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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Providence VS.. Springfield.

zone or our cadets was so ejated
over the defeat Of the Montreal base
ball team by the Providence nine that he
has felt constrained to write a piece OF
poetry on the defeat. AS 1t is his frat
attempt, we trust wide margin will be
given for any portion Of his compost
tion that is destitute OF rhyme.J
1t was in the year Of 1898.
With Drauby on first and Cooney short
They had managed at last to reach TO
the top.
The. French-Canadians just over the
line,
Thought that they had pretty good
So over to Providence they travelled
one day,
To down these men. the ones in Gray.
They reached the city in the depth of
night.
Where they met their foes, and both
vowed q good fight
The sky 1t was clear the clouds all
away.
When our brave ball players went out
next day.
Cooney was short stop and Eagan was
pitch.
The latter struck out two and thought
he was rich.
Draubv was dancing around first base.
Just after a riser he'd had good chase
weigand was third and he played like
bird; M
cooney. the short stop, was hopping
around,
Because a hot liner went out of his
bound
He got It at last. but the batter was
past. tHf
aghast.
The Montreal sluggers were first with
the stick,
And they batted in runs to make some
And when It was time for them in the
Three great. big runs were for them
shield.
In Providence half, cooney was FIRST to
bat:
He could hit n ball although he was
fat.
The first two were bad ones; the next
He swung at it hard and It went out of
reach.
Next two were outs, but then came
News.
Every one held their breath for fear Of
the blues.
He hit the ball hence over left field
And the run brought in was worth a
sixpence.
The next inning Lynch. in stealing a
pace.
Was caught ir the act by the claws of
third base.
But nobody cared for that very much. |
For he Grays were seemingly now out
of touch.
The ninth inning came at last; none
thought Of the past.
But all looked forward with fear:
Each thought only OF the aide
That WAS to him most dear.
rooney again! Well, all thought that
sure
ie would at least add some TO the score
rhey were not mistaken: his nerve was
mistaken.
He saw that hit meant run to be
taken.
Ie hit the ball safe, was advanced on
base
3y Lynch, who had struck a good pace
I'm the race.
Ie stole second base and waited a bit.
FOR 10 run on Cooney he hardly
thought Mt.
'ooney came In amid shouts Of ap-
plause,
Hurrahl You're the best little man in
the cause"
4 the end OF the game the score was
the same.
;xcept for that run they would have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
To Pro,notc spelling Reform.

Frances society for the reformation
OF spelling. the Association Orthogra-
phique. has received n very large be-
quest from a Frenchman who died re-
Gently In Buenos Ayres. IL consists of
10000 acres OF land in Argentina. the
income from which is already $4,000.
or this s1i 900 year and one-half of
the residue go TO the society for its
purposes; the rest is To be divided up
into prizes 20 persons who have done
good TO mankind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

General Pando has been telling the
New York reporters that ToraI ought
never to have surrendered Santiago,
but he neglects to explain why he fall
ed to go to Torafs relief to help save
the besieged city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

The abrupt closing of the war and
the abrupt beginning OF heated spell
enable the summer resorts to close
their season with what usei to be
known to the turf as a Garrison finish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
RIDICULOUS ORGANIZATION.

