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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
THE INTELLIGENCER AS ACRIrIC

Our Pecksniffian neighbor, the Intel
ligencer, is at it again. OF course, that
paper wears the administration collar.
closely rivited about its neck. and as a
consequence has no criticism except
for Democrats and for Democratic ut
terances and measures. as was fur
Their and conclusively exemplified. the
other day, when it falsely charged Hon.
w. J. Bryan with attempting to infiu-
ence the course of legislation at Wash
ington.
The Intelligencer should not worry
because large proportion of the Amer
lean people have fretted over the DELHI
crate course of the government. Sixty
six days have elapsed since the treaeh-
erous and cowardly destruction of the
Maine ard the assassination in their
sleep of two hundred and sixty-six OF
her officers and crew. while the bones
of something like seventy of our sail
ours are still in the mud of Havana
harbor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
THREE IMPORTANT MEASURES
Enacted by the senate Neutrality-suspicious.
ton of Coal stopped.

Enacted by the Senate -Exporta-
ton of Coal stopped.
Washington, April 21-Three inn
portant measures were passed by the
Senate this afternoon, all of which re-
late largely to the national defence.
The sundry civil bill, which has been
pending for two weeks, and which car
ries a large amount Of money intended
to be used in the strengthening of the
country's coast defenses, was finally
passed The naval appropriation bill
was Immediately taken up and practic-
ally completed, although pending the
discussion of an amendment concern
ing the price of armOr plate the bill
was displaced in order that the meas
ure temporarily increasing the military
establishment Of the United States IN
time of war might be considered. At
ter long discussion of the bill as
amended by the committee it was pass
ed. A joint resolution was adopted
giving the President power to prevent
the expectation of coal and other wa
material.
Just before adjournment it became
known among Senators on the floor
that Senator Walthall Of Mississippi
who has been i'll for several weeks,
was dead The formal announcement
of his death was not made, but will be
when the Senate convenes tomorrow.
The consideration of the contested
election case of Patterson vs.. Carmich-
ael. from the Ninth Tennessee district,
was interrupted to-day to allow the
passage of the joint resolution to au-
thoriZe the President in his discretion
to prohibit the expectation Of coal and
other war material The measure is
considered of vital importance to pre-
vent the shipment of coal to Cuba,
Porto Rico and other ports where it
could be used by Spain The Speaker
signed it just before the House adj
iourned The contested election case
is something of a novelty. beause both
contestants are Democrats. Mr. Patter-
SON. however. was affiliated in the last
campaign with the gold Democrats and
Republicans. The Democrats displayed
considerable bitterness. They fought
the consideration of the case and with
the aid of some Republicans almost
succeeding in defeating it. The vote
will be taken tomorrow at o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
THE WAX TAXES.

AS the Register pointed out yestef-
day morning, certain extraordinary
taxes. which will be popularity desig-
mated as war taxes" will have to be
imposed to aid in carrying on the con-
1ict with Spain The net revenue from
these taxes is variously estimated at
from $4,000. 900 to $500, 000,0 coo annu-
ally. The amount of the tax, or the
articles upon which it Will be placed,
does not cut so much of figure as the
manner of the imposition. For in
stance: II is proposed to levy tax oil
3 cents per pound upon coffee. Well
and good But the holders OF coffee
in this country insist it shall only APP
ply to future importations, which con-
cession secured the price Of coffee to
the people will at once be increased
by the present price plus the proposed
tax, and the result will be that upon
the stocks held in this country the
government will derive no revenue,
while the consumer Will pay an in
creased retail price from the start. If
a war tax is to be imposed, it should
cover stocks in sight in America as
well as future importations, and then
we will escape the spectacle Of saaing
individuals. firms and corporations
making immense fortunes in a night
through the imposition of war taxes
as was the case in 1861. More than
one citizen of Wheeling. we believe. was
enriched through the imposition of a
war tax on certain articles, not neces-
sary to mention, thirty-ive years ago.
The people paid the increased price,
but the proceeds Went to the holder OF
the goods, and not to the government
TO further illustrate the point, the Ar
buckles are credited with holding 1885,
100000 pounds of coffee at present A
war tax of 3 cents per pound upon that
would be SO 900, 600 No one doubts
that coincident with the imposition OF
that tax the Arbuckles will increase
the price of coffee to the trade at least
cents. Let the emergency tax be so
imposed as to cover this stock. and
other stocks in similar lines, and then
the people will not gr1Imble about the
increased cost, for they will know the
money will go into the public treasury,
TO be expended where II viii do the
m0ss good IN the cause psainst Spain.
But IL they know it is going into the
treasures of already rich and power
full corporations there will be mighty
? kick"
What applies as above to Affee ap-
plies equally TO tea. tobacco, and the
other manufactures upon which an adj
ditional tax is proposed. Let stocks on
hands be taxed as well as coming I'M
portations or future manufactures, aud
the people will not grumble. No man
or set of men should be enriched IN
the present emergency at The expense
of the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
CAGES ESTIMATE.
or the Stock of Gold in the Country-How
The Figures Are Obtained.

