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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

ships. however. the spectacle is daily pre-
scented of the blowers pumping cooling
air at a temperature of 100 degrees into
the fire-rooms.
The greatest terror of the navy, calori-
cally speaking, is the cruiser Cincinnati
In his report for the year 1895 the sur
geon- general OF the navy referred to this
ship as follows: I'm the tire-rooms the
average temperature under the above con-
ditons Daddy arranged and closed ships)
may range from ia degrees in ships with
only one set OF fires in each tre-room,
like the Charleston, TO lS9 degrees (witnin
q degrees OF the boiling point or waterl
when the fire-room is between two sets or
fires. like the Cincinnati and Amphitrlte.
In the case Of the Cincinnati, when only
one set OF fires is used in each fire-room,
the average temperature Is reduced from
1s9 TO 159 degrees"
These, 1t should be noted. were the
temperatures OF Ordinary cruising condi-
tons" with everything possible done 10
reduce them. Since war has come this
ship has shown what she is capable OF In
registering a temperature OF 2O5 degrees
in the fire-room--a fact easily explainable
when one notes that she has lOOoO-horse
power on a displacement Of 1913 tons,
was at full speed in a tropic sea. and Is
inadequatey ventilated. She is now under
going repairs at Norfolk, and II is hoped
that before she sails again means OF low
ering her excessive temperature will be
found. In reviewing not only the dangers
i'm action, but the absolute suffering In the
long days between, which seamen endure
the nation may we'll be proud Of the men
who have won its victories on the sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
NO CLEAR WATER YET.
Nothing Agreed Upon by Mr.. Boiling
and Col. Cutshaw-City Hall Notes.

Mr.. Charles f. Boiling, Superintendent
of the Water-Works, and City-Engineer
Cutshaw. the committee appointed by the
City Council to devise a plan TO give
Richmond clear water, have not yet
agreed upon anything.
Mr.. Bolling's plan Of settling-basins
has been much discussed and consider
ably criticised, it being contended that
the sixteen days required for the water
to clarity will be long enough to cause
1t to become stagnant. Mr.. Boiling,
however, clings to his scheme.
Qualification by filtration and Artesian
wells are also proposed. Nothing has
been agreed upon. There is no indication
that any active steps for purer water
will be taken soon.
Mr.. Robert T. Whittet, Jr., who was
Tuesday night elected a member Of the
Board Of Aldermen from Clay Ward to
succeed Mr.. H. L. Carter. resigned, quail
flied before City-Clerk Ben. T. August
yesterday. Mr.. Turpin, president of the
Board of Aldermen, has assigned Mr..
Whittet to the Committees on Streets.
Water, and Cemeteries, the same upon
which Mr.. Carter served.
The members of the Board of Aldermen
at their meeting Tuesday night were very
much surprised TO find real water to
drink, and when they learned that such
treat was the result of the thoughtful
ness of Mr.. Thomas Bahen, who has
charge of the third floor Of the City Hall.
he received profound thanks. He car
ried 1t from the Capitol-Square spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

a sloop and a large schooner anchored IN
shore. The launch went in after them'
but as soon as she was observed ap-
preaching the crews Of the Spanish yes
sells took TO their small boats. The sloop
was aground, and toward this vessel En-
sign Vogelsang headed the launch.
A WORTHLESS PRIZE.
As the latter drew near to the sloop,
party Of Spaniards on shore opened nre
on the Americans. Then the launcn's
l-pounder again opened on the enemy
but before she had fired many shells the
Maple opened fire with her 6-pounder and
swept the brush-lined beach. While the
dense foliage ashore gave the enemy
decided advantage, no Americans were
hit. But ii is safe 10 say that under the
Naples heavy fire a large number OF
Spaniards were killed or wounded. The
sloop turned out to be a trading vessel
with no cargo on board. and not being
worth the trouble Of sending 10 an Amer
lean port, a few shots from the Maple
put her under water. The schooner, how
ever, proved TO be of value. She was the
Carmita, loaded with wood and charcoal.
She was hauled out and anchored until
the next morning, when the Maple. tow
ing the schooner and the launch, re-
sumed her journey TO Sigunea bay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
The HObson-ArnoId Kiss.

