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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
LIEUTENANT FRANK H NEWCOMB
AND THE GOLD MEDAL AWARDED
HIM FOR HEROISM AT CARDENAS

~ NE OF the most satisfactory re-
suits OF the Spanish Amer
lean war was the nuititude OF
~ heroes evoked by, that short
but decisive conflict. While
@N- IL might seem invidious to
discriminate or differentiate where eV-
cry man seems To have done his duty
and 10 have fought as though the out
come OF the war depended upon his per.
sonal effort, there are n few instances
or American valor that stand forth
conspicuousy from all the rest. Among
them is the feat performed by Lieu,en-
ant Frank ii. Newcomb at the outset
OF the war. which is commemorated by
the gold medal awarded him by con-
gress and recently presented.
The heroic deed may have been lost
sight of by the public i'm the stirring
events that followed Immediately after.
but Official cognizsnce OF IL was taken
not only at the time. but subsequently,
as appears from the documents in the
case, which narrate the story in detail
and authenticate the daring act.
It may he recalled that at the time
orders were given for the blockade of
Cuba's ports in 1898 much uncertainty
existed as 10 the location of the Spanish
fleets and there was great doubt as to
the base of operations. Cervera's selec-
tion OF Santiago as refuge decided
the latter point. and the scene of oper-
atoms was quickly transferred from
the north coast To the south. But at
the beginning our vessels were assem-
bied chiefly off Havana and Cardenas.
where, like hounds held in leash. they
watched their chance for an opening
bout with the enemy. The Wilmington,
Machias. Winslow and Hudson we're
stationed of Cardenas, a port with
shallow harbor within which We're sew
eral Spanish gunboats whose fire had
become annoying Orders Were issued
To attempt 10 cut them ont and develop
the defenses OF the enemy on shore.
The Winslow and the Hudson. being
OF light draft, were delegated 20 this
duty. ing already made several spir-
tted dashes into the harbor so far as
the Instructions would allow. They
were decoyed under the guns Of a
masked battery. by which the winslow
VAS soon disabled.
The rest OF the story is told i'm the
official dispatches, the first portion OF
which Is the report from Lieutenant
Bernardou. the commander of the Wins
low. incorporated in Commodore Re-
mey's official report to the navy depart
nant at Washington. IL is dated May
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG.

Before the Australian nag was chosen
more than $4,000 designs were carefully
examined. The competition was orig
inally started by a magazine, and as
many OF the designs We're well worth
notice the government took the matter
up and offered reward OF 81 900 for the
best suggestion. A board of naval ex-
perts was appointed to examine those
sent in. and the decision appears to
have given universal satisfaction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

worked awhile
as an editor in
I n Q L. n { g d
States, but since
1851 has resided
i'm T. n & | "A n q.
When on the
editorial staff of
the Detroit Free
Press, he wrote
over the pen
name OF Luke
Sharp. and his
romantic expe-
risnces include
being offered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
YOUNGEST ACTRESS IN The
WORLD

Little Suzanne Hattot the child ac-
tress who is attracting so much atten-
ton at the Opera Comique i'm Paris and
who Is announced as soon TO visit the
United States, is a charming, blue eyed
tot with very fascinating manner that
wins the hearts of all who see her. on
the stage or off. She will not be three
years old until next April. yet has been
called the sensation of the season and Is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
A WILL WRITTEN ON
The SOLE or A SHOE.

Where there's VIII there's way"
according To the proverb. though " may
not have moant the kind OF VIII shown
in the accompanying Illustrations The
picture tells almost the whole story A
fisherman IN a New England town WAS
fatally injured by rock falling upon
him as nc was walking at the base az D
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

sANros.puMoNr,s HAND.

