The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-25

An SO we honor him fer work, not shinin'
In debate.
But most we love Of Bill cause he's jes'
the same to-day
AS when to the legislator he first went
away. i.s g5
An trImmin's o the capitol won't make
A nelghbor fore the election, he'll be n
nc!ghbor still.
j. W.
In many Of this years nimanacs and
other publications Is given a chronology
lcal history of the Spanish-Amerlcan
war beginning with February IL and
concluding with August Il, 1898, two
important dates telling OF the blowing
up oftthe Maine and the signing of the
peace protocol. It IS not Inappropriate
to give a chronological resume OF the
leading events of local colorlns; It Is
rather meet and fitting to give honor to
the city's warlike sons now that anoth-
er year smiles peacefully around. Much
has been written on the return of the
First regiment and the Second regi-
ment soon 20 be mustered out. and
Captain Franzheim's Immunes In far
away Manzanillo, but the patriotic I'M
pulses, the valiant deeds OF Wheelings
bloodthirst squires seem doomed to
sleep in the aforementioned dust. 1t Is
to recall their ralor and their willing
ness TO become sacrifices atsliber,y's al
Tar In the tumultuous moons agone. that
the chronicler has here set his hand
and seal In fond remembrance. Let
one scroll on the tablet OF fame enshrine
the names and deeds o. the squires,
concerning which crude sketch Is
herewith appended.
February 15-Malne DESTROYED at Haya-
ma.
February ENLIGHTENMENT throughout the
United States. Wheeling, OF course, in
clnded. Spanish treachery alleged.
February lL.-Maine disaster discussed
along Blackstone avenue. Squire Rogers
especially indignant: says the murdered
sailors cry for vengeance.
February 2l-All the justice shops sup
piled with war maps. Heavy run on tile
mick Morris hires Spanish tutor.
February 22-Washington's birthday.
Squire Rogers decorates his office exterior
lavishly with the national colors. Squire
Fitzpatrick sees the display and follows
suit Squires Habberfeld and Dunning,
ditto.
February 23-Board OF inquiry ascertains
Maine not wrecked from exploding boil
ers. Il told you so." the chorus on
Blackstone avenue.
February e5-Presldent Mckinley admits
situation Is grave. Likewise 100000
people.
February 2S-Justlce shops crowded
nightly. Circulation of yellow journals
increases: Red fire burned by the hour.
March 1-Governmcnt censured for de-
lay In tacklins Spain. Squire Rogers
partly quells the storm by advising de-
pendence on Mckinley, "the man OF the
hour"
March 3-Foraker makes stirring
speech. 1mpatiencc of Blackstone avenue
hnbltants breaks out again.
March Navy being strengthened. Also,
the army. Rogers heart beats high: lie
has visions OF cavalry regiment.
hugh Lee. PresIden, lauy refuses.
Blackstone avenue thrilled to the core.
March "a great day. Montgomery or
dered to Havana. The national defense
bill appropriates sJ,OO0.c0O Tho squircs
oyerjoyed and legal business is suspended
March 9-Warshlps to be purchased from
foreign governments. Squire Rogers de-
clares the boys In bluo are sufficient. 9th
er squires give assent -,
March i5-Presidcnt refuses to withdraw
fleet from Cuban waters. More power
10 His Honor." exclaims Dominck Nor
ris.
March 2F-Bonrd OF inquiry declares ex-
ternal agencies destroyed the Maine, Now
we're Off, cries Squire Rogers.
March D-The war cloud darkens the ho-
rizon. Blackstone avenue extremely agi-
tated.
April IA bomb discovered at Rogers
office. Happily. an April fool Joke
. ADril l-Fityhuvh | az Innnrfc from, II,
vana. Squire Rogers in consultation with
himself. Through the adjoining partition,
llaberiicld hears him and also figures on
the command OF a regiment
April l3-tlousc adopted Cuban resolution
directing the President TO intervene F!tZ-
patrick keeps his eye on Rogers.
April i5-Troops ordered to southern
ports. Squire Peterman looms up.
April lt-Scnatc adopts Cuban resolu-
ton. Squire DunninE practicing the lock
step.
April 2o-President's ul,ima,um sent to
Spain. =i,Ggg-
April 2l-Squire Rogers issues his proc
lnmntion calling for cavalry recruits. lie
precedes Mckinley.
April eS-Presldent makes FIRST call for
l25.0Oo troops. Rogers more modest-onc
cavalry regiment.
April a-FItzpa,rick and Habcrilcld hot
at Rogers getting the start Of them.
April 2.-War declared. Blackstone av-
enue lights burn all night. Squires act
i've. Drums and buglcs keep the neigh
bors awake.
Squire Greer mines Cnldwcll's run.
April 2I-t'irst fight OF the war. Matan-
zas bombarded. Rogers opens recruit
Ing station.
May l-Dewcy's victory. Recruits from
West Liberty and WcllsburG received by
Rogers, and he communicates with Cover
nor Atkinson.
May Faint rays OF hone in the COVER
nors reply. tndnllntcd. Rogers appoints
his staff. Seeing he means business, Ha-
bcrNeld and Fitzpatrick become disturbed,
May G-Pctermnn's Colonies on deck. Pc
terman surprised at the large number.
Those with the proper capacities pass mls-
ter. a dispute as to the size of the can
teens settled by liquid test.
killed Mt Cardenaa. Their deaths cause n
stampede among Rogers recruits.
May 1a-Ano,hcr week and tho squircs
regain confidence
May 2l-Rogcrs writes to Washngt on.
His regiment awaits orders from tho gov
eminent.
May 22-lFitzpatrIck starts for Washing
ton. Gets of Mt Bonwodd.
May 23-lIabcrticld interviews prospcct-
i've volunteers In North Wheeling.
May 2t-Dunnlng tries to clnch tho
Fourth ward. Fitzpatrick says lie had
II arst.
May -n.ouilic i'nccS iccls BenWOOu
pulse. The spirit doesn't move them.
June 5--iTohsOn sinks tho McrrImac.
Squire Greer gets wet out Caldwclls run.
June S-FItzpntrick calls for artillery
volunteers. Makes physical examination.
Rogers questions hiE authority.
Juno 10-Rogcrs writes to AdJutant Cen
era Appleton. Reply somewhat Indefinite,
and Inbcrilcld eXults.
June 1@-Rccruits for Hogers' Rough RI
drrs claimed by Fitzpatrick IIabcrflcll
claims these were for his Infantry. ALE
cations of bribery.
juno 15--Pctcrinan's Colonies assert fac
tionai fights arc killing the caHsr. Decide
to hold nloof from tho Chaplino street
warriors 100 Spnninrds killed at Guam
tanamO bay. Event suitably celebrated ut