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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

READING, PA, June 5.-(Special)-
The Richmond team turned the tables
on the home team to-day. and won by
the score Of 8 to in one OF the most ex-
citing games ever played in this city.
a crowd Of over 2,00O assembled 10
cheer the home team. and al several
close stages pendemonium broke loose.
The visitors won the game on its merits.
as they played superior ball both in the
field and at the bat
Readings two runs were due entirely
10 Con" Lucid. who, although not play
ing. brought the runs in by mis- general
ship. The Richmond team put up a
championship article of ball and de-
serve 20 be nearer the top of the ladder
Lever was in great form. but four hits
being made off his swift delivery. Steel
man made the only misplay Il passed
ban. which let in run. The infeld
took care Of everything that came near
them. Elberfe'd especially having played
wei. Elsey led at the bat with three hits.
Neither side scored until the fifth in
Ming. in the second the visitors punched
two hits but they were unproductiye
in the third inning. Elsey reach first
safely and was caught mapping by
AmOio. when the fans did mere root
ing than has been noticed at a bail
game in this city for many years. In
the fourth inning Minnehan, for the
home team. led Off with q three-bagger
10 right centre. but was put out trying
10 score on Spratts grounder to Wells.
In the fifth inning the visitors took the
lead. Mcdonald reached first on Ray
monds bad throw. and Wells hunted.
Both runners were safe, as Gallager
muned Amole's throw to second. Steel
man sacrificed and Levers grounder
WAS fumDicd by slater. on which Nc
Donald scored. The next two batters
were easily retired. The home team tied
the score in the seventh. with two out,
Ga!lager took first on balls and third
ON RaymOnd's single 10 right centre
Raymond then stole second, and on the
throw Gallager scored. In the eighth
Richmond again took the lead, thanks TO
series OF misplays by the home play
ers. Without one out King singled and
stole second as no person covered the
base. kinsena's throw landed in centre,
ana Kahn continued TO third. Spratt re-
turned The ball TO Raymond, who muifed
st. and Kahn scored, as klnsella muffed
The bah The next men were quickly re-
tired Ina the ninth. the locals tied the
score on Mnnehans double. McIntyre's
fly 10 right. and passed ball. The
visitors won IN the ninth Foster was
sent 10 bat On place OF Steelman, and
few 20 Mcintyre. Lever was given first
on balls and scored on singles by Elsey
and Eiberfeld Score;
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NORFOLK THE vICTORS.
Took the Game from Lancaster
Phenomenal Fielding.

LANCASTER, PA. June 5-(SpeciaD-
The Norfolks won to-day's game from
the I.ancastcrs through a home-run drive
over left-held fence by Wentz In the
eighth inning. when two men were on
bases. A phenomenal piece OF fielding
by Centrc-Fielder McFarlan. catch ana
throw lead 20 n double play. clinched the
victory in the ninth. The other features
Of the game which was exciting through
out and replcte with pretty plays. was
Short-Stop Lcahys fielding. VENTS work
at second Weddiges batting, and the
work OF Pitcher Joe Ycager. who con-
tinuos TO play short for Lancaster during
the Illness of Madison. Callahan pitched
his first game for Lancaster. and was so
effective that the spectators were reason
ably confdent Of a local victory up TO the
eight inning Up TO that tine the Brooms
had made only four hits. They were all
well shattered. only one OWeddige's home
run hiD counted. But In the eighth car
lahan weakened. After Leahy had nied
out McFarlan made a double; single
by Weddige scored him. Shaffer singled'
and then Wentz made that drive over the
fence which scored Weddige and Shaher'
besides himself. and gave the Norfoiks
the winning run. The inning closed "l'h-
out an Increase in their score.
When the Lancasters stepped up LOT
their last time at the bat they needeu
one run TO tie the score. Leidy grew
four balls. Then Larocque drove what
looked ike two-bagger into centre-held;
but McFarlan, running side-wise leaped
up. and pulled the ball out Of the ar.
by a wonderfully quick throw ne got
the ball 10 first base i'm time TO eaten
Lcidy, who had started for second. Inc
Lancasters had only one more chance'
and Seybold lost it by flying out to
Weihl. Newton pitched good game 1or
the visitors. lie was very effective at
times but was wild, giving seven bases
on balls. although he succeeded IN
striking out five men. Lancasters first
run was scored IN the second inning IN
Seybolds home-Tun hit. Two more came
in the next inning, on base on balls and
another home run. Leidy being the lucky
hitter this time Newton made the Lam
casters a present Of their fourth run
in the sixth. forcing home a man that
had been given bases on balls. with two
other bases on balls. Owing to the APP
pearance OF a circus here to-day the
game was played on the college-grounds,
instead Of at the regular park, and the
nearness Of the fence was responsible for
the unusual number of home runs. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

