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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-24

Modern concert bands seem to reach
the heart Of the common people That
poor people by the tens Of thousands go
to hear Innes and wholly neglect other
kinds of musical entertainments, has
seemed unaccountabe. For some reu-
son he has succeeded where symphony
orchestras, operate and concert CONF
panies have failed. It could not be
charged to simplicity Of music, for, Us
rule Innes, intersperses his programmes
with the most profound, works of Wag-
ner. Mendelsohn and other masters.
Just as the symphony orchestra does.
1t may be he has learned the trick OF
bringing difficult compositions within
the understanding Of the populace.
His recent season at Atlantic City Is u
case In point. Two years ago this well
known summer resort boosted nothing
better In the way Of amusement than
the ten cent SHOW" running the gam
ut from the bearded lady or osslfied
man to Lunette. the flying woman. or q
fortune telling Gypsy camp. Innes
seized the opportunity and, associating
himself with some Philadelphia capt
talists. erected an; immense auditorium
which at once rbecame the centre Of
summer life down there. His second
season, which has just ended. saw an
attendance of close on to million paid
admissions. lines was shrewd enough
10 introduce well known singers In
scenes from we'll known operas. This
feature. added to the popularity OF his
band. caught the crowd. and the result
is that InneS Ia n good many thnIIsond
dollars better on than he was before.
Having struck the popular chord. he
now proposes to push good thing
along by taking his band and operate
artists on tour which will extend
from coast to coast. He has engaged
Signora Noldii Frances Boyden, Zerni
and Xanten. Yeron and the great BARI
tone, Albert, 10 assist him in the CIV
ing Of scenes from Faust" "Trova-
tore" and Carmen" The full band of
,fifty-five musicians will, of course, De
heard. The organization Will give one
of its concerts at the Opera House
here, Tuesday October 80.
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Modieska in "n1acbeth.n

The most popular feature In the
Modjeska repertoire this season is
Macbeth" which Is regarded by some
commentators as the greatest Of all the
Shakespearean plays. and which the
great Polish artist will present at the
Opera House, next Friday evening. But
without making comparisons. It may be
said In all truth Mt It is q wonderful
tragedy, replete with weird environ
mcnts. disturbing superstitious and
tragic developments, and yet tceming
with exalted poetry and trenchant phil
osophy. But Jas q story of human
strength and weakness, according 10
the ambitions and impulses OF remote
period of history. It is easily under
stood and atteatively followed when
presented by intelligent players such rs
comprise the Modjeska company. The
greatest Lady Macbeth since Cush-
mans time Is MoGjeskn. the great Pol
ish actress. who has confined herself to
the American stage SO long that she is
now n part Of Il. 1t Is to her credit
that she gives frequent representations
Of this play. But for her REVEALS one
might look in vain for light from the
stage upon this wonderful creation of
Shakespeare's genius. Even in Eng
land there Is no interpreter OF the
character who Is to be compared with
our naturalizcd star. Ellen Terry was
the last one OF note to- play the part In
London, and no one ever said that the
fair Ellen was an ideal Lady Macbeth,
charming as. she is in many other roles,
both serious and tritllng. The support
Ing company is headed by r. D. Mac
Lean and Odette Tyler, who were seen
here last season as stars under thr
management OF Charles Frohman. Mr..
MacLean Will appear In the title role.
The production is said to be both elab-
crate and artistic, ~
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a BARGE STAGE
In the Ohio is Hoped for as the Re.
suit of the Rains.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Oct pa lIpbt
barge stage of water in the Ohio rive,
within the next forty-eIght hours lsa
possibility. If the rains which com.
menced falling this morning con,Ipps
during The day. there may be a rise Of
sufficient proportions to enable the No.
nongahcla River Consolidated Coal 4
Coke Company to start number 0,
steamboats, 10 Cincinnati and Louisville
with crafts drawing between five and
six feet Of water. AT the office Of Ina
company this morning none OF lhs
transportation department Officials
looked for a rise. 1t was, howeye,
stated that In the event OF six foo
stage Of water at the Davis Island dam.
100000 or 100000 bushels Of coal
would be shipped in light craft II.
would probably take dozen tow boat;
to handle this craft
There is In the ncighborhood Of %.
100000 bushels OF coal waiting shipmea,
the actual market value OF which Is
more that 100000. 1t is estimated
''ats 'SoAi - thO-lhii 10 VI wi lUaueQ Is
loaded In coalboats. which draw ssyea
and eight feet Of water. The report,
frt~ up the river. while they are en-.
cou. aging, do not show any heavy rain.
falls, but the weather bureau officials
have arranged 50 get afternoon re.
ports and they may bring further en-.
couraging news. 81
1t Is possible that the Kanawha opes.
ators will be enabled to get coal out
before the operators here. The river
combination, however. has about 2,OW.
600 bushels of coal waiting shipment In
the Kanawha valley. The rains Of the
past two or three weeks. while they
have not been heavy. were calculated
to prepare the ground to throw off pre-
cipitation and some of to-day's rains
VIII likely find the river. The leaves
on the trees In the forests are holding
on remarkably well, and this is In the
riVermen's favor. When the leaves
fall to the ground they are calculated
to hold water. The rivermen were
very hopeful this morning that there
would be some kind of q rise out OF the
rivers. and many expressed the belief
that coal would be going south this
week. The barometer was little high,
Indicating that the rain might not last
long.
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Isham's Octoroons.