or the Stock of Gold in the Country-How
The Figures Are Obtained.
Washington, April 21.-Secretary
Gage to-day sent to the Senate reply
to the resolution passed on the 9TH
inst. requesting information from him
as to his manner of ascertaining the
amount of gold in the country. He
says that all estimates begin with the
calculation made in 1872 by DR.. Lin
derman, then director Of the mint, who
placed the stock at $12S, 1888 ,S64 and
that since that time the estimates have
been arrived at by adding to the stock
of 1872 the annual coinage and the do
nestle coin imported, deducting the
loss on account of recoinage and eX-
portation The Secretary says the esti-
mate of the amount used in the indus
trial arts is based upon censuses made
by the mint bureau and upon annual
reports received from private smelters
and refiners. The Secretary also fur
nishes an estimate Of the loss by wear
and otherwise of paper money, the to-
tai stock of which on all issues he
places at S13, 145. 300
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
WILL LEAVE IT TO THE POPE.

Port Au Prince, Hayti, April 21.-Al
though the matter is still regarded as
an official secret, it is known that Pres
ident Simon Sam. of the Haytian re-
public, and President Ulysses Heur-
eaux. of the republic of Santo Domin-
go. agreed at their recent conference
at Jacmel, to submit to the Pope the
entire boundary dispute between the
two countries The papal nuncio, who
was present. accepted in behalf of the
Pope, the task Of arbitrating the ques-
lions at issue. Hayti is willing to pay
an indemnity in order to gain the de-
sired boundary, and Santo Domingo
acquiesces on this basis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
CUT BY THE TRUST.
Cleveland Wire Drawers Accept Rsduc-
ton in Wages.

Cleveland Wire Drawers Accept Rsduc-
ton in Wages
Cleveland, O., April 21.-The 1000
wire drawers of the H. P. Nail Com
pany have accepted the terms given
them by the newly organized American
Steel and Wire Trust, which controls
the mills, and work will be resumed
as soon as the necessary repairs are
made in the mill, This will start the
third and last of the wire mills located
here controlled by the trust The
American and Baackus mills are all
ready running, the employees having
agreed to a 3 per cent. cut in wages
In all, about 5000 men in this city
have accepted the reduction offered by
the trust.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
MAKE II HALF a MILLION.

Indiana Judges Urge the President to
Make His Call for Troops Demonstra-
ton.
Indianapolis. Ind, April 21-All the
Supreme Court and Appellate judges,
all the State officials and deputies,
with many others. have forwarded a
petition to President Mckinley, Ip-
questing that 100000 men constitute
the first call.
The petition concludes as follows:
mo such opportunity probably will
present itself soon to impress upon the
world a conception of cur resources in
time Of war, and. in our Judgment
nothing could be more conducive 10 a
speedy settlement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

The West Virginia Division United
Confederate Veterans has promulgated
try" made by the National Volunteer
Reserve, an organization recently form
ed upon purely patriotic principles, and
all able bodied exConfederates are re-
quested to enroll themselves. Com
munications may be addressed to Rob-
ert White. Major General Commanding.
or forwarded to VIM. D. n. Washing
ton, President. or Gen. A. Med. Cooke,
Secretary. Washington D. c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
THE NEW BANKING BILL.
Republican Members of the House Banking
Committee Decide to Vote for liz.

