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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22
Christmas in New YORK.

Jacob 4. Riis, in an article in the
Century Magazine on Merry Christ
mas in tho Tencmcnts," says:
In a hundred places all over the city,
when Christmas comes, as many open
air fairs spring suddenly into life. A
kind of Gentle Feast of the Taber-
nacles possesses the tenement districts
especially. Green-embowered booths
stand in rows at the curb, and the
voice of the tin trumpet is heard in
the land. The common source of all
the show is down by the North river,
in the district known as 'the Farm"
Down there Santa Claus establishes
headquarters early in December and
until past New Year. The broad
quay looks then more like clearing in
a pine forest than a busy section OF
the metropolis. The steamers dis
charge their loads of fir trees at the
piers until they stand stacked noun.
tain high with foothills OF holly and
ground-ivy trailing off towards the
land side. An army-train of wagons
is engaged in carting them away from
early morning till late at night; but the
green forest grows, in spite of it all,
until in places it shuts the shipping
ont of sight altogether. The air is
rcdolent with the smell of baIsam and
pine. After nightfail, when the lights
are burning in the busy market, and
the homoward-bound crowds with
baskets and heavy burdens of Christ
mas greens jostle each other with
good-natured banter nobody is ever
cross down here in the holiday season
lit is good to take a stroll through
"the Farm" il one has a spot in his
heart faithful yet 10 the hills and the
woods in spite OF the latter-day city.
But il is when the moonlight is upon
the water aud upon tho dark phantom
forest, when tho heavy breathing of
some passing steamer is the only
sound that breaks the stiffness of the
night. and the Waterman smokes his
lonely pipe upon the bulwark, that
"the Farm" has n mood and an at.
mosphere all its own, full Of poetry,
which some day a painters brush viii
catch and hold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

and spend two or three days. but they
would not hear TO leaving. and, fear.
ing something, ] knew not what, I
determined to slip away from the
brightness and cheer OF my own home
and 60 into the dreary darkness Of
this ono Of my friends IL was sad
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

Mrs. Crawford I always thought
smoking was such an expensive habit.
Mrs. Crabshaw Well. isn't it?
Mrs. Crawford Why, no: bought
my husband a whole box Of cigars for
Christmas, and all they cost was 90
cents N. Y. World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

family who died only few weeks pre-
viously, leaving two or three children,
and this little girl was sent to the
stricken parents as a Christmas gift
in this way with the hope that has
been so happily fulfilled. wv. j.
Hampton, in Detroit Free Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22
Johnny's Suggestion.

Johnny Ton Christmas eve)-"Mam
ma, can't you give the baby something
TO make him sleep tonight" Mamma
why, johnny" Johnny BE
cause If Santa Claus hears him yelling,
he might think were all just as bad. .
Current Literature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

feared for the coming of Christmas.
That was the joytime of the year when
the child was the very soul of it all,
and did not dare think what that
father and mother would do in the
thick darkness that had fallen upon
them.
When the time came around tried
20 get them 20 come 10 my own house
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

the graces OF sweet womanhood. i
saw her one evening at n reception,
and though was long past my beau
hood days. could not resist the ra-
dance of this sweet girl, and, follow
ing her withmy eyes as she fitted about
among che guests, ] asked who she
was.
Why" laughed the gray-haired
woman OF whom asked the question,
don't you know her? ! thought ev-
erybody knew Santa Claus Conway"
why do you call her Santa Claus?
Because she brings Joy and gladness
and all good things to all whom she
meets?' l inquired, bowling gallantly.
81 shall tell her that" smiled the
lady, though that is not exactly why
she was so christened. STILL she
went on, musingly. that was the rea-
son, too, though hadn't quite thought
of it So"
Please go on with the story" sug-
gested, for ! knew there was a story
that must go with the pretty girl who
seemed to be rather a being out OF n
book than one of the everyday crea-
lures her associates were.
There is a story" said my com
panion, and shall be more than
glad to tell il to you. Twenty years
ago, living not dozen blocks from
where we now are. was couple who
had been married ten years before the
light Of a baby's eyes shone into their
home and their hearts When at last
that wonderful light came which never
was on sea or land except It came from
a baby's eyes, and OF which no one
knows the radiance except those upon
whom It has fallen, that father and
that mother almost forgot there was
yet light greater than that which
blessed them from their babya eyes.
] do not say that ! am quite OF the
belief that God is such a jealous God
that lie viii break the hearts Of His
creatures TO crafty His pride, but ]
am quite content &C. believe that We
should not worship any gift wc may
receive TO the exclusion Of our duty
and debt 70 the giver, and particularly
the Great Givcr Whatever my opin &.
ion may be, 10 has naught 10 do with
the case, and for four years this ia
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22
"A Modest Wish.

