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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-11-27
HE WAS NO HERO.

Il can't see how they make so much
romance out of this railroad business, -
said the engineer, as he threw aside his
newspaper Here is the case of the
swept-away bridge over Wolf Creek,
and they have got it that l saved the
train and am hero. l could have told
'em how it was if they had come to me.
We were driving ahead at full speed
when l says to the fireman:
George, what do you think about
the Creek?'
81 think it's bank-full and running
over says he.
"'How about the bridge?
"1 think it's gone don't your
eyes.
"'Then you'd better stop at the post
and let me go ahead and see
And l stopped and he went ahead,
explained the engineer, and pretty
soon he came back and says:
Jim, she's gone
"'Then we can't go on?'
"'Not unless a locomotive can swim!
"That was the way of it and all there
was to it, and l can't figure out how
saved two hundred lies and deserve
gold medal. When l back up to
Charlestown to telegraph The news and
wait for a wrecking train the division
superintendent couldn't see the TO-
nance, either.
What's the bloody row?' he says,
as he comes out.
bridge gone
"'And why didn't you run your train
into the creek?'
my fireman didn't want to get
wet
"'Humph! Bounce him for blocking
the road, and don't you make another
such mistake unless you want years
vacationn"
Copyright, 1893, by John Brisben Walker)
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-11-27
HIS BUSINESS.

A lawyer, says an exchange, trying
to serve his client by throwing suspi-
cion on a witness in the case, in the
course of his cross-examination, said:
You have admitted that you were
at the prisoners house every evening
during all of this timer"
Eyes, SIR" replied the witness.
Were you and he interested in any
business together?"
Eyes, sir" answered the man unhes-
itatingly.
'Ah! Now you will be good enough
to tell us how and to what extent and
what nature of this business was in
which you and he was interested"
well, l have no objections to tell
ing. | was counting his daughter
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-11-27

Was Mrs. Gas Regarding Her Relative Ills,
iSut as to Her Own Ailments the Doctor
Is still in the Dark-Et Is Evident. How
ever. That She hasn't Lockjaw or Tongue
Trouble,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-11-27

between the rooms. and he'd snore
right along, most as loud as I could
sing, an yet he had an awful feeble
constitution. Sometimes he'd
Tell me some of your symptoms,
can't your"
That she could and did was evil
denced by the fact that nine other pa
tients who had assembled in the doc
tors waiting room had to go away
without seeing him, because Mrs. Gas
was ahead of them. and the doctor
was powerless to get her out for two
hours and half, and then he left her
talking still.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

ships. more weathsrly, drew I'd and en-
gagged again; while the continuance of the
WIND, and the clumsiness of the SpaniardS,
threatened destruction upon the shoals off
the Flemish coast. The sudden shifting of
the wind to the south saved them when al
ready in only six or seven fathoms of
water. Here, again, was no bad luck: nor
could it be considered a misfortune that
the southerly bre, re, which carried them
to the Pentland Firth, changed TO the
northeast as they passed the Orkneys and
entered the Atlantic, being thus fair for
their homeward course.
The disasters OF the Armada We're due
to the following causes: /. The failure to
prescribe the effectual Gripping of the En-
giish navy is condition precedent to any
attempt at invasion. ,. The neglect to Sc
cure beforehand a suitable point for max
ing the junction with the army. Combina-
t1ons thus intrCsted to chance have no
right to expect success. 3. The several 2c-
tons with the English failed because the
ships, which could exert their power only
close 20 the enemy, were neither so fast
nor so handy as the latter. Only those
who have the advantage of range can af-
ford inferiority of speed. !. The disasters
in the Atlantic were dee either to original
unseaworthiness, or to damage received in
action, or to bad judgment in taking un-
weatherly shiI S too close to the shores of
Ireland, where strong westerly gales pre-
vailed, and the coast was inhospitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