There will be another entertainment at
the ArInoyy Hall next Wednesday night
for the benefit Of the uniform fund OF the
walker Light Guard The particular at
fractions on the occasion Will be a
Nother-Hubbard. sack, and three-!egged
race. a game at basketball, and an ex-
hibition drill by the little girls OF Com
pany b. in which the following will take
part: Misses Lula Harris. Matte Camp
bell. Ruby Ashby. Annie Glazebrook, Liz
-le I.eitch, Lottle Lucy, Nellie Taylor,
Minnie Gosden. Alice Ford. Pauline Lless.
pouline Meyer Josephine Meyer, Lola
Gary. volina Clay, Lille Harris Mar, Mary
Harris. Alma Delarue' haze - nes .r,e
Florence Jacobs. Lilly Ronge, Ruby Hum
phrey. Virgie Campbell Maud Beck
Mabel Travlor. Ethel Yeaman, Lille Do
bertv' Rosa Baben. Pearl Brooks. Lille
BROOKS Lois Cole ;, GLADYS r, Goe' MAID
Blaekp %dssv Ann Annie Traylor. and Nellie
f.DDS.
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WOODSTOCK.
Appropriation for Bridsc-reit IL
Rather Late.

WOODSTOCK, VA, June 5--'spe-
clal)-Mrs. 4. j. Richey, OF this place
who IS the district secretary OF the
Missionary Society of the Methodis'
Episcopal Church, South, will preside al
tho annual meeting, which convenes al
Shepherdstown, w. Va, on June 9th.
r NJ. Bird. prominent Shenandoan
farmer OF near Mt. Jackson, ana h,S1
t.ula Grandstaff were married at .n'
home of the bride. near Red BANK 'niS
county. on wednesday OF this week.
,rha BOARD of Supervisors OF this couh'
40 has decided TO build the bridge over
no Shenandoah near Edinburg, and nave
ornronriated 1890 for that purpose ! III
nronosed bridge near Mt Jackson has
been disalowed by the board, ai,nous.
r. NAV be allowed at meeting III 'h'
future. , 90 ,romo.
rial-Day here. The ceremonies WIN "
I'm charge of the Confederate lamp
United Confederate Veterans, anu 'n'
Darohters of the Confederacy. captain
- G parks. OF I.uray, will be the orator
- nc occasion. A festival Will DC helu
% ~ Dauehters on the night OF th'
,c,,, Cor the purpose OF swelling ,nt
f,,nd IA remove the dead Conleust az
from the different bSrying-grouh"S -
-, .o,,,n IN Massanutten Cemetery anu
- orect a suitable monument 70 '"oi'
memory. ,,o,sav was no,
=. ,his section until after the tues
levers were received. AFTER tnat u
u"' . astonishing how many had ieit 'h'
quake. cohoo, Board will
meet on June nth, for the pu' ppo,.'.,o,,
eIecting teachers for the coming S'asav,'
Mics Mamie Grabill, VINO rs ,sorao
,er ~ the faculty OF the Chiffon ros se
Seminary. Clifton Forge, va Is a' "0"'
for the vacation. ., prth,as
Tho Lodge OF the knights ol on, 1,-
- this place is in nourisnIns n,,o.
zion The order here now nu"'D -
= hundred. and new members arc
Wv, yv,,,,ar c. Duvall. Esq, cashier OF 'n'
Ds,,onal Bank OF Commerce OF rev
york IL spending his vacation VII" MS
ter Mrs. r. u. Richey, mere
Co,onel J. G. Baker counsei ior pam,
80, was I'm washington during ,ne cary
49,, ~ the week taking deposi,iohs III
~ mandamus proceedings OF ,ie Ut
,oretlon OF Strasburg against 'ne WIN
hester and Strasbura fa'iroaa coni'
nanv This is the case instituted 70
compel the Baltimore and ONO TO pu'
ts trains into strasburg. or have inc
charter OF the road running from Win
hester 10 Strasburg junction abrogated
The protracted meeting In the Chris
t,an church here. which was commenced
on May 18th. closed Thursday afternoon
Since May 18th Evangelist W. II. BOOK
OF Clifton Forge. Va, has peen doina
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HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
AN EXCITING FINISH.
by Reason of 1t, Yale Defeats
Princeton.