AT a mission Sunday school at
Woods Run the children were talk
ing of Christmas. Johnny, what
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

would you like for Christmas?"
teacher asked of one little fellow. I'D
like a pair of pantaloons without
patches, ma'am," replied the boy
Pittsburgh acknowledgement.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

a very pretty
girl she was, and
how the 20 years of
her fair young life
had combined to
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE.
william u. Reiniey Thrown From His Isl
cycle at French street Crossing.

william Is. HENLEY Thrown From His ISL
cycle AT French street Crossing.
William b. Remlay OF No. 100 West
Eighth street met with an accident
yesterday under the eastern Eide Of
the train sheds Of the p, w. & u.
railroad ut French street that caused
chill to course through the veins OF
those who saw it.
The southbound express arriving in
this city ut 10. IS o'clock was running
at fair rate Of speed. Engineer Kuf
enberger was at the throttle and was
leaning far out of his cab, when he saw
Reinley about to CROSS from one plat
form to tine other platform on bicycle.
To apply the brakes was the work of
but an instant. and the train stopped
as the cowcatcher struck the rear wheel
OF Remley's bicycle. Remley was
thrown AWAY from the train and landed
on his left arm and sids. The portvrs
about the station hurried for a
stretcher.
Detective William I. Jones', Station
Master Thomas Il. Rrisnn and Special
Officer Gordy were with the man in an
instant, and after assisting him to his
fact an examination OF his injuries was
made and it was sscertained that they
consisted Of badly bruised left fore.
arm and confusion on the left side OF
his head. He was able to take cure of
himself and he left the station.
While Remiey was being examined
by Detective Jones number OF the
people IN the platform who had reoov-
cred from their fright ran to the cab OF
the engineer and catching Engineer
,Kofenberger by The hand showered
congratulations upon him for bis
prompt action in stopping the train
and the saving human life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
UNEQUAL TO THE DEMAND.

Poor Hospital Acnomm odations at Montauk
Point-Dbe Hundred and FIFTY Sick Sol
oilers Obliged to Lie Upon Bnre Floors
New York, Aug. 3l.-The transport
Allegheny arrived at Montauk Point
today, huving on board 500 men of the
Ninth MaBHach usetts and the re-
maiutlar of the First Illinois men. who
sailed from Santiago on August 25th.
The hospital commodatiuns are
still unequal to the demands made
upon them, and last night $50 sick SOL
diers were obliged to lie upon the bare
floors, instead of baing provided with
cots.
The transport yucatan has been
fitted up as a hospital ship, with ac-
communications for $50 She is expe oted
to sail for New York, with that num-
ber OF aick, this avenInR.
The delioscies which arrival 10 camp
Inst evening for the First Illinois Vol
unteers were distributed to the boys
today.
Chaplain I. g. Stswnrt Of tho
Twenty fifth REGULAR Infantry is in
New Jersey, purchasing watermholons,
peaches and nthsr fruit for the troops
at Montauk Point. He ssnt word to-
day that be had secured 400 melons and
100 baskets of peaches, anu hoped to
get mure.
Roosevelt Hospital received 16 sick
soldiers from Montauk Point today.
a dispatch received at Camp Wikoff,
today, from Adjutant- General Corbip,
says there has been q change in the
plans of President Mckinley, and
neither tho President nor Secretary
Alger will visit. the camp this wevk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
healhs.

BREEN--1n this city, on August Slst, 1888, Mary
Il. Breen, aged 6S years.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully invited
to attend the funeral on Saturday morning, sep
tember sd, at O'Clock, from her late residence,
NO. e22 Orange street. High mass at 81. Peters
Pro-Cathodral. IntermeEt ct ST. Joseph's
cemetery.
DUNLAP Entered into rest, on August 2ath,
lspS, at No. 4p5 East Fifth street, Mrs. Mary
Byrne, widow OF tho late Benjamin II. Dunlap,
in the 18th year OF her age.
EN'rRiK EN-in this city, August 24th 1893 Mel
ylua Entriken. aged 81 years.
CHAMELEON August SOth, 1899, Elizabeth Agnes,
daughter Of Mary and the late Robert Gamble
KelntIyes and friends arc invited TO attend the
funeral from her late residence, Squirroi Run,
ON Thursday. September ist, al 3.Sb p. m. Ser
vices at Green lIlll Church at O'Clock.
HoFFECK ER--At Clermont, on Monday, August
sgtt. 1893, Sarah, widow OF tho lato James
Henry Hoifccker,tSt., In her f6th wear.
HtSBAN DS--In Blsn, Pa. on August 10Th, 1888,
Daniel Husbands, aged 70 years.
Nc LoSlSEY-on August 2ld, 1888, at her home
near Morton. Delaware county, "a, MARY f.,
daughter OF tho late Charles and Eleanor
MEG oskey.
PENINGfoN-On the morning OF August anth.
1893, Homer IL. Pennington, in tho eSi year OF
Funeral will tako plnce from tho residence Of
his Iarcnts, Fourth and FRANKLIN streets, at 2 y.
m. Thursday, September LIST. lnternout ut
Lombardy cenetcry.
kOkCII--In .hie city on August 2dth, 1898. Cath
crime, relct Of the ldto Michael Noach, aged
HS years.
sMIrII-In this city. on August g9ih. 1893, Mary,
wife Of Patrick Smith, aged u years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01