The League OF American Municipall-
ties is the pretentious title of loose
jointed organization that strives to rep
resent and give consequence to the new
tangled notion OF politics expressed by
Goo -Gooism in sundry cities and towns
OF the country.
The municipalities are invited to
"join' this League The fashion is for
. municipal government to Join" by
paying the annual dues out OF the mu-
nicipaI treasury. Thus. on Mayor
Bakers recommendation. the city of
Providence is honored by membership
in this extraordinary body. the council
90 voting and the taxpayers paying the
membership dues through the munich
pal treasury. This membership" en-
titles the city to be represented at the
annual convention of the League BY
such members OF the city government
or others who may be delegated or may
choose TO attend and participate in the
ceremonies usually, we believe and
trust, at their own expense. as we doubt
II the city's funds would be drawn upon
for such junket by even the most con-
scientious Goo-Goo government.
We have before now referred to the
sort OF proceedings that distinguish the
League convention. Mighty intellects
drain themselves of ponderous thought
for the refreshment OF the city officials
thus privileged TO be present. Where
from the city officials are supposed to
be enlightened upon the duties OF mu-
nicipal government for the benefit of
their respective bailiwicks. Their offi-
cisi intelIectuals thus stimulated by
rows of figures and exhaustive disserta-
tions on street paving. municipal own
ership. the economical management of
dump carts, disposal of swill. fran
chises. public salaries. and the like,
they are supposed to return home and |
bless their communities with liberal |
distribution OF store of knowledge
nicely calculated, mayhap, to maintain
them in ofice. or the contrary. accord
ns to the whimsical temper of the con-
stituency.
The League has held two conventions.
he frat being devoted chiefly to or
yanizing. The second was at Detroit
his summer. Detroit is hospltable
;ity. and no doubt such city officials as
vent 20 the convention had good time
here. But the convention was a par
dismal affair even for a Coo
600 meeting in war time. AS a matter
% record only ridicuiously small
number Of the American cities and
towns eligible to membership in the
League have really Joined II. only
whore, as In Providence. Goo-Gooism
nourishes Is membership ever sought
and such towns are few and far be-
tween. And only a small proportion OF
the nembership was represented at
Detroit incidentally. however. some
Thing cropped out that gives the League
! new interest for taxpayers OF ordI-
nary sanity OF wit
The Municipal Engineering Magazine
'or September calls attention to the
methods prevalent in the
1eague. and In another column we re-
mint an abstract from the article. To
'ersons familiar with Goo-Goo mental
'rocesses the article may appear to
he the subject too seriously. Never
Dnloos x y interesting. and we COM
~ V 70 our readers. People are
{'+H j11F t ~ lf Attt st. no n f,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

lOf course. conscientious newspapers
refrain from publishing the news that
Vermont has gone Republican until the
votes are counted. But they would be
warranted in making that announce
ment simultaneously with the opening
of the polls as yesterdays election in
the Green Mountain state again in
dicates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Attorney Comstock is a good Demo-
crat and good lawyer. But II is to be
doubted if his political enthusiasm and
his counsel fee would serve to influence
him to advocate the granting OF a
saloon license in the vicinity of school
house in his ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Arrangements for peace jubilees In
various parts of the country ought to
be postponed until arrangements can
properly be made for n convalescent
celebration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Uncle Sam has more money In the
treasury than he knows what TO do
with but he continues to transport his
sick soldiers on cattle ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

II Il reported that man In India has not
had an hours sleep for hvc years. lie con.
stantly walks about. unable to rest. and IL
nov little more than n skeleton. There are
thousands of mcn and women who are unable
10 sleep moro thpn an hour or two night
headache rrd constipation. A certain rsrncdv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

atrocities were committed by Amcri-
can soldiers We have. Tin this. heard
no hint. And we cannot credit It now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Diphtherin, sore throat. Group. Instant re
lief, permanent cure. Dr. Thomas Eclectric
OH. At any drug store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Terrible pIagucs. those itching, pestcrins
diseases OF the skin. Put nm end to misery
Doan's Ointment cures. AT any drug store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

"Now good digestion waits on appetite
and health on both"
IL Il doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bitters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

No need To fear sudden attacks of cholera
infantum, dyscntery, diarrhna. summer com.
plant of any sort. n you have DIR. Fowier's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

The public schools and Dorney's
saloon open next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
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UNITED STATES COURT.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register,
PARKERSBURG. w. Va, June 26.-The
time at the Fedarel Court is now being
taken up with the trial Of j. z. Carder,
charged with the wrecking of the ONO
River railroad train near RavensWood
several years ago, and which has been
continued from time to time. There are
thirty witnesses for the prosecution ana
twenty-four for the defense. Patent fac
tors in the trial are threats alleged TO
have been made by Carder prior to the
wrecking of the train and the theft Of
the switch key.
Arguments on the motion of the removal
of W. Z. Fleming as receiver, and to dis
solve the injunction in the Burns Lumber
Company's cases, were heard by Judge
Golf last night. Mr. Fleming was APP
pointed receiver June q, and the marshal
was enioined and restrained from taking
possession of the property and plant Of
the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE
How 1t Was Received on Board tn,
Fleet.
The Associated Press Correspond
ent Brought the First News to the
Flag Ship-Reinforca Press
ing Forward to the Front, the
Cavalrymen Without Their
Horses, Which Are Being Landed
Slowly.
Copyright, Associated Press.)

