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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27

The boys will have to play more scien-
tific ball Pop Lytle knows how to
play the game, and may be depended
upon to give proper direction from the
bench. Base hits are effective, but there
are other methods of winning besides
base hits There are situations when it
is not wise to try to pound the cover off
the ball; when batsman retired at first,
advancing base runners does vast deal
more toward making runs than flies to
the outfield. There are also situations in
which it is the part of wisdom for a bats
man to wait and if necessary, allow a
pitcher to put two strikes on him. The
'thit and run" and blunt games were
howled down by the bleacherites in the
old days, but patrons are becoming edu-
Gated in base ball.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27

1t is understood that the New York
State league is in a shaky condition, and
there is a possibility that Bobby Dobbs
may be on the market. Bobby is a prime
favorite here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27

Skopec went into the box with a sore
arm. and under the circumstances the
game he pitched yesterday was remark
able.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27
Amateur Notes.

1t was great catch which Taylor
made, his only chance in the game.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27

Eddie Poole was on first base yester-
day. He has played about every position
but backstop now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-27
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

*Distanced. tDrawn. - ~ ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Odd Things In Cnbn.



some odd things happen in Cuba. When a man
wishes fence around his yard or field. be doesn't
build it, he plants it-and il grows, too. FirS:
be cuts a great bundle OF pn0n twigs. then he
scratches a little trench where he wants his
fence to run and finally he sticks in the twigs
in a row a few inches apart. The soil of Cuba
IS so rich and the weather warm and moist
that directly the tYigs take root. throw out
branches and leaves and presently there is dense
hedge Of pinon trees enclosing tie field. And
there are nails 20 drop out here nor boards
to fall down and let w the cattle and the fence
Is good for a hundred years
Nor is that the most curious thing that one
may see in Cuba. What would you think OF
camp table that grew While the American
soldiers were csmped back at santiago they made
great numbers of little tables by driving torked
sticks in the ground for legs and using top Of
boards OF course the legs took root and some
u these tables are now nicely shaded by ledty
branches, and in two or three years four nice
trees will be growing there. and no one Will ever
dream that they were once table legs. Another
curious thing At Guantanamo an old tin can uJs
fastened around the branch u big Cuban laurel
tree some four or five feet from its leaty end. 1t
was packed nl Of earth, and Americans wonder
ed what could be the purpose q it.
That's simple enough, said the Cuban house
earth inside the tin can. Then We can cut of
the limb Just back Of the can. Sti' il in the
ground. take away the can and i. will grow
into a tree
Plant q Saulfower plant in Cuba and instead
uf spreading out in big fat head lire cab
hage il spiudles up for all the world like
siufIowcr, three or four feet high, with big rank
leaves and little flower at the tor that YOU
never could recognize as a cautuoW'f
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

are nov said TO be slated for br,galier
generals. The Senate, it is said. has never
looked with favor on the appointment of
volunteer officers TO the Regular Army
with high rank and if the appointments
Of Wilson. Lee. and Wheeler as brigadier
generals TO the Regular Army were sent
to the Senate it is believed In certain .luar-
tiers that a hard fight will be made against
the confirmation OF the nominations If
they were not rejected altogether The
appointment and retirement of the three
officers as briEadier generals would be
equivalent to giving them yearly pension
OF s4.l25. and this would be objected to by
many Senators, IL is said.
Among the recent retirements of colonies
who have been promoted to be brigadier
generals which have caused comment are
the following: General Pennington, who
will not be sixty-four years of age untn
1902; Gen. Louis II. Carpenter. who will
not reach the age limit for three years.
General OyCnsbine who would not have re-
tired for age until 1907, and Gen. Gilbert s.
Carpenter, who had six years more to serve
before his retirement In the regular way.
All of the colonies recently promoted brig
adler generals and retired. having been over
twenty years in the service. would receive
$3.50 year on retiring as colonies and the
additional 500 Il year which they receive
when retired as brigadier generals, it is
claimed, is unnecessary, and when IL is
granted to twelve or fifteen officers in
creases the pay roll of the Army 5000 OF
$4,000 a year
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Opportunities for the superhuous
Energy of the Commissioners.

