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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
MERRITT PUTTING
 THE DEFENSES IN
 SHAPE FOR WAR
The General Commanding the Department of the East Pro- poses to Be Ready for
 Any Emergency.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Major General Wesley Merritt, command ing the United States army in the Department of the East, returned tc Governors Island to-day, cutting short his trip to the Notifications and military posts in his command and hurrying home to look after more pressing work connected with the protection of the Atlantic Coast and preparation for possible trouble. He was accompanied by Lieutenant Strother, his aid. They left this city nine days ago and expected to be ab- sent more than two weeks.
 There was surprise at Governors Island when it was learned the Gen eral was coming back so soon, and the unusual activity found there this afternoon seemed to indicate that or ders for quick work were ahead of him. On the stone pier, near the reeular landing on the eastern end of the island, 300 projectiles were lying and sixty-five military pr1s- oners spent the afternoon loading them with the aid of a derrick, on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad barge. The work was not completed to- niebt. but by noon tomorrow this onmnnition will be speeding south ward. It is destined for Key West. The proiectiles are fer the eight, ten, twelve and thirteen inch guns, and in Kew West they will be kept until wanted by the fleet now in the nelgh- boring waters. The lightest of these nroiectiles weighs $50 pounds and the heaviest 1000 pounds.
 Kew West is becoming the obJec- five noint of department activity, and as soon as he has completed the work that brought him back in such haste General Merritt will go there to inspect the post and see what is needed to make it as perfect a sta ton as possible. General Merritt r;s;+ed Fort McPherson, in Atlanta; Fort Barrancas, in Pensacola, and the 1ockson Barracks, at the mouth of the Mississippi.
 uI found everything in fine sbane.v he said, "and was much pleased with the condition of the guns and the efficiency of the men. [ shall be here for few days and then will go direct to Key West. From there I shall probably proceed to San Augustine"
 General Merritt declined to say wbether there was any unusual sig nificance in his visit to Key West, but said that one of the objects of his next trip will be to learn about facilities and the con- ditions at Key West, which may make it a center of operations in case of trouble.
 San Rosa Rio, in consequence of the generals inspection of Southern defenses, has at last become a gar risoned post, and 1t is the intention of the Government to put men in the Notifications that are equipped with modern guns just as soon as the ordnance department turns them over to General Merritt. San Rosa Rio has fine equipment of guns and mortars, but not enough men to
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

work them. After General Merritt's visit to Fort Barrancas, twenty men and an officer were sent from there to San Rosa Rio.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
HAVANA PEOPLE
 ARE TALKING NOW
 OF WAR TO COME
TORPEDO THEORY STRENGTHENED.

M. +h.+ M.ina u.s ;So na +h: hta-, ta,s,. b.rhor which received to-day tending 10 support oehefa, Weyeis oeeaauoh ' .no correspondent he nefdio u no Hhe mas Deea oo" o Havana. nn
 informed that the Navy Department mas vnce mat arrival Maine the habor Gap
  the end line ascertain whether there kind the ship. told the nvest would drift swinging with the tde Nothing found, according informant 70 informion theory inside the ship responsible for her destruction is conadoted evidence which
 Court Inquiry, shown by the ,Es Herads romH and Key West r1 Wh he aociaeht ueoV anu "ii uo tending stationary below the ship. q
 