Though an attraction we'll known to
this seasons public, John w. Isham's
"octoroons" is declared by press and
public in the large cities 1t has visited
to be q great success. That the enter
prising young manager has made this
seasons show MS popular as his initial
seasons organization, which landed
him on the top wave of public notice
and financial. receipts cannot be doubted
by anyone who has seen the play. On
Thursday night the patrons OF the
Grand Will have n chance to see the be-
wilderlng electrical effects, the hand
some costumes and artistic scenery and
enjoy the excellent programme which
sixty-tive people render with marked
ability. The programme ranges from
comedy to high-class opera. There arc
several comedians who create plenty of
laughter and there are vocalists who
can please the most critical OF musical
devotees. In organizing this large COM
pnny, providing It with costumes. seem
cry and programme second to none, MIR,
lsham spared neither time, money or
effort and his sole ambition to give the
public first class novelty certainly
seems TO have met approval wherever
II hps played.
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Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, OF New Srraitsville, Ohio, pre-.
vented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night She had
tried many remedies and doctors. oat
steadily grew worse until urged 10 ny
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes THIS
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.. Ions
OF q severe attack OF Pneumonia. saeh
cures are positive proof of the match.
less merit OF this grand remedy for cur
ing all throat. chest and lung troubles
Only soc and sl.00. Every bottle guar
anteed Trial bottles free at Logan
Drug Co.'S drug store.-6
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Benwood Demonstration.

The citizens of Benwood held n rous-
ing meeting at,,the city hall last night
for the purpose of perfecting arrange
ments for the big demonstration TO
take place there Friday night The
club demonstration, which will prccede
the meeting. to be addressed by Hon. A.
B. White, will be the biggest affair seen
In Benwood this campaign. At the
meeting last night August Schad was
elected chief marshal OF the parade.
The citizens club was organized and
will make their first appearance in the
parade Friday night. Squire Henry
Riddle was elected captain; Albert
Seris, first lieutenant, and Arthur
Fox, second lieutenant.
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i ()LI'I'ICS


Z e. . III &C. -
The suggestion from Major George W.
Otto, of the first battalion, First West
Virginia Rough Rider regiment, that
four street demonstrations In as many
sections Of the city be given, has been
acted upon favorably by Colonel H. B.
Baguley, IN command OF the regiment.
and the first of these demonstrations
will be held this evening over the streets
OF the East End. Colonel Baguley last
night authorized call for the assem-
bling Of the several companies Of the
regiment on Chapline street, right rest
ing on Eleventh, at s o'clock tonight.
Companies will kindly be on hand at
the hour named In order that the line
may move without delay over the fol-
lowing route: On Eleventh to Market,
on Market to Fourteenth, on Four
tcenth to jacob, on Jacob to Fifteenth,
on Fifteenthto MeColloch, on McColloch
to Tenth, countermarch on McColloch
to Sixteenth, on Sixteenth to Wood, on
Wood to Eighteenth, on Eighteenth to
Eoff. on Eoff to Sixteenth, on Sixteenth
to Market, on Market to Twelfth and
dlsband.
The regiment will be under command
of Major Otto. The Six Footers, Travis
Cadets, Ellslns Cadets the Martins
Ferry and Bridgeport clubs are cor
daily invited to take part In to-nights
demonstration. There will be red nre
galore, and the streets over which the
parade will move will doubtless be
crowded with people. as they always
are when the Rough Riders are an
nouncsd. to make their appearance.
Within the ensuing week, similar de-
monstratIons will be given in South
Wheeling, North Wheeling and on the
Island, The Island demonstration will
likely occur next Monday evening.
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OIL CITY-Rlver 2 inches and sta
tionary. Weather, clear and pleasant
WARREN-Rlver i OF q foot. Wea'
ther. heavy showers and warm.
CORRESPONDENCE feet 6incha
and rising. Weather. warm and CLOUDY,
BROWNSV1LLE-River feet '
Inches and rising.
Observation-Disclosures "a feet and
rising slowly. Weather. cloudy.
STEUBENEILbE- IL !nchts
and rising. Weather, clear and cool
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THE RIVER.

