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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

perhaps the prettiest game Of base-o'u'
over played I'm this city was that pet"ee"
tho Richmond and Norfolk CLUBS yes'ei
aav afternoon. It was not one OF thoso
sy,ld,v-exclting contests which sends tno
blood throbbing through the pulses oi '"o
cranks. but IL was contest pet"o."
Ue,l-matched teams, in which two hrs'-
class pitchers participated ana "''0
given gilt-edged support
richmond won the game by diht u
sunerior work. but Norfolk put up WIN
derfully strong game, and had a "e.'N
,,oi,t shown I'm the local team the VIC
-, could have undoubtedly gone to the
seaside lads. The boys in gray "eie'
however. decidedly on their metue' anu
,,e resplt was a contest of the most re-
freshinG nature.
RIgHOP VS.. CHESBRO.
p,sbon the old Richmond boy was III
49, 49, Gov Norfolk. and Chesbro did the
,virling for Richmond. Both were III 10
very best Of condition, and mahipuias01
,,. s,,bere with great dexterity, neither
Welding an inch or a point until aoso-
,rte,v forced 10 do so. Neither appeaieu
IN have any advantage over inc o'''0'
o,tner hut Chesbro was given better sup
rort than Bishop. and TO TINS l"0' '''O
Is his success attributable
For four innings each pitcher ie'ii "
tina opposing sides in one, two three u
DO. ana for six innings Chesbro let no
bs.sr,an escape him. Richmond NOW
eve- hrol,e away from Bishop In the hiu''
and nv clever base-runnins' asslSteu :,
q l,re bit succeeded in scoring the "iS'
r,n ~ the game. Stuart was the IueAy
one 10 arst cross the rubber me l ili,lne
started with a base on balls, whlch bi9noP
presonted 10 Tlsey. Charley was eaush.
trvino IN steal second. though, ana S .ud,
was permitted to pull NJ saLey on -
Then Mcdonald drove a line MT lh.o ' Oea, !,
tre-Geld and Chauncey Bili went o. - -
as far as third. Kahn was me ~ ~. 60
10 WELD the ash, and he Ineu sio~ ito
10 Bishop, who threw TO beahy 10 ',.tiv
Mcdonald at second. This was qui1nl'
Accommodated and Ieahy threw 10 hei-
ley at frst in ample time 10 put ram
out az first and complete double NJ,
lev however was not on the bag, anu Ia
stepping back for IL he oVerredcheu ~
self and Barley pulled up saieiy. ~
gave Stuart a chance to score, ana he
did 80 IN short order
THEN LITTLE WILLIE KICKED.
A prodigious kick was made by slin.n,
but the run was counted. as II shouiu
have been. No more runs were nltre
though. until the ninth. and then hiSn-
mond simply scored a clincher. Norio SiN.'
Brooms in the eighth made great eHoi
TO score. but though they got TWO M.
on bases. their effort amounted TO haus"~
il caused the cranks some little uhVaS'-
ness. though, and made the Johnnies trs
even harder with the result that bloeI'
field In the ninth Iined out two-oagsel'
ana was subsequently scored. This prae,
ugally ended tho game for Norfolk u'o
a0thing In her half Of the ninth.
The appended score will give all the de'
ails Of the play:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
Mission Service for Truckmen.

The workers Of the Rroad-Street Mis-
sion have Instituted outdoor meetings for
the benefit OF the 1ruckmen, who come 20
the Richmond markets. These meetings
WIN be held every Friday night az sae
corner Of Sixth and Marshall streets. To-
night Rev. Mr. Anderson. OF the Firth
Avenue church OF Lynchburg. viii con-
duct the meeting
Mr.. Anderson arrived here yesterday.
and preached at the Broad-Street Mission
at the night service. lie Is on his way
home from the Old Orchard convention,
and embraced the opportunity to visit
the missions OF Richmond, where he Is
well and popularity known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

cents, tho reduction 10 continue in force
till September 9th. The rate VIII APP
ply on export grain only.
The action OF this line Is incompre-
henslble TO the other roads, as they all
have more grain than they can move "
present charges. Under ordinary cir
cumstances, the cut would be met from
Chicago and 81. Louis, but as things
now are. and as the rate is only In for a
limited period. the probabilities are that
It will be ignored
In contrast to the action OF the Mem
phis line, the Illinois Central announces
that beginning September 9Th, 1t VIII
advance It's rate on export corn from
10 10 10 cents between Chicago and New
Orleans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
Large Excursion from Norfolk.

