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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
ON THE TURF

SAN FRANCISCO. April 6-Weather at
Oakland fine; track fast. Results:
Six furlongs-Peixotto won. Rosormonds
second, Plumeria third; time. 1:16A.
Five and a half furlongs. selling-Els.
mere won. Towanda second. Daily Racing
Form third; time. 10ek
Mile and q sixteenth, selling-Gotobed
won, Twinkler second. Rey del TERRA
third; time. 1:4S%.
Four and a half furlongs-Saintey won,
Maud Ferguson second. San Ramon third
time. :56.
One mile-Bonito won. Refugee second,
Myth third; time. 1:41M.
Six OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES won, Mont
gomery second. Belicoso third; time liza.
Six hot favorites fell by the wayside. two
of them odds on choices. While perhaps
Rosormonde should have won, but for bad
luck and rather injudicious ride, all wero
beaten on their merits.
AT NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE, April 6.-Weather clear;
track fast. Results:
Half a mile-Lieber Anton won. Miss
Meade second Hermion third; time. 49,
Six and a half furlongs-Mazeppa won.
Albert 8. second. Van Mesa thirdi time.
1:25k.
Bellemeade stakes. 2-year-old colts. half
a mile-W. Overton won. Clarence B. Sec
ond. McCarren third; time, :501s.
One mile. selling-Magg!e won. Blitheful
second, Tessie L. third; time. 1:49.
Five and a half furlongs-MousQueta1r
won, Graeffen second, Mrs Bradshaw
third; time, 1:13.
Five and a half furlongs-Sierra Gordo
won, Lauretta D. second, Pearl third; time.
1:12.
AT LITTLE ROCK
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. April 5.-Weathsr
clear; track fast. Results:
Half a mile-Prince McClury won, Dress
Ter second. Motive third: time. 1914
Six furlongs-Nover won. Spanish Prin-
cess second, Cuba Free third; time. lie.
Half a mile-Gay Paris won, Exit second
Miss Dooley third; TIME, :51h.
Five and half MISREPRESENTATION
won, Eleanor Holmes second. Horseshoe
Tobacco third; time, ITO
Six furlongs-Sedan won. Chang second,
Protus third; time, 1:17h.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
BERNABE SPEAKS
Still Holds to Hope That Peace Will
Prevail

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The Spanish
minister, Senior Polo Bernabe, was seen
at the Spanish legation today, and he con-
scented to talk on the present condition Of
affairs. He spoke freely, and at times with
intense earnestness. The interview is au
thoritative throughout.
Il am still hopeful of peace" said he
'That may seem optimistic at momen.
when such passions are aroused, such
naval and military operations are going
on and when the current of public senti
ment seems to be that war is inevitable
caunot say that I base my view tina {
peace will prevail upon any direct or Off
cial information. On the contrary. 1 ex-
press my individual judgment, based SOLE
ly on the conviction that in these enlight-
ened days two self-respecting nations
made up Of mem and women Of high aspi-
saaons and noble instincts, cannot and will
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
THE AMERICANS IN CUBA
Provided With Transportation and Urged to Leave
the Island as Soon as Possible

5(Special
in
TO the
Lateth
together with the
received him and sending him replies The
public armed intervention in Cuba
o Mckinley advisers :
that did not believe would possible
of
of
Of
be to Of
outs
~ ~ $4,000 "A
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
PAPAL INTERVENTION
Is Very Much Appreciated but It Will Not Prevent
SpaniSh-American War

6-(Special interview
foreign AFFAIRS who said:
concede
absolute independence
Is a compromise possbe?"
wash
all En-
of independence
fol-
! the United states for 600 francs
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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
TUFTS Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills

Arrest disease by the timely use Of
TUFTS Liver Pills, an old and favor
lite remedy of increasing popularity.
Always cures
SICK HEADACHE,
sour stomach, malaria. Indigestion,
torpid liver, constipation, and all
bilious diseases.
TUFTS Liver PILLS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-29
stomach Trouble
severe Suffering Relieved by
Hoods Sarsapariila
Also p owes Effective for Catarrh
and impure Blood.

and impure Blood.
81 suffered with q very severe stomach
trouble, and medical treatment utterly
failed to do me any good. There was so
much said about Hoods Sarsaparilla that
I concluded to try it. The first bottle did
felt very bad I would take dose and it
would revive me. But kept on with
Hoods SarsapariIla until I had taken five
bottles and then I was entirely well.
have taken It since for catarrh, and my
oldest son for impure blood, and it has
done US az so much good that we never
intend to be without it." Mrs. D. i.
WILLIAMS, Racket Store, Marion, Kansas.
Be sure to get Hoods and only
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-29
DEATHS PRESENCE
NOW SHADOWS A HAPPY HOME
Calling Away OF Little Fabrique
Motley an Unusually Pathetic Case.

