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The Eddy current., 1898-03-26


Matte Everett was not contonted, She
wanted 10 be rich. she yeasned for a
peep into fashionable society" She
was tired of the commonplace exist
ence whish she led every day, and
ionged for an adventure OF some sort
"A streak OF romance 10 dapple her
iifei
For Matte was only n dresamaker's
apprentice. learning the trade under the
auspices Of Madame Geneviove SO
matters stood when Miss Belleiont'a
wedding order came ln
Where's that little blno-oyed girl
you sont 10 my house 10 alter my white
cashmere morning Fobe?" said Miss
Boiieiont 10 Madame Goneyieye. Let
her come again She has a capital idea
OF trimming and her ~ Is excellent"
Augusta Bellefont was not unlike
Matte herseli-a plump fresh complex
Toned girl. with blue eyes and pale yet
low hair and after she was gone Mat
Tie heard the full particulars ~ the ease
how Miss Bollefont was TO be mar
riod the next month to Major Carlyle.
who had more money than he knew
what 10 DO with.
She's a lovely girl. I'm sure" said
Miss Garrett. the iorewoman. as she cut
on yard upon yard Of bias white satin
for the trimming And for all that
they say there's a young fellow. without
a penny Ia OIL the world 70 bless him.
self with. that she loves 10 dlstrac-
tion"
"Oh,how delightfully."- romantic" cried
Matte, withs sparkling eyes; and she
worked away. thinking OF Miss Belle
font and her two lovers.
"Ono has her heart" she mused. "tho
other will have her hand Dear. dear.
what a world this is!"
Two or three days afterward. Matte
Everett took a big paper box OF half
completed dress bodlcos 20 the pretty
little brown stone house on Creusa
Park. where Miss Bellofont lived. The
servant showed her into the library,
whore the beauty sat. plcturesquely
posed In a sleepy hollow chair. with her
satin slipperod feet on an embroidered
footatOol, And leaning egainst the
opposite window stood a TALL handsome
man, whom Matte recognized at once
for Major Carlyle.
"Hallow cried he. In his off-hand
way, lis that the mllliner's little girl?
Pretty "a a daisy. isn't she9"
II told you she was pretty" said Miss
Bellofont. and Matte smiled and
blushed and dlmpled. and scarcely
knew which way 10 look.
Major shall have 10 leave you for
fow minutes. dare say you can
amuse yourself very we'll with the
books and magazines. Little one. come
with me-"
And then Matte was ushered into a
satin hung boudolr. OF whose splendors
she had never before dreamed.
"Oh. Miss Bellefont." she said, 81
should think you would be 80 happy"
Happy said Miss Bellefont, care
lossly. (which OF us Is really happy
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26
OLD BANK is rumpLINo DOWN

The building in which the Oldest
bank In Omaha was located Ia ina very
dilapldatrd condition. The porches are
tumbllns and It's windows and tops OF
the doorways have been taken posses
sion OF by the sparrows. Not only was
this the frst bank OF the town. but
the FIRST financial institution under tbs
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26
NEBRAsKA's FIRST BANK.

charter Of the territory OF Nebraska
lis president was Thomas II. Benton.
son OF the senator Leroy Tuttle was
cashier, and A. n. wyman teller. Ia
the panic OF 81 the doors were closed,
The ancient structure is decidedly pic
tureaque Ia he dilapldatlon. and has
frequently been put into pictures BY 10.
cal artists
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26
seInsi

Brovn-"You owe as much az thatl
! don't uasEs,and how you can get %
Tar bahiud Now, az for me, 4 Il al
ways a pleasure 70 pay on a debt"
Biack-"Sort o. selfish IN you 10 give
way 70 such indulgence. isn't ~ oan
truly sag that / never feel that Way .
-BosioE Transcript
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26

she-Here Is such pretty little
story In the paper about how Edison
came 10 marry. He-I wish some OF
these bright young journalists would
explain how ! came 20 marry.-Indi
annapolis Journal
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26

Margaret Pentameter poetical-
ly describes Edna and Tom shallow as
two souls with but a single thought
Jack Blunt-Yes, and Edna has the
thOught-Philadelphla North Ameri-
can.
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26
AN IDEAL FIREMAN.
GAVE UP HIS LIFE ACCORDING
TO CONTRACT.
rathos IN the Taking Away ~ Chlcf
John Egan 81 the Fiie Department ~
noaton--The Hero % . Remarkable
Escape from Death.

ssIsTkNT Chief
join y. Egan. who.
with iive comrades.
perished hile
nghtlng aames In
Boston, was an
ideal fireman. He
was n tFihe over
the medium height,
weighed about 100
pounds. was as
strong as an OK, a.
The Eddy current., 1898-03-26
THE WISH.


