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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Spanish Fleet May Sail.

ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde Islands,
April 2S.-Although the Spanish sQead-
ron is still at anchor here, it Is believed
the varships viii probably sal toner
row, as the pavmastcrS haT" been SSt-
Ting up accounts today.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Unable to Secure Coal.

PLYMOUTH, England, April %. - y
steamer which arrived here today from
St. Vincent, Cape Ve:de Islands, reports
that the Spanish warShipS there are un-
able to get half the amount OF coal
which they require to fill their hun!icrs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
PORTO RICO PREP AIRING
Torpedoes Laid to Keep Out
Invading Troops.
NO LIGHTS DURING NIGHT
Martial Law Proclaimed and Being
Enforced In a Most Tyrannical
Nanner-American Sugar
Estate Is Attacked.


ST. THOMAS, West Indies, April 28.-
Porto Rico advices received here today
say that four Spanish sunboats are at
San Juan dc Porto Rico. They are be-
ing painted black or possibly gray.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
Porto Rico and it is being enforced in
tyrannical manner. Crowds Of people
are leaving for the interior and the cap
ital is almost deserted by the civilian
population.
The military authorities arc most
actively engaged in preparing for the
defense of the island. Thirty.four tor
pcdccs have been planted in the main
channel. They are controlled from
Moro Castle. In addition, an old steam
ship has been sunk across the harbor
entrance, the buoys iii the channel have
been altered and from Monday. after the
blockade Of Havana, accompanied by u
report th@t the capital had been bonn
barded. all lights were ordered to be
cxtinguiShcd at night.
The French residents, when these ad-
vices left San Juan, were seeking refuge
On board the French cruiser Admiral
Rlgault de Genorilly.
An American sugar estate. i Is an
nourccd, was p!undcrcd after tie re-
ccipt Of the news Of the declaration OF
war between Spain aud the United
States. TIE British consul at San Juan.
who has charge Of American interests,
has cab,cd TO his government that
British warship be sent to that port.
Danger i, apprehcnded from incom-
petcnt and youthful volunteers of Porto
Rico. They are armed with Mauser
rifles and are displaying considerable
war enthusiasm.
Areciho lay, on tho west coast of the
island has been planted with tnrpcdoes
from the signal station to Il point about
| mile west Of il. There arc nlany Span
ish volunteers here and on thcir way to
Porto Rico.
Sranish steamers landed at Maya
guez. 20 miles from San Juan. on
Wednesday i quantity nf aY>.S and am
munitinn, and there was {; 1,nIl2r land
ing 81 supplies az San JUN on Tuesday.
Br>lncS thiS, ABOUT o.'ju iOiiS y! Eio-
visions were landed at san juan on Last
Sunday
The warehouses OF Porto Rico are re-
ported to be ful! Of provisions and the
Spanish authorities say they can stand
a siege Of two months.
All the coast lights have now been Or
dercd to be cxtinguished.
No United States warShlps are kEown
to le in the vicinity Of Porto Rico.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Wattersons Go to War.

LOUISVILLE, April 25.-HenE Wat
terson sends his two sons 10 the Wa:.
They are splendid young hentucklans
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Florida Troops to Front.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 23.-All
the Florida troops have volunteered for
active service with the understanding
that they 90 as organizations intact,
and this has been accepted by the gov
crnmcnt. The governor will appoint
the officers for the companies and resl-
mcnt that the men select and vote for,
respecting their wishes instead Of his
own. All the companies, with hardly
all exception, voted to go solidly and all
their ranks are full. Governor Blox-
ham has not issued any orders as yet to
move. but all order to mobilize and camp
will be received very soon.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
"tOr years L

For years l
vas unable TO do
my work. I could
not sleep nights
or rest days on
account Of con-
tipuous pains in
NY stomach and
back. | was un-
able to digest my
food Headaches
and painful uri-
nation were fre-
quept, and my
heart 5 action be
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Mexico to Remain Neutral.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 2s.-United
States Minister Clayton has communi-
Gated to the foreign department of the
government of Mexico the resolution Of
congress declaring war with Spain.
Minister Mariscal Of the foreign depart
nent has replied la1nenting the war and
hoping for its speedy termination. He
assures the American minister, on the
authority of President Diaz, that Mexico
will maintain the strictest neutrality.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Dewey Must Tax Manila.

