securities. and Hambleton & Co., assert
that no plan which In ans way disturbs
the present status of these securities can
be carried through at the present time.
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FOUR CENT 4RTICLrS

One Set Teaspoons, boys su,,.,,.
Rubber Dressing Combs, Tooth }tsSSts.t
Iire Shovels. MucllaEe, Sewing MING sasst
Oil, Scrub Drushes. Ns Aaea.,
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HEROES OF MANILA.
Great Anxiety on the Part OF the Wheel
ing Public Manifested.

Great Anxiety on the Part OF the Wheel
ing Public Manifested.
The Wheeling public is manifesting q
great deal OF interest and some anxiety
TO hear from the heroes Of Manila. The
people inspected the Jntellisencer bulle-
fins early and late and in large numbers.
and last night scores of telephone in
qulries were received. one being from
Coshocton. o., on the long -dlstance tcla-
phone. To all, however, but one answer
could be slven-tllat Dewey was still 4
mar of silence.
"oLD GLORY" IN DEMAND.
That "old Glory" is dear to the hearts
OF the people has been nttested slGnally
since the Intelligencer began using
business envelopes having the stars and
stripes in colors ~einblazoned on them.
From oil parts Of the city and from sew
eral towns in the state orders have
been received for these envelopes, bus!-
ness men seeming 10 feel a general
desire to swing the flag In the light OF
publicity on every occasion possible.
While the envelopes last and while the
color presses are in working order, the
1ntelligencer job office will fiji orders
for these envelopes with all dispatch
possible. 3g
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FIVE GENT ARTICLES

Ladies' Hose. Chlldren's Hose, Bo,,,,.
7 mS Wnsh Pans, Towels. Hair cafsa
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SIX CENT ARTICLES.
One Set, Table Spoons, Shifting. sp,,.,,
'ers, Butcher knives. ~
SEVEN CENT ARTICLES.
colgate's Pain Soap, I Cakes n, ,
cents. Large Dressing Combs, Haa!ks.
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CLOTHING.

MEMS SUITS
At sl.s5. s2s7, $3.50. A.s7. SOS, .tS m
TO sl2.62. We are leaders In low pHea
MEMS PANTS
At Csc. Csc. SIC. sSc, sL.lS up.
BOYS SUITS
At Csc, SIC, 9Sc. sl.1s, s1.37 up. You cana
match the prices.
BOYS PANTS
At 1Ic, 19c, &c. sc.
MEMS SHOES
At 75c, SIC, s1.1o. s1.25. E.s7. a.s to rs
LADIES' FINE SHOES
At 49c, SIC. sL.lS. N.37. s1.i5, ala, tE
CHlLDREN'S SHOES
At 19c, 25c. SIC, isc, &c, sc, SIC up
MEMS AND BOYS HATS
At 19c. 29c. SIC. 4sc, &c up to ;l!i
MEMS SHIRTS
At l9c, &c. Sc, 29c up.
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EIGHT CENT ARTICLES

Whisk Brooms. Wash Bowls, Hst,,
Large Lamp Burners, Blank Books,
NINE CENT ARTICLES
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Ladies' Gloves. Shoe Brushes, Bu.,,,
Knives, Coffee Pots, Flour Sitter 81
pendcrs. Extract Vanilla, Dolls, ns
Pans, Hammers. ] Pound Grain or G,op,i
Pepper. l Pound Cinnamon. / Pound G,.
ger. l Pound Baking Powder.
TEN CENT ARTICLES.
Clothes Lines. Stationery Packages. I'd
Padlocks, One-Half Pound Tea.
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E. J. State, Charles Long and Howard
Dudley We're very rimble as tumblers.
The members who appeared last
night are as. follows
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Governor Atkinson Tonight gave n
reception to the officers Of the rcgi-
mctn, but on account of his extending
an Invitation TO non-commissloned OIL
GERS. some OF the former refused to at
tend. which has caused considerable
feeling In army circles.
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Ernest Mayer, son OF DR.. D. Mayer,
consul to Buenos Ayres, and formerly
surgeon general OF the staff of Governor
Atkinson, was drummcd out OF camp
to-day for conduct u~nbecomlng a SOL
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06

The Wheeling Amateur Orchestra,
under the direction Of Mr.. Johann
Evans. rendered the incidental music,
assisted by Mr.. William Miliigan, plan
list.
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E. B. POTTS , 45H
) GENERAL NOTICES.