 destruction of ship description automobile torpedo such could have been launched from Maine to selW explode contact Q . Q 2 o oUo q q oo oooo . . . q . oo ooooo q q .r q q q q q Q q q . . . q q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
MARTINS FERRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Francis and daugh-
ter returned yesterday evening from To-
ledo. where they have been visiting rela-
tives the past TWO weeks
William NJ. Lupton, ESQ., was at Steu-
benville yesterday on business.
Percy Beaumont made a business trip
to Pittsburg yesterday.
The senior class of the High School are
making preparations TO-. their graduating
exercises, which takes place the latter
part of this month,
VIM. Glynn, of New Castle, Pa, was
here yesterday on business.
The sharp lightning that accompanied
the storm of yesterday afternoon dam
aged the telephone line TO some extent
and struck twice thin the town. An old
tree in the Fourth ward was the first OBJ
stacle, while The home of Joseph Hartzell,
near the Laughlin tin mill, on Clark
street. was the second A large hole was
torn in the roof and the interior of the
house damaged slightly. Mrs Hartzell
who was standing out in the yard at the
time, was rendered unconscious by the
shock, which was plainly felt by a num-
Der OF people square distant.
Charles Davidson. an employee of Mann S
foundry, died Sunday evening after a sew
-eral days illness, caused by pneumonia.
The deceased was twenty-four years of
age, and had many friends who will be
panied to learn of his death. The fun
eral will take place this afternoon from
his late home on Seventh street, at 2
o'clock. Interment will be made at Riv-
erview cemetery. His death is the third
that has occurred among the employees
at the foundry in the past year.
Frank link is here from Cambridge on
business.
Miss Marcia schofield and her brother,
Rev. Thomas Schofeld, spent yesterday
with relatives at Colerain.
The remains of Mrs S. j. Haughton.
who died at East Liverpool Friday, were
brought to this place yesterday and laid
to rest in Riverview cemetery.
James Beck and his wife were each
fined 81 and costs by Mayor shipman yes
terday for being intoxicated. c. c. Bow
man was fined 50 and costs on a disordery
charge.
A fair-sized audience attended the Vita
scope performance at the Opera House
last evening.
Sunday evening at half-past eight
o'clock, Mrs. Anna Harrison died at her
home after a lengthy illness caused by
the infirmities of old age. The deceased
was in her Ssth year and has resided here
well on to forty years. The funeral will
take place this afternoon from the home
of her grandson, Charles Graham, on
Third street. at O'Clock Interment will
be made at Riverview cemetery
The Thimble Bee will be entertained
tomorrow afternoon at the home of Miss
Minnie Cox, on South Second street.
Dick Padden is down from Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE cattle market
to-day was rather active, feeling firm
prices strong to Toe higher: choice to
extra steers S. GeG5 20; good to choice ice
81 1904 Co: butchers 90 steers tee 90 "a eVa4 ~;
Hogs, market 15c advance, the bulk
went at 81 40a4 60: heavy. packers 81 eco
4 4213: common to choice 81 256f4 51l2; com
mon to good u OS4 52}; pigs 50 oo g. .;
81 096GS 5O choice 81 250i4 30; clipped lambs
81 o1ll4 IS wooded lambs s. o3a5 30. u
Receipts: Cattle. 1900 head; hogs 5000
head sheep, 1900 head.
EAST LIBERTY. Pa, May 16-Cattle,
strong; extra s. 1000 -; prime 81 500 %;
common So G5m4 15
Hogs, active and 9 oyer j. heavy say hogs
ers s4 25d4 90: light Workers 81 15a4 20;
pigs, as to quality, So 1904 10; roughs
Sheen. steady: choice clipped 81 1504 p;
common So 15d3 S. choice clipped lambs
"a gO1I5 Co: common to good 81 29n4 50;
spring lambs s. Gf1! w
Veal calves S. 500 p.
CINCINNATI o., May 16.-Hogs, active
at 81 90lI4 So
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
CALLED IT A VICTORY.
Foy the Battle of Manila Bay Was Ceie-
brated by spaniarGs In Cuba

44orv the Battle of aianila Bay Was Ceie-
brated by spaniarGs In Cuba.
kingston, Jamaica, May 16.-Advices
,-.bfch have just been received from
(ienfuegos, Island of Cuba, say the
Standards at that place attended the
c5anting Of a Te Deum at the principal
,Enrch there in celebration of the
news" circulated that the Spanish gov
o~rment to the effect that the Spanish
forces had been victorious at Manila.
when the first news was received at
rienfuegos from Manila all the bells in
,he city we're rung and Gen. Pando,
Who was then there, and his staff at
ended the church OF st. Sulpice in full
uniform. In addition, a ration of wine
was served out to the soldiers, and
though the American blockading ships
we're outside the harbor and meat was
costing TWO peset2s a pound, the city
was gay and rejoiced at the announced
success" of the Spanish arms.
Since then, however, ugly rumors of
the defeat of the Spaniards have been
in circulation, but officially" Spain has
won a victory in the Philippine
Islands,
The refugees who arrived at Jamaica
from Cienfuegos by the Adula were re-
leased from quarantine yesterday.
Amcng the most prominent of these
Messengers are Albert Fowler, brother
Of the British consul, his mother, and
sister. NJ Antoine Pouyert, million
are sugar planter, and the Salaceda
family.
Threats of cutting off the heads of
Americans have been made at Cienfue-
COS. but no actual violence has occurred.
Oh leaving the harbor an officer on
board the United tSates auxiliary gun
beat Eagle, which overhauled the Adula,
said they were fishing for the cable and
expected to cut it any day. The cable
has since been cut,
The Spanish cruiser Riena Mercedes
Of $500 tons, now at Santiago de Cuba,
has seven Of her ten boilers disabled,
and she is otherwise so unseaworthy
that she has been anchored at the har-
Dor entrance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
REGIMENT OF INIMUNES.
To Be Raised in louisiana Gladly Ac-
cepted by the President.