ample has a circulation of less than 1000
copies Outside of Barcelona and Madrid
there are perhaps GOO papers published in
Spain, and not half of these pretend to be
ut wspaperS.
Indeed, out of all the 200 periodicals
published IN Spain the scientific Journals
religious papers and fashion papers are
largely in the majority, while the news
papers are In the minority. Newspaper en-
terprise does not have much encourage
ment. Foreign news is obtained chiefly
from government officials. The whole
Kingdom of Spain does not receive as many
foreign dispatches in n week as are sent
10 single city lii this country In a single
day. The average Spanish editor does not
see much use in paying for an interesting
dispatch from abroad when the chances
are about ten to one that when he gets the
dispatch the press censor VIII not allow
the paper to print IL.
All these facts must be borne In mind in
considering the influences which go to
make up public opinion in Spain Unfor-
tunately for the stability of the present
Spanish government, clerical Influences in
Spain are rather with the Carlist preten-
der than with the young king. If Sagasta
were able to lay before the Spanish people
generally true statement of the present
condition of things and of Weylar's brutali-
ty, spoliation and outrageous robbery in
Cuba II would not take long to settle the
Cuban question with peace and honor to
both sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Kitten and Pelican,
From Our Animal Friends.


Behind big, old-fashioned house in a
large city there lived large pelican. The
bird was allowed the liberty of the yard,
around which he would walk sedately Ha
could not fly far. and he had lived there so
long that he seemed content TO STAY.
One day, when the pelican WAS taking his
morning exercise, a little kitten from the
relghbors yard came strolllng along the
renee When she first saw the big bird
her eyes opened in won Ter. her tail grew
DIE ard her hair stood oU'. But presently,
az the pelican did not hurt her she be-
came lSed 10 him, ard jumped down into
the yard to investigate
Now, whSther the pelican happened to
be in a lively mood, and wanted a game Of
play with somebody, or whether he remer1-
bered The way his father used to catch
hsh by throwing them up in the air and
catching them again, while he was a little
nesting ana lived in tree beside a river /
don know But the pelican picked I'D the
little kitten. and. giving il a toss in the air
opened its huge mouth as if to catch II
as ii came down.
Puss seemed to think it was rather good
fCn- With d quick motion she turned over
ara came 10 the ground on her feet. Then
she scampered around Mr. Pelican's legs
nearly upsa-ting him. He turned. made an
other grab at the little cat and gave her
another toss. Down came kitty again. Iand-
ing safely on the grass, not at all frightened
az this new rough companion. She seemed
to enter into the sport of the thing. and
stood still TO be tossed as il she rather
liked it,
The pelican got tired first His master
came out of the house with a good dinner
o. fish for him. He picked up a fish. gave
II tcss, and caught and swallowed 1t.
FUSS, who was looking with open eyes
came in for share of the pelican's dinner
and they have been the best of friends
ever since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
DEWEY's OFFICERS ADVANCED.
How They VIII he Placed in the
x.I OF