The successful aerOnaut Nj. Santos
Dumont has probably been photograph
ed in every attitude and amid ali sorts
Of surroundings, but the very latest
photograph is that OF his hand and
wrist, taken for the purpose of display
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

So little confidence is there I'm Turk
ish postofiice employees that when
some time ago opportunity was given to
send packages and registered letters
only one of each was received at Stam-
boul In ten DAYS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

IL. 1898. the day after the engagement
occurred
Il was directed by Commander Todd
10 approach a small steamer alongside
the wharf at the eastern end OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

moved To New York.
The rtimui that senator Piatt ~ New
York i 90 we'd again a. once more
faoel, Friends m wsshinSton say he
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town and examine her character.
Steamed toward the mole at full speed
on approaching within 500 yards gun
boat and battery on shore opened fire
The Winslow returned and maintained
fire until the end OF the action. She
was riddled and was finally towed out
OF range by the Hudson. Casualties as
reported this morning desire to ex-
press my thanks TO Lieutenant New
comb. commanding officer OF the Hud-
son, as he towed our vessel out of &C.
tion while we were under heavy fire"
This is the terse. sailorlike dispatch OF
the commander OF the Winslow 10 his su.
perior officer. The casualties" to which
he referred included five men killed
and fiye wounded. In this first engage.
ment OF the Spanish-American war the
first blood was also shed when tho
lamented Ensign Bagley and four az
his companion sailors were killed An
were heroes. There was not a shirk
among them And when Lieutenant
Newcomb ran in with the Hudson IN
which he had succeeded as commander
but a few months previously and had
taken TO Cuba as soon as war was de-
clared. he but performed has duty as he
saw II. The air was full OF shriekine
shells" says an eyewitness OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

has been Incorrectly made by many
newspapers. lie Is very rich. but the
car of ftussia's wealth is incalculably
greater than his.
Captain James Parker, who Is one OF
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the echieftainshipo pof an Iroquois tribe. In
England he succeeded that eminent hu-
morist, Jerome X. Jerome. as editor OF
The Idler and afterward discarded his
nom de plume and wrote over his own
name. The illustration is from a pho
tograph OF Mr.. Barr taken but few
weeks aso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

viii bc married next spring But not
long ago tho senator rontfadictsd "A
similar report. and De ought to know
The assertion mat Emperor william
d tho iighest monarch i'm the world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

representatives OF the United States OF
America IN congress assembled That in
recognition of the gallantry OF First Lou
tenant Frank u. Newcomb OF the revenue
cutter service. commanding the revenue
cutter Hudson, his officers and the men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

cliff. When found, he was dead, but
clutched in one hand was one OF his
shoes, upon which he had written TO
whom IL may concern: All my estate.
including my deposit in the bank, j
leave 20 my grandson, Walter Mahlon.
providing he does not marry before the
age OF twenty-five. but in case of his
marriage before that time the above
mentioned TO be used by the state for
charitable purposs"
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Schleys counsel, says the admiral viii
appeal to congress TO be retired on fun
pay.
Captain sullman W. snow has left
the sea after thirty years service I'm
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ury department accompanying the
comb:
Sir-under the following provisions or a
joint resolution OF the congress OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

night. "as the Spaniards had conccn-
trated their fire upon the craft With A
view to her complete destruction. Yet
In went the Hudson and its crew and
hitched on TO the Winslow as coolIy as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
A UNIQUE CUSTOM.

In village in the Cotswolds tits the
CUSTOM to place a small mirror on the
front door under the knocker in which
the visitor may examine his appear
ance before entering.
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NOTABLE PEOPLE.

sity of Chicago. announces thst he has
discovered the secret of nerve snd mus
cle stimulus Several years ago n iesfn-
cd Chicago professor declared he had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

United States approved May 8, 1900. there
was awarded 10 you a gold medal in rec
ogniton of your conduct and services in
the battle OF Csrdenas. Cuba, on the
eleventh day OF May, 1898:
Resolved by the senate and house of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

tree for her pet dogs
Dr. Albert r. Mathews professor OF
physiological chemistry IN the Univer-
fes -. e. st-4-- tt .i HilH tIt Eaa
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pn w % 1T p OUT tina h stat of
al Seer t Wilson Blu nd ~
is a % men a Ion nof fhemc MAY claim
a IN IN an
n Annss
d i'm nTnsT Tamhn
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the employ ~ the Boston and Philadel-
phiR Steamship line. For several years
before that he commanded coasting
Vessels, his whole sea service extending
over fifty-seven years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

what declared
@ & Ge1ug ana consequently Of time is the method OF Transmitting
within within me raeu OF eny II Is by means this method which
Illustration has leen propelled distance guided
Grated by battery small
Yards has the human
anost any
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