Republican Members of the House Banking
Committee Decide to Vote for liz.
Washington, April 21.-1t is under
stood that ten of the twelve Republi-
can members Of the House committee
on banking and currency have reached
an agreement to vote for the general
currency bill reported by the McCleary
subcommittee. The exceptions are
Messrs Brosius, of Pennsylvania, and
Van Voorhis, of Ohio. They are said
to favor the proposition to reduce the
tax on banks from one to one-haf per
cent to allow banks to issue currency
to the par of bonds. and allow banks
to be organized with $4,000 capital
in towns of less than 1000 population,
but disagree with some of the other
features and believe the administra-
tons recommendation should have
been followed. At least one of the ma
jority however, will change his vote
when the bill is brought up in the
House, desiring to get it before the full
House as early as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

The lobby of the protected manufac-
turers is very much in evidence at
Washington, at present, their mission
being to fight the imposition of war
taxes on certain articles. The most
conspicuous are the agents OF the
Standard Oil Company. which is fight
ing the suggestion to place tax OF
fifty cents barrel on petroleum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

And so the Spanish government gave
Minister Woodford his passports be-
fore he had the opportunity of pre-
senting the ultimatum Of this govern
ment Well, that ultimatum will get
there just the same.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
Hal PLY MARRIED.


Special TO the Register.
Weston, w. Va, April 21.-Richard
Maloy and Miss Mary Bergin We're uni
ted in the holy bonds of wedlock in St.
Patrick's Catholic Church at $50 a. M,
by Rev. Father Toner, with a high
mass. The bridal couple left on the
TAO train for Wheeling and Pittsburg,
where they will visit relatives. Their
presents were numerous and fine They
left on their tour with the best wishes
of our people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Minister ,Bernabe has stated that in
tervention by this country in the affairs
of Cuba is "a base crime" Wonder
what he thinks of the destruction of
the Maine or the starving of several
hundred thousand helpless non-com-
batants on the Island?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
--------- - . -
WAR EXISTS BY SPANS ACTS.

AS a result of the events of yesterday
war between the United States and the
Kingdom of Spain exists without for
NAL declaration upon either side. The
responsibility for this state Of affairs
must rest with Spain, for it was
brought about by her acts. Our de-
mand upon Spain gave her until Sat-
urday to make such reply as would be
satisfactory to this government. Be
fore our ultimatum could be formally
delivered, Spain notified Minister
Woodford that all diplomatic relations
between the two government had come
to an end, and give the
American Minister his passports. This
was equivalent to declaration of war,
and our reply will be instructions to
the Key West fleet to sail for the block
ade of the coast Of Cuba, or a portion
Of it. followed by sailing instructions TO
the flying squadron at Hampton Roads
The invasion of Cuba by the army of
the united states VIII fOliOW IN regular
order, while naval battle will prob
ably take place as soon as the Spanish
fleet appears in the neighborhood of
Cuban waters. A call for volunteers is
to be looked for within very short
time, to be followed, in all probability,
by concerted steps for the formation of
a reserve army by the various States.
time on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

When the national guard of the
various States marches away. there
should be an organized effort TO form
an adequate reserve. The boys at the
front will fight all the better if they
know there is a quarter of a million
more organized troops behind them
who only need the word to march
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
FOR AN INCOME TAX.