WA~UIHGroS, april 2S.-Eaval Off
GERS say they expect tn" first big war
news from the Philippines, as Dewey
either must capture a Philippine port as
base Of operat,vAs o. sail tor San
Francisco.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04

Pil-nc, sure cure FOX Piles. Try
it, 80 cents q Eo;tle. Murray Dug
Company. Call for it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04

Buchu, G.n aid Juniper, cures
your Kidney troubles. Try it. Ptlce
75@. For sale by all Druggist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Sisters Of Mercy Ready.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April 2s.-Rev. Mother
Agnes of Mercy hospital announces that
the Sisters of Mercy here will enlist as
nurses to 20 south or to Cuba as the
government may direct.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
4 New MAJ.

II was a sufferer from dyspepsia,
cout aud rheumatism caused by i'm
pure blood. l tried various med
cines but obtained no relief until l
began taking Hoods Salsaparilla.
This medicine has made me new
man and is the best l ever took. 1t
has been blessing to me" William
II. James, Brogdon, S. G.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparllla. Easy
and yet efficient.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04

The wa department is short to the
amount of LOIS, ,99I.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Nations Will BE Neutral.
Spanish Cruiser Captured.

The lighthouse tender Mangrove ar
rived at Key West Tuesday with rich
prize. The captive was the Panama,
Captain Quivido, big transatlantic
liner and an auxiliary cruiser Of the
Spanish navy, which has been plying Of
late between New York and Havana.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-05-04
Manifesto by Mckinley.

The president isSued a proclamation
Tuesday laying down rules as to the
seizure Of prizes, etc. The proclama-
ton pledged this country 10 refrain
from privateering and abide by tic dec
laration of Paris CT 1856.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
At a seasonable hour the guests as.

At a seasonable hour the guests as.
sembled in the dining hall and partook
of an elegant spread, after which the
pas:eboards were handled in an inter-
esting contest at progressive euchre
until an early hour this morning, when
the party dispersed.
The entertainment of the recently or
ganiZed Twentieth Century Club by
Miss w. j. Kirkpatrick at her home
in the Fifth ward, this evening, prom
Uses to be one of the chief social events
of the season.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Choral Society at the First Presbyter-
ian Church this evening will no doubt
draw large attendance, as Prof Paris
R. Myers, of Wheeling, will be pres
ent to direct the rehearsal. The selec-
tions will be Gala and part of
Daughters of Jarius,'' which music
the Society will render at the concert
which is to be given the 25th inst by
the working society of the Second
Presbyterian Church.
At the Christian Church this evening
farewell reception will be given by
the congregation in honor of A. H.
Marsh and daughter, Miss Ella. who
shortly will remove from this city to
Sistersville. Both during their resi-
dence here have been devoted members
and earnest workers of the church and
/ the affair, which bids fair to be a social
which they are held by the entire con-
gregation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
TO-NIGHT'S CONCERT.

The concert by the Pittsburg Orches-
ira, which has been SO eagerly looked
forward to by Wheeling music-lovers,
occurs tonight at the Grand Opera
House, and the walls Of the theatre
will ring with the melodIous strains OF
the forty-five artists composing the tai
ented organization, led by Mr.. Frederic
Archer. The orchestra will be assist
ed by three eminent soloists, which
ensures variety enough to please all
who may attend, which means an au-
dience that will tax the seating capac-
ity of the house to the utmost. The
purpose of to-night's concert is to Gre
ate a favorable sentiment toward Or
chestral music of the better class, and
it is not intended to make the affair
speculative in any way. A number
of our most prominent citizens have
taken upon themselves to incur the
liability of heavy guarantee, and the
public spirit shown by them should re-
ceive the hearty support of the commu-
nifty, as it undoubtedly WILL judging
from the large advance sale at Baum
er's.
The names of these citizens are
printed below, and perusal of the list
will show that the audience will be a
representative one. The Grand will be
decorated for the occasion, which Will
be in the nature of an ovation to Mr..
Archer and his great orchestra The
list of guarantors follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
FUNERALS.