Extremes meet in h aeeopanyns illustration which show, Barthoa
his
hsrbor
passing mention Ills nero Ncrnsetox not generally known for he
successful rebellion aeainst the omns finally taken by Cesar about
o. b. c.
A defender OF France he considered by Barto worthy
Grand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

and benefited by the knowledge, that
the original OF this illustration may
stil be seen in the London Strand and.
what Is more may be- enjoyed by the
payment Of "a small fee. This old TO-
man bath is found in = rural looking
cottage ana r. still supplied With pure
water from a natural spring in Holy
we'll street. which doubtless gave the
street its name.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
A cHlcAeoANs ROMAN BATH.

one OF tho unique accessories Of a re-
Gently erected house in Chicago is said
to be a replica Of famous ancient Ro-
man bath. II is not generally known,
but at least one American found IL out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
THE ROBERT BARR OF TODAY.

Robert Barr, who has achieved fame
as an author, was born In Scotland fif-
ty-one years ago, educated I'm Canada,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

\ NE OF the most satisfactory re-
suits of the Spanish Amer
lean war was the nuititude of
y heroes evoked by, that short
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
F0rnightly Review Club.

The FortniShtly Review Club held a
delightful meeting yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. John Il. Kenney and were
splendidly entertained
The subject under discussion was the
City of st. Petersburg, and DR.. Della
Dixon Carroll read an interesting paper
on the politics of that city, while Mrs.
Chamberlain presented valuable one
on the architecture. Mrs. Julian Tim
berlake's contribution to the meeting
was an instructive paper on the man
ners and customs of the people of st.
Petersburg. Mrs. Hal. Martin gave a
splendid paper on the politics Of Venice
and current topics were treated of in am
interesting manner by Mrs. George
Strong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
THEIR SILVER WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs Asher Edwards Celebrate Twenty
fifth Anniversary at Goldsboro.

Goldsboro, N. c.. Oct. 23.-(Spccal)-
A brilliant reception was given al the
elegant home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Ed
wards on Tuesday night, when the host
and hostess celebrated the twenty fifth
anniversar' of their wedding.
Their home is lovely one and at
the reception was made lovelier than
ever by beautiful decorations. The
guests were many and three long tables
were used in the dining room to accom-
modate the happy gathering of friends.
There were many toasts and among
these one to the absent daughter and her
husband. Mr. and Mrs. viii Urbansky, of
Lawrence, Kansas, who could not be
present.
Many congratulatory kilograms were
read and the splendid array of presents
charmed the guests who passed a de-
lightful evening with music, dancing and
social conversation.
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turned to Cherry View, where, at 1870,
The bridal supper was served. Nothing
could have been more truly delightful
and more entirely in accordance with the
feelings Of all participants, these being
the bridal party and immediate family
of the bride and groom.
At O'Clock, at Cherry View an ele-
giant reception, fitting close of the bri-
DIAL festivities. took place and a more
beautiful function has seldom graced the
social annals of any city. The spacious
and hospitable home of MIR. and Mrs
Jas. A. Gray wore it's brightest aspect
each room in distinctive decoration
We'd with the others in beauty and artis-
tic effect
The room containing the bridal gifts
was a thing Of beauty, as the gifts will
he JOY forever. and it is safe to say
larger. more varied, costly and beauti-
full collection has never been seer in the
Twip-City
Mr.. and Mrs. Plumly left at II o'clock
tonight on a special car for an extended
tour. attended by countless God speeds
and rood wishes.
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TO The BRIDE AND GROOM.
A Charming Reception to a Young North Caro-
linian and his Georgia Bride