Washington, May 16.-Senators and
representatives. were numerous not
only at the White House during the
forenoon, but also at the War and Navy
departments. Representative Walker,
OF Virginia, presented sons of General
Pickett, who made the famous charge
at Gettysburg, and of General Long
street, who are anxious for staff ap-
p0intments. The President gave the
two young men assurance that they
doubtless would be provided for. Gen.
Walker also is anxious to go to the
front himself The President said that
if General Walker continued to insist
on going he would give him a command
If possible, but urged that his services
We're needed in Congress. A delegation
Of prominent Louisianians, headed by
Representative Meyer, urged on the
President authority for the formation
Of complete regiment of immunes
from that State for service in Cuba. The
President was greatly pleased by the
tender Of their services as the creation
Of organizations of immunes has been
desired by him all along. 1t is possible
ali will be accepted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
CABLE INTERRUPTED.

New York, May 16.-At the Office
" inc Western Union Telegraph Com
PS1y II was announced to-day that
S1e west Indian and Panama cable.
D'I"een ST. Lucia and st. Vincent, in
,4e West Indies, was interrupted and
~ consequence ell communication by
tSole with Barbados, Grenada, Trim
,eso and British Guina has been cut
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
METAL.

New York. May 16.-The metal mar
ket starts the week III steady form
but with comparatively little demand.
At the close to-day the metal ex-
change called pig iron warrants
steady with $3.50 bid and $3.50 asked;
lake copper unchanged with $1,000
bid and $1215 asked: tin steady with
s14,55 bid and S1460 asked; spelter
steady with S4.15 bid and s4.25 asked
Lead is still quoted at $3.50 by the
firm fixing the settling price for west
ern miners and smelters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
lHE TERROR TO GO TO SEA

r. Pierre, Island of Martinique, May
.9---lle Spanish torpedo gunboat Ter
n M, which has been undergoing re-
reIs at Port De France since she ar
r rl,Sa there with the Cape Verde fleet
g 1tgeF command OF Admiral Cervera,
ra MI! probably leave that port to-day.
;s'4ihg appears to be known regard
'4s her destination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, May 16-There were fair
sales reported in several departments of
the dry goods market to-day and the gem
eral tone seemed improved in conse-
quence. The market for print cloths in
particular shows stronger conditions AT
5-1Gc regular print cloths are not easy
TO obtain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
Government bonds, easier.
State bonds, dull.
Railroad bonds weak

GUNeFHHiGut DOHuS, easter.
State bonds, dull
Railroad bonds weak.
Stoclzs.-The stock market was rather
dull to-day, and the tone was heavy
throughout. Prices never got far away
from the opening quotations except in
a few cases. The opening was made
in sympathy with London, where the
heaviness in all departments continues
on account Of the une3siness occasioned
by Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
pessimistic view of international soi-
ties. Americans were no worse suf-
ferers in the London market than other
securities. Their prevailing high
prices make them an inviting field by
liquidation An additional incentive
for Londons selling Of these securities
is that it relieved the tension Of Lon
don's unfavorable exchange situation
and the pressure upon it for gold. There
was a fair outside demand for stocks
in the first hour, which absorbed very
well the offerings for London account
and worked some recovery from the low
point. The demand was soon satisfied
however, and prices drifted for the re-
mainder Of the day not far from the low
level. Net loses of numerous leading
stocks are point or over. Sugar was
strong after an opening decline and
easily led the list in point Of activity
1t was at one time two per cent over
Saturdays close. There We're one or
two other specialties, notably Western
Union, Rubber preferred and Tennessee
Coal, which were firm Rock Island in
the railroad list was well held and at
one time reacted above Saturdays close
selling on a parity with Burlington.
But these were exceptions to the gen
eral tone, and their strength exerted lit
tie sympathetic influence. It was evil
dent that speculative activity is waiting
on the Developments of the naval stra-
tegy in the Caribbean sea. There was
prevalent small less sanguine expec-
tation of a speedy termination of the
war based on some disappointment over
the results of the bombardment at San
Juan. The evasive movements of the
Spanish feet was also taken as indica-
ting a possibility of extended manoeuv-
ering without material result The re-
ported failure of efforts to effect juno
ton with the insurgents and to deliver
supplies of arms and ammunition to
them was interpreted as demonstrating
that any decisive success in Cuba must
wait on the campaign of the United
States troops.
Sterling exchange rates advanced full
q Of cent to-day, but the market was
reported dull The money market con-
tinued active. and accommodations on
commercial paper was liberal.
Bonds We're very dull. and prices were
lower in sympathy with stocks. Total
sales $1,275, 000
There was a decline Of Il in the U. S.
reg. is of 1907. The bonds were other
,..i~o ,,,oh q ', ood
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.
one u East Liverpool's Industrial
Establishments DESTROYED.