President Mckinley yesterday, as report
ed ir The Star, rewarded Dcwey's captains
a. Manila by advancing them from five to
ten numbers in their respective grades.
Captain Frank Wildes. who commanded
the Boston and insisted on retaining his
ship after his relic (, Captain Lamberton,
reached Hong Kong, is to be advanced five
numbers. This will place Captain Wildes
about No. 20 on the list, just below Captain
Evans and ahead of Captain Crownin-
shield, the chief of the bureau of naviga-
ton. Captain Wildes will, in consequence.
secure his promotion to commodore about
year earlier than he otherwise would.
Captain Joseph B. Coghlan, who COM
mands the Raleigh, is to be advanced six
numbers, from No. 30 to No. %. Captain
Joe" will thus go ahead of Captain Clark,
the Oregon's commander.
Captain Charles V. Gridiey was the COM
handing officer CT the flagship Olympia at
the battle OF Manila bay
Gridley is to be advanced six numbers.
This will place him just below Coghlan on
the list of captains. Gridley is on his way
home, sick. He was i'll long before he took
his ship into action at Manila, but would
not go home until his work was done.
Captain Nehemiah NJ Dyer who COM
manded the Baltimore, is to be advanced
seven numbers. His ship was struck sew
eral times by the Spanish shot and six Of
his men were wounded Admiral Dewey
paid him the compliment of letting the Bal
tiniore lead the way in the action, which
began after all hands had enjoyed their
breakfast. Dyer will go up from about No.
40 to No. 33. alongside of Captain Clark.
Captain .Lamberton is to be advanced
seven numbers. He vas at the bottom of
the list when the fight with the Spaniards
began: he now is No. IS. Captain LANDER
ton will be remembered as the officer who
&C mmanded the light house tender that
used to take President Cleveland out on
his hunting and fishing trips.
Commander Asa Walker was the captain
OF the Concard. He is to be advanced nina
numbers. from about 80 to &c. which will
insure him reaching the captains list
short year sooner than he otherwise would.
Walker is mathematician of high order.
He has been head of the department of
navigation at the Naval Academy, ami
taught the cadets there on many of his
shore tours of duty. I 56E
Commander Edward p. Wood had the Pc
trel. the little gunboat that went in close
To the guns of Cavite and ifelethe way up
to the burning, sinking Spanish fleet. Wood
Is to be advanced ten numbers, which will
put him up from IS to 65 son the list of
commanders. and insure hts reaching his
cartaihcy year and half earlier than he
would had he not been advanced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

Fanciuli, receiving hisadisrharge at the age
of twenty-one. Las9 summer he played in
the orchestra at Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs and took the winter season with
James r. Waite's comedy organization in
the capacity of musical director Since the
first of the present year he has been with
Haley and also with the National Guard
Brigade Band. He is young musician of
talent and has shown marked ability as a
leader. Prof. Phillips father. George H.
Phillips. who Is also a clever musician, ac-
companies the band.
Following is list of those who leave for
Tampa tonight: VIM. r. Phillips, leader;
Geo. Fl. Phillips, principal musician: BENZ.
Maddert, principal musician; Lawrence
Hurdle, Lewis Watson, Frank Schutt, Neal
Mcdonald, Henry Maddert Noble Dawson
A. A. Hoffman. Loudan Campbell, Emil
Brown, l.. Cunningham, A. Swedberg, b.
Gottwals, Clarence Hieder, Floyd Dough-
arty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
SPANISH NEWSPAPERS.
Reasons for the Queer Things to BE
Found in Their Columns.
From the Chicago Tin ts-IeTald

From the Chicago Tin s-IieIald-
Spanish newspapers are queer things,
even outside of their news" about the
United States the Indians and what not,
and their qUeerness is due much to the
public which they serve as to the incon-
cvivable ignorance or willful dishonesty. or
both Of the people who make them.
1t is said. for instance. that outside of the
larger cities there is a large class of people
who do not even know of the existence of
the present crisis. To one unacquanted
with Spanish customs and manners ii might
seem strange that Spanish newspapers did
rot lay the whole matter before the people,
but. according TO the Boston Advertiser,
there are some obstacles in the way of such
O general campaign Of education in Spain
In the first place, IL must be remembered
that less than one-third and only IL tie
more than one-fOUrth OF the Spanish people
can read or write. An educated Spaniard
is not the rule, but the exception. A news
paper among population more than two
thirds Of which can neither read nor write
IS not likely TO have tremendous circula-
ton or unlimited power. Even in the cities
the circulation is not large. La Epocha
the conservative organ of Madrid, for ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
a Leaf Collection.


Don't you want to begin a leaf collection
this spring? You've no idea how much
fun it is Eor how much you will learn Of
different plants before the summer is over.
Get piece OF fine linen free from starch,
and soak it in spirits of nitre .(saltpeter)
until it is thoroughly saturated with the
solution. Have ready sheet of drawing
or other smoth paper, and place on it the
leaves from which it is desired to make
Impressions Place over them a piece of
linen Wet with the nitre, lay sheet Of
payer over the linen, put all between two
pieces of heavy cardboard, and put into
letter press or under heavy weights for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
THE SPANISH ARMADA,
Seine Reasons Why the Naval Project
Was Failure.