Discovery of the Author of n Letter Whicl
Figured in the Dreyfns Cnso.

Discovery of the Author of Letter Which
Figured In the Dreyfns Case.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Paris, France, Aug. 81. The arrest
OF Lieutenant Colonel Henry, on the
discovery that no is the author of an
important letter which figured in the
Dreyfus case, is ono of the most sBnsa-
tional developments in the whole of
this extraordinary affair. Col. Henry,
throughout, had been the champion of
the army against Col. Picquart, with
whom lie fought duel.
This new Development appears to
alter tho aspect of both the Dreyfus
anu lola cases, and to practically null
lily the evidence Of Gena. Pellieuz and
Boisdefero and the declarations of the
Minister for War, NJ. Cayaignac, in the
Chamber of Deputies. In fact, some
people believe that perhaps the real
turning point in the Dreyfus case has
been reached, and that the urrsat of
Col. Henry will lead to revision Of
the trial Of the prisoner Of Devils
Island.
1t appears that as soon as M. Cav
aignac assumed the Office of Minister
for War he charged the official bureau
to make q thorough research OF the
Dr9yius case, and IL WIS TINS inquiry
which resulted in the discovery OF
documents lately read in the Chamber
OF Deputies by NJ. Cavaignac, showing
| that proof OF the guilt of Drefyus was
forged. When Col. Henry WIS num.
monsd to the Ministry for War. aud
questioned by Nd. CavaignRc in the
presence of Gen. Boisleffre aud others,
| he at first affirmed the authenticity oil
the incrimin mating documents; but WHOM
discrepancies were pointed cut, he at
| frat admitted adding sentences, and
| finally confessed to fabriuating the
whuls letter. 1t is affirmed, however.
that while this discovery has mot
changed M. Cavaignac's belief 10 the
culpability Of Dreyfus, the Minister il
determined to punish oil guilty parties,
no matter what their rank or position
may be. Col. Horny will be tried by
| court martial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
DEATH or JOHN O'BYRNE.
Once Prominent Lawyer, who Sought
Delaware senatorship.

Once Prominent Lawyer, who Sought
Delaware senatorship.
The death was announced, on an
other page OF this issue OF Col. John
O'Byrne, in Sun Francisco. Cal. llo
was well-known in Delaware, having
Tesidad at Riverview, IN this city, for
several yearB.
John O'Byrne wss native OF Dublin,
ireland, where he was born in 1925.
lilo was M ardent Irish patriot, and
took such conspicuous Fart in the
rebellion Of I54S that he was compelled
to hea. Closely pursued by English
soldiers and noliGe, he got away on
fishing boat, and in the English Chan
mel was taken off by French fishing
boat, on which hs was conveyed to
BrsHs, France. Here he boarded ship
which had besn stunt over with cargo
of corn meal for tbs people of Ireland,
then stricken with famine, and came
to Philadelphia.
For awhile Mr.. O'Byrne engaged 10
business as a halter. while he studied
law. lie was admitted to tho bnr and
soon acquired prominent position,
ranking In the class with the late Will
liam b. Mann, Charles Brooke and
Lewis G. Cassidy. O'Bryne enjoyau u
large and lucrative practice, and
achieved considerable fame. Having
amassed money, MIR. 0'Byrne thought
no would seek politics, and came tn
this city. so aH TO acquire a residence
in Delaware. His ultimate object was
the United States Senate. To MD his
aspirations the Morning Herald was
started. But tho people failed TO look
encouragingly upnn his ambition, and
no made practically no progress in the
direction at tho Senate. He came here
in 1871 or 1879. While be was men
Der Of the New Castle county bar, he
ami EX-SENATOR Higgins defended tho
famous Delaware Bank burglars. Per-
sonally, he was exceedingly popular
during his residence in Delaware, and
touk an active part in politics, being u
pleasing and effective campaign speaker
Having obtained the grace of John
Kelly, then powerful IA the head oil
Tammany Hall, Mr.. O'Byrne left Del
aware and went to New York City,
whero no soon was appointed an assist
ant district attorney at a good salary.
after leaving New York, he went te
San Francisco, whore he remained
! until bis death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01

