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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
AUSTIN.

Wednesday Segt. 7.-Weatherr
quite cool after the little rain.
Mr.. Lopeman tlreshed for Mr.. Kirk
patrick Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Webb visited
at John Cowan's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Frazier visited
at Mr.. Thurston's Sunday.
Misses Ada and Maud Winam were
visiting In Centerville last week.
Some Of the people are Intending to
attend the fair at Erie this week.
Miss Eta Jones from Neodsha Is
visiting her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Scribner.
Mr.. Flatman is building an addition
to his house. His family of fourteen
children are daily growing and 80
need more room.
A party Of young people from Rollin
called on Miss Anna Johns Sunday,
and Jimmy called in the evening with
pops best rig and took for drive.
Bert Scribner and wife, Misses Ada
and Maud Winan, Ethel Hanker and
Bert Winan spent Tuesday evening
at Mrs. Medfords. They had some
fine music.
About forty young people gathered
at Mr.. Flatman's last Wednesday
to celebrate Miss Anna Johns zlst
birthday. 1t was q surprise and the
evening was spent with games an.
other amusements until q late hour
whereupon all departed wishing Miss
Anna many returns of the happy DC
casion.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
COTTAGE CORNER.

Tuesday, Sept. CIV. 81. Neyhard
cut all his corn on the home place
Pastures getting short,
E. L. Rose and family Sundayed at
D. D. McCermick's.
J. W. Shepherd sent some Durocs to
the lola fair this week.
J. E. Plummer raised almost one
hundred bushels of very fine potatoes
this year.
viii Browning recently traded for
a fine driving mare. Will is trader
from way back.
Chas. Gardner has been hauling
stock water from town for a week OF
more. He is now at work drilling
his well deeper.
G. s. Nation has Just completed an
addition to his barn in the way OF q
wagon shed and a crib which viii
hold 1000 bushels of corn.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
Advertised Letter List.

The following is a list Of letters that
remain uncalled for In the postotfice
at Chanute, Kansas, and will be sent
to the dead letter Office If not called
for in two weeks from this, the Vi
day Of Sep, 1898.
Davidson, Miss Mary A. Robson. Tilla
Helston, Mrs. Lyde. Swartz, MRS. Levenss
Hopkins. I, w, Wehner, Geo.
KING. MIS-. Laura Wilson, Mrs. James i
Mattox, Miss Ada WihoH, 3. v:
Morrison, Mrs. 7. II, Wykoh, Ben1
Robson, Tillie Young u H.
One cent due on all adyei tised let
tiers. Parties calling fer fer same So,
D. e. MCCLELLAND, pm. =
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
Cattle For Sale!

1000 head of one year old steers
1000 head of two year old steers, 1900
head of three year old steers. ABOVE
cattle are all native Indian and Iexas
stock. All smooth, trim built, no
horns, no stays, culls or runts easy 70
handle. and are Just such a bunch OF
cattle to coin money for feeders.
Would prefer to sell whole lot az
one delivery, but will cut them IN 10
punches to suit purchaser. For prices
write to NJ. G, Butler Muscogee j. II,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
FOR Rent.

Five room house in Third ward; de-
sirable residence.
Tworoom house west of roundhouse'
Four room residence west OF round
house, r.h
ward.
For Information inquire at this Of.
flee
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
Good Situation.

A stock man wants young married
man and wife to work, Ordinary
house work for small family for the
wife and choring and caring, Tor tne
stock for the man A splendid chance
for the right parties. Good wages
good home and good treatment. In
| uire at this Office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09

Cooking stoves and ranges for gas,
wood and coal. Gas, wood and coal
heaters. All best qualities and lowest
prices. Kom och Sc oss. A. o. Grub
& Co.. el9 w. Fourth st. Phone "a.
The editor and his family took in
the fair yesterday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09

Ihsve the only complete Thresher
iu Neosho county. 1t cuts It's own
bands, does its own feeding. weighs
and tallies its own grain, and stacks
or loads its own straw. 1t is bran new
NV charges for threshing are:-wheat
8 cts, oats cts, flax cts.-A
Brown, Chanute Kansas, IL, =
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-09
CASH PRICES FOR BUTTER.

Will pay 1Osc cash tor
fresh butter until turth-
or notice in this paper;
also cash for eggs and
poultry. J. F. Barkley.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
TERRA ALTA.