- 80 - HANHNH
was one of the pret-
tiost girls IN the
-'ty. She knew she
was pretty when
she looked IN the
glass she saw the
reflection Of her
rose bud beauty IA
the admiring faces
OF chance passers.
And yet. withal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
the waving of flags and gifts OF fruit
and flowers
SEVERAL STATES
Have Failed to Furnish Their Quotas
of Troops Under the Presidents Call.

Washington, May 25.-One hundred
and twelve thousand men have now
been mustered into the volunteer ar
my. Over two-thirds CT the States have
entirely completed their musters and
should the emergency arise are
prepared to begin anew the work just
completed. The failure of some of the
States, notably four or five in the South,
to furnish the men called for up to this
time, is surprise, but is ascribed not
to lack of patriotism, but to belize
shared by many national guardsmen
who had home ties and business con-
nections which they could not we'll af-
ford to give up, that plenty Of other
persons not so encountered would read
lily be found to take their places.
Should any of the States default the
probability is that the fact will be re-
ported to Congress for action. No draft
can be made without explicit authority
therefor from Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
SALUTED THE SPANIARDS.
Japanese Warship Fired the First Salut
Since the Blockade of Manila Began.

Japanese Warship Fired the First Salute
Since the Blockade of Manila Began.
New York, May PA cablegram
from Manila Bay, via Hong Kong, to
the Evening Telegram, says:
Arriving here yesterday on the McCul
loch, l found the American squadron
anchored off Cavite except one ship,
which was patrolling the outside of
the bay by turns.
The foreign warships 1mmortalite
(English), the BRINK (France), the
Irene Commercial Germany, and two
japanese warships were anchored off
the city of Manila.
The Japanese boat Naniwai had ar
rived the night before and at noon
which salute was returned by the
shore battery.
This is the first salute the Spanish
flag has received from any warship
since the blockade was established.
One Japanese vessel leaves to-mor
row for Hong Kong. Gen. Aguinaldo
and twenty other insurgents who came
from Hong Kong on the McCulloch
landed at Cavite yesterday. They tell
me the rebels have taken possession
OF Sublg and have thirty thousand
men ready to fight against the Span
iards as soon as they can get arms.
A report was brought to the flagship
last night that the rebels had attack
ed the Spanish outposts Of Manila.
The Spaniards were found to have
turned the guns of their shore batteries
landward for protection against the
insurgents and the rebels made moth
ing more than a reconnaissance in
force.
1t is also reported that the lieutenant
who commanded the Calloa here has
been shot, after a trial by a summary
court martial and that Admiral
Montejo has also been sentenced by
court martial.
These rumOrS come through the
crews of merchant vessels still here
but / do not have much confidence in
the accuracy of the reports.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
AN INsURGENT COURIER
Arriving at Key West Brings Favorable
Reports of she Insureent Operations.

Arriving at Key West Brings Favorable
Reports of the Insursent Operations
Key West, Fla, May PA courier
direct from Brig. Gen. Rafael de Car
denas, commander of the insurgent
forces in Havana province, has ar
rived here. He reports that there has
been no difficulty in maintaining COM
munication between the coast and the
interior Gen. Cardenas has been en-
rolling men at the rate of twenty per
Gay, most of them coming from Ha
vana City.
The insurgent forces in that province
now number 5000, better mounted and
armed than ever before. They move
almost up to the outskirts of the city.
According to the courier, the Span
iards have massed their troops in the
cities and on the coast, abandoning
offensive operations against the Gu
bans.
The insurgents are pinched for food,
but will wait eagerly for the order TO
cooperate with the United States
army in a movement against the Span
iSh troops.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
FRUIT AND FLOWERS
Played a Conspicuous Part in San
F'rancisco's Welcome to Pennsyl-
vania's Soldiers.