One OF the largest excursions which has
been run into Richmond I'm some time.
came up here yesterday from Norfolk.
Tho party came over both the Norfolk
and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio
RAILWAYS and numbered all told about
1000 souls. The train over the Chesapeake
and Ohio was run under the auspices OF
tho Ladies' Auxiliary OF ST. Paurs catho-
lie church, OF Portsmouth. and the train
over the Norfolk and Western was run
bv Messrs Niche and Adams. The e1-
cursionists spent the day on the streets
and In the parks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
A wRETCHED SHOWING
Made by the Athletics Against Lam
CASTER Yesterday.

LANCASTER. PA. August 26.-(spe--
al)-The Athletics made a wretched
showing against Lancaster to-day ana
we're beaten by the overwhelming score
of q to1. The visitors seemed utterly I'M
able TO gauge Vests curves. two OF their
five scattering hits being scIa.cn lily Sreat
energy enc throughout the game. Ames ara
not Seem 10 exert himself, and the sup
mort he received was Of the most hleiesS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
STRUCK by LIGHTNING.
A Barn and Contents Destroyed "'
Fire I'm ROclsbridge.

LEXINGTON, VA, August S.-0Spe-
cial)-The barns OF DR.. ID. Il. Strain ana
Mr.. Henry p Mitchell. near BrownsDurs'
were struck by lightning during ram
storm Yesterday evening between and
O'Clock, and with their contents VIZ
entirely consumed. The barns were aDou'
two miles apart, and with their contents
we're insured for s., 900 in the Rockbridge
Mutual Insurance Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
COLLECTOR AGNEw's CASHIER.
Mr.. wysor TO He Succeeded by Mr.
Langhorne, OF Lynchburg.

LYNCHBURG, August 26.-CSpecial)-
Mrs, Jennie strother relict Of DR.. william
A. strother, died to-day, at her home, In
this city, from paralysis. She was the
daughter OF the late Rev. George w.
Ianghorne, OF the Virginia Methodist
Conference.
tendared TO Mr.. James NJ. Mclaughlin.
uostmaster of this city under President
Harrison, the position Of cashier In tho
Collectors Office. Mr.. Mclaughlin ac-
cepted the position, and VIII enter upon
held at present by DIR. Is. j. Wysor' or
Russell county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

EMPORIA, VA. August 3.-tspeeia'.l--
The store OF Mr.. w. T. Ti!lar. on Main
street. was broken open last liknt, aAd
about $50 or $40 worth OF goods stolen. a
sicnideant fact Is that most OF the arti-
cIss stolen were pistols and razors- There
is no clew to the robbery.
Only a few months ago tho store OF
Harry Schwartz was broken into. ana
there has never been any ciew 10 inc
robber or robbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
SCORE BY INNINGS.

--,-------- -----------O75O14O Al
Lancaster '''' q 100000 O.
Athletics 49,, 49, Earned runs--Iancaster ..
summary ,,ts~I 81 arocque Seybold C2); II.
Two-esse R 10Th and West Three-baassae
SSaagS Roth 1 @qa on f Ssssasa
Sacrifice my thletics. s. Struck out-By
caster 8 Double plays-R. schaub TO
S Mild TO Coleman ha9giSysn to to c %sra no.
Larocque; vi ieerrors-I,ancaster, 5; Ath-
First base First 1sa base on balls-on West: 3;
ls,ics; z, f = Hit by erSHann lS q
OF Asr InesSf Brady. Time. hour ana %
,,fputeS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
civiI-servicc Examination.

A civi-service examination viii be
held at the custom-house october "a, for
the grades Of clerk and day inspector In
the customs service. No application VIII
be accepted unless filed before September
18th. Mr. w. s. Archer is the secretary
OF the Board Of Examiners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
MYSTERIOUS RAILROAD MOVE.
reduction of Rates on Grain for Ex-
port.