Selma. n. c., Oct. Especial There
was a most delightful reception given
here on Friday night by Miss Marion
Preston in honor of her brother, Mr.. Wal
ter Johnson Preston, formerly OF North
Carolina, but now of Atlanta. and his
bride, formerly Miss Mabel Virien Beau
prie, of Atlanta.
The evening was most pleasantly passed
with music and various amusements An
'observatin contest" in which the young
men had to describe the dresses of the
young ladies was enjoyed and in this Dr.
j. W. Person won the prize by his witty
description in poetry. while the consola-
ton went to Dr.. J. w. Hatcher
Among the guests present were Misses
Lula Tisdale of Burlington; Mamie Tuck,
Mamie E. Richardson, Julia Ethridge,
Fannie Richardson, Messrs. G. D. Bigg, j.
w. Hatcher T. T. Canler, Peeler, of
Passo n. c.; w H. Hall. ]. w. Person.
r. NJ. NOVEL;, r. J. Scott, of Virginia;
Covey. of DaHville; Joseph Atkinson, of
Washington; Mrs R. \. Ashworth, Mr..
and Mrs NJ. c. Winston. DR.. and Mrs.
r. ]. Noble. Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Call.
The Atlanta Constitution in its account
Of the marriage says it was 'One of the
most beautiful Of the fall and that it
took place on October Il at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. r. Weems, whose resi-
dence was beautifully decorated in yellow
chrysauthemums and brides roses, white
and gold being the color scheme.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
g. w Bull and the wedding music rem
dered by Mr.. Price e. Allison. Two
couples attended and the young ladies
we're dressed in white carrying immense
bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums
In describing the event it says The
bride is a blonde of unusual beauty and
by her charming personality and lovely
character has endeared herself to { wide
circle of friends. Mr.. Preston is a sue
cessful young business man, possessing
traits of character which have made him
highly esteemed in both business and So
cial circles.
The brides gown was white crepe de
chine over neau de Sole trimmed in APP
pliqre of Irish point and panne velvet
Her veil was of tulle held in place by a
wreath of orange blossoms. The young
couple received many beautiful and cost
" gifts. Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal couple left for trip North
On their return they will be at nome
to their friends at 270 Washington street
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Westbrook. Ruark,

Wilmington, n. c., Oct. 3.-(Speciall
Yesterday at Sunshine Cottage" the
pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. J. s. West
brook, at Wallace, n. c., their attractive
young daughter. Miss Hattie Gibbons
Westbrook, was married in a pretty SCR
vice by the Rev. R. B. John to Mr.. Robert
Ruark, a prominent young attorney of
the Wilmington bar and junior member
of the firm of Mearcs & Ruark. Misses
Jennie and Charlie Wcstbrook, sisters of
the bride, were maids Of honor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ruark came down to Wilmington
last evening and will spend their honey
moon in this city and at the groom S
former home in Southport.
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Nor fleets Dooley.

Washington, d. c., Oct 23.-(Special)
Yesterday at $50 in the evening in
this city Mr.. Geo. S. Norfeet, of Winston,
n. c., was united in marriage to Miss
Hazel Dooley, an accomplished young
lady of this city, the ceremony being con-
Quoted in the Presbyterian church.
There were no lady attendants and the
bride was given away by her father,
while Mr. Charles Norfeet was tho
grooms best man.
There were present at the wedding
many from North Carolina, among these
being the mother and sister of the
groom, his brother, NJ w. Norheet Peter
Gorrell. Henry Shelton. Thomas Barber,
end Alfonsus Cobb, of Durham.
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Arlington Hnmnes.

Rocky Mount, n. c.. Oct. 23.-(Spccial)
Mr.. Edwin T. Huffines and Miss
Blanche Arlington were married on We'd
nesday afternoon at the Episcopal church,
the ceremony was performed by Rev.
Chas. C. Fetter. The church was beauti-
fully decorated in evergreens and cut
flowers.
The wedding march was rendered by
Miss Annie Lee Bum and Miss Pearle
Taylor sang Il Love You, Dearly"
Miss Florence Chalk was maid of honor
and Mr.. Dennis Biggs. of Williamson,
acted as best man. The ushcrs were
Mcssrs. Rob Cooper Harry Abram, viii
Avcra and Badly ThOrp.
MIR. and Mrs Huffincs left Immediately
after the ceremony for Williamson,
where they will make their future home.
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A Charmir g Wedding.

Milton, n. c.. Oct. (Special) This
morning at $50 in the parlor Of the
Milton Hotel, Miss Julia Elliott. the
lovely, accomplished and charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Elliott,
was united in marriage to DR.. James A.
Hurdle, a well known and highly honored
dentist and tobacco buyer of this town.
The parlor was tastefully decorated and
the interesting ceremony took place in
the presence of the family and fe@
invited friends, Rev. Norman C. Yearly of
the Methodist church. officiating.
Immediately after the cermony the hap
by pair left on the 1915 train for
bridal tour to Washington and other
points
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THE PLUMLY GRAY NUPTIALs.
A Brilliant and Fashionable Wedding in Win
stOn Last Night.

