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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

The Presbyterian Alliance, whose SEES
stons have closed, brought not only del
egates, but visitors from nearly every
quarter Of the globe. Among the elect
ladies who visited the sessions I noticed
fair representation from West vlr-
glnta. DR.. Cunningham. OF Wheeling,
occupied a prominent seat among the
delegates, and heard it remarked
that he was one OF the most dIstin-
gulshed looking among all the venera-
bic ministers seated In the body of the
church. In looking over the large
body OF delegates the most notable
feature was the absence OF young men.
The question naturally arose: as there
a dearth OF young men among the
Presbyterian clergy OF all countries
represented, or does the Presbyterian,
more than any other evangelical bod
les honor Its hoary-headed veterans by
showing preferment where mature
Judgment and added experience should
count? In this day there seems to he
a lamentable tendency, among all pro-
feBslons, the clergy not excepted, to
push younger men to the front, and to
relegate to the background Of "inocu-
uOiS ueSuetude, tne veterans Wh0
have born the heat and burden OF the
day" and who have gathered a weight
OF experience md mature Judgment
that should mix probably with the
ardent enthusiasm and young blood Of
their juniors. 1t Is all right to advance
our young men, and to set them to work
on the various lines always opening up,
but let us never forget what the church
and the world owes ia the "0id soldier"
at whose feet II Is well that we be will
ing to sit till the Master shall say -
him: at il enough. Come UP higher"
Strong appeals were made by the
reverend speakers In behalf Of recog-
milton ofwOman's work in the churches.
Especially forcIble on this line were
the addresses OF the Scotch brethren.
Indeed. a rather Invidious comparison
might be made In favor Of the speaker
from the land OF "DromtnchtY" over
the encouragement given the elect wO-
mon by our own native brethren. And
yet there If an evcT-rsady acknowledge
mcnt hat the financial success OF nil
church enterprise depends, In great
measure upon the aggressive force OPP
Grated by the women. LET your wo-
men keep silence In the church. but let
taem work quietly Ike beavers In gath
cring In the one great factor, without
which both homo and foreign missions
could not be carried on, and our church
doors would soon be closed"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

REATEsT FACILITIES FOR THE
" Prompt Completion OF orders at TIE
ihtslllEeheer Job printing omoa.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

CHICAGO = The demand for cattle
was fairly large to-day, with the call
principally for the better classes. Good
to fancy cattle brought IS 908T 90; me-
dlum grades were sal2ble at n 508b s.;
staekeFs and feeders - COCA 30; bulls,
COWS and heifers at So coos rs; common
TO prime calves sold at 81 0O@7 90; grass
range COWS, heiters and steers 81 $50
10. Texas steers brought 50 20@4 60.
The run OF hogs was exceptionally
light. Prices were steady save for eom-
mon packers. Prime lots brought 81 20
@5 rs; mixed lots 81 1904 IS; light hogs
81 1904 TIN: pigs 81 0034 70; culls and
rough lots 81 1904 90. The requirements
OF the sheep market were limited.
Trains wer late and trade over before
noon. Sheep were taken at 81 0O9
90, western range sheep selling q
81 90. lambs were wanted at - 500
5 30: feeding sheep were salable at 3 90
@S IS. and feeding lambs at 81 1904 90;
western sheep and lambs comprised the
bulk Of the offerInRB. Receipts-Cat-
tie 10000 head; hogs % 900 head; sheep
$4,000 head.
EAST LIBERTY-Cattle steady at
last weeks prices. Hogs fairly active;
prime assorted mediums = e6@6 90;
best Workers 81 1904 IS: light Workers
81 1904 IS; heavy hogs 81 $500 so: pigs
common rough 50 COOS as. Sheep
steady; prices loc higher; choice wet q
ers 81 1904 40; common 81 5000 So:
choice lambs IS O5@5 25: common TO
good 50 COOS 90; veal calves IS 5000 90.
CINCINNATI = Hogs active and
strong at s. 1904 70.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