NEW HAVEN. CONN, June By
making the most exciting finish ever VIII
messed at baseball game in this city,
Yale managed to land the game from
Princeton this afternoon. Camp tied
the score for Yale after two men were
out in the ninth, sending in Fincke ahead
of him by a long home run. In the tenth
Yale won. Two men were out, and Hazen
and Captain Keator were, respectively on
iirst and second. Letton. who had made
a home run and single, earlier in the
game. stepped up to the bat, and the
crowd held their breath. He caught one
lust where he wanted it, and the ball
sailed away over the crowd in left-feld.
Hazen scampered home with the winning
run. leaving the score 10 to in Yates
favor.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL.
Browns Down the OriOIes-ScOre, &
to 4.

BALTIMORE, June 5.-The Browns
downed the orioles in a close game to-
day. The Champions outbatted the
visitors, but were unable to land on
Esper at critical moments. Score:
r. II. f..
Baltimore ..... 81 900 0 o. o. II /
st. Louis ..........0O2 0O11 % II
Batteries: Maui. Hoffer, and Bower
man; Esper and Murphy.
Umplres, Lynch and Mcdonald. Time,
2 hours.
CINCINNATI. G: PHILADELPHIA, !.
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-Philadel-
phia could not hit Dwyer to-day, ana
Cincinnati won the game in the NTH in
ming. on four two-baggers and Wheelers
failure to cover home-pate on n run
down score. r. II. i.
Cincinnati ....01005 Go 9 l
PHILADELPHIA ....1 90 0OO o. 2
Batteries: Dwyer and Schriver; Whee-
Ter. Johnson. and Boyle
Umpire Mr.. Sheridan. Time, 1 hour
and 10 minutes.
CLEVELAND, 10; WASHINGTON, 5.
WASHINGTON, June 8. - To-days
game was slow. and only saved from
being very wearisome by the appearance
Of Sockalexis and Tom Tucker. The
loss of the game was due TO the Sena-
tors lack Of ahilitN to hit the ball. scorS
r. II. T..
Cleveland ..... ...O1124O2o DO II l
Washington ..04001 20 % II
Batteries: Mercer. German, and Far
ren; McDermott and thinner.
Umpire. Mr. Emslie. Time hours ana
forty minutes.
BRIDEGROOMs. 70: LOUISVILLE, 8.
pPOOKrYN. June 5.-r.ouisville scored
all her runs against the Broohiyns AZ
Eastern Park this afternoon In the first
,~'o ,rninqs Score: p. II. L.
Rrooklvn zee. 80 90 - o IL II
Louisville ....l 80 3 0 90 % o
batteries: PAYNE. Daub. and Grim;
TTmpire-Mr. Hurst. Time. hours and
10 minutes.
BEANEATERS 8: PITTSBURG, 3.
BOSTON. June 5.-The magnificent bat
| ting of Duffy, and CoDins's splendid
fielding were the features OF to-day's
game. H. IL f.,
Pittsbure ....O06O0O2O 7 0
Batteries: Klobedanze and Bergen;
Hawley and Merritt.
CHICAGO. 10; NEW YORK. 4.
NEW YORK. June 5.-In the ninth In
ming. with the score 10 in favor OF
New York, Arson brought Griffith ana
| Conner into the game to bat for Denzer
and Donahue. Three singles. homer by
Ryan, and a steal home by McCormack'
assisted by several bad errors. Melted the
Colts seven runs and the game.
score. r. II. j..
New York ........1O OO030O0-4 s
Chicago ...... al DOL 0001 Ito Il 4
Batteries: Rusie and Warner; Griffith,
Denzer. Donahue. and Kittridge.
Umpire-Mr. McDermott. Time OF game
9 hours and 80 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
the preaching. rwIce each day