Capt Alfred T. Mahan in the Century.
The Armada entered the English Channel
en- July 30, and on the 9th of August an
chored off Calais, having traversed the
channel successfully in week Three
several actions had occurred. None was
decisive; but all tended generally in favor
of the English, who utilized their advan-
tages of speed and artillery to hammer
the foe with their long guns, while keeping
out of range of his muskets and lighter
cannon. The Spanish losses in battle, by
Spanish authority, were GOO killed and 500
wounded. The English loss from first to
last, did not reach 100. Such a discrepancy
tells its own tale; but 1t is to be remen-
bered, moreover. that men slain means
Sides pierced and frames shattered. Shot
that fly wide. or that cut spars, sails, and
rigging, kill comparatively few. With
hulls thus damaged, the Spanards had to
confront the equinoctial gales of the At
lantic.
AT Calais. friendly town. Parma might
possibly join; but there was no harbor for
big ships and it was unreasonable to eX-
pect that he with the whole charge of the
Netherlands on his hands, would be wait
ing there, ignorant when the fleet would
appear, or whether ii would come at all.
Medina Sidonia sent him word of his
rival; but it could not be hoped that the
English would allow the fleet to occupy
II at unprotected position undisturbed. The
wind being to the westward, they anchored
at safe distance TO windward. and on
the night of August sent against the
Spaniards eight fire ships. The ordinary
means of diverting these failing, the Span
ish admiral got under way. In this opera
ton the feet drifted nearer the shore, and
the wind next day coming out strong from
the northwest and setting the ships bodily
ON the coast, he, under the advice of the
pilots, stood into the North sea. Had
Flushing been in their possession, it might,
with good pilots, have afforded a refuge;
but it was held by the Dutch. The enemy's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
FIRST REGIMEN BAND
District Volunteers to Have Full
Complement Of Musicians.
PROF. ". R. PHILLIPS THE LEADER
Seventeen Recruits, Fully Equipped,
Leave for Tampa Tonight.
FILLING LONG-FELT WANT

Seventeen fully uniformed and equipped
musicians who have been mustered into the
service of the United States will leave,
from the 9th street station over the South
ern railway. at 1913 o'clock tonight for
Tampa, Fla, to join the list Regiment of
District Volunteers, and with the bandsmen
already at the front, to form regimental
band. There are about ten musicians at
pI esent with the boys in camp, and out of
these a sufficient number will be obtained
to form full band of twenty-four pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

three or four days. When removed from
the press the leaves will be found bleach
ed perfectly white, while the shape of the
lear IN all its natural colors will be found
imprinted on the paper. These deaf i'm
pressioas can be used in many WAYS for
decorative purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet II cUres
painful swollen smsrtins. nervous feet and m
stantly takes the sting out of and bunions
It's the greltest comfort discovery OF the age
Aliens Foot-Esse makes tight or new shoes f.,.l
easy. II Is certain for sweating. Gallons
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In stamps. Trial package FREE. Address ALLEN
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
A Porto Rico smoke.
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record.
i observed phenomena at San Juan. and
the same at Ponce de Leon, for which I
have never been able to obtain satisfac
t ry explanation. The old negresses who
ST. around the market place and the shady
street eorhars selling dulces from large
baskets are habitually smoking long black
eie airs. and they put the lighted ends in
tEeir mouths. Why they do so and how
they can endure 1t are mysteries thar could
not De solved, but It is nevertheless fact.
and a custom that is unique in Porto Rico.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

Ladies' Chocolate and Black Genuine v
Kid, Perfect fitting, Nobby 0xferd Ties n
Sandals aid Dongola Button nN
and Laced Boots. Anniversary w Z6
Ladies', Strictly Handmade Turn n
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Mems Hand-sewed Welt Stylish I
Shoes and Oxford Ties, I'm best white
gray Irish linen and softest 49,
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Anniversary price. %Se
Mems Comfortable Rack Wei Kid
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Ladies, Misses and {
well-made Oxfords and
Black, tan and white. A
price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Joint Meeting of Hiberuinns.