To the Editor II The Times:
1t is gratifying 10 know that there is
one newspaper in Washington that pos
sesses some independence and feels itself
free to discuss and criticise the acts OF pub
lie officials. The Times should be encour-
aged and supported BY the people of Wash
ington, because 1t llas always stood by the
people and has worked for their interests
and welfare. At no time has it shown that
has marked the course OF other papers pub
lished in this city, but has attacked in a
fearless and straightforward way many
unfair and unjust things
The position that The Times has taken
in regard 10 the muzzling Of dogs is COM
mendable. The order of the Commissioners
is cruel. nhuman, unfeeling, and unnec-
cssary and its only affect will be to tor
ment yeX and afIlict the dogs of the Dis
trict No effort has been made to show
that there is at this time any especial
reason TO fear an outbreak of rabies. 1t
simply seems TO be an effort on the part of
the Commissioners to show that they are
still with us and what might be expected
of them il some dog should really go mad
at this season of the year.
II the possibility that some dog may go
mad were the only evil that the people of
Washington had to contend with, the I'M
usual activity of the Commissioners would
bc accounted for; but It is a fact that
vice flaunts itself in the face of virtue and
innocence on every hand and poisons the
very air with its pernicious and pestien-
tial presence, and vet this trio issues no
order TO muZZle ii. Men are permitted to
take into their systems unlimited quaint
ties of stimullnt that robs them OF sense
and reason, and they roam the streets.
ready TO XIII or commit any depreciation
that their disordered minds direct them to
do. and the word equanimity conveys but
faint idea OF the way in which the con-
dtion is regarded by these gentlemen who
are supposed 10 control the city govern
ment and protect us from dangers of this
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
WHAT is
THE REASON?

Why is 1t that you are not equal to me
task Nature sets for you to do?
Why do you find weakness stealing over
you and growing day By day?
Why that ashy. chalky complexion2
Why that inability to hold your urine?
Why those distressing pains across your
back?
All these symptoms are uumistakabls
evidences of kidney trouble.
The kidneys that make the human en-
CINE of life move as Nature intended. are
not working properly and should have
prompt attention
If you need a medicine for kidney.
bladder. or uric acid trouble. you should
begin using the famous new discovery,
Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Root It gives quick
relief and cures the most distressing
cases.
Hospitals use it in all kinds of cases,
especially severe and urgent ones Doe
tors prescribe It freely in their practice
and in their families and use il when they
need kidney and bladder tonic them
selves.
Tens of thousands OF grateful patients
have written to Dr. Kilmer Il Co. and
these letters have been fashioned into "A
handy volume OF ready reference which
should be in every household. This VOL
ume and sample bottle OF swamp Root
will be mailed TO any reader OF this paper
who will send name and address TO DR..
kilmer & Co, and state that they read
this generous offer in The Washington
Daily Times.
II there is any doubt in your mind as to
your condition, take from your urine on
arising about two ounces, place 1t In a
glass or bottle and let IL stand twenty-four
hours. II, on examination. IL is milky or
cloudy. IL there is a brick-dust settling. or
if small particles float about in H. YOUR
kidneys are in need OF immediate attention.
swamp Root is for sale everywhere in
bottles OF two sizes and two prices. 20
cents and 81. Remember the name. swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamtou, N. Y
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
ARMY news And GOSSIP
Contemplated Changes in the Mill.
tary Establishment.
Removal of Troops From Cuba to
BE PracticaII, Accomplished by
ment of Volunteer and Regular
Officers Meeting With Opposition.