San Francisco, May 25.-The First
battalion of the Tenth regiment, Penn
sylvania volunteers, COZ men and 3S
officers, arrived to-day. As the ferry
boat neared this city all the steam
whistles on the water blew a greeting
and the men Of the Monterey and those
on the transport steamers City of Pek-
ing, City Of Sydney and the Australia,
added their cheers to the noise of the
whistles and bells. The Pennsyl-
vanians responded from the deck of the
ferryboat, cheer after cheer.
The Red Cross Society took the SOL
diers and served them hot coffee. sand
witches and fruit. They were hungry
and thirsty, and the work of the Red
Cross was greatly appreciated. After
breakfast each man was presented with
a small bouquet of flowers which the
placed in their gunbarreIs or wore on
their hats.
The streets were thronged with peo-
pie who welcomed the soldiers with
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
STRENGTH OF, THE ARMY.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin has prepared a statement of
the military forces of the United States:
Regular army, $1,000 men; volunteers
from States (first calD 125,0O0 men; three
cavalry regiments at large, 5000 men:
ten infantry regiments U. S. Volunteers
Qmmunes) 10000; engineers at large, 800;
volunteers called for to-day, $4,000. This
makes grand total of 27S500 men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
A DELIBERATE PURPOSE.

WASHINGTON btdT.
Rafferty," said Mr.. Dolan, "Oim sorry
TO hear we've been fightin' But as long
as We was in it, why didn't yez ind it
sooner be hittin i'm on the solar plexus?'
"Oi tough " it. Oh preferred ty spar
fur is head OF wanted ty lave the mark
where is friends could see it,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
U. p. GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Omaha, Neb, May 25.-Delegates
from sixty-two Presbyteries of the
the United Presbyterian church.
including Africa and Asia, are in at
tendance on the Fortieth general assem-
bly, of the church, which will open at
the Central Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
A RI NOR
That Cervera's Fleet Has Left Santi
ago and Is Now at Cienfuegos.
Copyright. Associated Pre3s.)

Copyright. Associated Pre5s.)
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, May ga ru-
NOR which cannot be confirmed is circu-
lating here to the effect that the Spanish
Cape Verde squadron, under Admiral
Cervera, generally understood to be at
Santiago de Cuba, is now at Cienfuegos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
PROVIDED WITH DRESSING.

Chicago, May 25.-Illinois volunteers
go into the field equipped with one yard
of sterilized gauze, one half ounce
absorbent cotton and two and one-half
drachms each, boric and salycilic acids
in powder, to make kle dressing anti
septic. The work of making tempo
rary dressing on the field is thus great
ly facilitated. 1t is said the govern
ment will fit out all soldiers this way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
NO ENDORSEMENT
Given by Officials to Reports of Imme-
diate Invasion of Cuba and Porto
Rico.

Washington, D. c., May 25.-Reports
current to-day that an army of invasion
was about to start for Cuba and Porto
Rico, but officials in authority gave it
no endorsement, as it was manifestly
contrary to public policy The report
that General Miles and staff would
leave tonight was specifically denied,
although it is probable that he will
laeYe soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
RUSSELL GOES TO THE FRONT.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Major Russell
B. Harrison, inspector general of the vol
unteer army, son of eX-President Harri-
son, who has expressed a great desire for
active military service at the front, was
to-day assigned to duty on the staff of
Major General Fitzhugh Lee, command
ing the Seventh army corps at Tampa,
Fla
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
"IMPORTNAT IF TRUE.e

MADRID, May 25.-f1 p. ma HavanS
dispatch says Americans are concentrate
ing before Guantanamo as we'll as Sans
tiago This indicates the squadrons are
preparing to attack Cervera.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
PEACEFUL BLOCKADE
Not an Incident of Any Sort Of the
the Cuban Coast for Five Days
Copyright, Associated Press

Copyright, Associated Press.)
On Board the Associated Press Des-
patch Boat Wanda, off Havana May
"a, via Key West, Fla, May 25.-The
situation on the blockade from Car.
denas to Mariel, remains unchanged.
The squadron continues a strick block
ade and for five days there has been
no incident. The light of MORO Castle
which, it is supposed, has recently beea
burning for the benefit of the Cape
Verde squadron, was extinguisheo
Monday night and has not been relight-
ed. The lights of Cardenas are also
ont
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TO JOIN GRIGSBY.