Washington. April Representa-
tive Sayres. of Texas. leader OF the mi
nority OF the House Committee on AID
preparations, to-day introduced bill
imposing and providing for the collec-
ton Of a tax on incomes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

The genial and esteemed Governor OF
West Virginia cannot resist the oppor-
tunity to indulge in little grand
stand play, in which he is ably aided
and abetted by the lntelligeneer. Poll
tics and personal ambition be great
things.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Senior Polo y Barnabe's departure
from Washington was as uneventfuI as
the going of any private citizen of the
United States. No bricks We're thrown
at the representative of Spain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Cuba for four hundred years, and it
has been a witness to murder, out
rage. assassination and oppression
from the start. The end CT this sort
of thing is in sight, however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
THE NICTHEROY.

Uncle Sans Recently Purchased Warship.
Leaves Rio Janeiro With 5000 Tons of
Coal.
Rio Janeiro, April 21.-The warship
Nictheroy, bought by the United
States, will leave Immediately with
5000 tons of coal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
TWO MORE CRUISERS

Next Month-These Are the Newark and
Charleston.
Washington, April 21.-Two addi-
tional cruisers will be placed in COM
mission within the next month. These
are the Newark, at the Norfolk navy
yard, and the Charleston, at the Mare
Island navy yard. The former will
probably be ready for sea on the 1st
prox.. and the latter by the 10Th prox.
The Newark will do service in the
South and the Charleston will be as
signed to the Pacific district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

If it comes to the pinch. and you
cant enlist yourself make it as easy
as possible for others. Much can be
done along this line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
A SURVEY
or the West Fork River Far as Clarks-
burg to BE Made.

burg to lie Made.
Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., April 2l.-Sen-
ators Faulkner and Elkins to-day Sc
cured unanimous consent in the Senate
for taking up the bill directing the Sec
rotary of War to make preliminary
survey Of West Fork river to Clarksburg
with view to its Improvement. The bill
was passed. and now goes to the Presi-
dent. it having already gone through the
House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

If our pharasiacal friend, the Intel
ligencer, wishes to criticise anybody, it
might try its hand on Hanna or Elk
ms. They both need it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

At the banquet given by the Duke Of
Cambridge. Wednesday night. the flags
of the United States and England
were entwined The fact is signifi-
cant
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
JOHN A LOGAN JK..

Has Received Authority to Raise and
Equip a Cavalry Regiment.
Chicago, Anil 21~-John a. Logan.
Jr.. has received authority from the
War Department at Washington to re-
cruit a regiment Of 1900 men and equip
them for light cavalry service. The
work of organizing has been quietly
progressing for several weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
TO THE PENiTENTIAKY.
Guy Danly and Chas. Ransail Get Tws
Years Each for Postofflce Robbery.

Years Eacn TOT Fostomcs KODbefy.
Special TO the Register.
Clarksburg. w. Va, April 21.-To-
day Guy Danly and Charles Ransall
confessed to robbing the postoffice at
Sycamore Dale. and We're sentenced
each to two years in the penitentiary
Homer Ransall stood trial and got three
years in prison. Henderson will be
tried tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Correspondence containing important
news solicited from every part OF the sur
rounding country.
Rejected communications will not De re.
turned unless accompanied by sulnci@ii'
postage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

A truce to politics and sectional bick
ering. Let's all stand together until
it's over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
An important publication to thous-

An important publication to thous-
ands of West Virginians will be the
Military History of the Late War, now
in course of preparation by General
Clement A. Evans of Atlanta 1t will
record the valor and heroism of the
soldiers of the South during the rebel
lion. and General Evans is particularly
anxious that data regarding the opera
tions of those troops who came from
within the present limits of West Vir-
ginia shall have adequate mention. To
this end he has designated Col. Robert
White as the medium through whom
information may be sent. and particu-
larly requests the names of all soldiers
who entered the Confederate army from
each county, their company and regi-
ment, the names of those killed, wound
ed or who died in hospitals or in
prison, the battles or skirmishes in
which the commands were engaged, i'm
portant war events in the various coun-
ties. etc Col. White requests an imme-
diate response to this request for infor-
nation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
PUBLIC SALE.