The exodus Of United States troops from
Cuba will begin this week. The transport
Fitzpatrick viii bring home the four troops
Of the Tenth Cavalry. landing them at
Galveston, Tex Another transport will
bring the two battalions OF the Fifteenth
Infantry to View York.
General Wood II is said, is contemplate
ing the abolition OF two OF the four mill
tsry departments of Cuba, in which event
Brig. Gems. James II. Wilson and Fitzhugh
Lee will be returned to this country.
Secretary Roots annual report stated
that there were 10, $50 enlisted men in
Cuba. but that this force would be de-
creased. General Woods plan is said to be
TO reduce the number OF troops as rapidly
expected thai civil government will be in
augurated in the island, there will be only
enough troops left TO assist the Cubans in
preserving order No officer has yet been
appointed 10 succeed General Wood, in
charge Of the Department Of Santiago. and
il is not believed that any will be APP
pointed but that the department will be
consolidated with another department
Woods stan. and General Ludlow. in com
mand OF the Department OF Havana, il is
thought, viii be placed in charge Of the
TWO new departments.
In addition TO these contemplated changes
in command in Cuba Il IS believed that the
President viii nominate, probably to-
morrow. a successor 10 General LAYTON,
and the friends OF Colonel Macarthur, -who
is now major general Of volunteers, are
confident he viii receive the coveted brig
adirship in the Regular Army which was
to nave gone TO General Lawton had not
that gallant officer met an untimely death.
The reports of the Presidents intentions
to make Gen. James II. Wilson, Gen.
Joseph Wheeler and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
who are now brigadier generals of volun-
teors brigadier generals in the Regular
Army and then retire Them is creating con-
siderable adverse comment in Army circles,
and 1t is believed that the President will
abandon the plan. lliH
The President in the past year promoted
twelve colonies to the grade of brigadier
general and retired them. While many
Of the officers were deserving, the practice
Of promoting and retiring so many colonies
has not met with favor among some mem
beers of the Senate, and halt may be called
by the refusal Of the ssnate TO confirm the
appointment OF some or the colonies who
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
CAPTAIN sLocUM AND KRUGER
The Trnn-vaai's President Told That
the World Il tound.

(From the Century.)
Captain Slocum tells the following story
Of the Sprays arrival at Cape Town. and
Of a visit to Pretoria, where he met Presi-
dent Kruger, to whom he said he was sail
ing around the world This statement Dom
Paul fatty contradcted.
II Travelled the country over from Simons
Town to Pretoria, being accorded by the
colonial government a free railroad pass
over all the land The trip from Cane
Town to Kimberley, johannesburg. and
Pre- 0ra was a pleasant one. At the last
named place met Mr.. Kruger the Trans
vaal President His EN"ellency received
me cordially enough; but NY friend Judge
Beyers. the gentleman who presented me.
by mentioning incidentally that Wa on
4 voyage around the world, uuwit Ugly
gave great ofense to the venerable states
man. which We both regretted deeply.
Mr.. Kruger corrected the judge rather
sharply, reminding him that the world is
fiat You don't mean round the world.
said the President; 1T is impossiblei
You mean in the world. Impossible.' he
said, impossible and not another word
did he utter either to the Judge or me.
The Judge looked at me. and looked at
the judge who should have known his
ground so TO speak, and Mr. Kruger glow
cred at us both. My friend the Judge
seemed embarrassed. l was delighted. for
in those days | was fond OF fun. ana the
incident pleased me more than anything
else that could have happened Ii was a
nugget Of information quarrisd out OF
Dom Paul some Of whose sayings are
famous. OF the English he said, They
took first my coat and then my trousers
He also said. Dynamite is the cornerstone
OF the South African Republic Only IN
thiILing people call President Kruger Gull
Soon after my arrival At the cape Mr.
Krugers friend. Colonel Saunderson, NJ. r..
who had arrived from Durham some time
before. invited me to Newlanls Vineyard
where l met many agreeable people His
ENcellency Sir Alfred Miner, the governor.
found time to come aboard with 4 party
The governor found a seat on a box in my
cabin; Miss Muriel sat ON key. and Lady
Saunderson sat by The skipper at the
wheel. while The colonel. With his kodak
away in the dinghy, took snap shots OF
the sloop and her astronomer royal. who
was OF the party, inyhed me the next day
to the famous Cape Observatory. An hour
with Or. Gill was an hour among the stars
His discoveries in stellar photography are
well known lie showed me the great as
Economical clock OF the observatory. and
| showed him the tin clock on the Spray,
and we went over the subject of standard
time at sea. and how it WAS found from
the deck of the little sloop without the aid
Of a clock of any kind Later il was adj
vertised that Dr. Gill would preside at
talk about The voyage OF the Spray; that
alone secured for me full house. The
hall was packed, and many were not able
to get in. This success brought me suf-
ficient money for all my needs in port and
for the homeward voyage"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

kind. On the surface 1t would seem as
though gambling was not permitted in
Washington, but we occasionally notice in
the newspapers ac cunts OF the mysterious
shooting and staDbing OF individuals, and
the matter is hushed up and no effort IS
made 10 expose the cause Of the trouble.
IL the facts could be secured, IL would prob
ably be ascertained that almost invariably
these fights are the result Of disagreements
at the gaming table. Evidently the tri-
umvirate regards this as a matter that
should not be too closely examined all OF
which goes to show that we often swallow
camels OF large size with perfect ease, and
find it utterly impossible TO get an insig-
niicant gnat into our mouths.
GILBERT HURD.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
GOOD TIMES FOR MILL HANDS.
An Increase I'm Pay for Employees ia
the Wooden Industry.

