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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12

Although nothing official can he learn
ed as to what the twelfth census will
show in this city, yet 1t is believed that
those who have expressed the opinion
that Wheeling will increase in popula-
tion from the sl.522 OF 1880 to 1900 or
1900 In 1900, are wee bit too enthusl-
astic, and that II 10000 people are
shown to reside within the limits Of the
municipality the showing will be all
that can be expected OF the census peo-
pie. The conservative ones cite the fact
that Wheeling has contributed nine
tenths OF the population that has con-
gregated in the several suburban COM
munIties that stretch in continuity from
East Wheeling to and beyond Elm
Grove. and that this cannot but cut
down the large Increase in population
that Wheeling would show otherwise.
Fifteen Of the thirty enumetators in
the city have completed their work and
made their reports to Special Agent
Charles A. Heimbright. and Mr.. Helm
bright expects that the other city enum-
orators win all have finished their work
by tomorrow night, Last night Super
visor Harvey W. Harmer. in charge Of
the census work In the First congress
slonal district, arrived in the city, and
to-day will confer with the special
agent and enumerators regarding the
dnta Tia of their work.
The enumerators in the country Sec
ton OF the county have thirty days in
which to anlsh up their work, and as
yet none Of them has finished.
In 1880 wheelings population was
1926, and she ranked ffty-ninth among
American cities: in 1890 the population
increased TO 34.522. but in rank there
was drop to elghty-ninth. Wheeling.
however, is like Cincinnati, she does
not receive credit for what is really her
due-the state line cuts down the true
figures of the Greater Wheeling just as
the Greater Cincinnati is limited to the
Ohio side, II Martins Ferry, Bridge
port, Bellalre and Benwood and the OUT
the creek suburbs were credited to
Wheeling, the figures would probably so
beyond $4,000. AS a matter Of fact,
wheeling's business is that OF city OF
100000, ecllpsing many Of that size.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
A FINE SHOW.
Splendid Vaudeville at Wheeling
Park-The Opening Performance.

Splendid Vaudeville at Wheeling
Park-The Opening Performance.
Bright. clever and clean is the vaude-
vile show which opened weeks en-
gagement at Wheeling Park last night.
From first to last there is nothing dull
about 1t, and encores we're the order Of
the evening. The beautiful weather
acted as magnet to draw a good sized
crowd to witness the first performance.
The programme opened with Falardo,
the instrumental man. He's whole
band in himself and his act caught
on" In great shape. The novelty of 1t
was striking and he won his audience
from the start. Next came Lexou &
Brooks, in a pretty operate sketch. in
which a scene from Faust" was intro
duced in effective fashion. They were
well received John and Bertha Glee-
son, in n refined dancing nct, followed.
They are clever little people and made
a decided hit. After an lntermission.
Patrica, the comedienne. gave her daln-
~ playlet "a New Year's Dream" she
was assisted by Misses Maurice Darcy
and Charles Newton, The piece is
novel and must be seen TO be npprc-
cla,ed. An enthusiastic curtain call
wns given and Miss Burnham, the So
prano. came next and sang three songs.
She reeaIved an ovation she has a
swse, voice and charming personality
and her singing was feature OF the
performance. The cordially with which
she was received was a tribute to the
excellence Of her work. De Bierr, the
slelEht Of hnnd man, closed tho bill He
is very clever and his tricks mystIfy-
Ing. This evening the performance Will
be repeated and It is safe to say the en-
EaRement viii prove n big success.
Special motors run to the Casino and
popular prices prevail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
BR1paEpoRr HAPpENrNas.
Events of a Day in the Town at tn
End of the Bridge.