Funeral services will be held this
William Duncan at his late residence
On Rose Hill. The rites will be per-
formed by Rev. H. S. Boyd, pastor OF
the United Presbyterian Church, Of
which the deceased was a devoted
member. AT the conclusion of the GER
emony the remains will be carried over
the c. & P road to Wellsville for in
terment.
ne funeral of James McVey. who
dled Sunday evening from a complica-
tlon OF diseases at his home in the
second ward, will take place this morn
Ing at o'clock from ST Johns Church.
The burial will be made in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Smith, who
q'ed Sunday of pneumonia, takes place
'HlS morning from her late residence
vi Belmont street, in the Second ward
ln'erment at Rose Hill cemetery
\ young son of Michael Murray, of
rose Hill. who died Saturday night
was buried yesterday morning at 10
ociock in Rose Hill cemetery. The in
hent was preceded with funeral SER
wees at the late residence, at which
were was a large attendance of the
youthful friends of the deceased.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
NEWS OF BELLAIRE.
Second Ward Resident Injured by a
Fall,-A Chapter of Funerals-.-Social
and Musical Events--.Other Notes.

John Mahaffey, an employe of An
drew Kerns, the Union street timer,
received a bad fall yesterday morning
about eleven o'clock, but fortunately
sustained no injuries of serious ma
ture.
At the time mentioned Mr.. Mahaffey
was engaged in placing a tin roof on
Mr. Fish's new residence at Shadyside,
a short distance below town, when the
rudely constructed scaffold upon which
he was standing suddenly gave way
and precipitated him to the ground, a
distance of about twenty feet, and
where he lay in a state of unconscious
ness. A few workmen nearby ran to
his assistance and he was picked up
and carried to Thompson's drug store,
where he recovered sufficiently for re-
moyal to his home in the Second ward,
this city, yesterday afternoon. DR.. w.
0. S. Pipes was summoned and after
an examination found that beyond a
number of bad bruises about the body
and a severe shaking up he is uninjur-
ed 1t was at first thought that he had
been hurt internally. However, his
injuries are such as to cause confine-
ment to bed for a couple of weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
ACL0SE CALL.
Two New Furnaces at the La Belle
Tin Plant Cave.in and Burys One
of the WOrkmen.

Yesterday morning an accident hap
pened at the LaBelle which nearly cost
one Of the workmen his life. One Of the
bricklayers went inside one of the new
furnaces that had just been completed
at the new tin plant and took out the
supports that had been used during the
construction of the furnace The brick
work was not yet dry and as soon as
the braces were removed the sides and
roof of two Of the furnaces caved in.
The workman who was inside was COW
cred several feet deep with bricks and
mortar and nearly suffocated. Several
of the workmen near went to his res
cue and by hard labor got him out I'M
hurt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
MOUNDSVlLLE PEOPLE
Taking an Active Interest in Proposed
New Railroad.

Taking an Active Interest in q Proposed
New Railroad.
Last evening a meeting Of the citi-
zens of Moundsville was held IN the
Council chamber and was very largely
attended. Hon. G. S. McFadden was
elected chairman, and j. c. Simpson
secretary.
The presiding officer stated that the
object of the meeting was to interest
the people in the new railroad which
will very likely be built from Pitts
burg to Moundsville, and to dwell upon
the advantages to be derived should
the road come through Marshall coun-
ty. Those present manifested a great
deal of interest in the project and a
committee was appointed consisting OF
the following named gentlemen, to
present petition to the County Court,
which convenes there to-day. Mayor
L. B. Purdy, j. E. Hooten, T. G. Ham
mond, H. w. Hunter, Henry Seamor,
J. c. Simpson, +. w. Brown, B. F.
Hodgman. c. A. Weaver, M. F. Cox,
r. S. Mcconnell, Hermann Hess, G.
S. McFadden, w. B. Purdy, w. w.
Smith, David Levi, G. G. Mathews, w.
B. Humphrey, Daniel Younken, ]. t.
Francis, j. w. Gallaher, Friend Cox,
B. F. Meighen. S. NJ. Steele, J. D. Bur-
ley, J. E. Roberts, E. NJ. Lewis, and
J. L. Supler. After the above names
were given the following resolution
was passed. which explains itself:
Whereas, 1t is the opinion Of the
citizens and taxpayers of the county
of Marshall, that the construction OF
the proposed Pittsburg, Connellsville
and Moundsville railroad through the
county of Marshall will inure to the
benefit of the citizens and taxpayers
of said county; therefore, be it
Resolved, That a committee from
| the citizens and taxpayers of the coun-
! tv be selected to petition the honorable
County Court of Marshall county to
submit to the qualified voters the prop
osition of subscribing 100000 to the
capital stock of said Railroad Com
pany. at a special election to 1e held
for the purpose, and that bonds of the
county be issued to purchase said
stock. Said bonds to mature 30 years
from the date of the same, and that
we. the citizens of said county, secure
nine-tenths of the right of way
The above committee will meet at
the law office of Col. ]. &. Hooten at
one o'clock this afternoon, when the
petition will at once be presented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