East Liverpool, O., May 16.-The
Potter S Mining and Milling Company
aint mill burned early this morning.
me less was almost 500, 600, and the
insurance $4,000. The fire originated
~ the engine room and the works
were running at the time
a scarcity Of water made it difficult
10 nght the fire with success. A sys-
lem OF protection against fire was just
uehg naugurated. The plant will be
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
COOPERATIVE HOSPITAL

To Be Established By Life Insurance
Companies for the Benefit of Policy
Holders.
Milwaukee. Wis, May President
Thomas H. Bowles. of the National AS
soei2tion of Life Underwriters, to-day
issued letter to the presidents Of all
the life insurance companies In the
United tSates in regard to the establish
ment Of cooperative hospital service
among the American life insurance
companies for the benefit of policy hold
ers who are taking part in the present
conflict between the United States and
Spain.
The letter is for the purpose Of bring
Ing the attention Of the various insur-
ance companies to the subject prior to
a meeting to be held in New York at
which action will be taken on the ques-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
STOLE A HALF MILLION FRANCS.

~ yarns. May ia package contain
ass over 100000 packages in securities
fror. soid was stolen this morning
its rrl car Of the Paris. Lyons & Med
- =. tanean railroad. There is no clue
10 the thieves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
AN OIL TANK STRUCK.
Coal Miner Seriously Hurt-A Demon.
stration at Monongah
6pecIal ID La Register.

Special to the Register.
Fairmont, W. Va, MAY 16.-James
Gregory was caught between two cars
9f coal in mine No ?, at Monongah, to-
Gay, and seriously injured
Lightning this afternoon struck an
OIL tank near Warrington, setting it on
@Fe 1t was two-thirds full of oil. 1t
e-3s killed horse at Monongah
There will a patriotic demonstration
and pole flag raising at Monongah
thursday n4gAsO4E NJ. Showalter will
o. the principal speaker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
FINANCE IND TRADE.

New York, May 16.-Evening Posts
London financial cablegram:
The stock markets here continued
dull and fat to-day
The total sales CT stocks to-day were
336, 500 shares.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17

Trains Nos /, 2 and daily between
Cleveland and Ubrichsviile. All other
trains daily except Sunday.
Electric cars between Bridgeport and
Wheeling. and Bridgeport and Martins
Ferry and Bellaire.
Consult Agents for general information
to all points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
BREAD Up a CENT

~. 1NI1zhlJ UF a Ot.N I.
braa.s% York, May 1.-THE price of
Yasrl H was raised one cent a loaf by
d. y all the bakers in the city to-
k'ice Of wheat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17

New York, May 16.-Money on call
easier at 11a@2 per cent; last loan IL
per cent Prime mercantile paper so
61a per cent. Sterling exchange strong,
with actual bankers bills at 1880
4S61a for demand, and at s482a @4.S3
fer @ days Posted rates s4S31a
Commercial bills $4.S114@4.S2. Silver
certificates 56a4 @57&c. Bar silver SIC.
Mexican dollars 45c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17

wANTED-MEMBERs OF SECRET So
eieTies to call at West Va. Printing Co
No. 1925 and 1927 Market Street, and ex-
anime samples of Address Cards.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17
LEGAL FORMS

OF every description. Good Paper. goee
nrtnting fair prices. Wn2. DO you nredf
Look il up and send an order 10 the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17

WANTED PURCHASERs FOR Blank
House Leases. Oil Leases. For Rent
Cards. For Sale Cards, and Rooms fos
Rent Cards. Call at Register Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-17

lopeni High Low. Close
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-10
In cIern nobrrt.on,. ONCE.