And Just here let me say. without any
intention at discrimination. much less
tnvfdlous comprehensive Baltimore &
Ohio from the west. throughout It's en-
tire length, offers in addition to its
comfortable and well-equipped service.
the greatest inducements to the tour
list who travels by day through the
state of West Virginia, uaexcelled in
picturesque scenery, even by continent
al Europe-the most delightful days
outing that can possibly be enjoyed, by
a trip in one of their commodious and
delightful observation cars. The cars
are enclosed in glass with comfortable
ioungtng chairs. Indeed. your cores
pondent made the trip from Wheeling
to Washington upon a luxurious couch.
attended by the porter, and made to
feel at home by the polite conductor, so
that when reaching this city there was
no feeling of fatigue, and the trip
seemed short. owing to the opportunity
OF enjoying the delightful scenic views
continually appearing before the eye.
as they were thrown, by an unseen
hand, upon Natures canvas.
II one remains awhile in this city he
may be reasonably sure OF meeting
friends from the-"anywhere." For.
as "all roads lead to Rome" so it
seems do all travellers, whether on bus
Iness mr. nlenatire take in WASHINGTON
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

men ore needed and whose efhclent SER
ylcs once enlisted. would make them
lifelong soldiers in the great army Of
Christians" And then he made a de-
pafture. which in the American Pres
byterian church advocated q decided
innovation. II desire" Salq the speak
or. ITO pay q tribute 10 the woman
workers Of the church. They are q
noble army Of Christian volunteers, and
they have done inestimable good in
collecting the sinewg Of war DR..
Chalmers advocated the resestahlish-
ment Of the order Of deaeonesseA Is sat
forth IN the eanons Of the primitive
church" They are the PhOebes and
RrlscilIas, and Marys. and without
their aid our work would often have
come to a standstiii At present these
women are known rs ''lady collectors"
The designation Is undignihed, and l
would like TO see the wrong Fighted by
bestoWIng the title Of deaconess."
Other speakers followed, who advocat-
ed the bestowal Of the title Of deacon
ess upon the women collectors. But
time would fail to even allude to all
the good thoughts left by the learned
brethren Of this Pan-Presbytertan
Council, whose next session will be held
In Liverpool, England.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10
DEPART.

Electric cars bridgeport TO Wheeling.
BelInire and Martins Ferry.
Consult agents for best routes and low
90 80 - N. G. CARREL,
General Passenger Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

Total sales OF stocks were $4,000 shares,
TIN. STEEL AND TUBE QUOTATIONS.
The following quotations Aro furnished
by Howard HaZiett & Son, National lsS-
change Bank Building.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10

HTNHE MoHoNGAH ROUTE IS THE
Short Line between FaiFmo4t and
jIRrksburR, Quick Tlme-FRst TrainsA-
sure Connections, Whom travelling TO or
from ClnFkshurg or West virginia and
Pittsburgh railroad points, see that your
tickcts read via the Mon6ngnhela Rlver
Railroad. Close Connections NJ FAlrmont
with u. & q. trains, and at ClAtklhurg
with h q O. and w. " & T, tF9iHe. Tick
cts via this route on sale at all II. & O.
and W., v. & 2. r. r. stations.
HUGH G. DoWLEs, GOn'l supt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10
NATIONS CAPITAL.
The Present the Best Season Of
the Year
TO VISIT WASHINGTON CITY.
Fine sevvloo Of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad-A Review Of the Recent
sessions of the Presbyterian Al.
llance-Featurcs Of the Dewey cele-
bration. TYi

suscIal Correspondence Of Intelligeneer.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Oct. s.-This
is above all other seasons Of
the year the time to visit the National
Capital. The weather. though unusually
cool for this season, Is clear and in-
Migrating. Walking. driving or cy-
cling may be enjoyed to the hearts
content along the broad avenues aud
over the smooth asphalt pavements.
The lawns and public parks. furnished
with velvet carpets OF emerald green,
and ornamepted with luxuriant foll-
age and flowers Of various hues, present
a kaleidoscope OF ever-changing pic
lures OF wonder and delight. There
are the long rides throughout the
length and breadth Of the city, AFFORD
Ing view in passing of the outside Of
the public buildings, the statues and
monuments erected to our public men
of note, all go to make up a moving
panorama that can not be eQualled in
any other city Of the world. For there
is no other nation upon the earth where
the memory of Its heroes whether con-
querors In war. In science. In literature
orinart are recognized and perpetuated
as in this land, and by the government
and people of the United States. This
city. is. and should be. the Mecca to-
wards which every loyal citizen
whether native born OF adopted-shouid
at some time in his life hope to turn
his steps,
And Indeed, Judging from the number
of visitors daily met wherever one
turns. in the streets. on the avenues, or
inside the public buildings, there is
probably no city on this continent that
can count up a larger floating popula-
ton. The numerous railroad compan-
les. recognizing their business inter-
ests, are continually offering induce
ments. in the form of reduced rates for
excurstontsts wishing to visit the cap
ital Of the nation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-10


