Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-04
DEAD AND WOUNDED
Washington Victims Of Shot and
Shell at Santiago.
BRAVE SONS OF PATRIOTIC SIRES
Districts Contribution to Skaters
Conquering Army.
THE ROLL OF NOR


In the list Of those reported to be killed
or wounded in the conflict at Santiago are
several men well known in Washington,
and who are closely identified with the Dis
trct.
Capt. William o. O'Neill Of the Rough
Riders reported killed, was born in 1860 in
st. Louis, but was bred and educated in
this city, where his family removed after
the war. His father was a native of Ulster
county. Ireland, and settled in Philadel-
phia, where he entered the United States
army during the civil war. He was wound
ed five times, and rose from the ranks to a
captaincy. The present Capt. O'Neil. there
fore. comes naturally by his prowess. He
has had an eventful career. He was edu-
Gated in the Washington public schools,
and afterward graduated from the National
University Law School. He was Of a row.
ing nature, and soon went west where,
after many adventures, he settled down to
mining, and was a successful prospector.
He located in Yavite county, Arizona,
where he was elected sheriff three times,
signalizing his career by chasing and cap
turing daring band of train robbers and
saving them from summary justice, SO they
could be given sentences of twenty-five
Removing to Prescott, he was elected
mayor, and was serving his third term
when the present war broke out He re-
signed and raised a company of rough rid
erS, and with them rode to San Antonio
Texas, where all were enlisted In Woods
ana Roosevelts interests. He married Miss
fauilne schneider, daughter of a retired
army captain. She is in Prescott Capt
Neiils mother and sister reside in Wash
1rgton. but are at present at Round Hill
Va Mr.. John B. O'Neill his brother. is a
lawyer here, and another brother Eugene
Brady O'Neill, is lieutenant in the army
that mas gone to Manila. Capt. ONeill was
remarkably handsome man, and exceed
ingly popular everywhere.
Another Rough Rider.
Arthur F. Cosby private in the rough
riders, who Is reported wounded is a son
OF Paymaster Frank C. Cosby OF the navy
and twenty-six years old. He lived here
all his life until 1895, having graduated
with high honor at Harvard in 1894. and
from the Columbian Law School in this
CITY IN 1890. being prize winner He be-
came Junior legal assistant of the Mutual
Lie insurance Company of New York and
went there in the latter year. While in
New York he Joined the crack cavalry
squadron. He was much disappointed when
ms troop was not drawn for service, but
was determined TO serve however and 90
ing TO San Antonio Joined the rough riders.
Deing assigned to Troop K of which the
iate hamilton Fish was one of the SER
geants
Sergeant Ricketts,.
Sergeant Basil Ricketts, of the rough
riders, reported wounded, was one of the
best known and most popular youths in
washington, where he was born and where
he nved until few years ago. He was the
son or the late General Ricketts, of the
army. and his mother was one of the most
poputdr matrons Washington society has
ever KNOWN Basil was Princeton man.
ana after leaving college spent several
years ranching in the west He enlisted in
ne" YORK, where his mother now resides.
Lieut.. Wood-Capt Dodge,
Lieut. Winthrop 8. Wood adjutant of tho
Sth cavalry, was born In the District of CO.
iumbia, and was graduated from thu Mill
tary Academy in 1885,
charles Dodge. captain of the oath In
fantry (woundad), was born in the District
OF Columbia He becIme second lieutenant
tenant in 1888 His promotion to the can.
ta!ncy cams in 1895.
His Father Hastens Here.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. July 4-Among the
United States soldiers, who were wounded
IN the battle before Santiago Friday. was
Lieutenant Oren b. Meyer, a son of Gen.
Ed s. Meyer of this city. General Never
received a telegram from the War Depart-
ment stating that his son had been wound
60 IN the nip. The general left for Wash
inSton at once to make ARRANGEMENTS tn
nave the lieutenant brought back to the
United States. Ao
Lieutenant Meyer was an officer of tho
90 cavalry, and was graduated from West
Point In 1890. General Meyer is himself a
retired officer of the United States army
and served with distinguished honor
through the civil war.
HISTORIES OF THE HEROES.
Cities All Over the Land Send Word
OF the Killed and Wounded.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, July 4.-seyeral
Of the officers killed or wounded in the hat
tie at Santiago ars well known on this
coast.
Lieut. Col. J. M. Hamilton, reported kill
ed. was formerly inspector general Of the
department of the Columbia. He served In
the LIST and 9th Cavalry regiments.
Lieut. Col. Patterson, who also fell was
once stationed in San Francisco "a cantain
Of the 23d Infantry.
Basil Ricketts,. one Of the wounded. IA a
son OF the late Gen. John B. Ricketts, and
came to San Francisco about ten years ago
he also lived for q time at San Jose He
was prominent in society and did business
ago he went to South Africa on a mining
venture.
Lieut.. Barnum's Career.
SYRACUSE. N. T., July 4-First Lieut.
Malvern Hill Barnum. adjutant Of the 10th
U. 8. Cavalry. reported wounded in the at