Yesterday. in Clerk Robertson's office.
the following transfers OF real estate
were recorded:
Lizzie Abercrombie and husband to
Louis Carl, q lot on the west side OF
Jacob street, south OF Th!rty-ninth;
consideration, $3.50.
A. C. Fisher and wife to Johann Holz.
a lot on Wetzel street, Eighth ward:
consideration, $3.50.
William Schockey and wife to Henry
Wiedcbusch, q lot on Tw%enty-ninth
street: consideration, $3.50.
A. G. Wincher qualified as admins
traitor Of the Charles Plehler estate:
bond, $1,000, George Wincher. surety.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-10

HUMAN HEARTS,"
A Splendid Production at the Grant
Opera House Last Night.

A Splendid Production at the Grand
Opera House Last Night.
Human Hearts," Hal Reds beautl.'
full idyl OF the Arkansas hills, was
produced for the first time in this city,
at the Grand Opera House, last night.
To say that 1t pleased the audience,
would be to give mild expression to the
degree OF pleasure which vas manifest
ed while following the principal char
acters through the fascinating story OF
the dramatlst. 1t is q play Of the same
order as Alabama" possessing even a
greater amount Of interest than that
masterpiece. It Is splendidly staged.
and admirably cast. Miss Bidwell, In
the role OF the adventures, Is q chaym-
ing actress. while Mr.. Lee made n very
manly hero. The. company received an
enthusiastic curtain call, and the ac-
ton Of the play was punctuated with
applause.
Human Hearts" is really q dollar
attraction, and has not been produced
before at popular prices. 1t Is the
strongest production which has been
on the boards at the Grand this sea-
son. The engagement includes per-
formances tonight and tomorrow ar
ternoon and night. I
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-10

$40 3 ]; q: .' q; ]: 3; ]: 4: ] 8 ! !: g: 8 !: g: 9: .: .. !: .: .: !.
m VIII buy n perfect Talk
II ing SInchinc, and m In
al III .strument that will repro.
IA duce vocal and lnstru-
mental music records.
W. II w For snie by
JAIIOB W. GFsGBB
Jeweicr. 1906 Market st.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-10

The funeral Of w. J. Bratton, Of
Bridgeport, yesterday afternoon was
attended. The Branum Post,
G. a. r., turned out fifty strong to
honor n respected comrade. The Rev.
DR.. Dixon omclated as chaplain. The
were Messrs. Burgettc Nc
George Glffen, Oliver Por-
ter, A. A. Fortney, Isaac Henry and
John Koehnlein, comrades selected some
ago by the deceased. The inter-
mcnt was at Weeks cemetery. The de-
ceased was q highly respected man with
enemies. He was honored and loved
by all who knew him for his many ster-
ling qualities.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-10
. B. OF p. ".
Awarded Last NIsht-C. D. Thompson
Secures Paving Contract.

US H-.. E-
The board OF public works held a
meeting last night and awarded two
contracts for city work. There were
three bidders for each and bidding vas
close. C. D. Thompson got the general
paving contract, and the masonry con-
tract for the retaining wall on the
south side OF Twenty-ninth street, was
awarded to Jacob Sweitzer. The sue
cessful bids we're as follows:
C. D. Thompson. per cubic yards. ex-
cavation, twenty-four cents; gravel fill
ing, sixty-seven cents; broken stone,
two and one-half inches, 81; four Inches.
81; filing joints with sand. two cents;
laying brick, eleven cents.
Jacob Sweitzer. per cubic yards, ma
sonry, 1927: excavation, twenty-five
cents.
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A Card ofThanks.

We desire hercbyto express our heart
felt gratitude and appreciation to the
Undertakers' Association, the ~llverynen,
the G. A. r. comrades and all others
who go generously contributed to the
last sad rites OF a loving husband and a
kind father.
MRS. WI. BRATToN AND SONS.
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Nay Brothers,
Market St. ST. Doors Above Opera ionse.
Ghe gmdhgencer
omce. Nos. 20 and 81 Fourteenth Street.
New Adxrrtl.ements.

New Advertisements.
Bicycles and Sundries-Geo. ". John
SON Sons.
Moth Killers-List's Durg Store.
The First-Albert Stole & Co. );
Notice to knights Templars
Observation-Disclosures.
Wantcd-GirI for General Housework.
For Sale-W. B. Simpson.
e. E. Worthen-Dentist.
Our Standard Cofree-H. T. Behrens Co.
Attention. Sir Knights.
Save Money-Nesbitt 6 Bro.
Save-Mutual Savings Bank.
Ramblers-Jason C. Stamp.
Our Shoes-Nay Brothers-Eighth Page.
We've Cleared Our Decks-House C
Herrmnnn-Fifth Page.
500 Soft Hats for s1.5o-McFadden's-
Second Page.