Chicago, May 25.-Two hundred and
fifty rangers from the Black Hills
passed through to-day to join Grigsbys
cavalry at Chickamauga.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
ARRIVAL AT SANTIAGO.
A Spanish Account of How the Vessels En-
tered the Harbor

tered the HarbOr.
Madrid, May pa dispatch has
just been published giving details OF
the arrival of Admiral Cervera's squad
ron at Santiago de Cuba 1t says: "At
8 o'clock On the morning Of May 10, the
Infanta Maria Teresa entered the port
of Santiago de Cuba, flying the flag Of
Admiral Cervera. She was followed
almost Immediately by the Vizcaya, the
Almirante Oquendo, the Cristobal Colon
and the torpedo boat destroyer Pluton.
Soon afterward the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Furor, which had been recon
noitering, arrived"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
MOVING TO THE FRONT.

st. Louis, Mo-, May 25.-The Fourth
regiment Missouri volunteers struck
tents and left Jefferson barracks for
Camp Alger, Va. The Fifth Missouri
regiment leaves tonight for Chcka-
manga. There is still one regiment in
camp which will follow to Camp Alger
as soon as transportation can be Sc
cured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
EASY ENOUGH TO KILL.

Exchange
How do you know that pretty young
woman is the wife of the fellow with side
whiskers?"
II Just heard him say to her: Come on
I'll dance this one with YOU"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
WILL BE NO PROSECUTION.

special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, May 25.-Marion
Dent, bookkeeper for Carver Bros,
coal operators, has refunded the thous-
and dollars he absconded with on the
2lst. There will be no prosecution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26


San Francisco, May 25-The start
was made for Manila late this after
noon, and the first American army to
sail for a foreign shore is now in the
broad Pacific
At 4 o'clock this afternoon Brigadier
General Anderson signalled from the
Australia for the City of Picking and
the City of Sydney to get under way.
The signal was seen from the shore and
the waiting crowds commenced to cheer
wildly. They knew what it meant as
well as the sea captains for whom the
signal was intended. No time was lost
on board the transports. The crews
worked with a will and in a short time
the anchors were up and the vessels
We're under way. Then the $500 SOL
diers who had been impatiently await
ing the signal to start let themselves
loose, they climbed to the rigging and
swarmed all over the big ships, shout
ing like mad. The bay was alive with
small craft of every description and
huge ferryboats were pressed into SER
vice to accommodate the eager crowds
and carry them to the head of the
Golden Gate that a last farewell might
be said. The big transports steamed
slowly along the water front, and the
crowd on shore raced along to keep
them in sight. The noise made by pa
trlOtlc citizens on sea and shore was
something terrific. Every steam whistle
in the city appeared to be blowing,
cannon were fired and the din lasted
for fully an hour.
AS the Australia passed Alciatraz Is
land in the lead of the other ships, the
battery of United States artillery sta
toned there fired a salute to General
Anderson. The colors were dipped in
recognition and the steamships sound
ed their sirens.
The boats, small and large, followed
as the transports moved slowly for
ward and not until the heavy swells
of the Pacific were encountered did
they turn back. 1t was shortly after
5 o'clock when the vessels entered the
ocean, and the sun glinting over the
sea gave the departing sailors vast
view of the country, to fight for the
honor Of which they were sailing over
5000 miles When last seen the trans
ports were steaming slowly to the
southwest. After the pilots were drop
ped the vessels went ahead at full
speed and in six days, if all goes well,
they will enter Honolulu harbor and
join the Charleston. The strain of ex-
pectancy during the past few days has
been severe on both soldiers and citi-
zens and after the noisy demonstra-
ton this afternoon, the townSpeople
felt relieved that it was all over.
The three transports carries close
onto $500 men. The expedition, which
is under command of Brig. Gen. Ander-
son. consists of four companies Of
regulars under command of Major
Robe; the First regiment California
volunteers, Col. Smith; the First reg
iment Oregon volunteers, Col. Sum-
mers; battalion Of fifty heavy artil-
lery, Major Gary, about 100 sailors and
eleven naval officers.
The fleet is loaded with supplies to
last a year, and carries big cargo of
ammunition and naval stores for Ad-
miral Dewey's fleet 1t is not prob
able any more troops will be dispatched
before another week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL,