1t was learned last night that deal
was about contaminated whereby the
Wheeling Electric Light Company be-
comes the possessor OF the Bridgeport
electric light plant. including its line.
franchises, etc, II Is said the plant
will be entirely rebuilt.
The funeral of the infant eaild OF Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Ponsori took place
yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from
the family residence, in the West End.
Internent followed at Linwood ceme-
terry.
Council meets this evening and they
expect to settle the trouble between the
city and the Cleveland & Pittsburgh
company In regard to the retaining
wall in Aetnaville.
The county commissioners were in
the city yesterday morning, looking
after the contemplated repairs to be
made to the Kirkwood bridge.
The funeral of Mrs. August sullivan
took place yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock. and interment was made at
LInwood cemetery.
A large crowd was attracted Ia the
opera house last evening. It being the
closing OF the flremen's and Mechanics
fair and festival,
Roger Ashton sails from New York
tomorrow for his old home in England,
where he will spend several months.
Henry Neinlnger returned to East
Liverpool yesterday. after n few days
visit with relatives in the city
The ladies' of the Presbyterian
church will give n strawberry social Mt
the church Thursday evening.
Rev Il. D. Graham left yesterday for
Legonier, Pa, to attend the Lutheran
synod.
Thse DRINKS were given 81 and costs
each by Mayor NeIninger last eve
ming.
j. c. Heinieiu was in ST. Ciairsviiie
yesterday on business.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12

here and will go to Epworth park n,
a season before returning home.
William Kern Is home from the mi,
State University for the summer W.
cation. and Miss Rhea Rempls 4
home from Oxford.
Ira Long secured a divorce from N,
wife. NaOme Long. I'm common Biz,
court. She had not lived with him 5't 4.
some years.
Henry Nagle leaves to-day for Ma,
Jersey, whore no is employed by II,
Pennsylvania Railroad Company ~
detective.
Clyde Darrah viii graduate from N,
Cleveland Dental College this W..S
and has decided to locate in that an
A civil service examination has ben
fixed for this city for July II, but \
only local In its application.
The home crop OF Strawberries "A
making up for lost time and are com.
ing in plentifully now.
DR.. Fred Kempls, OF Erie, Pa "a
spending a short vacation with his par.
ents here.
The city council will hold its regula,
monthly session this evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12

OIL CTTY-River foot . inches and
falling. Weather, clear and pleasant.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS feet and
stationary.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4S feet and
stationary. Weather, cloudy and warm:
STEUBENVILLE-RIver 4 feet and
stationary. Weather. clear and hot
PARKERSBURG-ohio river 8 feet
and stationary. Weather. cloudy and
mercury rs. Up-Dufry. Queen city
Down-Avalon. Little Kanawha fall
ing. Locals on time.
GREENSBORO - River feet lnd
falling Weather. showers and warm
MORGANTOwN - River Z feet I
inches and falling. Weather, CLOUDY
and warm,
wARREN-River IS feet and sta
tionary. Weather, clear and warm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
Prominent Business Mnn Dies.

Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencer.
MARTINSBuRG, ". Va, June IL
Mr.. George Philip Blessing, one of the
leading citizens OF this city. died at his
residence last night, aged seventy-six
years. He was born in Frederick. in
1924, and came to this city in 1915, and
for a time was employed by the Balu-
more e. Ohio railroad. He afterwards
engaged in mercantile pursuits and
amassed considerable money and prop
erty. The deceased was always an ac-
tive participant In matters pertaining
to public affairs and was regarded as
an emInently safe business mar. His
wife survives him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12

The marks at p. m. Monday, shovel
4 feet inches and stationary. Weather,
cloudy and warm.
The river was rising at Pittsbuga
yesterday Afternoon. but failing at al
points above. and the riyerm9n DO t;t
expect a rise unless there is more rain
which is believed to be coming.
The Keystone State is this morning.
packet for Cincinnati.
The United States snag boat E. A
Woodruff arrived late Sunday night but
owing to low water. did not go on 70
Pittsburgh. Instead, she departed tOF
below at S a. m, Monday. and will clear
the river between Wheeling and ctncln.
natl of all snags she is able to locate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
TOLD IN FEW WORDS,