philadelphia. Aug. 27.-Thc receipts for tho
week = Beeves. s,4fi; sheep. s.ait: hogs. n -,
medium, 494u4Jsc.; coIninon, 4t4atIe. Sheep
Extra, i94abc.: good, al4a41sc.. meaiuin, Wan
s aSes so%p!ea ai westepn osS
selections, 6l4c.: other grades. 59Hn6c; Fat COWS,
3s4hc Thin cows. $40 to $50. venl cnlvos, 4laaic.
Mich COWS, t2jaS50.
best smooth fat export steers, S6a0a5.a5: good to
best, So 90a51 good TO best butcher steerr. SiA0
also; common to good butchers bulls, Ss25na6 ~:
good TO best stock sseers, $4.l0ad30. good 10 best
stock calves, $4a4.15. stock heifets, S3s5nS.5D.
heifers good to best fat s. e5n4 80 fat cows. good
to best, $sTsaA; good to choice, S3ad-s0 shipping
cows, s. s0a8: sprinpers, good TO extra, s35nb0i
common and poor COWS, sl5a25; COWS and SPRING.
ers, common to good, sa3a2S Calves, choice 10
extra, S7s5a7So; good TO choice, $GeQs7i calves,
Choicc TO extra laInbs, s5.s5a6; good 10 choice,
SIS 25a5.75: common TO fair, SA75a525; yearlings,
$5oa5; sheep wethers, choice q ezra sr y 9Va
choice, do. $4.a0aado. IIogs-$i,2cas25 for CORN
fed Yorker, with q few selected OF $4.3G
medium, s4.171xaa.so; pigs, $a.soa4
head, Native steers, slSOab.d0: tops, $780,
stockors, si.l5 Western, s415ad.a bulls, sa.15a
3.75; cows and heiera, SlootaS5. Calves.
al; buttermiiks. s4a4.50: comnlon Westerns 81. 80
sheen and Iambs-Receipts, 1885, head. Sheep
s3a4.B5;culls, Sc 80; lambs, 81 eulls, t3af
Hogs-Keceipts, il,G57 head; market 1rm at
Ssg5a4.60.
Chicago, Aug. lo.-Cattle-C Choice steers. S. eta
500; medium, s4O5a4.s5;i beef steers, SLl5a4.G0;
so%s ana 1 hsrs sss
rangers. $3a470. Westerns steers. 81. load 50:
Texans, S350a5.l0. Hogs-Fair 10 choice. s3s5
aAl2ls; packers. S3.80aSsb: butchers, IS dqa4 05:
mixed, S26iai; light, $3.f5al.lb: pigs, S3a395.
Shoep-Poor to choice sheep. $Ss5ai.6O: native
lambs, So; Western lambs, $3.50. hecepts-CAt-
Ne. 1900 head hoss' $500 head; sheep f''Coo
East Liberty, Pa, Aug. ea.-Cat.le, extra:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
THE OLlVETTE WRECKED
Hospital Ship Sank in Thirty Feet Of
Water at Fernandina, Florida.
LIES NEAR QUARANTINE STATION
Eighty People Aboard When
She Went Down.
ALL ESCAPED IN SCANTY RAlMENT

Feruandina, Fla, Aug. 1.-The
hospital ship Olivette, which had been
lying near the quarantine station. sank
through some mysterious agency this
morning, about T.30 o'clock.
Aboard her were hospital corps OF
So and crew of As persons. all of
whom escaped without injury. but in
scanty attire. The roustabouts sleep
ing in the lower hold had narrow es-
cape, being driven from their hunks
like 80 many rats. Fortunately for
those aboard, there was schooner
nearby, anil some OF them took shelter
on her, while others sought refuge at
the quarantine station.
The Olivette went down in about 30
feet of water, her main deck being
submerged. Vessels in the harbor will
pump her out, il such thing ia posi-
BILE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
AFEAlRs AT CAMP MEADE.
Monthly Muster of the troops for Pay and
Inspection.