the preaching. Twice each day this
preacher has been drawing wonderful
crowds. Each night the church has been
crowded 10 OVERLOOKING. and number
were turned away nightly. AS result
OF the meeting. twenty-nine were added
TO the church.
The Shenandoah Valley Baseball
League has completed its schedule and
the season will open at Strasburg on
June 18th with Winchester. The season
will close on August Goth In Woodstock.
The league Is composed OF clubs from
.he following places: Winchester. S'ras-
burg. Front Royal. Woodstock. and
Ed.nburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

lived with his mother-in-law. Bette
Fountain, at 80 Stevenson street: that
he was on his way from Washington,
where no had been for two months. The
man carries two large scars--oae over
the left eye-elso. one on the back Of
his head. lie had an Alexandria and
Washington ticket. besides several cards
OF Washington merchants. He was also
tho possessor OF a razor. lie is now
locked up. Awaiting a reply to a tese-
gram se1t9.o the Sheriff Of Franklin
county. II the description does not pan
out. he will be held upon the charge OF
carrying concealed weapons. and tried
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

nchan, Three-base hlt-Mnnehan. sa-
crlfice bts-Wells. and Steelman. stolen
bases-Gailagcr. Raymond, Kahn. Bases
on balls-By Amolc. 2: by Lever. 2 HI
by pitcher-Elbcrfel Ce). Hargrove. Struck
out-By Amole. T. Passed balls-SteeI-
man. /. Left on bascs-Reading. 4; Rich
mond. 6. Time OF gamc-l hour and %
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Weidman.
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National Christian Endeavor Con-
ycuffOn.

II Is probable that Richmond will be
well represented at the forthcoming
christian Endeavor Convention to be
b,ld In San Francisco from July 7th to
10Th. Mr.. III. NJ. Lewis. of Stanton. Is
the Virginia transportation manager. and
he has been notified by the Committee
OF Arrangements in San Francisco that
one fare for the round-trip wiz be altered
from all points In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
THEY BROKE EVEN.
Newark Took One Game and Hart
ford the other.

NEWARK, n. j.. June 5.-(Special)-
Newark and Hartford broke even in
double bill here to-day. Newark captured
the first game by TO 6, and lost the Sc
coud by the score Of 10 TO II. In the Sc
cond game Hartford pulled out a victory
I'm the tenth inning. after two Hartford
men had been disposed of. Twirier Car
rick. of Newark, went all 10 pieces, ana
another Hartford man tailed. Scores:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

ASHLAND. June Especial. sergeant
T. u. Elicit arrested mulatto man here
this evening. who answers the description
of the slayer OF Observation-Disclosures
Webster. OF Dlllon's Mills. Franklin
county. Va. He came Into town from the
North. In conversation had with him
he said he was from Richmond. and
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ATHLETICS DEFEATED.
a Drop Responsibie-Thc Roasting
prnccsx INDUCED In,

PATERSON. y. j.. June 5.-tSpecial)-
Carcy's drop OF r. Shaubs throw In the
sixth inning to-day was responsible for
at least one OF Paterson's runs-perhaps
the game. Garvin was roasted by the
umnlre on balls and strikes. while II
wos the reverse with Fiaherty. OLaugh-
lin gave Paterson the worst OF II on base
decisions. Both twirlers pitched good
ball. Score:
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Collision of picycIists.

TWO bicyclists met in collision on Broad
.hont 6.31 o'clock One of the. riders
aKid'' Leonard had the front wheel OF
his bicycle badly damaged. but loth men
escaped without injury. The 9tner party
name was ascertained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
Locatea Hls Ahduetea chila.