CHICAGO. August s.-An unexpected
and puzzling move on the part OIL ,ao
Kansas CITY, Fort Scott and Memphis
ro.d threw the western roads into q
state OF excitement to-day. This ROAD
gave notice that effective to-day u
would reduce grain rates from Kansas
civ TO New Orleans from q cents 10 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
REUNION NEAR REIDsvILLE. I
r,rue Gathering Of Ex-Confcderate
yeternns-Promine Speakers.

REIDsvII.LE. N. c.. August zs.--cspe-
c,ai,-The Confederate reunion held to-
dav at old Salem church. two miles from
peidsville. YVES grand success. There
were prominent speakers, among tnem
Co,ore, Julian 8. Carr, Colonel f. B.
WIthers. John r. Webster. Reys. Mundy
ana l.. w. Crawford. and others. The
gathering comprised about S.VO. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
HARTFORD-READING.
They spIit Even-McMnckin'sP itch-
ing m Feature.

HARTFORD. CONN, August 2e.-Cspe-
oial)-Hartford and Reading split even
to-day. In the first game the visitors pun
up superb ball. and won with an easy
margin. McMackins pitching was fea-
ture The second game was tie until
the eighth inning, when Burns made a
two-bagger and Smink a home-run,
bringing in four runs, which won the
game. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
WREyN DEFEATS EAyEs.
He Thus Wins Tennis Championship
of United states.

NEWPORT, II. l.. August 2s.-Rooert
n wrenn to-day won the tennis cham
plonship of the United States by defeat
Inc w. V. Eayes, of London, In close
and exciting match, by score or ID
So. 6-3, %, CO -.
Eaves played great tennis In the nrst
"a fourth sets, but in the other three
cts Wrenn played all around him. The
,natch was the finest exhibition OF tennis
a,,ar secn in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
A DARING PLAY.
which Paterson Was Given inc
"' Game.

,rrpsoN, n. j., August @.,'ope-
PAT 40. ing play by Jack Newell gave
ciaL)- -sn the run that won the game
Paterson nv ut and two strikes on Ham
With two oN az the bat. Newell watch
burg, who Vastly s q, ", and when. Gettig:
ed his o gaIl in his hand turned aroandd
f from srd hsss for Sred 5ns p Ssatig realised
half way cow The latter threw 70 the the
what was s,,, rpN Newell slid around him: ana ,,a
sa, s safe At conclusion soS Of p 5nS smitS
paterson playnsua al second and Con-,
IN to pitch ano The two new in-ileiders had
roy at tnire. etxeen them. which, toge,nsv,r
five errors, , pr 10 hit Huyier westerVe''
with , nrnnge an easy victory Score
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
For Dyspepsia
r,.Ie Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. It. ii. Andrews, late OF Jefferson
Medical College. Philadelphia. Pa. says;
"a wonderful remedy. whicn gave me
most gratifying results in the worst
forms Of dyspepsia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

Summary: Earned runs-HarfId, 2
Two-base hits-Cavelle. Radford, Spratt,
Roach. and Fry. Stolen bases-Horton,
spratt. and Radford. Left on bases
Hartford. IL; Reading, c. Struck out
Bv Horton, Smink (9. Double play-fry
rors-Reading. A; Hartford, !; First base
on baiis-On McMacldn, z. Hit by pitchs
er-Smink. UmpiTe-Mr. Snyder. Time OF
game-l hour and 50 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
npire-Mr. Kelly. Time. hour and IS

SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Pittsburg at Philadelphia
Cleveland at Boston.
Cincinnati at Baltimore.
Louisville at Brooklyn.
Chicago at New YORK.
St Louis al Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

Two-base hit-Burns. Three-base MT
Mari. Home run-Smlnk. Sacrii1ce mt
McNaclSin. stolen bases-Carey and hay
a. T,eft on bases-Hartford, 2; Reading
r struck out-Reading. 2; Hartford, =:
FIRST base on errors-Reading. z Flrst
base on balls-Of Bowen 1; of Horton
2 Passed balls-Roach, 2; umplre5"aao;
SNYDER. Time OF game hour anu
,ninutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL.
Cleveland Defeats the Bcanenters-
Score, Z to 4.