The Movements of Citizens and Arrivals
and Departures of Strangers.
James A. Filan, Esq, left for Char
lesion yesterday.
Miss Mary Melvin, of Wellsburg, is
guest of Island friends.
Miss Annie Klaproth is lying i'll a.
her home in the East End.
Mrs. M. Marsh, of the Island, is con-
valescent after brief illness.
Thomas Bryan, Esq, of Baltimore,
is a guest of friends of the city.
John Goehring, of Chicago, is a
guest of friends on the South Side.
Bernie X. McMechen left for Phil
adelphia yesterday on business trip.
Miss Nellie Sauers, of Eighteenth
street, has recovered from an attack OF
grip.
The Misses Smith, of Dayton, Ohio,
are guests of Miss Laura Bradley, OF
the East End.
%. P. Wheat, of the South Side, who
has been seriously i'll with typhoid fe-
yer, is improving.
Chas. H. Stoll, proprietor of the To-
ronto, Ohio, Tribune, was in the city
yesterday on business.
Misses Katie and Annie Conroy, OF
Steubenville, are visiting Mrs. d. l..
Richie, of South Broadway.
Miss Mary Mcclellan, of the Island.
has returned from a visit with rela-
tives at New Straitsville, o.
Mrs. d. o. Brooks, of Dennison, O.,
is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. t. d.
Brooks, of North Market street.
Misses Annie and Kate Conroy, OF
Pittsburg, are guests of their sister,
Mrs. D. l.. Ritchey, of the Island.
Messrs. Fox, Stanley and Morgan, of
the East End, departed for Pittsburg
last evening on a business trip.
Mrs. J. w. Whissen, of Seventeenth
street, left last evening for Pittsburs
to spend a short while with friends.
County Commissioner Otto Tyson
will leave to-day for Asheville, n. c.,
for the benefit of his health, and will
be gone for an indefinite period.
Mr. James B. Cook, chief clerk Of
the Railway Mail Service, residence
Baltimore, was here yesterday looking
after some business connected with
the postoff1ce department.
Samuel Wells, the efficient and pop
ular yardmaster of the Terminal Rail-
way Company, has resigned his posi-
ton, and February 1st will leave the
city to fill responsible position on a
Western road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events of Fac
Passing Day


Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
officer Bero arrested John Riley,
last evening.
Frederic Archer and his great or
chestra will be at the Grand tonight.
There were but two cases-drunks
in Police Court, yesterday morn
ing.
The Wheeling Dramatic Club will
give its first ball at the Beabout hall
this evening.
The Auber Nits had celebration
at Sam Rufus, on South Chapline
street, last night.
A dance will be given Thursday
night at the Silver Leaf Club rooms,
on the South Side
Officer Bero arrested John Reilly,
OF the Sixth ward, yesterday, on a
complaint made by Reilly's wife.
New boards have been placed in
the floor Of the Atlantic hose house
as support to the heavy engine.
The Klondike Club, of the East
End, will dance at the BeaDout club
house the latter part of the month.
Mrs. George w. Clifton, wife Of the
well known guard at the penitentiary,
died at Moundsville at II p. m. Sun
day.
The glass fronts Of the private
postOfflce boxes are being given a
much needed cleaning by Custodian
Wier.
The regular meeting of the Bimet-
allie Club will take place this evening.
One of Hon. w. j. Bryan's speeches
will be read.
The many patrons of the popular
Union News Companys agent, Mr.. M.
F. Coyle, hope to see him return again
to the Ohio River railroad.
The Council Committee on Ac-
counts met last evening, examined the
books Of the Clerk and Receiver, and
recommended for payment bills aggre-
eating S525.
Several boys got one Of the empty
coal cars at the old Riverside bar mill
and amused themselves running it up
and down the Twentysixth street in
cline. one time nearly colliding with
a street car.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At a meeting of the Directors of the
Peoples Bank, held at the banking
house, the following preamble and res
olutions were adopted:
Whereas, Edward Reid, for many
years member of this Board, has
been removed from our midst by death,
Resolved, That in the death Of
Edward Reid we recognize loss to
this bank of an able and useful mem
Der of it's Board of Directors, and one
who, by his courtesy and faithful at
tention to his duties during his term
of service has largely contributed to
its success
Resolved, That we tender his be-
reaved family our heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved That these resolutions be
entered in full on the minutes of the
Board and a copy of the same furnish
ed the family of the deceased, and a
copy be given the daily papers for
publication.
THOMAS O'BRIEN, President
GEO. w ECKIART, Jr., Cashier.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18