The total estimate Of area in cotton
planted 25,55s.OO0 acres, an increase of
2,036, OOO or 81 per cent over last year.
General Otis arrived in Washington
at ia o'clocy yesterday morning. He
was driven at once to u hotel and re-
ported al the war department later in
the day.
The Temperance Congress was open
ed Monday. at London, under the
presidency Of Mr.. Thomas Wallace
Russell. NJ. P. Delegates from all parts
OF the world were present.
The United States cruiser Albany.
which was placed In commission at
New Castle-on-T Tyne. May 30, and I'M
der orders TO proceed 10 the MedIteE-
ranean, has arrived at Southampton.
The Contra: Trades and Labor I'm
ion proposes to establish bus line IN
St. Louis to compete with and run par
allel to the lines OF the st. Louis Tran
sit Company, on which there is a strike,
TO be operated by union men.
Major General E. s. Otis. accompan-
led by his aides, Captain Siayden and
Lieutenant Stanley, reached Washing
ton, yesterday, from his home at Roch-
ester, n. Y. where he stopped over TO
visit Mrs. Otis and his child,
Two fve-story brick buildings own
ed by George L. Ketcham & Co, in
West End avenue, New York, and con-
tanning $4,000 bushels Of grain. oats
and bran, were totally destroyed by
fire yesterday. The loss is about $780,
900.
The Democratic state convention
meets at Columbus to-day and We'd
20 "a n IN IN
select Misunderstanding to Kansas
City. There are not many early arriv-
ais and the attendance outside Of the
delegates, IS not expected TO be very
large.
Telephone men from every section Of
the country are arriving ut Cleveland,
10 attend the fourth annual convention
OF the Independent Telephone Assocla-
ton OF the United States OF America. II
is estimated that one thousand dele
gates and visitors, representing forty
states. have already arrived.
Union labor has taken n new track.
and started what ls to be known as the
Union Label Lyceum Of Chicago The
promoters Of the movement declare
mat II is a strictly educational one, In
which politics viii not be allowed to cut
any figure and questions of religion
win be barred. Al the anne time. II is
acknowledged that the main object OF
the movement Is 70 cultivate closer re-
Iations between the members OF labor
organizations and to assist each other
as far as possible
The first session OF the national con-
ference az Jewish charities In the Unit
ted States, opened at Sinai Temple.
Chicago, yesterday The conference.
which WIN last three days. comprises
representatives Of the various Jewish
charitable organizations NJ the coun-
try and was formed last year for the
purpose Of securing cooperation in et-
forts 10 improve the system Of charity
and 10 curb certain evils which thu
various organizations frequently have
to contend with.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12

Special Dispatch to the lntell!geneer.
BuCKHANNON, W. Va, June IL
The tenth annual commencement Of the
West Virginia Conference Seminary is
being held this week. An elaborate pro-
gramme has been arranged and visitors
are coming In rapidly. The town ex-
poets to entertain tho largest crowd Of
any similar occasion, The first field
day by the athletic association took
place to-day. W. II. Sanford, student,
in a 100 yard dash broke the state re-
cord. time lOls seconds In the half
mile bicycle road race, Charles Caste
won in l minute and 90 seconds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming of Wheeling
Paonle and Visitors.

People ana NlSltorS.
VII Delaplain. OF Graysvllle, Ohio,
is visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Bessie S. Austin. of Woodsdale.
is have for thc summer vacation from
Wilson college on the Conocoheague.
j. L. Barker, formerly Of Company
D., Second regiment, W. Virginia,
volunteer infantry. is here from Ohio.
visiting old friends.
Congressman and Mrs. B. B. Dove
ner returned yesterday morning from
Washington, and are occupying their
apartments at the Mcclure.
Miss Katherine Kleinfelter, of Gin
cinnau, arrives to-day on the
Queen City, and will BE- the guest OF
her friend. Miss Helena schwertfeger,
at the Schwertfeger country home,
near Wheeling Park.
Harry Nesbltt, a member of the
Linsiy graduating class this year, who
has been confined TO his home. on
South Market street, for some time on
account of illness, does not recover US
speedily as hoped for, and he will not
likely participate in the commence
ment exercises.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
A FILIPINO HABIT
Is the Preservation of Their Rec
ords-Interesting Financial State
ment Recently Found.