BOSTON, August 26.-Cuppy proved
puzzle for Boston to-day. Nichols was
an easy mark for Cleveland. The visi-
tors put up perfect fielding game. and
batted hard, while Boston's hits always
fell into somebody's hands. Attendance,
45O0. Score: X; n Il;
G SGsson d. 2SOS2029i-7 Il o.
Batteries: Nichols and Bergen; Cuppy
and thinner.
and minutes.
GIANTS, 10; CHICAGO. 6.
NEW YORK, August 26.-The first three
men al the bat for New York to-day got
two bases off Griffith, and then Ansons
star twirler lost heart, and began TO toss
the ball over the plate. The base-hlt
column tells the rest, except, perhaps,
that some Of the doubles and the triples
might have been narrowed down 70 SIN
giles had the Colts felders put any vim
into their work. Attendance 4''W;p "
New sV9lYS York 49,. ...ss2oc120'-i9 p
chicago 49,. 49,. O21O2OO0 6 10
Batteries: Rusie and wilson; Griirith
Umpire-Mr Emslie. Time. hours.
LOUISVILLE, 1s; BROOKLYN, g.
Prooklyn. August 26-The Louisvilles
found Payne an easy mark To-Day. Gun.
bingham was hit hard only in the elghth
inning. Butler, who halls from br0o TOOK ~
his local admirers when ne came 10 the
bat in the second inning. Attendance, zoos
score: II. ii. Il.
IouisyilIe 49,. 241Q23 4-16 10
Batteries: Payne and Grim; Cunningham
and Butler.
Time hours and ~ minutes.
PITTSBURG, 4; PHILADELPHIA. 3.
PHILADELPHIA. August 26.-Pittsburg
al N N
citing eleven-inning game The Pirates
tied the score in the ninth, on wild
throw by Taylor, and won out IN the
eleventh on hlt by Donovan "a a a s,ea,i,
grounder. Attendance. 2,15S.
pbS,lSgelpbia ..O2OoO1ooooo-S l3 4
Pttsburg ~ ~ yIo " av vSY WcFarlsnd;
Hughey. Tannehil. and sugden:
Umpire-Mr. Adams. Time, hours and
Is minutes.
CHAMPIONS, 8; CINCINNATI, 2.
BALTIMORE, August 26.-The Cham
pions took the first OF the series IRON IRON
Corbett and Dryer pitched great pail,
the home twirler having shade the pest
OF IT, Barring the pitching, there were no
features of especial note AttendaIneee'
1 &aIfin Ore ....OoOooo2O1- 8 /
Cincinnati 49,. 30 OO01 %
Batteries: Corbett and Robinson; Dwyer
and PeitZ.
is minutes.
SENATORS, 6; ST. LOUIS, 1.
WASHINGTON, August 25.-The game
to-day was lifeless, and twice as many
hits were made off Donohue7as Were Ilaue
off Mercer. Reilly's double play (unas-
Soore. az NV r. II. Il.
Washington go. Il . 10 l
CT o,1ie 49,. @ 1 O o 0 o OIL b
batteries: Mercer and Farrell; Donahue
and Murphy. ~,
Umpire-Mr. Kelly Time, hour and IS
minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
:. oa, rcopD BROKEN.

GOSHEN. n. Y. August 25. ,otr,nIs here here
ss-no peoT,v 10 witness the 500 stake stake
race zee be, between owne ea0 by Marcus DAILY and
1 GDs %; is go owned by d. A. ,I Smell so 90
New Bedford The betting was Sig ~ 70 three zee
in favor Of China silk' o Tao 2 I9 and 2as.
siTaiG the Iii Sdi class trotting Bush broke GO
hal track. Time. 2:1 L. zlI' anu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