(By Mr.. Clanathan. OF st. LOUISE
oh. the glamour
And the clamor
or the Hobson-Arnold kiss!
Lovely Emma!
Sweet dilemma.
Which the hero couldn't misst
At the seaside,
on the leeside
or a summer hostelry.
Came the issue.
May I kiss you2'
Chlrped the maid 10 Richmond r.
Eyes appealing
Set him reeling--
Luckiest he of living men
Cuss the Dago!
Santiago
Had no charms for Richmond the"-
For 1t true is
That ST. Louis
Girls are heater, sweeter far
Than all others,
like their mothers)
Makes no difference who they are.
So the maiden,
Beauty-laden,
Glued kiss upon the lips
That were cheerful
Meath the fearful
Rain of lead from Spanish ships
Hobson. got You
Have all we owe you.
What are shells that madly whirl
To the blisses
OF the kisses
or a sweet Missouri girl?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
WON AFTER FOURTEEN INNINGS.
CbicaGo's WeII-Enrned Vfctory-The
Senator's Waking Up.

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Brook
lyns and Chicagos were scheduled to play
two games to-day. but as the first game
was continued for fourteen innings the
second game was called off.
The Chicagos won out in the fourteenth
inning on bunt hits by Mertes. Conner,
and Donahue. Attendance, 1900. Score:
r. II. f.
Brooklyn 100000 $1,000 o. 10 2
Chicago 20 002 $1,000 10000 Is 10 8
Batteries: Dunn and J. Rycn; Woods
and Donahue.
Empires: Swartwood and Warner.
Time of game-2 hours and IA minutes.
REJUvENATED SENATORS.
WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE sena-
tors showed more ability to-day than for
some time, and both games were i'm
provements on what they had done here
tofore. The pitchers won both games.
Attendance. 1900 Score:
First Game r. II. E.
Washington ...."..0 00010002-3 2
New York .........2 0201100 90 u !
Batteries: Dineen and MCGUIRE; Sey-
mour and Grady and Warner.
Empires: O'Day, Snyder, and Brown.
Time Of camel hour and 50 minutes.
Second Game X. II. K.
Washington 80 0 8 0 20000-7 IL l
New York .........1 0 O001 o. z 2
Batteries: Killen and MCGUIRE; Doheny
and Warner.
EMPIRES: ODay. Snyder, and Brown.
Time of game-2 hours.
TRIUMPHANT ORIOLES.
PHILADELPHIA, August l1.-Balti-
more and Cleveland played another trans
fer game here to-day, the orioles win
ming easily. Maui pitched excellent bail,
allowing the Wanderers only four hits
Both teams played a poor fielding game.
Attendance, l,2OO. Score: r. III. T..
Baltimore go. 1913 Il 001 020-7 10 2
Cleveland .... 800 90 000010-1 4 A
Batteries: Maui and Robinson; Powell
and OConnor.
Umpires Lynch and Andrews. Time
Of game-1 hour and IS minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
A FIGHT NEAR PINAR DEL RIO.
One American Was Killed, Hut the
Dons Paid Dearly For Him.

KEY WEST, FLA, August 11.-12:S0 P
| M.-Emanuel Kourlouris. a coal-passer or
the gunboat Bancroft, was shot and in
stantly killed during a sharp engagement
with Spanish rifiemen at point of land
| jutting in Cortis Bay on the south coast
of the province of Pinar del Rio on Au
| gust I'd. 1t is not known how many Span
iards' lives paid for his, but the Spanish
loss was undoubtedly severe.
On the morning of that day the Ban
croft was cruising about Cortis Bay on
blockade duty, when sail was seen close
to the land about ten miles - the north
ward. The gunboat's steam launch Tas
armed with a 1-pounder, and Lieutenant
Henry b. Wilson with fourteen men, all
carrying rifles, was sent in 10 intercept
the stranger. She turned cut 20 be a
Spanish schooner. BY the time tie steam
launch reached the point the schooner Rad
worked into a port, and party Of Span
iards, including a body of soldiers, was
attempting TO haul her ashore. The launch
stood boldly in. and a brisk fire from her
JAMES MUNROE'S BRAVERY.
James Munroe, a first-class apprentice.
swan 10 the schooner and made line
fast TO her, in order 20 pull her out. AT
the same time Valdemar Hohengreen, an
ordinary seaman. dropped over the side
of the launch and made for a pier. where
a small sloop rugged boat was moored
The launch then commenced to haul Off
the schooner, but the line parted. ana
while another was being run 10 her the
Spaniards who had sought shelter IN the
woods poured in a murderous rifle hre.
Kourlouris, who was leaning over the side
OF the launch was shot through the
breast and fell dead. Fortunately, no one
else was even injured. Instantly he nen
in the launch began rap1 return nre
with their rifles. while Lieutenant VIII
son manoeuvred the launch so as o take
line thrown by Hohengreen rom the
small boat which he had showed M from
the pier. Her bows pulled out, and The l.
FOUNDER was opened on the an-bdscade
with such well-directed aim that the
Spaniards were routed without chance
to return the American fire.
THE SCHOONER DESTROYED.
The schooner had in the mean time
gone hard aground, and being so dam
aged as to be almost useless. enough
shells were sent into her to finish ner
destruction.
The launch then returned with the
small sloop TO the Bancroft. Commodore
Glover warmly praised the gallantry Of
the launch party, which did not falter
under the heavy fire, but directed all It's
energies to rescuing Hohengreen. wno
was in perilous situation. The next
morning the Bancroft started for Sigunea
bay. the gunboat Maple having gone to
blockade and sound out a passage.
AFTER A SPANISH SIIOOP.
On August ith Commander Glover. who
was senior officer there. transferred mis-
flag 10 the Maple while the Bancrofts
boilers were undergoing repairs. He took
the launch with him. under Ensign Vogei-
sang. still armed with her 1-pounder.
They proceeded to the northwest extremi-
ty OF the Island OF Pines, and there saw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