WY iiSHl, <ASSOCldleu 1I6SS.l
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT WANDA, off Guantan-
amo, Friday, June a. 2 p. m, via Port
Antonio, Jamaica, Saturday, June %, 8
p. m.-The tidings of the first land fight
in which American soldiers took part in
Cuba was quick to reach the camp at
Juragua, and to travel thence to Baiquir.
then TO the cruisers and battleships, and
within a few hours to the land and sea
forces at Guantanamo. The interest
aroused by the fighting was very great
and the almost universal query was: Did
we VIM" Great regret was expressed for
those who fell
Speaking Of Captain Carron, who had
left Clusters old lighting seventh cavalry
TO join the rough riders, Lieut. Colonel
Roosevelt remarked on the field: He
was one of the most accomplished officers
l ever knew
The wounded were being brought down
the steep hillside to Juragua when the
Wanda arrived in the roadstead. Already
two regiments of
THE REINFORCING BRIGADE
We're moving away over the hills, carrying
their dog tents in a roll over their shout
Ncio Win their ndNeTSdckS ana .cdnIc6nS.
The horses of the cavalry and artillery
were only partially disembarked at Bal
qulri six miles away, yet three cavalry
commands had pressed forward, dis
mounted without artillery support, instead
Of waiting for attack.
The Wanda left Juragua al o'clock in
the afternoon with an accurate list of the
dead and wounded, furnished by the AS
sociated Press correspondent. who had
just arrived from the scene of the fight
at Guantanamo, forty miles away, to file
bulletin over the cable a that point
Night was closing in as the yacht en-
tered the harbor. A run was made along
side the Marblehead, the flagship of Com
mander McCalla. Flagship ahoy!"
shouted the officer on the bridge Com
pliments of the Wanda: serious engage
ments near Santiago; request permission
to cable accurate
LIST OF THE DEAD AND WOUNDED
Three hundred jackies pressed to the
side of the ship, peering at the yacht
in silence until the officer of the deck had
reported to Commander McCala and had
resumed his walk. Did we win?' then
came from the sailor men. When told
that the Americans had the field and that
the Spaniards had retreated a fierce
cheer came over the water
Commander McCalla took the pressmen
to his cabin and quickly read their short
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
CUBBNS WIN A FIGHT.
Spanish Loss One Hundred and Fifty
Killed
And One Hundred and Seven
Wounded - achievements of
Cubans on the Way to Aid Gen
eral Gomez's Arny-The Cuban
Mail Service Perfected.

Key West, Fla, June 26-9 a. NJ
The sloop Isabel came into port early
this morning flying the Cuban flag.
On her were Captain Rafael Mora,
Lieut.. Felix de Los Rios, and four 9TH
ers of the Cuban army carrying sealed
dispatches from the Cuban government
to Senior T. Estrada Palma, of the New
York junta. These dispatches will be
forwarded by the local junta.
The Isabel left Cayo Romano. an is
land off the north coast Of Cuba, last
Sunday. and had a smooth passage.
The capital is at La Speranza, in the
Camaguey district, twenty-one miles
from Cabtas, twenty-eight miles from
the coast. and twenty leagues from
Nuevitas. All the members Of the gov
eminent are there except Vice Presi-
dent Capota, who is in the United
States.
The governments mail system has
been perfected so that full informa-
ton from all ports of the island is re-
ceived daily.
Captain Mora says that two days be-
fore they left Cayo Romano the Gu
bans sighted the fleet of American YES
sells carrying Skaters army, and the
news caused great rejoicing.
On June 9th a heavy battle was
fought in the Cemaguey province by
Gen. Lope Recios, of the Cuban army,
with a force of 1900 men and five
thousand Spaniards. The Spaniards
were defeated and retreated. They
buried their dead in seventeen graves,
which the Cubans opened. Some OF
the graves contained eleven bodies,
Others ten. nine, six, two, and so on.
In all the Cubans counted $50 bodies,
and their scouts reported that 107 Span
iards were carried away on ntters-
thirty-two wounded.
Gen. Menocal, with 1000 men armed
with rifles landed by the Florida ex-
petition at Fort Barnes, is on his way
from Santiago province to reinforce
Gen. Gomez near San Espiritu. Last
Sunday Gen. Menocal was in Camaguey
province. He had two field pieces, one
throwing dynamite, and expected TO
cross the Moron trocha without
trouble.
A second army of 5000 men is
marching east to join Gen. Gomez.
Neuvitas has been badly off for food
but recently a steamer arrived and
landed a large cargo Of provisions
Subsequently a big launch from the
Bahamas landed a cargo of food.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