oNIIIT IIdTy. TIdTDsI TUHS-Fd IeTsOL, I.
Two-base hits-Newell Shaffer, and A.
Rothfuss. Stolen bases-Newell CD, and
OHagan. Double plays-Shaffer to Smith;
Cassidy to ZearfosS First base on balls
Of Jones, 2; off Gettig, /. Hit by pitch
er-Gettg. Struck out-By Jones, 3; by
Gettig, 5. Left on bases-Paterson, 8;
Newark. 8. Time. 2 hours. Umpire-Mr.
Belts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

a strong favorrte, but proved unsre edagt
and Grace Hastings won three stIa,s aY
ana,s The Baron getting second money.
I5es Belle had little trouble in making
II one. two. three in the 40 pace. IN Ia. .as
Stake oakland not on ns' heat Of
, ,,,s ,onr trotted. the race being unfinished
me me i9 ga trot also had TO be carried over
le Joe Patchen Gol l-9, uriS ,;a
no Lo-l ma Geers' win attempt TO lower MS
Nv cinG record. and on saturday ST. 20
pointer (2:O1 80 will make slini'"i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
NORFOLK


SCORE By INNINGS.
12s45s7se
Richmond $500. ........o 90 0 / 90 j
Norfolk .......... ........O Oo0eoVVCV
Summary: Two-base hit-Elberiein.
First base on errors-Richmond, 2, Bases
on bslls-On Chesbro, ]: of Bishop, !.
Left on bases~Richmond, 2: Norfolk, b.
Struck out-By Chesbro, D. by Bishop, z.
Sacrifice hit-Elsey. Bases from being
hit-McFarlan. Double piays-McDonald
80 Thorntons Stuart to Thornton. stolen
bases-Elherfeld. Time OF game-l nour
and 20 minutes. Umpire-Mr Ranerty.
Norfolk Lads Can Play Dali.
That Norfolk team is really stronger
than It ever was before. and the games
to-day and tomorrow will doubtless be
interesting and exciting
A large crowd Of Norfolk rooters were
In attendance upon yesterdays game.
Bishop was hit six times. struck out
two men, and gave away one base, end
Chesbro was hit five times, struck out
two men, and gave away two bases;
pretty even showing, indeed.
Chesbro made the only error OF the
Richmond team, dropping a high ny.
Mr.. Bradley missed his train Wednes-
day night. and hence didn't reach the
meeting In philadelphia. He left last
night. however, for Newark, to attend a
hoard meeting to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-FRIDAY. AUGUST q. 1897:

es out for interference.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27

REIDVILLE, MASS, august odo -
na~,ar brought an attendance OF BOO az
We Grand Circuit races this aite y,etoIx
The surprise Of the gay h was -, IRE srot lett
os Grace Hastings. IN .ne Roeers was
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07
GOV. Plernonr,nlns.,.

Thousands Of citizens of West Virginia
will regret to learn that the venerable
war governor of Virginia and "the father
Of West Virginia" Francis II, Plcrpont.
IL III at the residence of HE daughter in
Pittsburgh, having been taken there
from his home In Fairmont Private re-
ports are to the effect that his condition
Is considerably improved, however, from
what It was some days since, and his
physicians have hopes that his life may
be spared.
The governor Ia In his cIghty-fourth
year, and until quite recently has sus-
taincd his age we'll His present sick
ness is due to local trouble rather than
to old age, and his fellow citizens
throughout the state will unite with the
Intclligcncor In the hope that his No.
witch has been 30 useful to his fellow
men in the past, may be continued for
years to come.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07

1t seems that the petition said to be
in circulation among the members Of
the legislature calling an extra session
of that body this winter is not likely to
receive the required number OF sigma
lures. A large number of the members
are unfavorable to the proposition on
the ground that there is no urgent ne
cesslty for an extra session, and in this
a majority OF the people agree with
them, judging from the expressions of
the press throughout the state, which
fairly reflects public sentiment
The Intelligencer does not believe that
It Is the part OF wisdom to call the legIs-
lature together Members should care
fully count the cost before attaching
their signatures to the petition, and
weigh the effect OF such action. From a
political standpoint 1t Is a move which
the Intelrgcncer does not believe the
Republican members can afford to take,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07
pERTIsr~7 pAsAaRApHs