Monthly Muster of the troops for Pay and
Inspection.
Camp NJ eade, Middletown. Pa, Aug.
1.-The monthly muster of the troops
at Camp Meade for pay tuck place to-
day, and was followed by inspection by
the various regimental commanders.
Diet kitchens will be installed at
the division hospitals, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Hogan Of Washington,
similar TO those which she established
at Camp Algar, The Red Cross Society
has already established diet kitchens
in connection with it's hospitals
Col. Girnrd chief medical oiiicor, has
called Con. Graham's attention to the
carolass manner in which tho bread ia
baudled from tho oommissafy depart
ment to the regimentnl camps lie has
also recommended that the Ninth Ohio
Battalion's camp be moved to more
healthful location.
Gen. Graham has issued an order
prohibiting tho sale OF pies. cakes and
all kinds Of sweets within the jurisdic-
ton OF the camp. and forbidding the
men to purchase such articlos or bring
them into camp.
Col. Roberts, adiutant-general of the
staff OF Gen. Graham, was reported
nick this morning, and Will leave for
Moutauk Point, to join HE regiment,
whom he is better.
The Fourth Missouri and the TWEEN
ty.second Kansas have been ortiered to
Kansas City. TO be mustered out
Work has heen suspended on the prep
aration of the payrolls OF the Seventh
Illinois, and the regiment will be for.
wnrded to Spring Field, to lie mustered
out.
paymaater Black is, to-day, paying
the Second Tennessee for services Of
Thoroughfare Gap.
Uharles L. pugh. second vice-presi
dent Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.,
and other officials were visit0rs to CANT
today as the guests Of Gen. Graham.
Tho Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment,
which arrived last night from Camr
| Algcr. has been located near thu
Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment, oil
tho hills back of High Srlrs. TIT
Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment
will be assigned to the Same territory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
PEAOB MAN Es NO DIFrERErcn.
The Carpenter Steel Go. Working Day and
Night on Shells and Projeetiies

The Carpenter Steel Go. Working Day and
Night On Shells and Projeetiies
Reading, Pa. Aug. 81. Peace makes
no difference whatever in the busy
operation on shells and proiectiles for
the army and navy.
tablishmant. They consisted Of all
sizes, from to IL inches, and were
consigned to various stations desig-
mated by the War Department. The
shipments are said to have aggregated
in value more than 5000, 900.
The firms employees are working day
and night, the same ia they have been
since the outbreak of the war between
Spain and the United Staten.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
ms gKG HNrs ARE ANeRf.
AEuinaldo Said to be Unable to Compl
With Their Demands.

AEuinaldo Said to be Unable to Comply
With Their Demands.
Manila. Philippine islands, Aug. 81.
The insurgents, today, attended re
ouiem mass ir the Pasig Church, on
the site of the principal battlefield, for
the repose of the souls OF the insur-
gents and Americans who Lost their
lives here while fighting the Spaniards.
According to Spanish advices, there
is strong feeling in the provinces
against Aguinaldo, because ths insur-
gents anticipations have not heen
realizsd. They are said to have ex-
hausted their funds and the supplies
obtained from tue monasteries, and to
be unable to Obtain any relief from the
insurgent leader. It ia adasd that
Aguinaldo is afraid to make his con-
templated visit to Bulacan. owing to
the fact that he ia unable to comply
with the insurgents demands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01
Elizabeth A. Gamble of Ohristiana
hundred, aged "a years. disd Tuesday.


Associated Prass Dsn7t'n oy susfli w'--~
Philadelrhia.tAus. 3l.-Whent.1<c. lower M.
Pennsylvania red In export elevator. 7ULya1u1.c..
No. red spot In export elevator, 6slaa6ntsc.
Corn, steady: No. . for local trade. sb1Sl5,c,
Oats. firm; No. white, 2ylfc; No. Will,
27asS1Sc.; No. g mixed, 2Ba26l5c.
Bran. steady: winter in bulk, 50aiLn;
spring in sacks, Sl3.00a13.50
Butter nrmer: fancy. Western creamery, ioc-:
do. Pennsylvania prints, l9a2Dc.
Eggs, nrtn: fresh nearby $780,; do Wostorii.
l5al6c.; do. southern. lie.
Refined sugars, strong: powdered, 5il-str.:
Keystone A, 5lsc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-01

Washington. Aug. 81. The Nary De-
partment has received cnblegram from
Ponce, Porto Rico, announcing that
the Puritan, Ampnitriie, Terror. Han
nibal and Montgomery sailed from
Ponce this morning. They will 60 to
Newport, r. ]. The main object IL to
get tho crews Of the vessels away from
the tropical climate 10 northern waters.
The citizens of Newport have been
making efforts with the Navy Depart
ment TO secure a rendezvous Of the
larger vesssls in the navy at Newport.
Tho department could not do this, but
agreed to send some of the smaller
tyres.