PARIS, May 25.-An official denial was
issued to rumors of the occupation ces-
sion or sale of any Spanish territory to
France, and it was also denied that the
latter intends to occupy Moroccan terri
tory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
AUSTRIAN WARSHIPS

| TO Sail from Gibraltar for Cuban Waters.
LONDON, May pa special from Glib
| raltar says two Austrian warships will
sail Friday for Cuban waters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26

Lieut.. A. r. Davis, of the battleshp
Oregon, came ashore late last night.
Our race said Mr.. Davis, was most
exciting, especially after we left Bahia,
for then we knew of the possibility of in
Perception. Captain Clark however, kept
the little fleet in constant readiness, and
had we run into the Spanish fleet we
would have been heard from. AS it is,
we are all happy that our race from San
Francisco is now ended, and that we will
have a chance to take part with the fleets
now looking for the Spaniards" The
Marietta and Buffalo are with the Oregon
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Secretary of
the Navy Long announced the safe ar
rival of the Oregon at Jupiter Inlet, Fla
about midnight. The safe arrival of the
Oregon is spoken of with great satisfac-
ton by members of the cabinet Captain
Clark in his message to the Secretary of
the Navy reports his safe arrival there
and says that he is in condition for imme-
date active operations at the front.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
NO CAUCUS THIS WEEK.
General Grosvenor Hopes the Republicans
May Get Together on the Hawaiian Cues

May Get Together on the Hawaiian Dues.
ton.
Washington, May 25.-Gen. Grosven-'
or, chairman Of the Republican eau
Gus of the House Of Representatives
said to-day after the adjournment Of
the House that no caucus on the
Hawaiian question would be held this
week. by that time" he added, I'VE
may get together and it is possible
that no caucus will be necessary.
He declined to say whether there
was any intention of postponing the
matter long enough to permit the Sem
ate to dispose of the revenue bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
GONE AGAIN.
The Oregon Arrives at Jupiter Inlet
and Departs 80 In Fine Trim and
Ready to Fight.

JUPITER, Fla, May 25.-The United
States battleship Oregon, which arrived
here at 1880 last night, has left Jupiter.
The Oregon left here at o'clock this
morning. An effort was made to inter-
view the officers, but they declined to
talk and it impossible to get any in
formation whatever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
WAS A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.
Much Realism in Yesterdays Sham
Battle at Chickamauga.

three Brlgades of General Wilson's
FIRST Army Corps Participated,
ana a More Thrilling Military
spectacle Has Not Been Seen
Since the Civil Wharf.-The Man
euvres Lasted Seven Hours, and
Exemplified Almost Every Phase
OF Military Tactics-News of the
Volunteer Soldiers at Many
Points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-For West vir-
ginia Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Fair weather; light northerly winds.
Mr. c. Schnepf. the Opera House drug
gist made the following observations OF
the temperature yesterday: I a. m, 60: :
a, m. 6s; 70 M, IS, p. M. 50; p. M. u
Weather fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-26
OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
The First Expedition for the Relief Of
Admiral Dewey

Now Steaming Away on the Bosom
of the Broad Pacific-The Austria
liza, City Of Picking and Sydney
Lifted Anchor Yesterday After
noon and Were Soon Away-Two
Thousand Five Hundred Soldiers
Carried by the Fleet--Terrihc Din
Accompanied Their Departure.
San Francisco Let Herself Loose
and Made All the Noise Possible.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28

serting in their place authority for is
suing nearly $500. 600, 900 in paper
currency-SI5o, 600, 900 in greeubacks
and S42, 900, 900 in silver certificates.
And there is. if possible, even less
patriotism in the manner in which
those Democratic Senators who have
promised to join the Republicans in
voting to strike out this fat money
clause and reinsert the clause author
izing bonds and certificates of indebt-
edness are being urged to ignore their
promises and vote for fiat money.
The radical silver men who are engi-
neering this movement have been dis
appointed because the first month of
the war has not resulted in sending
gold to premium. They know that
if the bond clause is in the bill as it
finally goes through that there will
be no probability of any suspension
Of gold payments by the administra-
ton, no matter how long the war may
last; and they believe that if they can