Last week was a gala week in this
city. Beginning with Monday evening
when the special car rolled into the
Pennsylvania depot, having on board as
the company's guest the hero Of Ma
Mia, till quiet was restored at midnight,
the city blazed with red fire, and rock
ets high in the air ctrcied over the
heads OF marching men and citizens
who had turned out to bid the hero
welcome Home" For Admiral Dew
ey 10 to make his future home in this
city, and will soon domicile himself IN
the historic old mansion, go It IS SAID,
Of Admiral Porter, who, with FarrRBut
and Dewey, form the three naval stars
In the new constellation Of naval heroes
Of the first magnitude.
It is impossible to give an adequate
description OF the glitter and glare OF
that greeted the admiral upon his en-
trance into the city. All along the line
OF march PennsylVaniR avenue dREEled
with the flashing rays Of searchiights
thrown upon the scene, illuminating
the very heavens, vielng with the stars,
in the gorgeous display that may be
seen in the broad canopy of blue that
aiight the heavens on these phenomenal
October nights. The admiral's guards.
or Color bearers" dressed In CARDS OF
snowy white, bearing torches OF red
flame, with blue lighta appearing at
regular intervals, amid falling trails Of
slty-rockets, and the bursting OF balls
Of fire. all supplemented by the private
displays set of by business men all
along the route-rOws Of red and blue
lights, which. together with the electric
lIEhts, were so distributed as to form
the tri-color OF the American hag-al
lent a hue to the picture that the pen
falls to describe, and the imagination
has not power to picture, Never mas
this city witnessed such q display OF
pyrotechnIcs, and 1t has been stated
f1at never did hero receive 80 enthusl-
astlc a reception since the foundation
81 the republic, from the triumphal
entry OF Washington into the city OF
Trenton to the reception to Grant upon
his return after his successful ending
Of the war Of the rebellion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
FELL BLINDLY IN A TRAP.
STORY OF THE ATTEMPT TO FORCE
THE TUGELA AND IT'S FAILURE.
tBY cABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.


London, Dec. 16. 1 a. m.-General Butler has
met with very serious defeat. This most SEN
sational news was announced from the War
ONCE about half an hour after midnight in
dispatch from the British Commander in Chief
himself General Butler says he moved In full
strength from the camp near Chieveley yester-
day morning at o'clock. There are two ford
able places in the Tugela. and it was his inten-
ton to force passage through one OF them
They are about two miles apart and his object
was to force one the other with one brigade
supported by the central brigade. General Hart
was to attack the left drift and General Hid
yard the right road, with General Lyttleton in
the centre to support either Early in the day
General Butler that Hart would not be able
to force passage. and he directed him to with
draw He had, how.ver attacked with great
galantry. and his Leading battalion, the Con-
naught Rangers. suffered great deal General
Butler then ordered General Hildyard to ad
vance, which he did, and his leading regiment
occupied Coenso station and the houses near
the bridge.
At that moment he heard that the whole OF the
artillery he had sent. to support the attack
namely. the 14th and Goth Field Batteries and
six naval 12-pounder jquck firing guns. were
out Of action. 1t appeared that Colonel Long. in
his desire to be within effective range, advanced
close TO the river, which proved to be full of
Beers. who suddenly opened CALLING fire at a
close range. killing all Of their horses, and the
gunners were compelled to stand to their guns.
Some of the wagon teams made shelter for the
troops in a donga, and a desperate effort was
made to bring out thc fels g;Ins F,.t ~ 2oeI
fire was too severe. and only two were saved.
OF eighteen horses thirteen we're killed. and as
several Of the drivers were wounded General
Butler decided not to allow another attempt, as
it seemed they would be a shell mark, sacrificing
life to a gallant attempt TO force a passage
across the river unsupported by artillery. The
British General then directed the troops to with
draw which they did in good order throughout
the day. a considerable force Of Beers pressing
on the British right flank, but were kept back
by the mounted men under Lord Dundonald
and part Of General Bartons brigade. The
day was intensely hot. and most trying to the
troops whose conduct excellent
The British defeat evidently most dis
astrous as General Butler adds that he aban-
doned ten guns and lost one by shell fire. The
losses in Hart's brigade were heavy. though the
proportion of severely wounded, it Is hoped, is
not large The 14th and Goth Field Batteries
also suffered severe losses. At the conclusion
Of the battle the British retired to their camp
a+ (,hievelev /. n. f.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THREE OAKS TO KEEP ITS CANNON.