TERRA ALTA, w. Va, September IT,
W. d. Nydegger was away several days
of this week
Martin L. Cuppett returned Tuesday
from a visit to Uniontown, Pa
Mrs. Mary Davis. of Kingwood, was
here Friday on. business.
DR.. Hattie B. Jones, of Wheeling, ar.
rived Monday evening from Indianapolis.
and is the guest of her father, Hon. John
P. Jones
Tuesday from visit to relatives at VAL
ley Point
Mrs. VIM. Lambe. of Davis, and Mrs.
Ed. NJ. Spedden and children, of Oakland,
were here Friday, guests of relatives.
X. E. Sharpes, travelling salesman for
the J. T. Goodwin Drug Co.. of Wheeling.
has been in the city for the past two
days.
DR.. E. T. Martin went to Aurora Fri
day evening on professional business.
Mrs. VIM. A. McGinnis, who has been
very i'll for long time past, is now able
to be out of her bed.
c. A. Jackson. of Fairmont. will arrive
here tomorrow and will at once begin the
erection of his cottage
William Henry Messenger, who enlisted
in Company II. Second West Virginia Vol
unteer regiment, under Capt Sherwood.
at Kingwood. early in July, died in st.
Agnes hospital. Philadelphia, at noon on
Monday, and his remains arrived here on
train No Tuesday morning. and were
at once taken to the residence of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Messenger, of
near town. The funeral occurred on the
same day at o'clock p. m. He was aged
about g years, was a widower and CHI al
less, and was sick one month with ty-
phoid fever.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
Dbeelin9 ReYister
HENRY JACOBS.

Special bargain day will be Monday all
departments. Special prices.
SC Linen Toweling only &c.
&c Best 4O-in. Muslin only 40.
Ioc Best iSieacnea ,iusiIn only &c.
25c Country Flannels new patterns, only
13c.
$500 Country Blankets Monday only
$3.50.
&1.25 Bed Spreads, bargain only 69c.
SOC Fancy Red Table Linen only zoe.
Gl.50 Lace Curtains. new patterns, only
w1.0O.
zoe Best Feather Ticking only / 2 lac.
y loo Fancy Outing Flannels only &c.
soc S-4 Floor Oil Cloth only Soc.
65c Best COunory Feathers 4Sc.
Wonderful bargains in Shawls and all
winter goods.
CARPETS. CARPETS. CARPETS.
Soc Brussel Carpet, new patterns, only
Csc.
soc All Wool Carpets only 4Oc.
65c Best All Wool Carpets only soc.
35c F1Owered Carpets, bargain, 22c
wonderful bargains in all Kinds of Rugs
Special low prices in all departments
Monday at HENRY JACOBS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
MT. DE OHANTAL NOTES.

Miss Narcissa Fox, of Milwaukee,
Wis. returned to Mt. de Chantal Acad-
envy during the week.
Miss Amy Nash, of Gallipolis, Ohio
is visiting her alma mater
Mrs. W. 0. Conner, of Dallas, Texas
is visiting her daughter, Dorothy, al
Mt de Chantal Academy
Misses Blanche Haase and Frances
Wheat will teach dancing at the
Mount during the winter. A special
class will be formed of the younger
children for fancy dances. Miss Haase
and Miss Wheat are both old scholars
of the Academy.
Among the late ones to enter the
Academy are Miss B. McNevin. Of Chi
cago, Miss Mary F'echtig. of Baltimore
and Miss Mono Sarsfieid, Of Oakland
Md
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
USED UPRIGHT PIANO
CHEAP.
F. w. BANNER co.
Notice,

Notice.
All persons having claims against
the Undersigned are requested to pre-
sent same at our temporary office in
the City Building, Monday morning as
early as possible.
EXLEY, WATKINS a. CO,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
MARRIED IN PIEDMONT.


Special to the Register.
PIEDMONT, w. Va. September IL
Private B. Frank Wolfe, of Baltimore.
Md, member of Company c, Fifth
Maryland regiment, United States Voiun-
teers, and Miss Nettie Jenkins, eldest
daughter of Col. Manner Jenkins, were
quietly married at the brides home,
Thursday, September 18th, by Rev. T.
Marshall West. Mr.. Wolfe formerly re-
sided here. and is the clerk of his COM
pany. They will reside in Baltimore
when the groom is discharged.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

rear ana coming 81 contact With the
manager Of the hotel, Miss Malcolm,
pretended to be deaf and dumb, scrib-
bling few lines on q piece u paper
to have her understand he was begging
for money. After her refusal and the
mans departure the sum Of money, as
mentioned, was found missing from the
pockets Of enc of the guests garments
in room on the second floor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
preD0r 0fiOnS