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., Jan. For those
employed in the WOODEN industry through
on; New England, the New Year meant the
brightest outlook for long time, as a gen
eral advance went into effect this morning
The increase takes place in al the mills
owned and operated by the American Wool
en- Company in six of the Eastern States
All of the large companies independent Of
the combine have taken similar action and
there are few independent concerns in New
England that have not granted their en-
ployes an Increase in pay. II Is estimated
that todays advance viii directly Affect
10000 hands.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
If Your

children have stopped growing,
something is wrong, and serious
trouble may be near. Such chill
dren should take SCOTS Emul-
sion; it's just the fat and bone
forming food they need. Growth
will begin again, and the children
will become strong and robust.
Atall druggists; SOC. and sI.oo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

". II. Douglas living at JOG Eleventh Street
northeast, fell from second story window to
the concrete pavement last night, and received
several painful bruises He was removed TO
Providence Hospital, where il was discovered
that no bones had been broken. Mr. Douglas
WAS unconscious when brought 10 the hospital hut
danger
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

lLANERHILL. Mass. Jan. 1.-The an
nual municipal Inauguration exercises
we're held in the city hall here this morn
Ing. and Mayor John C. Chase and the
members of the new city government took
Ike oath of Office. Mayor Chase who is
Socialist. enters upon his second term.
IN his inaugural address he said that no
city in America will be mo-, closely watch
e6 during the ensuing year than Haverhill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

stape Howard, colored, aged eighteen, during
the progress of quarrel at Florida Avenue and
Brentwood Road last night, struck Kager Bur
roughs. also colored, in the face with a paving
stone Howard was arrested and Burroughs taken
% the Ereedman's Hoeptal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

For alleged forgery OF the name Of Mrs. ID. ".
Prcntis, Of l2ls Ninth Street northwest, Samuel
Mcfarland, coloTed a contractor. was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives Miller and Peck
and locked up at the First precinct station Ne
was taken into custody upon the complaint OF
Mason G. Grast;, tine furniture dealer, who
claims that he accepted check from the prsonei
in payment Tor goods The case will be heard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
4 Petty Larceny Case.

George +. Howell, colored, twenty-.hree years
old, is held at the First precinct station charged
with petty larceny. He was arrested last night
by Policeman Schuyler upon the complaint OF
Lille Constonett, who alleges that the prisoner
stole a gold pin from her The ease will be-
heard today in the Police Court
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

tFrom TdBits)
Wife-Do you think Tommy disturbs our neigh
Dor with h', drum?
Husband In afraid go; the man next door
made him a present Of q nice new kritc ;odsy.
and suggested that Tommy should cut open the
drum and spend 'the money that is inside
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

General Wood announced by cable to the War
Department from Havana yesterday the death of
Thomas II. Carver, private in Troop d. Seventh
Cavalry. at Quowandos, December 80, OF typhoid
hcinonhage, aud the death Of John Moore.
civilian, at Santiago, December 30, OF yellow
fever.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
THE SKATERS new Year
AMI ated Scenes on Lakes and Ice
Ponds About Washington.

weather Conditions Favorable for n
Crowds Gather ON the Waters Be
low the MalI-The Rush to Chevy
Chase Lake--on the Eastern Branch
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
(Frorn Life.)

IRON Llit.l
Magazine Editor-So YOU think " Is a great
improvement to use these tail piecesl
Friend YES They do away with the qustrans
You Jis.d 10 print
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

GOWNS Of finest and sheerest cambria and
muslin. made with deep yoke Of embroidery;
plated revers and embroidery ruhies; also
square yoke, circular shape sbove insertion Of
embroidery; deep embroidered rufle on
sleeves.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

SHORT SKIRTS of cambria. finished with
deep ruifle and trimmed with lace and lace
insertion or embroidery
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Corset Covers.