The Telephone departed for Ma;a
moras. Tuesday, ut II a. m.
The Calhoun clears for Matamoras
and way landings this morning at Il
o'clock.
The marks at 6 p. m. Tuesday showed
10 inches and stationary. Later In the
night the river began rising. Weathai,
cloudy and cooler, with rain.
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A Big Demonstration.

The date Of the big Republican DEM
onstration at Martins Ferry. by the
marching clubs of Martins Ferry,
Wheeling, Bridgeport, Bellalre nnd 9TH
er towns OF this section, has been
changed. and Will be held on Tuesday
night, October 80. All of the Wheeling
clubs Will attend. Preparations IRE
being made for q big affair.
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That class is represented by the Demo-
Gratis: There is another class Of Demo-
Gratis that think we ought to have all
the liberties that the constitution give
u.s. Il the Democratic party is put In
power they will leglslate against US be-
cause our skin Is dark. II is FOR this
reason that ] think we ought to remain
in the Republican party. There Is
nothing to be gained by going away and
there Is everything to be gained by re-
naming were we are. (Applause.)
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The Greggsville Meeting.

Great preparations are being made
for the Nesbitt-Arbenz meeting at
Greggsville. Friday evening. The Six
Footers. in full uniform, and other
clubs. Will go out at o'clock on the
Elm Grove road. The Six Footers are
called to meet at $3.50. sharp. at head
quarters. Bring torches.
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Ono Of the Best.

The best minstrel show that has
struck Wheeling for long time is that
Of the Primrose & Dockstader COM
pany. which appeared ut tho Opera
House Inst might, before an audience
that packed the house, Mr.. Docksta-
dcrs impersonatlons OF Mckinley,
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Dovener's Good Meetings.

Congressman Dovener writes to Con-
grcssionni Chairman Smith that he Is
having excellent meetings In the Inter-
Tor counties of the district. The at
tendance 10 on nm average twice ns
large as that ut meetings during the
campaign OF 1896. To-day Captain
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Dovener speaks at sedalia in the after
noon, and at Ashley in the evening. To-
morrow night. he addresses a big meet
ing at West Union. Captain Dovener's
meetings last week in Braxton and
Lewis counties were large and enthusl-
astic. Captain Dovencri anticipates his
election by majority largely increased
over that OF 1898. ~ + : e -
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Richie Rough Riders.