For the furnishing Of the Fall and Winter wardrobe
IS steadily going on-every lady and miss now alert
to the fact that cold weather is nigh, when the
Hghter garments must give way to the heavier and
warmer. Aweek ago we were shon1ewhat short
on some Suit and Wrap styles. Such is not the
case now for our orders have been mostly filled,
and in consequence our offerings this week are Of
the very latest to be procured in the "ready-to-
wear market.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

THE CURVE AT SEIBERTS.
Those newspapers which more CT less
confidently announced the operation OF
the Wheeling and Elm Grove electric
road the past week, were in error.
The road will scarcely be IN operation
during the coming week, but ten days
will probably see the cars running, and
the steam end of the plant will be re-
tired for good and all.
The power house on McCulloch street
is rapidly assuming shape. One OF the
two engines is about ready to run, the
boiler plant is completed, and the Sec
ond engine will be in shape in a few
days. There are numerous finishing
touches to be put on about the building
and machinery, however.
The boiler plant consists of two Ster-
ling water tube boilers, of $50 h. p.
each, heated by four furnaces. The
plant is most complete in all its de-
tails, and is so arranged as to be
operated economically.
The engines are built by the Buck
eye Company, of Salem, o. They are
two in number. OF 1926 h. p. each, with
cylinders 2Ox21 inches, and with a
speed of 200 revolutions per minute,
giving a piston speed OF about 700 feet.
Each engine operates a Walker gen
orator of immense size AID weight,
each going 200 revolutions per minute,
giving 375 ampheres of current. Il is
proposed to bring in the small Buck
eye engine from the Elm GroTe power
house and set it up in the new build
ing, to run a dynamo to light all along
the road, and furnish illumination for
the Park. The new engines embrace
all the latest Improvements in engine
building, and are marvels of compact
ness, taking up very little room. There
is provision in the building for addi-
tional machinery should it ever be
needed, and in every portion it is de-
signed and built with distinct reference
to convenience and ease of operation.
A considerable force of machinists and
laborers is employed in and about the
building, and the men are rapidly get
ting things in shape.
The road is complete for operation
by electricity, with the exception OF
the curve at Seibert's corner, which
will not be put down until the night
before the change is made from steam
to electricity, as the curve Is of such
construction that steam cars cannot be
operated on it. 1t will take but few
hours, however, to lay this curve, and
then the line will be in working order.
Two new cars have been received by
the Company, one arriving Friday and
the other yesterday morning. One Of
the old cars has also been fitted up for
electricity, and these, with the car
H.awatha, will be run upon the new
line until spring, when it is probable
that other cars will be received. The
Company has been overwhelmed with
applications for positions, but will have
little room for new men at present, as
the Old men will be given the prefer
ence for positions, as far as possible.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
ASHBAUGH, DITTRICH & CO..

Detroit, Mich, Importing and Manufact.
urins furricrs.
Mr.. Ashbaugh will exhibit at the
Windsor Hotel, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, September z1st, ed and
I'D, their tull and complete line of pop
ular goods made ii the new styles for
'9S and SO.
Seal and ether Fur Jackets, Capes,
Coliarettes and Scaifs. Orders placed
now will be shipped when wanted.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
JEROME WETTZEIL DEAD.

A telegram was received yesterday by
Mr. Charles Weitzell. announcing the
death Of his brother, Jerome Weitzell.
at Frankfort, Ky, at 2 a. m. Saturday.
He was located for several years in
Wheeling during the fifties, engaged in
the tailoring business. Later leaving
here he went to Frankfort. where he
has since been engaged in operating
the Capitol Hotel and other large in
terests He leaves wife and several
children
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
D. GUNOLlNG e. CO.
YOU CAN DRESS
LIKE A GENTLEMAN

If you wear our Clothing. There is certain style
and elegance about it not easily obtained else
where. Our garments are made on scientific
principles, made to fit the human form perfectly
Go where you may, you can't beat us on style.
We are in touch with the spirit of the times in
everything that makes for elegance and fashiona-
bleness with dressy men of all ages. We have
made special effort to procure line Of Fall and
Winter Suits that we think are superior to any line
Of clothing ever shown in Wheeling. Every taste
and every purse will find satisfaction here.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
USED UPRIGHT PIANO
CHEAP.
F. w. BANNER CO.
RESUMING AT Mt. DE CHANTA