Is furnished with correspondence tables
chairs' newspapers, religious literature
organ hymn-books, etc. Stationery Is
gwen 10 those who wish to write letters.
and an average of $50 letters have been
written daily. The two secretaries In
charge are kept busy from morning to
night serving the men that crowd the
tent.
Religious meetings are held in the
Young Mems Christian Association tent
every night, except Thursdays and Satur-
days, and while the tent has a seating
capacity OF 200. 1t does not accommo-
date the large crowds that attend the
meetings. Rev r. II. Bowling. ID. d..
OF Norfolk, preached powerful sermon
to an immense crowd last Wednesday
night. Many soldiers were in tears
under his touching appeals. seventy-five
unconverted men requested prayers, and
sixteen made a profession OF faith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Richmond. q; Hartford, 3.
NorfoIk-Readin Rain.
Lancaster, @, Paterson, 4.
Allentown, 3, Newark, 2
LAYOUT FOR TODAY.
Hartford mt Richmond.
Reading at Norfolk.
Paterson ut Lancaster.
Newark ut Allentown.
HOW THE CLUBS STAND.

Hartford's ball team Is now playing
with Richmond. and yesterday the locals
took the victory from the Connecticut
lads. The game was witnessed by about
400 people. and the roofing was not very
vocferous. there being but few plays or
such a character as TO call forth enthu-
eiasm.
Arlie Latham. the greatest coacher now
on the baseball arena, was on the side
lines for Hartford. and he kept the crowd
In good spirits throughout the game with
his wftticisms. Arlie had many new
Jokes 10 spring and many bright say
ings that. while not altogether new, were
worked TO good advantage. and alto
gether he made much fun for the multi
tudcl0
A CONTEST NECESSARY.
The game was won by Richmond only
after contest. Schmidt was in the box
for Richmond, and he did fairly well,
though had 1t not been for the excellent
support that was accorded him he must
have lost his game. for Wood gave
fewer hits than he. Schmidt, however.
used his head in keeping the hits well
scattered. and to this fact is due, in
measure. his success.
Richmond had things her own way
until the ninth inning, and then for the
FIRST time in the contest the local rooters
had some cause for anxiety. The Hart
ford team seemed TO awaken from their
semi-lethargic state. and. making two
runs. almost tied the score. The Blue
birds. however were on their mettle
after these two runs were scored. and
redoubling their energies they saw TO
1t that the run that was 80 badly wanted
was not scored.
THE DETAILS.
There is really but little to tell Of the
game. Nothing out Of the ordinary hap
pened. and the score here appended will
show all of the important details:
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Swearing on the Hishgate Horn.
london Telegraph.)