A throb of pain went through the hearts
Of many a home of this city yesterday
morning; through the hearts of many for
whom the joys of Christmastide were
marred by the sudden, grief-laden an
nouncement OF the death of the living JOY
Of a happy home; of the unexpected death
of a bright and promising prattler. at once
the hope and pride OF his father and
mother and the petted child of a wide
circle of fond friends. who, in admiring,
loved little George Fabrique Motley. The
father counting only upon happy holiday
with his boy and with his wife, and with
that boys doting grandparents, was COM
ing all the way up from his own home in
Memphis; his heart with every shorten
ing mile between him and that boy, his
only child. and darling namesake. beating
warmer and faster In anticipation of that
boys arms about his neck, TO find at the
end of his journey a darkened room and
anxious faces. over a Respondent Christ
mas tree, which stood in the parlor, al
ready la6ened with giittering GIFTS and
tokens Of affection. lowered unseen the
Angel Of Death. the shadow OF whose in
NlN4Ile NiiEo Nd1 Aa4Fhs una ~ "a - ea-tA'se"
the dear face of his boy. that boy his very
all. Happy. and to all outward appear
arees well, and IN full faith that all the
promises being made by his grandfather
in the name Of Santa Claus thai idol Of
every Christian child would be fulfilled.
lite George had gone 10 his bed the night
before closing his eyes in trustful iuno-
ceuce, 20 wig his way 30 fairy lands. per-
haps to dream or beautiful Christmas
gifts certainly % anticipate the coming Of
his father IN the bright hours q the NOR
row: when 10, with the kisses of his moth
or fresh upon his lips and brow and the
blessings OF the entire household upon his
innocent head. IN one brief hour there
came a childish expression Of pain. With
that moan the light OF the waiting nights
Joy had fed and. too. soon with & had
Fed hope and. al TOO swiftly life nse.f
With the father stu miles away ard the
mother and grandparents bending fohd!y
over. Fate wrote the sentence which words
nor prayers nor tears could eHace. and
there were Ieft oaIy empty, aching hearts.
these and the silent Christmas tree mock
Ing with SIS love-offeriucs To . place IN
der the Eftt-aden branches or thls never
to-be-Hghted tree. she father having come.
they bore the form q the Idol whom they
rad 50 fon5ly cherished. nay ~orsbip0d.
N such an hour. under suck an ordeal -
bind fate-s anyiel8.ue grind. human SYN
pathy may. 81 a measure. vhen Silently *
pressed. soochs ard. n . degree. alleviate
the agony which the open grave alone -
fleets back upon the living soul; but mere
wcrsis. however loviGE1v chosen. prove
empty. Other nights uI,I b fo-.ozed By
other days % hops an5 fears: other see
soas. with tAeir flowers and birds. MI fol
low other holidays bat f5r these Er.eass
every flower WI b. Ne vt.h Gears, every
b.rd-song a requiem For ths Hv.7g tna-e
Is no rscEmperse FOR ths dean q a loved
ere
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-29

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-29
Read Our
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provision prices The prices change On
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

gress.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
Orsgon's Memorable Voyage.

There is something very IN
spring about the voyage OF the
Oregon as it sails silently on its
trackless course. 1t left San
Francisco unattended TO make
the long journey of over 1900
miles. For the last two weeks
it has been advised of the peril
that awaits it, and watchfnl eyes
night and day are on the lookout.
Still it pushes on, attended now
only by its little consort, the
Marietta. The anxiety which Is
felt by the navy department at
Washington for the safety OF
this splendid vessel cannot com
pare with the anxiety of her Of
fcers and men. who fully appre-
ciate the trust imposed in them.
In the history of naval warfare
there has seldom been a voyage
TO compare with That OF the Ore
gon. The great distance cover
ed. the danger that threatens it,
the value of the precious lives 1t
carries. combine to make the trip
one of fascinating interest 1t
is picturesque, it is beautiful 1t
is inspiring. Like a brave
knight setting out single handed
to fight his way through a legion
of his foes the Oregon sails
steadily on. ready for any peril
that may await it. prepared to go
down fighting if overtaken by
the spanish feet before assist
auce comes from the north.
When the Oregon reaches Ad-
miral SIMPSONS feet in safety,
what a welcome ii will have Its
long and hazardous trip VII be
enc of the memorable voyages OF
naval history
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
QUICK 70 Lean.