WHEELING, v. Va
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
OTIS WILL HURRY AWAY

san francisco. July s--MA)or Iehei@
Or.s viii hasten his departure for Mania
g., accordance with orders from Washing
ton. He may go on either the Peru or
Ci-- OF Puebla, which are expected 20
~ not later than the middle Of next
week. without waiting for the other yes
sels now being prepared for use as trans
po-ts- on reaching Manila General OTIS
VII probably assume command OF all the
trooos il the field. leaving General Mer-
rift free 10 discharge his duties as gov
ernor general. II is stated that Brigadisr
General H C. Otto VIII accompany M2S7r
General Otis and THAI General Miller VIII
assume charge OF the troops remaining
here. The Eighth California regiment Is
likely 10 be sent % Honolulu 10 garrison
that city II can be prepared for sIica
service in 4 few days. and us departure
would no; weaken the Philippine exps-
dictionary force now here TIE choice lies
between this regiment ard the Sixth Cal
itornia- supplemented by the Washington
volunteers. The arrival OF ifteen recruits
from Kansas viii more ,nzn 81 the sig
raI corps aud il VIII likely 90 with tas
next expedition
The Utah troopers have received thar
final equipments b1t are stu short twe7-
ty-one horses Strict orders have oesa
issued for the sanitary Improvement Of
Camp Merritt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
COlWELL NEVER SAID

London, July s-The publication of the
telegram alleged 70 have come from Leu
tenant Colweu the United States naval al
tachA here. and said 70 have been ad-
dressed % the navy department. a. Wash
ington. by which the naval attsche Ess
placed il he position % giving important
information from Madrid to the sgthori-
ties az Washington. has caused 3 seass-
zion among the diplomats here. Who deem
II remarkable that naval ztssehe sa5uid
communicate 10 ais government matters
considered as wholly belonging % the DO
msln OF diplomatic representative and
3. IS freely predicted tazf = she reports a.
Lieutenant Colweu's alleged securing q
information tom Spain can 6e proyen.
the spanfsh ambassador ~. % Instructed
70 protest against b.s remaining here. O.
TIE ne grounds as the Americans pro
tesfed zxzlrst senior CEBosc and L.eu:en-
AIT Carrznxz. formerly ef ne Spanish
legation az Washington. remaining u
Ns1t-esL
washington. July s-Ths London reports
conserving Lieutenant C3sEsI az nssea
o. nzsppreasrssoa arising ont q erro-
-s5us published rsDorts Tia = SaS CO..
vel zAo gave Ire Usited siz.es ,zfornz-
fiou 1nst Span would sss t9r peace ;Als
aeek- TIE govsrzzszt. a. stated - &c
Asso15Ated Press. id receive suen lafor-
nation pa the Inference drzEa ~ esrts p
newspapers that Colwesl EszI re Slsoz1es
xzz aot warranted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
WAITING FOR A FIGHT

Washington, July st was expected
al the navy department that SIMPSONS
big guns would begin work again a noon
at the entrance of Santiago barbor, al
though it could not be learned that ex-
picit notice of such a purpose had been
received, the departments knowledge be-
ing confined to the fact that this was the
plan of campaign arranged between Shat
ter and Sampson. al their meeting three
days ago The details Of the plan 10 be
pursued were not known to either the
navy department or the war department,
having been left entirely within the dis
erection OF Sampson and Shafter. each act
ing in his own domain. the sole injunction
laid upon them being 10 confer and CO.
operate to the single end 90 capturing
Santiago. 1t was assumed at the navy
department, however, that Sampson
would follow his former plan Of pound
ing away at the forrhcations until he
had suenoed them and then following
this up by possessing himself OF the
classmates ashore which control the cleo
tricsl connections 70 the submarine mines
if there be any electrically controlled
mines. and after exploding these and
clearing up the channel with grapnels,
enter the harbor and take the Spanish
in the rear one OF the most important
results expected to follow Simpsons
appearance in the harbor was the cutting
of the retreat Of the Spanish forces 10
the interior Of Cuba. Our forces now con-
trol the approaches 10 the town from the
south 10 the northeast and can easily
close the semi-circle 70 the north. In the
rear 10 the west, however. there are high
and rugged hills. across which the Span
iards might retreat toward Manzan!llo.
Il Sanpsor's vessels entered the har6or
and approached the town closely. ii was
believed ;hat their guns would control the
line Of retreat over these hills 50 effect
uaIy that we're the S2ania-ds 20 attempt
the passage they would so 20 certain de-
struc;ion.
The navy department was having great
difficulty n communicating BY wire with
Sampson. though !, was not known
whether this arose from bad cable serv-
ice Or from the distance 9; vaicA Sanp-
son lay from The cable station Al that
came from him as, night was a briec
report as 20 the condition OF the wrecks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
MANILA MEN SENT BACK

San Francisco, July S.-Seven of the
soldiers who left here on the second ex-
pedtion to Manila are back at Camp
Merritt, having returned on the Rio ia
metro. They got as far as Honolulu where
the regimental surgeons ordered them
back on account of physical disability.
Four are from the First Nebraska volun-
teers-Sergeant Stafford. company z; Cor
poral C. A. Sheeler. company L; Private
W. l. Malone, company l.; Private Butler,
company c: TWO from the First Colorado
Privates Howard and Burkefsnnon, the
latter Of the hospital corps. and one from
the Twenty-third United States infantry
Private Paul Miller. Private Craig OF
company F, Nebraska volunteers was left
in a Honolulu hospital. where he is under
care for pneumonia and measles.
The reception being arranged for the
New York volunteer regiment about to ar
rive here will take the form of an elab-
crate breakfast. Tables will be spread for
1.50o people, and 100 ladies of the Red
Cross will wait on the soldiers. The gov
ernor and his staff will probably be pres
ent. The expenses will be borne by a
large number Of former residents OF New
York now citizens of San Francisco.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
THINKING IT OVER