A Joint meeting OF Divisions Nos. and
Q Ancient order OF Hibernians. was held
in the basement of the Sacred Heart
church Thursday night. President I. r.
Taylor, of Division No. occupied the
chair. State President w. +. Reddy, at
the conclusion of the regular business
made a detailed report OF the proceed
ings OF the national convention, held In
Trenton recently.
The standing OF the order Is excellent
at this time. The membership Is about
lO3. 1000. which is the largest for years.
During the past two years the organiza-
ton had paid for sick benefits and for
various charitable purposes H.li35S.75,
and had a balance on hand OF ssis,5251s.
Divisions Of the order exist In every
State and Territory, and representatives
were present at the national convention
from every State and Territory except
wyoming. The union Of the two branches
OF the Ancient order OF Hibernians was
perfected at Trenton under the decision
of Bishop McFall. so that there now exist
but one Ancient order OF Hibernians.
The next convention will meet in May,
1909. In Boston. Rev. ]. y. OReilly, who
represented Richmond at the Trenton
convention made an interesting report OF
his convention experience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
LONG IN THE SERVICE.
sergeants Epps and Cosby and Mr.
WaIfon Celebrate Anniversaries.

Sergeant George W. Epps, of the THIRD
District, on yesterday celebrated MS
twenty-fifth anniversary as member OF
the Richmond police force.
Thirteen years of this time he has been
a sergeant, and the whole quarter OF
century no has been faithful and cour-
teous officer. known and respected and
regarded by all Sergeant Epps is as con-
siderate and as much a gentleman IN
making an arrest as he Is in his parlor.
He has the entire confidence o. the Police
Board and the warmest regard or MS
fellow-officers This encomium is paid
him because so many years of service have
made him every whit worthy OF IL.
A week from yesterday Sergeant Junius
A. Cosby and Officer A. T. Walton, both
OF the Second District, will celebrate the
twenty-eighth anniversary OF their con-
nection with the police force of the city.
Sergeant Cosby is the ranking sergeant
OF his district, and is one Of the best
known and most popular officers in the
city. Mr.. Walton's record Is also clean
and one Of which he may be pardonably
proud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
ONE KILLED; SEVERAL wOUNDED.
Terrific Boiler Explosion In the
County-Second This Week.

The second boiler explosion of tho week
in Varina District occurred about Z
o'clock yesterday morning, killing one
man instantly, and seriously injuring six
others.
The man killed was James West Color
ed. The injured are Hayes CANCER and
Fred. Seidl. young white men, and Ed
ward Roland, John Brown, and Richard
and Sam Jones (colored>.
Historic Varina Farm was the place Of
tho explosion, which was terrific and
frightful in its results. The farm is owned
by Mr.. Calwell. of Oil City, Pa, but Mr..
Benjamin L. Ganger. a prosperous Ger
man, cultivates 1t. The men were just
making ready TO thresh wheat. Fire mad
been kindled in the furnace, and hal been
burning some time, when the boiler-pump
was put 10 work. Immediately after this
was done the explosion occurred. The
water must have gotten low In the boiler.
and when the fresh water burst in II was
instantly converted TO steam. causing the
explosion. West, who was killed, was act
ing in capacity as engineer and fireman,
and was nearest to the engine. He was
thrown fully 40 feet 10 the top of a stack
of wheat. This was set on fire, and
nearly consumed before the mans man
gled remains could be removed. Young
CANCER and Seidl were blown dozen
feet. and received painful injuries, posi-
bly, internal. The two negro helpers also
Jared badly. and were seriously cut about
their bodies.
Local physicians rendered relief 20 the
injured men, and the pleasant CANCER
farmhouse resembles a war hospital The
boiler was about power, and
had been in use for fifteen years. The
property damaged through the explosion
will reach $500.