NORFOLK. VA. June 5.-(SpeciaLl--
Mr.. Il. n. liitchipgs has gone % Wash.
ington to set his child. which his wife
took away. contrary TO decision o(
Washington. The husband says ho DOE
not care about finding his wife. but wAn1D'
his child. s{
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errors-Newark, 2; Hartford. 8. First base
on balls-On Carrick, Z; OF Vickery, 3.
Iit nv p'tcher-Dorerty. Smink. Hodge.
and Sheahan. Passed ball-Roach. I'M
pire-Mr. Snyder. Time OF game-2 hours
and 50 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

Norfolk. 8. Two-base hlts-Ward, Smith
C0. Weddige, and McFarlan. Home
runs-Seybold Leidy Weddige, and
Wentz. Left on bases-Lancaster. s; Nor
folk. >. Struck out-By Callahan. 4; by
Newton, 3. Double plays-Yeager TO
Ward to Larocgue; Leahy to WenT to
Shafer co; McFarlan TO Shaffer First
base on errors-Lancaster, /: Norfolk, 4.
First base on balls-On Callahan, /; off
Newton, Z. Hit by pitcher-Henry. Passed
ball-Wente. Umpire-Mr. Belts. Time,
l hour and 40 minutes.
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Totals
HARTFORD.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Tyo"base hits-McCauley. Witrock Mack,
Cavelle. Thornton, Doherty, smink, pa
lev Hodge 90, and Cargo. Sacrifice hits
0'TIagan. 2 Stolen bases-Cavelle t2),
HeIne. and OHagan (2. Left on bases
hartford. s.; Newark. s. Struck out-By
Johnstone. l by Witrock. J. Double
plays-Radford to Mack to Thornton C9;
cayelle to Dohcrty. Doherty 10 Thorn-
ION First base on errors-Newark. z,
Hartford. 3. First base on ballS-OH
Iohnstone. 4; off Witrock, 7. Hit by pitch
er-Wright. Sheahan, and Witrock. I'm
pire-Mr. SNYDER. Time of game-l hour
and As minutes
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SCORE BY INNINGS.
1o2456 T29

summary. lsdlNtu IunS-i di'i Hpii' -
Athletics. 2. Two-base hit-Battam;
Three-base hits-Wagner. Heidrick. and
Y. Shaub. Stolen bases-Gilman. Keister.
Wagner, Hardesty Heidrick. and Carey.
Double plays--Gilman 20 Wagner; Keister
to Gilman to Wagner. Bases on balls
By Garvin. Boyle ~. Struck out-By Fla
herty. Chids; by Garvin. Boyle and Fla
herty. Sacrifice ht-Heidrick. Left on
bases-Paterson, 4; Athletics. g. Time OF
game-l hour and 40 minutes. Umpire
Mr. OLaughliD.
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srwo men out when winning run was
SCORE By INNINGS.
1886 7S910
Nc,,orjl -. .01300o03 3-l0
Hartford ...... 100 100000 Ill
summary: Earned runs-Newark, s;
r,ar;sord s. Two-base hits--Radford
Vickery. Carrlck. OHagan CD, and Hodge.
Hoine-run--Mack. Saeriiies hitsaRad-
Doherty. Roach ca, viekery. Radford,
sr,dnt cayeile. and OHasan.' Left on
bas.es~Newark. IL, Hartford: z. Struck
out--By ceIrick, 2; ey vickeTy, = Double 81.
DALEY. Gettlg, and smink. First base on
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RICHMOND.

totals ........ ............ ~ il y
'Onc out when winning run was made.
'Fostcr batted for Steelman In ninth.
SCORE by INNINGS.
12345G783
Reading ........ 49,. 90 00O01 d.
Richmond ........ ....O O,O1o0 L 3,
summary: Two-base hits-Slater. Min
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SOMETHING CERTAINLY WRONG.
GREEKS, IS; TURKS. 70.