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press)
In Front of Santiago. July q a. M.
by the Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Cynthia II, via Port Antonio, Jamaica.
July Is a. NJ, via Kingston. Jamaica,
July 70 a m.)-There has been absolutely
no change in the situation at Santiago de
Cuba during the past twenty-four hours.
The Spanish authorities are taking time
to consider the proposition TO surrender,
and no answer will be made before noon
tomorrow.
Cable operators, at the request of Span
ish officials, have been allowed TO enter
Santiago and the matter of the surren-
der of that city is now being considered
by Madrid direct.
The general feeling among the Ameri-
can officers is that the surrender will be
made, not necessarily tomorrow (Satur-
day). but they believe that date will be
the beginning of the final negotiations
The Spanish authorities request that
hereafter all communications 10 them be
made in Spanish, "as the officers who did
the translating for US are no longer
with US
Orders have been issued that each regi-
ment in the American lines hoist a flag
on the trenches in front of the position
it occupies. This gives the Spaniards
an excellent idea of the extent and loca-
ton of our lines, but it also makes a very
imposing appearance. This morning near
ly a score of standards were lutttering
al different points along the works, which
are now nearly four miles long, and en-
closing the city on two sides.
Il had been proposed that a battalion OF
sharpshooters reformed from each regi-
mental battalion in the army. to be COM
manded by officers of practical proficiency
as marksmen and hunters. 1t is said that
this battalion would be able to clear the
region near the army of the pestftrous
guerrillss who, from tree tops or other
covers make many attempts, some OF
them successful, TO assassinate wounded
men as they are being carried TO the
rear. During the truce. which has now
lasted four days, there has been none of
this murder business going on and the
American officers, therefore. conclude
that the guerrillas have been engaged in
this miserable work under the direct or
ders. or control of the Spanish leaders.
Several commissions from Spanish author
tiles 10 act as guerrilla leaders have been
picked up on the battlefield of San Juan
and Ell Caney.
The story published by New York
paper to the effect that the Spanish pris-
oners have been turned over TO the Gu
bans. who killed them, is without the
slightest foundation in fact. No prison
ers have been turned over to the Cubans
at any time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
MAPLE STlRS THINGS UP

Key West, July Son Wednesday while
the Maple, of the blockading feet was
cruising of Cardenas she sighted about
1000 men, supposed to be Spanish SOL
ders. on the beach. The little gunboat
ventured about fifty shots from q dis
lance OF about 1900 yards and scattered
the supposed Spaniards.
Yesterday afternoon the Maple held up
British steamer. the Victoria, from
Progrese for New York, with cargo OF
hemp. She was caught about forty miles
off Havana II was said that she had a
contract to load at Vera Cruz with pro
visions and run into Havana, but at the
last moment weakened and did not make
the attempt. As her papers were regular
she was permitted TO proceed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
FIRST RElNFORCEMENTS

Washington, July Some Of the rein
forcements for General Shafter. which,
according to war department advices, are
scheduled TO arrive al Santiago very soon.
are the First District of Columbia vol
unteer infantry and the First regiment OF
Illinois volunteer infantry. The only 9TH
er reinforcement due at Santiago de Gu
ba in advance of the arrival of the troops
now being embarked at Charleston and
those which started from New York. are
the six light batteries of artillery, which
left Key West on the 9Th. These troops
embarked on slow-going steamers and
are not expected to reach Santiago before
Sunday or Monday.
Washington, July 9.-The war depart
uent is advised that Randolph six bat
teries OF artillery, the District OF Coium-
bia regiment and q regiment of Illinois
infantry which left Tampa several days
ago. have reached Santiago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-10
PEACE TAlK IN MADRID

Paris. July 9.-The Temps this afternoon
publishes a dispatch from Madrid which
says.
The rumors of peace are universal.
They Nil the press. and all feel that high
political circles are inclined 10 end the
struggle on the morrow of new reverses.
or after a land victory. which viii sat-
isfy military and national honor II is be-
ginning 10 be understood that the loss Of
the sQuadrons means such an increase OF
the difficulties Of communicating with the
colonies that the armies in the West In
dies are finally jeopardized by dearth Of
provisions and munitions.
The government is comforting with the
British cable companies for the reopeaing
Of communication with Cuba. including
Santiago de Cuba. and Manila. Il is
thought the Americans will not object 10
the government being placed in a position
10 consult with the governors Of the COL
onies without loss OF time on ;le means
OF defense left them and on The dispos.-
ton Of the troops and the loyal inhabi-
tautS"