ADMIRAL DEWEY EXPLAINS THE MATTER-HE IS
READY TO GO TO PRESIDENT ABOUT TWAS
OBLIGED TO VIOLATE RULES OF NAVY.
Three Oaks Mich Dec 10 (SpeciaD. Senator
Mcmillan IN a communication just received. says
he Is certain that the title OF Three Oaks TO the
Dewey cannon Is without question. In reply to the
Senator's inquiry in reference to 1t Secretary Long
stated that the Navy Department had recommend
ed TO the President that the gift Of the Admiral be
confirmed thus giving clear title to the village OF
Three Oaks.
In an interview Admiral Dewey said:
When Captain Hooper. of the revenue cutter Nc
C,ulloch brought off the Spanish gun from CotTe-
gdor Island, he thought II would be nice thihs
10 give TO the society in the United states 'nat
was building a monument 10 the memory ol lne
mon of the Maine I consented and the gun was
delivered al San Francisco by the McCulloch. The
Committee decided to award IL TO the city or town
living the largest sum OF money for the monu-
nent in proportion 10 the population. Three oaks
won II and was entitled to IT, and now some one
Guestions my right TO give the cannon away: 1t
%avv Department in giving the gun away. but |
vas violating the rules every day. | was Obliged
n Now II the attempt Is made to take the can
non away from Three Oaks | shall go to the Pres
ident about II
"Are you going TO Three Oaks 10 attend the cele-
bration?" was asked.
'aI viii II / can. l going TO Chicago In May.
and will perhaps 90 to see Three Oaks then"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THE POPE'S ALLOCUTION.
HIS HOLINESS CHAGRINED BECAUSE HE WAS
NOT REPRESENTED AT THE
PEACE CONFERENCE.
tHeTt are no IHCUTIIUI 'OIIVV" "II '''
property.

PEACE CONFERENCE.
Rome Dec. l5.--The text OF the Popes Allocutlon
at Yesterdays Consistory is published to-day
The Pontlf began by announcing the appointment
OF the Cardinals deputed to open the Sacred door
OF the Roman Basilica at the commencement OF the
Holy Year He said he could have wished that the
Church enjoyed her former liberty In Rome and
that she might thus have been enabled to celebrate
publicly the contemplated ceremonies with the
solmn usages OF bygone years
The Pope then referred 70 the fact that the Vati-
can was not invited to send representative TO
the Peace Congress at The Hague. an omission
which, he said. had been "censured by all I'M
partial Judges The Car. he continued. invited
the representatives Of the most powerful nations
with a view of establishing peace Yet there was
worthy of an invitation than the Pope
peace ard 10 -revent conhict-an office which. by
the Divine WILL within the attributes OF the
Papacy.
The Holy See had desired place In that con-
ference continued the Pontiff. One voice had
obstinately opposed itself TO this desire and had
gained the point. 1t the voice Of those who
with the conquest Of Rome had deprived the Pope
Of his powers
What hostility" asked the PontiH have we
to fear from them when even In the face OF Eu-
rope they do not hesitate TO violate the sanctity
OF he rights ard duties which naturally flow from
apostolic powers? Nevertheless whatever the fut-
Gods help. be Found on the side OF those who
afraid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
BIG FAILURE IN BOSTON,.
THE JOHN p. SQUIRE COMPANY. MEAT
PACKERS MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT


PACKERS. MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT.
Boston. Dec. IL (SpeciaD. John p. Squire
Company, one of the largest concerns In the
meat packing business in the East made an as
signment late this afternoon to Heman W.
Chaplin, lawyer OF No. 53 State-st The la
bilties are estimated at s3,000,0O0 and the as
sets at S5000,000, the latter including recent
appraisal Of the plants in East Cambridge ana
Somerville at $20O0OO0. The company was IN
corporated In 1896, and has paid up capital OF
S3OOO.O00, stock being largely held in the Squire
family
The business will be carried on without
change by Mr. Chaplin, as the assignee
meeting OF the creditors will be called at an
early date, and Mr. Chaplin is of the opinion
that all will agree on some plan that will allow
the business to proceed without interruption.
The creditors are chiefly banks, the Globe Ma
tional Bank, Of this city being one OF the heavi-
est. Other Boston banks are involved to some
extent, but the Indebtedness is largely outside
Of Boston, divided principally among banks In
New England States In which the Squire COM
pany has branch stores. The estate of the late
John p Squire Is not involved in any way In
the assignment
Branches Of the parent company involved IN
cude in this city Frank o. Squire & Co., No
- to 72 Blackstone-st.; F. F. Squire & Co., No.
81 Faneuil Hall Market Joseph Squire & Co,
No II North-st; Squire & Co., No 10 to 49
North-st. and stores in New-York. Lawrence,
Portland. Worcester and Bath.
In an interview tonight Mr. Chaplin said:
The assignment was the direct result Of tight
ness in the money market Practically all the
indebtedness Is to banks. These banks found
It necessary to call their loans. The Squire
company could not raise the money TO meet
them all at such short notice, and IL was deemed
best to make an assignment There Is clean
50 600 600 margin Of assets over liabilities, ana
there are no membranes on any OF the squire
nrOnertY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
SUSPENSE BEFORE THE BATTLE.
LONDON LOOKED FOR A TURNING MOVE
MENT ON THE TUGEIA.
at Chieveley
Try CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


TpY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl
ron6on Dec 15-The interval Of suspense
before the decisive battle in Natal severely tests
the resources Of English patience, which have
been we'll nigh exhausted by the deplorable ac-
cidents TO two armies during the week IL was
filed Yesterday with a renewal Of stock jobbing
runoors Of victories before the real advance or
ruller's forces had been reported from any
Trustworthy source, and also by the posting Of
revised casualty lists morning and evening from
the several camps.
The most important news Of the afternoon
was an official report from Orange River or n
sharp engagement ten miles east Of the camp
v,bere the mounted infantry had found strong
detachment Of the enemy holding the drifts and
hod forced II to retreat. This minor victory was
not won without loss the commanding officer,
Contatn bradshaw, a gallant officer who had
served under Kitchener at Atbara and Khar-
tour, and several being killed, and eight
wounded This reconnaissance ending in a
sharp fight, proved how necessary 1t Is to Keep
q large body OF mounted troops along the line
., Methuen's communications. for these raiders
urere dangerously near Orange River brldge IL
o,eo enforced the moral OF Frenchs long run
ming fight with the enemy eastward near Arun-
del that cavalry is the proper arm for heading
off raiding operations.
Whatever may be the effect OF the news which
rrg,isbmen to-day are expecting Butler TO send
from Ladysmith. the war will be prolonged In
consequence of General Gatacres reverse and
Methuen's repulse, and in the last stage
Guerilla warfare will take the form OF constant
raiding of the long lines Of communication
Mounted infantry and light cavalry are indis-
,orsable on the British side.
,rhe bonbardment OF Colenso. begun Wednes-
Az. without a reply from the enemy's guns.
hos as far as is known up TO midnight evidently
continued. for General Butler has not stationed
a strong artillery force there for salutlng pur-
noses General Bartons Fusllier Brigade when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
rs ALLEN A SENATOR OR NOTF
HAYWARD is LEGAL. AS THE LATTER
NEVER QUALIFIED.

Omaha. Ne5., Dec. l5.-The question has peen
raised as TO whether William V. Allen. appointed
Senator from this State. can be seated. The con-
tention OF some is that Hayward never having
taken his seat the whole matter is in the same
nosition as in a State where the Legislature failed
10 elect The question is sale to have occasioned
HAYWARD considerable worry before his death.
Several lawyers are of the opinion that. the Legs
Iature having made an election the failure Of the
,orsor elacted 10 qualify would not deprive the
State of the right TO representation. Others or
equal prominence are in doubt about IT,