Mediaevalism is in the air just now,
causing "revivals" Of all sorts, ecclesias-
! teal, sartorial, and social; and IL is,
therefore. not surprising that the ancient
and highly ridiculous ceremony OF
Swearing on the Highgate Horns" has
been resuscitated TO meet the aesthetic
taste of the residents OF that elevated and
artistic neighborhood. In the old days the
ordeal was undergone by many fashion
able Bohemans, who drove out 10 High
gate specially for the purpose. Lord
Byron was one Of them. On Saturday the
swearing" took place according 20 the
ancient formula I'm the Masonic Hall OF
the Gate House Hotel. and presiding ge-
MUS being habited in wig and gown
worthy a sixteenth century record
er, and attended by "Oh. yea" and
amen" clerks. The horns consisted OF
a pair Of stays antlers. ftted 10 a pole
about feet high. and on them thu oath
was administered, the bottle OF sherry or
port having been previously dealt with by
1.-The court" Whatever may have been the
real origin OF the ceremony, there Is no
doubt that many years ago II became
quite farcical in its character. Formerly
the president sang the oath, the refrain
OF each verse oeing given by the clerk 10
the postulant IN the words. kiss mo
horns again, SIR" one verse admonished
him not 20 waste his substance on 'prohl-
gate beauty {:
And when you are welded be kind 10
your wife,
And true TO all petticoat duty.
The breadth of this warning is explain
ed In the further lines:
To kiss the fair maid when the mistress
is kind,
Remember that you must be 10th. sir.
But II the maids fairest your oath does
not bind.
Or you may II you like H. kiss both. sir.
II the President cannot sing. he re-
cites the verses or transforms them into
prose OF a more or less passaDle kind.
In the revival much has been added 10
the ceremony which was not in the origi-
nal. The proceedings on Saturday SEEM
ed TO give much amusement TO all who
took part in them.
largely-attended meeting Of the
Quorn Hunt Committee was held on Sat
urday afternoon at Mr.. Hussey Paeke's
residence. Charles street. Berkeley
Square, London. for the purpose OF con-
sidering applications for the post OF
master OF Quorn hounds In succession
to the Earl OF Lonsdale. who has re-
signed. Lord Belper presided, and there
were also present Lord Crenshaw, Mr..
Hussey Pscke. Mr. Hedworth Barclay
Mr. Algernon Burnaby. Mr.. Arthur
Pryor, Mr.. De Isle, Captain Warner.
and others. There was one definite ana
several indefinite Offers for the master
ship and after a long discussion the
meeting was adjourned until Friday next.
when the new master will be finally se-
lected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Play n DoubIe-Header Tomorrow.

A double-header will be played to-
morrow with Hartford. play commencing
at 2:3o o'clock.
The Hartford club is by no means
weak organization, for IL makes its
opponents play ball all the time Its
pitching STAFF is a good one. and little
Nike Roach, who wears the mask and
pad. is a great catcher.
Claude McFarlan, late of Norfolk;
'Red" Mcdonald, last seasons Richmond
short-stop; Charlie Cavelle. a favorte,
formerly OF Norfolk. and Eddie Ames,
are members of the team.
Arlie Latham, who for long time was
a star in the big league, is playing first
base well. and his rich original wit while
playing and on the lines was enjoyed
yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Did Not Go to Washington.

The Committee from the Chamber of
Commerce and the Young Mems Business
Association. which was to have gone to
Washington yesterday 10 interview the
Secretary of War regarding the move
ment OF troops from Camp Alger to
Richmond. has deferred its wish.
There is, some question with the MEM
hers of the committee as TO the best
site for an encampment to offer the de-
and pending the decision as 10
this. no active steps will be taken 10
have the soldiers brought here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
SERVICES AT CAMP CORBIN
The Y. NJ. G. A. is Exerting a Strong
Influence.

CAMP CoRBIN. VA. August n.-(spe-
cial.)-There are now about $50 colored
soldiers at Camp Corbin. Poplar Springs.
The discipline of the camp is very good.
During the month these men have been
together there has not been single fight
but on the contrary mutual acts of
Kindness are exchanged and good cheer
permeates the whole camp.
AS In other camps throughout the army.
the Young Mems Christian Association
tent has exefted a potent influence for
good. and has done much toward bring
ing about the favorable condition that
exists.
The Young Mems Christian Association
tent IL located near the men. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
Rough Riders stopped over Here.

Cherokee Bill" otherwise +. f. Kin
kead. and +. w. Halves. both of the In
dian Territory, and members of the de-
tachment OF the Rough Riders removed
from Tampa TO Montauk Point. l.. l..
were accidentally left in the city Weo-
nesday afternoon, and will remain some
time. They were about the Capitol the
greater portion of the day yesterday. and
entertained attaches and visitors with
many stories. some of them purporting
10 be experiences in Cuba.
Haws says Cherokee Bill' killed a man
a short time before he enlisted and es-
caped from the officers. He SAYS his
"Dard' is going TO have lawsuit" on
his hands when he gets back.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

the guardian and protectors OF the OPP
pressed nations of the American CONT
nent. Now we have the opportunity 70
show 10 the world the character OF our
civilization and how ready and willing
we are 10 make sacrifice OF treasure and
OF life itself for the good Of our neighboP.
Greater love hath no man than this.
that he will give his life for his friend"
Respectfully, b. NJ. PARHAM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
snodgrass for Congress.