AS Assignee Of VIM y. Simpson.
sell al public auction at ,hc norit
door Of the court house Of Oho O'.. .
W. va. On Saturday April 70. l'N.
ming III 10 o'clock a. m. the i'.''"
New city Hospital Association.
shares par value each share. "
Ohio River Railroad Co, 2i2 SHARE
par value each share. ...-.-..
Spruce Coal and Lumber Co.. a
shares, par value each share
Wheeling Pottery CO.. 3o'a sh'T'4 ia
par value each sharC..,.-..... -.
Title Insurance & Abstlct t"., ' .,
shares, par value each share -.-
howard HALL
ap glei Assignee Of VIM Il ru'' NY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

There has never been any trouble
about the people standing by the gov
eminent and there will be no trouble
of that sort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
Delivered by Carriers.

Tributes O. Respect and Obituary NO
tees five cents per line
Stamps Of the denomination OF two c .La,s
and less accepted for amounts less lhaA
one dollar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions is entered at the PostoInce a
Wheeling. w. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Every American who points can
non or aims rife should remember
the Maine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
CARsTAIRs- RYE wHIsKEY

is the purest and highest priced Whis-
ky ever introduced in Wheeling. 1t is
put up by Carstairs, Mccall & Co, Of
Philadelphia. Established in 1888.
MCLAUGHLIN BROS, Agents,
1916 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
MUNYON'S

Cold Cure cures colds in the head, colds on the
lungs old colds colds and obstinate colds, and
all forms of grip stops sneezng. discharges from
the nose and eyes. prevents caiarrh. diphtheria,
pneumonia, and all throat and lung troubles These
pleasant little pellets absolutely harmless have
saved thousands Of lives and prevented much sick
ness The Munyon Remedy Company prepare
separate cure for each disease. Al ali druggists
25 cents vial If you need medical advice write
Prof Munvon 1905 Arch Street. Philadelphia 1t -
absolutely free.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

FOR SALE-Phaeton buggy rum
gear ever made. VIII be sold cheap. i" ~
seen at JEFFERSON Livery Stap4
North Market street. aa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

AS we have heretofore remarked if
we are going to lick EN-, let's lick 'em
good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
SENATOR wALTHALL DEAD.

WASHINGTON. d. G.. April 2i.-Sen-
stor Walthall.> Of Mississippi. died at
o:35 D. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
BOUGHT CHINESE CRUISERS.
Reported That Uncle Sam Has Made an
It..,,o Pm has

Berlin, April 21.-The Hamburger
Correspondent announces that the Uni
ted States has bought three Chinese
cruisers that are building al tie Vul-
can yards.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
STARS AND STRIPES

Torn Down and Trsmpled Upon at the
Grand Canary Islands.
London, April 21-Mail advices from
the GrandCanary Island, dated April
II, say it was rumored then that the
stars and stripes had been torn down
from the American consulate by the
rabble and trampled upon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
Bllllgl,1!!'|,,,l;3
WAIT A FEW DAYS,

sagasta. and You Wont Have to Strain
Your Ears.
Madrid, April 21.-At the cabinet
council this afternoon, Sagasta address
ed the Queen Regent and said: The
first cannon shot is almost audible"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

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FOR SA IF-Blank oil leases u'.f a'' ~
clauses Blank rental receipts: r"r +"
ceipts one cent each. ten cents per ."l
Gil leases TWO for five cents, p t...
dozen Add postage when ord nu# "
mail. REGISTER OFFICE, Wine p
W. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS WANTED-Murat Hal=fe4fs
Great War Book our Country in War
All about Cuba. Spain, Maine disdste.
mics. navies and coast defenscs of u. > ..
Spain and All nations. over 500 pages
magnificently illustrated One agent rot
So in one day, others making S39 prr .l,
Most liberal terms guaranteed II WIS
credit. price low, freight paid. Hand
outfit free Send Y twO-cent stamps iJ nt
postage EDUCATIONAL UNION Is
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

The Spanish flag has waved over
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

FOR SALE-Cneap. fifteen SHARES re-
body Insurance stock. Address Il.
this office le'@''