By order OF Secretary ]. NJ. Wheat,
Of the Richie District Rough Riders.
the company Is requested to meet at
their headquarters at the corner OF
Jacob and Thlrty-third streets, tonight
at ] O'clock.
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The Republican mass meeting, to
have been held at the caldwelrs Run
school house tonight. has been called
on by County Committeeman Charles
Helmbright. owing to the heavy rain OF
Yesterday. which made 1t impossible for
the marching clubs to go out the run.
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womnnly way, as she ought 10 be. there
would be no danger and little pain.
The time Of parturition Is made COM
Portable and nfe by the use Of DR..
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medicine designed by skilled physician
Ia specialist in the disorders and dis
eases OF women-for the express and
only purpose Of putting the whole wom-
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II works directly on the organs involved
in baby'a advent and makes them strong,
healthful and flexible. Taken during
the whole period Of CESSATION 1t inaures
the perfect health Of both mother and
child.
Mira Molile Il. Crimes Of vioma,on, B,entusIa
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Of your iravohte fresehptlsu and one bottle
Of your little Pellets aud oh, what an appetite
they did i've ms. Ny baby 10 now thres months
old and weighs 6nsen pounds and half. when
ahe was born she wus The fnttest little baby r1rl
] you ever saw. She WA the largest one Of all
my babies aud AT The birth had an easier nnd
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ont y0ur medicine. May God bless YOU and
your good medicines" 49,
For Obstinate constipation DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets arc the most perfect
medicine ever devised. They give
prowDt. comfortable. permanent :slef.
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In the first part Interlocutor Kent sbl.,
this ut the irrepresslble Lew: su y
William Jennings Bryan Will swesn
this country In November like the rul MI
storm swept Galveston" (Applan;s
from 'Democrats) 4. .','i's ' 90
Yes, and he Will leave the coun,,v
like the storm left Galveston" retor;d
Dockstader. amidst a tumultuous any
burst bn the part OF the audlancs
which was overwhelmingly Republican
Mr.. PrlmrGsa shared the honors wiki
his fellow star his singing being an. IN.
piauded to the echo. The performans,
throughout was winner.
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Bismnrck,s Iron Nerve.

Bismarck's Iron Nerve.
Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous
energy are not found where stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels IRE out OF or,
der. II you want these qualities ano
the success they bring, use DR.. kinss
New Lifo Pills. They develop ever!
power of brain and body. Only Sc AZ
Logan Drug Co.'S drug storc.--6
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The Travis Cadets are making ar
engagements for military social. to be
given at .Arion hall next Tuesday even
Ing. They will drill during the evening
and refreshments will be served.
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: Company D Tonight.

Company D. Rough Riders, will meet
at the Market hall, this evening. for
drill, and to participate In the East End
Rough Rider demonstration.
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The umpire who'd been chosen
Was Uncle Sam, and all 4
Tho people rose and shouted ~
When they heard him yell, play bnll!''
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Friday Nights Meeting.

On Friday evening, at Arion hall,
corner. of Twentieth and Main streets,
the Republicans Of Wheeling will be
addressed on the Issues Of the campaign
by Hon. Edward Payson Brown. of New
York, editor of the ExpansIonist. DR.,
Herman w. thinner will act as chair
man OF the meeting. with the following
vice presidents on the stage:
II. C. Holiday. A. S. Hare,
c. d. Colborn, DR.. VIM. Pctrlc,
Capt. W. II. Travis, John Rocmcr
Chaa. u. Reed, Philip Bachmann,
N. II. Whitaker. DIR. II. p. LinSz,
G. ID. Thompson, VIM. L. Dowlor,
Henry Kerns. II. King.
W. w. Rodgers. DR.. Walden,
VIM. H. Nesbltt. Harry Boyd,
Y. c. Moffnt. Carl thinner,
Peter Bachmnnn, c, W. Conner
Steve Wntcrhousc. DR.. A. i. Gasmire,
Jacob Retzcr. DR.. W. II. Taylor,
i. Il. Mctzncr, =. ii. Bnchmann.
DIR, McMlllIp, -..ys.TFs37l sT.lIs5.I-' ~
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Z STUDENTS of the Gregg System 0.
Shorthand can write sentences from
dlctaton In one week. One week Tree
at the Elliott School. 1915 Market ST.
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DRUMS. Flies. Bugles and DFI,2,
Major Batons at lowest prices at f. We
CO.'S.
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!. DRUMS, Flies, Bugles and Drum
Major Batons at lowest prices at +. We
CO.'S.
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Then came one labeled Labor"
And Bryan twirled the maui
And hit 1t. but the umpire
Next moment yelled, Foul ball!'
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The next one. marked Expansion"
Came straight at Bryan like p
A bullet, and the umpire
Called In thunder tones, zone striker
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He stood there on the home plate
And he twirled his bat awhile
As he faced the G. o. Pitcher
With matchless leader smile,
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TURTLE SOUP, Lunch and Concert
ut McCormiclt.s. tonight.
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And Bryan stood there smiling
With asmile that did not change,
AS the pitcher tried couple
Just to get the proper range.
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The game grew more exciting;
There was Interest everywhere
AS the doubt about the Issue
Filled the clrcumambient air.
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Then the pitcher sent twlster-9
1t was labeled TRUSTS" and all
The bleachers whooped at hearing
+ Uncle Samuel cry. zone BALI"
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The pitcher sent another,
"Prospcrity"-lts name;
Two strtkes! announced the umpire,
And the crowd allowed the claim.
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w. apologies to Casey.)
There were eighty million people
On the bleachers and the stand u
Took the bali s,i'R in his hand.
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The SWEET Meeting.