ont on the rain-soaked grounds of
Rroad-Street Park yesterday afternoon.
the Greeks and Turks played a holly
contested game of baseball. Some
seventv-fye or more lusty rooters and
partisans occupied the grandstand.
from which coign Of vantage they cheer
cd their mud bespattered favorites with
a zeal worthy Of more numerous
gathering.
The Greek battery poured hot shot
across the plate for nine innings, when
the Turks ran up the white flag and
negotiated a treaty OF capitulation. The
terms OF the treaty permitted the Turks
70 depart with their boomers and fezzes.
rbev fought bravely. even desperately,
brt were completely outclassed by the
nimble Greeks. The score was IS to
20 In favor OF the Greeks. Hill, Haw.
and nlanton worked the Greek artillery,
while Holland, Forrest, and Mountcastle
performed a similar service for the
Turks.
,Souire Jones's Pets defeated the Ma
sonic Home lads yesterday by score
of II To 6.
THE Gobb,ers were defeated by Miller's
Doves by score OF Is 10 Z.
Nullen's Rough and Ready's went down
before the Valentine Lambs. The score
was IS TO 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
10 70 II'I1 NL,xIr pIy
'cofe'' SCORE BY INNINGS.

Totals ......... ..........u 10 30 10 =
.,r.,.n rnen out when winning run wa.
The morning times., 1897-02-18
AUGUST BELMONT NOT ILL.
He Is Simply Fatigued and Going
to Take a Rest.

New York, Feb. 17.-Rumors have been
current in the clubs and elsewhere during
the past few daysto the effect that August
Belmont was seriously i'll, and had been
imperatively ordered by his physician to
Southern California. Careful inqUir y
made yesterday developed the fact that
these rumors were gross exaggerations,
with scarcely a semblance OF truth. Mr.
Belmont has been under a severe strain
since his return from Europe some months
ago, due to his many interests.
Some three weeks ago he felt the need
of rest, and went to Florida in his private
car, accompanied by his secretary. He
had no sooner reached st. Augustine than
the secretary was taken i'll, and Mr. Bel
mont was obliged TO bring him back TO
New York. He has now arranged for a
three, or possibly a four, weeks trip to
California, and will leave in his private
car on February 20 or 26.
AS the New Orleans Mardi Gras carni-
val falls this year on March l and 2, and
as Mr.. Belmont purposes going TO Cali
fornia via the Southern Pacific route, it is
probable he Will stop over in New Orleans
for the carnival. Friends who saw Mr..
Belmont yesterday say he is we'll and i'll
good spirits, although complaining OF
fatigue.
The morning times., 1897-02-18

threw up the sponge. The Alger business
had evidently been clinched by the formal
ceremonies noted above and not so much
to the dissatisfaction Of the public as
had been fondly anticipated by the CO.
terie which has been so persistently en-
larging upon the Michigan cavalry mans
unavailability for Cabinet timber in their
futile efforts to steer Mckinley up against
another candidate. After this last lead
for a rising against the Michigan man,
his opponents here have suocumbed to the
inevitable and are now being regaIed with
the pleasing spectacle OF the natur al
reaction in favor of the rising star. No
politician OF any consequence can how
be found who has not known from the
first that Alger was to go into the War
Department., and the unanimity with which
everybody indorses McKinley's choice is
especially cheering. A peep at Gov. Alger's
mail these days would afford rich reading
to an intelligent Washingtonian.
A few days ago a morning paper, in
leading editorial bearing the earmarks of
local Inspiration, denounced in unneasured
terms the 'yindictive and remorseless' at
tempts to snirch the military record Of
Gen, Alger the motives for which are pro-
fessedly not understood. 1t has been dis
covered after, 10! these many years, that
Russell A. Alger was a brave and brilliant
soldier throughout the war, without blot
upon his military escutchcon, and that the
charges against him have been success
fully refutcd time after time I'm all the
annals of persec ution,' says this new
found but none the less earnest champion,
"we can find nothing so ignObie and mean
as this Such eleventh hour testimony as
this would have been valuable to Gen.
Alger four years ago. What lucky thing
1t is that he has been chosen Secretary of
War. Else perhaps he had never been vim
dicated. The boys are squaring themselves
1.-THE king Is dead-long live the king
SO goes the world, as it has been going
these last two hundred thousand years.