O1f-1-V u.
A large attendance greeted the Sis
tiers at Mount de Chantal Academy on
the opening day. and since then each
day has added to the number of stu
dents. The school year gives every ev-
idence of being one Of conspicuous sue
cess. The music department. both vo-
cal and instrumental, is of a high or
der, while elocution and stenography
are to be special features Of the course.
and many pupils are expected from
WheetinR % nursue The stndies
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
POST OFFICES ESTABLISHED.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON. d. c., September IL
Postoffices have been established in West
Virginia as follows: SANDY, Aonongaiia
county Leander ]. Piles, postmaster;
Schiey. Roane county. Oscar Kelly. post
master: Tristan. Roane county, Jen7ims
B. Corder, postmaster: Durbin, Pocahon-
tas county. Napoleon B. Arbogasf post
master: Inez. Cabeil county. James G.
Hatfield, postmaster: Lizzie, jackson
county. George W. Boggess. postmaster;
Smoof. Greerbrier county. Etchison d.
Smoot. postmaster: Wexford. Karawha
county. Curtis 8. xoung. posxmaa~.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
RUNAW AY ACCIDENT
Occurred West of B3llaire Yesterday
A Driver for H. I. Days Grocery,
the Vic,im--GBneral happenings OF
Yesterday IN the Glass City.

]. S. Rutherford, OF South Bellaire,
was the victim OF a runaway accident
which occurred yesterday morning a
short distance west OF tAat city. MI.
rutherford is driver for II. L. Day,
grocer, at Bellaire, ard was returning
with the horse and wagon from trip
to the vicinity of Scnlck's coal WORKS.
When near the Robinson brick yards
the animal suddenly took fright and
ran away toward Inc city at lively
tate Of speed. After covering the dis
lance OF about two hundred yards the
horse drew the wagon over a raised
portion OF the bank along McManon s
creek, causing it to upset. Mr.. Ruther-
ford was thrown from the seat, caught
under the conveyance and dragged a
short distance AS a result, his left
arm was broken between the elbow and
wrist and he was bruised aoout the
body. The animal was stopped IN MS
hight by people living in that vicinity
before further harm was done. Med
zeal aid was summoned on the injured
mans arrival at Bellaire, and the 1rac-
ture was reduced.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

One trial of our fresh sausage meat
smoked sausage link or garlic sausage
VIII prove to you that there are none
made to equal it, Hess Lennon &
Co., 1715 Jacob street. Phone 394.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
USED UPRIGHT PIANO
CHEAP.
F. w. BANNER co.

Rodgers has removed his Art Studio
and store rooms from 1910 to 1900 Mar
ket street, where he will be glad to see
his Old customers and others.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
"The Best is
None Too Good"

This we apply especially to our
Underwear Department. where
Balbriggan. Merino, Silk and
Wool and All Wool goods Of the
very best, yet popular priced
lines are shown.
A line of Child's Ribbed Vests
and Pants (heavy) is TIC piece.
Mems Wool and Camel Hair
Vests and Drawers 49c each.
Ladies' Separate Vests and
Pants. Union Suits, Tights, etc.,
at all prices.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

The Capital City Dairy Co.'S "Puri-
ty' Butter cannot be excelled. Try it
and no other will suit you.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Purity" Butter is all that its name
implies. Try it and you will buy no
other.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Two Grand Concerts by Ii. A. X. Band of
Pittsburgh at Mozart Park, Sunday Sept.
18th. Admission 1Oc.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Two Grand Concerts by G. A. X Band, OF
Pittsburgh, at Mozart Park, Sunday Sept.
18th. Admission Zoe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
Black and CoIored
Silk VeIVets. :::

A most extensivesvariety in both
price and color, yet suited to
every ones purse, for they are
only
Sl.OO to $500 per yard.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Zulauf will sing with Opera House Band
Concert, at Wheeling PARK, Sunday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
USED UPRIGHT PIANO
CHEAP.
F. ". BANNER co.