NASHVILLE. TENN, August 1.-THE
Fourth District Democratic Congressional
Convention at Cookeville to-day nomi-
mated c. +. Snodgrass to succeed Hon.
Benton McMillin. who was recently noml-
mated for Governor. Mr.. snodgrass is a
lawyer. and resides at Crossville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

is the food for weak stomachs. Easily re-
Observation-Disclosures cure for ali al.
sestiye troubles. Malt-Nutrine Is pre-
pared by the famous Anheuser- Busch
Brewing Association, which fact guaran-
claimed for IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
ALLENTOWN DEFEATS NEWARK,
The Locals Win an Exciting Contest
by Bunching Hits.

ALLENTOWN, PA, August I.-(Spe-
cial,)-Hlts were punched and the locals
won an exciting contest. Captain Daily
was put out of the game by Umpire
Brennan and subsequently taken out of
the grounds by policeman for insolence.
Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

Summary: Earned runs--Allentown. 2.
Two-base hits-Doherty, Moss. Ro.hfuss
Bchefiier, Sacrifice hlt-Smtth. Left on
bases-Allentown, 9; Newark. g. Struck
out--Henry CD. Jordan ca. Meaney, Mich
bison. Miller. Double piay-Rothfuss and
Calhoun. First base on errors-Al!en-
Town. q Newark. ]. First base on balls
pn West, 2; of Jordan. 3. Hit by pitched
balis-Scheffier, Calhoun. Moss Wild
pitch West. Umpire-Mr. Brennan.
T!me-2 hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

NORFOLK, VA. August 11.--tSpecial)-
The Norfolk Reading game had TO be
postponed this afternoon on account Of
rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
LANCASTER BEATS PATTERSON.
The Former 0utpiay Their Oppo-
nepts az Every Point.

LANCASTER. PA. August li.--(Spe-
cisf )--LAncaster outplayed Paterson at
Dat and IN the Held aud won an interest
~ ~smes chiids's hitting and the work
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SCORE BY INNINGS.

summary: Earned sruns-Lancaster 2;
Paterson. 1. Two-base hits-Gettinger,
Buttermore. Three base hit-Flaherty.
Sacrifice hits-Madison. Kennedy, Butter
more. Left on bases-I.ancaster, 10; Pa
terson. Z. Struck out-By Sprogel: Fla
herty %: by Flaherty: Madison. Schaub
Double plays-Johnson TO Birmingham
C): Kennedy to Johnson TO Birmingham
First base on errors-Lancaster, 3; Pater-
son. /. First base on balls-Minnehan,
Madison. Sprogel Hit by pitched ball.
McVey. Wild pitch-Sprogel. Umpire
Mr.. Ebright. Time-1 hour and As minutes.
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o SO
Richmond ......... ......01221 OO0O-6
Hartford ........ .........0 0 OIL 0002-5
Summary. Two-base hits-Klopf, j. +.
Smith. and Latham. Three-base hits
Mcfarlan and j. +. Smith Home run
Seybold. Stolen bases-Klopf, Shannon,
Gutenberg. Leahy. and Latham. Bases
on balls-Off Schmidt, .; off Wood 3.
Hit by pitched balls-Lutenberg and j. +.
Smith. Struck out-By Schmidt. 3; by
Wood. 3. Wild pitch-Wood. Umpire
Mr.. Belts. Time OF game-1 hour and
10 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

There is really but little to tell Of the
game. Nothing out of the ordinary hap
pened, and the score here appended will
show all Of the important details:
toTEII,FnN-N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

The transport Concho due to leave
New York for Porto Rico to-day at noon
will not leave until tomorrow. 18th in
slant. same hour. The Post-Omce De-
partment has detailed six railway postal
clerks and two post-office clerks to ac-
company the ship. These gentlemen will
greatly expedite the handling and distri-
button of the mail upon their arrival.
The large army mail placed on board
the Concho will be made up by these
clerks en- route, according to company
and regiment. thus facilitating the dis
tribution OF the same at destination.
Hon. w. S. Shallenberger. Second AS
sistant Postmaster-General, returned 10
his desk yesterday. after an absence OF
about two months in Europe