account of the battle, remarking srlmls
as he read: First fight, Spanlards re-
treated, that's right. List Of dead, YES
men must be killed. Artillery not up
that's bad. Machine guns very effective
against against Spanish block houses
scatters Spaniards like ants
After fixing his signature to the cable
message Commander McCalla said:
Good night, gentlemen safe voyage.
The sea fighter had no sooner finished
than he was proceeding with the prepa-
ration for night operations at Guantan-
amo. details of which may already have
been telegraphed from there. After mo-
ment at the cable station the dispatch
boat proceeded to sea again for l2o-miie
run to Jamaica, where there are greater
cable facilities, to file detailed report
of the engagement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
THE SPANISH VERSION.

Madrid, June 26.-5 p. m.-The ar
rival of the Spanish fleet at Port Said
causes no surprise here, Admiral Ca
mara having announced that he was
going to the Philippines.
The threat of the American govern
ment to attack the Spanish coast has
had no effect A third squadron is
preparing for the defense of the coast.
A member of the cabinet, in an in
terview to-day, said:
Let them come. We will receive
them as they deserve.
Captain General Blanco telegraphs
from Cuba that the American troops
engaged in the Santiago combat were
1.-THE Twelfth and Seventh infantry,
four mounted squads of the First cav
airy, four squads of the Twelfth and
eight bodies of regular troops
The Americans, Blanco's dispatch
says. had twelve killed, including a
captain. The Spanish losses are not
announced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
RITCHIE REPUBLICANS.
.cial to the Register.

Special to the Register.
ELLENBORO, ". Va, June 26.-The
Republicans Of Richie county met in four
district conventions last Friday to select
candidates for county superintendent of
schools. house of delegates and county
commissioner The result will be an
nounced by the executive committee to-
morrow, but the Register is informed
that c. L. Zinn has been re-nominated
for house of delegates, Rev. S. n Hof,
county superintendent of schools. and
Samuel Hatfield for county commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
A RESIDENCE BURNED.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register
RAVENSWOOD, w. Va, June 26.-The
home of Isaac Casio, seven miles from
here. was totally destroyed by fire Fri
dav. together with contents The chill
dren. four in number who were playing
with the cooking stove, in some manner
set the bed on fire, and only by the heroic
efforts of the eight-year-old son, were
the children saved from being burned
alive. One of them was terribly burned
before being rescued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
DOGS TO BE KILLED.

Special to the Register.
WAVERLY, W. Va, June 26.-An order
has been made by the authorities here to
the effect that all unmuzzled dogs shall
be shot, and Special Officer Joe Cook is
carrying out the order The move was
made necessary on account of the excite
ment caused Friday by the running
through the streets of VIM. Williams $
dog, which went mad and bit many other
dogs and animals before being shot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor
Nashville. Tenn, Jolly 5 to 12-Baltimor'
& Ohio Railroad.

For this occasion tickets will be sold
at the low rate of one fare for the round
trip on all points of the Baltimore &
Ohio r. r. Tickets will be good going
July to inclusive. and good to re-
turn until July Is with privilege of ex-
tension until August l. if ticket is de-
posted with joint agent at Nashville
on or before July Is.
Solid Yestibuled trains with Pullman
Sleeping Cars. Observation Cars and
unexceled dining car service from New
York. Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Washington TO Cincinnati and LOUIS
vile. Solid Vestibuled trains with
Pullman parlor cars and sleeping cars
from Pittsburg and Columbus TO Gin
cinnati.
Call on agent Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road for tickets and full information.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Excursion to Washington, ID. c., via r. s. o.
Account Annual Meeting National Edu
cational Association

July 4th, 5tn, 9th and 7th the B. &
o. will sell excursion tickets to Wash
ington, D. c., and return for $1,000,
valid for return passage until July
18th, inclusive. An extension of limit
until August 31st can be obtained by
depositing ticket with Joint Agent in
Washington For full information,
apply 1900 Market street. or r. c.
Burke, Passenger and Ticket Agent,
B. &, 0. station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
TOR SALE.