The concert programme given at
the Opera House, last evening, by
Ethelbert Nevin, assisted by Miss
Genevieve Weaver and Mr.. Francis
Rogers, was as artistic and dainty a
bit of musical rendition as was ever
heard in Wheeling. The audience Maa
cultured-but small; but it was APP
preciative and enthusiastic, and the
trio of artists had no reason to wish
for higher appreciation, although they
well might more remunerative dollars.
Ethelbert Nevin is a latter day
Chopin. His compositions are eccen-
trio, unusual, weird, effective. He
writes in unusual keys; dissonances
are his delight-and his strength.
He is by turns melancholy, spectral,
uncanny, bewitching, enchantic, mes
meric, and charming. His themes are
dainty; their treatment artistic; the
result enhancing He has studied the
unusual; he has sought after original
treatments and effects, and he mas
won success in a field which the lay
man-even the musician-might fancy
no longer worthy of cultivation in
him genius and originality are welded
happily, and the result is sometimes
startling, but always melodious. His
musical conception is great; his teen
nique is more than sufficient for his
extraordinary purposes; and his artis-
tic future-tO say nothing of the
presents bright. He is an artist
and a genius in one, and last night
! he found appreciative friends in this
city, although their number may not
have been worthy his ability.
Of last nights programme it is
scarcely necessary to particularlze. IL
was evenly meritorious. 1t was
much more than that. The most
notable effects were in the
sextet of instrumental pieces, Maggie
in "Toscana;" the vocal gems were
The Raft Song" from Sunset in the
Allegheny by Mr.. Rogers, and
There, Little Girl, Don't Cry" by
Miss Weaver, the latter coming under
the title of Some Songs for Children.
| The final duo, "Serenade," was effect
! i've. Applause was generous through
out the rendition of the programme
| and several encores were demanded
and acceded to. 1t was truly music
al evening, and It's pity that the
house was not crowded Those absent
, missed an exceedingly good thing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18

piano solos and some of her own
mandolin compositions, played as she
only can play them. Miss Mamie
Grub and Miss Sue Caldwell, pupils
of Mr.. Ricci, also contributed to the
pleasure of the evening. Among the
guests-fifty or more-were Mrs. Geo.
X. Wheat, Mrs A. A. Wheat, Mr. and
Mrs. George Parkes, Mr.. Carr, Miss
Sophia Carr, DR.. and Mrs. Hustead,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles List, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Dalzell, Mr.. 0. 9. Dewey,
Mr.. and Mrs F. w. Banner, MIR. and
Mrs. S. S. Bloch, Mrs. Norton, Mrs.
Geo. B. Caldwell and the Misses Cald-
well, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Rlnehart ana lne
Misses Rinehart
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
NfeSsrs.-
AT NORTH STREET CHURCH.

Union evangelistic services will be
held at the North Street NJ. F. Church
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, and
will be attended by the congregations
from the Zane Street, Thomson and
Fourth Street NJ E. Churches. Rev.
Mr. Ostrum will deliver an interesting
sermon. and some excellent music will
be rendered under the direction of Mr..
Hilles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
SOCIETY AND MUSIC

he Players Club was delightfully."-
'"Ieftalned last night at the home OF
10er business manager, Charles w.
"lppus, in the Fourth ward. The club
p composed OF twenty-five of the city S
''"0ihg society gentlemen, all of whom
present. A highly enjoyable So
''| ume prevailed and was inter-
.pe'Sed with excellent instrumental
~uSic rendered by various members.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-18
THE B & o. AND GREATER NEW
YORK

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad now
runs its freight trains over its own
tracks into New York City. Years ago
a line was built from Crawford juno.
ton, on the Jersey Central railroad,
to St Georges, Staten Island. crossing
the Kill Won Kull on long bridge