The Park avenue trolley line
in the city of Rochester is cross
ed by three consecutive streets
which bear masculine surnames.
An Irishman with a carpet-bag
entered one of the cars the day
and sat down gingerly near the
door. Four or i've other men
completed the list Of passengers.
The car swung around the cor
ner of Chestnut street
James" shouted the conduc-
tor. A man signaled HIM, the
car stopped. and the man alight-
ed. A half minute afterward the
car neared another cross street.
William, announced the con-
ductor. Another mau got out.
The Irishman's eyes grew visibly
larger.
Alexander shouted the con-
ductor. The third man left the
car.
When it had started OF the
Irishman arose and approached
the conductor.
'.oi want to git ont at Arnoo
B." he said. "Shure my fathar's
name Is Michael"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
WILL WED Her REsCUER.
The Romantic Sequel TO Miss cisnsru's
Release.

Evangelina Cossioly Cisneros,
the young Cuban girl. is soon TO
we'd Mr.. Carlos Carbonel, the
former Cuban banker. who was
nominated by President McKin.
ley to be lieutenant and aide
on the staff of Major General
Fitzhugh Lee. The couple never
met until the night when Car
bonel assisted Karl Decker in
rescuing Miss Cisneros from tie
Spanish prison in Havana They
viii probably be married before
Lieut. Carbonel takes the field.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
DECORATION DAY.

The Grand Army have made arrange
nents for big celebration at clsrks-
burg on May 5oth. capt. Dovener, and
other prominent speakers from abroad
will be here to address the citizens,
and coed band and drum corps Will
be in attendance to furnish the music.
The various Lodges of the city and
county have been invited and Will take
part in the parade.
The oonni ttee request ali business
houses to decorate and close during
the afternoon services.
The indiostions are that the day
will be made grand and memorable
occasion IN clarksburg and that there
Will be a large crowd of people here
on that day.
Observation-Disclosures
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

tics, YET it is but fair TO say that
there are times when politics.
should cut no figure in the selec-
ton of q public servant. and my
acquaintance with Captain Dow
ener's inestimable service in be-
half Of the great river interests
is such that have no hesitancy
in saying that grave mistake
would be made should he not be
returned to the Fifty sixth Con-
gress.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

Those who want to take out
shares of Building Association
stock should remember that they
han commence any time with the
Home Builders Building and
Loan Association. You don't
have to wait for the end of .
series or year. but the books are
always open at D. z. Reed & Cos
Store. s1tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
NOTES OF WAR.

Our dogs of war in the present
contest are the ocean greyhounds.
II is remarkable fact that
soldiers we're never known TO
have homely sweethearts.
The merry month Of May seems
to be moving time on the ocean
as well as on the land.
Spanish prisoners receive bet
ter treatment in America than
Spanish soldiers do in their own
country.
For country that produces
much hemp there is very little
ef6gy business 10 the Philippines.
In his eagerness to appropr-
ate the remains of the Spanish
throne Don Carlos ought TO be
Don Careful.
Instead of throwing the Philip
pines on the bargain counter,
Uacle Sam ought to place them
in the reserve stock.
So far In the series it must be
conceded that Admiral Dewey is
the peacemaker and record
breaker of the year.
If the Spanish vessels under
take to play around the Florida
keys, they are liable to be locked
in and then knocked out.
Admiral Sampson Quoted the
shore batteries at Porto Rico. but
was powerless TO silence the
brass band on the plaza.
Crazy as he is, it is doubtful if
King Otto of Bavaria, would
think of trading his chances for
those of Alphonso Kill
Another indignity has been
heaped upon the American flag
by the refusal of the Spanlards
! TO permit the landing of a vessel
bearing the modest and peaceful
name of Gussie.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

w. q. Hoskinsou, a highly es-
teemed citizen of Alpha, Dodd-
ridge county, was instantly kill
ed at West Union on Wednesday.
Mr.. Hoskinson was walking
through town when No. 8 express
west came rushing through the
place at the rate of so miles an
hour. The train struck HIM,
throwing him considerable dis
lance ahead of the engine. His
head struck the end of a tie,
MASKING his skull and his brains
were scattered over the ground.
He was struck the second tune
ard again thrown a considerable
distance. nearly all the bones Of
his body were broken. The de-
ceased was IN the employ of the
South Penn Oil Co. and was 60
years OF age. At one time he
was a member of the county
ccn-t of Doddridge county.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27