TOR SALE.
Six-roomed house with good, big lot at
111S Charles street.
Lots on Eoff and ChapAne streets ii
Pythian Castle square.
on corner of Jacob and Twenty-n1th
on Fifteenth, between Wood and Nc
Que Of the best lots on South Penn ST.
G.. O. SMITH, Real Estate,
Fire Insurance. Surety Bonds
ie4e&d Exchause Ean5 Buic.e
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keeping on with grim determination
to capture that blockhouse
THAT charge was the end. When
within 500 yards of the coveted point
the Spaniafds broke and ran, and for
the first time we had the pleasure
which the. Spaniards had been expert
encing all through the engagement of
shooting with the enemy in sight"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
FOR RENT.
FOR SAlE-REAL ESTATE,

"FOR SALE" For Rent" Rooms f5,
Rent cards and house leases for salc at
REGl STER Counting Room dp2h
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Reduced Rates via Ohio River Il. Il.
Wheeling to Cincinnati, o.. So so
Wheeling to Lexington, Ky. ...... z 60
Wheeling to Louisville, Ky. 80. 9 90
Wheeling to Louisville, KY, sec
ond class. :. =. =. 8 so
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EOR RENT

FOR RENT-Saloon stand, No. l12S W..
street. f,.,-po 80
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but they lost Captain Capron, Lieut.
Thomas and about fifteen men killed
or wounded.
"The Spanish firing was accurate, so
accurate indeed, that it surprised me,
and their firing YVES fearfully heavy
Il want TO say word for our own
men" continued Lieut.. Col. Roosevelt
Every officer and man did his duty up
to the handle Not man flinched.
From another officer who took a
prominent part in the fighting more de-
tails were obtained: When the firing
began" said he, Lieutenant Colonel
Roosevelt took the right wing with
troops G and K, under Captains Lew
ellyn and jerks, and moved to the sup
port of Captain Capron, who was get
ting it hard. At the same time Colonel
Wood and Major Brodie took the left
wing and advanced in open order on
the Spanish right wing. Major Brodie
was wounded before the troop had adj
vanced 100 yards Colonel Wood then
took the right wing and shifted Col
| onel Roosevelt to the left.
I'm the meantime the fire of the
Spaniards had increased in volume,
but Notwithstanding this, an order for
a general charge was given, and Win
yell the men sprang forward Col
onel Roosevelt, in front of his men,
snatched a rifle and ammunition belt
from wounded soldier, and cheering
and yelling with his men, led the adj
vance. For a moment the bullets were
singing like a swarm of bees all
around them, and every instant some
poor fellow went down.
ION the right wing Captain McClin-
took had his leg broken by bullet
from machine gun, while four OF
his men went down. At the same time
CAPTAIN Luna. of Troop F, lost nine
of his men, Then the. reserves, Troops
K and E, were ordered up. Col. Wood,
with the right wing. charged straight
at a blockhcuse 500 yards away, and
Col. Roosevelt on the left charged at
the same time. Up the men went, yell
ing like fiends and never stopping to
return the fire of the Spaniards, but
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-12-08
EMPEROR JOSEPH.

The hftleth year OF the reign of
Francisco Joseph, Of Austria, was
celebrated aud to the white haired
old emperor the celebration must
have been mockery,
What history OF sorrow has that
half century brought TO this old man.
The iil-fated Maximillian whom the
third Napoleon placed upon the
throne Of Mexico, and who was shot
by the Mexican insurgents, was the
emperor's fayorlte brother. Carlotta,
the wife OF Maxlmilllan. went Insane
from sorrow at her husbands death.
The emperor's son aud heir ap-
parent TO the throne, Rudolph, COM
mitted suicide few years ago under
peculiarly EumlliatlnR circumstances.
The crown OF his sorrow came when
his wife, the empress, was assass-
mated.
Added TO those personal sorTows,
the consciousness that his empire IS
only held together by a strongly cen.
trallzed government combined with
his own personal popularity, and that
II is almost certain to go to pieces at