II your grocer does not sell Purity
Butter. ask him to get it for you.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Boston. Mass. and Return via p. s o.. Ac-
count l. q. q. r. Sovereign Grand Lodge.
Sept. 10th to Goth the B. & O. will
sell excursion tickets to Boston and re-
turn at rate of $3.50, all rail- and SIS so
via rail and Sound valid for return pas
sage until Sept. 30th, inclusive.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18

Purity" Butter is clean, wholesome
and delicious, 1t is now the most pop
uiar on the market
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
New Line Of PopIins,

New Line Of PopIins,
In the Atwood class, commands
special attention this week, for
the coiors comprise the proper
shades in grays, blue, green and
brown, at
Csc, 9Oc, Sl.OO, SL.25 Yard.
A Line Of Checks,
Or some may say PIaids, because
the stripes are one fourth to one.
halt inch wide, of black or dark
blue, on grounds Of green, gray,
red or black.
IS cents to Sl.5O Yard.
Trimmings.
While the rich, plain Tailor Made
Suits will be much the 90 this
Fall, yet trimmings will form an
important part in a majority of
dresses. Rich black bands Of
silk, embroidered and braided
edgings, jet and metal spangIe,
steel braids and Chenille Biaiis
applique pieces in black
a.id danny coorings for
evening costumes. Sp2ngle,
braided, beaded tucked and
SHRED. nets or silks for evening
waists or parts of costumes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
EGGER, WARR|CK & CO
1889 MAIN STREET.

wANTED-PURCHAS FOR Blank
House Leases, oil Leases, For Rent
Cards. For Sale Cards and Rooms for
Rent Cards. Call at Register Office. \
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
'IRE NEW POWER HOUSE
OF the Wheeling and Elm Grove Rap
idly Getting Into Shape.

ONE ENGINE READY TO RUN, AND
THE OTHER WILL BE IN A FEW
DAYsTHE ROAD WILL PROBAB-
LY BE IN OPERATION IN A WEEK
OR TEN DAYS-THE TRACK COM
PLETED TO THE PARK, EXCEPT
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
OUR LINE OF
Fall Goods

The largest and most complete in every
department that we have ever shown
and prices the most reasonable we ever
sold them at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-18
ANNUAL, MEETING.

ANNUAL AEE1 1NG.
The annual convention Of the Ma
tional Council, 0. L. A. NJ, held at
Cleveland during the week, was at
tended by a few folks from Bellalre.
The council was in session three days,
commencing On Tuesday. The place CT
meeting was Army and Naval Hall.
The opening address Of welcome was
made by Mayor McKisson, OF Cleye-
land. Seventy-fve delegates and MEM
bers were present, representing four
teen States. The following new corps
OF officers for the ensuing year were
elected: Councillor, ]. I. Boyer, Of
Winfield. w. Va; vice councillor, H..
0. Holstein, Of Harrisburg, Pa; Secre-
tary. John Server, OF Philadelphia, re-
appointed: treasurer, Joseph Shinn, OF
Camden, n. j., reappointed; marshal,
W. ]. Stauffer, of Dayton, o.; protec-
tor. William Staff, of New Jersey;
doorkeeper, ]. P. Hale, OF New Hanp-
shire. Resolutions were unanimously
passed petitioning Congress to pass the
Lodge emigration bill, and resolutions
petitioning Congress to carry through
the Nicaragua canal were formulated.
A THEFT.
Yesterday morning about o'clock a
thief entered the National Hotel, in
South Bellaire, and succeeded in get
ting away with fifteen dollars. The
police were notified OF the robbery.
The man was first seen by a domestic
at the hotel as he was coming down
the stairway leading to the main hail.
Surprising he was guest, she paid no
attention to him and went about her
work. After reaching the main hall
the man entered the dining room at the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
I4II Pa. Ave.
FRANZ SIGEL'S OPINION.
Says the War VIII Last About Tw'
Months.

General Franz Sigel. of New York, has
expressed himself on the war as follows:
THE struggle will probably end within
sixty days. In every way we are superior
to Spain. Many of our naval officers have
had experience that will stand them in
good stead today.
Our discipline is also better, and our
men-well, to say the least, they can
fight as well as the Spaniards. There is,
of course, no question as to the outcome
"Our system of enlisting men is very
bad however. In fact, there is no sys-
TEN about it. There should be some plan
whereby a man who enlists would know
where he is to be stationed. This would
vastly improve the system. All men pre-
fer to fight by the side of their friends,
and if possible. under officers known to
them and in whom they have confidence.
Spain will seek to damage US as much
as possible before she surrenders 1t
would please her if her vessels could
throw shells into a seaboard city or town.
, Ii ought not to be possible for her to do
this. ] hope and believe that the war will
soon be over.