Winston Salem. n c., Oct 23.-(SDc-
cial.) Perhaps the most brilliant and
fashionable marriage in the history of
this city was celebrated at Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church at o'clock
this evening when Miss Bess Lindsay
Gray, daughter of Mr.. Jas A. GRAY
cashier of the Wachovia National Bank.
in all her youthful charm and beauty
became the bride of Mr. Chas. E. Plumly
one of Philadelphia's prominent young
business men. Rev. w r. Ware, pastor
Of the church, officiated.
Long before ,he appointed hour those
bidden by card. began to gather within
the sacred walls, where faultless taste
ard 1eft fingers had woven in green and
white all the witchery of a fairy scene
Tall white candles in silver candelabrae
cleaned from banks of glossy green
shedding finer lustrc and adding fresh CT
fulgcnce to the brilliant spectacle. Prof.
Shirley. of Salem Academy, with the
of the splendid organ and evoked tho
very genius of music to heightcn tho
charm of the enchanting scene.
The bride. who is the embodiment of
all womanly graces and charms, never
appeared more beautiful than in her bril-
dal attire. The dame of honor, Mrs. A.
H. Galloway, sister of the bride, herself
a bride of a brief twelve months or more.
was also exquisitely gowned aud carried
a shower bouquet of bride roses.
After the ceremony the bridal party re-
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Dances Next Week.

Invitations have been issued to friends
out of the city as follows:
THE Nine O'clock Cotillion Club re-
quests the honor of your presence at a
series of. germans beginning October
2Sth. olivia Raney Hall, Raleigh, North
Carolina William B. Grimes, Presi-
dent; Frank NJ Stronach, Vice President;
Sherwood Haywood, Secretary and
Treasurer John H. Andrews, leader.
Governing Committee-W r. Grimes
+. NJ. StrOnach. j. o. Ltchford, A. p.
Bauman, f. p. Haywood, j. II. Andrews,
". W. Robards, l.. j. Hinsdalc, Sherwood
Haywood
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Smith. Rogers.

MaXton,- y. c., Oct. 23.-(Special)-T
marriage of Miss Cluskie ID. Smith TO
Mr.. Anslem Rogers. of Bennettsville. S.
c., was solemnized yesterday evening at
the residence of the brides father, Mr..
John A. Smith. Rev. H. G.. Hill. d. D.,
officiating
Miss Smith belongs TO one of the com
munity's oldest and most respected fam
lilies ard IS a most excellent and esti-
mabe woman The groom is the popular
proprietor of the Hotel Marlborough, at
Bennettsville The wedding party left
yesterday evening for Bennettsville,
where an elegant reception was rendered
them by the groom at the Hotel MARI
borough
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at Afternoon Tea

Smthfield. n. c.. Oct. 23.-Mrs. r. S.
Ragsdale entertained number of friends
in a most delightful manner at an After
noon Tea on Tuesday afternoon. The
rooms were artisticallv decorated with
ferns and a profusion of chrysth&nthe-
NUNS and roses.
A literary game of most interesting
nature was engaged in, after which de-
lieious refreshments were served in
courses.
The occasion will long be remembered
as one OF real pleasure by all who were
present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
FARM FOR SALE.

! am authorized to offer for sale one of
the best farms in Wake county. There
are 6S7 acres in the tract of land, about
One-half of winch is in cultivation and
the remainder in oak and pine timber
and pastures. There is splendid
dwelling on the farm, and a large barn
and ample stables for fifty head of stock
There are ten or more good tenant houses
and barns and stables for most of them
This farm is located near the town OF
Forestville and on the Powell road, and
is we'll suited for cotton, corn, grain, and
also tobacco Parties desiring to pur-
chase can obtain easy terms. This is a
fine opportunity to buy a good farm, and
/ will take pleasure in showing it to
any one who may wish to sec it.
]. n. HOLDING,
Attorney at Law,
Raleigh N. c.
10-4-1m.