Is the Preservation Of Their Rec,
ords-Interesting Financial State
ment Recently Found.
MANILA, May 15-The FillpInos
are addicted to the preservation of their
records, no matter how unimportant
Down in Aibay province our troops re-
Gently found the yearly financial state
ment OF the rebel government. While
IT is thought It's figures are untrue, 1t is
interesting as an example OF how the
rebels do business and maintain their
prestige among their people.
In the balance sheet for 1S99-19OO, the
lnsurgent minister OF finance states
that during the year 1869 the ex-
penses OF the Spanish government in
administering affairs amounted to
Sl7,474,02O Mexican, but thanks to the
capacity OF the revolutionary leaders,
the total expenditures of the insurgent
government for last year only amount
ed to $685. OL
Americans Effected the Economy.
All this economy was effected while
the Manila custom house, most lu-
cratIve source of income, was in the
hands Of the Americans. 1t was pro-
missed that as soon as the rebels gained
possession OF Manila. which would be
IN few weeks. they could maRIfestly
reduce the rate OF taxation. In the
meantime money was needed and It
was incumbent on all good patriots to
pay all the tax collectors asked of
them. The minister Of finance in pre-
sentlng his statement described AguIn-
aldos glory and Invulnerabillty and the
good time coming TO everybody when
the Americans would be finally driven
from the islands,
Expenses Heavy in Matter Of Arms.
The insurgent government undoubt
eddy handled considerable money last
year. but whether they collected S6,0OO,-
900 Mexican is not known to outsiders.
Their expenses have been especially
heavy in the matter of arms. Fiitbus-
tiers and others have made them pay
exorbitant prices for everything,
Two Of their generals, PGnn and
Luthbanare, are said to have large ac-
counts in the Hong Kong banks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
BE11A1RE HAPPENINGS.
Matters of Interest in the Metropolis
Of Belmont County.

r. c. Meyer, Hon, d. Wagner. Judge
briggs and other delegates TO the Dem
ocra,ic state convention win leave this
morning for Columbus. The bulk Of the
delegation Is making war on Mclean
since Mclean eliminated himself, but
they are for peace in time Of war.
Hon. John M. Cook. OF Steubenviiie,
has accepted the invitation Of those In
charge OF the Fourth Of July Celebra-
ton on the St Clatrsvllle fair grounds
The committee is providing all sorts
Of nmusements.
Beilairc lodge. T. s A. NJ, held n
meeting last night and worked the
masters degree, Most OF the lodge
work will be suspended now until cool
or weather.
Sebastian WINNER has written his
buRlncss partner, G. Rumbneh thnt he
reached HAyre, France, June /, having
made the trip without any unusual In
cldent,
Mrs. Charles J. GILL OF Frccport. H..
is spending u few days with friends
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of wheeling's
Progressive Neighbor.

A meeting Of the "city dads" has
been called for tomorrow evening for
the purpose OF deciding what is TO be
done with the paving brick now on
hand, and which has been rejected by
Inspector Thomas Green. Since re-
jseted two tests have been made in
the presence OF several members OF
council, and 1t is generally thought that
they win be accepted, rs the tests
made proved very satisfactory.
Mills Nos. 8. and and iobbIng mill
No. 4. at the Standard, resumed
yesterday. after weeks idleness'
caused by the breaking OF the bed plate
OF the engine propelling them.
The patrons of the Wheeling street
Railway residing in. this city will be
very thankful to learn that the COM
pauy will soon put summer cars on
this end OF the line.
The funeral of Miss Anna Pastors
will take place from her late home, on
First street. this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Interment will be made at Riverview
cemetery.
Mrs. Lille Mccain left yesterday
for her home at Pittsburgh, after n
few months visit with her mother,
Mrs. Charles Wagner. Of Sixth street.
Quite number from here formed a
driving party last evening. which went
to the Wayslde Inn. at Colerain. The
party numbered about thirty.
Mics Anna Maxwell has resigned her
position in the schools here to accept
a more remunerative one in the public
schools Of Toronto, Ohio.
Revx. Father Mulhearn, pastor of st.
3lary's church, left yesterday for Tole-
do. where he will spend u week with
friends and relatives.
The members Of the C. A. R. are
making arrangements for an entertain
ment 10 be given in the Star theatre
Saturday evening.
H. A. Satterfleld. OF Pittsburgh, re-
turned home yesterday, after pleas
ant visit with his uncle. DR.. W. B. Nc
CIure and family.
A number of young people from this
city formed a boating party last eve
ming which enjoyed several hours up
the river.
A social and entertainment will be
given Saturday evening by the mem
bers of the a. NJ. E. church. on Sixth
street.
Mrs. E. o. Padelford went to steu-
beny!iie yesterday to spend several days
with friends and relatives.
Walter Carlisle returned yesterday
from a couple Of days visit with his
parents at st. Clairsville.
George Duncan was fined 81 and costs
yesterday by Mayor Goodhue on
charge OF drunkenness.
Miss Mary Kitzler, OF Powhatan, Is
the guest for few days of relatives
in the Fifth ward.
w. B. Francis was in St ClairsvIlle
yesterday attending to some legal du-
ties.
Miss Ada Barbour is visiting relatives
in Cleveland.
Miss Margaret Ralston continues to
be very Ill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
A BIG RAID
Made by the Police Last Night-A
Juvenile Sentinel Beats the Blue
Coats in Race for Alley C.