A young man at college who
had far overdrawn his account.
with the home folks, as last
resort wrote home as follows !:
..Father-I want a check for $50
in order 10 join the military
class. as am going to enlist in
the army. To this letter the old
man replied. briefly : JIM
fit all through the war and was
wounded seven tunes without
ever jinfn' any military class.
There amt no art in it. All you
cot to do is-shet yer eyes. pray
ter the Lord. an pull the trig-
ger"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
Manila.
written sor the TrIrerAn.


zr-,,., Dar.sr nth his Gallant tans
-. 49,, bon,r shore
He knew not what the mighty waste,
For him did hold in store
.uo- o,sr s.o,mv seas
tn t..r,sss asat did sail
Needing not the billow S roar.
Nor wild winds midnight wall
M. .,;nh+v cce.n conId not stay
INV bsroas onward course;
Till be mad reached the land be sought
On China's peaceful coast
W.. nod r.a.had that final port
ues-a;tas tbs oo,,naod
From his ruler far across tie sea,
At home IN his native land.
awh.n +hs word a. length did come,
To- n move asainst the foe:
Our gallant boys went boldly forth,
Be their fate veal or woe.
r,o o,-rr,;. had onr Commodore.
49, ~ .bs fipbt went she;
rhsar. ~ ;,-oys Baltimore
Let sail in that foreign sea.
m. p.,;a.h s,,,1,v as brave
80. - a. 60 pa+rs, ton
w. w 80 ,.a,;sn. rort mon that dsy
Helped spaniards to subaue
Than came the Concord boldlyup.
-. inv the fray.
a. .hs Roston +oo d;5lend a hand
1a,,;nc ~ u;n tbe ssy
s Toa go ae,,,a III shins ~ nnrs
panas.b the hoIlow 81 his hand
- 80 tran, .hs snsn;srd,s nover
80 80 s 49, a To-. Ike ra;n
ma Ca ,,;rsc. onr bovs so TINE
~, ~ ..sS,aaisra;s a;m
80
Tor WINE VIII. .ne ~ So g..
-o - ". -. saa-ad - hoo, cb,-mad
out sA--O 70
s..a .,o-, = tots so dive
'Ais 'iot4 -A'0 . 4
Above the battles angry roar.
That uunbed the arm Of Spain.
II. ANrx@1
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27


The Baltimore Sun, an indie
pendent paper with strong
Democratic tendencies, says !:
May wheat sold at Chicago yes
terday at 81 so a bnshel, the
highest price since I1s77. This.
too, without the free coinage Of
silver aud without any cores
pondirg rise of silver. We used
to hear that cheap silver meant
cheap wheat, but We have nov
cheap silver and high priced
wheat. The Bryanites told us
we could never again have doiiar
wheat while we have tho gold
standard and silver struck
down." buthere We are with 81. so
wheat, the gold standard still
prevailing and silver still exclud-
ed from free coinage in the mints
of any civilized nation except
Mexico. Who says now that
silver is tie farmers friend. II
silver were true 10 the farmer it
would rise in sympathy with
wheat and other things. But
no /; it Tags behind. Indifferent.
Mr.. BRYAN Ought to give it q
nudge
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

All the world hates q coward,
but does it signify That because .
man refuses TO enlist in the army
he is a coward ? More is sacriic-
ed by many men in remaining at
home than in going TO war. The
man who has a dependent family
sister. wife or child
rem. perhaps invalids-should
stay at home. Thirteen dollars
a month. q soldiers pay, would
scarcely support the dependents.
To leave q family to live as best
it can while he volunteers and
lives . reasonably safe and COM
Portable life is not valorous or
commendable, especially under
present conditions. when so many
young men, having no one de-
pendent upon them. are anxious
10 serve their country.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

To cure a Cola In one Day.tak La1a-
live Rromo QuInlne Tablets Cunningham
Bros. a Co. Refund money tflit fails 10 cure
Is cents. lS-Grn.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
n IAPROVED RIVER
/, rsE suLF TO cLlRksBuRs.
h.. vance, Of the Improvement As
,,.I.tIDl, Tells Of The Work Being
Done.