Tomorrow evening, at the North End
wigwam. corner of Main and Sixth
streets. there Will be Republican mass
meeting, to be addressed by Hon. Ed
ward c. SWEET. OF Maine. Mr.. SWEET,
who Is an eloquent speaker Is for
mer Democrat. came over to the Re-
publican party through mis- inability to
stomach Organism. The meeting will
be presided over by Capt. w. II. Otto,
with the following vice presidents oc-
cupying seats on the PLATFORM:
J. NJ. Bailey, Joseph Marshall,
James Keller, W. II. Gill, sr.,
George .Gundllns, John Franz,
George Otto. Robt. C. GnudIng,
VIM. Hartcnsteln, George Zoccklcr,
Edward Elliott, Charles Becker,
NJ. McGranahan, William Mayer,
William Rlst, Henry Hoffman,,
Conrad, Appel. Robert n. Harper,
Rev. c. B. Graham, James Bradley,
DR.. I. 2. Blrncy. Fred Scharf.
Henry Serig. Samuel Swayne, 4.
Edward McClatchy. Eugene St. Myers,
Clark Wells. John Daughcrty,
Charles Och, Frank Kuglen.
George Bruhn.
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The bleachers howled and shouted.
And the grand stand cheered apace,
But they didn't cuss the umpire,
AS Is usually the case.
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Bryan at the Bat.
apologies to Casey,

Us apologies to Casey.)
There were eighty million people
On the bleachers and the stand T.
Who were watching Bryan when he
Took the ball s,rK In his hand.
He stood there on the home plate ii
And he twirled his bat awhile
As he faced the G. o. P.-itcher
With matchless LEADER smile.
The umpire who'd been chosen
Was Uncle Sam. and al ,t
The people rose and shouted
When they heard him yell, PLAY ball!
And Bryan stood there smiling
With smile that did not change,
AS the pitcher tried n couple
Just to get the proper range.
Then the pitcher sent a twlster-
The bleachers whooped at hearing
+ Uncle Samuel cry, zone BALL"
The next one. marked Expansion"
Came straight at Bryan like
A bullet, and the umpire
Called In thunder tones, zone striker
Then came one labeled Labor" n
And Bryan twirled the maui
And hit 1t. but the umpire
Next moment yelled, Foul ball!'
The pitcher sent another,
"Prospcrlty"|lts name;
Two strtkes!" announced the umpire,
And the crowd allowed the claim.
The game grew more exciting:
Ihere was Interest everywhere
As the doubt about the Issue a
Filled the clrcumambent air.
Il
The bleachers howled and shouted.
And the grand stand cheered apace,
But they didn't cuss the umpire,
AS Is usually the case.
The pitcher stood there watching,
The ball was marked Good Money!
And the bleachers raised cry:
Sixteen to one!" they shouted
In 4 wild terrific glee.
As they howlcd for silver money
And the, Crime OF 10.
And Bryan. matchless lender,
Like n Roman dcmigod, e.s
TOOK fresh grip on his ball stick
And Kicked away clod.
He smiled upon the blcachers
And he gazed upon the stand
as his noble soul went sweeping
ger NIL this glorious land.
He felt In him concentred
The Cross OF Gold, and knew "a
The Crown of Thorns was something
He had to knock out. too.
He was confident and smiling,
He was peace in all that strife,
And the blcachers saw promise
Of the home run Of his life. l-.
Every nerve was ut Its tenscst,
And the batter's eagle eye
Was fixed upon the pitcher
AS he let the spheroid fly.
Swish went the bat-Grcat Caesar!
DO hope and fortune fall
To earth to die forever
On the passage OF ball?
A wave OF silence followed
AS the bleachers chokcd their shou.
And they dropped dead In their places,
For Bryan had struck out. -
William ]. hampton In Chicago Times
Herald. -