Made by the Police Last Night-A
Juvenile Sentinel Beats the Blue
Coats in a Race for Alley C.
Chief clemans. Lieutenants Michaels
and Devinney. omcers Michigan.
Holmes, Woods, Meyer, Gehring, Con-
rad. Wells, Troutwein, Ingram. Dudley.
Hlnkleman. last night raided the houses
Of III fame. Alley C was first visited.
but the eagle eye of small colored boy
detected the approach of the squad OF
blue coats. and he sounded the alarm in
hurry. with the result that there was
general scattering Of men from the
alley. The police say they are often
foiied by youthful "sentineis," who get
reimbursed financially for their vigil
lance. The raid did not produce many
male inmates.
The following was the list Of pro-
prletors and girls arrested
Helen Boring and three girls; Vesta
Vaughn and four girls; Maud Smith
ana four girls; Teresa Woods ard three
girls; Ada Foster ana two girls; Mrs.
Hill, colored, and seven girls; Bertha
Taylor and two girls; Ida Robinson and
one girl; Ella Miller and eight girls;
Nellie White and three girls; MolIie
Fleming and four girls; Lucy Belmont
and two girla; Mrs. Hail and two girls;
corInne Riley and four girls; Edith
oconnei and four girls and two men;
Mrs. Parker and three girls and ona
man; Frankie Reed and two girls; Edna
Gray and one girl.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
PittsburVh River News.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, June 1l.-Sev'
eral rivermen went TO Washington Sun.
day night. but Just who comprised the
party could not be learned. Capt j.
A Henderson. president OF the Pitts
burgh and Cincinnati packet The Is
one of the number It has been sug.
gested that the rivermen are there IN
the interests OF having the bridges
spanning the Allegheny river raised.
II is said that there is nothing at
Washington to occupy their attention
except the bridge question. and as the
agitation has become very heated, 1t
is surmIsed that the rivermen wish the
secretary Of war to take soma action
before 1t is too late. Those working
in behalf of having the bridges raised
and those favoTing 1t are leaving no
stone unturned to accomplish their de.
sires. but the matter is entirely in the
hands OF the war department. George
H. Uhler president OF the National As.
ISOLATION OF Marine Engineers, will BE-
in Pittsburgh next Saturday. 1t
said that he comes TO push certain
complaints that have been filed In nj.
erence to violations Of steamboat laws
Mr.. Uhler is on his way to Cleveland,
and will meet the members Of the
Pittsburgh branch Of the society next
Saturday afternoon.
The new sidewheei steamer. Francis
]. Torrance. met with 4 mlshap At the
bridge at Monongahela Sunday, knock
ing down her chImneys. The chlmneys
had been lowered to clear the bridge,
but through some misunderstanding In
the engineers room the chimneys
were not adjusted to the proper position
to allow the boat to get under without
striking the floor of the bridge. The
damage is being repalre,-. and will not
Interfere WIN the running OF the boat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-12
BRIEF MENT1oN1NGs.
Events in and About the City Given
in a Nutshell.

Council meets this evening.
The Wheeling dedlcatory team Of the
l. o. o. F. goes to wellsburg en- July
/ to Institute a new l. o. o. F. lodge
there. Big dOings are programmed
including parade and public exercises.
The Riverside steel works will be idle
all this week. and resumption is look
ed for next Monday, Only part Of the
tube works is on and the plate mills
are Idle.
The excavation is nearly completed
for the trI-coFnered saloon building. to
be erected at the corner Of Thirty
third and Jacob streets, by Charles
Oberman,
Squire DunnIng yesterday Imposed
a fine of 81 and costs each on Harry
McCune, Ashland Thomas. Reed
crIswell and Edward vardy for bath
ing In the creek near Leatherwood for
which they we're arrested Sunday af-
ternoon BY Constable Darby, who has
been employed by Leatherwood resi-
dents to break up the practice.