+,;+or j. L. Vance, presi-
70. the Ohio Valley River
..1Tsnent Association. whose
nj meeting, by the way, is
4 held in Wheeling next fall
~, returned to his Galhpo-
.ane after a trip in the east
h interest of an improved
a-ver. Speaking of his visit
Washington, Colonel Vance
Il newspaper the Ganipolts
Kin says:
Work is progressing under
PROVISIONS of the act of the
congress, providing for con
nous appropriations as set
4 ppder the work provided
10 be completed. The action
h last Congress was a great
4 having for its object the
Eruyenent of the entire Ohio
and the freeing of the
EBopgahela river, relieving
nnsrce from the onerous bur
ot Tolls. was something that
& forth from all the people of
great valley words of com
Endadon and praise. The great
ron. and in fact all the
|ur.acturing and commercial
|srssts rejoiced when the i'm
rant movement was accom-
|.bed. Too much praise can
be given 10 the members OF
rivers and harbors commit
{ If the last house for their
.s and indlcious decision re-
-dlng The question OF the I'M
pvemsnt of internal water
Us and particularly the liberal
rropriation for the Ohio and
tributaries.
What is the prospect for fn-
e sppropriationss7 was asked
colonel.
The outlook is very favorable.
general appropriation bill
1De reported at this session OF
ngress, owing to the complica-
ms brought about by the pend
EEar between our country and
fsin. lis but natural that all
he resources and energies OF
country should be devoted to
prosecution of the war. !
assured, however, that a gen
i bill VIII be presented at the
or session of Congress, be-
nnlng next December, and that
vii receive favorable consid-
ation. %
is The committee on rivers
d harbors of the present Con-
fsss favorable to the continual
% Of the improvement Of the
ass ways of the country ?
Tnquestionabiy so. Some
De ago l made an argument be-
e the committee in regard TO
|nplsiing the survey OF The
bio toits mouth. and was great
grst6ed at the attentlen and
expression of approval made
various members of the com.
Eass
PRAISES DovESER.
Without reflection on any
enbar of the committee,
Eesrss they are all trends OF
+ Improvement of the internal
Eisr ways, l desire to say that ]
re received from Hon. b. B.
pveler, OF the FIRST district OF
'sst Virginia, the most valua-
+ counsel. and aid. Represent
e as ne does, a district with a
fge front, and interested to the
'eatest degree in the betterment
Inc river, he has been indie
asabls n Advancing legislation
s7lpg for It's purpose the perm
-sni Improvement of the Ohio
u is tributaries. His service
s'o the rivers and harbors COM
lftee Of the last Congress and
e present one. have been of
yea Character as to merit the
Afnest approval and demand
: gratitude Of the people of his
u district and the entire Ohio
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

under the leadership and genius
of her great naval commander.
But while all America. while
freedmen everywhere over the
world are weaving golden chap,
let for his brow. let us lay .
laurel leaf. al least upon the
brows of those brave seamen
who manned American guns In
that conflict, and who heard nor
needed aught save the cammand.
Steam ahead.
Theirs not TO answer why
Theirs not TO make reply
Theirs but to do or die. .
Standing in the storm Of battle.
amidst shot and shell that whix-
zed, whirred and crashed TO right
and tc left. they turned not. but
IN thunderous tones from Ameri-
can guns answered back the roll
Of cannon from ships and shores.
Blood dripped from their
bodies, shouts OF battle. roar Of
engines, crash of arms, shrieks
of wounded men encompassed
them about, they faltered not,
nor turned from their guns. but
with determined purpose and nm
daunted courage hurled back the
death dealing fires in the red
blaze of battle until every Span
ish gun was silenced and the
Manila feet totally destroyed or
driven from the waters.
These brave seamen are the
heroes whose names are too often
forgotten and whose praises. are
so often unsung. Let us weave
also chaplet for them and crown
them .conquerors to whom the
nation owes a debt of gratitude
itcan never pay.
X. R POWELL,
Glade Springs. Ia, Nay %. 1895.