other peoples troubles anyways bore
us more than our own,
Bachelors are women's rights and Wild
overs are women's lefts.
There is very little waist material in
fashionable bail dress,
A man is seldom disappointed in love
until after he gets married
The bashful lover is always in hot wa.
ter while trying TO break the ice.
He's mean man who will deliber-
ately walk between woman and a mil
liners window
1t is usually the theatrical orchestra
that drives men to drlnk-between the
acts.
Bicycling may not be detrimental, but
you seldom see rider that is perfectly
straight,
One OF the most disgusting sights in
the world is another fellow on tandem
with your best girl.
It is always well TO obtain what one
desires, but 1t Is better to desire only
what one can readily obtain.
The small boy never worries half as
much about where the shoe pinches as
where theslipper stings.-ChicagoN News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07
HUMoR AS 1T FLIES.

Consolatlon-"There is no greater
waste OF time" said the philosopher,
than complaining about the weather"
But II Is so variable" protested the
hypoehondriac.
There's just the point. Even II you
don't happen to like what you are get
ting, you can be certain that 1t will
change in the next few hours. Wash
ington Star
The Place for Him-"Bliss Carman
says he never reads the daily papers"
"Heavensl What an ideal juryman."
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
In Bohemia-"I prepare all my meals
myself" observed the bohemian, who n
moment since had been wondering
II his chatting dish would go another
week in a cafe.
II eat in a cafe" rejoined the other
bohemian. 1t saves fuel"
Saves fuel?"
Yes, at every meal take toothpiCks
enough to keep my fire going until the
next meal. detroit Journal,
A Good Guess-"I am opposed to
horse racing. think the society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals
9hOuIu obNp III dIu put u plup " IL
HWell old man, I'm sorry for you.
That's all can say"
SORRY for me? What do you mean?"
'Oh, of course you had your money on
the wrong horse. cleveland Leader.
An Enthusiastic Cornetfst - well,
said the old friend. How did you ever
come to join the Salvation army?"
1T was the only way" the young man
admitted, that I could get the public
to submit to my cornet playlng"-In-
dianapolis Journal.
His Proper Sphere-"Young man."
said the veteran manager, your melo-
drama shows originality and imagina-
ton"
Are you serious" asked the young
playwright, doubtfully.
Perfectly" said the manager. but
you shouldn't lose time writing plays; a
man of your ability should be theat-
rical press agent. Puck.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07
Gen. Lee Tor IN. senate.

Consul General Lee, 1t Is stated, is a
candidate for United States senator from
Virginia, to succeed Mr.. Martin. II a
Democrat is to be continued in the seat
Virginia can do no greater honor to her.
self than by electing General Lee, She
has no more distinguished citizen and he
is popular with the masses Just now
his services in Cuba are adding to that
popularity, which is not confined alto
gether to the Democratic party.
General Lee is a gold Democrat and
refused to support Organism last year,
His election TO the senate by the De-
mocracy Of Virginia would, OF course,
indicate that the free silver heresy is
dying ont In the south, and 1t remains
to be seen whether or not 1t has weak
ened to such an extent that viii make
his election possible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07
WHAT THE BACHELOR SAYS.

When a woman tells you to get off
the earth, jump,
To guess a woman's tact compliment
her; to guess her breeding lie to her,
If you want to test a girls temper tell
her you don't think she can wear the
color you know she likes the best.
Every girl has foolish idea that she
can mend hole in the finger OF her
glove by pastlng some court plaster
under 1t
The sweetest girl in the world will
hate man for the first five minutes af-
ter she has found that he hast one of
her gloves.
You can tell lot more about girls
taste by the pattern of her coat buttons
than you oan by what music she has
scattered over the piano.-New York
Press
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-07

weyler it seems, has been given the
alternative of resignlng or being re-
called, In the meantime his Spanish
friends in Cuba, who are satisfied with
his butcher policy, are attempting to
bring an influence on the government
to retain him in Cuba, They have
adopted a ridiculous set of resolutions,
in which they aver that his course looks
to an early qualification of the island"
This assertion is enough to make the
whole world laugh.