Made Of fine quality muslin. with 'v'' front IN
and back, square front and high neck; prettiy IyC
trimmed With embroidery. Header at.......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02
Choice,
75C,
Worth 81 and s1.25.

cut in ali the new styles; trimmed with en-
bFoidery. lace, and Torchon edging; extra
wide and full SIS inches long.
SKIRTS, of all lengths. trimmed with lace
and embroidery, and finished with deep rif-
fe. Made on yoke bands, and cut very wide.
CTiENIsE made OF lawn and calnbric, with
''y'' shape neck aud trimmed with lace and
ribbon.
DRAWERS. made Of English nainsook. fine
muslin. and Lonsdale Cambria, with umbrella
rIffes OF embroidery, or tight, with inserting,
lace, and embroidery to match
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

embroidery and tucked yoke. with cambria
uffle; or lace inserting with tucks
CHEMlSE, made Of muslin and cambria,
finished with Torchon lace or corded bands.
DRAWERS, made Of muslin and cambria,
finished with lace edge and insertion to
match; embroidered ruTles and clusters OF
tucks; some with lawn rufles and hem
stitched tucks.
round neck. tight fitting and French style:
trimmed with embroidery and lace or edg.
ing to match.
SKIRTS, with umbrella riife o. cambria:
extra wide. full length, and cut on the latest
pattern; some lace trimmed, and some with
hem and lace inserting
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-02

CORSET COVERS, made Of hne cambIic,
with high or low neck, or ''v'' effect; cir
cular yoke Of lace and ribbon, or square
yoke Of embroidery.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
23O AMOR SIN NoMBRE

las proposiciones 9 supuestos estable-
cidos acerca de su persona por el senior
Dermenier, y, en- consecuencia, apa-
rentar que adoptaba para cada case los
consoles y lecciones que ell bondadoso
senior Dermenier Sc servia darle con la
mayor buena fe.
El maquiavelismo de su plan le pro-
porcion0 excelentes resultados.
Fuerte y rudo al principe, menos
rudo despues, SEave, por 1ltimo, ell
Conde de MailIot hizo pasar al senor
Dermenier por todas las fases de que
constaba su proyecto, mediante la asf-
dua labor que sc impuso y elcinismo
que va tenfa de antemanO.
Ell Conde de Maillot Sc proponfa
hacer una burla infcua de aquel respe-
table anciano, cuyos temores, 81 eran
equiyocados, por 10 menos eran mobiles
y sinceros.
Crefa eI audaz pretendiente que ell
fin justificaba los medios que ponia en-
ejecuci6n y creia, por tanto, que el
amor de Elyira Dermenier era suficien-
te y mas que complete titulo para pa
ear por cuantos obstaculos Sc le inter-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
j. RENAUD DE v1ENNRs 231

pusieran, aunque pasara igualmente
sobre el senor Dermenier, padre de
aquella.
No considerable POGO nj mucho este
ultimo detalle: ell seTior Dermenier
era un s1jeto que trataba de entorpe-
cerle la realization de 10 que mas que
ria en- Ia vida, y ell seTor Dermenier,
de un modO de otre tenfa que ser
sepaIado a un lado para dejar expedite
el paso.
Dos amos dur6 aquelIa lucha, tan
hermosa y conmoyedora de una parte,
y tan satanlea y detestable de la
Otra
Dos amos m0rtales, durante los cuales
envejec;6 n0tablemente ell sefior Der
menier, cubriendose de nieve su ca
beza.
Dos amos, que fneron dos siglos para
Elvira Dermenier, gnorante del in
menso sufrimiento Experimental por
su padre mientras transcnrrieron aque
Hos lentamente
Dos amos, t6rmino maximO indicado
al Oonde de MailIot por 81 senior Der
menier para su regeneration j enmien-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
lntereS personal.
Want Column.

A fine saddle horse of the best Porto
Rican breed, and seven ''cuartas in height.
Price 5 $50 Those wishing to see the hor-
Sc will please address L. D. Post office,
Box G.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19

NOTAS.-La isla de Curacao, 81
tnada al Surde la de Puerto Rico, ofre-
ce los puertorriquefios analogas con-
diciones climatol6gicas que esta.
Ell viaje de PuertO-RicO q Curacao
es de un dia y medic.
Para mas informes, dirigirse al lSr.
Inspector de instruction P1blica DR..
Enrique Huyke en- Arroyo, y al "Bo-
letin Mercantil," )" San Juan.